Fiction, Poetry, Letters, & Other Creative Musings
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! If you've been following me on social media (BlueSky, Threads, IG) then you know we have been celebrating 14 days of Black love leading up to Valentine's Day. Here are all the books in the celebration. Aisle Be Yours by Nina HighClaire Briscoe has her life down to a science: hard work,... Continue Reading →
Another month of nothing but audiobooks. I enjoyed every minute of it. Not as many books as I would have liked but they were all really good choices. Redefining Realness by Janet MockThis was a really good memoir. I learned a lot and really enjoyed Janet's storytelling style. Part of it was triggering but it... Continue Reading →
Okay, this was a great year for reading. I surpassed my goal and read 277 books in 2024. 277 of 275 books read Here is a list of the favorite books and series that I read this year. These books really blew me away and my year was made better because I read them. Free... Continue Reading →
This was a very busy month for me so I didn't get to read as many books as I wanted. In fact, this month was full of audiobooks. I am pleased to say that I enjoyed each and every one of them. How To Find A Princess by Alyssa ColeThis was the final book in... Continue Reading →
Check out this collection of holiday books! Frosty Beginnings by Lesanda MooreShatori Banks is just trying to get her son a last-minute haircut when she bursts into Ralph Marshall’s barber shop. Ralph, a bachelor who’s sworn off relationships, is thrown by the instant connection he feels with Shatori.When his car doesn’t start, she offers him... Continue Reading →
Another wonderful month of reading. These are the books and series I enjoyed this month! Cavanaugh Island Series by Rochelle AlersHaven CreekHome for the HolidaysMagnolia DriveCherry LaneEach book in this series was wonderful. The characters were great and so were the love stories. Bennett Family Series by Brenda JacksonA Family ReunionThe Savvy SistahsThe Sweetest TabooWhat... Continue Reading →
I got after it this month. Reading was definitely the escape that I needed. I tried a few new-to-me authors as well as stuck with some of my favorites. I also got my one non-fiction/non-romance book in. Royal Brides Series by Delaney DiamondPrincess of ZamibiaPrincess of EstoriaQueen of BarrakeschThis was my first time reading something... Continue Reading →
I escaped into several wonderful books in September. Getting lost in a book is one of my favorite ways to relax. Here are all the books I enjoyed. Captivated by Love by Brenda JacksonThis was the last book in The Grangers Series. I was glad to get the story of Sheppard Granger and his wife... Continue Reading →
This was a really good reading month. Didn't get as many books read as I wanted but the books I did read were amazing. It was Jenkins July! That meant I was definitely going to read some books by Beverly Jenkins. Ms. Bev's books always bring me joy. This month was no different. The Old... Continue Reading →
Another good reading month has concluded. I feel really good about all the wonderful books that I read. A Gamble at Sunset by Vanessa RileyI'm very picky about the historical romance that I read. This one sounded interesting and I had heard a lot about the author so I signed up to read it. I... Continue Reading →
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