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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 · 3d

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

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Valor's Flight: The New Protectorate: Book Five

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

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

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Cover of The Dravenhearst Brides by Lindsay Barrett

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 4d

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

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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...

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 8d

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

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Cover of Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling

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Cindy Reads Romance @cindyreadsromance.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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

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Cover of The Viscount and the Vixen by Lorraine Heath

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

Currently reading 👀 Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid.

#booksky #romancelandia

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

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

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

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 · 11d

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 · 11d

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.

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

Some new Aussie romance releases for 29 September – 5 October. Includes books by @sofiaaves.bsky.social @amyhuttonauthor.bsky.social @keriarthurauthor.bsky.social
@beccaseymour.bsky.social @kkellyauthor.bsky.social
@abigailmaderauthor.bsky.social
@mirrenhogan.bsky.social

#Booksky #Romancelandia

Covers of some new Aussie Romance Releases for the week 29 September – 5 October 2025
29 September | Collide | Alannah Roberts
29 September | Gourd Enough To Eat | @sofiaaves.bsky.social
30 September | Silent Memory | Carolyn Wren
30 September | Away With You | Belinda Mary
30 September | The Art of Moving On | Jessica Madden
30 September | Shadows of Wildstone | Mandy Magro
30 September | Ghosted | @amyhuttonauthor.bsky.social
30 September | A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances | Steph Vizard
30 September | Of Blood and Fire | @keriarthurauthor.bsky.social

Covers of some new Aussie Romance Releases for the week 29 September – 5 October 2025
30 September | Sawyer | Samantha Skye
1 October | Art of Sin | KV Ankers & Harley Parker
1 October | Softer Than Stone | @beccaseymour.bsky.social
1 October | A Crush at Christmas | Nicola Marsh
1 October | The Drag Race Debutante and The Detectives | Jennie Kew
1 October | The Palace of War and Waves | Stephanie Fernandez
1 October | Hitched for a Dream | Cynthia Terelst
1 October | Graveyard Promises | @kkellyauthor.bsky.social
2 October | A Knife’s Edge | @abigailmaderauthor.bsky.social

Covers of some new Aussie Romance Releases for the week 29 September – 5 October 2025
2 October | The Thirty Pact | Tilly Tait
2 October | Deadly Ruck | @mirrenhogan.bsky.social
2 October | My Favorite Secret | Skyla Summers
3 October | Dirty Brothers | Samantha Barrett
3 October | Hell In A Handbasket | @emiliafinn.bsky.social
4 October | To Free a Soul | @opalreyne.bsky.social
4 October | Broken Trails | Elle Mariah

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

Currently reading 👀 The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy. Out 30 September

#booksky #romancelandia

Cover of The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy

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

This was an interesting take and really allowed Sophie Irwin to dig into class, social “acceptability” and the limited agency of women.

This had a slow start but I recommend sticking with it if you’re looking for a slow burn closed door romance.

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

Just finished 🎧 A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin.

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We expect fortune hunting women to be unlikeable side characters in our historical romance. But here our FMC, Kitty, is unabashedly fortune hunting front and centre.

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

I really enjoyed the focus of the story on Duringah’s connection to country and family.

The audio narrated by Tamala Shelton was excellent and really contributed to my enjoyment.

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

And this is interspersed with beautiful descriptions of the wildlife, the waters and forests and the spirits of the land. But contrasts awfully with the ugliness of the settlers’ treatment of the people of the land.

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

It is written at a break-neck speed as she is constantly on the move, sometimes of her own choice, at other times escaping servitude and the law.

Part adventure story (Duringah is a bushranger), part love story, and part almost-journal, this novel covers alot of ground.

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