Falling Star is Now Available on Audio

Drew DiPalma feels like he's living a lie.

He's had it with his Hollywood persona, the high-maintenance women, and his sleazy agent. To escape the madness, he flees to a tourist town he'd often visited as a child. He never expected to find love on that little island. Then he stumbles upon Lainey alone on the swing set of a deserted beach.

After a dozen internet dating disasters, Lainey Riccardo has given up on romance--until she meets a West Coast hunk who has no trouble winning her heart. But Lainey only knows him as Drew, not the Oscar-nominated actor who's constantly scandalized in the tabloids.

When she learns the truth, will the small town Jersey girl be able to accept Drew's fast-paced life? Or will the truth drive her away forever?


Narrated by fellow Jersey girl Emily Valdes! Available on Amazon and Audible.

TikTok Mystery Box from Hot Mystery Box

We're switching things up a little today and opening a TikTok Mystery Box from Hot Mystery Box. This was my first time ordering from this company, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I brought the box over to Fernando, who was excited for a change of pace. Up until now, he's mostly been opening unclaimed mail with me, so getting to dig through a true mystery box was something different.

This box had a pretty wide variety of items, including:

• Flower baskets
• A neck massager
• A seat cushion
• A power bank
• Hangers

The overall impression was that most of the items appeared to be customer returns, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the quality was a little hit‑or‑miss. A few items were useful, while others were damaged or very low quality.

A few months ago, I opened a TikTok mystery box from Resellables, and I felt like the items in that box were noticeably better quality overall. That's not really the seller's fault, though. These are sealed TikTok  boxes, so they don't know what's inside any more than we do. Mystery boxes are always a gamble, and sometimes you hit the jackpot while other times you get a box that's just okay.

I have one more Tik Tok box from Hot Mystery Box waiting to be opened, so I'm not ready to make a final judgment yet. This first box wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't a standout winner. Hopefully the next one has a few more surprises hiding inside.

Check out the video below to see everything Fernando pulled out and let us know what you think. Was this box a dud, or did we miss some hidden gems?

Unclaimed Mail from Fun Delivered - Pink Shirt & Bath Bombs

Today my mom went back to our Fun Delivered box of 100 small packages. She reached way down into the box, bypassing the easy grabs, and came up with three new mystery packages.

Her first find was a pink heart T‑shirt. Next, she opened a portable charger, and that turned out to be the practical winner of the day. In a world where everyone's phone battery seems to die at the worst possible moment, that's something you can always use.

Finally, she unboxed a set of bath bombs, which added a little spa day energy to the haul. Those are always fun to get because they make great stocking stuffers. Overall, it was a solid round for Mom. 

Check out the video below to see everything she opened, and let us know which item was your favorite! With dozens of packages still waiting to be opened, who knows what treasures are hiding in the bottom of the box!

@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail from Fundelivered 📦 Heart Shirt👚 & Power Bank #unclaimedmail #boomer #mysteryboxes #unboxingvideo #unboxingreels ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

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Joshua Hanover had it all. He was handsome, rich, athletic, and had always been popular with the ladies. Yet, until he gets paired up with his beautiful but shy lab partner, Rosa, he never allowed himself to fall in love. As the chemistry between them grows, Josh realizes that his player days have come to end. But it seems his change of heart has come too late. Not only is Rosa leery of his bad boy reputation, he has four vindictive ex-girlfriends who are on a rampage. At first he doesn't take their threats seriously, but then his tires are slashed, someone tries to poison him, and one of the girls turns up dead. Josh doesn't know who to trust, but one thing is certain. It definitely isn't worth the price he's paying to be a player.

👉 Listen now on Amazon & Audible.

Unclaimed Mail from Fun Delivered - Mic & Pore Clay Stick

Today I opened another three packages from my box of 100 small packages of unclaimed mail from Fun Delivered, and once again it was a fun mix of useful finds.

The first item was a mini microphone, and I'm  pretty excited about this one. It should be perfect for my videos and interviews.

Next up was a Skintific Pore Clay Stick. From what I can tell, it's some type of clay mask designed to help with blackheads and clogged pores. I'll have to do a little more research on it, but it looks like an interesting beauty product.

The final item was a carpet stain remover. It may not be the most exciting thing to pull from a mystery package, but it's a practical item that will get a lot of use.

I am really loving this box of small packages from Fun Delivered. It feels like it never ends, and I've gotten so many useful items already. Every time I open a few more packages, there's something different inside, which makes it feel like Christmas morning over and over again. Stay tuned because there are still plenty of tiny packages left to open!

@authorlauradeluca Unclaimed Mail 📦 from Fundelivered - Mic🎤 & Face Mask #unclaimedproperty #mysteryboxes #unboxingvideo #unboxing #FunDelivered ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Michael's Mystery Box— More Floweres

 My mom tore into her second Michael's mystery box today, and let's just say we had a serious case of déjà vu. Just like the last box, this one was packed with silk flowers. There were poppies, sunflowers, and roses. We didn't even find a George Washington costume hiding in the middle.

While my mom kept a few of the flowers for herself, most of them will be used to brighten up hospital rooms for patients who aren't allowed to have real flowers, while others may be donated to the daycare for children's craft projects. Around here, nothing ever goes to waste.

I wish more stores would follow Michael's example and make mystery boxes. Instead of perfectly good merchandise ending up in a dumpster, it gets a second chance. I wish more companies would find ways to sell or donate their overstock rather than destroy it.

Stay tuned because we still have two more Michael's mystery boxes waiting to be opened, and hopefully those have a little more variety hiding inside. You never know what you'll find until you start digging!

@authorlauradeluca @Michaels Stores Mystery Box 📦 ~ #mysteryboxes #unboxingvideo #Unboxing #CraftingCommunity #craftingtiktok ♬ original sound - Laura Deluca

Fall Seasons Of Books Giveaway Hop - Enter to Win Audiobook Copy of Tickled to Death!

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Today I'm giving one lucky winner a audio book copy of my young adult novel Phantom, narrated by Maggie Weber!

Crime was yesterday’s kink… until it came crawling back.

Former paralegal Rhonda Campbell left the law behind when she swapped legal pads for latex. Now, as Mistress Kali, she runs the most exclusive BDSM dungeon in Atlantic City, where pleasure pays the bills and fantasy is always in play—until a longtime client is smothered with a French tickler. Talk about a safe word fail.

Enter newly relocated Detective Jason Dee, fresh off the gritty streets of Philly and itching for a real case—because so far, New Jersey’s biggest offense seems to be overpriced cocktails. When he finally lands a murder investigation, his prime suspect is a whip-smart, leather-clad domme who’s as infuriating as she is intriguing.

With a killer on the loose and tensions rising, Rhonda and Jason must combine their expertise in sex and homicide to crack the case—before another victim is tickled to death.

Available on Amazon & Audible

Giveaway is open to the US and UK only.  

To enter, fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. The prize is awarded as a code redeemable through Audible. Do you not meet to be a member to redeem the code.  Giveaway ends 12/20/26!

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