BIPOC Romance
Here are some suggestions for your 2024 Book Bingo NW category: BIPOC Romance. Book Bingo is our annual adult summer reading program presented in partnership with Seattle Arts & Lectures. Annotations from NoveList, unless otherwise attributed. GN=Graphic novel
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Kiss Me, Mi Amor
In Albertson's second "Love & Tacos" novel, a farm owner and a fast-food mogul construct a fake relationship to satisfy their traditional Catholic Mexican families. Carolina's quest for growth and independence from her family's stringent patriarchy is as important as her growing relationship with Enrique; her agency flips this retelling of The Taming of the Shrew. (Library Journal)
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Mickey Chambers Shakes It up
A 33-year-old adjunct instructor with a sunny disposition despite her chronic illness, Mickey Chambers takes a job at a local bar called The Saloon, owned by 42-year-old widower--and college student--Diego Costa, where she decides to embrace everything life has to offer, including this grumpy Diego. (Publisher)
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The Build up
After a scarring experience mixing business with pleasure, Ari James has decided that architecture is going to be her only workplace passion. She has no intention of ever dating a coworker again--but then the irresistible Porter Harrison is assigned as her partner for a dream project, and her good intentions become frustrating obstacles to her desires. (Publisher's Weekly)
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Heartbeat Braves
Rayanne Larson knows firsthand the struggles of native people. Working at Crooked Rock gives her the chance to do good work for Indians living in the city. She has high hopes for the Center's progress until its new leader hands her special project over to his underachieving - and distractingly sexy - nephew... the two of them are forced to work together and she can no longer ignore the sparks between them. (Bibliocommons)
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Lizards Hold the Sun
Xiomara Chavez has dedicated her life to the preservation of her Mexican homeland. Faced with her remote project ever, Xiomara must rely on the help of Calehan, the aloof museum architect. Sparks fly in the archives as Xiomara struggles to refrain from dating in the workplace...Calehan and Xiomara must decide if they belong to each other or if the responsibility to their tribes and families are where they must be. (Bibliocommons)
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