Melanie/Mel
@melonreads.bsky.social
Romance reader, reviews @ Smexybooks.com, leaning enthusiast, these mashed potatoes are so creamy, she/her
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Valentine’s Day stress baking
February 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Valentine’s Day stress baking
Let’s do this!!!
Welcome to the first round of the 2026 #RomComBracket! It’s the 9th year and I’m so glad you’re all playing with me. This year we’ll be voting on the same off site platform, so there will for sure only be one winner. Without further ado, let’s get started!
February 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Let’s do this!!!
I’ve had 2 1 star reads this month. February’s reading is not going well.
(As an aside, the below gif from Mad Men is an inside joke between my DH and me, anytime we are frustrated or annoyed by something, the other will ask how it’s going and we’ll respond with “not great, Bob!”)
(As an aside, the below gif from Mad Men is an inside joke between my DH and me, anytime we are frustrated or annoyed by something, the other will ask how it’s going and we’ll respond with “not great, Bob!”)
a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man in an elevator and says `` not great , bob '' .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man in an elevator and says `` not great , bob '' (from the show Mad Men)
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February 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I’ve had 2 1 star reads this month. February’s reading is not going well.
(As an aside, the below gif from Mad Men is an inside joke between my DH and me, anytime we are frustrated or annoyed by something, the other will ask how it’s going and we’ll respond with “not great, Bob!”)
(As an aside, the below gif from Mad Men is an inside joke between my DH and me, anytime we are frustrated or annoyed by something, the other will ask how it’s going and we’ll respond with “not great, Bob!”)
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Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
February 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Coming in at the wire, I now present you the set bracket for the 2026 #RomComBracket. As usual you can obtain a PDF version of the bracket at bit.ly/RCBrackPDF
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
The Letterboxd list will be updated with the appropriate categories and regions.
Once again, I find myself mentally composing a 1 star review as I hate read a book. This might be my most toxic reading trait.
February 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Once again, I find myself mentally composing a 1 star review as I hate read a book. This might be my most toxic reading trait.
Rewatching Schitt’s Creek and Moira Rose’s pajamas should have their own credits. Just iconic costuming.
a woman is standing in front of a yellow toaster with the word schitts creek on the shelf behind her
Alt: Catherine O’Hara as Moira Rose (blonde white woman with dark framed glasses) in a white blouse with black polka dots and a black vest with a diamond broach
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February 13, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Rewatching Schitt’s Creek and Moira Rose’s pajamas should have their own credits. Just iconic costuming.
Well, hello romance friends, it feels like it's been a minute since I've come on here and yelled about a book but I'd like to take a moment and tell you all about this one. You see, Valeria, the FMC, is a cam girl, and in secret lust over her hot neighbor, Lander, a big shot lawyer who is ALSO
February 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Well, hello romance friends, it feels like it's been a minute since I've come on here and yelled about a book but I'd like to take a moment and tell you all about this one. You see, Valeria, the FMC, is a cam girl, and in secret lust over her hot neighbor, Lander, a big shot lawyer who is ALSO
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BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
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Here's a fun question: what book and/or author do you now love because someone else put you on to them? For me, last year I was convinced to read Elmore Leonard's Swag (never read him before last year!) and I loved it. And Jordan Harper, also loved!
What about you?
What about you?
Someone sent me a friend request on Facebook and i know them but i don’t KNOW them. So i was hesitant to accept. But, i did. It’s FB. I’m not there very often and it’s not a big deal.
They just wanted to send me this message. And it made my whole day.
They just wanted to send me this message. And it made my whole day.
February 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Here's a fun question: what book and/or author do you now love because someone else put you on to them? For me, last year I was convinced to read Elmore Leonard's Swag (never read him before last year!) and I loved it. And Jordan Harper, also loved!
What about you?
What about you?
Fuck cancer.
So so young.
So so young.
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Fuck cancer.
So so young.
So so young.
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Say what you will about my writing, but rest assured: No AI would ever make two characters bang in the back of a Wienermobile. 😂
fuck this lady, fuck the nyt reporter, fuck all of this. fuck amazon for introducing the KU page read model that makes this possible, fuck our tech overlords.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
The New Fabio Is Claude
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Say what you will about my writing, but rest assured: No AI would ever make two characters bang in the back of a Wienermobile. 😂
Outstanding book, I’ve read it, I own it, what an absolute banger.
$1.99 ✦ The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath
Busy but in need of a wife, he places an ad for the ladies of the ton to send letters as to why they should be chosen. As his secretary, she’s tasked with selecting the winner.
Historical Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qpTiT4
Busy but in need of a wife, he places an ad for the ladies of the ton to send letters as to why they should be chosen. As his secretary, she’s tasked with selecting the winner.
Historical Romance (MF) amzn.to/4qpTiT4
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Outstanding book, I’ve read it, I own it, what an absolute banger.
Somewhere, Belichick and JorDON are smirking.
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Somewhere, Belichick and JorDON are smirking.
The Seahawks kicker for SuperBowl MVP
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The Seahawks kicker for SuperBowl MVP
Thank goodness for that halftime show bc this game and all the commercials are a snooze.
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Thank goodness for that halftime show bc this game and all the commercials are a snooze.
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All. These. AI. Commercials.
a man in a suit and tie is making a gross gesture with his hand
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is making a gross gesture with his hand
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February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
All. These. AI. Commercials.
The hardest of nopes. Absolute fucking grifter behavior trying to cash in on a genre she has zero respect for.
fuck this lady, fuck the nyt reporter, fuck all of this. fuck amazon for introducing the KU page read model that makes this possible, fuck our tech overlords.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
The New Fabio Is Claude
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The hardest of nopes. Absolute fucking grifter behavior trying to cash in on a genre she has zero respect for.
Well, this has been a day.
February 7, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Well, this has been a day.
The best two doggies ever
February 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The best two doggies ever
Yesterday was my 16th wedding anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, my husband ordered me a box of chocolate covered strawberries bc I have a fondness for them. FedEx was meant to deliver it on Tuesday, said they’d delivered it but I did not receive it or recognize the picture of the house where
February 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Yesterday was my 16th wedding anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, my husband ordered me a box of chocolate covered strawberries bc I have a fondness for them. FedEx was meant to deliver it on Tuesday, said they’d delivered it but I did not receive it or recognize the picture of the house where
…I’m sorry, what??
The paramedic that was ejaculating in his co-workers food with the BCoFD finally been arrested and charged
February 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
…I’m sorry, what??
Suleikha’s books are awesome!!
I'm 48 today! You don't have to buy 48 of my books but one or two would be nice!
#romancelandia
Tikka Chance on Me books2read.com/u/mKKrNv
Kick at the Darkness books2read.com/u/4Xrqqv
Frostburn books2read.com/u/47aYWq
Spoiled Brit books2read.com/u/3LBQjw
Nobody's Bargain books2read.com/u/bxD0no
#romancelandia
Tikka Chance on Me books2read.com/u/mKKrNv
Kick at the Darkness books2read.com/u/4Xrqqv
Frostburn books2read.com/u/47aYWq
Spoiled Brit books2read.com/u/3LBQjw
Nobody's Bargain books2read.com/u/bxD0no
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Frostburn by Suleikha Snyder
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February 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Suleikha’s books are awesome!!
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happy Derek Craven day!!🥳
February 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
happy Derek Craven day!!🥳
