Series Spotlight: The Beaumont Series

THE BEAUMONT SERIES 

By: Heidi McLaughlin

A blurb for the first book:

I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after.

I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her.

Her smell, her smile.

And now I’m going back.

After ten years.

I hope I can explain that after all this time.

I still want her to be my forever girl.

Hello Readers.

I found this series late on. I think it was 2017. Most of the books had already come out. I read the first one and I could not get enough. I bought all the ones that had been released when I was about halfway through with Forever My Girl. I was addicted. I proceeded to recommend them to anyone that would listen. I bought them as gifts for multiple people.

I had read the entire series at least three times. Then more books started coming. Heidi gave us a whole other series called The Beaumont Series - Next Generation. The books would release and I would read them in one setting. I hope that she writes more about these characters because they have become dear friends. I cannot recommend this series enough. It is really that good. 

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Books in the Series:

• Forever My Girl   2012
• My Everything (Novella)    2013
• My Unexpected Forever   2013
• Finding My Forever   2013
• Finding My Way   2014
• 12 Days Of Forever (Novella)   2015
• My Kind Of Forever   2015
• Forever Our Boys (Novella)   2017

Additional Books:

    TBS: The Next Generation

• Holding Onto Forever   2017 
• My Unexpected Love   2018
• Chasing My Forever   2018
• Peyton & Noah (Novella)   2018
• Fighting For Our Forever   2019
• Fighting For Our Forever...Baby Style (This Novella was only available in Jordyn's Army. JA was a charity anthology for Jordyn Preston and her fight against cancer. It was only available for thirty days.)   2019

Heidi McLaughlin's webpage

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*Blurb taken from Goodreads.

The First Mistake by Sandie Jones

The First Mistake by Sandie Jones

Published by Minotaur Books

Published on June 11th 2019

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense

Page Count: 304

Source: Publisher

Format: Paperback

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Description: From Sandie Jones, the author of the Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is supposedly her best friend.

THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house.

HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan's arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved.

HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . .

The first mistake could be her last. 

Hello again.

To say that I was excited to receive an arc of this book is an understatement. I had heard that Sandie Jones had written a sophomore novel and I could not wait to get my hands on it. Her previous book, "The Other Woman" was a real page-turner so I was beyond intrigued. Let the review begin...

Bravo! Most authors will tell you that it is super difficult to write that second book, especially if the first one was a big hit. Everyone expects greatness. Some fall horribly short. Some write meh books. Some write really good books. This was a really good book. 

Like a great puzzle, the pieces of this story fit together perfectly. The characters were layered. The characters were realistic. They were beautifully flawed. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because I greatly enjoyed it. I would have read it in one setting if I had been given the chance. It truly was that good. The author has her third book coming out this year and I cannot wait. Highly recommend this author and this book. 

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Currently reading: Pines by Blake Crouch, She Died Famous by Kyle Rutkin, and Lucky Caller by Emma Mills

Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

Published by Skyhorse

Published on November 20th 2018 (October 11th 2016)

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Thriller

Page Count: 304

Source: Purchased

Format: Paperback

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Description: Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast and isolates the park, the employees find it anything but fun. Five weeks later, the authorities who rescue the survivors encounter a scene of horror. Photos soon emerge online of heads on spikes outside of rides and viscera and human bones littering the gift shops, breaking records for hits, views, likes, clicks, and shares. How could a group of survivors, mostly teenagers, commit such terrible acts?

Presented as a fact-finding investigation and a series of first-person interviews, FantasticLand pieces together the grisly series of events. Park policy was that the mostly college-aged employees surrender their electronic devices to preserve the authenticity of the FantasticLand experience. Cut off from the world and left on their own, the teenagers soon form rival tribes who viciously compete for food, medicine, social dominance, and even human flesh. This new social network divides the ravaged dreamland into territories ruled by the Pirates, the ShopGirls, the Freaks, and the Mole People. If meticulously curated online personas can replace private identities, what takes over when those constructs are lost?

FantasticLand is a modern take on Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale that probes the consequences of a social civilization built online.

Hello Readers.

I encountered this book in an online book group chat. A member wanted to read it and I was intrigued so we did a buddy read. With my love of both Lord of the Flies and Battle Royale, the premise interested me. I had to see the author's approach on such a macabre concept. 

Wow. Yes, you read that right. My response to this story is "Wow." I could not stop reading this book once I started it. It pulled me in and refused to let me go. It haunted my thoughts when I wasn't reading it. There were moments that I am not sure I will ever forget. 

The author's mastery of the story is impressive. The format might throw some people but the flow of the story is so captivating that I completely forgot about it. Rich, complex characters. Perfect examples of mob mentality and overall herd logic. This is a powerful book. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because I read it months ago and it has stayed with me. I purchased the other book by this author and hope to read it in the nexrt month or so because I have to know if it is even half the book that Fantasticland is. A reread may also be in order soon. Highly recommend.

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Currently reading: Pines by Blake Crouch, She Died Famous by Kyle Rutkin, and Lucky Caller by Emma Mills

The Upside of Falling - Preorder Now

On Sale on February 18th, 2020

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A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love.

It’s been years since seventeen-year-old Becca Hart believed in true love. But when her former best friend teases her for not having had a boyfriend, Becca impulsively pretends she’s been secretly seeing someone.

Brett Wells has it all. As captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his school, he should have no problem finding someone to date, but he’s always been more focused on his future than who to bring to prom.

When he overhears Becca’s lie, Brett decides to step in and be the mystery guy. It’s the perfect solution: he gets people off his back for not having a meaningful relationship and she can keep up the ruse that she’s got a boyfriend.

Acting like the perfect couple isn’t easy, though, especially when you barely know the other person. But with Becca still picking up the pieces from when her world was blown apart years ago and Brett just barely holding his together now, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined.

When the line between what is pretend and what is real begins to blur, they're forced to answer the question: Is this fake romance the realest thing in either of their lives?

BLOG TOUR: TWEET CUTE

Tweet Cute 

By Emma Lord

Published by Wednesday Books

Published on January 21st 2020

A fresh, irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected.

Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming ― mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account.

Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side. When he isn’t trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin’s shadow, he’s busy working in his family’s deli. His relationship with the business that holds his future might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time.

All’s fair in love and cheese ― that is, until Pepper and Jack’s spat turns into a viral Twitter war. Little do they know, while they’re publicly duking it out with snarky memes and retweet battles, they’re also falling for each other in real life ― on an anonymous chat app Jack built.

As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate ― people on the internet are shipping them?? ― their battle gets more and more personal, until even these two rivals can’t ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance that neither of them expected. 

Here is an excerpt:

 Tweet Cute

"Tweet Cute delivers in every possible way: a perfect enemies-to-lovers romance, a whip-smart plotline, and endearingly real characters. I devoured it.” - Francesca Zappia, author of Eliza and Her Monsters

"Sweet and fun! An adorable debut that updates a classic romantic trope with a buzzy twist." - Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately and Serious Moonlight

“A witty rom-com reinvention for the Twitter age, Tweet Cute pairs delicious online rivalry with deeply relatable insights on family pressure and growing up. This fresh, funny read had us hitting ‘favorite’ from page one.” - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours and If I’m Being Honest 

Buy Here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/tweet-cute/

Author bio:

Emma Lord is a digital media editor and writer living in New York City, where she spends whatever time she isn’t writing either running or belting show tunes in community theater. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a major in psychology and a minor in how to tilt your computer screen so nobody will notice you updating your fan fiction from the back row. She was raised on glitter, grilled cheese, and a whole lot of love. Her sun sign is Hufflepuff, but she is a Gryffindor rising. TWEET CUTE is her debut novel. You can find her geeking out online at @dilemmalord on Twitter.

Blood Countess - Preorder Now

Published by Amulet Books

Publication Date: January 28, 2020

Preorders Now Available

A historical YA horror novel based on the infamous real-life inspiration for Countess Dracula

In 17th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell—and the Countess takes full advantage. Isolated from her former friends, family, and fiancé, Anna realizes she’s not a friend but a prisoner of the increasingly cruel Elizabeth. Then come the murders, and Anna knows it’s only a matter of time before the Blood Countess turns on her, too.

Author Spotlight: L. Danvers..

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: L. DANVERS

L. Danvers has written books across a variety of genres, but is now sinking her teeth into paranormal romance. After binge-watching The Vampire Diaries and reading as many paranormal books as she could get her hands on, she felt "compelled" to write a vampire series of her own, Vampires of Crescent Cape.

Her goal as a writer is to offer readers an escape from reality—one in which they can explore new worlds, go on daring adventures, fight the bad guys and fall in love... all from the comfort of a cozy chair.

Her books are romantic, fast-paced and suitable for both teens and adults.

When she's not writing, you can find her in the kitchen trying out new recipes.

Published Works:

Stellix

Fate Abandoned

Fate Surrendered

Fate Reclaimed

Conspiracy Unleashed

Fostered Reality (The Kryptos Chronicles)

The Second Portal (The Kryptos Chronicles)

Curses and Crowns (Vampires of Crescent Cape)

Blood Heirs (Vampires of Crescent Cape) *Prequel*

Fangs and Fortune (Vampires of Crescent Cape)

Stakes and Daggers (Vampires of Crescent Cape)

http://www.ldanvers.com/

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Goodreads

Amazon

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Life brought this author to my attention. I haven't read her entire body of work but I really enjoyed the books that I read. I look forward to reading more and to seeing what she else she will write. She is definitely an author to check out. 

**Bio above is from her Amazon, Facebook, and Goodreads pages and is not my personal words.

Lies by Kylie Scott

Lies by Kylie Scott

Published by: Kylie Scott

Published on July 21st, 2019

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Suspense

Page Count: 242

Source: Purchased

Format: Paperback

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Description: Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is.

Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.

Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.

Hello Readers.

I saw the cover for this book and I was intrigued. It pulled me in and demanded my attention. There are some truly terrible covers out there so it is refreshing to find those that are appealing. I saw this one and wondered "Mysterious Man, who are you? Are you lying or is someone else?" I ordered the book and pretty much attacked it the moment that I took it out of the box. What can I say? I know what interests me. 

I had heard good things about Kylie Scott's writing but had not read any of her work prior to this one. The control that she exhibits is lovely. Some of the characters are relatable and endearing. Some of the characters made me want to push them out a high rise window. With that said, all the characters were written well. The premise of the story was pretty solid. There were times that I did have to stop and think about what I had just read but it flowed well.  

I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was an enjoyable read. The overall feel of it was a good one and that is pretty special. I will be looking into the other works by the author based on my experience with this book. Recommend.

InkedBookDragon

Currently reading: The First Mistake by Sandie Jones and The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Peace Talks

Releasing July 14, 2020

Hello!

This past week has been a big one. We were given an official release date and a glimpse at the cover for the new book in The Dresden Files. Peace Talks in the sixteenth book in the series. Dresden fans, myself included, have been waiting on this book since the last one released in 2014. A collection of short stories titled “Side Jobs” was released but it was not the same. To say that I am stoked is truly an understatement. I cannot wait! 

Happy Reading!

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Currently reading: The First Mistake by Sandie Jones, Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian, and The Grace Year by Kim Liggett. 

The Break Down by B. A. Paris

The Break Down by B.A. Paris

Published by: St. Martin's Griffin (reprint edition)

Published on May 22nd, 2018 

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Thriller

Page Count: 352

Source: Gifted

Format:Paperback

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Description: If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust?

Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods. It was on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, and a woman was sitting inside―the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm, and she probably would have been hurt herself if she’d stopped. Not only that, her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home.

But since then, she’s been forgetting every little thing. Where she left the car; if she took her pills; even the alarm code.

The only thing she can’t forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt.

And the silent calls she’s receiving, or the feeling that someone’s watching her…

Hello Readers.

I was given this book as a present this past Christmas. I had put it on my wishlist because it intrigued me. I had heard things about the author so I wanted to try some of her work. I thought this book would be a good read and it did not disappoint. 

Where do I begin? Hmm...this book was extremely hard to put down once I started it. I grabbed it for a long trip for the holidays.  I was pulled into the story almost immediately and was a bit heartbroken when I had to step away from it and socialize. I would think about it when I couldn't read it and could not wait to get back to it. 

The characters were complex and surprising. I thought that I could probably be friends with some of them. It really takes skill to write characters so multi-dimensional that the reader wants to befriend them. Bravo for that! 

This book did not feel like it was over 300 pages. It flowed beautifully. I was captivated the entire time.  I did not experience any lag. That is super rare. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because I think it is absolutely incredible. I added all of the author's work to my TBR and greatly look forward to reading more of it. Highly recommend!

InkedBookDragon

Currently reading: P.S. I Like You by Kasie West, Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian, The First Mistake by Sandie Jones, and The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Long day...

Hello again.

It was a crazy long day. I was hoping to review a few books tonight but I need to crash. Thought I would at least give you a reading update. I finished the books that I was reading and have started four more. They are in different formats and are different types so they should be no problem to read together.

I hope that you are having a wonderful week with lots of reading. Mine needs to calm down.

InkedBookDragon


Currently reading: P.S. I Like You by Kasie West, Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian, The First Mistake By Sandie Jones, and The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Mr. Nobody - Available Now

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Check out Mr. Nobody

Book Hangover

Hello Readers. 

I have a book hangover. I have forced myself to read some other books but I still have one in the back of my head constantly. I cannot shake that book. Unfortunately, the next book in the series is almost 1,000 pages long. HUGE commitment. Yikes! 

My point to all this is that you never know when a book hangover may hit. Some books just get in there and latch on. Then you find yourself wondering if you should read more or if you should take a break. Hmm.

 I was discussing the series with a friend and she said that she has yet to read the next book because she still isn’t over the last one. She read it years ago. What have I done?!?!? *groan*

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Currently reading: One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jennie Han. 

A Visit With An Old Friend

Hello Readers.

I finished the book I was reading this week and it left me emotionally destroyed. I couldn’t read for a few hours afterwards because it was still lingering. I love how books can transport the reader to other worlds and adventures. Books makes the reader feel.

With that said, some cut so deeply that the reader seeks comfort. That is where I am now. I started reading a few books this afternoon/evening that I have already read. Yes, you read that correctly. I am rereading three books because I need comfort desperately.

I have gotten into the debate with people before about rereading books. Some people are adamant about never reading books again. They feel that the reader is wasting time that could be used reading new books. I have never believed this. Reading a book again often makes me feel as though I am visiting old friends. I love that.

If you loved a book, don’t be afraid to read it again. That book may be the very thing you are needing. Rereads have guided me out of slumps. I love a good reread.

Happy Reading!


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Currently reading: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris, To All The Boys I Loved Before by Jenny Han,  One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

Published by Wednesday Books

Published on May 7, 2019

Genre(s): Contemporary, YA, Romance, New Adult

Page Count: 373

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardcover

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Description: Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal—but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that?

Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change—there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. She's going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure!

Easier said than done. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart.

Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic—the possibilities are endless.

Hello.

This book was one that I bought because the premise spoke to me. I thought it would be a fun read. Some books are like that. I buy them knowing that they will most likely just be fun to read. Life is often too serious and it is nice to escape into a fun book. 

I would like to say that this book stayed fun but there were moments where I became so frustated with some of the characters that I wanted to throw the book. So much for the book staying "fun". This was a book where I wanted to reach into it and throttle a person or two. The author created characters that were similar to ones that you may encounter in real life. They were flawed. They were complex. They were real. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books because I truly enjoyed reading it. I didn't want to put it down once I started it. I will be on the lookout for future works by this author. Recommend. 

InkedBookDragon

Currently reading: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare (Yes, I know that is shocking that I am still reading this. It has been a hectic week.)

The Assistants by Camille Perri

The Assistants by Camille Perri 

Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Published on May 2, 2017

Genres: Fiction, Womens Fiction, Contemporary, Adult, Humor, New York

Page Count: 304

Source: Purchased

Format: Kindle

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Description: A wry and astute debut about a young Manhattanite whose embezzlement scam turns her into an unlikely advocate for the leagues of overeducated and underpaid assistants across the city.

Tina Fontana is the hapless but brazen thirty-year-old executive assistant to Robert Barlow, the all-powerful and commanding CEO of Titan Corp., a multinational media conglomerate. She’s excellent at her job and beloved by her famous boss—but after six years of making his reservations for restaurants she’d never get into on her own and pouring his drinks from bottles that cost more than her rent, she’s bored, broke, and just a bit over it all.

When a technical error with Robert’s travel-and-expenses report presents Tina with the opportunity to pay off the entire balance of her student loan debt with what would essentially be pocket change for her boss, she struggles with the decision: She’s always played by the rules. But it’s such a relatively small amount of money for the Titan Corporation—and for her it would be a life-changer . . .

The Assistants speaks directly to a new generation of women who feel stuck and unable to get ahead playing by the rules. It will appeal to all of those who have ever asked themselves, “How is it that after all these years, we are still assistants?”

Hello again.

I found this book when I was looking for "a book with red on the cover" for a game of book bingo and I thought, "Oh! This looks good." I read it in one day. I would have probably read it in one setting if I had not had to be productive. 

I was very impressed with the fact that this is a debut novel. The author created very relatable characters. Some of the situations had me nodding my head in agreement because I related so deeply. The story flowed with ease. There were multiple times where I found myself laughing out loud. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books. It was fun to read. At the time of this review, the author has one more book and I have put it on my TBR. Recommend.

InkedBookDragon

Currently reading: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

A Taste of Sage - Preorder Now

There’s so much to love in this rom-com about two NYC chefs, Dominican and French cuisine, love, self-discovery, and a hint of magic!

Harper Perennial presents A Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos. Preoder for the May 19, 2020 release. 

To Read Or Not To Read...

Hello Readers. 

Have you ever been excited about reading a book only to discover that you really could not get into it? You try and try but it just doesn’t pull you in. I don’t experience this as much as one would think but I experience it often. It always makes me sad. Start a book that I was really looking forward to and coming back underwhelmed by the beginning. One must ask an important question. Do I read further or do I stop and place it into my DNF (Did Not Finish) category?

I struggle with this. I often read more in hopes that it gets better. This has made me finish books and just be annoyed.  How much time is enough time to determine that a book is not for me? Life is too short for bad books.

Do I go back later and try the book again or do I just write it off? The reader may be in a different place the next time they attempt it. The struggle is real. I hate not finishing a book but it sometimes has to be done. To be honest, I often try again. I have found some really good books that way. I was a different person the next time I attempted them. It is funny how perspectives change.

My point to all the above rambling is that it is okay to DNF a book that you don’t feel a connection with. It is also okay to approach that book again during a different stage in your life. Some books may be lost causes as far as you are concerned but some may be hidden gems. Either way, I hope you enjoy the journey of finding books that speak to you.

Happy Reading.

InkedBookDragon


Currently reading: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

You Are Not Alone - Preorder Now

The electrifying #1 New York Times bestselling authors of THE WIFE BETWEEN US and AN ANONYMOUS GIRL return with a brand new novel of psychological suspense. On sale March 3rd, 2020. Preorder now. 

Available Now : The God Game

You are invited!

Come inside and play with G.O.D.

Bring your friends!

It’s fun!

But remember the rules. Win and ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. Lose? Trust us, you don't want to lose...

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Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters

Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons

Published on December 3rd, 2019

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Adult, Womens Fiction. Fiction

Page Count: 336

Source: Purchased

Format: Kindle

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Description: In this charming, feel-good debut novel, a cynical assistant at a screenwriting agency must reenact the meet-cute scenes from classic romantic comedy movies in order to help her #1 client get his scriptwriting mojo back--but can a real-life meet-cute be in store for someone who doesn't believe in happily ever after?

After seven years as an assistant, 29-year-old Evie Summers is ready to finally get the promotion she deserves. But now the TV and film agency she's been running behind the scenes is in trouble, and Evie will lose her job unless she can convince the agency's biggest and most arrogant client, Ezra Chester, to finish writing the script for a Hollywood romantic comedy.

The catch? Ezra is suffering from writer's block--and he'll only put pen to paper if singleton Evie can prove to him that you can fall in love like they do in the movies. With the future of the agency in jeopardy, Evie embarks on a mission to meet a man the way Sally met Harry or Hugh Grant met Julia Roberts.

But in the course of testing out the meet-cute scenes from classic romantic comedies IRL, not only will Evie encounter one humiliating situation after another, but she'll have to confront the romantic past that soured her on love. In a novel as hilarious as it is heartwarming, debut author Rachel Winters proves that sometimes real life is better than the movies--and that the best kind of meet-cutes happen when you least expect them.


Hello again.

When I first saw information on this book, I had to read it. I added it to my TBR and preordered it immediately. It looked like something that I would love. It dropped onto my Kindle and I could not wait to read it.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were relatable and I found myself wanting to know what happened to them. In fact, one character was perfect book boyfriend material. I could have read another book on just him.

I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was a very enjoyable read. There were moments that felt rushed but it was a great book overall. I look forward to seeing what this author does in the future. Definitely recommend.


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Currently reading: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare and Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

Audiobooks for the win!

Hello Readers.

Today was one of those days so I am currently escaping. The Hobbit is on and I am settling in. It was a long day. Thank goodness that I had audiobooks to help make the day better. I’m not sure that I have mentioned it before but I love audiobooks. They allow me to enjoy books when there is no possible way that I can read. What an amazing thing! I managed to finished two books today and get started on another one. It may have been a crazy day but it was a great book day! Time to sleep. I will be in the car a lot tomorrow so audiobooks will definitely be enjoyed. I cannot wait!

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Currently reading: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare and Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

Fate Abandoned - Available Now

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝... 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐚 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

In a mystical kingdom, a sorceress reveals a prophecy: the prince's quest is doomed.

The prediction makes Daphne's blood run cold. Because after losing her mother, she can't risk losing her brother, too.

Not one to sit back and do nothing, the hard-headed princess takes matters into her own hands. Under the veil of night, she flees the castle, venturing on a quest of her own to save him.

She'll do anything to bring him home alive - even if that means cutting a deal with the dangerously charming outlaw who kidnaps her.

In their trials, the unlikely pair will have to learn to work together as they face off against beasts, brutes and bandits...

But the biggest threat may have been lurking in the castle all along.

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒, 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄. 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄...

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Description: Not all fairy tales are as they appear.

Was it actually Red who hunted the wolf? What if the prince was the one in distress? Did the straw really get spun into gold? How well did those glass slippers truly fit?

Where princesses do their own rescuing, princes aren’t who they first appear to be, and beasts are friends, not foe—and maybe something more…

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Fading fast

Hello again.

I want to apologize ahead of time. I keep falling asleep so this may just end up being the picture above followed by complete and total rambling. This is the first chance that I have had to write today and it is not looking too well. So much for writing something incredibly profound. lol. Tomorrow is another day. Hope tomorrow brings us all some wonderful reading. Zzzzz...


InkedBookDragon


Currently reading: Still reading You Are Not Alone

All the feelings...

Hello again.

I am just getting ready to sleep and I started thinking about some of the books I read last year and about how they made me feel. I love how books transport the reader places and into situations. You get to experience so much. It is amazing. Some are lighthearted and just fun. Others can be downright terrifying. Some are so frustrating that that the reader may scream or yell.  There were moments in the past year where I wished that I could have reached inside the story and slapped a character. There were even some where I lost it and threw the book. I am not proud of that but it happened. I get emotional. One of the things that I really love about reading is that it stirs up passion. Books make the reader feel and that is truly incredible. To sum it up, it is magical.

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Goals

Hello Readers.

Anyone who has been reading this blog for a while knows that I tend to set reading goals for myself every year. I love to do this because it gives me a plan for reading. I’m sure you are wondering why I would need a plan for reading. After all, couldn’t I just pick up a book and read it? I could but I set goals and make plans to help me focus. There are so many books that I want to read and so little time to do it in. I also love a good challenge. 

I’m not taking part in a lot of reading challenges this year. I love them but it can get confusing when you are trying to keep track of multiple. I don’t want to make reading into a chore. I love it too much for that. I’m keeping it fairly simple. I'm sticking mainly to my Goodreads goal, my yearly TBR, and some monthly games. 

I’m feeling ambitious this year in terms of my Goodreads challenge. I set it for 250 books. I passed that in 2019 but that is not a guarantee that I will do that this year. Life happens. I’m excited about that goal, though. So many books. I’m looking forward to reading new books and revisiting some. 

I did make a list of some books that I definitely want to read this year. I picked out sixty books that I thought would be fun to read. Some have been out for a while and some are coming out later this year. Each book intrigues me and I cannot wait to read them. 

The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms

A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan

The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin

Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky

I Found You by Lisa Jewell

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell

Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell

Obsidian Son by Shayne Silvers

After All by Heidi McLaughlin

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

Prodigy by Marie Lu

Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly

Deadly Little Scandals

Champion by Marie Lu

Beyond the Black Door by A. M. Strickland

Gravemaidens by Kelly Coon

Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

The Widow of Rose House Diana Biller

The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh

The Guilty Mother by Diane Jeffrey

The First Mistake by Sandie Jones

Wonderland by Zoje Stage

The Missing Season by Gillian French

Holly Banks Full of Angst by Julie Valerie

The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind by Jackson Ford

Speak No Evil by Liana Gardner

Loki by Mackenzie Lee

The Tenth Girl by Sara Faring

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones

The Miseducation of Henry Cane by Charles Brooks

The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Marriage Vacation by Pauline Turner Brooks

She Died Famous by Kyle Rutkin

Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan

The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith

There Will Come A Darkness by Katy Rose Pool

These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling

Love at First Like by Hannah Orenstein

The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda

The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

Pines by Blake Crouch

The Rumor by Lesley Kara

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare

The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare

Ghosts of the Shadow Market by Cassandra Clare

Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare

The Outsider by Stephen King

The Institute by Stephen King

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

I am getting excited just writing this post. I cannot wait to read these books. I also like that I left a lot of room for the books that may come. There are a lot of books that did not make the list but still intrigue me. There are also those books that I have yet to hear about. 

I'm wrapping this up. I should be attempting to sleep. Not sure how I am going to get to sleep now that all I want to do is read. I blame this post. I want to leave you with this. Don't be afraid to read outside of your comfort zone. Your next favorite book may be the one you thought you would never read. Happy Reading!

InkedBookDragon

Currently Reading: You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sara Pekkanen, The God Game by Danny Tobey, and Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

Author Spotlight: J. Bengtsson

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. BENGTSSON

J. (Jill) Bengtsson writes contemporary novels focused on love, humor, passion, and family. Her heroines are strong, nurturing, and quirky while her heroes are what dreams are made of - gorgeous, committed, and in need of a little saving. With her novels, you will rediscover the rush and joy of falling in love.

A stay-at-home mom for twenty-one years, Jill's debut novel, Cake A Love Story, was written for fun after she’d read a disappointing romance and felt she could do better. Just wanting feedback on her story, Jill released Cake onto Amazon and watched in stunned disbelief as the book took flight. Within a month of its release, Cake was a bestselling novel… and all that before she’d even told her family she’d written a book. Jill is now a full time writer.

Jill lives in Southern California with her husband and three children. She loves hearing from readers so don't hesitate to reach out to her at any of the sites listed below. 

Published Works:

CAKE: A Love Story

The Theory of Second Best

Fiercely Emma

CAKE: The Newlyweds

Roque Wave

Like The Wind

https://jbengtssonbooks.com/

Twitter

Facebook

Facebook group: The Banana Binder

Goodreads

Amazon

jbengtssonauthor@gmail.com

What can I say about this author? J. Bengtsson took me completely by surprise. Before I realized what was happening, I was finishing up Like The Wind. I started with CAKE and read every book without pause. I then gifted the books to multiple people. I greatly look forward to seeing what this author writes in the future. 

**Bio above is from her Amazon and Goodreads pages and is not my personal words. 

Reputation by Sara Shepard

Reputation by Sara Shepard

Published by Dutton

Published on December 3, 2019

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction

Page Count: 384 

Source: Purchased

Format: Kindle

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Description: In this fast-paced new novel from Sara Shepard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars, a tight-knit college town scrambles for answers when an e-mail hack reveals life-changing secrets and scandals.

Aldrich University is rocked to its core when a hacker dumps 40,000 people's e-mails—the entire faculty, staff, students, alums—onto an easily searchable database. Rumors and affairs immediately leak, but things turn explosive when Kit Manning's handsome husband, Dr. Greg Strasser, is found murdered. Kit's sister, Willa, returns for the funeral, setting foot in a hometown she fled fifteen years ago, after a night she wishes she could forget. As an investigative reporter, Willa knows something isn't right about the night Greg was killed, and she's determined to find the truth. What she doesn't expect is that everyone has something to hide. And with a killer on the loose, Willa and Kit must figure out who killed Greg before someone else is murdered.

Told from multiple points of view, Reputation is full of twists, turns, and shocking reveals. It's a story of intrigue, sabotage, and the secrets we keep—and how far we go to keep them hidden.


Hello Readers.

I went into this book not knowing what I would encounter. This is the first book by Sara Shepard that I have read so I was not sure what to expect with her writing style. I know that her work has been adapted. I separated this piece in my mind from everything that I had heard about her before. Now that I have given that disclaimer, let's move on to my review.

This book surprised me. I thought that the premise would be interesting but I was pleasantly surprised. The flow felt organic and not strained. The story maintained even with the different view points. That is not an easy feat to pull off. 

The characters were complex yet relatable. We have all encountered people like them. This allowed for the reader to embrace them and want to continue on this journey. I was impressed at how well the author approached character development.

I am rating this book Five Red Books because I was sad that it was over. The ease with which the author transitioned the storyline was fantastic. So many layers and paths that came together beautifully. I find myself wanting to look into Sara Shepard's body of work more. I highly recommend this book.


InkedBookDragon

December 2019 Wrap-Up

Hello Readers.

December was a great month for me in regards to reading. I completed the goals and challenges that I set up for myself despite life being super hectic. Sickness hit my house like a plague. Add in the holidays. I am truly surprised that I managed to read what I read. I am sad to say that I failed to write any reviews. I did enjoy my reading so I count it as a win. 

Books Read:

My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella

How to Ruin a Summer by Simone Elkeles

Going, Going, Ganache by Jenn McKinlay

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

Cemetery Girl Omnibus by Charlaine Harris & Christopher Golden

25 Days 'Til Christmas by Poppy Alexander

Thr3e by Ted Dekker

Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters

The Nanny by Gilly Macmillan

Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher

More of You by A.L. Jackson

The Replacement Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts

Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn McKinlay

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Vanilla Beaned by Jenn McKinlay

Burntown by Jenniger McMahon

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Let it Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson & Lauren Myracle

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Caramel Crush by Jenn McKinlay

Wedding Cake Crumble by Jenn McKinlay

Dying for Devil's Food by Jenn McKinlay

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

Elementary, She Read by Vicki Delany

One Week 'Til Christmas by Belinda Missen

The Breakdown by B.A. Paris

Insanity by Jace Cameron

There were many that I know that I will be rereading at some point. A couple of the books will most likely be read again this month. What can I say? I know what I love. 

Happy Reading.

InkedBookDragon

Currently Reading: Reputation by Sara Shepard 

                               You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

                               Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo