By Stephen Liosi Addiction can be sneaky. Whether it’s crack, meth, alcohol, gambling, or something else, it can sneak up on you when you’re not looking. You take your first drink or snort your first line to relax or forget. You do it because there is something in your life you cannot deal with at…
Grief in the Dark
Drax Mitchell is a former Delta now working for Red Squadron. While sitting in a Cafe, Drax is warned about an impending attack. The information he is given leads him on a painful, hopeful, guilt-ridden trip into the past. I really can’t explain much without giving anything away. Suffice it to say I love Drax…
Forgiving Selfish FMCs — Can We Not?
Before I start on my blog, I want to apologize for not posting for a while. My daughter and I moved to a new place a few months ago, and the weather hasn’t been kind. I suffer from chronic migraines and I’m sensitive to atmospheric pressure changes. So… Abnormally stormy weather equals many migraines. Anyone…
Tyler by Nyssa Kathryn
What romance reader doesn’t appreciate a buff, growly, bad-boy protector romance? Okay, I know some don’t, but it’s a favorite of mine. Tyler by Nyssa Katherine has this in spades. Tyler is book 6 in the Blue Halo Series, and he is a victim of Project Arma. Tyler is growly, damaged, values honesty, and protective.…
I Scraped Myself Raw
I said the vows.I promised you everything.I gave you everything I had and more.I scraped myself raw. I said the vows.I promised you everything.I was never enough.I scraped myself raw. I said the vows.I promised you everything.I watched you kill yourself slowly.I scraped myself raw. I said the vows.I promised you everything.You became someone else.I…
My Dark Romeo by Parker S Huntington & LJ Shen
I don't typically read Enemies to Lovers as these books usually end as DNFs. It should be no surprise that I despise toxic characters and Enemies to Lovers? Well, they're teeming with toxic people. No, thanks, I'll pass. Admittedly, the cover on this one got me. Holy hotness. The dark, brooding look on his face,…
The Death of Manners Part 2
Photo credit: ShotByJake on Pixabay You've seen the videos. Usually, teenage girls get in some guy's face (whether justified or not, we don't ever see that part), and yell at him followed by a wind-up and a resounding slap. Then they're sitting on their asses, hand to a cheek with their mouths agape in shock.…
Stronger Together
Growing up, I was an avid reader. I even ventured into writing poetry for a while. I sucked at it, but I enjoyed it. Fast forward more years than I'll ever admit, and I finally sat down to write and publish a book. I'm proud to say I'm the only person in my family to…
Grief in Romance
If you've read my blog before, you may be aware this time of year is hard for me. (If you haven't read my blogs, you may want to start here: About Me, My Months, Moving On VS Moving Forward, and My Months PTSD Edition). This year, on May 1st, will mark 9 years. 9 years…
My Months – PTSD Edition
I'm sitting at my computer writing this hopped-up on caffeine and carbs. Not healthy, you say? I don't care. They're the only reason I'm awake, not in a fitful slumber of runaway recriminations and flashbacks. I tried to get some sleep last night, but as soon as I started to drift off my mind reminded…