​Welcome my #RustCity17 author feature series. Showcasing several of the talented authors that will be in attendance at the upcoming Michigan event, Rust City Book Con.

​Welcome my #CMCon18 author feature series. Showcasing several of the talented authors that will be in attendance at the upcoming Coastal Magic Convention in Florida. 

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date: May 2, 2017
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 314
Source: Publicist
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: 2 bookmarks

​Synopsis: On the cusp of turning fifty, Adam Sharp likes his life. He’s happy with his partner Claire, he excels in music trivia at quiz night at the local pub, he looks after his mother, and he does the occasional consulting job in IT.

But he can never quite shake off his nostalgia for what might have been: his blazing affair more than twenty years ago with an intelligent and strong-willed actress named Angelina Brown who taught him for the first time what it means to find—and then lose—love. How different might his life have been if he hadn’t let her walk away?

And then, out of nowhere, from the other side of the world, Angelina gets in touch. What does she want? Does Adam dare to live dangerously? 

* This book was provided by BookSparks in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book and I did, for the first third. Sharp taut writing, quirky characters and scenes and an intriguing plot line had me eager to set myself down for a great read. Unfortunately the plot got in the way as well as Simsion’s heavy handed reliance on music as a structural device and some overt sexism. 

‘The Best of Adam Sharp’ is essentially a romance novel detailing Adam Sharp’s 22 year frustrated love affair with Angelina Brown. Brown and Sharp meet and immediately fall hard for each other, separate due to their inabilities to make a commitment, and reunite 22 years later for an exploratory week-long tryst in France. Will Adam and Angelina finally be together? Should they? Simsion creates a complicated setting for Adam and Angelina to to decode and explore during their week in France abounding with the sensual delights of a gorgeous villa, fine foods and world class booze, intense sexual attraction  - and Angelina’s husband, Charlie. 

Welcome my #RustCity17 author feature series. Showcasing several of the talented authors that will be in attendance at the upcoming Michigan event, Rust City Book Con.

I’m pretty impulsive when it comes to big decisions, especially when it’s something I’ve never done before. Writing is just one in a long line of impulsive decisions that turned out to showcase my great instincts.

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​Welcome my #RustCity17 author feature series. Showcasing several of the talented authors that will be in attendance at the upcoming Michigan event, Rust City Book Con. 

She is a proud Michigander, mother of two, and wife to the only person alive capable of spending extended periods of time with her without wanting to kill her.

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​​July is here, and General Registration for the 2018 Coastal Magic Convention is OPEN!!!

I'm a Featured Blogger for the event, so you'll get to know a few of the Featured Authors a little bit better in the next few months, as we host a handful of them for spotlights. You can check out the full listing of amazing authors who'll be participating on the Coastal Magic page, here. 

If you're already familiar with the convention -- go forth and register!! If this is the first you're hearing about it... here's a brief intro... 

​Who would have thought that music and a heist themed movie would go so well together. Imagine a crime/action movie paired with high-speed car tricks and great music. This movie was a delightful surprise.  It also had moments of humor and tragedy which made for well rounded characters. Watching the trailer, I wasn't sure what I was in for. When the movie started with all this music and choreographed moves, choreographed driving, and fighting it was a surprise and I didn't see it coming. My knee jerk reaction was that it was cheesy, then suddenly without me even realizing it, I really got into it and I enjoyed it immensely.

​Audiobooks! You all know I love them and recommend them! Today, I'm sharing my top 5 for new listeners! I've been a long time advocate of audiobook listening and can't get enough of them! From Fantasy, to Science Fiction, to Dystopian, to Paranormal Romance, to Thrillers, to Memoirs - I listen to them all!  Audiobooks are great for listening during your work day and daily commute. They are also wonderful for when you're out shopping or cooking in the kitchen. Whenever you're doing something where your eyes and hands are occupied, audiobook listening is perfect!

I'm taking this opportunity to share my top 5 from my absolute favorite genres, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy/Fantasy, and Science Fiction! Many of my recommendations cross the genres I've mentioned, so they are all great fun to listen to.  Check them out, I think that all of these series are winners with excellent narrators. I recommend them to both those seasoned audiobook listeners as well as newbie listeners. They are listed in no particular order, I loved them all. Enjoy!

​Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs, narrated by Lorelei King.