Author Bio: Bill Holst was born in Port Jefferson, New York, in 1952 and raised in Smithtown, where his early interest in politics led him to engage in student government and even speak with Robert F. Kennedy during a 1964 campaign visit. He attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy before earning a Bachelor of […]
Poet’s Bio: Cherrie Amour aka Cherrie Woods is a Baltimore-based, award-winning poet known for her candid, narrative verse exploring love, identity, relationships, and the layered complexities of belonging. Her work is featured in her poetry collection, Free to Be Me: Poems on Love, Life and Relationships. She is the creator of the Words, Wine […]
Poet’s Bio: Buddah Desmond aka BDEZ (he / him / they / them) is an award-winning author, poet, artist, and singer based in the DMV. His writing shares lessons from adversity to triumph and offers messages of hope, love, faith, and persistence. He’s the author of multiple poetry collections, including the most recent releases Everything I […]
This was my first time reading a novel by Lucia Jordan, and she definitely kept me intrigued—especially with that ending. Her writing style is engaging, playful, and perfectly suited for a seductive, fast-paced read. The story introduces us to Chardonnay Selby, who—at the urging of her roommate Cecily—agrees to go on a blind date with […]
This was my first time reading a contemporary romance novella by Jerrica Knight-Catania, and I found her writing style heartfelt and engaging as she explored the theme of love. The story follows Melanie Smith, an aspiring actress chasing her Broadway dreams while waiting tables at a diner between auditions. Her best friend Lisa decides she […]
This was my first time reading a romantic suspense novel by Lori Ryan, and I was immediately struck by her character-driven style. The story follows Detective Cal Rylan of the New Haven PD, who is paired with FBI Agent Eve Sands after one of the Bureau’s witnesses is killed by a sniper while being transported […]
This was my first time reading a short romance novella by Janica Cade, and her writing style struck me as sexy, sharp, and emotionally layered. The story follows billionaire Ethan Wolfe, who reluctantly agrees to take over Lane Entertainment Group at the request of its owner, Christopher Lane. The catch? He has to keep Lane’s […]
This was my first time reading a romance novel by Mia Black, and I found her writing style to be bold, relationship-driven, and full of heat and deception. The story centers around Jazmine (“Jazzy”), a freelance consultant for multimedia companies who recently ended things with her cheating boyfriend, Aaron, in Charlotte. Ready for a fresh […]
This was my first time reading a romance short story by Barbara Delinsky, and I found her writing to be emphatic and easy to follow. The story centers around Carly Kelly, the owner of Plant People, a nursery and flower shop. She’s offered a potentially life-changing opportunity to partner with Mayer’s, a major home store […]
This is the first time I’m reading a romance novella by Ivy Layne and I found her writing style to be both engaging and easy to get into. The story centers around Josephine Miller, a computer science grad student at Georgia Tech and self-proclaimed geek and Holden Winters, a charismatic alpha male billionaire with a […]
