You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria | Quick Hit Review

A sweet and sexy romance set in the world of telenovelas, You Had Me at Hola is an absolute delight! I loved that You Had Me at Hola felt like a romance between two full-fledged adults. Jasmine is fresh off a very public breakup and Ashton tends to keep people at arms length. They…

ByMichelleAugust 5, 20200Comments

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Summer Reads: 7 New Romances for Your Staycation

It's a Whopper of a Release Week While everything looks different this year, one thing remains the same: there's a crop of summer reads ready to whisk you away. Even if you're just taking a staycation, take a trip back in time with these historical romances available now or coming in July. If a contemporary…

ByMichelleJune 30, 20200Comments

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Last Tang Standing by Lauren Ho | 5-Star Book Review

Review copy provided by the publisher How often do you cheer out loud and do a fist pump when reading a book? The other night, I finished Last Tang Standing by debut author Lauren Ho, and on page 395, I actually did a fist pump. I was giddy as I slid into the last…

ByMichelleJune 14, 20200Comments

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The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon

I Won an ARC from the author in an Instagram Giveaway In Farrah Rochon’s The Boyfriend Project, the real meet (not so) cute is between three women who discover they’re dating the same guy. They catch him out and the confrontation goes viral on Twitter. It’s the catalyst for friendship these successful women didn’t expect.…

ByMichelleJune 9, 20200Comments

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12 Summer Reads by Asian Authors to Put on Your TBR

Because Your TBR Isn't Out of Control Enough Already May is Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so we're spotlighting 12 summer reads by Asian authors we're coveting. While summer is looking a lot different than in years past, the good news is you'll have plenty of great reads, even if your vacation only puts…

ByMichelleMay 5, 20200Comments

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Escape Into these 5 Spring Reads in Romance & Contemporary Fic

If April seems like one giant blur, you're not alone. It's been a month of cooking up a storm and bingewatching TV shows, and for me, not as much reading as I ordinarily do. So I'm bringing you a selection of books that might have passed you by this month. Personally, I've been…

ByMichelleApril 28, 20200Comments

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Real Talk About the Representation in Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee

I Didn't Love This Book and I Still Bought a Copy Here’s the truth about Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee. I thought it was fine. Harlequin allowed me to read it via NetGalley. I didn’t love it, but I still bought my own copy. Why? As an Asian American reader, it feels important to…

ByMichelleApril 22, 20200Comments

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The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez | BOOK REVIEW

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Sloan lost her fiancé in an unexpected accident nearly two years ago. Grief has been extra rough, and she's lost sight of her art career. She's on her way to visit her fiance's grave when a dog jumps in front of, and then into, her car. When she…

ByMichelleApril 9, 20200Comments

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Read an Excerpt from House Rules by Ruby Lang

Blog Tour: Get a Look Inside Ruby Lang's latest, out Monday, February 10 Ruby Lang is a risk taker. In her next novella, HOUSE RULES, she’s bringing together a once married, now divorced couple over the age of 40 in a second chance romance. And oh, yeah, they’re people of color. In a culture that…

ByMichelleFebruary 7, 20200Comments

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5 Can’t Miss Kindle Deals in Romance and Contemporary Fiction

It's been a little while since I've done a Kindle deals round up, but this month we've got five books in romance or contemporary fiction you can't (shouldn't!) pass up! Many of these authors have new books coming out this Spring, and these deals are a great chance to catch up on their back…

ByMichelleFebruary 1, 20200Comments