Author: Jen

#TBRChallenge 2026 review: The..

Posted July 15, 2026 by Jen in Historical Romance, Rating A, Rating B, Reviews
#TBRChallenge 2026 review: The Duke’s Only Desire by Anna Harrington (Backlist Banger)

The Duke of Deceit Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ August’s optional theme: Backlist Banger Note: I swapped July and August What I’m Talking About: Through their correspondence, Sophie and Shay became friends and fell in love over the course of years. However, Sophie was contracted to marry John, the heir to the Duke […]

#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotl..

Posted July 14, 2026 by Jen in Author Guest Post, Coastal Magic Con
#CMCon27 Featured Author Spotlight: Jolene Navarro

Jolene Navarro I’m happy to welcome Jolene Navarro to the blog. She’s here today to share about her Big Family. Please help me welcome Jolene! Beyond the Couple: How Big Family Dynamics Deepen My Stories Hello, I’m Jolene Navarro, mother of four grown kids and two grandbabies. 7th generation Texan, wife of Jesus Alfredo Navarro, […]

#FitReaders Check-In: July 10,..

Posted July 10, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: July 10, 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: Book Club Boyfriend by..

Posted July 8, 2026 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Book Club Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday

Book Club Boyfriend Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Blair Kellermoon is a recently divorced, former actress turned producer and book club maven. She was set to feature Jack Branksome’s best seller as her book club selection when Jack said no. Jack Branksome lives in the shadow of his famous […]

Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: ..

Posted July 7, 2026 by Jen in Listen Up!, Paranormal Romance, Rating B
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Generation Hex by Molly Harper

Audiobook review: Generation Hex by Molly Harper Generation Hex is the third and final tale in the Moonshadow Cove series. This time around the story focuses on eldest sister, Perry, and the Red Jasperian James. With both sisters finding love and moving outside the cove, ghost containment and young kelpie duties fall to Perry. With the Jasperian […]

Jen’s 2026 Reading Chall..

Posted July 6, 2026 by Jen in Reading Challenge
Jen’s 2026 Reading Challenges Update: June

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: June was not a very good month for reading quantity. Between spending more time hanging out with […]

2026 #Audiobook Challenge Mid-..

Posted July 4, 2026 by Jen in Reading Challenge
2026 #Audiobook Challenge Mid-Year Check-In

It’s the half-way mark for 2026 and time to check in on our Audiobook Challenge. This event is hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Are you on target? Perhaps you are ahead or fear all is lost? Check-in and be sure to enter the mid-year giveaway. Just a refresher on 2026 Achievement […]

#FitReaders Check-In: July 3, ..

Posted July 3, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: July 3, 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. […]

Author Guest Post: Libby Tanne..

Posted July 1, 2026 by Jen in Author Guest Post
Author Guest Post: Libby Tanner (Bigger Than Versace)

A Letter From Libby… Hello! I’m Libby Tanner – mom to four sweet kiddos, wife to a cinnamon roll accountant, and author of Better Than Gelato and Bigger Than Versace. I’m also a firm believer in going after your dreams. My best friend (the one who’s promised to shred my junior high diaries when I die) […]

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Jun..

Posted June 30, 2026 by Jen in TMST
Tell Me Something Tuesday: June 30, 2026 – Mid-Year Check-In

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. […]

Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: ..

Posted June 29, 2026 by Jen in Listen Up!, Rating A, Sci-Fi or Fantasy Fiction
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty

Audiobook review: The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty The Tapestry of Fate picks up a few months after the conclusion of the previous adventure. Amina and her crew are bound to their agreement with the peri to locate and retrieve four additional transgressions (magic-imbued objects). The book opens with a recounting from Jamal and […]

#FitReaders Check-In: June 26,..

Posted June 26, 2026 by Jen in #FitReaders
#FitReaders Check-In: June 26, 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. […]

2026 #ReadAlong #Audiobook Rev..

Posted June 24, 2026 by Jen in Listen Up!, Rating B, Urban Fantasy
2026 #ReadAlong #Audiobook Review: Slaying Monsters for the Feeble by Annette Marie

Audiobook review: Slaying Monsters for the Feeble by Annette Marie Slaying Monsters is the ninth book in the Guild Codex universe. For the read-along, we are following the author’s recommended reading order, found HERE.  The story opens roughly six weeks since we first met Robin and runs concurrent to The Alchemist and an Amaretto (The Guild […]

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Jun..

Posted June 23, 2026 by Jen in TMST
Tell Me Something Tuesday: June 23, 2026 – Summer Plans

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. […]

Review: Edge of Mercy by Allie..

Posted June 22, 2026 by Jen in LGBTQ, Rating B, Reviews, Urban Fantasy
Review: Edge of Mercy by Allie Therin

Edge of Mercy Author: Allie Therin Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Edge of Mercy is the conclusion of Therin’s thrilling UF series set in an alternative Pacific Northwest where some humans have evolved into Empaths. The previous book left readers on a little cliff, and I for one, hated the long wait for […]