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💃 The Books You Loved in 2024
The Veiled Kingdom
“The Veiled Kingdom by Holly Renee was not only a riveting fantasy novel, but so short and fast-paced that it's my go-to recommendation for anyone interested in trying out fantasy, but overwhelmed by how thick the book can be. I also thought the story itself was fantastic - rivaling all of the Fourth Wing hype!” — Cynthia
Scotsman in the Stacks
“I grew up in Michigan and the tone of this book hit just right - plus the view of Mackinaw and the feel of the place rang true. It's a jaunty fun romance and I loved it.” — Darlene Reilley
Sex, Lies, and Sensibility
“I still think about the scene in the tent between the two main characters. It's so sexy and has consent and people taking responsibility. Like you have a hot scene and passion w/o the main couple skipping safe sex. The writing is so good Nikki Payne had me convinced Nora and Bear would not get a HEA, even though I knew how the story was supposed to end being a retelling and all.” — Victoria Hamel
💌 Romancelandia News
Queer Liberation Library is participating in Project for Awesome to get a grant. The Project for Awesome is an annual event organized by Nerdfighters John and Hank Green that raises money for charities voted on by its community.
Why is Kate Still a Sharma? New images of Bridgerton season 4 are out, but Shondaland still refers to Kate as a Sharma.
On the Romance Genre’s Mainstream Come-Up. Lit Hub reflects and reports on how popular romance has become in recent years.
Science Meets Sexy in Ali Hazelwood’s novels. I loved this interview with Ali Hazelwood and how she speaks about the value romance brings to literature as a whole.
Fight For Our Writes For The ACLU is auctioning off romance books and publishing services through February 22.
💾 Romancelandia Jobs
I’m still developing the new Romancelandia Job Board!! It will include pitch guides, grants, full-time jobs, and freelance opportunities. If you want to join the Talent Directory where you can create a profile showing off your services, please join the waitlist. In the meantime, peep these new opportunities.
P.S. Literary Agency needs a literary agent
Rania Faris needs a paperback book/ebook formatter
B.B. Heron needs a full-time PA
Juniper Hartmann needs a TikTok manager for a client
Debra Kelsey needs an author PA for a website and newsletter
Business Insider needs feel good essays on parenting or relationships
The Blue Couch Edits needs a professional copyeditor and a line editor
🥰 Free Books
Lavender’s Blue by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
It’s in Her Kiss by Katherine Grant
The Write Place by Allie Samberts
The Noble’s Merman by S.S. Genesee
Bananapants by Penny Reid
Never Mine to Hold by Jennifer Sucevic
The Baby Plan by Emma Bennet
Winning the Woodsman by Lana Bright
12 Gays of Christmas by D.K. Sutton
Sweet Regrets and Other Holiday Stories by D.K. Sutton
An Unlikely Valentine’s Day by Katie Trapp
The Flower Arrangement by K.C. Carmine
Born Ready Luke by Juliet Brilee
Love Under Snowfall by K.L. Parsons
Dad Bod by Bella Blair
Blaze by Rachael Herron
Still Go Crazy by J. H. Croix
Wolf’s Bonds by Lucía Ashta (audiobook)
The Baronet’s Lady Biologist by Alissa Baxter
Love Among the Stars by Claerie Kavanaugh
The Dragon Shifter’s Mate by Eel Lovesick
Mother of Pearl by A.A. Fairview
Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson
Feral Alphas by Sierra Knoxly
Portal to Pleasure by Viano Oniomoh
Demon Waters by Vicky Walklane
Comeback Hero by Jackie Walker
Fake Dating Her Yeti by Neva Post
20% Stud 80% Muffin by Chris Redd
Valentine Shmalentine by Jayda Marx
Valentine Omega’s Baby by Corie Rosling
Coming Home by Leeanna Morgan
Always and Forever by Elocina
Ruined Secrets by Neva Altaj
The Cowboy’s Road Home by Shirleen Davis (audiobook)
💫 The Classifieds
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