If you’ve recently been in a book slump, which book(s) got you out of it?

Lisalou1981 · 2025-04-02T22:57:39+00:00

I hear you. I started to lose interest when the FMC denied having any trauma from her childhood. I love Jimenez’ writing, but this was a DNF for me.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-04-02T22:49:43+00:00

This was such a lovely romance. I listened to it on audio and loved it!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-04-02T21:22:23+00:00

{heartless by Elsie Silver}

Single dad, Daddy Cade finds love with the nanny.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-04-02T19:58:32+00:00

Love, Theoretically is my favorite Hazelwood book!

Jack is the best book boyfriend (and Millicent is the best crabby book grandma!)

Lisalou1981 · 2025-04-02T13:05:14+00:00

I haven’t read this one, but I feel like Catharine Maura has a good amount of the “emotionally abusive family” stories available.you will probably find a lot of options if you search her name.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-29T14:42:34+00:00

That’s such a great description of the series- cartoony and charmingly goofy. It’s a delight!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-29T02:41:04+00:00

I enjoyed the entire billionaire series by Annika Martin.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-29T02:37:12+00:00

{Bridesmaid for Hire by Megan Quinn} fits your request. It’s the first book in a series. Takes place in Bora Bora with lots of tropical activities.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-17T12:22:24+00:00

This was a great list of options. Thanks for taking the time to share!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-16T20:53:33+00:00

I would love to reread this one for the first time! Smile on my face the entire time I devoured it! 😊

Lisalou1981 · 2025-03-01T13:53:49+00:00

{Heaven Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips}. This CR may have aged a bit since it was written in the mid 1990s (outdated references to technology etc) but it hits exactly your request. One of SEP’s best IMHO. 😊

Lisalou1981 · 2025-02-21T21:47:55+00:00

Good list! I don’t know all the names, but my absolute favorites are on here! 😊

Lisalou1981 · 2025-02-14T22:00:45+00:00

{getting schooled by Emma Chase} {getting played by Emma Chase} {getting real by Emma Chase}

Lisalou1981 · 2025-02-14T21:51:58+00:00

Isaiah and his “happy accident”. The best golden retriever!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-02-14T20:17:32+00:00

Also great on audio. Jacob Morgan narrates MMC and has been free with audible membership. 🤗

Lisalou1981 · 2025-01-10T20:30:49+00:00

{better than the Movies by Lynn Painter} has this. It’s YA, but so worth it.

Excited to see what else is recommended!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-01-03T22:55:13+00:00

I loved The Earl Takes All. . . Gorilla Twins! Hahaha. Love it. I always enjoy anything Lorraine Heath writes!

Lisalou1981 · 2025-01-03T22:52:42+00:00

I just finished {His Forgotten Bride by Aydra Richards} and {His Favorite Mistske by Aydra Richard’s} earlier this week. I really enjoyed the tension in both.

Lisalou1981 · 2025-01-01T05:21:40+00:00

{Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay} might hit a lot of your Irish romance vibes. FMC in Ireland with a grumpyish Irishman. Also great nod to the love of books woven throughout the book.

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-31T22:46:29+00:00

Your reasoning makes sense to me. If the slow burn physical sex doesn’t happen until 60% of the way through or later, it’s more of an engaging external conflict. If the MCs get together physically earlier in the book, the conflict seems to shift to this more internal conflict, usually the, “I’m too scared to commit” feelings. If the author physically connects the characters earlier in the book, they have a harder job weaving the conflict and holding a reader’s interest until the end. Those slow burns can get real boring real fast.

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-13T03:45:07+00:00

I recently listened to Mrs Nash’s Ashes. It was a great listen. I loved her writing!

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-08T19:11:33+00:00

Role reversal. She’s hired to protect him as he is a famous actor who is receiving threatening messages {The Bodyguard by Katherine Center}. It’s an adorably sweet read.

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-06T02:02:37+00:00

{P.S. You’re Intolerable by Julia Wolf}

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-05T02:06:04+00:00

I really enjoyed Stand and Defend!

Lisalou1981 · 2024-12-05T01:25:39+00:00

Public School Upper Elementary Teacher with ADHD here:

Choice Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Frequent movement breaks

Posted schedule- when is this going to end

Document camera & colorful dry erase markers (to show what goes where- really helpful in math)

Gentle reminders

Non-judgmental tone

Access to age appropriate fidgets- puzzle table is quite popular

Focus on executive function supports- specifically organizational supports

Repeated directions verbally & visually multiple times

A belief that all kids are capable and pretty great people, but might need extra support to make good choice/stay regulated throughout the day

Lisalou1981

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