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Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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Two Star Romance Roundup

Trust (London Love Book #5) by Sophia Soames

You Can Count on Me (Christmas Daddies Book 2) by Fae Quin

Not All Himbos Wear Capes (Villainous Things Book 1) by C. Rochelle

Omega on the Run (Bangers & Mash Book 5) by M.M. Farmer

July 13, 2024 by carmelpie Leave a Comment

CBR16 Bingo: Liberate Characters in the books are seeking liberation from their past mistakes, their families, their fears, or their obligations. Trust (London Love Book #5) By Sophia Soames Reuben has a steady job and is well-liked by his colleagues. He works as a doorman, along with his father and his cousins, at the Westminster Clouds hotel. After a rough adolescence, he is grateful to have a stable home and job, and he owes it to his father. Still, he wishes he could break out […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: anxiety and depression, bdsm romance, C. Rochelle, cbr16bingo, cinnamon roll protagonist, Fae Quin, gay romance, liberate, London, M.M. Farmer, m/m romance, neurodivergent protagonist, omegaverse, queer romance, Sophia Soames, superheroes, sworn enemies, villians

carmelpie's CBR16 Review No:62 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: anxiety and depression, bdsm romance, C. Rochelle, cbr16bingo, cinnamon roll protagonist, Fae Quin, gay romance, liberate, London, M.M. Farmer, m/m romance, neurodivergent protagonist, omegaverse, queer romance, Sophia Soames, superheroes, sworn enemies, villians ·
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He went abruptly still. “Would you rather I stay dressed?” “Please don’t,” I blurted.

All The Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows

June 14, 2024 by carmelpie Leave a Comment

“Slyly I said, “So you do like him.” Markel’s expression was pained. “He’s a familiar sort of stupid, that’s all,” he signed. “Like you at eighteen, but with better hair.” ― Foz Meadows, All the Hidden Paths All The Hidden Paths picks up a few weeks after the end of A Strange and Stubborn Endurance. Still grieving after the events of the first book, Cae and Velasin are summoned to the capitol by the Asa, Tithena’s queen. Cae is the unwilling heir of his grandmother’s […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: assassins, cinnamon roll protagonist, court intrigue, forced marriage, Foz Meadows, gay romance, plotting, queer romance, romantasy

carmelpie's CBR16 Review No:55 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: assassins, cinnamon roll protagonist, court intrigue, forced marriage, Foz Meadows, gay romance, plotting, queer romance, romantasy ·
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Double Cinnamon Roll Slowburn

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

April 11, 2024 by carmelpie Leave a Comment

“I mean, everyone knows how I feel about you.” “What?” “Yeah. I think I was pretty obvious about it. The guys have been teasing me.” “Oh my god. Landon moaned. “This is going to be so weird.” “Nah, I’ll play it totally cool. “No tongue.” “No kissing at all, you fucking doofus.” “I know. Don’t worry, I won’t even talk to you. Won’t look at you. Who are you, even?” “Thank you.” ― Rachel Reid, Time to Shine Casey lit Landon up, filling all his […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Christmas romance, cinnamon roll protagonist, cozy, enthusiastic consent, gay romance, hockey romance, queer romance, Rachel Reid, Slow Burn Romance, sports romance

carmelpie's CBR16 Review No:31 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: Alberta, Canada, Christmas romance, cinnamon roll protagonist, cozy, enthusiastic consent, gay romance, hockey romance, queer romance, Rachel Reid, Slow Burn Romance, sports romance ·
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I need a Rafe of my own

Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon

November 22, 2020 by teresaelectro 3 Comments

Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon is a delightful romance that doesn’t skimp on the heat factor. Our heroine, Dr. Sloan Copeland, has recently moved to Los Angeles with her twin daughters. She left behind a crazy ex to start her life on her own terms. When her nanny unexpectedly quits, she is really in a bind. She is a surgeon and can be stuck at the hospital for long hours. Thankfully, Rafe comes into her life at the right time. The previous […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: black author, cinnamon roll hero, cinnamon roll protagonist, Contemporary Romance, interracial romance, Loose Ends, male nanny, nanny, RAFE A Buff Male Nanny, Rebekah Weatherspoon, Romance

teresaelectro's CBR12 Review No:19 · Genres: Romance · Tags: black author, cinnamon roll hero, cinnamon roll protagonist, Contemporary Romance, interracial romance, Loose Ends, male nanny, nanny, RAFE A Buff Male Nanny, Rebekah Weatherspoon, Romance ·
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