When Life Throws a Curveball
Sometimes you don’t knock it out of the park. Sometimes you strike out, sit on the bench, or step away from the game entirely.
Earlier this year, life hit me hard. Not long after the new year, I lost someone incredibly dear to me—someone who was always in my corner, cheering me on through every win, big or small. Their absence has left a hole that I’m still learning how to carry. I thought I could keep going as usual, but grief has a way of halting even the best intentions. Most days, just showing up for my day job felt like a victory.
But slowly, I’ve started to feel ready to return to the blog—and to the books we both loved so much.
Diving Back into Romance
It hasn’t been a dive, really. More like a gentle wade in from the shallow end. I’ve been revisiting some of the first books that sparked my love for reading—stories we shared, books that feel like home. Many of them are older, quieter romances, focused more on the journey than the heat. And that’s exactly what I’ve needed.
There’s something healing about reconnecting with the books that shaped me as a reader. It’s like catching up with old friends. So if you see some serious throwbacks popping up on the blog, now you know why. I’ve found so much comfort in these stories, and I’ve got a lot to say about them—plus a few other ideas I’m slowly bringing to life again.
Grief still comes in waves, but I’m here. I’m creating again. And I’m so thankful for every person who has stuck around, even during my silence. For those just finding me, welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I’m excited to share new reviews, old favorites, and some exciting ARCs in the months ahead.
Leslie
