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Delise Torres Author Of One Tough Cookie

From Delise's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Delise's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Delise Torres Why Delise loves this book

I really enjoyed the journey the protagonist went through - from having a set plan for her life at the beginning of the story to that plan being shattered in an instant and then, to trying to stay optimistic that this plan can still happen even though the odds are against her. What happens when everything you thought you knew about yourself gets taken away? How do you start over after life throws you a curveball? I was amazed by the amount of thought and research that the author put into this. It felt real and relatable. An inspirational read for anyone who's going through a hard time in their life.

By Katherine Center ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked How to Walk Away as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Margaret Jacobsen is just about to step into the bright future she's worked for so hard and so long: a new dream job, a fiance she adores, and the promise of a picture-perfect life just around the corner. Then, suddenly, on what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, everything she worked for is taken away in a brief, tumultuous moment.

In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Maggie must confront the unthinkable. First there is her fiance, Chip, who wallows in self-pity while simultaneously expecting…


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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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Andra Loy Author Of The Roman Holiday Rule

From my list on clean romance books with top-notch banter and humor.

Why am I passionate about this?

I spent years only reading the old, great classics because I couldn’t find any general market books without spicy scenes I didn’t care to read and couldn’t recommend. It was horrible to think, as an avid, eclectic reader, that I was running out of books to read. I thought wholesome romance books didn’t exist in today’s world (and that my own books wouldn’t have a space to belong), but they do. Now that I know where to look, these love stories give me joy in a dark world. I hope this list gives you some new favorites to brighten your days as they have mine.

Andra's book list on clean romance books with top-notch banter and humor

Andra Loy Why Andra loves this book

From the first page, I knew I wasn’t going to put down Cindy Steel’s rom-com to eat or sleep until the ride was over.

The characters shine vividly, the plot set-up of being with the wrong blind date at a basketball game while a quiet, thoughtful guy takes her attention is so much fun, and the witty banter is unreal. Steel’s writing is easy to devour, and I don’t think I stopped grinning until way after the last page.

This is a yearly reread for me and the measuring stick for all banter-and-swoon books I read.

By Cindy Steel ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked The One with the Kiss Cam as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

It was just one date.

My friend told me I needed more fun in my life, so I reluctantly said yes. Fun wasn’t exactly in my wheelhouse. After watching my own mother’s love life implode time and time again it’s only natural that I have a few rules to protect myself.

Actually, it’s just one rule…

Avoid relationships with men so I don’t get attached.

I wasn’t worried. Getting attached has never been a problem for me. This guy was just a warm body in a chair. I was here for the basketball game. I was absolutely NOT here for…


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