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Books On Sale

All Contemporary Romances!

Books on Sale: For the Love of the Bard by Jessica Martin & More

For the Love of the Bard by Jessica Martin is $1.99! This is a contemporary romance with a second chance aspect. It definitely seems like there’d be interest if you like Jen DeLuca’s ren faire romances. I believe this is a debut and the first in a series, with a second book out soonish.

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Book Review

Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson

Ramón and Julieta

Ramón and Julieta is a romance novel about Ramón, a billionaire, and Julieta, a chef. It’s also a novel about identity, culture, ethics, gentrification, music, family (toxic and healthy), and food. I wasn’t sure how this couple could possibly find a happy ending, but I sure wanted them to. However, given the weight and nuance of the topics addressed, especially gentrification, I wasn’t completely satisfied with how the story resolved. Ramón is the son of … Continue reading Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson

Cover Awe: Look at These Details

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. An illustrated cover. A girl in a pink and teal Korean hanbok. The teal skirt portion blends into water where a paper boat is floating. Coral and flowers surround her, the lighter colors get darker toward the top revealing a shadowing man standing before a temple.

Welcome back to Cover Awe, y’all! Let’s look at some striking covers! Cover art by Kuri Huang Cover design by Rich Deas Elyse: The detail is so beautiful Sneezy: YES PLEASE!!!!! PLEASE FALL INTO MY EYEBALLS Amanda: I just noticed the shadowy man in the background. Cover art by Carina Guevara Cover design by Farjana Yasmin Maya: Whatever it is about, the movie has to star Anthony Ramos. Claudia: I’m in love with him hahaha … Continue reading Cover Awe: Look at These Details

Hide Your Wallet

February 2022 New Releases, Part One

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading February 2022 New Releases, Part One