The Phantom Paragrapher

When I got my first big break, I was thrilled to be co-starring with Wyatt Burgess and thought I could handle life with him. But, when his best friend overdoses outside a nightclub, Wyatt spirals deeper into his addictions. After ten years of heartache, I’m content with the life I created and the last thing I expected was to see Wyatt on TV, telling the world his biggest regret is losing me. Readers who love second-chance romances will consume When Stars Fall by Wendy Million, a forced proximity, celebrity romance. Read Now!     He's the most famous movie star in the world, and now he's on my doorstep begging for a second chance. When I got my first big break, I was thrilled to be co-starring with the Wyatt Burgess–former childhood star, charismatic, sexy as hell–and heavily dependent on drugs and alcohol. I thought I could handle life with him, and I did for a while. But after his best friend overdosed outside a nightclub, he spiraled deeper into his addictions. Desperat...

Review: Darkly - Marisha Pessl - November 2024 Some book covers and premises have a magnetic pull—and Darkly by Marisha Pessl was one of those for me. This YA thriller blends the eerie charm of a Willy Wonka-esque world with the tension of a deadly board game adventure, crafting a story as unique as its premise. Imagine if Willy Wonka wasn’t a chocolatier but a masterful board game designer, crafting intricately dark games that were as captivating as they were dangerous. Nearly 40 years ago, Louisana Veda was at the peak of her fame, creating stunning, handcrafted games that gained her worldwide acclaim. But her story ended abruptly when she died at just 39 years old. Her games skyrocketed in value, and then the trail went cold—until now. An ad appears, inviting seven lucky interns to work at the Louisana Veda Foundation in London. Thousands apply, but it’s Arcadia Gannon—a girl with nothing but her determination—who gets an unexpected spot. She finds herself on a remote island wit...

Review: Daydream - Book #3 Maple Hills Series - Hannah Grace - August 2024 This is a hard review to write as I'm still not quite sure where exactly I sit on this book, but today it will be a 4-star read. Icebreaker - I adored and Wildfire- was average. This one I feel sits between the two of them and I think this is solely because of my ability to relate to both characters with Halle's bookish side and the family responsibility/mediator and then Henry with his neurodivergence side as I grew up in a family with a dad who has ADHD and then a mum and two siblings who both are on the Autism spectrum. I was never diagnosed but picked up a few traits as how couldn't I, living in my household growing up. Ever since I read Icebreaker and met the character Henry, I was in love with him and so this is the book I had been waiting for since first reading Icebreaker in November last year. Henry is captaining this year the Ice Hockey team and is trying his best to be there for everyone e...

Review: The Way I Used to Be - Book #1 - Amber Smith - March 2016 What happens to your life when the people you are supposed to be able to rely on , the ones who love you , the ones who are supposed to always believe everything you say and stand by your side aren't doing their jobs anymore ? Eden was a good girl, the one who got good grades, never did anything bad and followed all the rules and loved her family and believed they would always be there for her. That was until one night , when she was 14 years old and her brother Cal's best friend Kevin raped her. Kevin , the guy that her family loved and considered one of their own, the guy she thought of as a brother and thought he cared about her too but someone who would do this wouldn't care about her as he took away not only her virginity, but her innocence and so begins a spiralling effect down the rabbit hole for the next 3 years as we watch Eden with every passing moment change into a completely different...

Review: Dinner For Vampires - Bethany Joy Lenz - October 2024 Bethany Joy Lenz, known to millions as Haley James Scott on One Tree Hill , offers readers a raw, heartfelt, and darkly humorous glimpse into her tumultuous journey in Dinner for Vampires . This memoir is more than just a celebrity tell-all—it’s a story of resilience, self-discovery, and faith in the aftermath of manipulation and betrayal. The memoir begins with Lenz’s rise to fame, juxtaposed against her desperate yearning for a sense of belonging. An only child with an independent streak, she found solace in a Bible study group of Hollywood creatives. But what started as a supportive community soon spiraled into a cult-like nightmare known as The Big House Family. Under the control of a manipulative minister and his authoritarian covenant, Lenz was coerced into relocating to a remote compound in the Pacific Northwest, surrendering her freedom, finances, and ultimately, her identity. Through candid storytelling and a sha...

Review: Agent Smith and the Naughty Elf - Utility Company Story - Will and Paul K.Swardstom - December 2015 It's Christmas Eve at Area 51 and Agent Smith is closing up with the Director when he gets a last-minute delivery, and records that a little elf has been located unfortunately the elf known as Marvin has snuck into the package and is now causing mayhem and chaos around Area 51. If Agent Smith and the Director want to go home for Christmas, they must now spend their time trying to catch the little elf before he continues to wreck the whole Area 51 office. Can Agent Smith and Director Wall put their heads together to stop the "naughty elf"? This was a fun quick Christmas read that reminded me of Men In Black Meets Elf on a Shelf.  A short story that will spread some Christmas cheer into your December and put you right in the mood for some enjoyable and crazy Christmas Elf on the Shelf antics. Amazon: https://amzn.to/41HqaOL