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    Review: The Stars and Smoke Duology by Marie Lu [Guest Review]

    by Joli March 25, 2025
    by Joli March 25, 2025

    Thanks to author Kristen Illarmo for this fun guest review! Meet her at the bottom of the post. Spies, pop stars, James Bond type gadgets, explosions, a few kisses, and unforgettable quiet moments that leave you wanting more. If this …

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    Review: The Alchemist of Aleppo by Marie K. Savage [Guest Review]

    by Joli February 23, 2025
    by Joli February 23, 2025

    Thanks again to Abhilasha for this excellent guest review! You can also check out her other guest review of As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. I enjoy reading romantic thrillers every once in a while, specifically those with equal parts …

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    Review: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren

    by Megan January 19, 2025
    by Megan January 19, 2025

    Christina Lauren has delivered yet another charming romance with Tangled Up in You. This contemporary reimagining of Tangled is filled with heart, adventure, and just the right dash of whimsy. The Summary She has a dream. He has a plan. …

  • Book ReviewsRomanceYoung Adult

    Book Review: JUMP by Tiffany Noelle Chacon

    by Caleigh November 9, 2023
    by Caleigh November 9, 2023

    JUMP by Tiffany Noelle Chacon is the perfect book for your budding equestrian . A great Christmas or birthday gift for the “barn rat” in your life! JUMP Summary Fear has held her back for too long, but can she …

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    Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

    by Becky May 4, 2023
    by Becky May 4, 2023

    Thanks to Austenprose PR for putting together this fantastic virtual book tour for Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull! The Summary My publisher invited me to attend an all-expenses paid writing retreat at the posh new Hartfield Regency Resort in …

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    Review: Love and Lavender by Josi S. Kilpack

    by Katie November 27, 2021
    by Katie November 27, 2021

    The Synopsis Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, Hazel knows marriage is unlikely, so she devotes herself to teaching at a private girls’ school. When her uncle offers Hazel a …

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    Book Review: A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale by Karen Schaler

    by Becky October 27, 2021
    by Becky October 27, 2021

    The Summary News reporter Kaylie Karlyle loves breaking a story and making a difference in people’s lives. When her latest assignment turns out to be writing a fairy tale for a real-life princess, she has trouble accepting the task. Not …

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    Review: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

    by Joli March 29, 2021
    by Joli March 29, 2021

    Things You Save in a Fire is a book that I have seen allll over bookstagram (Instagram). Katherine Center’s covers are all so pretty, but this one really stands out with its bright, saturated blue background and red/yellow/orange flowers. After …

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    Excerpt Tour: The Vineyard at Painted Moon

    by Joli January 29, 2021
    by Joli January 29, 2021

    Welcome to our first ever excerpt tour! Instead of posting a review, every stop on this tour posts an excerpt from the book, in order. So basically, you get to read the first few chapters of this book! Cool, right? …

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    Review: Sugar Run

    by Ashley October 22, 2020
    by Ashley October 22, 2020

    I have been reading a lot of books that represent the LGBTQ community and my home state of West Virginia lately, but I never expected the two to intersect. When I scrolled through the synopsis for Sugar Run by Mesha …

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