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EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU Book Review

Everyone is Lying to You made me really glad that I never “made it big” as a blogger or influencer. This book by Jo Piazza is the kind of story that makes you take a deep breath, look around at your most-likely-average-but-lovely-life, and think: “Jeez. This ain’t so bad after all.” It’s also a book that I could not put down.     What’s Everyone is Lying to You about? Everyone is Lying to You is a #tradwife murder...

LOOKS PERFECT Book Review

It’s been awhile since I read a rom-com that I actually enjoyed. I’m happy to say that Looks Perfect by Jessica Siskin has broken my string of disappointing romance reads. I really enjoyed this sweet, heartfelt, and satirical novel about a fashion influencer whose life goes a little off the rails while trying to make everything “look perfect.”   What’s Looks Perfect about? Meet Stella Lerner, a fashion designer with grass roots...

CHICK MAGNET Book Review

I know I signed up for a romance when I requested an ARC of Chick Magnet. But, I was not prepared for this book cover when I opened my book mail. I guess I've gotten used to all the cutesy cartoon covers gracing every rom-com out there these days. Bravo, author Emma Barry, for reminding us all why we're really pickin' up a romance.  I'm very grateful I don't take public transportation into the city anymore. Because reading this book on that...