Nowadays, tolerance is a trend. We are taught to accept whatever differences there exist between people and adapt our behaviour to fit everyone’s needs. But have we learnt to accept chronic illnesses as something that changes a sick’s person life completely and irrevocably? Or do we still expect these people to adapt to a lifestyle... Continue Reading →
What readers say about “Finding Your Way”
Reviews are a balm for the author's heart. I'd like to share some of them with you. “a love letter to Latvia” “an utterly captivating read which I demolished in three sittings” “wonderful characters, and a sprinkling of magical realism” “both uplifting and heartwarming” “a summer of growing up, change, chance, and challenge” “written in... Continue Reading →
“A Canoer of Shorelines” by Anne M. Smith-Nochasak
This is the kind of book that makes the reader think. Not only about the story it tells on its pages, but also about your own experiences. "She will not lament what the years have taken, but embrace what they still hold." While reading “A Canoer of Shorelines” by Anne M. Smith-Nochasak I was thinking... Continue Reading →
“Tears of a Cowgirl” by Jupiter Rose
If you are looking for a perfect book to spend a cosy weekend with, look no further. “Tears of a Cowgirl” by Jupiter Rose is what you need and more. Katie’s story has all the ingredients to melt the reader’s heart. We meet her at the turning point of her life. Trapped in a marriage... Continue Reading →
“A Mother’s Loss” by Caroline Rebisz
The story of two women divided by time totally pulled me in. “A Mother’s Loss” by Caroline Rebisz is a beautiful, but also heart-breaking, story of how it feels to go through the most painful loss a woman can experience. Before relocating to the Norfolk countryside, Liz had it all. A house in London, a successful... Continue Reading →
“Christmas with Hamish” by Sophie Penhaligon
“Christmas with Hamish” by Sophie Penhaligon is exactly the kind of story you’d want to read over Christmas time. It has it all to add to the general atmosphere of waiting for miracles to happen. A beautiful romance that will make your heart flutter deliciously, Christmas settings and activities you are supposed to experience during... Continue Reading →
“Muffin Ventured, Muffin Gained” by R.A. Hutchins
I jumped right into book four of the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins after finishing the previous story of the series. “Muffin Ventured, Muffin Gained” didn’t disappoint! It is full of both cosy and unsettling moments, characters to love and to hate, and, of course, yet another murder mystery to solve. With every next book... Continue Reading →
“Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant” by R.A. Hutchins
Flora and Reggie’s cosy mystery series is highly addictive. Don’t say I haven’t warned you after you forget about all the things you had to get done before the festive dinner, having gotten completely immersed in the Baker's Rise Mysteries by R.A. Hutchins. “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant” is the third book in the... Continue Reading →
“Christmas Wish: Do You Remember When…?”
What a wonderful, heart-warming love story! Set around Christmas time, it’s a perfect read for any season. We are used to believe that magic unleashes at Christmas, but we all know that true miracles happen when people’s souls open up and the walls we built around our hearts crumble. Trent and Brianna have built walls... Continue Reading →
“Finding Your Way” Release Day
I am beyond excited to announce that “Finding Your Way” is released today. It is a unique experience for me to be sharing the story set in my homeland Latvia. I guess some of our traditions may seem strange to readers who aren’t used to them. For example, there is a holiday bigger than Christmas... Continue Reading →