I've moved back to the free version of WordPress for hosting, since I'm taking a break from blogging for the foreseeable future & just couldn't justify the $200+ per year cost. But I want all my YEARS worth of content to remain available to all of you, so I've moved the site back to the... Continue Reading →
The Future of Novel Novice
Well hello there, strangers. Long time, no see ... You've probably noticed that it's been pretty quiet around here for a few months now. I have no big news to reveal as to the reason for that. I simply ... burned out. If you're a regular here, you know I've been feeling this for a... Continue Reading →
Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams
Finally! The Russian gets his own book, and it might be my favorite Bromance Book Club book to date. I feel like I say that every time author Lyssa Kay Adams releases a new book in this fantastic series, but each new chapter continues to dazzle and delight me -- and I absolutely adored Vlad... Continue Reading →
Hot Under His Collar by Andie J. Christopher
I usually try and read my review books in order of release date, but sometimes, an ARC or e-galley lands in my lap and any self control goes out the window. Such was the case when Berkley Romance granted me "wish" to read an early digital ARC of Hot Under His Collar by Andie J.... Continue Reading →
While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
Another perfect Jasmine Guillory romance! Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory. Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he’s trying to ignore... Continue Reading →
Sophie’s Seashell Scramble (Book Review)
Many thanks to Candlewick Press for the review copy of Sophie's Seashell Scramble by Educational Insights. Sophie the otter needs help finding seashells with matching patterns in a lift-the-flap board book based on a best-selling children's game. Down on the ocean floor, Sophie the otter is collecting pairs of seashells. She's hoping to find two... Continue Reading →
The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George
Many thanks to Berkley Romance for the review copy of The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George. Sparks fly when a runaway heiress bargains with a devilish rogue to escape a marriage of convenience. No one would guess that beneath Violet Crenshaw's ladylike demeanor lies the heart of a rebel. American heiresses looking... Continue Reading →
How to Apologize by David LaRochelle & illus. by Mike Wohnoutka
Many thanks to Candlewick Press for this copy of How to Apologize, which I suspect is going to be a book we read A LOT as the twins get older. From the team behind See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!)... Continue Reading →
Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey
Thanks to Berkley Romance for the advanced digital review copy of Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey. Acting like she's in love with her handsome nightmare of a co-star—in a movie directed and produced by her complicated Hollywood royalty family—is Sloane's job. But what happens when the lines between script and reality get blurred? Out-of-work actress... Continue Reading →
Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey
Thanks to Berkley Romance for providing a digital review copy of Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey. Read on for the official synopsis and my thoughts. A charming and heartwarming new romantic comedy by the acclaimed author of Waiting for Tom Hanks, Kerry Winfrey. Teddy Phillips never thought she would still be spending every day... Continue Reading →
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