3 Secrets to Love, the second book in my Romance Tales from the Quadrants series releases on September 15th, and I thought I would share the official excerpt with you. Enjoy!

​I glanced both ways down the hall to see if I still had time to calm myself but saw a figure rounding the corner and heading toward me. Based on his size and saunter, I knew it was Phalon. Most others I’d met at his height or taller, lumbered forward as they walked. But Phalon was more casual, almost cocky looking with his gait. Most would assume he developed that as a racer, but his walk was always more distinctive than any others. Even while wearing the unflattering red flight suit.
 
On his way toward me, he paused for a moment before a big smile spread across his face. “Xacalla? Is that really you?”
 
I nodded and waved, unable to stop the warmth filling my cheeks. Stars, why was I like this with him?
 
He moved even faster, almost running toward me. After setting down the box he held, he pulled me into his arms and held me tight against his chest. “It’s so good to see you again. It’s been way too long.”
 
Though I didn’t know if he simply said those words to be nice since he knew how to contact me, I took his words as sincere. My body relaxed into his. Almost too much. When he pulled back, I nearly lost my balance and hoped he didn’t notice.
 
“What are you doing here?” He held my shoulders as he gazed down at me. “You didn’t have to arrange a special meeting just to see me again. You’re pretty much family. Message me and I will make time for you.”
 
For some reason, my stomach rolled at the word “family” and I didn’t get comfort from his open invitation. Though I should have. I’d always liked Phalon.
 
“Although I’m super happy to see you again, I’m not here for a personal visit.” I held up my identification badge. “I’m here on behalf of the Four Corners Wish Foundation.”
 
“Oh.” He let go of me and took a step back, his facial features tightening. “I’m sorry. I was hoping...” His words trailed off as he rubbed a hand over his face. “I didn’t realize you worked for them. So much has changed since I last saw you.”

Below are the books that I read in July and my thoughts on each. I'm a little late posting again, but here we are...

I'm not doing any formal reading challenges this year, but I seem to be doing my own in an informal way. In July, I read more books by Canadian authors, including two that I had been waiting for since last year. All the books this month were 5 star reads for me.

This month, I am reading random titles that I already own. In September I will read books by Indigenous Authors since September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a symbolic day in Canada that recognizes the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools.

Below are the books that I finished in May and my thoughts on each. 

I'm not doing any formal reading challenges this year, but I seem to be doing my own in an informal way. In May, I read books that were sci-fi. Once was a sci-fi romance, the second, a sci-fi horror, and the third, a sci-fi (techno) thriller. Between the second and third books, there were several I started, but couldn't get into.

Anyway, the books I did finish were great! This month, I am reading for Pride month, in July I will read Canadian authors again, and in September I will read books by Indigenous Authors since September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a symbolic day in Canada that recognizes the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools.