Hello again and welcome back. I hope time has been treating you well since we last spoke and that, if you had the extra long weekend, it was restful. I won’t lie; the last week has been somewhat difficult for me due to the tragedy that happened in my state. There are no words and the only thing I can do is implore those in my state, and outside of it, to get out there and vote in all your local elections. Something has got to give because this has all been too much.
That’s it for the intro this week, friends. I promise I’ll try to be perkier next Monday.
Romance Reader Coffee Mug
If this isn’t an around the clock mood for me, I don’t know what is. I would also enjoy a matching wine glass to pair with this for the evening but otherwise it’s spot on for how I feel most every day. $17+
New Releases
West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
This modern re-telling of Romeo & Juliet sees the titular lovers as members of rival familial bands. Mariana is determined to beat her adoptive father’s arch nemesis in the upcoming Battle of the Mariachi Bands, but also finds herself drawn to Hugo, son of the aforementioned enemy. Hugo is also attracted to Mariana and the two struggle to keep their passionate love affair secret, and still bring honor to their families.
Valor: The Billionaire Bae by Amber Ghe
Valor is not looking forward to telling her parents about breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, nor is she willing to put herself out there just to give them a grandchild. She enlists the help of her best friend Ariston to enter into a fake engagement with her. Not only will this help the single father have some stability for his son; it will also give her parents a ready-made grandchild. However, Ariston has been harboring secret feelings for Valor and he isn’t going to let this opportunity pass without telling her the truth.
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Riot Recommendations
Vampires have been a staple in all genres, but in romances they tend to be delegated to contemporary only. And while I don’t mind a good urban paranormal romance, there is something to be said about historical romances that feature vampires. I mean, most were turned during this time period anyways so why the lack of novels set during that time? If you’re of that same mindset, check out some of the books below for that fix.
Too Brazen To Bite by Erica Ridley
Despite being penniless and untitled, the women of the ton simply swoon over Mr. Macane. A lot of that likely has to do with the rumors flying about that he is in fact a vampire. Hired to disprove this, skeptic Elspeth sets out to earn her fee only to find out that the rumors may in fact be true, and that she may be in for an eternity of true romance instead of simply one lifetime. Ridley is a master with the pen, so you’ll be sure to want to pick up this foray into the supernatural with her.
Bite Me Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann
Due to the vampire craze sweeping the ton, Ian, the Lord Vampire of London, is finding it hard to stay hidden. When aspiring Gothic author and neighbor, Angelica, breaks into his house to see if there is more fact than fiction about the supernatural creatures and finds herself at the risk of being a snack when she wakes him up from his slumber.
Here is a round-up of romance novels that feature characters who steal more than just hearts.
This video of a romance-themed Little Free Library brings me so much joy.
Romance novels that feature body positivity.
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And that’s the newsletter for today y’all. I’ll be back Monday with another fresh edition and, in the meantime, you’re always welcome to give me a follow over on Twitter under @PScribe801. Happy reading and stay hydrated.