This winter I’ve become fascinated by the Danish concept of hygge, or coziness. Growing up in Maine, curling up with a hot cup of tea and a good book was how I kept my sanity with three feet of snow on the ground. It turns out the Danish had a very similar idea. Even though…
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Boyfriends for Sale: Read for a Better World Edition
When I started Lover’s Quarrel, I wanted to make the world a better place. Now, for the first time, Lover’s Quarrel has raised a significant amount of money for charity and I know, with your help, we can raise $100 for charity in 2017. Now, for the first time, Lover’s Quarrel has raised a significant…
Book Review: Of Mice Not Men by Donald L. Canterbury
Genre: Science Fiction, Non-Romance Page Count: 350 pages Average Goodreads Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars My rating: 3 out of 5 stars After manmade natural disasters wiped out most humans and life around the world, war breaks out among the remaining humans. The faction called the Developers want to take the resources from Earth…
5 Classic Romances to Read This Week
Sometimes you need to go and revisit the classics or discover some new classics. These are five books that are in the public domain, so you can find them for free. They are perfect when you need some old-fashioned romance.
5 Romance Novels for Foodies
One of the best things that go together is food and romance. After all, what’s more sexy than having your partner cook (or buy, for those of us who are challenged in the kitchen) our favorite meal for us? So here are 10 romance novels for foodies. 1) New Free Chocolate Sex by Keith Lowe…
3 Ways to Listen to Audiobooks for Free
Audiobooks are really great for when you want to read, but you’re working with your hands. Whether you’re doing the dishes, cooking dinner, or commuting, sometimes you’re not able to hold a book. Audiobooks are great for that. But they’re even better if they’re free. So here are 5 ways you can listen to audiobooks…
Book Review: Bascomville by Mark A. Calde
Genre: Contemporary, Teen Page Count: 284 Average Goodreads Rating: 4.67 out of 5 stars My rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Welcome to the life of Max Bascom, whose home is Bascomville. Bascomville has its own special kind of normal, where fathers can get job leads from their sons and Christmas dinners can end up…
5 Great Romance Novel Bloggers to Follow in 2017
Smart Bitches Trashy Books These guys are the ultimate romance novel bloggers. With snarky reviews, cover snark, shopping lists, giveaways and Help a Bitch Out (for when you can’t remember the name of that book you love) there’s plenty here for everyone. SBTB is great for when you want to find new romance recommendations, or…
Book Review: Grind by Edward Vukovic
Genre: Contemporary, Literature Page Count: 391 pages Average Goodreads Rating:4.2/5 stars My rating: 3.5/5 stars Ziva has the ability to read fortunes in coffee grounds, passed down from her grandmother. She does it for her family and friends. But then Ziva uses her ‘gift’ for herself. Throughout her life, her talent had been freely given…
Book Review: The Remnants
Genre: Historical Fiction Average Goodreads Rating: 4.26/5 stars My rating: 3/5 stars Danny Pulbrook is a handsome and rebellious young man. Born the bastard son of a minor royal and orphaned at birth he is determined to find a new life far beyond his “pre-ordained oblivion”. His only way out – a forced enlistment into…