A Stepping Stone

Jems and Jamz #7

by Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue

Before Ziggy Johnson was a member of Jems and Jamz, she struggled through several ups and downs in the heart of Chicago. Learn about what experiences brought her to where she is today and how her musical dreams came to fruition.

78 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2020

About the author

Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue is a Midwest-based author known for her captivating lesbian romance novels, compelling mysteries, and heart-pounding thrillers. With a talent for weaving emotion, suspense, and authenticity into every story, Nicole has built a loyal readership drawn to her richly developed characters and relatable themes. Her work reflects a deep understanding of human connection, identity, and resilience, often exploring the complexities of relationships in high-stakes settings.

Nicole holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with a focus on marketing, a background that not only informs her strategic approach to publishing but also brings a thoughtful precision to her storytelling. She began writing at a young age, inspired by a book she found in her local library written by a fellow eight-year-old. That early moment of discovery sparked a lifelong passion that has guided her creative journey ever since.

When she’s not writing, Nicole enjoys cooking new recipes, exploring new places through travel, and spending quality time with her family. Her stories are rooted in experience and imagination, making her voice both grounded and uniquely engaging. Whether penning a slow-burning romance or a thrilling mystery, Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue invites readers into worlds where love and intrigue go hand in hand.

Reviews

[El · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy for free from VoraciousReadersOnly.com and am leaving this review of my own accord.

This one wasn't as sweet as the others in this series, although that was the point. It was a break-up story, more than a romance, and I appreciated that. I don't think Lana was very likeable in her introduction, and so I had no sympathy for her during this novella, but I actually enjoyed the way that the story dealt with her and Ziggy's relationship.

It was a little shorter than the others have been, although I think this worked in its favour in terms of the minimal plot, but the lead up into the first book in this series worked out well and helped put everything together and come full circle. I would recommend this as a nice way to round out this neat little series.

[Kristina Lovel]

I read this book out of order, do I don't feel right reviewing it without reading the ones before it.