Good morning and happy Monday!! It’s time for another Earlybirds List and we have 30+ on here with quite a few paranormals that sounds pretty darn great (like CONTAGION – blurb made me giggle & Cathedral made me eeeeeppp!). Plus, Kennedy Ryan’s latest duet is complete ’cause #2 – The Rebel King – just went LIVE!!
<— But that one to the left by LJ Shen (In the Unlikely Event) just gave me the ultimate BLURB JOLT!!!
Ryn: Reading it now! Soooo good!
And I’ve been SO busy this weekend, but it was amazing and productive!
Three things:
1.) I went to a baby shower yesterday but it was held via a large screen in a restaurant! The mom-to-be just recently moved pretty far away (her husband’s in the military) & she doesn’t know anyone in her area yet, so all of her friends and family were together here, and it was kind of like when I hang out with my mom via FaceTime. SO COOL! Technology that brings us together.
2.) I re-discovered the Texas Roadhouse this weekend and it’s delicious!!! I had a Prime Rib (I hadn’t had that in years) and HOLY MOLY I almost fell over in happiness. And they have the best Cesar salad (even better than mine and I think mine rocks).
3.) I built two more wood tables this weekend. Remember how I ruined the finish on that one? Well, my OCD just couldn’t let it rest where it was, so I got another identical one (on super-sale), moved the old one to another area and placed something on top of it that perfectly hides my bobo (and fits the new locations), and then I built a printer table, too (also solid wood) and right now my muscles are screaming at me.
LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE !!!
- The Rebel King (All the King’s Men Duet Book 2) by Kennedy Ryan <— Kennedy Ryan’s DUET IS COMPLETE ’cause book #2 (The Rebel King) JUST WENT LIVE!!!
- In the Unlikely Event by L.J. Shen <— L.J. SHEN ALERT!!! OMG THIS SOUNDS SUPER-INTENSE & ROMANCE ANGSTY!!! They had a one night stand and signed a contract on a napkin… and now years later he’s a famous rock star, he’s back. “… Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king.
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant.
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands.
I have a career I love.
A boyfriend I adore.
An apartment, a roommate, a life.
I changed. He changed, too.
But Mal kept the napkin…” - Seduced by the Soldier by Melia Alexander
- Cathedral by Addison Cain <— HE PLANS TO TAKE HIS CRUEL IMMORTAL DAUGHTER… “…I sold my soul to win her. First to her devil of a father, then to the true devil himself. The price exacted nothing less than eternal fealty. A boon I’d gladly relinquish a thousand times over to possess the love of my dark Princess. Though she may hate me. Though my desire chars my bones black. I will love her forever...”
- Fallen King (Court of the Sea Fae Book 2) by C.N. Crawford
- Broken Magic (Academy of the Elites Book 2) by Alexis Calder
- The Truth About Alice (Evil Lies Book 2) by Alta Hensley
- The Firefighter’s Cinderella by Sonya Weiss
- CONTAGION by Amanda Milo <— THE HUMAN WOMAN & THE GERMOPHOBIC ALIEN… “…One OCD neat freak alien. One human woman. Both are abducted and held captive in a very unsterile environment. What more could go wrong?“
- The (Not So) Perfect Match: A Sweet Standalone Romance (Falling in Friar Hollow Book 3) by Maggie Dallen
- Abi and the Boy Who Lied (The Texas High Series: Abi Book 2) by Kelsie Stelting
- A Stolen Christmas Kiss: A Sweet Heart Books Christmas Anthology
- Falling for Two by Melanie Hoffer
- The Green Hills of Home by Emma Bennet
- Pinky Promises by Deana Birch
- I Am the Night (The Night Firm Book 3) by Karpov Kinrade <— REVERSE HAREM ALERT! “...This is the final book in the Night Firm, a reverse harem why choose fantasy vampire romance series...”
- The Princess Problem (Unexpectedly Royal Book 1) by Christi Barth
- Some Like it Plaid by Angela Quarles
- Coldest Fire (Dominion Book 4) by Juliette Cross
- Fae Bound (Changeling Book 1) by Aspen Winters <— THEY ALL WANT TO BE BOUND TO HER…BUT SHE WANTS LOVE “…I was born a witch, and being brought to the Underground realm only increased the potency of my magic. Unfortunately, Oberon had a clause ready for Changelings like me. Upon our three-hundredth birthday, we must be bound to no less than three mates. Every fae in the Underground would give their left leg for the chance to be bound to a witch. The problem is, I want love...”
- Renegade (Knights of Fury Book 2) by Chantal Fernando
- Night’s Kiss (The Ancients Book 2) by Mary Hughes
- Hot Nights in Morocco by Catherine Wiltcher
- Up on Horseshoe Hill by Penelope Janu
- Wanted by Karpov Kinrade and Liv Chatham <— BLURB JOLT!! HE NEEDS A HOUSEKEEPER & SHE ANSWERS HIS AD… “...The mysterious man who just bought the grandest mansion in town needs a housekeeper. No one’s met him. No one knows who he is. I’m about to find out that he’s much more than he appears. Everyone has skeletons in their closest. His are just more literal than most. I didn’t expect to fall for him. I didn’t expect to feel the way I do when I’m with him. And though his skeletons are gruesome, mine are the ones that will end up destroying us both...”
- Love You Bully: A Bully Romance (Deer Valley College Book 3) by C.C. Piper and Jacob Allen
- Twice As High (Order of the Dragon Book 3) by Tina Glasneck
- Fairystruck (Wings Book 1) by Daria Doshrelli
- The Blueprint (Rules of Posession Book 1) by S.E. Harmon <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!! “...NFL standout Britton “Blue” Montgomery has pressure coming at him from all sides. From his father, who’s only interested in Blue’s football career. From his coaches, who just want him to play without getting injured again. From the fans. From his agent. And from his mother, who has popped up on the radar after leaving his family years before. And now his relationship with Kelly is on shaky ground, and that frightens Blue more than anything...”
- A Deeper Blue (Rules of Possession Book 2) by S.E. Harmon <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Say My Name: Book 3 of The Claimed Series by R.K. Knightly
- Hustle: The Doyles: A Boston Irish Mafia Romance by Sophie Austin
- Connell (Carolina Reapers Book 3) by Samantha Whiskey <— HOCKEY STAR ALERT!! A PRANK GONE WRONG and now he’s in trouble 😉 “…She’s made it clear that while I’m under her employment, she won’t be under me. The white-hot chemistry we can’t deny must be ignored at all costs. But bantering with her is soon my favorite pastime. And she’s the sweetest forbidden fruit I’ve ever tasted As we grow closer, one thing is absolutely clear. A summer with Annabelle Clarke can only end one of two ways..”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! 😀 )
- The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air Book 3) by Holly Black – November 19th 2019
- Outmatched by
- Wall Street Titan: An Alpha Zone Novel by Anna Zaires – November 19th 2019
- Disarm (The Dumonts Book 2) by Karina Halle – November 19th 2019
- Two Together (Naked Trilogy Book 3) by Lisa Renee Jones – November 19th 2019
- Man Cuffed: A Romantic Comedy by Sarina Bowen – November 19th 2019
- Headstrong Like Us (Like Us Series: Billionaires & Bodyguards Book 6) by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie – November 19th 2019
- Shelf Awareness (Green Valley Library Book 4) by Katie Ashley – November 19th 2019
- Special Delivery by Lauren Blakely – November 20th 2019
- Regarding West by Ashley Simmons – November 21st 2019
- Hidden Truths (Truths and Lies Duet Book 1) by K. Webster & Nikki Ash – November 21st 2019
- The Girl He Loves (Orchard Heights (standalone) Book 1) by Roya Carmen – November 21st 2019
- Bossy Brit by Kendall Ryan – November 25th 2019
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It’s the real Monday.
I need coffee …..and to actually get out of bed to go to work.
So, when you say build a table to you mean actual saws and stuff?
LOL!! Ahhhh no. 😛
That would be where more than I am ready to take on. I mean table “kits” all the pieces (finished and pretty) but unassembled, with all the screws and a couple of tools and an instruction sheet to build it.
Each table took me about 1.5hrs (maybe a little less on the first one since I had already built one identical a few weeks previous so I knew what to expect).
That printer table though was a bit tougher on me.
And yes… the real Monday.
*sigh*
I may say “Happy Monday” each Monday but I think it’s more to pump me up, then you guys. Tee hee!!
It works on me! Monday feels about like every other day to me though.
I also thought that meant saws and stuff. 😂
LOL!! You guys give me way too much credit in crafting abilities!!!!
Good Morning!
1. It’s official! Someday, Someday has claimed my fave book of all time spot. I’m so in love with it that after beta reading it and pre-proofing it, I’m reading it a third time just because. #mysilas
2. I’m also back on Frayed after having to step away to beta SS and it kept me up half the night. I’m at 85% and have no idea what’s happening!
3. I don’t even have a #3. I can’t think past this euphoric book fog I’m in.
I’m at 85% too!!! I was supposed to finish this weekend, but my weekend was non-stop, so back to it tonight so I can review. I’m still VERY much into it and I too have no clue.
I plan to finish tonight too. I can’t wait to find out what’s going on!
Do you know when Someday, Someday will release?
Someday? <--- See what I did there? 😉
😂😂😂 On the 24th and it’s available for preorder now.
So excited for this one!! I have heard so many amazing comments and M/M, I can’t wait!! Who needs to shop and prep for Thanksgiving!
Meeeee big time. I think I’ll do it on Sunday…
GASP!!!! ADDING IT TO THE LIST!!
Of December? I dk if I’ve heard of it. Off to look it up….
Nope. THIS month!! 😀
Who is the author?
Emma Scott!! We love her!! 😀
I put aside Frayed because it just wasn’t grabbing me. Did you think it was a slow start or should I just blame it on my mood?
One more day of “paperwork” orientation for my new “2nd” job- so thankful because my eyes and brain can’t take much more. Looking forward to the “actual” on the job training.
It grabbed me right away because I love how she wrote the protagonist. It reminded me so much of You. But it’s not action based. It’s more of a gradual suspense.
GASP!!!!!! I just hit the reveal.
*thud*
LOL!!! *picks myself up and dusts myself off*
And yes, it captivated me from start to finish too, ’cause it was all from HIS POV and it did have that subtle creep-factor along the lines of You (and a love story or two, to boot!) 😀
I finished it this morning! Loved it! Trying to write my review now. So far I’ve got, it’s crazy AF. Read it! 😂
LOL!!! OMG!! Sounds like what my review will be… 😛
This one was so fun!!!
OMG!!!!!! I JUST HIT THE SECOND REVEAL!!!!
*thud*
*I died*
*can’t get up*
*leaves a note* 😉
😆😆😆
1. Christmas cards came today! This will be our 1st year doing them. I thought one day how super excited the kids get whenever they receive mail (not often) and thought this would be fun to send friends or family with kids. I got confetti glitter to insert and everything! And the lazy gnome and book I wanted to do this year. I can’t stand the Elf and if I had my way, the kids wouldn’t even know about it, but even the schools do them. I told them it only works if we read the book to activate it and every year it’s nonstop begging to read the book. (I’ve done it once or twice and I just loathe the whole idea of it).
2. I’m thinking of doing my own Thanksgiving this year and I’m slightly overwhelmed. Only slightly, so far! Just for my own family and maybe my brother. If I do, my upcoming week just got way busier. I’ve tasked us with cleaning out the basement this weekend. It looks like a hoarder resides down there, currently. Like I don’t have a stuffed full week/weekend as it is.
3. I’m almost done with a book!!! Man, I can’t wait for that sense of accomplishment. That’s the high I seek on books now. Not how it makes me feel or if it hits all those notes, etc. I think of it and it excites me to get reading it from the get go, sure, but what really gets me is if I make it significantly past the halfway point and then before you know it, BAM, finished book!! It’s sad, I tell you. It really is. Cuz, the book can be phenomenal, really, I just can’t dedicate the space anymore and it’s depressing. And then exhilarating if I finish.
I’m doing a small Thanksgiving for my boyfriend and his sons, too. I can’t wait (I LOVE cooking and that sense of Holiday feelings – and my Christmas tree will go up the next day) but I always put SO much pressure on myself to make everything delicious. So I’ll be stressed.
LOL!!
Also… I LOVE the sweet Christmas Card & glitter idea.
I love the idea of that baby shower, Maryse. What a cool way to keep in touch with someone far away.
I smiled when I read about your table. Hiding the one you made a booboo on and replacing it with a new one. LOL. I completely understand.
1. I started with some new classes at work today. Fresh faces, all ready to start their new units of work and get a head start on 2020 classes. They’re always so keen at first – before the homework starts to pile on LOL. Then it starts to get old pretty quickly.
2. I’ve decided to do hampers/baskets of goodies for my Christmas present theme this year. I’m gonna have fun buying and making yummy little goodies and bits ‘n’ pieces to put in the baskets for people.
3. I’m minding two cats for my son while he is overseas for a month. We already have two cats so now we have a houseful. Around meal times there is lots of growling and laser eyes and threatening looks between the four of them. LOL. But otherwise they’re all getting on OK.
OMG Jan!!
I’m TOTALLY into the themed basket idea. I do that with my boyfriend’s gifts (not a basket per se – though I LOVE those for myself) but everything in his gift packages (Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays) is themed together. He gets a kick out of it.
I think that’s a great idea, and there’s a lot of through that goes into gifts like that. LOVE it!!!
Glad the cats are getting along… gah… that can be hit or miss (especially the first few days).