<— OMG MIDNIGHT SUN IS FINALLY LIVE!!! I read what was available of this story years ago – unfinished and still, I loved it so hard. I felt like CRYING when I realized it wasn’t coming out. AND NOW…. here. it. is!!!!! SQUEEEEEEE!!!!!
Leslie M: MIDNIGHT SUN!!!!!!!! *happy dance times infinity*
Maryse: I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Leah: Twilight is probably my favorite insta love. I’m super excited about midnight sun.
Rae: Midnight Sun. I’d forgotten how much trouble she had with the script. I’ll read this definitely.
Maryse: Me too. I want that old feeling back!!!! YAY US!!!!
Shayla: I ordered mine can’t wait to read it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ruth: Reading Twilight I discovered reading for pure entertainment, it was my 1st ever paranormal and I have been hooked ever since. I remember going to a used book store by my house and asking the lady for similar books.
Julia: Twilight is the reason I found Maryse’s blog. I remember how I finished the fourth book and was in a deep withdrawal. At some point I googled “what to read after Twilight” and ended up finding Maryse’s Book Blog and that was it for me. Must have been 8 or 9 years ago and we are still together
Maryse: We are. 🥰 ❤️
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Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
- Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Book 27) by Laurell K. Hamilton
- Wylde (Arizona Vengeance Book 7) by Sawyer Bennett
- The Night Swim: A Novel by Megan Goldin
- Dare To Tempt (Dare Nation Book 2) by Carly Phillips
- Wicked Billionaire (Wicked Horse Vegas Book 9) by Sawyer Bennett
- Minutes to Die (Homeland Heroes Book #2) by Susan Sleeman
- The Hacker (The Consultants Book 2) by Nancy Herkness
- You Had Me at Hola: A Novel by Alexis Daria
- The Cowboy Says I Do (Tying the Knot in Texas Book 1) by Dylann Crush
The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 1) by J.R. Ward
- Bride of the Sea Monster (Welcome to Hell Book 9) by Eve Langlais
- Vying for the Viscount (Hearts on the Heath) by Kristi Ann Hunter
- The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery
- Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
- Murder in the East End (A Below Stairs Mystery Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley
- A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham
- The Love Scam by MaryJanice Davidson
- The Woman in Red by Diana Giovinazzo
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- The Life Series by Jewel E. Ann <— RECENT READER QUESTION & WE LOVED THIS DUET SO MUCH!! And now it’s super-bargain priced! 😀 And here are my Book Review – The Life That Mattered & my Book Review – The Life You Stole
Lisa M: I read this duet on the weekend. Wow!!!! Ronin Alexander is my new fav book bf!!! 😍😍😍 So many emotions happiness, heartbreak, back & forth. I was all over the map!! 5 star read for me. If you are looking for your next duet this is it!!!! I’m going to have to check out this author’s other books now!!
Den Of Vipers by K.A Knight <— REVERSE HAREM DARK READ ALERT!! Tanishka loved it and recommends it!
Tanishka: Hey Maryssseee, Ok, so I have another RH booookk. It is Den Of Vipers by K.A Knight. This book is sooo good. I mean if you love a book with a strong female lead, well here you go. I have to warn y’all, it is kind of dark. …It has graphic sex scenes and a lot of violence but it is sooo worth it. I really hope you give it a read.
- Regretting You by Colleen Hoover <— HEAR YE!! HEAR YE!!! I GAVE 4.5 STARS FOR THIS ONE and it’s super-bargain priced right now!!!!! P.S. Here’s my book review.
…Kim: it was very relatable which I think is one of Coho’s great talents. She is always a sure thing for me.
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES:
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer <— TWILIGHT VIA EDWARD’S POV IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!! *gasp* I AM READING IT!!! “…This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?”
- Hunted Mate: Paranormal Werewolf Romance (Fated Mountain Wolf Pack Book 4) by Jessica Aspen
- Fury of Earth: An Elemental Academy Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance (The Academy of Elements Book 4) by Kat Adams
- In a Dragon’s Soul (Dragon’s of Mount Teres Book 4) by Riley Storm
Sucker Punch (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Book 27) by Laurell K. Hamilton <— ANITA BLAKE ALERT!! “...When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way. But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene…”
- Broken River (Grizzly Bear Lake Book 1) by Ruby Shae
- Bride of the Sea Monster (Welcome to Hell Book 9) by Eve Langlais
- Fortune Academy: Year Three by J.R. Thorn
- Welcome to the Jungle (Dark Leopard MC South Texas Book 1) by W. M. Dawson
Peripheral by Leslie Fear <— EVERYONE CALLED HER A FREAK… “…I finally escaped, no longer allowing that name to identify me. Now, I’m Elise Crawford. I live in a different place, a bigger city. I have a college degree and live on my own. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of but, with one exception. I still see dead people. I never could escape them. Suddenly, a new man has entered my life. A mysterious man I’m reluctantly attracted to, yet can’t quite figure out. But, I plan to change that too, just like I changed everything else in my life…”
- Immortality: A Dark Witch’s Tale (The Immortals Book 4) by Maggie Shayne
- Claimed by the Alpha (Shifters of Ashwood Falls Book 13) by Lia Davis
- Soulbroken (Legacy of Tril Book 2) by Z Brewer
The Jackal (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp Book 1) by J.R. Ward <— LATEST BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD SPINOFF!! “…The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for them both. United by a passion they can’t deny, they work together on an escape plan for Nyx—even though their destiny is to be forever apart...”
- Hunter’s Moon: An Alpha Triplets Book by Minerva Howe
- Which Witch Is Wicked? (The Witches of Port Townsend Book 2) by Kerrigan Byrne, Tiffinie Helmer, Cynthia St. Aubin, & Cindy Stark
- The Alien Commander’s Captive: A Sci-Fi Alien Abduction Romance (Orean Warlords, book 1) by Aline Ash and Athena Aston
Trey: Son of Tallav (Sons of Tallav Book 4) by Cailin Briste <— SHE’S HIS OPPOSITE!! “…when his boss insists Trey’s perfect for assisting a new hire to develop a cabaret, Trey is nonplussed. How the hell do you make burlesque accurately represent the lifestyle? Then he meets her, and instant attraction has him imagining peeling her clothes off, tying her to a bed, and sinking into her until she can take no more. He’s determined to make her his own despite differences that could thrust them into bitter conflict…”
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES:
Wylde (Arizona Vengeance Book 7) by Sawyer Bennett <— HOCKEY STAR USED TO WOMEN WANTING HIM… UNTIL HER! “…When a quirky redhead at the local bookstore stops me dead in my tracks, I decide to pop in and turn on the trusty Wylde magic. As smart and strong-willed as she is beautiful, Clarke Webber isn’t swayed by my witty banter or charming good looks. And when she realizes who I am and the fame that comes along with it, she likes me even less…”
- The Fallout (The Therapist #3) by WS Greer
- In Deep (The Blackhart Brothers Book 2) by Blue Saffire
- Kiss Me Duke (League of Unweddable Gentlemen Book 5) by Tamara Gill
- An Unfinished Story: A Novel by Boo Walker
The Love Scam by MaryJanice Davidson <— HE HAS NO IDEA HOW HE GOT TO ITALY & SHE THINKS IT’S HILARIOUS… “…Claire Delaney finds Rake’s problems hilarious and is not in the least bit sorry of adding to them by bringing Lillith into the mix. A pretty Midwestern girl with a streak for mischief, Claire isn’t the type to hang around with a guy like Rake. Even if he is drop-dead handsome and charming as all get-out. Even if he needs help and she has all the answers. But if this helps Lillith, she will go out of her way. And with a guy like Rake, she’s willing to bend her rules a bit for some fun…”
- No Regrets by Tabitha Webb
- The Cowboy Says I Do (Tying the Knot in Texas Book 1) by Dylann Crush
- Molly Unplanned by Nicki Elson
- Want You to Want Me (The Want You Series Book 2) by Lorelei James <— SHE’S USED TO BE A STAR HOCKEY PLAYER… “…Now her career consists of several part-time jobs to make ends meet. When Gabi gets a chance at her dream job, she swallows her pride and asks her nemesis—smart, sexy and savvy Nolan Lund—for help…”
- Murder in the East End (A Below Stairs Mystery Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley
- A Life Once Dreamed by Rachel Fordham
The Night Swim: A Novel by Megan Goldin <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! HER PODCAST MADE HER FAMOUS... “…Ever since her true-crime podcast became an overnight sensation and set an innocent man free, Rachel Krall has become a household name—and the last hope for people seeking justice. But she’s used to being recognized for her voice, not her face. Which makes it all the more unsettling when she finds a note on her car windshield, addressed to her, begging for help…”
- A Dazzle of Diamonds (Georgia Coast Romance Book #3) by Liz Johnson
- Rahab, Woman of Jericho by Diana Wallis Taylor
- Murder At Midnight: An At Midnight Novel by Jessica Lynn Evans
Until Talon : Until Him/Her by Aurora Rose Reynolds <— SHE MOVES TO TENNESSEE TO HELP HER SISTER “…When Mia Allenton’s sister calls, asking her for help after finding out her husband cheated, Mia packs up her life in Montana and moves to Tennessee to be there for her and her three girls. As Mia begins to settle in, a tornado comes through, bringing along with it Talon Mayson, a man determined to prove to her that good men do exist...”
- Intensive Care: A Diagnosis: Love Medical Romance by Tawdra Kandle
- Surprised by Love: Historical Western Romance (Bayliss Brides Sweet Romance Book 1) by Emily Woods
- The Doctor’s Surprise Prescription: A BWWM Romance by Roxy Wilson
You Had Me at Hola: A Novel by Alexis Daria <— FAMOUS ACTRESS PAIRED WITH A TELENOVA HUNK!! “…After a messy public breakup, soap opera darling Jasmine Lin Rodriguez finds her face splashed across the tabloids. When she returns to her hometown of New York City to film the starring role in a bilingual romantic comedy for the number one streaming service in the country, Jasmine figures her new “Leading Lady Plan” should be easy enough to follow—until a casting shake-up pairs her with telenovela hunk Ashton Suárez…”
- The Hacker (The Consultants Book 2) by Nancy Herkness
- Truth (Betrothed #10) by Penelope Sky
- Presidential Advantage: Operation First Lady: Romantic Thriller 2020 by Jessica James
The Friendship List: A Novel by Susan Mallery <— BEST FRIENDS TRY TO PUSH EACH OTHER OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE… “…Unity Leandre, her best friend since forever, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone. Unity will complete the list, too, but not because she needs to change. What’s wrong with a thirtysomething widow still sleeping in her late husband’s childhood bed? The Friendship List begins as a way to make others believe they’re just fine. But somewhere between “wear three-inch heels” and “have sex with a gorgeous guy,” Ellen and Unity discover that life is meant to be lived with joy and abandon..”
- One Drink (An After-Hours Affair Book 2) by Aria Bliss
- Her Savage Boss: Office Alpha Boss Curvy Woman Romance (Office Curves Book 1) by Bella Wright
This is So Happening (So Far, So Good Book 2) by Amelia Kingston <— THE BROODING MECHANIC & THE PERKY, HAPPY BLONDE CO-ED ALERT! “…Devin Bennett is her complete opposite, the immovable object to Jessie’s unstoppable force. The tall, tattooed and brooding mechanic hates change and the perky blonde co-ed shoving it down his throat. Jessie is drawn to him like a valley girl to an outlet mall, but Devin dodges her advances better than a UFC fighter…”
- Charming Falls Apart: A Novel by Angela Terry
- Her Cowboy Billionaire Bad Boy: A Hammond Brothers Novel (Christmas at Whiskey Mountain Lodge Book 5) by Liz Isaacson
- Dare To Tempt (Dare Nation Book 2) by Carly Phillips <— FOOTBALL STAR ACCUSED! “... She’s with him to do a job, nothing more. But you know what they say about the best laid plans? Sometimes you end up between the sheets with an arrogant football player anyway...”
The Fact Checker (Good Seeds Book 2) by Natasha Coker Jones <— PASTOR’S SON GOT HER PREGNANT… “...He’d half expected the fires of hell to incinerate him on the spot. But eight years later, they haven’t. Instead, he reports to a job he adores, and his weekends are filled with more girlish fun than he can keep up with. For the single father from Trinidad, the facts speak volumes. And if being a New York City fact checker has taught him anything, it is to always listen to the facts. Which is why her presence has him stumped. Dr. Abigail Shaw, aka, the one who got away, was supposed to be nicely tucked away in that unfortunate season before the fall. The same mental space he’d reserved for church folk, faith, and victims of his very public shamefest…”
- Ink All Night: Book 2 of the Permanent Hangover Series by Michel Prince
- Only Yours (A McDade Brothers Novel Book 2) by Scarlett Finn
Wicked Billionaire (Wicked Horse Vegas Book 9) by Sawyer Bennett <— HIS HOUSEKEEPER… “…Everyone wants a piece of me, yet no one is actually deserving of my time. That changes when Bailey Robbins, the smoking hot housekeeper in one of my hotels, catches my attention. Sure, she has curves for days but it’s her smart mouth I can’t help but be intrigued by. I may have avoided relationships all my life, but something about her makes me want to introduce her to my world...”
- Vying for the Viscount (Hearts on the Heath) by Kristi Ann Hunter
- Taking the Fall: An Ex-Con/MC Romance by Kally Ash
- The Woman in Red by Diana Giovinazzo <— HISTORICAL!!! SHE MEETS THE LEADER OF THE BRAZILIAN RESISTANCE “…Forced into marriage at a young age, Anita feels trapped in a union she does not want. But when she meets the leader of the Brazilian resistance, Giuseppe Garibaldi, in 1839, everything changes…”
- A Foolish Game: A Regency Romance (Regency Brides: A Promise of Love Book 5) by Laura Beers
Dante (Hell’s Ankhor Book 6) by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda <— M/M ROMANCE!! “...I’m old enough to know better than to get hung up on a twenty-year-old twink, but he’s just my type. Problem is, he’s scared of bigger, burlier guys. He needs guidance and protection, the kind I crave giving my subs…”
- Fire and Diamond (Carlisle Deputies Book 6) by Andrew Grey <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Never a Saint (Polished P & P Book 2) by Lila Rose <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- The Manny: A Guilty Pleasures Edition by Romeo Preminger <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- The Troublemaker (Players on Ice Book 8) by Cathryn Fox
- Minutes to Die (Homeland Heroes Book #2) by Susan Sleeman
Always Only You (Bergman Brothers Book 2) by Chloe Liese <— HE’S THE NERDY HOCKEY STAR & SHE’S HIS CO-WORKER WITH AUTISM ALERT!! Always Only You is an opposites-attract, forbidden love sports romance about a nerdy, late-blooming hockey star, and his tough cookie coworker who keeps both her soft side and her autism diagnosis* to herself. Complete with a meddling secretary, tantric yoga torture, and a scorching slow burn, this standalone is the second in a series of novels about a Swedish-American family of five brothers, two sisters, and their wild adventures as they each find happily ever after.“
- A French Affair by Jennifer Bohnet
- Shattered Kingdom: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Royal Falls Elite Book 2) by Kristin Buon
- You’ll See by Jesse Bhaird <— “...When the call for help comes from her best friend, Cass makes the easy decision to leave London behind for a while, holding out hope that things will be back to normal when she returns. Expecting to find solace in a new project that’s worlds apart from the stress and responsibility of her normal job, what she doesn’t expect is to be presented with the prospect of a completely new start. She takes refuge in a big city thousands of miles from home, that unbeknownst to her, will show her real love, true loss, and fill her with utter hope...”
Sea Glass Castle (The Carolina Coast Series Book 3) by T.I. Lowe <— EMBARRASSING DIVORCE FROM A FOOTBALL STAR & HE LOST HIS PREGNANT WIFE… “...when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and barreled head-on into his pregnant wife’s sedan, killing her instantly and leaving Wes with a soul so wounded that it has refused to heal. He packed up and left swampy southern Alabama for South Carolina with the hope of fading into the sleepy coastal town of Sunset Cove. Instead, feisty brunette Sophia Prescott will have him braving something different and entirely unexpected...”
- Hit and Run: A Thrilling Novel of Romantic Suspense (Callahan Security series Book 3) by Lori Matthews
- Laws of Lust- All Rise (Book 3) A Billionaire Romance by Hannah Hilton
- Worth The Risk (Royal Bastards MC Book 1) by J.L. Leslie
Ruthless Romeo by Emma Vikes and Raven Scott <— MAFIA ROMANCE ALERT! HE KIDNAPPED HER!! “…After the Bonifacios’ betrayal, there isn’t much left of their family – just three beautiful daughters, one for me, one each for my brothers. I killed the rest. Lucia is my unwilling victim, the object of my desire, and the captive I will break before she can run away. She’s afraid of me with good reason. I don’t go easy on anyone, least of all spoiled little mafia princesses...”
- Building Desire : (AK Construction Book One) by Aimee Sue
- Cowboy’s Law (Brides of Juniper Junction Book 1) by Celeste Jones
- Love and a Little White Lie (State of Grace) by Tammy L. Gray
- Heroes Always Tempt Ladies (Forbidden Kisses Book 5) by Catherine Mayfair
Wild Distortion by Tina Saxon <— WHOA! That last sentence in the blurb… “He made me fall in love with him and then left me broken-hearted. My prison was his fantasy. But he wanted to see me again. He offered me something I couldn’t resist. A chance to leave the island. I should have never gone to New York City. I was a stranger in his world, but secrets about a past I never knew lurked in the shadows threatening to unravel my life. I thought I left the mysteries of the island at home. I didn’t know I was one of them. I’m the girl from the island. And I was found dead twenty-four years ago…”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )


- Awakened by Him (Zinklaus Trilogy Book 1) by Eyta Jade – August 6th 2020
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting – August 11th 2020
- Anywhere But Home: A novel by Daniel Speck – August 11th 2020
- How Much I Feel by Marie Force – August 11th 2020
- Any Day Now (SWAT Generation 2.0 Book 8) by Lani Lynn Vale – August 11th 2020
- No Offense: A Novel (Little Bridge Island Book 2) by Meg Cabot – August 11th 2020
- Vixen: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella by Rebecca Zanetti – August 11th 2020
- Three Women Disappear: with bonus novel Come and Get Us by James Patterson – August 11th 2020
- Say No More (Sacramento Series, The Book 2) by Karen Rose – August 11th 2020
King of Souls: Nicco and Ari Duet #2 (Verona Legacy) by L.A. Cotton – August 11th 2020
- Hush by BT Urruela & Anne Malcom – August 11th 2020
- Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar – August 11th 2020
- Holding You Close (Noah & Katie duet Book 2) by Kennedy Fox – August 13th 2020
- The Showdown (The Mythical Universe Book 2) by Alicen Scott – August 15th 2020
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HELLO EVERYONE! I highly recommend The Night Swim…really good.
Yeah??? I LOVE that cover.
Yeah…
Looking forward to listening to The Night Swim. I am currently listening to The Escape Room. It is Very Good!! Highly recommend and the narration (male and female) is great!!
Shirley, the audio for The Night Swim is very good. I liked that it is built around a podcast…I always find those lend themselves well to audio for obvious reasons.
So excited to start The Night Swim.
You need to check out her debut novel…The Escape Room. SO good!! I have never heard of this Author before. This lady can write!
Highly recommend!
*And highly recommend on Audible!
Yes! Thank enjoyed The Escape Room too!
And apparently I cannot type on my phone …this should say I enjoyed The Escape Room too…not sure how Thank got in there 🙂
I’m adding both (you and Shirley’s) audiobook recommendations to the Friday Finds. 🙂
If you need more, I recently finished Boyfriend Material and I’ll Give You the Sun on audio and they were both incredible.
HECK YES!! I’m adding them 😀
I pre-ordered the signed hardcover of Midnight Sun when it first went on sale and today I learned it’s stuck in transit. So I just ordered the e-book because I can’t wait. That means I’ve paid $45 to read YA PNR and I hate YA PNR. But…Twilight! 😂🤷♀️
LOL!!! Same as ME! But I had preordered 2 copies of the hardcover (none are here yet) and one Kindle just in case. One copy I’m giving away when I review the book. ALMOST 700 PAGES. HOLY MOLY.
Well I got my hard cover in the mail. I had to get the hard cover to go with the rest of the series. The first book I bought was a paperback. The book that started it all. I would tell people about it and they would want to read it. So I reluctantly said ok but there was a 4 day limit because I had a list of people wanting to borrow. And whoever read the book had to sign the inside flap in chronological order. Kinda interesting. Only 2 people went over 4 day limit and some friends even snuck another friend in on their four days. 17 people read TWILIGHT and I know for sure that some of them haven’t a book since. Even my mom read it and said it was OK BUT IT HAD TOO MUCH SEX IN IT. I said mom
It didn’t really have any in it. She still swears that it does
LOL I wish it had sex in it! 😂
LOL!!! Yeah… not much sex except for the “destroyed room” as an after fact. LOL!!!!!
I found a credit for audible so I returned the ebook and bought the audiobook but only made it an hour before I decided the narrator wasn’t working for me so I rebought the e-book. So now I have it in all mediums! But man, it’s long! I listened and read a lot yesterday and I’m only at 12%! Not complaining though. It’s blissful! ☺
Same as me!! I’m at 13% right now. And read a ton yesterday. LOL!!
Lots of interesting books today, Maryse. I’m not going to read Midnight Sun cos I haven’t read the Twilight books or seen the films. I’m neither a YA nor vampire fan, so, *shrugs* But I hope the new one is good, for the many, many fans.
I’m going to download a couple of samples. The Fact Checker about a man from Trinidad could be intriguing. I will look at the Chloe Liese series, too, maybe the first one of the series though. I like series about siblings so if it’s good it could be the start of a fun series for me to follow. We’ll see.
We have gone back into lockdown here. Second wave. So now I have to start teaching online again for the next six weeks 🙁 Oh well we did it before and it was OK so we can do it again…. *sigh*
Oh Jan… I so understand you because I have yet to read some die-hard favorites (that everyone insists I MUST read because they are the best), so I get where you’re coming from. And… I wasn’t into vamps OR YA either (when my mom insisted I read Twilight).
And then I was taken alive and left in a forever book-fog by Twilight. So…
I hope one day, you decide to give them a try. ESPECIALLY since you haven’t seen the movies. I hadn’t either, when I read these so it was FULL BOOK experience only for me and I fell in love SO HARD it was crazy.
I always would say that there’s either emotional magic in that book or subliminal messaging for me to feel her love as hard as I did as if it was ME.
I rewatched the 1st one recently with my daughter (her first time) and this is the first time I thought it was pretty cheesy. Lol! I’ve rewatched them sooo many times though and maybe I’ve overdone it? We are definitely watching #2 soon. By the time we get to #3, I plan on having her leave while I fast forward the inappropriate stuff.
I’ve read the 1st book. And I’d still like to read the next, but it’s so hard for me to go from movies to books!
I read The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones over the last few days. It felt good to start and finish a book in less than a week! I was invested in the story, but it wasn’t as scary or creepy as I’d hoped, likely bc it was YA. Now, I dk what I’m in the mood for and here I am back at square 1.
Our governor has made it a requirement for all kids k-12 to wear a mask to attend school. Previously it was strongly recommended grades 3+ wear them, but not mandatory. And oh boy, are people in an uproar about it! I’m ok either way, but I don’t think it will work out for the young ones. My kindergartener has his all over the place as it is just going though a store or to an appointment. And that’s less than an hour each day.
Wow. We had one day of kids wearing masks to school before they closed the schools. But only ages 12 and above. It will be very hard for the young ones, I would think.
I just don’t know how they’re going make it work honestly. The way things keep changing, people in an uproar…We still have 3 weeks before it starts so we’ll see, I guess.
Soccer starts next week. Most of the town’s kids participate, it’s one of the biggest sports. Masks aren’t required so I don’t see how one can be so widely different from the other.
After hearing so much about Flock and Exodus by Kate Stewart from your readers, I gave it a go. And – WOW – what awesome awesome blockbuster books!
Right now, having just finished and been blown away, I can’t really put words together about these books. I will say though it had a fantastic story, outstanding main and secondary characters, hot guys galore, interesting plot twists and mystery, lots of angst & emotion 😲 🤔 😍 😩 ☺️, plus plus plus. I dare you to start these books and not pull all-nighters…
8 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ LOL
OMG THAT’S IT!! I can’t take it anymore. Now I’m going to be reading two books at the same time!!! LOL!! 😂😂 I must read these!!!!
Me tooooo! I’m reading!
I finished the 2nd book this morning. I guess I’m in the minority… overall I’d say it was… disappointing.
Awwwww bummer.
I guess I’ll have to try it and see… was it the wrap up of the duet that was disappointing?
Maryse, it’s difficult to really say what made it disappointing without spoilers. It’s a weird space… didn’t love it but I also read both books straight through. I didn’t consider it for the DNF pile.
Yes, may not be for everybody. I’d say for me the 2nd book lagged a bit in the last half or so. But my mind is still blown… 🙂
Mony, I dunno.. I may read too many books. A lot of times when I read reviews they claim there’s all these shocking twists, etc but I can’t tell you the last time I was shocked. I figure out a lot or end up pretty close.
I put up a new awesome “trope” list, so if anyone here has one (Historical romance or contemporary or paranormal) let me know and I’ll add it. 🙂
Reader Recommendations – Our favorite books where the hero says something mean about the heroine and she overhears him…
https://www.maryse.net/books/book-recommendations/reader-recommendations-our-favorite-books-where-the-hero-says-something-mean-about-the-heroine-and-she-over-hears-him.html
FLT
“I didn’t even know he existed. But I do now. His hands are all over me at work. The heat of his chest pressing against my bare back as he bends me over the desk is the only thing on my mind.”
J.A. Huss. “Mr. Perfect (Mister #1)
FLT: This was the time of day when I most wished I were able to sleep. Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer.
Cannot. Stop. Swooning. Gahhhhhh!!! Nothing and I mean nothing will get done until I finish, and I refuse to finish, so I have quite the dilemma.
FLT- “The day that Cassidy died, the rest of us were in London.” The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan
ooh…where is jan when we need her for her FLT? 🙂