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Yes, because the mystery genre basically "owns" that perceived definition of cozy. My experience is that many genre readers read across multiple genres so they know the conventions of cozy mysteries.

Thanks, Laura! In this piece, I discuss romance novels by Chloe Liese, Tia Williams, and Talia Hibbert. #romancelandia #romance #medhum

I could have gotten it right away from a neighboring jurisdiction but I've got 2 other library books checked out right now - so for timing's sake, I'm waiting.

Hearts & Flowers: Unusual Historicals for February 2026 A public librarian-written blog about romance novels, baseball, and other random natterings.

Last #RomBkBlog share for the evening - ICYMI, my Unusual Historicals post for February 2026. wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/02/hear... #Romancelandia

February 2026 Wrap Up Well, we survived Romance Hot Takes month as we continue to read smut whenever we need a break from the news. Our Favorite Reads… Erin’s Pick: Mr. Warren’s Profession by Sebastian Nothw…

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Review: Exit, Pursued by a Baron by Aydra Richards (2023) The Beaumonts, Book #1 Heat Factor: There’s some sex, and how hot it is likely hinges on how angry you’re feeling about the relationship Character Chemistry: Not sure why she likes him, to be quite…

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Saturday Smutty Six: Maria Von Trap Fantasies Are you the kind of person who watches The Sound of Music on a regular basis? Are you like, “Yes, give me some of that Captain von THIRST TRAP?” Do you dance around in convents wearing curtains? Th…

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Retro Review: When the Duke Was Wicked by Lorraine Heath Review originally posted on February 25, 2014 by Angela at Fiction Vixen. When the Duke Was Wicked by Lorraine HeathScandalous Gentlemen of St. James #1Historical RomancePublished February 25, 2014…

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TBR Challenge – Vintage: Reading Note 96 It has been a sweltering, wet, gluggy February, and I am not enjoying the humidity. Breathing thick muggy air is not conducive to good sleep. The consequence of less sleep is more reading and I hav…

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A Rule Follower’s Outrage, or When Disresepect and Recklessness Are Rewarded You know that tropey thing that happens in books where dangerous things are occurring and the one protagonist is an expert in their field and the other protagonist is like, “IT’S FINE!”? Maybe beca…

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Review: Wild Hunt (Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen #2) by Linsey Hall I read this back in 2021 on Kindle Unlimited. Wild Hunt is book two in the Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen series by Linsey Hall. I enjoyed the setup in Darkest Moon, but this sequel lacked the same drive…

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Review: And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison twimom227.com/2026/02/revi... via @jentwimom.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

Author Spotlight: Angelina M. Lopez Looking for a new author to try? Here’s everything you need to know about Angelina M. Lopez, whose books include Lush Money, Hate Crush, and After Hours on Milagro Street. What She Writes: Contempo…

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Teach Me Tonight Blog: Call for Papers: Sports Romance teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2026/02/call... via @lauravivanco.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

New Releases- Week of February 23-27, 2026 Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense:And Now, Back to You (Heartstrings Book 2) by B.K. BorisonAMZ * BN * K * GP Endgame: A Hockey Romance by Willa GrayAMZ * BN * K * GP Whiskey, Words and Whispe…

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Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Vacationing with the Vampire in Hallow's Cove by Lyonne Riley twimom227.com/2026/02/list... via @jentwimom.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

🎧 Rise of the King by Emilia Finn - Books of My Heart He was supposed to be dead.  She lives in the shadows pulling strings, she will make them all pay Rise of the King is the fifth book of the Checkmate series.  While you could start with this one and b...

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Review: Tail, Dark and Handsome (Celestial Mates)(Tail and Claw #3) by Nancey Cummings I bought this back in Feb. 2021 and read it in June 2021. Tail, Dark and Handsome is book three in the Tail and Claw series by Nancey Cummings This story seamlessly weaves together an eclectic cast…

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Review: The Halifax Hellions by Alexandra Vasti (2026) Heat Factor: On the sexier side of the traditionally published historical romance spectrum, though things got less kinky than I expected given some of the set up Character Chemistry: I am head over…

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#SpringIntoLoveBingo Announcement + TBR I did just turn on the air conditioner last night, but it still seems weird to be talking about Spring when I look outside my window and still just see brown. I’m very much looking forward to…

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Review: Beast Business by Ilona Andrews twimom227.com/2026/02/revi... via @jentwimom.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

Review: Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree twimom227.com/2026/02/revi... via @jentwimom.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

Review: Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez Graceless Heart by Isabel IbañezHistorical FantasyJanuary 13, 2026 by Saturday BooksARC Review by Angela This is a hard book to review. The beautiful cover drew me in, and then the blurb sealed the…

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Romantasy Glossary Let’s be real—Romantasy has a lot going on. For a new reader, starting a book can feel like learning a new language. To make things easier, here’s a starter glossary for some common Romantasy termi…

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Catch Up ARC Reviews: We Who Will Die, The Seven Rings, and And They Lived Happily Ever After Will I ever timely review my ARCs again? Who is to say? But in the meantime, I hope y’all enjoy reading my reviews of these books. I received review copies of both the e-book and the audioboo…

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Teach Me Tonight Blog: Scholar Seeking Romance Podcast Listeners teachmetonight.blogspot.com/2026/02/scho... via @lauravivanco.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia

Review: Beast Business (Hidden Legacy #6.5) by Ilona Andrews ** SPOLIER FREE ** What a ride! Beast Business takes us back to the Hidden Legacy world as Augustine (Illusion Prime) and Diana Harrison (Animal Prime) team up for a quick, chaotic quest to find a …

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Crown of War and Shadow by JR Ward - Books of My Heart I enjoyed JR Ward‘s writing over the years in one of her UF/PNR series so I was really excited to see how she would take on a new series in a new genre.  Crown of War and Shadow, a Fantasy with some r...

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Catch Up ARC Reviews: It’s a Love Story, Ladies in Hating, and An Academic Affair This was a great batch of ARCs. I really enjoyed all three of my main reviews, though, there’s also a bonus DNF review tacked on at the end. It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, Ladie…

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Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm twimom227.com/2026/02/list... via @jentwimom.bsky.social #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia