Summary:A man throws himself in front of a car. An elderly woman walks into the water and doesn’t come back. A corpse literally sits up in its coffin and speaks. On this reservation, nothing is as it seems. All Noemi Broussard wants is a fresh start—a kind boyfriend, a plan to leave the reservation like…
⚖️ A Brilliant Idea That Fizzles Out – The Trial by S.R. Masters – 2.5/5🌟
Summary:In The Trial by S.R. Masters, a group of strangers is brought together for a mysterious psychological experiment. Each participant has their own reason for signing up, but none of them are ready for the ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts waiting inside. As the trial unfolds, alliances form, secrets come to light, and the line…
💔 Breaking the Cycle – It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover – 4/5 🌟
Summary:It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover is a raw, emotional contemporary romance that dives deep into love, resilience, and the impossible choices people face. Lily Bloom finds herself caught between her relationship with Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon, and the unexpected reappearance of her first love, Atlas Corrigan. What begins as a romance quickly…
🍀 Luck, Lies & Loaded Guns – Best of Luck by Jason Mott – 5/5 🌟
Summary:Did you ever hear the one about the man with a string of bad luck? For Will, the worst is still to come. Sick, grieving, and desperate, he corners his best friend Barry—who just so happens to be monstrously successful—and demands a confession: has Barry been draining all the luck right out of him, like…
When Thrills Fall Flat – The Killing of Faith by William Holms – 1/5 🌟
Summary:The Killing of Faith, winner of three national awards, promises a shocking thriller full of secrets, lies, and a twist you’ll never see coming. The story follows Faith, a woman who seemingly has it all but wants more—and her insatiable desire plunges her into a nightmare that unravels piece by piece. The mystery centers on…
Hiking Escondido Falls After the Storm – A Muddy Adventure Worth Every Step
After a rainy stormy night, we decided to go hiking. Yes, sounds insane, but it was so much fun. Granted it was pretty muddy for the first half of the hike, but it was so worth it.
🔥 Fiery Fun & Heart – Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson – 4/5 🌟
Summary:In Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, Lillian’s life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged high school friend, Madison, offers her a unique job. Madison’s twin stepchildren, Bessie and Roland, have a very unusual condition: they spontaneously burst into flames when upset. Lillian must care for the children, keep their secret, and navigate…
🧬 Twists, Clones & Chaos – The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey – 5/5 🌟
Summary:The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey blends science fiction, psychological drama, and domestic suspense, exploring identity, betrayal, and morality. Evelyn Caldwell, an award-winning scientist, has perfected human cloning—but her husband Nathan has betrayed her by using her own technology to create Martine, a clone designed to be the “perfect wife.” When shocking events force Evelyn…
🪄 Magic, Mystery & Forbidden Love – A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – 5/5 🌟
Summary:In A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, historian Diana Bishop—a witch in denial—stumbles upon a mysterious manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library. Her discovery draws the attention of supernatural beings, including the enigmatic vampire Matthew Clairmont. Together, they’re pulled into a centuries-old mystery weaving magic, history, and a forbidden romance. A tale of love, power,…
Barbados Travel Journal: A Smooth Start and a Perfect First Day
12/22/2022 After a surprisingly smooth travel day (relatively speaking—it is holiday travel, after all), we finally made it to beautiful Barbados! To avoid the chaos of LAX during the holidays, we opted for a redeye flight through Las Vegas. While parking at the long-term lot turned out to be $12/day instead of the advertised $10…