Welcome to The Romance Voice!
It’s March! Spring is around the corner and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve been on a couple of walks already. No flowers yet, but I did see the first signs of green.
The last two weeks were very busy, but I still managed to read several books. Most of them by new-to-me authors but also one by Jackie Lau. I adored Her Pretend Christmas Date. It’s my new favorite book by her.
I’m sorry I missed telling you about last week’s romance releases. One title I have to tell you about, even if I’m a week late, is Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher. I will be reading the book sooner rather than later. How about you? Do you have a current release that you can’t wait to read?
Keep safe, stay healthy, and enjoy the first days of Spring! ❤️
In the Media
From Elle: Romance Novels Are The Antidote To Pandemic Life by Marisa Meltzer VIEW ARTICLE
From Refinery29: BookTok Is The Last Wholesome Place On The Internet by Alicia Lansom VIEW ARTICLE
From Intelligencer: Publishing’s New Power Club by Lila Shapiro VIEW ARTICLE
Debut Release
As much as I like discovering an author with a backlist (instant bingeabilty for the win), there is just something special about coming across an announcement for a debut release.
Vorfreude
Love hearing about new books? So do I. Here are the announcements that caught my eye:
Jodie Slaughter is releasing a new novella next week. MORE
Synithia Williams has signed a three-book deal with Harlequin Special Edition. MORE
Berkley has bought the rights to four books by Jaci Burton. MORE
Sourcebooks is publishing two more books in Alexis Hall’s Boyfriend Material universe. MORE
Atria Books is publishing Akwaeke Emezi’s romance debut. MORE
Katee Robert is releasing the next book in her Touch of Taboo series later this month. MORE
City Owl Press has bought the rights to Corrina Lawson’s romantic mystery set in 1980s New York City. MORE
#TwitterMadeMeReadIt
I’m reading The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon. I was in the mood for something fun. So, when I came across the tweet by Julie Tieu I knew I had found my next book. And I’m loving it so far. It might just become my first five-star read of 2021.
Newly Added
The latest romance novels I’ve added to my Want to Read list on Goodreads are:
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
After finishing and enjoying the author’s latest release I wanted more. I can’t wait to read about a fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman she butts heads with.
An Acquired Taste by Kelly Cain
I find cooking show romance titles irresistible. And this one is by a new-to-me author.
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
Of course I had to add it. It’s a Hanukkah romance. And the book description is everything. Check it out here.
First Time
I read Ego Trip by Tabatha Kiss. I came across a review for it on the blog Jeeves Reads Romance. It’s this line that had me one-click:
So much bantery goodness, so much chemistry, and all of these little lines that had me cracking up.
And I agree. It’s a wonderful read for banter. Low on drama and with likable characters. My first book by the author, but I’m already looking at her long (Yay!) backlist.
Favorite Cover
It All Comes Back To You by Farah Naz Rishi | Cover artist: Zahra Fatimah
New Releases
This week’s new releases I can’t wait to read:
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Forever Never by Lucy Score
Mourning Wood by Heather M. Orgeron
Sweetheart by Sarah Mayberry
Free Books
Found the following e-book for free (as of today) on Amazon DE:
To Steal A Heart by K. C. Bateman
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