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My Favorite Memory and Why

Giving birth is quite the ordeal, from the misery of contractions, to the uncertainty of adding a new member to the family, to the excruciating agony of giving birth (yes, my epidural didn’t work!). But when you hold your new baby in your arms, that moment is when everything in the world seems to align.

I didn’t get to hold my first baby boy after birth because of complications with his breathing, but I did for my second. My favorite memory is holding my baby girl in my arms and looking down at her face, knowing that she was mine and I went through something great to bring her here.

Would I do it again? Eh… Ask me in a couple years. But there is no greater joy than that love of mother and child!

by Sydney Winward

Book Cover Crush Monday: The Betrothed

I’m really excited for this book to come out May 2020. Not only do I love Kiera Cass’s books, but the covers are stunningly beautiful. I absolutely loved how The Crown ended, and I have to reread it now that I know who she chose at the end. I never saw it coming!

Am I going to pre-order The Betrothed? You bet. Am I going to buy this book on kindle AND a hard copy? You bet your socks I am. I’m getting the excited jitters just thinking about it. These books are right up my alley. Medieval-ish? Check. Pretty dresses? Check. Princesses? Check. Romance? Check and check.

Stay tuned for a book review on The Betrothed come May!

by Sydney Winward

Book Review of A Winter Knight by Barbara Bettis

The last thing Sir Nicholas wants is to act dishonorably like the man who had taken his betrothed from him. So when he meets Lady Clare, a woman who is already sworn to another, he is torn between honor and love.

A Winter Knight is well-written with interesting characters and a story that has you holding your breath in hopes that Nick and Clare will be able to get the happy ending they both deserve.

My rating: 4 stars

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by Sydney Winward

Review of Will Rise From Ashes by Jean M. Grant

My Review

What would happen if Yellowstone erupted?

This novel very well-researched from little details such as the texture of ash to bigger things like the eruption radius of a volcano. As a mother, AJ’s journey to find her son after the eruption is heartwarming and emotional. There is no limit for what a mother would do for her kids. The story opens readers’ minds to better understand what autism is like, even from the point of view of a child who has autism.

The story was well-written, detailed, heart wrenching, and I definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5 stars

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by Sydney Winward

Book Review of Six Wings by Kylie Malchus

I could seriously highlight this entire book with all my favorite quotes and scenes. I loved the humor throughout the entire book, and the main character, Reese, is a hoot! His sarcastic humor had me chuckling throughout the entire book.

Holy cow, was this story emotional. It brought me to tears several times by loss, grief, betrayal, and love. Bawling? Who, me? Nah…

From beginning to end, this book captivated me. I loved the author’s writing voice. I loved the characters. I loved the genuine, relatable emotions weaved throughout the story. Out of five stars, I would give this a six!

My rating: 5 stars

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by Sydney Winward

Anthology Volumes 1, 2, and 3 for Australia Are Now Available!

I’m privileged to be a part of The Wild Rose Press, who is compiling an anthology from our authors. All proceedings from the anthology will go toward the Australia Wildfire Relief. The anthology includes short stories from The Wild Rose Press authors from all genres, and be sure to check out my story, Born of Fangs. It’s a bonus short story about Willow and Adam Degore, taking place after Bloodborn. This short story is in volume 3!

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by Sydney Winward