<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bookish By The Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sipping Stories, One Book at a Time]]></description><link>https://bookishbythecup.wixsite.com/bookishbythecup/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:59:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bookishbythecup.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beth is Dead by Katie Bernet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Is Dead is a retelling like you've never read before. Rather than modernizing the romance of Little Women, Katie Bernet reimagines the beloved classic as a gripping mystery filled with secrets, suspense, and emotional depth. It's a bold, creative twist that completely won me over.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/beth-is-dead-review-by-katie-bernet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22c33bf64e529b409cb52a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_03d96185347b423e8e49d422f6c9e6f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_994,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Than the Movies Review | A Popular Rom-Com That Didn’t Quite Work for Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better Than the Movies has all the makings of a perfect rom-com, but it didn’t quite land for me. While the movie references and Wes had their moments, the lack of character growth, frustrating choices, and excessive language pulled me out of the story. I wanted to love this one—but it felt more like decaf than the real thing.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/better-than-the-movies-by-lynn-painter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cd552e4c31bb6f64c04045</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:02:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_e0a40655886f4839881999ae348c42cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_999,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Like It Scot Review | A Charming Scottish Travel Romance by Pepper Basham]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Some Like It Scot, travel writer Katie Campbell heads to the Scottish Highlands for an immersive Edwardian experience and finds more than just a story to write. Between laugh-out-loud mishaps, a swoony hero, and breathtaking scenery, this clean romance delivers humor, heart, and meaningful character growth.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/some-like-it-scot-by-pepper-basham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7e5ca5ed83abd8bc15804</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:18:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_98dc07789bd945e5992cda1a360d8fde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_973,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Body in the Bookstore Review | A Cozy Mystery with Bookstore Charm]]></title><description><![CDATA[In The Body in the Bookstore, Annie Murray’s mystery-themed bookstore event turns deadly when one of her former college classmates is found murdered. With her criminology background and a lingering unsolved mystery from her past, Annie is the perfect amateur sleuth. This cozy mystery delivers bookstore charm, rich side characters, and a series mystery that already has me hooked.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/the-body-in-the-bookstore-review-a-cozy-mystery-with-bookstore-charm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7ce1fa937958fa7df257b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_00328e9757c94b26a58849c7ad9bf132~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_972,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love, Mom Review | A Twisty Psychological Thriller by Iliana Xander]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Love, Mom, Kenzie begins receiving letters from her recently deceased mother that reveal a past she never knew existed. As the letters unravel old secrets and hidden connections, Kenzie begins to question everything she thought she knew about her family. Packed with twists, emotional tension, and psychological suspense, this debut thriller is a gripping ride from start to finish.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/love-mom-review-a-twisty-psychological-thriller-by-iliana-xander</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b59ecb24df0b96f9cfd5a8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:24:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_5ab680806d7f439c844d8fac7372030e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_978,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Friends Forever Review | A Sweet Friends-to-Lovers Romance by Martha Keyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Just Friends Forever, Stevie Jacobs tries to rebuild her life after a very public divorce and finds refuge with her longtime friend Troy Sheppard. As tabloids speculate about their relationship, the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur. While the romance felt a bit forced for me, the story shines in Stevie’s personal growth and the supportive Sheppard family dynamic.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/just-friends-forever-by-martha-keyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac5835d66894c6d6f681f5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:48:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_89d29cb2165941d199534eec22203bfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_939,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apprentice to the Villain Review | A Twisty Fantasy Sequel with Slow-Burn Romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, the stakes rise as Evie and the Villain search for answers about Evie’s mother. Packed with sharp humor, slow-burn tension, and expanding world-building, this sequel delivers twists, character growth, and a cliffhanger that sets up even bigger chaos ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/apprentice-to-the-villain-review-hannah-nicole-maehrer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab17b1bcc8e6b4393a9b12</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:47:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_e9bdec00b2a9419c9d2b46e34a51e4c9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shippers by Katherine Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight:   The Shippers  by Katherine Center Genre:   Romantic Comedy • Women’s Fiction • Fake Dating ☕ Book Details &#38; Rating  Format:  eBook ARC  Series:  Standalone  Year Published:  2026  Page Count:  336  Rating:  ☕☕☕☕ (4 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Caribbean Spiced Mocha with Dark Rum Syrup Bold espresso. Dark chocolate. A splash of rum syrup. Finished with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dusting of cocoa like it’s been through something dramatic and lived to tell the tale. This...]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/the-shippers-by-katherine-center</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a2ecaab309115cb57d21</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:59:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_bbe1728eed7940ebb96fa220042e5e8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_987,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kissing for Keeps by Martha Keyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight:   Kissing for Keeps  by Martha Keyes  Genre:  Contemporary Romance • Clean Romance • Romantic Comedy ☕ Book Details &#38; Rating  Format:  Audiobook  Series:  #1 in Sheppards in Love  Year Published:  2023  Page Count:  290  Rating:  ☕☕☕☕ (4 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing:  Vanilla Rose Café Crème Romantic with a soft French flair, this pairing fits Kissing for Keeps  beautifully. The smooth espresso and steamed milk keep it classic and comforting, while the vanilla and delicate...]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/kissing-for-keeps-by-martha-keyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69909316f0131a3b550adde3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:53:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_2e5373d9e7834c198c381bc148eb72a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_938,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Later On We’ll Conspire by Kortney Keisel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later On We’ll Conspire by Kortney Keisel is a fun holiday rom-com that blends fake dating with a spy twist, making it a refreshing change from more traditional Christmas romances. While some plot points were predictable and the third-act breakup wasn’t my favorite, the strong chemistry, closed-door romance, and playful chaos kept the story enjoyable. It’s a light, fast-paced read for readers who want festive vibes with a little mystery mixed in.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/later-on-we-ll-conspire-by-kortney-keisel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d948</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:52:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_a45bbb755f8d4943a71601f1acc6ba97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Host For the Holidays by Martha Keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: Host for the Holidays by Martha KeyesGenre: Contemporary Romance • Holiday Romance • Clean Romance • ☕ Book Details &#38; RatingFormat: AudiobookSeries: StandaloneYear Published: 2022Page Count: 378Rating: ☕☕☕☕ (4 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Café au Lait Simple, comforting, and effortlessly cozy, a café au lait fits Host for the Holidays beautifully. The […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/host-for-the-holidays-by-martha-keys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:46:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_2f0b5b05a73d49d68130441c933a5375~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_988,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solo For the Season by Martha Keyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: Solo for the Season by Martha KeyesGenre: Contemporary Romance • Christmas Romance • No Spice Romance • Self-Discovery ☕ Book Details &#38; RatingFormat: AudiobookSeries: StandaloneYear Published: 2023Page Count: 206Rating: ☕☕☕☕☕ (5 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Cinnamon Vanilla Cold Brew with Oat Milk Smooth, comforting, and quietly festive, this pairing mirrors the tone […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/solo-for-the-season-by-martha-keyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d946</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:59:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_c3b3c7a4c01e438b994dbf96ed9fd317~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_971,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney WalshGenre: Contemporary Romance • Holiday Romance • Clean / No-Spice Romance ☕ Book Details &#38; RatingFormat: AudiobookSeries: StandaloneYear Published: 2021Page Count: 256Rating: ☕☕☕☕☕ (5 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Peppermint Mocha While Lauren isn’t exactly a Christmas enthusiast, this pairing still fits her journey. The rich chocolate base […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/a-cross-country-christmas-by-courtney-walsh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_51c082df2a254ac2a1c31155ddd29a3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_967,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie CousensGenre: Contemporary Romance • Romantic Comedy • Low-Spice Romance ☕ Book Details &#38; RatingFormat: AudiobookSeries: StandaloneYear Published: 2021Page Count: 398Rating: ☕☕☕ (3 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Vanilla Almond Cold Brew with a Honey Cold Foam Smooth and lightly sweet, this cold brew mirrors the book’s […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/just-haven-t-met-you-yet-by-sophie-cousens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:26:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_a5f7f2044c724c8e8c63ae6450e4733d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geekerella Book Review: A YA Cinderella Retelling Full of Fandom, Romance, and Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geekerella by Ashley Poston is a contemporary YA romance that reimagines Cinderella within a fandom-filled world. Elle, a Starfield fan, hopes to escape her troubled home through a cosplay contest. Meanwhile, celebrity Darien hides his geeky side. Their anonymous texting sparks romance and personal growth, culminating in a heartwarming tale of self-discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/geekerella-book-review-a-ya-cinderella-retelling-full-of-fandom-romance-and-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:09:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_aae3155db00e420282cac020f8ea2f7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_984,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benjamin Stevenson Book Review: Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret (Ernest Cunningham #3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Stevenson delivers another sharp, funny, and wildly clever installment in the Ernest Cunningham series with Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. When Ernest’s ex-wife is accused of murder, he’s pulled back into a whirlwind of secrets, small-town theatrics, and hilariously self-aware commentary. At just 192 pages, this Christmas mystery is fast, twisty, and packed with Stevenson’s signature wit. A perfect holiday read for anyone who loves meta mysteries, unreliable narrators, and Chr...]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/benjamin-stevenson-book-review-everyone-this-christmas-has-a-secret-ernest-cunningham-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d945</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:21:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_c1b1f1228ac34b0ca567cc32f625797f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_993,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow Place Like Home Review: A Cozy Christmas Romance with Heart &#38; Humor]]></title><description><![CDATA[❄️ Book Spotlight: Snow Place Like Home by Rachel Thorne Romance • No Spice • Fake Dating • Christmas ☕ Book Details &#38; Rating Format: eBookSeries: We Three Kings #1Year Published: 2025Page Count: 368Rating: ☕☕☕☕ (4 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Spiked Peppermint Mocha Cool, cozy, and just a little daring — the perfect drink for […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/snow-place-like-home-review-a-cozy-christmas-romance-with-heart-humor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:11:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_d415ef0dcfec41f9908fd58e04e7fc0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_618,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cozy Mystery Review: Cutthroat Cupcakes by Cate Lawley]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: Cutthroat Cupcakes by Cate Lawley Genre: Cozy Mystery • Paranormal • Light Fantasy • Humor ☕ Book Details &#38; Rating Format: AudiobookSeries: Cursed Candy Mysteries #1Year Published: 2017Page Count: 262Rating: ☕☕☕½ (3.5 Coffees)  Coffee Pairing: “The Bewitched Blend” (Black Coffee with a Twist) A bold, no-nonsense black coffee—Bastian’s signature order—served with […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/cozy-mystery-review-cutthroat-cupcakes-by-cate-lawley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d947</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_9de1b0ddffe94e65b0a53c1c8d21bddd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister: A Twist-Filled Psychological Thriller Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Book Spotlight: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister Genre: Mystery • Psychological Thriller • Domestic Suspense ☕ Book Details &#38; Rating Format: AudiobookSeries: StandaloneYear Published: 2025Page Count: 332Rating: ☕☕☕☕ (4 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing: Single-Origin Pour-Over (Black) Clean, simple, and unadorned — but layered with surprising depth the longer you sit with it. This […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/famous-last-words-by-gillian-mcallister-a-twist-filled-psychological-thriller-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6c5e389f5384b70d94a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_2b37012b73084a7ca94f8dac086e6152~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_988,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: A Hilarious, Heartfelt Fantasy Full of Found Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[✨ Book Spotlight: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole MaehrerGenre: Fantasy • Romantic Comedy • Dark Humor • Enemies to Lovers ☕ Book Details &#38; RatingFormat: Physical BookSeries: Assistant to the Villain #1Year Published: 2023Page Count: 400Rating: ☕☕☕☕☕ (5 Coffees!)  Coffee Pairing:A dark roast cold brew with a sweet vanilla cold foam — […]]]></description><link>https://www.bookishbythecup.com/post/assistant-to-the-villain-by-hannah-nicole-maehrer-a-hilarious-heartfelt-fantasy-full-of-found-fami</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974b6ce16ee2e05645c6398</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:41:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d4330_edb59de0ba004759bee9a82e497cdf81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rhea Kelley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>