Ever wondered what mourning looked like before hashtags and sympathy casseroles? In How to Grieve Like a Victorian, Amy Carol Reeves takes us on a delightfully macabre stroll through the 19th century, where grief wasn’t just an emotion—it was practically a lifestyle. Think jet-black dresses, elaborate etiquette manuals, and enough memorial jewelry to make Hot […]
Enemies-to-lovers stories have a way of tugging at our hearts while making us laugh out loud—and Not You Again by Erin La Rosa delivers both in spades. With her signature wit and warmth, the author crafts a romance that’s equal parts banter and vulnerability, where grudges simmer and chemistry crackles. In this excerpt, we meet […]
In Julia Song Is Undateable, Susan Lee invites us into the life of a woman who seemingly has it all, except the one thing her Korean family believes truly matters-a husband. She’s the CEO of a successful Korean-American skincare company, smart, successful, and single. When her beloved grandmother reveals a serious health concern and makes […]
There’s something magnetic about a slow-burn romance. It simmers just below the surface, bringing you along with a mixture of yearning, old wounds, and hopeful glances. Friends to Lovers by Sally Blakely delivers exactly that kind of heartwarming ache, wrapped in endearing family chaos and the quiet unraveling of past hurt. Check out the excerpt […]
If you’re in the mood for a romance that brings the giggles before the goosebumps, Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws hits that sweet spot. This charming slow-burn romcom lures you in with its irresistible humor and relatable heartache before letting the sparks fly—quite literally—in the latter half. Check out the excerpt below and my […]
Get ready to be swept away into a world of passion, resilience, and fate. Heart of the Sun by Mia Sheridan is a deeply moving tale that intertwines love, loss, and the undeniable pull of destiny. In this excerpt, you’ll glimpse the raw emotion and magnetic connection between the characters—an unforgettable moment that sets the […]
I dove into a fantastic and fun contemporary romance by Chandra Blumberg called SECOND TIDE’S A CHARM. I’m a sucker for a pun title, so I was so glad when I enjoyed this book. Here’s an excerpt and my review follows. “Hope, I love you.” “Back at you.” I bare my teeth in my most […]
I’ve enjoyed Erin La Rosa’s books in the past, so it was a no brainer to read her latest novel, THE BACKTRACK. Steeped in 2000s music nostalgia and a ton of family/personal drama, I enjoyed this journey as commercial pilot Sam has to return home and face her past–both good and bad–to help her grandmother […]
HTP Books’ Winter 2024 Blog Tour has been full of wonderful and exciting reads. I listened to Alexandra Kiley’s KILT TRIP this week, and it was just as entertaining and fun as other books I have devoured so far. Here’s an excerpt from KILT TRIP, and stay tuned for my review afterward. One Addie Macrae’s […]
Today, I’m happy to bring you a peek at HEART LIKE A COWBOY with an excerpt from Dolores Fossen’s latest novel for Canary Street Press. Her novels have always been emotional and full of fabulous scenery and even more interesting characters, and this first installment in a new series promises more of the same. CHAPTER […]
I’ve got a new Diana Palmer book excerpt and review here. This time it’s book twelve in the Wyoming men series, WYOMING PROUD. CHAPTER ONE Ty Mosby was bored out of his mind. He could have been home with his sister, Annie, watching that dragon drama on cable. Even that would be better than this […]
Happy Friday! It’s that time of year again: the time for all the wonderful holiday books that are launching in the next few months. Today, I have an excerpt from Sarah Morgan’s latest book, THE BOOK CLUB HOTEL. I also purchased the audiobook from Audible, so my review is after the excerpt. Hattie “Maple Sugar […]
Let’s start off a new week with an excerpt from Susan Mallery’s latest release, THE SISTER EFFECT. This one is full of very complicated sibling relationships, and I was here for the drama! Stick around for my review after your sneak peek! Chapter One Finley McGowan loved her niece Aubrey with all her heart, but […]
