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 to give this a read! I hope that this newsletter helps to brighten up your day just a little bit more.
As promised last week, here is the update from my Independent Bookstore Day adventure. I went to four stores and walked away with three books. The books in question were Austin Noir, Confessions of a Teenage Drag King, and a new copy of The Hacienda. Not too shabby, if I say so myself.
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Now to the rest of the newsletter!
Bookish Goods
“I Brake for Bookstores” License Plate Cover by TheRightPlacetoBe
This seemed to be the appropriate bookish goodie for after Independent Bookstore Day. I’m actually been looking for a new license plate cover myself, and when I saw this, I couldn’t help sharing it with all of y’all. $18
New Releases
Sink Into Her by Elaine J. Daniels
Alex is a resort pool manager whose life is turned upside down when she discovers a female Kraken floating in the pool. The Kraken doesn’t remember anything about her life, including her name, and Alex reluctantly agrees to help her rediscover who she is. As they work together to solve this mystery, feelings begin to develop, leaving them to wonder where that will leave them once the Kraken’s memory is restored.
King of Sloth by Ana Huang
Publicist Sloane has had her share of annoying clients. However, charming playboy Xavier is a top contender for the most challenging one. It’s not just because of his cavalier attitude; it’s because he also tempts Sloane to act in an unprofessional manner. When an unexpected tragedy strikes and the two find themselves having to work together even more, it makes it that harder for Sloane to keep those boundaries in place.
For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter.
Riot Recommendations
Last Sunday, I went to my city’s Witch Fest, which, as you may have suspected, was a witchy convention. I had a great time there looking at all the crafts and soaking up all the good vibes. While I picked up a few things, my favorite was a new green fluorite pendant to add to my ever-growing collection of necklaces.
As such, today’s recommendations were selected to reference my adventures from last weekend. Enjoy!
Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin
Lucy loves her life in the magical town of Freya Grove, but something in her can’t help but yearn for something more. After a wish she makes evolves into a spell, she’s unable to say no to anything she’s asked to do. So, when her high school crush Alex asks for help with lifting a jinx from his house, she has to agree. This results in another type of magic developing between them. But with the travel-happy Alex planning on leaving as soon as his house sells, is there an actual chance at a happily ever after for the two?
Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey
Bookstore owner Rosie and sapphic romance author Brie have a flirtatious friendship online. In real life, Brie is Jane and works for the property development company that is going to terminate the lease on Rosie’s bookstore. When those two worlds collide, it leaves them both wondering if this is something that they can overcome for a chance at true love, or if anything romantic is now dead in the water.
And that’s all I have for you today and this week. I’ll be back in your inboxes on Monday with a fresh newsletter, and in the meantime, you can find my adventures in Book-land over on Instagram under @pns_bookish_world. Until then, happy reading and stay hydrated!