Category: Adult Life & Everyday Chaos
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Why Metaphysical Nonfiction Matters More Than Ever (And Why This Collection Gets It Right)
Metaphysical nonfiction has always lived slightly outside polite conversation. Not quite mainstream psychology, not religion, not pure self-help, and definitely not something you casually bring up at a dinner party unless you enjoy awkward silences. Which is precisely why it matters. This collection is for books that understand the unseen layer of human experience. Not…
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What the New York Times Got Right About Romance, and Me.
The New York Times recently featured my work in an article exploring whether AI can write emotionally rich romance. As both a mental health professional and a romance author, I spoke about why intimacy, embodiment, and being seen on the page are things machines still struggle to understand—and why that matters, especially for plus-size heroines.
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Valentine’s Day Is Complicated. That’s Why I Write Romance.
Valentine’s Day loves neat love stories. Real life doesn’t. That’s why romance books matter most in February. They offer warmth without pressure, desire without performance, and love that shows up for tired, complicated women. Sometimes the kindest Valentine’s gift isn’t flowers. It’s a story that reminds you you’re still allowed to want more.
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Valentine’s Day When You’re Parenting on Empty
Valentine’s Day doesn’t disappear when you become a parent, but the energy for it often does. February arrives heavy, tired, and demanding, and suddenly love feels like one more thing you’re supposed to perform. This isn’t about relationships falling apart. It’s about exhaustion, emotional overload, and the quiet truth that connection looks different when you’re…
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February Is When Parental Burnout Finally Catches Up
February is when parental burnout quietly catches up. The adrenaline of January fades, routines feel heavier, and exhaustion settles in even though nothing is “wrong.” This isn’t failure or lack of patience. It’s what happens when parents carry too much for too long without rest, relief, or recovery.
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When Life Is on Fire and You’re Expected to Stay Functional?
There’s a special kind of book you don’t read because you’re curious.You read it because something has already gone wrong. The Mindset of Crisis Management is that kind of book. It doesn’t assume you’re calm, organized, or operating at full emotional capacity. It assumes your world has tilted suddenly and you’re trying to keep it…
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Why the Parental Burnout & Parenting Mental Health Collection Matters in 2026
Parenting is marketed as the most rewarding job in the world, but few self-help shelves acknowledge the mental and emotional cost of trying to be a “perfect parent.” These books collectively tackle something real and often ignored: the chronic stress, exhaustion, self-doubt, and mental load that come with raising children in a fast-paced world. Parental…
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Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Remember You
I read Until You the way I read most emotionally dangerous romances. One eye on the page, one eye bracing for impact, coffee going cold because apparently feelings are more urgent than caffeine. The premise is instantly cruel in the most effective way. A car accident. Memory loss. A man at the bedside who knows…
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A Fake Engagement With Very Real Consequences
Cold Billionaire, Hot Chemistry There are days when I want deep, lyrical prose that gently rearranges my soul.And then there are days when I want a grumpy billionaire, a fake engagement, and absolutely no emotional restraint. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you know the feeling. That’s exactly why Grumpy Billionaire’s Pretend Fiancée works so…
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Habit’s Impact — Why Small Wins Matter More Than Big Resolutions
If you’re sick of self-help books that feel like pep talks from someone who has never lived a normal human life, Habit’s Impact: Leveraging Small Changes for Lasting Results is a refreshing course-correction. The author refuses to pretend that monumental transformation happens overnight or that willpower alone will get you there. Instead, this book shows…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 