Love in the Light (Hearts in Darkness Duet Book 2)
This was the follow-up of a short story that I read years ago and absolutely loved. And I’m so glad I took a chance on it, ’cause back then? Anything less than 300 pages was almost an instant “no” for me. But the premise of Hearts in Darkness (two strangers stuck in a pitch black elevator for hours together) had my interest, and while it may have been short in pages, it was plentiful, in story!! My heart felt it, and I always wondered… what happened to these two that bonded so intensely… once upon a time.
wrong side of the tracks
Debra Anastasia – Poughkeepsie Series Reading Order
<— I FLIPPED OUT over this book a few years ago. I had never read anything like it before… a girl befriending a homeless guy that she’s been smiling at every day for weeks. Nobody notices him. Everyone ignores him except for her. What a sweeeeeet sweeeeeeeeet romance. A nice slow burn… plus there’s the rest of his crew. He’s homeless but he’s not without his brothers.
And now there are MORE books, including book #3 (Saving Poughkeepsie) that was JUST RELEASED TODAY!!! *squeeeeee!!!* P.S. Here’s my review of book #1. And I’m not the only one that loved it…
Book Review – Josh and Hannah by Lynda Chance
Josh and Hannah (Redwood Falls #1)
I got sucked in again, you guys!!! Into a YA’ish book (because of their ages) that had me glued and yet… I don’t know if I loved it or not. But there was something about it that had me. Recommended by my friend Joanna, and we…well, we have VERY similar taste in book-boyfriends. And it just so happens that I totally get her when she connects with one, ’cause I often find I connect just as intensely.
So even though it’s been a few days since she had recommended this one, after seriously “sampling” 3 books yesterday, I finally gave this one a go, and this is the one that stuck. This is the one that had me scrambling to purchase the rest. This is the one that I happily stayed up until 3-something am for before I had no choice but to conk out. This is the one that had me reaching for it first thing in the morning, to finish.
Currently Reading… Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia
Poughkeepsie
I just wanna tell you all…. I’m reading a MAGNIFICENT book. This is one to be shared ASAP!! Captured me from the very first line. I just can’t stop thinking about it (at work) and I’m only 20% in (and I had been reading intently for what felt like hours!!) To my delight, it’s yet again another LONG book. Love those!
Remember “Finding Home“? It’s sorta like that (but thankfully, everyone is in their mid 20’s). Compassion and kindness to someone who normally would not receive it, two beautiful souls, and the friendship that is building absolutely has my heart. Absolutely. I have a strong feeling this one may end up being a serious favorite.
Book Review – The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
The Sweet Gum Tree
Another fantastic find that I’d almost say was a perfect read, except for the angry outburst I had at a certain “reveal” that I’m still pouting about. But then again, it’s that very outburst that helped me reach the pinnacle of my emotional overload, so for sure, it added to my reading experience.
Melissa left this comment/recommendation (and I wholeheartedly agreed):
“The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred…AMAZING STORY. Not really the bad boy type but I haven’t gotten that emotional over a book in a long time! It’s one of those laugh to tears and cry your eyes out type stories that kept me up til 4 am.”