Jess and Trisha talk through updates, the “Fyre Festival of Book Cons”, and - as promised - recommend some transportation-related romances.

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Bananapants by Penny Reid

Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan (AOC)

Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews (AOC)

Time Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau (AOC)

My Fake Rake by Eva Leigh

Fly With Me by Andie Burke

The Best Bad Decision by S. Sidney

Aisle Be Yours by Nina High (AOC)

Big Boy and Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox

Tycoon by Joanna Shupe

The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton

The Relationship Mechanic by Karmen Lee (AOC)

Hooked on You by Ada Barume (AOC)

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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