Month: January 2022

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Life and Death Battles from Two Acclaimed #Writers #BookReview @DWallacePeach @EmmaS_Writes


Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com Life and death conflicts are a part of nature. Some internal, some violent, all lifechanging. The authors I'm reviewing today take us on a quest for peace that will squeeze your heart and make you count your blessings at the same time. https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00TFWFDAG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_S8TEMT7WFH1VMDE8AA2J&tag=jacqbiggar-20 If grimdark tales of spiraling …

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#BookReview- In Time for Christmas @CasiMcLean #Romance #TimeTravel


Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com Time travel fascinates me. Imagine popping into another time period with its technology or lack thereof. Could you fit in, or would people look at you with suspicion? Maybe even lock you away so they can perform tests or hang you as a witch. And what about returning? How would …

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POUR IT ON #newrelease #romance #novella


Love Staci Troilo’s talented writing? Check out her #NewRelease, Pour it On!

Staci Troilo

Ciao, amici! I’m a day early for this post, but I’m not going to be able to be online tomorrow, so I have to post this today.

Pour It On goes live on January 28. It’s already available for preorder, if you want to be a day early.

Bold, complex, vibrant. The wine is, too.

Despite Romy Chandler hosting a romantic meet-and-greet at her restaurant, she’s all business. When her sommelier quits without any notice—to work for the competition, no less—she goes into mega-mogul-mode. The last thing on her mind is finding a man. She’s looking for someone who knows his way around a Bordeaux, not the boudoir.

Rick Santucci grew up in his family’s vineyard. After years of hard work, he’s turned his grandfather’s humble produce farm into a profitable winery. Once he gets their bottles into the right establishments, he’ll be able to acquire more land and move…

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Heart-wrenching #Reads I won’t soon forget #BookReviews


Photo by Anni Roenkae on Pexels.com I've been in an introspective mood for the last while and my reading choices reflect that frame of mind. Heart-wrenching, soul-searching stories sure to haunt your thoughts. The first two are Amazon Prime reads- think library. You can 'borrow' books from their store and return them when you're done. …

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Smorgasbord Book Reviews – #Christmas #Romance – Love Me by Jacquie Biggar


I stumbled upon this lovely review from Sally Cronin on my holiday story, Love, Me. Thank you, Sally, this book is based on a sweet, brave little girl on Instagram who is fighting Cancer after being diagnosed last year.
She’s an inspiration with her joy of life and unwavering spirit ❤

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I caught up over Christmas with some reading and selected books that were likely to be heartwarming and in the festive spirit.. and Love Me by Jacquie Biggarticked all the boxes.

About the book

Will a Christmas wish bring two lonely hearts together and give a little girl the family she’s always wanted?

Single parent, Grace Donovan arrives in the small town of Emerson with the hope a trial program at the local cancer clinic will be the answer to prolonging her young daughter’s life. She doesn’t expect to fall for her handsome boss.

As principal of Emerson Elementary, Kyle Roberts is aware of the students’ medical issues and his heart goes out to little Cassie Donovan and her mother. When he learns Grace needs a job, he fabricates a childcare program, and is pleasantly surprised by its success. Now, if only he could help Cassie’s recovery and get…

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Resolution or Word- Whatever it takes to Inspire Your Life #Writinglife #inspiration


Did you choose a New Year’s Resolution or Word for 2022? Resolution: From Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1: the act or process of resolving: such as a: the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b: the act of answering : SOLVING c: the act of determining Word of the Year From Elizabeth Rider INSTEAD OF A RIGID RESOLUTION, A WORD OF THE YEAR …

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The Invasion, a poem


Love this smart, funny poem by Robbie Cheadle- a must read!

Robbie's inspiration

Diana from Myths of the Mirror blog has a writing challenge underway. You can find it here: https://mythsofthemirror.com/2022/01/09/writing-challenge-the-teetering-tbr-pile/.

Poets and writers are challenged to write a poem or story about their TBR. I have used poetic license and written a poem about how my TBR came into existence.

The Invasion by Robbie Cheadle

A loud aggressive ring

brought me fast to the door

I opened it innocently

not knowing the score

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A long line of books

stood like soldiers of yore

each flashing it’s title

like a banner of war

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“We’re looking for sanctuary”

declared Orwell, leader of all

“You’re a lover of books

so we’re paying you a call.”

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“But I’ve simply no room”

I replied with a gasp

“We’ll make a plan, dear”

And they quickly marched past.

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Up the corridor they tramped

Into my library, so full

“Wake up and make room”

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#BookReview- Love for Beginners by Bestselling #Author Jill Shalvis #Romance


Photo by rovenimages.com on Pexels.com Jill Shalvis is one of my go-to authors. She writes about sexy, caring heroes and the independent, sassy women they can't live without. https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B08HJ13Z4D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QK7CQXTHJQRXXANTN7D3&tag=jacqbiggar-20 What would you change if you had to start your life—and love life—over again? When Emma Harris wakes up from a coma she learns that her …

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#BookReview- Heartwarming #Reads from @JillWeatherHolt @KristinHannah, and Heather Marshall


Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com Three heartwarming reads to start out the New Year! There's nothing like a good book and a hot cup of tea on a chilly winter's evening. We've had a bit of a cold snap (for us) here on the west coast and I've been holed up inside with hubby and …

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My Holiday #Reading List- #Books to Warm Your Heart on a Cold Winter’s Night #BookReviews @dlfinnauthor @Marsharwest @sgc58 @Sandra_Cox


Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev on Pexels.com How was your holiday? We got snow for Christmas! Best gift ever; my daughter graduated from university with a Masters in Marine Science! Her dad and I are so very proud of all the hard work and perseverance she put in to achieve her dreams. On a more serious …

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My 2021 #Writing and #Reading Wrap-up


Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com That's my inner wild child above. In reality, we were tucked away between the covers by 9pm, lol I've seen a few wrap-up posts around the blogging sphere and thought it would be a good idea to do the same- maybe it will motivate me for 2022! Writing Wrap-up It …

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