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Review: The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh

Vampires, New Orleans, mystery, and forbidden love — this young adult novel is one captivating read.

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What to Do in Washington, DC: A 5-Day Itinerary

Looking for things to do in Washington, DC? Here’s a 5-day itinerary.

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Review: The Witches’ Blade by A.K. Mulford

The second book in the fantasy series The Five Crowns of Okrith.

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Review: The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford

A spellbinding fantasy replete with magic, romance, and adventure — perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

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Review: Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Magic, romance, twists, and a well-crafted world — this book has everything you could want in a fantasy.

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Review: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

This second book in the All Souls Trilogy sees Diana and Matthew travel back in time to Elizabethan England in their quest to find Ashmole 782.

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Hiking Guide: Compton Peak from Jenkins Gap via the Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park

A hiking guide to Compton Peak from Jenkins Gap via Appalachian Trail, an easy yet scenic trail in Shenandoah National Park.

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Review: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

The third and final installment in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy.

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Fantasy Romance Recommendations

Looking to dip your toes into the fantasy romance genre? I’ve got you covered - here are 5 recommendations.

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Review: These War-Torn Hands by Emily Hayse

The first book in the western fantasy series Knights of Tin and Lead.

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Review: The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

Enemies to lovers. Slow-burn romance. Fantastic characters. The Bridge Kingdom has everything you could want and then some.

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Review: These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

An escapist young adult fantasy filled with action, suspense, and romance.

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A Long Weekend in Shenandoah National Park: 4-Day Itinerary

Looking to spend a long weekend in Shenandoah National Park soon? I’ve got you covered with this 4-day itinerary.

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Review: A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

The second book in The Bargainer series.

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Review: The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Twelve dates with twelve different men in the days leading up to Christmas — will Kate find her one true love through these Christmas-themed speed dates?

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Review: Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon

A beautifully written and moving novel set along the Oregon Trail during the height of America’s westward expansion.

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Review: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A vampire, a witch, and their forbidden love. If you are looking for a great fantasy romance series, look no further.

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Review: Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson

A charming Regency romance perfect for fans of Jane Austen.

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Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

The second book in the Shadow and Bone series.

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Review: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

This enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is the perfect beach read.