Book Review "The Chateau" by Tiffany Reisz

Part of my new year of ME has been to read more.  I used to read all the time.  I love to read history, romance, classics...really anything.  I found it such a great way to escape and be immersed in a new world.
I got on the 50 shades train, while I enjoyed the books the writing left a lot to be desired....but I was now back into modern romance (smut as my husband calls it)  In my search for some modern day stuff I found The Siren, by Tiffany Reisz....and with that read the other 7 books (always waiting impatiently for the next volume) and all of the novellas in between.  These characters are so rich and deep. Their relationships so complex and deep and honest.

I was so excited when I was asked to review "The Chateau" A new adventure with one of my favorite frenchmen.  It follows Kingsley on a secret mission during his early 20's in France.  There are pretty girls, head games, cults and ultimate choices.  You definitely don't need to have read the others, but since I had so many parts of this book  held much more meaning.
When Kingsley is asked to go into a "sex cult" to rescue a young man he has no idea what he's walking into.  What he finds is not a cult but a community led by "madam"  She has created a safe space where women rule and men serve. 
I think what I love most about Tiffany's books is the depth of the characters.  She isn't afraid to have them ask the tough questions about themselves and others. 
I so enjoyed this book...any chance I get to dive into the world with these people I've come to love and connect with is a chance I will jump into.

What are you reading?  What is your "guilty" pleasure.

You still have time to read the sinners series before "The Chateau" comes out so hurry and get reading!

Next time I'm gonna talk about therapy.....should be fun!
Sarah

Stuff to share!

Hello internet friends!
I've been away.  I've been reflecting.  I've been figuring it all out (HA) 

This year has been busy and one full of discovery.  I spent the first 8 weeks producing a kids musical with about 140 kids.  It was hard and SO much work and filled me with energy.  I was in my element and as hard as it was on the family....it really helped me find myself again.  Giving up my career 3 years ago after surprise baby #3 really depleted me of anything that was mine.  I was always mommy or wife.  Here I was Sarah.  Ass Kicker.....Name Taker.  I LOVED it.
I've committed this year to be a year of me.  As a mom of 3 busy kids...this sounded hard.  How could I be a good mom (can you say Jr. Higher, agh), keep a clean house (oh the laundry), be a loving thoughtful wife, PLUS, give myself the love I needed?  Well I've been trying to work on that and with really minimal effort so far I'm a better mom, wife, friend, daughter when I put myself toward the top of the list.

What I learned in the 8 weeks the show was in full swing is.... I am important. I NEED to go to therapy.  I NEED to go to Yoga, I NEED to fuel my body and move my body.  I NEED to read a good book. 

I have no bigger problems than anyone else.  I'm a busy mom.  I struggle to balance everything.  I struggle to know myself, to honor my journey. 

I hope this can become a space for me to explore that journey.  To connect with others who want to learn to love themselves and in the process love others better. 

I have a really exciting book review coming this week.  It's by one of my favorite authors.  I really enjoyed this book as I LOVE all the characters after over 9 books and multiple short stories..they are like my family.

Stay tuned.