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two brand spankin' new spring reads

Hola readers!
It's time for a day of book reviews (I'm falling a bit behind in that department). These two brand new books are some of my favorite spring reads and so much fun.
Enjoy!

Before I Called You Mine
Nicole Deese
FOUR STARS

A B O U T Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, there's only one match she's committed to now. Lauren is a dedicated first grade teacher in Idaho, and her love for children has led her to the path of international a...

A Cross To Kill |A Book Review|

A B O U T John Cross is a small-town pastor, bent on leading his flock to follow God's calling. He's not the sort of man one would expect to have a checkered past.
But the truth is that the man behind the pulpit preaching to his sheep was once a wolf--an assassin for the CIA. When John decided to follow Christ, he put that work behind him, determined to do penance for all the lives he took. He vowed never to kill again.
Now someone wants the peaceful pastor to pay for his sins with his own...

A Cross To Kill |A Book Review|

A B O U T John Cross is a small-town pastor, bent on leading his flock to follow God's calling. He's not the sort of man one would expect to have a checkered past.
But the truth is that the man behind the pulpit preaching to his sheep was once a wolf--an assassin for the CIA. When John decided to follow Christ, he put that work behind him, determined to do penance for all the lives he took. He vowed never to kill again.
Now someone wants the peaceful pastor to pay for his sins with his own life


Whe...

THE COVER REVEAL |The Crownless King|

Hola readers!
The.
Time.
Has.
COME.
INTERNAL SCREAMING FLAILING AND FAILING TO REMAIN CALM BECAUSE THE FREAKING COVER FOR MY BOOK IS HERE IN THE FLESH.



Okay, okay, time to get to the reveal....


ADD on Goodreads: Here
Releases: September 1st 2020

I have so much credit to give to a sweet friend of mine and the back cover looks just as freaking awesome as the front of The Crownless King. 

B A C K Cover A B O U T //

She won't meet her worst enemy on the battlefield...War is brewing and the kingdom...

THE COVER REVEAL |The Crownless King|

Hola readers!
The.
Time.
Has.
COME.
INTERNAL SCREAMING FLAILING AND FAILING TO REMAIN CALM BECAUSE THE FREAKING COVER FOR MY BOOK IS HERE IN THE FLESH.



Okay, okay, time to get to the reveal....


ADD on Goodreads: Here
Releases: September 1st 2020

I have so much credit to give to a sweet friend of mine and the back cover looks just as freaking awesome as the front of The Crownless King. 

B A C K Cover A B O U T //

She won't meet her worst enemy on the battlefield...War is brewing and the kingdom of Sindaleer...

The Crownless King Cover Reveal Sign-ups

Me being a dork...as always 
HOLA READERS!
YES.
The time has come.
I've been lacking in the department of keeping you up to date with The Crownless King and all the excitement circling it.
BUT.
Cover reveal to come, my friends!
The finished product is still in the works but soon we shall see it in all its glory, and I am super jazzed to get it to you and into the world.
SO.
If you haven't signed up to receive e-mails from me as my street team, you can still sign up to do a cover reveal. I am...

The Crownless King Cover Reveal Sign-ups

Me being a dork...as always 
HOLA READERS!
YES.
The time has come.
I've been lacking in the department of keeping you up to date with The Crownless King and all the excitement circling it.
BUT.
Cover reveal to come, my friends!
The finished product is still in the works but soon we shall see it in all its glory, and I am super jazzed to get it to you and into the world.
SO.
If you haven't signed up to receive e-mails from me as my street team, you can still sign up to do a cover reveal. I am including th...

what covid-19 has taught me so far

This has forced me to come to terms with who I am, with what is important and

what is not.

It has made me appreciate walking out my door each morning, and the blessing of going to work. Covid-19 has shown me the importance of human connection, and how saying "I love you" is never overrated.
It has shown me just how fragile life is, how precious each breath is, and how no day is ever truly in our control. It has taught me how weak I am when I am alone -- how we all are.

It has made me realize how...

what covid-19 has taught me so far

This has forced me to come to terms with who I am, with what is important and

what is not.

It has made me appreciate walking out my door each morning, and the blessing of going to work. Covid-19 has shown me the importance of human connection, and how saying "I love you" is never overrated.
It has shown me just how fragile life is, how precious each breath is, and how no day is ever truly in our control. It has taught me how weak I am when I am alone -- how we all are.

It has made me realize how muc...

there's enough sadness |wherein you will find a happy post|

Wind in my hair. Sunshine warming my face. Dirt on my shoes and soaking the bottoms of my jeans.
Birds. Dogs barking. Trees creaking.
Breathing. Breath in my lungs, life in my veins. Heart thumping. My sisters are laughing. The air smells like pine needles and wet grass.
For a brief moment I'm forgetting everything but this moment.
Life. I'm seeing life.



Yesterday I took one of many walks since COVID-19 began to take over our lives. I'm doing better than I have in awhile. To get out -- just get...