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  • The Wife Before by Shanora Williams

    Book: The Wife Before

    Author: Shanora Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    This is the first book I have read by this author and when I say I did not want to put this book down I read it in one day. This book was about a lady named Samira who couldn’t hold a job. Her brother always helped her out when it came to bills and her life. She was always late to things and really just wasn’t too stable. She is staying with her best friend at the moment, but she doesn’t play. She doesn’t like to pay bills late and does not cut slack with Samira. She goes to meet her brother and he lets her know that he got to stop helping her out because of his personal life. She knows she has to get her life together. So her roommate’s boyfriend tells her about a job that is paying good that night. As Samira goes to this party she cuts her finger and Roland helps her out.

    Now Roland is a wealthy, caring man that is a big golfer. He was married before and his wife passed away. The talk was that Roland had killed his wife, but they didn’t have the evidence to say he did it. Ronald finds Samira attractive and goes out of his way to get her number and asks her out. They fall in love so fast and move in together. They talk for a couple of months and get married. Samira’s brother does not want her to date him because of the rumors he thinks he is dangerous. As Samira moves into the house that he and his ex-wife shared, she goes through her things and finds journals that she wrote. She gets caught up in these journals because she knows that this will tell her how she died and more about the relationship that she had with her now husband.

    Through these journals she finds out a lot about his family, friends and relationship he had with his ex-wife. As she goes through these journals, she hides that from her husband, and it gets her thinking. She just wants to find out the truth. It starts putting distance between her and her now husband by being sneaky. As she reads the journal, she is just so invested that she finds out the truth by getting information and clues out of the journal.

    This book will keep you interested because you want to know what happened to the ex-wife. Check it out and tell me what you think. Would you marry a man you barely know? Would you have tried to find out the truth? Would you be scared? I don’t want to say too much, but it is a great read.

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  • Interview with Author Elle Spencer

    Interview with Elle Spencer

    By: Where It Begins

     

    Quote from Elle Spencer

    “One of my best experiences happened in 2015 when I signed an official marriage certificate.”

    Q. Tell us more of who Elle Spencer is?

    A. I come from a large, close-knit family. We lived near the Rocky Mountains so my siblings and I spent our youth skiing, snowmobiling, and sledding down whatever hill we could find. It was a great place to grow up, but I prefer a warmer climate now which is a good thing since I live in California. I’ve had all kinds of jobs-massage therapist, frame builder- but nothing that was ever a passion until the writing came along. Now, I’m a full-time writer of lesbian romance. Still hard to believe that’s my job.

    Q. Tell us about the book 30 Dates in 30 Days?

    A. 30 Dates in 30 Days is my third full-length novel. It’s an irreverent humorous (I hope) look at dating when you’re trying to find “The One.” The main character is Veronica, an overworked attorney who’s trying to make partner and be married by the time she’s thirty-five. She’s about to achieve her professional goals, but her love life is pretty much non-existent. Her assistant Bea intervenes and sets Veronica up on blind dates that she’s chosen for her through a dating app. Since Veronica wants to be efficient about everything in her life, Bea suggests 30 dates in 30 days. Of course, chaos ensues because how could that ever go well? I think it’s a fun read, but I’m biased.

    Q. What are some of your other hobbies?

    A. I love to travel. I love to read. I love a good Netflix binge. Since my wife and I bought a home last year, most of my spare time is spent on home improvement projects. Browsing in Home Depot is my new hobby, or lowes, or Ikea. You get the picture.

    Q. What advice can you give to other authors?

    A. If you think you have a compelling story to tell, then get it out there. I think that’s especially important where voices are underrepresented. So, in my case, that’s LGBTQ, but the same is true for people of color and people of different socio-economic or cultural backgrounds. It’s so important that we all get our stories out there whether it’s romances, suspense thrillers, mysteries or any other genre. The more the better.

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  • Let Love Rule Book by Lenny Kravitz with David Ritz

    Book: Let Love Rule

    Author: Lenny Kravitz with David Ritz

    By: CeCe Hymes

     

    I love reading people’s life stories on how they got to where they are today. The struggles, the experiences, and the journey. It motivates me that I can do anything I put my mind to. This Book was about Lenny Kravitz’s life. Starting from a child to a musician.

    I knew who Lenny Kravitz was, but I did not know much about who he was. Everyone has a story to tell. This book tells how he was raised in a mixed family and how he never gave up. He went through a lot with his family and growing up. He never let his dream and passion go. He went through times where he slept in his car, on floors and more. He had a good support system also and that’s always a good thing. When you have people pushing and believing in your work. This comes from “We Got to Let Love Rule”.

    Love is gentle as a rose

    And love can conquer any war

    It’s time to take a stand

    Brothers and Sisters join hands

    We got to let love rule

    Love transcends all space and time

    And love can make a little child smile

    Can’t you see this won’t go wrong

    But we got to be strong

    We can’t do it alone

    We got to let love rule

     

    This book was good. If you are a fan, make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. Also Join CeCe Book Club on Facebook and Instagram.

  • Reading Challenge

    2022 Reading Challenge
    I have read 50 of 50 books for the 2022 Reading Challenge! What should I read next? http://www.goodreads.com/user_challenges/31737873

  • The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

    Book: The Worst Best Man

    Author: Mia Sosa

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    I love a good Romance book. This book was good. It was about a Lady that goes by Lina and a guy named Max. Lina was engaged to be married to Max’s brother Andrew and things didn’t work out. She was a wedding planner and was going after this job. Come to find out she would have to work with Max. She was being rude at first thinking of the past but working together she learned a lot about Max. He pushed her in so many ways and also got her to open up and get things off her chest.

    It was like so many wrongs to be with your ex-fiancé brother but so many rights when it came to a good man, a man that’s worth keeping, a man that makes you feel things you don’t want to feel. They both want one thing but are scared in so many ways. They are always looking to please everyone else before they please themselves.

    The book was flirty, steamy, funny and shows you to be yourself.  I love great reads and can’t wait to read another book by this author. I also like romances that always start off rough but end well. It’s always the ones you don’t want to be attractive too but the ones that are there for you.

    Tell me your thoughts and if you could date a family member ex if that person was all you need to make you happy.

     

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  • Self Made Boss Book by Jackie Reses & Lauren Weinberg

    Book: Self-Made Boss

    Author: Jackie Reses & Lauren Weinberg

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    This Book was for small businesses. It shows you what you need to do to start a small business. It talks about business plans, LLC’s, marketing and more. It had different stories of how people started their business and succeeded in life.

    This book had great tips for businesses. As I was reading, I took plenty of notes. Some things I already knew but refreshing my mind was what I needed. I love hearing people’s journeys and testimonies. It gives me the position to keep pushing and some things that stand out that I need to research that I have missed in starting my business.

    If you are thinking of starting a business or just getting started this is the right book for you.

    Check it out and let me know what you think. Also Join Cece Book Club on Facebook or Instagram. 

  • Reach for the Skai book by Skai Jackson

    Book: Reach for the Skai (How to Inspire, Empower, and Clapback)

    Author: Skai Jackson

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    I picked up this book because the words on it caught my attention. I did not know who she was, but my daughter did. It was a good read about her life and her journey. I loved that her mother supported her and pushed her in the right direction, always a good thing to have a great support system. If you do not know who Skai is, she is an actress and played on the show Bunk’d and Jessie.  She created her own fashion line, and a lot of doors have opened for her.

    Skai went through a lot especially being in the social media world. Just like everyone else you have your ups and downs in life. These days becoming a celebrity and dealing with social media is hard.  She managed to clapback on some on social media but not in a bad way. Her story will encourage the youth to reach for the sky and follow their dreams.

    I wanted my daughter to read the book because I was hoping it would inspire her in a way.  It was good to read about her journey as a little girl and how she got to where she is today.

     

    Make sure to check it out and tell me what you think about it.

  • Make It Rain Book By Areva Martin with Donna Beech

    Book: Make It Rain
    Author: Areva Martin with Donna Beech
    By: Cece Hymes 

    Just got finished reading the book “Make It Rain”. This book was about Media and branding. It teaches you how to pitch, network and brand yourself in the media. It was great tips in the book about interviews and getting into those doors. She mentioned a lot of people in the book that have a lot of followers and how they got to where they are on their social platforms. She also let you know not to count social media out. There are millions of people on social media that use the platform every day. Some of the tips that I really highlighted was:
    . Content Strategy
    .Monetizing       
    .How your content looks on your social media
    .Pitching
    .Trending

    Not in that order but some good tips on these topics. I love the name of the book “Make it Rain” because it’s talking business. It’s like promoting yourself and making that money. Even when I see that I think about making those connections, branding, and partnering with the right people. I definitely need to follow more people in my brand and get my social media together. This book is good for people wanting to do interviews, get interviews and get on the news. Check this book out and tell me about your thoughts on it. Also, make sure to follow Cece Book Club on Facebook and Instagram.


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  • American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

    Book: American Dirt

    Author: Jeanine Cummins

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    American Dirt—Now what can I say about this book. It was a good read. I learned about immigrants and how they travel to come to the United States. Reading this book and knowing what the Cartels can do to you. Being on the run to try to protect family and people you love. How you have to be strong in each way to try to survive.

    Lydia & Luca bond and braveness to survival teached and showed me how you have to be strong in the world. They were forced to leave everything behind to survive. They go through a lot of trials and bad things travelling and learning that you can’t trust everyone.

    Lydia believed and, in this book, I believed that her husband was with her the whole time.  The journey and experiences were heartbreaking. Hated what the cartels can do to a person. Lucas was so strong to be just 8 years old. Lucas stood up for himself and others that he cared about.

    Immigrants and what they have to do to try to come over to the States is a lot. Just thinking of violence, rape, hunger, being dehydrated and no money just to try to survive. Having to sleep with one eye open. How people can take advantage of someone without a care in the world.

    This book definitely opened my eyes to want to do more in the community and do more for people in need if I can.

    Check out this book and let me know your thoughts and how you felt? Have you ever been in a situation like this? Share with us. We would like to hear about it.

     

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  • The Moment We Met by Camille Baker

    Book: The Moment We Met

    Author: Camille Baker

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    This has been the second book I have read by this author, and this was a great read. This book was about an app that was transferred to Tiwanda phone called “Met”. The app will tell you 4 people will come into your life and be your soulmate. Tiwanda does not do well with relationships and makes up excuses on why she does not date. It’s her thirtieth birthday and she hates her job. She wants to start her own business. She gets a business opportunity to get money from a nonprofit business. She got accepted into the program and you get more money if you go to the next level. Tiwanda quit her job right on time so that she can concentrate on her own business.

    During the next couple of months, she will also meet 4 people that potentially will be her soul mate. She has mixed emotions about it but each one of the people she meets come in her life at different times that she needs it. She finally let her guard down and dated. She also gets a chance to meet and learn about her mom’s side of the family. Tiwanda is learning new things and with destiny on her side, maybe there’s a chance all those dreams that she has will come true as far as business, love and more.

    I kind of wished we had an app like that in reality. Also, I love the dedication she had building her business. She motivated me to want to apply for grants and see if my small business will get accepted. I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read part three of this book. It’s a great read. Let me know your opinions.