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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · Jan 25

Did a thing. Let me know if I've missed anyone go.bsky.app/57fnjkA

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10h

Currently reading 👀 John Eyre by Mimi Matthews.

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10h

Currently reading 🎧 The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley.

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Cover of The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 11h

Just finished 👀 Mate by Ali Hazelwood.

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I burned through this one and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Snarky Serena, grumpy Koen, an impossible situation, and all great.

It was told in single POV, but I loved how we got glimpses of Koen's POV via each chapter introduction.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 11h

Just finished 🎧 A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase.

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This was a delight! With top notch banter it had me giggling.

The narration by Kate Reading was great and certainly added to my enjoyment.

Cover of A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t miss the author’s very thorough and illustrated notes on LGBTQ and Black people in regency England.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 2d

Just finished 👀 I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner.

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This was such a beautiful book, which is a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma with a twist

The art in this graphic novel is stunning, bringing to life the idyllic countryside and the fashions of the day.

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 2d

Some new Aussie romance releases for 20-26 October. Includes books by @oliviafenwick.bsky.social @sofiaaves.bsky.social @elissehayauthor.bsky.social

Visit the author’s profile for links to purchase.

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Covers of some new Aussie Romance Releases for the week 20-26 October 2025
20 October | Victorious: Part 3 | KE Osborn
20 October | Higher Ground | Devon May
20 October | Reaper and Ruin | Elle Thorpe
21 October | Unruly Obsession | Kia Carrington-Russell
22 October | Don't Puck Up | Ann Grech
23 October | Play the Last Track | Olivia Fenwick

Covers of some new Aussie Romance Releases for the week 20-26 October 2025
24 October | Forsaken Mountain Man | Sofia Aves
24 October | Blue Collar Billionaire | Amy Andrews
24 October | A Beast Caged in Briars | Untitled, Tempest Reign
25 October | Coveted by the Vampire | Jessica Gleave
26 October | Wing Woman | Kate Louise
26 October | Unrivaled | Elisse Hay

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 4d

Have I said this was dramatic? Even their wedding day was full of drama. Then we had Linnie’s loud and chaotic family, sea battles and more.

Overall good fun.

Thank you Montlake and NetGalley for supplying this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 4d

Just finished 👀 The Captain by Christi Caldwell. Out 21 October

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This book was all about the drama!

Linnie has been in love with “man who can’t feel feelings”, Jeremy, since she was a child. For reasons, including revenge, they marry.

Cover of The Captain by Christi Caldwell

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 7d

Just finished 🎧 No Ordinary Duchess by Elizabeth Hoyt.

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It's an absolute travesty that Elizabeth Hoyt's publisher isn't continuing with this series!

This book was amazing and I want more of the Greycourts.

Cover of No Ordinary Duchess by Elizabeth Hoyt

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 7d

I also didn’t feel as if there was much connection between Leo and Josie other than instalust. They seemed too self absorbed, though this may have been the first person POV.

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for supplying this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 7d

This was OK. I didn't really enjoy the story. It was a bit too obvious and the mystery was solved too easily. I'm not familiar with Anastasia (this is a retelling) and maybe I would have appreciated it more if I was.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

Locke and Portia’s HEA was hard won. With Lorraine Heath piling on the secrets and heartbreak.

There were tears. I loved this book!

And now. How am I going to read the Marquess’s story?

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

The Marquess of Marsden has been a star of the Hellions of Havisham series and he really came into his own here. It’s his machinations that lead to his son, Locke, marrying Portia in a marriage of convenience.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

Some new Aussie romance releases for 13-19 October. Includes books by @kkellyauthor.bsky.social @freyamarske.bsky.social @alisonstuart.bsky.social @ellafrankauthor.bsky.social @eviemitchellauthor.bsky.social

Visit the author’s profile for links to purchase.

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Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 13-19 October 2025
13 October | Fumbling Forward | @kkellyauthor.bsky.social
14 October | Fake Dating The Italian Heir | Ally Blake
14 October | Venomous Kiss | T.L. Smith
14 October | Barre Fight | Chloe Angyal
14 October | Cinder House | Freya Marske
14 October | Tycoon's Terms Of Engagement | Clare Connelly
15 October | Undoubtedly Yours | Natalina Snow
15 October | Yes, Sugar | Stevie Carter
15 October | Stolen Secrets | Olivia Grace

Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 13-19 October 2025
16 October | Dark Lord Rising | Layla Landon
16 October | Exile's Return | Alison Stuart
16 October | The Curse of the Ill-Gotten Gains | Stephanie Laurens
16 October | Merciless | Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
17 October | The Temptation | J.L. Perry
17 October | Mystic City: Celestial Reckoning | Isabelle Fleay
18 October | The Lies of Midas | EC Glynn
18 October | Cold As Stone | Evie Mitchell

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

Currently reading 👀 The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe.

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Cover of The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you Abigail Kelly for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

I love the dragon shifters in Abigail Kelly's New Protectorate world. They are such big softies for their mates.

I also loved being introduced to the nymph lore and their deep connection to their land and ancestors.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 10d

Well! The wait for Taevas’ HEA was well worth it!

I loved this story of dragon shifter, Taevas, and nymph, Alashiya.

There were so many good things about this story. Beautifully written, it had suspense and action as well the deliciousness of a powerful dragon shifter brought low.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 16d

Currently reading 👀 Valor's Flight by Abigail Kelly. Out 12 October: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXDRFZ3N.

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Valor's Flight: The New Protectorate: Book Five

Amazon.com: Valor's Flight: The New Protectorate: Book Five eBook : Kelly, Abigail: Kindle Store

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 16d

The romance is more of a subplot that the star of the show. Told in single POV, Margot, our female protagonist’s story is much more fleshed out. But this in no way detracts from the story.

Thank you Lindsay Barrett for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 16d

This is a gem of a book and you should read it.

It is heart wrenching, a little scary and alot amazing.

Beautifully written, I couldn’t put it down.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 16d

Currently reading 👀 The Dravenhearst Brides by Lindsay Barrett. Out 9 October: www.lindsaybarrettbooks.com/shop.

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Cover of The Dravenhearst Brides by Lindsay Barrett

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 17d

Just finished 👀 Cinder House by Freya Marske. Out soon: freyamarske.com/books/cinder...

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This is the most perfect ode to Cinderella! It’s twisty and unusual and it kept me riveted.

The writing is superb.

Highly recommended.

Cinder House - Freya Marske

CINDER HOUSE Available in October from Tor and Bramble UK Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling from bestselling author Freya Marske—a queer Gothic romance perfec...

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 17d

And I really want more of Pete, Emil's older woodcarving brother.

Thank you Kat Sterling for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.