Substance of Living

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. You might remember the name Rachelle Ayala from a previous book review Taming Romeo where we met the Sanchez family and heart throb Romeo Garcia.  This time we meet Carina Chen, fresh out of an ivy league school and interning through the summer for an investment bank in Berkley, California.  At the same time we are introduced to Carina, we have the pleasure of meeting the free-spirit Dylan Jewell who is the oh-so-yummy barista.  Did I mention that Dylan is also the lead singer and guitar player in a band? Don't worry, I won't spoil the story for you, but want to tease you a little so you rush over to Amazon and purchase yourself a copy of Whole Latte Love (New Adult Romance) . Ms. Ayala has a way with words that truly pulls the reader into the story.  At first, I liked Carina Chen but as the story progressed, I found myself wishing she would grow up.  Guess I was frustrated with Carina because I didn't wan

Welcome to summer or in some areas of the world, winter!  A lot happens this month; Father's Day , school's out (in most places for the summer), vacations, backyard parties, family reunions , and so much more. Lavinia Esposito, a.k.a. Vinnie, wants answers when a box is mysteriously left on the front porch for her recently deceased aunt.  Vinnie can't let this mystery drop even after the cops find nothing amiss with the "gift".  Vinnie is a criminal justice instructor. For Love of Livvy - J.M. Griffin Jazmine Crawford wants only one thing from life; that is to be invisible.  Events unfold that disturbs Jazmine's world and she is forced to be in a school play, make friends, and learn the truth about her dad. Invisible - Cecily Anne Patterson What would you do if you had a dilemma, dialed the wrong number and the man on the other end of the phone gave you sage advice in a sexy voice - only to be disconnected? A lot is packed into this 30-pag