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City Lights to Country Roads

Reading my feelings in addition to eating them. 
 
[3 trade paperback romance books arranged face up from left to right: Story of My Life, Stuck in the Country with You, Unromance] 
[2 books arranged face up, from left to right: Black Woods Blue Sky; Once Smitten, Twice Shy] 

Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day 
contemporary romance 
Harlequin/Afterglow Book, December 2024 

When life rains down challenges into Genesis Washington's life, it pours in mayhem that leads to unexpected opportunities. Jaxon King offers support and so many temptations. Their charming second-chance love story is irresistible. 


Unromance by Erin Connor 
contemporary romance 
Forever, January 2025 

A trope-a-licious, emotionally fraught, super funny, clever and sexy homage to all things distinct to the romance genre. Looking forward to reading more from this talented author. 


Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese 
contemporary romance 
Berkeley, January 2025 

Two people who are awkward and unsuccessful when it comes to romance work together to improve their odds of finding love. Hilarity and compelling emotional intimacy ensue - along with scorching sensuality. A compassionate, realistic approach to neurodivergence and chronic illness adds emotional nuance. 


Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey 
literary fiction with magical realism & romantic elements 
Random House, February 2025 

This tender reimagining of a centries-old fable offers readers an engaging poignant study of themes on the individual, family, community and cultural legacies people accept and reject, and why. Melancholy feelings generated echo long after reading the last page. 


Story of My Life by Lucy Score 
contemporary women's fiction & romance 
Bloom Books, March 2025 

Everything that can go wrong personally and professionally for a once bestselling romance author continues going wrong in spectacular fashion until an impulsive decision leads her way out of her comfort zone and into love (eventually). HGTV collides with Green Acres in this madcap romp with lots of heart and incendiary passion.  


More evidence of my BAC (Book Acquisition Compulsion) problems 
[11 books from left to right: face up against an open cardboard mailing box - Down in Flames; binding edge up - Blob, Blood Moon, Unsteady, Collide, The Last Guy on Earth, The Devil's Charm, A Five Letter Word for Love; 3 more face up - Unromance, Story of My Life, Stuck in the Country with You] 

This is only a sample of the books currently in my possession through purchasing and borrowing. There are ebooks loaded on my phone, tablet, and laptop. My insatiable craving for books seems eternal. Public libraries, book swaps, generous author freebies, ARCs, my local and indie bookstores all keep me stocked up with outstanding reads! 

Treat yourself to some moments of pleasure every day.

Happy reading & creating (which sometimes looks like simple survival, especially during these very challenging times)! 

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