Welcome, or welcome back, to the Kissing Books newsletter. I’m PN Hinton, here to share my love of the romance genre with like-minded readers through a myriad of ways.
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After about a week to ponder on it, I’ve nailed down a few of my bookish goals for this year. One is to read more audiobooks since that is a format that I’ve been remiss in consuming. And with the changes to Spotify Premium, I’ll have more of an incentive since I’m essentially paying for it. Another is to (seriously) be more mindful of book spending, having a better balance of keeping up with the new books I get and working on all the other unread books in my library. While maybe not overly ambitious, it’s enough for me and something that is easily obtainable.
Bookish Goods
Go Away, I’m Reading Pen by DrilonRose
I am a sucker for a good pen and always have been. And since another goal I’m planning on this year is to write and journal more, this pen will be perfect for that, even if I wouldn’t exactly be reading while using it. $10.
New Releases
Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen
Rooney is a firm believer in the Chinese legend that says everyone is tied to their one true love with a red string of fate. After an amazing first date with Jack, she is sure that she has found the person at the end of her string. The only issue is that Jack doesn’t believe in fate at all. Will Rooney be able to convince him to go on faith alone and take a chance on true love?
Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban
Beth is about to embark on her debut season while Gwen is preparing for her fourth one. The one thing they share in common is that neither wish to get married and decide to set up their parents instead. However, as that plan begins to come to fruition, a wealthy viscount has set his sights on Beth. This development causes the two women to realize that their feelings have moved from being platonic, and they’re left wondering what type of future there may be for them.
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Riot Recommendations
Today is Clean Off Your Desk Today, which, frankly, sounds rude as heck. It also sounds like a way to diminish the little joy that office workers have in personalizing their space.
Seriously though, starting the new year off with a clean or even rearranged desk sounds like a good idea. I rearranged mine to make it a little more joyful to look it and to give myself a better balance of energy.
The unofficial holiday for today did lead me to today’s recommendations, which are office or workplace romances. Enjoy!
One Tough Cookie by Delise Torres
Karina is an aggressively independent woman who is happy with her career at the Singular Cookies, Inc. and living without love. When she meets Ian, the company’s new mechanic, she starts to develop the kind of feelings for him that she actively tries to avoid. She soon comes to the realization that it is okay to rely on someone and that sometimes love is worth the risk.
Paper Love by Jae
When Susanne’s mother sends her to go help save her uncle’s stationery store, to say she’s less than thrilled would be an understatement. Anja, the only full-time employee at the store, is also less than pleased with her new boss, which leaves the two women instantly at odds. But as they begin to work together, initial impressions change, and they find themselves looking at each other with different eyes.
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And that is all I have for you today. I’ll be back in your inboxes Monday and in the meantime you can find me over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. I still occasionally poke my head in over on the bird app under @PScribe801 but the former is definitely the most active. Until we meet again, happy reading and stay hydrated.