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August 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in August 2023, and the ratings I gave them. The Boyfriend Game by Stella StarlingZyon by Michelle Frost and Michele Notaro (re-read) Stick and Poke by E M Lindsey (re-read)Cloud Ten by Fearne HillTisak by Michelle Frost and Michele Notaro Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa GrantGabriel by R J ScottTom’s Type by Stella Shaw Psy by Cara Bristol Note: When I re-read a book, I…

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July 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in July 2023, and the ratings I gave them. How We Survive by Michele Notaro (re-read)Rescuing His Heart by Michele Notaro (re-read) The Easter Redemption by V L LoceyA Suitable Consort by R CooperKeeping Them Unseen by Michele Notaro (re-read) Midnight Ash by Ana AshleyFinding Our Home by Michele Notaro Chased by the Alpha by Summer AspenMy Alpha’s Secret by Rosa…

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Mid year book freak out

It’s been a couple of years since I did this quiz, so I thought it would be fun to do again. I originally found it at Maxxesbooktopia in 2017. Just to be clear, I’ve excluded all re-reads. So this only covers books read for the first time in 2023. Best book you’ve read so far in 2023?Brute by Kim Fielding Set in an alternative world that has magic but no technology, this is a story about a man…

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June 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in June 2023, and the ratings I gave them. The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic (re-read)The Raven King by Nora Sakavic (re-read)The King’s Men by Nora Sakavic (re-read) Death of the Moon by S A PavlikPrince and Bodyguard by Tavia Lark Take Shelter With Me by R M NeillWed to the Omega by Ashe MoonWobble by Becca SeymourThe Foreman and the Drifter by Jackie North The Omega…

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May 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in May 2023, and the ratings I gave them. Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Charlie Adhara (re-read)Cry Wolf by Charlie Adhara (re-read) His Sassy Omega by Raiven MatthewsFeral Woods by MC RothThe Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara (re-read)The Wolf at Bay by Charlie Adhara (re-read)Thrown to the Wolves by Charlie Adhara (re-read)The Witch and His Doctor by Kiki…

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April 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in April 2023, and the ratings I gave them. Oh, Sacred Dark by Marina VivancosThe Hunter and His Mates by Kiki Clark (re-read)Any Given Lifetime by Leta BlakeThe Enforcer and His Heart (re-read)The Sound of Us by Jen Samson Trust Him by Elouise EastOur Hearts That Tie Us by Michele Notaro (re-read) The Wolf and the King by Tami Veldura Note: When I re-read a book, I…

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Poem: Perspective

Vivid blues and sweepinggold are marred by a stain,front and center,that refuses to fadeinto the background. Set against dramatic redsand depressive blacks,it would have goneunnoticed. Focus on the blues that aren’t red.Focus on the gold that isn’t black. But your eye is drawn,again and again,to the stain and thereminderthat perfection isunnattainable.

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March 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in March 2023, and the ratings I gave them. Nicked: Nordin by Nora PhoenixBrute by Kim Fielding Dangerous by Charlie Cochet and Macy BlakeTaking Flight by A L LesterDirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery The Bodyguard’s Prince by Caroline LeeFrat House Rulez by Kayci MorganHeat for Sale by Leta Blake Coast to Coast by RJ Scott and V L LoceyPowder & Pavlova by…

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February 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in February 2023, and the ratings I gave them. Prince and Assassin by Tavia LarkPrince in Disguise by Tavia LarkCold Shadow by Mercy Celeste Prince and Pawn by Tavia LarkDouble Play by E M LindseyThe One Decent Thing by Eliot Grayson Squirrel Circus by Holly DayA Warlock Called Jacob by Michelle FrostA Hellhound Called Derek by Michelle FrostOut of the Shadows by Jamie…

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January 2023 reading recap

These are the books I read in January 2023, and the ratings I gave them. Murder of Crows by Anne BishopVision in Silver by Anne BishopMarked in Flesh by Anne Bishop The Blacksmith and the Ex-Con by Jackie NorthDeefur Dog by R J ScottHero by Kiki BurrelliAisle Be There by Charlie CochetSilent Luna by Sabrina Noury (re-read) Forever Asher by Rhys Everly

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Poem: Desperately seeking diagnosis

I collected labels this one pristine and crisp,straight off the psychologist’s printer          this one, from my childhood schoolbag,         wrinkled,         lacking adhesive,         with an odour of expired yoghurt and I built a mosaicto present to the worldas me.

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December 2022 reading recap

These are the books I read in December 2022, and the ratings I gave them. Precariously Mated by Jessamyn Kingley (re-read)Heart of the High King by Jessamyn Kingley (re-read) A Box of Wishes by Jackie KeswickRise of the Lich Sentinel by Jessamyn Kingley (re-read)Fall of the Arch Lich by Jessamyn Kingley (re-read)The First Sentinel by Jessamyn Kingley (re-read)Honorable Convictions by Jessamyn…

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November 2022 reading recap

November 2022 reading recap

These are the books I read in November 2022, and the ratings I gave them. Hidden Scars by Andi Jaxon Dragon’s Mate by Nora PhoenixDragon’s Honor by Nora PhoenixHave a Little Faith by Diana McKinleyTell No One by Barbara Elsborg How I Stole the Princess’s White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2 by A.J. SherwoodCatching His Name by Christie GordonBeauty and Valor by Jessamyn Kingley The…

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October 2022 reading recap

October 2022 reading recap

These are the books I read in October 2022, and the ratings I gave them. A Purpose That Restores Us by Michele Notaro Bully For Sale by Leta BlakeLoathed: Lagan by Nora Phoenix Force by Kiki BurrelliHunted by Reese KnightleyLife According To Liam by V L LoceyThe Akseli by Dianne DuvallMetal Heart by Michelle FrostMad Love by April Jade Darkness Falls by Jamie Lynn MillerFire and Ash by Sara…

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September 2022 reading recap

September 2022 reading recap

These are the books I read in September 2022, and the ratings I gave them. Pack of Lies by Charlie Adhara How I Stole the Princess’s White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 1 by A J SherwoodAlec by Kaje HarperStyle of Love by A J SherwoodHostile Takeover by Cara DeeTwo Tribes by Fearne Hill Gargoyle Birthright by Jessamyn KingleyListen by R J ScottSworn Enemy by Kelly FoxHow Much For the…

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Book review: Tales of the High Court by Megan Derr

Book review: Tales of the High Court by Megan Derr

The Tales of the High Court series by Megan Derr encompasses five full-length novels. The High King’s Golden Tongue The Pirate of Fathom’s Deep The Heart of the Lost Star The Mercenaries of the Stolen Moon The Fallen King’s Penitent Soldier Each novel focuses on a different couple but continues an over-reaching story arc. The series is set in a fictional world that has no modern technology…

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Turbulence

To be swept up in a roaring deluge,tossed on a dark tumultuous current. To beflung ’round bends without mercy, withoutcare, without sentience. To be torn fromfamiliarity and composure, grasping for ahandhold, an anchor, a breath, a moment ofclarity. To be dragged under into vicious muffledviolence. To be lost. To be gone.