What a whirlwind! I have been in a freaking rut. The rut of all reading ruts- the mother-rutter of them all- I'm talking romance desolation- and finally, finally snapped out of it. After yet another week of inspirationless, mindless, going-through-the-motions "reading"- which was really just me reading a bunch of my saved passages from past books- I came across just the thing to bring me to the land of the romancelandia living. I've been so disconnected from my beloved past-time (shakes fists at Continue Reading
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Kill the Queen (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 1) by Jennifer Estep Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin series—an enthralling tale that combines magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance. In a realm where one’s magical power determines Continue Reading
Excerpt: Tightrope by Amanda Quick
In TIGHTROPE, Quick—the pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, now celebrating her 40th anniversary as a published author—takes readers back to the much-loved setting of the 1930s in her fictional town of Burning Cove, California. Amalie Vaughn is a former trapeze artist who has abandoned the circus after being the only survivor of a serial killer. Knowing she is still in danger of being found by the accomplice of the man who she pushed to his death, Amalie attempts to lead a quiet life as the owner Continue Reading
Review: Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
Storm Cursed by Patricia BriggsMercy Thompson #11Urban FantasyMay 7, 2019 by Ace In this new instalment in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves . . . My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic.And a coyote shapeshifter . . . And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack.Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn't stood upon a bridge and Continue Reading
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Crazy in Love (A Love & Harmony Romance Book 1) by Crystal B. Bright Back on top . . . R&B singer Chantel Evans had it all, until the Princess of Love Ballads lost everything. First, a very public betrayal by her lover and the death of her mother lead to a career-ending mental breakdown. Then, at the same time, her attorney makes off with all her hard-earned fortune. The only chance she has of resurrecting her career is in the recording studio her mother left in her name . . . When Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
We're bringing the weekly wrap up back. But it will he an enhanced version including not just a wrap up of what had on the site this week, but things/events/general happenings in or around Romancelandia that we wanted to highlight. New Releases Angela's Tuesday TBR Update May TBR Kini's Friday Kisses May is Masturbation Month - our friends at Bawdy Bookworms are celebrating with #RubOneOutBingo. Follow them on Instagram for more info. They also have a Facebook group Continue Reading
Smexy’s May TBR
Angela: Last month I only had a couple of ARCs for review, so I caught up on my TBR stack. This month I am overloaded with books to read on my review list, but they all sound fantastic. Storm Cursed (Mercy Thompson #11) by Patricia Briggs 5/7- I actually just finished this one and it was another great addition to the series. Review to come. The Bride Test ( The Kiss Quotient #2) by Helen Hoang 5/7- I LOVED The Kiss Quotient. I've got The Bride Test up next in my reading queue so I'll Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
I can hardly believe that it is already May, but here we are. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I would be a liar and didn’t take a moment and say that I have been really struggling with my own mental health lately. It is very difficult to dig out from the lies that depressive/anxious brains like to lie about. But I am trying. Lots of things feel like impossible tasks and I’ve taken comfort in reading a lot more recently. I know that this is just a rough patch and there is light at the Continue Reading
Cover Reveal: In Moonlight and Memories trilogy by Julie Ann Walker
From NYT and USA Today bestselling author Julie Ann Walker comes an epic tale of sacrifice, friendship, and the awe-inspiring power of love. Maggie: Ten years ago, Cash Armstrong stole my heart. Then he promptly joined the army—dragging my best friend with him—and left me crying on the front porch in a red sequined prom dress. Now he's back. They're both back. Cash, the one who still has my heart. And Luc, the one who saved my life. Cash: How do you know if Continue Reading
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Heartbreaker (Filthy Dirty Love Book 1) by Stacey Kennedy Veteran cop, Maddox Hunt, is all about the job. Sure, there are women—lots of women, truth be told—but there’s no one special. Until a one-night stand from his past, rookie Joss O’Neil is assigned to his division. Suddenly, all he can think about is her. The scent of her. The taste of her. Fresh out of field training, Joss has thrown herself into her job, determined to kick-start her career. And while police work has its Continue Reading