Author: Carly-Rae

I am currently attending Harvard and pursuing a degree in Humanities. My passion is books and writing. Books taught me things about myself, the world, and society in ways I never thought possible. It is thanks to books I know who I am and allowed me to discover my passion for writing. There is nothing like crafting characters and capturing the voice of a story, bringing it to life on the pages. Thanks to every bookish bestie in the book world, it has allowed me to spread my joy of reading to people worldwide!

Set for release this October and published by Caezik Romance, a division of Arc Manor Books!The book will be available worldwide, in digital, print, and audio format, across all platforms! Four USA Today bestselling romance authors come together for Thanksgiving, telling thestories of four woman who have not had the best experiences with the men they have dated in theirpasts. With the help of family and loved ones this holiday season, can they learn to open their heartsone more time? If they can dare to make the leap, they could find themselves finally, thankfully inlove… There’s no place like home,…

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My November TBR Picks are here! I am so excited to reveal this month’s picks. I have Christmas novels, thrillers, historical fiction, YA, and YA fantasy! Be sure to comment and let me know which book I should read first. A California Christmas by Brenda Novak, All I Want for Christmas by Wendy Loggia, The Brightest Star by Fern Michaels, Live Your Life by Sophie Kinsella, Conceal, Don’t Feel by Jen Calonita, The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves, Her Last Flight by Beatriz Williams, The Sentinel by Lee Child, and The Glass Queen by Gena Showalter is what makes up…

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Hocus Pocus and the All-new Sequel by A.W. Jantha Review is here. It’s Halloween, and what better way to spend it than reading a Hocus Pocus novel? This Disney book came out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Hocus Pocus. In this novel, there are two parts. First, we get taken back to the original Hocus Pocus. Synopsis: Max Dennison moves to Salem from California. He immediately has a crush on Allison. A popular girl in his new school. Unknowingly, though, Max unleashes evil witches, and it is up to him to rid Salem of them before the…

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Looking for Life by Clayton Graham is out now! Strap in, turn down the lights, and enter worlds that will stretch your imagination to the full… From a stranded alien comedian to the darkest depths of the human psyche, from a mind-blowing galactic adventure to clandestine extraterrestrial behavior on Earth. They’re all here and more in this spell-binding collection of seventeen short stories to keep you guessing at every turn. With tales of alien invasion, deep space mystery, time travel, and dystopian future Earths, this is a collection that takes inspiration from the much-respected ‘old masters’ of Science Fiction. Here…

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Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel is out now! “A fiercely funny tale of family, friendship and later-in-life love”—PEOPLE “Poeppel has created a story that is well thought out, well plotted, well written, and fully developed. A delightful novel that celebrates the messiness and joy to be found in real life.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review MUSICAL CHAIRSBy Amy Poeppel PARADE, Best Books of SummerHELLO GIGGLES, Best Books of JulyGOOD MORNING AMERICA, Novels You’ll Love This Summer “Absolutely hilarious, with laugh-out-loud dialogue and a pitch-perfect ending.”—MODERN MRS. DARCY, Summer Reading Guide “Poeppel’s (lighthearted family story casts a thoughtful eye on the intricacies of…

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Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing By Allison Winn Scotch is out now! “Smart, winning… I loved this novel.” —New York Times bestselling author Amanda Eyre Ward for HELLO SUNSHINE CLEO MCDOUGAL REGRETS NOTHING By New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch GLAMOUR, Summer Beach Reads 2020SHONDALAND, Best Books of August 2020E! NEWS, Books to Check Out Before End of SummerSHE READS, Most Anticipated Women’s Fiction of 2020MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE, Books to Escape with This Summer “A heartfelt tale of hypocrisy, ambition, love and more.” —GOOD MORNING AMERICA, Top 25 Novels for Summer “Scotch charms with this first-rate tale…trademark humor and heart are…

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NEW COMING OF AGE YA DEBUT CONFRONTS THE “FRACTURES” OF YOUNG LOVE, MENTAL HEALTH AND SEXUAL ASSAULT After breaking her own wrist, author Shay Siegel began considering how literal and metaphorical fractures are perceived in society. Inspired by mental health awareness and the scars people cannot see, Siegel will release her first YA novel, Fractured, (October 27, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-7346600-0-5), which centers on a young high school football player’s perspective shift of his aspirations and empathy to people he least expects to play a special part in his life. Mason Vance is the guy everybody wants to be, and he…

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Cutthroat Cheerleader by Zachary Ryan is out now! In the sleepy town of Townsend, Washington, there was an act so gruesome that no one would ever be the same. What heinous crime do I speak of? Skylar Torres thinking she could pull off a crop top with that pudgy body of hers. Oh, did you think I was going to say my murder? Well, I thought it was more sensational than anything else, but the real scandal was who killed me and why.You should already know my name since it was on everyone’s lips once they found me with my…

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The Long Way Home by Rob Bauer is out now. This is the poignant story of an unorthodox relationship that saves two people on the verge of giving up on life. Set in a declining, working-class town in 1980s America, The Long Way Home is a brilliantly introspective story of the struggle to find happiness in a life full of disappointment and unfulfilled hope. Larry Edwards is 43 years old and lives in a declining, working-class town in 1980s America. He thought he’d be married with his own family long ago but instead remains single with only the memories of…

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Gray by David Kettlehake is here! The Storm struck five years ago as a monstrous waterfall pounding the world. Entire cities vanished underwater, lakes grew and merged into oceans. Glaciers shrank, and mountains melted. People changed… Grays, vicious creatures that were once human know only hunger. They hunt Scout and her group of friends mercilessly. Even more terrifying is that Scout and everyone still alive knows their own transformation is inevitable. When Scout’s change begins, she realizes that hers is different and that the burden of humanity’s survival is now on her shoulders. To save her friends and everyone she…

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One by One by Ruth Ware Review is here. This book centers around two characters: Erin and Liz. Erin is a chalet girl working at a chalet with Danny, the chef. Together they are in charge of Chalet Perce-Neige where they tend to guests from wealthy families to corporations. They are getting ready to tend to the corporate heads of Snoop. A music streaming app that is a very successful billion-dollar corporation. When the guests: Topher, Eva, Miranda, Rik, Tiger, Carl, Elliot, Ani, Inigo, and Liz arrive, the chalet is in full swing with talking and music. However, slowly things…

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What Would Frida Do? by Arianna Davis also known as What Would Friday Do? A Guide to Living Boldly! “This quirky paean to artist and feminist icon Frida Kahlo is a reminder of how to enjoy life to the n th degree.” —Booklist   “One of the 20 Best Books to Read for Latinx Heritage Month”—Parade“A modern take on a woman who was modern beyond her time. Arianna Davis’s book paints a colorful picture of the strength, courage, and love that uplifted Frida Kahlo through her many tragedies. This comprehensive look into Frida’s life leads me to think that we…

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