February 2021 Steamy Romance Releases

by Alexandria // January 31, 2021 // No Comments

Valentine’s Day is approaching, but who said you need to date to celebrate? Here are the latest steamy releases of February 2021 to keep you company: (NOTE: TITLES, COVER ART, AND RELEASE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) February 1 Bound... Continue reading →

26 Aussie Romance Novels for Your Reading Pleasure

by Alexandria // January 27, 2021 // No Comments

What are the first things that come to your mind when you think about Australia? Is it the Sydney Opera House, kangaroos, the accent, or vegemite? Australia has one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world (in my... Continue reading →

11 Pirate Romance Series for Pirate Lovers Who Can’t Get Enough

by Alexandria // September 19, 2020 // No Comments

Remember when everyone was absolutely gaga for pirates when the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie came out? Everybody wanted Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) or Will Turner (Orlando Bloom). There’s even a few who daydreamed about Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey... Continue reading →

10 Romance Books Set in Hawaii For Your Getaway

by Alexandria // September 5, 2020 // No Comments

Don’t you wish you could spend Labor Day further beyond your dull, suburban backyard? If somebody gave you a ticket to Hawaii, surely you would take it. Now you can venture into Hawaiian paradise without leaving the house. Here are... Continue reading →

45 Fine Cowboy Romance Books to Read

by Alexandria // July 26, 2020 // No Comments

According to National Day Calendar, today is Cowboy Day (yeehaw)! It’s celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of July. If you haven’t combed through Amazon’s romance section, cowboys are a pretty big deal. The biggest names in the cowboy... Continue reading →

25 Christmas Romance Novels to Read When You’re in a Christmas in July Mood

by Alexandria // July 26, 2020 // No Comments

Five months until Christmas, you guys! Five months! Wasn’t it January yesterday? The year’s flying by faster than a cheetah. With all the craziness 2020 has brought us, I’m sure you’re ready for the holiday season when everything’s all about... Continue reading →

Who’s Who: Black Romance Authors

by Alexandria // July 9, 2020 // No Comments

“Where are the black romance writers!? WTF?!” Has this thought ever cross your mind as you type in “romance writers” on Google and see no people of color on the first results? I feel you. It hasn’t crossed my mind... Continue reading →

Sweet 16 Colonial Romances to Read During the Fourth of July

by Alexandria // July 4, 2020 // No Comments

If you’re a romance junkie, the Fourth of July may remind you of the colonial romance novels you could be reading. You’re in the mood for dashing British spies, handsome American captains, and rooting for strong colonial women who’ll fight... Continue reading →

10 LGBT Romance Novels You Can Read Today (Not Just During Pride Month)

by Alexandria // June 30, 2020 // No Comments

Do you know what’s terribly cliché? A happy gay couple who must hide their love in secrecy. If they expose their relationship out in the open, one of them dies a tragic death. What the f**k? What is this Brokeback... Continue reading →

70 Romance Novels Set in Louisiana for the Bon Temp Mood

by Alexandria // March 5, 2019 // No Comments

Right now, you’d rather be in New Orleans celebrating Mardi Gras. You’re probably stuck at home or your cubicle dungeon at work. You’d do anything to get away. No worries, here are 70 romance novels set in Louisiana for the... Continue reading →

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