As I have been reflecting how to make the blog a little more fun I decided to start Monday off with a bang.
Life as a mom isn't easy and if you think so than you are not a mom.
When I first became pregnant I had everything figured out and how perfect my children would be. Than number 1 was born and I soon learned quickly I wasn't in control of anything. If I got two hour of sleep during the first year of life I was excited. I still question how we made it to his second birthday sane. (It is still in question.)
As I am blogging, reviewing books I hear my kids talking in the other room playing Minecraft. Yes we came to the darkside and no matter how hard we try to leave we are here forever.
Converation between number 1 (9 years old) and number 2 (7 year old).
Number 1: "Listen I want a fish for a pet."
Number 2: "Cool catch me a fish and I will name him Ivy but than I guess that would be a girl."
Number 1: "Thats a good name."
They keep playing talking about the best way at catch a fish and now they love nature.
SCREAM and I leave my compture to see what horrible thing has happened. I find number 2 on the floor crying and I look at number 1 and ask what happened.
Number 2: "He ate Ivy. I named my fish which means we can't eat it. Remember mom's rule we do not name things we eat otherwise they become real!"
I take Number 1 aside. "Listen catch her another fish and re name it Ivy. Please.
Number 1: "Fine mom!" As number turns back to the game we see one of number 1's dogs is missing. "What did you do?"
Number 2: "You killed and ate my fish. So I killed and ate your dog."
Yup I left the room and simple asked them to work out the problem on their own. Honestly not sure what to think other than I need to explian we do not live by the rule An Eye for an Eye.
Next week the terror of the modern Toddler and all the havoc two little hands can create.
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Monday, February 8, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Book Review: Necessary Risk (Bodyguard, #1)
Title: Necessary Risk
Author:
Stars: 2 1\2
Review:
Necessary Risk isn't really a risk at all. Nothing about this book charming, new or even sets its self apart from all the other book in the suspense romance. This book wasn't really all that suspenseful. I really dislike Sierra because she threw herself at Sean only to rejected over and over again. He tells her its because its his job to protect her and can't protect her if they were together.
There were moments of fun dialogue that kept me hoping it would pick up but it just never could deliver.
This book is reminisce of the movie The Bodyguard so if you fell in love with that movie you will enjoy this book.
I will try this author out again because I did like her writing style just not the story.
ARC from Netgalley.
Synopsis:
Former child star Sierra Blake is making a stunning Hollywood comeback—and attracting a scary amount of attention. When her home is vandalized and her safety threatened, she knows it’s time to bring in the professionals. But from the moment she sets eyes on her indecently sexy new bodyguard, Sean Owens, Sierra’s thoughts are anything but professional…
Few things in this world scare Sean—until he realizes he’s in serious danger of losing his heart to his new client. No matter how much he wants to, Sean won’t let his feelings for the smart and gorgeous Sierra get in the way of doing his job. Because as the attacks against her escalate, crossing the line between business and pleasure could get them both killed.
About The Author:
Thursday, February 4, 2016
ThrowBack Thursday Elegy - Amanda Hocking Book 4 in the Watersong Series
Friday, November 29, 2013
Book Review - Elegy - Amanda Hocking Book 4 in the Watersong Series
Title: Elegy
Author: Amanda Hocking
Review:
This is book number 4 in the Watersong series and I think it was a good
ending to the series as a whole. The
sirens could be really scary at times and creepy at others. I don’t think I ever liked them even Thea,
she was weak and let thing happen instead of doing anything about it…at least
until the end and the she did get a back bone…finally.
Notice the page count
and you will see this is a book that will take more than an afternoon to get
through. I think at times it felt long
and drug on…I wish Amanda had cut a bit more out. I found the background interesting, but just
too much information that did not seem relevant to the on-going plot line…interesting
yes…needed no. I love long books, but
every word needs to hold my attention if I am going to read close to 600 pages
in the 4th book in the series.
I don’t want to spoil
it for anyone, but I enjoyed the series and look forward to Amanda’s next
project. This book took a step up from
the teen romance and added sex to the equation which makes me glad my 13 year
old is still on the second book and doesn’t read that fast….I would not
recommend this series to younger than 15 or so, but we went to a book signing
and Cenneidigh insisted she had to read the series after meeting Amanda.
Good series and worth
the time to read if you enjoy young adult romance/supernatural. Mermaids, mythical monsters, goddesses and
the like fill the pages and it was fun to escape to a small seaside town to see
life from a different point of view.
Publisher: Published August 6th 2013 by St.Martin's Griffin (first published January 1st 2013)
ISBN: 9781250005670
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 542
Quick Review: 4
stars out of 5
Where did I get the book:
Purchased at Amazon.
Synopsis: Readers won't want to miss the
explosive final book in the Watersong series by New York Times bestselling
author Amanda Hocking
Now that Gemma holds
the key to breaking the siren curse, the stakes have never been higher. At
last, a future with those she loves—and a romance with Alex—is close enough to
touch...but not if Penn has anything to say about it. Penn is more determined
than ever to have Daniel for her own and to destroy Gemma and Harper along the
way, and Penn always gets what she wants. Now a final explosive battle is about
to begin, and the winner will take everything Gemma holds dear.
Author Biography: I
live in Minnesota, and I write young adult paranormal romance and urban fantasy
mostly. The My Blood Approves series is about vampires in Minneapolis, and its
available now. I also wrote the Trylle Trilogy, which is a paranormal romance
without vampires, shifters, mermaids, fae, angels, dragons, ghosts, or ninjas.
My latest book is
Hollowland - a zombie urban fantasy set in the dystopian near future. It's a
bit more violent and gritter than my other books, but there is still romance.
Mostly though, Remy kicks a lot of butt.
I also enjoy Red Bull,
Jim Henson, Batman, Jane Austen, Star Wars legos, and I absolutely hate long
walks on the beach out of my intense fear/hatred of wet sand
My favorite authors
are Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, Bret Easton Ellis, Alan Moore, and J. D.
Salinger, but I don't write anything like them. I have an obsession with River
Phoenix, and I've seen Silence of the Lambs more than any other movie, even The
Dark Knight. If I were trapped on a deserted island, the one thing I'd take
with me would be a boat capable for taking me home.
I'm also the guitarist
in a band called the Fraggin Aardvarks, and even though its even twice as cool
as it sounds, we haven't had a practice in like two years, so I'm not sure that
technically we are still a band. But we never broke up, and it's an awesome
thing to tell people, so I'm sticking with it. (We even had a synethesizer!)
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Book Review: A Girls Guide To Moving On
Title: A Girls Guide to Moving on
Author: Debbie Macomber
Stars: 5 out of 5
Review:
A brilliant story of two women who go through divorce and give each other physical and moral support. You may say what is different about this? Well it is a young lady and her mother-in-law (MIL). The MIL divorced her husband after years of acting like she was not aware of his numerous affairs. When the young lady becomes aware of her husband having an affair she is supported by her MIL. This is a story told by a master story teller and by the final page you will feel like you have known the characters for years. Watch them go from heart ache to new found love. I have rated this book at 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone seeking a heart tugging romance. I received this ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.
Thank you Frank for this Review!
Synopsis:
In this powerful and uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined.
When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back—including their son Owen’s happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all.
Leanne has quietly ignored her husband’s cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole’s all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolai’s effusive overtures—until an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments.
An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness.
Hardcover, 352 pages
Expected publication:
February 23rd 2016
by Ballantine Books
About The Author:
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Book Review: The Flood Girls
Title: The Flood Girls
Author: Richard Fifield
Stars: 3.5 out of 5
Review:
I liked the premise of this book but was disappointed in the presentation. The basic story line was great and well thought out and made for a good story. However, I also thought that some of the characters were just too much over the top and played on people's perceived expectations of the character's sexual orientation/experiences. I gave this book 3.5 stars in the rating system. I received this ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.
Thank you Frank for the Review!!
Synopsis:
This snappy, sassy
redemption story set in small-town Montana is “a wild and crazy debut
novel by a talented young writer” (Jackie Collins), filled with an
uproarious and unforgettable cast of characters you won’t want to leave
behind.
Welcome to Quinn, Montana, population: 956. A town where
nearly all of the volunteer firemen are named Jim, where The Dirty
Shame—the only bar in town—refuses to serve mixed drinks (too much
work), where the locals hate the newcomers (then again, they hate the
locals, too), and where the town softball team has never even come close
to having a winning season. Until now.
Rachel Flood has snuck
back into town after leaving behind a trail of chaos nine years prior.
She’s here to make amends, but nobody wants to hear it, especially her
mother, Laverna. But with the help of a local boy named Jake and a
little soul-searching, she just might make things right.
In the
spirit of Empire Falls and A League of Their Own, with the caustic wit
of Where’d You Go, Bernadette thrown in for good measure, Richard
Fifield’s hilarious and heartwarming debut will have you laughing
through tears.
Hardcover, 336 pages
Expected publication:
February 2nd 2016
by Gallery Books
About The Author:
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