Tuesday #BookReviews- Desert Cursed Series Books 1-2 @TheShannonMayer, The Legacy Series Books 1-2 @MKRoehrich #fantasy #reading


Can you believe it's almost the end of April already? Instead of worrying about time change they should be figuring a way to slow that sucker down, lol One benefit of not writing is that I've gained a lot more time for reading, which makes me a happy camper- literally, since we live in an …

Saying Goodbye to a Dear Old Friend #Ilovemycat


Twelve years ago, my husband brought me this sweet little kitten to ease my loneliness after I moved to Vancouver Island to help my daughter and young grandson settle into their new schools. He was still working in Albertaโ€”twelve hundred kilometers awayโ€”and I suffered from a big case of homesickness. I'd never been away from …

End of March #BookReviews- A Beggar’s Bargain @JanSikes3, Square Peg in a Round Hole @bakeandwrite, The Soul Whisperer’s Decision @GMPlano, Heart of Hope @Only_LucyScore, The Culling Trials @TheShannonMayer @KFBreene


Have I mentioned how much I love spring? The photo above is our Asian Pear and the base of the tree is covered with the most gorgeous daffodils! I'll post that pic at the end of the reviews. Every day is a feast for the eyes. It reminds me how grateful I am to live …

Final Stop on the Finding Me Book Tour- @MaeClair1 #bloggingcommunity #amwriting


I want to thank all of the bloggers who opened their sites to highlight my new release, Finding Me. The support of the blogging community is second to none. Please know my site is always open to you โค I'm ending my tour with one of my favorite mystery writers-Mae Clair. In Mae's words: It …

#NewRelease Finding Me Blog Tour Day 7- Jacqui Murray @WordDreams #Reading


Today, I'm visiting author Jacqui Murray, who introduced me to prehistoric fiction. Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular prehistoric fiction saga, Man vs. Nature which explores seminal events in manโ€™s evolution one trilogy at a time. She is also the author of the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers and Building a Midshipman, the story of her …

Happy Easter! Finding Me Book Tour Day 6 with Robbie Cheadle @bakeandwrite #NewRelease #Romance


I'm joining writer, baker, photographer, artist, caregiver, and corporate accountant Robbie Cheadle today. And if you are wondering when she finds the time to sleep- me too! The gorgeous photo above is just one of many Robbie has taken on her various adventures. You can find more like this on her Unsplash page. Award-winning, bestselling …

Finding Me Book Tour Day 5- @HowellWave #BloggingCommunity @AuthorsHelpingAuthors


Woohoo! Early reviews are in for Finding Me, and they are fantastic! I'm relieved, thrilled people are responding well to this young adult duet- it means the world to me. I'm visiting suspense author John Howell, who has always been passionate about creating compelling fiction stories. John's blog posts are popular and entertaining. I've read …

Finding Me Book Tour Day 4- @GMPlano #readingcommunity #YA


Today, I'm visiting the Sonoma Desert with the intelligent and inspiring Gwen Plano. Gwen has a fantastic background. She is a retired educator who taught and servedย as anย administratorย in colleges in Japan, New York, Connecticut, and California. When Gwen is not writing, she's often in the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona, where she finds inspiration. Here …

Finding Me #Book Tour Day 3- @StaciTroilo #amreading


I'm beginning my week on a positive note by visiting Staci Troilo's stunning website! In Staci's words, In addition to being an award-winning author, she is an award-winning recipe developer. Staci received that skill from her grandmother. They both love cooking and baking, especially for family. Staci writes in a variety of genres, from family drama …

Finding Me Book Tour Day 2- @Sandra_Cox #readingcommunity #WomensFic


Today I'm visiting with my favorite western romance writer, Sandra Cox. Sandra is an award-winning author with a backlist comprising of more than thirty titles. She lives with her husband, their dog and cats in North Dakota where her imagination has room to soar. I fell in love with her gruff western heroes and the …

#NewRelease #blog Tour- @DLFinnAuthor


Today is the first day of the Finding Me blog tour, and I'm visiting one of the sweetest, kindest writers you could ever hope to meet- Denise Finn. Denise's mantra is to Embrace your inner child by reading a good book! She lives in the Sierra foothills with her handsome husband, cats, dogs, and a …

#NewRelease- Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book 2 @jacqbiggar #YA #FamilyDrama


It's release day for Finding Me! The titles for this duetโ€”Letting Go and Finding Meโ€”came to me after my daughter and grandson moved across the country and then continents for her schooling. She'd already been out of our home for years by the time this occurred, but it still hit me hard. I became depressed, …

Spring Equinox #BookReviews- Forever Never by Lucy Score, The Locker Room by Meghan Quinn, The Cerise by Bailey Black, The Corpse in The Closet by Lucy Score #amreading


Happy spring equinox! Never yet was a springtime,Late though lingered the snow,That the sap stirred not at the whisperOf the southwind, sweet and low.- Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, American writerย (1838โ€“1912) It's impossible not to be happy when a spring breeze blows on your face, and the sun teases flowers to bloom. This is one of our …

Fabulous #BookReviews- The Keeping Place @MaeClair1, Zodiac Academy, That Second Chance, Riley Thorn and The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score


Spring is making an appearance in our part of the world- yay! My life is fairly boring, lol, so let's get right to the reviews. I've been reading a fantastic romantasy series, a paranormal romantic comedy, a contemporary, and a dual timeline from the amazing Mae Clair. Click the covers to learn more about each …

#NewRelease News from @MaeClair1- The Keeping Place #amreading


I'm excited to have one of my favorite authors and blogging friend here today to share her upcoming release, The Keeping Place. I've read/reviewed many of Mae's backlist and can say she never disappoints! Hi, Jacquie! Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog today. Iโ€™m delighted to be here, sharing my upcoming …

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is Viewed in a New Way with @AHarmon_author The Outlaw Noble Salt #5StarReads #BookReview


Photo by Jeffry Surianto on Pexels.com Amy Harmon is one of my favorite authors for her ability to bring the past to life while maintaining exciting layers of fact and fiction that is guaranteed to leave readers on the edge of their seats. Below are just a few of her incredible books. For more info …

Mid-February #BookReviews- Not You It’s Me by Julie Johnson, A Cursed Son @Day_Leitao, Simply the Best @SEPauthor, Reason to Believe @RebeccaYarros


It's mid-February and the first of our cherry blossoms are blooming- spring is here! It's also a bittersweet time for our family. February 28th, 2015 is when my grandson was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. He was just seven-years-old. It's been nine years and I am so proud of the young man he has become. …

Valentine’s Day #Reading Deals #ReadingCommunity


AI Generated Print Happy almost Valentine's Day! Even though I'm a romance writer, my hubby is the romantic one in our marriage. He tends to send me sweet texts throughout the day and often comes home with a special treat for me. The other day he sent this mug to me: See? Sweet ๐Ÿ™‚ I'm …

A Day Late- #TuesdayBookReviews Sentinel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns @GilligRachel, Serpent and Dove by Shelby Melhurin, Amanda in Arabia @supermegawoman #amreading


I'm a day late from my normal book reviews, but I have this gorgeous sailboat to share. When I win the lottery we'll go for a ride ๐Ÿ™‚ Continuing on my recent fascination with fantasy (thank you, Diana Peach!), I have some awesome recommendations for you, as well as a contemporary romance and a hair-raising …

January #Reads Part ii- Their Inseparable Bond @JillWeatherholt, Mind Games by Nora Roberts, Lost Kingdom by Laurel Black, Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout #Bookreview


It's been just a couple of days and the snow is gone, and no, I don't miss it, lol. We've been catching some gorgeous cloud formations with the Pacific storm surges and I can't resist taking a few photos. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who offered to highlight my upcoming …