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Happy Valentine's Day!

I was to share some romance recommendations:

Small Town Romances

Workplace Romances

Sports Adjacent Romances

Bookish Romances 

Bookish Romances part 2

More Small Town Romances

Hope you have a delightful bookish day! 

Review: Writing Mr. Wrong

 

After her divorce, Gemma wrote a romance novel; no one wanted to publish it. She wrote another one featuring an asshole alpha. He's based off a guy she knew in high school who now plays professional hockey. 

On the day of the book's publication, Gemma's on the local morning TV show. The host is a woman she went to high school with, and she brings out Mason Moretti. Gemma is stunned to see him and also embarrassed. Mason hasn't read the book, so he's flattered that she based her hero after him. 

After their interview, people start talking about them. Mason's going through a rough patch in his career. He could use a boost of good publicity. He offers Gemma a deal where they fake date for good publicity for them both. After the moments in their past, Gemma's not sure she wants to open that door. But she can't help be tempted by it either.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I love how Gemma and Mason had history from high school. Yes, Mason is kind of a jerk. But he has good intentions, he just needed to stop and think before he acted. I love that Mason was trying to become a better person, but really it was just become the right person for Gemma. I love how he influenced her writing. I loved how he talked about his troubles reading, but that didn't stop him from finding alternatives. 

Cover Thoughts: Funny

 Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library's romance collection.

* I loved the Easter Egg to this book:

Review: Blonde who Came in from the Cold

 

* Book 2 in the Blonde Identity books *

Alex joined the CIA, but the night before she met a man. He told her not to get on the bus. Alex and King always seemed to be paired up on missions. They can't stand each other, but they also learn to trust each other. Most of the time. 

But time passes, things change. King gets out. Alex goes rogue. No one knows how to find her, not even King. Nothing is as it seems. But they might be only able to trust each other. 

My Thoughts: I loved this book. Things that I loved: the dual timeline, the enemies to lovers trope, the connections to the previous books, the trust issues, the twists and turns one expects from an Ally Carter novel. I love her books. I'm so happy to have more adult (or YA) books from Ally Carter. 

Cover Thoughts: Perfect

Source: My Library

Why I Read It: Ally Carter is an author I will always read. 

Library Recommendations: A must have romance thriller for your collection

Top Ten Tuesday: Teen Romance

 This week is a love Freebie.

A Librarian (I don't have their name to cite) created this template on Canva.

I've updated it to include "classic" YA romance novels - ones I loved from ten or so years ago.

Any of these your favorites too?

Top Ten Tuesday: Romance Books

 This week's topic is a romance freebie. Here are a few adult romance books that I can't wait to read this year! 

Already Read and LOVED:

Have you read any of these? What other romance books are on your list?

Review: Dos and Donuts of Love

 

Shireen is super excited to be joining the first Junior Irish Baking Show, but it's wrecking her personal life. She broke up with her girlfriend. Her best friend is away visiting family for the summer. Her parents' donut shop is struggling. Shireen could really use a win.

But the competition is intense. She isn't sure who to trust among the competitors. She's torn between her new friend and her ex-girlfriend. Not to mention, her favorite chef is a judge. Shireen really hopes to create an impression. Could she win the whole competition?

My Thoughts: I loved this book. It's half romance, half baking competition, and all together perfection. This book made me want to bake and visit a bakery. I loved the moments of the competition. I felt terrible for Shireen and Chris while they dealt with the racist online comments and comments from the other competitors.  But I love how they rose above it. I didn't want this book to end. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your library's collection! 

Top Ten Tuesday: Romance Books

This week - with Valentine's Day - it's a romance freebie. I'm a HUGE reader of romance books. Mostly I stick to Regency Romances and Contemporary Romances.

I'm sharing some graphics I made for romance books - both adult and teen. 

If you like the Bridgerton series

If you like royals and duke romances part 1

If you like royals and duke romances part 2

If you like royal romances

If you like famous romances - YA

If you like bookish romances - YA

If you like travel romances - YA part 1

If you like travel romances - YA part 2

If you like travel romances - YA part 3

If you like princesses - YA

If you like strong female characters - YA

Holiday Gift Ideas: Adult Books

This is my last list (go back and see the other ages breakouts if you missed one). Here are some adult books that would make great gifts.

Romance Books:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Women's Fiction

 

 

Fantasy:

 

 

Historical Fiction

 

Cozy Mysteries:

Thrillers:

Holiday Romances

 

 

 

 

And that's a wrap on all ages for holiday book gift ideas!