Vanderah’s The Oceanography of the Moon, Review: Enchanting
The Oceanography of the Moon, Glendy Vanderah’s enchanting third novel, is about shedding secrets, the power of love and redemption. Read my full review.
Romance
Browse all our articles, featuring books that contain an element of romance, whether that be simmering romantic tension or a full blown love affair — heartwarming, heart breaking or heart racing!
Recent standout reads for us in the romance genre are Ashley Poston’s The Seven Year Slip, Pip Williams’ The Bookbinder and Mhairi McFarlane’s Last Night. And, it would be hard to go wrong with some of our all time top romance reads such as the iconic One Day, The Flatshare and The Time Traveller’s Wife, the quirky under-appreciated gem Resistance Is Futile and the uplifting Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.
Finally, if you too think romance and humour make the perfect match, then we recommend checking out our most popular Book List: 30 Top Romantic Comedy Novels.
I English U: RomCom author JR Laurence interview + #Giveaway
Read Q&A with Author JR Laurence on I English U, an international romantic comedy novel. Plus, 2 ebook copies and 1 audiobook copy to giveaway worldwide thanks to Top Floor Books.
Impossible (aka The Impossible Us) by Sarah Lotz, Review: Shimmers
Sarah Lotz’ Impossible is a wonderfully executed genre-bending novel that shimmers with romantic tension and pulsates with heart. Read my full review.
Orphan Rock: Dominique Wilson’s inspiration + Book Review + #Giveaway
Dominique Wilson discusses the inspiration behind her new historical novel Orphan Rock, I share my review, plus thanks to Transit Lounge Publishing two lucky AU/NZ readers will win a paperback copy.
138 Dates by Rebekah Campbell, Review: Hard-earned happiness
Rebekah Campbell’s 138 Dates offers readers candid lessons from one woman’s journey of personal growth in business, love and life. Read my review.
Love and Other Puzzles by Kimberley Allsopp, Review: Clever
Love and Other Puzzles, Kimberley Allsopp’s entertaining debut novel is a cocktail of wit and nostalgic pop-culture minus the hangover. Read my full review.
Interview: Rebecca Zanetti on her Laurel Snow romantic thrillers
Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Zanetti, author of new romantic thriller You Can Run. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Author Bio: Rebecca…
Burnt Out by Victoria Brookman, Review: Engaging advocacy
Victoria Brookman’s debut novel Burnt Out is an intriguing combination of contemporary drama and climate change advocacy. Read my ful review.
Safety in Numbers by Sophie Penhaligon, Review: Steamy sugar hit
Safety in Numbers’ STEM and disability premise holds great promise, but does Sophie Penhaligon’s execution offer more than a romantic sugar hit? Read my review.
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Review: Mesmerising
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy is as mesmerising as it is thrilling; the work of an exceptionally talented author. Read my full review.
The Painting by Alison Booth, Review: The scars of art
The Painting by Alison Booth is an art theft mystery and perceptive contemporary exploration of the migrant experience. Read my full review.
Lisa Jewell’s The Night She Disappeared: Average at best
Lisa Jewell’s The Night She Disappeared is an engaging read but there are far better-executed mystery thrillers from less-lauded authors. Read my full review.
A Voice in the Night: Sarah Hawthorn’s inspiration + Review
I am delighted to welcome Sarah Hawthorn to discuss what inspired her to write her new psychological thriller A Voice in the Night. Plus, we share our review of this suspense-filled debut. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a…
Two Steps Onward by Graeme Simsion & Anne Buist, Review
Two Steps Onward is writing duo Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist’s moving sequel to their bestselling novel Two Steps Forward. Read my full review. Two Steps Onward Synopsis Three years after life got in the way of their long-distance relationship, Californian…
The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey, Review: Romantic depths
The Beautiful Fall by Hugh Breakey is an engaging and dramatic Aussie romance novel that plumbs uncommon depths. Read my full review. * Not to be confused with The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris…
The Garden of Little Rose: Suzanne Snow on combining passions + Giveaway
I am delighted to welcome Suzanne Snow to discuss her romance series Welcome to Thorndale, and how she’s combined her passion for the outdoors, gardening and horses with her love of reading. Plus, thanks to her publisher Canelo, I have…
