Tag: Second Chance
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Deep Cuts Review: Music, Love, and Creative Bonds
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (Feb. 25, 2025) Many thanks to PRH audio, Crown Publishing, and the author for the gifted advanced listening copy of this novel, which spoke so deeply to my college and early 20s self. With Hall & Oates on the jukebox, Berkley students Percy Marks and Joe Morrow strike up a…
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Understanding ‘The Ick’: A Unique Take on the Fake Dating Trope
The Ick by Holly McCulloch (March 6, 2025) Many thanks to FMCM associates and the author for the #gifted advanced reading copy! Gem hasn’t had much luck with dating, but if she’s being honest, a lot of that is her own doing. She believes wholeheartedly in the ick – the instant, gut-level reaction that tells…
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Buried Dreams: A Second Chance Romance Review
Buried Dreams by Natasha Madison (March 14, 2025) A huge thank you to the author for the gifted advanced listening and reading copies of the third book in the Dream series – just as addictive as the first two! Years ago, Everleigh and Brock were in love. Then, one tragic night, a car accident shattered…
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Impersonating a Prime Minister: Code Word Romance Review
Code Word Romance by Carlie Walker (March 18, 2025) Huge thanks to Berkley Romance and PRH audio for the gifted digital and audiobook copies of this absolutely delicious romantic suspense novel! Max is barely scraping by, juggling odd jobs while drowning in debt from a failed business venture. But when the CIA approaches her with…
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Sapphic Romance at a Winery: A Review of ‘Zoe Brennan, First Crush’
Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Piper Lee (Jan 21, 2025): Thank you to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced listening copy of this swoon-worthy sapphic romance! And thank you to @purplecouchbookshop for picking this as our February Romance Book Club read! When she discovers that a prestigious wine festival is coming to…
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Flirting with Disaster: A Second-Chance Romance Review
Flirting with Disaster by Naina Kumar (Jan 14, 2025) Thank you, Berkley Romance and PRH audio for the #gifted advanced digital and audio copies of this homage to Sweet Home Alabama! Meena is a lawyer on the rise in DC. She’s got political aspirations, a shot at running for office, and a partner whose goals…
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