Posted inFeature Friday

My Favorite Romance Sub-Genres

This month I am hosting an Instagram photo challenge targeted at romance lovers (though anyone can join). With that in mind, I wanted to discuss some of my favorite romance sub-genres.  There are a ton of sub-genres.  In fact, some o these romance sub-genres can get very specific. I am not going to get too in the weeds here, but if you are interested in some romance sub-sub-genres, let me know.  I will…
April 10, 2020
Posted inBook Review

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkin Reid

Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Genre: Fiction Rating: Synopsis Daisy Jones and the Six was one of the most famous bands in the country?  But what happened behind the scenes.  What lead to their break up after releasing their more famous album? This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review Did you ever watch those Behind the Music documentaries?  Well, Daisy Jones and…
Posted inTrope Tuesday

Trope Tuesday: Enemies to Lovers vs. Friends to Lovers

I am taking a break from my usual top ten Tuesday to bring you Trope Tuesday.  Every Tuesday this month, in honor of my #RomanceReadsApril Instagram challenge.   I will discuss the merits of two tropes as well as give you some reading recommendations for each of trope.  Today's Trope Tuesday is Enemies to Lovers v. Friends to Lovers.   Enemies to Lovers:  Definition:A trope in fiction where characters start off their relationship as enemies…
April 7, 2020
Posted inBook Review

Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan

Ruthless Gods by Emily A. Duncan Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: April 7 Book 2  in The Something Dark and Holy Series  Other Books in the Series: Wicked Saints Rating: Synopsis Nadya doesn’t trust her Gods. Serefin is hearing voices. Malachiasz is at war with what he has turned into. All three must work to save their word. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank…
Posted inBook Review Rom-Com Book Review

The Honey Don’t List by Christina Lauren

Synopsis Carey and James work on America’s favorite design show, staring the Tripps.  The Tripps are on the verge of Carey Douglas has worked for home remodeling and design gurus Melissa and Rusty Tripp for nearly a decade. A country girl at heart, Carey started in their first store at sixteen, and—more than anyone would suspect—has helped them build an empire. With a new show and a book about to launch, the Tripps…
Posted inOrganization 101

Tackling Your TBR

As I mentioned in my recent Top Ten Tuesday, as a book lover you probably have a TBR, and it is probably insane.  Well, today I am going to give you some tips for tackling your TBR.  I'm going to provide you with some tips that I use to help your organize your TBR and hopefully make it a little more manageable.   Make a TBR You are probably thinking, I already have a…
April 3, 2020
Posted inBook Review

The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh

The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Historical Fiction Book 1 in The Beautiful Series Rating: Synopsis Celine arrives in New Orleans hoping to escape her old live.  She meets Sébastien Saint Germain and his La Cour des Lions.  But while Celine is enjoying the gilitzy underworld of New Orleans, someone is murdering people.  Celine finds herself in the middle of the investigation.  This post contains affiliate links. You can read…
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Blood to Dust by L. J. Shen

  Synopsis His name is Beat, and I should hate him.Bound, blindfolded and bruised, I'm tied in his basement, waiting for the men who stripped me from clothes and humanity to collect his debt to them. Me.His name is Nate and I should hate him, but I don't.I'm not supposed to know his real name, even worse, I'm not supposed to care. He is nothing to me but means to an end. The…
Posted inTop Ten Tuesday

Signs You’re a Book Lover

This week's Top Ten Tuesday is 10 signs you're a book lover.  There are way more than just 10 signs, but I have picked out some of the ones that I've commiserated about with  other books lovers. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and has since moved to That Artsy Reader Girl beginning in January of 2018. 10. You know what Foreign Editions of…
March 31, 2020
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The Perfect Escape by Suzanne Park

The Perfect Escape by Suzanne Park Genre: Young Adult Contemporary, Romance Release Date: April 7 Book 1 in The Prefect Escape Series Rating: Synopsis Nate Jae-Woo Kim wants to fit in.  As a scholarship student at an elite private school that means being rich. Kate Anderson just wants to escape to New York, get away from her controlling father.  The two meet while working a zombie-themed escape room and decide to join forces…