Sinner by Sierra Simone

August 27, 2024 lizellyn Books #audiobook, #bookstagram, #eroticromance, #forbiidenlove, #mustread, #passionateconfessions, #sacreddesire, #tabooromance

f you like a lot of heat and temptation in a book and aren’t triggered by some religious debauchery, MUST READ Sinner. I thought the author did a great job handling the mixed-race relationship.

Women’s Equality Day

August 26, 2024 lizellyn Uncategorized #EmpowerWomen, #EqualityForAll, #EqualityNow, #EqualRights, #FightForEquality, #GenderEquality, #WomenEmpowerment, #WomensEqualityDay

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the monumental efforts of those who have fought and continue to fight to protect women’s constitutional right to vote.

Topless Day

August 23, 2024 lizellyn Uncategorized #convertiblecar, #doubleentendre, #FreeSpirit, #humor, #openair, #topdown, #topless

Free Spirit Friday…Don’t forget the sunscreen

Sarcasm is considered the lowest form of wit by some, how do you regard double entendres?

Not a demure book…this is taboo

August 22, 2024 lizellyn Liz Ellyn Books #booklovers, #books, #bookstagram, #booktok, #Chicago, #demure, #formerhockeyromance, #lawofficeromance, #loveislove, #mustread, #romance, #romancebooks, #romancenovels, #verydemure, #verymindful, #whychooseromance

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Overruling Judgment by Liz Ellyn Loving two men, she risks devastating three hearts…unless she commits to both. #verydemure #verymindful #demure #mustread #romancebooks #romancenovels #booklovers #books #romance #whychooseromance #loveislove #lawofficeromance #formerhockeyromance Chicago, #booktok #bookstagram
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Overruling Judgment by Liz Ellyn

Loving two men, she risks devastating three hearts…unless she commits to both.

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Hottest Audiobook I’ve EVER listened to

August 21, 2024 lizellyn Books #Audiobooks, #bookstagram, #forbiidenlove, #mustread, #passionateconfessions, #sacreddesire, #tabooromance

Saint by @thesierrasimone

MUST LISTEN TO THIS AUDIO BOOK
Narrated by
@seancrisden
Jacob Morgan

5-star read! This book cranks up the angst and struggle way beyond what we saw in Priest, and I was hooked! The MC’s journey had my heart in overdrive, making their triumph and HEA that much sweeter!

Admittedly, I read this book out of order in the series. Oops, my bad. I’m currently reading Sinner, #2 in the series.

Lemonade Pie

August 20, 2024 lizellyn Sweets #dessert, #IceCreamPie, #LemonadeDay, #Lemons, #MakingLemonade, #pie, #PieGoals, #SummerSweets, #summertime

🌞🍋 Happy Lemonade Day! 🍋🌞 Who says lemonade is only for sipping? This year, we’re kicking it up a notch with a zesty, sweet twist—Lemonade Pie! 🎉 Imagine all the tangy goodness of lemonade but in a creamy, dreamy pie that’s perfect for cooling off on a hot day. So, skip the plain old drink and dive into a slice of sunshine instead! 🌟🥧

Dear Authors, Show some respect

August 18, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #AuthenticVoices, #authorcommunity, #CochlearImplants, #DisabilityRepresentation, #FictionWithDepth, #InclusiveStorytelling, #LiteraryResponsibility, #RealisticCharacters, #RespectAuthenticity, #RespectTheDeafCommunity, #WriteWithCare, #writingcommunity

Dear Authors,

Please refrain from writing about disabilities unless you have direct experience or have invested substantial effort into thorough research. What may seem like a simple characteristic often carries profound significance. It is very different than assigning eye or hair color to a character. Disabilities are not mere plot devices to enhance book sales or fill a category; they are lived experiences with complexities that deserve respect. Misrepresentation or inaccuracies in portraying these experiences can cause real harm.

I recently finished a book by a #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, whose work I’ve enjoyed for years, including previous installments in this series. However, I was deeply disappointed by the portrayal of a deaf character who received a cochlear implant. While the depiction of life within the Deaf community was somewhat addressed, the author’s treatment of the cochlear implant process was grossly oversimplified and inaccurate, as if the author didn’t understand the profound difference between cochlear implants and hearing aids. This careless portrayal is hurtful and disrespectful to those who have undergone the challenging journey of receiving a surgically implanted cochlear implant and learning to hear and speak.

While I don’t expect fiction, especially romance, to provide a perfect scientific representation of medical issues, I do believe that a touch of realism in portraying characters’ struggles is crucial. Accurately reflecting these challenges adds depth and authenticity to the story, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a more meaningful level.

Anything less diminishes the experiences of readers who have lived these realities, and it shows a lack of respect for the authenticity their stories deserve.

Queer Your Bookshelf

August 16, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #BargainBooks, #bookcommunity, #booklover, #bookstagram, #DiverseReads, #LGBTQBooks, #OwnVoices, #QueerLit, #QueerYourBookshelf, #ReadWithPride

Grab a bargain book today

🌈✨ Ready to add some diversity and vibrancy to your reading list? 🌟 Queer your bookshelf with stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and love. There’s a world of queer literature waiting to be explored! 📚💖

I don’t cry over spilled milk, but spilled coffee…😭😭😭😭

August 14, 2024 lizellyn Uncategorized #amwriting, #authorlife, #BasedOnTrueEvents, #coffee, #CoffeeCatastrophe, #CoffeeDisaster, #CoffeeFail, #CoffeeLoverStruggles, #dramatization, #humor, #Reenactment, #SpilledCoffee, #SpilledMilk, #writingcommunity

I don’t cry over spilled milk, but spilled coffee…
😭😭😭😭
Last week, I lost my keyboard in a coffee disaster
The keyboard has been replaced and I am writing once again.

Romance Books are the key to life

August 13, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #bookboyfriend, #bookishlove, #bookishromance, #indieromance, #romanceauthors, #romancebookaddict, #romancebooks, #romancenovels, #romancereaders, #romancereads

Romance Books are like a secret cheat code for making real-life romance better. They inspire readers to pursue deeper intimacy and better communication with their partners. In this way, romance books entertain and provide a roadmap to meaningful love.