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Romance Schmomance | Romance Book Blogger & Reader

Romance Schmomance

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REVIEW | NEON GODS BY KATEE ROBERT

July 28, 2021 · IN 2021, arc review, review

Review | A Hades & Persephone Retelling in Neon Gods

He was supposed to be a myth.But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell……he was, quite simply, mine. Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans…

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💕romance reader & book blogger. just a wanderer desperately seeking happily ever afters ♡ ☕ coffee/tea recommended. lover of unpopular opinions.

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2023 reading goals

195/180 books 100%
45,565/70,000 pages 65%
369.87/500 hours 74%

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#RSFave Book Review | Hunt the Stars — are you ready for another adventure in the far beyond?

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#RSFave Audio Review | Not My Favorite Trope, but Loved the Fake Relationship in Boyfriend

#RSFave Audio Review | Not My Favorite Trope, but Loved the Fake Relationship in Boyfriend

June TBR & Book Recommendations

June TBR & Book Recommendations

(part 2 of my reading journal) In 2023, there’s (part 2 of my reading journal)

In 2023, there’s definitely a ton of series I want to start and go back and finish. I’m hoping this will be the year of reading more from books I already have. And it has been a pretty good start so far. 

A difference from what I tracked last year in my journal is monthly reading. I added sections for this to make it easier for me to look back on. 

And I’m going to keep my reading challenges low for the year. As much as I’d love to do all of them, trying to do too many becomes overwhelming. 

Well, this is my reading journal 🤗

🌟Reading Challenges:
- #ShopYourShelvesBingo by loveinpanels 
- #ReadWhatYouGot by shadesnpages and sharonda_isadora
- #Romanceopoly by utcbookblog

✨What I’m Using:
- ipad air
- apple pencil
- goodnotes5 app
- down memory lane by joodlely
- b&w floral by antidotenote

#romanceschmomance #readingjournal #readingjournalinspiration #digitaljournal #digitalplanner #goodnotes5 #digitaljournaling
/how are you tracking your reads for 2023? (Shari /how are you tracking your reads for 2023?

(Sharing part 1 of my reading journal)

Me?
- StoryGraph
- Google Sheets
- my digital reading journal

For the most part, my reading journal is just about set up. I mentioned before that I created my own journal in Keynote instead if buying one this year. And used stickers that I already own. 

I went with a darker palette this year and kept my spreads simple. And I love how it all turned out. 

I know I keep saying this, but I’ll get a blog post out there about my digital journal…journey. 

✨What I’m Using:
- ipad air
- apple pencil
- goodnotes5 app
- down memory lane @joodlely 
- b&w floral @antidotenotes 
- 2023 reading log (tbr cart) @everydayreading 

#romanceschmomance #readromance #readingjournal #digitaljournal #romancebooks #digitalstickers #digitalplanner #goodnotes5
#bookmail thank you to @valentine_pr_ for sending #bookmail thank you to @valentine_pr_ for sending this my way!

**I have not read this book yet**

Autumn Nights by @willowaster

He's a hot football star and a sexy-as-sin single dad. Zac Ledger is everything I never knew I wanted.

A prince on a white horse swooping in to save the day...

Isn't that every girl's dream? Maybe for some, but I've never expected to find my own happily ever after.

I've made one bad dating choice after another, and it doesn't help that my only example of marriage is my dad leaving my mother before I was even born.

I'll never be a believer in fairy tales.

So, imagine my surprise when I meet Zac Ledger at my sister's wedding.

He is the total opposite of my usual type: gorgeous, confident, and genuine.

He's also athletic, and I am so not.

They call him the GOAT in the NFL...and I didn't even know what either acronym meant until my sister told me.

But there's something about him.

One drink.

One dance.

And I'm ready to believe that there are actually good guys out there.

That is, until I overhear him on the phone and I realize he's just like every other jerk I've dated.

When he hires me as his interior designer to come work on his new house, I resist, but he's persistent.

My goal is to finish the job and keep him at a distance.

But I'm not prepared for the real Zac Ledger or the way he dotes on his adorable little girl.

And when the renovation dust begins to settle, I realize there is more to Zac than his NFL accolades, and maybe, just maybe, he will prove to be the one man in my life that chooses to stick around.
Yep, I'm being an absolute drama llama with this b Yep, I'm being an absolute drama llama with this book that had me almost throwing my kindle.

If you're fans of The Words by @ashleyjadeauthor, Skylar and Memphis's story is here in The Choice. Anddddd ooooooh my goodness, you'll be going back to the very beginning before we get their HEA. Believe me, it will not be an easy journey for anyone.

You'll definitely have a ton of your questions answered and so much understanding of why these characters were the way that they were. All the dots really started to connect and I was anxious the whole time because I wanted nothing more than to skip over all the bad. I wanted all the good because in hindsight howwwwwwww?!

I'll keep this short, but feel free to check my storygraph for the full review. Of course I enjoyed this one, but I'm really going to need the next book asap!

Thank you to @candikanepr for the review copy!

Happy Release Day, Ashley!

Reading order: While The Choice takes place before The Words, I personally recommend reading The Words first before The Choice. There's some spoilers in The Words that were slightly comforting to know as I was reading The Choice. Trust me. 

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #bookreels #bookreader #momswhoread #ashleyjade #thechoice #starcrossedloversduet #newrelease #newadultromance #bookrecommendations
/erotic romance, anyone? Defining this sub-genre /erotic romance, anyone?

Defining this sub-genre is probably one of my favorite discussions because I've yet to come up with a solid meaning where my mind understands it 😂 maybe one day!

I meant to get this post out sooner, but I've absolutely lost track of time. The downfall of prepping for a big move!

Plié was a different read for me since I haven't read one where the D/s element is a big part of the story. I've only read them where it comes in much smaller doses. 

When I read the synopsis, I definitely wanted to give this a try. I just really liked the concept of the hired sub and seeing that relationship between Aisha and Knox. And what essentially lead to them being an actual couple. Curious mind that I have, always wondered about that.  We get to see Knox learn and explore, and it was all fascinating to me. 

The supporting characters were a great addition and I wouldn't mind seeing side stories. Mila had me intrigued and it almost felt like there was a missed opportunity there *wink*. 

This was an absolute win with me and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more by the author.

CW: is mentioned on my Storygraph review or DM me. 

Thank you to @ahcwrites and @bookmarked.indie for the readers copy!

💭 Quotes Mentioned:
"Ahhhh....no kissing, I whispered."

"I kissed her. Lust and went drove me as our tongues tangled. I'd never been kissed this way. I'd never kissed anyone this way."

"What are you doing... Sir."
"You're about to Plié on me." 😉😉😉

#romanceschmomance #bookstagram #romancestagram #romancelandia #booksbooksbooks #bookreels #bookreader #momswhoread #bipocbookstagram #reading #shereads #bookcommunity #eroticromance #ahcunningham #blackromance #bookrecommendations
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