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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WWW Wednesday | 5/1/24

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 Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson Politano…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons You DNF’d a Book

Top Ten Tuesday: Petty reasons to DNF a book. Sometimes I stop reading a book for reasons like length, lost interest, surprise tropes, or overly complicated writing. It can also be because of the author, bad characters, or my mood.
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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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