#NewRelease News! – Home for the Holidays #HolidayRomance


I created my first cover! Thanks to Bookbrush, the entire process was mostly painless, lol. I've been thinking of taking my holiday novellas and putting them into a collection but never got around to it until now. What do you think? I like the miniature covers displaying each story and the snowy background, but my …

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 …

#NewRelease- Black Hearted by Julie Ann Walker @InkSlingerPR #RomanticSuspense #Reading


Black Hear ted by Julie Ann Walker is out now! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy of the gorgeous romantic suspense today! Title: Black Hearted Author: Julie Ann Walker Genre: Romantic Suspense   About Black Hearted: Heโ€™s everything she ever wanted. Sheโ€™s everything he never knew he needed. Can she convince …

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 Shadows We Breathe Vol 3 @SarahBrentyn, Inheritance by Nora Roberts, The Bromance Book Club @LyssaKayAdams, Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones


Apocalyptic Conditions Worldwide The world as we know it is changing at a pace we're strained to keep up with, much less change. If we don't do something drastic, and soon, there won't be anything left for our children and grandchildren- that terrifies me. We have over 380 fires in British Columbia right now, and …

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 …

Long Weekend #Reading #Deal


The SEAL's Temptation is on sale! I'm running a stacked promotion this weekend starting with BookZio, eBook Daily, Bookbub, and ending with Book Gorilla. I'm also sending out a newsletter Sunday (if you have any sales let me know in the comments and I'll add them in) and thought a post here might help ๐Ÿ™‚ …

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 …

Early June #Reviews- You Can Die @RZanetti_Author, He’s My Cowboy by Diana Palmer, Peril @KatMartinAuthor, My Goodbye Girl @AnnaGomezBooks #Netgalley


Summer is just around the corner and with it, our thirty-ninth anniversary. Guess what DH got me? A Jaguar! (The car, not the cat, lol) I've always dreamed of owning one and he decided since I've put up with him for so long, I deserve it, lol. It's an F-Pace with midnight blue metallic paint …

Spring #reading #Bookreviews- Queen of Diamonds @Sandra_Cox, The Beauty of Rain @WriterJamieBeck, Bright Lights, Big Christmas @MKayAndrews, Pack Up the Moon @Kristan_Higgins


Photo by u4e09 u70b9sky on Pexels.com Spring has arrived and my grumpy, downer spirit is renewed, lol. I've been reading up a storm and have fallen way behind in reviews- oops. Hopefully, in the next couple of weeks I can make inroads on the omissions. Here are today's top picks. Click the covers to learn …

No, I didn’t get lost- I’ve been Busy #judging #gardening #reading


I'm sorry I disappeared for a while. No, I didn't get lost, I've been busy! lol As you probably know after all my online whining, we had to do a major overhaul of our garden thanks to the last few years of drought conditions. The RV Park chose this route rather than substantially raising our …

#BookReviews- Just a Regular Boy by Catherine Ryan Hyde, The Angel Maker @writer_north, Identity by Nora Roberts, The Maid’s Diary @loreth, Home Front by Kristin Hannah #readingCommunity


Spring was soooo close, then we got a rude Arctic outflow that brought below seasonal temps and some of the white stuff. I'm hoping it doesn't do too much damage to the tender buds, but we shall see. This week I'm catching up on a few NetGalley reviews and one from a local bestselling author …

Love is in The Air- #Romance #Freebie Crazy Little Thing Called Love


While Valentine's Day is a time for lovers, it's also a great time for romance writers to promote their work! Sophia Shaughnessy is the spoiled daughter of a Texan ranching family. One who did everything she could to be taken seriously in the family business. When that didn't work, she left home determined to make …

Valentine #Romance #freebies Guaranteed to Make You Smile


Photo by Criativithy on Pexels.com Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and since I am a romance author, I've decided to spread the love by having a sale! The books below are short reads guaranteed to give you the warm fuzzies, so download your copy and enjoy ๐Ÿค— Free for a limited time! Valentine: …

#BookReviews- Variety is the Spice of Life @sgc58, The Lemon Sisters @JillShalvis, True Colors by Kristin Hannah #Reading


Photo by Jenna Hamra on Pexels.com 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 …

#ReleaseBlitz- The Backup Plan by @JillShalvis #Romance #Reading


An unexpected inheritance might be the gift of a lifetime. The Back Up Plan, an all-new second chance standalone romance in the heartwarming Sunrise Cove series from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis is now available! New York Times bestselling authorJill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a heartwarming tale of three people who …

#BookReviews- Playing it Safe @AshleyCWeaver, Secrets in the Blood @RoLuvsSims, Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah


Photo by John Ray Ebora on Pexels.com I'm so far behind on writing reviews that I may never catch up, lol, but I'll give it the old college try. ๐Ÿ™‚ Click on the covers to learn more. The third in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, Playing It Safe is a delightful World War …

Top Five #Reads of 2022- #GoodreadsChallenge @sgc58 @katherinecenter @Dwallacepeach


Happy New Year! I don't know about you, but the last two-three years have been a trial to the health and welfare of many and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. With that in mind, I want to apologize if I'm spotty on the blogs. I love this community, but life is …