Welcome, or welcome back, to the Kissing Books newsletter. I’m PN Hinton, your guide to all things romance-related. Thanks for taking the time from your day to give this a read! I hope that this newsletter helps to brighten up your day just a little bit more.
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Bookish Goods
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New Releases
Hathor and the Prince by J.J. McAvoy
Hathor is worried that she will end up in a mediocre marriage. When the queen announces that her nephew, Prince Wilhelm, will be in attendance for Hathor’s family’s week-long party, she is hopeful that this is the match she’s been waiting for. When their initial meeting is less than ideal, her hopes are dashed. However, the season has only just begun, and Hathor will soon realize that first impressions are not always accurate.
Back to Us by Addison Clarke
When the opportunity for a Maine Event reunion tour arises, Elena is overjoyed, knowing that this is just what she needs to get her career back on track. She just needs to convince former bandmate and ex-girlfriend Skylar to get on board with the idea. However, Skylar doesn’t really miss the limelight: she prefers her life off-stage. Then again, Skylar has always had trouble saying no to Elena.
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Riot Recommendations
We’re almost through the first quarter of the year, and we’ve already seen a lot of amazing new releases. Fortunately for us, there doesn’t appear to be any sign of this stopping. While this is marvelous news for all voracious readers, it makes our bank accounts less than happy.
Now, while I enjoy new releases as much as the next book dragon, there is something to be said about revisiting an author’s backlist. Not only are those books a bit easier on the wallet, it is also nice to see how an author’s skills have changed and developed over the years.
Both authors mentioned below have a romance scheduled to be released later this year. In addition to the recommended title, I’ll also mention their future title and expected date of publication. But, as always, you can likely expect me to give them another shout-out when they’re released into the world.
Huddle With Me Tonight by Farrah Rochon
Future release: Pardon my Frenchie
Entertainment blogger Paige is known for her vicious book reviews. When her post on NFL player Torrian’s upcoming cookbook/memoir goes viral, an online battle ignites between the two. When the two meet in person after being invited to compete in a reality TV, sparks of a different kind ignite, and they find themselves rethinking their initial impressions of one another.
The Plus One by Mazey Eddings
Future release: Late Bloomer
Indira is not looking forward to an upcoming wedding she was invited to, knowing that her ex and his new girlfriend will be in attendance. There is also the fact that her childhood nemesis Jude will also be in attendance. Jude is also less than eager to be there. Soon, the two decide that a fake relationship may make this event more bearable. But as they perform the act of a loving couple, the lines between real and fake soon begin to blur, leaving them with new problems to contend with.
And that’s all she wrote for today. I’ll be back in your inboxes on Monday, and in the meantime, you can find me over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. Until then, happy reading and stay hydrated.