Hello all and welcome to the new format for Kissing Books newsletter! If you’re a subscriber to our other newsletters, which you should be because they’re all awesome, you may already have experience with this format. No worries though; you’ll still get recommendations, new releases, and romance tidbits in each edition. It will just look a little bit different.
HEA or GTFO Water Bottle
We’ve already been experiencing triple-digit weekends in my area of the country and it’s not even June y’all! So, hydration will be especially important this summer. This a great option for keeping your water nice and cool as you sit outside, hopefully slathered in sunscreen and in the shade, and read. As an added bonus, it also lists some of the more popular tropes on the other side! $25
New Releases
Her Pretend Fiancée by Alexa Woods
All her life, all Kayla has wanted is to be able to use her father’s last name. But, as his secret second family, she and her mother are relegated to the shadows. That is until her dad approaches her with the promise of what she wants in addition to shares in his business provided she can prevent Adalena, daughter of a business rival, from getting married. She agrees, not knowing that Adalena is looking for a way to get out of engagement for her own reasons. When the two women meet, sparks fly at the undeniable attraction. Will they end up banding together to spite both of their fathers and have a chance and their own happily family together?
The Emma Project by Sonali Dev
As part of the Raje family, Vansh has led quite the charmed life without ever really facing any challenges. Meanwhile, Naina has just ended a ten-year-long fake relationship with his brother and wants nothing more than to get away from this family and help bring economic independence to the women of South Asia. Just when it seems things may work out for Naina, Vansh shows up and threatens her funding. As they battle that out, they also end up starting a friends-with-benefits relationship, making her wonder if she really is done with the Raje family after all.
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Riot Recommendations
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins
I am never disappointed with a Beverly Jenkins and I love the cowboy vibes in this one, so I had just had to recommend it. I loved the banter between Ian and Maggie and laughed out loud numerous times when reading this book. It is also a standalone so you don’t have to worry about starting a series in the middle.
A Man To Call My Own by Johanna Lindsey
Okay, I’ll be the first to admit this is a slightly banana pants plot but I love it. It has an explosive beginning, the mistaken identity/twin trope, and an ending I don’t think anyone expected. Also, while I do love books with a healthy sisterly relationship, I appreciate how honest this was about how volatile and violent they can sometimes be. This is also a standalone novel for those who may not like starting in the middle of a series.
And that’s it for today! I’ll see y’all Thursday with a fresh new edition. In the meantime, you can give me a follow over on Twitter where I post as @PScribe801. Until then.