I’ve always thought that it would be fun to do a puzzle of the cute Dream Harbor books since they’re all so gorgeous. However, coloring books are going to be so much fun. This one is set to publish May 6th 2025 and includes 40 cozy fall scenes I imagine will be full of cute scenes from The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I think this will be such a fun cozy bookish activity and perfect gift for Dream Harbor fans. I hope they come out with a coloring book for each book in the series!
I have some exciting news, book friends. I think I’ve finally figured out my reading preferences! I used to think I didn’t enjoy straight-up romance books, but it turns out I love romantic mysteries, thrillers, and anything with a jaw-dropping plot twist. Oh, and a little spice never hurts either! 🌶️
So, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite romance books with mind-blowing twists to share with you. No spoilers, I promise! I’ll give you a quick synopsis of each book and explain why I loved them.
For years, I tiptoed around the world of spicy romance books, too ashamed of the stigma to fully embrace them. While I had long been curious about reading “smut,” I considered it the literary equivalent of watching porn—something that made me feel a little dirty, if I’m being honest, and that historically hasn’t always respected women or promoted healthy perspectives on intimacy. However, as times change and we move into a more sex-positive, feminist-forward era (and as I grow into my own maturity) I’ve come to realize there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying spicy romance books—or even outright smut—for countless reasons that I’ll explore.
In 2025, I’m officially letting go of that shame and embracing what brings me joy: books that bring on the chili peppers! 🌶 🥵 🔥 Because reading is reading, right? Who’s with me? Let’s get into what made me decide to change my mind about reading smut now that I’m in my 30s.
From falling in love with Thanksgiving turkeys to passionate affairs with…the coronavirus, if you can imagine it, some indie author has probably written about it. And, yes, some of them have even been brave enough to self-publish these fantasy romance books on Amazon. Don’t ask me how I stumbled upon these bizarre and somewhat disturbing […]