More Than A Young Wife & Mom: book

Here Lies All The Boys Who Broke My Heart: A Review

by Tiffany - Tuesday, February 03, 2026

This next audiobook review is a good one! I'm not typically a romance girly, but the title and description hooked me.

"Every time a guy breaks my heart, I write him a eulogy in my journal. It’s kind of my thing—closure through creative mourning. They don't actually die... or, at least, they didn't.

Now? These guys aren’t just dead to me, they’re dead to everyone. And I’m the prime suspect.

With my senior year at Pembroke College—and my entire future—on the line, I’ve got no choice but to play detective. Unfortunately, that means teaming up with my long-standing frenemy, Asher, who is insufferable and somehow always there when I need him the least. We bicker, we banter, we occasionally almost hook up, but with the body count rising and my name all over the suspect board, there’s no time to get distracted.

Between college parties, messy exes, suspicious deaths, and a murder investigation I never asked to be a part of—one thing’s for sure: this is not how I thought my last year would go.

Here’s to hoping I can find out who the real killer is... before someone ends up writing my eulogy."

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Andi Arndt and Aaron Shedlock narrate our story. They gave a great performance, really bringing the story to life.

Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The story follows Sloane, a senior at Pembroke College who's journal goes missing. Ironically, all her former lovers that she's written about start to end up dead. Did I mention that what she writes about them are eulogies?

Flow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The book flows well from beginning to end. Never a dull moment. Hooked from the first few moments and taken on a ride through the end.

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I found this to be a very entertaining listen. Romance isn't my typical genre. The mystery/thriller element gives added dimension. The characters are fleshed out well, with real and raw emotions. There's multiple plot twists and each one gets better. It reminded me of Pretty Little Liars, which is my favorite series. I would definitely read this one again to see what clues I missed and would recommend to others.

Disclosure: Thank you Harper Audio Adult/ Avon a, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. As always, all opinions are my own. Links to purchase this book include my affiliate information where I may receive small monetary payment for purchases made via these links. All profits go to support my page.

If you'd like to purchase this in any format, it is available on Amazon here as well as other stores online.

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"Needy Little Things" Review

by Tiffany - Monday, February 03, 2025

It's been a hot minute since I've reviewed a book. I'm not saying this is anything New Year's Resolution related at all BUT just coincidentally, I've been reading more. I also listened to my FIRST fiction audiobook y'all, and I am hooked!

Needy Little Things, the debut young adult novel by Channelle Desamours is not to be missed! Mystery, suspense, real life topics - it's all here!

In this Young Adult mystery, we meet high school senior, "Sariyah Lee Bryant [who] can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about. But when she fulfills a need for her friend Deja who vanishes shortly after, Sariyah is left wondering if her ability is more curse than gift. This isn’t the first time one of her friends has landed on the missing persons list, and she’s determined not to let her become yet another forgotten Black girl.

Not trusting the police and media to do enough on their own, Sariyah and her friends work together to figure out what led to Deja’s disappearance. When Sariyah’s mother loses her job and her little brother faces complications with his sickle cell disease, managing her time, money, and emotions seems impossible. Desperate, Sariyah decides to hustle her need-sensing ability for cash—a choice that may not only lead her to Deja, but put her in the same danger Deja found herself in."

Narrated by Alaska Jackson, the characters comes to life, each with a distinct voice and personality. We follow Sariyah's point of view and hear how the she views her friends' voices and mannerisms. Very entertaining and kept me hooked from the first few lines. The writing and narration felt seamless. The pace and flow were on point. The narrator clearly provides chapter breaks for the listener, which were the only times I paused because the story was so addicting.

As a multicultural woman in her 30's from Atlanta, the places, phrases, and mannerisms are very familiar to me. It may be a little harder to follow for older readers and those unfamiliar with Black culture. This is definitely something I will be re-listening to/reading and recommend. I'm even going to buy a print copy for my daughter. Looking forward to reading more from Channelle Desamours in the future (and looking up other books narrated by Alaska Jackson in the meantime).

Needly Little Things (audio and print) comes out tomorrow, February 4, 2025!!
Click here to visit the author's webpage with all retailer links.

About the Author:

"Channelle Desamours lives and writes just outside of Atlanta, Georgia where she currently teaches high school science at a STEM academy. Her students motivate, challenge, and inspire her daily (and they’re always good for a laugh). She spent many years coaching lacrosse and even enjoyed a brief stint at Zoo Atlanta where she taught children about wildlife conservation and handled all sorts of critters from opossums to juvenile American alligators. Channelle has a BA in biology from Agnes Scott College and an MS in biological sciences from Clemson University. Beyond nerding out about life science in front of large groups of teenagers, Channelle enjoys listening to audiobooks, caring for her house plants, and plotting twisty novels with a touch of magic."

Disclaimer: Thanks to Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own, as always.

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10 FREE Kindle books for World Book Day!

by Tiffany - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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Review: Feels Like Home by Marian Parsons

by Tiffany - Tuesday, October 12, 2021

I personally love a home that looks lived in. When it comes to decorating our home, you'll find a mix of a few new items, DIYs, clearance deals and thrift finds. Over the past year since we moved into our home, decorating has been a process - a fun one. I find myself adding more in one room, taking away in another and even stumped on how to make a few bare spaces more homey. I'm always looking for inspiration, whether browsing displays at a store, scrolling through Pinterest, or between the pages of a design book. I was so excited to receive a review copy of Feels Like Home: Transforming Your Space from Uninspiring to Uniquely Yours by Marian Parsons.

Description:

Most of us don’t live in a dream home that was custom built to suit our tastes. We have to work with a house that brings its own style, quirks, and personality to the table. But imagine walking into this house, but it’s perfectly designed and decorated with your style in mind—a home that fits you like a well-tailored outfit and yet is as comfy as your favorite pair of pajamas.

What would that home look like exactly? How would it feel to live in a home styled specifically for you?

The truth is, every home should feel like a custom home and not have to break the bank. In Feels Like Home, DIY makeover queen Marian Parsons (a.k.a. Miss Mustard Seed) teaches you what she’s learned over the years, sharing budget-friendly practical tips that will inspire you to change your space from “blah” to beautiful, from a builder-grade to character-rich home. Each chapter will guide you through detailed, easy-to-implement tutorials for projects, makeovers, decorating ideas, and tips for handling common challenges. Special note-taking spaces are also included for recording your own design ideas. Room by room, you will be empowered to transform your house into the home of your dreams!"

My Thoughts:
I appreciate a design book that doesn't make you feel bad for not having a magazine worthy home. At a recent hospitality event, the speaker reminded us that its not about having the perfect home but how you make your guests feel in it. When I read the same sentiment shared by the author in the introduction, I knew this was gonna be a great read. The author gives a few suggestions on different ways to use her book: as Instruction, Inspiration, Motivation and/or Encouragement. It's easy-to-read with easy-to-implement tips, tutorials and ideas. Depending on what you are looking for, there's something for everyone in these pages. I will be rereading this one often and would make a great gift for a friend.

Available TODAY online and in-store at most book retailers.

Bonus: You can receive a free download of Chapter 7: Creative and Work Spaces by entering your name and email here.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. No other compensation was, nor will be, received. All opinions are mine.