Poolside, Ranch, or College Town Summer?
If your summer reading list lacks elite banter, a get him back! by Olivia Rodrigo mentality, and an “I mourn the twenty years I didn’t know you” type of love, Better Than Revenge by EJ Blaise is the book your TBR is yearning for.
In this interview, EJ and I chat about writing inspiration, the revolution of the “angry girl,” commissioning art, and, most importantly, all about her debut trad release coming August 25th.
Romance Road Trip: Tropes & Trifles in Minneapolis, MN
Enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, only one bed—name the trope and they've got it at Minneapolis's romance only bookstore: Tropes and Trifles!
32 Days of Summertime
Take a dive into the brain of romance author Betty Corello, and talk all things chronic illness rep, positive New Jersey rep, indie vs trad publishing and maybe a sneak peak into her upcoming novel!
After the Epilogue
What happens when the happily ever after is over?These books take a deeper look at the marriage in crisis trope and what it means to the romance genre.
Romancing the Ghost: Interview with Author Mallory Marlowe
This October, Mallory Marlowe will be releasing her latest romp Entities to Lovers, a fun-filled paranormal romance set on the haunted streets of Boston. Filled with spooks and plenty of steam, Her stories are the go-to for when you need a break from hunting cryptids and ghosts. I got to sit down with Marlowe to chat about her new book, where she finds her inspiration, and the asexual representation her books provide.
Being Black is a Love Story
How reading Black romance reminded me I am worthy of being loved.
Romance Road Trip: Meet Cute in La Mesa, CA
Readin' has made it to sunny SoCal to chat with Meet Cute's owner Becca about historical romance and the bookstore community.
Queer Romance Recs Based On Your Zodiac
Obsessed with all things astrology and zodiacs and horoscopes? Take a look at this listicle and get a book recommendation based on your star sign!
Before Bridgerton, I Knew the Everards
Meet the Everards! The perfect fictional family to get you through that post-Bridgerton void.
Romance Road Trip: A Novel Romance in Louisville, KY
Readin's heading to A Novel Romance to chat with owner Jonlyn about Casey McQuiston, the ups and downs of owning a romance only bookstore, and the community that makes it all worth it.
Choose Your Own Adventrope
Romance wouldn’t be romance without tropes, and I’ve chosen ten of my favorite historical romance tropes with book recommendations for each. Some of these tropes you know and love, others you didn’t know you needed in your life. Don’t forget that you can read diversely in every genre, even historical romance!
Romance Road Trip: Steamy Lit (FL)
Readin' is taking a trip to the Southeast to visit a pillar in the romance bookstore community. In this interview with Melissa Saavedra we talk all things Steamy Lit from special editions, to store locations, and the convention that started it all.
Romance Roadtrip: Lovestruck Books & Cafe (Cambridge, MA)
Get struck with the love bug after this conversation with Lovestruck Books & Cafe's owner Rachel. Learn about the behind the scenes of owning a bookstore and how the love is shared with Cambridge's community of readers!
Why Representation In Romance Is Important
A discussion about representation in all its forms, in romance novels, why it's important to readers, and what this means for publishing.
Romance Road Trip: Indie Bookstores Across the Country
Get your sweet, spicy, and swoonworthy reads at these Romance only independent bookstores.
A Lady for All Seasons: Review
This will be a full review of A Lady for All Seasons by TJ Alexander. It comes out in March so this will be a review of the ARC in hopes that it’ll convince people to pick it up when it comes out.
Romance Road Trip: The Last Chapter
A dive into the independent bookstores dedicated to making readers swoon. Learn about why Amanda the owner of the Last Chapter in Chicago, IL chose Romance, how she shows up for her communmity, and why you must check out this shop!
Book Report: Holiday Ever After By Hannah Grace
Looking for the perfect holiday read with a mix of sarcasm and sweetness? Hannah Grace has you covered in this small town tale, Holiday Ever After.
Book Report: The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael
Young love. Self-discovery. Fresh. What more could you want in a novel? Check out this book report to see if The Full Picture by Jessica Carmichael should be next on your reading list.
Romance Manga 102
Your interest has been piqued, you've seen some anime and manga floating around, you want to start reading it but you're not sure where to start? Here's a list of a couple series that are great entry points into this medium. Enjoy the sweeping love stories you're used to, coupled with beautiful art on every page!

