Well, here we are back again looking at the prospect of another weekend. Last week was a bit rough for me, so I spent most of the following weekend being a hermit and staying in my apartment. This week though, I am going to see a Gilbert & Sullivan show (masked of course); so, I’m looking forward to that. I hope that you also have something fun to look forward to this weekend, even if it is just staying in and relaxing.
Dark Romance Reader Wine Tumbler by BooksMakeMeBrainy
This one is for my dark romance lovers out there. I love the aesthetic of this as well as the message. Plus, it works wonders for keeping your wine chilled during the hot summer nights while you sit on a porch, reading and sipping. $14
New Releases
It’s Just Business by Remy Marie
Arthur is a ruthless real estate investor who has no time to worry about the people behind the businesses he buys out. This changes when he meets Bridget, the owner of the family-owned hotel he is currently trying to buy, and falls in love with her.
Iced Heart by Ariel Marie
In a world where vampires have taken over, Alima is determined to not bend to the bloodsucker’s will. Then she is chosen to be the wife of the daughter of a vampire king. Lethia, the vampiric princess, is intrigued by her new wife and the idea of taming her. As a new war looms in the horizon, will the two women take a chance on a love they didn’t think they needed?
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Riot Recommendations
Keeping with the celebrating Pride theme, my recommendations for today are all books that feature bisexual protagonists. Remember that bisexuality is a valid sexual identity. They’re not greedy, going through a phase, or looking for attention. They are who they are and deserving of love, regardless of who they end up with.
Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai
I will admit I was surprised about how much I enjoyed this book, since it’s typically a trope I avoid. I know that a sibling’s widow/widower is a bit different than an ex, but they still run in the same vein. Still, I enjoyed reading about Jackson returning home trying to pick up the pieces of his life after being erroneously viewed as a criminal for so long and Sadia adjusting to life as a single mom and an attraction to her brother-in-law. It’s still a complicated situation but, as always, Alisha handles it beautifully.
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
Okay, so I know I just finished this and mentioned it but I’m going to do it again because I really loved this book so much. It wasn’t just the witchy vibes of Thistle Grove, although I do want to go to the there. I loved the relationship between Emmy and Talia and how it developed. I especially enjoyed Emmy’s self-discovery journey and Talia’s cinnamon roll goodness. You won’t be disappointed with this one.
Weddings are a perfect setting for books and this list proves it. Please note that, while not every book here is a romance, they do take up the lion’s share of spaces so I felt it was appropriate to include here.
Pick your favorite “Selling Sunset” star, and get a book recommendation.
I’m a trivia nerd so I really enjoyed finding out these random facts about some of the most beloved rom-coms out there.
It’s officially Gemini season and here are some romances perfect for those born under the sign of the twins.
Who wouldn’t want to listen to a conversation between Beverly Jenkins and Katee Robert?
Here’s a nice round-up of some Filipino romances.
And that’s all I have for you today. I hope that this weekend is fun and relaxing for you and, as always, full of reading. I’ll be back Monday and in the meantime you can always give me a follow over on Twitter under @PScribe801. Stay hydrated!