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Ok, I have two or three more colors for this series, but I need to take a little side trip this week. I noticed something that I just had to share with you while gathering covers over the past few months. Now, if you’re just arriving here at the mayhem, welcome! I’m taking really good look at the Contemporary Romance Colors that are most prevalent on covers this year and attempt to identify what is … Continue reading Contemporary Romance Color of the Year: Are Those Flags?
How the Cowboy Was Won very loosely retells Emma in a modern day Texan town. As a retelling of Emma, it wasn’t great, but as a “friends to lovers” romance I liked it a lot. Ember Alzate is a woman of Irish-Native American descent who makes a good living selling real estate. She also has a knack for matchmaking – so much so that people say she should consider it as a second career. Ember … Continue reading How the Cowboy Was Won by Lori Wilde
Are you read for some Cover Snark? I sure hope so, because this one’s a doozy! From Reader Tammy Cat: I mean why does he have 2 balls between his legs. Carrie: That’s a medical condition. Sarah: Very subtle. The smudges of dirt on his muscles deploy an innovative chiaroscuro shading technique effectively. Also he should see a doctor. Carrie: I mean not only does he have that medical condition with his testicles but he’s … Continue reading Cover Snark: Subtle Balls
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The Jubilee, Texas Series Boxed Set by Lori Wilde is $4.99 right now. This set includes is books 1-3 of her Jubilee, Texas series (You probably guessed that already), a contemporary romance series set in… kidding! All three of the books in this series have 3.75+ star averages on GoodReads, so if you’re craving some contemporary cowboy romance, this might be a perfect solution for you. Plus, if you have one of them already, each book is $1.99 individually, as well.
Love with a Perfect Cowboy started off like a great movie or TV show opening, Melody, who’s left behind her small town life in Texas is having the worst day ever in New York City. She loses her job, her boyfriend tosses her out but she happens to meet Luke, the handsome cowboy that she was in love with as a teenager. Their relationship was rocky for reasons we learn later, but in New York City … Continue reading Love with a Perfect Cowboy by Lori Wilde
