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June 28, 2024
Cover Reveal: It Rose From the Ashes
I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my upcoming romantic suspense novel, IT ROSE FROM THE ASHES, releasing Friday, September 13, 2024!
It Rose From the Ashes
eBook Cover Design: The Cover Collection
Adult, Romantic Suspense, Standalone
eBook, Hardcover
September 13, 2024 by Taylor C. Fenner Publishing
Blurb:When Poppy Isles moves to the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and begins restoring one of the town’s most historic homes, the locals welcome her and try to unravel her past. Shy and afraid to create local ties, Poppy soon finds herself thawing toward the locals, especially the gorgeous, gruff biker, Colton “Fox” Sterling.
While Poppy settles into her new home and reluctantly makes friends, small construction mishaps and strange occurrences take a darker turn. A darkness hangs over the town pitting neighbor against neighbor as the temperatures skyrocket and Poppy’s ex-fiancé draws closer and closer, threatening to destroy the fragile peace she has found.
But Peshtigo has a dark history to rival Poppy’s own. In 1871 the town was already on the brink of ruin when the arrival of a stranger in black trailing blood, madness, and decay in his wake became the catalyst to the deadliest forest fire in US History leaving behind nothing but ash and ruin. Now as the anniversary of the deadly fire fast approaches, history is on course to repeat itself and there may be no way to stop it. With Colton and her new friends at her side, Poppy will have to decide if she’s strong enough to rise from the ashes or let the flames consume her.
Tropes: Small Town, He Falls First, Found Family, “Who Hurt You,” Historical Wisconsin Fire, Cinnamon Roll Male MC, Spicy Scenes
Triggers: Flashbacks of Domestic Violence, Stalking/Harassment, Death and Dying on page, Gore
About the Author:
TAYLOR FENNER is the author of eleven Young Adult and New Adult novels and novellas. Her Young Adult Fantasy Retelling, CURSEBREAKER, was shortlisted for the 2017 Ozma Award for Fantasy Fiction, and her standalone fantasy novel, MONSTERS & MIST, is a Literary Titan Silver Book Award Winner and was also shortlisted for the 2021 Ozma Award for Fantasy Fiction.
Taylor is a thirty-something-year-old book junkie who devours books in most genres, although she has a soft spot for thrillers and horror novels.
Taylor lives in Wisconsin with her escape artist cat, Houdini, and a British shorthair cat, Makita, who might have eaten her last owner. Besides writing, by night, Taylor works the night shift as a dispatcher in a possibly haunted police station. When not working on her next novel, you’ll find Taylor traveling or planning her next adventure, watching horror movies – she says classic horror is the best – reading or watching shows about creepy history, indulging in sugary coffee drinks, singing badly along to songs on Spotify in the car, and obsessively planning for Halloween starting in July (it’s never too early). You can follow Taylor on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
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June 26, 2024
Cover Reveal: Delicate Escape by Catherine Cowles
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Cover Design by Hang Le
Couple Photography by Wander Aguiar
Trust doesn’t come easily when you’ve been running for as long as I have, which is why moving in with a man I barely know is such a bad idea.
Blurb:Shepard Colson is all golden-boy charm and devastating good looks. But I know what it’s like to be taken in by easy smiles and the promise of forever—I have the scars to prove it.
Only the handsome contractor won’t stop coming by the bakery and prying little truths from my lips. Those amber eyes of his seeing far too much. And when all the secrets come crashing down, he’s determined to keep me safe. Even if it means moving into my rundown cabin to do it.
Now, Shep isn’t just rebuilding the walls of my home, he’s working his way into my heart. Suddenly, he’s everywhere: shirtless in my garden or in a towel coming out of my bathroom. And my resolve is no match.
Only it’s more than his golden looks. It’s him. The way he watches for my wounds but tells me I’m stronger than anyone he’s ever known. And I can’t help but fall.
But I should’ve known better than to think I could be happy. Not when a ghost from my past still has me in his sights. And when he finds me, he’ll do anything to tear my life apart, even if it means ending it for good…
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About Catherine CowlesWriter of words. Drinker of Diet Cokes. Lover of all things cute and furry, especially her dog. Catherine has had her nose in a book since the time she could read and finally decided to write down some of her own stories. When she’s not writing she can be found exploring her home state of Oregon, listening to true crime podcasts, or searching for her next book boyfriend.
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June 25, 2024
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Return to Wyldcliffe Heights
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
Return to Wyldcliffe Heights by Carol Goodman
Adult, Thriller, Standalone
eBook, Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, 320 Pages
July 30, 2024 by William Morrow
Blurb:Jane Eyre meets The Thirteenth Tale in this new modern gothic mystery from two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award–winner Carol Goodman, about a reclusive writer who is desperate to rewrite the past. Losing yourself inside of a book can be dangerous. Not everyone finds their way out. Agnes Corey, a junior editor at a small independent publisher, has been hired by enigmatic author Veronica St. Clair to transcribe the sequel to her 1993 hit phenomenon, The Secret of Wyldcliffe Heights . St. Clair has been a recluse since the publication of the Jane Eyre-esque book, which coincided with a terrible fire that blinded and scarred her. Arriving in the Hudson Valley at St. Clair’s crumbling estate, which was once a psychiatric hospital for “wayward women,” Agnes is eager to ensure St. Clair’s devoted fans will get the sequel they’ve been anticipating for the past thirty years. As St. Clair dictates, Agnes realizes there are clues in the story that reveal the true—and terrifying—events three decades ago that inspired the original novel. The line between fact and fiction becomes increasingly blurred, and Agnes discovers terrible secrets about an unresolved murder from long ago—which have startling connections to her own life. As St. Clair’s twisting tale infiltrates Agnes’s psyche, Agnes begins to question her own sanity—and safety. In order to save herself, Agnes must uncover what really happened to St. Clair, and in doing so, set free the stories of all the women traumatized and victimized by Wyldcliffe Heights.
Why I Want to Read This Book:Carol Goodman is one of my favorite thriller/suspense authors and this one sounds right up my alley. I love reading books about writers, as I may have mentioned in past posts. I love settings like the one mentioned in the blurb and honestly, that cover is gorgeous too!
Will you be checking this book out? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to?
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Most Anticipated Books Releasing During the Second Half of 2024
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish and currently hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl.
10 Most Anticipated Books Releasing During the Second Half of 2024This week’s TTT is about our most anticipated books releasing in the second half of 2024. I honestly had to look up what was coming out the rest of the year!
1. Look in the Mirror by Catherine Steadman (July 30)
2. Return to Wyldcliffe Heights by Carol Goodman (July 30)3. Delicate Escape by Catherine Cowles (August 22)4. The Chamber by Will Dean (August 6)
5. My Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows (August 20)
6. The Sorority by Nancy Bush (August 20)
7. So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison (September 10)
8. The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling (October 15)
9. Forever Touched by Becky Moynihan (November 12)
10. The Mirror by Nora Roberts (November 19) 
What books are you highly anticipating for the second half of 2024? Are any of mine on your list?
June 23, 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading – 24 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 26 June 2024
This week I’m linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date and WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words!
#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
WWW Wednesday was created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was taken over by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate answer the 3 W’s:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Last week was a busy reading week! I breezed through a bunch of audiobooks while also struggling with a few books I ended up DNFing.
Currently Reading:The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
I only have a few minutes left of the audiobook and I was hooked on this one! I love the eerie monster legend of the village the hotel/resort is located in. And the twists were pretty good.
Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
I’m about 30% into this one and I’m hooked. I haven’t liked the author’s previous books but I love books with toxic friendships and college settings so this one is speaking to me.
Recently Finished:The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
I enjoyed this one but not as much as The Woman in the Library. If you like books about writers, conspiracy theories, and a reference to the Bloody Benders, you’ll like this one!
The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis
I loved this one! It kept me going and the setting also gave me a sense of wanderlust!
The Resort by Sara Ochs
I DNF’d this one pretty quickly. It had all the promise of an interesting thriller from the blurb, but a cult-like island and uninteresting characters left me hanging.
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
I really loved this one as well! It was a great thriller with a cut-off setting.
All the Blood We Share by Camilla Bruce
This one wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great either. I thought it would be more about the murders but a great portion of the book was wasted on Kate (that was her name right?) and her fake medium thing).
One House Left by Vincent Ralph
This was an ARC I received releasing later in the summer. And it was… pretty bad.
Reading Next:Inheritance by Nora Roberts
I got this audiobook last month and I’ve been meaning to read it for a while.
What are you reading and loving this week?
June 22, 2024
The Sunday Post:
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Hot Days, Reading Slumps, and Rained-Out PlansHey Book Blogger Friends! Happy Sunday! How was your week?
Early this week we hit our first high 80s with 90+ degree heat index days. Usually I love hot days but without air conditioning it was pretty uncomfortable. Now it’s back to low humidity and lower temps.
For reading I’ve had a couple really great audiobook listens but I’m striking out on physical, eBook, and ARC reads. I feel like I’m looking for a specific type of book and I’m unable to find it except in the audiobooks I’ve been choosing.
Rain swept in midweek to drop the temps – and ruin my plans of going out exploring. I’ve had to move my plans to explore a shipwreck that is permanently washed ashore, some supposedly haunted caves, and a super unique coffee shop until this coming week. I’m still trying to get out and hike today as long as the trail isn’t too muddy.
Last Week on the Blog:
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 17 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 19 June 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books on My Summer 2024 To-Read List
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Look in the Mirror
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 24 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 26 June 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing During the Second Half of 2024
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Return to Wyldcliffe Heights
Cover Reveal: It Rose From the Ashes
Library Audiobook Borrow:Kindle Unlimited: 
Around the Book Blogging World:
June 18, 2024
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Look in the Mirror
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
Look in the Mirror by Catherine SteadmanAdult, Thriller, Standalone
eBook, Hardcover, Audiobook, 320 Pages
July 30, 2024 by Ballantine Books
Blurb:Nina, still grieving from the loss of her father, discovers that she has inherited property in the British Virgin Islands—a vacation home she had no idea existed, until now. The house is extraordinary: state-of-the-art, all glass and marble. How did her sensible father come into enough money for this? Why did he keep it from her? And what else was he hiding?
Maria, once an ambitious medical student, is a nanny for the super-rich. The money’s better, and so are the destinations where her work takes her. Just one more gig, and she’ll be set. Finally, she’ll be secure. But when her wards never show, Maria begins to make herself at home, spending her days luxuriating by the pool and in the sauna. There’s just one rule: Don’t go in the basement. That room is off-limits. But her curiosity might just get the better of her. And soon, she’ll wish her only worry was not getting paid.
Why I Want to Read This Book:I enjoyed the last book I read by this author, The Family Game and can’t wait to read more. I always enjoy books where the main character receives an inheritance that seems too good to be true and this one definitely sounds in that vein. I am wondering how the nanny fits in. We’ll have to see!
Will you be checking this book out? What upcoming releases are you looking forward to?
June 17, 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books on My Summer 2024 To-Read List
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and The Bookish and currently hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl.
10 Books on My Summer 2024 To-Read ListThis week’s TTT is about the books we plan to read this summer. I’m trying to read more books I own and use my library’s digital services more to save money so some of these are newer and some are older…
1. Inheritance by Nora Roberts2. The Summer Girl by Elle Kennedy3. The Vacation Rental by Katie Sisi4. The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent5. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley6. The Resort by Sara Ochs7. All the Blood We Share by Camilla Bruce8. Games for Dead Girls by Jen Williams9. The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley10. One House Left by Vincent Ralph What books do you want to read this summer?
June 16, 2024
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 17 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 19 June 2024
This week I’m linking up to It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date and WWW Wednesday hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words!
#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
WWW Wednesday was created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was taken over by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate answer the 3 W’s:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
I’m about halfway through this audiobook and I’m enjoying it! I like that this author always creates main characters that are writers themselves.
The Main Character by Jaclyn GoldisI’m almost finished with this one. It’s been a great read and is definitely giving me the itch to travel as I soak up the setting!
Recently Finished:Do Not Open by Kiersten Modglin
As an author myself, this book definitely gave me the creeps. Luckily as an author I’m pretty much invisible but this definitely sends a chill down my spine thinking about obsessed fans.
Reading Next:The Resort by Sara OchsI picked this one up last week and I’m planning to read it next. I’ve seen it a lot on bookstagram and I’ve been wanting to read it for a while.
What are you reading and loving this week?
June 15, 2024
The Sunday Post: Movie Nights, Bridgerton, and Commissioning Art
The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. See rules here: Sunday Post Meme.
Movie Nights, Bridgerton, and Commissioning ArtHey Book Blogger Friends! Happy Sunday! How was your week?
As I settled into my normal routine this week I also made time for season 3 part 2 of Bridgerton. I enjoyed it for the most part. Did you watch? What did you think?
Friday night I also went to see Firebrand, which released this week and stars Jude Law as King Henry VIII and Alicia Vikander as Katharine Parr. I thought the acting was great and the costumes better than other Tudor era shows and movies I’ve seen but what started out as a couple historical inaccuracies took a wide turn into WTF at the end. I guess this is the feminine rage reimagining of Katharine Parr? 
Finally, with It Rose From the Ashes back with my editor for the final proofread and the cover reveal coming up on June 28th, I commissioned an artist to do art of my main characters! It’s my first commissioned art for any of my books, the artist I’m working with has an amazing style, and I’m so excited! She’s set to begin in early August!
Last Week on the Blog: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 10 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday: 12 June 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Bookish Wishes
Can’t Wait Wednesday: We Used to Live Here
Audiobook Review: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? – 17 June 2024 and WWW Wednesday – 19 June 2024
Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books on My Summer 2024 To-Read List
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Look in the Mirror
Physical:Bookmarked From Other Book Blogs: First Line Friday – Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano (Budget Tales Book Blog)
