Fall Into More Time to Read!

An extra hour gives 60 more minutes of reading! (Not working on my 2 different WIPs. Not housekeeping. Not the last mow of the season. Not anything practical. Sometimes making the practical choice is over-rated.:-)

[front cover of trade paperback book "Nikki Payne, The Princess and the P.I." showing a curvaceous Black woman leaning against the front of a desk with a Black man standing behind the desk]

The Princess and the P.I. (Bennetts #3) by Nikki Payne

contemporary fiction w/suspense & romance

Berkeley, September 2025

Fiona and Maurice are determined to right some grievous wrongs and their plans go sideways when she's accused of murder. They make what each hopes will turn out to be a mutually beneficial deal. Grief, religious zealotry used to justify misogyny and oppression, complicated family dynamics and more make their quest to hold the guilty accountable a treacherous endeavor. Snappy dialogue, DMV-area Easter eggs, and lots of drama add humor and poignant layers about making peace with one's past.

Readers sensitive to themes on domestic violence and abuse of authority may want to read with care.

[front cover of novella "The Holiday Hookup List, Alexis Daria" a string of white decorative lights surrounding the title and author name]

The Holiday Hookup List by Alexis Daria

contemporary erotic romance

Montlake, October 2025

Childhood rivals Valencia and Gideon run into each other two weeks before Christmas and decide the time is right to explore holiday activities in and out of bed. Incendiary encounters (with some squick) ensue and lead to unexpected tenderness. A balanced mix of grief, soul searching, and laughs make this a special gift of a super spicy love story.

And rumor has it that it's Novella November. Read this to celebrate.

This week's BAC Issues (Book Acquisition Compulsion)!

My book stack grew only by one book, which I read and reviewed above since it was a novella.;-)

[a book stack of 15 books showing only their bottom edges]

Despite choosing to use my extra hour of weekend time to read, last week generated 1000+ words per day on my two different WIPs.

Please prioritize your medical and mental health as circumstances spin at dizzying speeds. You have what's required to survive and thrive, even when it feels like you don't.

Happy creating!

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