Author: Book Smart Kate
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Ne’er Duke Well
by Alexandra Vasti—Regency isn’t my go-to for romance (although I’ve read a number I enjoy), so I was cautious when my local bookshop picked this for our in-person romance book club November read. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it, but I enjoyed this smart, fun, passionate book about pushing the boundaries of society…
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Somewhere Along the Line
by Mallory Thomas (Oct. 22, 2024) A heartfelt thank you to Mallory Thomas for the #gifted print copy of this lovely book! At 326 pages, it’s a delightful and emotional read—and it’s also available on Kindle Unlimited. Piper is finally clawing her way out of a rough patch. After her ex-boyfriend managed to blow up…
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Holiday Wedding
by Melissa Dymond (Nov 1, 2024) Many thanks to Melissa for the #gifted advanced copy of her book—a fun, unique addition to your holiday reading list! In this follow-up to last year’s Holiday Star, we’re reunited with Gwen and her best friend Jenny as they navigate the chaotic days leading up to Gwen’s wedding to…
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Toto
by A.J. Hackwith (November 12, 2024) Many thanks to @prhaudio and @acebookspub for the advanced listening copy of this wildly inventive story! #prhaudioinfluencer We’ve heard Dorothy’s story in The Wizard of Oz, and even the Wicked Witch’s side in Wicked, but what if the true hero of Oz was a tiny, opinionated, and hilariously sarcastic…
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Baggage Claim
by Juliana Smith – The first in the Aspen Peaks series has been on my TBR for a while and as I started compiling my winter reading list, it was naturally one of the first I grabbed! On Christmas Eve three years ago, outgoing life-of-the-party Olive Moore’s life changed forever. Then, Christmas with her family…
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Perfect Fit
by @claregilmorewrites – Friends, this book is EVERYTHING I want in a romance novel. Clare Gilmore has delivered an absolute gem—no, a stunner! Josephine “Josie” Davis has spent her 20s building her own fashion brand from scratch. She’s a powerhouse CEO, determined to expand her business from online to brick-and-mortar in a way that’s both…
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