Tag: Magical Realism
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Unlocking the Secrets of Orange Blossom Cake
The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake by Rachel Linden (Sept 30, 2025) Thank you, @prhaudio for the free advanced listening copy! #prhaudioinfluencer Jules Costa and her roommate have a successful internet cooking show where they share vintage recipes and they are on the cusp of hitting the big time. But just when Jules thinks all…
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The Austen Affair: Romantic Comedy with a Twist
The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell (Sept. 16, 2025) Thank you, @macmillan.audio, for the #gifted advanced listening copy! #macaudio2025 Tess Bright and Hugh Balfour are cast as the romantic leads in a new adaptation of Northanger Abbey. For Tess, it’s the role of a lifetime – a chance to honor her Austen-loving mom and rebuild…
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A Most Puzzling Murder: A Unique Interactive Mystery Novel
A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais (June 10, 2025) Thank you, @biancamarais_author @readmirabooks and @htpbooks_audio for the gifted print and audio copies of this highly inventive and unique novel! Destiny Whip was a child prodigy, had her PhD before the age most people finish college, and is an internationally known genius who can solve…
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A Heartfelt Journey in Coastal Maine
The Fate Factor by Lauren H. Mae (June 10, 2025) Thank you to @laurenhmae for the #gifted advanced digital copy of this charming, heartfelt blend of magical realism, emotional healing, and a love letter to coastal Maine. At a rooftop party, Noel jokingly channels her eccentric grandmother’s flair for “psychic” readings – but when a…
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Dementia and Romance: Exploring Love in Challenging Times
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston (June 17, 2025) Huge thanks to Berkley Romance and PRH Audio for the gifted advanced digital and audio copies of this deeply moving, sweet, and swoony story that had me laughing, crying, and reflecting on what really matters. Joni Lark can’t write a song anymore, and that’s a huge…
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The Escape Plan: A Magical Romance in Serendipity Springs
The Escape Plan by Katie Bailey (April 23, 2025) Huge thanks to Katie Bailey for the gifted copy of this heartwarming, magical, and slow-burn romance—the eighth and final installment in the Only Magic in the Building series! Beckett McCarthy is grieving the loss of his beloved grandmother, the one person who always reminded him to…
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