Uncanny Spirits Author: Kristen Brand Publisher: self-published Release Date: September 25, 2026 Series: Bea and Maggie’s Paranormal Case Files, Book 2 Genre: urban fantasy Excerpt: “So. Ghosts.” Bea stuck her hands in her pockets. “You know what signs to look for?” “Unexplained cold spots, feelings of intense sadness or dread…” I counted on my fingers as I […]
The Haunted Librarian Author: Auralee Wallace Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Raised in the foster system, Amelia kept to herself and learned early on not to share with others the fact that she can communicate with ghosts. She created rules for herself and stayed away from living humans as not to appear […]
Batter and Broomsticks by Danielle Garrett Rosella and Orion are back in Batter and Broomsticks, the fifth full-length title in Garrett’s cozy Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries. Each book features a standalone mystery; however, the individual cases are all part of a larger, ongoing plotline, so I strongly recommend reading the books in order. Ella and Orion […]
Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. […]
Badass Alien Boss Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: His combat career is over due to a severe injury, then he’s assaulted when he takes up new work for his brother’s company, so his brother brings on a female bodyguard posing as his assistant. This office romance could not […]
Shades of Gray vs Shades of Pink Author: Louis Delano Publisher: LD Global Media Release Date: Date Series: Book One of a planned trilogy Genre: Queer psychological romance / Dark MM romance Excerpt: Russell looked at the upstairs. The mirrors. The bar. The stage. The stacked chairs. The costumes. The people pretending not to listen while absolutely […]
Just a quick note to let you know that I’ve updated a few policies and added information about the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Updated Disclosure Policy. A few changes, including a notice that Generative AI is not used to create content for this site. Updated Republication Policy. A few changes, including a notice that […]
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. […]
Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a month after the conclusion of the second title, the Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias focuses on the murder of Laverne, Granabelle’s senior influencer rival and head of the beautification committee, with Granabelle the […]
I am participating in four challenges this year. Here is my monthly (and year-long cumulative) update. Note: If you would like to see what books I’ve read for the challenges, please friend or follow me on Goodreads! UPDATE: I got in a lot of reading during September with a couple novellas that helped bulk up […]
Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. […]
This year I am participating in SIX Reading Challenges. I read 32 books for September. Here is my monthly update and year-to-date totals: Note: I have a Goodreads shelf for each challenge, and if you would like to see the books, please “follow” or “friend” me on Goodreads. Austenesque Lovers TBR Hosted by Sophia on […]
Audiobook review: The Vanished Sister by Sherry Thomas The Vanished Sister opens with three years passed since the end of the previous title. The gang is all together, relaxing at Ash’s seaside manor. Everything has been wonderful, without a peep from Moriarty, allowing everyone to spend more time with those dearest to them. Mrs. Watson gets a […]
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. […]
Puck Chemistry Author: Ava Jackson Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: She’s made a scientific breakthrough only to have the university shut her down; he’s at the end of his career and struggling to stay in the game let alone go out with a win unless they can get some Puck Chemistry […]