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Sweetbitter meets The Hating Game in this unforgettable, heartwarming, and hilarious rom-com about chefs, cooking, love, and self-discovery. “Charms the reader with savory dishes, and engaging characters.” —Priscilla Oliveras. Lumi Santana is a chef with the gift of synesthesia—she can perceive a person’s emotions just by tasting their cooking. Julien Dax is a celebrated chef known for his acid tongue as well as his brilliant smile. Sparks—and magic—begin to ignite when Lumi starts working at Julien’s French Bistro. Clever, witty, and romantic, A Taste of Sage is sure to delight and entertain readers until the very last page
Howdy, folks. How’s your week going? I ordered some swim pieces about a month ago (because now it’s hot enough to read on a floatie in the pool…) and finally got notice that they were on their way and they just…keep not coming. So here’s hoping the weekend is looking up. Let’s talk books.
Over on Book Riot
Casey pulled together a list of 2020 romances starring queer women and darnit like I didn’t already have enough books on my list. (Who am I kidding a lot of those were already on it, staring me down.)
Trisha and I both had a lot of thoughts about an adaptation of Danielle Steel’s Safe Harbour.
Thinking about a Kindle Oasis? Here’s a good rundown.
How many of these places do you find yourself reading?
Romance novels (and other books, of course) come in a lot of sizes. Have you wondered why they all exist?
Deals
Looking for some wolves in your life? In anticipation of Season of the Wolf coming out later this summer, all of Maria Vale’s Legend of All Wolves books are on sale! You obviously want to start out with The Last Wolf, the first one, which is FREE for the next few weeks. The second book, A Wolf Apart, is 1.99; and the third, Forever Wolf, is 2.99. So you can get all three for about five bucks plus tax. Not bad for a werewolf saga, right? (Also, if you have any affinity for old languages that include the letter thorn, the first book should definitely be of interest.)
New Books!
This is another week for new books, folks. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s probably something for you.
Real Men Knit
Kwana Jackson
When the matriarchal owner of a beloved Harlem yarn shop dies, her sons are left to figure out what the next steps are. When the youngest, Jesse, wants to keep the shop open when his three older brothers don’t, he enlists the help of Kerry. Kerry, who is mourning alongside the brothers for the woman who was like a mother to the neighborhood. Kerry, who had a massive crush on Jesse when they were younger. Kerry, who worked in the shop when Mama Joy was alive. This’ll be interesting.
And there are a bunch more waiting for readers and their grabby hands:
Leather and Lace by Rebel Carter (The Gold Sky books are FIRE if you haven’t read them, and this is the fifth, and the first one featuring two women.)
Beach Read by Emily Henry (Everyone—literally everyone—is talking about it!)
Say Yes to the Duke by Eloisa James
Beautiful & Dirty by Katrina Jackson (There aren’t many authors whose books I preorder immediately when I see them announced, but Kat is one of those authors.)
Dirty Charmer by Emma Chase
Stranger Ranger by Daisy Prescott (More Smartypants goodness!)
A Royal Kiss and Tell by Julia London
Chaos Reigning by Jessie Mihalik (These space opera romances, y’all. Her heroines are just the best.)
The Cowboy’s Claim by Nina Crespo
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