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    Review: The Playground

    by Rachel January 9, 2020
    by Rachel January 9, 2020

    Book Review – The Playground Book Summary Ever wonder what happens to your children when you aren’t paying close enough attention? The Playground is a chilling reminder that kids are capable of more than we could ever dream. Over the…

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    Nonfiction November: Favorite Nonfiction Books

    by Rachel November 19, 2019
    by Rachel November 19, 2019

    We’re over the halfway point of Nonfiction November and it’s time to share our favorite nonfiction books. This week is hosted by Leann at Shelf Aware. Head over the linkup for more best nonfiction lists! Since there are such a…

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    Review: We Met in December

    by Rachel November 11, 2019
    by Rachel November 11, 2019

    I always have high hopes when a new holiday book comes to my attention. I love the sweet romance, holiday cheer, and just enough conflict to keep things interesting that you always find in these types of books. We Met…

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    Christmas Ornaments for Book Lovers

    by Rachel October 23, 2019
    by Rachel October 23, 2019

    It’s no secret in my house that I adore Christmas. My husband would probably say the amount of decorations is…excessive. Every year, I start the process the weekend after Thanksgiving by blasting holiday tunes and sending him onto the roof…

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    Review: No Judgments

    by Rachel September 26, 2019
    by Rachel September 26, 2019

    Thanks to TLC Book Tours for a copy of this book and the opportunity to add my book review of No Judgments to this book tour!  Bree is happily enjoying her new life on Little Bridge Island when an approaching…

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    TBR Mix N’ Mingle – September 2019

    by Rachel September 3, 2019
    by Rachel September 3, 2019

    Happy Fall y’all!! I know it’s technically not autumn yet, but a girl can dream, right? I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. We’ve got another edition of TBR Mix n’ Mingle today where you can get…

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    Review: American Duchess

    by Rachel March 8, 2019
    by Rachel March 8, 2019

    Book Review: American Duchess by Karen Harper The Vanderbilt name is well-known as a part of US history, but I didn’t know much about the individual members of the family. American Duchess focuses on the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the…

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    TBR Mix N’ Mingle – March 2019

    by Rachel March 6, 2019
    by Rachel March 6, 2019

    Welcome back to another edition of TBR Mix n’ Mingle and Happy Women’s History Month! On the first Wednesday of every month, we share our most anticipated reads and invite you to do the same! Make sure to add your…

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    Reading Habits Survey Results

    by Rachel February 25, 2019
    by Rachel February 25, 2019

    Thank you to everyone who participated in our Reading Habits Survey!! I am completely overwhelmed that we had 200 people respond! Honestly, my goal was 25 so I’m absolutely delighted with the results. I had so much fun reviewing the…

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    Review: 99 Percent Mine

    by Rachel February 8, 2019
    by Rachel February 8, 2019

    99 Percent Mine Book Review In 99 Percent Mine, Darcy Barrett’s life is a bit of a mess when she and her twin brother inherit a run down family cottage. They’re instructed to fix it up and sell, so Darcy…

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