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Defining the Evolved Form of Historical Romance

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Sunday Sale Digest!

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Cover Awe: Sunny Yellows!

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana de la Rosa. The background is a library with deep green shelves and a fuchsia curtain. Two figures sit on a gold a fuchsia couch. The man is wearing dark pants, shoes, and vest. His white long-sleeved shirt is rolled up to the elbows and he has on a green cravat. He has sandy hair and a matching beard and mustache. He's holding the hand of the woman next to him. The woman has tan skin and dark brown hair with red and white flowers in it. She has on a yellow dress with a square neckline hemmed in a white ruffle. In her free hand, she's holding a book.

Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover art by Clover Lane Elyse: Could we actually have an alien romance in cover awe!? Amanda: Is that an alien romance?! Also in fairness I do love the new ice planet barbarian covers Elyse: It is an alien romance! The other book in the series is gorgeous too! Tara: Oh my! Those are stunning! Sarah: I would not be surprised to see that image as a poster available for … Continue reading Cover Awe: Sunny Yellows!

Book Review

Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

Ana María and the Fox

Carrie: Ana María and the Fox came out back in April but it has taken lo these many months for Shana and I to manage a review. I’m glad this book made it to the top of my TBR, because I found it to be romantic, educational, and entertaining. But I had problems with some plot stuff. The plot: Ana María and her two sisters, who are the subjects of two upcoming books, are sent … Continue reading Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

Cover Awe: Border Designs, Color Palettes, & More

Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana De Le Rosa. An illustrated cover of a man slightly dipping a woman. They have brown skin and she is wearing a fuchsia dress. It has an off the shoulder ruffle. He is in a dark suit. The walls are a peach and they stand in front of a shiny, ornate window decorated by flowers of pink, blue, red, white, and orange. Those same flowers are in her hair. The hem of the dress blends into a skyscape of Big Ben and other buildings.

Let’s look at some pretty covers! Cover art by Leni Kauffman Sneezy: Omg goo goo gaa gaa I want to be in that kitchen Or maybe just the dining room, admire the sexual tension and chemistry from a safe distance Amanda: I’m loving all the detailed food and ingredients! Sarah: This is absolutely adorable. Elyse: Now I’m so hungry. Cover art by Leni Kauffman Amanda: I secretly hope the highlander one is a butch lady! … Continue reading Cover Awe: Border Designs, Color Palettes, & More

Hide Your Wallet

April 2023 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 April 2023 New Releases, Part One

Books On Sale

Kris Ripper, Royalty, & More

Books on Sale: To Love a Scandalous Duke by Liana de la Rosa & More

To Love a Scandalous Duke by Liana de la Rosa is 99c at Amazon! It’s available elsewhere, but not at the sale price. This one has a hero out for revenge, which can be a pretty divisive trope on whether readers love it or hate it. It’s also the first in a series.

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