Audiobook Review: Overnight Service Author: Lauren Blakely Narrators: Jason Clarke, Emma Wilder, Andi Arndt, Shane East, Erin Mallon, Dion Graham, Dan Bittner, Teddy Hamilton, Vikas Adam, Lili Valente, Elena Wolfe Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Always Satisfied #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Overnight Service is a more of a second chance romance than an enemies to lovers, considering […]
After reading Linda’s (Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell) TMST posts this past year, I decided to join in the fun! Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts […]
I can’t believe I’ve been blogging for ten years! I started my blog on January 28, 2010, as a place to give more thought about the books and movies we were chatting about on Twitter. Book review and personal blogs were gaining a lot of momentum back then, and it was the place to go […]
Rebel Author: Beverly Jenkins Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Val traveled from New York to New Orleans to teach the newly freed Blacks. Dealing with roadblocks including bigotry, lack of funds, and the loss of a school and a place to live, Val is thankful to Drake LeVeq, who saves her from […]
Almost Just Friends Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Almost Just Friends is the fourth full-length novel in the Wildstone series by Jill Shalvis, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone. Actually, this series is only connected by the setting of the town which is unusual for Shalvis […]
So Close Author: Serena Bell Publisher: Jelsba Media Group Release Date: January 23, 2020 Genre: Steamy contemporary romance Snippet: Seriously? This was the universe’s idea of a joke, right? The curly-haired woman sitting at his granddad’s bedside, glaring at him like he was something soggy a rat terrier had dropped on her shoes, somehow knew his granddad. […]
Welcome to Romanceopoly 2020! I had so much fun with the challenge in 2019 that I decided to do it again this year. The hosts Under the Covers Book Blog and Peace Love Books have made changes to the board and challenges so make sure you head over the Romanceopoly site to see the rules. One of […]
Welcome to #FitReaders2020!! Felicia the Geeky Blogger and I are super excited to be co-hosting this fitness-oriented group for another year! 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 will post my weekly check-in posts […]
Mermaid Inn Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: After a ten-year absence, Eve Abbott has returned to Moonflower Bay to say goodbye to her great aunt Lucille, who passed away, leaving Eve the Mermaid Inn. Eve spent every summer living with Lucille at the Mermaid Inn, until she was 18 […]
Whiteout Author: Adriana Anders Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I first fell in love with Adriana Anders’ writing while reading her Blank Canvas series and then again while reading Thirst through the Radish app (I really hope she releases it on Kindle at some point since I didn’t get to read the […]
Audiobook review: Diamonds are a Ghost’s Best Friend Author: Danielle Garrett Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mysteries #5 Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery, Romance Source: Tantor Audio Diamonds are a Ghost’s Best Friend starts some time after the conclusion of the fourth book, Big Ghosts Don’t Cry. Lucas and Scarlet are engaged and planning their future […]
After reading Linda’s (Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell) TMST posts this past year, I decided to join in the fun! Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books to blogging. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts […]
Sweep with Me Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Picking up immediately after the conclusion of One Fell Sweep (book 3), and running parallel in time with Maud’s book (Sweep of the Blade, book 4) Sweep with Me takes readers back to Gertrude Hunt, the magical Inn for space travelers, […]
Looking Back on Romance by Kate Hill At the start of this new decade, I can’t help reflecting on how long the romance genre has been part of my life and how much happiness it has brought. The first time I fell in love with romance was when I watched Love at First Bite starring […]
The Will to Die Author: Joe Pulizzi Publisher: Z Squared Media Release Date: December 4, 2019 Series: Will Pollitt #1 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Snippet: Chapter 23 – Spock I sank back into the booth. “Nothing brightens your day like seeing your father commit suicide.” I thought I was going to be sick. “Are you sure he did?” Robby […]