
The Reading Diaries
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Mandy is a book-obsessed coffee-drinking crafty nerd living in Northern California. Her bookish blog 'The Reading Diaries, chronicles her thoughts and reflections on whatever she reads. Her passion for reading and discussing stories has given way to the blog where she offers reviews, author posts, giveaways, and more!
The Reading Diaries
1M ago
Title - Waiting on You
Author - Nikki Ash
Genre - Contemporary Romance
Format - Arc Review Copy
Publication date: January 9th 2025
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Synopsis
From USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Ash comes a secret pregnancy, office romance ...
Nate
One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I’m rescuing a beautiful woman in front of my family’s hotel.
I’m not prepared for the instant attraction I feel for her, but the chemistry is undeniable.
Paige warns me all she can give me is Londo ..read more
The Reading Diaries
1M ago
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It's Monday! What are you Reading?
Last week I read
Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt
Arran's Obsession by Jolie Vines
The Trouble with Bullies by Ruby Vincent
Let's Do it Already Vol 3 by Aki Kusaka
He See's You When You're Sleeping by Alta Hensley
Where the Wolves Run by Lola Glass
Upcoming week
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Long Game by Teagan Kade
Scorpion by Avina St. Graves
Death and Sweet Temptations by Kristen Coar
I'm hoping to add a few more but this is my current ..read more
The Reading Diaries
1M ago
My 25 to read in 2025
I've got a great list on my TBR for the new year. Some have been sitting on my TBR forever and others are recommendations I just had to add to my TBR list.
My TBR
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Pack Darling by Lola Rock
Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon
Alpha by Jasinda Wilder
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
Princes of Carnage by Eva Ashwood
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Quick ..read more
The Reading Diaries
1M ago
Happy Saturday!
I've been in a bit of a slump. Trying to figure out what I want to do as I've noticed engagement is down for bloggers. I've talked to friends who have also noticed that engagement is down. However, I love my little blog and I want to focus more on it.
I'm going to grow and evolve as that's the only way.
So lots of bookish content as well as lots of foodie and crafty stuff. Just a little place for me to share my thoughts and loves.
2025 Goals
Read 200 books but we all know that I will exceed that as I'm a little bit of a reader.
I'm going to bake lots of ..read more
The Reading Diaries
2M ago
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by
Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
I'm a huge why choose romance fan and this weeks cover is stunning and sounds amazing. I've never heard of this author before but I'm excited.
Dangerous Allure Ashlynn Author
Brothers of Daggerspoint
Pre-order your copy (here)
Synopsis
Have you ever wished the hand that constantly wraps around your throat would squeeze just a little tighter, hold your head down in his lap a little longer so all the hurt, pa ..read more
The Reading Diaries
2M ago
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by
Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
This week I’m excited for the upcoming release of Hooked on You by Nikki Ash.
Pre-order your copy https://tinyurl.com/4nw2esns
Add to your TBR https://tinyurl.com/yc3m3w9k
??????? ????? ☞ ?????? ?? ???: an age gap, double single parent, nanny romance by @authornikkiash is coming September 12th, but while we wait, check out this little tease…
“I’m scared,” I admit. “Every time I thought I’d found myse ..read more
The Reading Diaries
3M ago
Title - The Duchess Takes it All
Author - Michelle McLean
Genre - Historical Romance
Format - Arc Review Copy
Publication date: Nov 26th 2024
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Synopsis
A widowed duchess in possession of a fortune must be in want of a husband...or is she? It's a battle of wills in this delightfully clever, enemies-to-lovers romance that's perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Beverly Watts
Tamsin Palmer—the recently widowed Duchess of Clevesly—has almost anything a woman of common birth could want ..read more
The Reading Diaries
4M ago
Hosted by The Book Date
New week new stack of books on my to read pile. I've got a huge stack on my list this week. I'm doing a little catching up.
I'm moving so things have been chaotic. They are packing up the house on next Monday. I hope to get some reading done but who knows. It may be a break for the next couple of weeks.
My list for the week is big and long.
Sinner's Retreat by Lauren Biel I'm about half way done and loving it.
Monster Romance
Insatiable by Rune Hunt
Reviews
Soul Code by Blake Black
Blood Moon by Melanie Gurenk ..read more
The Reading Diaries
4M ago
Title - Don't Touch
Author - Letty Frame
Genre - Paranormal Why Choose
Format - Arc Review Copy
Publication date: Oct 3rd 2024
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Synopsis
Filthy, ruined, and left for dead. What a perfect birthday gift.
Four powerful, mythical men want to claim me as a sweet but possessive light pegasus, a reclusive and scarred bear shifter, a deadly, twisted dark pegasus, and an unhinged imp shifter with a soul as fractured as mine.
They’re everywhere I turn—wanting me, loving me, protecting me—n ..read more
The Reading Diaries
4M ago
Title: Baked and Burned
Series: Contact High #2
Author: Tori Ross
Genres: Romantic Comedy
Tropes: One Night Stand/Accidental Pregnancy
Co-workers
Release Date: October 1, 2024
BLURB
Kailee Lipshitz is finally moving forward. When she accepts a long-term substitute teaching job as a pastry and baking teacher at the local high school, she never expects to find her one-night stand from a couple months earlier, Officer Chase Barnett, temporarily working as the school resource officer. To make matters worse, neither Chase nor Kailee can get the other off their minds.
Kailee doesn't expect Cha ..read more