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Tomorrow is the SKULLastic Book Fair and the excitement cannot be contained. Not only will I pick up a few new books, but I will be hanging out with two of my besties and having a brew or two. What better way to start the weekend?
Speaking of books, I’m still working on Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places, which will be released next week. I also started Looking for Sign, the upcoming release from Book Riot’s own Susie Dumond.
Bookish Goods
Metal Library Card Bookmarks by LavenderCloudStudio
As a lifelong library lover, I couldn’t resist sharing these. They are just too cute and super affordable. So if you have trouble picking just one, you can treat yourself and get all three guilt-free. $5
New Releases
Tiny Truths by Teralyn Mitchell
After his fiancée dumps him, Zane decides he is through with love. Unfortunately, his family missed that memo and keep trying to find him his next match. To avoid getting roped into date after date, he says he is dating his best friend, Rhiannon. When this gets back to Rhiannon, she goes along with the charade, figuring that, if nothing else, Zane would owe her a big favor. But when real feelings start developing during their fake relationship, the two are left wondering what comes next.
Cabin Fever by Tagan Shepard
Morgan is hopeful that her first national trade show will prove to be a profitable endeavor. Then she learns that her professional rival Shelby is also there, which dashes those dreams. When a snowstorm results in canceled flights, Morgan is fortunate enough to get the last rental car and kindly offers to give Shelby a ride home. The bad luck doesn’t stop there, and the two women find themselves stranded in a cabin with a wrecked car and no cell reception. However, as the two spend more time together, feelings between them begin to take root and have them questioning if they are for real or a byproduct of their circumstances.
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Riot Recommendations
I don’t know about y’all, but the exhaustion has been real for me as of late. I’m almost always tired, no matter how much sleep I get. It’s to the point where if I don’t have at least one caffeinated beverage in the morning, I am severely regretting it by the time the afternoon comes.
While tea will do the trick, coffee is usually the default drink. In honor of the delicious beverage, I’m recommending some romances that center around a coffee shop. If you prefer tea, you can expect some tea-themed romances with the next send. Enjoy!
Sweetly Swirled by M. L. Spann
Bri is going through a rough patch in her life and finds it difficult to remain optimistic. One of the bright spots in her life is her visits to her local coffee shop to see Jayce, the handsome barista. When he hears about her troubles, he offers her a job at the shop. He also asks for her help winning back his ex-girlfriend. Bri agrees to both, even though she holds a candle for Jayce. Once he gets to know her more, Jayce appears to have changed his mind, as the looks he gives Bri are as hot as the coffee they serve.
Living La Vida Mocha by H.M. Shander
When Cara’s seemingly perfect life comes crashing down, she walks into Coffee Loft for a sugary drink as a pick-me-up. She’s surprised to find that the barista is Carter, the college classmate who left for Europe before she could reveal her feelings for him. While the attraction is still there, 13 years is a long time, and neither are the same person they were back then. Will this be the opportunity for a second chance, or will this chance encounter end up with them parting ways again?
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If you’ve been looking into diving into Molly Harper, here is the chronological list for her Half Moon Hollow series.
While I know that the statement made here is likely very true, I’m still going to try.
And that’s all she wrote for today. I hope that the time between now and when we meet again is kind to you. If you want snippets of me between the sends, then you can always give me a follow over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. Until then, happy reading and stay hydrated.