/which format, paperback/audiobook/ebook? Look at /which format, paperback/audiobook/ebook?

Look at that, I made a reel, it's been a while and IG didn't crap up the process. That's a win.

Audiobooks and ebooks are definitely my preferred format,  but most recent, audiobooks have been winning. However, I've been going back and forth between my physical copies and audio for this stack 📚 

Just finished Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson and started Luck & Last Resorts 🎧

Thank you to @berkleyromance and @prhaudio for my copies of these lovely books and audio!
*apologies, had to repost because I forgot a slide *apologies, had to repost because I forgot a slide! 

/read any books this year that wasn't something you expected?

That's another thing about mood reading, the books I've come across this year (while many were meh), quite some gems out there.

If you're  considering picking one or these up, definitely check out the content warnings. My mood rarely takes me towards a light hearted and sweet romance.

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #bookrecommendations
/for my dark romance readers, how do we like the c /for my dark romance readers, how do we like the captive trope?

Let me introduce you to the book that has me in a bit of hangover. NOTE: I have the wrong book with a different pen name, apologies! 

I haven’t read a ton, but picked up this one and said why not. Dark Poison is my first read by Bella Jewel and what an addicting read this turned out to be. There's definitely a lot to unpack in this and I kind of went in a little blind. In this, we have a dark romance with the captive trope. The enemies to lovers in this was fantastic and my angst loving self was eating it all up. And don't even get me started on all the suspense. Just the read I was looking for. 

Willow and Jagger are quite dynamic, I don't think he quite expected what he got when it came to her. She's a fighter through and through and never backed down. I loved her resilience. Jagger, he's definitely an anti-hero, but those glimpses of how much he actually cared for Willow was 🥰

I did not expect the ending we got and I'm absolutely broken over it, but I have a theory or two. It's such a tough situation to be in, but if it were me, I'd run and never look back.

Absolutely devoured this one in a few others and I'm so invested! September can't come soon enough!! 

**DM me for CW

Review is on the blog too!

Thank you to @valentine_pr_ for the reader’s copy!

#romanceschmomance #newrelease #darkpoison #bellajewel #darkromance #captiveromance #enemiestolovers #antihero #torturedlead #bookreview #romancebookstagram
/where has your mood reading taken you? Well that /where has your mood reading taken you?

Well that was a very unexpected read, especially with a trope (cheating) I don't normally read. If you're here because of my stories as I was making my way through this, here are my thoughts now that I've finished.

I want to start with, these opinions are mine and I'll always seek out if they're redeemable despite how the groveling may go. That's me and I know this isn't always the case for everyone. It's why I don't normally read this trope, but here we are.

Okay! I actually really enjoyed this book, loved the writing. And I'm a huge fan of the heroine especially with how she dealt with the betrayal. She's a fighter,she's feisty and she did not hold back when it came to her husband's infidelity.She what I'd imagine anyone would be if they were still hopeful on saving things. Make them work for it and don't make it easy. 

Would I personally give him a second chance? Nope, probably not. Was his reasons justified? I mean are they ever? But in this, I'd say no. His reasons just weren't enough for me to give hope to a resolution. But, I commend his immediate actions, not just words, towards change. 

His betrayal as weird as it is to say, pushed them to finally work on things they've pushed aside their entire relationship. There was a ton they needed to work on together and separately, quite the way to do it, if you ask me. 

The entire book I really thought there was more to his why, but there wasn't. There was something specific he needed and instead of communicating that to the one person he should have, he went elsewhere.

As far as the cheating trope goes, might rank it up there as the better written ones...not that I've read many. But there's some fun elements in this where I was like whatever sounds great to me 😆

If you don't mind this trope, definitely recommend! If it's a hard no on this,don't. But if you're open to try, go for it!

I'll be checking out the backlist for this author for sure.

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram#romancelandia #bookrecommendations #contemporaryromance #cheatingtrope #bookreview #newtomeauthor
/I am tired. Anyone else? It has been quite the s /I am tired. Anyone else?

It has been quite the start for my July, my reading has slowed down significantly and I'm just rolling with it.

I've been going through major leaps with my littles and that has been quite the thing manage. So yeah, I'm tired and just mentally drained most days. So I'm taking things one day at a time over here and that means even more behind on my reading.

Yesterday was a lovely release day and books I'll be getting to very soon. Hope it was the best release day for all of you 💗

Thank you to the pubs tagged for sending a copy!

Currently:
📖 Bright Like Wildfire by Juliette Cross

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #newrelease #tbr #romance #katucker #julietieu #jessiemihalik #juliettecross #avonbooks #harpervoyager
/tag you're it. If your relationship was a romance /tag you're it. If your relationship was a romance novel, everyone go do this one.

First of all, apologizes for the absolute 🧀 of a post. I was tagged by @taykealook_ and it looked like a ton of fun.

Second, I'm not a writer. Don't expect the blurb to pull you in 😂 The title I chose is more of a sarcastic one in relation to the military. There's a saying, "hurry up and wait". Extremely fitting for everything that happens in this life. 3/10 do not recommend.

Adding the blurb here because I forgot to add the slide:

One door closes and another opens. A friendship that started online, thousands of miles separate them, but letters and spoken promises kept them close.

Two weeks later, a chance was taken to meet for the first time.

& they continue to live happily ever after.

... to be continued. 

Okay, these graphics took me hours and now I'm going to eat a bowl of cheerios and call it a night 🌃

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2020 · April 13, 2018

Blog Tour & Review | The Misadventures with a Rookie by Toni Aleo

Release Date: April 10th About Misadventures with a Rookie Winning has always come naturally for stud ice hockey defenseman Gus “the Bus” Persson. On the ice or off, he’s never had any trouble scoring, racking up goals—and girls. As the best…

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2021 · April 12, 2018

Series Review | The Inferno Series by T.K. Leigh

The Inferno Series Author: T.K. Leigh Genre: Romantic Suspense About The Inferno Series From a USA Today bestseller comes a thrilling new saga of passion, power, and betrayal. I never believed in fate. That was something for the dreamers, not someone…

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2021 · March 27, 2018

Release & Giveaway | Nudes by Sarah Robinson

Today we have the audiobook release of NUDES by Sarah Robinson! I am so excited to share this sexy new audiobook with you—check out the release festivities and get your copy today! Title: NUDES Author: Sarah Robinson Genre: Contemporary Romance…

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2020 · March 27, 2018

Blog Tour + Giveaway | Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid

Marriage of Inconvenience, an all new romantic comedy standalone in the USA Today bestselling, Knitting in the City Series by Penny Reid, is available NOW! About Marriage of Inconvenience There are three things you need to know about Kat Tanner (aka…

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2020 · March 20, 2018

Review & Giveaway | Tandem by Jennifer Ryder

Title: Tandem Author: Jennifer Ryder Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: March 20, 2018 About Tandem Kyle Kingston-Moore has a reputation. Adrenaline seeker. Commitment-phobe. Gigolo of the skies. He’s worked tirelessly to make a success out of Sensational Skydives, on occasion providing extra services to…

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2018 · March 16, 2018

Release | Advanced Physical Chemistry by Susannah Nix

Title: Advanced Physical Chemistry: A Romantic Comedy Series: Chemistry Lessons #3 Author: Susannah Nix Genre: Standalone Romantic Comedy Release Date: March 16, 2018 About Advanced Physical Chemistry After four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until…

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2020 · February 5, 2018

Review | Wildcat by Max Monroe

About Wildcat Wildcat: a football formation in which the ball is snapped, not to the quarterback, but to another player lined up in the quarterback position. Wild, Cat: a beautiful woman from the sky, who hooked me against the rails, and has me…

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2018, giveaway · January 30, 2018

Release | Wildcat by Max Monroe

About Wildcat Wildcat: a football formation in which the ball is snapped, not to the quarterback, but to another player lined up in the quarterback position. Wild, Cat: a beautiful woman from the sky, who hooked me against the rails, and has me…

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2020 · January 29, 2018

Review | Escape by Jay Crownover

About ESCAPE Everything inside of him is screaming that he needs to run, he needs to go, he needs to escape. Lane Warner is used to being overshadowed and overlooked. After all, he’s the youngest brother and the most laid…

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Review | The Bitterroot Inn by Devney Perry

2020 · January 18, 2018

#RSFave & Review | The Bitterroot Inn by Devney Perry

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2018, giveaway, lauren smith · January 10, 2018

Release | Mikhail by Lauren Smith

About Mikhail A dragon never leaves his hoard unguarded. His heart is another matter. The second eldest in an ancient line of Russian dragon shifters, Mikhail Barinov had one job: protect one of the family hoard of jewels. Distracted by the…

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Pre-release | The Outpost by Devney Perry

2017, devney perry, giveaway · November 7, 2017

Release | The Outpost by Devney Perry

The Outpost by Devney Perry is out now! Check out the release day festivities and be the first to read this sexy new romance from Devney—grab your copy today! About The Outpost Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn’t…

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/which format, paperback/audiobook/ebook? Look at /which format, paperback/audiobook/ebook?

Look at that, I made a reel, it's been a while and IG didn't crap up the process. That's a win.

Audiobooks and ebooks are definitely my preferred format,  but most recent, audiobooks have been winning. However, I've been going back and forth between my physical copies and audio for this stack 📚 

Just finished Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson and started Luck & Last Resorts 🎧

Thank you to @berkleyromance and @prhaudio for my copies of these lovely books and audio!
*apologies, had to repost because I forgot a slide *apologies, had to repost because I forgot a slide! 

/read any books this year that wasn't something you expected?

That's another thing about mood reading, the books I've come across this year (while many were meh), quite some gems out there.

If you're  considering picking one or these up, definitely check out the content warnings. My mood rarely takes me towards a light hearted and sweet romance.

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #bookrecommendations
/for my dark romance readers, how do we like the c /for my dark romance readers, how do we like the captive trope?

Let me introduce you to the book that has me in a bit of hangover. NOTE: I have the wrong book with a different pen name, apologies! 

I haven’t read a ton, but picked up this one and said why not. Dark Poison is my first read by Bella Jewel and what an addicting read this turned out to be. There's definitely a lot to unpack in this and I kind of went in a little blind. In this, we have a dark romance with the captive trope. The enemies to lovers in this was fantastic and my angst loving self was eating it all up. And don't even get me started on all the suspense. Just the read I was looking for. 

Willow and Jagger are quite dynamic, I don't think he quite expected what he got when it came to her. She's a fighter through and through and never backed down. I loved her resilience. Jagger, he's definitely an anti-hero, but those glimpses of how much he actually cared for Willow was 🥰

I did not expect the ending we got and I'm absolutely broken over it, but I have a theory or two. It's such a tough situation to be in, but if it were me, I'd run and never look back.

Absolutely devoured this one in a few others and I'm so invested! September can't come soon enough!! 

**DM me for CW

Review is on the blog too!

Thank you to @valentine_pr_ for the reader’s copy!

#romanceschmomance #newrelease #darkpoison #bellajewel #darkromance #captiveromance #enemiestolovers #antihero #torturedlead #bookreview #romancebookstagram
/where has your mood reading taken you? Well that /where has your mood reading taken you?

Well that was a very unexpected read, especially with a trope (cheating) I don't normally read. If you're here because of my stories as I was making my way through this, here are my thoughts now that I've finished.

I want to start with, these opinions are mine and I'll always seek out if they're redeemable despite how the groveling may go. That's me and I know this isn't always the case for everyone. It's why I don't normally read this trope, but here we are.

Okay! I actually really enjoyed this book, loved the writing. And I'm a huge fan of the heroine especially with how she dealt with the betrayal. She's a fighter,she's feisty and she did not hold back when it came to her husband's infidelity.She what I'd imagine anyone would be if they were still hopeful on saving things. Make them work for it and don't make it easy. 

Would I personally give him a second chance? Nope, probably not. Was his reasons justified? I mean are they ever? But in this, I'd say no. His reasons just weren't enough for me to give hope to a resolution. But, I commend his immediate actions, not just words, towards change. 

His betrayal as weird as it is to say, pushed them to finally work on things they've pushed aside their entire relationship. There was a ton they needed to work on together and separately, quite the way to do it, if you ask me. 

The entire book I really thought there was more to his why, but there wasn't. There was something specific he needed and instead of communicating that to the one person he should have, he went elsewhere.

As far as the cheating trope goes, might rank it up there as the better written ones...not that I've read many. But there's some fun elements in this where I was like whatever sounds great to me 😆

If you don't mind this trope, definitely recommend! If it's a hard no on this,don't. But if you're open to try, go for it!

I'll be checking out the backlist for this author for sure.

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram#romancelandia #bookrecommendations #contemporaryromance #cheatingtrope #bookreview #newtomeauthor
/I am tired. Anyone else? It has been quite the s /I am tired. Anyone else?

It has been quite the start for my July, my reading has slowed down significantly and I'm just rolling with it.

I've been going through major leaps with my littles and that has been quite the thing manage. So yeah, I'm tired and just mentally drained most days. So I'm taking things one day at a time over here and that means even more behind on my reading.

Yesterday was a lovely release day and books I'll be getting to very soon. Hope it was the best release day for all of you 💗

Thank you to the pubs tagged for sending a copy!

Currently:
📖 Bright Like Wildfire by Juliette Cross

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #newrelease #tbr #romance #katucker #julietieu #jessiemihalik #juliettecross #avonbooks #harpervoyager
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