The Basics:A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie IrwinVikingHistorical RomancePublished July 12, 2022Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.Amazon | GoodreadsWhy I picked up this book:I was completely hooked by the blurb.
Today, we're taking a look at Em Shotwell's Blackbird Summer. Recently released by City Owl Press, this is a new adult, rural fantasy features a romance, but even more than that, focuses on family.
The always delightful Curiosity Quills Press let me join in on this blog tour for Artificial by Jadah McCoy. This is science fiction with a heart. And some really freaky, bio-engineered monsters. As, you know, science fiction tends to have.
This book is the first in a planned trilogy, and with a cover this gorgeous, I couldn't resist hopping on board!
Today, I'm whisking you away to a Cornish island. Okay, maybe I'm not doing that, but the lovely Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery will take you there. Written by Jenny Colgan and published by William Morrow, this is the second book set on Little Beach Street, and I think you'll find it's a lovely place, well worth a second visit!
The Basics:
You Were Here by Cori McCarthy
Sourcebooks Fire
Contemporary YA
Published March 1, 2016
Source: Received Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
I was completely hooked by the blurb.
The Basics:
Behind the Canvas by Alexander Vance
Feiwel & Friends
Middle Grade, Fantasy
Published February 23, 2016
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Why I picked up this book:
I was looking for something a little unusual and out of the ordinary from what I normally read.
Today I want to talk about Darcy Burke's The Forbidden Duke. This historical romance is the first book in The Untouchables series. I was intrigued by the burden that Titus carries and how resolving that would play out, and also by the notion of an older heroine in a historical romance--and by older, I mean late twenties.
Today I'm touring Romancing the Ranger by Jennie Marts. Published by Entangled: Lovestruck on March 14th, this contemporary romance features a sexy park ranger who has to face his worst nightmare: a wealthy, 'big city' woman.
I've got an excerpt here to entice you and a giveaway from the publisher!
Today I'm touring the first book in Sara Jane Stone's Second Shot series: Serving Trouble. Published by Avon Impulse, this book features a young woman determined to stand on her own two feet, and a former Marine who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders.
**Note, all reviews written for the next two weeks have been worked up from notes I took while I was crazy sick. I apologize for any coherency issues!**
The Basics:
Love Me, Love Me Not by Alyxandra Harvey
Entangled: Crave
Paranormal YA
Published February 22, 2016
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Why I picked up this book:
Shapeshifting, friends-to-more...what's not to love?
Today, I'm touring a quirky historical romance called Lady Bridget's Diary. Written by Maya Rodale and published by Avon, this is the first book in a new series called Keeping Up with the Cavendishes. I loved one of her previous novels, What a Wallflower Wants, and am thrilled to introduce you to this one!
The Basics:
Husband Wanted by Charlotte Hughes
Contemporary Romance
Published February 24, 2016
Source: Received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
The blurb made it sound cute, and the cover is adorable.
This morning, I'm happy to present to you my stop on the A Friendly Flirtation tour. This is a friends-first romance by Christine Warner, book three in her Friends First series, in fact. This book is available from Entangled as of today, February 15th. And I'm delighted to bring you a lovely interview with the author, and my review!
The Basics:
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
St Martin's Press
Published June 23, 2015
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Why I picked up this book:
Books about books are obvious must reads. In hindsight, this one got picked up by all kinds of traditional outlets for regular media hype!
The Basics:
When We Fall by Marquita Valentine
Book Two in the Take the Fall series
Loveswept
Contemporary Romance
Published December 8, 2015
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Why I picked up this book:
I read Take the Fall and loved it, and was hooked by the teaser chapter for When We Fall at the end of the first book...
The Basics:
Beyond the Stars by Stacy Wise
Entangled: Embrace
Historical Romance
Published February 8, 2016
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Why I picked up this book:
From my Stacking the Shelf post: "Another cute cover, another publishing house I trust. I thought the concept here was cute too, and I like the combination of prickly and competent forced together."
The Basics:
A Gentleman's Game by Theresa Romain
Book One in the Romance of the Turf series
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Historical Romance
Published February 2, 2016
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Why I picked up this book:
I reviewed Theresa Romain twice in 2014, here and here, and I loved her books both times. When I saw this one by her, it was a no-brainer to pick up!
The Basics:
The Secret to Letting Go by Katherine Fleet
Entangled: digiTeen
YA
Published February 1, 2016
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Why I picked up this book:
Come on, look at that cover! And the blurb made me want to know what Clover's story is.
On the topic of author interviews:
When I first started blogging, my goal was just to create an archive of reviews for my own entertainment and edification.
I had no interest in interacting with authors or marketing folks--I found the idea intimidating, to be honest. And then, I wasn't sure what value I could bring to them as my blog's not a blockbuster as far as page hits.
Gradually, my attitude's started to change. Sure, my blog is still quite small. But it's still viewed by a fair number of people. And I can be another link in the chain, connecting readers with good books.
So I took the plunge, and signed up to interview an author.
