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#TBRChallenge 2026 review: My ..

Posted August 19, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
#TBRChallenge 2026 review: My Daring Texan by Dakota Lacoy (Freedom!)

My Daring Texan Author: Dakota Lacoy Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ July’s optional theme: Freedom Note: I swapped July and August What I’m Talking About: Okay, I know this is a stretch for the theme of Freedom. However, I spent more time trying to find a book to fit the theme than I did actually reading […]

Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: ..

Posted August 18, 2026 by Jen in Historical Romance, Listen Up!, Rating A
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Just for the Season by Rachel Griffiths

Audiobook review: Just for the Season by Rachel Griffiths Charolette loves breaking the rules. She doesn’t understand why women are not allowed the same privileges and freedoms as men.  When she accidentally ends up in a compromising position at a notorious masquerade ball, the Queen tells her she must marry by the end of the […]

#FitReaders Check-In: August 1..

Posted August 14, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: August 14, 2026

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. […]

Book Excerpt Spotlight: A Betr..

Posted August 12, 2026 by Jen in Book Spotlight
Book Excerpt Spotlight: A Betrothed’s Betrayal by Deb Marlowe

  A Betrothed’s Betrayal I am excited to share with you a look at Deb Marlowe’s new historical cozy mystery, A Betrothed’s Betrayal. I received a fabulous book box from Deb and wanted to share with you some pictures from the unboxing. Bonus: Deb’s sharing an excerpt with you! Author: Deb Marlowe Publisher: Deb Marlowe […]

#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotl..

Posted August 11, 2026 by Jen in Author Guest Post, Coastal Magic Con
#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotlight: Jamie Wesley

Jamie Wesley I’m happy to welcome Jamie Wesley to the blog. She’s here today to share some cupcake recommendations based on astrology signs. Please help me welcome Jamie! Guest Post As a romance author who writes about football players who own a cupcake shop, I’m often asked what my favorite cupcake flavor is. As someone […]

Review: A Hard Habit to Break ..

Posted August 10, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: A Hard Habit to Break by Siera London

A Hard Habit to Break Author: Siera London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Rachel never felt like she belonged in Service, WV, despite the love of her dad and boyfriend Noah. She left her hometown for college with a broken heart. Thirteen years later, she’s returning to Service for her dad’s wedding. […]

#FitReaders Check-In: August 7..

Posted August 7, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: August 7, 2026

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. […]

Review: World’s Okayest ..

Review: World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon by Olivia Dade

World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: World’s Okayest Oracle (Reluctantly) Seeks Demon picks up with the plight of the Containment Zone residents after the deadly zombie outbreak (Zomromcom). This time around, the story follows the kind-hearted, pregnant oracle Gwen, who escapes the zone with […]

Jen’s 2026 Reading Chall..

Posted August 3, 2026 by Jen in Reading Challenge
Jen’s 2026 Reading Challenges Update: July

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 was able to get in a couple more books in July than June, and with my […]

#FitReaders Check-In: July 31,..

Posted July 31, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: July 31, 2026

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. […]

#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotl..

Posted July 28, 2026 by Jen in Author Guest Post, Coastal Magic Con
#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotlight: Tonya Kappes

Tonya Kappes I’m happy to welcome Tonya Kappes to the blog. She’s here today to share about introducing the producers of her Camper and Criminals series to Kentucky. Please help me welcome Tonya! Guest Post When the folks who optioned my Camper and Criminals series called, they said, We want Kentucky. So, I did what […]

2026 #ReadAlong #Audiobook Rev..

Posted July 27, 2026 by Jen in Listen Up!, Rating B, Urban Fantasy
2026 #ReadAlong #Audiobook Review: Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie

Audiobook review: Druid Vices and a Vodka by Annette Marie Druid Vices and a Vodka is the tenth book in the Guild Codex universe. For the read-along, we are following the author’s recommended reading order, found HERE.  The story opens with Oden‘s Eye guild members at the Crow and Hammer discussing the recent lack of […]

#FitReaders Check-In: July 24,..

Posted July 24, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: July 24, 2026

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. […]

Review: Fossil Feud by Maggie ..

Posted July 22, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating A, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Fossil Feud by Maggie North

Fossil Feud Author: Maggie North Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ What I’m Talking About: Three years ago, Ripley Adams made it four-fifths through her paleobiology PhD before she was forced to step away from academia. Her then boyfriend, Will, took credit for her work, and when she refused to make him the author of her paper, […]