Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola is a witty and heartwarming romance novel that was absolutely FUN to read.
Category Archives: Romance
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa is a lighthearted romantic comedy that has the charm of a fake dating trope without the frenemies bits.
New Book Releases – September 2022
It’s a new month with new books – let’s find the perfect one for you! Below you will find a curated selection of books that are available this month.
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is an author I will always read and when I saw her book, One True Loves, available on Libby I borrowed it right away. There was so much about this book that felt like familiar TJR and with Julia Whelan narrating, even more so.
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee is one of those books that has a devoted fan-base who amps you up to read the book. When my library hold came in, I was excited to dig in and see what all the fuss is about.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
The Proposal (The Wedding Date #2) by Jasmine Guillory is a cute, lighthearted romance novel that features two people who were absolutely not looking for love yet find it anyway. In it we meet Nik on one of the most publicly weird days of her life, as she rejects a wedding proposal on the jumbotron in Dodger stadium.
Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn is a wonderful book that is so much more than a romance story. In it we meet Yinka, a British Nigerian woman with an Oxford education, a good career, a solid friend group, and the constant pressure from her family to get married.
Romance Books with Well-Developed Characters
These six books have characters that are working on themselves while navigating a romantic relationship. If you want romance with well-developed characters you can really get to know, I highly recommend these!
Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee
Date Read: April 20, 2022 Publication Date: July 26, 2022 Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Format: Digital Book Page Count: 304 Listening Time: N/A Print Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Audio Publisher: N/A This book was just about perfect for anyone looking for a charming friends to romance story. I adored the characters, the plot line, theContinue reading “Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee”
The Stand-In by Lily Chu
Date Read: May 1, 2022 Publication Date: May 3, 2022 Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Format: Digital Book Page Count: 384 Listening Time: 10 hours 55 minutes Print Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Audio Publisher: Audible Originals Link to Blog Post: This was a fun and quick romance read that didn’t shy away from embracing topics like multi-racialContinue reading “The Stand-In by Lily Chu”