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Book Review: Her Good Side

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  A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about two awkward teens who decide to practice dating in order to be good at the real thing. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. Sixteen-year-old Bethany Greene, though confident and self-assured, is what they call a late-bloomer. She's never had a boyfriend, date, or first kiss. She's determined to change that but after her crush turns her down cold for Homecoming--declaring her too inexperienced--and all her back-up ideas fall through, she cautiously agrees to go with her best friend's boyfriend Jacob. A platonic date is better than no date, right? Until Saylor breaks up with said boyfriend. Dumped twice in just two months, Jacob Yeun wonders if he's the problem. After years hiding behind his camera and a shocking summer glow up, he wasn't quite ready for all the attention or to be someone's boyfriend. There are no guides for his particular circumstances, or for taking you

Book Review: Veronica's Bombastic Scheme

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  Perfect for fans of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Veronica's Bombastic Scheme is a tender story of a LatinX girl's struggle with body positivity, family heartache, and finding love. Veronica is fierce. Until her fierceness is stripped from her. Her dad-who-left-them-for-a-young-intern is renewing his vows with her mom. She doesn't trust that he won't leave them all over again, leaving her feeling not so fierce. Her ex-boyfriend sends fat-shaming texts and gangs up on her with his entire football team. She's starting to believe his vicious lies. Not so fierce. She's head over heels for her best friend's brother, Samson. But she can't accept the fact that he could feel the same. Not so fierce. It's time for her to reclaim her fierceness. With the help of her abuela's family curse, the dashing Samson, and her loved ones, Veronica's got a dangerous scheme to shake things up. But shaking things up can mean breaking them, and  Ver

Book Feature: When We Lost The Moon

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Welcome to the tour for When We Lost the Moon by Samantha J. Won. This one is perfect for fans of K-Drama, enemies to lovers, and werewolves!     When We Lost The Moon (Moondust #1) Genre:  YA Paranormal/ Paranormal Romance/ Asian Literature Publication Date: April 30, 2023 He’s her childhood nemesis – and she’s the only one who can save his life. When 17-year-old Aera Song mysteriously develops the power to foresee death, nobody believes her – not even herself. But after she’s haunted by disturbing visions of her childhood nemesis meeting a gruesome end, she begins to realize that she’s the only one who can save his life. Gray Yoo has been in love with Aera for years. But there’s one big problem: the older they get, the more she can’t stand him.  The werewolf and young alpha has enough on his plate, without trying to woo the heart of his cousin’s ex – like keeping his pack together and trying to stay alive when fate seems determined to kill him. Nemesis or not, Aera can’t

Book Review: Fluttering Cruelty

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  Centuries ago, unnatural rips in the land, the Rives, opened all over Samerta Island, brimming with horrible monsters. Amongst them was one species intelligent and human enough to seek more than carnage: Vrani, bird-like creatures who emerged with a proposition. In exchange for protection against the other rivespawn, each of them would be provided with a human bride to prolong their species. A transaction. An exchange. A fate worse than death. Saorise is well aware of their grotesque appearance, unnatural power, and infamous cruelty. Yet she will stop at nothing to be chosen. Wedding a Vrani is the only chance she has to find her sister. When Rifen picks her out of the line, she is that much closer to getting what she wants. Strangely, though, Saoirse’s new husband subverts her expectations. Rifen is more than a mindless beast intent on one thing only. Breaking free of him should be easy, but then…why does she feel so guilty about it? Torn between the promise to her sister and the pr

Book Review: Chemical Capture + Giveaway

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  Book Details: Debbie Baldwin April 15, 2023 370 pages Gatekeeper Press Book Links: Amazon: https://bit.ly/3BA8NRt Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3MhIUel Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/3WfBfSe Book Summary: The first time former Navy SEAL, Jonah "Steady" Lockhart, laid eyes on his provocative neighbor, he knew she was going to be trouble. With bright pink hair and a personality to match, Very Valentine is beautiful, brilliant, and ballsy–and she drives Steady crazy. They fight constantly, never passing up an opportunity to needle each other, but beneath all the teasing, an undeniable attraction sizzles. Steady is captivated, but he needs to keep his distance. His romantic life consists of carefree hookups and one-night stands–no commitment, no repeats. That's how he wants it, and Very Valentine will not change that. Ever. When Steady discovers a stranger spying on Very from the bushes, his protective instincts kick in, and he starts paying closer attention to his alluring neigh

Book Review: Last Bride Standing

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  Opposites attract—and go head-to-head—in this cheerfully irresistible small-town romance. With just ten days left till her folks’ loan comes due, ever-pragmatic Charlotte Delaney is officially throwing in the towel on the bet that she made with her sisters. It looks like it’s up to her to save their parents’ café and beloved home with a marriage of convenience to her family’s rival. It’s time to get the in-name-only nuptials over with. Of course, Charlotte’s never been one to easily admit defeat… Aidan Strong has exactly zero intentions of marrying one of the Delaney sisters—even Charlotte, his first crush. He’s come to Majestic, Maine, to make things right…only Charlotte has other plans. She’s challenging Aidan to a  new  wager. And the prize? His billion-dollar coffee empire. Now the tiny seaside town of Majestic is about to witness the ultimate game of hearts…and winner takes all. Each book in the Majestic Main series is STANDALONE: * First Bride to Fall * Second Bride Down * Last

Book Cover Reveal: Unfortunate

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Unfortunate by Nicole Dykes is coming June 27th and we have the HOT cover to share with you today! Preorder Unfortunate by Nicole Dykes today! About Unfortunate Welcome to the Black Diamond Resort and Spa . . . I’m in exile in this luxurious refuge after a scandal, which shouldn’t be a scandal at all. I’m Elijah Hunt, former child actor, now beloved action star. When a picture of me in a compromising position is posted online, for the entire world to see, my agent sent me here to escape the limelight. But here, it’s different from my crazy, loud, glitzy life. It’s quiet and peaceful. No one seems impressed with my celebrity. And no one is less impressed than the sexy, aloof member of the cleaning crew. He couldn’t care less who I am or why I’m here. He’s convinced I’m one of the fortunate ones—and I suppose I am. I’ve had it all—big houses, the best care, money, fame, and shallow adoration . . . but I’ve never been loved. I’ve never known if people like me for who I am und