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📚Witty banter, nonstop laughs, & sizzling kisses
🌊⚾WAVES BASEBALL ROMCOMS-ebook, paperback, & audio🎧
⬇️𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒

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Don’t ask me how long it took me to decide on themes & books to represent each of Taylor’s albums 🙈 But her music has been a constant for 20 years of my life (it’s crazy to think about), so I knew I had to celebrate in a no spice bookish way!

💙Based on my categories, which album theme interests you the most?

🎶If you’re a swiftie, I want to know all the things: your top 3 favorite albums or favorite songs off the albums, & anything else you want to share!

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: While all the books are no spice, the content & tone of the books varies. Make sure to read the author’s notes, ask me, or read reviews.

𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘨:
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#cleanromance #closeddoorromance #nospiceromance #bookrecommendations

Album: Taylor Swift

The Tortured Poet's Department

The Life of a Showgirl

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Confession: I don’t even watch baseball! But I super love baseball romances! ⚾️

Expect:
💋 Kisses only
🚫 No profanity
❤️ Happy endings

What’s your favorite baseball romance?

#sweetcleanreads #closeddoorbaseballromance #nospicebaseballromance #cleanbaseballromance

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Baseball Recommendations:

With the 2026 World Series underway (and inspired by @tiffanymariereads ) I thought it would be fun to compile a list of baseball romances.

This list includes a mixture of interconnected series and standalone novels.

ALL of the titles listed are books I have read and reviewed or plan to in the near future.

While I hope to recommend some of my favorites/ most anticipated reads, I welcome any suggestions. Feel free to drop titles in the comments!!!

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💙⚾ FRESH OFF THE SHELF: Love Beyond the Diamond by Laura Langa

A grumpy baseball player + a sunshine girl who is wonderfully chaotic? Sign me up!

This marriage-of-convenience romance was SO cute! Shane is the perfect mix of grumpy and sweet, and I loved watching him fall for Willow exactly as she is, quirks and all.

It’s a little insta-love and definitely quirky, but it worked so well for me! Plus, it’s a closed-door romance for anyone looking for something sweet without the spice.

⭐ 4.25/5

One of my favorites in the Waves Baseball series!
🎧 I listened to the audiobook, released October 15.

Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Langa, and the publisher for the ALC. All opinions are my own. 💙

Are you a grumpy x sunshine reader? 👇

#LoveBeyondTheDiamond #LauraLanga #WavesBaseball #AudiobookReview #ALCReview #NetGalley #GrumpyXSunshine #MarriageOfConvenience #ClosedDoorRomance #SportsRomance #BaseballRomance #RomanceBooks #Bookstagram #RomanceAndChapters

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I absolutely loved this one! Laura Langa has become an author I know I can count on for a feel-good, closed-door romance that leaves me smiling, and Willow and Shane were such a sweet couple.

I’m always a sucker for grumpy/sunshine and marriage of convenience, and this book delivered both! Willow’s optimism and playful teasing balanced Shane’s grumpy exterior perfectly, and underneath all that grumpiness was the biggest green flag. The way he looked out for Willow, defended her, and fell for her so quickly had me swooning. I also really appreciated the Type 1 diabetes representation and how thoughtfully Shane supported her.

The banter, team group chat, one-bed situation, and their growing friendship made this such a fun read. I listened to the audiobook in duet narration, and it brought their personalities and interactions to life so well!

A sweet, low-angst baseball romance with kisses only, plenty of heart, and no third-act breakup. Sometimes a little grumpy/sunshine goodness is exactly what you need!

Thank you to @lauralangawrites and @netgalley for providing me with an ARC and ALC of this book. All opinions are my own.

#LoveBeyondTheDiamond #LauraLanga #CleanRomance #BaseballRomance #GrumpySunshine

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🎧 Audio Book Review 🎧

💍 Love Beyond the Diamond by Laura Langa
⚾️ Series: Waves Baseball (Book 3)
🎧 Narrators: Rylee Kuberra & Stephan Godleski

This story is fantastic! The narrators are fantastic! It’s definitely a favorite read and listen of the year for me.

If you are a fan of closed door marriage of convenience stories, this is one that you do not want to miss. Willow brings Shane to life in a way that he has never been able to experience due to his upbringing in a truly toxic family. It’s a beautiful thing the way she breathes laughter and life into him!

And Shane, who seemed like a horrible grump in the book directly before this one, has depths that I was delighted to discover. The way he cares for Willow and makes sure she is thriving despite her recent Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is so heartwarming and sweet.

These two falling in love with each other while already being married is so much fun and the duet narration brings them to life in a way that made me feel like I was right there in the story with them. Their story will be one I listen to again and again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received a complimentary copy of this audio book, however I also purchased my own print copy. All opinions are my own.

@lauralangawrites @ryleekuberra @sgodleskivo

#audiobookstagram #newreleasebooks #baseballromance #sportsromance #marriageofconvenience

Marriage of Convenience | Audio Book | New Release | Baseball Romance | Sports Romance | Toxic Family | Found Family | Type 1 Diabetes | Artist FMC | Professional Athlete MMC | He Takes Care of Her Baseball background. Audiobook with couple on cover. Man in baseball uniform holding diamond ring box out to woman in paint splattered overalls. Stadium in background.

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He fell first, he fell harder, and that man was NEVER recovering🥹🤎✨

For the girlies who love a hopelessly devoted MMC, all the swoony moments, and a man who’s completely gone for his girl🧸🕯️☕️

All the butterflies, all the heart melting romance, and absolutely none of the spice💌

📚 Comment DATABASE and I’ll send you my no-spice book database filled with even more sweet romances!

#cleanreads #nospicebooks #nospice #romancebooks #closeddoorromance

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The Tampa Bay Rays are in the World Series, and I'm sharing no-spice baseball romances for your enjoyment!

I LOVE baseball, and I 100% have a baseball romance planned already. Unfortunately, it's part of the series after the series I'm introducing next year (did you follow that? 🤣) so it'll be a little while before I write it.

In the meantime, happy reading and Rays Up!

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Love Beyond the Diamond by @lauralangawrites

Oh my gosh, Laura Langa hit it out of the park again! I looooooooooved this book so much and devoured it! I love her writing style so much and this was so beautifully written!

Willow and Shane were a great match and I just ate up their story. I loved their grumpy/sunshine with a bite dynamic (You will understand when you read Willow’s character). Willow was so feisty and fun and Shane was grumpy but an enigma. Shane standing up for her against her boss while also being sweet, is his gruff way, was adorable. And Willow was hilarious, I loved seeing the world through her eyes. She was so endearing and relatable, especially with her continuous clumsy moments. They were just magnets to each other. And their personalities meshed so well.

I loved that he brought stability to her life when she needed it most and how she brought fun and color to his. I loved their understanding of each other and how much they just got each other. There was character growth and depth but also so much laughter. The scene at the antique store had me rolling! I was laughing so hard!

Langa really knows how to write a beautiful love story. Her storytelling and way with words is my favorite! I loved how she really draws the reader into the story with her character’s fun and descriptive inner dialogue. Also, I love all the layers and depth to their story. Lange knows how to entertain the reader and keep the pace flowing nicely.

This book is for you if you like:
Baseball romance
Grumpy/sunshine
Marriage of convenience
Only one bed
He falls first
Artist FMC
Forced proximity
Type 1 Diabetes rep
Dual POV
🫑

I received a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

#lauralangawrites #sportsromancebooks #baseballromancebooks #closeddoorromancebooks #mybookishpeeps

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✨Last, Now, Next ✨

LAST
🎧: Mountain of Dragons and Sacrifice @taragrayceauthor
📖: Made Like The Moon @authorcarriecotten

NOW
🎧: Briar and Bloom @ashleywillinghamauthor
🎧: Love Beyond The Diamond @lauralangawrites
🎧: Liar In The Hollow Court @authorbethanyatazadeh
📖: Baked With Love (ARC) @kempcreations (Releasing Oct. 31st)
📖: To Reflect The Sun (ARC) @authorcarriecotten (Releasing Nov. 10th)
📖: Bound By Shadows @cortneypearson.author

NEXT
🎧: Stars May Burn @aliceivinya.author
📖: Bound By Fire @cortneypearson.author (Releasing Oct. 22nd)
📖: A Merry Little Christmas Pact (ARC) @authorannekawalker (Releasing Nov. 4th)

🌟What are you currently reading?

Current Reads | TBR | Romance Reader | Closed Door Romance | No Spice Books | No Spice Romance| No Spice Romantasy | #lastnownext | #lastnownextreads | #currentlyreadi̇ng | #currentreads | #whatimreading

🌟 Book mockup by @ktrdigitaldesign
🌟 Glitter letters are letter frames in Canva.

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•BLIND DATE WITH A BOOKSTAGRAMMER•

This week my date is Krystal from @krystals.book.nook! She’s the other half of Happily Ever Readers. I love talking books with her (we’re both big @authortracybaack fans) and I hope one day I’ll be just as organized as she, too. 😆

Thanks for joining me this week, Krystal. Give my pal a follow already! Be sure to check out @happilyeverreaders and @happilyeverreaders.services as well 💕

blind date with a bookstagrammer | book recs | closed door romance | indie authors | sweet romcoms | bookish friends | no spice books | bookish collab

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For the girlies who love their romance with a little competition and a whole lot of butterflies🧸🤎✨

Give me the protective athletes, the playful banter, the stolen glances, and the boys who fall HARD for their girls🥹🏈⚾️💕

These no spice sports romances are bringing all the swoony moments, heart-fluttering chemistry, and adorable love stories without any of the spice📖🕯️

So grab your favorite cozy blanket, settle in with a warm drink, and get ready to fall head over heels for your next fictional athlete☕️🍂

💌 Comment DATABASE and I’ll send you my No Spice Book Database, filled with hundreds of sweet romance recommendations!

💬 QOTD: What’s your favorite sport to read about in romance books⚾️🏒🏈

#sportsromance #nospicebooks #cleanromance #cleanreads #closeddoorromance

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