When I was a young teen, living in Framingham, MA, once a week I’d get on my bike and head to the library to bring back the teen romances, mysteries, and westerns I’d read. It was the best day of the week as far as I was concerned. I could … Read More

About 27 miles long, Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake after the Great Lakes. It’s a mecca for hot Montanans in the summer.   My DH and I often drive up the west side of the lake on our way to Glacier National Park. The views are beautiful, and … Read More

I’d like to welcome Krista Kedrick, author of Lacy (The Doves of Primrose),as she talks about inspiration and reminds us not to die with our song unsung. * * * Once upon a time there was a little girl with a wild imagination. She loved to crack jokes and make … Read More

Happy INDIEpendence Day! I’d like to highlight two books I’ve found recently by doing Tasty Book Tours. The first is A Healing Love by Tara Chevrestt. It’s an unusual book that moved me in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Kimberly Rogers is all woman. The problem is that after a horrible … Read More

I am almost eager for winter to arrive on the banks of the Clark Fork River. Winter gives me a chance to enjoy contemporary romance novels. (And get away from the wildfire smoke that has once more descended into the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys.) Even though I read other types … Read More

This week I’m pleased to be hosting the From Mangia to Murder blog tour.  Along with romances, I love cozy mysteries — don’t you? Caroline Mickelson: From Mangia to Murder A Sophia Mancini Mystery—Book One Author Bio Caroline Mickelson loves her family and loves to write. She also loves a … Read More

I just finished the fourth book in Barbara Freethy’s Angel’s Bay series.  I read all four straight and thoroughly enjoyed them. The stories are entertaining and the characters are engaging, but one of the things that I find fun about series like these is the location.  Barbara Freethy is from … Read More