Funny, warm, and filled with the stickiness of life in the thick of child-rearing, Is She Really Going Out with Him perfectly captures life in your mid-30s. Anna Appleby isn’t really sure how to approach dating, so when her children start suggesting options, she decides to run with it. Their selections are hilarious, and the […]
Sullivan wrote two well-developed characters who, in addition to being conflicted over their relationship’s plausibility, each had internal conflicts to overcome.
Stunning, thought-provoking, and a genuine call to action, We Will Be Jaguars is a memoir filled with forest wisdom, the impacts of careless corporations, and the power of community action. Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani woman, mother, activist, and leader/ founder of the Ceibo Alliance and Amazon Frontlines, writes perhaps the most impactful memoir I have […]
Thank you to NetGalley and SMP Romance for the advanced electronic copy. A second chance with a slow burn, witty banter, and two now-adults who strive not to repeat the non-communication issues they had before, The Co-op brings a fresh twist on the marriage of convenience with its living in a renovation (no walls!) forced […]
Forced proximity, a shared hometown, and opposite family dynamics drive this combination of it’s always been you (for him) and frenemies to lovers (for her) holiday-themed romance. She wasn’t even angry.Anger required feelings,and hers were not that easily tapped, let alone hurt. Melanie Sweeney, Take Me Home Hazel Elliot has carefully crafted her life to […]
A beautifully tragic story about the ugliest parts of humanity, Demon Copperfield follows Damon Fields, who is dealt crap cards from the start, from a young boy into manhood as he faces impossible circumstances. As a reader, I was hopelessly optimistic that every opportunity would be where he “overcomes it all,” yet that is not […]
Yamilet is a typical 16-year-old girl, except her best friend won’t speak to her after she comes out, and her brother never seems to take anything seriously. Multiplying her stress is her faith telling her she shouldn’t exist. And oh ya, she’s moving to a new Catholic school where she and her brother will be […]
Really Loved this book Contemporary Romance, mild open door Published 2024 by Berkely Romance Narration: 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚎 Funny yet tender, banter-filled yet serious, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 is a feel-good rom-com that will have you laughing one moment and googling famous bigfoot sightings the next. Marlowe crafted Hallie Barrette and Hayden Hargrove with a soft […]
Really loved this book! Published 2023 by Simon & Schuster Soundtrack: Glory and Gore – Lorde Enthralling, well crafted, and with sizzling chemistry, a girl who can wield a dagger and a prince who has been raised to hunt her down, Powerless was a delightful reminder of how satisfying YA fantasy can be to read. […]
LOVED this book Published 2024 by Dell Soundtrack: You’ve Got The Love – Florence + the Machine Thank you, Net Galley and Dell, for this free advanced copy! If you’re looking for a book that screams autumn with comfy cafe vibes, witchy Samhain moments, and recurrent run-ins escalating into delectable spicy scenes with plenty of […]
