21. Deep End

By Ali Hazelwood (464 pp ebook)

Another romance! My friend told me I had to read this so I learned how to use the Libby App and waited until it was my turn.

I love Ali Hazelwood's writing and enjoyed this book a lot. She writes a good steamy scene that doesn't sound like every other steamy scene. The main character Scarlett is a college student and competitive diver. She meets Lukas who is also a college student and champion swimmer. There's a lot going on that's too much for a capsule review. I liked these main characters and the swimming/diving world. There were other characters that didn't quite work for me but overall -- do recommend.

20. Lady for A Duke

By Alexis Hall

I read some craft books and didn't finish anything for a bit but my brain is unhappy when I'm not reading so I picked up this historical romance.

I love everything I've read by Alexis Hall and recently learned he has a book coming out next year: Hell's Heart: Sapphic Moby Dick. In space.

Put it on your list.

This one is about Viola Carroll who pretends to die at Waterloo so she can live as her true self even though she has to give up her title and old life. For story reasons she reconnects with the family of the best friend she left behind at Waterloo and who is suffering from his experience as a soldier. Feelings happen. So romantic. Love it.