Welcome, or welcome back, to the Kissing Books newsletter. I’m PN Hinton, your guide to all things romance-related. Thanks for taking time from your day to give this a read! I hope this newsletter helps to brighten up your day just a little bit more.
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Bookish Goods
Tea Bath With a Book Art Print by stasiab
Apart from a plethora of books, a comfy chair, and a good reading light, one item that brings a reading space together is an amazing bookish print. And this particular one showcases the vibes most of us want to channel once we’ve settled into those spaces. $25
New Releases
The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee
When teacher Ava’s former childhood friend Grace returns home to Peach Blossom to take a teaching job at her high school, she is not looking to take a walk down memory lane, especially once the principal announces that Grace will be coaching the bowling team Ava has been championing for years. But when they’re tasked with bringing the new bowling team to championship victory in six months, the women decide to put the past behind them and work together for the future of the team. Now, if only they could ignore the still very much present chemistry between them.
For Pucking Keeps by D. Sparks
Alexis, better known as indie romance author Jazminne Starr, has just relocated to Seattle to deal with her writer’s block, broken heart, and impending deadline. She decides to write a hockey romance and, as luck would have it, her new friend and neighbor is the sister of Tor Bailey, Captain and Center for the Seattle Vipers. As they work together, the attraction between them grows. But once the romance is out there in black and white, will there still be a chance for them to continue what they had started?
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Riot Recommendations
As promised in the last newsletter, here are some tea-themed romances to curl up with. Enjoy!
Give Love a Chai by Nanxi Wen
Tia is ready to get married and start her new life with Mr. Perfect. She just needs to divorce Andrew, her ex-childhood friend and current husband first. When she shows up at his doorstep demanding that he sign the papers, Andrew views this return as the perfect opportunity for a second chance. However, despite their history, Tia has a current love and isn’t sure if she should throw that away to try it again with Andrew.
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Alice is the top operative at the Agency of Undercover Note Takers, a title she intends to keep. So when rumors of an assassination plot begin to float around town, she is quickly assigned to the case. She isn’t working alone though, as rival Daniel has been assigned to act as her husband for the duration of the undercover assignment. Neither are happy with this assignment but are determined to keep it up until they find their would-be villain. However, as they continue to play the part of a married couple, they soon find themselves struggling to fight their mutual and fast-growing attraction.
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And that’s all she wrote for today. I’ll be back in your inboxes on Monday. In the meantime you can always give me a follow over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. Until then, happy reading and stay hydrated.