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Seeing the Magic of Love in Tati Richardson’s Latest Romantasy

Love has been compared to a lot of things, but the connection between magic and love is undeniable. Author Tati Richardson explores that connection in her latest romantasy novel, Losing Sight, which features a celebrity sportscaster, an optometrist, and a pair of magical glasses. National sportscaster and journalist Tanika Ryan…

Y. M. NelsonFebruary 13, 2025

Romance

Jewish Mysticism Brings Wedding Date to Life in Hilarious Rom-Com

There are several scenes in I Made It Out of Clay that are laugh-out-loud hilarious which contrast with the poignant tender moments in the life of protagonist Eve Goodman for whom one feels heartfelt empathy. This is author and playwright Beth Kander’s debut adult novel, an endearing, clever mash-up of…

Linda HitchcockJanuary 28, 2025

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Breathtaking New YA Romantasy From “Frostblood” Author Elly Blake

The Forest King’s Daughter (Little, Brown and Company) is a delightful new YA fantasy romance from author Elly Blake (the Frostblood Saga). The first book of the Thirstwood Series, Blake takes readers on a journey through the magic-filled trees of Thirstwood, delivering a stunning novel packed with beautiful worldbuilding, endearing…

Kiersten BjorkFebruary 11, 2025

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Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we stopped by to chat with our friends at Montgomery & Taggert, Connecticut’s first and only romance-centric indie bookstore, to see what they had to say about the holiday — and which fictional characters they’d spend it with. They had a lot to…

BookTribFebruary 4, 2025

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Love and Loyalty Are Tested in Romantic Crime Novel

Joy Fortuna’s Even Dusk Has Its Dawn is the thrilling second installment in the Max Rossi Series that blends crime, romance, and suspense with finesse. Following the events of In the Shadow of Dusk, this book delivers a gripping narrative that explores justice, loyalty, romance, and the intricate fight between…

Natalia KavaleFebruary 5, 2025

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Catch Up With Tessa Bailey About “Dream Girl Drama,” Her Steamy New Forbidden Romance

Tessa Bailey, the queen of contemporary romance, has captivated readers worldwide with her swoon-worthy characters, their fun witty banter, and characters that represent what it means to have heart-pounding chemistry. It’s no surprise that the author has gained a loyal legion of fans who eagerly wait for her upcoming releases. Known…

Aurora DominguezFebruary 3, 2025

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Six Riveting Sports Fiction Books That Score Big

Sports make a great backdrop for a book. Many of us have played a sport at one time or another in our lives. We likely know the thrill of a score. The camaraderie of being on a team. The thrill of facing an opponent. The joy of a win. The…

Jenni L. WalshJanuary 15, 2025

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5 YA Holiday Romances to Warm Your Heart

How is everyone? By the time this posts, those who are celebrating Christmas, or are in communities where holiday preparations are at their peak might either be bursting with excitement or exhaustion. Our to-do lists might seem impossible to overcome, our schedules packed to the brim. But we have books—print,…

Tif MarceloDecember 23, 2024

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Mafia Romance Meets a Fractured Fairy Tale in Emily McIntire’s “Hexed”

Emily McIntire is known best for her stories that give fairytale characters a new, dark and romantic spin. Her books are captivating and will make your head spin as she weaves contemporary representations of these stories and shows them in a new light. Her Never After series has gained the…

Aurora DominguezNovember 20, 2024

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AuthorBuzz: A New Steamy Office Romance

The Substitute: A Single in Seattle Novella by Kristen Proby (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, I can’t wait for you to join Maya Sterling as she starts her new job at Derek Langley’s law office. She’s not expecting the grumpy attorney to be so…everything. Who can resist a man who…

AuthorBuzzNovember 18, 2024

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AuthorBuzz: Bombshell Falls for Bodyguard in Steamy Romance

The Bodyguard and the Bombshell: A Masters and Mercenaries: New Recruits Novella by Lexi Blake (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, A long time ago Daisy O’Donnell and Nate Carter’s parents were close. After the Carters moved to Australia, Daisy and Nate lost touch, but she never forgot the young…

AuthorBuzzNovember 4, 2024

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AuthorBuzz: Writer Meets Handsome Bachelor in Contemporary Rom Com

Book of the Month by Jennifer Probst (Blue Box Press) Dear Reader, Does heartbreak equal a bestselling novel? As a writer, I’ve always been fascinated by the elements that make a great book. Readers love an emotional story, but what does it take to write one? Aspen Lourde is desperate…

AuthorBuzzOctober 21, 2024

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Explore An Enigmatic Realm of Vampires and Werewolves

The storm’s fury outside mirrored the tumult within, as secrets and shadows intertwined beneath the ancient moonlit canopy. Kay Freeman’s Other Worlds: A Gothic Romantasy transports readers to the enchanting yet perilous town of Assisi, Italy, where the lines are blurred between reality and fantasy. This gothic romantasy has the…

Monique SnymanSeptember 4, 2024

Romance

A Journey of Belonging in Nicholas Sparks’ Latest Novel — Soon to Be Adapted for Screen

Counting Miracles is Nicholas Sparks’ latest novel — his 25th — and it is a wonderfully heart-warming read that will be heading for the big screen in an adaptation by Amazon. The New York Times bestselling author has set the story in Asheboro, North Carolina, crafting an uplifting tale of…

Anne Eliot FeldmanSeptember 25, 2024

Romance

Lessons Learned From Small-Town Xmas Romance, “The December Market”

Usually when I review a book, I like to give my impressions, talk about what kind of reader would like the book, and give my thoughts on the writing, the entertainment value of the story, and the connection I made with the characters. Today, I want to talk about The…

Y. M. NelsonOctober 8, 2024

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Love and Espionage Collide in Exhilarating Romantic Thriller

A new job, a new city, a new romance … but murder and espionage hang in the air in Joan Strobel’s 28 Days in Berlin. Iza Carter flies across the Atlantic for a new job at Consular Affairs in the US Embassy in Berlin, but things turn out far from…

José H. BogránJuly 11, 2024

Romance Bookstore Owners and BookTrib Staff Share Our Fictional Valentines

Love and Loyalty Are Tested in Romantic Crime Novel

Six Riveting Sports Fiction Books That Score Big

5 YA Holiday Romances to Warm Your Heart

AuthorBuzz: A New Steamy Office Romance

AuthorBuzz: Bombshell Falls for Bodyguard in Steamy Romance

AuthorBuzz: Writer Meets Handsome Bachelor in Contemporary Rom Com

Explore An Enigmatic Realm of Vampires and Werewolves

Love and Espionage Collide in Exhilarating Romantic Thriller

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