Did you know that sometimes I have to be talked into requesting a review copy? Sometimes the call goes out for a book and I think, "Yeah... not for me." But someone says, "Give it a chance." And eventually, I get talked into it. When King Here came up for review, I passed. The cover looked Continue Reading
Book Reviews
An Unusual Way to Examine What Makes a Great Marriage
I'll admit, I winced when I called my husband to tell him that Mom was moving home with me. It wasn't that he'd object to her presence, but it would only take a few seconds for him to realize what it meant. We live in a three-bedroom, one bath, 1100 sq. ft. home. When you leave our living room, Continue Reading
Just What’s So Great about Sex?
I often read my review books at Denny's. Late at night, between the late dinner and bar rushes, the restaurant is often quiet. Perfect for reading. Last night, I had two books to read. The first I read on Kindle, but the second was a paperback. One of the employees asked what I was Continue Reading
3 Awkward Reasons Why I Avoided This Review
"The book holds so much promise!" "Good one." I blinked. "Huh?" She eyed me with a twinkle I've seen all my life. "The title. It fits the title." Insert groan here. Still, jokes aside, I still had no idea how to review a book that didn't quite meet my hopes and expectations but that Continue Reading
When the Unexpected Delights You!
"It's just a fluffy romance." I recognized the tone--the sneer in the words. I'd spoken with that sneer myself a time or a hundred. See, romance for romance's sake... not my thing. Never has been. However, as a part of a story... perfect. Still, the accusation appeared to be valid. I mean Continue Reading
Did This Book Make Me Love Space Opera?
I couldn't find the book. Not on my TBR pile by my bed. Not in the TBR pile in my book bad (that's what "bag" sounds like right now. Just sayin'). And no, it wasn't even in the double TBR row of books on my shelf under the window. It had been there just a week before. For what it's worth, I Continue Reading
So, Is There More to Mistletoe Than Smooches?
The cursor blinked as the clock rolled over to midnight. I closed my eyes and tried to breathe, but the air wouldn't come. Let's face it. That's probably why the words didn't come, either. And I was just working on the stupid title to the blog post. After another few minutes and I still Continue Reading
3 Important Ways Crown Made an Impact on My Marriage
The tour announcement came up—a marriage book. Crown: 30 Wife-Changing Lessons. My instant response was to sign up, but one problem prevented me. I’d already reviewed it. Yup! After attending the launch party for Nancy Kaser’s fabulous book, Crown, I wrote a review and pretty much bullied Continue Reading
What Deep Secrets Are You Hiding Behind?
"He knows things about me that no one else does." The words rocked my world a bit. It wasn't that someone would know her secrets. It was more that she is the kind of person who's very open and transparent about who she is. I had the hardest time imagining that she had any secrets. But what Continue Reading
Are Hedgehogs Immune to Stranger Danger?
What does one do while one hops BACK in the car to drive BACK to the L.A. area after spending way too much time hopping in cars and driving around said area in the past few months? One brings a book to read, of course. Yesterday, those of us in our family who could drove to Los Angeles to attend Continue Reading
Sometimes the Second Time Is the Charm
"Wait, you didn't like the first book so you asked to read the next one in the series?" Look, I get it. My mother's incredulity fit. Who does that, anyway? Apparently, I do. I tried to explain. "I knew before I finished the last book that I would be reading the next. The author is excellent Continue Reading
Bravery Is Overrated & Underrated at the Same Time
"You don't like memoirs, do you?" The question threw me for the proverbial loop. Where'd she get that idea? Because I really wanted to know, I asked. The answer shocked me. "Most of the ones you review don't get very good ratings." I hadn't noticed that. In fact, I could name several I'd Continue Reading
