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 […]
Love Lettering Author: Kate Clayborn Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Note: I received an audiobook review copy of this title from Recorded Books. This version, narrated by Brittany Pressley, was not released to the public, therefore I will only be reviewing the story/content, without the narration. If you are interested in the […]
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 […]
The Fling Author: Stefanie London Reviewer: Nima Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Thankfully, I had to finish The Fling to review it. It did not start strong for me, playing into multiple stereotypes about dippy bridesmaids, a perfectionist sister, and the black sheep of the family. Thankfully, London did not leave me there for […]
Audiobook review: Love on the Tracks Author: Tamsen Parker Narrators: Amelie Griffin, Alex Kydd Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Snow and Ice Games #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance, sports Source: Author I’ve now had the opportunity to read and/or listen to several titles by Tamsen Parker, and I can say with some certainty that Love on the Tracks is one of […]
Audiobook review: Get a Life, Chloe Brown Author: Talia Hibbert Narrator: Adjoa Andoh Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: The Brown Sisters #1 Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Purchased Chloe Brown comes from a wealthy family, is cared for and given what she needs. She has her own business and makes her way in the world, but due to her chronic illness and […]