Tag: Reading

May 22
Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Winning with Faith and Edge-of-Your-Seat Suspense

The American Christian Fiction Writers recently announced the finalists for the 2026 CAROL Awards, and I was so excited to see Robin Patchen’s Protecting You shortlisted in the Romantic Suspense category! If you’ve been around my blog long enough, you’ll know how much I’ve enjoyed Robin Patchen’s The Wright Heroes of Maine series. I’ve shared […]

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May 8
Book Review, Family Life, Fun Facts, Reading

Reads with Romance… and Cats

Life has been full lately. Between long days of researching several decisions (which somehow consumed far more brainpower than expected!) and my general non-author life busyness, my reading pace has resembled a sloth. I realised how hard I’d been running today because I haven’t finished a novel in over a week… highly unusual for me! […]

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Apr 24
Book Review, Reading

Not What We Pictured… in Many Ways!

Have you ever picked up a book you don’t quite know what to expect, only to realise you’ve stumbled onto something delightfully different? This was my experience with Becca Kinzer’s latest release Not What We Pictured. I’ve heard wonderful things about Ms Kinzer’s writing. Her debut patiently waits on my ebook shelf, but this was […]

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Apr 10
Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

A Story Within the Story

There’s something special about reading a novel by an author you feel you already “know”… before you’ve read one of their books. Whether it’s through “meeting” them via their newsletter, receiving recommendations from friends and authors or following them on social media, It’s amazing how you can relate to a relative stranger through the snippets […]

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Mar 26
Author, Book Review, Family Life, Reading

Four Romance Reads with Plenty of Feels

Some people call reading their superpower. For me, it’s a joy I prefer not to live without. This year has been a super-busy season, but I’ve still tried to carve out time to read. Instead of long, immersive stretches, I’ve indulged in shorter bursts here and there. Yes, I’ve read less and probably won’t hit […]

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Mar 12
Book Review, Reading

In the Wright Place at the Wrong Time

Back in March 2025, I shared my thoughts on the first four books in Robin Patchen’s The Wright Heroes of Maine series. When I published my post, I was halfway through the fifth book, Protecting You, and was certain of one thing: I loved this series. If you missed my earlier post, please read it […]

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