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Official account of the Australian Romance Readers Association. We love reading romance and organising events
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Our feature book review today is Swept Up in You by Rian Birch
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Feature book: Swept Up in You
Swept Up in You by Rian Birch Series name: Tradie Lady #1 Subgenre: sapphic rom-com Release date: 14 Mar 2025 Publisher: self-published Format: ebook and paperback Length: 320 pages RRP: $9.99 (ebo…
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February 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Today is release day for Finding Cleo by Jennifer Raines. Congratulations Jennifer!
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Release day: Finding Cleo
Today is the official release of Finding Cleo by Jennifer Raines (ebook and paperback, Inkspell Publishing). Here’s the blurb: Australian Cleo Montford has spent the last two years working as a gui…
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February 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Tickets for our awards dinner in Perth are now on sale. Be there as the winners are announced and celebrate with your favourite authors. Dinner guest speaker will be Sarina Bowen
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2025 Awards: dinner tickets on sale
The Australian Romance Readers Association is pleased to announce the eighteenth annual Australian Romance Readers Awards will be presented at a special dinner, to be held at the Pagoda Resort and …
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February 16, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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We have just announced the finalists for the 2025 Australian Romance Readers Awards
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2025 ARR Awards: finalists announced
Voting has opened today for the 2025 Australian Romance Readers Awards. Below are the finalists in each of the nine categories, as well as finalists in our three special Members’ Choice categ…
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February 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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The February issue of the ARRA newsletter is out today. Members should have received the download code via email
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ARRA newsletter #199
Happy Valentines Day! The February issue of the ARRA newsletter is out today. Members should have received the download code via email. Here’s a quick run down on what you can find in the new…
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February 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Our feature book review today is Forbidden Princess’s Billionaire Bodyguard by Annie West
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Feature book: Forbidden Princess’s Billionaire Bodyguard
Forbidden Princess’s Billionaire Bodyguard by Annie West Subgenre: contemporary romance Release date: 1 Jan 2026 Publisher: Mills & Boon Modern Format: ebook Length: 192 pages RRP: $5.99 It was…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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We asked our members to tell us their favourite reads in January … featuring stories by Becky Wade, SenLinYu, Sarah Morgan, Ali Hazelwood, Leonie Kelsall, Christina Lauren, Mel A Rowe, Amy Andrews
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Favourite reads: Jan 2026
Welcome to our favourite reads for January. Each month some of ARRA’s members will tell you a little bit about one of the books they’ve recently read and loved. These are not full revie…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Our feature book review today is What the Cowboy Wants by Elsa Winckler
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Feature book: What the Cowboy Wants
What the Cowboy Wants by Elsa Winckler Series name: The Westons of Montana #3 Subgenre: small-town romance Release date: 26 Aug 2025 Publisher: Tule Publishing Format: ebook and paperback Length: 2…
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February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Here is the pitch from Tule Publishing for their February releases
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Publisher pitch: Tule Publishing, Feb 2026
Tule Publishing brings you the best in commercial fiction, from romance to chick-lit to compelling mystery. Whether you’re in the mood for sexy or sweet, Tule brings you fresh, modern and exciting …
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January 31, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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We recently spent some time getting to know Kristen Callihan better. Our spotlight article is now available online
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Spotlight on Kristen Callihan
The first Kristen Callihan book I read was Idol, book 1 in the VIP rockstar series, which I read in July 2016. As with many other books I pick up, this one was on the glowing recommendation from on…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Today is release day for Winter Harbor Secrets by Ciara Knight. Congratulations Ciara!
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Release day: Winter Harbor Secrets
Today is the official release of Winter Harbor Secrets by Ciara Knight (paperback and ebook, self-published). Here’s the blurb: An icy harbor. A missing agent. A fake marriage that feels far …
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January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Our feature book review today is Christmas Harbor Secrets by Ciara Knight
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Feature book: Christmas Harbor Secrets
Christmas Harbor Secrets by Ciara Knight Series name: Harbor Secrets #1 Subgenre: inspirational romantic suspense Release date: 17 Nov 2025 Publisher: self-published Format: ebook and paperback Len…
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January 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Today is release day for Trapped on the Alaskan Glacier by Megan Short. Congratulations Megan!
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Release day: Trapped on the Alaskan Glacier
Today is the official release of Trapped on the Alaskan Glacier by Megan Short (paperback, large print, ebook, Harlequin). Here’s the blurb: When her cover is blown, it’s a desperate race for…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Our guest blogger today is Caroline James, talking about her writing journey
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Guest blogger: Caroline James
When I was a schoolgirl, I once told my teacher that I wanted to be a writer. Her response was blunt: ‘You’re not clever enough.’ My ambition to write was shattered, and I believed her. With no con…
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January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Bookstore profile of Ink and Ivy Bookstore
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Bookshop profile: Ink and Ivy Bookstore
Bookshop name: Ink and Ivy Bookstore Owners: Teghan and Paige Do you consider your business a romance-specialty bookstore? We actually consider Ink and Ivy as a fantasy-focused bookstore. Both Tegh…
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January 21, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Our feature book review today is Black Lace by Kimberley Anne
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Feature book: Black Lace
Black Lace by Kimberley Anne Series name: Acoustic #3 Subgenre: contemporary romance Release date: 10 Nov 2025 Publisher: self-published Format: ebook and paperback Length: 237 pg RRP: $13.46 (eboo…
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January 20, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Bookstore profile of Sweet Chapter Books and Café
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Bookshop profile: Sweet Chapter Books and Café
Bookshop name: Sweet Chapter Books and Café Owner: Renee Woolnough Do you consider your business a romance-specialty bookstore? Yes Date established: 20 Dec 2025 Physical, online or both? Both Loca…
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January 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Bookstore profile of Unwritten Blends
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Bookshop profile: Unwritten Blends
Bookshop name: Unwritten Blends Owners: Samantha and Jessica Do you consider your business a romance-specialty bookstore? Our bookstore definitely has romance aspects with the inclusion of other ge…
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January 18, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Our guest blogger today is Jennifer Raines, talking about the inspiration for her latest book
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Guest blogger: Jennifer Raines
A story unravels … I can’t remember where I was, or when it was, that I learned about the unsolved 1986 assassination of Olof Palme, Sweden’s Social Democrat Prime Minister. But it was in the early…
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January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Bookstore profile of Squirrel & Sparrow Bookstore
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Bookshop profile: Squirrel & Sparrow Bookstore
Bookshop name: Squirrel & Sparrow Bookstore Owner: Kristen Fazzari and Jade Wyatt Do you consider your business a romance-specialty bookstore? Yes, very much so, with a strong romantasy heart. …
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January 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The January issue of the ARRA newsletter is out today. Members should have received the download code via email
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ARRA newsletter #198
Happy new year! The January issue of the ARRA newsletter is out today. Members should have received the download code via email. Here’s a quick run down on what you can find in the newsletter…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Our feature book review today is Wind Whisperer by Anna Lowe
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Feature book: Wind Whisperer
Wind Whisperer by Anna Lowe Series: Spellbound in Sedona #1 Subgenre: paranormal romance Release date: 17 Sep 2024 Publisher: self-published Format: ebook and paperback Length: 312 pg RRP: $4.99 (e…
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January 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Our feature book review today is Second Chance Under the Mistletoe by Kandy Shepherd
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Feature book: Second Chance Under the Mistletoe
Second Chance Under the Mistletoe by Kandy Shepherd Series name: Family Reunion in London #1 Subgenre: contemporary romance Release date: 1 Oct 2025 Publisher: Mills & Boon Format: ebook Length…
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January 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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We asked our members to tell us their favourite reads in December … featuring stories by Kelly Hunter, Mary-Anne O'Connor, Terri Blackstock, Jane Porter, Emily Henry, Suzanne Brockmann, Lyra Parish, Karly Lane
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Favourite reads: Dec 2025
Welcome to our favourite reads for December. Each month some of ARRA’s members will tell you a little bit about one of the books they’ve recently read and loved. These are not full revi…
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January 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Here is the pitch from Tule Publishing for their January releases
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Publisher pitch: Tule Publishing, Jan 2026
Tule Publishing brings you the best in commercial fiction, from romance to chick-lit to compelling mystery. Whether you’re in the mood for sexy or sweet, Tule brings you fresh, modern and exciting …
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January 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM