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!

Today author Elizabeth O’Roark joins me for an exclusive interview where we chat all about A Deal with the Devil. It’s a spicy romance story that I’ve been seeing all over bookstagram, and I cannot wait to chat with Elizabeth! Elizabeth, welcome! Tell us more about A Deal with the Devil. A Deal with the Devil is the story of Hayes, a world-weary Hollywood plastic surgeon, and Tali, his temporary assistant filling in for her closest friend. Tali wants nothing to do with the heavy-drinking, commitment-phobic Hayes, but she slowly comes to see an entirely different side of him and…

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I’m so excited about today’s author interview with Hailey Turner. She joins me to chat all about A Ferry of Bones & Gold! Welcome Hailey! Tell us more about A Ferry of Bones & Gold! Thanks for having me! A Ferry of Bones & Gold is the first book in my Soulbound series, which is an LGBTQ+ urban fantasy romance. If you love mythology, you’d probably love this series. It’s not a retelling of any particular myth, but I bring to life a whole bunch of gods from many pantheons across the world. There’s also a fated mates romance between…

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Today author Neely Tubati Alexander joins me to chat all about her latest novel, Love Buzz! I’m so excited to get to chat with Neely as I have seen Love Buzz all over bookstagram! Neely! Welcome! Tell us more about Love Buzz! LOVE BUZZ is the story of Serena Khan, who is attending the Mardi Gras bachelorette party of her estranged cousin. On the last night of the trip, she meets this guy named Julian, and they have this instant connection. Though she tries to fight it, when she gets back home to Seattle, she finds that she can’t stop…

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This post is all about the 18 Best Romcom Books You Have to Read in 2023! I’m so excited to share some of my favorite romcom books. I admit that romcom books were something I never started reading until last year when my book club picked a romcom for our book of the month pick! My first romcom was The Unhoneymooners, and it hooked me into the genre! Now, I’m a devout fan of romcom reads. Why? They are funny, light, and keep me turning the pages. However, there are a lot of romcom books out there, so for readers,…

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This post is all about 10 Best Dorm Bedding Sets of 2023. There are so many dorm bedding sets online that it gets overwhelming to figure out which one will work and which won’t. I searched online and found so many options on Amazon. From bright colors to prints to solids, there are so many options. Admittedly, I do have a favorite which I put below, but the great thing about the best dorm bedding sets on Amazon is they are affordable. Carly-Rae’s Top Dorm Bedding Sets on Amazon The Most Versatile: Bedsure Twin XL Comforter Sets “This one, I…

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17+ Best Summer Maxi Dresses of 2023. Summer is a great season for maxi dresses. You can get bold printed maxis, solid maxis, and a variety of styles of maxis. The best part is that you can wear a maxi for just about any planned summer occasion. Maxis are my ‘go-to’ fashion item to wear. Usually, I pair my maxi with flats, but when I want to dress up, I add a fun pair of wedges. I put together a list of some of the best summer maxi dresses I’ve seen online. Comment below and let me know if you’re…

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This post is all about the 21+ Best Dorm Room Accessories. Decorating your dorm can be super fun. There are so many options now that it can easily get overwhelming to figure out what to get. I decided to put together the 21+ Best Dorm Room Accessories to narrow down your search and help you decide on some of the ones I think are the best. From lamps to rugs to pillows and more…let’s start looking at the best dorm room accessories for you! 1. Industrial Table Lamp with USB Port This lamp is great for a dorm because of…

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This post is all about the 20+ Best Dorm Room Organization Ideas. Let’s face it. College dorm rooms are small. It’s hard to fit everything you have in the space. The key is to be super organized. For me, I’m not the most organized person. I am the first to admit it too. So it really helps where there are organizational items I can use that keep me in check. Admittedly, there are so many dorm room organization ideas online that it gets overwhelming. But luckily, I found the 20 best dorm room organization ideas that make it so much…

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This post is all about the 20 Best Beach Reads for Summer in 2023. Summertime is all about lounging in the sun. But I always find it so much better when I have a book in hand. I’m always in the mood for a great book that gets me in the summer season. A few of my favorite authors that always make me love summer even more, is Elin Hilderbrand and Mary Kay Andrews. Something about their settings makes me want to jump into their story and be the protagonist. However, there are so many other authors out there that…

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This post is about the 20 Best College Dorm Room Essentials That Will Transform Your Room. I always get asked what is the best college dorm room essential that will transform your room. There is so much more out there now, and it can get overwhelming looking through a ton of lists. It’s why I decided to put together a list of the 15 best college room essentials so you don’t need to scour the internet to try to find things you’ll love for your dorm room. This post is all about the 20 Best College Dorm Room Essentials That…

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Today’s author interview with Lakita Wilson is finally here! I was so excited when I read Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson. It was such a great read that I could not wait to get the chance to chat with the author. Lakita, welcome! Tell us more about Last Chance to Dance. LAST CHANCE DANCE is a love letter to new beginnings. Leila Bean, a high school senior, is dumped by Dev, her boyfriend of the last four years. At first, she wallows in confusion, disbelief, and self-pity. But, at the insistence of her best friend, Bree, she decides to…

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This post is all about Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey Book Review. It’s no secret that Tessa Bailey remains one of the top rom-com authors. Admittedly, I’ve read some of her books I’ve loved and some I’ve hated. I love a good romance but also a book with depth. I’m not a fan of a book where everything centers around physical attraction between the characters, leaving loose ends in the plot. I decided to pick Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey as my February book club pick. I got an ARC copy and was excited. After all, I love a good…

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