June 2025

Romance Readers, Meet Fantasy: You’ve Been Soulmates All Along

Fantasy is having a moment—and romance readers might just find their next favorite story nestled between spellbooks and cinnamon rolls. Cozy fantasy offers the emotional warmth, character depth, and satisfying endings romance fans already love. Here’s why this booming genre might be your perfect next read—and where to start exploring.

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The Devil’s in the Details—and It Might Save Your Life

Passing for local could be life or death. A British spy in WWII might lose everything over the way a button was sewn, or how he held up three fingers. It’s the tiniest details that betray us—on the battlefield, in foreign lands, or even just trying to order coffee after moving countries. Trust me: I’ve lived it. The wrong Tuesday nearly gave me a migraine.

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A Waist Is a Terrible Thing to Fake (and My Self-Esteem Hack That Actually Works)

Ever felt that gut-punch of inadequacy scrolling past yet another impossibly slender model? I’ve spent years battling that feeling—until I stumbled upon a dead-simple image hack that flipped the script on photoshopped perfection. This post dives into the body distortion we’re fed daily, and the oddly calming trick that helped me reclaim a little peace (and joy in fashion again).

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Serial Killer Fatigue: Can We Mix Up Our Villains, Please?

Can we talk about the death grip serial killers have on romantic suspense? Lately, it seems like every book I pick up in the genre has a villain who’s a serial killer. It’s like they’re being handed out with publishing contracts. “Oh, you’re writing romantic suspense? Great! Here’s your serial killer starter pack.” I get

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