SBTB is more independent, and probably 48% more silly
RECOMMENDED: The Ones Who Got Away by Roni Loren is 99c! I really enjoyed this one and its portrayal of people living with trauma. I gave it a B+, but as it deals with victims of gun violence, I completely understand why readers may want to avoid it.
If the subject matter doesn’t scare you off and your catnip is friends to lovers, slow burn-y goodness, The Ones Who Got Away is highly worth the read.
This HaBO is from Colleen, who wants to track down this contemporary romance: Okay…I have been looking for this book for a while. It is a contemporary romance in a big city setting. The heroine works for the hero’s company. She is new to the company. She works with 3 other people, and they sift through media content and then send on “good” content to be published by the hero’s media company. There is some … Continue reading HaBO: Corporate Espionage at a Media Company
CW/TW: brief discussions of unidentified eating disorders and depression I cannot emphasize enough how hungry this book will make you. Accidentally Engaged might be my top pick for “don’t read while hungry.” Between our heroine Reena’s bread baking (there’s rye, there’s challah, there’s an ongoing battle with a sourdough starter) and her Indian and East African cooking, I was craving a feast pretty much the whole time I was reading this book. Reena is a … Continue reading Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale is $1.99! This is the first book in the Gilded Age Girls Club series. Elyse read this one, but gave it a B-, as she didn’t believe the hero really deserved the heroine. Have you read this one? Do you agree with Elyse’s assessment.
The Binding by Bridget Collins is $2.99! This is a queer historical fantasy for book lovers (book binding plays a large part of the story). However, I’m uncertain if there’s any HEA involved with the romantic subplot. Definitely check the comments below or Goodreads reviews for that info!
We have more Lightning Reviews! Yay! I feel like in terms of genre, these books could not be more different. One is a second chance romance with firefighters, while the other is a continuation of a much-loved historical mystery series. Let’s get into it!
All Consuming was the sweet, hot, low-tension romance that I really needed this week. Kal and Hannah were a couple in high school, but broke up when Kal left for college. They reconnect at their ten year school reunion, and find that not only is the spark still there, but that time and experience have made them better able to love each other in the ways they both need. There isn’t a lot of conflict … Continue reading All Consuming by Jaci Burton
An Unexpected Peril was, as expected, perfect vacation reading. Veronica and Stoker are assisting with the preparations for an exhibit at the Curiosity Club commemorating a mountain climber, Alice Baker-Greene. Greene died in a climbing accident in the country of Alpenwald, and the princess of Alpenwald has arrived in England for the opening of the exhibit, which is as much about the country as it is about Greene’s climbing achievements. Then, in short order, they … Continue reading An Unexpected Peril by Deanna Raybourn
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London is $2.99! This has been mentioned a couple times on the site in things like Hide Your Wallet and podcast episodes. I feel like I’ve heard mixed things about this one, but do take note that the heroine’s weight seems to play a big factor in the narrative.
