Does the world really need another review of this bestselling book by Colleen Hoover? That’s a big no. Nor do you need me to tell you that this story, which is now a blockbuster movie with megastars, is a smoothly written story that while boasting tried and true tropes—second chances, love triangle—is an engrossing read […]
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Advice From Pros: Olivia W. McCoy
Olivia W. McCoy (they/them) works as marketing manager and author consultant at Smith Publicity and is the host of their All Things Book Marketing podcast. Olivia’s professional background is in book marketing and independent publishing. Their in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry allows them to educate and consult with authors from all genres including business, […]
Author Q&A With Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim
Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim is a multi-award-winning author with a psychology, optometry, and microbiology background. She is a dedicated wife and mother to two children. Her literary works range from romantic fiction to memoirs, self-help, and educational nonfiction. Chang-Lim explores human relationships and the resilience of the spirit, crafting narratives that resonate on multiple levels. Her […]
In Tune
The romantic reads by JN Welsh are contemporary, sexy, and transportive. They take you places—lavish lifestyles, cosmopolitan venues, enviable settings—make you think, and yes, make you smile. Her latest book, In Tune, follows her pattern of turning out sexy romances with strong, gritty, and stylish protagonist leads in the music industry. In Tune tells the […]
Always Watching: Book One in the Elite Guardians Series
This book is an exciting start to the series by Lynette Eason, centered on an all-female bodyguard team. When her teammate, Maddy, is brutally attacked, Olivia Edwards steps in as bodyguard to celebrity psychiatrist and radio host, Wade Savage. He’s being stalked by a woman who’s made it abundantly clear she will stop at nothing […]
Reluctant Hearts
This is a swift but satisfying read by author Linda Griffin. Rather than a one and done romance, it’s a collection of short romantic romps between two people who are reluctant to give their hearts. The characters, while diverse and charmingly unique, share many common threads. For one, they are manifestations of very relatable working-class […]
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
Historical romance readers will adore this medieval French fantasy by Jennifer Ivy Walker. This story is about a tragic love triangle that ends with the most intriguing hook. Young Princess Issylte poses a threat to her new stepmother, Queen Morag. The queen takes an instant dislike of the young girl who stands in her way […]
A Christmas Miracle for the Frosty Marquess
Author Sally Forbes paints a lovely picture in this story about two lost souls bound by matrimony, who find that love truly can blossom in the most unexpected places. In this regency romance, the kind and gentle Lady Clara Bennett is betrothed to Julian Hawthorne, the Marquess of Silverstone. Ever since his mother’s passing, life […]
Santa’s Wish Fulfilled
Christmastime is filled with some bad memories for Roz Henry. Last year, she lost her boyfriend and her job, then her beloved grandfather fell ill. She’d returned to her small East-Coast hometown of Dickens. There she runs into her old high school flame Cooper Brown. In time their second chance romance blossoms but what started […]
Author Q&A With Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin
Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin was born and raised in Trinidad, of French and British ancestry. She was educated there, the UK, and the US, experiencing a multitude of cultural influences and world-traveling for much of her life. Having created her own painting medium, “Unique Stainings On Wood,” she won “The Prize of Excellence” in a 52-country […]