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Years of unwavering dedication began to yield fruit. He transitioned from small freelance gigs to more substantial roles, each one honing his expertise. His relentless work ethic and innovative solutions didn't go unnoticed. He ascended the professional ladder, evolving from a system admin into a highly sought-after expert. His adeptness at tackling complex problems and leading teams garnered him respect and recognition in the tech industry.

As a seasoned architect and IT head of a 2000+ company, his story inspires many like me today. I first met him in 2006 when I was in my final years of graduation. I was also about to leave my hometown and go to Kolkata and was planning to learn computer networking. Although he was in his early career, his journey illuminated the indomitable power of resilience and passion.

I also went through a similar journey for the next 10+ years. But …

Nancy Ann Healy, Xe Sands: One Simple Refrain (AudiobookFormat, 2021, Bumbling Bard)

Dr. Jillian Byers only considered two careers: indie rock sensation or physician. Both dreams led …

Perfect. No notes.

CW: on-page slow decline of a parent due to dementia and other health issues. Xe Sands’ emotional narration makes this brutal.

Tags: #Awakening #BackHomeAgain #BondThroughBadTimes #FamilyIssues #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #NuisanceEx #SecondChance #SingleParent #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV

Robin Alexander: The Summer of our Discontent (EBook, 2019, Robin Alexander)

A fun summer read. Faith Leblanc is looking for that special someone, but her tactics …

So much sniping

3¼⭐️/5

A little tough to read, as the first two-thirds are just people being mean to each other. The broader story about overcoming childhood rivalries is well done, but the antagonism just drags on and on.

Tags: #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ForcedProximity #RivalsToLovers #SingleParent #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV

A.L. Brooks, Sophie Daniels: Chasing Dreams (AudiobookFormat, 2022, Tantor Audio)

Chasing Dreams audiobook, by A.L. Brooks... A warm, feel-good, enemies-to-lovers, lesbian romance about chasing your …

Good vibes, but hesitant

4¼⭐️/5

My only complaint here is just my usual personal dislike of “oh, but I would only complicate their life, but I could never actually say that out loud” self-confidence and miscommunication issues. Beyond that, this was nice, and well-rounded-out. I did appreciate the casual inclusion of one of the MCs being part of an open relationship, and it being portrayed positively and supportively.

Tags: #CommitmentIssues #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #PersonNextDoor #RivalsToLovers #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV