I recently finished reading Mr. Avington’s Game of Hearts by Iris Lim. This Regency book, which comes out on April 2nd, is about Alfred Avington, who is a bit of a flirt. He knows he’s attractive, and he likes female company, but when it comes time to commit to a relationship, he’s gone. Alfred doesn’t…… Continue reading Mr. Avington’s Game of Hearts: The Flirt (4.5 Stars)
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Pet Peeve Ponderization: People, Grammar, and the Spiritual
Several years ago, I had a job interview where the person asked me about my biggest pet peeve. Honestly, up to that point, I don’t think I’d put a lot of thought into my pet peeves. I don’t even fully remember my response. I think I said something about people who stand around, waiting for…… Continue reading Pet Peeve Ponderization: People, Grammar, and the Spiritual
Hypnotized by Love: Who Really Started the Rumor? (4 Stars)
When I saw that a Sariah Wilson book was listed as one of this month’s First Reads options, I knew I had to grab Hypnotized by Love. I figured you can’t go wrong with a Sariah Wilson book. This book is the story of Savannah Sinclair and Mason Beckett, who were high school best friends…… Continue reading Hypnotized by Love: Who Really Started the Rumor? (4 Stars)
When Feeling Uncomfortable is Really Feeling Unsafe
I started attending a SA ward in October. Over the last few months, I’ve heard a lot about getting outside of my comfort zone. I’m never going to meet people if I just stay at home, refusing to socialize. I have to get involved, do things that make me feel a little uncomfortable. I’ll admit…… Continue reading When Feeling Uncomfortable is Really Feeling Unsafe
One Disaster After Another at the Temple
A little over a year ago, I felt like my shift at the temple was one disaster after another. I began to question why I’d even bothered to come that day. Everything seemed to be going wrong. Disaster on My Dress One of the first things on my schedule that day was my lunch break.…… Continue reading One Disaster After Another at the Temple
Hitting 40: How Life Didn’t Turn Out as Planned
This week was a monumental sort of birthday for me. While the day itself wasn’t especially memorable, the significance of the number hit me a little hard. Let’s just say that I was halfway between 20 and 60 earlier this week, but every second that goes by, I get a little closer to 60 and…… Continue reading Hitting 40: How Life Didn’t Turn Out as Planned
Give Me My Outer Darkness Donuts Now!
Any family member who reads this headline is probably going to roll their eyes, smile a bit, and tell me to get over it. Honestly, they’re probably right. I should get over it, but before I do, I’m going to tell you how I know that there are no donuts in Outer Darkness. The Story…… Continue reading Give Me My Outer Darkness Donuts Now!
It Was An LDS Best Seller on Amazon
This morning, I was obsessively looking at the statistics on my book, Feeling Like the Outcast. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I do this pretty regularly, hoping for good news. Well, this morning, I scrolled down, and I saw unexpected numbers in the Best Seller Rank section. My book was #81 in the Church…… Continue reading It Was An LDS Best Seller on Amazon
The Last Caretaker: With Unexpected Job Tasks (5 Stars)
I recently finished reading my November First Reads book, The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser. After her recent divorce, Katie needs a new start. When her best friend, Bess, suggests a position as a caretaker of a nature reserve, Katie jumps at the chance, even though she’s not really a nature person. Katie soon discovers…… Continue reading The Last Caretaker: With Unexpected Job Tasks (5 Stars)
My Pity Party Revelation: Next Time, Listen to the Spirit
Several years ago, I was feeling like I didn’t have a friend in the world. I was having a bit of a pity party for myself. After a few days of feeling like no one cared, I began to pray. I prayed for one of those church magazine or General Conference story moments where someone…… Continue reading My Pity Party Revelation: Next Time, Listen to the Spirit