Woo! Gwen, you’re back!!! 😋 Hope you’ve been well. I adore your book reviews! Your synopses are always amusing and hilarious. xD Totally gonna give some of these a try!
Hi Gwendolyn! I'd read Play and yes, Mal is the most manic romantic hero but he's so fun, I get swept up in his insanity. I'm always a fan of the funny with my romances. Have to say thanks for the Gail Carriger recommendation, I tore through her Parasol Protectorate series fairly quickly – definite a great quirky read. I'd recommend Lucy Score's Whiskey Chaser, handyperson/property manager heroine meets disgraced politician in small West Viriginia town), strong heroine, great beta hero, and love that there's an overarching suspense storyline for series. Also Kate Clayborn's Beginner's Luck and Luck of the Draw (three friends win lottery, find love seems trite but there's so much more). The heroines' friendship is fantastic, well developed characters (first heroine is scientist, second is attorney), well balanced storytelling. Really good stuff. Looking forward to your next vid 🙂
I highly recommend my personal favorite, the Portland Rebels series by Rebecca Grace Allen. I also suggest Loving Maddie From A to Z by Kelly Jamieson, the Dare series by Carly Phillips, When the Lights Go Out by Barbara Daly, and the Homefront series by Jessica Scott.
I just finished re-reading the Inn Boonsboro trilogy. I also find NR soothing from time to time. I first read this trilogy because I drove past the Inn itself, and was intrigued that she had set books in the location. I only found out later that she owned the physical Inn. She wrote an earlier trilogy set in an Inn being refurbished by three brothers that I like better, The MacKade Brothers. Also set in the same region, and also has a ghost sub-plot with a Civil War timing. I love the Donovan series of hers best.
I have been on a new adult roll. Some new favorites: JT Geissinger (Burn for you), Lucy score & Claire Kingsley (Bootleg Springs), Lauren Rowe (Morgan brothers), Kate Stewart (The Real) , Sara Net (Jock Row), and Lisa madden-mills (I dare you).
Oh, it's so wonderful to see what you've been reading recently – I always love watching your videos. I wish I had recommendations for contemporary romances, but it's a huge blindspot for me. But I hope to fit some in this summer with doing the Summer Romance Book Bingo challenge (have you heard of it? Sarah from Not Just Romance Novels and Sissy of Romance Queen of Booktube are co-hosting, it's gonna be so much fun!). Happy Reading!
Glad you're back! I think Play was my favourite out of the Stage Dive books. Rather than find Mal's personality annoying, I think it actually makes it an enjoyable light read for me.
Samantha T.
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Woo! Gwen, you’re back!!! 😋 Hope you’ve been well. I adore your book reviews! Your synopses are always amusing and hilarious. xD Totally gonna give some of these a try!
The Gwendolyn Reading Method
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
What romance books are you reading lately???
Ivy DeLuca
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Hi Gwendolyn! I'd read Play and yes, Mal is the most manic romantic hero but he's so fun, I get swept up in his insanity. I'm always a fan of the funny with my romances. Have to say thanks for the Gail Carriger recommendation, I tore through her Parasol Protectorate series fairly quickly – definite a great quirky read. I'd recommend Lucy Score's Whiskey Chaser, handyperson/property manager heroine meets disgraced politician in small West Viriginia town), strong heroine, great beta hero, and love that there's an overarching suspense storyline for series. Also Kate Clayborn's Beginner's Luck and Luck of the Draw (three friends win lottery, find love seems trite but there's so much more). The heroines' friendship is fantastic, well developed characters (first heroine is scientist, second is attorney), well balanced storytelling. Really good stuff. Looking forward to your next vid 🙂
Nathalia Panesi
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I’m laughing cuz the perfect hope is probably my favorite nora roberts book
Susan Schembri
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Yeah!!!!! I’m so excited you’re back!!!!!
Bye Bitch
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
So glad you’re back, your videos are one of my faves ♥️✨
Lisa Salyers
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I highly recommend my personal favorite, the Portland Rebels series by Rebecca Grace Allen. I also suggest Loving Maddie From A to Z by Kelly Jamieson, the Dare series by Carly Phillips, When the Lights Go Out by Barbara Daly, and the Homefront series by Jessica Scott.
Katherine Kam
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Hey, we have been missing you. Thanks for coming back. Hope you give us more videos soon. Cheers.
N332
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I’ve missed you!!!!
Meri Lationette
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Adding all of these to my tbr. Also love your personality and how you describe these books.
Leslie Moise
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I just finished re-reading the Inn Boonsboro trilogy. I also find NR soothing from time to time. I first read this trilogy because I drove past the Inn itself, and was intrigued that she had set books in the location. I only found out later that she owned the physical Inn. She wrote an earlier trilogy set in an Inn being refurbished by three brothers that I like better, The MacKade Brothers. Also set in the same region, and also has a ghost sub-plot with a Civil War timing. I love the Donovan series of hers best.
Mich Herondale
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Yay! You're back!!
Musicbookoholic
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I loved Bringing Home The Bad Boy.
jewel d.
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
"Everything's across the street in this town" lol your eye roll killed me. I'm glad you're back!:)
Raven J
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
I have been on a new adult roll. Some new favorites: JT Geissinger (Burn for you), Lucy score & Claire Kingsley (Bootleg Springs), Lauren Rowe (Morgan brothers), Kate Stewart (The Real) , Sara Net (Jock Row), and Lisa madden-mills (I dare you).
Imaginetheday1967
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
You sum up my feelings for Nora Roberts exactly. I only read the first book of the Innsboro trilogy. That ghost… it was just ridiculous.
Shannon Ridler
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Oh, it's so wonderful to see what you've been reading recently – I always love watching your videos. I wish I had recommendations for contemporary romances, but it's a huge blindspot for me. But I hope to fit some in this summer with doing the Summer Romance Book Bingo challenge (have you heard of it? Sarah from Not Just Romance Novels and Sissy of Romance Queen of Booktube are co-hosting, it's gonna be so much fun!). Happy Reading!
WomanVsBooks
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
So glad your back…love your channel 💖
Christina Bevan
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Glad you're back! I think Play was my favourite out of the Stage Dive books. Rather than find Mal's personality annoying, I think it actually makes it an enjoyable light read for me.
proteusa dravulia
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Miss your videos, when are you coming back??
Liina
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
Hope you'll return to Youtube 😃
sonu singh
September 3, 2021 at 11:12 am
GREAT REVIEW GWEN. PLEASE DO A REVIEW OF BEST BOOKS(FICTION & NON-FICTION) ON BEING ALONE & LIVING ALONE