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Review: “Pursuing Liam”

I chose this from an ARC program because I liked the synopsis and was in the mood for a light-hearted romance.

The Premise

Taryn is hitting the ripe old age of mid-thirties and decides she needs a baby ASAP since no man is forthcoming, so she decides to adopt and raise a baby as a single mother.… Read more

Review: “Virtually Yours”

I chose this book from an ARC program because after seeing loads of writing memes about post-Covid romance, I was curious to see how one would be written!

The Premise

Picture it: New York, 2020. Sophie, an art conservator and serious germaphobe, has been locked away in her apartment for months, and is now forced to engage with a new client before she runs out of money to pay her rent.… Read more

Review: “Single-Minded”

I snapped this novel up from an ARC program because I was in the mood for a humorous women’s fiction.

The Premise

Alex’s picture-perfect life, meticulously planned out with the love of her life who she’s known since they were in kindergarten, suddenly comes to a crashing halt when a scandal breaks: her beloved husband had an affair… with a man.… Read more

Short Story Writers: The Best Secret-Keepers

I just wrote two short stories — after not writing any for over a decade.

My two new short stories are amazing. At least, I think so. (I may be biased.)

But, here’s the thing… what do I do with them now?

For the past decade, I’ve been focusing on my Hart & Cole novel series, which takes a LOT out of me, so my short-story fuse tapered out.… Read more

Review: “Dear Dory”

A uproariously funny reflection of the delirious joy and looming fear of imminent fatherhood

This was my ninth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also appears on Reedsy.

If you’re interested in becoming a Reedsy reviewer (and have the chance to get paid “tips” to review books!)… Read more

Review: “The Sailing Days of Bianca Drake”

A jaunty rollick of a coming-of-age comedy of errors aboard the high seas

This was my eighth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. This review also appears on Reedsy.

If you’re interested in becoming a Reedsy reviewer (and have the chance to get paid “tips” to review books!)… Read more

Review: “Inside Outside Part 1 – Black Wings: The Death Angel & The Griffin”

A fast-paced, action-packed bloodlust thrill of a futuristic sci-fi romance

This was my seventh book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. In this case, the author sought me out and asked me to review her trilogy, and after reading the synopsis I was intrigued.… Read more

Review: “Falling For My Fling”

I had previously read the “Falling For My Fling (prequel)” and it was interesting enough to keep on reading Lori’s and Caleb’s story, so I took the chance to read this from the same ARC program.

The Premise

Six years after Caleb broke off their relationship and broke her heart, Lori returns to Penny Creek.… Read more

The Love of Words: The Reader-Writer Conundrum

So far this year, I’ve made more money from reading than writing.

As the year started, I re-dedicated myself to my flailing “Reader Blog” with a bang. In 3 months, I read and reviewed a whopping 35 books so far! My aim is to get to at least 100 for the year, so that’s 8+ per month.… Read more

Review: “Missing Pictures”

A raw, emotional foray into the harrowing, hilarious capriciousness of mental illness 

This was my sixth book I chose via the Reedsy Discovery program, for which I am the single approved reviewer for this new book. I chose it because I love the genre of women’s fiction, and the preview drew me in.… Read more