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Miscellaneous Musings
Thursday Thoughts June 12, 2025
Over Memorial Day weekend, a good friend of mine flew out to see Kenny Chesney in concert. She’d just been here in February, but Kenny has long been her favorite and her birthday was that weekend. She told me, “Kenny wants me here.” Who am I to argue with her? The show was amazing – […]
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Guest Authors
Spotlight on: Click of Fate by Lauren Helms
Click of Fate by Lauren Helms is a flirty, heartfelt romance with heat, humor, and a whole lot of chaos. With tropes like one-night stand to more, he-falls-first, and forced proximity, it’s perfect for readers who love emotional depth, found family, and a hero who falls hard—and a heroine who’s terrified he means … » Read More
Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone – Q&A + Giveaway
We are happy to welcome Georgia Stone. Ask the author a question or leave a comment for the chance to win a copy of the book. How long have you been writing? One of the earliest stories I remember writing was a modern-day Cinderella retelling when I was probably about eight – written entirely in a bright pink notebook with … » Read More
Between the Living and the Dead by Sophie Jupillat Posey – Spotlight and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Sophie Jupillat Posey will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. The dead won’t leave her alone. For Cavilla, it's one case after another… Cavilla Ramirez … » Read More
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Book Reviews
Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham
Sleepyhead by Mark Billingham Publisher: Sphere Publishing Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Rating: 3 Stars Reviewed by Fern His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate . . . Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by a skillful … » Read More
For Love’s Sake by Kelli A. Wilkins
For Love’s Sake by Kelli A. Wilkins Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Historical, Romance Rating: 4 Stars Reviewed by Mistflower She left everything behind to be with him. He risked losing everything to stay with her. They were willing to sacrifice everything… for love’s sake Through a case of mistaken identity, … » Read More
Lincoln by Alisa Jean
Lincoln by Alisa Jean Los Angeles Quakes Hockey - Book 1 Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Contemporary, Romance Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed by Mistflower L.A. Quakes’ fans stomped their feet to cheers of “Caveman!” when I made incredible saves in the crease, leading the team to two Stanley Cup victories. I thought I could … » Read More
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