Category: Spicy
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How Unromance Breaks Love Clichés with Humor
Unromance by Erin Connor (Jan 14, 2025) This one was an immediate pre-order for me. I couldn’t wait to dive into such a tongue-in-cheek, self-aware romance novel! Sawyer Greene is a romance author battling debilitating writer’s block and a looming deadline, all while being deeply cynical about love. Enter Mason West, a famous actor who…
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Love Over Airwaves: Aiden and Lucie’s Journey
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (Feb 11, 2025) Thank you, Berkley Romance and PRH audio for the #gifted advanced digital and audio copies of this homage to Sleepless in Seattle! Aiden Valentine hosts a call-in radio advice show about love, but he’s become disillusioned and cynical. The calls no longer excite him—until a tween dials…
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Not Another Love Song: Music, Passion, and Tension
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto (July 4, 2024): This one had been on my backlist TBR forever, and I’m so glad I finally got to it! Xander Thorne is not only a classical music prodigy but also the child of classical music royalty. On the other hand, Gwen Jackson is a rare individual…
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Clean Point: Slow-Burn Romance in the World of Tennis
Scottie Sinclair is nearing the end of her two-year ban from professional tennis after a shocking doping scandal. While she owned up to using a banned substance, the truth she never revealed is even more devastating—her father, a former tennis legend, secretly spiked her smoothies. With her career derailed and her name dragged through the…
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Forbidden Dreams: A Story of Hope and Healing
Over six months ago, Harmony made the brave decision to leave her abusive husband and start fresh with her son. But she didn’t anticipate the relentless vindictiveness of her ex and his powerful, wealthy family. In their small town, they’ve blocked her at every turn—making it nearly impossible to find a job or a decent…
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For the Plot: A Spicy Dual POV Road Trip Romance
When I shared a list of my favorite books featuring the one-bed trope and asked for recommendations, For the Plot came up over and over. Naturally, I had to read it—and I’m so glad I did! Joey Beckham is on the cruise of a lifetime to Greece when a shocking betrayal upends her entire world.…
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