I am swiftly coming up on the end of the term – mine are 10 weeks – and I decided that I want to take some time to figure out what exactly I’m doing here on this blog. (Aside from my book reviews, which I very much enjoy sharing.) With my final due at the…
ARC Book Review – Choosing You by Taylor Wilson-West
Banks Rossi was the golden boy of the core four, and then his life fell apart. College is supposed to be where you get a fresh start, a new beginning. It’s where you find yourself, and make friendships that last a lifetime, but not for me. Ever since my mom died two years ago I…
ARC Reivew – More Reason to Stay by Ryder O’Malley
Firefly Valley, the perfect escape while this scandal blows over. Until my last movie flopped, the papers called me the next big star in Hollywood. Now, the paparazzi are on my heels, digging up every skeleton in my closet. Thankfully, nobody in this town seems to care about my career. My personal life, on the…
ARC Review – His Reluctant Savior by Courtney W. Dixon
I have a second chance to right wrongs, even if it means I’ll lose my family and life. Sid Virgil FBI analyst Dalton Reed’s name is on my hit list, but I know I won’t do it. Though I haven’t seen Dalton in twenty-seven years, we have a history together. He saved my life many…
ARCs – An Introduction
I’m sure you’ve noticed one of my recent book reviews was titled “ARC Book Review,” and you’re probably wondering what the heck “ARC” stands for. This is the abbreviation for Advance Reader Copy. Authors use these ARCs of their books to generate buzz about their upcoming book as well as have reviews already under their…
Book Review – My Pucking Crush by Tori Chase
Protecting him is my duty, but falling for him could be my undoing. I’ve spent five years burying my past, leaving behind the violence and bloodshed of my former life as a Bratva enforcer. Now, I’m just Luca—the quiet guy who keeps his head down, working security for a professional hockey team. I don’t get…
The Joys and Pains of Outlining
I’d gone back and forth over what I wanted to write about this week, and while my original plan had been to talk about crochet, something else came up that I felt I wanted to talk about. For those who don’t know, I’m currently attending online courses through SNHU for my MFA in Creative Writing,…
ARC Review – Protecting the Witness by Kimberly Knight and Rachel Lyn Adams
Working as a cop in Boston’s narcotics unit has always been Courtland Wilder’s priority, leaving little time to get attached to someone. When a tip about a drug ring tied to a local strip club comes in, Court goes undercover as a bouncer to take down the operation. It doesn’t take long for his investigation…
The Cat Distribution System
The universe is determined to give me a cat! I know this seems like an absurd notion… but hear me out. I used to be super friendly with cats. I mean, they were – and still are – my favorite animal. Truthfully, cats are my spirit animal and anyone who knows me says I was…
We Went Into The Outside – And It Was Okay
We went out to a bookstore yesterday, the oldest offspring and myself, because, well, books. It seems we were not the only ones with this idea because, boy, were the stores packed. Our first stop was Half Price Books. I love this store because you can find some real gems there. And boy, did I.…