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People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘People Watching’ by Hannah Bonam-Young is the Weakest Link โ€” Review

People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young struggles to sell us on its problematic character dynamics and steamy scenes. Read on for our review!

The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee
May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

The Book of Blood and Roses Review: A Seductive Supernatural Romance

The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee crafts a seductive adventure into the heart of paranormal academia. Read on for our review!

September 1, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

No Amount of Grumpy Scots Can Save ‘Some Like It Scot’ From Itself โ€” Review

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham features a predictable Scottish romance between an adventurous writer and a grumpy castle owner. Read on for our review!

Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez book cover. Image of an art deco building with two people standing in the windows.
July 7, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘Only Lovers in the Building’ by Nadine Gonzalez Offers a Breezy Poolside Read

Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez is a light-hearted beach read featuring sunny Miami vibes, vibrant Art Deco architecture, and an amusing poolside book club. Read on for our review!

Book cover for Pickleballers by Ilana Long. Two people clinking pickleball rackets together, staring each other down
July 1, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

Prepare to Have a Ball with ‘Pickleballers’ by Ilana Long

Pickleballers by Ilana Long offers readers a fun, light-hearted glimpse into the pickleball phenomenon with an amateur rom-com entry. Read on for our review!

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
June 22, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride ๐ŸŒˆ, Review

Alexis Henderson’s ‘House of Hunger’ is Dark and Delicious

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson offers the chilling allure of a great gothic horror with rich imagery and sexy sapphic romances. Read on for our review!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid book cover of woman looking at the sky, her sun glasses reflecting the image of a space ship taking off
June 12, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride ๐ŸŒˆ, Review

Atmosphere Review: A Cosmic Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the poignant love story of two astronauts navigating the dreams and dangers of space travel. Read on for our review!

Book cover for First-Time Caller By B.K. Borison. Man sitting on top a radio listening with headphones in. Woman sitting next to him on the phone.
March 17, 2025April 19, 2026 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

First-Time Caller Review: B.K. Borison’s Romance Will Pull on Your Heartstrings

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary love story that captures the bittersweet essence of late-night phone calls and meet cutes in a city that never sleeps. Check out our review of this near-perfect romance read!

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson Cover - Woman in green sweater and pink boots having her hand kissed by a man in a kilt with green boots. Castle in the background.
March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘Under Loch and Key’ Review: A Bonnie Scottish Tale of Mystery, Mess, and the Lockness Monster

Lana Ferguson's Under Loch and Key weaves a whimsical Scottish romance intertwining love, family grudges, and supernatural lore. Read on for our review!

The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox
November 5, 2024 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

Delightful Twin Shenanigans Dazzle in Maggie Knox’s ‘The Holiday Swap’ โ€” Review

The Holiday Swap's delicious tinsel-clad romance is a delicious serving of heartwarming holiday cheer and sisterly shenanigans. Check out our review!

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