Giveaway – PROOF copy of Sugar and Spice

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Giveaway is over – winner has been announced!

****Winner is Toni B. R. in Saint Mary’s Georgia!

I’m giving away one PROOF copy of Sugar and Spice! You must leave your name and email address in the comments to be entered into the drawing! If you are not already on my mailing list, your email address will automatically be added to my list!

I will announce your name as a winner if you’re chosen! If you don’t want me to announce your name if you win – then, don’t enter the drawing!

Announcing the name keeps the drawing honest. I will be using a randomizer to choose the winner!

Have fun!

Today’s My Birthday!

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I’m busy writing today! Will celebrate with cake tonight!

Come visit me at the Black Books Matter Festival:

August 1, 2026

11 AM – 4 PM

Black Books Matter Festival

Mahogany Books

121 American Way

National Harbor

Oxon Hill, MD

The Daughter of Shiloh by Terri J. Haynes

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The Daughter of Shiloh by Terri J. Haynes

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was a good historical fiction interwoven with elements of mystery.

Lealia and Milton attend Tuskegee Institute. Both of them were childhood friends – but they barely remember playing with one another as youngsters. When they travel with Booker T Washington and George Washington Carver to a church convention at Shiloh church – their lives change – due to a traumatic event.

The traumatic occurrence propels both Lealia and Milton to probe, seeking answers to a mystery. The entire town must heal both physically and emotionally.

Milton is angry – Shiloh Church wants to assist Lealia with a scholarship to Howard University – yet Shiloh refuses to help him – and he really needs assistance. He feels wrongly judged by the congregation due to a troubled past for which he had no control.

This was an exciting inciteful read which shows how judgmental attitudes in the church can cause undue harm to others.



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The Dilemma by B.A. Paris

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The Dilemma by B.A. Paris

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this novel. It was so suspenseful! The main character, Liv, has been planning a huge 40th birthday party for the last 20 YEARS! When things get weird and suspenseful, her husband struggles with tell her the truth – or – leaving her in the dark – since he doesn’t want to ruin her huge party. This is a must read IMHO!



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Chasing the Clouds Away

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Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a light sweet read that you can enjoy when you have a lot of stuff on your mind.
Maisy meets stern Chase at an airport. His hard attitude is a bit much to handle and when she’s assigned to sit in first class, next to Chase, he’s unsure if he can get used to being near such a cheerful person.
There’s a reason for Chase’s unpleasant demeanor, and hopefully Maisy will be able to cheer him up by encouraging him to be kind to others.
Overall, a sweet delightful read.




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