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I dare say I’m your basic, garden-variety bookworm. I love to read, and always have. Reading isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion. My late husband could certainly attest to just how much I read!

Even back in school, I found ways to squeeze in a little extra reading. I would listen to the teacher while secretly keeping a book open on my lap. Some things never change!

These days, my reading tastes are as varied as ever. One day, I might be curled up with a contemporary romance, and the next, exploring a science fiction romance. And then there are the cookbooks! I enjoy discovering new recipes and ideas in those, too.

You’ll also find book tours and spotlights here. Why? Because what better way is there to discover interesting new authors and books to add to my ever-growing To-Be-Read pile?

Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book, discovering an unfamiliar author, or simply browsing for something interesting to read, I’m glad you’re here.

So settle in, enjoy a little quiet time, and let’s discover some good books together!

Loving Her Enemy

A billionaire businessman. A heartbroken, unemployed chemist. A marriage agreement that can benefit them both.

Billionaire businessman Sloane Davidson needs a wife—fast. And although Halayna Tanaka is ten years younger than him, and an enticing temptation he managed to resist years ago, she’s perfect for the role. But she…

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San Juan Noir (Akashic Noir)

Puerto Rico’s capital city enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of San Juan’s best-known authors. “A welcomed addition to the publisher’s popular noir series, San Juan Noir has the distinction of being issued in two editions, English and Spanish, to more accurately reflect the Caribbean island’s bilingual culture.…

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Killer Crullers: A Donut Shop Mystery (Donut Shop Mysteries Book 6)

WELCOME BACK TO DONUT HEARTS—where the coffee is hot, the donuts are fresh, and the crullers are to die for… As owner of April Springs’s one and only donut shop, Suzanne Hart is privy to the deliciously personal, downright eccentric tastes of her customers. One man is crazy for…

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October’s Must-Read Literary Fiction

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Mississippi Noir (Akashic Noir)

This anthology of Mississippi crime fiction “has produced a unique, delicious flavor of noir” with stories by Ace Atkins, Megan Abott and more (New York Daily News). From poverty to state corruption, Mississippi has a well-deserved reputation for trouble. Could there be a connection between its many misfortunes and its…

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The Reports of Silas Killian #CoverReveal

𝘜𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺𝘴.⁣ ⁣ When Silas graduated from the police academy, he expected a certain level of crazy. People were people no matter the age, race, or location–they were going to get into shit. Somehow, Selarion Space Station took it all up…

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