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Chefs, Derby Girls, & More

Forbidden Promises by Synithia Williams is $2.99! This was a previous Hide Your Wallet pick and the first in the Jackson Falls small town romance series, which features a lot of complicated and dramatic family dynamics, judging from the comments last time it was on sale.
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519. Publicist, Bookseller, and Author Danielle Jackson
Danielle Jackson’s new book, The Accidental Pinup, is out now, and I bet you’ve seen the cover in many, many places. It’s terrific. Danielle and I chat about her book, what happened when she saw the cover, and about every professional role she’s had within publishing. She’s been a publicist – she was my publicist for one of my books! She’s also a bookseller, and now she’s an author. So her perspective on the book … Continue reading 519. Publicist, Bookseller, and Author Danielle Jackson
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Fantasy, YA Mystery, & More

Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai is $2.99! Maya wrote a great review for this one and gave it a B-:
If you can handle some angst, some systemic oppression, and a distinct lack of totally justified vengeance, check out this slow burn romance between two damaged, but kind people of color who desire only each other and the safety of anonymity.
Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S19 E1: Two Bachelorettes
This season of The Bachelorette we have two Bachelorettes at the same time, Gabby and Rachel. I have no idea how the logistics of this work. Do they trade dudes from their respective pools? Do they fight them like Pokemon? Whatever it is, I’m sure it will be ridiculous. Also we might be filming at a new McMansion. IDK. It’s possible that one building can only be saturated with so much of the Rose God’s dark … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S19 E1: Two Bachelorettes
The Rec League: Oops…We’re Still Married
This Rec League comes from frequent commenter DiscoDollyDeb: I’m looking for contemporary romances with what I call the “Ooops—we’re still married” situation. A couple marry spontaneously/impulsively, usually as a result of one of the following: a whirlwind courtship/knowing each other very briefly, as part of a fake relationship, and/or after a crazy night in Vegas. Very soon after the marriage, they think they’ve made a mistake, agree to a divorce/annulment, and go their separate ways. … Continue reading The Rec League: Oops…We’re Still Married
Links: Library Stuff and Romance Events
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! I loved hearing about the video games you’re all playing! I beat the storyline of Super Mario Odyssey over the weekend. Now I’ll just be collecting hundreds upon hundreds of moons! I have plans to go to the Cape with my partner this weekend and I hope I can turn my brain off for a few days and just nap in the sun. The heat is a constant, though, I know it’ll … Continue reading Links: Library Stuff and Romance Events
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Historical Romance, Sci-Fi, & More

Know You By Heart by Tif Marcelo is $1.99 at Amazon! This is book two in the Heart Resort series. The hero and heroine are in a fake marriage and are trying to save the hero’s struggling resort.

