Author Archives: Jeanette

The Shell and the Octopus was unexpected. I went into this book blind because I enjoy memoirs when I know none of the details about the author or the author’s story. I knew the basic premise of The Shell and the Octopus. The Shell and the Octopus was a story of Rebecca Stirling’s unconventional childhoodContinue reading “The Shell and The Octopus by Rebecca Stirling”

To celebrate Pride month, my book club read You & Me by Tal Bauer. This is a story that includes MM, friends to lovers, bi-awakening, single fathers and written in own voices. This story is told entirely in first person POV and it’s perfect. I will be honest and say that I normally struggle withContinue reading “You & Me by Tal Bauer”

Only a Crush, Book 2 of the Kasper Ridge Series by Delancey Stewart brings the steam with “Monroe” and Mateo. Mateo is a single Dad to an adorable 7 year old girl. He’s part of the contractor team who is working on a ski resort that was left to a pair of siblings by theirContinue reading “Review of Only a Crush by Delancey Stewart”

Rival Radio by Kathryn Nolan Trope: E2L Triggers: left at the alter/childhood emotional abandonment-all mentioned as back stories. Just buy the book! But seriously, we’ve all been through a lot in the past couple of years and we sometimes need a hug! Rival Radio is that hug! Yes, it’s E2L, yes, Daria and Dr. TheoContinue reading “Rival Radio by Kathryn Nolan”

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4 Stars Stand alone First book I’ve read by this author Narration was 4 stars Triggers: Past history and present battle with cancer, parent abandonment, loss of a parent at a young age, history of alcohol abuse (not a factor in the story), a comment by a character that is anti-Semitic. This book came toContinue reading “Review of One More Day by Auryn Hadley, narrated by Mercedes Michelle”

Available in Kindle Unlimited Trope: Mystery with a dash of romance Triggers: murder, attempted murder, a body count, trauma, potential PTSD, mortal danger, informal police procedure. Pining neighbor Book 1 in a 3 book series Warning: may cause a kindle to be tossed, but do not toss the kindle, take a break and make aContinue reading “The Mad Hatter’s Son by Helen Starbuck”

I’ve been busy with work and school, but I have squeezed in a few books! The Last Eligible Billionaire by Pippa Grant is everything I love in a romance! Fake relationship with sunshine and grump! Plus an adorable dog. This one is the perfect read for a weekend. It just oozes happiness! Next up, HollywoodContinue reading “Spring Break!”

I’ll admit, I have way to many books on my e-reader. It feels like too much at times and I’ll never read them all, but maybe there is a gem or two hiding in the stacks? The ereader has allowed me to one click my way into this current situation! How will I ever giveContinue reading “Books, Books and More Books, Plus, It’s Mpreg Day”