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Book Review: V.B.’s impression of Hearts Abroad by Skye McNeil

The latest I Love Romance Blog review selection is Hearts Abroad by Skye McNeil. Take it away, V.B.! Thanks! This book is a light-hearted romance that blends the summer fling trope with those of finding a millionaire to love, and loving the boss. I really enjoyed how the author wrote Londyn and Callum’s attraction. It’s steamy and just keeps building.  As advertised, this book is easy to read and fun. The supporting characters are appealing, and the humor comes from klutziness, snarky comments, and Londyn’s quirks. At first you wonder what she could possibly offer Calum, but over time things sync...

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Book Review: V.B.’s impression of The Hitman’s Mistake by Sally Brandle

The latest I Love Romance Blog review selection is The Hitman’s Mistake by Sally Brandle. Take it away, V.B.! Thanks! This book has an imaginative opening that pulled me right in. Miranda is personable and Grant is just freakin’ sexy. If you like crime/suspense romance for hunky FBI agents, here’s an awesome one. It also mixes in Montana cowboy vibes for those of us who love horses. I read it in one sitting; I just had to see how things turned out. Nothing is too trite, and the mystery unfolds without being too obvious. The author does an excellent job moving you through the scenes as the story unfolds...

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Book Review: V.B.’s impression of Shore Love by Gary Robert Muschla

The latest I Love Romance Blog review selection is Shore Love by Gary Robert Muschla. Take it away, V.B.! Thanks! This book is exactly what its description suggests, a quick beach-read love story. I agree that it has all the ingredients for a cozy afternoon read…A heroine forced to go back to a childhood place. A hunky ex-boyfriend living there successfully without her. Divided loyalties all around. Topped off with a satisfying ending.  However, the story felt a little cliché to me. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The writing is nice. The dialogue is well done and believable. The characters are sweet, and I enjoyed how...

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Book Review: Ginny’s impression of One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace

Hi, readers! If you haven’t checked the updates to our review policy, please do. Review requests are currently closed, but we are trying to catch up on our TBR list. Please view our new review team on the ‘About Us‘ page. The latest I Love Romance Blog review selection is One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace. Take it away, Ginny! Thanks! From the beginning of the book, I was a little uneasy, Harlequin Romance books are what mom read when I was growing up. Did I really want to read something my mom used to read? Well, from start to finish, she wrote an intriguing and fun romance; with characters that were charming, and a plot that pleasing, with a perfect ending...

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Guest Book Review: Ginny’s impression of Abigail’s Window by Susan Lynn Solomon

Hi, readers! Please welcome Virginia, our guest book reviewer, to ILRB! She’ll be hanging out with us today, taking the time to give us her take on a cool romance novel! Ginny, take it away and show us what you have for today. Thanks! I normally read fantasy romance, but once I started this story, it began to grow on me. I was not wanting to put it down. Kaitlyn and her friends were just going to have a girl’s weekend, just to get away and unwind, but things quickly changed when they arrived at the Bed and Breakfast where they were to stay. Kaitlyn’s uneasy feeling starts from the moment she steps out of their rental car...

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Guest Book Review: V.B.’s impression of Chasing Ginger by Marie Lavender

Hi, readers! Please welcome V.B., our guest book reviewer, to ILRB! She’ll be hanging out with us today, taking the time to give us her take on a cool romance novel! Woo hoo! ♥ V.B, take it away and show us what you have for today. Thanks...Ginger is awesome! Her issues with her weight stem from her childhood and her mother’s “helpful” comments that stung and hurt. However, she’s beautiful, smart, successful, and talented. She counters a deep seeded belief that her size makes her undesirable with an fantastic sense of style and being loving and loyal to her college friends, the Misfits. Over the course of the story, she learns to better accept herself and resolves some issues...

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Authors Who Make Small Towns Spicier

Since every couple needs to have at least one romantic date (Either intentionally or not) and there are so many unique ones that can happen in the small town romance category, these authors are offering some inspiration to potential readers… Small Town Romance Date Ideas

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Guest Book Review: Sarah’s impression of Reluctantly Royal by Kelle Z. Riley

Hi, readers! Please welcome Sarah B., our guest book reviewer, to ILRB! She’ll be hanging out with us today, taking the time to give us her take on a cool romance novel!  Let’s give her a hand. Sarah, take it away and show us what you have for today. Reluctantly Royal by Kelle Z. Riley 'I honestly "loved" this, I could not keep a straight face while reading this. I was smiling, sometimes tearful. I "liked" it, but I must say...'

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Ten Tips for Managing a Long Distance Relationship: a guest post by Emily Moore

10 Tips for Managing a Long Distance Relationship -- Waiting for that special someone to get home? Be it your new bae or your old one, you’d want them to feel how much they mean to you. Even if you live far from each other, long-distance relationships (LDR) can be surprisingly easy. From keeping the flame alive through regular chats and video calls to planning romantic getaways, an LDR doesn’t have to be so isolating. In this blog, we’ll provide tips for managing a long-distance relationship – whether it’s your first or sixth. Whether yours is a short-term arrangement or something longer-term, these tricks will make distance relationship love messages easier on both of you...

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Blog Tour Feature: Her Thrilling Fling by Susie Warren, and Amazon gift card giveaway!

FEATURED -- Will their stark differences fuel their growing passion, or will they go their separate ways when their bargain ends? I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by Susie Warren, an author I met during my journey! Congratulations on your adult contemporary romance novel!  When a new book comes out, it is always an exciting time for authors. Plus, here at the I Love Romance Blog, we love discovering romance novels! Let’s hear a little about this great book…