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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 4h

Big Mike got Luna this mesh tent and tunnel for the patio. Luna likes it, but only when it's not too cool outside, lol!

#caturday

A black cat is in the tent portion on the balcony, while her human watches attentively

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 3d

It's CINNAMON ROLL WED!

Trent Washington-Hunte's mother was killed in a mass shooting. He's getting his life back in order when a second, and even bigger, shock ripples through his life. That's when he meets Cordelia, and ...

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He breaks our kiss and trails tiny bites down my exposed neck, which I accept without hesitation.

He pants, "I need you."

Find out more in OUT OF THE BLUE, exclusively on Amazon and in KindleUnlimited

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 5d

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 8d

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 8d

I bet your scream meows are melodious

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 8d

. @janefonda.com is so inspirational

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Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era

In wake of the Trump administration’s censorship threats, the actor re-established the Committee for the First Amendment with A-list support

www.theguardian.com

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 9d

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Tonight's not about my wants, rather satisfying hers. I step back.

"Perhaps another time. I want to make you scream again."

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 10d

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 12d

Stay strong Jorts!!!!

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15d

OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go. They build pyramids, and they put their names on everything. They get very anxious about it.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 17d

Adriana Herrera is with us this week to talk about feminism, romance, and how the two intersect. We talk about the history of the genre, about the evolution of feminism within it, and about what we want from the texts we're reading now, as the world does whatever it is it's doing.

Feminism in Romance with Adriana Herrera — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

Our fave, Adriana Herrera, is with us this week to talk about feminism, romance, and how the two intersect. We talk about the history of the genre, about the evolution of feminism within it, and about...

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 16d

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube.

It would be a shame for you to share it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 17d

Awesome!!!

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 17d

More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site

As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.

www.miamiherald.com

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max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 23d

The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 24d

Meet Braxton Hunte's son, King. As a kid, the rocker gave lavish gifts to him instead of time. When Brax fell for Sara, King felt like he wasn't part of the new family ... and became a young man living off his father. Until reality TV stepped in. That's when his real story starts ... 🌶️📚💙

#romance

OUT OF THE SHADOW ... free in KindleUnlimited and on Amazon

"Angie?" this time his voice is much deeper.

Tipping my head upward, I repeat, "Yes?"

Our eyes meet. And loc. "What are you doing?"

I'm trying to seduce you, stupid! What does it look like?

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · 24d

TEASER TUESDAY

It's the last book in the Passionate Beats series ~ check out the mood board for the ending to the trilogy! Which one strikes you the hardest? 🌶️📚💙

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#romancelandia #rockstarromance #trilogy #writingcommunity

"The final book in the Passionate Beats trilogy was a masterpiece"

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 27d

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · Sep 10

It's Cinnamon Roll Wednesday, Peeps!

Let me introduce you to Braxton Hunte, founder of the legendary band Hunte, and father to Trent Washington-Hunte of The Light Rail fame. Now Brax may not seem too much of a mushy type, but read OUT OF THE RED and prove me wrong! 📚💙

geni.us/OOTR

#romancelandia

"You work at my pleasure." His eyes narrow and he growls, "For my pleasure." He licks his lips again and returns his phone to his back pocket. "And I can think of a much better use for that mouth than prissy words, Tour Accountant." OUT OF THE RED

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · Sep 9

Make your e-reader sizzle with Passionate Beats! This rockstar romance trilogy features a yummy cinnamon roll lead singer and an independent physical therapist who challenges him at every turn. Let the fireworks begin! 🌶️📚💙

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Complete trilogy - Passionate Beats! Book 1: Opening Strains; Book 2: Extended Bridge; Book 3: Mic Drop. Available in Kindle Unlimited

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Sep 7

ICE is turning around, and the Chicago Police Department is standing by their city!

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Sep 5

> @rollingstone.com

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Arell Rivers, romance writer @arellrivers.bsky.social · Sep 1

New state ... same protest!

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