⚓ Mini Book Review: If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair @kikimojo This one was such a fun and refreshing read—definitely a new favorite! I’m a sucker for a good grumpy sunshine pairing, and Emma St. Clair absolutely nailed it. What stood out most? The chemistry and the care. These two don’t just fall in love—they show up for each other in such meaningful ways. She supports him through his struggles, and he helps her grow in return. It felt like a true partnership, which made the love story all the more satisfying. 💛 🛥️ Bonus points for the sailboat setting—it gave the book a breezy, unique charm you don’t often see in romance. (And as a sailing fan, I LOVED that detail!) ⚡ And if you’re an Apies Hockey fan (Emma St. Clair + Jenny Proctor), you’ll love the cameos that sneak in. Always a fun surprise when past faves return! Feel-good, romantic, and just different enough to shine—don’t miss this one. Out Now! #lovelikethis #emmastclair #romcomreads #grumpysunshine #bookishromance #apieshockeyseries #romanticreads #indieromancebooks #sailingromance #bookreviewreel #bookstagramfavorites #romcomrecommendation

📖 Mini Book Review: Home Safe by Tracy Baack @authortracybaack This story had such a thoughtful, relatable feel. I loved that the romance wasn’t rushed—it was rooted in communication, personal growth, and two people learning to show up for each other without needing to change who they are. Both characters had struggles they were working through, and I appreciated how therapy and emotional healing were handled with care. It felt real, and it made the sweet moments between them feel even more earned. Oh—and the MMC? Adorable. 💬 Why it worked for me: 🧠 Normalizing therapy + mental health conversations ⚾📚 True opposites attract—he’s sports, she’s books 💛 Supportive love without losing individuality 👏 Relatable characters you’ll want to root for It’s an honest, hopeful kind of love story—and one I think will stick with me. #homebytracybaack #indieromance #sweetromancereads #characterdrivenromance #romcomreader #bookstagramreads #romancereview #emotionalromance

💖 Mini Book Review: The Romcom Remake by @authorjenatkinson This one had all the charm and sweetness I love in a romcom—with a fun premise, lovable characters, and just the right amount of secondhand embarrassment 😅 (in the best way). Fran is such a sweet, idealistic lead. You can’t help but feel for her, even when things get awkward. Her heart’s in the right place, and that made me root for her hard. Cal is a great MMC, and his teammates brought a fun energy to the story too. I’m already looking forward to the rest of the series—Jen Atkenson’s books are always a great read when I want something heartwarming and fun. 💬 If you love: 🎬 romcom tropes 🥲 endearing, slightly awkward heroines 🏒 sporty MMCs + fun side characters 📚 series starters that leave you wanting more...you’ll want this one on your TBR! #romcomremake #jenatkensonbooks #romcomreader #bookishreview #bookstagramreads #indieromanceauthor #sweetromcom #sportsromancevibes

💛 Mini Book Review: Meeting Me, Loving You by Abigail Nadine @abigailnadine.author This one surprised me in all the best ways—it’s sweet, genuine, and has characters I truly loved. What really stood out? The relationship builds over time (actual months, not insta-love in a week 🙌), and once they both knew they liked each other, it didn’t drag. It just felt real and believable—and that made the payoff so satisfying. 📚 Highlights I loved: 💬 Fun, relatable main characters ⏳ A longer, slower build that made the romance feel earned 🌲 Cute/funny moments (the camping trip with her brother = gold) 🔁 Re-readable! I’m already planning to go back and enjoy it more slowly A 5-star, feel-good read for anyone who loves a cozy, heartfelt love story. ✨ If you’re into second-chance, slow burn romances with a soft landing—add this to your TBR. #bookreview #indieromance #romancereads #slowburnromance #cozyreads #bookstagramlove #abigailnadinebooks #romcomreader

Brace Yourselves! I’m getting to the reviews and content I missed while on vacation and recovering from illness. 🎆📚 Mini Book Review: Red, White, and You by @ashkellerbooks 🇺🇸 If you’re looking for a short & sweet romcom to kick off your summer reading, this is it! I read this one on a flight and finished with a big smile—it’s fun, flirty, and filled with feel-good vibes. ✈️💕 It’s a companion to Wild Card Valentine (which I loved), so it was extra fun to see familiar characters pop up again. The HEA was adorable, and the quick format made it perfect for when you want a full love story without a huge time commitment. Great for summer weekend reads ☀️ 📖 🏖️ 📖 Why I liked it: ✨ Endearing main characters ✨ Fast-paced and fun ✨ Great for summer reading ✨ Made me want to reread Wild Card Valentine again! Not all romcoms hit the sweet spot—but this one definitely did. 💕 Have you read anything short + summery lately that made you smile? #romcomreads #summerromcom #bookreviewreel #indieromance #bookstagramreads #booktokromance #romcomrecommendation #ashkellerbooks

Here’s a closer look at some of my favorite sticker finds—paired with a few of my own bookish art pieces! (If you’re interested in the bat 🦇 or snake 🐍 bookmarks check my link in bio or DM me) Supporting indie authors and artists is my favorite kind of collecting. I love when someone sees one of my bookmarks or stickers and goes, “Wait… is that from ___ book??” Book merch just hits different when it’s made by creatives who care. 🖼️ Want me to start designing fandom stickers or bookmarks? Let me know who/what you’d want to see! #bookishart #artistsoninstagram #indieauthorfan #romcomreader #bookmerchlove #supportindieauthors #bookmarkcollector #bookstagramcommunity

I’m Still not over how good this green + cream combo looks together 💚 I’ve been using both the @thebookishgoods Kindle case and belt bag lately, and I love the quality and the little details—like the “read more books” tag and the “bookish” embossed strap. It’s such a vibe, and it feels like it was made for reader girls like us. I used it everyday on our trip to Alaska to carry my kindle and Camera. Just the right size for traveling. Not sponsored—just genuinely obsessed and always excited to share good finds with my fellow book-loving, cozy-accessory-collecting kindred spirits. Highly recommend if you like your reading accessories as cute as your TBR is long. #bookishstyle #readerlife #booktokfinds #kindlegirl #bookishaccessories #readingaesthetic #bookrecsandart #supportbookishcreators