Happy Monday! Also, welcome to the last full week of June. Which, I won’t lie, was a weird sentence to write. We are almost halfway through 2022 and it seriously just boggles my mind. I don’t want to think too much more on that, so on to the rest of the newsletter!
Eat. Sleep. Romance Books T-Shirt by WaryaTshirts
Simple, to the point, and comfy. Those are three of my favorite things. And it comes in white and black as well, so if gray isn’t your preference, you have two other options. $19.
New Releases
Sweeter Than Honey by Joy Avery
In an effort to get her mother to stop worrying about her love life, baker and widow Rylee tells her that she has her eye on Canten, Sheriff of her small town. As often happens in these hamlets, gossip spreads like wildfire and soon the two are involved in a fake relationship to help save face. It’s not too long before they realize that maybe they’re not acting after all.
Power: The Billionaire Bae by Amber Ghe
After there is a security breach, CSO Power realizes he’s been working too hard and jumps on his motorcycle for a much needed break. While in Vegas, jilted/runaway bride Aspen is looking for a quick ride out of the drama that her life has become and hops on for the ride. Both ride off in the night, not realizing that their lives are about to become closely entwined.
For a more comprehensive list, check out our New Books newsletter.
Riot Recommendations
One trope I have always been a fan of, even back before I read ‘grown-up’ romance books was opposites attract. And not just because it was a catchy duet from the 80’s between Paula Abdul and an animated cat.
Sorry for the earwig that you may have now from that blast from the past. But, if I’m being honest, I’m only a little bit sorry.
Getting back on track, here are some of my recommendations for romance novels that help to highlight this trope since it’s still very much present in the romance world, even if it most frequently now shows up as ‘grumpy/sunshine’ romances. While these may also overlap, that isn’t necessarily the only opposite factored in.
(Trust) Falling For You by Charish Reid
A ‘fun professor’ is forced to team up with a co-worker that is strictly by the books at their work retreat. Not only that but, through a series of random events, they also end up as cabinmates for the duration of the retreat. Oh, yes, please. Sign me up for that. Plus, I still maintain that Yolanda is the sister of my soul with her avoidance of all the outside things.
Up on the Roof by A.L. Brooks
Funnily enough this one is also a close proximity romance a! Rival neighbors become roommates when a storm displaces the normally quiet Lena and the not-so-quiet Megan offers her extra bedroom as a temporary home. As often happens with these types of scenarios, real feelings develop and bloom, leaving the situation ripe for romance.
Plan a date and get matched up with a leading man from a popular rom-com. I got Matty from 13 Going on 30 and I am not upset.
Chefs in romance novels certainly do seem to be popular this year.
I spaced last week and forgot to put up Love Sweet’s Arrow Trope Tuesday TikTok video last week, so here is Part 2 of their Fairy Tale Retellings recommendations.
And, speaking of LSA, if you missed out on celebrating their third anniversary celebration live, you can watch the replay here.
That’s it for today, friends. I’ll be back Thursday with more swag, new releases, and recommendations for you. In the meantime, you can give me a follow over on Twitter under @PScribe801. Happy reading and stay hydrated.