If Dr. Seuss wrote books for adults

March 2, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #adulthumor, #DrSeussDay, #meme, #Seuss

In honor of Dr. Seuss Day

Images found on
https://www.ranker.com/list/dr-seuss-parodies/nathandavidson

And

https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1249421-wtf-is-this-shit

World Compliment Day

March 1, 2024 lizellyn Guilty Pleasure #accents, #compliment, #saysomethingnice, #worldcomplimentday

Aims to promote a culture of appreciation and recognition across international borders.

Compliments sound better with an alluring accent.

What accent is your favorite?

Confusion over three star book ratings

March 1, 2024 lizellyn Bookish #amreading, #bookcommunity, #bookobsessed, #bookrecommendations, #bookreview, #bookreviewer, #bookstagrammer

Three Star Book Reviews, what do you mean?

Average? Okay? Meh? Pretty-good?

A three-star book review can leave both authors and readers feeling uncertain. It’s neither a resounding endorsement nor a harsh critique, making it challenging to gauge the book’s overall quality. In the end, a three-star review highlights the subjective nature of opinions and the nuanced experience of literature.

Best Debut Author I have ever read

February 29, 2024 lizellyn Books #darkromance, #darkromancebooks, #darkromancereads, #mafiaromancebook, #marriageofconvenience, #morallygrey, #romanticsuspense, #romanticsuspensebook, #romanticsuspensebooks, #spicybooks, #spicybookstagram

Meet Brandy Hynes

BLURB

Dandelion wishes. Grains of sand. Shooting stars. Butterfly kisses.

Murder and mothballs. Carnage and blood.

Black leather gloves and too many lilies.

Time can swallow her whole, and it’s almost up.

WELLS

She’s my mission. My prize. My obsession.

Ivy Kingston is the most wanted woman in the world for reasons she is completely oblivious to, reasons I intend to capitalize on.

She needs a husband to receive her inheritance, so I’m on the hunt for a wife. As long as it’s her.

I’m not who she thinks I am.

But she has no idea who she really is either.

I’ll be her groom. Her keeper. Her lover.

And quite possibly her demise.

IVY

People often underestimate me.

They shouldn’t.

Gavin Wells is dreamy and delicious. Dark and mysterious. His world is exactly where I want to be.

But he’s got me in a chokehold of smoke and mirrors.

Someone should have warned him that burning ivy releases toxic spores.

Because I’m the spark who can reduce him to ashes.

REVIEW

This debut author nails it!

It is not a question of whether or not to read this book. It is a must-read for dark romance readers. The only question is…do you read it quickly or savor it slowly?

This book ticked off all of my boxes:

Characters…tick
The author skillfully employed a dual point of view, which I found to be a brilliant narrative choice. Exploring the characters’ growth throughout the story was truly enjoyable. The secondary characters not only enhanced our understanding of the main characters but also possessed distinct traits that added depth to the narrative.

Pace…tick
I like a fast-paced story. The story maintained a rapid pace, keeping the reader engaged. Despite the abundance of details, the narrative remained easily digestible, striking a balance that ensured it never felt overwhelming. The entertainment value remained consistent from start to finish.

Heat…tick
Scintillating! I could feel the passion and desire in each intimate scene.

Heartache…tick
Happy endings are more satisfying when the characters endure heartache along the way.

Twist…tick
Nothing makes me happier than reading a realistic yet unexpected twist. This was one of the greatest twists that I have read in a long time.

Red Velvet Brownies…no crumbs left behind.

February 28, 2024 lizellyn Sweets #brownies, #cakepops, #chocolate, #chocolatecups, #chocolateganache, #dessert, #redvelvet, #whippedganache, #whitechocolate

I prepared red velvet brownies for Valentine’s Day and ended up with plenty of leftover pieces once I cut them into heart shapes.

I decided to do a little twist on cake pops. I blended the leftover bits with whipped chocolate ganache. Afterward, I molded white chocolate cups to hold the brownie mixture.

After I made the cups, I used the rest of the leftovers and made red velvet brownie ice cream.

National Cupcake Day – Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Maple Pecan FrostingNational Cupcake Day –

February 24, 2024 lizellyn Sweets #carrotcake, #cupcakes, #dessert, #glutenfree, #maplefrosting, #pecan

Almond flour compliments the nutty pecans
Coconut flour pairs well with crushed pineapple
And the maple pecan frosting is amaaaaazing

Let’s talk Polyamory

February 23, 2024February 24, 2024 lizellyn Romance #creativeromancemonth, #LoveWins, #Metamours, #MoreLoveMoreJoy, #PolyamLove, #polyamory, #PolyamoryPride, #PolyPositive

🍹🎉 Let’s raise our glasses because it’s Margarita Day! 🎉🍹

February 22, 2024 lizellyn Uncategorized #cocktails, #MargaritaDay, #MargaritaMagic, #Margaritaville, #TikTokTasteTest

Red Margarita – Spicy twist called Flirting with Fire
Pink Margarita – Sweet and fruity called Sunset in a Glass

Whether you like it on the rocks, frozen, or with a twist, today is the perfect excuse to sip and savor the tangy goodness of everyone’s favorite tequila-based cocktail. Gather your friends, shake up some margaritas, and let the fiesta begin! 🎊