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Welcome to July!
The year is half over. How is that possible? I hope your first six months of 2025 reading have been as exceptional as mine. I haven't counted but I'm pretty sure I've had more Top Dish and 5-Star reviews so far this year than the past several. It sure is going to make it tough to come up with a Best of 2025 list in December. Maybe I should do a Best of first half and second half? What do you think? While I'm pondering that, here's what you have to look forward to at The Romance Dish during the month of July.
We kick off the month on Wednesday, July 2 with a review of Finding Mr. July, a contemporary office romcom by Anna E. Collins. Get ready for a grumpy hero with layers and 12 months worth of adorable dogs!
After what I hope will be a fun and festive holiday weekend, come on back Monday, July 7 for a review of An Irish Summer by Alexandra Paige. This charming contemporary romcom took me on a lovely tour of Ireland and had me ready to book a trip in real life.
Tuesday, July 8 brings a review and signed print copy of That Cowboy Charm by Pam Mantovani. This charming western contemporary romance with a touch of suspense is book eight of Mantovani's The Cowboys of Burton Springs series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Don't miss the newest hockey romance from Kate Meader when I share my thoughts about Sweet Thing on Monday, July 14. This next generation story launches Meader's new Chicago Players contemporary romance series featuring the adult children of fan favorite Theo Kershaw and his wife, Elle (Instacrush: Rookie Rebels - Book 2).
Nancy joins us on Tuesday, July 15 with a review of Atonement Sky, book nine in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Trinity paranormal romance series.
It's more pups in the spotlight when we head to New Orleans with a review of Pugs & Kisses by Farrah Rochon on Wednesday, July 16. This charming contemporary romance features two Veterinarians, a second-chance romance, and no shortage of adorable dogs...or "helpful" friends.
Thursday, July 17 brings a review of Don't You Forget About Me, an amnesia historical romance novella by Shana Galen. This one is the perfect length for an afternoon read on a lazy summer day.
Stop by on Tuesday, July 22 for a review of another historical romance novella. This time it's Two Ruins Make a Right by Janna MacGregor, a second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance that brings all the feelings.
Monday, July 28 brings a review of Give Me A Reason by Jayci Lee. Lee hits all the right notes with this Jane Austen Persuasion- inspired contemporary romance featuring Korean-American characters and plenty of family dysfunction, meddling friends, and second chances with a first love.
Wrapping up the month on Tuesday, June 29, we'll have a review of Bad Luck Bride by Laura Lee Guhrke. This third book in Guhrke's Scandal at the Savoy historical romance series features a second-chance, enemies-to-lovers story with snappy banter and plenty of twists.
That's what is on our agenda for July. What's on yours?
Do you have any must-buy books this month that we've missed?
Any vacation plans? I'm staying put this summer so I'll be hoping to travel vicariously through other peoples' plans and the books I read.
Did you set a reading goal (via Goodreads or something else) for 2025? We're at the midway point. How are you doing?
Two randomly chosen people who post a comment before 11:00 PM (EDT), July 4 will each receive a book of my choice from my stash.
*U.S. only
*Must be 18
Can't wait to read Kate Meader's latest! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteStill can't wait to read it! Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteBad Luck Bride looks captivating. No summer plans as yet. Lots of reading planned though. The Book of Lost Hours, and The Secret Book Society are on my list.
ReplyDeletealready did my vacation - Disney in late March/early April. Currently reading an Arc of Miss Caroline Bingley Private Investigator (got it thru Goodreads). I'm enjoying it. Suggestion: it's a disappointment for the receiver and a waste to receive a book you've already got, so perhaps give the receiver a choice of 2 or 3 books?
ReplyDeleteJanna is always a must-read for me.
ReplyDeleteSome of my favorite authors here. It is good to see them on the list. My plans for July. To survive having plumbing problems finally solved. To avoid being forced to get another AC. In short, I guess just surviving. Has anyone seen this quote? " A novel worth reading is an education of the heart. " from Susan Sontag If I ever get a tattoo that may be it.
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Looks like a great month! I’m also eagerly anticipating Sangu Mandanna’s A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
ReplyDeleteI have quite a few summer- themed books in a pile I want to get through this summer. We are planning on going on a family trip in August. I do have a Goodreads goal, and I am currently slightly ahead of it.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get to some of the great books in my TBR mountain. I need to get The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon to read for my book club. With major purging of stuff in the house and work on the exterior, plus damage control in the gardens which are a mess, reading time is lacking. I really miss it.
ReplyDeleteI hit enter too soon. We will be taking a weekend break mid-month and going to Smokey Mountain National Park for a few days. I printed out a couple of reading challenges for this year, but haven't been able to do anything on them. Some of the books I have been looking at all the good WWII era books that have come out and are due to be released.
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