Tammy Tootle
Here's a Look at My Top Reads of 2024
This has been an interesting bookish year for me. I've completely read well over one hundred books, but I've also DNF'd more books than...
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Hi, I'm Tammy, and I'm here to share my love of books!
After being an avid reader for most of my childhood and early teen years, I spent close to two decades reading nothing more than an occasional magazine. In my early 30’s, I picked up a book at the recommendation of a friend, and I was hooked! I’ve read nearly every day since, mostly romance of all genres; and I enjoy being a part of the book community. I love to recommend and discuss my favorite books, and I’m always looking to discover up-and-coming and new-to-me authors.
When I’m not reading and writing book reviews, I work full time in Property Management. I’ve been married for over 28 years and I’m a mom to 3 boys. Aside from books, I enjoy listening to hard rock and heavy metal music, starting every day with a cup of coffee (or two), and hanging out on social media.
I'm glad that you're here! If you subscribe to my website, I promise that I won't be a pest. I honestly don't blog as often as I should! So, if you want all of my reviews and recommendations, be sure to follow me on IG @butfirstletsread and check out my FB page too.
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Tammy Tootle
It's a Wrap! Here are My Top Reads of 2023!
It's a wrap! There are a few reading days left in 2023, but my current ARC releases on January 1st so I'll be throwing it into next year....
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Q1 Wrap-up: Here are my Top 10 Reads of 2023 (So far!)
Wow! I cannot believe that it is already the end of March and 2023 is a quarter of the way complete! I've read 50 books so far this year...
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Year-End Wrap-up: My Top 20 Reads of 2022
It's (almost) a wrap! I've read 175 books so far this year and there have been so many AMAZING reads! It's been hard to narrow down my...
Tammy Tootle
Mid-Year Wrap-up! My Top 20 Reads of 2022 (So far!)
It's hard to believe that 2022 is half over already! I've read almost 100 books so far this year, and I've made a list of my Top 20...
Tammy Tootle
BLOG TOUR & MY REVIEW: He's a Keeper by Stacy Travis
This bad boy needs an image makeover. Can the quirky librarian get the job done? He’s a Keeper, an all-new opposites-attract,...
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June First by Jennifer Hartmann is LIVE! Here's My Review!
🌈 💓 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 💓 🌈 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann is LIVE and FREE in Kindle...
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Here are my Top 10 Reads of 2022 (So far!)
Wow! I cannot believe that it is already April and that 2022 is a quarter of the way complete! I've read 53 books toward my goal of 175...
Tammy Tootle
The Pieces Duet is Complete! Here's My Review of Pieces of Me
💙🧩 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 🧩💙 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲 (𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗲𝘁, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮) 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝘆...
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It's My 50th Birthday! To celebrate, here are my Top 50 Romance Recommendations and a Giveaway!
Not only is this the first day of a brand new year, it's also my birthday! And, it's not just any birthday, it's my 50th Birthday!! So,...
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Year End Wrap-Up: My Top 21 Romance Reads of 2021
As this year comes to an end, I'm taking a look back at some of the AMAZING books that I've read in 2021. From all genres of romance,...
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Pieces of You by Jay McLean is LIVE!! Check out my review!
💙🧩 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 🧩💙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸...
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May Wrap-Up! My Month in Reviews
It's hard to believe that it's June already! How does the saying go? Time flies when you're reading good books? I definitely read some...
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RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW! Off Track by Chelle Sloan
Title: Off Track Series: Nashville Fury, Book 2 Author: Chelle Sloan Contemporary Romance; Sports/football romance; Surprise Baby First...
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5-Stars for The Finish Line (The Ravenhood #3) by Kate Stewart
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞, the explosive conclusion in The Ravenhood Trilogy from best-selling author, Kate Stewart, is live! This...
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My Top 5 Most-Anticipated Books of 2021
If anything GOOD came out of 2020, it was books. I read some AMAZING stories last year, and this year is looking to be just as good, if...
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Aly Stiles Has Done It Again with Crashing East: My Review
♪ 𝙃𝙊𝙏 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙍𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 ♪ 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...
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Merry Christmas!
I would just like to take a moment away from all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday to say "Thank you" for your support. I'm so...
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My Top 20 of 2020
While I think that we can all agree that 2020 has been one pretty crap-tastic year, there is one thing that 2020 has done right...BOOKS....
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BLOG TOUR! Lilac by B.B. Reid is now live!
One world tour. Three rock gods. Their gutsy new guitarist who talks back. Rules are Bound to be broken. Lilac by B.B. Reid is now live!...
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