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“The components of a free press are reporters who aren't afraid to tell a story and citizens who aren't afraid to talk to reporters.“

“Could you explain why you think criminals have the right to that kind of shield?“

“Could you explain why, in a nation that assumes innocence until conviction, you would stick a label like 'criminal' on people who've never been convicted of a crime?“

Romance round up - 3 m/m hockey romances

Textbook Defence - latest in the Hockey Ever After series. Not a patch on the first one as originally published, but still fun. It‘s always good to get a glimpse of Gabe & Dante.
On the Edge - I like the slow burn in this series. This one is a pretty good example of the grumpy/sunshine trope.
One Timer - I can‘t remember this much but it must have been ok because I finished it after bailing on a few.

I want to do songs this month. Got to tell you this is an old one. Video in black and white. #JuneSpecials @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

From the very beginning Trista is very clear that she does not want to be a mom. With the way things are going the only "happy ending" that I can see happening is them getting together & raising the baby together. And that makes me feel icky. I don't like the idea of her suddenly changing her perspective on motherhood just cause she gets to witness a loving family. I guess I should have realized what I was getting into with a surrogacy romance but

This book was really similar to the first one in the series, with likable MCs and no smutty scenes, which I prefer. There were times that Ellie annoyed me, and I really wish we could have gotten Jake's POV, but overall this was a pleasant read. I'm mostly posting this because I don't like covers with real/real-looking people on them, so I created a new cover for this book and put it on myself. Slightly crooked, but I like it so much better than ⬇

I found myself in a Jackie Lau mood last night, so here I am with coffee, a taro bun, and the second Cider Bar Sisters romance. It feels like it‘ll be quick and fun, with lots of entertaining grumpiness and possibly some heartwrenching family stuff.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

I needed another book for a free space on my #bookspinBingo board and I have been needing romance books (I have actually listened to a bunch but they're not great & I don't count for my reading goals) this is a series of connected stand alone books that all revolve around weddings. If you like fake dating, childhood crushes, and don't mind a bit of miscommunication this was pretty good. I liked that no other ladies were trashed.

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

"I scan the room, searching for familiar faces - anyone in my department at Moorehead Media who I know well enough to strike up a menial conversation with."

I need something to listen to at work. So I am starting this one now. ❤️🎧📕
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 #Read2025 @DieAReader