It’s hot here this week (I guess it’s kind of hot everywhere, but if I think about that too much my climate change anxiety spirals). To beat the heat, I put a squeeze up treat in the freezer to feed to Lady P like a popsicle. …a shrimp and scallop flavored popsicle. Pudding: Delicious! It’s probably hot on The Bachelorette too because everyone is in New Orleans. There are six guys left and the four that remain … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E5: Dinner of Awkwardness →
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- The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty Amazon | B&N | Kobo
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The Blighted Stars is the first book in a science fiction series that has a strong romantic subplot. There is a creepiness factor that might be unsettling for some readers, and while it didn’t bother me, I would caution anyone with an aversion to zombie movies to stay away. In this sci-fi world, humans have achieved a longer lifespan by “printing” their neural map into a new body when the old one dies. Think of … Continue reading The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe →
RECOMMENDED: The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett is $2.99! Tara reviewed this one can gave it a B+:
This story will especially work for people who like romances with restaurant settings, complicated characters, messy family dynamics, and relationships that start from a place of antagonism (I wouldn’t call it enemies-to-lovers). If you’re looking for a reality show romance, especially a cooking show, though? This won’t be the book for you.
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In past years, Amanda and I would be at different romance conferences around this time, and it got me thinking. So we connected to talk about what we miss about romance-focused conferences, and what would our ideal book-focused conference look like? Music: purple-planet.com
The Siren of Sussex by Mimi Matthews is $1.99! This is also a KDD! This is book one in Matthews’ new series, The Belles of London. The description definitely piques my interest, but I feel like Matthews books don’t get as sexy for me as I want them.
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This Rec League request comes from Claire. Thanks, Claire! I’m looking for a GOOD magical academy/other paranormal school romance. Preferably, but not necessarily, poly. I enjoyed the Cimmerian Cage by Cate Corvin but I felt like it was kind of rushed and I wanted a little more Sarah J. Maas-style SUFFERING before she began to find her power. Also, Corvin set up a *delicious* dynamic with the professor of Discipline but then they only had … Continue reading The Rec League: Sexy, Magical Institutions →
Come on in and get ready for Wednesday links! I am excited to say that my social calendar has finally slowed down and I’m committed to not add anything new for the next three weeks. I just want to hole up on the nights and weekends and be left to my own devices (typically gaming, napping, and reading). I need to recharge my batteries! Went to my seventh cheese class of the year and had … Continue reading Links: Cozy Gaming, Audiobooks, & More →
RECOMMENDED: You Sexy Thing by Cat Rambo is $2.99! Carrie read this one and gave it a B+:
I recommend this for fans of Farscape, Firefly, complicated relationships, and cooking shows. If found family and food are your thing, you will like this book, although please be aware that the lighthearted tone takes a temporary swivel into scary and sad when the pirates get involved.
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This book made me swoon IRL. Reading it was a fever dream and not just because of the sex scenes. I was so immersed in it that the real world and its troubles didn’t even occur to me for the duration of the book. (I am anxious by nature, so this is a feat.) Lorcan St Leger had a rough start in life in St Giles, but through illegal (and now legal) means, he has … Continue reading How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne Long →
RECOMMENDED: Cackle by Rachel Harrison is $1.99! I really love the new cover. Carrie read this one and gave it B+:
Cackle is a feminist and creepy yet cosy read that asks us to explore the boundaries between an empowering friendship and a toxic one
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