Author: Carly-Rae

Three Thrillers I recommend reading are: Fair Warning by Michael Connelly, Shiver by Allie Reynolds, and Lost by James Patterson. You may ask yourself—why these thrillers? Well, what makes a great thriller for me is the plot, the pacing, the mystery, and the characters. First, the plot has to be gripping. If I am not totally consumed by the plot of a book by page 50, I most likely won’t finish and won’t recommend the book. The pacing has to be fast-paced in a thriller too. I don’t like plots that drag or are super slow. I want action and…

I’m so excited to welcome Teresa on Chit Chat! I first discovered Teresa on Instagram and have followed along with her page ever since. When she reached out about her latest psychological thriller, I couldn’t wait to have her join me to share more about this book. So help me welcome Teresa, and let’s find out more about Lacie’s Secrets! Lacie’s Secrets is out now. Tell readers more about your new psychological thriller. Lacie’s Secrets takes place in Maine and tells the story of Kate Williams, who, for the past 18 years, has tried to forget the summer that her…

A Place to Land by Lauren K. Denton is set to release in October 2022. Violet and Trudy Figg live in Sugar Bend. They keep to themselves, living a very tightlipped life after a night forty years ago left them with a secret they don’t want anyone to know. Trudy doesn’t speak except through notes and makes sculptures her sister sells in their art shop. Violet refuses to let herself think about the great love she gave up to protect her sister. Eighteen-year-old Maya finds herself drawn to Sugar Bend and decides to move there, turning up at the sister’s…

Morgan Taylor Clueless Nail Polish collection I saw at Sally’s, and I couldn’t refuse getting some of the colors. I love the movie Clueless—the colors, the fashion, and now the nail polish. There are twelve colors in the collection. Each one is unique, and I had a hard time deciding which to buy. I decided on: Totally Betty, Highly Selective, Oops, my Bad, and Driving in Platforms, although I may go back and get more! What is my favorite part about this nail polish? I absolutely love how pigmented the nail polish is when you put it on your nails.…

Lavender Eyelet Jumpsuit with Pockets Lavender Eyelet Jumpsuit with Pockets is my new favorite look to wear for summertime. I don’t own a lot of lavender, but when I saw this jumpsuit at my local Francesca’s, I had to try it on. I admit I don’t own a lot of jumpsuits, so I was a little hesitant. But I’m so glad I took a chance and tried this on! How does it fit? The fit is great! It is true to size and has adjustable straps. I love how the pants aren’t too short or too long. They are just…

Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg is due to release on June 14, 2022. Inkyard Press sent me an uncorrected proof, and I cannot wait to dive in. What is Breaking Time about? This book centers around Klara. She comes across a mysterious guy, Callum, who appears out of nowhere on the road. Klara soon discovers that she isn’t going crazy. Callum actually did appear out of thin air, arriving from an entirely different time to protect her. Klara is thrown for a loop when she discovers she is a Pillar of Time who must stop a goddess from wielding her…

Tropical Midi Dress for Summertime is my new favorite dress! I was looking to transition my wardrobe into summertime when I came across this dress at my local Francesca’s. As soon as I saw it on the hanger, I grabbed it and tried it on. What sold me was the bright red and the unique floral design. It was exactly what I imagined for my summertime wardrobe. Seriously, if this dress doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does! How does it fit? For me, I think the dress fits true to size. It does fit snug around the hips,…

One Night on the Island by Josie Silver Book Dress unveiling! How beautiful is this book dress by the amazing Jacqueline Firkins? I absolutely adore this book dress, and I’m so excited to share why! What is so unique about this book dress? The unique part about this book dress is the design! This entire book dress is unique, from the neckline to the bows to the skirted bottom. I love how well the design and colors match the cover. When Jacqueline and I first started chatting about turning this cover into a book dress, I wasn’t sure how she…

Blue Floral Mermaid Hem Maxi is such a fun summer dress. The print is one of my favorites. I love the unique floral design mixed in with the bold colors. As soon as I saw this dress on Shein, I ordered it. The ruffle sleeves, the unique mermaid hem, and the length sold me. So how is the fit? The fit of this Blue Floral Mermaid Hem Maxi is great. It fits true to size. The back is elastic, so it offers stretch around the chest, and the length is great! I am short (5’2), so I loved how this…

June’s Book Club Pick—Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez is the book everyone voted to read. I have never read anything by Abby Jimenez, and I cannot wait to dive into her latest book. I’ve seen Part of Your World on bookstagram this past month, and it has been on my TBR to read! This book centers around Alexis Montogmery, who is an ER doctor at her family’s hospital. She meets Daniel in a small town after her car breaks down, and one thing leads to another, thrusting these two closer than they ever thought possible. But Alexis is…

R. Eric Thomas Exclusive Interview is here. I’m so excited to welcome Eric to Chit Chat. For those that don’t know, he just released his debut novel Kings of B’more. I discovered his book thanks to Random House sending me an exclusive book box! The colors and the vibrant twists grabbed my attention, and I jumped into reading his book. It’s fabulous! The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off inspiration really jumps out of the pages. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s get Eric to jump in and answer some questions for us! Tell us about Kings of B’more. Kings…

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren centers around Olive and Ethan who go on their siblings honeymoon after they come down with severe food poisoning. What is The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren about? This book centers around Olive Torres, who deems herself permanently unlucky in everything she does, unlike her twin sister Ami. Ami uses her luck and plans an elaborate wedding to her fiancé Dane, hardly having to pay anything because she wins contest after contest. On the day of the wedding, though, Ami’s luck runs out, and everyone gets severe food poisoning from the seafood buffet. Everyone except Olive…