Hello, I’m Ashley! I am a photographer and writer sharing my perspective on books I’m reading, an inside look at our homeschool and insights into personal growth.

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Book Review: Wager For a Kiss by Stephanie McRae

The story “Wager for a Kiss” is a heartwarming romance set in 1774 England. Lucy, a lady’s maid, and Dave, a sailor, find unexpected love and happiness despite their age and previous resignations. Their blossoming connection is put to the test by a secret, but ultimately the story is about surprise blessings and finding one’s…
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First Lines Friday | 4/26/24

What a busy week filled with lots of wonderful reading! Hopefully you’re all ready for the weekend as well and it’s soon to be here. Another full day of work and then settle into a few days of uninterrupted reading.
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Book Review: The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier

This book wasn’t on my radar at all until it showed up at my front door as a surprise from Angry Robot Books. A story deep with symbolism and rife with emotions. Morgan Bright has historically viewed herself as the family failure. Struggling from a drug addiction that was born out of a childhood injury…
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WWW Wednesday | 4/24/24

Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The idea is simple, just answer the three W’s! What am I currently reading?What did I just finish?What am I reading next? Currently Reading The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held Released: March 3,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’ve Wanted to Read For Years and Haven’t

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Unread Books on My Shelves I Want to Read Soon (Bonus…
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Book Review Tour: Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan C. Wilson

Review tour hosted by Love Books Tours MY REVIEW: For fans of Greek history and mythology, this is the story of Clytemnestra; the wife of Agamemnon and the mother of his heir Orestes. A very well told story, and one I was unfamiliar with, I got to really understand and appreciate Clytemnestra as a loyal…
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