Hello Readers! Happy New Year! First a little life update… December was a whirlwind for me. We took a fast and furious last minute trip to New York City when my husband needed to go for work (I’ve included a few highlights below)—which meant I didn’t decorate or shop for Christmas until I returned. A …
Hello Readers! November was a struggle for me. I participated in my 9th NaNoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month), but once again I was a #NaNoRebel, working on an existing project, which is never as fun as creating something new and shiny. I sludged through, wrapping up a day early, desperate to be done. BUT, I …
Title: Well Traveled (Well Met, #4)Author: Jen DeLucaGenre: Romance, ContemporaryPublishes On: December 6, 2022Publisher: BerkleySource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 336 Synopsis: The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa “Lulu” Malone lives …
Hello Readers! October breezed right by for me. I’ve been loving the cooler weather here in Texas, and if someone forced me to choose, I think fall would be my favorite season. It means all the holidays are coming and I can consume all the hot drinks. We made our annual pilgrimage to our state …
Title: One Last GiftAuthor: Emily Stone Genre: Contemporary, RomancePublished On: October 11, 2022Publisher: Dell (Penguin Random House)Source: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 379 Synopsis: When a young woman finds herself lost and at a crossroads, one last gift from her brother just might give her another chance at life and at love in this epic holiday romance from the …
Hello Readers! I’ve just returned from my first trip to Moab, Utah. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. It’s home to several state and national parks. My husband went to Moab to mountain bike with a group of friends, so we tagged along and turned it into a vacation. However, that didn’t leave …
Title: Bad Girl Reputation (Avalon Bay, #2)Author: Elle KennedyGenre: Romance, New AdultPublished On: October 4, 2022Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digitalPages: 320 Synopsis: When former bad girl Genevieve West returns home for her mother’s funeral, she’s prepared to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend, Evan Hartley. Their history is rife with turbulence. And passion. A heck …
Title: Spells for Lost ThingsAuthor: Jenna Evans Welch Genre: Young AdultPublishes On: September 27, 2022Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young ReadersSource: print and digital (Netgalley)Pages: 368 Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a poignant and romantic novel about two teens trying to find their place in the world after being unceremoniously dragged to …
Title: Spells for ForgettingAuthor: Adrienne Young Genre: Fantasy, MysteryPublishes On: September 27, 2022Publisher: Delacorte PressSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 352 Synopsis: A rural island community steeped in the mystical superstitions of its founders and haunted by an unsolved murder is upended by the return of the suspected killer in this deeply atmospheric novel. Emery Blackwood’s life was forever …
Hello Readers! We’ve been enjoying some rainy weather here in Texas after all that summer heat. But while it may look cooler outside thanks to the clouds, it’s been terribly humid, which makes it feel hot anyway. At least we can pretend it’s cool when we’re indoors. 😃 I had my best reading month so …
