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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I am firmly in a chaotic reading state. I’m currently reading six different books. And most of them have been in progress for a couple of weeks. This is in no way a reflection of those books either: I’m just having trouble not getting distracted by other books. And then there are non-bookish distractions to contend with as well. That said, one bookish grace I gave myself this year was taking as long as I like with a book, no matter what.
Bookish Goods
TBR Cart Sticker by FatedPages
I love everything about this sticker. I am a big fan of library carts. Once I have more space, I’ll be getting more of these for my book collection. And yes, my personal one is as full to the brim as the ones pictured here, something I am perfectly fine with. $3
New Releases
One Last Word by Suzanne Park
One Last Word is an app created by Sara that sends messages on your behalf to any person of your choosing upon your death. When a woman with her same name passes away, it releases all of the still-living Sara’s messages, including one to her high-school crush Harry. Shortly after this occurrence, Sara learns that she’s been accepted into a venture capital mentorship, with her mentor being none other than Harry. This forces Sara to face the effects of this error, but she may find herself surprised by the results this technical snag has.
The Bootlegger’s Bounty by Adriana Herrera
Yearning to be free from her controlling family, jazz singer Rosalía strikes up a deal with a rum runner and gangster. She knows she is risking going from the frying pan to the fire. But she will do anything to be free to make her own choices. She also can’t deny the mutual desire is present between the three of them or the curiosity about where it may lead.
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Riot Recommendations
Today is Columnist Day. We’re used to getting our news much quicker in this modern day and age compared to the past. That doesn’t negate that journalism is still hard work. In honor of today, I’m going to highlight a few books where the main character is a journalist. Enjoy!
Topaz by Beverly Jenkins
Reporter Kate is hot on the trail of a con artist who is known for preying on elderly Black people. During her venture, she finds herself in unexpected danger and is rescued by Dix, a Black Seminole Marshal. Dix is there at the behest of Kate’s father to bring the young woman home. On the way there, the two powerful personalities fight against the attraction simmering between them that threatens to ignite them both.
Crossing the Line by Kimberly Kincaid
To help her best friend’s magazine, photojournalist Scarlett agrees to a fluff piece featuring Cross Creek farm. The reason for this article? Bad boy Eli and his shenanigans that have netted his family farm some bad press. During their time together, Scarlett discovers there’s more to Eli than what meets the eye, and the two draw even closer.
Check out this list of ‘late bloomer’ romances.
If you’ve been yearning for some small-town romances, then this is perfectly timed.
That’s all she wrote for today friends. I’ll back in your inboxes Monday and in the meantime, you can find me posting over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. Until then, happy reading and stay hydrated.