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11 angsty tortured romance heroes you’ll absolutely LOVE

9/28/2018

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11 angsty tortured romance heroes you’ll absolutely LOVE
In the mood for an angsty, brooding, tortured hero? (No judgement here...I totally get the appeal) Then this list is just for you. Enjoy!

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On His Terms by Madison Quinn

9/27/2018

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​CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 09/09/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: Yes
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Ugh. Wow. I’m either really, really grumpy today (or, maybe everyday, I guess), or this was really bad. I kind of want you all to go read it now to tell me if I’m right or not. (I think the milk’s bad, y’all. Take a big whiff of it and tell me what you think!).

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The Librarian and the Beast by Laura Ann

9/26/2018

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​CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 05/10/2018
Cliffhanger: No

Sometimes after reading a book, I just have to set my Kindle aside and shake my head in defeat, muttering, “Jesus, what the hell did I do to deserve that,” a few times. That’s what happened with this book.

I should have liked it. I mean, I love a good fairy tale retelling, and I love grumpy loner heroes who don’t talk much. All signs pointed to this being a book I could add to my keeper shelf, but noooooooo. It had to go and suck the life right out of me. Here’s what I didn’t love: ​

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Witches of White Willow by Angela Addams

9/25/2018

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PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Publication date: 09/20/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

Guest Review by mom, romance fanatic, and (someday) published author Summer Raines!

This book review request came to Romance Rehab promising a Grey’s Anatomy meets Charmed feel. I disagree. Just because it’s about witches doesn’t mean it’s anything like Charmed. And just because it’s about witches in a hospital, doesn’t mean it’s anything like Grey’s Anatomy. This book is much better than the two of them combined. I personally don’t like those shows but I very much enjoyed this book.

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Authors on Authors: Book recommendations from Celia Aaron

9/24/2018

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Ever wonder what your favorite authors are reading? We sure have. And because we can’t abide a mystery, we went ahead and asked them. You’re welcome.

Today, we’re featuring reads as recommended by the fabulous Celia Aaron. Get your 1-clicking fingers ready, folks!
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12 Awesome rom coms guaranteed to deliver fun, low-angst reading

9/21/2018

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12 Awesome rom coms guaranteed to deliver fun, low-angst reading
Angst overdose is part of the reason why I’ve about aged out of the new adult romance category. All the OTT drama gets to be so exhausting after a while. And that’s why I love rom coms. The rom coms on today’s list are fun, hilarious, and guaranteed to deliver a low-angst reading experience. So grab a glass of wine (or tequila...hey, I don’t judge) and 1-click a few fun rom coms, because you deserve some nice, relaxing binge reading. Enjoy!

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Undertow by Elizabeth O'Roark

9/20/2018

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​NEW ADULT ROMANCE

Publication date: 11/25/2013
Cliffhanger: No

Fair warning: an old lady, “get off my lawn” style, “what’s wrong with these kids today” kind of rant follows…

Another read that proves I’m officially too old for 90% of new adult reads on the market. When will I learn? Not today, apparently. Not today.

Here are all the areas this one fell down on the job as far as I’m concerned:

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Bend the Rules by Susan Amanda Kelly

9/19/2018

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​ROMANTIC COMEDY

Publication date: 07/26/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

Guest Review by mom, romance fanatic, and (someday) published author Summer Raines!

If you like mystery, crime solving and a few laughs with your romance, this is a great choice. I should warn you I haven’t read book #1, On the Run or #1.5 Cooked Goose in the Big Mike and Minnie series yet, but this book was lovely as a standalone. I can’t wait to jump to the beginning of this series and get caught up. (I’ve already 1-clicked!)

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Barely Breathing by Pamela Clare

9/18/2018

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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 05/07/2016
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

I love Pamela Clare. Her I-Team series (romantic suspense) is one of my all-time favorites, and as you know, I don’t even really like romantic suspense all that much. This woman is JUST THAT GOOD. So when I saw that she was also writing contemporary romance? I was all in. And needless to say, she didn’t let me down. 

First of all, this is a second chance romance, and I ADORE a good second chance romance. The heroine (Lexi) and hero (Austin) were high school sweethearts who broke up after a stupid fight (as so many dumb high school kids do), but once they reconnected, they didn’t let the bitterness and hurt of their past stand in their way too much. Sure, there was some initial angst, but they for the most part acted like adults and talked out their feelings, which I really appreciated. (I truly can’t get enough of mature characters who talk to each other like real, live grown ups. There are, sadly, way too few mature adults in romance land today.)

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The DILF Diaries: Oh, Baby by Stephanie St. Klaire

9/17/2018

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​ROMANTIC COMEDY
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Author: Stephanie St. Klaire
Publication date: 07/12/2018    
Cliffhanger: No

I’m not even really sure where to start with this.

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Top 12 swoon-worthy romance novels that’ll make you want to move to a small town

9/14/2018

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Top 12 swoon-worthy romance novels that’ll make you want to move to a small town
Ever wonder why so many romance novels are set in small towns? I think it’s because the idea of escaping to a place that’s slower paced and away from the hustle and bustle and noise of the city is sometimes just irresistible. But whatever the reason, I love a good small town romance, and wanted to share some of my favorites with you for this “best of” list. Happy reading!

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Hot Pursuit by Rebecca Freeborn

9/13/2018

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​CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 07/28/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

When you look up this book on Amazon or NetGalley, there is a little subhead that says, “If you love Sophie Kinsella, Zoe Foster and Christina Lauren, you’ll love Hot Pursuit by Rebecca Freeborn!”

Now, I’m quite sure it wasn’t the author who made that statement. I’m sure it was her publisher. But just as a note to all the authors and publishers out there who use this marketing tactic: Don’t.

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Return of the Jerk by Andrea Simonne

9/12/2018

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​CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 09/17/2015
Cliffhanger: No

Man oh man, do I have some problems with THIS one. Hang in there, folks. This one’s gonna get ranty.

First of all, I don’t normally do this, but let me sum up the plot of this one for you.
A woman who has been in love with her best friend’s brother since childhood takes advantage of said friend's brother when he’s drunk and vulnerable, marries him after their one night together (because he felt obligated to propose), then the dude abandons his new wife almost immediately and doesn’t return for 5 years. When he does return, he doesn’t necessarily want his wife back because he never really loved her, but he does force his way back into her life with little to no regard for her feelings or personal space. They fall into a lazy sexual relationship that turns into a totally unbelievable HEA. The end.

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In Like Flynn by Donna Alam

9/11/2018

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​CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 06/24/2018
Cliffhanger: No

I heard “Australian hero” on this one and I was sold. With visions of Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth swirling through my mind, I 1-clicked and started reading. And honestly, the hero wasn’t a letdown at all. But the heroine? Well...that’s a different story.

But first, here’s the stuff about the story that absolutely worked for me:

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The anatomy of a 5-star romance

9/10/2018

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The anatomy a 5-star romance
Take a look at any of your favorite romances on Goodreads and you’ll see a wide array of varying opinions. Books that you thought were brilliant, others thought were crapola. So, one of the questions I get asked most here at Romance Rehab is: What makes a book hit your 5-star keeper shelf? For me, it’s really pretty simple:

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