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Welcome to September! Kids are back in school, football is back in season, and cozy fall books are on the horizon. Here's what we have in store for you this month at The Romance Dish.
First up, we have a review of The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh on Friday, September 5. This first book in Leigh's Salt & Sorcery series is a high-seas adventure romance filled with witch pirates (an all-women crew), magical realism (witches, mages, and some downright nasty sea creatures), and an unlikely enemies-to-lovers romance.
If you're looking for cozy fall vibes, a small-town setting, feel-good romance, and an engaging cast of characters (both two and four legged), be sure to stop by on Tuesday, September 9 for a review and giveaway of Valerie Bowman's The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn.
Thursday, September 11 brings a review and giveaway of Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey. This sparkling, enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating romcom with surprising emotional depth between a smart-mouthed softball pitcher and a cocky hockey player is my favorite romcom of 2025.
Join me on Monday, September 15 for a review of Emily Sullivan's historical romance, Is This Real or Just Pretend?, book two following last year's Duchess Material. This time around, the spotlight is on workaholic sister, Alexandra and Lucien, the recently-returned chef and son of her family's carriage driver, in a gender-flipped reimagining of the movie, Sabrina.
Wednesday, September 24 takes us back to the island of Caleva for a review of Royal Caleva: Raul by Nancy Herkness. This third book in the Royal Caleva series features mystery, a steamy cross-class romance, and pulse-pounding adventure.
Stop by on Friday, September 26 for a review of Forever Cowboy by Nan Reinhardt. This Montana romance launches a new location for Reinhardt in a starting-over romance for a forty-something woman from Indiana whose vacation plans go awry and the younger bronc rider who captures her heart.
Get ready for laughter, love, and an 11-year-old matchmaker in Last on the List by Amy Daws, a single dad - nanny romance that I read in one delicious sitting. Stop by on Monday, September 29 for my review.
We're going back to Rustler Mountain on Tuesday, September 30 for a review of book two, Outlaw Lake by Maisey Yates. This deeply emotional, friends-to-lovers story had me eagerly turning pages from start to finish.
That's what's on the schedule for September. What are you looking forward to this month?
One randomly chosen person who posts a comment before 11:00 PM, September 5 will receive a print copy of Finding Mr. July by Anna E. Collins. (Click to read my review)
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What a lovely collection of stories. Thanks for reminding me what a great bunch of authors are out there writing for me. I am looking forward to being able to actually see again. eye surgery sucks.
ReplyDeleteSending healing energy your way!
DeleteI don't need a bigger boat - I need a bigger magnifying glass. Thanks for kinness.
DeleteI’ve only recently discovered Emily Sullivan. I enjoy Tessa Bailey and Nan Reinhardt. Looking forward to to your reviews.
ReplyDeleteLet’s see September: I will attend several of my grandchildren’s school events. I like to visit a nearby apple orchard and several local farm markets for fresh produce. I love fresh baked apple pie and apple crisp.
We also go to Vilas Park Zoo in Madison, WI and Olbrich Gardens in Madison,WI every fall. Madison has an amazing Farmer’s Market on the State Capital Square.
I can’t wait to read Forever Cowboy
ReplyDeleteIt's a great transition from River's Edge to Montana
DeleteThis is a wonderful set of books! I am also looking forward to Pippa Grant's The Spite Date out tomorrow. I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures as well, not that it cools down a lot in Texas in September. Every little bit helps.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn.
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I enjoy September since it is our New Year which is meaningful. The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn sounds captivating. Love the apple name.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your reviews of The Sea Witch and The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn.
ReplyDeleteI have Forever Cowboy by Nan Reinhardt and look forward to getting to it. Soon, I hope.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your reviews, especially for The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn, Is This Real Or Just Pretend, Last On The List, and Outlaw Lake. Those sound like books I would enjoy. I look forward to seeing what else you might come up with. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and you can get some good reading in this month.