Hey everyone! I finally made it to France! I've been spending my days soaking up the sun on the beach, sipping coffee at adorable cafes, and diving into some amazing books on my Kindle. Seriously, so many beach days and so much reading – it's been a dream!

But, not everything's been perfect. I had a little accident in the ocean and now I need surgery here in France. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I'm staying positive and focusing on the good things.

Speaking of good things, I read some incredible books this week! I dove into some romantasy and hockey romance genres, and even found a fivestar read. ✨ So excited to share my thoughts with you all!

Thanks for tuning in and keeping me company on this wild ride.
xo
Melissa

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00:00 intro
00:30 House of Bane and Blood
01:45 French Cafe
02:46 Why I'm wearing a neck brace (accident)
04:26 Final thoughts on House of BandB
05:23 Final thoughts on Powerless