Tag: writer
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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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First Comes Lust: When Grief, Betrayal, and Desire Collide
There’s a special kind of loneliness that follows loss. Not the dramatic kind. The quiet one, where everyone assumes you should be “moving on,” while your internal world is still negotiating basic survival. First Comes Lust by Anika Lynn drops us straight into that uncomfortable space and refuses to tidy it up. If you’re even…
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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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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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If You’re Tired, Overwhelmed, or One “Please Stop Talking” Away From Snapping, Start Here
There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that doesn’t go away with sleep.The kind where your body sits down, but your brain keeps pacing like it’s late for something important it can’t remember. That’s the exhaustion these books are written for. This self-help collection is not about “becoming your best self” in the abstract, glittery sense.…
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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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Embrace 2026: Prioritize Inner Peace Over Productivity
What if heaven and hell aren’t places we go, but states we live in? As 2026 begins, this is an invitation to stop letting fear run the year and start listening to the quieter voice inside. Less pressure. More presence. #NewYearReflection #MentalHealth #InnerWork #BrainVsSoul #EmotionalWellbeing #IntentionalLiving
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, Bsc 