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Love in Catalina Cove by Brenda Jackson

10/31/2018

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 10/30/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

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

This is a hard review for me to write because I find myself very conflicted. I was excited to get this book, a “bombshell of a secret” sounded exciting. I also have a soft spot for Louisiana, so that was a bonus. I even teared up a little in a few spots. But I was mostly bored. My conundrum is that even though this book didn’t really do it for me, I could see that a lot of people WOULD enjoy it.

Seduced by a Scot by Julia London

10/30/2018

HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Publication date: 10/30/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

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

I used to be a historical romance addict with a penchant for consuming several novels of that subgenre alone per week. In the last few years, I’ve had to try five or so at a time before I found one I liked. I was beginning to think I’d outgrown historicals altogether until this adorable adventure fell in my lap. (Thanks Jennifer!)

Authors on Authors: Book recommendations from Kristen Ashley

10/29/2018

Authors on Authors: Book recommendations from Kristen Ashley

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 Kristen Ashley. Get your 1-clicking fingers ready, folks!

11 Romances that prove there’s life after divorce

10/26/2018

11 romances that prove there’s life after divorce

It probably doesn’t feel like it when you’re going through a divorce, but it’s truly not the end of the world. In fact, maybe it’s just the beginning of bigger, better, wonderful things. With that in mind, here are our picks for the top 11 romance novels that prove life after divorce really IS worth living.

When We Kiss by Tia Louise

10/23/2018

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Publication date: 09/04/2018
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

First of all, I would’ve read and reviewed this book much sooner had I known it was out already. (Thanks a lot for all the new changes that push authors down on my news feed, Facebook. You suck, Zuckerberg!)

Second of all, what really appealed to me about this book (other than the author, whom I love) is that it’s the story of a bad girl instead of a bad boy. You don’t get too much of that in romance these days. Contemporary romance these days is full of good girls and virginal heroines who get involved with the arrogant, ex- manwhore bad boy types. That wasn’t the case with When We Kiss. If anything, the small town folk in this book think that Tabby, the heroine, could be a bad influence on Chad, the hero. The role reversal was a super refreshing change from the norm.

Healer's Need by Rhenna Morgan

10/22/2018

PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Publication date: 10/22/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

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

I. Loved. This. Book! I want to find Rhenna Morgan and hug her for allowing me a glimpse of this world. If you are at all interested in paranormal or fantasy romance, you should absolutely 1-Click the Ancient Ink series.

I’m going to divulge the fact that two things biased me in favor of this book:

Low-angst, hilarious paranormal romance that’ll have you laughing out loud

10/19/2018

Low-angst, hilarious paranormal romance that’ll have you laughing out loud

The last time we talked about laugh-out-loud paranormal romance, y’all had so many great suggestions for additions that I immediately added a crap-ton of books to my TBR list. And since I’ve now worked my way through that list, I thought we were due for an updated “laugh-out-loud paranormal romance” list this week. So, here are our picks for 11 hilarious, low-angst paranormal romance reads that’ll have you LOLing all over town. Enjoy!

(And yes, it’s arguable that one of these—I’ll let you figure out which one—is urban fantasy or mystery, not paranormal romance. But the story has a strong romantic element in it as a major plot line, so I’m claiming it for the romance genre. It’s also important to remember that no one is the boss of me and this is my list, so I’ll add whatever books I want to add. So there. That said, let’s be adults about this and not engage in a romance/not romance debate. The list is just for fun—and binge-reading.)

Semi-Obsessed by Isabel Jordan

10/19/2018

PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Publication date: 10/19/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

I’ve been down on paranormal romance lately. I just get tired of the same old, same old, you know? If I see one more fated mate, instalove-fest with a dude jacking off and a wolf on the cover, I’m going to hurl. And don’t even get me started on all the paranormal menage erotica that’s out there masquerading as romance these days. So, I was super happy that 2 of my favorite PNR authors, LE Wilson and Isabel Jordan had new releases this month. And—THANK THE READING GODS—they didn’t let me down.

Her Cherry by Penelope Bloom

10/18/2018

ROMANTIC COMEDY

Publication date: 08/24/2018
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

I did a dumb thing, y’all. I read this book, which is a follow-up to a book I thought was just a smidge above “meh” on my rating scale. So, I guess I got what I deserved when this book turned out to be a smidge below “meh” on my rating scale. Sigh.

Much like it’s predecesor, you’ll have to overlook a few things if you want to enjoy this book:

Fire of the Dreki by LE Wilson

10/17/2018

PARANORMAL ROMANCE

Publication date: 10/04/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

My list of 5-star paranormal romance authors is super short, sadly. I love paranormal romance, but I’ve found that so many plots and characters have been overused so much that all my PNR reads tend to blend together after a while. Thankfully, that never happens with LE Wilson. Her plots and characters are so unique and fresh that she somehow always manages to stand out in a really, really, really big crowd of books. (Did I say it’s a REALLY big crowd of books? ‘Cause it is.)

Protecting Abigail by RR Banks

10/16/2018

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Publication date: 08/17/2018
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: I dunno

This is actual footage of the progression of my emotions while reading this book:

The 12 type of romance heroines I HATE

10/15/2018

The 12 type of romance heroines I HATE

Last week, I outed the romance heroes I wanted to nut-punch. This week, it’s the heroines’ turn. (Only, you know, without the nut-punching). So, without further ado, here are the heroines I pretty much never want to see again. Like, ever:

11 Romance novels that DON’T feature two white people

10/12/2018

11 Romance novels that DON’T feature two white people

I’ve been saying FOREVER that we need more diversity in romance. And the books on today’s “best of” list? They’re just a few of the reasons why. These awesome reads prove that romance doesn’t have to be between two white people. (Crazy idea, right?) Oh, and in addition to featuring some diversity, they’re crazy good. So, enjoy!

Rush by Emma Scott

10/11/2018

NEW ADULT ROMANCE

Publication date: 06/30/2015
Cliffhanger: No

I don’t normally like new adult romance. With a few notable exceptions, I feel like I’m too old for the category. There’s too much angst for my liking, and there’s just so many stupid misunderstandings and dumb kids doing dumb things because they can’t seem to get their crap together enough to have a grown-up conversation that I find most new adult romances to be...tedious. I’m also not usually a fan of deep, emotional reads that make me cry. I like nice, easy reading. Rush is a new adult romance, full of angst, that made me cry. AND I FREAKIN’ LOVED EVERY PAGE!!!

Here’s what I loved

His Banana by Penelope Bloom

10/10/2018

ROMANTIC COMEDY

Publication date: 07/16/2018
Cliffhanger: No

You’ll have to overlook a few things if you want to enjoy this book:

There are many, many childish, nudge-nudge-wink-wink “banana” innuendos. Many, many, many…
Both Bruce, the hero, and his brother, William, are walking sexual harrassment suits. Guys, you can’t make sexual remarks to your employees these days. It’s frowned upon. That’s just a little tip from me to you. You’re welcome.

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