Americans flocked to National Parks in record numbers during 2021. I used literary escapism to visit the wide expanse of the Rocky Mountain West. Anyone else unable to make the journey in person might do the same, courtesy of C.J. Box’s Joe Pickett series. Open Season is the first in the mystery/thriller series, where we […]
Brandon Sanderson is one of the best known authors of modern fantasy. The largest Kickstarter of all time is not a beverage cooler or a smart watch, but to fund the publication of four secret novels he wrote during quarantine.* He has a massive bibliography of original work as well as work he’s completed on […]
When I find an author I enjoy, I’ll binge read all of their books no matter the subject. While doing so, I’ve discovered some decent stories, some duds, and from time-to-time, an unexpected gem. Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker is one of those gems. Much more than a contemporary romance, Until It Fades explores […]
I frequently rely on book friends and blogs when looking for new books to read. I occasionally consult lists on Goodreads, author newsletters, or the ‘Customers Also Search’ section of books I’ve purchased from online retailers. However, I never thought I’d write these words, but this book recommendation comes courtesy of TikTok. I usually avoid […]
There is no better way to say it, but Outlander is EPIC. Och Aye, it is one of my favorite books/series of all time. Its sheer size makes reading it a bit of a commitment; however, for lovers of historical fiction and romance, it is worth every minute of the investment. The recent release of […]
When I began this book, I had a predetermined impression of Jackson James; the cocky, ‘Jack’ass that was destined for a case of leprosy. He’d sabotaged Ashley’s relationship with Drew, had his eye on Jen when she was obviously in love with Cletus, and had generally made a nuisance of himself every time he showed […]
Any review I write for a Penny Reid book should come with a disclaimer. Something like “This woman is a genius; it is impossible not to love anything she writes.” Of course, it is a double whammy when you add Cletus Winston into the equation. Engagement and Espionage, the first installment in the Cletus and […]
Crime Fiction is a recent addition to my reading obsession. I’ve read my fair share of Romantic Suspense, Period/Historical Mystery, and Cozies; and absolutely love a good intrigue in books to keep me guessing until the end of the story. Until this point, I haven’t ever been drawn to the grit and reality of Crime […]
YOLO. We all know what this means (and it is NOT You Obviously Love Owls). Not just a battle cry of the 2000’s, it felt like an over-arching theme in the queer, romantic comedy It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake, by Claire Christian. This was an hilarious, feel-good, fun read that had me in stitches […]
When I started The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary, I had only a vague idea of what the book would be about. I mean, a road trip, right? I ended up with much more than I bargained for; a second chance romance with two characters who have a mountain of baggage to climb before they […]