Title: Spells for Forgetting Author: Adrienne Young Publisher: Delacorte Publication Date: September 27, 2022 Genre: Magical Realism, Mystery, Romance Emery Blackwood’s life changed forever the night her best friend was found dead and the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her. Years later, she is doing what her teenage self swore … Continue reading Book Highlight: Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
Title: The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique Author: Samantha Verant Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: December 6, 2022 Genre: Romance A talented chef discovers how spices and scents can transport her—and, more importantly, how self-confidence can unlock the greatest magic of all: love—in this perfectly seasoned new novel by Samantha Vérant.Kate Jenkins doesn’t believe in fate. … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique by Samantha Verant
Title: In the Shadow Garden Author: Liz Parker Publisher: Forever Publication Date: September 13, 2022 Genre: Magical Realism, Mystery, Romance There’s something magical about Yarrow, Kentucky. The three empathic witches of the Haywood family are known for their shadow garden—from strawberries that taste like chocolate to cherry tomatoes imbued with the flavors of basil and … Continue reading Book Highlight: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker
Title: Annie's Apple (Second Chance #2) Author: John A. Heldt Publisher: Self-published Publication date: April 1, 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction, Family Saga One Sentence Summary: A few years after the events of The Fountain finds the growing Carpenter family in NYC with Annie taking a job as a society writer after surviving one of the city's … Continue reading Book Review: Annie’s Apple by John A. Heldt
Title: From Bad to Cursed (Witches of Thistle Grove #2) Author: Lana Harper Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: May 17, 2022 Genre: Fantasy Wild child Isidora Avramov is a thrill chaser, adept demon summoner, and—despite the whole sexy-evil-sorceress vibe—also a cuddly animal lover. When she’s not designing costumes and new storylines for the Arcane Emporium’s haunted … Continue reading Book Highlight: From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper
Title: Home at Summer's End (Full Bloom Farm #4) Author: Alys Murray Publisher: Bookouture Publication Date: October 15, 2020 Genre: Women's Fiction, Romance Rose Anderson is done with being known as “the nice one” in the small town where she lives. She’s done with playing third, fifth, seventh wheel at loud gatherings on her family’s flower … Continue reading Book Highlight: Home at Summer’s End by Alys Murray
Title: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks Author: Shauna Robinson Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Publication Date: November 1, 2022 Genre: Women's Fiction, Romance I, Maggie Banks, solemnly swear to uphold the rules of Cobblestone Books. If only, I, Maggie Banks, believed in following the rules. When Maggie Banks arrives in Bell River to run her best … Continue reading Book Highlight: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson
Title: Leads & Lynxes (The Terra Haven Chronicles #1) Author: Rebecca Chastain Publisher: Mind Your Muse Publication Date: November 17, 2020 Genre: Fantasy From the USA Today bestselling author of the Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles comes an extraordinary new series filled with elemental magic, mythic creatures, and heroic gargoyles.This is Kylie’s big break. Thanks to an enchanted tree, … Continue reading Book Highlight: Leads & Lynxes by Rebecca Chastain
I've been having a fantastic time putting together my Curated Bookshelf every month, but there are some themes where I just can't find 12 books for it (yet). So I've decided to share these shorter lists on Mondays (most Mondays, at least). I hope you enjoy! As last week's List indicated, I'm not much of … Continue reading The Monday List: Books with a Surprise Romance
I've been having a fantastic time putting together my Curated Bookshelf every month, but there are some themes where I just can't find 12 books for it (yet). So I've decided to share these shorter lists on Mondays (most Mondays, at least). I hope you enjoy! Well, it's been a while since I've posted one … Continue reading The Monday List: My Favorite Romance Novels
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