Ooh boy! This one is dark, spicy, and one of a kind. Two serial killers who murder serial killers meet, fall in love, and try to figure out a way to make each other happy, even if healthy isn‘t in the cards. Fascinating characters, dark themes, and a meet cute you‘d never imagine add up to a genre I didn‘t know existed-romantic horror? While I had to skip a couple of gross sections (read the content warnings!) this was a great read! #BookspinBingo

I‘ve been a bit quiet and haven‘t had a chance to read much this past week as it has been conference week. I was blessed to meet some amazing authors and will be buzzing for awhile. I‘ll share ove the next few days but here is the first one-the amazing Leanne Morgan, whose first book will release in September. She was so kind, authentic, and funny. So special to meet her!

So good! Loved on #audio as she read it and it was wonderful to hear it in her iconic voice. I loved the musical recording pieces they added into the audiobook. What an amazing creative life she has led, I am so thankful for the art that she has put into the world. She is a national treasure! #BookspinBingo Counting as two spaces since it was 48 hours long! @TheAromaofBooks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved this! A former gymnast and grumpy Irish chef struggle to come to terms with their feelings while getting up to hilarious shenanigans. Just delightful!

Finished this a few days ago and liked it so much, I jumped right into book 2 of the series. Loved the setting on a fancy yacht that fancy people can rent. The behind the scenes perspective was fun and the characters a delight! #BookspinBingo

This was fast paced, twisty, and compelling but also down to earth and believable. I liked the characters-how earnest and engaging they were while still being a little complicated. I don‘t want to say much because going in blind, like I did, may be the best way to experience this mystery. This has been on my #TBR for way too long, so glad that #Roll100 moved this up! #Bookspin #Doublespin @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper

This was funny, charming, and had a unique point of view that was really refreshing. The most well respected and award-winning screenwriter tries his hand a a rom-com and it is terrible. Career-ending level of awful. So they bring in an unknown writer who has a tough road to help ghost write it and make it passable. Shenanigans ensue, can these two broken people find their way, alone or together? Comes out June 11th!

Just finished my second Silver series. Man, these were fun! Making the most of my kindle unlimited free subscription 😉 #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

I am loving this on #audio read by the author. So delightful!

#BOTM was hard to resist this month! But one was a free birthday book!

March was a great reading month for me! List of mood reading to celebrate my birthday and I managed (just barely) to clear my board! #bookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Really angsty, high steam, PTSD, and the horse racing elements were great! 😀 Was a fun read! This one blacks out my BookspinBingo board! @TheAromaofBooks

Still on my Elsie Silver kick. These are like a cozy blanket to cuddle up in and escape the world. With horses 🐎 #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

My April #BookspinBingo list! I don‘t reread much, but planning to read the tagged book again in anticipation of Bridgerton season 3 😍 @TheAromaofBooks

What an unusual, lovely, romantic, and authentic story about a woman who is on autopilot until an unplanned pregnancy throws her life into technicolor. There were some tough moments but so many sweet ones and the way the people around her showed up for her had me grinning from ear to ear. I will seek out more from Bastone! #BOTM #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was so interesting! Full of sweet stories and surprising revelations from the White House resident staff. Covering multiple decades and presidents, I especially loved hearing about the caring relationships between the first families and staff. The author also explored the history of how the house staff system came about, race, and respect. One juicy stories too. Really fascinating, great on #audio Highly recommend!

This was a solid thriller, I really liked the white hat hacker perspective and the setting in that high tech, high stakes world. A great escape that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for this one during #jolabokaflod @MaleficentBookDragon ! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Busy month at a stressful time and these escapist small town romances are just the ticket for a lovely break. Pretty spicy, but I like the storytelling and setting so much! Currently on the 3rd one, taking advantage of my kindle unlimited free trial!

This one has taken me a bit to get through. Amazing like all of Grann‘s books, but full of difficult situations, amputations, and cannibalism. It‘s a lot, y‘all. Modern life may be tough but this is a good reminder that it could be worse! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Quietly mysterious, this exploration of the Cleveland upper class and the young adults trying to find their way was interesting, scathing, and quite sad. I didn‘t know what to expect going in but it gave nods to the House of Mirth and The Awakening and made me think just like they did. I will look for more from this author, this was her debut in 2012. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Delightful! Loved the first book of the Wallflowers series. Somehow I‘ve never read this one. Great listening on #audio while I started to scan all of my books into #libib with the barcode scanner my sweetheart got me for my birthday. So much fun! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

My birthday #bookhaul from the cutest #indiebookstore in Pflugerville, Texas.

Two women who were best friends as children but enemies since high school, join forces to move their beloved former HS teacher across the country as his dying wish. Shenanigans ensue as they come to terms with his reality as his life is ending and what is next for them as theirs is just beginning. This queer, buddy road trip adventure is funny, poignant, and unforgettable. I loved it! Releases 4/2. #ARC #metgalleygroup @AllDebooks

Today is my 8 year #litsyversary! Glad to be in your company, @Thekelburrows @Teenta and @grumpygirlbooks . And to everyone, thank you for making this my favorite place on the internet! It is special because you are!

Maybe me? Maybe not the right time? maybe the book? Whatever the reason, it is a #bail I‘ll try again in the future but in my birthday month, I‘m only reading what I‘m loving. #Roll100

An absolute delight! Funny, charming, spicy and full of characters you can‘t help but fall in love with. Bailey does it again and is at the top of her writing game. This one isn‘t out until July but I couldn‘t resist jumping in. #BookspinBingo #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks

This was a compelling and honest read, full of beautiful poetry and prose and some pretty great rhymes. The characters were going through some challenging times in a tough community that fights for its own. Thomas is writing at the top of her game! This was both my #Bookspin and #Roll100 book so double the fun! @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper

I had the best time with Katherine Center, Ali Hazelwood, and Julia London at the Lark and Owl Bookstore Romance panel last tonight! These authors were open, authentic, and absolutely hilarious! So excited to have Katherine Center at my own event next month 🥰

I enjoyed this, though I was a bit worried where it was headed for awhile. A married couple (20+ years) is dealing with life changes and an empty nest and decides to take solo trips for 9 months, agreeing to enjoy and experience life however it comes, including possible other relationships. I loved the settings of Portland, Sante Fe, & Patagonia, & the thoughtful way they supported each other as they reimagined their lives. So good! Releases 4/1.

Fascinating and great on #audio #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

A charming and witchy romance that was laugh out loud funny! I enjoyed every minute of watching Alex and Romina find their way back to each other & the happy swirl of family around them both. I loved the small town setting, the trio of sisters and their wonderfully real relationship and the magical shop they are working so hard to turn around. The floral elements added so much to the rich, evocative world Hoyle has created. So good! Releases 4/1

I loved this latest Aaron Falk book. The setting was fantastic, the mystery solid, and the characters interesting. I loved the ending too for Falk, but that‘s all I say so I don‘t give anything away. Great on #audio . #AuthoraMonth #AMM #BookspinBingo @Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks

This was okay, I Iiked the characters enough to keep reading but I wished there was a little more depth. There were some significant mental health elements that warranted more professional assistance (or any) and it was kind of hard to go with “love conquers all”. I do really like the cast of family and friends and will keep reading the series. #BookspinBingo #readyourkindle

Cosby does it again. This book is thrilling, upsetting, evocative, and impossible to put down while still hard to read after dark. The protagonist is a flawed lawman who is trying to serve his community in a dark and violent time. Check the content warnings, this book may have the scariest serial killer ever. And Cosby‘s writing is so tight, so perfect, that he puts you right in the moment. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So good! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Such a lovely day to be reading outside. Helps to be in the sunshine when reading a book this dark, too.

After reading A Not So Meet Cute with #littensloveromance , I blew through two more in the series. There is one more that I‘ll read soon :) This was more steamy fun with this funny cast of characters, though the first half stressed me out a bit. I was happy with that ending though-a light palate cleanser that kept me reading. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Good looking #Bingo board for March! Excited for #Bookspin and #doublespin I listed more mood reads than I ever had since it is my birthday month and I may want to go with the flow Also want to work on the galleys with #netgalleygroup @TheAromaofBooks @AllDebooks

This was okay. Cute and funny but I was looking for a little more oomph. Started on #audio last month and finished last night while #audiopainting

Cleared the board in February! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Ooh, some good choices this month! And I love getting a free copy of one of the #BOTY finalists! #BOTM

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing ! Jimenez gets better and better! Every book of hers becomes my new favorite. Justin and Emma are both known for being the last person someone dates before finding their one true love. They meet online-if they date each other, will it break the curse? Both characters are dealing with a lot and finding their way to each other won‘t be easy. This book is filling with longing, laughter, & love-don‘t miss it! Releases 4/1 #netgalley

My 2nd Groff for #authoramonth #aam This was an interesting read, all from the perspective of an escaped servant from colonial times as she is fleeing abuse and disease and struggles to survive the wilderness, injury, and being hunted. This is an adventure story that reads like a fable, a mystery and a tragedy all in one. It‘s hard to read, this is dark and depressing but the prose is quite lovely so that made it a pick for me. @Soubhiville

My goodness, what a powerful story. This coming of age story in verse explores themes of racism, discrimination, police brutality, and inequality. It packs a punch with poignant prose and an unblinking reality. Zoboi has collaborated with Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated NY five, and it is a timely and important read. Good on #audio #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was a difficult read but really well done. A pandemic has happened, the world as we know it has ended, and the few folks left are struggling to make a life. The writing is beautiful and compelling, and the setting in Colorado is unique and provides a calming aspect to the tension. Thanks for encouraging me to finish this one, @Ireadkidlit . Check your trigger warnings for this one. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks good on #audio too.

My March #BookspinBingo list. How is it almost my birthday month? @TheAromaofBooks

This was a funny, fast, spicy read. A great escape for a long week! #littensloveromance #romantsy #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks @StayCurious

So wonderful! Enjoyed this one so much! The riddles, love, and heart that flows through this story are heartwarming and comforting. I was smiling from ear to ear through the whole book. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This is unlike any memoir I‘ve ever read. Andre Talley is a fashion icon, someone I‘ve always found fascinating and such a force in the fashion world. I loved the historical knowledge on varied topics he shared and all the dishy, honest, fashion tidbits. Getting the inside scoop on all the designers and models during their heyday was a joy. Read by the author and his signature voice made this all the more special. #bookriot #readharderchallenge

I loved this sequel so much! Enjoyed being back in Montana at the Meadowlark Ranch with these magnetic ranchers and their sweethearts. Quick witted, heartwarming , and with the right amount of spice, I loved Wes and Ada and how they built each other up while falling in love and renovating a bed and breakfast on the ranch. Releases March 5, check this one out! #netgalleygroup #BookspinBingo @AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks

I really enjoyed spending time with Molly Gray again in this sequel to the Maid. Another solid mystery with quirky characters and a calming setting in a charming English boutique hotel. I really enjoy this series and look forward to more! #BookspinBingo #BOTM @TheAromaofBooks