I pitched this book to one of my reading Discord servers as "if Jessie Mihalik wrote erotic romance." I didn't mention that the FMC reminded me of Inara from Firefly, but that too!
Review: Queen of Dust, by H.E. Dare
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 28, 2023 9:27:47 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
Review: Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up, by Charish Reid
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 15, 2023 3:31:00 PM / by Suzanne posted in review
An adjunct professor and a widower find love behind the bar in Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up. Charish Reid is an auto-buy/auto-read author for me because of her skill with character building, humor and tension. I was a little hesitant to pick this up because I don't enjoy books with lots of alcohol, but I'm happy to report this book strikes just the right balance by focusing on the workplace dynamics rather than endless descriptions of alcoholic drinks. If that's a concern for you, have no fear! I would put this in the same category as Natalie Caña's stellar debut, A Proposal They Can't Refuse, but with more heat.
Top Off Your TBR: June 2023 New Releases
[fa icon="calendar'] May 30, 2023 7:21:27 PM / by Suzanne posted in new releases
June is often a pretty light month for new books, but I'm thinking it's not this year? Or maybe there are just a bunch I happen to be excited about this time around. There's not much better than sitting in the shade with a good book and listening to birds, so I'm going to hurry up and finish this post so I can go do that!
Wishing you all the good things and the strength to fight against the bad ones. Pride is a tough month this year, so please remember to advocate for your queer and trans siblings.
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Contemporary Romance Reviews, 5-29-2023
[fa icon="calendar'] May 29, 2023 5:41:47 PM / by Suzanne posted in review
Ratings are based on whether or not I recommend them to fellow readers - DNF (Did Not Finish), Pass, YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary), Read It, Read it Soon.
Witchy Paranormal Rom-Com Reviews, 5-9-23
[fa icon="calendar'] May 9, 2023 8:38:28 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
Top Off Your TBR: May 2023 Edition
[fa icon="calendar'] May 3, 2023 8:12:02 PM / by Suzanne posted in new releases
It's May! May and June are objectively the best months of the year, so let's go outside and touch grass. (Bring a book.)
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Review: In a Jam, by Kate Canterbary
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 19, 2023 2:51:19 PM / by Suzanne posted in review
In a Jam reminded me why I fell in love with romance novels. It's beautifully written, with dedicated arcs for both of the main characters and a hard won romantic arc that somehow feels epic and down-to-earth at the same time.
Top Off Your TBR: April 2023
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 2, 2023 10:45:00 AM / by Suzanne posted in new releases
Come on, sunshine and flowers and birds and the sense of renewal that will hopefully bring positive change. We just gotta work for it.
Here are some new books!
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Shop Your Shelves Spring 2023
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 1, 2023 3:09:17 PM / by Suzanne posted in bingo
New quarter, new Shop Your Shelves board! I reused some squares from the first two boards, but I hope you'll find the new ones fun (and challenging)!
Below you'll find rules, explanations for the squares and a link to square and story boards.
Young Adult Fantasy Reviews, 3-20-2023
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 20, 2023 11:45:55 AM / by Suzanne posted in review
More mini-reviews! Reviews of This Poison Heart, My Dear Henry, Blood Debts, Cruel Illusions, So This is Ever After and Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove. I liked or loved all of these audiobooks, a couple of which I felt were enhanced by the listening experience.
I'm way behind on writing reviews, so the only two books I can give accurate content notes on are My Dear Henry and Blood Debts.
Hope you find something you'll like!
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