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[Book Review] My Name Is Iris by Brando Skyhorse & Iris Coffee Daybreak
My Name is Iris is the story of Iris, born Inés, a second-generation Mexican-American single mom who has always played by the rules with the goal of living "The American Dream". But the rules are changed when the government implements a mandatory wristband based on parental citizenship and a wall suddenly appears in front of her home, separating her from the community she's dreamed of joining.
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Free Summer Reads – Freebie Friday
Happy Freebie Friday! It's July. It's Hot. There's nothing to watch on tv or stream. I'm here to help with a whole list of free summer reads to help you get through these hot endless days of summer.
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[Book Review] Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker & New Orleans Roast Bourbon Pecan Pie
Set in New Orleans, Blood Debts follows 16-year-old twins Cristina and Clement, heirs to a powerful magic bloodline, determined to save their family while discovering the truth behind a 30-year-old murder that left a dark shadow over their name.
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Free Historical Romance for Bridgerton Lovers – Freebie Friday
Happy Freebie Friday! With Queen Charlotte dropping this week on Netflix, I think it's safe to say Bridgerton fans (such as myself) are back on our obsession train. Once you're done streaming the new Bridgerton spin-off, return here from some free historical romance reads with that same Bridgerton romance vibe to help you wait out the time until next season.
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Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen – Book Review & Lovely Lavender Latte Recipe
Set in 1950's San Francisco, with all the period-typical homophobia of the time, Lavender House is a historical detective novel following disgraced detective Evander Mills, Andy, as he investigates the possible murder of Lamontaine soap empire matriarch Irene Lamontaine at the request of her grieving widow, Pearl. Instead of a coffee recommendation with this one, I'm sharing a coffee recipe. A very simple, easy recipe for a lovely lavender latte with a delicate floral herby flavor that pairs perfectly with the book.
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Free Ancient Egyptian Mythology Fantasy Books – Freebie Friday
Happy Freebie Friday! This week's free reads are all free ancient Egyptian mythology fantasy books - romance and action heavily featuring ancient Egyptian mythology, underworld gods and goddesses, and a few other ancient mythologies thrown in for fun.
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