Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Tag: romance
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As the title suggests, this one was totally and completely fine. Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman came to me randomly. I was in the middle of finishing up a romantasy series and I knew I had to take a break from the fantasy. I’d read Funny You Should Ask a few years back…
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If you’ve ever seen those statues and busts of women with veils over their faces (also, wow, that stonework is quite incredible), and you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have an entire fantasy story centered around it, then this is the book for you. The first in a new series from the…
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I never tire of Abby Jimenez. When you’re down about the world and just want to get a little dose of dopamine in your life, then pick up any of her books. There’s a few hallmarks that you’ll always get with a good Abby Jimenez book. 1) She’ll always mention Nadia Cakes (the cupcake bakery…
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I picked up Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan because I was absolutely enthralled by her first duology Daughter of the Moon Goddess. And as a standalone romantasy, I felt the need to check it out. Here’s more about the book A stunning, standalone romantic fantasy filled with dangerous secrets, forbidden magic, and passion, of a…
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This was a fun and entertaining, low stakes romantic mystery that very much feels like you’re reading Knives Out. Here’s more about The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year The bridge is out. The phones are down. And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room three days…
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I will admit, I was drawn to this one by the cover. It’s not one of those “oh this is a cutesy cover, but we’re going to hit you in the face with a side of spice,” but definitely brought the spice and story for me. Here’s more about Not in Love Rue Siebert might…
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If you’ve ever wanted to find a fictional world somewhere in the real world, then this is the romance for you. Thanks to Berkley for the gifted read. Here’s more about A Novel Love Story Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t…
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I’m a huge fan of Emily Henry and the newest from her has been such a delight! Here’s more about Funny Story Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to…
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Three characters, three stories, one book. If you’re a fan of contemporary YA romance series and wish you can get three stories in one book, then this is the one for you. Thanks to Wednesday Books for the gifted read. Here’s more about Three Kisses, One Midnight The town of Moon Ridge was founded 400…
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If you’re a fan of zombies, demigods, undertakers, and You’ve Got Mail, then this book is 100% for you. The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy was a lot and I mean that in a positive way. Thanks to Orbit Books for the gifted copy. Here’s more about The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy Hart is…
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