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7 Surprising Benefits of Reading Romance Novels (Backed by Science and Personal Obsession)
Jo Speirs 8/17/23 Jo Speirs 8/17/23

7 Surprising Benefits of Reading Romance Novels (Backed by Science and Personal Obsession)

Romance novels aren’t just love stories – they’re secretly good for you. From better sleep and deeper empathy to happier days and stronger relationships, here are 7 surprising benefits of reading romance that will make you feel very good about your TBR pile.

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Where’s Jo? Turns out, all over Adelaide between now and Christmas. I may have said yes to a few more events than planned this year. But here we are, and I’m looking forward to every one of them. I’ll have all my Christmas books
Happy Friday, lovely readers. Some weeks call for a little reader love, and with the 2nd Edition of "Second Chance Love in Point Perry" arriving on 3 November, I've found myself looking back at the kind words people shared when Erin and To
Erin and Tom have a new look 🤍 My very first Point Perry book is coming back as a second edition, and I’m totally in love with this cover. It’s the little things. The pelicans. The jetty with the boats. And ... Woody the dog. It didn&r
With the 2nd Edition of Erin and Tom's story arriving on 3 November, I thought it was time to see which parts of Point Perry you'd choose for yourself. Pick one from each pair and share your answers in the comments (bonus points if you tell me why):
#TeaserTuesday 💋 "She takes my hand from her cheek and brings it to her lips, kissing my palm, leaving a trace of strawberry lip gloss." There's something about strawberry lip gloss that takes me straight back to being a teenager, with s
There’s a cover hiding under there. 👀And I'm soooo excited to share it with you—I'm totally in love! Here’s a little peek. Two sets of legs, a dog and a few pelicans keeping watch. That’s all you’re getting for now. T

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