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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · Jan 25

Did a thing. Let me know if I've missed anyone go.bsky.app/57fnjkA

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 18h

Locke and Portia’s HEA was hard won. With Lorraine Heath piling on the secrets and heartbreak.

There were tears. I loved this book!

And now. How am I going to read the Marquess’s story?

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 18h

The Marquess of Marsden has been a star of the Hellions of Havisham series and he really came into his own here. It’s his machinations that lead to his son, Locke, marrying Portia in a marriage of convenience.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 23h

Some new Aussie romance releases for 13-19 October. Includes books by @kkellyauthor.bsky.social @freyamarske.bsky.social @alisonstuart.bsky.social @ellafrankauthor.bsky.social @eviemitchellauthor.bsky.social

Visit the author’s profile for links to purchase.

#Booksky #Romancelandia #AussieRomance

Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 13-19 October 2025
13 October | Fumbling Forward | @kkellyauthor.bsky.social
14 October | Fake Dating The Italian Heir | Ally Blake
14 October | Venomous Kiss | T.L. Smith
14 October | Barre Fight | Chloe Angyal
14 October | Cinder House | Freya Marske
14 October | Tycoon's Terms Of Engagement | Clare Connelly
15 October | Undoubtedly Yours | Natalina Snow
15 October | Yes, Sugar | Stevie Carter
15 October | Stolen Secrets | Olivia Grace

Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 13-19 October 2025
16 October | Dark Lord Rising | Layla Landon
16 October | Exile's Return | Alison Stuart
16 October | The Curse of the Ill-Gotten Gains | Stephanie Laurens
16 October | Merciless | Ella Frank, Brooke Blaine
17 October | The Temptation | J.L. Perry
17 October | Mystic City: Celestial Reckoning | Isabelle Fleay
18 October | The Lies of Midas | EC Glynn
18 October | Cold As Stone | Evie Mitchell

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 23h

Currently reading 👀 The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe.

#booksky #romancelandia

Cover of The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you Abigail Kelly for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 23h

I love the dragon shifters in Abigail Kelly's New Protectorate world. They are such big softies for their mates.

I also loved being introduced to the nymph lore and their deep connection to their land and ancestors.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 23h

Well! The wait for Taevas’ HEA was well worth it!

I loved this story of dragon shifter, Taevas, and nymph, Alashiya.

There were so many good things about this story. Beautifully written, it had suspense and action as well the deliciousness of a powerful dragon shifter brought low.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 6d

Currently reading 👀 Valor's Flight by Abigail Kelly. Out 12 October: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXDRFZ3N.

#booksky #romancelandia

Valor's Flight: The New Protectorate: Book Five

Amazon.com: Valor's Flight: The New Protectorate: Book Five eBook : Kelly, Abigail: Kindle Store

www.amazon.com

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 6d

The romance is more of a subplot that the star of the show. Told in single POV, Margot, our female protagonist’s story is much more fleshed out. But this in no way detracts from the story.

Thank you Lindsay Barrett for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 6d

This is a gem of a book and you should read it.

It is heart wrenching, a little scary and alot amazing.

Beautifully written, I couldn’t put it down.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 6d

Currently reading 👀 The Dravenhearst Brides by Lindsay Barrett. Out 9 October: www.lindsaybarrettbooks.com/shop.

#booksky #romancelandia

Cover of The Dravenhearst Brides by Lindsay Barrett

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 8d

Just finished 👀 Cinder House by Freya Marske. Out soon: freyamarske.com/books/cinder...

#booksky #romancelandia

This is the most perfect ode to Cinderella! It’s twisty and unusual and it kept me riveted.

The writing is superb.

Highly recommended.

Cinder House - Freya Marske

CINDER HOUSE Available in October from Tor and Bramble UK Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling from bestselling author Freya Marske—a queer Gothic romance perfec...

freyamarske.com

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 8d

And I really want more of Pete, Emil's older woodcarving brother.

Thank you Kat Sterling for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 8d

We also have really well developed characters with their human strengths and failings.

I loved the extended cast of characters as well. Olive and Emil's respective families and the friends at the Suffrage Society.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 8d

Another fantastic instalment in The Seattle Suffrage Society series.

This was the story of pianist, Olive, and detective, Emil.

Kat Sterling does and excellent job of building the relationship between her two leads.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 8d

Some new Aussie romance releases for 6-12 October. Books by @milayoung.bsky.social @natalie-starkoss.bsky.social @heather-boyd.bsky.social @beccajacksonauthor.bsky.social @steffysmithbooks.bsky.social @bridgetblakeauthor.bsky.social @aliwoodsauthor.bsky.social @tearavine-author.bsky.social

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Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 6-12 October 2025
6 October | Trick Me | @milayoung.bsky.social
6 October | King | @natalie-starkoss.bsky.social
7 October | No Duke of Mine | @heather-boyd.bsky.social
7 October | Puck Shots | @beccajacksonauthor.bsky.social
7 October | Hex Me | Amanda Pillar

Covers of Aussie Romance Releases for the week 6-12 October 2025
7 October | The Governess Teaches A Duke | @steffysmithbooks.bsky.social
8 October | Mister Contingency | Mackenzy Fox & Dakotah Fox
9 October | Knot Their Soldier: Part One | @bridgetblakeauthor.bsky.social
9 October | All Your Days | @aliwoodsauthor.bsky.social
12 October | The Vows Of Wolves | @tearavine-author.bsky.social

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 11d

Currently reading 👀 Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling. Out 9 October: books2read.com/olivebecketp...

#booksky #romancelandia

Cover of Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 12d

Some diverse Australian voices publishing in October. Includes books by
@maxinebenebaclarke.bsky.social. And published by @giramondobooks.bsky.social
@mupublishing.bsky.social

#Booksky #AussieAuthor #AussieAuthors

Some diverse Australian voices publishing in October.
Consider supporting them by:
- following their socials
- buying their books direct or local if you can
- borrowing their books from your local library
- reading and reviewing their books.

Covers of some diverse Australian voices publishing in October 2025
1 October | In the Name of the Trees | Merlinda Bobis | Spinifex Press
1 October | Don't Ask the Trees for Their Names | edited by Oula Ghannoum & Loubna Haikal |
Gazebo Books
1 October | KONTRA | Eunice Andrada | @giramondobooks.bsky.social
28 October | Eternal Ruin | Tigest Girma | Lothian Children's Books

Covers of some diverse Australian voices publishing in October 2025
7 October | For No Mortal Creature | Keshe Chow | Penguin
14 October | Saltwater Fella | John Moriarty | @mupublishing.bsky.social
18 October | Reigning Fire | Jasmine Kah Yan Loo
28 October | Beautiful Changelings | @maxinebenebaclarke.bsky.social | Ultimo Press

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

So much has been said about this book and I don't think I can add much to it.

It's hot and sweet and everything in between.

And the angst is super high.

Rachel Reid has really pushed the hockey romance to new heights with this one.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

Currently reading 🎧 The Viscount and the Vixen by Lorraine Heath.

#booksky #romancelandia

Cover of The Viscount and the Vixen by Lorraine Heath

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

Currently reading 👀 Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

#booksky #romancelandia

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Avon and NetGalley for supplying this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

However, we have a lovely cast of characters. Raya and Strick from The Duke Gets Desperate were stand outs. It was so fun to see their continuing relationship.

I also loved the use of Arabic and the Palestinian culture displayed in the story.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

The conclusion felt a bit rushed and I would have liked them to spend more time together in the present getting to know each other as adults.

Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 14d

This was heavy on the angst and pining!

Full of miscommunication and missed connections, we’re really put through the wringer before Naila and Basil get their HEA.

I’m not a lover of dual timeline but here it was important for us to get a view of the destruction of their bright eyed young love.