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Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance | Francesca T Royster | Book Review

Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance is a beautiful reflection of one women’s journey as a Black queer mother in modern society. In many ways author Francesca Royster is writing a love letter to her past, her present, and her future. It is a moving tribute of the concept of choosingContinue reading “Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance | Francesca T Royster | Book Review”

6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) | Tess Sharpe | Book Review

The cover of 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) makes it look like it is going to be a sweet easy read. In reality, it is anything but easy. The main characters are each working through some difficult situations and are constantly finding themselves crossing paths. This becomes even more trueContinue reading “6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) | Tess Sharpe | Book Review”

Season of Love | Helena Greer | Book Review

Season of Love was not exactly what I expected it to be. From the premise I was expecting a hate-love Sapphic relationship between two characters who were still trying to figure themselves out individually. Unfortunately for me, there was just way too much telling involved with their relationship. I was never allowed to actually feelContinue reading “Season of Love | Helena Greer | Book Review”

You’re A Mean One, Matthew Prince | Timothy Janovsky | Book Review

You’re A Mean One, Matthew Prince is a new holiday romance written by Timothy Janovsky. It follows the story of wealthy Matthew Prince who is suddenly cut off by his parents and forced to move in with his grandparents in the middle of no where. Once there, he encounters Hector Martinez and the two immediatelyContinue reading “You’re A Mean One, Matthew Prince | Timothy Janovsky | Book Review”

The Holiday Trap | Roan Parrish | Book Review

The Holiday Trap is a holiday adventure for sure. It all begins in New Orleans when Greta has been volunteered to participate in a dating auction which is an old holiday tradition from her hometown. At the same time in Maine, Truman is dropping off a gift at his boyfriends house only to discover thatContinue reading “The Holiday Trap | Roan Parrish | Book Review”

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers | Adam Sass | Book Review

Micah Summers is the owner of an Instagram account where he posts drawings of his crushes. Of course, he remains completely anonymous while doing so. When it is time for him to find boy 100, he is determined to make it special. He wants to find an actual boy to crush on and then askContinue reading “The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers | Adam Sass | Book Review”

Aces Wild: A Heist | Amanda Dewitt | Audiobook Review

Why did I listen to Aces Wild: A Heist? I came across Aces Wild: A Heist on Netgalley and was immediately intrigued. A complete cast of asexual characters who are meeting for the first time in Las Vegas? Plus, there may be some sort of heist involved? Count me in! What’s the story here? GamblingContinue reading “Aces Wild: A Heist | Amanda Dewitt | Audiobook Review”

Count Your Lucky Stars | Alexandria Bellefleur | Book Review

Count Your Lucky Stars is the third novel in the Written in the Stars series. I have really enjoyed reading these books and have become attached to the characters. And if I’m honest Margot has become my favorite character. I couldn’t wait for her to get her happily ever after! So much so that IContinue reading “Count Your Lucky Stars | Alexandria Bellefleur | Book Review”

Too Hot To Touch | Katy James | Book Review

Too Hot To Touch is the second book in the Firebird series by Katy James. I was so excited to get back into the world of Shady Hill. This time the romance centers around rising hockey superstar Tyler Valentine and PhD student teacher Murray Silva. It took my brain a bit before it got usedContinue reading “Too Hot To Touch | Katy James | Book Review”

Café Con Lychee | Emery Lee | Book Review

In Café Con Lychee, Theo Mori and Gabi Moreno are no strangers to competition. They are both on the soccer team, each having their own level of play. Theo is the savior of the team while Gabi is lucky if he remembers to tie his shoes properly before a game. These two characters are alsoContinue reading “Café Con Lychee | Emery Lee | Book Review”

Chasing the Four Winds

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A. A. MacConnell

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