by Olive | Oct 28, 2024 | Book Reviews
The Duke’s Unexpected Love by Alexa Aston (2024) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Strongs of Shadowcrest series. We start with a tragic prologue for James, who is a duke’s heir that gets abducted by sailors and forced onto a ship with...
by Olive | Oct 26, 2024 | Add Color and Brightness
I love supporting small businesses, especially ones that help us extend our love of books. Today’s featured small business is Booked with Allie, based in Wisconsin specializing in mini book ornaments and displays. Check out the entire shop here. Here are the custom...
by Olive | Oct 23, 2024 | Add Color and Brightness
I love supporting small businesses, especially ones that help us extend our love of books. Today’s featured small business is My Secret Copy, based in California specializing in bright and colorful bookish merchandise like stickers, magnetic bookmarks, and tote bags....
by Olive | Oct 22, 2024 | Book Reviews
Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe (2024) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Fairly typical brother’s best friend romance. Charlotte has been in love with Hayden for years, had an opportunity to kiss him three years ago, and was rejected. She’s pretty...
by Olive | Oct 21, 2024 | Book Reviews
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone (2022) Contemporary romance on the set of a sweet holiday rom-com movie for a squeaky clean network. Our heroine is a plus-sized adult entertainer and our hero is an ex-boy band member trying to rehabilitate...
