Tessa Bailey's steamy and sassy Hot & Hammered series comes to an end with Tools of Engagement, an enemies-to-lovers rom-com that features a heroine stifled by her need for perfection and a younger man suddenly faced with caring for his five-year-old niece. Hair, makeup, clothing, decor... everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and... Continue Reading →
Styled By Books gets invaded by babies today, featuring the fun picture book Penguins Love Colors by Sarah Aspinall. This one came out a few years ago, but I was inspired to bust it out when the twins & I both wore rainbow outfits for my oldest niece's birthday earlier this summer! My dress is... Continue Reading →
Some of the most fun I've had while reading a book was spent within the pages of The Roommate by Rosie Danan. Dubbed a "raunch-com," The Roommate is sexy and steamy, hilarious and heartfelt, and delightfully charming. Plus, it puts the fight for female pleasure front and center. House Rules: Do your own dishes Knock... Continue Reading →
Happy release day today to Greythorne by Crystal Smith, the second book in the Bloodleaf Trilogy. I absolutely ADORE this series, and can't wait for all of you to dive into this second book so we can talk about everything that unfolds! I was also inspired to do my first Styled By Books post featuring... Continue Reading →
My twins Dax and Lily are almost 4 months old now (what?!?!?!), and we've started reading more with them every day. They tend to poop out at the end of the day, and their bedtime routine is very short right now, despite what all the books and blogs have recommended -- so bedtime stories just... Continue Reading →
Last year, Bloodleaf broke me out of a reading funk and made me fall in love again with YA fantasy. This year's sequel, Greythorne by Crystal Smith, has done it to me again. Princess Aurelia’s life is turned upside down when the kingdom she thought she saved turns to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed... Continue Reading →
Today's guest post is a real treat, with a hilarious look at a day in the life of 10 Things I Hate About Pinky author Sandhya Menon. Thanks to Sandhya for stopping by with this fabulous post. A Day in the Life of a Romance Author/Mom of Tweens/Dog Servant by Sandhya Menon 7:30 AM: Wake... Continue Reading →
Debut middle grade author Colette Sewall guest blogs today about the inspiration behind her book, Kiki MacAdaoo & the Graveyard Ballerinas, which is out this week. The Inspiration for My Debut Middle-Grade Novel by Colette Sewall Before I wrote my novel, Kiki MacAdoo and the Graveyard Ballerinas, I was a dance teacher and studio owner. I... Continue Reading →
Shveta Thakrar stops by today to talk about seeing the gorgeous cover for her debut YA fantasy, Star Daughter, in stores August 11th. Read on for Shveta's reaction, and to learn more about the book. I’m pretty certain there’s no experience for an author as surreal as actually seeing their book cover for the first... Continue Reading →
Happy release day to A Wicked Magic by Sasha Laurens, which is described as "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The Craft" ... to celebrate today's release, Sasha is here with a guest post about finding the ideal place to write. Everyone who writes has an ideal place to do it in: A cozy chair... Continue Reading →
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