About Emily: Emily Lloyd-Jones grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. After graduating from Western Oregon University with an English degree, she enrolled in the publishing program at Rosemont College just outside of Philadelphia. She currently resides in Northern California, working in a […]
The Day Job is Murder Review: The Day Job is Murder is a novella setting up the McKinley Mysteries series. Sarah is dealing with the case mostly on her own, while Sean is pining and grieving. Sean is proudly old school, perfect if you like the chivalrous type. Sarah is a classic-type lady who happens […]
Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, abuse, violence, natural disasters, Shattered was really easy to get into, even with the info dumping to build the world. It’s too bad the world building still left me wanting and unable to see a clear series stem from it. Otherwise, it was amazing. It was an exciting, quickly read bright […]
And for those with Kindle Unlimited, it’s free to borrow! Book Trailer: Excerpt from breathing two worlds: “Oh!” the Mom answered, but could not contain her curiosity with one hand holding the hyper toddler and the other on her hip she could not resist, “You two don’t look like brother-sister, hmmm. So, […]
Riding with Brighton by Haven Francis Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Release Date: June 27th 2017 Harmony Ink Press Summary: In the small town of Spring Valley, molds weren’t made to be broken, and high school senior Jay Hall’s been living comfortably in his popular jock one since adolescence. If it weren’t for the colorful, outspoken […]
Drummer Girl by Andi Bremner *Editor’s Pick* Shawna Gill, drummer for the all girl band Moonstone, is hiding a shameful secret she can’t let anyone find out about… When an opportunity comes up to play drums on The Lairs new album, Shawna jumps at the chance. Her passion in life is playing percussion. But performing […]
Excerpt One: Ty comes to a stop a couple paces away and settles his hands on his hips. “Hey, Tess. Long time, no see.” “Yeah, well . . .” That’s got to be the lamest opener ever. I clear my throat, relieved that my voice is working at all, and muster up my pride. But […]
I’ve heard of Pintip Dunn so much and haven’t yet been able to read her work. When I heard she wrote Girl on the Verge, this mysterious #ownvoices thriller, I just had to sign up. EXCERPT: “Hey. Look at me, please.” I nudge her shoulder, and she lifts her tear-stained face. “I messed up tonight. […]
I’m happy to have a review for the aforementioned Under Parr by Andrea Bramhall from Ylva Publishing. I’ve read several books from Ylva, and everyone has been an enjoyable success. Come see why Under Parr continues the trend and find out what other books of theirs I love! Andrea Bramhall wrote her first novel […]
Defensive Mindset by Wendy Temple Genre: Romantic Suspense, LGBT Publisher: Ylva Publishing Publication date: April 19, 2017 Book Description: Star footballer and successful businesswoman Jessie Grainger has her life set, and doesn’t need anything getting in the way. That includes rebellious rival player Fran Docherty, a burnt-out barmaid with a past as messed up as her […]