BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! Grey just found us this Kindle Unlimited Membership deal!!!! You can get this deal only until March 31st!!! GASP!!! ➔ https://amzn.to/2CG1DNF
Good morning and HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Over 50+ new books went live today, and counting!! I highlighted a bunch that sounds amazing. Blurb jolts abound! That one to the left sounds pretty hilarious (and I LOVE roommate books)!!
And also, these gave me a blurb jolt ➔ Ugly Beast (arranged marriage between a scarred biker and the “plain-Jane” Capo’s daughter), Just Neighbors (he’s her cocky cop neighbor and she can’t stand him!!), My Little Secret (the gang member and the sheltered girl!!), I’ll Be Watching You (psych-thriller!! She’s grieving her daughter and then she realizes she was involved with someone…), Choosing Us (total blurb jolt with just one line… “…Until you hear the words, “I just don’t love you anymore.”Putting an end to me. To you. To us...”), Forget Me Not (she hasn’t moved on from the death of her husband but then… she gets the shock of her life when she encounters a man—bearded, more rugged than before, but unmistakably her Devon...”)
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these:
- Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— blurb jolts here too!
- Book Review – About Her by Kimberly Adams <—4.5 STARS OF CHILLING PSYCH-THRILLER-LOVE-GONE-WRONG (and right!!) AWESOMENESS!! I loved it!!
LET’S READ!!!! !!!! P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).

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!
The Feel Good Factor by Lauren Blakely
- The Hookup Handbook by Kendall Ryan
- In a Badger Way: The Honey Badgers Chronicles, Book 2 by Shelly Laurenston
- Sweet Fate: Dirty Sweet, Book 2 by Laurelin Paige
- Tangled Like Us by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie
- The Panty Melter: An Enemies to Lovers/Boss’s Big Brother/Grumpy Fighter Pilot with a Heart of Gold Romance by Lili Valente
- Talkin’ Trash: Bear Bottom Guardians MC, Book 2 by Lani Lynn Vale
Fatal Reckoning: The Fatal Series by Marie Force
- Higher Love: Love After, Book 1 by Alexandria House
- Forget Me Not: Catalina Cove by Brenda Jackson
- Secrets from the Grave: The Veil Diaries, Book 6 by B.L. Brunnemer
BARGAINS & READER RECOMMENDATIONS (NOTE: bargain priced when I added them, but prices can change on Amazon, so make sure to check before you finalize your order)
Inebriated by Katey Taylor <— RECENTLY RELEASED ROCK STAR & THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL ALERT!! “…Barely seventeen and as pretty as can be: the summer is their playground. Cait and her best friends Steph and Allie take on San Francisco’s party scene with fake IDs and short dresses. When Cait meets Adrien Cross, the charismatic lead singer of her favorite indie band, she’s introduced to a hedonistic world of liquor and lust that she never wants to leave. But then that world spirals out of control and the harsh realities of reckless living take a toll on Cait and the ones she loves…” P.S. She’s today’s newsletter sponsor (so she put the book on sale today and you can read an except – and watch the trailer – here) 😀 !!
- The Elite Seven Series <— Robyn is loving these!
Robyn: I’ve been reading the Elite Seven series by various authors and I have to say I’m really liking each book so far. How all those authors got together to make one cohesive story is amazing. And they are all well loved authors. The story gets better with each book too.
Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid <— Michele G LOVES this one BIG TIME (especially in audiobook format)!!!
Michele G: Just finished “listening” to the audiobook for Daisy Jones & the Six yesterday. (I’m apologizing to those of you who I’m on FB & GR with…just ignore me because I’ve already spewed my incessant love for all things DJATS there) I read an ARC of it in January and adored it! But can I just say that this audiobook is on a whole different level — it is unbelievably amazing
I Was Born Ruined: A Reverse Harem Motorcycle Club Romance (Death By Daybreak Motorcycle Club Book 1) by C.M. Stunich <— RECENT RELEASE & we have feedback!! Lisa M recommends this one!
Lisa M: Just finished I Was Born Ruined. Very intense & couldn’t put it down!!! Ended with a cliffy a good one!!! Hope the next book I am Dressed in Sin comes out soon!!!
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES
In a Badger Way (The Honey Badger Chronicles) by Shelley Laurenston
- Fate Knows Best (Kindred of Arkadia Book 1) by Alanea Alder <— “**Alanea’s Note** This is a re-release of a previously published title. It has been re-edited and a bit more content has been added, but nothing that would change the story dramatically.”
- Moonshine & Malice: Moonshine Hollow #2 by Kathleen Brooks
- Tales & Time (Lost Time Academy Book 1) by G. Bailey
- Captive of the Horde King (Horde Kings of Dakkar Book 1) by Zoey Draven
- False Queen: A Fantasy Romance (Royal Conquest Book 2) by Nikki Jefford
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES
Ugly Beast by Sam Crescent <— SCARRED MC MEMBER & THE CAPO’S ABUSED DAUGHTER/ARRANGED MARRIAGE ALERT!! “…Ugly Beast doesn’t want an arranged marriage, but what his president says, he gets. Abriana Vigo is not beautiful. In fact, she’s bland and terrified, but she’s a virgin and a Capo’s daughter. Now she’s been thrown to the wolves at his president’s demands. Abriana will do anything to get away from her father, just to avoid being hurt anymore. She only hopes this scarred man doesn’t turn his back on her...”
Just Neighbors by Charity Ferrell <— SHE HATES HER COP NEIGHBOR!! “…Kyle Lane is the town’s hottest cop. He’s also the man I’ve despised since high school. Each morning, he stands on his porch with an annoying smirk on his perfect face.He’s made it his life’s mission to get under my skin. Until one day, he’s no longer on his porch but on mine…”
- Wicked Queen: The Royals Collection (Sovereign Book 2) by Geneva Lee
- Crossing The Line: An Atlanta Edge Hockey Novel by Carla Swafford
- In Want of a Wife (Pemberley House Book 1) by Noelle Adams <— HER NEIGHBOR CALLS HER ANNOYING… “…He might be her new neighbor, and Liz’s sister might be falling for his best friend, but that doesn’t mean Liz cares what Vince thinks of her…”
My Little Secret by L.A. Casey <— L.A. CASEY ALERT!! THE GANG MEMBER & THE SHELTERED GIRL… “…Ryan and Ash were never meant to cross paths: she’s always been sheltered by her successful barrister father. But when he’s unexpectedly sent to prison, she’s forced to move in with estranged relatives in the city, where a chance encounter with Ash sends sparks flying. He’s the one man she’s been warned to avoid, but fate seems determined to bring them together…”
- Spotlight (Guardians Book 3) by Piper Davenport
- Eli’s Triumph: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde <— JOANNA WYLDE BIKER BOOK ALERT!!!
- Steadfast (Iron Horse Book 3) by Danielle Norman
- Hidden Dane (Hidden Alphas Book 4) by Victoria Pinder
- Dangerously Deceived (Aegis Group Lepta Team Book 3) by Sidney Bristol
I’ll Be Watching You by Courtney Evan Tate <— PSYCH-THRILLER ALERT!! HER DAUGHTER DROWNED & NOW SHE UNCOVERED SOMETHING… “…In deep grief, Emmy needs time and courage before she can enter Leah’s bedroom. But when she does, she finds something at first bewildering, then unspeakable, as she begins to understand the full implications… She uncovers evidence that Leah had been secretly involved with someone, someone perhaps older, someone with dark appetites…”
- Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure (The Worth Saga) by Courtney Milan
- Never Trust an Errant Earl: Regency Romance (How to Reform a Rake Book 3) by Tammy Andresen
Sweet Fate (Dirty Sweet Book 2) by Laurelin Paige <— LAURELIN PAIGE DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!! Must be read in order…
- Rocky Ground (Crimson Point Series Book 4) by Kaylea Cross
- Shattered With You (Stark Security Book 1) by J. Kenner
- Up In Flames (Hellfire Series Book 6) by Elle James
- Misadventures with My Ex (Misadventures Book 21) by Shayla Black
- Taken by Lies (Truth or Lies Book 1) by Ella Miles
- Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney
- Rex (Walkers of Coyote Ridge Book 6) by Nicole Edwards <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
Choosing Us: The Pierced Hearts Duet: Book One by M. Robinson <— M. ROBINSON ALERT!! OMG ANGSTY!!! MET SOULMATE AT 7 YEARS OLD UNTIL… “…Until you hear the words, “I just don’t love you anymore.”Putting an end to me. To you. To us...”
- Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure (The Worth Saga) by Courtney Milan
- Wicked Sin (Forbidden Bodyguards Book 4) by Ainsley Booth
- The Creek (A Berry Springs Novel) by Amanda McKinney <— THE RANGE OWNER/YOGA INSTRUCTOR ALERT!! “…Shooting range owner by day, yoga instructor by night, Bobbi Cross is as ironic as her two businesses—she’s an independent, tough-as-nails woman, except when she’s meditating away the discontentment she feels inside. But no amount of Zen can help her when she finds her business partner bludgeoned to death in a burning house. The scene is something straight out of a horror movie, excluding the smothering hot Police Lieutenant who saves her from the flames…”
The Panty Melter: An Enemies to Lovers/Boss’s Big Brother/Grumpy Fighter Pilot with a Heart of Gold Romance by Lili Valente <— “…He keeps melting them right off. With that sexy voice, those confident hands, the way he brings my body wildly to life, he’s proved my libido hasn’t gone into permanent, post-divorce hibernation after all. Surely there’s no harm in being enemies with benefits… Right?”
- The Devil’s Advocate: Devil’s Playground Duet #2 by Ashley Jade <— DUET CONCLUSION ALERT!! Must be read in order!!
- AF MC Ohio (Book One) by Esther E. Schmidt
- Ink by Numbers: A Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs Bonus Romance by Carrie Ann Ryan
Deep Harbor by Fern Michaels <— SHE’S AN ASSISTANT TO A POLITICIAN… “…the career that anchors her life is threatened. CJ stumbles upon information that could implicate her boss in corruption. When the congressman dies of an apparent suicide, the closer CJ gets to uncovering the truth, exposing one shocking secret after another, the more she wonders if she’s also in jeopardy…”
- Fatal Reckoning (The Fatal Series) by Marie Force
- Forget Me Not (Catalina Cove) by Brenda Jackson <— BRENDA JACKSON BLURB JOLT!!!!!! “Ashley Ryan never doubted that her husband, Devon, was the love of her life. Even now, three years after Devon died in a car wreck while on a business trip, Ashley can’t bring herself to move on. But when her girlfriends surprise her with a getaway to beautiful Catalina Cove, Louisiana, she gets the shock of her life when she encounters a man—bearded, more rugged than before, but unmistakably her Devon...” <— GASP!!!
- Marrying My Cowboy Diana Palmer
- Stone Cold Heart (Tracers Book 13) by Laura Griffin
- Nothing But Trouble (Malibu University Series) by P. Dangelico
Riding Hard (Bennett Boys Ranch Book 2) by Lauren Landish <— HE PULLS AWAY… “…Events planner Katelyn Johnson’s new gig is the wedding of a rodeo superstar. Right now, it’s tough not to focus on the rider’s tempting older brother. So far, getting beneath Mark’s gorgeously gruff exterior has been a pleasure. What she needs to do is go a little deeper. But the closer they get, the more Mark pulls away…”
- Snatched by K. Sterling
- The Cliff House by RaeAnne Thayne
- In Her Sights (Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters Book 1) by Katie Ruggle
Guarding Gwen by Cynthia Eden <— CYNTHIA EDEN ALERT!! HE LEFT THE HOLLYWOOD STARLET TO BECOME A SEAL… “…Gwenevere Solomon is the current “It” girl in Hollywood. The star of a dozen films, she seemingly has the world at her feet. Gwen’s problem? She also has one very dangerous stalker at her door. His attacks are getting bolder, and Gwen is becoming more and more afraid. Because this stalker…he knows secrets that she’s fought hard to keep buried. The kind of secrets that can destroy a woman’s life. A ghost from her past can save her. Gwen needs protection, and she needs that protection now. So enter her new leading her man…Simon Forrest. Tall, dark, and ever-so deadly, Simon is the lover she left behind. Or rather, the lover who left her behind. He went off and became a SEAL…”
- Hustle (Men of Inked: Southside Book 4) by Chelle Bliss
- Always Be Mine (Sweetbriar Cove Book 9) by Melody Grace
The Roommate Agreement by Emma Hart <— EMMA HART ALERT!! ROOMMATE WOES… “…You know what isn’t ‘temporary?’ The endless stream of dirty socks in my bathroom and empty food packets under the sofa–and don’t even get me started on the hot guys who take over my living room every Sunday to watch sports. I can’t take anymore. So I propose a roommate agreement. One that will bring peace and order back to my life, complete with rules that might just stop my newfound crush on my best friend in its tracks…”
- Ms Baker (Eastern Shore Series Book 2) by Lea Coll
- The Stars in Her Eyes (Love in LA Quartet Book 1) by C.M. Albert
Dangerous Beauty by J.T. Geissinger <— MOBSTER’S RUNAWAY LIFE ALERT!!! “...Evalina escaped to the island getaway to live an untraceable life—as far away from the past as she can get. But Eva can’t ignore the dark, muscled stud who rescues her from a drug gang. He says he’s an ex-cop on vacation. When providence throws them together time and again, Eva thinks it’s all a beautiful coincidence. Now she’s giving in to a strange new sensation: trust. But Naz has a mission to accomplish and a secret to keep…”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! )
- Bombshell by Jen Frederick – March 27th 2019
- Seducing the Billionaire’s Brother by Marquita Valentine – March 28th 2019
- Restless Wind (Redemption Mountain Historical Western Romance Book 13) by Shirleen Davies – March 28th 2019
- The Hate Vow (Quicksilver Book 1) by Nicole French – March 29th 2019
The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis-Graves – April 2nd 2019
- I Want You Back (The Want You Series Book 1) by Lorelei James – April 2nd 2019
- Hollywood Prince (Hollywood Royalty Book 3) by Natasha Madison – April 2nd 2019
- Mr. Fantasy: (A standalone romance) by Cambria Hebert – April 2nd 2019
- Gimme Some Sugar by Molly Harper – April 2nd 2019
- Spring Fling Anthology – April 2nd 2019
- The Magnolia Chronicles: Adventures in Modern Dating by Kate Canterbary – April 2nd 2019
- Knights Lady (Rumblin’ Knights Book 3) by Bella Jewel
The Savior (The Black Dagger Brotherhood series Book 18) by J.R. Ward – April 2nd 2019
- When a Duchess Says I Do (Rogues to Riches Book 2) by Grace Burrowes – April 2nd 2019
- The Skull King by Penelope Sky – April 2nd 2019
- The Vanished Specialist (The Lost Planet Series Book 2) by K Webster & Nicole Blanchard – April 2nd 2019
- The Memory House by Rachel Hauck
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Happy Tuesday!!! Wish I wasn’t getting another cold!! Spring is finally here!! Guess I need to rest & read today!!! Ohh Ugly Beast looks good MC/Mafia & Sam Crescent, my kind of book! Then maybe Panty Melter & Just Neighbors. They sound fun!!
Good morning!
What can I read?!? I am STILL having hard time getting into anything. I def need audiobook though as my head is pounding today. So that limits me to Hoopla/Library/KU audios.
Off to guzzle more coffee to hopefully tame this headache.
Leslie M, what are you in the mood to listen to? I still have to try an audiobook. Not that I could help you! Lol. Hope your headache goes away. I’m reading Vicious Cycle by Victoria Ashley right now. MC book first one of hers I’ve read. So far so good. Maybe it’s on audio too
Lisa M., You should give audiobooks a try sometime…they are addicting and great way to sneak in more reading time while driving, doing chores etc. 😉
Not sure exactly what I’m in mood for but unfortunately I don’t like MC romances. Too gritty/dark for me. I dont really like dark, suspense, crime, violence, death etc. I want something that will make me swoon and cry bittersweet tears.
Leslie M what about “Don’t Let Go” by Sharla Lovelace? That’s the one I want to start next and so many saying it hit the “Sweet Gum Tree” spot.
I’m sorry Leslie. That slump really sucks. You go from something you’ve done everyday for decacades to ……well not wanting to.
This last few days I’ve wanted to read more than watch dramas. But I want to find a balance. I like dramas and the community around them.
There are 2 romcom books coming out in May. They sound so fun and LOVE the covers. So summery. Anyone maybe want to do a BR of one or both?
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
I nearly forgot it was Tuesday! I have a serious case of Mom brain today. That’s what I’m calling it anyway.
both sound good to me, bev!!
Bev, I’d be up for either one of those…both sound fun!
Maryse, Don’t Let Go has been on my TBR for years. Unfortunately, no audio….but looking forward to your review.
Bev, that is the thing…reading is my ONLY hobby so when I’m slumping it really freaks me out. Like, what do I do with myself?
Hi
The Joanna Wylde book seems to unfortunately have been pushed back to May 7th, it’s not out today.
In case anyone missed it, Jamie Begley and Sarah Brianne books are still on Kindle Unlimited right now and several Cara Dee books.
Didn’t one of the crew read ARC of The Unhoneymooners? Maybe Grey?
It is weird. I have always had a stack of books beside me since I was around 7. Music being my other love. Dont make me choose.
I mean I watched movies and tv and in little slumps is when I’d catch up on shows.
But it was fun to discover Hamilton and kpop and kdramas. Like a good stretch. Though sounds like you just discovered a new way to consume them with audio.
Ok. I’m keeping you guys to it, lol.
Vain by Fisher Amelie, Leslie. Immerse yourself in an African orphanage. This book moved be so and the romance is great too! Or Just Remember to Breathe by Charles Sheehan-Miles. Present Perfect by Alison G. Bailey. Penny in London by Fisher Amelie. Epoch/Trnscend duet by Jewel E Ann? Not sure these would all have bittersweet tears, but a lot of feeling/swoon for me.
Tasha, those are some good recs, thanks! I’ve had lots of those on TBR for years and they get buried. Bummer is no audio for any of them. 🙁
Funny thing is I just read Perfectly Imperfect and was expecting it to be emotional/angsty and just now realized I mixed it up with Present Perfect!! Duh!! I do that all the time. I get titles and authors confused. Mom brain! 😉
Haha, I do the same too often.
I have to share…there’s a 5 minute short film on YouTube. Search Bianco’s The Lift. It’s very cute. And very sad. And the plot of many books.
Jackie, I’ve watched it. Our FB group has watched it. It is quite cute…but sad. I want someone to write a book and give that little couple their own HEA!!
Maryse! Did you see this? Yes all the romcoms with Keanu. I need to watch Speed again. But he is almost too hot in that, lol.
https://www.laineygossip.com/keanu-reeves-organizes-bus-for-fellow-passenger-after-being-stranded-on-flight-in-california/52292
bev… he is the celebrity-love of my life. He seems like such an amazing person, and he’s got that shy, quietness about him and I just LOVE TO STARE AT HIM. *sigh*
My dreamy Keanu.
I sympathise, Leslie. I’ve tried quite a few books lately that were just meh for me, even when everyone else seemed to like them. Oops. I get turned off easily, for e.g. when the H was described as SUPER perfect looking on page 2, (that turns me off for starters – too good to be true) and he had freshly-f***ed looking hair. I dropped that one like a hot potato, I’m afraid. Call me old-fashioned (alright, I am) but I’m not a fan of gratuitous bad language in a general description of a character. It seems so pointless and for me is a possible bad/lazy writing ahead alert.
I’m looking forward to a couple of preorders like The Austen Playbook in April, the new Mercy Thompson book in May, and a couple of new Grace Burrowes HRs coming up (including the one up there, When A Duchess Says I Do).
I’ve also tried swapping genres and read a bit of sci-fi. Otherwise I’m doing some rereads. Sigh. Bring on the next wonderful book/author. STAT!
bev, you made me laugh when you said Keanu was almost too hot in Speed.
Leslie M, what about All Stars Fall or The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken?
Now onto makeup I bought L’Oréal Paris Mascara in blackest black today & the primer. Can’t wait to try them out tomorrow.
Lisa M: I just opened my fresh new tube of that Mascara today and my lashes look AMAZING. I love it to no end.
Jan, I can see the “perfect” look being off-putting, but to me, it reminds me of a Maury Povich episode. They were looking for the most handsome, sexiest man and all these women sent in their husband as a consideration. None of them were handsome by what we think, but these wives thought they were sexier than Chris Hemsworth any day of the week. So, when I read it, I just think of that and forgive the extreme. 🙂
I’m still watching The OA every night before bed. It so bizarre, but so good!!!
Also, a little over halfway in Where the Forest Meets the Stars and really loving it too.
I watched an older movie last night that rocked my world (Running Scared with “Paul Walker”). Mafia/underground criminal world, abusive fathers (abused wives) and SO MUCH MORE. I can’t BELIEVE I had never heard of it before, but I was told of its awesomeness and how crazy it was, and I agree.
This would have made the PERFECT book (crazy twists, intertwining stories, and WHAT A FREAKING ENDING!!!). I ABSOLUTELY 5-STAR LOVED IT!!!
Lisa M., Thanks! I already read The Bet but I do have R Van Dyken’s Risky Play in my KU queue. That one has the free audio and Ela rec’d it. 🙂
Paul Walker…*sniffles*
I know it. He was so amazing to look at, and I haven’t heard anything bad about him as a person.
Death, mascara, and Keanu.
A day at the blog.
*snort*
Omg, Marlins Marchetta has a new release coming out April 2! I put on my tbr who knows when, and surprise! I completely forgot! Now I’m excited. It’s called The Place on Dalhousie. Bev, you’re a Marchetta fan too, will you read with me?
*Marlina
I will, but not letting me preorder on Amazon. It might not be released in the states on that date.
Tessa, that’s a cute story. You’re right. What’s perfect to one is different for another.
Loving my new mascara & the primer!! I am makeup junkie. What else do I need? I loved Paul Walker!! So sad!
YAY Lisa M!!!
Lipstick. That will be my next post. 😉
For now, here’s what I have done so far (and I’m still going to be updating those categories, too):
https://www.maryse.net/books/my-favorite-books/reader-confession-we-love-talking-books-annnnnd-makeup-and-skin-care.html
Oh, I hope it does release that day. She has a preorder on another website for hardcover outside of Australia.
*waves* Hey, I’ve got a deal!!! *tosses special deal glitter*
Attention Please!!!
If you’re like me and you’ve been going through the DT’s from Kindle Unlimited Withdrawals… I found this today. This is for 2 months of KU for 99 cents, and you can do it even if you have already had a KU subscription before. I know, it’s only 2 months instead of their normal 3, but hey, beggars can’t be choosers at this point. Only good until 3/31/19.
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/promoLanding?promoCode=fa8abaf7-9ed9-49f3-a4a4-dc525a93cf5e&tag=maryse-20&fbclid=IwAR2KLsU3uz7kh8vSfV0p0sfyBwJpb5d9P2Lb_d8fPHeTx0V10pkW3c5new4
Oh, and yes, it was me, I read The Unhoneymooners, I really liked it. 4.5 stars from me.
Sorry I’ve been MIA, March has been really rough for me. My son had surgery and had some major complications. My daughter had her musical production (the same week…) and was absolutely amazing. She’s going to her Prom next weekend, it’s just going so fast!
I just opened up the April Challenge threads on Goodreads, earlier today… and lemme tell ya, Spring Break cannot come soon enough for me!!!
Miss you all SOOOO much!
Just fyi,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q41WSJ7?fbclid=IwAR2YE9wG5PMcYTRPOyGjfRqz7Enk8Igqyh7vlLv2fKPaKrDjHraHj6ZUVjI
I’ll be reading it… next month. Oops, overspent so gotta wait.
Grey, I’m not eligible still. lol
Almost 2 years ago since I bought the DVD set of Coffee Prince and met Gong Yoo, lol. I didnt know enough about online watching. It is like a modern classic with most drama watchers. Luckily by the time I got to Healer (another perennial favorite) id found online sites.
Though I know it is futile I’m still putting it out there. You all should join me in a re watch this summer.
It’s a slower slice of life and a bit rambling but with a great romance and wonderful acting.
It gets quiet here in the summer so we could watch a couple eps a week and check in with each other.
FLT: (more like 1st paragraph Thurs.) 😉
“Mackenzie Allistar DuPont.” Alton drew out my name like it was part of me, the most important part. My gut twisted as he held my hands between his, squeezing my fingers so tightly they lost feeling, all before he leaned over my hand and whispered, “I can’t do this.”
Risky Play by Rachel Van Dyken
The new Julianna Keyes is out.
Where is Cheryl? It is a sports romance.
Grey I hope your son is doing better.
Oh I LOVE that author!! Thank you bev!!! 😀
Leslie, I really loved that one. Though, that beginning. So wrong!
I’ve actually got two FLTs, one paper book, one electronic.
FLT paper book:
It needs the second sentence:
When Ross MacLeod pulled the trigger and brought down the pheasant, he had no way of knowing he’d killed himself. And billions of others.
Year One by Nora Roberts
FLT electronic book:
The summer sun beat down on the gathering of freshly bonded Scholars and Guardians surrounding the new Magic teacher, Benjamin Star.
Karmic Justice by Katherine Davis
So I haven’t really got into girl groups yet but I love their vocals and the retro look for this song.
https://youtu.be/hc1RwpRfbT0
FLT because this is all I’m reading for the next 4 weeks, 4 days, 10, hours, and 45 minutes:
“I look down at Darian’s thumb sweeping across my knuckles.” Riders on the Storm by ME! Yes, I need sleep…
I cut my hair today! Well, ‘I’ didn’t cut it, but it’s been 11 months since my last. A record, I think. I decided to keep the length and a slight curtained bang/face framing layers. It was all one length before. I’m happy I’m not looking at the same thing anymore, it gets dull after a while, but I can’t tell if I love it or not. I think it makes me look older. I’m just not sure. Lol! And I’ve decided to actually do my brows. Tomorrow, I’ll have someone show me how to use that brow wiz. This is a huge step. HUGE.
Maryse–I LURVED Running Scared! Hubs and I have watched it over and over and I’ve recommended it to SO many people. Wasn’t it amazing?!
FLT (ditto what Robin said)
“I look down at Darian’s thumb sweeping across my knuckles.”
Riders on the Storm by Robin Hill
You cut it but it is the same length?
Almost 2 years for me but chopping it all off in the summer….if not before, lol.
There may be an inch or so gone, but yea, mostly the same length. Just a trim, a little layering in the back and some face framing layers. Kinda like this https://www.pinterest.com/pin/530721137333984271/. I’ve had it just to or above the shoulder for so many years, long feels different. I get bored easily of the same thing, so I figure in another year or so it’ll feel so much better to chop it off then.
I really dk much about kindle unlimited (I get the gist, but I dk how many you can “rent” a month or how long you get them or anything) and I could google, but I’ll ask it here. I’ve had one for a really long time and I’m afraid it’ll take it back before I finish. If so, can I get it again?
That looks really pretty Tasha.
Mine is shoulder length but want to go chin.
I was just looking it to go run errands and it is so big today, lol. I was trying to get it more curly cause it’s been more wavy but added some extra volume. I like it but…..also kind of want to smash it down flat lol.
Sounds like the perfect spring/summer cut, Bev. My hair is as flat as it gets. Always wanted it permed when I was younger and would love some waves now.
Tasha–I’m sorry I never answered when you questioned me about the Ukraine box. I was in the middle of a proofread and peeked in and meant to answer and then I forgot. We got ours the same day you did and we loved it! I especially loved all the chocolate. And my boys loved the ham and mustard puffs. Did y’all enjoy it?
Regarding KU–you can borrow up to 10 at one time and they last as long as you want. I have one boxset that’s been on there for 4 years (because I don’t want to get rid of it until I finally read it).
So do you have to return them on your own? That could be a permanent rental then. And they let you get 10 more the next month having not returned any?
I figured you were busy, no biggie. Those ham and cheese puffs were nasty. They taste like bacon. I’m the only one who thought so though. I loved the cinnamon chocolate and the ladybug looking gummy. And the sour cream crisps. I liked that there were some strange things in it this month and they were surprising to taste. Good or bad.
You can only have 10 at any time. So if you have 10 and click to download it will prompt you to return one first.
Yes, you have to return them otherwise they stay in your library. Though if an author decided to pull out from KU I guess they’d disappear.
Gotcha, thanks!
The box sounds fun. Maybe I’ll try one for April.
Also, if you have ten and finished one, then want another, it will say, hey, you have ten, if you want this, return one.
I will say I have a KU wishlist because there are so many I want to read, and I have a list that way of ones I want to get with KU while I had ten.
Haircuts…*sigh* I finally had mine grown back out to about the middle of my back, then I lost about half of it last year when I dropped a bunch of weight. I was emotional and thought it looked awful at the time (it probably didn’t though :roll:) so I chopped it off to my shoulders. NOW it is just below my shoulders but thin on the bottom and fuller on top with all the new growth, but I refuse to cut it again. It’s okay when I straighten it (though very flat) but when I curl it for body, it just doesn’t have the same sort of fullness it used to. Oh well. Oribe dry texturizing spray is helping, and it smells heavenly.
BEV! We went out to a bar/grill the other night, and I saw a sign advertising karaoke night with a… *drum roll* DJ KPop!!! Seriously, that is his name! You KNOW I immediately thought of you. 😀
Now… did you Karaoke Amy??? K-POP requested!!!
FLT:
“You do realize I have seen you naked before, right?” ~ The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton
I remember Running Scared! My hubby watched it and I sorta watched it (okay, I was in the room reading while he watched it) but from what I saw it was good.
She did!!! She linked it at GR. Her and the DJ were awesome! He helped her with some moves. And at the end her husband hopped up on stage. I admit he is a better dancer than I was expecting. More dramatic of a dresser to. And Amy’s hair looks great and her diet and exercise payed off big time!
https://youtu.be/V4I5WjShfe0
*side eye* I bought that, Bev.
Its totally true.
I forgot that when she first met he was part of a dance crew. In HS. They were high school sweethearts.
*whispers*
Actually she was a bit more interested in his older friends. He was only 14 and had a cute but not cool style. The bowl cut and yellow jacket. But he smiled at her so sweetly when she’d walk by.
https://youtu.be/VTASffPQGhY
Then one day he got up all his courage and asked her out for hot chocolate.
https://youtu.be/3YJjyCtZ7KA
He was so proud of himself.
And that is how it all started…..2 years later. Because she turned him down cold. But that’s a different story.
*snort* Hahaha!!! Hot chocolate, what kind of?! Lol!
Lol. I was a little bored last night.
Sorry Amy.
LOL!!!
Nothing to apologize for, bev…it was entertaining as usual!