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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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Quotes From My Recent Reads

Top Ten Tuesday, born out of a deep love for lists and books, unites bookish friends together. As a passionate reader who adorns pages with annotations and highlights, I’ve compiled recent quotes that deeply resonated with me. These excerpts offer profound insights, stirring emotions, and profound reflections on life, love, and truth.
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Book Review & Tour: The Girl From the Hidden Forest by Hannah Linder

Enter a world of romance and mystery in Hannah Linder’s captivating novel. Eliza, hidden in the safety of Balfour Forest, is suddenly thrust into a web of lies and danger as handsome stranger Felton claims her true identity. Their love unfolds amidst a gripping quest for truth, making for an enthralling Gothic-style Regency tale.
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Book Review Tour: Returning to Hattie by Lynn Ellen

Derek’s relentless pursuit of wealth and power leads to a spiritual awakening when he starts having vivid visions of a past life as a black man in the 1940s. Lynn Ellen’s novel delves into themes of redemption and self-reflection, challenging societal boundaries and emphasizing appreciation for life. This gripping story prompts readers to reflect on…
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Book Review: The Girl With Three Birthdays by Patti Eddington

Patti Eddington always knew she was adopted, but it wasn’t until later in life that she began to question her origins. Her journey to discover her biological family, including a shocking revelation from an aunt, led to a search for the truth sealed for sixty years. “The Girl With Three Birthdays” is a poignant story…
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Book Review & Tour: The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

This book tour hosts a stunning tale blending fantasy with reality. Lily Temple and Peter Driscoll embark on a thrilling journey, their synergy leading them down a mysterious path. Politano’s writing immerses readers in a fairytale woven with reality. This compelling story of romance and mystery in 1903 England is a captivating must-read.
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Book Review: The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held

Serena and Tobi, childhood friends torn apart by their parents’ feud, reunite to save a mermaid from a greedy doctor. Written by Joy E. Held, an accomplished author and educator, this magical tale of friendship and fantasy unfolds along the Ainsley River in South Carolina. Available March 3, 2024.
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