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#WOTR20 #TwistedTales #NewRelease – Deranged: a Hades and Persephone Story (Twisted Myth Book 1) by Monica Corwin

Deranged: a Hades and Persephone Story (Twisted Myth Book 1)

Since I was old enough to understand I knew I was worthless. A girl child when my powerful politician of a mother prayed for a boy. Someone to mold in her image. I stayed out of her way, until I couldn’t, and she made me regret every stumble, every misstep, every breath.

Like clockwork, she paid off doctors to drag me into a mental hospital at her most crucial career moments. I rotted behind cinderblock walls for six months at a time. It became my life…until I met him.

Ash. A one night stand in the back seat of his car turns into my only solace while locked away. He pretends I’m just another patient, until I force him to see me…the woman…Kory…someone who needs him more than anyone else.

My mother is a monster. I’m nothing more than a pawn. But Ash…he’s my salvation.

Hades and Persephone like you’ve never seen them. This is magic, this is menace, this is myth…with a dark twist.


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Mythology nerd here.  I was mega pumped to read this story because who does not know the love story of Persephone and Hades??

I loved the twist of the story that Demeter, Persephone’s mom, is a politician because weren’t all the mythological Gods essentially politicians???  She hides her daughter away in a mental institution when she is on tour for the Presidential campaign.  She is also a super awesome mom….said no one ever in this book!!

Hades or Ash, is a super great doctor who is flummoxed as to why this patient is constantly locked up with no read diagnosis.  He is also stunned stupid that this patient is also the hottie he picked up at the bar last night for some hot car sex action….whoops!!  That is getting really close and personal with your patients!!!

The couple keep building the chemistry before they erupt, and Ash is fully invested in helping his patient out of the hospital.  A few twists and turns later, and we see Demeter doing her best to derail the couple.  We get a visit from Zeus and well its good to see he is still cheating on his wife Hera….again Mythology you make me so happy!!

I loved the story and look forward to more from the series because again…mythology nerd!!

Monica Corwin is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author. She is an outspoken writer attempting to make romance accessible to everyone, no matter their preferences. As a Northern Ohioian, Monica enjoys snow drifts, three seasons of weather, and a dislike of Michigan football. Monica owns more books about King Arthur than should be strictly necessary. Also typewriters…lots and lots of typewriters.

#TwinsieForTheDay – Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin

Sea of Ruin

Bennett Sharp is on the run.
Wanted for piracy, she fears neither God nor death nor man.
Except Priest Farrell.

The unfaithful, stormy-eyed libertine hunts her with terrifying possessiveness. Nothing will stop him from coming for her. Not his unforgivable betrayal. Not when she’s captured by the ice-cold pirate hunter, Lord Ashley Cutler.
She must escape Ashley’s prison and Priest’s deceit. But can she walk away from their twisted desires?

Two gorgeous captains stand on opposite sides of the law. When they collide in a battle to protect her, the lines blur between enemies and lovers.
Passion heats, secrets unravel, and hearts entangle until they break.
Can love prevail in the sea of ruin?

King of Libertines, a prequel to Sea of Ruin, is only available in Australia: a limited-time romance anthology.


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Review by Becky

You sucked me in from the beginning! The emotions felt by Bennett with her father, mother and her love of the sea were raw and real.  It would be years before Bennett would know the truth between her father and mother.  She never saw it coming. As the years past, Bennett was learned and was taught how to captain Jade.  Her strength and perseverance to unlock the compass given to her by her father drove her. Bennett found herself in the arms of Priest and quietly married him.  The strong bind drew the two of the together when life’s events separated them.

Bennett’s physical strength was strong even when she was “captured” by Ashley for her pirating activities after she planned her capture.  Bennett was drawn to Ashley fighting the affection to Ashley with her affection for Priest.  The twists Pam throws you are WOW!

You won’t be disappointed.  You don’t have to be a lover of the historical genre.  Do you enjoy reading about a strong-willed heroine?  Do you like twists and surprises?  Do you like your heroine to be fully satiated?  Then what’s stopping you? Grab your copy of Sea of Ruin!!

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, their two children, and a foulmouthed parrot. When she ran away, she traveled fourteen countries across five continents, attended three universities, and married the vocalist of her favorite rock band.

Java, tobacco, and dark romance novels are her favorite indulgences, and might be considered more unhealthy than her aversion to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #NewRelease #WomensFiction – Together Again (Reunion Series Book 1) by Aly Grady

Together Again (Reunion Series Book 1)

Chloe left her high school years behind. That is, until it was time to start planning her reunion and dredging up her past.

Gavin’s work as a high school counselor exercises demons from his own poor upbringing. One bright spot from his own youth was the people he met along the way. If only she knew.

Plans are made with the help of the reunion committee. Gavin helps Chloe see that her personal history doesn’t define her, but instead shaped her.

Together, they look forward to the future – Again.


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I love reading Aly’s books so when she asked if I would read this story about 3 best friends from high school who still are besties 1o years later, I jumped.  She said this wasn’t as much a romance story as a woman’s fiction because it’s the bond of the three ladies : Chloe, Suz, and Tara.

This story starts out with the ladies waiting on Chloe to meet up to start planning their reunion party.  When Chloe bumps into a nice-looking guy who says he wants to help out.  She has ZERO clue who he is and once she discovered it, she runs for the hills.

The story begins to unfold, and Gavin is the most likeable guy in the world.  I mean Tara and Suz love him but see his eyes are only on Chloe. We wonder what the heck is wrong with her and why does she freeze up around him????  As the story progresses and we see Chloe fighting this attraction to Gavin and then WHAMO it is thrown out there and we are stunned!! LEGIT STUNNED!!!  I mean what!!??  T hen when Gavin tells us more about his part in the twist, I loved him even more!!

The story unfolds more and more and we see Chloe and Gavin falling in love.  When we see Gavin trying to help a young girl we wonder about her and the connection they have.  As the story twists again, I had a WHAT!!!! Moment!!  I mean WHOOOOOOOA!  It was a take a breather moment.

Tara and Suz are an utter trip and we see their future HEAs in this story and I cant wait to see Tara and Damien because these two were hilarious!!  There were times in the story when my connection to Chloe was not great.  Actually, there were a few times when I down right didn’t like her as a character.  I felt at time she could be a bit wishy washy and push everyone away.  Gavin and her besties would kinda slap some sense back into her and make her realize what she was doing but I just got a little wary of it.  I am hoping in the following books, since she is in a stable relationship with Gavin, she will be more likeable and relaxed.

Aly Grady is New England born but for more than ten years has enjoyed living and raising her children in the Indianapolis area. She has firsthand knowledge of the racing industry because she is a racing widow. Aly enjoys trying to keep up with her two children and their busy lives, reading books by her favorite authors, watching IndyCar racing to look for her husband and traveling. “If you can read all those romance books you should be able to write one.” Aly took that challenge by her husband and ran with it to create The Racer’s Widow.

#NewRelease #Review #SeriesStarter – Love and Lies (Small Town Secrets Book 1) by Jade C. Jamison

Love and Lies (Small Town Secrets Book 1)

Coming home might have been stupid but it was so worth it.

Casey never wanted to get divorced–and she definitely didn’t plan to go home again. But she needed a place to lick her wounds, so she headed back to Winchester, Colorado, her hometown, the one place on earth she swore she’d never return to. Spending time with her hypercritical mother spurs Casey to find a job quickly so she can get back on her feet–and that’s where she meets sexy Scott Wardell, a man who makes her heart beat faster even while stirring her anger.

As she gets to know Scott better, she discovers that he plays drums for a local rock band. He seems perfect for her…except maybe he hasn’t told her everything about the ex. And his creepy best friend isn’t doing him any favors, either. But even if Casey could handle those problems, she’s got her own ex and cold feet she needs to grapple with…

Curl up by the fire with a glass of wine or a mug of hot chocolate and settle into Winchester, Colorado–where the nights are cold…but steamy!


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Now I am going to start this review out by saying DUDE SCOTT….YUMMMM in so many way.  He is the “bad boy” or is he?  I mean he is the guy every woman wants but is he the player we think he is???  I llllllloved his character and the chemistry between Casey and him.

Casey….Ok so I understood Casey a lot in the book.  Being someone who is divorced I got why she shied away from a relationship right away and was more looking for a good time.  BUT there were times in the book when I wanted to straight punch her in the face and steal Scott away from her because she was an absolute idiot.

Now, are both of these characters flawed?  Yes.  Do they both have some past issues that cause problems for their current situation?? HELL Yes.  But haven’t we all done stupid crap and then wanted to kick our own ass in the end???  UHM YES!!

This story is about Casey, who just got divorced and came home due to lack of funds to live anywhere else. She meets Scott and the chemistry is instant.  We see them flirting and start to wonder if the line will ever get crossed.  Along the way, Casey befriends David, Scott’s cousin, but stays clear of Jim, Scott’s brother from another mother.  Casey also has to deal with the nosy ex sniffing around her and Scott’s blooming relationship and putting “thoughts” into her head.

We see the couple dealing with a lot of problems and sometimes they worked it out correctly and then times…well remember when I said I wanted to punch Casey????  Yeah that stuff happens.  But in the end these two need to decide if what they have is worth it all and worth the risks loving someone is.

Again, I am going to say, Scott is everything in this novel so be ready for him claim a spot in there along with other favorite guys in Jade’s catalog of men.

1. Dream 2. Play some music 3. Write 4. Blow readers away 5. Repeat

Jade C. Jamison is a steamy romance author, heavy metal fangirl, wife and mom, coffee connoisseur, cat lover, and vegan foodie–not necessarily in that order. She loves life and believes we learn our wisest lessons when reading, especially fiction. Her heroines are fierce, her heroes all but broken, both seeking redemption together. Whether those books are set in a small Colorado town or big city, she strives to take her readers’ breath away…one story at a time.

#WOTR20 #NewRelease #MFM #FlirtClub – Doctor Doctor X2 by Vivian Ward

Dirty Doctor X2

“I never dreamed my boss would find the dirty email that I sent, much less share it!”

When I started my new job at a medical clinic, I had no clue that I’d be working with two of the hottest doctors I’ve ever laid eyes on. I also never imagined that one of them would find an embarrassing email that I wrote about them.

But one of them saw it.
He even printed it!

The day that I was called into their office, I couldn’t imagine what I’d done wrong. Confronted with the shameful evidence, I never thought that my wildest fantasy might come true.

I was worried at first but doctors know how to make everything better––that is until their boss finds out about our MFM relationship and threatens all three of us. A decision has to be made but no matter what happens, I’m following doctor’s orders.

Warning: this schmexy MFM romance may melt your reading device!

The Flirt Club presents True Love X2! A series of MFM romances with double the heat, double the heart, and double the happily-ever-afters! Guaranteed!


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I purchased this book.

A couple authors I enjoy reading put out books for the Flirt Club through the year and when I saw this one I had to grab it.  I have been reading some looooong books and wanted something light and sexy.  This book hit the bill totally.

Leah started a new job when she meets Dr. Hottie #1 named Chris and Dr. Hottie #2 Brendan.  She is lusting over the guys when she sends her friend an email about said hotties.  Needless to say when the guys find this email she is floored.  Now Leah is thinking she is about to hit the unemployment line buuuut ……errrr….wait they are totally down with the fantasy playing out.  Holy hot mamma.

Now obviously there is some office drama happenings after things HAPPEN but the trio does a great job of setting everything and giving a great little happy ending for the reader.

Vivian Ward is a romance author from St. Louis, Missouri. She pens dark and dirty stories about alpha heroes and strong heroines with emotional HEAs. Vivian is happily married to her real-life Prince Charming who is also her best friend. One of her guilty pleasures is reading and writing smut while indulging in chocolate caramel candies.

#AuthorSpotlight of Siera London

Thank you for hosting me Twinsies Talk Book Reviews! 

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself. I’m Siera London and I write really sexy and emotional love stories. Heroes really do exist in Sieraland. Men who know what they want make my knees weak. I published my debut novel, Chasing Ava in 2015 and…twenty-two books later, I still love typing THE END. 

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you need? i.e. Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit. Peace. Quiet. Pen, paper, and my laptop. For my latest release, Prime Ripped, I dictated most of the book. 

What or how would you describe the books you write? I write juicy stories about messy people who deserve love even if they don’t believe it’s possible. Family is important to my characters. Most of them will have one or more wacky relatives to battle with on the road to happily ever after. 

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?  Meet?! I want to eat dinner and then spend the night with Talia Hibbert, J.R. Ward, and Lee Child. Yeah, I’m that chick. 

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person? Ha, I wish! I write best at night, but life forces me to write during the day (when I’m home alone). 

What is your favorite memory so far as an author? Receiving my first reader review for Chasing Ava. Logan and Ava’s story belonged solely to me for eighteen months before I hit publish. I feel in love with them before their story was written. When I received that first review, I knew someone else loved them too. 

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession?  Hmm, I don’t think so. Each book is a diamond, precious and beautiful, with a brilliance of its own.

What are your social links?

If you like communicating via text message, Text EZSIERA to 474747. If you want to see my travels, grandbabies, as well as Siera London book updates: 

Join my VIP Reader Mailing List for exclusive first looks at my upcoming books. https://www.subscribepage.com/sieralondonvipreaders

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Website: https://www.sieralondonauthor.com

What are your buy links?  Check out my Amazon Author page: http://amzn.to/1Oce1Ht 

I’ve written five book series and two standalone titles. All my titles are available in Kindle Unlimited, so you don’t have to choose. 

     

#WOTR20 #2ndChanceRomance #HighSchoolLove #FamilyRomance – Love and Landscape (Rockland Falls #3) by Lacey Black

Love and Landscape

Jensen Grayson has truly loved one woman. Even after a short-lived marriage, the ghost of the girl he once knew has plagued his adulthood. Now, a single father, Jensen’s world revolves around his son, Max, and his landscape business. Until one day, he’s contracted for a job at the house he’s always avoided.

Rockland Falls was the only place that felt like home. Pulled from the life she knew at eighteen, Kathryn Elliott was forced to leave it all behind, including the boy she loved. Now, she’s returning home to pick up the pieces of her chaotic life and find her happiness once more.

Will Jensen and Kathryn be able to look past the years’ worth of hurt to forge a future? When exposed secrets wreak havoc on their new life, can they move past the lies if they revolve around their own families?


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O.M.G.!!  This series gets better and better with each couple.  I swear I have no clue who my favorite is!!!!  But Lord Almighty, I do love me some Jensen and Kate!!

This story pulled at my heart strings.  I mean a couple so in love and with dreams of a future together when everything is just ripped away.  Neither knew why and when we find out why….Ya’ll I will so mad…Like steaming mad!!!

The couple spend 12 years apart, each with different stories as to why they are no longer talking.  When Kate comes back to town, she is prepared to see the boy, now a man, who stole her heart and never gave it back.  However finding out she still owns his heart….DREAMY SIGHS ALLLLLL DAY LONG!!!

Jensen and Kate might have tried to move on with other people, but they never were happy without the other half of their heart. When Kate shows back up and is willing to open her heart back up to him AND his son, Just Max, he is lost in his feelings for her again.

The story is so complete with a mix of Auntie Emma, Uncle Orville, and the rest of the Greyson siblings…hey whats up with that look between Harper and Latham at the Fall Festival???  HRMMMMM But I am crazy excited for Samuel’s book.  Lord almight he is going to be a good read.  I can’t wait for him and his lady love.  The old stick in the mud is going to be a hot mess with that little fire cracker!!

Avid reader, writer, mother, and wife! I love to read contemporary romance. Add in a little “spice” or hot guys in uniform pants, and I’m a happy woman. There’s just something about diving into a book and engrossing in the magic of your hero and heroine getting their happily ever after.

#WOTR20 #NewRelease – Winter’s Arrow, Sinister Fairy Tales Collection by Lexi C. Foss

Title: Winter’s Arrow
Collection: Sinister Fairy Tales Collection
Author: Lexi C. Foss
Genre: Dark Fairy Tale Retrelling
Release Date: May 14, 2020
True love is a myth.
A trick.
A way to subdue the heroine and take everything from her.
Winter Snow
My “true love” conspired with my stepmother to have me killed and stole my throne.
But they failed.
I’ve been in hiding and refining my vengeance. I’m no longer the damsel they mistook me for once upon a time. I’m coming for them. And my kingdom, too.
Who needs dwarves when you have wolves?
Who needs blades when you have arrows?
My name used to be Snow. Now they call me the Winter’s Arrow. Because I’m here to destroy them all.
Kazek Flor
I’m not a prince but an Alpha. And I take what I want, when I want it. So when I found an Omega princess dying in the woods, I took her and made her mine.
I’ll train her. Embolden her. Help her seek the vengeance she is owed. Then, together, we’ll take down Winter Sector and the wicked Queen of Mirrors.
Run fast, little wolves.
Your former princess is about to rise with me by her side.
And we’re thirsting for your blood.

“Help,” I begged. “Need… help.” Kazek frowned at me. “You’re going into estrus, Snow. I’m planning to help you.” I shook my head, a whine catching in my throat. He didn’t understand. “No knot.” I couldn’t accept it. This had to be part of Vanessa’s plan, to make an Alpha think he could fuck me fully. She’d planned to entice Enrique with this spell, to force him to knot me. That was what she’d meant by having methods to induce the sensations. She’d cast some wicked enchantment that convinced Alphas I could handle them in a rut. Tears collected in my eyes. I’d escaped her clutches, only to fall into the hands of someone so much worse—an Alpha driven by need. She’d won. After all that… she’d still won. I crumpled against him, sobbing beneath the crushing emotions of betrayal and defeat. And worse, arousal. Because I wanted him.

USA Today Bestselling Author Lexi C. Foss loves to play in dark worlds, especially the ones that bite. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their furry children. When not writing, she’s busy crossing items off her travel bucket list, or chasing eclipses around the globe. She’s quirky, consumes way too much coffee, and loves to swim.
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#WOTR20 #Shifters #Stallions #Paranormal #SeriesStarter – Thunderstruck: Book 1 of the Storm Canyon Series by Anna Hague

Thunderstruck

Evangeline Webber was intoxicated the first time she saw the Ghost Horse at Silver Spear Ranch. But the sight of the magnificent animal shimmering in the moonlight sobered her up quick. Now, it haunts her dreams, luring her towards aloof cowboy, Maverick Cambios-Plata. Maverick is known for his calming presence around the abused horses at his rescue. The effect he has on Evangeline is far different. Her body aches to be near him, to learn all the secrets she can sense he’s keeping hidden.

Maverick avoids ranch guests, preferring the companionship of the horses. Yet when Evangeline arrives, he finds himself drawn to her. She invades his every thought, a lasso of attraction pulling him to her. But it’s his responsibility to preserve a legacy only a select few know of, and he can’t risk the distraction.

With both Evangeline and Maverick harboring secrets, will revealing the truth offer them a chance at a beautiful future or destroy any chance the two may have had?
Book One in this paranormal horse shifter series


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Paranormal is my jam so when I saw Anna was starting a new series, I jumped at reading it.  I was like Horse shifters?  Huh?  Cowboys too?  HRMM  My interest was piqued.

When I opened the book and read where the concept came from, I was like OHHHH This was be a story with great imagery.  I was not let down by the image that Anna paints for us of the cabins, lodging, family style vacation Lily is having.

When the story starts, we know Lily is sad and hiding from life.  She slowly opens and we find out her story of loss and guilt over the loss of her husband.  We see Lily enjoying life at the ranch and embracing the lifestyle while also wondering If she will every return the city life.

Maverick/Mav/Rick is the grumpy but hot alpha cowboy on the ranch.  He slowly starts to spend time with Lily which the family is super excited about because Mav does not do people.  LOL  Remember he is a broody male.

We see Lily and Rick spending time together and forming deep connections.  We see Lily struggle to open to him and we see him fear for his secret.  He is falling in hard and deep for this feisty woman but he fears rejection at what he is.

When the story unfolds and everything is laid out on the table, Lily finds out a lot about herself and Rick.  She must make some decisions and face her past.

I so loved the story.  The family and their resolve to make sure everyone is taken care of.  The way the family opens to Lily and is hopeful for the relationship they can all see developing.  I am so excited for more in the series.  I think watching Keller fall might be the best since he was giving Rick so much of a hard time over Lily.

For 25 years, I’ve worked as a sports writer. I decided now was the time to pursue romance fiction as an author. I found a great group of RWA author friends who have helped me tremendously.
I get great support from my husband, and although they don’t know it, my three parrots and dog give me a huge boost everyday.

#WOTR20 #NewRelease #StantonFamily #DualReview – One Last Time by H. D’Agostino

Title: One Last Time
Author: H. D’Agostino
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 12, 2020
I fell in love at seventeen with a girl I thought would someday be my forever. We made plans, only hers didn’t include me. I didn’t think walking away from us would be so easy for her, but it was.
Now she’s back. The problem… I’m still in love with her, and I’m going to prove that we were meant to be if it’s the last thing I do.

One Last Time by H. D’Agostino

I receive this book from the author for an honest review.

YES!!  Its Micha time!!  I serious fell so in love with Micha when he was giving Hailey and Max so much crap for not admitting their feelings for each other.  I couldn’t wait for his book.  The player needed to finally have his butt served up to him.  The player needed to settle down with just one woman!!  The player needed to admit his longing for love and his own family.  The player needed to just realize he is amazing and will make HER see him for what he is.

This story is a great 2nd chance love story about 2 high school sweethearts who found each other a little bit too early in life …..well for one of them anyway.  Micha met Savannah and knew she was going to be important to him.  Her sass and spirit made them fast friends but soon he was wanting a lot more.  When he finally got her to go out on a date with him, everything changed.  The two became inseparable.  As their young love grew, we soon learn that everything isn’t perfect for Savannah.

Savannah loved Micha but not enough.  She loves him but she is willing to walk away from him forever no matter what to pursue her dreams.  I think that made me question her motives a lot in the story.  When Savannah leaves Micha is destroyed.

When we fast forward to present day, Micha the Man-Whore is in full swing.  Its been 4 years and yet he still can’t let anyone in since Savannah devastated him.  When she walks back into his life, he is none to thrilled but at the same time he is kinda hopeful.  He is kinda hoping for more because she is back in town for ever but why?  Again, I kind of wondered about all of Savannahs motives for moving back to town.   She says it’s for one reason only, but she is super jealous to see Micha with another women, actually the one woman she hates more than anything on Earth!!

Micha and Savannah have a lot to figure out about her returning to town.  He soon realizes she is still THE ONE and she needs to open her heart because Micha is not going to let her go EVER.

Review by Tenise
I recieved an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

4 STARS!

Micah and Savannah were high school sweethearts. Micah wanted to eventually spend forever with her but Savannah had other plans. Plans that didnt include Micah and this broke his heart.

Fast forward 5 years and Savannah has returned to town. Micah was never able to forget his first love. No matter how hard he tried, he never stopped loving her. But how does she feel about him? And why is she back in town after all this time?

This was a cute book about love and second chances. I just adored Micha. Savannah? I liked her, too. Although sometimes she really got on my nerves. Haha! I binge read this book and and will definitely miss all of the characters. It was a fun read.

Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.
She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.
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