romance
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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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Ghosts. Gods. And plot out the wazoo. Annaleigh has just buried another one of her sisters. It seems as if her family had been in mourning for as long as she could remember. The islands they made their home believed there was a curse on their family. And when Annaleigh begins seeing the ghosts of…
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I’m a sucker for World War 1 books. I love the era and the culture of that time. So when I found a copy of Clementine & Claudia on NetGalley. I couldn’t wait to dig in! Cut to almost a year later, and I’ve finished it! Clementine & Claudia, two sisters, who couldn’t be more different.…
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Why does it still feel like Monday??? I’m trying to get back into a normal schedule after being gone last week. My actual job is starting to pick up and so I’m trying to find more and more time to read. Thankfully, I’m managing because I (seriously) need to get through my huge stack of…
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Tommy Taylor has spent the last twenty-seven months in the Peace Corps, helping those in need in Panama. And while he’s enjoyed his time there, it’s time to come home. His main goal once he’s back in the US? Have his first kiss. Life is like a Parade is a funny romantic novel from the…
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We’re not necessarily “snowed in” this weekend but I’m definitely enjoying staying cozied up with some good books while it’s cold outside. Seriously, this is my kind of reading weather. I love to stay snuggled up in the blankets with a book and a cup of coffee (or cocoa in this case). What’s a Soulmate?…
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