The Payback by Kashana Cauley

When I first heard the author talk about this book on social media, I knew I had to read it. A story about shutting down the student loan companies was exactly something I wanted. Jada was a retail clothing store employee whose dreams of being a Hollywood wardrobe stylist were destroyed by an unfortunate incident... Continue Reading →

The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association by Olu Awonubi

Sade is unmarried and childless at age fifty. It is a lot to deal with. Then she meets Jimmy. There is an instant attraction but she tries not to get her hopes up. She has to deal with her Nigerian family and their expectations. All the meddling Aunties in her life asking her when she... Continue Reading →

Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport

Cayden is a witch whose family isn't part of the coven because her mom's parents didn't like that her mom fell for a human. She is stuck on Khy the moment he walks through the door to pick up the dog that his family adopted. They hit it off and exchange numbers. Then they go... Continue Reading →

June 2025 Reading Recap

June was a little bit better than May, but not by much. I found myself reading a few of my own books. I enjoyed several ARCs that were on my review list. I also got through a series I enjoyed a lot. All in all, it was a good reading month. Plus Size Player by... Continue Reading →

Behind Frenemy Lines by Zen Cho

I received a copy of the book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Kriya is a lawyer. She has had a few bad run-ins with Charles over the years. Then she switches firms with her boss and ends up sharing an office with him. Her boss comes onto her and she lies... Continue Reading →

When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Javi and Mari met in college and didn't like each other at first, but once they got to know each other better they became the best of friends. The were attracted to each other but both pushed those feelings... Continue Reading →

The Divorcétante by Mia Heintzelman

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. At the beginning of the book, Ebony finds out her husband is cheating on her after an appearance on a morning talk show. She divorces him and takes time away from her event planning business to try to get... Continue Reading →

Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen

I received a copy of this audiobook to listen to from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Nina is a plus size fashion social media influencer. She has a very active dating life. She has a man for every mood she is in. She likes this set up. She doesn't think there is... Continue Reading →

May 2025 Reading Recap

Okay, so I'm disappointed in the number of books I read this month. On the bright side, the books I did read were wonderful. The Inheritance by Rochelle AlersThis was a great love story with characters in their late 40s, early 50s I think. I really appreciated this story and enjoyed it a lot. They... Continue Reading →

Sanskari Sweetheart by Ananya Devarajan

I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Raina is in a dance competition and trying to win a scholarship. Her dance team co-captain is her boyfriend Aditya. During the competition he breaks up with her after they have a bad performance. Then she gets hit in... Continue Reading →

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