**Review** The Reckless Oath We Made, Bryn Greenwood ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is one of those books that grabs you from page one. The writing is flawless. The story is engaging, challenging and unique. Every single character is worthy of an entire book, but I adored Gentry. Normally multiple POVs can sometimes bog down a storyline, but …
**Review** We Came Here to Forget, Andrea Dunlop ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phew. What a ride this book was. From page one, I was intrigued with Katie and Penny. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough… and it’s highly possible that I read ahead to get a few answers I was too impatient to wait for. (I love …
This year, I’ve completed four manuscripts. Four. This is a record for me. I also have one that I should be done drafting in a few weeks. So far, I’ve loved every single one of the stories and characters. Okay, I loved them all after a brief cooling off period. People always want to know …
**Review**The Mothers, Brit Bennett⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I came into this book knowing nothing. I didn’t read the jacket. I didn’t look at reviews. I just dove in head first.In the beginning I was confused by the POV. It felt disconnected. My feeling was wrong. Guys. I was wrong. I felt disconnected, but I was so into the …
**Review** The Secrets Of Lost Stone, Melissa Payne ⭐️⭐️⭐️ While I enjoyed the overall story and the way the characters connected, I could have done without the paranormal elements. They added an unnecessary creep factor that I wasn’t expecting based on the genre. In other words, don’t do what I did. Don’t read this while …
My greatest struggle as a writer is believing that the words I write matter or that they are good enough. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, yet I lived in denial that I was a “real writer.” When I talked about my books, I’d always add “but I self-published” as if …
**Review** After the Flood, Kassandra Montag ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Out 9/3/19 – Thank you William Morrow for the gifted copy) Um. Wow. I don’t know where to start with this one. I’m not usually a fan of reading dystopian novels. I love movies and TV shows (hello Revolution, greatest show ever), but I’ve yet to find a …
I’m up early this Saturday morning for a writer’s conference where I’ll pitch my latest manuscript, Work Like a Mother, to two literary agents. This book (Lie Baby Lie) taught me a lesson in writing and publishing. I used to succumb to imposter syndrome when it’s came to my writing. I wasn’t good enough to …
**Review** The Forever Gift, Brooke Harris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (8/5/19) Before I get to the review, yes, I did steal my daughter’s owl for this picture. She probably won’t even notice. A few months ago, I read and absolutely adored Brooke Harris’s When You’re Gone. So, I knew I had to read The Forever Gift. It did …
**Review** Montauk, Nicola Harrison ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Every time I read books like Montauk, I’m grateful for the progress women have made. But, I also miss the glamour of the era. I adored Beatrice and the journey she took in this book. She found her voice, slowly, and learned to use it to speak up for herself …
