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TBR Challenge July 2023 – Opposites Attract

Opposites attracting has long been a staple of romantic novels, movies and television shows. It’s just one of those ideas that seems to capture the imagination. Maybe it’s a longing to see what it would be…

the ask@AAR: What’s your favorite workplace romance?

Yeah, yeah, yeah–I am aware that there are, for many, problematic consent issues around workplace romances. And yet…. I do sort of love a boss/employee, coworkers in love, romance. Rachel and Ryan in A Match Made…

How to make 4% count.

This week is the dreaded much anticipated Amazon Prime Day. For two days, Amazon discounts all sorts of stuff and people buy and buy. Well, that’s how I see it. Here’s what Amazon says: 1. What…

the ask@AAR: What’s your favorite Marriage of Convenience romance?

One of my very favorite tropes is the marriage of convenience love story. It’s a common one in romance, perhaps more so in historicals–we have 85 books tagged as such here and I’m sure we’ve missed…

A Guide to Writing Musicians

So you’ve decided to write a romance novel starring musicians. Congratulations! But if you’re not a musician, there may be some information about writing musicians that you’re missing out on – information that would enrich your…

the ask@AAR: What are the best romances set in Ireland and Scotland?

This September, I will be traveling for the first time to Ireland and Scotland. And while I am extremely anxious about having to drive there–it’s the wrong side of the road for me!–I am thrilled to…

Coming Soon – The Books We’re Most Looking Forward to Reading in July 2023

Looking for inspiration for summer/holiday reads? Here’s our selection of the July releases we think will be your best bets! You can see all the books at Amazon on our July 2023 list! Releasing week of…

the ask@AAR: What love stories do fertility, abortion, and adoption well?

Babies and the decision to have or not to have them are part of every human’s life in some way. But in romance, the way having children or not having children is handled rarely reflects reality.…

TBR Challenge June 2023 – Love is Love

Love in romance novels is amazing, especially during Pride month! It’s all about celebrating that love is love, no matter what. These books break all the rules and show us that love doesn’t care about gender…