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Book review: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
The audiobook, also available in paperback, hardcover, or Kindle versions on Amazon or your local library, is narrated by the author herself, adding to the audiobook’s personal aspect. Based on Cassie Phillip’s Let Them and Let Me poems, Robbins turned the book into a “theory” and mass-marketed it. Every serious reader must consider whether Robbins… Continue reading
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Book review: The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang
Yeong-Gwang’s debut novel is bursting with magical realism, a thought-provoking, feel-good storyline, a light touch of fantasy, and a cast of fun characters, including a magical, size-changing spirit guide cat named Issha, who behaves more like a puppy. Honestly, the cat was the most heartfelt, genuine character. The simplistic writing, perhaps attributed to a poor… Continue reading
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Book review: A Grumpy Billionaire’s Fake Engagement by Vivian Oliver
If you are looking to unplug for an hour or two and don’t mind the apparent potholes in the storyline that will have you wondering if you just picked up book six of a series instead of a standalone, then this billionaire, runaway bride, fake engagement, jilted groom, what that’s not enough, single dad, second… Continue reading
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Book review: Yours Truly Part of our World #2 by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly by Jimenez is a perfect fit for fans of tropes, including, but not limited to, office romance, rivals-to-lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, and miscommunication; however, the addressed topics of anxiety, depression, divorce, cheating, sibling with kidney failure doesn’t make for a light, easy, breezy read. Continue reading
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Book review: The Librarian and the Janitor Dirty Jobs Book 1 by Victoria Silk
This short piece of 40 pages is a quick, erotic read without any character development; therefore, as a reader, if you are looking for such, this novella is not for you. However, this might do the trick if you are looking for a smutty fix. Continue reading
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Book Review: Wrong Text, Right Love Against All Odds #1 by Claudia Y. Burgoa
This rom-com, which has an enemies-to-lovers trope, an overly perky female character, and a grumpy borderline recluse male lead, should appeal to Roxie Noir and Lila Monroe fans. Continue reading
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Book Review: Priest by Sierra Simone
Most readers would consider this book taboo because of the forbidden aspect Simone bursts wide open; however, the taboos get lost early on, so if this is what attracted you to this book, here is a fair warning: this book might not be for you. However, if you’re a reader looking for pure smut and… Continue reading
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Book review: Is She Really Going Out with Him? By Sophie Cousens
Cousens brings readers a book complete of tropes, including, but not limited to, enemies-to-lovers, office romance, forced proximity, against the odds, and a slight age gap. If you’re a fan of these, this book is for you. Continue reading
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Transform Your Home: Declutter for a Fresh Start
Books are strewn everywhere, tucked in corners, or piled up precariously on my nightstand or coffee tables; I may need a new bookshelf or two to tidy up the place. Continue reading
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Book Review: Hooked Never After #1 by Emily McIntinre
This is a dark reimaging of Peter Pan, in which the magic is transformed into something toxic. Readers should be warned about these triggers before reading about captivity, torture, dubious consent, sexual acts with firearms and other implements, and explicit murder scenes. Continue reading
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