Author: Carly-Rae

My hair is naturally super straight. I’ve never needed to use a flatiron because of how straight it is. But that also means I have struggled to find a curling iron that will actually curl my hair. Every time I invest money into one, I try it on my hair and it refuses to hold the curl. On top of that, my hair is really thick. That means by the time I’m done curling one layer of hair, the bottom has already gone straight. I first saw Beachwaver products while shopping at Ulta. There was an entire display and other…

Today is my interview with author Michelle Rene Debellis, and I’m thrilled to chat with her. For those who don’t know, The Music We Make is Michelle’s debut novel and tells the story of Santiago DeAngelo. But before I get ahead of myself, I’ll let Michelle do the honors of telling us more about her touching novel and the story behind the story’s inspiration. Michelle, welcome to HeyitsCarlyRae! Tell us more about your debut novel, The Music We Make. The Music We Make is a story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams. And that means, dear readers, the…

Today is my interview with author Kerry Rea, and I am so excited. I first ‘met’ Kerry on Instagram after reading her first novel, The Wedding Ringer. When I saw her release, Lucy on the Wild Side, I knew I needed to have her come on and chat with me. From the cover to the blurb—this book is too cute! Kerry! Welcome! Lucy on the Wild Side is your latest novel out! Tell us more about it! Lucy on the Wild Side is a fun and heartfelt romantic comedy about Lucy Rourke, a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.…

Today is the day for my interview with Author Freya Sampson. I really enjoyed reading The Lost Ticket and could hardly wait to chat with Freya about it! Freya! Welcome! Tell us more about The Lost Ticket. The Lost Ticket tells the story of two strangers who meet on a London bus, 29-year-old Libby and 82-year-old Frank. Frank tells Libby about the time in 1962 when he met a beautiful red-headed artist on the 88 bus. They made plans for a date, but Frank lost the ticket with the girl’s phone number written on. He’s spent the past 60 years…

Today, is my interview with Author Karen Rose. I have been looking forward to sharing this for weeks! Karen Rose has a knack for writing some pretty twisted thrillers that I can never put down. But today, we are talking all about Quarter to Midnight! Tell us more about your first book in your brand-new series, Quarter to Midnight. Quarter to Midnight is the first book in my New Orleans series, which features a team of private investigators led by Burke Broussard. Most of his people have been either military or law enforcement or both. It’s a great group, and…

After reading the No Ordinary Thursday synopsis, I got super excited about the Author Anoop Judge Interview on my site. As you all know, I love interviewing authors, especially authors who are passionate about their writing. Anoop, welcome! Tell us more about No Ordinary Thursday! On the same night, two decisions are made that will tear a family apart. The Sharma family is not as close as they once were. With 36-year-old Maya dating a man twelve years her junior and her younger brother Sameer living a self-destructive, alcoholic lifestyle, both grown-up children are finding ways to go against the…

A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings Book Dress is one of my new favorites. I say that every time—but look at the print on this fabric! It is a toothbrush and toothpaste. If you aren’t familiar with A Brush With Love, let me give you a quick recap. A Brush With Love tells the story of Harper. She is laser-focused and about to find out which residency program she got accepted into for oral surgery. She doesn’t expect a distraction at this stage in the game, but no one can predict romance. Dan is gorgeous and at school due…

My interview with author Ali Hazelwood is today, and I’m thrilled! Can you tell? I first discovered The Love Hypothesis on Booktok. Then, I heard about Love on the Brain and needed to talk asap with Ali all about it. I think she is the queen of steminist novels, and today we are getting all the details about her latest release. Ali Hazelwood! Welcome! Love on the Brain is your latest novel set to release. Tell readers more about what they can expect! LOTB is the story of Bee, a neuroscientist who has the opportunity of a lifetime when she’s…

Bookish Besties, today is my interview with author Kristin Beck, and we are talking all about her latest historical novel, The Winter Orphans! Kristin, tell us more about The Winter Orphans. What can readers expect from this historical novel? Based on real people and events of World War II, The Winter Orphans tells the story of a hundred Jewish refugee children who escaped from Austria and Germany on the eve of war and the women who fought to save their lives. Having fled her home in Germany along with her little sister, Ella Rosenthal shelters in a Swiss Red Cross…

Today, Author Barbara Gregorich Interview is here. Gregorich joins me for an exclusive interview to chat all about her latest novel, The F Words. The book is told from the perspective of Cole, who lives in Chicago, and faces prejudice from the world around him. Welcome Barbara! Glad to have you for this exclusive interview. Tell readers what they can expect when they read The F Words. Readers can expect, first of all, enjoyment from a good story: one whose strong characters face formidable obstacles. A story with action and—even though the subject matter is serious — a story with…

Add a touch of magic, lemons, fabric, and pie and what do you get? The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie Book Dress! This book is also my September Book Club pick. I immediately loved the cover and then, after I read the story, I loved the book even more. Lolly is such a strong character and the way the magical realism is incorporated throughout the book is one of the best I’ve read. I reached out and told Jacqueline to give it a read because it was so cute. She did and loved it too. We decided to move forward…

I wanted to compile a list of all the books I’ve read with my bookish besties over the past year of 2022. At first, I was hesitant to launch a monthly book pick. The truth is I personally shied away from joining a book club because of the pressure to read specific chapters each week. Most suggested not reading ahead. Others were very strict about reading the dedicated chapters each week. I always panic because what if I wanted to read ahead? What if I didn’t have time to read that month? But then I discovered I wasn’t alone, and…