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J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood ROCKS my world… and it will rock yours, too!

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In celebration of the upcoming release “The King: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood“, I thought we could “play” in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series a bit.

Below, I discuss (er… more like *squee* over lol) each of the first seven books in the series, I posted links to my reviews, AND added links to pictures of how I envision each character. 😀 Now, I’d love to know who YOU guys “see”.

PLUS… I have a special treat coming on Tuesday for us Black Dagger Brotherhood fans (*eeeeeeep* I feel like fainting every time I think of it!!)! read more

The Ultimate List of Office Romance Books

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Guilty-pleasure LIST time!!

I LOVE a “forbidden love” story. The taboo kind… *waggles eyebrows*, and the less-taboo, but still “professionally iffy” kind. A romance between two co-workers = fun! A romance between a higher up and his/her assistant = MORE FUN!!! 😛 That long-standing crush, the pining, the “playboy” rumors, and that unapproachable, unattainable, undeniably sexy, commanding alpha-male that suddenly (or secretly) takes notice. YAY US!!!

Oh sure… I’ve made it well known that I love my alpha-males bad-ass, dirty-mouthed and loaded in tattoos. But a sexy “book bad boy” in a three piece suit can sure play me good, too. And, if we go by some of these books, the men in suits have been known to be very foul-mouthed, too. 😉 read more

Highly Recommended Comedy-Romance Books

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UPDATED JUNE 4th 2019!!!! Just scroll down about halfway, until you see the “UPDATED” notice to get to the latest recommendations. 😀

You know… I don’t have much experience in the “rom-com” genre, as I tend to gravitate towards emotional devastation when it comes to my reads (<— Yep. I’m a sucker for punishment). But it seems every time I read a funny one, I end up loving it! I always thought that there was nothing better than a book that causes you to ugly-cry or one that gives you the urge to throw your book across the room ’cause you’re so mad at book-him! read more

Ultimate List of Hermit and Recluse Romance Book Heroes

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I could not WAIT to make this list, considering I’ve always been on a little bit of a “hermit hero” kick. And while there may be a plethora of cocky “book bad-boys” out there (taming them and the wild ride getting there is always fun), hermit romance books are kinder of hard to come by.

Candace: I one clicked Archers Voice on your recommendation and LOVE LOVED IT. I saw that you have an affinity for hermit lol. Can you suggest some more books along the same lines? read more

Younger Man, Older Woman Romance Book List

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UPDATED 07-11-19!!! Just scroll down until you see the “UPDATED” notice to see all the latest ones!! P.S. You can also check out: Reader Question – Marion wants more “Older woman, younger man” book recommendations… and all of our posts categorized: ➔ Older Woman/Younger Man for even more.

Considering how much I’ve thoroughly enjoyed quite a few “older woman/younger man” romance reads (and all of the insecurities and social reactions that come with that kind of love story), I think it’s about time I put up a list of them for us to choose from! read more