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Aug

1

2022

Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez

This was a fully immersive, young adult romance that takes readers on a cultural deep-dive….with DRAGONS where bulls (and bullfighting) would have been. You’ll taste and smell Hispalia. You’ll see the rich colors and hear music. With excellent character development, readers will finish the last page still itching for more Zarela and Alberto. Guaranteed. –Kathy, …

Jun

29

2022

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Perhaps you have read the iconic novel Red White & Royal Blue? If you’ve been craving a gay romance of the same caliber, you need to read Boyfriend Material! Luc O’Donnell, son of two famous (and divorced) musicians, desperately needs to save his reputation in the press to keep his job. He’s badgered by a friend into dating …

Jun

17

2022

A Marvellous Light

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

I ran across this book when it was described as “a himbo meets an archivist,” so of course, I had to pick it up. Two men are unwittingly caught up in trying to break a deadly curse that, if left unattended, may come to spell out disastrous consequences for all the magicians in Britain. A …

Jun

6

2022

A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera

In her first foray into Historical Romance, Adriana Herrera introduces us to Las Leonas–three Dominican best friends who travel to the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Luz Alana Heith-Benzan, the heiress of the title, has come to the Expo to find new markets for her rum. James “Evan” Evanston Sinclair is there to do much …

Jun

1

2022

Within These Wicked Walls
by Lauren Blackwood

This is a gorgeous, rich, romantic Ethiopian retelling of Jane Eyre. Andromeda is hired as a debtera, licensed exorcists hired to cleanse households and individuals of the Evil Eye. Andromeda is the latest in a long line of debtera. The previous 10 fled, or disappeared trying. The Evil Eye has a particularly strong hold on …

Apr

13

2022

1

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Remembering Beloved Seattle Author Mary Daheim

From The Seattle Times April 10, 2022 Local author Mary Daheim passed away after a brief illness. Mary was born to Hugh and Monica Richardson in Seattle, WA. She grew up in the Wallingford neighborhood surrounded by relatives in houses within blocks of her own. Mary knew her vocation as a writer very early. She …

Mar

24

2022

Bestseller Spotlight: Lots of Love

It’s time for a Thursday Theme, where we shine a spotlight on some of the titles featured in this week’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association regional bestseller list. This week, we found “love” in the titles on our bestseller lists. In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss Amy Bloom (Hardcover nonfiction #11) The Love Hypothesis Ali Hazelwood …

Mar

16

2022

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Rising meteorologist Ari Abrams loves a rainy day, but there’s a storm brewing at KSEA6 News between two divorced starring staff, and Ari is tired of it dampening the atmosphere. Teaming up with sports reporter Russell, the two hatch a plan to make their bosses fall in love again– and there might be love in …

Mar

7

2022

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake

Delilah isn’t looking forward to being her stepsister Astrid’s wedding photographer, but the hefty paycheck will make it worth the trip. What Delilah doesn’t expect is to find herself attracted to Claire, one of her stepsister’s best friends, and the spark seems to be mutual. Snarky, sensual, and sweet, this is a firecracker of a …

Feb

14

2022

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Show a bookstore some love with a purchase in-store, online, or old-school over the phone. You can find bookstores near you or near others you love using the indie bookstore finder on indiebound.org. You can also give audiobooks (and still support independent bookstores) through libro.fm as long as you know your sweetie’s email address! Enjoy …

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