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 …

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 ❤ I'm ending my tour with one of my favorite mystery writers-Mae Clair. In Mae's words: It …

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 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 served as an administrator 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 …

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 writer (1838–1912) 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 …

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. …

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 🙂 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 …

#NewRelease- Sheriff Tyree by S. Cox #WesternSuspense #ReadingCommunity @Sandra_Cox


Woohoo! I'm so excited to share this amazing author's new release! Her characters are damaged, tough, and yet surprisingly vulnerable. She creates westerns I would love to see on the big screen ala John Wayne- sigh 🙂 Today is Sandra's birthday! Keeper Tyree has a reputation of being the toughest, most fearsome bounty hunter in …

Mid-December #BookReviews- The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score, One Cursed Rose @RZanetti_Author, Frostbitten @RZanetti_Author


It won't be long now, and Santa will be soaring over the night skies to deliver gifts all over the world. Christmas is so much more than the Santa Claus fable, but I must admit he makes the holiday season fun! This week I'm catching up on my NetGalley reads along with a sweet heat …

End of November #BookReviews- Nemma @bakeandwrite, The Seas of Time @DWallacePeach, House of Earth and Blood @SJMaas, House of Sky and Breath @SJMaas


The kids are traveling this week, soaking up the New Zealand sights and enjoying the start of summer with a visit to a hot springs. That's Kidlet up front practicing his yoga techniques, lol. I'm still not getting as much writing done as I'd like, but it's coming. I'm closing in on halfway now, and …

This week’s #BookReview Theme is Redemption- Wilder by @RebeccaYarros, Home Again by Kristin Hannah #readingcommunity


Photo by Stanislav Kondratiev on Pexels.com Redemption is one of the most powerful themes in life. We all have things we're ashamed of. Things we wish we could do over. This week's book reviews explore that emotion and the power of healing we can find if we just take the first step. Redemption: noun. an act …

#BookReviews Featuring Faith in The Gift by @GMPlano, and Trust with Brighter Than the Sun and The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by @Darynda


My husband and I have been taking Sunday drives around our beautiful island home. Above, you can see two marine science vessels moored and seals soaking up the sun on a wharf. This week, I read three poignant, heart-wrenching books I'd like to share. All are recommended reads. For more information about each story, click …

Catching Up on My #ReadingList #BookReviews-Deep in the Forest Where Poetry Blooms @DLFinnAuthor, A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde, The Price of Atonement @MaeClair1


Photo by Toni Cuenca on Pexels.com Are you spooked by the bevy of horror movie commercials out right now? I spend more time covering my eyes than I do watching programs these days. There are SO many scary commercials! Speaking of which, are you watching Halloween cooking shows on The Food Network? The artistry is …

Family, Friends, and #BookReviews- Curves for Days @lljzmc, The Curse of Tenth Grave @Darynda


My cat says it all, lol. September is lining up to be the month for visiting friends and family. It started with the ten-year anniversary of my critique group. We went to a quaint diner for lunch, and I had my first mimosa- so good! We had a wonderful visit and pledged another ten years …

Tuesday #bookreviews- The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward, Out and About @StaciTroilo, Slow Heat @JillShalvis, Lavender’s Blue by Jennifer Crusie and @Bob_Mayer


Nothing but Blue Skies Shall I See... The grape vines are doing a good job of creating shade from the dog days of summer. I don't have the energy to do much more than read- poor me, lol Click the beautiful book covers below to immerse yourself in the captivating stories woven by these talented …

Mid-Summer #Bookreviews- When Did We Lose Sylvia? by Vera Day, In the Likely Event @Rebecca Yarros, Kari’s Reckoning @DWallacePeach


Photo by Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com I love scrolling through photos and dreaming of places I might go. This picture makes me feel exhilaration and promise. She may be alone for now, but the future is waiting and she's ready to chase them wherever they lead. Last week on the news, an eighty-year-old woman overcame …