Monicas 2013 Challenge (mskeens)

Welcome to my new thread :) Hopefull this year I can meet the challenge if not I have fun with all of you that stop by.

Here is my new Ticker:

The fun part is mostly assured, I say confidently; the goal? Well, it's all for fun anyway. xo

Thanks for stopping by Richard :) Can't wait to start off the new year.

Hi Monica,

I am starring you so that I can follow along (if I can find the time). I know I didn't reach my goal this year but I had fun trying.

Welcome back! Goal, shmoal, just have fun! :)

#4 - Hi Monica - I didn't reach my goal in the challenge but I sure have fun in this group and love everyone in here. Stop by when you have the chance.

#5 - Hi drNeurtron - Thanks for tthe welcome back.. I would like to reach the goal one day that is for sure but I def have fun in this group. Love all you guys.

Of course I want to follow your thread.. I would not dream of 75 challenge without you!




Much Love to you!

Hey, Monica. Just stopping by to check out the new thread while I have a chance :)

Happy New Year Monica!

Hi Stasia and Hi Chelle, Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year to you both :)

Hey Monica stopping by to wish you a

Thank You Monica. Happy New Year to you too. :)

I hope everyone has a great 2013

Happy New Year, Monica!

Thank you wilkiec Happy New year to you too!

Stopping by to star you so I can keep track of what you're reading. Hope your New Year is starting out to be a good one.

Happy 2013, Monica!

Thank you Tina & Julia, I wish you both well for the New Year Also! :)

1. Courting Cate by Leslie Gould - Cate Miller is your average Amish girl and due to teasing during her younger years and being hurt by a boy as well as loosing her mother at a very young age and having to raise her baby sister she has put herself off to the side and decide that she will be a maidel. Surprisingly Cate is very very well read for an Amish girl and her father Bob Miller who is still single and does very well with his business is determined to get both of his girls married. Cates Younger sister Betsy is a sweet and loving girl, not quite as bristly as her her sister Cate and is already very much in love with Levi. However Bob, decides that Cate has to court and be married before Betsy can marry. Well, that puts Betsy into quite the tailspin and with all the twists and turns in this book it is quite endearing, heartfelt and full of love in the air and also not so much love or so we think. I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down. If you are into reading about the Amish lifestyle and how they live this is a great read.

Now off to start my day. If I can keep up this pace of reading I should be able to reach my goal this year and maybe surpass it but alas as past years have shown me Real Life ends up getting in the way of my goals.. But I will keep trying and hopefully I will succeed this year. :)

Not sure what I am picking up to read next just yet but will decide before days end.

2. Blood and Snow by RaShelle Workman - this was a quick little read and luckily I have at least the next 3 volumes of this I will review when I am all done with all 4 since they are so short.. I feel like I am really just now starting to get into the story. Reading Revenant in Training and also reading Gone Girl

3. Revenant in Training by Rashelle Workman - Getting more into the story now but review will come at the end of the 4th installment. Reading The Vampire Christopher the third installment by RaShelle Workman also still reading Gone Girl

Hey Monica! 3 books already! I still haven't finished one this year.

Sandy K

Hi Sandy, Yeah 2 of them were pretty short. The other one wasn't real long but average sized and I had an entire day pretty much to read.. If I can keep up this pace without real life getting in the way I may hit 75 this year. We shall see.

4. Just finished The Vampire Christopher and now reading Blood Soaked Promises the 4 in this grouping that I got as a free promo, although I did buy the 5th book and now I am seeing that there is a 6th and 7th . Again, I will review just as soon as I get done reading them as they are all short and join right together back to back.

Hi Monica, four books finished already, i am impressed my dear. I have just finished my first book of the year so i am up and running. Hope you are well and Angel too.

#17: I think I will have to give that one a try. Thanks for the recommendation, Monica!

#23 - John, Yes I would not be this far however these books are pretty short and I am flying through them on my Kindle Fire. I don't always read that fast especially with larger books.. :) But it sure brings up my book count when I find these short ones :) Angel and I are doing well. ((Hugs)) to you and Leo from Angel and I.

#24 - Stasia, I loved it and I enjoy alot of Amish books if you enjoy that type you will love it as well.. Glad I hit you with a BB finally ;) I rarely do, you used to hit me all the time. ((Hugs)) to you Stasia.

5. Blood Soaked Promises byRashelle Workman - A Vampire version of Snow White in a sense. Snow does is a clumsy awkward girl who is actually very pretty. In school she tries to do track but is usually tripping over her own self. Her father and Step mother do a lot of traveling and are seemingly wealthy, however they are making Snow work to get a cell phone and a lap top. By continuing to take track in school. For the most part Snow lives at home pretty much at 15 with her neighbor Professor Pops and his passel of adopted boys who are more like brothers to Snow whom is an only child watching out for her. What Snow does not know that Professor Pops does know is that Snow was marked when she was young by a Vampire Hunter. At Age 16 Snow will be pulled in to take over for the Vampire Queen in the other realm Sharra. As Snow gets closer to her 16th Birthday she is pulled into Sharra by her Vampire Hunter Christopher and is bitten to turn her into a Revenant in Training (aka Vampire in training). Snow does not realize this at first but Professor Pops does who opens up a entirely new world for Snow.

Professor pops and his boys (7 dwarves) begin to train Snow to win her place as Vampire Queen while helping her with her blood lust that she has newly acquired because of the bite from Vampire Christopher Charming aka Chace Channing at her school in the regular world. Snows goal is supposed to be to kill her one true love to be able to become Vampire Queen, however this scares her as she feels like she is falling for Gabriel (one of the adopted boys next door , aka 7 dwarves) But during this she also has many mixed emotions about Chace aka Christopher her hunter due to their exchanges. The boys start training Snow and she becomes less and less clumsy, Professor Pops starts teaching Snow about all the things that ARE Real in this world that she never thought there was and helps her with her blood lust with tea so that she can continue in school while training.

Each of these novella (novelletes)are quick and interesting reads which in turn makes you want to pick up the next one to continue the story as they leave you hanging as to what is happening next due to their shortness. Hence the reason I can read this many books so quickly. So therefore I spent the .99cents each to pick up the next 4 books in the series, alas my darn reading habit makes me spend money. Luckily they weren't more expensive. ;) So I am now reading Prey and Magic.

I am still reading Gone Girl as well.

6. Prey and Magic by Rashelle Workman - Another good edition to this series of short stories. Snow changes from Revenant to Vampire by biting Gabe and killing him or so she thinks. She is gone from the real world for 2 weeks with the Vampire Queen and is trying to figure out Sharra's way of things until she is thrown back into the real world to find out exactly what happened with Gabe and is trying to determine her feelings for Christopher and Gabe both.

Off to read the next installment Masquerade's Moon

7. Masquerade's Moon by RaShelle Workman - Imagine finding out your boyfriend is sworn to be your enemy because he is a different species than yourself. But you two are in love, he must disobey his father to try to protect you.

Professor pops and the boys hold a masquerade ball in honor of Snow's 16th birthday. She wakes up to gifts and love in the morning, including a beautiful Vera Wang dress made especially for her to wear to the ball. Everything is beautiful and then something happens. Must read to find out..

Off to read the next installment Seal of Gabriel

((Hugs)) back at you, Monica!

8. Seal of Gabriel by RaShelle Workman -The story continues with a Snow in a deep coma as it would appear to the real world. However, her mind is in the other realm with Silindra, Sharra Vampire Queens sister. These two Vampire girls were born vampires and when born did not look human whatsoever. Silindra has decided to keep her true form where Sharra did not. Sharra is trying to obtain Snow's body as her own. Silindra is trying to keep her true form and also keep all magic safe. Here goal is to gather a piece of all the true magic's such as the strength of a troll, the horn of a unicorn for their magic and so on. Snow in the real world is still in a coma almost a year later but yet also traveling along safely with Silindra in her quest.

Off to read the next installment Telltale Kisses. I am really enjoying the fact that these are all short stories and it makes me feel like I am accomplishing my goal faster. They all come together and make me want to read the next installment.

9. Telltale Kissess by RaShelle Workman - Snow is still in Silindra's mind throughout this edition. Silindra continues her quest for gathering the magic of the trolls, the unicorn horn, and so on. Snow this through Silindra's mind. At the very end Snow awakes with a kiss from whom you must read to find out.

I was in suspense at the end of this book and wanting to read more of this series and I was panicked momentarily until I located the next book in this series which was just published 01-19-2013. So therefore I am off to read this one Love Bleeds I sure hope it doesn't keep me hanging until the next one comes out.

Hi Monica, All the books you've read so far sound very interesting. I've enjoyed your reviews. More books to add to my wishlist now.

Are the snow books e-books?

Hi Adrienne, Yes the Snow books are e-books. How I got started on them is Amazon was offering the 1st set of 4 for free for a short time. Then off course your hooked and must buy the rest . ;)

LOL, yeah I've fallen into that lovely little trap many a time. Oh well, good thing e-books don't cost very much.

10. Love Bleeds By RaShelle Workman - Basically in this novella, Snow is now awake and trying to figure out what she needs to do with her life. She is now 18 and has been asleep in the real world and in Silindra's mind in the other Realm for the last couple of years. Professor Pops and the boys are still there with her but so much has changed in 2 years. Her dad is gone from her home, Gabe has moved on with her best friend Cindy, Christopher has also awoken from his slumber. She wants to help all magical creatures and save magic and continue her life by graduating and going to college.

Since the next book is not out just yet Sigh.. I am now going to read an ER book that I received The Bourbon Street Ripper by Leo King. Hoping I can get some good reading done as it appears real life might be getting in the way very soon. I am getting a trainee at work which takes away from reading time and my mom is going in for surgery tomorrow therefore for a few weeks I will be helping her and my father out quite a bit. We shall see where I can sneak time in hopefully I can keep up my pace.

Hi Monica, how are you doing my dear, my cold has gone and little Hannah is back to her chirpy self again. We are due to get more snow tomorrow and it's Karen's weekend in at work so it looks like i will get some serious reading done over the next few days. Love to you and Angel from me and Leo.

# 36, John I am doing well, glad to hear Hannah is back to her chirpy self and that you are feeling better too. I have the weekend off, however my mom just had a surgical procedure on her foot recently so I will be doing a lot of helping her this coming weekend. I don't know how much reading I will be getting in. I hope at least a little. :) Good luck with your reading we had a dumping of snow in just a couple of hours this morning and of course it was during my travel time to work this morning. Ick.. Love to you and Leo from Angel and I.

Yay my neighbor who is a carpenter, construction guy and basically jack of all trades, just finished my new bookshelf. Check it out

Oh, look at all those lovely empty shelves waiting to be filled! I would love to have a built-in bookcase like that.

I have been waiting for this bookshelf for just under a year, my neighbor is a wonderful guy and very busy too as well as a perfectionist. I just love it. I have another bookshelf just overstuffed so much that I cannot see what is behind what. I intended to split up my books so I can actually find what I am looking for, but alas as a book lover I am sure that eventually both book shelves will be overstuffed and I will have to have another one built and find another spot in my home to put more books.. LOL ;)

11. The Bourbon Street Ripper by Leo King - "Gripping Edge of your Seat Thriller!" I received this ebook Via Early Reviewer Program. It took me a little while to get to and get through only because real life got in the way. However, I am sincerely glad I received this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good thriller with some gore in there.

Samantha Castille aka Sam of Spades writer for her local newspaper is the granddaughter of the Original Bourbon Street Ripper and is basically a recluse. Everyone seems to dislike Sam due to what her grandfather did and now there is a copy cat Ripper on the loose and she is very closely being watch as a suspect.

Uncle Rodger Bergeron who abandoned her after her fathers death and who was an original detective on the first Bourbon Street Ripper murders tries to help clear Sam's name and get to the bottom of the Copy Cat murder's.

With Voodoo and gripping detailed bloody murder set in Louisiana along with a good back story and learning some of the original murder's this story held my interest all the way through and now I cannot wait for the next book in this series. As you are left with quite a cliffhanger at the end.

I have never before read anything by Leo King but he does now have a new fan!!

Off to Read The Lupine Howl Series by Amy Cross

Sounds like something i'd like, straight to the wish list it goes

That sounds like a good one, Monica!

Hi Monica, how are you my dear. My cold has gone and the reading is getting better although you are a few books in front of me at the moment. Lots of love to you and Angel from me and Leo.

Hi John, Doing well here, yes I am a few books ahead of you only because I had some short books in there and had some time on my hands. Now real life is getting in the way for the moment. Usually I can read during down time at work, however now I have a trainee attached to my hip and cannot read during downtime Sigh... Alas it will get better though. :) I am so glad to hear the cold is gone and hope the rest of your family is doing well also. (Hugs) to you and Leo :)

12. An Affair to Dismember - Elise Sax - A Laugh out loud funny and quirky book. Gladie Burger moves to Cannes and moves in with her matchmaker Grandma who is quite a quirky lady who has been a shut in for the last 20 years. Grandma Burger is trying very hard to get Gladie who has been from job to job throughout her life and has commitment issues to take over her matchmaking business. In the process of everything Gladie finds herself getting involved in the murder next door as well as in between two very attractive men who are both seemingly attracted to her.

If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Series you are bound to enjoy this one as well. Well written and fun quick read.

I am looking forward to the next installment in this series :)

Still getting ready to read The Lupine Howl byAmy Cross Also going to try to get into Guilt by Jonathan Kellerman depending upon how much Real life gets in the way.

13. Lupine Howl - Amy Cross - Just getting started in this series of short stories bunched together will review when I finish the lot of 8 of these books. See Review later.

Now Reading The Wolf in the Pit Still have Guilt sitting by my bed to get started on.

swooping through trailing a cloud of *smooches*

Smooches right back at ya Richard Dear :)

14. The Wolf in the Pit - by Amy Cross - 2nd book in this short story series again will review when I finish the set of 8.

Now reading A spotter's Guide to Werewolves

Happy Valentines day my dear.

Awe Thank You John :) I didn't get on here later yesterday afternoon so I didn't see this until today. I hope your Valentines Day was wonderful :)

15. A Spotter's Guide to Werewolves by Amy Cross - Just finished this one up last night and started reading Carnival of Wolves by Amy Cross - Once again still reading this series of short stories. Review to come...

16. Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah - Such an easy interesting ready this one is!! This was based on actual events that took place on San Juan Island in 1873. Taken from Memoirs of the Author's Husband's Great Aunt Delilah "Lila" Hannah. Names were changed and she played slightly with the timing of events. However I think it turned out beautifully written!!

It starts out in 1873 where Jackson Beaureguard Rafferty is contemplating killing himself because he is in loveless marriage with 2 beautiful girls and a baby on the way. His wife Amarylis genuinely despises him which you will find out why later in the story.

Then we move on to 1993 where Tess Gregory is a deaf microbiologist trying to find the cure for cancer. Tess has been through a lot in her life especially living most of it deaf and she is lonely and works very hard at her job wanting to help where she can. When suddenly things in Tess's life change drastically by getting struck by and oncoming bus. At the same time Amarylis Rafferty is giving birth and dies.

Tess is given the option by Carol her Angel to start her life over and given pictures of a few men to help. Suddenly Tess awakes as Amarylis Rafferty after just giving birth to a baby boy. Finding herself with this loveless family not knowing what to expect. Tess realizes she has been given a second chance and must find a way to make this broken family into a real loving family and that is what she sets out to do. Not knowing what this family has been through and them not knowing that Tess has taken over Amarylis's body she has to find a way to make things work and get her 2nd chance at life.

Starting out is difficult as Tess was not used to cooking, cleaning, a life without the necessities of computers, phones, electric, in door plumbing she has to learn that along with making this family whole again.

Such an exciting journey this story takes you on and all the trials and tribulations of each character are well written.

Officially a Kristin Hannah fan!!!

17. Carnival of Wolves by Amy Cross - Another one done in this series of short stories. Now reading The Architect (Lupine Howl V) Review later!!

18. The Things We Do for Love by Kristin Hannah - Angela DeSaria Malone and her husband Conlan Malone decide it is time to break off their marriage. Upon the finalization of the divorce Angela moves back home to her families Summer cottage. Where the rest of her family lives in the same town. Angela feels so alone and is trying to get her life back together after losing her father, her baby and her husband all in one year. Angela's life long dream to be a mother has been crushed after trying so many years and having so many disappointments. Angela works at getting the family restaurant into shape where it is making money all the while her loving, well meaning but over bearing mother fighting most of Angela's decisions for change.

In the mean time 17 year old Lauren living on the wrong side of town is succeeding at keeping her grades in Fircrest academy at a 3.92 grade average and working so hard to get into college despite her deplorable living conditions with her alcoholic mother who loves Lauren yet despises her. Lauren works part time and attempts to keep their apartment by paying the rent and making up excuses for her mother. Then Lauren suddenly loses her job and now has to find another one to make ends meet. Lauren is dating David Haynes a very wealthy handsome teenager and they have dated for 4 years. When suddenly their is trouble in paradise.

Angela and Lauren meet by accident and become involved in each other's lives for a life changing experience for both of them as well as the entire DeSaria family.

This is a very convincing story that could actually happen, very touching and bittersweet as well.

Still working on reading the Lupine Howl Series and staring on Angel Falls another Kristin Hannah book. For some reason I just cannot stay away from her books.. I am going to have to go in search and see what else she has out there my pocket book can afford. ;)

Hi Monica, i see your reading is coming along well my dear. I am into double figures myself now and am on track at the moment. I can't believe that little Hannah is two on Thursday the little Angel, she is having a party on Sunday and Karen is making a teddy bear cake for her. Hope everything is well with you, Leo and i send our love to you and Angel.

Hi John, Yes my reading is coming along very well this year. I am hoping only I can stay at this pace or close to it anyway all throughout the year. Which typically once Spring is here I am outside more often and reading less. We shall see.

Oh my Little Hannah is going to be two.. My goodness.. Well, you give that little dear a big hug from me. The teddy bear cake sounds precious. :)

Everything is going well right now. I hope all is well with you and yours it sure sounds like it.. Angel and I send our love to you as well.. Angel sends big slurpy kisses for Leo I think she misses giving her kitty kissess since he has been gone.

19. Angel Falls - Kristin Hannah - Another great one by Kristin Hannah.

Mikeala Campbell, loving mother of 2 beautiful children Jacey & Bret, caring wife of Liam. Falls prey to a coma after a horse riding accident and then amnesia. Remembering her first marriage and her first love and her daughter but not her son or her current husband. Which is heartwrenching for all of her family.

This is quite a romantic, with some christian overtones in there, family values all in there. Loved this book

Reading Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand

20. The Architect by Amy Cross - Will review when I finish the 8th one in this series of short stories. Still reading Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand and started on Underworld (Lupine Howl VI by Amy Cross

Hi Monica, your reading is going well dear, book 20 read and done and dusted, i have just completed No13 a few hours ago. Hope you and Angel are ok, me and Leo send hugs.

Hi John, Yes my reading is going well this year I just keep praying that I can keep it going through the year. Typically it starts off well and falters due to some real life thing happening. But I keep trying :). Angel and I are doing well. I sure hope you and Leo are doing well also. Angel and I send hugs. :)

21. Underworld (Lupine Howl VI) by Amy Cross Another short story done in this series. Just started on Ecotone (Lupine Howl VII) by Amy Cross. Still reading Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand Will review the Lupine Howl series after I finish book 8

22. Ecotone (Lupine Howl VII) by Amy Cross completed. Just started on Defense of the Realm (Lupine Howl VIII) by Amy Cross

23. Defense of the Realm (Lupine Howl VIII) by Amy Cross

Okay here is a brief review of the Lupine Howl Series

This first series of 8 books was interesting to say the least about it. It is set in London werewolves were rounded up and made to stay in one area. However there are a few that still roam the countryside. Duncan meets Jess in the very beginning and saves her life because she is out and about on her own in this world as a human. Duncan and Jess go through trials and tribulations of quite the variety in this first series. They try to stay apart however there is this pull that keeps pulling them together. Duncan eventually saves Jess by turning her as well.

The military decides that Werewolves must be destroyed so they end up fighting the battle to keep their species alive. After Duncan survives when his Master tries to kill him and many other adventures. The Underworld where there are to many other strange creatures to count.

Must read to find out if they win the battle to keep their species alive or not. There are twists and turns in here that keep you on your toes.

This is not a typical book I would have picked up but I did enjoy it.

Now I am trying out Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) by Ben Hopkins and Carolyn McCray Still reading Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand

24. Anatomy: A Plain Jane Prequel Short Story (Harbinger Mystery Series) from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) - I enjoyed this short story from this set of books. A nice murder mystery where the two detectives who are are in love are working together catch the murderer who is pulling out organs of their victims while they are alive and labeling them. However at first they are on the wrong path of who the killer might be until the uninvited FBI profiler comes to town and joins in.

Now reading Hacked of the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) and still reading Barefoot

Hi Monica, you really are doing well on the reading front, hope everything is well with you. I am fine and so are the rest of the family. Lots of love and hugs from me and Leo to you and Angel.

#68. Hi John, yes for once my reading is going quickly. I think it helps that I have been reading a lot of shorter stories. I am hoping I can keep it going during the summer months. I am doing well and so is Angel, she just had her check up at the vet and her overall health is good, she is starting to show signs of cataracts and her arthritis is bothering her but I have her on some meds for the arthritis, which does help most days and if that doesn't help I have some pain meds to give her that day. Angel and I both send big hugs to you and Leo and I am glad to hear you are all doing well :)

25. Hacked: The prequel short story to Encrypted (Robin Hood Hacker) from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) by Carolyn McCray - Overall a good short story. Ronnie and Quick are quite the team at hacking they plan out the biggest heist every. The FBI agent is bound and determined to catch this hacker even on Christmas. He tries his best but they have everything planned. Must read to find out if they get caught or not.

Now reading Gauntlet from Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) and still reading Barefoot

26. Gauntlet: An All Hallow's Eve Prequel Short Story (Run While You Can… from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) by Carolyn McCray - Good Short story, very fast paced to get everything into a few chapters. Overly tired Police officer sees a purse snatching while picking up his coffee before work and while chasing down the perp meets his new partner a woman in heels. They get into quite a bind chasing this perp down to the sewage system. They were set up to be lured into quite the trap. Must read to find out what the trap is. Now reading Devious in the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection)

27. Devious: A 9th CIrcle prequel short story (Darc Murder Mysteries) from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) by Carolyn McCray - Interestingly, this one really got my attention and was a little longer than the others. Detective Darcmel a homicide detective is quite the character and placing him with a Vice cop Trey Keane might be the answer to getting him paired up as team. I found myself enjoying the story in two parts one trying to figure out the killer and wanting to know that but also wanting to know exactly who these characters were. Detective Darcmel is quite a difficult one to read but Trey brings him out more and you see a different side of him slightly by the end. Great job creating this dynamic. Now reading Moonrush from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection)

Well, I got a few chapters in on Moonrush and it just was not my cup of tea.. I have officially abandoned it. Now reading Caught from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection)

Hi Monica! Looks like you are doing some great reading this year!
Sorry to see that Moonrush wasn't for you, but I find there are too many good books to waste time reading one that you don't want to read!
Hope you had a good Easter!

Hi Chelle, Yes I am doing some great reading. I used to try to force myself to get through a book because I didn't want to abandon them but I have learned that there is no point in wasting my time if I get so far and just don't care for it to drop it and move on.

My Easter weekend was mixed up by work and my Nephew couldn't be here Easter day so my family had Easter dinner while I was working and I had Easter Day off so I spent it alone with my beautiful Angel(Dog). It was quiet and peaceful.

28. Barefoot - By Elin Hilderbrand - I wish time would have permitted me to read this a little faster as it held my interest. 3 woman go off to Nantucket for the summer. 1 has cancer, 1 just recently fired due inappropriate behavior and involved in a lawsuit and 1 who just found out she was pregnant and just recently found out her husband has been cheating on her. Each individual woman with their own issues going on vacation to help each other out. Along with 2 small children. What an interesting adventure these women go through in one summer at nantucket living together. Great story and background.

29. Caught from the Got Thrills? A Boxed Set (A McCray Collection) - Very short quick read. Good plot and story.

Now starting Absent by Katie Williams a ER copy from the LT program :)

Also reading 9th Circle (Kindle Serial) and am so excited because I really loved the prequel to this that I read int he Got Thrills? A boxed Set (A McCray Collection).

30. Absent by Katie Williams - Absent is the story of Paige and a couple of other teens whom died at school. Paige seemingly died in class one by accident, however that is not how everyone else sees her death. They see it as a suicide. Paige is learning how to deal with all the rumors of her death and tries her hardest to prove that it was an accident and not a suicide. With the help of the other ghostly students Paige learns how to cope with being stuck at school for the rest of her haunting days. Quite an intriguing story of how teens can be and the harshness in their daily lives. Paige has a lot to prove and goes about it in quite the intriguing way of possessing other students. A must read to find out what really happened to Paige and how she saved the life of another boy.

This was an ER book from LT. Once again LT thanks for the opportunity.

Now off to read Screwed by Laurie Plissner this is an ARC from the company directly and I am excited to receive and review this one as well.

My daughter is a great fan of the books of Elin Hilderbrand. She gave me those she read stating they are good summer, beach reads.

I hope today is a lovely day for you!

I would like to get some more of Elin Hilderbrand books some day, for whatever reason one day I was in my local Walmart and of course I cannot stay out of their book section everytime I go in I must look at least. I picked it up and I really enjoyed it. Now I am seeking others.. :)

Today is a work day Linda so I am looking out our basement windows of work and looking at the sunshine, wishing I was outsie on my swing at home reading. Sigh.. But Alas i must work to be able to buy books.

Wow Monica you are moving along at a great pace.

#82 Thanks Monica, I am really trying to reach the goal this year. I hope I can keep moving along at this pace or at least a pace fast enough to reach the goal. :)

Hi Monica, you are going really well with your reading, i'm not doing too bad either. Hope you and Angel are both well, love to you both from me and Leo.

#84. Hi John, Thanks I have noticed you are doing well also. Angel and I are both doing well, she had to have a 2nd surgery on her ear. I felt so bad for her, she is pouting with a cone around her head right now. But she is healing well. I am so excited because there is no more snow here finally. I have been out on the boat fishing with my dad and plan to go some more now that it is getting nicer out. I have also gotten some yard work done. So I have a feeling my reading will slow a little. Hugs and much love to you and Leo from Angel and I.

31. Screwed by Laurie Plissner 17 year old Straight A Student, Virgin Grace Warren from a very religous and well to do family who are very community and church invovled including a group that her mother runs for teens about absitenance until married. Goes and makes the ulitmate mistake and gets pregnant on her first time.

Grace is terrified now but also knows what she has been taught morally all her life by her parents to tell the truth and that she must do the right thing with this baby. However, when Grace makes the "right" decision her parents kick her out thinking that she will change her mind in a matter of a few hours. Along comes elderly neighbor Helen, whom has lived next door in a "Fancy" house and takes Grace in.

Grace and Helen form quite the bond as well as Helen's great nephew Charlie she is caring for this school year as well. Grace and Charlie become fast friends and both secretly have hopes for more. However Grace is going through quite the trying time and needs to figure herself out first before she starts a new relationship. As for the father of the baby he is pushing to be out of Graces life and wants nothing to do with the baby.

This was an uplifting story of a young teenage girl who feels her life is completly and utterly "Screwed" because she gave away her virinity to a boy who really didn't care about her and became pregant but finds kindness, love and compassion in the places she least expected them to come from.

Haven't decided what I am picking up just yet as tonight I am on OT and work and will search my library tomorrow morning for the next book.

Hi Monica, the bread is lovely, can't send you any unfortunately but i will post the recipe on my thread. I am still trailing behind you my dear but at least i can still see you a little way in front so i've got someone to track (all of this comment is because i am typing this as i watch the London marathon). Sending you and Angel lots of hugs from me and Leo, he's out in the garden at the moment taking in a bit of sunshine.

32. 9th Circle (Kindle Serial) by Carolyn McCray - If you love Gory,Creepy Murder Mystery. You will love this book.

Based off Dante's 9th circle, the Killer - kills according to the way he interperates each circle. Detective Robi Darcmel(Darc) who has Aspergers is very high functioning, highly intelligant by with some other deficiancys when it comes to emotions and Detective Trey Keane the more normal detective however just barely passed the detectives test by 1 point,however he is the only one who can actually control Darc. Work this unusually gory case. Darc who saves one of the first of thevictims lives by performing CPR on her little body. They become bonded and have a very special relationship that is quite unusualy for Darc. This little Victim is so strong especially for her age and wants to help her special Talk Darc detective solve this case. They find intriguing ways to help each other. To include drawing, escaping her Dr and even convincing her Dr to let her go with Her Detective to help.

Some scenerios in this book are very gory and some can make your skin crawl and boy did I ever love it.

Now starting Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand and deciding what to start next on my kindle.

Hi John, It's okay that you can't send me any, even though I am sure it was very delicious bread. :) I love it but it doesn't help my diabetes very much when I eat to much and I am sure a piping hot fresh loaf of homemade bread would be to tempting to eat all at once.. Glad Leo was able to get out and enjoy some nice sun. We had snow again here on Saturday. I was not a happy person about it either. I am so tired of the cold. This winter stuff is just hanging on. We had a day where we had 82 degree weather then 2 days later in the 30's and snowing. Luckily non stuck but Yucky.. I just want it to warm up here. Angel and I send you hugs. I see you are creeping your way up to my number. Keep up the good work. :)

Okay along with reading Silver Girl I have started reading The Bad Ass Brigade: Bad Guys Beware. The Good Guys Are on the Prowl (A Taylor Lee Sizzling Romantic Suspense Collection) In this collection are the following books or novella's.

* Fire and Ice, A 40,000 word Novella Sequel to Trial by Fire
* Nights in White Satin, A Prequel to Big Girls Don't Cry
* The D.C. Incident, A Sequel to The Moscow Affair
* The Reckoning, A Short Story About Evil and Retribution
* The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, A Sweet Valentine Short Story
* Aces Wild, A Full Length Historical Romantic Suspense

Hannah's first painting done at playgroup this week, not bad for a 26 month old little girl. The new heir to Jackson Pollock. A little present for you Monica, hope you like it.

Awe John, how special. I love it :) Please tell her I think it is very beautiful. I do agree it isn't one bit bad for a 26 month old actually very very good. :) Thanks for sharing. Hugs and much love to you and Leo and a Big Hug for Hannah...

33. Fire and Ice, A 40,000 word Novella Sequel to Trial by Fire in the The Bad Ass Brigade: Bad Guys Beware. The Good Guys Are on the Prowl (A Taylor Lee Sizzling Romantic Suspense Collection) - This was a definite romantic thriller - A new housing development with homes being set ablaze by an arsonist a pain in the but owner of this new development who thinks his poo poo doesn't stink. One Gorgeous Commander and one smoking hot Lieutenant comes into the ranks. Is it the owner or someone against the owner. Do the Lt and Commander get hot for each other or is there another. Must read to find out. Good sequel makes me want to get the first book.

Next up Nights in White Satin, A Prequel to Big Girls Don't Cry

34.Nights in White Satin, A Prequel to Big Girls Don't Cry in the The Bad Ass Brigade: Bad Guys Beware. The Good Guys Are on the Prowl (A Taylor Lee Sizzling Romantic Suspense Collection) - In this prequel a US military team takes on a prostitution ring where women are taken and sold at auction. Quick read fast paced with some action scenes.

35. The D.C. Incident, A Sequel to The Moscow Affair
in the The Bad Ass Brigade: Bad Guys Beware. The Good Guys Are on the Prowl (A Taylor Lee Sizzling Romantic Suspense Collection) - In this sequel "The Team" is out to get a US Senator for his illegal activities, the senators wife even though she is fully aware of her husbands escapades with other women stays with him and sticks up for him because she wants the power and he is planning to become president. The Team does not want that to happen. A must read if you want to find out if they get him or not. Oh and some nice hot steamy romance in there as well.

Hello Dear One

Here are some flowers for you:

Awe those a beauties Linda.. Thanks I needed some tulips mine only came up as leaves this year.. I may have to go next door to my mothers and split some of hers so I can have some next year ;)

Tulips don't last as long as we would like, but give such joy when they appear.

Hi Monica, thanks for the good wishes my dear i'm feeling much better today and got some little gardening jobs done interspersed with rests to read. I keep finishing books at a decent rate but so do you and the gap stays at seven books. Hugs to you and Angel from me and Leo.

Hi Monica! Flitting through dropping a trail of smoochings

36 The First time Ever I Saw your Face - The Bad Ass Brigade: Bad Guys Beware. The Good Guys Are on the Prowl (A Taylor Lee Sizzling Romantic Suspense Collection)
Quick short story with a Valentine setting with traditions and love.

Thanks John and Richard for stopping by. Been a busy few days. Working some OT lately. Haven't had much time to be on here. Hoping I can get on more tomorrow if I'm not to busy at work like I was today. Smooches and hugs to you John, Leo, Richard and Stella.

*waving* at Monica

Monica, I admire what you do, I imagine that handling 911 calls can be stressfilled.

I send a spot of cheer amid your very busy days.

#102 Waves Back at ya Stasia.. So good to see you getting on here.. :)

#103 Hi Linda, thank you for your admiration. It can be a very stressful job. We are not a huge center like in some big city like New York or LA. But we do have our share of stress and alot less staffing to handle the shifts. As a matter of fact all of us are working a lot of OT until we get more help in here as we just has someone leave for another position and we had someone terminated. So that adds to it. You send me smiles no matter what you say Linda a note from you alwasy brightens my day. Thank you Dear.. (((HUGS)))

37· The Reckoning - quick read. Ah Lahm grew up in a horrible home if you can call it a home. Over time she chooses to no longer be a victim and stand up for herself. Although she denies herself love she is clearly falling for Gabriel. Must read to see if AhLahm gets her revenge for what happened to her mother and herself while she was young.

38. Aces Wild by Taylor Lee - Chao Li, his son Kai and daughter Ana are in deep trouble. Chao calls in a friend and very tough gang to help protect him and his family as someone is out to get them all. His friend Gaberial McKenna aka Ace Angel and his group of bad ass guys are called Angels Avengers they are all rough and tough and are all pretty much womanizers wherever they go. None of them are in relationships. However the first time Gabe meets Ana he is quite surprised at the feelings it stirs inside him. This was action packed and fun to read and held my interest throughout.

39. Blood and Snow 10: Eye of Abernathy by Rashelle Workman - Snow continues her Saga of trying to defeat the queen, in this one, she her witch friend Cindy, Gabe the Chayot leader & her human friend Dorian travel to see Abernathy via magic to find out that it is their destiny to be there together at this time.

40. Blood and Snow 11: Resolved to Rule by RaShelle Workman - Snow finds out her mother is alive and actually gets to see her in the other realm, she finds out her grandfather is the one who is trying to lure her there to kill her thinking it will restore the Magic to proper place. 3 out of the 4 people return to their realm. Must read to find out who doesn't make it back.

41. Blood and Snow 12: Vampire Ever After? by RaShelle Workman - Snow once again takes off to the other realm this time with no help from anyone else she wants to take care of the vampire queen herself without getting anyone else hurt or killed. Much to her surprise she finds two people there that she was not expecting. A very exciting Ending or maybe not ending to this series. I really enjoyed all of these books and actually hope there is more to come.

Hi Monica, thanks for your lovely message of support my dear. The latest on my Fil is that he is making a slow recovery, he is confused at times as to where he is, sometimes he thinks he is at home and at others he knows he is in hospital. His wicked sense of humour is still there which is a good sign but yesterday he was very cantankerous and Karen had to treat him as if he were a five-year-old. I'm not sure wether he is in denial as to what is possibly going to happen or wether he is resigned to it. Now that they have moved him to another hospital it is a 20 mile round trip which i am doing twice a day and karen comes with me when she is not at work on an afternoon. The nurses are brilliant with him but to say he was moved because it is a better hospital for rehab, he doesn't seem to be getting much physio so we are going to have a word with them.

The weather has picked up over the last couple of days and so that is cheering us up although Karen is sleeping badly and i am doing my best to make sure she gets enough rest and trying to take some of the worry off her shoulders.

I hope you and Angel are well and your reading is racing ahead my dear. I am sending hugs and kisses to both of you and Karen sends her best wishes.

42. Home Front by Kristin Hannah - Jolene Zarkades, Wonderful wife, mom and soldier. What an emotional roller coaster this book takes you on. From home life to the battlefield, to coming home after a tour of duty in Iraq and dealing with demons. Jolenes family has to deal with all of this too. Because not only does it effect the soldier but the family of the soldier. What a well written heart felt, heart warming, great story that makes me want to share it with all of my friends and family. This book made me feel like I was there.

Favorite Quote :
“They are heroes, our soldiers, the men and women who go into harm’s way to protect us, our way of life. It doesn’t matter what you think of the war, you have to be grateful to the warriors, of who we ask so much.”

Off to read another of Kristin Hannah's books When Lightning Strikes

43. When Lightning Strikes by Kristin Hannah - Lainie a writer of western novels. Gets struck by lightining and pulled back in time to 1894 in her own novel. She knows all the characters and walks in on a robbery she was writing. She completley catches everyone off guard so therefore they drag her along to their camp. She tries to tell them she is in a dream. However they do not believe her. She fights to get back to her own time. But along her journey she and John Killian find their way into each others hearts. When it is time for Lainie to go back to her own time she is torn a must read to find out just what happens.

Off to read another Kristin Hanna If you Believe

I have read several of Kristin Hannah's books and enjoyed them. I have not read the 2 you mentioned though. I will have to see if the local library has them. Thanks for the recommendations!

44. If You Believe by Kristin Hannah - Mariah and Rass live on an old Apple farm in Lonesome Creek. Mariah will not leave the confines of the farm after her return to it when she was 16 years of age. Mariah is a very withdrawn, sad and lonely soul who has had a trouble time in her life that has left her feeling this way and afraid to leave the farm.

Rass Mariah's father is very loving old man who shows his love a little differently and is a very wonderful caring soul who wants to make sure that Mariah is alright before he passes on to his next life.

Mad Dog Stone, a fighter and a drifter, with a beautiful heart and kind soul who thinks he cannot stay any one place for any length of time because that is the way his life is and is ment to be he is ment to be alone, comes along to the old Apple Farm in Lonesome Creek looking for temporary work and finds himself staying on a while, a bit longer than usual.

16 year old Jake comes along to the old Apple Farm as well, he has a secret that no one but he knows. Appears to be a lonely teenager with no family left in the world no one to care for him.

These four people come together for a story of love, loss, comittment, kindness and finding yourself and your strength in life's trials and tribulations.

A must read to find out exactly what happens and who ends up where and who is Jakes real parent.

#113 - Stasia I have truly enjoyed each and everyone of Kristin Hannah's books that I have read and at this point I own all but 3 of her books in one format or another. I am sharing them with co workers who are loving her as well. The ones I do not have are
A Handful of Heaven
The Enchantment
and the newest one out Fly Away
Unless there are more that I am not aware of that she has written. I am having difficulties getting my hands on the first two I have listed. They want an arm and a leg to get them. The newest one out I waiting for it to come down in price a little. :) I hope you can find them soon to read them. I enjoy each and everyone and hope you do too.

45. Waiting for the Moon by Kristin Hannah - A young woman attempts to commit suicide and is saved by Ian Carrick a reclusive Dr who is afraid to touch anyone due to his gift of sight through touch. She ends up losing her memory and while she heals she and Dr Ian fall in love. Dr Ian does not want to have these feeling for her because he is so afraid someone will come for her to reclaim her back into their life. He names her Selena.

Selena makes everyone in Dr Carricks Aslyum very happy and they all fall for her carefree and good moral attitude, until one day her husband comes to claim her. Must read to find out what happens to Selena, Ian and her husband and the rest of her Asylum family.

Off to read Comfort and Joy

46. Comfort & Joy: A Novel by Kristin Hannah - Joy was betrayed by her husband and her sister they had an affair together. She was trying to sell her marriage home and working as a librarian at the local school. She had so many dreams of traveling and as proof of her dreams she had ad's in several filing cabinets in her garage. Joy's sister show up at her house and tells her that she is pregnant and that Thom (Joy's ex husband)and she are getting married. This news throws Joy over the edge. She takes off immediately with nothing but the clothes on her back and her purse.

Joy ends up at the airport where she see's a flight scheduled for a town called Hope and decides that is where she wants to go. Upon trying to purchase a ticket, Joy finds that it is a charter plane with a group of hunters who bought out the plane in bulk. She approaches and asks for a ticket. The decide to sell her a ticket for $100 and they take off a short time later.

This now begins quite the adventure for Joy, she thinks this is just what she needs. However the plane begins to spit and sputter and they go down into a ball of flames. After the crash Joy finds herself crawling from the wreckage wondering if anyone can help her and she sees her dead mother and tells her about her sister and her ex husband. Then her mother disappears and Joy decides to walk away from the wreckage and finds herself in the rain forest in Washington state at a quaint little Bed and Breakfast with a troubled boy(Bobby) and his father(Daniel). Joy works on helping them come together and to terms with their loss of Bobby's mother and Daniel's ex wife Maggie. It is Christmas time and Daniel has forgotten all about it. Joy works and works to help them find their way in this life and begins to feel at home there.

Suddenly Joy wakes up in the hospital. She feels like her time in Washington was so real. However from all of her reports from her estranged sister Stacey, Joy was rescued from the plane and was resuscitated at one point and has been in a coma for 2 weeks.

Joy then begins to see if any of her dream was true. She kept on believing that Daniel and Bobby were real people and that she must return to them. Where they real? Does she find them? A must read to find out. A very whimsical magical story.

Now off to read an ER from LT Forever: The World of Nightwalkers (World of the Nightwalkers) by JacQuelyn Frank

Hi Monica, like you I have reached the forty books read mark, thanks for your messages of support, love to you and Angel from all in the Simpson household.

47. Forever: The World of Nightwalkers (World of the Nightwalkers) by JacQuelyn Frank - This book was even better than the first one. There was more of a romance than Egyptian setting. I suppose that this was because it was pretty much explained in the first book. I love the fact that it picked up right where the first on left off.

Jackson blended now with Menes the Egyptian Pariah is working to bring Haptsheuh back from the eather. Jackson has always had a thing for Marissa Anderson who is the psychologist at the police department, Menes also finds attraction to Marissa, he finds that the chase in getting Marissa to die so that he may bring his true love Haptsheuh back into Marissa so that they my blend and all be a happy foursome together for the rest of their time in this world. Menes being a part of the Politics has a struggle with the Templar clan who do the same with the bring back of their souls into this world. However so many mortals get involved that it is getting harder to keep their secret. I cannot wait to read the next installment of this series to see what happens next and how the blending process goes. Very interesting take on souls coming back into this world.

Now off to read A Soft Place to Land by Susan Rebecca White

48. A Soft Place to Land by Susan Rebecca White Interesting story of a bond between sisters, their differences, yet similarities as well as their difficulties of growing up and losing their parents at a young age and being separated from each other.

Julia the older of the two has her quirks about her and defiance's where as Ruthie is quite the good girl in this story. It is difficult for me to describe this one without giving to much away. So therefore I shall say it was overall a good read however I didn't care for the ending to much I actually wanted more. I feel like I am missing out by the story not continuing.
Now off to read The Good sister by Drusilla Campbell

Hi Monica! Hope you are enjoying your summer! Looks like you are well on track to hit 75 before the end of the year! :)

Drusilla? Heh. I wonder how many times Drusilla got called Dracula as a kid. Heh.

Hugs!

#121 Hi Chelle I am enjoying my summer now that I am not working as much OT. Getting some reading done and getting some fishing in too. I caught a 27 inch Walleye this past Friday. I was so excited the biggest fish I have ever caught.

#122 Hugs right back at you Richard Dear I have been so darn busy lately.. That is quite the thought I hadn't actually thought about that. Give Stella smooches from me. :)

Hi Monica, I see you have had a good day's fishing. We had a good trip to Salisbury for my birthday and then a small get together with a few friends and family on Sunday. My reading has slowed down during the last two weeks but should pick up now. Hope you are all well and me, Karen and Leo send hugs and kisses to you and Angel.

Happy day to you!

Hope you are having a great day!!

Thank You Richard & Chelle :)

49. The Good Sister by Drusilla Campbell- This was a story of Postpartum Depression and/or psychosis. Quite interesting story of how families affect each other throughout their lives. How codependent they can become with each other. Roxanne is an only child at first and then her mother decides to push her off on her Grandmother. One day Roxanne’s mother (Ellen) just shows up to get her and take her home. Little does Roxanne know it is to take care of her new baby sister because her mom is afraid she may hurt her. In essence Roxanne becomes the 9 year old responsible on in their relationship taking care of her little sister while her mom gets herself together. They grow up and each of the girls Roxanne and baby sister Simone each marry. Simone still very much needing her big sister Roxanne. Simone marries Johnny Duran who wants to take care of Simone and have who very much wants a boy child which they are not very successful at producing. At 4 girls Simone decides some of them are too much like herself and ends up doing something drastic and puts the entire family into quite a tail spin and finds herself on trial. Overall a good story.



Off to read Complete Me: A Novel by J. Kenner an ER copy from LT J

50. Complete Me: A Novel by J. Kenner - I didn't realize this was the 3rd book in the trilogy until I received it. However besides a few things I wasn't aware of in the story prior I figured it all out. I really enjoyed the passion that Nikki and Damien shared for each other. Some very erotic moments but not to overly done. Puts me in mind of the 50 shades of grey books. Although very enjoyable read. Now I will have to look into getting the others to read the entire trilogy.

Now off to read the newest Kristin Hannah - Fly Away

Hi Monica, congrats for getting to 50 books read so far my dear, I wonder how many above the magic 75 you will get done. Hope everything is ok with you and Angel, we are all fine and getting used to being on our own again now that Amy and Andy are renting a house in Selby.

Hi John, I have been very busy as of late. But still reading. I sure think I am closer to my goal than any previous year in my reading. I will be ecstatic if I can go beyond the 75. Angel and I are doing well. Glad to hear you are doing well. It can sometimes be hard to get used to being on your own again. I sure hope it is going well for you two and Leo of course. ;) Hugs to you all.

51. Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - TullyandKate together again in one way. Tullah Hart is having such a hard time dealing with her friend Kate's death in this follow up to Firefly Lane. Tully can't seem to get anything right in her life. She took time off to be with Kate during her death and now she wants to try again with her show and they have replaced her show with others and have taken her off air because she just left. Tully tries to do right by Kate's daughter Marah and tries to be there for Johnny and the boys but it just isn't working out. She takes to many pills and has gained weight and cannot seem to get on the right track. Then there is her mother Dorothy "Cloud" Hart who has never really been there for Tully, but in a sense Tully has never given up hope of her mother being there and them having a relationship. It takes a tragedy to bring everyone together again. A must read..

Now off to read Release Me

52. Release Me by J. Kenner - Nikki meets Damien Stark (Billionaire), for the 2nd time in her life, she doesn't believe he remembers her from a few years back in a pageant she was in and he was a judge for, however he does. Little does Nikki know he has been following her ever since not literally but keeping track. He is finally ready to take her for his own. So their tango of a romance begins. Very erotic scenes with a good back story.

Now off to read Too Close to Home

53. Too Close To Home by Lynette Eason - What a great story. Connor lost his wife a while ago and he is dealing with his Teenage daughter and his Job with the FBI, tracking down a guy who is taking teenage girls and then they are showing up months later after giving birth. During Conners work he meets and works with Samantha. Sparks are flying a little there but Connors faith is waivering and Samantha is concerned about that she wants a wonderful Christian guy with good faith. She also wants to catch this horrible killer. Jenna Connor's daughter is missing her dad, mad at her dad and overal being a teen and just may get her self into trouble with this Killer if she doesn't pay attention. A must read great murder mystery, a little romance, great christian values and faith.

Off to read The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor Vampire Slayer by Lucy Weston

54. Don't Look Back by Lynette Eason - Samantha, Connor, Dakota & Jamie are at it again trying to solve murders of a serial killer and catch this horrific person. This time around it is very very personal to Jamie, he was her captor 12 years ago and they are trying to track him down as they have discovered that she was not his only victim and Jamie was a very lucky girl to escape so many years ago. This one drug me in from the get go and was pulling me in throughout the entire story. The Characters are so intriguing and with a little bit of faith throughout and a lot of hard work and fear they work through this one as well. A must read in my eyes if you love a good mystery.

I know I said I was reading The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor Vampire Slayer however, I lent the first book in the Women of Justice Series and she is itching to get her hands on the 2nd one and the third just as much as I was. So I set my other book aside and got very engrossed in this one and now I am off to read the third one of the Series so I can pass them around and share with my co workers and friends. Off to read A Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason

These Lynette Eason books have a hold on you! Like book-crack, apparently.

Yes they do Richard. I keep hoping that there is another one out. Kinda like Kristin Hannah for me or James Patterson. I go through spurts until I run out then I am in disappointment mode for a bit until I find another series or Author that takes a hold on me.. LOL

55. A Killer Among Us - Lynette Eason - Another great addition to this series. Once again involving a serial killer and he is focusing on one of their own family members only not to kill her but to marry her and have a ready made family. The Judge doesn't like the way people disrespect him and some will be killed just for being impatient or short with him. They all have their hands full with this one and all the twists and turns you just don't know who the Judge is until the end. Gripping and suspenseful with love and romance to a slight degree and a whole lot of faith.

Now sadly I do not have another Lynette Eason to read at the moment so I am going to read my ER copy that came recently If Only by Becky Citra

56. If Only by Becky Citra Danny and Pam are twins who live with their father. The recently moved to a new town from their grandparents farm after their grandmother passing and their grandfather having to go into a home. Their father is off of work due to an injury and is not so with it all the time. Danny and Pam try to care for each other. One day while taking a short cut through the woods where they always walk. Danny and Pam are attacked, especially Pam, who is somewhat injured. Danny didn't feel he could do anything therefore, he feels guilty for not protecting his sister. Carol a neighbor came by with her dog Prince and scared off the attacker so luckily Pam is not raped just bruised and traumatized as is Danny for not protecting his sister.

The story continues with their accounts of what happened, their trials of dealing with what happened. People talking about them. The meanness of teenagers and bullies at school and also figuring out who is actually responsible and not feeling like one of them should have done something more to protect each other. Their Dad comes around and works on getting a little better dealing with things too.

A good moral story.

Just started reading Sassy Belles by Beth Albright

Hi Monica, I am now only four books behind you my dear, August has been a good reading month for me. Hope you and Angel are ok, lots of love and hugs from the Simpson household.

Hi John, You just may catch up if things don't slow down for me. This past weekend was our annual camp out at my house for Labor Day weekend. I have been on Vacation since Wednesday the 28th. However was getting ready for camp out for the weekend. I had people here through Monday. I have this week off also and do not have to go back to work until the 9th. I had plans to relax after the weekend was over and get some reading done. However my Sister and Brother in Law came up from VA. On Sunday the boys were all riding 4 wheelers hill climbing and so on. Well, my darling Brother in law was in an accident and fractured a vertebrae in his back. He was hospitalized until yesterday when they came back to my house, they are staying with us for him to recoup a few days as the live a 9 hour drive away before making the trip back so very slow on the reading front right now. Other than that Angel and I are doing well. Angel was having to much fun this weekend and her arthritis made her very sore for a couple of days but she is doing better now. Hope you are all doing well there, hugs to you and Karen and of course smooches from Angel to all of you and Leo too. :)

57. Sassy Belles by Beth Albright - Blake's friend Vivi finds herself in quite the pickle when she has a secret interlude and affair going on with Blake's brother in law Lewis. He appears to die in the middle of their fun.

Blake & Harry (Lewis's estranged brother) are attorney's in practice together as well as married. Blake is rethinking their marriage as Harry is running for office and this sassy belle does not want to be second fiddle to his political realm. She wants to be her own woman and has found their marriage to become more one sided and she is expected to play the perfect wife.

Now Blake and Harry have to find out of Lewis (the estranged brother)is alive or dead and see if they can help Vivi out of murder charges. All with the help of Sonny (cop and ex beau of Blake, whom Blake has feelings for still. Are the feelings really there or are they circumstantial.

All the while dealing with Blake's Mother Kitty and her grandmother Meridee who has some secrets of her own.

This book was based in Tuscaloosa Alabama and had that old southern charm to it hence the sassy bells and we find out the differences between hissy fits and conniption fits. A great story over all I felt like I would know it if I ever visited Tuscaloosa, with some very funny moments and it keeps you reading till the very last page to find out what exactly happens. Is Lewis Alive or Dead?? Must read to find out and all the other twists and turns in between.

I received this as an advanced readers copy through Harlequin and enjoyed it very much. Thank you Harlequin for the fun read and Beth Albright for making it so fun and enjoyable.

Now off to read The Orphan Sister by Gwendolen Gross

Hi Monica, so far this month my reading has slowed down a bit but the book purchasing has taken off. We are all fine here with just the occasional hiccup mainly over my FIL. Hope you and Angel are ok, sending hugs and kisses from all here plus Leo.

Hi John, Glad to hear you are all doing well with only minor hiccups. My reading slowed down last month and the beginning of this and it is picking back up now. We are doing well and hugs and kisses right back at all of you from both of us.

I just received a book today that is borrowed and I am so excited to read it I may have to read a couple of books at one time ;) Happy Happy Happy by Phil Robertson

58. The Orphan Sister by Gwendolen Gross- This is a story of Clementine and how she is trying to muddle through life being one of a set of triplets the catch is that she is a fraternal and the 2 others Olivia and Odette were born at the same time as she they are identical twins. A descent story of fitting in but not quite. Alot of back and forth then and now which was somewhat confusing at times but overall a descent book.

Almost finished with Happy Happy Happy by Phil Robertson and starting to read Black Fridays byt Michael Sears wanted to read the first on this series before reading my ER copy of the 2nd book in this series.

59. Happy Happy Happy by Phil Robertson - What a wonderful summary of his life. I call it a summary because I believe there is so much more to his life. Phil Robertson, is very up front and honest in this Biography/Autobiography. He tells about his trials and tribulations when he was young and admits to some terrible things he has done in his past.

He tells about his coming around to God and changing his life for himself and his family. While reading this not knowing personally but watching the television show Duck Dynasty I could hear him saying every word of this, which made it much more personal for me.

Phil Robertson is a very good man who made himself that way with the help of his wife Kay. Great read, enjoyed every word.

Now off to read The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty by Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson and I am still reading Black Fridays by Michael Sears

60. The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty by Willie Robertson & Korie Robertson - Willie and Korie Robertson tell their stories and how their lives intertwined and into marriage and the Duck Commander/Buck Commander beginning fromt their side.

These to are a great example of family, faith and wonderful values. I love their personalities as they both shine right throuh in this book. Love the recipes at the end of each chapter and hearing the stories of how each of their children came to be in their lives.

I really enjoyed this one :)

Up Next Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle by Si Robertson - Also still reading Black Fridays

61. Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle by Si Robertson Really enjoyed reading the story of Silas Merritt Robertson. He is much more intelligent than he appears on TV. What a great read about his life and family and stories of Vietnam and his different jobs he has held I found very interesting. What a fun, loving caring individual. Great book

Stilol Reading Black Fridays my Duck Dynasty fasination outweighed me reading this too quickly. :) now that I have those over with I should be able to get back to this one and on to the next fairly quicly.

Swooping through, trailing smooches

Hi Monica, just one behind you now my dear. Hope you are well and we send lots of hugs and kisses to you and Angel.

Wow you are catching up aren't you John. Things are going well, busy though lots of Overtime at work and getting other things done around the house as it is fall now :( I like fall I just dread Winter so I start to get sad in the fall. Hugs and kisses to you and Leo and everyone else. Hope all is well with you and your family also.

62. Black Fridays by Michael Sears -Jason Stafford went to Prison for his crimes and paid his dues. Now he is out and wanting to get his life back on track. He wants to reconnect with his ex wife and son. Which was the plan from the get go. Jason had her all set up with money to care for herself and her son and enough for them to get started when he was in the clear. However things do not always go as planned.

Jason tries to contact his ex wife and she wants nothing to do with him anymore. She has remarried and pawned their autistic son off on her elderly mother. Who has come to know little Jason's (Kid) routine however he doesn't get out much and is kept in a dark room. Jason goes to Louisiana to pick up his son and try to reconnect with him and has no idea how but gets some help and starts actually learning from the Kid things he never realized in his life.

He learns that someone wants him to work for them even after his stint and actions in the trading business the reason he went to prison and gets himself into more than he bargained for. Murder's, kidnappings and excitement all rolled into one.

For me it started out a little slow in the first couple of chapters however as the book moves along I became more engrossed. Good read.

Now off to read Mortal Bonds the 2nd in the Jason Stafford Series by Michael Sears and ARC from LT. Still reading Jo Joe by Sally Wiener Grotta another ARC from LT.

Congratulations on reading 62 books thus far! I haven't heard of Michael Sears. The series looks interesting.

Happy Fall!

63. Mortal Bonds by Michael Sears - Another Great Jason Stafford Novel. Jason finds himself in another job position helping out the Von Becker family. However with all the twists and turns in his investigation he finds himself and everyone close to him in danger. Lots of twists and turns and still the growing bond all along with his loving autistic son Jason Jr. "The Kid". I will definately be searching for a 3rd installment.

Off to read When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason

#153 - Thanks Linda. The series is interesting. On the first book I started out thinking I wasn't going to enjoy this series however once I got a little futher into the book it took hold of me. Now I want more.. ;)

64. When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason - Alexia Allen moved on from her life as soon as she graduated high school with a lot of feelings of loss and feeling unwanted by her family especially her mother whom was dealing with Alexia's abusive father.

Alexia's long time High School friend Serena convinced her to come back home for their 10 Year reunion. Alexia was also having some trouble with work at the fire department where they believed she was the cause of an incident and was suspended for a time and being treated poorly. So Alexia goes home.

Once home she finds out her mother is in the hospital but goes to the house firs to drop off her baggage and freshen up and to put it off a while before seeing her mother whom she has rarely spoken to in 10 years besides a few phone calls and messages and info from friends on how her mom is doing. When she arrives she hears a noise and goes to check it out only to find a man dead in her mother's basement. This starts quite the chain of events in Serena's life that will either end or change her life.

A great book with a lot of twists and turns some faith, some action, some romance and murder. What a great start to this series.

Now off to read When A Heart Stops the 2nd book in this Deadly Reunion's series. Also still reading Jo Joe

Hi Monica, hope this finds you and Angel well. We are doing fine at the moment after our little blip with the FIL. My reading is ticking over well and I should reach my 75 target by the end of November. Lots of love and hugs to you both.

65: When A Heart Stops by Lynette Eason - Serena is being stalked by the killer that was after Alexia in Book 1 or so we believe. She is also falling for Dominic (Alexia's Brother). With all the twists and turns you really do not know what is going to happen next in this one until the very end. A Lot of excitement and action. Another great addition to this series.

Off to read When A Secret Kills by Lynette Eason - the third one in this series.

Hiya, Monica, happy autumn! Stella sends slurps.

Thanks Richard Dear.. Smooches back at you :)

66. Jo Joe by Sally Wiener Grotta I received this as an Early Reviewer's copy and it took me a bit to get into it. This was quite the story about Racism, Love, loss, forgiveness. It also had such great detail that I could actually picture the location and wished I was watching it as a movie.

Judith Ormand, a mixed race Jewish Girl, grew up in a variety of places, after her parents separation she was with her mother, then moved with her father for a short period after her mother was killed but was basically pushed out because her father had no room for her with his new life. So she ended up growing up in Black Bear Pennsylvania, with her grandma and grandpa on their farm.

Judith (Jo) fell for Joe while growing up on the farm and Grandma had her own agenda and didn't feel it was correct or in Jo's best interest to be with Joe and convinced Joe of this without Jo knowing. Joe liked Jo and protected her until such a time he was convinced that it was better for Jo to do what Grandma said. Then Joe acted like most of the rest of the town and kids Jo was growing up with a racist.

Grandma convinced Jo (Judith) to go far away and never come back to Black Bear and Judith never did until Grandma passed away and there were things to handle.

Upon Judith's return her resentment toward Joe and of course his brother Wayne whom had done horrific things to her when she was younger held her back from wanting to stay very long and she wanted to get rid of the farm as quickly as possible. She came to find out that her Gram had done somethings with the farm and properties they owned that were very unexpected she had give care over to her enemy Joe Anderson. Judith was determined to find out what in the world her grandma was thinking and how Joe came to be so much a part of her grandma's life that he was even caring for her money in her last days of her life.

After a long awaited story from old friends and some explanation Do Jo and Joe become at least friends again or are the separated for ever. A must read to find out.

Still reading When A Secret Kills by Lynette Eason - the third one in this series.

67. When A Secret Kills by Lynette Eason - Another great book. Jillian is finally back in town and ready to share the secret she has kept for 10 years. She wants to quit running and have a better life for herself and her daughter. However someone is really trying to kill her due to the secret she has been keeping all of these years. Twists and turns, action, romance all rolled into one with this book. A must read to find out of Jillian makes it and how things turn out for her, her daughter and her daughters father who has no idea he is a father.

I sure hope Lynette Eason Keeps writing as I would love to see what she can come out with next.

Now reading a LT ER copy of Forgiving Lies: A Novel by Molly McAdams

68. Forgiving Lies: A Novel by Molly McAdams I Love this book. My Only disappointment is it ends in a Cliffhanger and I want to read the next one NOW.

Rachel and Candace best friends for quite some time live together and go to college together. Candace the typical slutty girl in school runs around having fun all the time. Rachel the hiding out type of girl who works hard and stays out of the scene for the most part girl due to her trials and tribulations in her young life losing her parents, end up at odds with each other after Candace pushes and pushes Rachel to go out with her cousin Blake because she really wants to be "Family" with Rachel. However what Candace won't believe after it happens is that Blake was raping Rachel when Candace came home and was able to cover it up with quite a lie. When Rachel was really able to talk Candace didn't believe her and the wedge between the two girls forms. They remain friends with this wedge and avoid talking about the issue but the wedge keeps growing.

Summertime rolls around and they move to an apartment and across from the girls Kash and Mason move in. Kash and Mason are undercover cops here hiding out from the hit that has been put out on them in Florida as well as working with the Austin Police department on the "Carnation killer" case. Instantly bad girl Candace finds them attractive and way to get some sex. Rachel on the other hand is not interested really.. but really is she???

This is a boy meets girls, boy falls in love with girl. Girl and boy have issues and can they move on from them. Especially with some lies involved and a killer. Great story cannot wait to find out about the next one coming out.

No reading Doing Harm by Kelly Parsons another ER book from LT :)

Hi Monica, catching me up young lady.

#163 Sure am trying :)

69. Doing Harm by Kelly Parsons - Wow, what a great read. Steve Mitchell, Resident Surgeon, still learning and hoping to get that Job offer he has been working toward and his lovely life eggs on the employer and works. Then everything seems to fall apart when patients start dying, and mistakes are being made and everything is point towards Steve. He is trying to work through things and fix what he can until he finds out there is someone behind these deaths and this person has him trapped with threats of telling his wife about his one time affair with video proof. Boy does this move fast and it it pulls you right it. It is a must read!! So glad I won this in my ER books from LT.

Off to read Wedding Belles by Beth Albright.

70. Wedding Belles by Beth Albright - The Sassy Belles are at it again. Vivi getting ready to get married to Lewis Heart the Voice of Crimson Tide who is making all of her dreams finally come true. The go to pick up their marriage license and find out Lewis is already married shocking to him and Vivi and everyone else, because no one ever though Lewis Heart would get married.

In the mean time Blake Vivi's best friend and Lawyer is keeping her promise to soon to be Ex Husband Harry Heart by making appearances with him while he is running for officer. Sneaking around with Police Detective Sonny Bartholomew who is investigating a murder on a boat in their area.

Then things get interesting trying to find Lewis's long lost wife who he thought was a joke of a marriage when they did get married and didn't realize it was real 13 years ago. Come to find out she is involved some how some way with the Murder Sonny is investigating.

Of Course the end leaves you anticipating the next book in this series. Fun read.

Off to read Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich

71. Nortorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich - Once again Stephanie has quite the adventure while trying to get her FTA's. Ranger is still around and so is Micelli. Stephanie is still trying to be a "Girlfriend" to Micelli and trying to refuse Ranger's wooing her. Again, it was LOL funny and adventurous as usual. With some digging up of corpses and a wedding in this one it is definitely another great addition to the series.

Now I am going to read Still Life by Louise Penny I sure hope I like this series. I keep seeing all these great reviews.

Hoping everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, Monica! *smooch*

Happy Thanksgiving Monica, love and hugs to you and Angel.

#168 - Thank You Richard Dear Back At Ya

#169 - Thanks John right back At Ya too..

72. Alice in Wonderland by Nancy Christie - Alice's wonderland is in books in this tale. Poor Alice's reality is taking care of her "ill" mother. When Alice takes her to the Dr. Alice actually prays to hear the word "Terminal" but does not. She continues to live through the small little bookshelf they have in their home.

Ye gawds that sounds G.R.I.M.

73. The Harbinger Collection: Hard-boiled Mysteries Not for the Faint of Heart (A McCray Crime Collection) - This is a re - read as now I am reading the actual collection instead of a collection of Prequels - Anatomy: A Plain Jane Prequel Short Story (Harbinger Mystery Series) - I enjoyed this short story from this set of books. A nice murder mystery where the two detectives who are are in love are working together catch the murderer who is pulling out organs of their victims while they are alive and labeling them. However at first they are on the wrong path of who the killer might be until the uninvited FBI profiler comes to town and joins in.

Hi Monica,

You are doing awesome on your reading this year. Oh thanks for stopping by my thread today.
Everytime I check out your thread I add more books to my wishlist. I had to put a hold on reading Mortal Bonds by Michael Sears right now. I am doing a BINGO challenge on Goodreads and I need to finish up The Fault in our Stars for a 4 in a row. Mortal Bonds doesn't give me 4 in a row but I will finish it.

I enjoy the Jason Stafford Novels. They are different and since I work in special education it is nice to see a character in the series with special needs.

I hope you are ready for the holidays. Do you have any plans to travel at Christmas?

Happy Holidays! Happy Reading!!

# 174 - No plans for traveling at Christmas.. I am actually working Christmas Day. People still need help from 911 so someone has to do it. I would not have to this year because I have seniority and could have taken the day off, which I have done in previous years. This year However since my Step Daughter is 18 will be with her mom, my Ex Mother In Law (who lives with me for the moment)with be spending time with the Ex husband and my niece and nephew's are all teens or above they understand. Plus the perks of working the day of Christmas is double time and a half pay. I am being greedy this year..

I don't blame you for working. If I could earn double time and a half pay I would work Christmas. But my offices are closed so I don't have to work. I will be able to just sit and relax and read and possibly have visitors.

74. Goodbye to Yesterday: Part 1 (The Discovery - A Lancaster County Saga) - Wanda E. Brunstetter Meredith and Luke have been married just over a year and are running into some troubles with their life. Luke has lost his job and is trying so hard to get a new job however until he gets a new job they are living off of savings and that is taking a toll on them both mentally. They are having arguments. Then suddenly a breakthrough uncle Amos calls from Indiana wanting to train Luke in his trade and sell him the tools to bring back to Pennsylvania to start his own business. He is even willing to work with him and allow him to make payments. So Luke convinces Meredith and heads out to Indiana.

Nice Plot so far getting ready to read next installment.

One to go Monica, nearly there.

75. The Silence of Winter: Part 2 by Wanda E. BrunstetterThis jumps right in where we left off in book 1. Meredith, finds out she is going to have a baby and is so excited and wishing Luke were home to tell. He is on his way to Indiana to Uncle Amos to learn a new trade. Before the evening of finding out her good news is over she finds out that Luke has been killed in a tragic bus accident and there are no remains so they have no body.

However what they do not know is Luke is in a Coma in a Hospital in Philadelphia and no one knows who he is.

Meredith is trying to move on with her life and deal with her loss, and an old boyfriend arrives in town and comes a calling with his condolences, just as Meredith is having pains and concerns for the baby she is carrying.

I am excited to dive into the next one I am loving these characters.

Finally reached my goal for the first time!!! Yipeee!!!

Off to read the next one.. Because I cannot put these books down!!

Congratulations Honey, knew you would do it my dear. Sending lots of hugs and kisses from over the pond.

Thank you John.. I was so excited to post that one.. Now, I will see if I can get a few past it :)

Woohoo! You're all the way there with time to spare!

Congrats!

#182 & 183 Thank you Both !!

I am so happy I finally made my goal for the first time this year. :) I can't wait to see if I can do it again in 2014. I am waiting for the newest Group to be posted as I look forward to being a part of the 75ers again. I love this group so much.. You are all so wonderful. :)

Richard dearest I wanted to drink my computer that looks Yummy :)

76. The Hope of Spring: Part 3 by Wanda E. Brunstetter Again starting right off shortly after where the previous book left off.

Meredith is on very strict orders to take it easy during the rest of her pregnancy. However Meredith is very independent and as having a hard time coping with people waiting on her hand and foot.

Jonah keeps coming around helping out even though his father is concerned for what other people think of him going to a Widow's house to soon to help out. He keeps going and his is having trouble with the Gaul he bought from Meredith acting up.

Since Luke had been in the hospital Susan and Anne have had a small part in this series as Susan is Luke's nurse not knowing who Luke is of course and Susan and Anne end up going to Lancaster County and unknowingly meet a portion of Luke's family on Meredith's Birthday to boot.

The story continues and leaves you hanging a little at the end of this one. Can't wait to read the next one.

Now off to read The Pieces of Summer: Part 4

Congrats Monica!!

I thought it looked suitably slurpsome to celebrate the occasion. 2014 ho!

We're level now my dear, have a lovely weekend, hugs to you and Angel.

77. The Pieces of Summer: Part 4 by Wanda Brunstetter Everything is moving right along in Meredith's pregnancy and her life. She has Laurie and Alma around to help her out and Jonah keeps stopping by to help out. Jonah really does secretly love Meredith, however he knows is not ready for a relationship and she is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the darling Boppli and wondering if that will hurt or help her missing Luke.

Luke has awoken fully, however does not remember who his is and nothing is jogging his memory but his body is starting to heal. Anne and Susan have a wonderful idea to help Luke "Eddie" as they call him once he is released from the hospital since he has no where to go they have spoken to their grandparent's about allowing him to move in and help out until he can figure out his place in this world.

Meredith is also thinking of her feelings for Jonah but isn't quite sure. But everyone else especially Laure and Alma are seeing the spark there.

Another great book in this series.

Off to read the next installment :)

#115: Monica, have you tried BookMooch or PaperbackSwap to track down Hannah's books? You might have luck in one of those places.




Congratulations on hitting 75!

# 190 - Thanks Stasia.. I am only missing 1 of Hannah's books at the moment and i will keep looking around for it and Keep those places in mind.

I got my Santa Thing Presents today :) I couldn't wait until Christmas I had to Open them and I think my Secret Santa did an awesome job without using my Wishlist.. :)

I received 4 books :)

A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake
Out by Natsuo Kirino
Following Polly by Karen Bergreen
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood

78. A Revelation in Autumn: Part 5 by Wanda E. Brunstetter Meredith has her boppli in an Amish buggy along side of the road with Laurie doing the delivery and Jonah happens along and is able to call for help.

Meredith and baby Levi Luke are getting along okay however Meredith is worried about her finances, she is making ends meet but not much more than that and is worried about paying the taxes.

Laurie is planning her wedding to Kevin Byler whom is Mennonite and not Amish the family is still working to accept her choice.

Luke "Eddie" is still with Susan and Anne's grandparents helping out and little things are starting to seem familiar to him. He gets a ride in a Hot air balloon and while in it he feels as if it is something he has fulfilled in his dreams (which he has but doesn't know it). Grandpa's straw hat looks familiar to him and his pocket watch in the end as a cliffhanger he remembers his first name.

Meredith was also at the same place as Luke and she looked right at him not knowing he was her husband and still alive as he was up in the air in the Hot Air Balloon.

Cannot wait to start reading the next installment.

79. A Vow for Always: Part 6 by Wanda E. Brunstetter OH I loved the ending.

Jonah and Meredith are planning their wedding and even though Meredith has some reservations she is readying herself to be Jonah's wife and she knows that Jonah will be a good dad to Levi.

Luke finally realizes who he is and gets a lot of his memories back and is suddenly in a rush to get home. He is so appreciative and kind of saddened that this family who was so wonderful to help him through this hard time in his life is going to be missed by him. They of course re assure him that they will keep in touch and feel that he is a part of their family.

A must read to see if Luke makes it home before Jonah and Meredith get married and what kind of reaction everyone at home has.

I am going to miss these characters and wish there were more to find out what happens after.

Now off to read one of my Presents ;) Out

Swooping through, trailing smooches

80. Still Life by Louise Penny I had difficulties with this one. Not sure if it was not the right time for me to read this or if I am not used to her style. Overall this was a descent read nice little cozy mystery.

Thanks for the smooches sending some right back at you Richard Dearest. :)

I just knew you would steal a march on me my dear, I am targeting 80 for the year for me. Lots of love and hugs to you and Angel from me, Karen and Leo.

Monica! Monica!! Don't give up on Louise Penny until after A Fatal Grace, the third one in the series. The second one is SO MUCH BETTER than the first, and the third is an example of her mature style. If you don't like that one, Penny's not for you.

But I'll be she will be.

In happy anticipation of another year of trading book bullets, dear Monica:



Celebrate the return of the light with feasts, merriment, and gratitude for all the wonders of this wide green earth.

RMD

Richard, Thank you. I do have the 2nd book in the series and intend to go ahead and go back to them one day next year possibly. I have so many TBR.. the first one got a little better towards the end but my oh my was it hard to get into. I too am looking forward to trading BB with you next year :)

John hehehe I just had to make your goal a smidgen higher.. ;) This is my first year ever meeting my goal and surpassing it so I am happy.. Good luck reaching 80 !! Smooches to you Karen and Leo..

81. The Harbinger Collection: Hard-boiled Mysteries Not for the Faint of Heart (A McCray Crime Collection)
Plain Jane: Kent, Ruben & Nicole all work to catch the Plain Jane Killer. However Kent & Ruben have a rivalry between them as they both still love Nicole. Nicole is not taking the bite from either of them as she has dated them both and knows how they are. However as time goes on she will find that she still really cares for one of them more so than the other.

Kent is a profiler and has predicted every woman who has been targeted in the Plain Jane Killings. He tries so hard to make sure that he is not known to the killer as he stalks the prey himself to watch and be there when the killer attacks so that he can stop it.

Ruben the detective who is also Nicole's partner cannot stand the profiler Kent for many reasons. At one point he feels that the profiler is completely off base with who the next victim will be and works very hard to be the right man this time. As Nicole sits with him on the stake out she has this feeling that Kent is right and ends up with him on his stake out.

In the end they do find the killer but there is a little twist in the description of who the killer is. Very good action packed story.

Now off to read the short story sequel to this. :)

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!

Hi Monica, wishing you a Merry Christmas and have a wonderful day, hugs and kisses from me to you and love from Karen. Leo send greetings and miaows to Angel. Afraid to say things have taken a downward turn for us, see my thread but enjoy this special day.

Stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas. I still haven't opened my Secret Santa books. Waiting for my daughter and Fiance to arrive. Have a wonderful day!!

YAY the 2014 Group is up. For anyone who is interested my thread for 2014 is here: http://www.librarything.com/topic/162740

82. The Harbinger Collection: Hard-boiled Mysteries Not for the Faint of Heart (A McCray Crime Collection) short story sequel to Plain Jane - Dark Lullaby- This one was good also follows up with Nicole and Kent working on another killer, whom they thought initially was a young girl, a must read to find out who the killer really was. Off to read the next short story My Soul to Keep the Post Plain Jane short story featuring Nicole.

83. The Harbinger Collection: Hard-boiled Mysteries Not for the Faint of Heart (A McCray Crime Collection) short store sequel to Plain Jane. My Soul To Keep -Nicole and Ruben work on a murder of a girl in someone else's home. Quickly they come to realize incest, murder and hatred in a family that on the outside looks completely normal. Very suspenseful and quick read. Next up is Wallflower also reading Sleigh Belles of the Sassy belles series. Still working on Out

Stopping by to say I hope 2014 is a wonderful year for you.

84. Sleigh Belles by Beth Albright - Another great addition to the series. This one is more about Dallas Dubois the reporter who everyone feels is more of an enemy. Dallas finds herself and her family in this one and it turns out wonderfully. With a Christmas Play and Dallas who "Hates Children", The love of her life who doesn't know she has always loved him, and ex step sister offering to be there who wouldn't have been there before. It all comes together. In a fun filled Christmas time tale in Tuscaloosa.