Back in May 2025, I wrote about my visit to Willow Shade Island and how I fell for the Barrett brothers. I’d only read the first two books in the series, but I knew I’d be back. Thanks to a discounted Kindle Unlimited subscription, I returned to the island this week to read How Sweet […]
Reading books by an author whose voice you already know and enjoy, not just on the page but through their newsletters and interactions with readers, is a special thing. I’ve subscribed to Liwen Y Ho’s newsletter for several years, and she has a wonderful way of blending humour, everyday life, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her […]
Some fortnights look very different from what we plan, and this past one has certainly been that. Normally, I’d be sitting to write a book review (or two), but the past couple of weeks have been busy and unusual in ways I didn’t expect. Reading took a back seat, and that’s okay. I only read […]
Happy New Year! There’s something quite satisfying about starting a new year by finishing a series you’ve read across several years as the books have released. Back in March 2023, I reviewed Betting on the Boy Next Door, the first book in Melanie Jacobson’s Betting on Love series, so it feels especially fitting to begin […]
There’s something special about discovering a new series from an author you already trust. When that series is inspired by Pride and Prejudice, written by one of your favourite Aussie authors, and infused with faith, history, and heart… well, it’s guaranteed to land on my happy-reading list. Not Exactly Mr Darcy by Carolyn Miller is […]
December has arrived in all its glittery, slightly chaotic glory. With our school year done, I’ve got more time to tackle the end-of-year rush, enjoy some summery weather (at last!), and dive into a new read. ’Tis the season for stories with heart, healing, and a little holiday warmth, even if Christmas equals sunshine here […]
