The Unknown Beloved by @aharmon_author #BookReview #Romance #Thriller


I'm grateful to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read The Unknown Beloved from one of the best authors I've ever encountered, Amy Harmon. This is a spine-tingling romance set against the backdrop of 1930's Cleveland where a serial killer named The Butcher hunts the streets. Based on a true story. Click …

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 …

POUR IT ON #newrelease #romance #novella


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

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 โค

The Invasion, a poem


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

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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

***

A long line of books

stood like soldiers of yore

each flashing itโ€™s title

like a banner of war

***

โ€œWeโ€™re looking for sanctuaryโ€

declared Orwell, leader of all

โ€œYouโ€™re a lover of books

so weโ€™re paying you a call.โ€

***

โ€œBut Iโ€™ve simply no roomโ€

I replied with a gasp

โ€œWeโ€™ll make a plan, dearโ€

And they quickly marched past.

***

Up the corridor they tramped

Into my library, so full

โ€œWake up and make roomโ€

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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 lifeโ€”and love lifeโ€”over again? When Emma Harris wakes up from a coma she learns that her …

Smorgasbord Weekly Blogger January 9th 2022 – Funnies, Story Reading Ape, Moon Blessings Colleen Chesebro, #Mercury D.G. Kaye, #Bookreviews Jacquie Biggar, #Shrimp New Vintage Kitchen, #Customerservice John Howell.


Sally Cronin lists a busy recap of blogger post from last week. Check out these interesting posts!

#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 …

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 …

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 …

December #BookReviews @JacqBiggar @Virgilante @vickyburkholder @YvetteMCalleiro @teagangeneviene @DanDwayneSpenc1


I came home from a snow adventure to find this wonderful review for Love, Me! Thank you, Jan Sikes, for making my New Years brighter!

#NewRelease- A Gambling Hearts short story #WholesomeReads


A Magical Christmas When a little girl goes missing, it takes faith, love, and the help of a Christmas angel to guide her to safety. Excerpt Madeline hugged the stallionโ€™s thick neck and kept her eyes closed against the wind-whipped mane stinging her face like sharp little needles. The horse, sensing her urgency, flew over …

#BookReview- Rounding out the year with some topnotch #reading from Preston & Child, Catherine Ryan Hyde, Inge-Lise Goss, and @debbiemacomber @cryanhyde @IngeGoss


Photo by Tetyana Kovyrina on Pexels.com I'm rounding out December with some unputdownable reads! Just like the busy little squirrel above, I've been hoarding books to my chest, saving them for the long winter nights we have in the northern hemisphere. Winter solstice is almost here (Dec 21) and the sun will set at 4:21 …

Happy Holidays to everyone! Need an easy pie recipe?


Pumpkin pie and Santa Claus- it must be Christmas!

What’s For Dinner- Hearty Multi-Use Potato Soup #recipe #cooking


Photo by Live on Shot on Pexels.com No, that's not me. My kitchen never looks so neat and tidy! lol It's been windy and rainy ๐ŸŒง here on Vancouver Island, which makes me crave warm, comforting foods like homemade soup. There's really no comparison between do-it-yourself cooking and processed meals. While I do like to …

Smorgasbord Christmas Celebrations Rewind โ€“ The First Day of Christmas with guests Mary Smith, Jacquie Biggar #Food Carol Taylor – Mince Pies and Egg Nog


I love the sheer joy these children show in celebration of the birth of Christ. Thanks to Sally Croninโ€‹ for sharing this video on her blog highlighting best Christmas gifts (including mine!) https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/.../smorgasb.../ https://youtu.be/z7ZIfABig58

Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair – Books by Sally Cronin – Free Book Give Away


In the spirit of the holidays, the talented Sally Cronin is offering FREE copies of any book from her backlist!

#BookBlitz- It’s a Wonderful Lie by Wren Michaels #HolidayRomance @AuthorWren


Itโ€™s a Wonderful LieWren Michaels(Heaven on Earth, #1)Publication date: December 9th 2021Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, RomanceHe was sent to save her life, but ended up losing his heart, memories, and clothes. Eden Credere should be in Barbados with her new husband. Instead, it was like she married Murphy and his law was ruining her life. …

Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair – Recent Reviews for New Books on the Shelves – #Romance Staci Troilo, Jacquie Biggar, Jan Sikes, #Shortstories Mae Clair, #Family #LGBTQ Stevie Turner


The super kind and wonderful Sally Cronin uses her social media influence to promote authors on her incredible blog- check it out today!

#BookReviews- December’s #Reading List @katherinecenter @BeemWeeks @tracihallauthor @PatriceWilton


Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com December is here and all the excitement of the holidays is upon us! We took Mom and our grandson to the 23rd Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy with 80 trucks! https://youtu.be/H-lOy0LVnJY It was the perfect evening. We had the Pacific Ocean at our backs and hundreds of happy viewers …