my recent book pr + purchases

Hi besties here are some of the books I’ve received in pr and some I bought!

📚bitter burn by sierra simone

I was so excited when sierra let me know she was able to send over an arc of bitter burn, after reading that ending in honey cut I was shook and crying haha. But I’m SO excited to start it.

📚throne in the dark by a.k caggiano

this looks like a really cute read, and his jaw line looks sharpen to klll a man 😭 (I had to make a taylor reference) thank you SO much source books for sending this over!

📚bad for business by kat singleton

I remember wanting this book when it was indie published, so I was so excited to see when I got it in the mail! Thank you so much entangled publishing for sending this over, this is going straight on top of my pr

📚damnation & collision by carrie leighton

I have no idea what these books are about but they look HEARTBREAKING 😭😭

📚burn bright & leave me behind

These have been on my tbg and when I saw them at Barnes and noble I HAD to get them and I’m SO excited to read leave me behind, just look at that cover

#lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #spiciestbooks #booktok #bookrecs

2025/9/18 Edited to

... Read moreThere's nothing quite like the thrill of a fresh book haul, is there? That moment when a new box of stories arrives, or when you find those perfect spines calling to you from the bookstore shelf, is pure magic for any book lover. Today, I'm super excited to share my recent 'BOOK HAUL' – a mix of incredible PR books I've been lucky enough to receive and a few irresistible purchases I just had to make! First up, let’s talk about the Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) and PR books. Getting an ARC, like 'BITTER BURN ARC FROM SIERRA SIMONE,' feels like winning the lottery! After the ending of 'Honeycut,' I’ve been on tenterhooks waiting for 'Bitter Burn.' Sierra Simone is renowned for her intense, often dark, and definitely 'spicy' romance novels. If you're searching for books that delve deep into complex characters and aren't afraid to turn up the heat, her work is always a top recommendation. Many of you look for those 'spicy chapters,' and Sierra Simone rarely disappoints in delivering thrilling, passionate reads. Another fantastic PR arrival was 'THRONE IN THE DARK BY A.K CAGGIANO.' Just look at that cover – it screams epic fantasy romance! I'm drawn to stories with captivating world-building and strong characters, and this one looks like it could be my next obsession. For those of you who love 'romantic novels' with a touch of magic and adventure, this is definitely one to keep an eye on. It promises to be a 'good romance book' that transports you to another realm. Then there’s 'BAD FOR BUSINESS BY KAT SINGLETON.' I remember wanting this book when it was indie-published, so getting a copy now is amazing! Kat Singleton has a knack for writing contemporary romances that are both heartwarming and, yes, come with their fair share of 'spicy chapters' that readers adore. It’s fantastic to see indie authors gain wider recognition, and if you’re looking for 'popular romance books' with a strong emotional core and palpable chemistry, add this to your list. Now for the books that look like they're going to break my heart in the best way: 'DAMNATION & COLLISION BY CARRIE LEIGHTON.' These are from 'The Better Series,' and the covers with their striking red flowers are so intriguing. While I haven't read them yet, I've heard Carrie Leighton crafts deeply emotional and often intense stories. If you're like me and sometimes crave a 'love book to read' that really puts you through the wringer, these seem like perfect candidates. They could easily become 'must-read' additions to your collection of impactful romance. Finally, my Barnes and Noble finds! Sometimes, you just walk into a bookstore, and certain covers demand your attention. That's exactly what happened with 'Burn Bright' by Krista & Becca Ritchie and 'Leave Me Behind' by K.M. Moronova. I'd had 'Leave Me Behind' on my TBR, and seeing that beautiful cover in person sealed the deal. It’s a reminder that while 'pr books to read' are exciting, discovering 'trending books' or 'top recommended books' can happen anywhere. These 'books bought at Barnes and Noble' were simply too good to pass up, adding more variety to my growing stack of 'romance books' and 'romantic novels.' This 'BOOK HAUL' truly has something for everyone – from dark and spicy to epic fantasy and emotional contemporary reads. I can’t wait to dive into these stories and share my full thoughts with you all soon! Happy reading, besties!

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