"An intelligent, sexy romp!" -- EW.com Set in New York City's Gilded Age, Joanna Shupe's Avon debut introduces an English beauty with a wicked scheme to win the man she loves--and the American scoundrel who ruins her best laid plans...Lady Honora Parker must get engaged as soon as possible, and only a particular type of man will do. Nora seeks a mate so abhorrent, so completely unacceptable, that her father will reject the match--leaving her free to marry the artist she loves. Who then is the Continue Reading
Review: A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee
A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess EverleeHistorical Romance/LGBTQ+July 11 by Carina Adores Review by Kate H. Jess Everlee follows up her debut novel The Gentleman's Book of Vices with the second in the Lucky Lovers of London series, A Rulebook for Restless Rogues. It takes up two of the more interesting side-characters in the first book, David Forester, the manager of the queer club “The Curious Fox,” and his schoolboy compatriot, Noah Clarke, who frequently appears Continue Reading
Review: Only Good Enemies by Jennifer Estep
Only Good Enemies by Jennifer EstepGalactic Bonds #2Science Fiction RomanceJuly 18, 2023- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela Vesper Quill and Kyrion Caldaren are back in the second book of the Galactic Bonds series. When we last left them, they had defeated the traitorous owner of Kent Corp and went their separate ways, Kyrion oblivious to the bond that still existed between him and Vesper after she had cleverly hidden the effects of the test given by the Imperium leader Lord Callus Continue Reading
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From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes a Horribly Sunny Mystery (with a sprinkle of Romance), The Librarian’s Vampire Assistant Box Set: Books 1-3.BOOK 1: NOBODY MESSES WITH HIS LIBRARIAN. . .Who killed Michael Vanderhorst’s maker? It’s a darn good question. But when the trail brings Michael to hellishly sunny Phoenix, Arizona, his biggest problem soon becomes a cute little librarian he can’t seem to stay away from. He’s never met a bigger danger magnet! Even her book cart has Continue Reading
Pre-order Blitz- Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray
Title: Brooklyn CupidA Hidden Identity Roommate RomanceAuthor: Lexi Ray Genre: New Adult Contemporary RomanceTropes: Hidden Identity/Roommates to LoversRelease Date: July 25, 2023 BLURB HE IS ABOUT TO SHOOT HIS DREAM GIRL...Bounty hunting can be dangerous, but Jace Reed is used to danger and always follows the rules. Including the most important one—never get emotionally involved.But everything goes haywire when the Brooklyn “it girl” interrupts his most important assignment.Beautiful Continue Reading
Review: To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai
To Have and to Heist by Sara DesaiContemporary RomancePublished on July 18, 2023- Berkley Reviewed by Kate I think there are very valid reasons to be wary of a certain type of book, with a certain type of cover, at this point, but I have enjoyed Sara Desai’s romances before, so I was willing to give To Have and to Heist a chance. And I was so happy I did! To Have and to Heist was the kind of book that I didn’t read straight through because I wanted it to last longer. It was Continue Reading
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“A rollicking rom-com full of fun, complex characters, laugh-out-loud one liners and delicious banter,” perfect for pop culture fans (NPR). Bethany Lu Carlisle is devastated when the tabloids report actor Keanu Reeves is about to tie the knot. What?! How could the world’s perfect boyfriend and forever bachelor, Keanu not realize that making a move like this could potentially be devastating to the equilibrium of…well…everything! Continue Reading
Review: Resonance Surge (Psy-Changeling Trinity #7) by Nalini Singh
Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance July 18, 2023, by Berkley Review by Melanie The newest addition to Nalini Singh’s long-running Psy-Changeling Trinity series is less of a banger and more of a slow burn. A very, VERY slow burn, to be precise. In fact, it took me several days to finish this book and while I wouldn’t say I was bored exactly, I can’t really say I was riveted either. It was fine for the most part, with the action picking up steam (not THAT kind of steam) in Continue Reading
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Cover Reveal- Marry Lies by Amanda Richardson
Title: Marry LiesSeries: Ravaged Castle #2 Author: Amanda Richardson Genre: Contemporary RomanceTropes: Marriage of Convenience/Opposites AttractCover Design: Moonstruck Cover Design & PhotographyPhotographer: Rafa G CatalaModel: Fabián CastroRelease Date: August 22, 2023BLURBHe never wanted a wife, but for her, he’d spin a web of lies.MilesThe idea of seeking a wife to salvage our family’s reputation starts as a joke… until it spirals into a desperate reality.Before I know it, I’m lying Continue Reading