-
Book Blitz + Giveaway: When Light Shatters by Laney Wylde
When Light Shatters Laney Wylde Published by: CTP Pulse- Crimson TreePublication date: August 26th 2019Genres: Contemporary, LGBTQ+, New Adult, Romance Harlow’s parents are dead. So is her brother. So is Tenley. Probably. Hopefully. She’s like… ninety-five percent sure about that last one. Seventeen and orphaned, Harlow is eager to leave her past behind when she moves in with her guardians. But in her new environment, she’s drawn to Brighton, a senior in her art class who is haunted by ghosts similar to her own. It’s not long before Harlow realizes their friendship has turned into something deeper—something that Brighton would…
-
Book Review: The Fire Unseen by Andrew C. Jaxson
Media Type: EbookTitle: The Dark UnseenSeries: Unseen Series #1Author: Andrew C JaxsonPublisher: SelfPages: kindle edition; 345Release Date: November 28, 2017Source: Author Content Screeninig: Death, violenceHDB Rating: 5 Keys to My HeartRecommended to: Readers who enjoy supernatural stories that leave you on the edge of your seat. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Every town has secrets. This one could end the world. Sixteen-year-old Ari Carpenter should be dead. Instead, her impossible survival has exposed a dangerous global conspiracy. When her small-town home is attacked by supernatural creatures, Ari has only one choice: join the secret, super-powered war and fight back. But Ari soon discovers that she’s more important than she thinks, and her…
-
Book Review: All The Bad Apples by Moïra Fowley-Doyle
Media Type: Print Book (ARC)Title: All The Bad ApplesAuthor: Moïra Fowley-DoylePublisher: Kathy Dawson BooksPages: Hardcover; 320Release Date: August 27, 2019Source: Publisher / FFBC Tours Content Screening: Mild Violence; Adult Language HDB Rating: 5* Recommended to: Everyone. Seriously. This book is a beautiful work of art. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N The day after the funeral all our mourning clothes hung out on the line like sleeping bats. ‘This will be really embarrassing,’ I kept saying to my family, ‘when she shows up at the door in a week or two.’ When Deena’s wild and mysterious sister Mandy…
-
The Review Slump
Ah, friends. Settle in and let me tell you a story. It’s a story about a reader who, despite knowing that she has a hard time with time management, has been reading ravenously and not writing any reviews. It’s a horror story, of sorts, because she now sits in a spot where they are all looming over her and clamoring for attentions. Ghosts, if you will. Ghosts of reviews shirked, and begging for attention. Yup, that’s me. I’m that reader. While I’ve been doing really well on the reading front, my review writing motivation has been slim. It’s not even…
-
Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Body Painter by Pepper Winters
The Body Painter Pepper Winters (Master of Trickery Duet #1)Publication date: August 20th 2019Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance “Must be slim, able to stand for long periods of time, and be impervious to the cold.” The headline caught my attention. “Hours are negotiable, pay is minimal, clothing absolutely forbidden.” The second line piqued my curiosity. “Able to hold your bladder and tongue, refrain from opinions or suggestions, and be the perfect living canvas.” The third made me scowl. “Other attributes required: non-ticklish, contortionist, and obedient. Must also enjoy being studied while naked in a crowd.” The fourth made me shudder. “Call…
-
Book Review: The Dark Unseen by Andrew C Jaxson
Media Type: ebookTitle: The Dark UnseenSeries: Prequel to the Unseen SeriesAuthor: Andrew C JaxsonPublisher: SelfPages: kindle edition; 78Release Date: October 13, 2017Source: Author Content Screeninig: Death, violenceHDB Rating: 5Recommended to: Readers who enjoy dark foreboding stories with twists Add it on:Goodreads | Amazon Hud and his friends are camping in the mountains to celebrate finishing school. Tonight, he can finally make his move on the girl he’s been in love with for four long years. But something lurks in the darkness, something Hud has encountered before and can’t quite remember. When tragedy strikes the night turns to chaos, and Hud makes a terrifying and world-shattering discovery. As the teens run for…
-
Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
Media Type: Print Book (ARC)Title: The Chocolate Maker’s WifeAuthor: Karen BrooksPublisher: William Morrow PaperbacksPages: Paperback; 608Release Date: August 20, 2019Source: TLC Book Tours / Publisher Genre: Historical Fiction / RomanceHDB Rating: 3*Recommended to: Readers who enjoy stories that feature strong women in other time periods. Add it on:Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | HarperCollins Australian bestselling novelist Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this breathtaking novel set in 17th century London—a lush, fascinating story of the beautiful woman who is drawn into a world of riches, power, intrigue…and chocolate. Damnation has never been so sweet… Rosamund Tomkins, the…
-
Planning for 2020
Is it too early to start planning for 2020? Asking for a friend. Seriously though, this year is all but flying by and, as my husband put the finishing touches on our Halloween costumes for the year, I had a mild panic attack. Before we know it we’ll be rounding the bend into 2020, and I want to be more prepared this next year. Not just in blogging, but in everything. See, my Master’s Degree program starts in a mere 3 weeks, and so I’ll soon be juggling a full time job, this blog (which I refuse to get rid…
-
Book Review: Parting Shadows by Kate Sheeran Swed
Media Type: ebook (ARC)Title: Parting Shadows* Series: Toccata System #1Author: Kate Sheeran SwedPublisher: Spells and Spaceships PressPages: Paperback; 150Release Date: July 9, 2019Source: Author————————————————-Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy sci-fi and the intrigue of artificial intelligence’s understanding of human emotions Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Raised by a heartsick AI, she’s programmed to kill. And desperate to flee. After growing up on an isolated space station, Astra dreams of solid ground. But with an AI guardian plugged into her head–and her nervous system–it’s not like she’s flush with choices. In fact, she’s got just one: use her training to carry out the…
-
Craving those Fall vibes.
Am I the only one who is craving what’s in the picture below, with all her little heart? I saw this picture today, and an audible sigh escaped my lips before I even had time to register that I’d done it. I need some Fall weather in my life. Things Jessica Loves About Fall: Cozy sweaters are not only welcome, they are a must. Sipping hot tea or a foamy latte in the morning is extra comforting. BOOT SEASON. All the adorable boots and soft socks. Everything is warm colors. Pumpkin pie is for sale everywhere, and pumpkins are decor…