Book one in the Love and Chaos series by bestselling author M. J. Schiller is a fantastically fun romantic romp for readers with crushes on bad boy rockstars. Zane Sanders is following in the footsteps of the great Bruce Springsteen when he plucks an unsuspecting fan out of the audience during his concert. Grace Prescott […]
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Come November
Scott Lord’s novel Come November is a stunning family saga, love story, and historical, political thriller all wrapped in a riveting read. I planned to read this book in small chunks, as it’s 400 pages. But I quickly fell in love with the protagonist, Jeanne, and much to my family’s chagrin, the book consumed much […]
The Deja Glitch
If you’re a fan of 50 First Dates and Groundhog Day, then you’ll love The Deja Glitch by Holly James. This isn’t a mash-up of the movies, rather a delightful spin on the déjà vu concept. While there are similarities, this light-hearted romance by Holly James is by no means a copycat of either. Rather, […]
Appraised: A Stewart Reality Novel
Liz Crowe is a romance author who used the turn of phrase “Silver Fox? Yes, Please,” to describe her latest book, Appraised. It’s a cute teaser to what to expect with Appraised, an unlikely romance between two broken and bitter characters in need of a second chance. Sawyer Callahan is a widower, single parent, and […]
The Duchess Deal
This is the first installment in the Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare. It’s the adorable and romantic tale of Emma Gladstone, young seamstress down on her luck and pennies away from being out on the street. After she’d finished a custom, and very tacky, wedding gown for the fiancé of the Duke of […]
So Close
This book took my breath away. The cover was gorgeous, the writing was enthralling, the plot and point of views, incredible. Sylvia Day is a master storyteller and this first installment in her new Blacklist series has me hooked. Wealthy, successful widower, Kane Black is hailed as the sexiest, most eligible bachelor in Manhattan. Women […]
A Higher Standard
Revisiting the tagline of this novel by E.R. Dodd, “Big city confronts small town in a new steamy enemies-to-lovers romance,” gives you a glimpse of what to expect in this sassy and fun read. A strong heroine, Everest Kennedy is dead set on ensuring all property stays sacred and development-free around her equine rescue ranch […]
Of White Ashes: A Novel
This novel by husband-and-wife team Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto is a compelling saga that tells the story about two individuals separated by an ocean yet destined to come together. Ruby Ishimaru is a Japanese American growing up in Hawaii on the cusp of World War Two. Her happy childhood ends when her mother […]
Meaningful Conflicts: The Art of Friction
By Kimberly Monaghan on June 30, 2023 in Books 4 Fun, Books 4 Success, Books Uplift, Uplifting Books
Over 90 short stories, prose, memoirs, essays, and poetry are contained in this “Developmental Anthology,” a richly diverse, creative ensemble by the Off Campus Writer’s Workshop (OCWW) community. The collection from forty-nine authors and fifteen poets, is composed of a vast array of interpretations on overcoming obstacles, including emotional friction, personal conflicts, generational disputes, and […]
Travel Rangers: Mission to Australia
This interactive, debut book of the Travel Rangers series by Erika Bud and illustrated by Sonia Sengupta, opens the door to imagination. Four kids, the Travel Rangers, along with their guide, explore Australia, learning all they can about this beautiful country. From the Sydney Opera House, to snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, and onto uncovering unexpected […]