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Must-read romance novels for fans of 10 Things I Hate About You

11/29/2019

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Must-read romance novels for fans of 10 Things I Hate About You

Romance novels and rom com movies series

Not sure what to read next? It’s not really as hard to choose as you might think. It’s really as easy as picking out a rom com movie you love and going from there…

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Thanksgiving romances!! Who knew?

11/27/2019

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Thanksgiving romances!! Who knew?
I knew there were Christmas romances. I knew there were Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day romances. But Thanksgiving? That’s a new one for me. But I stumbled across these—and they look pretty good, if I’m being honest—while doing a little Amazon shopping. Thought they should be shared. Because let’s face it, if your annual Thanksgiving gatherings are anything like mine, reading a saucy romance while nestled away in a comfy chair—hopefully in a quiet, out-of-the-way corner—is absolutely priceless. You’re welcome. Happy reading, and happy Thanksgiving!

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Insatiable by Melanie Harlow

11/26/2019

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Insatiable by Melanie Harlow
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Category: Contemporary Romance
Publication date: 11/11/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

Look, I’d probably read Melanie Harlow’s grocery list if she published it. So, it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that I enjoyed this book. 

Plot overview: Meg comes home for her sister’s wedding and embarks on a friends-with-benefits scenario with her best friend from childhood, Noah. Sexy times and lots of intense emotional stuff ensues. It’s small-town romance at it’s finest.

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More things in romance novels that need to go away forever

11/25/2019

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More things in romance novels that need to go away forever
This is not a new topic for us—hence the word “more” in the headline. We’ve talked about heroes, heroines, and villains we never want to see again. We’ve talked about tropes we hate. We’ve even talked about the lack of diversity in the genre and secondary characters we hate. But the more we read (and we read A LOT), the more stuff we find that we never want to see again. (There’s a lot of great stuff, too, so please don’t message me and tell me how negative I am. We can talk about the great stuff another time, but that’s not what THIS post is about, m’kay?) That said, here’s the new stuff we’ve found to hate lately, so strap yourself in because this could get ugly.

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Top self-published romance novels you should be reading

11/22/2019

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Top self-published romance novels you should be reading
You know the days when self-published authors were looked down on and it was assumed that they were all talentless hacks who couldn’t get published traditionally? Well, those days are LONG gone, because it’s a well-known fact that many self-published authors are more than talented enough to be traditionally published, but choose not to because they’re savvy business people. (I mean, why let a publisher take over half your royalties when you can publish yourself and keep most of your money?) So, that said, here are the top self-published authors you should be reading. Enjoy!

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The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn

11/20/2019

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The Other Brother by Meghan Quinn
Rating: 3.5/5
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Category: Contemporary Romance 
Publication date: 11/02/2017
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

There were a few things I absolutely ADORED about this book. Then there was the heroine...  

Plot overview: Amelia moves back to her small hometown to take care of her ailing father. She ends up living next door to the boy who broke her heart years ago, Aaron. Oh, and just for funsies, the new boyfriend Amelia left in the city when she moved but agreed to maintain a long-distance relationship with? Aaron’s brother. ​

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Must-read books for fans of Kristen Ashley

11/18/2019

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Must-read books for fans of Kristen Ashley
I’m not one to say, “If you love X author, you’ll also love X author.” I mean, we’re all different, and authors are all different, so it’s really hard to say who is going to like what and why. But sometimes when you run through every book your favorite author has ever written and you’re months away from a new release from them,  you just need some recommendations—maybe a little guidance on what to do with your reading life when you’ve exhausted your supply of a particular author’s books. In this list, we’re focusing on what to do with your life when you’ve run out of Kristen Ashley books.

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The BEST romances of 2019 (so far)

11/15/2019

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The BEST romances of 2019 (so far)
First of all, I’m going to address the Goodreads list of “best” romances of 2019. Frankly, it’s a crock of crap. Are there some great books on there? Sure. Are they all actually romance novels? Nope. Are indie authors woefully unrepresented? Yep. And I guess we’re just supposed to assume there were no good historicals released in all of 2019? Sorry, no. Not buying it. Given the number of traditionally published, highly hyped, super expensive books on that list, I’m betting their list was largely publisher bought-and-paid-for. (Just my opinion. I have no proof of that. But it’s my opinion and I’m entitled to it. So there.) 

That said, we’ve put together THIS list of our favorite 2019 romances, and the favorites of our readers. (Actual readers, which I’m not sure if there were any of THOSE consulted for the Goodreads list. Just sayin’). Happy reading, y’all!

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The Witchkin Murders by Diana Pharaoh Francis

11/14/2019

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Rating: 3/5
Heat rating: 2.5/5
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Category: Paranormal romance/urban fantasy 
Publication date: 06/07/2019
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

I’ve had bad luck lately with paranormal romance and urban fantasy, but all in all, this one wasn’t terrible. (That’s where the bar has been set lately, it would seem.)  

Plot overview:   Four years before the story starts, magic exploded all over the world. There was a war between supernatural beings and humans. Chaos ensued. After it was all over and this story picks up, someone is murdering supernatural beings, and it’s up to 2 cops (both with a few supernatural secrets of their own) to solve the case. ​

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The Storm by KC Crowne

11/13/2019

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The Storm by KC Crowne
Rating: 1/5
Heat rating: 3/5
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Category: Romantic Suspense 
Publication date: 09/22/2019
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Cliffhanger: No

This book’s blurb and subtitle are VERY misleading. I hate to be a spoiler who spoils, but there isn’t really a mountain man or a baby (until the very very end) in The Storm: A Mountain Man’s Secret Baby.    

Plot overview: A retired Navy Seal who does security-type work with his other retired Navy Seal friends (as retired Navy Seals are legally required to do in Romancelandia) gets a second chance with his childhood sweetheart, who also happens to be his sister’s best friend (it’s like trope bingo, y’all), when she comes to his city to attend a concert. She somehow manages to piss off a mobster and put herself in mortal danger in the process. ​

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Dump, Date or Marry: New adult romance hero edition

11/11/2019

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Dump, Date or Marry: New adult romance novel hero edition
We’ve all played dump, date or marry at some point in our lives. It never really gets old, does it? With that in mind, we’ve got a good one for you. Which one of these new adult romance novel heroes would you dump, date, or marry? We’ve got our answers, even though it was anything but easy to decide (see below)...

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The ULTIMATE mafia hero romance reading list

11/8/2019

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The ULTIMATE mafia hero romance reading list
Sexy mafia men fall into that great-in-romance-novels-but-not-so-great-in-real-life category, because while I wouldn’t want to get involved with them in real life, they can be sooooooo super sexy in a novel. So, with that in mind, here are our picks for the ULTIMATE mafia hero reading list. Fughetaboutit!

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Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon

11/6/2019

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Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon
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Category: Romantic Comedy 
Publication date: 09/26/2018
Kindle Unlimited: No
Cliffhanger: No

There is so much to love about this book, and this is a new-to-me author, so I’m feeling pretty good about life right about now.

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Delightfully weird romance reads for when you’re in the mood for something different

11/4/2019

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Delightfully weird romance reads for when you’re in the mood for something different
So you think all romance is same, huh? It’s all Hallmark Channel-y or Fifty Shades-type stuff, right? If you think that...wow, you couldn’t be more wrong. And we have just the list of books to prove it... 

And much thanks to all the lovelies in Romancelandia Twitter (especially Sarah MacLean) who brought up this topic and forced me to add all these wonderfully weird reads to my TBR pile. ​

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Our favorite bookish, nerdy romance heroes (who also happen to be hot and jacked)

11/1/2019

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Our favorite bookish, nerdy romance heroes (who also happen to be hot and jacked)
Tired of all the alphahole heroes in Romancelandia who spend more time building up their muscles than their brains? Well, then this is the list for you. Happy reading!

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