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Back in a spell book cover. Features text on a blue background with snowflakes and astrological symbols. A lit candle is in the foreground.

You put a spell on me

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

February 23, 2023 by yesknopemaybe Leave a Comment

I’m officially obsessed with this series. I loved the first book so much; a queer revenge story where contemporary witches plot to get the best of their sketchy ex and overthrow a family with too much power? Yes please. The second book was solid and enjoyable, but not queer, so it didn’t stand out as much in my mind. This book though? Super queer with a main character who isn’t always the most likable, but is trying to be better for the people she loves […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: #fantasy, back in a spell, contemporary, Fiction, Lana Harper, LGBTQ, Romance, witches of thistle grove

yesknopemaybe's CBR15 Review No:6 · Genres: Audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: #fantasy, back in a spell, contemporary, Fiction, Lana Harper, LGBTQ, Romance, witches of thistle grove ·
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A story of finding yourself

The Long Run by James Acker

February 7, 2023 by LB Leave a Comment

The Long Run is such a great story of two young boys finding their way and finding themselves along the way. Sandro is invisible in so many ways and he’s learned to protect his softness by keeping to himself, especially as his dad and brothers like to “pick on him” in a way that crosses from affectionate into toxic. Bash is having trouble deciding who he is and who he wants to be outside what those around him expect, and in the process has been […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: bisexual, contemporary, gay, James Acker, new jersey, queer, Realistic fiction, Romance, self-discovery, the long run, Young Adult

LB's CBR15 Review No:2 · Genres: Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: bisexual, contemporary, gay, James Acker, new jersey, queer, Realistic fiction, Romance, self-discovery, the long run, Young Adult ·
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In the Spirit of Collaboration

Four Weeks to Forever by Karen Booth

February 2, 2023 by Pooja Leave a Comment

CBR15 Passport Challenge: Different (sub)genres #3 Business rivals Corryna and Colin have a one night stand, but it’s when they start working together to secure the contract for a star-studded wedding that they really start getting along. Sometimes your brain needs a break, and it’s in that state of mind that one often turns to a Harlequin contemporary romance – certainly you’re not often disappointed. This is the third in a series of intertwined books surrounding a wedding, but each stands alone as well which […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: ARC, Business, CBR15Passport, contemporary, harlequin, Karen Booth, NetGalley, Romance, Small town

Pooja's CBR15 Review No:13 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: ARC, Business, CBR15Passport, contemporary, harlequin, Karen Booth, NetGalley, Romance, Small town ·
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Do you remember the 21st night of September?

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

January 20, 2023 by yesknopemaybe Leave a Comment

“See You Yesterday” by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a fun, original take on the classic “Groundhog Day” narrative. The story follows Barrett Bloom, a college freshman who’s looking for a fresh start after an intense high school experience. However, things take a wild turn when she finds herself trapped in a time loop on the first day of school. Together with Miles, a fellow time-loop victim, she sets out to find a way out of the loop while navigating the ups and downs of their […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: #Science Fiction, contemporary, Rachel Lynn Solomon, Romance, see you yesterday, Young Adult

yesknopemaybe's CBR15 Review No:4 · Genres: Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: #Science Fiction, contemporary, Rachel Lynn Solomon, Romance, see you yesterday, Young Adult ·
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Visible Mending

“I kind of like things that are imperfect.”

Visible Mending by M. Arbon

October 24, 2022 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

I very much enjoyed the first book in the Clover Hill series, so I was so excited to start the next one, especially when I saw it had a nonbinary crafty main character. While there’s not much overlap between the two books, it was still a joy to read a romance set in a very queer-friendly small town. Edd spends his days baking and delivering his desserts to his various friends in Clover Hill, or hanging out with his artist friends. He’s not much of […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: contemporary, M. Arbon, Romance, Small town

llamareadsbooks's CBR14 Review No:83 · Genres: Romance · Tags: contemporary, M. Arbon, Romance, Small town ·
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Looks Good on Paper

“We are writing to each other. On paper. Because paper is kind of my thing.”

Looks Good on Paper by Kilby Blades

October 16, 2022 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

CBR14Bingo – Holiday: Zuri takes a six week vacation to Europe to explore various stationary stores. I was in the mood for a quick cute rom-com, and this book certainly delivered. A penpal romance with a dash of travel and some craftiness, this book hit a lot of the right notes for me. “We are writing to each other. On paper. Because paper is kind of my thing.” Zuri may be underpaid and unrecognized at her job – customer service for an online dating app called […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: cbr14bingo, contemporary, Italy, Kilby Blades, Romance

llamareadsbooks's CBR14 Review No:78 · Genres: Romance · Tags: cbr14bingo, contemporary, Italy, Kilby Blades, Romance ·
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