Second Chance at Riverview Inn by Molly O'KeefeRiverview Inn #5Contemporary RomanceMay 10, 2022 - Self PublishedPurchased Review by Angela I don't think I even saw this book up for pre-order when I scrolled through Amazon while doing the New Release post, but I did see a Twitter post about it on release day and couldn't stop my one-click finger from hitting that buy now button. I haven't read any of the previous books in the Riverview Inn series, but I couldn't resist a romance Continue Reading
Audio Review: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuistonLGBTQ+ Romance for TeensMay 3, 2022, Wednesday Books ARC Review by Jen This book was such a delight! I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston brought tears to my eyes in the very best way. I’ve had Red, White, and Royal Blue on Kindle, and while everyone loves it, and I want to read it, I just haven’t yet. Now, I will. Same author as this gem. Set in a small conservative town in AL, the story follows senior queer girl, Chloe Green Continue Reading
Audio Review: Starry Eyed Love by Helena Hunting
Starry Eyed Love by Helena HuntingRomantic ComedyMay 10, 2022Macmillan Audio Review by Jen Starry Eyed Love by Helena Hunting is the second book in the Spark House series. You can listen or read it without having read book one. Some background- Spark House is a boutique hotel in Colorado run by the Spark sisters. They create unique events and operate their business through the lens of sustainability. This second book features London Spark, the crafty (as in Etsy crafts!) middle Continue Reading
Take My Books Giveaway!
It’s the end of May and summer is almost here! I’m clearing out my bookshelves again and have lots of good stuff for you. Let me know which set you prefer by commenting with the set(s) of your choice. Contest to run through Sunday 5/29/22 at midnight. Winners will be chosen Monday 5/30/22 and notified by email. Open to US residents only. Set # 1 An Accidental Odyssey by kc dyer Love, Lists & Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz Set #2 To Be Loved By You by Debbie Continue Reading
New Releases: Week of May 23-27, 2022
*Click on image for more information or to purchase. Contemporary Romance/Romantic Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt- Unbridled Cowboy by Maisey Yates
UNBRIDLED COWBOY by Maisey YatesPublication Date: May 24, 2022Publisher: HQN Books Book Summary: Welcome to Four Corners Ranch, where the west is still wild…and when a cowboy needs a wife, he decides to find her the old-fashioned way. Cowboy Sawyer Garrett has no intention of settling down. But when he becomes a single dad to tiny baby June, stepping up to the responsibility is non-negotiable. And so is finding a wife to be a mother to his infant daughter. So he decides to do it how the Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
Check out all of our Smexy Deals for the week here. Have a great weekend! Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- All Fired Up by Dylan Newton and A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
All Fired Up by Dylan NewtonContemporary RomanceMay 17, 2022, by ForeverARC Although it's not indicated on Goodreads or Amazon, this is actually a follow-up to this author's previous release, How Sweet It Is. If you're interested you can check out my review here. All Fired Up features Imani Lewis, best friend to Kate and publicist to Drake Matthews from the first book, and Zander Matthews, Drake's younger brother. The two hooked up at Kate and Drake's wedding and then haven't really Continue Reading
Review: Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Something Wilder by Christina LaurenContemporary RomanceMay 17, 2022, by Gallery Books Review by Angela I'm still not absolutely sure how I feel about this book. On the one hand, it starts out with the classic Christina Lauren charm with interesting characters, strong friendships, and lively banter. On the other hand, it is quite a bit darker than this writing duo's other novels. Labeled as an "adventure romance", Something Wilder is big on the drama and mystery, but some of the Continue Reading
Review: Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
Never Been Kissed by Timothy JanovskyLGBTQIA Contemporary RomanceMay 3, 2022 by Sourcebooks Casablanca Review by Kate H. Wren Roland is about to graduate college. A passionate film buff, with two great best friends, Wren came out in the year before the book Never Been Kissed begins. His friends seem eager to help him socially, but Wren isn’t sure why his romantic and sexual experiences seem to be on a different timeline than everyone else. He’s 22 and he’s Continue Reading