Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
I don't like to read contemporary fiction, especially ones written as beautifully as this one. You know the ones: They tug at your heartstrings, pulling them like old-fashioned taffy you can watch from outside a store window. Then, just as you're sure those strings will snap apart, they start to warm and become stronger than... Continue Reading →
Oh my, I loved this book! How could I resist a book with elves, fae, magic, and a dragon? Ivy's story is one of adventure, betrayal, mystery, and so much more. She is joined by a cast of characters that kept me wondering about their motives throughout the book. Elven House of Ivy is action-packed... Continue Reading →
Let me start by saying I have turned into a big fan of this author's work. While I rarely read contemporary Romances, I could not resist this one. It's a sequel to The Secret Gift, and although both were published once before (a number of years ago), they are new to me, and I am... Continue Reading →
When I pick up a book by this author, I know I am in for a great story. Countess of Stars was no exception. However, I did not expect the story of these characters in this sequel to Once Upon a Storm. Without explaining why (spoilers, darling!), I disliked Lucien so much in the first... Continue Reading →
Age 62 Retirement Status Retired How does Cathi spend her time as a retiree? Photographer - Life-Long Learner When it comes to creativity, I am convinced there is nothing Cathi can not do. Cathi officially retired from teaching a year ago and is the busiest retiree I've met! An avid photographer, she is always looking for... Continue Reading →
Have you ever started a great book and had it interrupted by a cold or some other bug that sneaks up on you quickly? That was me reading Haunted Warrior. I started it just as I was starting to feel slightly under the weather. It was a perfect distraction until the fever kicked in, and... Continue Reading →
I have never met a book by Ms. Cates that I didn't love. Yes, I mean "met." Her storytelling and story-building skills are so well-honed that I find myself quickly wrapped up in the worlds she creates. Reading Picket Fence was like taking a virtual hike up a mountain when I had no idea I'd... Continue Reading →
You know that moment. You're watching a TV program, and the main character is about to do something so wrong or embarrassing that you can't look. You close your eyes so you don't have to see it happening, but you can still listen. As uncomfortable as it is, you don't want to step away. And, when... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post to pass on some cool deals for Father's Day! Here are a few things that caught my eye: An Amazon Fire Table is on sale for 94.99 for a limited time. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device that is on sale for 29.99 for a limited time. And there's so... Continue Reading →
Admittedly, I am a big fan of books based on fairy tales, and The Gingerbread Queen is no exception. A true page-turner, I did not want to put it down! I even fell asleep reading just for that "one more chapter." This story of Hansel and Gretel as adults is simply captivating and filled with... Continue Reading →
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