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New Ways in the Wilderness: Finding Renewal in the Backwoods in The Heiress and the Woodsman

In The Heiress and the Woodsman, heroine Charlotte must head into the Canadian backwoods in search of her brother. To help her navigate the woods, Charlotte hires backwoodsman Joshua, who is looking to save his own brother. While they navigate the treacherous terrain, hidden truths threaten the admiration that …

5 Must-Read Secret Identity Romances

Every romance reader knows that a good love story needs adversity before a happily-ever-after.

While there are many types of adversity in romance novels, a fan favorite is the secret identity trope. One character is not only keeping a secret from their prospective partner, but they are hiding their true …

The Moral Weight of Empire: Jenelle Hovde on Writing a Regency Romance Set in England and India

The Regency time period has captivated romance readers for decades. Its strict customs surrounding propriety and marriage allow for countless tropes, including arranged marriage and marriage of convenience.

In Jenelle Hovde’s The Light of Stars, Kitty Grenville and Sebastian Sinclair enter into the arranged marriage their grandfathers set up …

4 Sweet Marriage of Convenience Romances

The marriage-of-convenience trope is beloved by historical romance readers. Circumstances draw two people together, usually as a way to fit into society’s norms, and encourage the reluctant couple to spend more time together, get to know one another, and ultimately fall in love.

This list has different kinds of marriage-of-convenience …

Ordinary People Who Stepped Up: World War II Spies in The Spy Keeper of Marseille

The Spy Keeper of Marseille is a historical fiction novel about Zelie, a widowed officer’s wife who becomes the leader of a prominent spy ring during World War II, and Marcel, a concert pianist–turned-spy.

Throughout the story, you’ll meet characters in the fictionalized Allied spy ring who put their lives …

3 Gripping Historical Spy Novels to Keep You Guessing

When you think of spies, do you think of glamorous outfits, fancy gadgets, and intriguing parties?

While that may be what we’ve seen in movies or on TV, these three historical spy novels take a much more realistic approach to spies and it’s not always as glamorous as it appears. …

9 Audiobooks That Will Immerse You in the Story

Many readers love listening to audiobooks because it helps them imagine the story in a different way than reading print or digital editions. Hearing a narrator’s voice can ground a listener in the story or provide extra context, like inflections in dialogue. Audiobook listeners enjoy being able to immerse themselves …

6 Exciting Novels to Enjoy This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading list. The days are longer and the weather is nicer, so pack up a novel or two from these summer books to take with you to the beach or on a picnic or for a long weekend trip.

We’ve …

Chemistry and Banter: Becca Kinzer on Writing a Forced-Proximity Rom-Com

Becca Kinzer’s romantic comedy novels are filled with quirky townspeople, wacky hijinks, witty banter, and swoon-worthy love stories. Not What We Pictured is no exception!

McKenna and Nate are forced to spend the summer together waiting for Nate’s luggage, which accidentally has McKenna’s sister’s heirloom engagement ring in it. While …

7 Charming Southern Romances

Romance is in the Southern air in these novels. Whether they’re spending the summer together in a small town, avoiding feelings for each other in Appalachia or looking for second chances on the coast, these couples know that the South can be the perfect place to fall in love.

Take …

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