by Olive | Jul 14, 2026 | Book Reviews
A Bride For Marcus by Anne Gracie (2026) Historical romance. Book 6 of the Devil Riders series. Prologue with Marcus and Tessa as children on neighboring estates and becoming friends. Then we start with Marcus at a ball, seeing Tessa for the first time in many years,...
by Olive | Jul 8, 2026 | Book Reviews
Rebel by Beverly Jenkins (2019) Schoolteacher meets army captain in this book set in New Orleans. Although our teacher is betrothed to someone else when we meet her, she quickly falls for the dashing hero who saves her from a physical attack and helps her to rebuild...
by Olive | Jul 7, 2026 | Book Reviews
Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Loved this one. Nikki is slightly adrift in her LA influencer lifestyle, still sort of recovering after her humiliating experience on a reality TV dating show when she finds out...
by Olive | Jul 2, 2026 | Side Hustle Diaries
Here’s the June 2026 breakdown of all the pennies I’ve collected from the internet. I’ve organized the income sources into bigger categories and then provided details from each source. Affiliate Commissions: $1,841.57 TikTok Shop Affiliate: $1,121.96 I have been...
by Olive | Jul 1, 2026 | Book Reviews
The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit (2026) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Bancroft Sisters series. Plenty of chaos and humor and slow-growing affection. Bookish Harriet and rakish Alexander are caught in a compromising situation, and...