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Claire's avatar

Can't wait to read your additional recommendations, especially murder mystery-adjacent! I actually just found a cowboys! book on Goodreads that caught my eye, I think by Lyla Sage? The problem with reading two romance books back-to-back is that now reading a non-romance is so ... dare I say ... boring (or do I really just mean smut-free and therefore boring).

Also, I have sung their praises in your comments already many times, but YES (yes, a thousand times yes) to The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and Divine Rivals. I almost wish I could read Divine Rivals again for the first time. My goodness, what a book.

I can't remember if I've already recced this one, but I also enjoyed Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez.

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

Hi Claire! I replied to your comment forever ago, but for some reason it didn’t post?? Trying again. COWBOYS!! Honestly it has become one of my favorite subgenres. I’m reading Lyla Sage’s series right now!!! Ive heard good things so I’m excited. I have so many favorites, too, so I want to do a full round-up when I finish this series!

1000% wish I could read DR for the first time too, but I actually just reread the whole series for kicks and it was just as good the second time around 🥹

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Sara's avatar

Hi! How is the sizing for Donni’s rib flare pants? Are you a size small? (I’m 5’8” and a size 4 and trying to decide to get a small or medium based on website reviews)

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

They are true to size! I’m a size medium in them. I’m 5’6” and normally a medium, 6 or 8. Luckily they’re stretchy so they’re pretty forgiving. I think they’re all the same length so maybe try your smaller size. You could get away with either though, for sure. Hope that helps!

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Alyssa Bachran's avatar

Murder mystery adjacent, please!! Looking forward to more recommendations! I’m here for the outfit inspiration too 🤗

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

Yay!! K I’ll definitely include in this next round-up! Thank you ❤️❤️

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Sarah Jayne's avatar

Oh wow, love the cover of The Kiss Quotient! I will read that one next. Also, when we did our color analysis, she recommend monochrome outfits! It is easy with scrubs :) I also like the red outfit!! <3

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

You’d look so cute in monochrome, Sar! And those STEM recs were specifically for you!

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Justine's avatar

I tore through Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows after you suggested them last month! Rebecca Ross has such a distinct writing style. I find her descriptions so easy to visualize and really get swept away into her world. I’m still thinking about Iris and Roman! Also decided to try out kindle unlimited since I’ve come back to reading daily after a hiatus postpartum. Love that you included some KU recs in this post - thank you!

I always feel inspired by your style both on substack and instagram! But it’s nice to know I’m not the only one finding it difficult to get dressed everyday. Looking forward to more inspiration in newsletters to come! 🌷

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Janelle Taylor's avatar

IRIS AND ROMAN FOR LIFE!!! I love them so much. 🥰

So exciting about KU, I’ll keep mentioning when books are on it. I have SO MANY KU recs if you ever need more.

And thank you so much! ❤️

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