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Hello Reader,
This week I took an afternoon off and went to the beach with my kindle. I had a lot of fun just lying in the shade and reading while the waves rolled in and people buzzed around.
Getting out of my comfort zone and typical routines of where and when I read was good for my soul. Yes the beach is nice but going the the park or sitting on a mountain and reading is also really lovely.
Working for myself means that I very rarely have time off during the week and so taking this moment was like a reset. And I highly recommend you do something like it.
I am so proud of the TLR review team. They are incredible. And here are our new reviews by the numbers:
This week we have SIX brand new reviews for you. The TLR team are killing it!
Four of them are contemporary romances.
Two books with favourite badges.
Two books set in beautiful locations, one in Oregon and one in Colorado.
That’s a lot of new book reviews to scroll through and see what tickles your fancy.
Our TLR Patrons got a new Bingo Card for Speculative Fiction categories (plus book recs, of course). It’s a great way to find new and interesting books when you feel like you have read everything.
Have a beautiful Sunday and your challenge this week is to read in a different location than usual,
These are the latest reviews from TheLesbianReview.com - click on the cover or title of the book to read the full review. The great thing about reviews is that we read books and share ones we like, upping the chances of you finding only the best books out there.
Exposed Hearts by Ruby Scott is a slow-burn romance set against the rugged Colorado mountains with high heat, emotional depth, and a connection that refuses to play safe.
From our review: ” Another standout element of this story is how naturally Bridge and Frankie fit together. There’s an effortless quality to their connection that makes their relationship feel authentic from the start.”
Riverbend by Karis Walsh is a gentle and heartwarming, character-driven romance about finding your inner strength to reclaim your life after a serious illness, while doing so in the natural beauty of Oregon.
From our review: “I genuinely liked the idea of calmer adventures for those who either don't want the adrenaline rush of high-octane activities or can't participate in them.”
Under Construction by Aurora Rey is a reunion of high school rivals who insist they weren’t enemies, leading to a sweet and lusty romance.
From our review: “Neither woman does a lot of hand wringing about trying to deny feelings, and I appreciate that very much. The lack of drama leads to a fun romance that features a lot of flirty and humorous back and forth.”
Running on Empty by Leigh Hays is a steamy romance, where an adrenaline surge of NASCAR racing meets the heart-pounding thrill of falling in love.
From our review: “The NASCAR side of things is really well done, with lots of detail about racing teams, engineering, data, sponsors, and how important teamwork is to making everything work.”
Chameleon by Pip Landers-Letts is a romance. But it’s a romance fraught with deep trauma, trauma that needs to be reconciled when you meet a potential partner or want to just move on with your life.
From our review: “This book doesn’t seem to follow the standard formula and I really liked that about it. The book took me to places I didn’t expect and highlighted a very important but damaging relationship for the main character.”
In case you missed last week's reviews, here they are again.
Natural Predator by Rae D. Magdon is a sapphic romance thriller novel about serial killers and the darkness that lurks inside.
From our review: “The two main characters are one and the same when it comes to their fascination with trying to understand the darker parts of their psyches, yet each struggle with that in different ways.”
Talon and the Songbird by Julia Underwood is a post apocalyptic, age gap romance between a feared leader and a young woman who won’t be pushed around.
From our review: "The tone of the story swings from relentless political intrigue and looming danger of a faction that wants to conquer the others to a loving struggle over blooming emotions between two very different women”
Everything That Falls by Nicole Disney is an exhilarating novel of emotional grit, breathtaking risk, and an intimate romance set against the unforgiving beauty of the wild.
From our review: “The action sequences are gripping and vividly written, making it easy to picture every moment. The mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park feel almost like characters themselves, adding incredible depth to the story.”
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