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Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading then this blog is for you.

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The Victim Killer

A brutal killer. A helpless victim. This girl is both. Sam always knew she was different. Her morbid fascination with death has kept her isolated from the world, shut away…

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September 4, 2023
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Moorigad Excerpt

Excerpt [Kyra] hissed. Ripped the half-drowned man free of the grasp pushing through the portal, sending her and her wet cargo tumbling back, back, back. The river-drunk crashed upon her,…

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WYOMING TOUGH ebook is FREE through 10/13

A cowboy through and through, ranch owner Mallory Kirk knows what it means to put in a full day's work. But does his new cowgirl? He has his doubts that…

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    Daughter of Time (The After Cilmeri Series Book 1) {Free Ebook}

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    Time travel to medieval Wales! When Meg slips through time and into the arms of the last Prince of Wales, she must navigate the shifting allegiances that threaten the very existence of Wales–and Read more [...]

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    There’s something magical about getting lost in a good book. But let’s be honest—between work, errands, family responsibilities, and trying to squeeze in a little self-care, finding time to Read more [...]

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    May 16, 2026 /

    If you’ve spent any time on BookTok or scrolling through summer reading lists lately, chances are you’ve heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty. The dreamy beach setting, emotional love triangle, Read more [...]

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    Books, Blankets & Besties: Why Reading Retreats Are Trending

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    Letting Go {Free Ebook}

    May 10, 2026 /

    When the past is broken and the future is uncertain, it's time to finally let go. For seventeen years, pharmaceutical chemist Callie Winters has built a secure life for her son in San Francisco, Read more [...]

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    A book club is a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they have read. Here are some benefits of joining or starting a book club: Community: Book clubs offer a sense of community Read more [...]

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