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Reader Question – The book where he has an assistant who’s secretly in love with him & brings road trip snacks…

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Wendy needs our book help! It’s short and sweet but a perfect little detail that might just spark someone’s memory.

BUT FIRST!!! IT’S STILL PRIME DAY SALE WEEK so if you’re looking for an amazing deal on pretty much… anything, make sure to see what’s on sale today.

She asks:

Looking for a book

I can’t remember the name of this romance, that I believe is set in Vancouver Washington, about a guy who has to go back there with his assistant (who is secretly in love with him and brings road trip snacks) to help his brothers.

That is all I can remember and I have tried searching for it so many times.

Thanks for your help
Wendy

 

Anyone have a guess?

Sophia: It sounds like “Nothing but Trouble” by Amy Andrews? But I don’t think she secretly loved him from the beginning.

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Thursday Prime Day Fun Day #3 (books + my favorite skin care stuff!!) – July 10th 2025

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HAPPY DAY THREE OF AMAZON PRIME DAY SALE WEEK!! This is a first right? It used to be only 2 days, and I think this is the first week of extra deals!! I’m loving it and finding so many of my favorites on sale, so since I need some makeup & skin care replenishment I figured I’d focus today’s finds on my skin care routine, and my favorite color palettes (and hair care too, since I’m all about all of that!).

P.S. I also found a few book deals that I couldn’t resist posting, either. —-> If you’re looking for an amazing deal on pretty much… anything, make sure to see what’s on sale today.

 

P.P.S. Check out DAY ONE & DAY TWO finds as many of them are still active!!

 

And now…for TODAY’S PRIME DAY FINDS (my favorite stuff & stuff I want!!)

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Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey and Pink Honey <— PRIME DAY DEAL!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE BLACK HONEY!! I’ve been using this one for a decade as well (it’s the truth that it suits ALL skin types), but gave my last one to my sister when she was visiting ’cause she tried it on out of curiosity if it would suit her and I about fell over when I saw how gorgeous it looked on her. And she has those nice plump lips so it really showed it off. So I gave it to her. And just re-purchased myself a new one at this price. How could I not. Also… I’m really torn because I’m IN LOVE with the “Pink Honey” color and watched a few videos of people trying it and yeah… I’m a very subtle pink, barely there lip color lover (I like to layer on my buxom tingly plumping lip glosses on it) so I’m definitely wanting to try that one. Yep. I think at that price, I should get one of each. 😉 Annnnnnnd done.

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medicube Salmon DNA PDRN pink collagen jelly gel mask | overnight face mask for glass glow skin- elasticity, hydrating, firming and moisturizing | korean skincare <— OKAY SO… have you been reading/seeing everyone using salmon sperm on their skin? Could… this be similar? Same? Hey if I’m okay using snail slime on my skin (and liking the overall effect) you bet I’ll try some of this. LOL!!

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Reader Question… Solved! The reverse harem book where one of the guys secretly falls for her & is kind of a bully…

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Elly needs our book help! I don’t have much reverse harem romance experience so I’m hoping someone here has a guess. 🙂 I love a romantically reluctant grump that pushes away!! In books!! Always only in books. 😉 Tee hee!!

BUT FIRST!!! IT’S STILL PRIME DAY SALE WEEK so if you’re looking for an amazing deal on pretty much… anything, make sure to see what’s on sale today.

She asks:

Cant find the name of this audiobook!

So i know this isn’t a lot to go on, but i remember absolutely LOVING this story with how well the author did character building and voice. I listened to it on youtube but the video was taken down when i went to find it again 🙁

So it was a reverse harem with 3 males and 1 female. For some reason she had moved in with them but i don’t remember much being said about school or jobs. i remember one of the males not wanting to admit that he had fallen in love with her and so was kind of a bully.

There was a spicy car scene where one of the male characters was fooling around with the female in the backseat while another one had to watch and not touch while he drove.

I’ve been spending the last few hrs searching for this book and I’m desperately hoping someone here can help.

 

Anyone have a guess?

Angie G: It’s the Bewitched And Bewildered Series by Alanea Alder. I love this series. Read them twice. The first book is My Commander. Meryn is the FMC who is crazy computer smart and is the mate to Aiden the commander of his unit. Every book the a new female enters and helps the unit in some crazy way to beat the bad guys.

 

FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

My Commander (Bewitched And Bewildered Book 1)

FANTASY ROMANCE ALERT!!

“When the topic of grandchildren comes up during a weekly sewing circle the matriarchs of the founding families seek out the witch Elder to scry to see if their sons have mates. They are shocked to discover that many of their son’s mates are out in the world and are human!

Fearing that their future daughter in laws will end up dead before being claimed and providing them with grandchildren to spoil, they convince their own mates that something must be done. After gathering all of the warriors together in a fake award ceremony the witch Elder casts a spell to pull the warrior’s mates to them, whether they want it or not.

Aiden McKenzie is adamant that he doesn’t need a mate and that she would only get in the way. He doesn’t have time to coddle a female. He likes his world run with military precision. Little does he realize, Fate is sending him his mate first! He meets his destined mate…”

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My Commander (Bewitched And Bewildered Book 1)

 

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Reader Question – The historical romance book where she had an affair to get new Kilns or ovens for her husband…

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Victoria is looking for this one! Oooh tons of AMAZING detail in this description below and it sounds right up our alley! I remember sneaking my mom’s old paperbacks when I was just little and loving them, too. Also, all the biographies she had (I learned a ton about important people I had never even heard of). AND ESPECIALLY her horror novels. Those were my favorite and YES… they kept me up at night (reading…but also with fear). LOL!!!

Ahhhhhh for so many of us, our intro into reading at such a young age started with a lot more than children’s books. 😉

She asks:

RE: Looking for a romance novel from 1970s/early 80s

Hi Maryse,

I am desperate. I went through all of my grandmother’s secret stash of romance novels as a kid and that was a *very* long time ago. I’m trying to find one that I remember reading but I only have a few vague details. I’m hoping you can help.

Here’s what I remember:

A woman is married to a potter or baker…leaning toward potter. He needs new ovens or kilns. The young wife regularly goes to town sq. to paint. A local aristocrat sees her and seduces/blackmails her into an affair — saying he’ll make sure her husband gets the new ovens/kilns if she sleeps with him.

Eventually she gets pregnant and the affairs stops (I don’t remember if the two are connected). Husband and in-laws have no idea the kid isn’t his until she’s born and her eyes settle into the exact color of the aristocrat’s eyes. It’s a rare color apparently.

The family calls her out on it, and she says at first she did it for the ovens to help the family and later for the “love.” things proceed until aristocrat comes back when kid is a little olde and she takes the toddler so he can see it (guy is on horseback, she just holds kid up and they have a brief chat). Husband flips and accuses her of cheating on him again.

That is ALL I remember. Do you have any idea what it might be? I think it’s the 70s but might have been early 80s. It was set in Europe. I don’t *think* England. In my memory it feels more like Germany or Czech Republic but I could be wrong.

help. please and thank you!

Anyone have a guess?

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Book Bargain Finds + PRIME DAY FUN DAY #2 – 07-09-2025

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OKAY IT’S TIME FOR PRIME DAY – DAY TWO AND IT. IS. ON!!! I’d say last chance for big deals, but this Prime Day is going until FRIDAY!!  There’s still time to grab some of the best priced finds, and here’s what I found so far.

So, I found more deals and it’s all stuff I love and that I have, or that I want and/or that I one-clicked! Also, if you missed it yesterday, make sure to check out my MEGA list from yesterday (a lot of the PRIME DAY DEALS on that post are still active right now) —> Latest Romance Book Releases + PRIME DAY FUN DAY #1 – 07-08-2025 <— (yesterday’s)

 

➔➔ ALL THE PRIME DAY SALES THAT ARE LIVE RIGHT NOW and here some of my own exciting finds.

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Techie stuff:

AirPods Pro 2
Fire TV Stick 4K
Echo Pop (including some bundles) – lots of great deals!! I have two of the Echo Shows and I use them daily. One in my room & one in the kitchen. My little helpers.

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Home & Kitchen Stuff:

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Puracy Stain Remover Spray, Natural Travel and Laundry Stain Cleaner for Clothes, Baby & Kids Stains, Oil & Fabric Spot Cleaner (Unscented, 12 oz) <— Ooooh WHAT IS THIS?? It’s an incredible Prime Day Deal PLUS there’s a coupon to clip before putting it in the shopping cart? I think it sounds incredible and those reviews have me convinced!

essence | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara <— I USE THIS (Alternating with my “CABARET MASCARA” <— Also on Prime Day sale!!) & IT’S  ALLLLLLLL THE RAGE (check out the reviews.) and it’s a Prime Day Deal. Usually I buy this one (and it is usually a Prime Day Deal, but not this time… *sigh*) so I’m gonna try the new Princess one, and see if I love it just as much. 😀

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Vitamix 5200 Blender, Professional-Grade, Container, Black, Self-Cleaning 64 oz <— PRIME DAY DEAL (and MEGA deal at that – almost half price!) THIS is the one I wanted that can also make hot soup. I have one but not the one that gets hot. My man bought it for the house when we first moved it (for pina coladas and such 😉 ), and paid a bit over $500 for it, so this is an incredible deal! My boyfriend likes to say it’s so strong it’s the equivalent of a wood chipper. LOL!! P.S. ONLY the black one is this crazy price. Check out the prices of the other colors just to give you an idea of how amazing this price is!

<— PRIME DAY DEAL!! ONE YEAR LATER & THEY’RE STILL WORKING & I LOVE THEM!! I have these solar low profile up-lights in my landscaped area (I got them on sale and 12 was the perfect amount needed) in the front of my house. They look BEAUTIFUL. So now my trees are lit up from below by solar lights I bought last year (which are still going strong after hurricanes and extreme daily sun) and now I have these creating a lit path, flat down in the ground. Nothing to accidentally kick over (which is what happened to the old ones I put in a year or so ago) AND HURRICANE NOTE!! I didn’t have to remove them from my landscaping to prep for the hurricane since they are flat down into the ground. So that’s a plus.

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Book Bargains

I’ve rounded up some reader favorites in every category—don’t miss your last shot!

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And here are MORE Kindle deals under $5 – including thrillers, romance, and summer reads

⏳ Many deals end tonight — so if it’s in your cart, now’s the time.

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