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Defining Moments & Thriving with Neurodiversity

 

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Puck & Prejudice (Rink Meets Regency #1) by Lia Riley 
contemporary historical mashup romance 
Avon, November 2024 

Contemporary sports romance + Regency historical romance + time travel = reading joy. 

From chapter 5: 
The moments of chemistry happened when and where there was some kind of alchemy in the blend of personality and atmosphere. 

Lizzy and Austin's love story offers readers the best mix of engaging characters, multiple tropes, and nods to Jane Austen at a brisk pace that supports the humor, tenderness, and layered emotional substance. 


Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North 
contemporary romance/women's fiction 
St. Martin's Griffin, June 2024 

When marching to the beat of her own drum leaves Liz feeling out of step with her husband, family, coworkers and the world, she decides to make some drastic changes to reframe her approach to life. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue combined with hope for a happily ever after that exceeds her most optimistic dreams. Tender hot sexy times included. 

From chapter 3: 
... but I need someone to shove me into the shower every day or two, and for that I'd need Stellar's love. Or Amber's blunt frustration, which Mom calls love. 

This story's emotional authenticity is reminiscent of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Huang and a few of Talia Hibbert's romances. 


Viscount in Love (Accidental Brides #1) by Eloisa James 
historical romance 
Avon, July 2024 

Victoria and Dominic's love story entertains as it celebrates the gifts and advantages of otherness in building relationships, families, communities, and fulfilling purpose-driven lives. It also examines the many challenges. Super sensual sexual intimacy scorches. Irrepressible children steal the spotlight in this tenderhearted tale. Make sure to read the author's note. 

This week's book buffet (with Viscount in Love already consumed in the time between snapping this photo yesterday and sharing this post today:-) 
[5 books arranged vertically, from left to right: Twisted Knight, The Christmas Countdown, Viscount in Love, American Ghoul, Bad Witches] 

Happy reading! 



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