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Review of “Inside Phoenix” by Roni O’Connell
Review of Inside Phoenix by Roni O’Connell Review by: April Hughes Inside Phoenix is a paranormal thriller and romance by Roni O’Connell. The story features Phoenix Reynolds, a young woman healing in a mountain town after experiencing a tragedy during her...
Review of “Uninvited” by Sophie Jordan
Review of Uninvited by Sophie Jordan Review by: April Hughes Review of Uninvited by Sophie Jordan Uninvited is the first novel in the Uninvited series by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan. The story follows Davy, a musical prodigy...
A Wine and Romance Series Pairing
A Wine and Romance Series Pairing By: April Hughes What’s better than sitting down with a cup of coffee and a good book? -Sitting down with a glass of wine and a good book. For me, sipping my adult grape juice while reading a novel by one of my...
Review of “Against the Ropes” by Sarah Castille
I mentally DEVOURED this novel…
Max Huntington, known in the underground fight world as “Torment”, is a millionaire business man by day and an intense, well-known fighter by night. When Makayla, a trained medic, first meets Torment- those sparks fly! Heck, they do more than that- they SIZZLE and burn!
This Maine Town is Infamous for its Haunted History Photos by Catherine J. Gross
Ghostport Haunted Maine Town By: April Hughes Ghostport is an annual event that takes place in October in the town of Bucksport, Maine. Bucksport is notorious in the state for its rich history and legend involving its founder, Colonel Jonathan Buck. According...
Review of The Lovely Reckless by Kami Garcia
Book Review of "The Lovely Reckless" by Kami Garcia Review By: April Hughes Review of The Lovely Reckless: The Lovely Reckless is a standalone novel by author Kami Garcia. The story follows Frankie Devereaux, a high school senior from the Heights- a...
7 Steps for Surviving the Holidays
7 Steps for Surviving the Holidays By: April Hughes Every October I find time to reflect on everything I’ve learned in holidays past. This is done in an effort to emotionally, mentally, and physically prepare myself for the chaos to come. I know...
The Secret to Finding Time to Read
The Secret to Finding Time to Read By: April Hughes “How do you find time to read?” This is a question I get asked all too often. It’s also a legitimate one considering the circus impersonation that I call my life. I discovered my love of reading in fourth...
Morse’s Sauerkraut and European Deli – Waldoboro Maine
Morse’s Sauerkraut and European Deli By: April Hughes Morse’s Sauerkraut and European Deli is both a specialty store and restaurant that offers a variety of European dishes and...
Treworgy Family Orchards – Levant, Maine – October 2017
Treworgy Family Orchards It has been a tradition in our family to visit Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, Maine every October. This is a family event that we look forward to every fall, and for a variety of reasons. From the unique corn maze designs and...
Review of Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell
Unhooked is a standalone novel by author Lisa Maxwell. I will admit to being intrigued by all the unique and fresh re-imaginings of the more popular fairy tales. Peter Pan has always been a favorite of mine; so, when I saw this book sitting on the shelf of Books-a-Million in Portland, Maine, I just had to check it out.
Review of Be Still My Love by Deborah J. Hughes
Review of Be Still my Love by Deborah J Hughes Be Still, My Love is the first novel in the Tess Schafer-Medium series by fiction author Deborah J. Hughes. The story follows Tess, a grieving widow with a history of being able to communicate with “the...
Unique Portland Maine Night Life Venue
The month of October wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a swanky, spooky club in the heart of Portland, one of Maine’s trendiest cities. Bubba’s Sulky Lounge is a popular dance club, well known...
Review of Tormentor Mine by Anna Zaires
Tormentor Mine is the first book in a series by New York Times bestselling author Anna Zaires. I will warn you that there are some situations in the book that might be somewhat disturbing to some. For example, you will often ask yourself as you read...
Intuitive Paint Night at The Belfast Breeze Inn
October is the month of All Hallows Eve, and as such, I like to honor the spookiest month of the year by trying unique and spooky experiences. On October 4th I attended an Intuitive Paint Night with psychic Angie Butler Welch at the picturesque...
Review of Paper Princess by Erin Watt
Paper Princess Review Paper Princess is the first book in the Royals Series written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin Watt. The story follows Ella Harper- a high school junior trying to make ends meet, under the radar, after the death of...
Review of Full Contact by Sarah Castille
Review of Full Contact by Sarah Castille Full Contact is the third book in a series written by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Sarah Castille. Full contact follows the character Ray, A.K.A Predator, an underground fighter/private...
Review of Elite by Rachel Van Dyken
Eagle Elite 1 of 8 Elite is the first novel in the Eagle Elite Series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, published by Forever Publishing on July 9, 2013. This also happens to be the first book that I have read by this author. I found...
Trip to Portland Maine
Eight days. That's how long Catherine planned to be in Nebraska visiting her folks. Now, eight days may seem remarkably short to some, but to Catherine and I, eight days is a really long time. Naturally, we decided that if we are expected to be apart so long, then we...
