Author: Carly-Rae

This is a reimaging of Disney’s Snow White and the seven dwarfs. It centers around Princess Charlotta-Sidonia Wilhelmina Sophia of the Greenlands, aka Sophie. She has been raised by her stepmother, who constantly tells Sophie that she is too kind, too forgiving. Her stepmother always reminds her that she is a woman ruler, meaning she needs people to fear her not think of her as being kind. Staying true to Disney’s Snow White, her stepmother always consults her magic mirror. The King of Crow Corvinus appears and tells her things she needs to hear to find her way. When he…

I have to say I have NEVER read a King book before. Honestly, I do not know why. I think I was scared his books would be TOO scary for me even though I am a huge thriller reader! On Facebook, I decided to post about IF I read a King book where I should start. I got hundreds upon hundreds of comments, and the verdict was… CARRIE! I finally decided to take the plunge, and I got my copy of Carrie while I was book shopping adding it to my January 2021 TBR pile. I was actually really excited…

Are jumpsuits still a thing? Yes, jumpsuits are STILL in style. Admittedly, I wasn’t entirely sure it to be correct, but while shopping at Ross for my January TBR photoshoot, I came across the black jumpsuit (pictured right). Now, Ross is a store for me I have to hunt through. I can go in there and find exactly what I want, and other times I leave with nothing in my hands. The racks were extremely bare this time, and I almost left but decided to go down one more aisle. Initially, I was planning on getting a fancy gown for…

My January TBR Book Picks are finally revealed! I am so excited to reveal my reads. My slogan this month is Make it A Year About Books! I have romance to YA fantasy to middle-grade fiction to thrillers! One book I am so excited to read is Steven King’s! It will be first my first book by him! Have you read Carrie yet? Then I have some fantasy novels (finally) in this mix, and fingers crossed, they are amazing. I decided to change things up this year and add in a middle-grade fiction pick too! Which book on my January…

This post is all about The Cousins by Karen M. McManus. This novel centers around the Story family. The Story’s are a wealthy family who live on Gull Cove Island. Shortly after their father passes away, their mother sends them a letter stating, you know what you did, disinheriting them. Fast-forward roughly two decades later, and we meet the three cousins. Aubrey, Milly, and Jonah Story are not close at all. It isn’t until they each receive a letter from their long-lost Grandmother on Gull Cove Island inviting them to spend the summer and work at her resort they meet…

This post is all about A Vow so Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer. This is the final installment in the Cursebreaker series. We come back to Rhen, Harper, Lia Mara, and Grey, reading chapters from the various protagonists’ perspectives. You can get your copy on Amazon today! Rhen remains in Emberfall with Lilith in the shadows, torturing him, wanting him to go to war against Syhl Shallow and Grey. Lilith wants one thing, rule at Rhen’s side. Rhen is struggling against his fear of magic, and holding a secret against Harper has put a strain on their relationship. Harper…

George Müller didn’t grow up as a Christian, and he wasn’t on the right path. He faced misdemeanors and dishonesty. His mom died when he was little, and his father, who had little interest in him, gave up on him. George didn’t get turned around until his best friend became Christian. Then, everything seemed to change for George. This book takes us on a historical account of the Christian who saved thousands of orphans, offering them a haven, education, and a relationship with Christ. Even though George got put on the right path, his life still had suffering and loss.…

The Connection by Dana Claire Review This novel centers around Beatrice ‘Bea’ Walker. Bea moves back to her hometown with her dad after several years away and no recollection of her final moments with her mother. She rekindles her friendships with her two best friends and catches the attention of a gorgeous (and annoying and conceded) boy named Cash Kingston. Little does Bea realize, but Cash isn’t human! He is from the planet Ferro. Cash gets tasked with keeping Bea safe and protecting what is inside her that used to belong to his murdered girlfriend. Bea must realize she is…

This novel centers around Luci Quick, who cannot forget a boy who saved her life on Christmas Eve when she was young. The thing is, he disappears before she has a chance to find out more about him. After Luci’s mother suddenly passes away, Luci has to put all her focus on raising her baby sister. It isn’t until six years later fate intervenes a second time, letting Luci meet the boy again. Only this time, he isn’t a boy. Wesley Ford comes back to town as a wealthy heir, also never forgetting Luci. However, before either of them can…

This holiday novel centers around Sisi, who is in her mid-thirties and decides after losing her job to escape during the holidays. She opts to go to a small town in the Italian Alps, picking a place that is very picturesque. While Sisi is there, she meets Count Niccolò of Marezza, who lives in a manor and spends all his time saving animals. Sisi is attracted to him but cannot decide if he feels the same. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions for Sisi, and in the end, will this holiday trip leave Sisi escaping the Alphs like she escaped her…

Cooking for Cannibals by Rich Leder feature is here. Award-winning Wilmington author to release ‘wild, dark, andoutrageous romantic thrill ride’ Cooking for CannibalsScreenwriter and novelist Rich Leder’s sixth novel, set in Southern California, is a dark comic romantic thriller about a reverse-aging drug with hilariously outrageous consequences.[WILMINGTON, NC, Oct. 16] – Award-winning Wilmington, North Carolina-based novelist andscreenwriter Rich Leder releases his sixth novel, Cooking for Cannibals, the wildest, darkest,most outrageous romantic thrill ride of the year, on January 14, 2021. Cooking for Cannibals is for readers who like fast-paced plots, unconventional characters, and humor that crosses the line. Its two…

A Warrior’s Promise Series by Evi Rhodes is here. Wicked Night Follow the journey of a strong, independent, yet caring woman as she navigates the supernatural world she is thrust into. Gwen steps out of dysfunctional family life and into a world filled with danger she never realized lives at every turn, fiery passion, and a love that is ever binding. How will she handle her strange new surroundings and the man with the intense and overbearing personality who threatens to destroy the emotional barriers around her heart? The next in line to become the vampire king, Wicked is caught…