Oh my gosh, this was such a tender m/m fantasy romance, steeped in narratives about healing, acceptance, and love. It’s also a mystery about a series of bloody, brutal killings (including, I regret to inform you, the death of a horse). And it’s a political thriller. There’s a lot happening here and fortunately the novel takes its time with all the pieces although it doesn’t quite stick the landing. While the book involves a lot … Continue reading A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows →
TW: Sexual Harassment The Stand-In is a celebrity romance that also celebrates female friendships, openly discusses the stigma against mental illness, and allows the main character the space to explore the complexities of being bi-racial. It does all of that without feeling unbalanced or taking away from the romance that’s the center of the plot. I listened to this on Audible and the narrator, Philippa Soo, does a wonderful job of delivering the story. Gracie Reed … Continue reading The Stand-In by Lily Chu →
Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay is $1.99! From reviews, this seems like it leans more toward fiction with strong romantic elements, rather than an outright contemporary romance. Have you read this one?
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Agatha Andrews is the host of the She Wore Black podcast which focuses on gothic and horror, and a former librarian. I was a guest on her show, and now she comes over to visit with me! Horror and romance need to hang out. So we did! We talk about readers advisory, all the ways to connect books to readers, and then we take a deep dive into the books that rocked her world as … Continue reading 522. Five Books that Rocked my World with Agatha Andrews from She Wore Black Podcast →
The Friendship Pact by Jill Shalvis is $1.99! This is book two in the Sunrise Cove series. It seems like women’s fiction with a romantic subplot, though correct me if I’m wrong.
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Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we look at some eye-catching covers! Cover art by Paul Stinson Cover design by Daniella Medina Cover photography by David Wagner Photography Kiki: These are two deeply, DEEPLY, beautiful people. Sarah: I have many thoughts, and some of them are cheekbones, my gosh. This is REGAL AF. Amanda: The lighting is top notch on this one. Sneezy: This is so DREAMY!!!! Cover illustration by Poppy Magda Cover design by … Continue reading Cover Awe: Cute Expressions & Attractive Couples →
What fresh bullshit are we in for tonight? Apparently last week Meatball begged Rachel to keep him, and she did, and all of this happened during the credits, and I missed it. Pudding: His name is…Meatball. We open with Hayden telling the other dudes that he called Gabby “rough around the edges.” “That’s kinda rough though, bro,” Nate says. Hayden defends himself by saying Gabby called herself that twice. “I don’t think I did anything … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S19 E4: Hayden →
Savannah’s Secrets by Reese Ryan is $1.99! This is a category romance and the first in a series. There are also workplace elements. This romance has been mentioned a few times on the site and I know we always talk about the amazing wardrobes on the Harlequin Desire line.
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Hey there! Hello! It’s a slow site day, so we’re bringing you Wednesday Links bright and early. Some updates here: at SBTB HQ, we gathering together to play some Dungeons & Dragons. Elyse’s wonderful husband has volunteered to DM and I’m so excited to play again. I will be playing a dwarven fighter named Wilhelmina “Willa” Bronzeblade, who is just happy to be here! As of right now, we don’t have any plans to turn … Continue reading Links: Chuck Tingle, Failures, & More →
Witches Get Stitches by Juliette Cross is $2.49 at Amazon! This is book three in the Stay a Spell series and book two is also in sale. I feel like if you want fun, small town romance with a quirk paranormal feel, this could tick all of those boxes.
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