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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Perri Torani's debut novel THE WILDBORN was just revealed last week, and I still can't get enough of it. I'm so excited to read Airik and Nora's story when the book is released. I hear it's packed with emotion and spice! 🌶📚 @perritorani.bsky.social #romancelandia #scifiromance 📚💙

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

True Dreams by Tracy Sumner comes out next week, and I'm so excited for everyone to dive into the angst that is Campbell and Fontana's story. 🌶💙 #romancelandia 💙📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

TRUE DREAMS by Tracy Sumner comes out on July 17. The tension is so well-written. Read it if you like: 🩷 90s vibes 🩷 Artsy main character 🩷 Outspoken main character 🩷 Complex family dynamics 🩷 They wanted each other from the start 🩷 Meet cute gone wrong (but totally right) #romancelandia 🌶💙 💙📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Kyra Parsi's FAILURE TO MATCH is now available on Audible. I'M NOT OKAY!!!!! This is one of my fave books of all time, and I treat Kyra's books like major treats. Her writing is perfection. #kyraparsi #contemporaryromance #romancelandia 💙📚 🌶📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@julieannelong.bsky.social's much-anticipated ISAIAH AND ISOLDE is out today. It's a prequel to her Pennyroyal Green Series, and it promises to be angsty and such a good read. It's available on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and Apple books! 🌶📚 Happy reading! 💙📚 #romancelandia #historicalromance

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Morgan's Sunday chats are so fun. Definitely worth joining and just chatting about all things life, Dramione, romance, and her latest BIG news--she's going to be a published author!!! 🥳💕 #romancelandia 💙📚 #Dramione 🌶📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Wanted to hop on here & mention that Tracy Sumner's TRUE DREAMS has me SAT... I love it so much, and it's landed on my list of favorite books of all time. 💙📚 It's angsty, HOT, and has all the sweetness of a love that can only come from a found family dynamic. Preorder today! #romancelandia 🌶📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I'm excited to announce the cover release for @julieannelong.bsky.social's newest book, ISAIAH AND ISOLDE, a prequel to her beloved Pennyroyal Green Series. After their heartbreaking story was teased throughout the series, these two finally get their spotlight. #romancelandia #historicalromance 📚💙

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Currently reading This Thing of Ours by @molivierposts.bsky.social and I'm just 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️ for the Draco/Hermione characterizations in this one. I'm sat. I'm kneeled. I'm almost done with it, and I'm not ready for this to be over!!! (I started reading this last; eye strain, who's that??) #Dramione

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I'm getting ready to start reading Delicious by @sherrythomas.com. And by that, I mean I'm mentally preparing to feel all the emotions and cry a lot--you know, the typical Sherry Thomas reading experience. Apparently there's cooking involved too?? Here for it. #romancelandia #historicalromance 📚💙

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Reasons why I love the Pennyroyal Green Series by @julieannelong.bsky.social, #401: Emotions are never understated, and they are always truly felt by each of her characters. #romancelandia #romancebooks #historicalromance #bookrecommendation

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Just finished A Little Case of You by roxiewrites the other day, and I'm still thinking about it nonstop. It's so well-written, angsty, and satisfying. I loved watching both HG and DM grow to be well-functioning people after such a rough start. Ugh!!! SO good. #Dramione #Fanfiction #DramioneFanfics

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morrigan mercy @morriganmercy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

It took me over a month after posting this to work up the nerve to get on live yesterday but it was so fun 🥹 if you are on ig I’m planning to do another one this Sunday at ~3pm ET and maybe start a little tradition! My @ there is morriganmercywrites 💕

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morrigan mercy @morriganmercy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

GOSH i just love fandom sometimes 🥰 Having the most fun and fulfilling interactions with the most kind and creative people all while flailing over our shared favorite idiots!! What!!! Idk how I got so lucky 😭

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Just finished this amazing novella by Tracy Sumner. It's the first of her new contemporary series and is bite-sized, steamy, and so, so romantic. Read it if you're in the mood for: 🩷 Second chance angst 🩷 Small-town vibes 🩷 Scorching heat 🩷 It's-always-been-you #romancelandia #contemporaryromance

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

If anyone wants to get started on a fun weekend read, Wild at Whiskey Creek by @julieannelong.bsky.social is hilarious, sweet, and so, so romantic. Obscure info to whet your appetite: 🩷 Second chance 🩷 Dreamer female lead 🩷 She's also a sadgirl 🩷 Exasperated sheriff hero 🩷 Garden gnome shenanigans

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Julie Anne Long @julieannelong.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

MY SEASON OF SCANDAL is on sale for $1.99, lovelies! A scandalous Welsh politician and an innocent country girl cross paths at the Grand Palace on the Thames, yearning and fireworks ensue. tinyurl.com/mrxpurvu #palaceofrogues #romancelandia 📚💙

The cover of my season of scandal, in shades of red and gold, depicting a couple facing the viewer, the dark haired woman in a red dress, the curly dark haired man in a white shirt, against a backdrop of red scattered with gold clovers, advertising a $1.99 sale.

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Tell me why Private Arrangements has me crying the whole time and staying up until 1am to keep reading!!! 😭 It's so good. @sherrythomas.com #historicalromance #romancelandia #romancebooks

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

😂😂 this would be too funny, omg!!! An operatic scream from Lord Ice. 😭😆🩷 Omg, now my mind is going wild with ideas. Can you even imagine what the choreography would look like during the flinging-Lisbeth dance scene?! 😭😭😭 Someone, write this musical, now!!!

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If How The Marquess Was Won by @julieannelong.bsky.social was a musical, Charybdis 🐈 would have his own song. 😸🎶 And it would probably take place during the chaotic ruining-Julian's-life-and-image chasing scene! 🩷🩷 #historicalromance #romancelandia #romancebooks

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just finished this gorgeous book. Loved it. Felt a lot of feelings. Stayed up most of last night reading it. It's so good! Read if you like: 💚 Marriage in trouble 💚 Unrequited love 💚 Love at first sight 💚 Mutual distrust 💚 Love told through 🔥 #historicalromance #romancelandia @sherrythomas.com

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I have a headcanon that @esluckauthor.bsky.social's long-haired, gruff, competent male lead (John) has his hair gently and lovingly brushed by Claire during their quiet nights. 🥰🩷 #romancelandia #postapocalypticromance #romancebooks

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E.S. Luck | Author @esluckauthor.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Who else loves the “fck it” romance trope? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Pair it with steamy romance in a post-apocalyptic setting and I’m yours ♥️

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Tara Tai (they/she) @taratai.com · 18/01/2025

Pretty sure I just saw Cat on my flight to Colorado... ✅ East Asian ✅ Pink nail polish ✅ Big stuffed moose on her backpack ✅ Hoodie that literally reads CAT #SINGLEPLAYER

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Just wanted to post about one of my top three books of all time. I'll never stop gushing about Paradise. Matt and Meredith are absolutely perfect together, and the chaos that results from their tumultuous romance is iconic. 🩷✨️ @mcnaughtjudith.bsky.social #romancelandia #contemporaryromance

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The last time I started a Sherry Thomas book at night, I couldn't put it down and ended up sleeping at 3am (Ravishing the Heiress). So why am I doing this again with The Luckiest Lady in London??? I read the prologue, and I am HOOKED. Goodbye sleep @sherrythomas.com #romancelandia #historicalromance

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This was the best way to finish up my Sunday. If you're active in the romance book community, you might have heard of this one--I assure you, it is 100% worth the hype. Read this if you like: 🩷 Second chance 🩷 Soft MCs 🩷 Heartbreaking flashbacks 🩷 Anxiety rep 🩷 Found family dynamics #romancelandia

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Single Player by @taratai.com was released yesterday. It's a gorgeous sapphic romance and a must-read for 2025. I had the pleasure of reading the ARC for this and absolutely loved it. Cat and Andi are absolutely endearing characters, and their romance was so sweet. #romancelandia

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Finished this last night. Gosh, Miles and Cynthia are such beautiful, well-rounded characters with so much depth. Read this if you like: 🩷 Love at first sight 🩷 House party shenanigans 🩷 She has her pick of guys 🩷 He's always loved her @julieannelong.bsky.social #historicalromance #romancelandia

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Julie Anne Long @julieannelong.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Thank you for the kind, beautiful things so many of you wrote this year about MY SEASON OF SCANDAL and THE BEAST TAKES A BRIDE this year! More Palace of Rogues books are coming & a Pennyroyal Green prequel, too—I'll keep you posted! Wishing you joy and fabulous reading in 2025. 📚💙 #romancelandia

two book covers, one red and gold, one lilac and gold, featuring embracing couples, against a backdrop of gold, red, orange and lavender fireworks beneath the word 2024.

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Beverley Kendall Author 👩🏾‍💻📖🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇾 💙 @beverleykendall.com · 08/01/2025

Leser von historischen Liebesromanen, ich habe am Dienstag das erste Buch der The Elusive Lords-Reihe neu veröffentlicht! Verbotene Sehnsucht ist breit und in gedruckter Form erhältlich. www.amazon.de/dp/B0DPNH19NW

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Verbotene Sehnsucht (The Elusive Lords - German 1)

Verbotene Sehnsucht (The Elusive Lords - German 1) eBook : Kendall, Beverley , Nickel, Jutta : Amazon.de: Kindle Store

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Beverley Kendall Author 👩🏾‍💻📖🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇾 💙 @beverleykendall.com · 08/01/2025

I had a dream where I came up with a brilliant plot for a book. Of course, I can't remember my dream now.

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I just finished this absolutely outstanding shifter romance book. This series has changed the game for shifter romances, and this addition is my favorite so far. Can't wait for Kennedy's book!!! 🩷 @catecwells.bsky.social #romancelandia #romancebooks

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

*gasp* found this beauty at my local book store. Such a score. MY SEASON OF SCANDAL by @julieannelong.bsky.social 🩷🩷🩷 #romancelandia #romancebooks #historicalromance

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 11/12/2024

Every book we talk about in today's episode is a 2024 debut. If you're a debut Bookshop customer, you can get 20% off your first order and support indie booksellers. Discount: refer.bookshop.org/fatedmates Debut Collection: bookshop.org/lists/excellent-2024-debut-romance-novels?new-list-page=true

Grid of 12 debut romance novels released in the year 2024.

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Jem is OPEN to queries @jemiscoe.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

I haven’t been able to convince Aurora Palit to come to BlueSky yet, but I’m loving on her book anyway. So if anyone’s looking for romance that PW’s starred review states, “readers will be unable to keep the smiles off their faces,” I got you! Happy Pub Day, Aurora! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Recently reread CRAVING IN HIS BLOOD by @zoeydraven.bsky.social and it was as gorgeous as I remembered. 🥹🩷 The book features some of my fave tropes of all time: 🩵 Fated mates 🩵 Sadboi male lead 🩵 Class differences 🩵 Amazing grovel 🩵 Third act breakup (anticipated and well-written) #romancelandia

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

TALL, DARK, AND DECEMBER by #tracysumner is out today! I loved this novella so much. The romance made me swoon, and it was 🔥. #romancelandia #historicalromance Read this if you like: ❄️ Mutual possessiveness and jealousy ❄️ Reverse age gap ❄️ Lingering gazes ❄️ She’s experienced and not ashamed of it

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Halfway through this novella, and I am LOVING it! Tracy Sumner writes incredibly romantic stories with the sweetest found family dynamics. Her male leads are always 🔥🔥🔥--I swoon every time! 🩷 #romancelandia #historicalromance #tracysumner

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Julie Anne Long @julieannelong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Wow!! Magnus & Alexandra and THE BEAST TAKES A BRIDE in The WaPo (!!), and in in such esteemed company! Thank you so much, Kalyani, for loving the story and for including it in your splendid piece. #romancelandia 💙📚

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Just finished this tonight. I love Avalon with all my heart, and Mac Coltrane is just 🫠🔥. It has angst, romcom vibes, and all the butterflies of a second chance romance book. #romancelandia #romancebooks #contemporaryromance #bookrecommendations #julieannelong #hellcatcanyonseries

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I tend to retreat to all-time fave comfort reads this time of year. What are your favorite comfort read books? Mine are Paradise by Judith McNaught, Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long, and Brazen Bluestocking by Tracy Sumner. #romancelandia #romancebooks

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Younger me was NOT prepared for the magic of Sinful Surrender and how it would impact my life. It sparked my lifelong love for historical romance. Missy and James are so angsty--it takes a lot for them to find their HEA, but it was all worth it in the end. @beverleykendall.bsky.social #romancelandia

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

It's kind of nice starting a new book-based social media account--it's like a blank slate. I get to gush to my 11 followers about Julie Anne Long's books (and one of them is JAL, herself!). 😆🩷 The Beast Takes a Bride is JAL's newest Palace of Rogues books, and it is divine. #romancelandia

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Julie Anne Long @julieannelong.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

!!!! Just absolutely speechless!! Such a kind incredible honor in a year of outstanding books. Thank you for loving Magnus and Alexandra, and for the extraordinary company. ❤️❤️❤️ #romancelandia 📚💙

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Going to start this ARC soon, and I'm super excited. Releases on December 1st! #romancelandia #historicalromance #romancenovels #tracysumner

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Julie Anne Long @julieannelong.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

😂😂 You may be right! Thank you so much for the sweet shout-out for Magnus & Alexandra. (I have a hunch they take turns being the little spoon). #romancelandia

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Pomelo Reads @pomeloreads.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Just finished reading this ARC a few days ago. I really loved it! Slow burn, gaming, video game writing, and LOTS of feelings. If you preorder and send the author the confirmation, you'll also get some really cute swag. #romancelandia #contemporaryromance #romancebooks

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