I was excited to review Earning It by Joann S. Lublin. As a small business owner, I figured there would be some tips in this book to help me succeed, and there are. But, I also found the chapter on sexual harassment in this book to be problematic. The advice? The equivalent of “Don’t make yourself …
Book Review: Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West
So, you guys, I did it. As though I need more books. I joined The Book of the Month Club (I had incentive, I was gifted a three-month subscription*). And the first book I received was Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West. I had a really hard time deciding which of the June …
The Fortuitous Pen by Cara Addison – Book Blast
Can their everyday life of sexy trysts and loving adventures be enough to overcome mistakes of the past? Publication Date: November 25, 2014 Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance After making an immediate connection in ‘Going the Distance’, Austin Campbell and Brett Tanner continue their lives together as they adjust to life as a sexy New York couple.Having …
Book Review: Aranya by Marc Secchia and Giveaway
Dragons! Seriously, I am a huge fan of dragons and fantasy fiction involving them. We have a whole shelf of fantasy books in our private library, so when I was asked to review Aranya by Marc Secchia, I gladly accepted. In this book, we meet Aranya, a woman who has been chained to a …
Book Review: Best Seller by Martha Reynolds & Giveaway
When you’re looking for a book that will have you saying “I can relate to that,” check out Martha Reynolds’ Best Seller. The novel is relatable to me in many ways, namely that the main character, Robin Fortune, is struggling to figure out how she fits into the world. Aren’t we all? I …
Book Review: Atlas by Becca C. Smith #AtlasTour
Hey guys, sorry this one is up a little late and that I haven’t been posting much this week. I wound up coming down with the fall crud that’s going around, and I don’t have the energy to do much other than resting – BUT there are good posts coming, I promise! Without further ado, …
Gold Rush Deluge Excerpt, #GRDBlast, and $25 B&N/Amazon Giveaway
Too late she realizes Kersey has a dark and murderous past… Publication Date: August 23, 2014 Genre: Historical Romance When Lucinda Martin York and George Arnold leave Diggers Flat during a rainstorm, the Sacramento and American rivers crest, causing a deluge of epic proportions that engulfs the town of Sacramento. While Lucinda uses her …
The Point Book Review and $15 Giftcard Giveaway
When you want to read something titillating, but you’ve had enough of the 50 Shades trilogy, it’s time to turn your attention to something else. G. Nykanen’s The Point delves deep into the darkness of the human psyche. Dane Buchman becomes obsessed with Nora Reynolds, showing her a side of life that she hadn’t previously been aware …
Giveaway and Book Excerpt: Strangers on a Bus
I will return to talking about wine very soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the recommendations for books that I have been sharing with you! The giveaway is for a $10 gift card and 3 books by Rob Manary. Enjoy! How far can they get on a bus ride anyway? Publication Date: March 29, 2011 Genre: Romantic Comedy/Memoir …