SpringIntoLove Bingo

I didn’t do as well with the SnowInLoveBingo but I had a great time, so of course I’m going to try to participate in this one. It’s running from March 1st – May 31st. You can find out more on FireWhiskeyReader’s blog. My Twitter thread for this is here.

Map/Diagram

Map/Diagram

In the Quick – Kate Hope Day

OK, so not really a romance – it’s a retelling of Jane Eyre… IN SPACE – but the heroine is a mechanical genius who’s obsessed with fixing a flaw in her uncle’s fuel cell design. (Finished May 18)

Secrets

Secrets

Perfect on Paper – Sophie Gonzales

The heroine is an absolute bi disaster who’s keeping secrets from her entire school and, most importantly, her best friend and secret crush. I LOVED this book! (Finished March 7)

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Twice Shy – Sarah Hogle

The entire plot revolves around Maybell inheriting her aunt’s house with Wesley, and having to work together to clean it out. I absolutely adored this book – a new auto-buy author! (Finished April 6)

Set in Continental Europe

Continental Europe

Sweet Filthy Boy – Christina Lauren

I’ve seen a lot about how less steamy this duo’s newer books are & finally I get it. Sure, it’s a lot of Mia exploring Paris but also lots of sex with her hot French hubby. (Finished May 21)

Makes You Laugh

Makes You Laugh

Paladin’s Strength – T. Kingfisher

My emotions reading this book can only be described by a series of smiley faces. Excellent fantasy world building, excellent romance, excellent humor, excellent book. The acorn story will be with me for a long time. (Finished March 21)


Pact

Pact

Learned Reactions – Jayce Ellis

Carlton and Deion pretend to be a couple so that Carlton can adopt his niece, which is cool, except Deion’s had a crush on him for 20 years. Deion is seriously the sweetest and so relatable! (Finished March 11)

Out of Comfort Zone

Out of Comfort Zone

One Thing Leads to a Lover – Susanna Craig

Amanda’s spent her whole life caged by convention, and the chance to help Langley retrieve a lost codebook is just the sort of adventure she’s dreamed of – and maybe love. (Finished March 31)

Black Love

Black Love

Learned Behaviors – Jayce Ellis

Two Black dads getting back into having romantic lives after their kids go off to college, plus enemies-to-lovers workplace romance goodness. (Read March 10)

MC Has Unusual Scent

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Anchored Hearts – Priscilla Oliveras

Sometimes good things take a while to cook, like this super slow burn romance between Anamaría and Alejandro. Complicated but loving family relationships, delicious food, so good! (Read April 26)

Sophomore Novel

Sophomore Novel

Method Acting – Adele Buck

The second in the Center Stage series, this one follows a STEM lobbyist and an actress in DC. Alicia’s a prickly hedgehog, but what really worked for me was how well she and Colin communicated. (Read April 15)


Clinch Cover

Clinch Cover

Renovation of Love – Meka James

A second chance romance with a couple in their 40s! Cynthia’s renovating her aunt’s house to open a B&B, and Marcel – her HS BF – is the best man for the job. And maybe some other jobs.. (Finished March 16)

Social Media Rec

Social Media Rec

For the Wolf – Hannah Whitten

Basically my whole timeline has been losing their minds over this book since the blurb was announced. And yeah, considering one of my favorite books is Uprooted, this def worked for me. (Finished May 23)

HEA

HEA

Hang the Moon – Alexandria Bellefleur

Swoony, sweet and utterly hilarious, it’s grumpy/sunshine plus a vicarious tour of Seattle. (Finished May 11)

Term of Endearment

Term of Endearment

Perfect Matcha – Erin McLellan

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author, and this one is a delightful friends-to-lovers romp. This moment – where Camden calls Theo “hon” – is a turning point in their relationship. (Finished March 26)

Favorite Trope

Favorite Trope

Neon Gods – Katee Robert

One of my (many) favorite tropes is retellings, and this kinky retelling of Hades/Persephone is *chef’s kiss.* Come for the exhibitionism, stay for the puppies (and Hades’ immaculate flooring). (Finished May 19)


Competition or Reality TV

Competition

Sugar Butter Flour Love – Nicole Falls

It’s enemies to lovers PLUS a baking competition! It is a holiday competition, though, so be prepared to crave large amounts of gingerbread, mmm. (Finished May 15)

Growl

Growl

Puppucino – Allison Temple

A cute and short book about a dude with a mischievous dog falling in love with the dog trainer who tries to help out. There’s lots of growling doggies, mostly in play! (Finished March 18)

Flowers

Flowers

You Deserve Each Other – Sarah Hogle

Whether it’s poisonous oleander (JSYK, it’s toxic when burned), jasmine or myrtle, there’s a lot of flowers in this book, a unique take on a second chance romance. (Finished April 5)

Spring Break: Vacation

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Cool for the Summer – Dahlia Adler

Lara’s finally got the guy… but she can’t stop thinking about the girl from the summer. YA bi summer lovin’ love triangle (kinda). And now the song’s stuck in your head, too! (Read May 6)

Queer Historical

Queer Historical

The Companion – E.E. Ottoman

This book is just gorgeous, from the cover to the super cozy, accepting vibe. It’s three trans folks finding love and comfort in rural NY and it’s just so relaxing. (Read April 14)


Big City Romance

Big city Romance

Summer in the City anthology

Not 1, not 2, but 3! romances set during a blackout in NYC. From an art benefit to a Broadway premiere to a magic show, three friends find love in the city. (Finished May 10)

PNR/SFF Romance by AOC

PNR by AOC

The Friend Contract – Dria Andersen

It’s a BFFs-to-lovers, fake relationship & fated mates PNR between a artistic panther and a grumpy bear, of course I like it. Pretty fluffy, as well! (Read April 2)

Folklore

Folklore

Love in Color – Bolu Babalola

Do you like romance? Do you like fairy tale retellings? Go read this book. An excellent anthology of non-Western tales retold for today: strong women who are truly seen by the ones who love them. (Read April 12)

Mental Health Rep

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Counting Down with You – Tashie Bhuiyan

Karina has pretty major anxiety (thanks to a lot of parental pressure), but she’s figuring out ways to handle it, from counting to aromatherapy. The anxiety rep was A+ for me. (Read May 1)

Forearms

Forearms

The Unbroken – C. L. Clark

Hello, just LOOK at that cover. (Finished March 22)