Welcome back to another exciting edition of Get Rec’d! I do a lot of recommending and not all of it is romance. Here is a selection of things I’ve recommended in the last couple weeks. There are two romances, but some interesting literary fiction with surrealism and Gothic elements. Get any good recommendations lately? Any books you’d love to share?
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson is $2.99! We’ve reviewed another one of Lawson’s books on the site and her writing comes highly recommended. Lawson has a knack for addressing tough subjects with an approachable, humorous voice. Are you a fan of Lawson’s blog? Have you read any of her books?
RECOMMENDED: Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews is 99c! Lara wrote a Lightning Review for this one and gave it an A:
I love a good yarn (in all senses of the word) and this book delivers a belter. This is an historical romance that feels fresh, vibrant and made me sing the Good Book Noise.
RECOMMENDED: Buns by Alice Clayton is $1.99! This is the third and final book in the Hudson Valley series. I love this trilogy so much and while this one isn’t my favorite of the three, they’re all quite good. It also works find on its own. I have my fingers crossed Clayton will come back to romance some day!
It’s time to bake! We’re making a treacle tart, a dessert which I have literally never had in all of my three decades on this earth. However, I was rather surprised at the minimal ingredients, many of which I already had in my kitchen. I did have to go to Amazon for the golden syrup though. Making a shortcrust pastry is really the main component to tackling this bake. Oh, and putting a lattice design … Continue reading Soggy Bottoms: Treacle Tart Crazy
Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent crafters and sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. One of my favorite types of heroes is the nature-loving hero. I’m not a … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Contemporary Outdoorsy Heroes
Indiscreet by Mary Balogh is $2.99! This is the first book in the Horseman Trilogy. The third book in the trilogy, Irresistible, is on sale for $1.99! Readers call this a “fluffy Regency” and found the romance to be pretty darn sweet. However, some found the romance a bit slow going at times. This is also a rerelease, as the original book was published in 1997.
PODCAST RECOMMENDED: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is $1.99! This is a contemporary romance that takes place on a dancing competition TV show. There’s also a gruff hero! If those things haven’t convinced you yet, Sonali Dev also recommended it on a previous podcast episode.
Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and it’s bring price matched. I’ve had this recommended to me several times, especially on audio. Even most people who don’t normally read memoirs or self-help enjoyed this one. However, some admittedly found it to be slow and without direction.
RECOMMENDED: Nuts by Alice Clayton is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and only available on Amazon right now. Clayton’s books are rarely discounted, so grab this while you can! This is the first book in the Hudson Valley series and I really love this series. It’s funny and sexy and has so many delicious foodie elements. It’s over the top and I love the heroine, though I’ll admit the circumstances that send her back to her hometown are a little silly.
