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Book Review: Sisters Before Misters by Amelia Diane Coombs

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The Finch sisters are back in the second installment of this delightfully chaotic series, Sisters Before Misters.

Maeve has officially had enough murder and mayhem to last a lifetime, so when a call from Eliana pulls the sisters right back into another crime scene, she is less than thrilled. She’s also horrified that somehow poor Leo gets dragged back into the chaos too.

Eliana’s estranged husband Chad has gone missing, and the state of his condo points toward a very messy ending. Unfortunately for Eliana, the evidence also seems to point directly at her. Honestly? Even Maeve and Aunt Lindy aren’t entirely convinced she didn’t do it considering Chad has been dragging out their divorce for ages.

But the deeper Remi digs into Chad’s disappearance, the more tangled everything becomes. One of my favorite parts of this series continues to be Remi’s anxious overthinking brain trying to piece together the mystery in real time. It feels relatable, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt all at once.
I also really love that the sisters are still figuring each other out. Their relationship continues to evolve naturally and watching them slowly learn how to trust and support one another remains the heart of the series for me.

And that ending twist? Absolutely delightful.

This series continues to balance humor, family chaos, mystery, and heart so well. If you enjoy series like Finlay Donovan, Stephanie Plum, Sunshine Vickram, or generally love humorous mysteries with quirky characters and messy family dynamics, you’ll absolutely want to pick this one up.
While this could technically be read as a standalone, I’d definitely recommend starting with book one first so you can fully appreciate the sister dynamics and character growth throughout the series.

I was, however, highly disappointed that there were no magic mushrooms in this book this time around.

On sale now, you can grab your copy here.

And make sure you check out the book that started it all, Drop Dead Sisters.

Book Review: Drop Dead Sisters by Amelia Diane Coons

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What do you get when you throw together three sisters who can barely tolerate each other, parents who are perpetually stoned and desperately trying to force family bonding, a handful of kooky side characters, and a dead body?

Pure chaos.

Oh, and add in a hunky park ranger and a nosy detective, and you’ve got Drop Dead Sisters.

What really made this work for me was the family dynamic. I found pieces of myself in all three sisters in different ways: Remy’s people-pleasing tendencies, Eliana’s need to force everything into “fine,” and Maeve’s inability to return a text message to save her life.

I loved watching the sisters slowly reconnect and grow together throughout the story, especially seeing Remy learn to love her family for exactly who they are instead of who she wishes they’d be.

This was funny, heartfelt, weird in the best way, and such an entertaining read. I absolutely cannot wait to dive into book two. If you love Finley Donovan, Stephanie Plum or Riley Thorn, you’ll love the Finch Sisters.

Also… as a Phan, I loved the subtle Phish reference. I won’t spoil it, but definitely keep your eyes peeled 👀

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Book Review: A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas Didomizio

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OMG. This book! Love, love, love.

Not only is it set in an area that is literally in my back yard, (I went to Lake George almost every summer growing up and still go as an adult), but my current city even gets a shout out! A Murder Most Camp has all the makings of a classic whodunit. It’s packed with campy clichés, millennial pop culture references, and just the right amount of sass and snark. The Clueless references are great.

Mikey Hartford IV is a spoiled playboy who loves yachts, good food, and a good time. When he makes one too many reckless decisions—this time trying to buy his best friend Jamie’s affection, his father finally steps in and changes the terms of his trust. Now, in order to receive his full inheritance, Mikey has to prove he can actually do something good for the world.

Enter his step-grandmother Sierra, who is a few years younger than him, (married to his 80-year-old grandfather) and tasked with turning Mikey into a decent human. Her solution? Send him to Camp Lore, her former summer camp in upstate New York, where he’ll work as the oldest and least-qualified staff member alongside his twelve-year-old aunt, Annabelle.

And let’s just say… Mikey is wildly unprepared.

The camp itself is clearly struggling, the facilities are double accommodations (cue Mikey’s oh the horror face!), and instead of embracing summer camp activities, the kids assigned to Mikey’s “special activities committee” have zero interest in traditional camp fun. Instead, they become obsessed with a local legend tied to an abandoned cabin on the property and decide they’re going to solve a possible murder. Mikey convinces them to turn their summer project into a documentary about the mysterious disappearance, all while dreaming of his own fame surely to come from a true crime documentary.

From there, things spiral quickly, and nothing is quite what it seems.

I won’t spoil anything, but if you love a twisty mystery with an ending that completely sneaks up on you, this one is absolutely for you! I did not see it coming until it basically smacked me in the face.

There’s also a touch of romance, with the very hunky lifeguard Jackson, who is surprisingly into Mikey… despite Mikey doing everything in his power to come across as a complete jerk. Oh, any maybe he’s a murderer?

The characters really shine here. Even the side characters, like Raymond and Mikey’s dad, had me laughing. The writing is sharp, quick, and incredibly engaging. And I especially loved Mikey’s character arc. He doesn’t completely change who he is, but he grows in a way that feels realistic. Still very much himself, just… slightly less of a disaster.

One of my favorite dynamics was between Mikey and Annabelle. He thinks everyone else is helping her come out of her shell, but it’s really him who starts that process. There’s a really sweet moment where he offers to pretend he’s her uncle to make her feel more comfortable about their unconventional family situation, and it just worked so well.

All in all, this was an absolute delight. I binge-read it and could not put it down. If you’re a fan of Finlay Donovan, The Guncle or Stephanie Plum, you’ll love this book. This is my first book by the author but won’t be my last.

On sale now, you can grab your copy here!

Thank you to Nicolas Didomizio, Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. As always, I encourage you to read this for yourself and form your own opinion.

🎧 Audio Book Review: Thinky Thoughts by Gwenna Laithland

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“You have children of your own and who the hell let you take this thing home? You can’t remember to eat lunch at a reasonable time and now you’re responsible for a whole fucking person? This feels like a terrible idea.”

And that quote basically sets the tone for the entire book.

If you’re at all familiar with Gwenna Laithland, whether from following her online as Momma Cusses or from her first book then you already know her storytelling style. It’s honest, chaotic, hilarious, and deeply relatable… and it absolutely delivers here.

As you all know, I’m a sucker for author-narrated audiobooks, and in this case, I truly can’t imagine anyone else telling these stories. Gwenna narrating her own work is exactly what makes this hit the way it does. Anyone else’s voice wouldn’t feel right. She brings the humor, the emotion, and the timing in a way that only she can.

This book is a collection of personal stories, random thoughts, and bits of advice—basically a full compilation of “thinky thoughts.” And I found myself identifying with so much of it. Like her first book, this one somehow manages to make you feel both called out and completely seen at the same time.

There were so many moments where I thought, yes, this is exactly how my brain works.

One that really stood out to me was her take on grocery store chaos. I vividly remember when my ShopRite completely reorganized everything (back when I actually went in person instead of delivery), and the panic I felt was very real. It was oddly comforting to see that I’m not the only one who has had a full meltdown over something like that.

Books like this are such a good reminder that on the days when you feel like you’re failing—whether as a mom, an employee, a partner, or just a human—you’re really just… being human. We’re all doing the best we can, even when it doesn’t feel like enough.

If you love authors like Jenny Lawson, or if you already follow Gwenna online and haven’t picked this up yet, I would absolutely recommend it. And I highly suggest the audiobook. It’s 100% the way to experience this one.

On sale now, you can grab your copy here!

Thank you to Gwenna Laithland, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. As always, I encourage you to read this for yourself and form your own opinion.

Audio Book Review: Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score

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This is the second book in the Story Lake series, and we’re back in the absolute chaos that is Story Lake, along with its ongoing rivalry with the nearby town of Dominion. If you loved the setting in the first book, it only gets better here. The town feels even more alive, more involved, and honestly more unhinged in the best possible way.

If you haven’t read the first book, you’ll get through this one, but you really should check out Story of My Life before proceeding. You’ll thank me, I promise. You can also check out my review.

This book centers around Zoey, Hazel’s best friend and agent. Both Zoey and Hazel are riding high on the success of Hazel’s last book, and Story Lake is fully leaning into the spotlight. As always with Lucy Score, the town itself feels like a character. Everyone knows everyone, everyone has an opinion, and no one minds their own business. Having grown up in a small town, I can confirm… this is painfully accurate.

We also get another Bishop brother thrown into the mix with Gage, the lovable and affable brother who somehow manages to be both a contractor and an attorney. He has that classic “good guy” energy, but there’s more depth to him than you initially expect, especially as the story unfolds.

Lucy Score once again delivers everything I love about her books: small town charm, quirky and lovable older residents, slightly unhinged townspeople, and some truly questionable pets. The raccoon situation alone is enough to make you question everything, and I completely understand why Zoey wants absolutely no part of that chaos. The animals always have just as much personality as the humans, and they somehow end up adding to the madness in the best way.

This story goes deeper emotionally than I expected. Gage’s character is really put to the test when his sister asks him to do the unthinkable. She has formed a relationship with the woman responsible for the accident that caused her spinal injury and killed her husband, and now she wants Gage to defend her in court. It’s messy, complicated, and honestly such an interesting moral conflict. Gage doesn’t know if he can separate his emotions from the situation, but his loyalty to his sister pushes him forward. Watching him wrestle with that decision added a lot of depth to his character, and Zoey plays a huge role in grounding him and giving him the strength to face it.

Now let’s talk about Zoey, because she really shines in this book. As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, I absolutely loved seeing that representation here. It felt real in a way that you don’t always see in fiction. Her diagnosis comes from an elderly retired psychiatrist who basically yells at her, which was both hilarious and oddly perfect. I really connected with how her brain processed everything, especially once she started medication. That feeling of realizing there isn’t anything “wrong” with you, your brain just works differently, was handled in such a validating and honest way.

The romance is definitely a slow burn, but it works. The tension builds gradually, and when things finally start to shift, it feels earned. Lucy Score always does a great job balancing humor with emotional depth, and this one is no exception. You get the banter, the chemistry, and the steam, but also real character growth underneath it all.

I listened to this on audio again, and it absolutely elevated the experience. Sebastian York could read my grocery list and I would still be hooked. His voice is just unfair. Lila Winters is equally incredible, and together they brought Zoey and Gage to life in such a natural, engaging way.

This is another red hot read here. It takes a little time to get there, but the payoff is worth it. Between the humor, the heart, the town dynamics, and the character growth, this was such a satisfying continuation of the series.

Another plus, this book is available on KU!! On sale now, you can grab your copy here.

Audio Book Review: Story of My Life by Lucy Score

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The two things that made me pick up this book.
1.) Lucy Score wrote it so, automatically add to cart.
2.) It’s described as Gilmore Girls meets Schitts Creek. I LOVED Gilmore Girls when I was younger (I have a different take as an adult, but that’s another story…) so I knew this would be good. And everyone says Schitts Creek is hysterical so…If you loved the Knockemout or Blue Moon series, this is very much on brand for her. Small town romance, chaotic townies, sharp humor, and just the right amount of steam.


Hazel is basically running straight into a midlife crisis and somehow ends up in Story Lake after getting tricked into buying a house that has been… “upgraded” by AI (and by upgraded, I mean absolutely not what she thought she was getting). She’s hoping the move will spark inspiration for her next book, but unfortunately her absolute shit weasel of an ex-husband seems to have stolen all of her creative juju.


Story Lake itself completely steals the show. This is one of those small towns that feels like a character in its own right. It’s full of opinions, drama, gossip, and people who absolutely have nothing better to do than involve themselves in everyone else’s business. The locals are colorful, over-the-top, and hysterical in the best way. As someone who grew up in a small town, I can confidently say… yes, all of this nonsense absolutely happens.


And then there’s the animals. Lucy Score always delivers here, and Goose the eagle might be my favorite “pet” yet. The animals have just as much personality as the humans, and somehow they always end up being part of the chaos.


I listened to this on audio, and I was so excited to see Sebastian York and Lila Winters back for this series. They are two of my absolute favorite narrators, and they completely brought the story to life. Their delivery made the banter sharper, the tension stronger, and the emotional moments hit even harder.
The banter is fun, witty, and full of tension, and while I’d call this kind of enemies-to-lovers-ish, it’s really more of that delicious, slow-burn tension Lucy does so well. Don’t be fooled by the pretty cover, this is another red hot read.


Her best friend Zoey was another standout for me. She’s loveable, fierce, and exactly the kind of friend you want in your corner! She’s equal parts supportive and chaotic. You can already tell she’s being set up for her own story, and I will absolutely be here for it.
This was such a fun read. I was literally laughing out loud at points (which is always awkward when other people are around). If you’re looking for a small town romance with humor, heart, and heat, this is a must-read.

Another plus, this book is available on KU!! On sale now, you can grab your copy here.

Audio Book Review: Be Your Own Bestie by Misha Brown

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Like many people who picked up Be Your Own Bestie, I first discovered Misha Brown through his videos online. What immediately stood out to me was his ability to be completely himself while confidently standing up to bullies. That kind of authenticity takes courage, especially for those of us who tend to be people pleasers.

As someone who struggles with worrying about whether others are upset with me, a lot of what Misha talks about resonated deeply. It took me a long time to realize that other people’s reactions are not always my responsibility, and hearing that message reinforced in such an encouraging way felt both validating and empowering.

Part memoir, part self-help, and full of Misha’s signature sass, humor, and heartfelt honesty, it was an easy and quick read. Throughout the book he expands on many of the stories and moments that made his social media videos so popular, sharing the experiences and lessons behind them.

I listened to the audiobook version, which Misha narrates himself, and I’m so glad I did. There’s something special about hearing an author tell their own story, and his energy and personality come through beautifully. I especially loved the way he talks about his relationship with his mom. As someone who also calls their mom when things go right, wrong or somewhere in between,I completely related.

At its heart, this book is a reminder to do the work. To put in the effort to heal, grow, and learn to treat yourself with the same kindness you give everyone else.

Be Your Own Bestie is a ray of sunshine filled with positivity, encouragement, and plenty of laughs. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery or looking for a motivating and uplifting self-improvement read, this is absolutely one to add to your list, even if you’re discovering Misha for the first time

On sale now, you can grab your copy here.

Book Review: The Grim Steeper by Gretchen Rue

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Phoebe and the gang return in the third installment of the Witches’ Brew Mysteries. There’s a lot going on in this book, so buckle up.

In the first book, Phoebe discovered she was a witch, and she’s been grappling with her new powers throughout the series. As it turns out, when she’s under stress, her powers tend to go a bit haywire—and there’s plenty to stress about in this one! She’s hosting a book signing for one of the hottest new influencers in… birding. (Such a millennial hobby! I love how the author worked that in.) But Phoebe quickly realizes something isn’t quite right with Sebastian and his entourage.

And she’s proven correct when Sebastian is murdered. While Phoebe isn’t directly implicated this time, she still feels responsible, having been the one to bring Sebastian to Raven’s Creek. When a childhood friend is arrested for the crime, Phoebe digs deeper, disregarding police warnings to stay out of it.

I also love that her relationship with Rich is continuing to develop, though it’s definitely the slowest of slow burns! Still, I don’t blame her for taking her time. This book focuses more on her learning to control her new powers than on romance. No spoilers, but by the end of the book, I think she’s got things under control—so hopefully we’ll see more of that sexy private eye in book 4. The ending was also VERY Scooby-Doo—the villain literally gets unmasked.

So, if you’re looking to kick off fall with a cozy mystery, grab a blanket and a cup of tea, and curl up with The Grim Steeper. It’s a classic whodunit, reminding me of Scooby-Doo meets Nancy Drew—but for adults. Bonus: There are tons of delicious recipes in the back, straight from the book.

On sale now, you can grab your copy here.

Click on the links below for the rest of the Witches Brew Mysteries.

Book 1: Steeped To Death

Book 2: Death by a Thousand Sips

Thank you to the author Gretchen Rue, the publisher Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book.

Plot Twist by Carmen Sereno

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💖 Enemies to Lovers

💖 Opposites Attract

💖 Forced Proximity

💖 Workplace Romance

💖 Slow Burn

Plot Twist launches today! It’s a fast-paced rom-com packed with some of my favorite tropes!

Siobhan Harris is an inexperienced romance writer, just trying to make ends meet. Recently ghosted by her boyfriend and stuck in an unaffordable apartment, she’s down to her last shred of sanity and nearly her last dollar when a book offer changes her life.

Marcel Dupont, a narcissistic asshat, ended his phenomenally successful thriller series by killing off its hero in a tantrum. His fans are outraged, and so is his publisher. He’s obsessed with keeping his identity a secret, remaining a faceless author.

Forced onto Twitter, the first thing the social media-naïve Marcel does is start a feud with Siobhan. With her star on the rise and his on the decline, the publisher decides they need to collaborate on a romantic thriller.

Cue the drama. Sparks fly, tensions escalate, and as they get to know each other, they both discover that there’s more to the other than meets the eye. The writing is sharp and witty, and the banter between Siobhan and Marcel is outstanding! Initially, I really, really disliked Marcel, but I eventually grew to love him. Siobhan, however, had my support from the very start! Also…potential 2nd book with Paige and Alex 🤔 🧐

A huge thank you to the author, the publisher Amazon Crossing and NetGalley for sending me this amazing book for my review. It’s on sale now and you can pick up your copy by clicking here.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

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💖Closed Door Romance

💖Forced Proximity

💖Grumpy vs Sunshine

💖Strangers to Lovers

💖 Workplace Romance

🏠 Hollywood Setting

🚫No spice (hence the bell pepper 😂)

Just finished The Rom-Commers and wow, what a ride. Seriously, the ups and down in this book. I can’t even. Even though I usually read romance books with a lot of spice, I adore Katherine Center’s books. The characters she creates jump off the page and come to life. This was no exception.

Emma is so strong and selfless. I instantly wanted to give her a hug. And I also kind of want to shake her. The poor girl has put her whole life on hold to take care of her dad, blaming herself for his accident and the loss of her mom. I really hate that she was manipulated into working with Charlie. Logan sucks. He’s sneaky and tells half-truths and keeps secrets. Thank goodness he somewhat redeemed himself. But he was a pretty awful friend for a while.

It took me a little bit longer to warm up to Charlie. He’s kind of a jerk for the first half of the book. I have to admit I was pretty nervous about his cough, though. As someone who is familiar with sarcoma and its recurrence, as soon as he started coughing I had to stop myself from skipping ahead to make sure he was okay. It’s sweet how he takes care of his guinea pig. By the end of the book, I had heart eyes for him. 😍

I love this ode to romance and rom-coms and the joy they bring. Hands down one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. I would have liked it to be dual POV, but if you check out the audio, you get a little sneak peek into Charlie in one of my favorite scenes (the diving board!!!).

As always, I encourage you to read for yourself and see how you like it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

A huge thank you to the author, the publisher St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for sending me this amazing book for my review. It’s on sale now and you can pick up your copy by clicking here