Author Interview: April Asher
Recently I read April Asher’s Not the Witch You Wed & I loved it. I wanted to chat with April about her writing process, and her strong female characters and learn more about her love of paranormal romance. April Asher, aka April Hunt, was hooked on romantic stories from the time she first snuck a bodice-ripper romance out from her mom’s bedside table. She now lives out her own happily-ever-after with her college-sweetheart husband, their two children, and a cat who thinks she’s more dog—and human—than feline. By day, April dons dark blue nursing scrubs and drinks way too much caffeine. By night, she still consumes too much caffeine, but…
April 2022 Anticipated Contemporary Romance Books
My April 2022 Anticipated Contemporary Romance Books List contains links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. You can find my book lists for 2022 here: January February March Business Not As Usual by Sharon C. Cooper Buy from Amazon This is the mantra that will get Dreamy Daniels through each day until she makes it big. So what if she lives in a seedy part of Los Angeles in a house that’s one earthquake away from crumbling, or works an unfulfilling secretarial job while struggling to finish her bachelor’s degree? All Dreamy needs to do is win the lottery, which she’s been entering in as…
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Thank you Forever for our gifted review copy of Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez – Abby’s Fourth Book! Abby’s done it again folks! She’s written another romance you won’t be able to put down. Now, I fell in love with Abby’s writing years ago when I read The Friend Zone. Abby’s writing makes me laugh, pulls at my heartstrings and I adore her endless pop culture references. Her next book, The Happy Ever After Playlist was very emotional. A grieving young wife and a storyline…
Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz
Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz is a must-read for Fall 2021! I read this book months ago & I’m still not over it! Thank you to Berkley Romance for our gifted review copy. Publication Date: November 23rd 2021 Synopsis: For the last year, yacht stewardess Jo Walker has been attempting to complete a bucket list of thirty things she wants to accomplish by her birthday. Jo has almost everything she’s ever wanted, including a condo on the beach (though she’s the youngest resident by thirty years) and an exciting job (albeit below deck) that lets her travel the world. Jo is on track until a family…
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
What can I say about The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang other than the pages are so filled with emotions & I loved every single word? Love, grief, career, family, identity, relationships – Helen tackles a lot here and does it all beautifully. The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Publication Date August 31, 2021 Synopsis: When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open…
The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison
We are thrilled to be part of The Book Club Cookbook’s Blog Party for The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison! Every time we read a book, we are always geared into what food or drink the characters are enjoying! One dessert that stood out in The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison is a Peach Melba. Now, I’ve never heard of a Peach Melba, but my mother says she used to eat them all the time! Well, we did a little digging into the history of a Peach Melba. According to Wikipedia, Peach Melba was created by the French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to honor the Australian soprano,…
Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021
Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021 My friend, Laura Yamin from the What to Read Next Podcast has you covered with her recommendations for Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021! We hope you’ll find some new favorites on this list! This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee A trans boy spends the summer in Colorado. He has spent the past couple of years writing “Meet Cute Diary” for the Trans community. Circumstances led him to fake date a cute boy but guess what he meets another cute boy while working at summer camp. This was an adorable…
Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Get yourself a copy of Cosmic Queries because it is so enjoyable, important, and educational. About Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson • Publisher: National Geographic (March 2, 2021) • Hardcover: 312 Pages In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world’s most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.…
What to Watch If You’re a ’90s Kid
Get ready for a TV binge-watch full of nostalgia with What to Watch If You’re a ’90s Kid! There is something so satisfying, enjoyable, and fun about traveling back in time to my favorite decade. Get your flannel, VCR & answering machines ready for this TV listicle! What to Watch If You’re a ’90s Kid THE REAL WORD: HOMECOMING Watch on Paramount+ The first season of THE REAL WORLD reunites at the same apartment in NYC. This is such a throwback and top of the What to Watch If You’re a ’90s Kid List! Watching this is also a huge realization of how instrumental Kevin was to open my eyes…
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley is the perfect book to jump-start your summer! Publication Date May 25, 2021 Piper Parrish’s life on Frick Island—a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay—is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her darling husband, Tom, is dead. When Tom’s crab boat capsized and his body wasn’t recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking him breakfast, walking him to the docks each morning, meeting him for their standard Friday night dinner date at the…
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