Paige Holland here—lifetime resident of Elk Lake, Wisconsin, and dedicated seventh-grade math teacher.Have you ever wondered if those reality shows, where people find their soul mates, are real? Yeah, me too. And while I’m totally addicted to those programs, I’m also a world-class skeptic.Thirty-two single years have either opened my mind to new possibilities or… Continue reading Pity Pact (Pity Series #3) by Whitney Dineen
Broken Rivalry (Silverbrook University #1) by R.G. Angel
PoppyOnce, I walked the halls of privilege, but in a heartbeat, I watched my world crumble. Now, as I stand at the threshold of Silverbrook University, I'm armed with nothing but a scholarship and a determination to reclaim a semblance of my former life. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. Ethan Hawthorne, the… Continue reading Broken Rivalry (Silverbrook University #1) by R.G. Angel
Sinner’s Salvation (Syndicate of Sinners #4) by Bianca Borell
When curiosity and lust collide, desire consumes. Cameron McNamara doesn’t want a wife, and he can’t escape an arranged marriage. Going along with the marriage will serve his goal of gaining more influence and power. When he meets his future wife for the first time, Violet’s nothing like he expected. But they agree on one thing:… Continue reading Sinner’s Salvation (Syndicate of Sinners #4) by Bianca Borell
Losing My Breath by J. Rose Black
A Marine never says die.Neither does his princess. Battle lines are drawn when sheltered debutante Meridian Daly moves across the hall from grumpy former special forces Marine Callan Brand. Situated a bit closer than advertised to ‘crime alley’, Meridian’s neighbor finds himself grudgingly guarding the pampered princess out of habit. But with her sharp wit… Continue reading Losing My Breath by J. Rose Black
Gluttony (Seven Princes of Sin #2) by S. N. Hunt
Hold on tight, because Leo is about to take you on a wild ride. As a Prince of Sin, his domain is Gluttony, and he’s always been a laid-back kind of guy. But when it comes to Carrie, things take a dark turn. He’s ready to do whatever it takes to make her his, even… Continue reading Gluttony (Seven Princes of Sin #2) by S. N. Hunt
Vared by (Svesti Fated Mates #1) Wavy Martin
Thirty years ago, the Zuvgran released a virus that killed most Svesti females and rendered the remainder infertile. The Svesti initiate first contact with Earth when their scientists discover that humans and Svesti can interbreed. Humans may be able to save the warrior species that has been protecting Earth’s region of space for a century.… Continue reading Vared by (Svesti Fated Mates #1) Wavy Martin
My Favorite Reads of 2023
Happy 2024! Another year down as I list my favorite reads. They include many romances (historical, dark and comedy), non-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and horror. Some are my favorite authors, some are known authors I have just discovered, and some are debut authors. What do I want to see in a book? I want a book… Continue reading My Favorite Reads of 2023
Mine To Keep (Southern Wedding #8) by Natasha Madison
From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a Small town, Enemies to lovers, Single Dad, Age Gap, Forbidden, Workplace Romance. GraceIt wasn’t hard for me to walk away from my family without looking back—the time had come for me to live for myself.New city. New job.My new boss? He’s gorgeous.It’s… Continue reading Mine To Keep (Southern Wedding #8) by Natasha Madison
Enemies to Lovers by Portia MacIntosh
Lara and Sonny are sworn enemies. As rival showbiz journalists, they are always out to get one-up on each other – whether being the first to scoop the latest celebrity gossip, or sabotaging a potential lead. So when their bosses ask them to join forces and go undercover at an exclusive celebrity retreat, they can’t… Continue reading Enemies to Lovers by Portia MacIntosh
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) by J R Ward
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.The only… Continue reading Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) by J R Ward