Author: P.N. Hinton

We’re into the second full week of 2020 and…well last week was a bit scary, huh? I am sure that most of the nation was in shock for the events that unfolded on the 6th. I didn’t let myself watch any of the live coverage but I have since seen pictures and news briefs and it just hurt my heart and soul. I hope everyone out there, especially our readers in D.C., stayed safe during that time. I also hope that the election results being ratified is the first step towards the healing of our nation, since it is something that is desperately needed.

By now, we’re all back to work and/or school and trying to get back to a sense of routine. I know I am. Hopefully, and especially given the events of the last week, you’re still taking some downtime for yourself and making time to rest, relax, and read. Maybe one of the following books will grab your attention and help you to do so in your downtime, whenever that may be.

I know it’s a light list, but it’s only the beginning of the year and we’re still coming off the roughness that was 2020. So, romance new releases are not as bountiful as one might hope. But I know that there are a lot of exciting releases that will be coming to us in 2021.

Simply Irresistible by Brenda Jackson is getting a re-release tomorrow and comes with a bonus story from Reese Ryan. You get two stories for the price of one. That’s not a bad bargain. Brenda’s Solid Soul & Night Heat will also be released in audiobook format.

Ava Miles is debuting her new Friends & Neighbors series with The House of Hope & Chocolate. Looking over the synopsis, this may be more Women’s Fiction as I didn’t see any mention of a romantic interest. But knowing Miles, it is bound to be in there somewhere.

As of the writing of this newsletter, the following e-books are on sale for a discounted price. If they’re not already in your library be sure to click and get them there!

Talia Hibbert’s The Princess Trap is on sale! Not only will you get what is undoubtedly another romantic steamy romp but you get it for the generously low price of $.99. But you also get the new cover. I know there is still much debate over illustrated covers. But, while I didn’t dislike the original one, this one is quite adorable.

The Doctor’s Orders by Heidi Cullinan is a doctor’s office romance. When Nick and Jared are stuck in an elevator together, they get a chance to rekindle the desire that burned between them years ago. Will it bloom into something more lasting?

Alyssa Cole’s A Prince on Paper is on sale for $1.99. Johan isone of my favorite romance heroes of all time, so if you haven’t read this yet now is a perfect time to snatch it up. I would recommend reading at least A Princess in Theory before this one since there are some of the plot points that mature here were seeded there. And I would recommend reading the entire series, including the novellas, simply because they’re all excellent. But, it is not necessary.

An Unconditional Freedom is also on sale for $2.99 if you want to also snatch this historical up. Heads up, because it takes place during the Civil War, it’s going to be a lot heavier than the Cole title mentioned above.

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And that’s all for now fellow romance readers. I hope that this helped to start your Monday off well and that you find one or more books to check out. You can follow me over the bird app under @PScribe801. Until next time!

Hello again! It’s me, PN Hinton coming to you once more with another edition of Kissing Books newsletter. We’re almost a week into 2021 and I hope that it has been finding you well.

Last time, I talked about starting off the new year with some second chance romances. But a lot of people look to the new year as an opportunity for a new them. This could mean a resolution to eat better, exercise more, or read more. The clean slate helps to start off with a fresh view on life. It is also an opportunity develop and keep new good habits in the year to come.

Reading outside your comfort zone may be one your goals this year. If so, check out Cassie’s article about some of this year’s reading challenges. Book Riot’s own Read Harder tops the list. There are a few romance specific prompts there. You can peruse Jessica’s list of some fat-positive romances and Aldalyn’s recommendations for a romance by a trans and/or non-binary author.

Speaking of my fellow Rioters, one thing we all have in common is that we are book enablers. By that I mean we let y’all know about all the exciting upcoming releases. We also give information on all the various ways you can get books on sale or for free. If it’s any consolation we also do it to each other all the time. Fair is fair after all. The way I’m going to enable y’all today is by letting you know two different ways you can get one free book a month.

Up first is the Dirty Boys Book Club newlsetter. If you head over to the site, you will see the upcoming authors. I know I’m already counting the days until October for Miss Talia Hibbert. There is also Girls Night In newsletter. I didn’t find an author roster here, so it will be a pleasant surprise each month.

Please note, that by signing up for the latter, you are also signing up for the feature author’s newsletter. You don’t have to stay subscribed. And I’m not sure if it works that way for the former. But I wanted to give a heads up on the impending email explosion that will initially occur.

Romancelandia News:

You may or may not have marathoned Bridgerton over the holiday break (I did). Naturally, there has been a lot of heated debate over ‘the scene’. This is a discussion we should be having because there’s a lot to unpack there. That said, no one can argue that the show was on everybody’s lips since it premiered on Christmas day. This led others to this EW article, with ideas about what could be adapted next. There was also speculation on Twitter, including this mysterious response tweet from Alyssa Cole. 

Like most of Romancelandia, I would be beyond excited for the possibility of a Reluctant Royals series. But, I will absolutely lose my ‘sugar honey ice tea’ if Ms. Bev’s Indigo gets the TV treatment. This was not just my first book by her. It was also my first historical romance that featured a Black couple. So, it will always have a special place in my heart.

Speaking of Mrs. Bev, if you haven’t already picked up the special 25th anniversary of Vivid, what are you waiting for?! It’s so pretty and this is probably my second favorite novel by her. I love smart heroes and heroines, no matter the time period. Brains are sexy y’all.

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And that’s all for now y’all. If you want to follow some of my bookish bullet points, give me a follow over on Twitter @PScribe801. Until next time!

Hello hello! I’m PN Hinton, your eager, new purveyor of all things romance.  I’m excited to be here. I know I have very big shoes to fill, but I’m ready to take on this challenge. And by challenge, I also mean 2021. I’m sure we are all eager to leave the dumpster fire of 2020 in the rear view mirror of our cars as we speed towards the horizon of the new year.

The start of a new year is also special to me because my anniversary is the day after. So I decided to kick my first newsletter off with some backlist recommendations. There are tons of books that focus on falling in love for the first time. And, while there are many second chance romances regardless of couple status, they don’t always get as much recognition. I’m hoping to rectify that here.

And without further ado, here are some second-chance romances for your consideration!

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That’s all for now! If you want to read some of my own backlist, check out my Book Riot page. You can also follow my bookish bullet points over on Twitter at @Pscribe801. Until next time.