I never found Henry Cavill as Superman attractive. There. I've said it. Sure, he's a good looking guy. But as Superman? He was just a little...too vanilla for me, I guess. But when I saw him as Geralt in The Witcher? Well...that was an ENTIRELY different story. It took me a little bit of time to figure out why. I mean, he's the same buff dude he's always been. And that wig surely wasn't what was doing it for me. Then it occurred to me: it's not about Henry Cavill at all. It's about Geralt. Here was this grumpy, world-weary guy who sighs and grunts and says fuck in exasperation all the time and just wants to be left alone. But it's made clear early on that Geralt is, at heart, a great guy. He never fails to step up and do the right thing--to put himself in harm's way to save an innocent. This character is EXACTLY why I adore grumpy romance heroes with hearts of gold. That said, here's a list of my top favorite grumpy-but-sweet-at-heart heroes in romance today. Enjoy! 

Contemporary Romance 
Publication date: ​01/09/2020
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: I dunno

I made a bad call with this one, y'all. I never should've picked it up. But...yeah...here we are...

First of all, let me just start out by saying, yes, you can say whatever the heck you want in your book review. That is your right. But I have seen some things on social media lately, y'all. Things that reviewers have been doing that are just aren't...cool. Things that will get a reviewer called out as an asshat and will  reflect badly on ALL reviewers. So, here are my guidelines designed to help book reviewers NOT get called asshats on social media. And who knows? You might just make friends with some really cool authors in the process. That said, here we go...  

Book coma: When you've read something that emotionally destroys you for a time period, making it impossible for you to move on. You can't read anything new, you can't stop thinking about the book or the characters...it's glorious, beautiful, and devastating. And despite how it sounds, it's NOT a bad thing. I ADORE books that ruin me for other books (even if only for a short time). Here are but a few of my all-time favorites:   

​Sci Fi Romance 
Publication date: ​04/03/2015
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

This one is a...unique read. And it is entirely possible to enjoy the hell out of it. But there's some stuff you should know going in. If you're prepared for these things, or if these things don't bother you, well...you're in luck. Because there are a crap ton of books in this series for you to binge. So, that said, here's what you need to know: 

I've read a lot of romance novels. Like, a lot. I've read countless books in every sub category of romance by more authors than I can name. I've FORGOTTEN more about romance books and authors than most folks will ever know. So, when I say that you should be reading a particular author, you can trust me. I know whereof I speak. And here I am, saying loud and proud, that I adore Emma Scott, and if you're not reading her work, you're missing out. Here's why I adore her (and you will, too): 

Let's face it: artists are sexy. Whether it's a dancer, a song writer, a painter, or a sculptor, artists are fascinating creatures that us normal folk envy the crap out of. So maybe that's why I love reading about artists in my romance novels? I dunno. All I know for sure is that you better get ready to load up your Kindles, because this list of top romance novel artists is pretty freakin' awesome (if I do say so myself). Happy reading!    

LOTS of huge book sales going on right now. So, get your 1-clicking fingers ready! You're welcome.  

Paranormal Romance 
Publication date: 06/16/2020
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

A new release in one of my all-time favorite paranormal romance series EVER? Yes, please!!  

Look, some women have a fantasy of hiring the perfect man who gives them EXACTLY what they need, and that's OK. I'm a firm believer in the whole "let women like what they like and leave them alone about it" principle. So, I don't find the "escort with a heart of gold" trope at all problematic, and I don't think anyone else should, either. There. I've said it. With that in mind, here are some AWESOME, romantic reads about male escorts (with hearts of gold) who find their happily ever afters. Enjoy!    

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Rom com 
Publication date: 10/11/2015
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

It had it's charms. That's for sure. But...

Contemporary romance 
Publication date: 05/31/2020
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

Another winner from Carian Cole. Not that I'm surprised. I mean, y'all are probably bored with how much I brag on this author, aren't you? Well...too bad. Imma do it again...

So, earlier this week, I admitted that I was a grumpy old hag who has officially aged out of new adult romance. In fact, I broke up with it once and for all. The angst and youthful dumbassery are just too much for me to handle. With that in mind, I thought it was time to update our recommendations for mature romance--that is, romance where characters are older than 30. There's some great stuff here, so get ready to 1-click, folks. Happy reading!  

There's A LOT of hubbub around this movie, which was based on a Polish-edition, bestselling book. Well, I watched it, and I have...feelings and thoughts about it. There's a lot to unpack here, but I think if you know what to expect going on, you can enjoy this movie. Here's what you'll need to know first, though...  

Dear new adult romance, 

It pains me to write this, but I think I'm done with you. Look, I'll admit we had some good times, and I'll be forever grateful to you for introducing me to Meghan Quinn, LJ Shen, Scarlett Cole, Helena Hunting, Tammara Webber, and so many more. But I just can't go on like this. My TBR list is WAY too long to keep adding your books and not getting what I want out of them. I'm sure this comes as a surprise to you, and for that I am truly sorry. I do feel like you're entitled to an explanation, though, so here it goes...