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Bring On More Sexy Librarian Male Leads, I’m Here For It!

Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid

February 29, 2020 by faintingviolet 2 Comments

In my many years of reading and reviewing I have paid little to no attention to Publishers. I pre-ordered Charish Reid’s newest book Hearts on Hold based on emmalita’s review of the ARC. I knew nothing else about the book, its author, or the publishing house. When I opened my nook and found that this was a Carina Press book, home of Cannonball favorite Lucy Parker, I was downright delighted. Hearts on Hold is the story of Dr. Victoria Reese, English professor at Pembroke University […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Charish Reid, faintingviolet, feminist romance, Hearts on Hold, Librarian Romance, read harder challenge, RWA Implosion Read, sexy banter, we need diverse books

faintingviolet's CBR12 Review No:18 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Charish Reid, faintingviolet, feminist romance, Hearts on Hold, Librarian Romance, read harder challenge, RWA Implosion Read, sexy banter, we need diverse books ·
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As Unorthodox As It Was, This Was Her Version Of Dropping Her Mask

Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid

January 7, 2020 by Emmalita Leave a Comment

I really enjoyed Charish Reid’s debut novel The Write Escape. I was so excited to get a copy of Hearts on Hold from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have been busier and more stressed than usual, so it took a couple of days before I was really able to sit down and read this book. As I was starting and stopping and getting distracted, I was having a hard time investing in the characters. Once I had a little breathing room, Reid […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: advance reader copy, Charish Reid, Contemporary Romance, Hearts on Hold, NetGalley

Emmalita's CBR12 Review No:2 · Genres: Romance · Tags: advance reader copy, Charish Reid, Contemporary Romance, Hearts on Hold, NetGalley ·
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