New-to-me authors: Rina Kent, Willow Dixon, Katelyn Taylor, Liz Tomforde, Robinne Lee
Favorite of the month: too many good ones to pick just one. It was a great month!
ARC: The Second Son by @paulaminydzak – maffia, trying something new

Their family is opposed to their polyamorous relationship. They’re ready to face their critics and fight for their love.
These characters speak to anyone who’s ever been told to hide.
TROPES: Forbidden Love, Polyamory, Love Against Society’s Expectations, Defying Judgment, Engagement Under Fire, Unapologetic Love, Big Family Drama, Strong Female Lead Who Speaks Up, Scandalous Relationship. They Chose Each Other, Love is Love
Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn
Looking for ARC readers https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/623959

For the Fighters, the Defiant, the Unapologetic
This is your love story
Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn
Grab Title https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/623959

BLURB:
JD, Ian, and Sasha share a love that’s passionate and all-consuming. Behind closed doors, their polyamorous relationship burns with undeniable heat, but beyond their Chicago home, judgment waits to tear them apart.
At the O’Malley family’s annual St. Patrick’s Day party, whispers turn to outright condemnation—immorality, illegality, and taboo desire. JD and Ian fear the scorn will drive Sasha away. They underestimate Sasha’s ability to eviscerate closed-minded arguments and fire to defend what’s hers.
It is time to take a stand and defend their engagement.
I asked what snacks you love while reading — sweet & salty won! So I whipped up candy popcorn with a twist: real salted popcorn for that perfect sweet-salty combo!
Easy to make:
Need 3 batches of air-popped corn (1 cup kernels)
Boil (2 c supar, 1/2 c water, 1 TBSP butter) for 3 min on medium
Add food color (I separated into 3 bowls for more colors)
Pour over popcorn and mix QUICKLY
Sprinkle with salt
