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WHAT I’M READING: Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams

First, let me just put it out there; Latham ain’t worth sh*t. I’ve never wanted to walk into a book and punch a character so badly. Whoever birthed him needs to come get his ass. Oh my God! That dude was so trifling, even the word ‘trifling’ didn’t want to be associated with him. *Breathes … Continue reading WHAT I’M READING: Beautiful Lies by Renee Williams

COMING THIS SEPTEMBER

Kennedy ‘Kenny’ Carter has always known that romance and happily-ever-after weren’t in the cards for her. What reasonable man would want a woman who has as much baggage as she does? Who would want a woman who is as wrecked as she is? So, she’s decided that she’s better off alone and that she doesn’t … Continue reading COMING THIS SEPTEMBER

WHAT I’M WATCHING: A Business Proposal

If you’re a sucker for the fake fiancée trope, then this sugary sweet romantic gem is for you. You are going to love it. Shin Ha-ri (played by Kim Se-jeong) attends a blind date disguised as her friend, Jin Young-seo (played by Seo In-na) with the goal of never seeing the man again. Unfortunately, Young-seo … Continue reading WHAT I’M WATCHING: A Business Proposal

WHAT I’M WRITING: Don’t Let Me Fall

Did you read my book DON’T LET ME BREAK? Well, DON’T LET ME FALL is the second book in the Carter Sisters series. The series follows two sisters, Marley and Kenny who grew up in an abusive home and are still reeling from the side effects of their screwed up childhoods. Marley’s story was all … Continue reading WHAT I’M WRITING: Don’t Let Me Fall

WHAT I’M READING: His Private Dancer by Karyn Langhorne

I haven’t read any of Karyn Langhorne’s books, so when someone DM’d me with a recommendation, I said, ‘why not?’. And I was totally blown away. Sahara is in witness protection after testifying against her mobster husband. Enter Hugh. Hugh is smart, cute and very charming. It was supposed to be a fling, but y’all … Continue reading WHAT I’M READING: His Private Dancer by Karyn Langhorne

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘HER OTHER MAN’

Ladies, gentlemen and non-binary folks, we are done with The Other Man. Seriously, this has taken so long. Almost eight months. If you know me, then you know that that is ridiculous. I used to be the woman who could pop out a book a month. How times have changed lol. Still, I regret nothing. … Continue reading 6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘HER OTHER MAN’

WHAT I’M WATCHING: 7 Non-Romantic K-Dramas To Watch If You’re Over Love

Like most kdrama addicts, I love the romance. However, sometimes you just get tired of all the love. Somebody broke your heart and you’re not trying to see stupid couples on your screen. So while you eat your ice-cream let me introduce you to a few dramas I love that ain’t got romance but have … Continue reading WHAT I’M WATCHING: 7 Non-Romantic K-Dramas To Watch If You’re Over Love

Is The Grass Greener On The Other Side?

Amara thinks she’s in a happy relationship. But that bubble bursts when her boyfriend of seven years asks for an open relationship. When he begins to explore, she decides to play the game too. But exploration can lead to finding more than you expected. Her Other Man is now available for your reading pleasure. Amara … Continue reading Is The Grass Greener On The Other Side?

WHAT I’M READING: Crayson by Xyla Turner

Xyla Turner loves to push the envelope with the themes of her books, and Crayson follows that pattern. Would you fall in love with someone who scarred you so badly that it affected your life trajectory? That’s the question Nikita has to answer when she meets Crayson again. Nikita and Crayson’s relationship started on a … Continue reading WHAT I’M READING: Crayson by Xyla Turner

8 Things You Should Know About ‘DON’T LET ME BREAK’

Finally, it’s off my desk. Yo, this book took everything out of me. It made me sad. It made me happy. It annoyed me. Worse, it took sooooo long to write. Guys, this book is 100k words. By my standards, it’s considered a straight up marathon. By the time I finished it, I was parched … Continue reading 8 Things You Should Know About ‘DON’T LET ME BREAK’