Life Between Chapters

Celebrating 18 Years of Marriage: A Real-Life Love Story ❤️ Tomorrow, August 25th , marks 18 years of marriage —a milestone in our long-term love story . My husband is my ride-or-die, my best friend, my partner-in-crime, and my everything. 💕 ✨✨✨ Our story is full of twists, friendship, and a little serendipity. I first met our mutual friend on a Backstreet Boys fan website (yes, those were a thing 😆), and during Spring Break, I stayed at her house. That trip had nothing to do with him—but after I got home, she decided we’d make a cute couple and connected us via AOL IM. Fun fact: back then, he loved rap, I loved pop and R&B, and somehow we clicked anyway. 🎶 Before we ever met in person, we spent a year building our long-distance friendship and love —hours of AOL IM chats and 12-hour phone calls with calling cards. By the time we finally met, we already had a strong foundation, like a slow-burn romance novel before the first chap...

Twilight at 20: Cheesy? Maybe. Life-Changing? Absolutely. I was 26 in 2008, stayed up until 4 a.m., and fell headfirst into Forks. Would I love it the same today? Probably not—and that’s okay. Back in 2008, I picked up Twilight and promptly forgot that alarms and jobs exist. As an adult reader at 26, I didn’t expect to be this feral for a book—but there I was, absolutely glued to the page. Today, my tastes have shifted, and I’d likely read it differently. But nothing changes the truth: this is the book that pulled me back into reading. My forever favorite. Edward: Dangerous, Devoted, Unforgettable I fell for the tension: the predator who chooses love, the man who could hurt you but won’t. That protective streak? Catnip. “I’m the world’s most dangerous predator, Bella.” — Edward That push–pull of I should stay away vs. I can’t made 4 a.m. a very reasonable bedtime. Bella: Pe...

Hi there! 👋 I’m Miranda Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet, where I share books, small joys, and whatever inspires me. Books & Dreams 📚 I’m a book nerd through and through. Lately, audiobooks are a lifesaver thanks to chemo brain, though my Kindle still has my heart. Mood reader here—romantasy, contemporary (good narrators only), paranormal romance, and sometimes Regency. Physical books? I squirrel them like treasures. Someday, I’ll have a dreamy home library where I can get lost for hours. Simple Joys ☕🛋️ My ideal day includes coffee, blankets, country drives, and daydreaming about a quiet patch of land. I’m not a certified foodie, but I love to eat—probably too much, but life’s short! Hair & Humor 💁‍♀️ Hair is weird. Losing half of mine to chemo taught me appreciation like never before. Lately, I’m teaching myself Dutch braids. Fun fact: you really don’t realize how much you love hair un...