Category: Author’s Alley
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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…
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When Romance Meets Murder: Blood & Studs by Lynda Rees
Some romances flirt with danger. Others marry it and move into a house full of secrets. Blood & Studs by Lynda Rees falls squarely into the second camp: a romantic suspense novel where passion is risky, trust is fragile, and loving the wrong person can get you killed. A Heroine Who Doesn’t Need Saving—But Might…
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A Private Chef, a Problematic Billionaire, and Predictable Chemistry
Power, Tension, and a Billionaire We All Side-Eye First There’s a very specific mood where I don’t want personal growth, healing arcs, or lyrical introspection. I want tension. I want bad decisions. I want a billionaire who is objectively a problem and a heroine who knows it and still walks straight into the mess. That’s…
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The House in the Cerulean Sea
(late to the party.. I know) …BUT this is one of those rare books that sneaks up on you. You open it expecting whimsical fantasy, and somewhere between a bureaucrat with a clipboard and a gnome named Talia, it gently dismantles your emotional defenses. TJ Klune takes a premise that could have gone full dystopian…
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Why I’m Writing Differently Now
Over time, it became clear who kept finding their way here. Parents who weren’t in crisis — just deeply tired. Still functioning. Still showing up. And slowly realizing that something about the way they were living was unsustainable. This piece explains why I’m choosing to write more narrowly now — and why parenting burnout deserves…
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Red Flags Are Cheaper Than Funerals
He was bookish, charming, and seemed promising—until he nearly killed me. Consider him officially off the list. Breathless is a sharp, darkly funny reminder that red flags are not decorative. Read it, laugh uncomfortably, and maybe rethink your dating standards.
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The Year-End Panic: What Indie Authors Should Actually Do Before 31/12
December has this special talent of making every indie author feel like they’re behind on life, work, deadlines, purpose, and possibly laundry. If you’re staring at your drafts, your goals list, or your TBR thinking, “I swear I had more time,” you’re absolutely not alone. I just posted a full in-depth article about the year-end…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 