I've been thinking about young love a lot lately as I get The Shift Series ready to come out of hiatus (stay tuned for more on that in next week's post!) Specifically, I've been thinking about what makes stories of young love so enchanting. And here's my hot take: It's not really about the age … Continue reading The Romance of Firsts
Author: ellebeauregard
3 things to look for to spot Shifter Romances with less problematic themes
You love the escape and fantasy of shifters—but you dislike some of the less-than-woke themes that are common to the genre. You want a kick-ass heroine, a supportive hero (who isn't a giant jerk) and you want the gritty otherness that comes with the shifter sub-genre—but if you have to suffer through or DNF another … Continue reading 3 things to look for to spot Shifter Romances with less problematic themes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY | A year of books
What a difference a year makes. I've never felt that sentiment more than I do this year. To celebrate the weirdest 365 days of my life so far, I thought I'd tally up all my favorite books read during this trip around the sun (regardless of publication date and in no particular order) and share … Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY | A year of books