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.…
Book Review – You & Me by Tal Bauer
A single dads, friends-to-lovers MM Romance. Landon Larsen is the envy of all the dads in Last Waters, Texas. He’s cool, confident, and put together. He and his son—the high school’s all-star quarterback—have the perfect father-son relationship. He’s such a Super Dad, it’s almost sickening. I’m not cool, or confident, and my relationship with my son couldn’t…
Book Review – Sick Bargain by Nordika Night
From the blurb: Am I running from death… or racing towards it? Remiel Sauder has reached his breaking point. With no other choice, he leads his lifelong tormentor to Vile House, hoping to scare him off and increase his chances of survival. Vile House is well known, but he’s about to learn how deep their…
Book Review – Got Me Hoping by Casey Cox
From the blurb: It’s just a one-night stand, they said. It’ll be simple, no-strings fun, they said. They. Lied. I’m done with love and being broken-hearted. The only dogs I want to deal with are the ones I treat in the veterinary clinic I work at. But at thirty-four, having my first one-night stand can’t…
I’m Going on a Journey. Come With Me.
Hello new friends! (At least I hope I can call you my friends soon.) Welcome to my blog, Deanna’s Journey to Publication. I wanted to take this first post to tell you a little bit about myself and let you know what kind of content you can expect from me moving forward. The Cliff’s Notes…