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Something awful happened to me a few weeks ago. I had nothing to watch on television! Between network television, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Prime, and Apple TV +, you might ask how that is even possible. Well, it’s no secret that I am a television addict. It’s right there in my bio. I use the term…

I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness lately. I’ve realized that I’ve spent a solid chunk of my life waiting for something to happen on the expectation that I will be happy once it does. When I was younger, my happiness revolved around my romantic status. There was almost always someone I had feelings for…

I’m here with this week’s installment of Meredith’s TV Guide. I, shockingly, didn’t want much television this week because I was out several nights. I do have a life you know! But here’s my recap. To save time and space, I’m only going to mention the shows where I have detailed opinions based on my…

I’m back for another installment of Meredith’s TV Guide. It wasn’t a very exciting television week for me with a couple of exceptions beginning with Wednesday. I was planning to skip this one because I never watched The Addams Family, which I know is unusual (and probably unexpected since I watch just about everything else),…

Welcome to week two of my weekly tv guide! There will be some repeats from last week because I’m still watching some of the same shows, but I’ve added a few new ones to my rotation as well as a couple of movies. Downton Abbey: A New Era (Prime): I was so excited when I…

It’s no secret that I’m addicted to television. It’s even in my author bio. I like to say that if it’s been on television, I’ve probably watched it! I could dish about tv ALL DAY (spoken, obviously, in the voice of Schmidt from New Girl.) I typically post my random musings on Twitter but since…

Hi Friends, The day has finally arrived! As Seen on TV has officially been unleashed into the wild (AKA your local bookstores, online platforms, libraries, and everywhere else books are sold)!                   I have been dreaming about seeing my book on the shelves of bookstores for more than…

Welcome to Meredith Schorr’s new website! Stop back soon to read Meredith’s latest blog post. In the meantime, check out As Seen on TV and preorder your copy!

It’s finally here, the moment I can reveal the cover for AS SEEN ON TV, coming from Forever on June 7, 2022.

Without further ado, here it is!

I love it! Do you love it? So much thanks to everyone at Forever and the cover artist, Libby Vanderploeg. It’s like Libby reached inside my brain and created the perfect cover to go with my lighthearted, comedic, and romantic-with-a-dash-of-steam book baby.

Fans of the Hallmark Channel and Gilmore Girls will adore this delightful rom‑com about a city girl who goes in search of small-town happiness, only to discover life—and love—are nothing like the TV movies.

Emerging journalist Adina Gellar is done with dating in New York City. If she’s learned anything from made-for-TV romance movies, it’s that she’ll find love in a small town—the kind with harvest festivals, delightful but quirky characters, and scores of delectable single dudes. So when a big-city real estate magnate targets tiny Pleasant Hollow for development, Adi knows she’s found the perfect story—one that will earn her a position at a coveted online magazine, so she can finally start adulting for real . . . and maybe even find her dream man in the process. 

Only Pleasant Hollow isn’t exactly “pleasant.” There’s no charming bakery, no quaint seasonal festivals, and the residents are more ambivalent than welcoming. The only upside is Finn Adams, who’s more mouthwatering than the homemade cherry pie Adi can’t seem to find—even if he does work for the company she’d hoped to bring down. Suddenly Adi has to wonder if maybe TV got it all wrong after all. But will following her heart mean losing her chance to break into the big time?

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Over the last month, I’ve read several contemporary romances/romantic comedies. This is not unusual, since I read 10-12 books a month, three-quarters of which are usually in the romance genre. However, the level of enjoyment I experienced with this particular consecutive batch is unmatched. These novels were so good that I vacillated between absolute delight in the characters/stories and overwhelming anxiety that my books would never compare. Because I was super impressed with these novels, I decided to share them with you. Although I’ve included snippets from my reviews on Goodreads, you can read my full thoughts by clicking the links.

THE HEART PRINCIPLE by Helen Hoang (8/31).

This book was like a big hug. It was probably the softest book I’ve read in a long time and I loved every single word even as I struggled (sometimes unsuccessfully) to keep my tears at bay. It was a beautiful love story about being accepted by others for who you are and, more importantly, accepting and loving yourself. My favorite of Hoang’s trio.

THE CHARM OFFENSIVE by Alison Cochrun (9/7)

Oh my God…this m/m romance was SO GOOD. It was funny and romantic and so very soft. It was inclusive and educating (but never preachy). The dialogue was hilarious, the love scenes were swoon-worthy, and the grand gesture at the end? No spoilers but my heart was beating so fast in anticipation. I predict this will be a huge success.

THE DATING PLAYBOOK by Farrah Rochon (8/17)

I absolutely adored this book. It was warmhearted, funny, romantic, sexy, and sweet. Rochon’s writing style is so accessible and inviting. I stan Taylor and Jamar so hard!

FIRST LOVE, TAKE TWO by Sajni Patel (9/21)

So much tension in this second-chance romance – sexual and otherwise. This contemporary romance was emotional, funny, romantic, sexy, and fully of witty banter. Definitely going in my top romances of 2021 list!

THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS* by Ali Hazelwood (9/14)

Disclaimer: At the time of writing this post, I am 80% into this novel, but…my goodness, it is delightful! I am crushing so hard on this author’s charming and quirky writing style as well as Adam, the very tall and brooding love interest. I appreciated the demisexual representation even though the author never actually used the label. This slow burn romance is so absolutely delicious that I almost don’t want to finish the book!

And there you have them. Five romances in a row that were impressive AF and blew my mind! You’ll notice that none of these books have been released yet. I was lucky enough to be approved by Netgalley for early copies. But I highly recommend that you mark your calendars and put them at the top of your TBR. You won’t regret it!