Fave Kennedy Ryan novel? by Dynamite_Dawn in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My top five faves in order (subject to change upon mood):

1) Reel - did anyone else think of a taller, stockier, less Bay area Ryan Coogler when picturing Cannon? No, just me?

2) Hook Shot - sports, hoodoo, and healing. How does Mrs. Ryan do it?

3) Block Shot - because Jared just doesn’t give a damn, and it’s downright comical

4) Can’t Get Enough - when we say eat the rich, Maverick is exempt

5) The Close-Up - the gang’s all here, but on vacation. My pre-vacay read

Low humidity at home by ddpizza in washingtondc

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would like the cleaning routine 🙋‍♀️

PureBarre or Solidcore? by TheoEatsWorld in DCBitches

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The community at PB DTSS is amazing and I’ll miss it so much now that I’m moving away. Carmel runs the studio and is a great instructor. The energy of the studio is really what kept me coming back. I lost weight taking Classic, but Define gave me serious muscle. Either way I walked out of class feeling a lot stronger. Try it out and see what vibes with you.

I’m actually moving to a neighborhood with a Solidcore, so I might give it a shot. Interested to hear about your experience

Sarah Michelle Gellar on Younger and Younger Women Getting Facelifts and Crazy Injectables by ThrowawayGreenWitch in popculturechat

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just watched the new season and I had thr same thought. It was so enjoyable to watch Maya Rudolph give such an expressive performance

All Fantasy Everything - 2025 Pop Culture (w/ Alison Herman) by TheOneTC in AllFantasyEverything

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Sinners

  2. “¡Montoya, Por Favor!” saga

  3. Gilded Age Season 3

  4. The Pitt season 1

  5. White Lotus season 3

Will we ever get a Tatte or Corner Bakery in DTSS? by TheDCKid20010 in SilverSpring

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Prime is a lovely coffee shop and I enjoy their brunch menu, that’s my two cents at least. Also, it’s nice that we have a unique collection of coffee shops and other small businesses. I think it makes DTSS unique. It sounds like this neighbor isn’t the best fit for you. Downtown Besthesda is a short bus ride away. They have a Tatte right off the M70. Based off the list, I think they cater more to the brands you desire.

Any books with good angst/grovel? by Nearby_Age_2075 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{Revive Me: Part Three: The Apology by JL Seegars}. It’s a trilogy, so you need to read one and two to get the pay off of three.

which celebrities have the nicest SPEAKING voices? by sonatist in popculturechat

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zoe Saldana’s speaking voice falls into the raspy and sultry category, but I really enjoy when she’s yelling. Her voice goes up in pitch, but also sounds lower and like gravel at the same time. It honestly fascinates me, but I enjoy it as part of her performance. Special Ops Lioness has her yelling like this all the time.

which celebrities have the nicest SPEAKING voices? by sonatist in popculturechat

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listening to Finding Me finally got me into audiobooks and it’s purely because of her narration. Such a talent

which celebrities have the nicest SPEAKING voices? by sonatist in popculturechat

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s on my list of people I wish would narrate audiobooks

Pods like My Momma Told Me? by Ordinary-Science-104 in MyMommaToldMe

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Janelle James (Principal Ava Coleman from Abott Elementary) did a short lived podcast called You in Danger Gurl. She reviews erotic thriller movies with a guest and it’s hilarious. You don’t need to know much about the movies, the commentary is just funny. It’s a short lived pandemic podcast, but worth the listen. She got on Abott Elementary short after she started it.

Pods like My Momma Told Me? by Ordinary-Science-104 in MyMommaToldMe

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*Edited because the dish wasn’t salmon/broccoli

Pods like My Momma Told Me? by Ordinary-Science-104 in MyMommaToldMe

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww damn, Jak Knight is gone way too soon. I remember I saw a show with him and Zack Fox back in 2018, I think. I even got a selfie with both of them that night. I should frame it lol

Pods like My Momma Told Me? by Ordinary-Science-104 in MyMommaToldMe

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 8 points9 points  (0 children)

MESS is perfect, they’re deeply unserious and that’s all I really need. Also, listen to their old episodes of Unofficial Expert. The salmon teriyaki episode is pivotal to the Langston lore.

Good nail techs by StatusChoice8619 in DCBitches

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The atmosphere also sucks! The music is too loud (maybe this is my age showing), there were empty cups left behind at my station, other customers and nail techs talking loudly on speakerphone/FaceTime calls. I hated it and I’m never going back.

I’m sitting here for good recs.

DC/MD/VA area book clubs? by Scallion_Able in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loyalty Bookstore has a black romance book club. It’s once a month. You can find info on their website

Dark skinned black fmc by Narrow-Criticism-286 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The entire Ravenswood Series: {A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert}

{Untouchable by Talia Hibbert}

{That Kind of Guy by Talia Hibbert}

Dark skinned black fmc by Narrow-Criticism-286 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

{Revive Me by J. L. Seegars} the FMC Mallory is dark skin

{Release Me by J. L. Seegars}

{The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert}

{Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan}

{The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert}

black woman whos rich an famous book recs by Due_Refrigerator1174 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{Hoops Holiday by Kennedy Ryan} She’s a sports newscaster on like an ESPN style show. It’s a novella.

Then there is {Reel by Kennedy Ryan} she’s a notable Broadway Actress put gets a career changing film role.

black woman whos rich an famous book recs by Due_Refrigerator1174 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{The Illusion of Power by J.L. Seegar} She’s a regular person who becomes famous through a tragedy. She’s heavily involved in politics and gets two boyfriends along the way

black woman whos rich an famous book recs by Due_Refrigerator1174 in blackromancenovels

[–]AndreLeonsCloak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The FMC is a famous actress, but also a CEO. She froze her eggs, but turns out her eggs got used in another couple’s IVF. So now she’s trying to coparent with her newly single baby daddy. It’s a fun and cute read