Also… MARCH’S AMAZON FIRST READS are up!!! 😀 I chose… “The Perfect Marriage” (’cause it sounds like it’s everything but. LOL!!) 😉
THREE THINGS:
1.) I went on an airboat ride this weekend.
2.) I saw dolphins swimming together on that ride.
3.) I also went to St. Pete Beach this weekend (trip advisor deemed it the #1 beach in all of the US). It’s about an hour away from me it was the perfect day. Low 80s, the sand wasn’t hot, the breeze was amazing, the beach wasn’t too crowded, and it was such a peaceful day. And also, no sunburn since I was properly covered in sunscreen and had a beach umbrella for shade. 😀
LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE 
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Once We Were Starlight by Mia Sheridan <— THEY BOTH HELP EACH OTHER SURVIVE THE DARKNESS… “...the lush and forbidden oasis in the desert where men travel to watch acts of sexual deviancy, and the only existence seventeen-year-old Karys has ever known. But despite a life where secrets and sin are in high supply, and freedom remains far beyond their reach, Karys and her partner Zakai find safety in each other, their passionate love the light that helps them both survive the darkness. Very suddenly, Karys and Zakai find themselves in the bright and confusing world of New York City, navigating separation, school, and relatives who are all but strangers…”
Kathy: Mia Sheridan’s new book, Once We Were Starlight is out. It sounds so different from what she has written. I’m excited to read it.
Megan: I have read it already– it is so so so good!
The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn <– MEGHAN QUINN ALERT!! a crafting queen battling a jaded divorce lawyer on a wedding reality show. “…Both fierce competitors, Luna and Alec clash on national TV as harsh words and glitter fly with abandon. But as they bicker over color swatches and mood boards, they find themselves fighting something else: their growing mutual attraction. While Luna is torn between family loyalty and her own feelings, Alec wonders if he might have been wrong about love and marriage all along…”
- Infinite by Brian Freeman
- The Speed of Light: A Novel by Elissa Grossell Dickey <— A compelling and provocative debut novel told in intersecting timelines over a tumultuous, defining year in one woman’s life.
Cold Blooded: A Dark Reverse Harem Romance (The Black Hand Book 1) by CM Wondrak <— SHE WANTS REVENGE!! “…Destroy the Black Hand from the inside out. Make them pay for what happened to my family, for molding me into the revenge-obsessed monster I am today. Burn it all to the ground. And I’ll start with the Jameson twins, Jett and Dex...”
- Cowboy (The Busy Bean) by L.B. Dunbar <— OLDER CHARACTERS!! In their 40s!! “…Recently separated and newly unemployed, Scarlett Russell is at a crossroads. With no other plan than visiting a friend in Vermont, the last thing she expects is a hunky, silver fox offering to buy her a drink. Even less expected is when she raises that offer to “take me to bed, cowboy.” She just wants one night to forget everything gone wrong. Turns out once won’t be nearly enough...”
- Shotgun’s (B)Ride (Men of Valor MC) by Frankie Love
- Smashed Steel: A Steamy Stand Alone Sports Romance (Steel Crew Book 7) by MJ Fields
Rogue Prince: An Accidental Pregnancy Romance by Lilian Monroe <— SHE’S STUCK FOR THREE WEEKS WITH THE PRINCE! “…The kingdom’s bad boy. Paparazzi’s dream. My. Worst. Nightmare. Blech. The royal family of Nord. You couldn’t pay me to spend time with those crown-wearing, silk-clad, silver-spoon-licking leeches. Well, until I’m invited to be part of the press team on the upcoming Royal Tour...”
- Just a Single Dad (Justa Family Rom Com Book 1) by London Casey
- The Deal: a friends to lovers, fake relationship standalone romance (Laws of Attraction Book 1) by Nicola Marsh
- The Contract: an enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience standalone romance (Laws of Attraction Book 2) by Nicola Marsh
My Transplanted Life: A novel about a girl, a miracle, and the transcendent power of love by Addison Patrick <— SHE DIES & HER HEART IS TRANSPLANTED... “...When Heather’s heart is transplanted into Melissa, a young reporter and writer, and her cornea is transplanted into Gabe, a man who works with troubled teens, Heather lives life again through these two people. And in doing so, she is reconnected with those she knew when she was alive. Through this second chance, Heather learns about true love – the love between a man and a woman, the love of friendships forged in fire, and the love of self. It is after her death that Heather truly lives…”
- Swipe Me: A Friends-to-Lovers College Sports Romance by Ana Shay
- Every Little Lie by Joan Reeves
Heavy Is the Hurricane by Bethany Patrick <— HE STRIPS EVERYTHING AWAY!! “...Tyla crashes and she rebuilds; the cycle a merry-go-round that keeps knocking her down. And then she sees him. His emerald eyes a view into her forever. But his jealousies and the secrets that he harbors cause her to doubt the authenticity of everything around her, including her own perception of reality. In his final deceit, he strips away the only thing that she can’t live without…”
- Hard to Get Lucky by Jenny Gardiner
- Fae’s Queen by Lily Archer
- Working For My Arch Enemy: Billionaire & Nanny Romance by Melinda Jenkins
Conceited Concierge: A Hero Club Novel by Renea Porter <— SHE DIDN’T EXPECT HIM… “...A fresh start in Temecula, CA was exactly what I needed to get over my breakup. I was looking forward to Palm Trees, fine wine, the beaches and killer sunsets. But I never expected to run into handsome Levi Bateman while still on my way to California. The last thing I needed was a conceited passenger. I had a job to focus on…”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- The Affair: A Novel by Danielle Steel – March 2nd 2021
- When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
- Every Last Fear: A Novel by Alex Finlay – March 2nd 2021
- A Discovery of Secrets and Fate (Chronicles of the Stone Veil Book 2) by Sawyer Bennett – March 2nd 2021
- Covet (Crave Book 3) by Tracy Wolff – March 2nd 2021
Dotted Lines (Runaway Book 5) by Devney Perry – March 2nd 2021
- When He’s An Alpha (The Olympus Pride Book 2) by Suzanne Wright – March 2nd 2021
- Chain of Iron (The Last Hours Book 2) by Cassandra Clare – March 2nd 2021
- Life After Death: A Novel (The Coldest Winter Ever Book 2) by Sister Souljah – March 2nd 2021
- Underboss: A With Me In Seattle Mafia Novel Kristen Proby – March 2nd 2021
- Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3) by Victoria Schwab – March 2nd 2021
- Left to Envy (An Adele Sharp Mystery—Book Six) by Blake Pierce – March 2nd 2021
- Later by Stephen King – March 2nd 2021
We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker – March 2nd 2021 <— Michele G LOVED THIS!!
Michele G: Maryse, I just finished We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker yesterday. Absolutely amazing! Gave me serious Where the Crawdads Sing vibes.
It wasn’t set near the coast and wasn’t the same time period…it was all in the character development. I really loved it. I believe it releases on 3/2…but I had to pop in and let you know.
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1. Maryse’s Florida.*sigh* I want to go to a warm beach just for one day.
2. I’ve been taking beautiful evening walks…lots of pretty snow & Christmas lights still on.
3. I need to get my hair done. It’s been 12 weeks, with lockdown now on week 6. I am a fright. 🙄
LOL!!! Yes it was a fantastic day, but your walks in the snow and the pretty lights sounds like heaven to me, too.
It’s been 6 months for me but a friend got me in with her stylist Wednesday.
Lucky you R!…my roots are quite something 🙁
Oh it’s pretty bad. I can barely get a brush through it at this point and the grays are showing, but I don’t go anywhere so I keep it in a rat’s nest bun on top of my head.
I want to cut my hair so bad. The summer before the pandemic started for me.
Good Morning!
1. I started Behind Her Eyes last night. Not sure what I think about it just yet, but I’m only a couple episodes in.
2. I’m *still* reading The Bronze Horseman and will be for the foreseeable future. I swear I read forever last night and only jumped one percent! 😂
3. I bought these Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Savers and I LOVE them! I keep one on my counter for tomatoes and two in the fridge, one with peppers and one with citrus. They really work! Tomatoes last well over a week and I have lemons and limes that are over a month old. I bought one for asparagus too but haven’t tried it yet. https://amzn.to/3r0L4TD
Oh I totally need these produce savers. With my misfits veggie boxes, I try and use it all up as fast as I can so it doesn’t spoil, but I always end up having to throw some away.
YAY R!!!!! Thank you for this find!
Did you ever try that “leftover” veggie soup?
YES!!! I love it and also I do a sort of leftover veggie casserole too.
BUT… sometimes I’m just not up to cooking or have so much to do, that when I go to cook, some stuff went bad.
So these containers will at least improve my chances of extended “veggie life” until I’m ready.
Keep going with The Bronze Horseman, Robin. You won’t regret it. I recommend you finish the series on book 2 though. I was so angry with the third one.
Mia Sheridan’s new book, Once We Were Starlight is out. It sounds so different from what she has written. I’m excited to read it.
Ooooooooh!!! Thank you for pointing it our Kathy! I’m adding it. 😀
Your 3 things sound exciting and adventurous, Maryse! My rents are in FL now too. I’m not ready for a suit anytime soon. 😬 My middle is desperate to go back though. Just thoughts of vacations at this age exhaust me so, but he’s making me feel guilty. I may break down.
It was. I had a GREAT weekend, but I’m exhausted today. Another good night of sleep and I’ll be good again.
I chose The Light Through the Leaves for my prime first this month. I actually think that several had great reviews so far and gave me little blurb jolts- like Lies We Bury (I almost went with that one) and The Secret Stealers and The Perfect Marriage, but I’m tired of marriage thrillers and WWII era historicals and I ❤️d Where the Forest Meets the Stars. I didn’t even know the author was writing another book, so I’m looking forward to reading it.
For my BOTM I chose The Lost Apothecary and Legendborn as an add on.
I’ve been lost in Prythian for well over a week. As soon as I finished A Court of Silver Flames, I was desperate to go back so I did a re-skim of the first 3 books and I felt so lost when it was over. So, I discovered there was a novella after the 3rd book- I didn’t know! I’m saving reading that for when I’m ready to be sucked into that world again. Until then, I’m finishing a couple that I’d started and got distracted from and then jumping into the Grishaverse with Six of Crows. I read the first recently in a spin-off of the same world, Shadow and Bone, and loved it. I plan to have read all from that series before the airing on Netflix in April. Goals!
1. Can not wait to cut off my covid hair……maybe this summer? ?
2. Beautiful mild spring day today. That perfect fresh breeze.
3. I’m now a vaccinated person.
My husband and I have visited St. Pete’s for a couples trip twice. We loved it! Such a quaint and fun little town. We stayed at the Sirata which is an older hotel but clean and right on the beach.
Now I’m dreaming of the beach!