Romance – Jan Sikes

February 13, 2026March 5, 2026

No Friday Focus on Friday 13th

A pair of glasses bringing a blurred scene into focus.

Hello, friends. That's right. There is no Friday Focus this week. I got home from work Tuesday evening, knowing I was getting sick and it got worse from there. I wound up sleeping for twenty-four hours and woke up feeling like I'd been run over by a train. So, needless to say, I've missed everything …

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January 12, 2026March 6, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #2 2026

Hello, dear friends. I hope this Monday finds you healthy, happy and creating! With so much sickness going around and so much turmoil in the world, I feel blessed to be showing up with you today to share. I'm already questioning my decision to blog three times a week, but what the heck. I'm moving …

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December 3, 2025March 3, 2026

November 2025 #BookReviews! #TeddyJones @RZanetti_Author @loriraderday.bsky.social @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

I didn't read as much in November as I normally do because of my work schedule, but the books I read were fantastic! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: The oil boom in the early 1900s brought men flocking into the Texas panhandle to make their fortunes. But along with them came riff-raff, corruption and crime. Lawlessness …

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October 9, 2025March 3, 2026

September #BookReviews @JoanHallWrites @catherineryanhyde.bsky.social #LoriWilde #LauraLyndhurst @MaeClair1

I am happy to share some great books I read in the month of September! I hope you enjoy. Created in Canva PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: I will preface this by saying I seldom read a mainstream book but when this one showed up on KU, it appealed to me. It is truly one of …

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September 15, 2025March 3, 2026

August #BookReviews @baydreamerwrites @RZanetti_Author @lindabroday.bsky.social @ShannaHatfield @marosikok @authordanawayne

I am WAY late in posting my August reviews, but could not let another day go by without sharing these great reads! So, instead of my regular Monday Meanderings, I'm sharing my thoughts on these books. I'll return with the Monday nonsense next week. 🙂 Sit back and enjoy and I hope you find something …

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August 11, 2025March 3, 2026

It’s TIME!!

It's release day for A BOLD BARGAIN and CADE'S QUEST!! Linda and I are so excited to finally release these two stories out into the world. To everyone who pre-ordered, THANK YOU!! Both of these books are now in Kindle Unlimited. We sincerely hope you enjoy them both! PURCHASE LINK PURCHASE LINK We will be …

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June 4, 2025March 3, 2026

MAY BOOK REVIEWS! @virgilante @paulacappa.bsky.social‬ #AudreyDriscoll @parrisabonds

Welcome to my May 2025 book reviews! I only post four and five star reviews, and all opinions expressed are solely my own. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: Any book in The Hat Series is super entertaining, but this one really hit the mark! Lizzie and her band, The Pythons, are struggling financially, as usual, and …

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May 28, 2025March 3, 2026

I HAVE A STORY – NEW RELEASE @ColleenLDonnell

I shared my review for this book earlier in the month. If you missed it, you can read it HERE. I am thrilled to welcome Author Colleen L. Donnelly to my blog today to share some insight into her newest book! Take it away, Colleen! Thank you, Jan, for inviting me to share with your …

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April 2, 2025March 3, 2026

MARCH BOOK REVIEWS @teagangeneviene.bsky.social @AmanSkenandore @ShannaHatfield @janice_spina #Chris Couture

I discovered some amazing books in March! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: Having read the first book in this series, I had to follow up with this one. And I'm glad I did. The characters were like visiting old family.World-famous medium, Daphne Moutrie, has been invited to visit with spiritualist leader, Mother Leafy in New Orleans, …

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March 5, 2025March 3, 2026

February #BookReviews @Nicholas_Rossis @HowellWave @DrPatSpencer @RZanetti_Author @esthernewton201

Hello, friends! I'm sharing the books I read in February. I only post 4 and 5 start reviews. All opinions are my own. Created in Canva First up is a wonderful children's book from fellow Story Empire colleague, Nicholas Rossis. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This is a delightful children's book with perfect illustrations for the …

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