Melisa
@booksonmymind.bsky.social
Romance novel reader and blogger. History/monarchies. Book lover. Support women’s soccer. She/her.
I finished Luv (un)Arranged by N. M. Patel and it was perfect. Slow burn up to 50% as the couple got to know each other in such a cute way. Then hella steamy. So sweet and delightful and yet made me cry. Highly recommend!
August 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I finished Luv (un)Arranged by N. M. Patel and it was perfect. Slow burn up to 50% as the couple got to know each other in such a cute way. Then hella steamy. So sweet and delightful and yet made me cry. Highly recommend!
Someone explain to me why the heroine is in a Regency dress when the book is set in medieval Scotland?
April 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Someone explain to me why the heroine is in a Regency dress when the book is set in medieval Scotland?
So many phenomenal books and of course I grabbed a dinosaur book when we went to the Natural History Museum!
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
So many phenomenal books and of course I grabbed a dinosaur book when we went to the Natural History Museum!
I didn’t go to ApollyCon but I did drive from New Jersey to DC to attend the @authornalinisingh and @nicwillwrites event at @eastcitybookshop! We had a fantastic time and loved being able to meet Nalini and Denise in person.
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I didn’t go to ApollyCon but I did drive from New Jersey to DC to attend the @authornalinisingh and @nicwillwrites event at @eastcitybookshop! We had a fantastic time and loved being able to meet Nalini and Denise in person.
My bookclub hooked me up with some awesome stickers.
April 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My bookclub hooked me up with some awesome stickers.
I ended the month with a next generation Juliette Cross and an ever witty India Holton!
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I ended the month with a next generation Juliette Cross and an ever witty India Holton!
I also read Shadow’s Heart, which was the perfect adventurous Kresley Cole. I devoured both Deep End and Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood. Not in Love is, in fact, my current favorite one of her books and now I’m ready for her upcoming Problematic Summer Romance.
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I also read Shadow’s Heart, which was the perfect adventurous Kresley Cole. I devoured both Deep End and Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood. Not in Love is, in fact, my current favorite one of her books and now I’m ready for her upcoming Problematic Summer Romance.
My March Wrap Up. Clearly, I went down a Nalini Singh rabbit hole after reading an ARC of Atonement Sky. I needed the comfort of her books. I’ve finally broken out of my binge and now she’s just my audio reads ( I’m up to Blaze of Memory.)
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My March Wrap Up. Clearly, I went down a Nalini Singh rabbit hole after reading an ARC of Atonement Sky. I needed the comfort of her books. I’ve finally broken out of my binge and now she’s just my audio reads ( I’m up to Blaze of Memory.)
My personal trainer. We both did 10 minute workouts today. Mine was HIT, his was chasing the light beam reflecting off my watch around the apartment.
March 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
My personal trainer. We both did 10 minute workouts today. Mine was HIT, his was chasing the light beam reflecting off my watch around the apartment.
I also read some standout romances: Never Gamble Your Heart, Whirlwind, and Nevermore Bookstore.
March 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I also read some standout romances: Never Gamble Your Heart, Whirlwind, and Nevermore Bookstore.
Time for my February wrap up. I read a bunch this month including two nonfiction books. One was on The Crusades and one on the Normans. I did a binge of The Housemaid series. Those books are addicting. My rereads this month were two Kimberly Lemming books, two Tay Monae, and The Nanny.
March 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Time for my February wrap up. I read a bunch this month including two nonfiction books. One was on The Crusades and one on the Normans. I did a binge of The Housemaid series. Those books are addicting. My rereads this month were two Kimberly Lemming books, two Tay Monae, and The Nanny.
Happy Derek Craven day! If you’re looking for a gaming hall owner and an extremely smart heroine… I recommend Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise
February 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Happy Derek Craven day! If you’re looking for a gaming hall owner and an extremely smart heroine… I recommend Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise
One of my other goals is to increase my nonfiction reading for 2025. I went with Feminia, which was a fascinating look at medieval women, and Blood, Fire, and Gold which was an interesting look into Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici. The Baby Dragon Cafe was an adorable slow burn!
February 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
One of my other goals is to increase my nonfiction reading for 2025. I went with Feminia, which was a fascinating look at medieval women, and Blood, Fire, and Gold which was an interesting look into Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici. The Baby Dragon Cafe was an adorable slow burn!
One of my goals for 2025 is go back to my monthly wrap ups.
My first 5 ⭐️ read of 2025 is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com. It’s also a MMF and majorly 🌶️🔥!
My first 5 ⭐️ read of 2025 is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com. It’s also a MMF and majorly 🌶️🔥!
February 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
One of my goals for 2025 is go back to my monthly wrap ups.
My first 5 ⭐️ read of 2025 is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com. It’s also a MMF and majorly 🌶️🔥!
My first 5 ⭐️ read of 2025 is I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com. It’s also a MMF and majorly 🌶️🔥!
Finished my second nonfiction of 2025:
Blood, Fire, & Gold. The story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici by Estelle Paranque.
Blood, Fire, & Gold. The story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici by Estelle Paranque.
January 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Finished my second nonfiction of 2025:
Blood, Fire, & Gold. The story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici by Estelle Paranque.
Blood, Fire, & Gold. The story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici by Estelle Paranque.
What I’m currently reading:
January 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What I’m currently reading:
My reading goal for 2025 is to read more historical nonfiction ( and not just about royals). So I’m starting the year with Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It by Janina Ramirez.
January 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
My reading goal for 2025 is to read more historical nonfiction ( and not just about royals). So I’m starting the year with Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It by Janina Ramirez.
I read an ARC of the new Kimberly Lemming last night and it was delightfully bonkers.
January 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I read an ARC of the new Kimberly Lemming last night and it was delightfully bonkers.
2024 reads
There’s a 2 book difference between my Goodreads and StoryGraph but I don’t have the patience to figure out which two books are missing.
There’s a 2 book difference between my Goodreads and StoryGraph but I don’t have the patience to figure out which two books are missing.
January 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
2024 reads
There’s a 2 book difference between my Goodreads and StoryGraph but I don’t have the patience to figure out which two books are missing.
There’s a 2 book difference between my Goodreads and StoryGraph but I don’t have the patience to figure out which two books are missing.
My December reads so far
December 26, 2024 at 3:36 PM
My December reads so far
Currently reading:
Ears: Bewitched by Darynda Jones
Eyes: Mafia Darling by Mila Finelli
#romancelandia
Ears: Bewitched by Darynda Jones
Eyes: Mafia Darling by Mila Finelli
#romancelandia
November 20, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Currently reading:
Ears: Bewitched by Darynda Jones
Eyes: Mafia Darling by Mila Finelli
#romancelandia
Ears: Bewitched by Darynda Jones
Eyes: Mafia Darling by Mila Finelli
#romancelandia
I stress-ordered Swedish candy on Election Day but at least I now have polkagrisar at my desk.
November 13, 2024 at 4:42 PM
I stress-ordered Swedish candy on Election Day but at least I now have polkagrisar at my desk.