#NewRelease- Weathering Old Souls by @JamesCudney4 @Didi_Oviatt #Reading #Historical


Weathering Old Souls by James J. Cudney & Didi Oviatt Genre: Metaphysical, Spiritual Historical Fiction Abigail has always struggled with the voices. From the relentless tyranny a woman faces on an antebellum plantation to the unknown prison camps in America during World War II, our heroine discovers the past in a way that changes her …

#BookReview- Variety is the Spice of Life #amreading @BalroopShado @JillWeatherholt @mbiermanauthor @KateBateman


We've had a rainy few days, perfect for cozying up to a good book!

#NewRelease- Protecting Sara by @LoreleiConfer #Suspense #Read


Protecting Sara Special Forces: Operation Alpha by Lorelei Confer Genre: Romantic Suspense Navy SEAL Jake Emerson, excels as a sniper until a bullet destroys his career. Left with a bionic shoulder and no clear future, he spends his days alone. But he’s forced back into action when the apartment building next to his explodes …

National Pets and Kids Day- #SundayStills #BrightSquares #Photography


April 26th is National Pets and Kids Day and Terri Schrandt, the hostess of the Sunday Stills Challenge featured here, is celebrating! The photo above is my grandson with his Newfoundlander foster dog. He's getting so big! (The kid and the dog, lol) Someone looks grumpy 🙂 Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines …

X Marks the Spot- #BrightSquare #Photography #Challenge


X Marks the Spot

New Release- Runaway Train by Lee Matthew Goldberg #RomCom #YARomance @LeeMatthewG


At turns heartbreaking, inspiring, and laugh out loud funny, Runaway Train is a wild journey of a bygone era

#BookReview- Two nail-biting #mysteries by @Harmony_Kent and Tamara Ferguson @TammysDragonfly


Slow burn suspense reads that are sure to keep you turning the pages!

#BookReview- Two Fab #ShortReads by @JoanHallWrites and #Janice_Spina


Perfect books to enjoy under the spring sunshine.

Life through a Purple Lens- #SundayStills #BrightSquare #PhotoChallenge


The theme for this week is violet.

#CoverReveal- Secrets, Lies & Alibis #WoundedHearts #RomSuspense


An elusive danger brings two obstinate lovers together for the sake of their unborn child

#BookReview- The Ladies of the Secret Circus by @ConstanceSayers #Fantasy #Reading


This story is unlike anything I've ever read but it was riveting!

The Colors of Spring- #SundayStills #Photography


This week's Sunday Stills Challenge is hosted by Marsha Ingrao on the Always Write blog. The theme is- Emerging. Visit Marsha to see her entries and join in the challenge here. The photo above was taken in the second week of March and was the first of the cherry blossoms. This is the tree now! …

Jacquie Biggar’s VIRTUALLY GONE #bookreview #thriller


A breath-stealing review for Virtually Gone by Staci Troilo. My heart is full ❤

#BookReview- A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones #Suspense #amreading @Darynda


This series just gets better and better!

#NewRelease- My True Love by @Melissa_Foster #Romance #Reading


Even war heroes need a little help sometimes...

#BookReview- Amanda in Malta by Darlene Foster #Travel #Mystery @supermegawoman


Armchair travel has never been so exciting!

#NewRelease- Skinny Dippin’ by @Didi_Oviatt #NextChapterPub #Romance #NewRelease


Welcome to the release blitz for Skinny Dippin’, a Romantic Drama novella by Didi Oviatt.

National Poetry Month


A beautiful poem tribute to Sue Vincent shared by Kim on By Hook of by Book ❤

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April is National Poetry Month, and after mulling over what I wanted to share for a first post to celebrate, I think I’ve come up with a perfect kickoff. As many of you know, we lost a very special member of our blogging community earlier this week, Sue Vincent. Not only was Sue an invaluable and supportive blogging friend, but she was a gifted painter and writer, so I thought sharing one of her beautiful poems would be a perfect way to begin this special month.

Purpose

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The pen paints the souls longing

In jewel tones.

The darkness veils the stars, 

Yet their Light shines unseen,

But not unfelt

An ember of gold

In the shadows.

Now you remind us

To count all our blessings,

Holding them dear

For the little while.

You remind us too

That chivalry survives,

And the courage to laugh

In the face of tragedy.

Then…

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Better Than Chocolate- #Free #Books


Married to The Texan is Free!