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...
Category: Writing
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...
The Pros and Cons of Including a Prologue or Epilogue in a Romance Novel
If you're a writer (or sometimes a reader), then you probably know what front and back matter are, the extra stuff publishers add to a book - copyright page, introduction, author information and acknowledgments, maybe even brief summaries of other books they recommend. Well, the prologue and epilogue are the front and back matter of a story. These little additions don't always need to be there, but they can be fun to read and write! 😉 Today, I'm going to list some pros and cons to having prologue or epilogue in a romantic story...
Guest Book Review: Sarah’s impression of Mindgames by Jasmine Gold
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. Thanks! Mindgames by Jasmine Gold In the end, I'm still not sure. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this story. I enjoy reading in this genre, and I was aware of the book's explicit content. However, the book's...
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…
Preorder this Historical Romance
Hi, readers! I just wanted to jump in here and tell you about a book relaunch I'm having this month. Getting the rights back from my former publisher has allowed me to focus on redistributing book one of the Heiresses in Love Series. Find out more details below... Get your copy of UYR today! The print formats are available right now, and the ebook version is on pre-order until next week. ♥
Release Blitz for Light in the Dark by Kate McWilliams
Light in the Dark (Moon Harbor Series, Book 1) by Kate McWilliams The closer they get, the closer danger lurks... I am pleased to announce a great book release by Kate McWilliams, a talented author I met during my journey! Her romantic suspense with a second chances theme, Light in the Dark, book one of Moon Harbor series, officially released today! Yay, that’s awesome! Congrats on your new release! When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author. Kate is offering a look at her steamy romantic suspense, Light in the Dark. Let’s find out more…
Exclusive Interview with author Jess Michaels, plus a look at steamy historical romance, TO KISS A KING
Hi, readers! For those who are still hankering for a good romance just in time for Valentine's Day, look no further! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our 30th official author interview on this romance blog! We have a real treat for you, readers. Today we get to speak one-on-one with a talented author. Please join me in welcoming Jess Michaels to ILRB! Nice to chat with you…
New Release Feature: The Wager of a Lady by author Kathleen Ayers
The Wager of a Lady (The Beautiful Barringtons, Book 4) -- Will he forgive her? Or let Georgina go forever? I am pleased to announce a great book release by Kathleen Ayers, a talented author I met during my journey! Her historical romance with a second chance/secret baby theme, The Wager of a Lady, book four of The Beautiful Barringtons series, officially released today! Yay, that’s awesome! Congrats on your new release! When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author! Kathleen is giving us a look at her steamy historical romance, The Wager of a Lady. Let’s find out more…
New Release Feature: Scammer Girl by author Michelle Dayton
Scammer Girl -- You can’t fall in love with someone you don’t trust—or can you? I am pleased to announce a great book release by Michelle Dayton, a talented author I met during my journey! Her steamy romance with an enemies to lovers theme, Scammer Girl, book two of the Tech-nically Love series, officially released today! Yay, that’s awesome! Congrats on your new release! When a new book comes out, it’s always an exciting time for an author. Michelle is giving us a look at her steamy contemporary romance, Scammer Girl. Let's find out more...