Jess is back, and she and Trisha catch up on news and books — specifically, outdoorsy romance.

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News

Consider preordering To L.A. With Love: A Charity Anthology

More AI…sigh. [Bloomberg]

The top fiction 100 books of the 21st Century from Kirkus include 6 romances! 

There’s a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice! So, great, I guess…!

Books Discussed

Marriage Bargain with the Comte by Parker J. Cole

Fan Service by Rosie Danan

Losing Sight by Tati Richardson

Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly

Love Letters from the Trail by Tif Marcelo

Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb

Cubs and Campfires by Dylan Drakes

(Trust) Falling With You by Charish Reid

Let us know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address ([email protected]). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading).

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