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SheReadsAndWrites

SheReadsAndWrites

Joined June 2016

Reader 📚Writer of sweet romances ❤️📝 Happily married mom of 3 grown children and dog mom to a Great Dane. https://linktr.ee/laravanhulzen
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The Lost Bookshop | Evie Woods
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Mehso-so

I started out wanting to like this one but it really got sloppy and all over the place. And I think there were about 25 different plots and twists, maybe more. Sadly, I ended up skimming the second half just to finish. 😬

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Pickpick

These are lovely short stories. I'm eager to read the third one due out in Feb 2025. ❤️🤓

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Funny Story | Emily Henry
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This was a super cute story with a fun premise. Could maybe be a little shorter but otherwise it has all the things that make a great Emily Henry book. 🤓

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My Favorite Half-Night Stand | Christina Lauren
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Pickpick

Although I'm not a fan of the "let's not communicate about how we feel for 200 pages" storyline, this one had a friend group that added a fun dynamic, as well as some complications that were realistic. And I LOVED the ending. Christina Lauren always writes great characters which keeps me reading. ?

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What You Wish For | Katherine Center
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Pickpick

This wasn't my favorite Katherine Center book, but I still liked it. I prefer ones like The Bodyguard where there are mostly scenes between the two main characters. Although this one is more focused on one MC, it is still filled with heart and strong emotions and lovely writing and all the things that make Katherine Center a fave author. 🤓❤️

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Yours Truly | Abby Jimenez
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Pickpick

Sabrina liked this one as much as I did. ❤️ Jimenez is definitely a new favorite author.

dabbe #sweetsabrina 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
Hooked_on_books Baby face! 🐶🧡 2mo
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Part of Your World | Abby Jimenez
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Pickpick

I loved everything about this book. I devoured it in a day. The hero is amazing (thank you Abby Jiminez for writing men who are awesome because they do exist) and the heroine is strong and someone I rooted for 100%. The kind of couple and story that was true romance in my opinion. New fave of 2024. ❤️

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Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez
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Pickpick

I loved everything about this book. It's my favorite of the year so far ❤️ and the first Abby Jimenez book I've read (I'm sad to admit) so I have purchased all her others. My summer reading plan made. 🤓

LiteraryinLawrence I‘ve only read Yours Truly and I really liked it! 2mo
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Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez
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I'm only 20 pages into this and laughing pretty hard. That's a good sign. 🤣🙃

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Pickpick

I really liked this book. LOVED Poppy and Alex and their friendship that leads to love. My only complaint was it was a little too long. 50 pages shorter maybe? 😬

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Rescue Me | Lara Van Hulzen
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Here is my monthly promo (these are ending soon)! It's good exposure to new authors and doesn't cost you a thing except a few clicks. Subscribe to the author's newsletter that you are interested in and receive a free book from them. If you haven't tried my Men of Honor series, check out Rescue Me! https://books.bookfunnel.com/booksprysweetfreebies/86ehbvmrbb

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Pickpick

This was a good, fast paced whodunit. I didn't have any idea who the murder was until the end. It's pretty gritty though and addresses abuse so - not for everyone.

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A night of indulgences. A great book and espresso martini. 🤓🍸

Lollymya Love an espresso martini!!! 3mo
SheReadsAndWrites Aren't they yummy? @Lollymya My husband makes an awesome one. 😎 3mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
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Diving into this one today. 🤓

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The Maid | Nita Prose
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Pickpick

I read this for book club and enjoyed it. Being in Molly's mind was certainly interesting but I will say I got to the end and went "wait...what?" I'm still processing how I feel about the ending, but I liked the writing and would read this author again. ?

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The Maid | Nita Prose
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This one hasn't been feeling so well. Lots of rest and reading for us right now. 🤓🐶 #SabrinatheGreat

Julsmarshall Sending love and feel better wishes! 3mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww 🐾❤️ hoping she feels better soon! 3mo
AmyG Hope she is better soon. 3mo
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Sace Poor baby. Hope she gets to feeling better soon. 3mo
dabbe Rest, sweet one. What a face! 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
mabell Oh sweetheart 🐶❤️ Take care! 3mo
ElizaMarie He is too cute :) I hope he feels better soon 3mo
SheReadsAndWrites Thank you! @dabbe @mabell @ElizaMarie She is doing better ❤️🐶 3mo
Gissy I hope feels better soon🐶🐾❤️🐾❤️ 3mo
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A Man Called Ove: A Novel | Fredrik Backman
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This one was tough to get into. I got to about 150 pages and felt that it was all a grumpy older man with not much explanation as to why. I almost gave up on it but I'm glad I didn't. The writing is truly lovely and as soon as other characters came in and there was more given about Ove and why he was the way he was, there was humor and the story was endearing.

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Just Haven't Met You Yet | Sophie Cousens
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I ADORED this book. Cutest romance where the true love story isn't where you originally expect it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #romance #readromance

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Rescue Me | Lara Van Hulzen
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There's only a couple of more months of these that I'll be sharing, so if you haven't tried it, now is the time! Subscribe to the author's newsletter that you are interested in and receive a FREE book from them. 
If you haven't tried my Men of Honor series, check out RESCUE ME. (Tagged)
Has anyone found any new authors through these promotions? ?
https://books.bookfunnel.com/freewithsignupcleanromanceapril/r380htzlfc

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I've been in a huge reading funk. Hoping this gets me out of it...🫤

dabbe I hope it does, too! Pretty much all of the people from the #NancyDrewBR loved it, so you're in good book-hands! 🤩😃🤗 4mo
SheReadsAndWrites Thank you @dabbe 😊 I haven't read it since I was young so I'm excited. 4mo
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Rescue Me | Lara Van Hulzen
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With the newness of spring, here are some new authors for you to check out. All you have to do is pick a book, subscribe to that author's newsletter, and download. Get as many books as you want or as little as you want, and remember, you can you can always unsubscribe if the author isn't a good fit for you. This promo also includes one of my books, RESCUE ME.  Enjoy!
https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostnlswtfeb/drqojeeuh6

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Get Lucky: A Novel | Katherine Center
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I do so love Katherine Center's writing. But much like Happiness For Beginners, this one was much less romance and more young woman on a journey. Which I liked! This one was sister focused with a super interesting twist. So I liked this a lot, just didn't love because her brilliance (and my favorite part of her writing) is dialogue with a hero and heroine. ❤️

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Rescue Me | Lara Van Hulzen
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Happy February! Love is in the air. ❤️ If you need a good book - here are some FREE ones. All you have to do is pick a book, subscribe to that author's newsletter, and download. Get as many books as you want or as little as you want, and remember, you can always unsubscribe if the author isn't a good fit for you. This promo also includes one of my books, RESCUE ME. Enjoy!
https://books.bookfunnel.com/sweetfreefebruarysampler/mvpmas7gv1
#romance

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Happiness for Beginners | Katherine Center
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Pickpick

Another home run by Katharine Center. Going to watch the Netflix movie based on it tonight. 💖

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The Bodyguard: A Novel | Katherine Center
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Pickpick

Rom-com perfection. Loved everything about this one. 💖 #romance #romcom

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Another good one for my craft of writing shelf. 🤓

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I listened to this on audio and it was fantastic. What a lovely behind the scenes view of a true classic. Having other actors involved in the film, as well as Rob Reiner and William Goldman, popping in to share their memories made it that much more delightful. ❤️

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Bailedbailed

I truly hate to not finish a book, and after LOVING Holiday Romance and Snowed In, I was thoroughly bummed to get halfway through this one and call it a bail. 😐 I just could not get myself to like the MC. I also couldn't fully grasp her reasons for being home in Ireland. #sadtogobutimust

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Another good one on writing... 👍🏼 #writing

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I like to have a book on writing in my reading rotation and this one was good. Just the kick-start I needed headed into a New Year. 🤩 #writinglife

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The Good Part | Sophie Cousens
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I lied. I said Holiday Romance was my favorite book of 2023 but this one is-I LOVED IT! So many emotions, life questions...fascinating! The MC wishes herself from 26 to 42. And I like how the author didn't pit one version of the main character's life against the other. It was more of her seeing she didn't fully appreciate what she DID have in her 20's. She sees that there's a "good part" to all phases of life. She just needs to look for them.

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Dog Dogs | Elliott Erwitt
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What? Christmas is over? 🐶🎄 @RedxoHearts #Sabrinathegreat

AmyG What a cutie!!! 7mo
SheReadsAndWrites Thank you 😊 @AmyG She is 140 pounds of pure love and snuggles 🥰😂 7mo
ElizaMarie Awe I just love this baby! Looks like the perfect lap dog :) 7mo
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RedxoHearts She's gorgeous! 7mo
Gissy 🐶💚❤️💚🎄 7mo
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This was a cute twist on A Christmas Carol. I struggled to like the main character, but the story was interesting enough that I wanted to see how it ended. And I liked the ending. 🎄 #christmasread

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Snowed In | Catherine Walsh
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This was super cute and a fun sequel to Holiday Romance. I liked Holiday Romance just a bit more but this has the same amount of humor and flirting and romance and was a perfect #holidayread. 🎄

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While You Were Sleeping | Barbara Hammond
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Christmas movie watching has begun... 🥰🎄#christmas #movies

BarkingMadRead Such a good one! 7mo
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Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place | John Morrill Bryan, Richard Morris Hunt
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For any Hallmark movie fans out there, this one is FANTASTIC. Time travel, gorgeous setting, great clothes, and of course-romance. ❤️ #romance #hallmark

Bluebird I loved this one too! 7mo
Sparklemn I've been telling everyone to watch this 💕 7mo
SheReadsAndWrites I have watched it more than once, for sure. 🙂 @Bluebird @sparklemn 7mo
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This might just be my favorite book of the year. ❤️ The friendship between Andrew and Molly is so real and hilarious and fun to read ~ their relationship is one built on honest feelings and truly knowing one another. I loved every minute of it. I would love to see this made into a Hallmark movie. 🥰 #romance #greatromance #christmasromance

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Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center
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1) Things You Save In A Fire by Katherine Center
2) Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon
@TheSpineView
@Joy4Lit
#twofortuesday
@lisavie_12

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Pickpick

This was a fun, quick read. The writing style of emails, texts, and group chats isn't normally my favorite, but worked well with this story and was done well. I found the humor of the chats between everyone more dominant than the mystery, but since I laughed out loud a few times I considered it a cute, enjoyable read. 🤓

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I read this for my book club and loved it! Since it's Patterson I expected a mystery or crime story but it's really a sweet holiday story of family and a crazy way the magic of Christmas is brought back into their lives. There was a bit of mystery to it, and I even had vibes of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (anyone remember her? 🙋🏻‍♀️). Overall just a pleasant, fun, holiday read. 🤓 #holidaybook #cutestory 🎄

keys_on_fire Omg I love Mrs piggle wiggle! This is going on my TBR!! Sounds fun! 8mo
SheReadsAndWrites It really was @keys_on_fire ☺️ I hope you enjoy it. ❤️ 8mo
TieDyeDude Someone just recommended this to me this weekend. Sounds fun! 8mo
SheReadsAndWrites It's a good one. 🤓 @TieDyeDude 8mo
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Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center
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I officially have a new favorite author. I believe Katherine Center has mastered romance. Truly. Her writing is great, her characters the best, and the romance perfect. I was sad to finish this one. ❤️ #littensloveromance #romance #greatread

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty 💐 8mo
LiteraryinLawrence She‘s one of my favorites too! 8mo
GondorGirl If you ever get the chance to meet her, do it! She's one of the best author events I've ever gone to. She's delightful! 8mo
SheReadsAndWrites I will! Thanks so much for letting me know. 😊 @GondorGirl 8mo
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An Angel for Christmas | Lara Van Hulzen
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The 4th and final book in my Endicotts of Silver Bay series is out today! Some books stick closer to my heart than others and that is true of this one. I loved writing Garrett and Angelica‘s story. ❤️ https://www.laramvanhulzen.com/anangelforchristmas
#littensloveromance #romance #christmas

wanderinglynn Congrats on your book release! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 9mo
mabell Congratulations! 🎉 9mo
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This was really good. Fast paced. Fascinating. And kind of crazy-creepy she wrote this in 2019 about a pandemic not knowing what was to come...😐 #greatread

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"Conventional wisdom dictates that there‘s an insurmountable divide—an entire dimension of eternity and space—between Heaven and Hell."
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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A Daughters Courage | Kitty Neale
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My Girl Child is on Litsy!! @lisavie_12 😃 #happymama #welcomelitten

hannah-leeloo Thanks for the tag 9mo
hannah-leeloo Welcome @lisavie_12 happy reading 📖❤️📚 9mo
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julesG Welcome to Litsy @lisavie_12 👋🏻 9mo
julesG @Birdsong28 Thanks for the tag 9mo
RebelReader Welcome to Litsy @lisavie_12! Thanks for the tag @Birdsong28. 9mo
squirrelbrain Welcome to Litsy! Thanks for the tag @Birdsong28 9mo
mabell Welcome @lisavie_12 ! 🎉🎉 9mo
LibrarianRyan Hello @lisavie_12 welcome 9mo
FashionableObserver @lisavie_12, WELCOME!! ♥️ Thanks for the tag! XOXO (edited) 9mo
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Beyond That, the Sea | Laura Spence-Ash
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I love local indie bookstores. 🤓 #bookstorebooty

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Bailedbailed

I tried. I tried so hard. I gave it 160 pages. 🙈 And I WANTED to LOVE it. The author seems lovely - I adored her author's note. The writing is great. It was just...sloooow. The mystery moved slow. The relationships between the women moved slow. I couldn't slog through anymore. An unpopular opinion, I'm sure. And I'm sad about that! ☹️ But I DNF. #sadtoleave #dnf

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Hello Stranger: A Novel | Katherine Center
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It's been a while since I enjoyed a book from start to finish. This one I loved. The characters, the story, the writing. And a little surprise in the end that was fun. Heartfelt. Honest. Truly adorable. #romance #littensloveromance

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Get to Me | Lara Van Hulzen
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Romance reader? Check this out... I have joined a group of other authors who write sweet, clean romance. Find my book GET TO ME on this list and get it FREE with a newsletter sign-up. Also, I do not spam your inbox. I send one newsletter a month. And, if you sign up and later want to unsubscribe, my feelings will not be hurt. ☺️
#littensloveromance #sweetromance
https://books.bookfunnel.com/fallinlovewithagoodbook/gb7udiwe0u

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The Plot | Jean Hanff Korelitz
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Bailedbailed

My mom and I have a rule - give a book 100 pages before bailing. I made it to 100. And bailed. And I hate to bail on books. I do. I know reviews say it starts slow but... I just don't have any interest anymore. #sorrybutgottago

BarkingMadRead I loved this, but it definitely took some down. I almost nailed a couple of times. I‘m a firm believer that you should never read something you don‘t love, so i totally get your bail! A friend recommended it, so i was stuck 🤣 10mo
SheReadsAndWrites @BarkingMadRead My college roommate and I have a deal where we buy each other a book for our bdays. We've done that for 30 years. She got me this one 😬 so I wanted to love it, but didn't. She understands though...😊 10mo
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