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ARC Book Review | Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

Title: Last Call at the LocalSeries: Love, Lists, & Fancy Ships, #3Author: Sarah Grunder RuizGenre: RomancePublished On: January 2, 2024Publisher: BerkleySource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 368 Synopsis: Opposites attract when a free-spirited American singer-songwriter with ADHD teams up with a charming Irishman to revitalize his family’s pub in the next heartfelt romance from the author of Luck and …

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ARC Book Review | The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

Title: The BurnoutAuthor: Sophie Kinsella Genre: RomancePublished On: October 10, 2023Publisher: Random HouseSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 403 Synopsis: Sparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher. Sasha has had it. She cannot bring …

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ARC Book Review | The Christmas Wager by Holly Cassidy

Title: The Christmas WagerAuthor: Holly Cassidy Genre: Contemporary, RomancePublished On: September 26, 2023Publisher: VikingSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 350 Synopsis: From a bestselling Canadian author comes a delightful enemies-to-lovers holiday rom-com set in the quaint town of Maple Falls, about a city girl and a small-town boy who compete in the town’s annual holiday games in order to …

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ARC Book Review | Love, Holly by Emily Stone

Title: Love, HollyAuthor: Emily Stone Genre: Contemporary, RomancePublished On: September 26, 2023Publisher: Dell (Penguin Random House)Source: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 370 Synopsis: A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal’s family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love—and maybe even reuniting with her own family—in this dazzling romance from the author …

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ARC Book Review | The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis

Title: The Key to My HeartAuthor: Lia Louis Genre: Contemporary RomancePublished On: December 6, 2021Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 352 Synopsis: A Goodreads Most Anticipated Romance A heartwarming novel about hope after loss as a young widow receives mysterious messages of love from the “must-buy author” (Jodi Picoult) of Eight Perfect Hours. Sparkly and charming Natalie Fincher has …

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ARC Book Review | The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe

Title: The Make-Up TestAuthor: Jenny L. HoweGenre: RomancePublishes On: September 13, 2022Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 332 Synopsis: ONE TO WATCH meets BEACH READ in this smart, swoony, romantic comedy, in which two college exes find themselves battling against each other—and their unresolved feelings—for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program. Allison Avery …

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ARC Book Review | With Love From Wish & Co. by Minnie Darke

Title: With Love From Wish & Co.Author: Minnie DrakeGenre: RomancePublished On: August 16, 2022Publisher: DellSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 416 Synopsis: A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give–and give up–in the name of love, from the author of Star-Crossed and The Lost Love Song.  Two boxes, both alike in size and shape . . . Marnie Fairchild …

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ARC Book Review | Luck & Last Resorts by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

Title: Luck & Last ResortsSeries: Love, Lists, & Fancy Ships, #2Author: Sarah Grunder RuizGenre: RomancePublished On: August 9, 2022Publisher: BerkleySource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 335 Synopsis: They have a second chance at love, but there are some rough seas ahead in the new contemporary romance from the acclaimed author of Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships Commitment-phobe Nina …

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ARC Book Review | Bend Toward the Sun by Jen Devon

Title: Bend Toward the SunAuthor: Jen DevonGenre: RomancePublished On: August 9, 2022Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 384 Synopsis: “Heart-warming, sensual, beautifully written.” –Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Two imperfect people. One year under the sun. A love story you won’t ever forget. Rowan McKinnon doesn’t believe in love. With a botany …

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ARC Book Review | Long Story Short by Serena Kaylor

Title: Long Story ShortAuthor: Serena Kaylor Genre: Young Adult RomancePublished On: July 26, 2022Publisher: Wednesday BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 328 Synopsis: “Like the best of the Bard himself, Long Story Short combines dazzling repartee with iconic, nuanced characters and the kind of charged, perfectly paced romance fit for the world stage.” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors …

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