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Books On Sale
Paranormal Romance, Loretta Chase, & More
RECOMMENDED: Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson is $2.99! Shana and Carrie jointly reviewed this one and gave it a B:
This is a character-focused book and is all about the romance between Jesse and Kerry, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and community. Also there’s a lot of knitting.
Testing Some Image Weirdness in our Feed
Howdy y’all! I’ve noticed that images in posts are showing up in the RSS feed email as duplicates, which is weird. And often the most effective way for me to test a potential bug is to attempt to create it on purpose. I’m not sure what’s going on, so I’m writing up some words (like these!) and then dropping in random images. Still and animated! Big Fun! Here’s Wilbur sitting on my latest quilt project, … Continue reading Testing Some Image Weirdness in our Feed
Podcast
512. Secret Clubs and Exclusive Spaces with Laura Hankin
Laura Hankin is the author of Happy And You Know It, A Special Place for Women, and the upcoming book The Daydreams. The paperback of A Special Place for Women is out on May 24th, and as I learned is being adapted for film, too! We talk about the book-to-film adaptation process, and then we take a deep dive into secret societies, exclusive clubs, and how they work (or don’t). We also take a side … Continue reading 512. Secret Clubs and Exclusive Spaces with Laura Hankin
Books On Sale
A Freebie, Urban Fantasy, & More
Beauty and the Clockwork Beast by Nancy Campbell Allen is $1.99! This is the first book in the Steampunk Proper Romance series and, as the name suggests, it has Beauty and the Beast vibes. Some readers felt there were 10 pounds of extra stuff shoved into a 5 pound book. However, there’s one review on Goodreads where the reader admits sitting in her car in a parking lot just so she can finish the book.
Vacation Knitting
Summer is almost upon us (well, it is where I live), which is when a lot of people around here take vacations. I love spending summer hanging with my sister and her family at her campsite, taking day trips to Door County (the “thumb” of WI–think orchards, wineries, state parks, beaches, and cozy little main streets with boutique shops), and this year my husband and I are going to FL for a week to sit … Continue reading Vacation Knitting
Links: Horses, Self-Care, & More
It’s Wednesday! The week is half over! Firstly, let me thank everyone for the “staying cool” suggestions in the last links. Super helpful and it seems like you all enjoyed the tips and tricks as well. I had a lovely day walking around a vintage market and then quickly relaxing in some shade with a beer and empanadas. It’s also Memorial Day weekend in the States. Do any of you have plans for the long … Continue reading Links: Horses, Self-Care, & More
Books On Sale
All Historical Romances
RECOMMENDED: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas is $2.99! This is book two of the Gamblers of Craven’s series and is a lot of readers’ favorites on account of the hero, Derek Craven. However, some felt the heroine lacked the depth that the hero received. After seeing all the love for this book on Twitter, I read it and I totally understand.
Elyse and Lady Pudding Watch The Courtship–S1 E9: Van Lifestyle
It’s time for her ladyship and I to recap The Courtship. Me: Now, Pudding, you’re going to be good today and not yell out the window at the kids walking home from school, right? Right? Pudding: … Of course, Mother. Over at the Suitor’s House the dudes talk about the possibility of proposing to Nicole at the end of the show. Mr. Chapman admits the idea scares him “shitless.” Mr. Nazaire is not impressed and … Continue reading Elyse and Lady Pudding Watch The Courtship–S1 E9: Van Lifestyle
Stuff We Like: Summer and Outside Time!
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! We’re headed outside, and we have some recommendations to make that outside time more fun and festive – and safe. Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
Books On Sale
A Couple KDDs, Erotica, & More
RECOMMENDED: D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Shana and Tara joint reviewed this one and gave it a B+:
Tara: Although the pacing of the last half was off for me, overall I had a great time reading D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding. I love reality show romances and I love fake relationship romances, so I was thrilled that this book is like the old Reese’s tagline: two great tastes that taste great together. These characters are memorable and I enjoyed my time with them.
Shana: Damn, now I want a peanut butter cup. Overall, I loved this book. There was just enough fake relationship and reality show drama to keep me reading, and I enjoyed the family antics, and healing. This book might appeal to readers who like seeing a chivalrous person woo a reluctant heroine, and don’t mind a few loose ends. I’d happily read this again.
