What I'm Reading

I have a few friends helping and urging me through the process of writing my current book, and one of the suggestions I was given was to read a few different authors to get a feel for the level of sensuality I might feel comfortable in writing. It has been a while since I have written a contemporary romance, and I am happy to be getting back to my roots.

One of the authors suggested to me was Shannon Stacey and her Kowalski series. I just finished Exclusively Yours, book one in the series starring Joe Kowalski. I am glad this series was recommended to me . . . for a number of reasons. Not only to get a feel for the level of sensuality in the books, but it also offers great lessons in how to craft a series. I look forward to reading about the next brother in the Kowalski family!

xoxo,

bex

What I'm Reading

I like books that take place in educational settings, and was interested in Testimony by Anita Shreve the moment I picked up the book and read the dust jacket. This chilling, haunting story of bad decisions and their consequences had me turning the pages.

In working with college students, I can see an infinite number of possibilities for disaster. Every decision we make matters, and sometimes youth or ennui or excess can nudge us into questionable circumstances. Testimony is a book that, when you read it, makes you thank your lucky stars for every prudent decision you've made and for every time that luck has landed on your side.

xoxo,

bex

What I'm Reading

I just finished Sass and Serendipity by Jennifer Ziegler. I loved her book, How Not To Be Popular, and thought this one would be a good one to try. I did like it, but not as much. The subject matter is a little sadder and perhaps a bit more difficult. It is still a good read, but I think my expectations were too high after loving HNTBP so much. I would recommend both books, however! And I must say, I think this cover is dazzling.

xoxo,

bex