We’ve been enjoying a nice dry spell on the Pacific West Coast, but the temperatures are chilly overnight making a warm fire, cozy blanket, and a four-legged heating pad extra comforting. I’m still not writing, but I have been reading some excellent books which I hope to share with you over the next few weeks…
Tag: book passion
Two #Fantasy #Bookreviews from master worldbuilding #Authors @DWallacePeach @WordDreams
Well, we just came through a gigantic windstorm where our airport registered 106 km gusts- the highest ever recorded at this time of the year- and now we’re under a winter storm warning! WTH? We spent Saturday building a 3×5 greenhouse I ordered from Costco to protect our Washington orange, a Lime, and a Loquat…
End of July #BookReviews Part 1- #Reading @danniowenjones @jaxandwillsmum @supermegawoman @JanSikes3
This week it’s my daughter’s *** birthday! It seems like yesterday that I was teaching her to walk and now she’s a mother with an almost-grown son of her own. Where does the time go? This is one of my favorite pictures of her as a baby- isn’t she cute? 🙂 I’ve read a couple…
Time to Catch up on some Amazing #NetGalley #Reads #BookReviews @TPolen6 @erinhahn_author @ellemarr_ @catherinebybee
I’m getting quite the collection of NetGalley arcs and decided it was time to read, read, READ! lol I’ve added a short excerpt of the blurb and the author’s bio. If interested, click the covers to find out more. The Insurgent by Teri Polen Amazon Link If a megalomaniac threatened your family, would you give…
End of April #BookReviews with Lincoln Child, @AshleyCWeaver @Sandra_Cox plus #family Reconnecting
I can’t believe it’s the end of April already! It seems as though the older I get, the quicker time flies. My daughter arrived Tuesday night after taking a wrong turn and adding six hours to her trip. It’s been almost five years since we’ve seen her, so I’m a bit emotional, as you can…
End of March #BookReviews #ReadingCommunity Rebecca Zanetti @mhurdle112 @stacitroilo
We’ve been spending a lot of time outdoors preparing the garden beds for planting and enjoying the spring flowers that have started blooming- I love this time of the year! This week I continued Rebecca Zanetti’s Deep Ops series, a cute children’s story by Miriam Hurdle, and the third in the Keystone Couples by Staci…
#NewRelease- Game Plan by Bestselling Author Sylvie Grayson #Suspense #ReadingCommunity
I’m thrilled to share this new release from one of my critiquing friends, Sylvie Grayson! When I first moved to Vancouver Island back in 2012 (boy, time flies!) I decided to get serious about my long-held dream of writing. After building up the courage to attend a romance writing group meeting at a local library-…
#BookReview- Short Stories Worth #Reading by D. L. Finn and Sally Cronin @dlfinnauthor @sgc58
When you’re in need of an enjoyable escape the authors I’m highlighting today know how to deliver. D. L. Finn writes fantasy realism with a flair for the supernatural. D.L. Finn D.L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay…
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…
#BookReview- Love for Beginners by Bestselling #Author Jill Shalvis #Romance
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. 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 fiancé and her BFF have fallen…
#BookReview- Variety is the Spice of Life #ReadingCommunity @StaciTroilo @dlfinnauthor @Virgilante
This week I have a selection of books from a variety of genres- something for everyone! You can check out my podcast here: To save space, I’ve added a brief description of each story. Click the covers to learn more. Piper Seidel has one thing going for her—a red carnation given to her by Tommy…
#BookReview- End of October #Reads Douglas Preston and Lee Child @MaeClair1 @Loreth
Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem abounds in this week’s reading recommendations! I have three five star reads to share this week. One is a new-to-me author and the other two are go-to writers- all are amazing. Click the covers to learn more about each title. From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors: Racing to uncover the mystery…
#BooKReview- Infinity + One and A Different Blue by @AHarmon_Author #Romance
My writing is going well, other than all the new fall programing on tv! I’m hooked on The Voice (of course :)), Survivor, and Tough as Nails. Do you have any favorites? After last week’s Making Faces by Amy Harmon, I dove straight into two more great reads from her backlist. Each of her books…
#BookReview- Under the Golden Sun by @Jenny_Ashcroft #Historical #Romance
An epic love story set against the golden Australia landscape during WWII!
#BookReview- Two fantastic #mystery #Reads from Stephanie Meyer and @JamesCudney4
I’ve been working on my holiday romance but it’s slow going, so I’ve picked up on my reading in an effort to find some inspiration. This week I have two very different mystery novels to share. One is about finding a new family, and the other is saving the one you have. Both are five…
#BookReview- The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny #Mystery #Reading
Description via Amazon.com The fifth novel in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, from worldwide phenomenon and number one New York Times bestseller Louise Penny When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a…
#BookReview- The Sinner by Emma Scott #Fantasy #Romance @EmmaS_Writes
Emma Scott is one of my very favorite writers. She has a talent for tackling the tough subjects that open the eyes and hearts of her readers.
#BookReview- Macabre Sanctuary and Keeper Tyree #UrbanLegends #Western @MaeClair1 @JoanHallWrites @StaciTroilo @Harmony_Kent @Virgilante @Sandra_Cox
The books on this list have been on my radar for a while. I’ve read fabulous reviews for them and just knew I had to give them a read- and I’m glad I did!
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