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This post is all about the 25 best black dresses for the Holidays 2022. It’s time for holiday parties, and I always have a hard time finding a dress to wear. My ‘go-to’ color is black. So, I decided to put together a list of the 25 best black dresses for the holidays 2022 I found. There are casual black dresses to full-length gowns to sequin dresses. There are so many black dresses for the holidays I love. And the best part? The black dresses are ones you can wear even when the holidays are over. I wanted, above all,…

This post is all about the best tarte products. There are so many Tarte Cosmetics products on the market. It can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you buy? What works? Everyone’s skin is different. We are all unique, so what works for me may not work for you. BUT I am very picky when it comes to makeup products. I love buying new products and trying them. Tarte Cosmetics has been a staple makeup brand in my cosmetic case over the years. The reason? Living in Florida with the humidity, it can be so hard to find…

I was so excited when I got a copy of Everyone Belongs by Heather Avis from Random House. The cover immediately gripped me. I thought it was so cute. I could not wait to chat with Heather about it! Heather, welcome! Tell us more about Everyone Belongs. Everyone Belongs is a story about two sisters who go to the park to put on a show. These sisters have learned how to celebrate and embrace differences, so they know just what to do when lots of other kids with a variety of differences and disabilities want to come and join the…

I was so excited when Random House emailed me about Grace Draven and her new novel, Raven Unveiled. I knew I needed to bring Grace on the site for an interview to share with us more about it! The first book I read by Grace was Radiance, and now that I got my copy of Raven Unveiled, it is what I plan to read next! Grace Draven, welcome! So excited you’re joining us! Tell us more about Raven Unveiled. At its heart, it’s a story about a heartless assassin finding his soul for the sake of his child. It’s also…

I got an early unbound copy of The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau. The fun plotline instantly gripped me. I knew I needed to chat with Jackie as soon as I turned the last page. I was so excited when she agreed! So without giving anything about The Stand-Up Groomsman, I’ll let Jackie do the honors. Jackie! So excited to interview you! Share with readers more about what they can expect from your newest novel, The Stand-Up Groomsman. I’m excited to have the chance to talk about this book! Melvin Lee is Vivian Liao’s favorite stand-up comedian, and he was…

The Placeholders by Lynda Wolters is officially out now. I have to admit when I first saw the cover, I became intrigued. Synopsis: The book follows middle-aged Serenade ‘Sera’ Kincaid. She was living her best life until she lost it all: stepkids, half her share of the earnings, car, house, and her husband—all to a younger woman. Now, she is trying to figure out what to do while drinking out of plastic cups. She scrolls through dating apps to occupy her time in the seedy motel she’s staying at. She’s lonely and wants to find someone who isn’t a killer…

I first came across Kate Quinn’s books when I picked up a copy of The Rose Code a few months ago. The eye for detail Quinn has in her writing instantly drew me into her book, making me a fan. I could not wait to get the chance to interview Quinn about her latest short story Signal Moon. Kate, welcome! I’m so excited to have you join and talk to you about your newest short story Signal Moon. For those who haven’t read it, tell us what’s it about. It’s the story of Lily and Matt, two Navy petty officers…

Author Martha Hall Kelly has a unique knack for bringing to life historical events in her books. Her writing has the power to transport you back in time and make you feel as if you are part of the timeframe of the setting. My first book by Kelly was Lilac Girls. I became mesmerized by Kelly’s tone and attention to detail as it follows three women in the Ravensbrück concentration camp during WWII. To say I was excited to interview Kelly about her latest novel, a short story, Naomi’s Gift, is an understatement. Welcome, Martha! I’m excited to have you join…

Want to know the Best Romance Novels for Adults? Well, take it from someone who reads over 300 books a year! Have you read any of these? What are some of your favorite romance novels for adults? It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Genre: Fiction/ Romance It begins right where It Ends With Us left off. Lily and her ex-husband Ryle.seem to have some common ground when it comes to parenting their daughter, and Lily finally has her rhythm back. But when she bumps into her first love, Atlas, she can’t wait to reignite what they put behind them…

Today Author Claudia Lux joins me for an exclusive interview to chat all about her latest novel Sign Here. After I read about how the story centers around a guy who works in Hell (yes you read that right) I was hooked and couldn’t wait to chat with Claudia! Claudia, welcome! I can’t wait to get started with our chat! The storyline of Sign Here is one I haven’t read before. How’d you come up with the storyline? It all started with an insurance ad. Do you know how streaming stations will play the exact same commercial every break? Well,…

The first time I came across the book Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan at the bookstore, I picked it up. I absolutely adored the color combination on the cover. Then, I read the back cover and was hooked. I immediately went home and started reading, putting aside the other books on my ever-growing TBR. I was so glad I did, too. I could not put this book down and read it in a day! Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan tells the story of Nora Hamilton. She is a romance screenwriter who knows how to craft a…

Nightmares & Daydreams tells the story of twenty-seven-year-old Kalim. He lives in Marseille with his boyfriend and is a songwriter. Kalim starts to experience nightmares and hallucinations as trauma from his past starts to haunt him, unraveling his thoughts. Then, his out-of-body experiences get violent. Kalim decides his only hope of salvation is by following a mysterious being. The plot sounds so twisty. It is currently available on Amazon. I was very excited when the author reached out, as I am a huge fan of thriller novels. One thing that grabbed my attention about Nightmares & Daydreams was how it’s…