<— HAPPY NEW RELEASE DAY!!! Between yesterday’s early bird list (I think the biggest we’ve had, yet!!) and today’s we’ve got plenty to peruse (and a few recommendations that have me VERY curious!!). I’m still working on today’s list so keep checking back (and let me know if I missed any, or if you have a recommendation).
P.S. While you’re here, don’t forget to check out yesterday’s earlybirds, and my latest review:
- Monday Earlybird Book Releases <— One of the biggest Monday “Early Bird” lists ever!!! Over 40 books including new ones by Kendall Ryan and Emma Scott!!
- Book Review – Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid <— An interesting perspective (by one of my favorite authors!!)…
- Emma Scott – Beautiful Hearts Duet Reading Order + a signed duet giveaway!!<— comment on that post to enter!!
LET’S READ!!!! !!!!
P.P.S. Let me know if I’m missing any or if you loved any (from this list or elsewhere).
AUDIOBOOK LVERS!
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- 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!
Dirty Headlines by L.J. Shen- Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
- Play Dirty: Jordan’s Game, Book 4 by J.A Huss
- When We Were Young: The Baxter Family, Book 4 by Karen Kingsbury
- One Day in December: A Novel by Josie Silver
- Ensnared: The Accidental Billionaires, Book 1 by J. S. Scott
- Big Shot: Sexy Jerk World Series, Book 2 by Kim Kart
Hate Notes by Penelope Ward & VI Keeland <— preorder November 6th 2018- Reveling in Sin: The Sin Trilogy, Book 3 by Meghan March <— preorder October 23rd 2018
- Archangel’s Prophecy: Guild Hunter Series, Book 11 by Nalini Singh <— preorder October 30th 2018
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)
Most Valuable Playboy by Lauren Blakely <— LAUREN BLAKELY SUPER-BARGAIN!! HIS BEST FRIEND’S LITTLE SISTER... “…She’s my best friend’s sister with a smile as sweet as cherry pie and a mind that runs quicker than the 40-yard-dash. After Violet saves the day with the highest bid, I don’t even give her a two-minute warning before I kiss her in front of the whole crowd and then announce that she’s my girlfriend. Then my agent tells me we have to keep up the act while he’s negotiating my contract...”
The Beautiful Years I: A Mafia Romance Saga by Annie Rose Welch <— RECENT RELEASE & recommended by Deb!!
Deb: Oh wow! So glad I found you on FB & your blog here, thanks to Stephanie I love your recommendations & hope you’ll take a look at one of my favorite new releases by the talented, amazing & just all around sweet human being, Annie Rose Welch, and book #1 in “The Beautiful Years”
Lisa: I loved The Beautiful Years!!!
Debra: Lisa OMG, I finished it last night and I’m in total book hangover! It was soooo good! <3
The Krinar Chronicles by Anna Zaires <— Joy LOVED it!
Joy: On a happy note, author Addison Cain mentioned that she just finished reading Close Encounters by Anna Zaires. I one-clicked it and dove right in. I LOVED IT!!! I finished book one and just started two of the trilogy. I was hooked immediately. I think I’ll be sad to see this couples story end.
BTW, if you like the dark stuff with lots of heat…Addison Cain is the author that gives it to you. Straight, no chaser! She’s not for the faint of heart. Her alpha’s a the biggest A-holes ever, they’re kinky, kinky, kinky, take what they want (non-con), and make you love them by the end of the story. They’re the alpha men you hate to love. Her Facebook group, Addison Cain’s Dark Longing’s Lounge is hilarious and a bit x-rated but we have a ton of fun.
PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN NEW RELEASES
The Seeker: Irin Chronicles Book Seven by Elizabeth Hunter <— ELIZABETH HUNTER ALERT!!! And it can be read as a standalone! “He’s a scribe looking for answers. If only a cagey—and frustratingly attractive—singer will let him help.”- The Book of Magic by by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Elizabeth Bear, Garth Nix, Gardner Dozois
- Blood Prince: A Standalone Fantasy Romance by Celia Aaron
- Courting The Cat Whisperer: A Nocturne Falls Universe story by Wynter Daniels
- The Witch’s Enchanted Alien: A Nocturne Falls Universe story by Fiona Roarke
- Magic’s Crown: A Nocturne Falls Universe story by Sela Carsen
- The Lion, The Witch, and The Secret Garden: A Nocturne Falls Universe story by Larissa Emerald and Kristen Painter
- Longing for Her Wolves: A Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance (Hungry for Her Wolves Book 2) by Tara West
Sentinel of Darkness (Darkness Series Book 8) by Katie Reus <— A DRAGON SHIFTER SAVE HER… “…Dagen has finally met his mate—except he insults her the first time they meet. He’s not too proud to grovel to get back into her good graces. But when a threat from her past emerges, he realizes that he’ll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means dying—or losing her forever…”- The Krinar’s Informant: A Krinar World Novel by Charmaine Pauls
- Four Kings (The Rothhaven Trilogy Book 2) by C.J. Pinard and Cassie Alexandra
- Rachel’s Totem (Cougar Falls Book 1) by Marie Harte
- An Uncontrollable Passion (Outer Worlds Passion Series Book 1) by Evelyn Lederman
- Dark Soul (An Ascended Angels Chronicle ) by Kim Petersen
- A Matter of Pride (Cougar Falls Book 5) by Marie Harte
- Josh (Shifter World: Royals and Alphas Book 3) by Dana Archer
CONTEMPORARY NEW RELEASES
- Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks <— NICHOLAS SPARKS ALERT!!!! “...When the two strangers cross paths, their connection is as electric as it is unfathomable . . . but in the immersive days that follow, their feelings for each other will give way to choices that pit family duty against personal happiness in devastating ways. Illuminating life’s heartbreaking regrets and enduring hope, EVERY BREATH explores the many facets of love that lay claim to our deepest loyalties–while asking the question, How long can a dream survive?”
- Wilder: The Wild Duet Book 2 by Colet Abedi
- A Year of Extraordinary Moments (A Magnolia Grove Novel) by Bette Lee Crosby
- Love Renewed (Second Chance With You Book 2) by Lorana Hoopes
- Christina and the Rebel Affair (Scandalous Series Book 6) by R. Linda
Listen, Pitch (There’s No Crying in Baseball Book 3) by Lani Lynn Vale <— SHE’S HIS NOSY MAIL CARRIER NEIGHBOR… 🙂 “...By the time his uncle, the successor to his father’s criminal empire, thinks to look for him, Rhys has made too big of a name for himself to be taken out quietly, and he wants to keep it that way. Fast forward eight years, and Rhys is living life one breath at a time, just waiting for the other shoe to drop. That shoe coming in the form of a nosy neighbor who has no idea just how hot she is in her mail carrier uniform…”- Fatal Bond (Jamie Bond Mysteries Book 5) by Gemma Halliday & Jennifer Fischetto
- Ensnared (The Accidental Billionaires Book 1) by J. S. Scott
- Dream (Rosewood Bay Series Book 4) by Carly Phillips
- Hot SEAL, Rusty Nail (SEALs In Paradise ) by Teresa Reasor
Undeniable Rush (Furious Rush Book 3) by S.C. Stephens <— S.C. STEPHENS ALERT!!! THESE MUST BE READ IN ORDER!!!- Winter Cottage by Mary Ellen Taylor
- Love Like This (Seven Shores Romance) by Melissa Brayden
- After Burn (Lost Kings MC #10) by Autumn Jones Lake
- AT LONG LAST (The Playas Series – Book 4) by Brenda Jackson
- Diesel (Savage MC–Tennessee Chapter Book 2) by Jordan Marie <— BIKER BOOK ALERT!! “I’ve only truly loved two things in my life. My club and my son. I gave up one, trying to keep the other safe. It worked, too… until an enemy took my son. But he made one mistake— He left me breathing...”
- Loyalty’s Betrayal (Masters’ Admiralty) by Mari Carr and Lila Dubois
The Heartless Boyfriend (The Bad Boyfriend series Book 2) by <— SHE ENTERS A COOKING COMPETITION & SHE HAS A NEW ROOMMATE… “…Hours after losing her restaurant, chef Delilah Lua enters a cooking competition thousands of miles away from home. Winning would resurrect the dream that’s been stolen from her. If–no, when–she wins, she’ll go back with the capital to open her own place and enough fame to do it with flair. Her roommate, though, is a delicious surprise she hadn’t anticipated… …but she’s not sure how to have her cake and eat it, too...”- House of York by Charlotte Byrd <— DARK READ ALERT!! SHE’S BEEN TAKEN… “Taken and imprisoned, I become a captive after a date goes horribly wrong. I will do anything to escape. Easton Bay, a dangerous billionaire, is supposed to be my enemy, but he risks everything to help me. He is my beacon of light in this place of darkness...”
- Sigh (Suited for Sin Series Book 2) by Angel Payne
One Hot Summer Night: A Contemporary Romance (Secret Heart Ink Book 3) by Deborah Cooke <—- OOOOH SOUNDS A BIT FORBIDDENY AND ANGSTY!!! “One hot summer night, Lexi takes a chance and surrenders to temptation. She’s been interested in mysterious Gabe for a long time and isn’t surprised to discover he understands pleasure well enough to have invented it. But secrets come to light in the morning: Gabe and Lexi have met before—he remembers what she has tried to forget. He doesn’t know about the baby she gave up and she didn’t know about the wife he took to honor his brother’s memory…”
Beautiful Chaos by Riley Hart & Devon McCormack <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!! They both suffer from personal demons… “...I’ve confined myself behind these walls for protection. I have my reasons, but that doesn’t change the profound loneliness I’ve discovered in the process. Then one day I find myself drifting toward the window to see him. Corey Marshall, my new neighbor. Quiet, reserved, and cute as can be. He infects my thoughts, becomes the image I fantasize about...”- Boy Shattered <— M/M ROMANCE ALERT!!
- Berlin (International Guy Book 8) by Audrey Carlan
- The Christmas Company by Alys Murray
- The Acorn Tattoo (Neverland Series Book 1) by Alyse Miller
Alphas of Seduction by Victoria Blue, M. Clarke, Avery Flynn, Anissa Garcia, Jenna Jacob, Isabella LaPearl, Mickey Miller, Lauren Rowe), K.M. Scott, Sierra Simone <— ANTHOLOGY ALERT!!! “The hottest heroes. Their greatest challenge. Nothing they’ve ever conquered will equal the ultimate quest of all–or the excitement of that journey. Nobody knows this better than twelve of your favorite romance fiction stars, bringing you their ultimate alpha males in short stories meant to make you smile, swoon, and celebrate the best part about falling in love…”- The Thunderproof Sky (Sophie Shields Book 4) by Loretta Lost
- No White Knight (Secrets of Stone Book 8) by Angel Payne and Victoria Blue
- Wedding Belles: A Novel in Four Parts
- Secrets of a (Somewhat) Sunny Girl by Karen Booth
- H.A.L.O. Redeemed: A Broken HALO Novel (Broken H.A.L.O. Book 2) by Jillian Neal
- Vigilant Love (McAllister Security Book 3) by Té Russ
- Hook (Montana Bounty Hunters Book 5) by Delilah Devlin
Off the Ice: A Breakaway Novel by L.P. Dover <— HOCKEY STAR ALERT!!! “…After being on the show, people don’t recognize me for hockey anymore, even with just winning the Stanley Cup for my team. That’s why I’m spending the off season in a remote cabin in Wyoming where the chances of people knowing me are slim. Space is what I need, but when a down to earth beauty needs help on her ranch, I can’t resist. Meghan Taylor is exactly what I’ve been looking for, even though I’m not the kind of man she wants...”- A Lake House Holiday: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel by Megan Squires
- The Long Walk (The Bridge Book 2) by Jill Cox
- Ben (The 13 Book 4) by Anne L. Parks
- When We Were Young: A Novel (The Baxter Family) by Karen Kingsbury
Night at the Opera (An American Heiress) by Stacy Henrie <— HISTORICAL ROMANCE ALERT!! SHE HELPS AN INJURED MAN... “…When American heiress Gwen Barton aids an injured gentleman in an opera box in London, she shares a kiss with the stranger that changes her life. More determined than ever to be herself, in spite of the limp she’s sustained since childhood, she will marry for love and not a title. She also resolves to learn the identity of the man she helped—and kissed. Surely he can’t be the irritating Avery Winfield, though…”- Blood in the Water (Boston Syndicate Book 2) by Michelle St. James
- Taken by Storm (The Perfect Storm Duet Book 2) by Annalise Delaney
- Duked: Duke One (The Duke Society Book 1) by Gina Robinson
- Mr. Nice Guy by Jennifer Miller & Jason Feifer
You Were Always Mine: A Novel by Nicole Baart <— SINGLE MOM & A TRAGEDY (AND REVEAL!!) “…Jessica Chamberlain, newly separated and living with her two sons in a small Iowa town, can’t believe that a tragedy in another state could have anything to do with her. But when her phone rings one quiet morning, her world is shattered. As she tries to pick up the pieces and make sense of what went wrong, Jess begins to realize that a tragic death is just the beginning. Soon she is caught in a web of lies and half-truths—and she’s horrified to learn that everything leads back to her seven-year-old adopted son, Gabriel...”- Dear Santa: A Novel by Nancy Naigle
- Rough & Ready (Lightning Book 3) by Tracy Wolff <— FOOTBALL STAR ALERT!! “…Before I got sidelined by an injury, my time on the court taught me that pro athletes are all flash and no substance. Sure, Tanner Green talks a good game and wields a big checkbook, but I’m not buying the whole good guy routine. Still, it’s hard to miss all the good he’s doing for my rec center and even harder to ignore the way one look from him makes me tremble in all the best ways...”
Bad Boy Next Door: Downey Brothers Series by Mara Leigh <— NEIGHBORS!! “…When the new girl moved in, I felt like the luckiest guy alive. She wants to keep things casual, but there’s nothing remotely casual about the intense fire between us. Or how her anger’s gonna burn when she finds out that I’m not the Nick she thinks I am...”- Firebrew by Liz Crowe <— One wounded hero + one shattered heroine = an untraditional romance for the ages. “...Trey Lattimer seems a little young to be retired from firefighting and, at first, he’s just another guy for Jane to conquer. But the harder she tries, the more mysterious he becomes, until his presence in her life does nothing but wreak havoc on her psyche...”
PREORDERS (going live soon!!! )
- Wilder (The Wild Ones Book 3) by C.M. Owens
Reveling in Sin (Sin Trilogy Book 3) by Meghan March – October 23rd 2018- The Society (Ascension Book 4) by K.A. Linde – October 23rd 2018
- Tempting Brooke: A Big Sky Novella by Kristen Proby – October 23rd 2018
- Not Quite Over You (Happily Inc) by Susan Mallery – October 23rd 2018
- York (The Vorge Crew Book 3) by Laurann Dohner – October 23rd 2018
- Shadow and Ice (Gods of War) by Gena Showalter – October 23rd 2018
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass) by Sarah J. Maas – October 23rd 2018- Big Stick: An Aces Hockey Novel by Kelly Jamieson – October 23rd 2018
- The Sweetest Thing by Judith McNaught – October 23rd 2018
- A Brand New Ending (Stay Book 2) by Jennifer Probst – October 23rd 2018
- Loose Ends by Kristen Ashley – October 23rd 2018
- Trailer Park Heart by Rachel Higginson – October 23rd 2018
- Fall (VIP Book 3) by Kristen Callihan – October 23rd 2018
- Wild Blood: The Trueborn Saga Book 1 by Samantha Wolfe – October 24th 2018
- One Week Hating You: One Week Series Book 2 (standalone) by Roya Carmen – October 25th 2018
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Good morning! Ooooh, what a great list of shinies–and House of York is calling my name!
House of York DOES sound goooooood!!!
*rubs sleep out of eyes*
Morning! I can’t wake up today. When hubs woke me up I told him “no” and went back to sleep. Hee hee. So, more coffee please.
I am working on finishing up Bring Down the Stars (yay!) and getting ready for book 2. Here is thread for book 2 BR for anyone who wants to join us. 🙂
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/19575375-long-live-the-beautiful-hearts-br-starting
Oh, we didn’t love the radishes in the beef stew but will still try them roasted.
Can I please have Manny? I think I am going to need him. I am feeling very weepy.
Why are you feeling weepy Leslie???
*snuggles Leslie*
Here’s Manny. He’s a little matted. 😉
Oh Leslie I just read your comments over on GR and I know where you are and *squeezy hugs* I don’t know where AMY is…she must still be with Bev’s psychopath (potential) so she won’t mind I stole manny and *I give him to you*
Nay-I agree House of York does look good…..and I have been waiting for Hate Notes-can’t wait till I have that sexy arrogant looking man on my kindle staring back at me 🙂
Thanks Jenn, I will probably be ready to start book 2 tonight.
LOL I just saw a major typo that I just corrected. I shouldn’t blog before coffee. 😉
Maryse, I’m having a book freak out. The emotions from Bring Down the Stars are making me weepy. Currently at 91%.
*snuggles Manny*
*stumbles in rubbing eyes*
*accidentally kicks the glitter bomb*
Oops, hope it’s not broken. Time for caffeine.
You’ll all be relieved to know I’m alive and safe from bev’s psychopath. He creeped me out but I managed to sneak away. Now I just might have to follow her trail and visit Alaska…
Awww Leslie, just keep snuggling Manny. He’s used to getting snuffled on. 😉
You Were Always Mine looks VERY promising. And the cover is intriguing! Any cover with water always catches my eye.
Random musing…I’m obsessed with color-changing nail polish right now, especially since it’s cold enough for it to change. 😀
COLOR CHANGING NAIL POLISH?????!!!!
“I would bring down the Stars for her”
Manny is covered in snot
I am finished and I am freaking out. WOW! The last 25% killed me. Thank goodness the whole book wasn’t that intense. I made me feel like I did when I read Behind the Bars. I am emotionally drained right now.
Amy, have you read Bring Down the Stars? It’s super emotional. It’s dual POV, but I think you would like it.
I’m glad your safe Amy. Lol.
R, can stop looking around her yard.
*snort* 😛
Oops was I supposed to be looking? Sorry Amy. I’m too busy laughing at Leslie.
It’s all good. Hubby would have gone all spec ops looking for me eventually. 😛
Leslie, I tend to stay away from books with military characters because the jargon/scenarios/actions tend to be a little…cringeworthy at times. Or I end up getting annoyed and yelling at my iPad, “That wouldn’t happen!!” *shrug*
R! Totally random question. Have you started decorating for Halloween?
Okay, The Beautiful Years looks GOOOOOOD. Also, the first of those Anna Zaires is free, so why not? 😀
Tessa I haven’t started yet… I’m waiting for the first brisk day in October (hoping soon), and then I’m going all out. *fingers crossed*
No. I’m totally skipping it even though it’s our anniversary! It falls on a Wed and ‘ll be in Vegas with Emma the weekend before. Do we know if anyone else is going? It’s the Love N. Vegas con.
Hey R, stop laughing at Leslie and work on lining up those cocktails for the Long Live the Beautiful Hearts buddy read later on…pretty please 🙂
Hugs Leslie…I’m with you on the emotions! It’s so intense! Between this and seeing A Star Is Born on Sunday, my poor little heart is trying desperately to recover from all the intensity and sadness…sniffle. Do you think we could all maybe share Manny on this next BR? I think we’re gonna need him.
Trust me Michele. You don’t want anything to do with Manny right now. And it’s after noon, drinks are served!
Dirty martini please!!! Extra olives. 😀
R, oh yeah I forgot Manny is snot-covered …yikes! So, I’ll take a cocktail and sneak back to read some more…even though I said I wouldn’t…
*passes martini to Maryse*
I had to early because this is little dude’s favorite holiday. 😀
We’re having martinis already?? Heck YEAH!!!!! Extra dirty for me. 😛
And yes, Maryse…color changing polish! They call it “mood” polish, but it’s really based on temperature. It’s one color when it’s cold (usually darker) and then changes when the fingers warm up. Right now I have burgundy glass fleck that turns cherry red glass fleck when I’m warm. Last time it was deep purple (cold) that turned to a warm coral-pink (warm). AND! The glass flecks in that one went from blue with the purple to gold with the coral-pink. It’s so fun!!
Hubby is ordering an evil-looking animatronic that’s seven feet tall to add to our ever-growing animatronic collection. 🙄 But I love Halloween so I’m not going to fight it too much. *snicker*
Usually by noon Manny is tipsy anyway.
Ok, if you wont watch a drama with me then summer time let’s fly to korea.
Though drama is cheaper.
I wanna watch that new Netflix show… Hill House? SCARY is what I hear!!!
Okay ladies, refresh my memory…what is the title of the Alaska book?
*goes to look up Hill House*
Amy, I think the book you are asking about is The Simple Wild.
I’m excited for Sabrina on Netflix, I’ll have to look up Hill House.
Yep, that’s it Leslie…thanks!
Oh, yeah.
Everyone checking out Leslie’s books and Maryse’s scary show.
But me …..no.
I posted it before, but I’m reminding everyone. Bev has feelings too. 😉
https://youtu.be/-Bxc6AzEkEo
I’m so sad right now. Drama Fever shut down.
🙁
I can’t do House Hill. Too scary. Ironically, totally looking forward to Sabrina. 🙂
Bev, oh no! What happened to your show?
Luckily my psychopath is on Viki.
But I do have a couple other new ones and some old ones I was slowly watching on DF.
I will have to look somewhere else.
I loved that DF had a download option that most streaming sites dont offer.
Hi. Did you ever find out the name of the book someone was enquiring about? The one about a guy (maybe a rock star, can’t remember) who goes to a wedding and continues sleeping with a girl, even though he’s engaged? Sorry, the details are fuzzy, but that’s the gist of what I remember. Any news on this? Thanks.
Why everyone so quiet on a Wednesday?
Tell me about yourself at this moment.
Drink:
Listening:
Reading:
Eating:
Obsession:
Hair:
Face:
Oh fun!! I love our bev quizzes!!!
Tell me about yourself at this moment.
Drink: Water with “True Lemon” raspberry lemonade flavor.
Listening: Girl Wash Your Face (audiobook… I’ve discovered that while I READ fiction, I actually prefer self-help & motivational stuff in audio)
Reading: Binding 13. Gotta admit… it’s good right from the start. I love the writing style. It’s going to take me a long time though (over 600 pages!)
Eating: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli casserole. Just made it last night. 🙂
Obsession: My new magnetic lashes. Cutting them into sections make them SO easy to apply, and I found some that are not obnoxiously thick or long. Just natural but better than my own.
Hair: Left loose, long and curled with a curling iron.
Face: Mascara & eyeliner, eyeshadow, light blush, and neutral pink lipstick. And my magnetic lashes. My favorite look (makeup wise) is a soft and feminine “Bridal Look”
Drink: coffee with cookies and cream creamer
Listening: Spotify mix # 2 with Spoon, My Morning Jacket,
Avert Brothers, Jenny Lewis …..
Reading: I’m stuck again.
Eating: Nothing. Feed me.
Obsession: A potential psychopath. I’m seeing him after work.
Hair: Deva curl. Conditioner and gel. Scrunch and go.
Face: Sulwhasoo. My face smells like ginseng, forest, and bit like cologne.
*feeds bev cheesy casserole*
bev looks like a baby bird. Better watch Amy and her… “peanuts”. 😉
Megan–Paula, our resident rock star book guru, went through over a thousand of her books–she recognizes this story line–but she wasn’t able to identify which one it is. Many of us are hoping it’ll come to her one day so that we can read it! lol
Drink: dreaming of a Diet Coke
Listening: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts playlist
Reading: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
Eating: not yet
Obsession: finding time to write
Hair: knotted, tangly mess
Face: lucky if I think to wash it in the shower
Drink: Coffee with pumpkin spice creamer
Listening: News
Reading: Just finished a book last night, so nothing yet.
Eating: In about 30 minutes, scrambled eggs with english muffin
Obsession: Guild Wars 2 Halloween Festival
Hair: I”m still so happy with it! Copper brown with Purple mixed in and red undertones! *Squeee* Yep, still happy over a week after getting it cut and dyed.
Face: Clean and clear
Drink: coffee with pumpkin pie spice creamer
Listening: LLTBH playlist
Reading: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott
Eating: homemade flan that I made last night
Obsession: getting caught up with someone, anyone in the LLTBH BR
Hair: piled on my head in a knotted, tangly mess
Face: my usual, around-the-house no make-up, no nonsense
Dont Think Twice Its Ass alright just came on. I forget how much I love it and then it plays. Love the lyrics love the way Dylan sings it. So so good:
So long honey babe
Where I’m bound, I can’t tell
Goodbye is too good a word, babe
So I just say fare thee well
I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don’t mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don’t think twice, it’s all right
Tessa, I love the way a good cut feels. The colors sound awesome and unique. Glad it’s making you so happy.
Lol!!!!
Why’d my phone put ass in there??
I usually have to try ten time before it will let me cuss.
Also not the word I choose when I emphatically love some thing. That word my phone types as: duck.
Good Morning! I love to see Bev is trying to get some discussion flowing!
Drink: Iced Tea
Listening: Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters
Reading: Financial statements at work (well I guess technically I’m reading Maryse’s blog). I finished reading Long Live the Beautiful Hearts last night …*heavy sigh*
Eating: had eggs and an English muffin (with some cheese thrown in)
Obsession: stalking the LLTBH buddy read today 🙂
Hair: ummm since I was up late reading…it’s a dry shampoo day…don’t judge!
Face: nothing exciting – enough makeup to not scare my co-workers
Drink-Coke Zero
Listening TV noise
Eat/Ate Hard Boiled Eggs
Reading Coming of Age in Berkeley by Jake Warner. I highly recommend it!! This is my obsession at the moment.
Good Morning All-
Drink: Currently Carmel-Vanilla Coffee (kcup)
Listening: Long Live The Beautiful Hearts Soundtrack
Reading: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
Eating: nothing had apple earlier this morning but am choosing to read on my lunch break instead of eat and check in here 🙂
Obsession: Finding time to read
Hair: light brown, straight and currently wind blown
Face: just mascara and lip moisturizer
LOL!!!!! Looks like bev needs some “peanuts” to go with her ass!!! 😛 Oh wow, I needed that kind of laugh this morning.
Drink: London Fog
Listening: To my coworkers argue
Reading: Truths and Dares…a nice, easy read before I tackle Suki
Eating: Cottage cheese with pineapple
Obsession: Sol de Janeiro products
Hair: Curled (I can’t wait for it to grow out again!)
Face: Moisturizer, primer, foundation, blush, eye makeup, lip gloss…in other words, layers
Amy!
Bum Bum Cream!!!! 😀 I have mine and I love it!!! SO rich and thick but sinks right in.
Oh wow… all of that just sounds ALL SORTS of wrong. *snort*
Drink- Mocha latte
Listening- Baby shark (do-do-do- doot)
Reading- The internet, sorta. Right now. 😛
Eating- leftover cottage pie
Obsession- shopping
Hair- brushed!
Face- bare
Tasha what is Cottage Pie??? It sounds like comfort food.
Drink: water
Listening: stupid TV show hubs watching
Reading: just finished Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
Eating: warm, chunky applesauce with granola
Obsession: the BR for Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
Hair: Ugh! Didn’t even comb it… it’s in messy top bun.
Face: bare minerals original powder foundation
I’m intrigued by the colour change nail polish. Who knew? Clearly, not me. It sounds fun.
bev I laughed when I saw your post about the Dylan song. I never knew it has ass in the title!!!! But I was questioning myself, thinking, or does it?????? LOL. I love those old school Dylan songs.
My drink: sauvignon blanc white wine, nice and cool from the frig.
Reading: Surrender To Ruin HR by Carolyn Jewel.
Eating: soft tacos with chicken on the menu tonight (maybe wth a beer?)
Obsession: Reading. oh YEAH
Hair: needs a cut. I’ve got really thick hair and when it gets a little long I turn into a total boofhead (Aussie slang for someone with a large head)
Face: minimal makeup but I don’t go out without my lipstick on 😉
Good morning! Brrrr….we are having cold front here. With wind chill it feels like the 20’s.
You know what stresses me out daily more than choosing what book to read next? Choosing what to cook for dinner. I’m not the greatest of cooks, so I am limited. I am sitting here, warming up with coffee #2 and trying to meal plan.
Still in the 90s here. Upper 80s… COME ON BRISK CHILL!! I WANNA put up seasonal decorations!!!
I’m not a good meal planner either. Also, I’m a huge procrastinator. And I make lots of good things, cuz I can follow an easy enough recipe, but I always forget what I made when the time comes to figure out what to make again. I don’t live on rotation meals. Lol
I did cottage pie, roast with potatoes, carrots, and mushroom gravy, and a roast sprinkled with almost 2T homemade taco seasoning (store bought is too strong) with a little beef stock in the bottom of the crock, shred it and had crunchy tacos, and homemade pizza tomorrow. That’s a good week, cuz that last couple I’ve cooked about once and it’s been fend for yourself.
It’s Sheppard’s pie made with beef cuz I spare the poor lambs (Sheppard’s pie) https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/recipe-irish-shepherds-pie/
I do a Sheppards pie version all the time. Hub’s loves it. I make mine with layer of ground beef mixed with cream of celery soup on bottom, next layer is corn/creamed corn/peas, then topped with mashed potatoes.
Um…Maryse?? Did I miss something? Why are you talking about “bum bum cream”???
*giggles*
Tee hee!!
No it’s a HUGELY popular body lotion (and all sorts of extras like lip balms etc) that smells amazing and works so well. You can buy it at Sephora or on Amazon (or other online places):
https://amzn.to/2J2ISWn
Wait….is it something to do with Amy’s *wink wink* “peanuts” and Bev’s “a$$”??
You guys are getting all kinds of kinky in here! *snort*
Your Sheppard’s pie sounds easier than mine Leslie, I’ll have to try that one.
Tasha, I like your shredded roast taco idea. I need to try that.
I think for tonight I will do a baked mac & cheese but to snaz it up (cuz I am a fancy pants – ha!) I will do a take on BLT and add some bacon, tomato & spinach. I’ve never added all those before (usually I just do broccoli or spinach) but it sounds yummy.
Tasha, the Shep Pie is super easy and very creamy and flavorful. My friend gave me the tip of adding the creamy soup to the ground beef. I’d prefer cream of mushroom, but hubs doesn’t like.
I’ll do that next time then. I like that recipe I posted, but it’s a pain chopping and sautéing (which is a joke, takes way longer than 3 min for softening. I prefer to boil or steam). The shredded roast I got from my Dad. It’s good just plain, withough any seasoning, but I thought I’d kick it up this time and it turned out really good.
Tasha!! That’s how my mom used to make it. I’ll see if I can make a keto version (I guess with mashed cauliflower instead). YUMM!!!
We’re very close, leave us alone.
So, I watched my show last night. I started it and then thought I’d rather watch in bed, but I got so engrossed I didnt want to move.
I used to do this with books and I miss that feeling. Like I am thirsty but ……and an hour or so later I’ll finally put the book down to get a drink.
Bev, pardon me. I would NEVER come between your *clears throat* “posterior region” and Amy’s “peanuts”. Please forgive me.
Ok, now it is getting too weird.
Lol.
I want some soft tacos.
LOL. I miss tacos. Steak tacos.
I love this site…where else can I feed my book addiction and get recipes and find out about Bum Bum cream?! Btw, I made the slow cooker pesto chicken recipe I saw on here a while back and you would have thought I had given my husband the best sex ever… he was absolutely and totally in love with that chicken 🙂 So thanks ladies…you made me look like a rockstar!
YAY MICHELLE G!! Now I gotta search the comments and find that recipe!!! Nothing better than feeding loved ones and making them so happy.
“SO rich and thick but sinks right in.”
*snorts hot tea through nose*
It’s startin’ to feel like the old days up in here…I love it!! 😛
Right Amy?? We are riled up this week!! 😛
Michele G…that recipe is so freaking tasty, right??
Bum Bum cream is AMAZING! It smells wonderful, and I’m already seeing results after only about a month of using it (a sweet friend introduced it to me). And you know what I found out? It is great on the back of the hands for those of us who *ahem* are showing their age there. After I put it on my “bum bum” and back of my legs, I rub some into my hands. My hands are actually looking more youthful! Nothing mind blowing but enough to where even hubby has noticed when he looks at my hands. 😀
And to continue the dirty vibe…
FLT
“Are you sure that this is how you want to do it?” ~ SUKI by CF Winn
It’s actually not dirty like it sounds. *giggle* But I am REALLY looking forward to this one. It’s pretty short, but the blurb…THAT is what a blurb should be. 😉
What is this SUKI by CF Winn that you speak of?
*runs to look it up*
I want to try bum bum cream…but for the love of all that is holy, can we call it something else?? It makes me think of diaper rash cream. 🙂
But…it’s fitting because you put it on your bum. *shrugs*
And and!! Leslie. Saying that name makes everyone laugh. You’ll never forget that cream. Genius marketing… silly name and I cringe when I tell them about it, but the giggle that arises from everyone is so worth it.
And then when they actually smell it… yup. Bum Bum cream. For your bum bum cheeks. And all your other skins. 😛
FLT: “My lungs sucked in air, bringing consciousness and chaos rushing back to me.” Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott. Again. Because…book hangover.
*blinks* I can see it for the back of my hands. They aren’t wrinkled yet, but I don’t want them to be!
Also, not a brag. My hands are constantly oily. It’s a give and take thing. 🙂
Did anyone read Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating?
This is the recipe Michelle G is talking about:
https://best-everrecipes.blogspot.com/2018/08/slow-cooker-pesto-mozzarella-chicken.html?m=1
And let me know what you think of the blurb for SUKI…tell me it doesn’t sound intriguing. 😉
Amy I am intrigued. How is the writing?
FLT:
“I don’t understand why he let her go.”
Scarlet Angel by S.T. Abby (this is part of the Mindf*ck series, 5 novellas of darkish romantic suspense, which I’m loving!)
AND
“My lungs sucked in air, bringing consciousness and chaos rushing back to me.”
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott
This book is layers and layers of FABULOUS. I just finished it last night but it’s still affecting me this morning, so I added it as well. Everyone needs to read this powerful duet. Definitely will by on my favorites of the year list!
“Mr. President, they are all waiting for you.”
Close Liason by Anna Zaires
I saw it up there and the first was free and I thought, why not? MAN! It hooked me! 🙂
the last few hours here at work have been horrible, so I decided to come get caught up here and thank God I did. Reading all your posts got me *giggling* over here. You guys truly are the best! *hugs*
*runs away to look up bum bum cream*
And because I want to stay lost in Emma Scott’s World my…..
FLT:
“He was gentle as ever” Rush Emma Scott
Tasha, I just got Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating. I’ve been waiting for it through my library overdrive account. I haven’t read it yet though…
Tessa, Close Liason has been calling me…good to know you like it!
FLT:
“I race down the Grand Couloir, Courchevel, France.”
Rush by Emma Scott
Oh forgot to say…yes Amy the chicken is phenomenal! And the blurb is very intriguing!
Apparently Jenn and I chose different first lines from Rush …lol
Help me choose based on a first line.
#1: “Dark Desires (Dark Gothic Book 1)” by Eve Silver –
“A thick gray wall of fog hovered over the damp stones of Hanbury Street, carrying the stink of old blood and rotting entrails.”
#2 “The Looking Glass” by Janet McNally –
“HERE I AM, BAREFOOT ON a stool in the wardrobe room, trying as hard as I can to stay still.”
#3 “The Accident Season” by Moïra Fowley-Doyle –
“So let’s raise our glasses to the accident season, To the river beneath us where we sink our souls, To the bruises and secrets, to the ghosts in the ceiling, One more drink for the watery road.
When I heard Bea chant the words, it was as if little insects were crawling in under my spine, ready to change it.”
#4 “Vengeful (Villains Book 2)” by V. E. Schwab –
“THE night Marcella died, she made her husband’s favorite dinner.”
I’m wanting #2 and #4 bev.
The Accident Season
*puts up older-looking hand to a youthful Tessa*
bev…I’m torn between #2 and #3. One sounds suspenseful, but the other one sounds intriguing because of the writing. *shrug* How about #3?
Maryse…too soon to say about the writing, although it is VERY unique. I had to re-read the prologue a couple of times before it somewhat started to make sense, and even now I am hoping it will be clarified by the end. The POV is completely…different. That is the only way I can describe it. If I tried to put it in words, I would muck it up. Fingers crossed for this one!
bev–#4 Definitely!
If there’s anyone besides me who hasn’t read it yet, Preppy by T.M. Frazier is FREE on Amazon.
Bev, they all sound interesting…I would go with #2.
Ooh bev. they all sound a bit creepy *shivers* Maybe #2???
Tasha I read and liked Josh and Hazels Guide and liked but didn’t *love* The h is goofy and cute and the H is a hot Korean American. It’s a fairly light and sweet read if you’re in the mood for that. Nothing like their fabulous Beautiful series though 🙁
FLT:
Emily stood by the door with her breath caught in her throat, and her heart shattered all over again. from Surrender to Ruin by Carolyn Jewel. HR (Duh. It’s Jan)
It seems like 2 has the most votes.
It looks good. Heroine is a ballerina with a missing sister. When the sister goes missing signs of her sister and their favorite fairy tales start appearing everywhere. And of course a mysterious guy, lol.
Duh, It’s Jan is kind of catchy.
Bev: Hey Jan want to watch a k drama?
Jan: Duh, It’s Jan.
Have to check out this Bum Bum cream and the recipes. I’m with you Tasha, I’m not a good meal planner, I’m more a spur of the moment what am I in the mood for cook. I have been trying to do a crock pot meal at least once a week.
Bev, i vote for #2.
FLT:
“My lungs sucked in air, bringing consciousness and chaos rushing back to me.” Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott. I just finished this book. Loved everything about both books. Also loving the covers.
FLT part 2:
I can barely remember a time before the war.
The Queen of all That Dies by Laura Thassala
FYI, I loved Close Liaisons. I need the next book but am waiting for all pre-orders to go through before buying it.
Amy, you have me looking suspiciously at my hands all day long. lol