HAPPY MONDAY!!! We have a few earlybirds to squee over (from some of our favorite authors like Melanie Harlow, Mia Sheridan, Kim Carr, Giana Darling, and more!!) This is one heck of an early bird list! Also:
- ➔ Amazon is having an AMAZING Kindle Unlimited promotion (for a limited time only)!!
- ➔ Amazon has started their “Cyber Monday” deals! <— 😀 I’ll be looking for goodies to point out and add to this post in a bit.
- ➔ Check out the latest “genre list” I put up ➔ Recommendations for our favorite cowboy & rodeo star books…
1.) One of MY Black Friday deals that I got in on is a King size mattress topper (all cushiony and billowy). YAY ME!! I’m gonna have an extra fluffy princess bed!!
2.) I had Thanksgiving with friends and family and the sides I brought were a success. YAY!! Fully loaded mashed potatoes were the favorite (and I mean FULLY loaded with all the yummy things) and I couldn’t even eat it… but I did. 😉 Oh one day of a cheat meal every once in awhile is not a huge deal, right? How could I possibly resists a scoop of those? But I did NOT indulge in any pies or sweets… *sigh* 😉
3.) Since I was out all day for Thanksgiving, I didn’t make my usual turkey… but I did it yesterday. 🙂 So Sunday was my own personal Thanksgiving (and this time, it IS Keto). Turkey and all the veggies (except noooooo potatoes), roasted Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, and my favorite chicken gravy from Quebec. YUMMY!! Every time my sister or my mom comes to visit, they bring me a bunch!!
CYBER MONDAY SUPER DEALS 😀 (Books & Fun Stuff!!)
➔ ALL the “Cyber Monday” deals here!
Simply Calphalon Nonstick 10 Piece Cookware Set (SA10H) <— “Cyber Monday” deal!!! This Calphalon set is on super-sale!! Almost 4000 reviews and it’s 4.5 stars!!!!! WOW!Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis <– ON CYBER MONDAY SALE!!! THIS book is ALL THE RAGE right now and constantly on the best sellers lists!!!
AncestryDNA: Genetic Testing Ethnicity <— Cyber Monday deal of the day (and an AWESOME price!). Last week it was 23andMe and this week it’s Ancestry! So if you missed one, here’s your chance. 😀
The Great Alone: A Novel by Kristin Hannah <— KRISTIN HANNAH’S LATEST IS ON SUPER-SALE!! And it sounds AWESOME!!!! Family moves and becomes isolated in Alaska… and all that goes with those family dynamics. Eeeeep!
Lucy: The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. I loved the Nightingale so I jumped on this one, I was not disappointed. A family homesteading in Alaska, the family relationships, young love and tragedy. It will stay with me for a long time.
The Magnolia Story (with Bonus Content) by Chip & Joanna!!! My favorite couple EVER (couple goals!!!) and their huge hit of a release is on Cyber Monday sale today!! ALSO… it’s a Kindle Unlimited selection. *squeeeee*
Controlling Interests by Luna Kayne <— FREE ebook for today only!! And here’s the author’s notes on it: “This is a 100,000 word novel filled with a delicious build up and copious amounts of steamy situations. Mature content with MFM menage moments including domination, submission, bondage and discipline.”
Keurig K-Cafe Single Serve Latte and Cappuccino Coffee Maker, and Espresso Roast K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 24 Count <— HOLY MOLY LOOK AT THIS KEURIG DEAL!!! I don’t have a Keurig, but it sure seems convenient to have access to so many fun flavors (and in single servings). Kind of perfect actually. And while we’re on coffee (one of my favorite things!!) here’s the Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine by De’Longhi, Silver
Instant Pot Smart WiFi 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Silver <— A WIFI INSTANT POT??!!! Whaaaaaaa?? 
What does it do more than mine does (and I LOVE MINE!!!)? I’m going to research this, but in the meantime… Cyber Monday deal of the day!
Gravity Blanket: The Weighted Blanket for Sleep, Stress and Anxiety, Ivory, 48″ x 72″ Size, 20-Pound <— WEIGHTED BLANKET CYBER MONDAY SALE!!! Three different weights to choose from (all the same price!!) Oh and TWO different colors – removable covers (Navy or Ivory. I want the ivory one!!)
Kathy found us THESE book deals!
Kathy: Ravensong (Green Creek Book 2) by T.J. Klune (the book after Wolfsong) is on sale …I am embarrassed to say that is still one that I have not read but will move it up now.
The Butterfly Project by Emma Scott is on sale … I read it on KU but this one is one I want to keep. So good.
iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors <— AWESOME ROOMBA ALERT!! This is the most popular one, can be controlled by the app on your phone and I have the most basic one and I LOVE IT like crazy. Imagine this one??
LOOK WHAT JUST WENT LIVE 
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- Only Love (One and Only Book 3) by Melanie Harlow <— MELANIE HARLOW ALERT!! HE’S MOODY & CHALLENGING & HER GRANDMOTHER’S NEIGHBOR… “…The “cute boy next door” who’s been helping her with yard work clearly needs a little therapy. Who better to call than her newly single therapist granddaughter? She even fakes dementia to get me to visit, and now that I’m here she’s doing everything in her power to throw us together...”
The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan <— MIA SHERIDAN ALERT!! HE’S EXTREMELY RECLUSIVE… “...to Clara’s great surprise, it is not a ghost she hears through the stone wall surrounding the property, but a flesh and blood man. A scarred stranger with a pain deeper and darker than the churning waters of the Mississippi river that flows beside his self-imposed prison. The ruined man behind the wall hides himself from the world. The last thing he expects is to find a friend in the selfless girl who speaks to him through the cracks in the rock. The girl who keeps returning week after week…”- Surrendering My Affection: Sulfur Springs Book 4 by Taylor Rylan <— M/M ROMANCE!!
- Maldives & Mistletoe: A Chicago War Christmas Novella (The Chicago War Book 5) by Bethany-Kris
A Gentleman for Christmas by Prescott Lane <— PRESCOTT LANE ALERT!!! SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE… “...Yes, the girl who was off-limits for so long, who I’ve loved all my life, has come back in town and possibly back to me. I can’t follow the gentleman rules this time. There’s too much at stake. I let her go once. I won’t let her go again...”- Bad Company: Company of Sinners MC #1 by Lisa J. Hobman <— BIKER WITH AMNESIA HAS NO IDEA WHY HE’S IN SCOTLAND… “…Scottish psychologist Doctor Kelly Ann Darrow loves her career and has never permitted her feelings to impact her professionalism, but when biker Cameron Iss arrives in her care, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the unconscious man…”
- Court of Alphas: A Reverse Harem Fantasy (Throne of Wolves Book 2) by River Ramsey
- Grimm Tidings (Grimm’s Circle Book 6) by Shiloh Walker
ReWined: Volume 1 (Party Ever After) by Kim Carr <— KIM KARR ALERT!! HE HAS TO GET MARRIED TO TAKE OVER THE WINERY…. “…Paris Elizabeth Hollis Fairchild isn’t only the ultimate party girl and terrible wife material, she’s also my sworn enemy. We loathe each other. We have good reason. And it isn’t because our families are competitors. Needless to say, I’m not surprised when the she-devil slams the door in my face–but it still pisses me off. Apparently, she doesn’t know me as well as she thinks…”- Her Christmas Offer: Novella (Part-Time Cowboys) by Marie Johnston
Perfume Girl by Vanessa Fewings <— HER MASTERPIECE WAS STOLEN FROM HER… “…Creating perfume has been a passion since she was a little girl, but her latest work, a scent years in the making, is her masterpiece. The one that will make her mark on the industry and save her life in the process. But now it’s gone. Stolen right from her shop…“- The Quest (Warriors for the Light Book 3) by Lindsay McKenna
- 17 Weddings by Mark Cameron <— HIS EX-WIFE IS GETTING MARRIED… “When Bernard Kirby receives an invitation for his ex-wife’s wedding to his former best friend, he enlists the help of reliable wingman Arnie Ganesh to derail the festivities. Reliving a lifetime of hijinks and missteps, Bernard’s friendship with Arnie is tested as he executes a plan to win back the love of his life by revisiting the couples from every wedding he has attended...”
Irish Crown by Nashoda Rose <— NASHODA ROSE ALERT!! SHE NEVER THOUGHT SHE’D SEE HIM AGAIN… “…The overly confident, playboy Deaglan Kane is danger, has no boundaries, and is totally off limits. And I know behind his walls there’s a man with a dark and damaged past. A man more dangerous. A man who may be the greatest threat of all…”- Royal Sucker: An Almost Royal Romance by Ava Blackstone <— ON THE RUN WITH HER BODYGUARD ALERT! “…Her engagement to a genuinely kind, mature man (who also happens to be a handsome, wealthy prince) is the perfect opportunity to kick her unhealthy habit and find her happily ever after. …you might have to write your own happily ever after. Then Calli finds out her perfect prince is gay and his country is on the verge of civil war. Goodbye happily ever after. Hello running for her life. At least she’s not alone. Her bad-boy bodyguard—former Marine Owen McCadden—is determined to keep her safe…”
Knights Rising (Rumblin’ Knights Book 1) by Bella Jewel <— BELLA JEWEL ALERT!! SHE HATES HIM!! “…then I meet them. Bikers. The Knight Brothers. They can give me the help I need. They have the resources. But there is one problem that lies amongst all of this. Lincoln Knight. I can’t stand him. I loathe him. I despise him. And yet, he’s determined to help me...”- Lie To Me (Lie With Me Book 2) by Eden Rose
- The Lies We Tell (Lie With Me Book 1) by Eden Rose
- Soul Food: A Steamy Paranormal Romance Standalone by Michelle Gross
- The False Princess: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (The Prophecies of Laeris Saga Book 2) by Zoey Quirk
Good Gone Bad (The Fallen Men Book 3) by Giana Darling <— GIANA DARLING’S LATEST FORBIDDEN LOVE STORY IS LIVE!!! She killed a man, and she called the cop that took down her family.. “…I could have called anyone. My father, the Prez of The Fallen MC, our family lawyer, my best friend, Lila, or my brother, King. I didn’t. Instead, I called Lionel Danner, the police officer renowned for taking down the Nightstalkers MC. The man who had been my father’s arch nemesis for decades. The man who hated everything I stood for. A man who had disappeared from my life without explanation three years ago. I called him...”
AUDIOBOOK LVERS
For those going on a road trip soon, or maybe you’ve got some projects that require both hands this weekend but still allows you to “listen”… check out the free audible trial + 2 free audiobooks deal —>
- AND! Here’s the fun-tool again! —> Find out which of YOUR Kindle books are available as audiobooks at a BARGAIN-PRICE! <—
This thing is so cool (Amazon calls it “Matchmaker“)! It’s an Amazon feature, that scans all of your Kindle books and will list all of the ones you have that are also available as an audiobook at a discounted price (not normal audiobook prices). This way, you can switch back and forth, seamlessly between your ebooks and your audiobooks. VERY COOL!
PREORDERS (going live at midnight!!! )
- Her Mafioso King (The Vitucci Mafiosos Book 4) by Terri Anne Browning – November 27th 2018
- Hunky Heartbreaker: A Whiskey Kisses Novella by Kendall Ryan – November 27th 2018
- Someone to Trust (A Westcott Novel) by Mary Balogh – November 27th 2018
- Love With Me (With Me In Seattle Book 11) by Kristen Proby – November 27th 2018
- Tragic (Lark Cove Book 3) by Devney Perry – November 27th 2018
- Until Cobi (Until Him/Her Book 7) by Aurora Rose Reynolds – November 27th 2018
- Raff (The Vorge Crew Book 4) by Laurann Dohner – November 27th 2018
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Good morning!! 🙂 I’ve already done a few cyber Monday deals.
Haven’t had time to read with all the holiday stuff and snow removal. Going to try to get back to Look the Part audio today. Ooh, and I have to do Bev’s questions.
I’m searching through kindle deals now. Lol, I found the counterpart to The Magnolia Story. https://www.amazon.com/Capital-Gaines-Things-Learned-Stupid-ebook/dp/B06XFNH4JS/ref=mp_s_a_1_72?ie=UTF8&qid=1543244264&sr=1-72&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=51q9lLvs2cL&ref=plSrch
So far, I’ve bought The Great Alone, Murder on the Orient Express, and Need to Know by Karen Cleveland.
1. I became obsessed with Gin gin ginger apple chews this weekend.
2. I’m reading 2 books. Slowly but…..*high fives self*
3. This is the COTTAGE . I know I’ve posted it before….but love.
https://hookedonhouses.net/2010/12/05/kate-winslets-english-cottage-in-the-holiday/
Ok, I’m done. I can’t buy anymore!! I also got Every Single Secret by Emily Carpenter, The Weight of Lies by Emily Carpenter and Now That You Mention It by Kristin Higgins.
I am so excited that Roxy’s Warriors (Book for in the Bondmate Series) by Ann Mayburn comes out tomorrow. I have been waiting for this book for 2 years!! It is a Science Fiction series and not my normal reading but it is so good!!
A couple of sales:
Ravensong by T.J. Klune (the book after Wolfsong) is on sale for .99. I am embarrassed to say that is still one that I have not read but will move it up now.
The Butterfly Project by Emma Chase is on sale for. 99. I read it on KU but this one is one I want to keep. So good.
YAY!!! Thank you Kathy! I added them in. 🙂
Whoops my bad, Emma Scott and not Emma Chase on The Butterfly Project. First day back to school for my kids and my brain is fried already!
Maryse I have a book recommendation for you and everyone else. I just finished P. Dangelico’s Bulldozer, book 3 in her Hard To Love series. I also have read the first 2 books Wrecking Ball and Sledgehammer. These books are so good and funny. They hit all of the feels. I have decided that this author is a cross between Marina Zapata, Lani Lynn Vale and N A Alcorn. Broody H meets quirky h, they have altercations with lots of funny humor and angsty moments and eventually fall in love against all odds. perfect! You have to read these books!
ON IT Robyn!! I read the first one and loved it. <3 This makes me happy!!1
Good Afternoon
I’m. Not. Buying. Today. O.o.
No, I’m serious, someone stop me, I cannot. It’s bad. Anyhow, I miss you all. Nano has been taking up all of my free time and I haven’t read anything it seems.
Plus, I’m still kind of broken from Heartbreak Warfare…it’s taking me a long time for anything else to measure up. That reminds me. I need to open the challenge threads. I’ll do that today!
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is 2.99, down from 12.99! 😀
Three things:
1. My new favorite recipe! OMG the lemon garlic zoodles are AMAZING:
https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-chicken-bites-with-lemon-zucchini-noodles
2. I’m craving peppermint hot chocolate.
3. I have to pick up a new extra-tall ladder this week so I can put up our Christmas lights this weekend. Because of course I can’t be happy with lights only on the lower levels of our roof. 🙄
Ok, after all that I’ve found my next read. End of Day (Jack and Jill series) by Jewel E. Ann. Seems delightfully naughty so far!
Tasha – I ADORED the Jack and Jill Series. It turned to be far more complex than you might start out believing. Just really amazing writing.
So I’ reading “Blind Reader Wanted” – it somehow came across my Kindle as a recommendation and the blurb sounded interesting. He’s a recluse and she’s blind, and he wants someone to read to him – you know, to “soothe the beast” – but someone who can’t see all his scars. Sounds pretty good, right? Well…. it;s okay. The writing is just not living up to my expectations. UGH. I hate when there’s a perfectly good story and the writing gets in the way. I will muddle through and see if it gets better.
ESPECIALLY when someone mentions something like the Jack and Jill series – with spot on writing, amazing characters, ups and downs, lefts and rights, steamy and funny at the same time. She can write about Jill checking her mailbox and makes it interesting.
I’m officially a snob. Only decent authors from now on.
Thank you Kathy. I’ve read the Emma Scott but for some reason haven’t got around to Ravensong yet. I’ve snapped it up now at that bargain price.
3 things:
1. The new Mary Balogh HR Someone to Trust rolled into my kindle this morning. I love preorders 😀
2. No work today yayyyy!!! Gotta do some shopping this morning (just groceries) but I might sit and have a good ol’ read this afternoon.
3. I’ve got some Christmas fruit mince pies and shortbread I bought at at the bakery, so I might have one of each little yummy with my coffee while I read this arvo. The shortbreads are shaped like mini Christmas trees. I dunno, I think it makes them taste better. 😉
I just realized only the first sentence of my post actually posted
I give up it did it again only posted 1st line above.
Grey, I’m skipping Nano this year because *squee* Finally reading my first draft. Well, squee that I actually completed it and OMG, it makes no sense. lol Oh well. That’s why it’s called first draft.
Happy Monday!
I bought my first official large bottle of peppermint mocha creamer today and got the Christmas tree up yesterday. I’m way ahead of the game compared to other years.
I thought I was over my slump, but alas, it appears not. I just want to DNF most everything. And all of a sudden, I feel like there aren’t enough minutes in the day to read anything and get everything else done. I mean, there are never enough minutes in the day, but I ALWAYS find time for reading. Giana Darling’s new one, Good Gone Bad, that I’ve been waiting months for came out over the weekend and I can’t bring myself to start it. I HATE when my book mojo is off–when my reading isn’t right, I feel like my life isn’t right!
That is so cool all of you that take on things like writing or playing an instrument or etc.
When I was very young I used to write little stories, but now it doesn’t sound very enjoyable. It sounds like a lot of work.
Love Melanie Harlow. That will be on deck to read next. Reading British Bedmate now (used to be Dear Bridget I Want You). Good so far but I’m a sucker for a British accent.
Me too, JR! British or Aussie–either really does it for me!
Grey I’m not buying either. Hoping for Amazon gift cards for Christmas. 🙂
I did some Cyber monday shopping today. Even got family christmas PJ’s- Elf and matching PJ’s for the dog! LOL.
Started GOOD GONE BAD and am liking! Was in the mood for a biker book. She is such a good writer.
Comment section is set up differently Maryse. Lookin good.
Is it, JulieO? Are you on a computer/laptop or phone? Maybe there was an update?
Maryse
On my phone. When started reading the comments they were laid out differently. Our names were centered above our comments without those little picture things next to them. Different font too. Then as soon as I submitted my comment it all changed back. Mystery to me.
MichelleS
I was disappointed in BLIND READER WANTED also. You know how there are “B” movies? Well this was like a “B” book. I read it but promptly forgot about it till you mentioned it.