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Retro Review: For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora Bell

September 19, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Review originally posted on 9/17/2018 by Angela. For the Duke’s Eyes Only by Lenora BellSchool for Dukes #2Historical RomanceSeptember 18, 2018 by Avon Favorite Quote: Men tended to take their rules seriously, especially the ones that kept women submissive, subservient, and on the wrong side of doors.” Reviewed by Angela Lady India Rochester is an adventurer and an archaeologist with a sharp tongue and a keen intellect. She doesn’t accept the doors closed to her and Continue Reading

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September 16, 2025 by Angela 1 Comment

“A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed.” —Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling HouseThe Raven Scholar is a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy—in a stunning edition featuring French flaps and silver foiled cover effects! Let us fly now to the empire of Orrun, Continue Reading

New Releases- Week of September 15-19, 2025

September 16, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki PayneAMZ * BN * K * GP We Met Like This: A Novel by Kasie WestAMZ * BN * K * GP With Stars in Her Eyes: A Novel by Andie BurkeAMZ * BN * K * GP In My Hockey Era (Must Love Hockey Book 1) by Kendall RyanAMZ * BN * K * GP The Goode Girls of Maple Lane by Jacqueline FirkinsAMZ * BN * K * GP Fun at Parties: A Novel by Jamie HarrowAMZ * BN * K * GP Honey and Heat by Aurora PalitAMZ * BN * K * GP Behind Enemy Bylines by Continue Reading

Monday Morning Book News!

September 15, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Smexy should be back to normal this week! I think I've gotten my life in order after being out of state to visit my son. (No more long car rides for a while.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devney Perry (@devneyperry) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tasha Suri (@tashasuri) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bindery (@bindery_books) View this post on Instagram A post Continue Reading

Monday Morning Book News (on Wednesday)!

September 10, 2025 by Angela 1 Comment

Sorry, this is late! We took a trip to see my son, and I'll be honest, it's taken me a few days to get back into the swing of things. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zoey Draven (@zoey.draven) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orbit Books US (@orbitbooks_us) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Wu (@katiewuwrites) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Avon Books Continue Reading

New Releases- Week of September 8-12, 2025

September 9, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Pitcher Perfect: A Novel (Big Shots Book 4) by Tessa BaileyAMZ * BN * K * GP People Watching: A Novel by Hannah Bonam-YoungAMZ * BN * K * GP Prince Material by Nora PhoenixAMZ * BN * K * GP It Had to Be Him by Adib KhorramAMZ * BN * K * GP The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie BowmanAMZ * BN * K * GP Girl Next Door: A Novel by Rachel MeredithAMZ * BN * K * GP Game Point by Meg JonesAMZ * BN * K * GP Game On by Ki StephensAMZ * BN * K * GP You Rock Continue Reading

Guest Author: Best Westerns- Romance Novels from Cowboy Country by Jill Sorenson

September 6, 2025 by Angela 1 Comment

Hello Smexy! I’m back with a new release after a long time away. I’ve written posts about my new series and reminisced about some old-schoolromance favorites. If you’re interested in reading more about me or romancehistory, I have links on my website. It’s fun to take a trip down memory lane andchat about the past, but today I’m focused on recent reads. These are the best Westerns I’ve read lately. A Cowboy for Keeps by Jody HedlundThis historical Western is published by Bethany Continue Reading

New Releases- Week of September 1-5, 2025

September 2, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:Learning Curves by Rachel LaceyAMZ * BN * K * GP The Dating Prohibition: A Novel by Taj McCoyAMZ * BN * K * GP Love Walked In: A Novel by Sarah Chamberlain AMZ * BN * K * GP When Ben Loved Jace (He Loved Him Book 2) by Jay BellAMZ * BN * K * GP A Love Like Pumpkin Spice: A Cozy Small-Town Autumn Romance (Wayward Hollow Book 1) by Hailey FrostAMZ * BN * K * GP The Night Shift by Nancy PeachAMZ * BN * K * GP Like We Used To by Jamie CluffAMZ * BN * K * Continue Reading

Monday Moring Book News!

September 1, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tor Books (@torbooks) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adriana Anders (@adriana.anders) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Esme Brett | Romance Author (@esmebrettbooks) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sierra Simone (@thesierrasimone) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Brazen Belle Continue Reading

Retro Review: How to Live an Undead Lie by Hailey Edwards

August 29, 2025 by Angela Leave a Comment

Review originally posted on 12/17/2018 by Angela. How to Live an Undead Lie by Hailey EdwardsThe Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #5Urban FantasyDecember 11, 2018 Self PublishedFavorite Quote:“I had never belonged to someone before and had them belong to me too.” Oh, how I love this series. Let me count the ways. The fifth book in The Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy series starts off pretty much where the last book leaves off, with Grier really starting to embrace her role Continue Reading

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