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September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

No Amount of Grumpy Scots Can Save ‘Some Like It Scot’ From Itself β€” 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, 2025July 7, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

‘Only Lovers in the Building’ by Nadine Gonzalez Offers a Breezy Poolside Read β€” Review

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, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

Prepare to Have a Ball Reading ‘Pickleballers’ by Ilana Long β€” Review

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!

River Gallo in 'Ponyboi'
June 26, 2025July 1, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Interviews, Pride 🌈

Director Esteban Arango on the Romance of ‘Ponyboi’ [Interview]

Esteban Arango discusses directing coming-of-age film Ponyboi, creating a sweeping romantic meet cute, and working with this impressive cast. Read on for the full interview!

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson
June 22, 2025July 1, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride 🌈, Review

Alexis Henderson’s ‘House of Hunger’ is Dark and Delicious β€” Review

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, 2025June 12, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Pride 🌈, Review

Atmosphere Review: A Cosmic Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the poignant love story of Joan and Vanessa, two astronauts navigating the dreams and dangers of space travel while falling for each other. Read on for our review of this cosmic love ballad!

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, 2025March 17, 2025 Alicia Gilstorf Books, Review

First-Time Caller Review: This B.K. Borison 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!

All of You β€” Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots
November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Alicia Gilstorf Films, Review, TIFF

Brett Goldstein’s ‘All of You’ Preaches Tough Love β€” TIFF 2024 Review

All of You's cynical and cathartic tale of love, starring Brett Goldstein, will leave an emotional mark on audiences. Check out our review from TIFF!

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

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