romance
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Welcome to another cozy Shelf Indulgence Saturday—that sweet little corner of the week where I forget about being productive and fully commit to caffeine, pastries, and reading indulgently. This weekend, I’ve got two books on the go, and they couldn’t be more different (or more satisfying in their own ways): 🌿 The Stormborne Vine by…
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Few things test a reader’s patience (and emotions) quite like a slow burn romance. You know the type—two characters dance around their feelings for what feels like forever, exchanging longing glances, nearly touching, but always pulling away at the last second. And yet, when they finally get together? Absolute magic. Why do we love slow…
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! I, myself, am hoping to find a book bouquet from my husband waiting for me. What reader doesn’t want more books on any given holiday? But if you’re looking for something to get you in that romantic spirit with a little bit of magic included, I’ve compiled a list to…
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The Marquess of Kingston – King to his friends – has never wanted for anything. Except maybe the attentions of his father. Instead, he has spent his childhood in boarding school after boarding school, oftentimes getting into as much trouble as a young boy can. On one particular adventure, he’s tasked with stealing a cask…
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“Best of both worlds” is a phrase we hear often, but not so much when it comes to the books we read. It seems that most fall into one category or another. Or there are those that try to span a couple different genres but don’t necessarily do it well. However, I’ve come across a…
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We all know the story of Romeo and Juliet. Two star-crossed lovers of opposing families, destined to fall in love but never to be. Struck down in their youth. A tragic love story to be sure. But what if Shakespeare had it wrong? Meet Helene. A journalist in LA whose marriage is crumbling. She whisks…
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I’m not sure what I was expecting when I received a copy of Mortal Follies but I can say I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed this story. Told from the perspective of a hobgoblin, known as Robin, we follow Miss Mitchelmore as she navigates the trials and tribulations of the ton. However,…
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Rhen is a monster. No, literally, a monster. Cursed by a less than pleasant enchantress, Rhen is cursed to become a monster again and again until he can find a woman to love him. Left with only his loyal commander, he ventures forth to worlds other than his own to find some girl unwitting enough…
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Fletcher Pryde, Duke of Greycourt, has not had the happiest of childhoods and it shows. He is cold, wealthy, and carries a reputation he didn’t ask for. But when his mother is widowed yet again, the winds of fate may change for Grey and the life he envisioned for himself. Beatrice is not your average…
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Lara Jean and Peter were never supposed to be together. But once they started the faux relationship, the feelings turned real. But when another boy from her past shows up, Lara Jean remembers all the reasons she had fallen for him too. Is it possible to be in love with two people at once? Jenny…
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