What’s Hurts the Most by Amanda Courtney

This is an amazing book. I had an ARC copy and I just couldn’t put it down. Best slow burn I’ve read. It’s hard to not give away spoilers but definitely check it out. I was able to resonate with the MC! I LOVED it so much I went to Etsy and went a bought her signed copy. It’s available now! #amandacourtney #bookwormsoflemon8 #slowburnromance

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... Read moreIn contemporary romance, the slow burn genre has emerged as a favorite among readers who appreciate a nuanced progression of relationships. 'What Hurts the Most' exemplifies this style, taking readers on an emotional journey filled with tension and anticipation. Many fans resonate with the protagonist's struggles and growth, which adds depth to the storyline. The use of authentic dialogue and relatable scenarios makes the narrative captivating, immersing you in the characters' world. Moreover, the appeal of acquiring signed copies from sources like Etsy adds a personal touch; fans feel more connected to the authors they admire. Engaging with the book community through hashtags such as #slowburnromance and #amandacourtney has become increasingly popular, allowing readers to share their thoughts and recommendations. You can join this community by exploring discussions online or attending virtual events with Amanda Courtney, where she discusses her inspirations and writing process. By connecting with fellow book lovers, you not only deepen your love for this genre but also discover other similar reads that resonate with your tastes.

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Thank you so much! I saw your order and can’t wait to send it off! I’m waiting on a shipment of books that delayed because of a storm 😩 but already have the packaging ready to go as soon as soon I have the book! I’m so glad you enjoyed the story!

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The dark cover of the book "What Hurts the Most" by Amanda Courtney, featuring blue floral designs. An overlay asks, "Felt overwhelmed by all the possible routes, only to go nowhere at all?"
Romance Book with Anxiety Rep.
🗝️KU 🗝️Slow burn 🗝️Mental health, self-worth, anxiety 🗝️Boyfriend’s roommate/friend 🗝️Forced proximity 🗝️Finding self-worth 🗝️Dysfunctional family 🗝️Strangers to friends to lovers #romancebookrecs #kindleunlimitedbooks #mustreadromancebooks #anxiety #prettybookcovers
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A hand holds the book 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, featuring an orange cover with a woman walking into water at sunset. The text overlay reads 'BOOKS I BOUGHT BECAUSE OF BOOKTOK'.
A hand holds the book 'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang, which has a light blue cover with the title in large, stylized letters against a sparkly background.
A hand holds the book 'The Chase' by Elle Kennedy, featuring a cover with a blonde woman's face and hand, and the title in prominent gold lettering.
Books Booktok made me buy
There are actually many more books than just these ten, so let’s just call this part 1 of the books I bought because of BookTok. -Where the Crawdads Sing- I’ve been a reader all my life. Well, since I could comprehend what books were. But during my college years and a few years that followed, I
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Meet awkward
🗝️KU 🗝️Slow burn 🗝️Mental health, self-worth, anxiety 🗝️Boyfriend’s roommate/friend 🗝️Forced proximity 🗝️Finding self-worth 🗝️Flawed characters 🗝️Strangers to friends to lovers Thanks to jennilynnwyerdesigns on Insta for this template! #slowburnromance #characterart #meetcute #
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Bookish Things I Love
There are so many things I love being a reader, but here is a small list of things I love as a reader. Partly as a way of showing off some things from my collection. 📚Playlists- this one is from Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann. I haven’t read this book yet, but looking forward to listening t
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A Kindle screen displays various ebook covers, with an overlay stating "12 ways to get free ebooks that aren't Libby," introducing methods for obtaining free ebooks legally.
A Kindle screen shows several ebook covers, accompanied by the text "- These are just some of my ARCs," illustrating Advanced Reader Copies as a source for free books.
A Kindle screen displays a selection of ebook covers, with the caption "- Amazon First Reads," highlighting this program as a way to access free ebooks.
How to read ebooks for free
This isn’t a new topic on Lemon8. Many readers have “how to get free books” posts, but almost all of them feature pirating sites. I know most of us are struggling financially, but there are so many different avenues to obtaining free ebooks legally that there is no excuse for piracy. Here’s the
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A dark, blurry image with warm tones, featuring the text "WHEN HIS STAMINA IS NO MATCH FOR HERS..." in white, along with "Lemon8" and the author's handle.
A book excerpt on a dark, blurry background, detailing a playful interaction between characters about stamina, with "Lemon8" and the author's handle at the bottom.
A book cover for "Beneath The Strokes" on a tablet, alongside text describing character dynamics (Callum and Sage) and book tropes like "Runaway bride" and "Grumpy/Sunshine".
When his stamina is no match for hers…
Book title: BENEATH THE STROKES by Amanda Courtney -Available on KU -Standalone (second in the series, but can be read as a standalone) TROPES: 🎨One bed 🎨Runaway bride 🎨Grumpy/Sunshine 🎨He falls first 🎨Tortured MMC #romancereaders #kuromancereads #spicy kindle unlimited book
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No one talks about how some days survival is the win… and that still counts as enough.
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Spicy Authors to Keep on Your Radar
✍️Isabella Brimstone In her debut novel, Sapphire Sonnets, not only does she have bi-awakening, FFM scenes, a professor/student, and voyeurism, it also features beautiful poetry. This one features a shy FMC who really finds her s**uality at college her freshman year. And I have a feeling book 2 wi
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A cover reveal for the contemporary romance novel 'What Hurts the Most' by Amanda Courtney, shown on a tablet and as a physical book. The cover features dark chains with teal accents against a dark background.
Cover reveal for my debut novel
I’m a few days late getting my cover reveal out because the book is slightly behind schedule, but I can’t wait any longer! Isn’t it just beautiful? ARC and Street Team applications will be opening soon. I don’t have an exact release date yet, but shooting for end of April/early May. Thank y
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Slow-Burn Romance
WHAT HURTS THE MOST features a slow-burn romance between a shy, anxious bookworm (Cori) who dreams of opening a coffee shop but lacks the confidence to do so, and her boyfriend’s roommate (Nick). During this story: -Cori wears Nick’s sweatshirt around thinking it’s her boyfriend’s—and Nick LOV
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