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 …

#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 …

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 …

#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 …

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. …

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 …

January #Reads Part 1- The Rom-Commers @KatherineCenter, Sheriff Tyree @Sandra_Cox, A Fathomless Affair @StaciTroilo, Divine Rivals @_RebeccaRoss #amreading #bookreviews


We had a dose of winter last week. It stopped traffic, broke water mains, and confused our poor birdlife. There was a hummingbird on the news rescued by a young boy after its wings froze. Thankfully, it made a full recovery. If you have feeders, there are many ways to keep them warm through cold …

#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 ๐Ÿ™‚ Today is Sandra's birthday! Keeper Tyree has a reputation of being the toughest, most fearsome bounty hunter in …

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 …

#BookReviewTuesday- Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by @RebeccaYarros #FantasyRomance


Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This series is hitting my top five for 2023! Rebecca Yarros is a well-known romance author who normally focusses between new adult and military novels, but an idea took hold to create a story of a war like no other and it exploded onto TikTok, instantly becoming a NYT bestseller, …

Tuesday #bookReviews- On Her Watch by @MelindaLeigh1, Locked in Pursuit by @AshleyCWeaver, The Destination by @DLFinnAuthor


Photo by Davyd Bortnik on Pexels.com This week's Tuesday book reviews are dark angsty murder mysteries- perfect for the dreary weather we've been having! Two are NetGalley choices and the third is from blogging friend and talented writer, D.L. Finn. Click on the covers to learn more about each title. On Her Watch (Bree Taggert …

The Destination โ€“ Harbor Pointe Series Book 3 @dlfinnauthor #HarborPointeSeries


Whoo hoo!! Another book in this series is released today. Happy Halloween, and what a perfect book to debut on Halloween day! Take a look! Blurb: โ€ฆThe Destination โ€“ Harbor Pointe Series Book 3 @dlfinnauthor #HarborPointeSeries

#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 …

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 …

Big News and #BookReviews- Sunrise Canyon by Janet Dailey, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Fusion: Poems of Life @BalroopShado


I won the 2023 Reader's Favorite gold medal in the new adult genre! It's no secret my writing has floundered for the last year or more. Ever since I had Covid I've been having trouble finding much enthusiasm for anything. I'm not sure if others have had this problem but it is frankly depressing. I'm …

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 …

Summer #Reads #BookReviews- Tall, Dark and Undead by @Sandra_Cox, The Darkest Lie by @PintipDunn


Photo by Anna Kanifatova on Pexels.com The long, lazy days of summer are here and with it, some amazing books to read! July is a busy birthday month in our family. The first was my niece's (nice to celebrate with Canada Day fireworks!), the ninth was hubby's and we had a surprise visit with family …

#Bookreview Featuring Strong Women, Return to Silverhills @Sandra_Cox #westernromance


After a stressful week it's soul-lifting to see signs of spring and gorgeous blue skies. My cat, Harley, (a Christmas gift from hubby eleven years ago) came down deathly sick. She wouldn't eat or drink and barely moved for three days. This was on Thursday night, so we couldn't even take her to the vet. …