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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.

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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.

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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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Another TOUCHDOWN by Kandi Steiner!

The Right Player is another TOUCHDOWN from Kandi Steiner! This is a swoony sports romance with just a bit of angst. Belle isn't looking...

A Must Read! Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen

I will be the first to admit that L.J. Shen is one of my favorite authors. I've read every one of her books and have never once been...

Doomed Love - A Review of My Darling Arrow

"Doomed Love: A type of unrequited love; when the one you love is in love with someone else." Saffron A. Kent is one of my favorite...

Like Father, Like Son -- A Review of El Diablo II

M. Robinson is known for angst and she definitely brings it as she returns to the world of the Mafia with El Diablo II. Although this...

5+ Stars for Evil Love by Ella Fields

Let me start by saying that when you receive an ARC from Ella Fields, you drop everything to read it. In the middle of another book?...

Boy of Ruin by KV Rose - Well, It's Kind of Ruined Me

"We're not meant to be. Not forever. But the time we had together? I already know now, even if I live for a hundred more f*cking years,...

The Truth Always Comes Out

In Truth by Cassie James, the game of Truth or Dare takes a wicked twist. Four years ago, the game led a group of friends into the woods...

Cover and blurb for Not Just Friends by T. Gephart!

USA Today and International bestselling author T. Gephart has revealed the cover and blurb for Not Just Friends! Releasing September 25,...

Mind blown! A review of Flock by Kate Stewart

Wow. Just wow. I finished reading Flock by Kate Stewart yesterday afternoon, and that's really still all that I can say. I've already...

I cringed, I laughed, I liked it...

I've read a couple of Reverse Harem books lately, and I have to admit that I had a tough time getting into the first few chapters of Den...

I love starting a new series!

The Proposal is a great start to the SWANK series by Maya Hughes, and yes, eventually you'll realize why the series is called SWANK. In...

"One more step would lead to certain death."

I'm usually not a huge fan of anthologies. Occasionally, I may pick one up because it features a favorite author or two, but in general,...

Unorthodox by K.V. Rose is Dark Romance at it's Finest

Unorthodox by K.V. Rose is the first book in the Sick Love duet and that name is fitting, because there really is some sick love between...

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