Her latest book, Bride, about vampires and werewolves, is a departure from her usual science-themed work but also not because her signature skill in character development runs throughout and that’s what I love about her books. After reading it on the Libby app/Kindle, I ordered a hardcover copy for my collection. I missed out on […]
Tag: romance
“What Happens Later” Trailer
awhhh… i totally want to see this! Official trailer for WHAT HAPPENS LATER. Only In Theaters October 13. Two ex lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan) get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed, Willa, a magical thinker, and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed […]
New “Hidden Legacy” Book Covers
I prefer the tastefully done nekked Rogan cover ???? [source: ilona-andrews.com]
“Warm Bodies” Official Trailer
romance + zombies? I’m there. After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.
“Hellishly Ever After” by Nadine Mutas
Hellishly Ever After by Nadine Mutas is SO good! If you love banter and chemistry, then this book is for you. The humor + sarcasm made hell a lot of fun. And the steam? Yes, please and thank you Nadine Mutas for your service. I proceeded to purchase and download all her other books to […]
“Love on the Brain” by Ali Hazelwood
Did I stay up late last night finishing Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood even though I had to get up ass early for the kiddo’s doctor’s appointment? Pretty much. Do I regret it? No. All books by Ali Hazelwood are worth it! I love the characters she creates; love getting a glimpse into […]
Book Design Evolution
The lettering on romance covers dances with bouncy baselines, flirts with right alignment, and tantalizes with enjambment-style line breaks; all faux pas under the academic standards of design, but powerful at eliciting an emotional response. Type is often large-scale and boldly colored, calling out to be touched. But this emphasis on typography shouldn’t be a […]
“Northanger Abbey” by Jane Austen
Love this passage from Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. ‘Tis timeless.
“Hidden Legacy” series by Ilona Andrews
I’ve just discovered urban fantasy romance with The Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews and I am obsessed – obsessed. There’s magic, action, amazing chemistry, and strong female leads. But this line from Rogan from White Hot made me melt. I am currently reading Diamond Fire.