Most of my favorite reading nights start the same way: my favorite reading chair, a mug within reach, a romance novel in my hands—and at least one cat deciding that my lap is now their personal property. Before I’ve even hit chapter two, there’s purring, snoring, and fur in the pages. And somehow, the story … Continue reading Why Pets Make Romances Cozier (And Smarter)
News and Updates With school on winter break for President's Day, our household has a different pace this week. We’re not dashing through carpool while listening to audiobooks or rushing to finish homework, but we do have more time to visit the library and find a cozy spot to curl up with a good book! … Continue reading This Week: February 15th
Thank you NetGalley and Dutton for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. El Paso has long existed at the intersection of conflict, migration, and racism, a history that stretches back centuries. Situated along the Rio Grande, the city and its sister community across the river, Ciudad Juárez, were once a … Continue reading El Paso
If you tore through Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry and immediately wanted more career stakes and razor‑sharp banter on the ice, you’re not alone. Shane and Ilya’s story hits that perfect sweet spot: rivals‑to‑lovers, years of secret history, and a hockey world where the sport isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the heartbeat of the story. This list … Continue reading If You Loved Heated Rivalry, Try These Hockey Romances Next
News and Updates We have arrived at one of my favorite weeks of the year in our reading plan - sports romances! I'm reading hockey romances this week, but there's so many other great sports-themed romance novels out there - baseball, football, golf - really everything. It's also Valentine's week, which I know is a … Continue reading This Week: February 8th
Thank you NetGalley and She Writes Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Angie never thought she’d be here – her husband’s funeral. She’s not sure how they ended up here – he was perfectly healthy before this. Now she’s trying to figure out how she’ll even afford all … Continue reading Last Bite
We have finished our first genre of reading through the library in 2026 - how did you like the Science Fiction books? This month, we're skipping over to the Romance section, perfect for Valentines Day later this month! I tend to read Romance novels when I've read a few too many heavy books and need … Continue reading February Theme: Romance
News and Updates Well, we're on weekend #3 of winter weather here and, while I love having cancelled plans to give me more time to read, I'm ready to have warmer weather! It doesn't help that I finally got the cold that's been going through our house for the last few weeks and haven't felt … Continue reading This Week: February 1st
Thank you NetGalley and St .Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. The tomb of Tutankhamun has long been the center of attention in the Valley of the Kings but for one group of archaeologists, that was not the end goal for their explorations. However, that’s exactly what … Continue reading Daughter of Egypt
January's reading challenge brought me to so many genres I would not have read otherwise. Some were more difficult than others for me to read, but I'm glad I read them. How did you fare with these prompts? When looking over the list of books I read this month, I was not surprised in the … Continue reading January Top Books
