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Ooh Baby: Must-read pregnancy romance reads we’re expecting you’ll love

8/30/2019

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Ooh Baby: Must-read pregnancy romance reads we’re expecting you’ll love
Love it or hate it, pregnancy romance remains one of the most popular tropes in the genre. And while my own pregnancy was nothing anyone would want to write a book about, I certainly have enjoyed reading the crap out of this trope. Here are some of our all-time favorite pregnancy romance reads. Enjoy!

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My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan

8/29/2019

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My Soul to Keep by Kennedy Ryan
Rating: 5/5
Heat rating: 4/5
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Category: Contemporary romance
Publication date: 11/13/2015
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: YES!!!

Normally I give books with cliffhangers a stern talking to and a harsh rating. But...I just can’t with this one. It’s too good. So, I guess I’m adding it to my exceptions list.

Plot overview: Aspiring singer/dancer Kai meets musical superstar/prodigy Rhyson. Slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance and sexy angst ensue. ​

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Boss I Love to Hate by Mia Kayla

8/28/2019

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Boss I Love to Hate by Mia Kayla
Rating: 2/5
Heat rating: 2.5/5
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Category: Romantic Comedy  
Publication date: 04/25/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
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This is a top 15 Amazon bestseller with a crap ton of 5-star reviews. So...am I the problem here? Why didn’t I love it like everyone else?

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Stuff that should be banned from paranormal romance covers

8/26/2019

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Stuff that should be banned on paranormal romance covers
If you’ve taken a stroll through the paranormal romance category on Amazon lately, you’ve probably noticed some disturbing trends among the covers there. I certainly have. So, without further ado, here are a few things I NEVER EVER want to see again on paranormal romance covers again. (Please and thanks in advance to all the cover designers out there)

And please note: This is not intended to bring shame to the authors of these books, and I’m not saying these books are bad. Some of them might be GREAT books. Some of them are even huge bestsellers, so the covers obviously aren’t hurting sales. These are just my personal opinions and you shouldn’t let them keep you from reading any or all of these books. There. End of PSA.

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The best historical romance re-reads guaranteed to cure your book slump

8/23/2019

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The best historical romance re-reads to cure your book slump
Every romance reader knows that book slumps happen. There are just times when you can’t find a book you love. So, what’s a bookworm to do? You re-read an old favorite, of course! Nothing breaks a book slump like re-reading an old favorite. And today we’re featuring some of our all-time favorite historical romance re-reads. Enjoy!

And stay tuned for more re-read all-time favorite lists in the weeks to come…

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The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata

8/22/2019

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The Best Thing by Mariana Zapata
Rating 3.5/5
Heat Rating: 2.5/5
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Category: Contemporary Romance
Publication date: 08/07/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

OK, all you Mariana Zapata super fans can come at me on this one. I get it. But I’m sorry...this one wasn’t my cuppa.  

Plot overview: Gym owner and former Judo Olympic-caliber athlete Lenny (Elena) is surprised when her baby daddy, Jonah, a rugby player, shows up out of nowhere after abandoning her and not returning her calls/messages for 17 months.

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The Trunk by Linda Mooney

8/21/2019

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The Trunk by Linda Mooney
Rating: 1/5
Heat rating: 2.5/5
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Category: Paranormal Romance
Publication date: 06/10/2019
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

OK, this makes me feel like a terrible person because there aren’t many other reviews for this book anywhere and I know that authors love their little book babies, and I’m not looking to hurt anyone’s feelings...but I’m a firm believer that reviews are for readers, not authors. So, it is only for you readers that I do this.

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Romance novel cliches you’ll actually love

8/19/2019

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Romance novel cliches I actually love
Just because it’s a cliche and has been done a million times before doesn’t mean I have to hate it, right? Good thing no one’s the boss of me, because there are actually quite a few things that have happened tons of times in romance novels, and still, I never get sick of seeing them. Here are just a few…

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Strong fearless romance heroines who kick ass and take names

8/16/2019

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Strong fearless romance heroines who kick ass and take names
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We need MORE fearless, take-charge, kick-ass women who can handle themselves in a crisis in romance novels. Doormat, wimpy, TSTL heroines are automatic DNFs as far as I’m concerned. So, with that said, here are some of our favorite fearless females in Romancelandia.

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Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley

8/15/2019

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Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley
Rating: 2/5
Heat rating: 3.5/5
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Category: Rom Com
Publication date: 05/23/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

I’ve enjoyed this author’s books in the past, but for some reason, this one just didn’t do it for me.  

Plot overview:  Shepherd Calloway, sexy billionaire, needs a fake girlfriend because REASONS. His assistant Everly steps in. The fake relationship soon becomes all too real (as is law in the fake relationship trope). It’s a billionaire, fake relationship, office romance.  

I’ll start with the good stuff, I guess.

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Southern Player by Jessica Peterson

8/14/2019

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Southern Player by Jessica Peterson
Rating: 5/5
Heat rating: 4/5
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Category: Contemporary Romance
Publication date: 02/26/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

I went into this one with a bit of trepidation. The word “player” in the title gave me visions of dirty manwhores, and I HATE dirty manwhores. But I’m so glad I didn’t let my manwhore prejudice get in the way of giving this book a chance, because not only was Luke, the hero, NOT a manwhore, he was a yummy cinnamon roll of the highest order. (And he was UNBEARABLY hot and sexy and a dirty talker, so...yeah, he was pretty much my book boyfriend catnip.)

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The Nanny Rules by Melynda Price

8/12/2019

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The Nanny Rules by Melynda Price
Rating: 1/5
Heat rating: 4/5
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Category: Contemporary romance
Publication date: 08/12/2019
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

Nope, nope, nope and nope. So much nope here.

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Romance novels that pass the Bechdel test

8/9/2019

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Romance novels that pass the Bechdel test
Romances have often been accused of being too dude-focused, meaning that the women in romance novels are only concerned about men and finding love. That’s actually so far from the truth it’s laughable. There are in fact plenty of romances that can easily pass the Bechdel test. And for those of you who don’t know, the Bechdel test is a measure of how women are portrayed. It usually applied to movies, but works pretty well for novels, too. In order to pass, a book needs to have 2 named female characters that carry on a conversation (however long) about something other than a man. These are just a few of our favorites.

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Tonight You’re Mine by Kayley Loring

8/8/2019

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Tonight You're Mine by Kayley Loring
Rating: 4.5/5
Heat rating: 3.5/5
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Category: Rom Com/Contemporary Romance
Publication date: 05/01/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

This is my second book by Kayley Loring. The first was Come Back to Bed, and I loved it. I went into Tonight You’re Mine with high expectations, and I’m happy to report that I wasn’t disappointed.  

Plot overview:  Chase and Aimee meet in a bar and sparks fly immediately. Lots of sexy instalust ensues. Matters get complicated, however, when Chase’s friend and business partner also takes a liking to Aimee, and Aimee later takes a job working for Chase’s company (unbeknownst to him).

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Dirty Like Me by Janie Diamond

8/7/2019

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Dirty Like Me by Janie Diamond
Rating: 2.5/5
Heat rating: 4/5
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Category: New Adult Romance
Publication date: 11/02/2016
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

I read this book because I legit felt bullied into it. Every single Amazon search I’ve done for the past 6 months has shown me this book first. The author’s ad spend must be astronomical, because it doesn’t matter what I was searching for, Amazon thought this book was the answer to my prayers. Need a great romance to read? Try Dirty Like Me! Want the latest Melanie Harlow book? Try Dirty Like Me instead! Want shinier hair? Dirty Like Me can help! It was getting ridiculous! So, finally, I caved. I’m only human, OK??? I can only take so much pressure before I snap! Well, Amazon, I read it. And guess what? I DIDN’T LIKE IT all that much! So there!

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