Friday, September 15, 2023

Books to curl up with: FALL IS IN THE AIR

Books to curl up with: FALL IS IN THE AIR:    Good morning my peeps, we made it to Friday wooohooooo. It is going to be a reading weekend for me so many good books coming out for the ...

FALL IS IN THE AIR

   Good morning my peeps, we made it to Friday wooohooooo. It is going to be a reading weekend for me so many good books coming out for the fall . Today I have for you book 5 in the Midlife Mysteries series. GONE FOR GOOD  by Hp Mallory. 


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   London, 1880

PHILIPPA:

When Spencer gets stuck inside the magical Midnight Garden, I will not rest until I can release him.
Unfortunately, Inspector Grant Stirling isn’t thinking along the same lines. Truth be told, I believe he’d happily wipe his hands of the garden and Spencer.
Good thing for Spencer that he isn’t relying on Scotland Yard!
Realizing I am quite over my head in this paranormal matter, I seek the counsel of none other than Mrs. Thorndike, the only person who can handle such a crisis.
And if Mrs. Thorndike can’t help me? Then I’m not certain who can.

GRANT:

It’s true that I have no love for Mr. Spencer. Perhaps that’s why I don’t find myself in much of a panic where he and the Midnight Garden are concerned.
Truth be told, it would be of much benefit to Philippa if she were to wipe her hands clean of the reprobate.
But unfortunately for me, as an inspector of Scotland Yard, my duty is towards all of London’s citizens and Mr. Spencer falls squarely in such category.
So, much though I don’t like the blasted man, I am willing to help, even if that means voyaging into the world of spirits—something I scarce understand.
And something I understand even less? These feelings for Philippa that plague me day and night. Very soon I will have to make a decision—remove myself from her for good, or act on my instincts and make her mine…

                        MY REVIEW 
  Phillipa and Grant are back at the Midnight Garden. Spencer has disappeared into the garden and no one can find him. Grant seems happy that he is gone but Phillipa feels it is her fault that Spencer is trapped and will do almost anything to get him sprung. To make matters even worse Grant is having a crisis of what he should do about Phillipa does he take himself out of the equation or should he act on his feelings and make her his. Will Phillipa be able to bring back Spencer or will she loose a friend and will Grant understand her power and still want her like he does . 

 Phillipa, Grant and Spencer are back and well more complex. Spencer is lost in the garden and wondering if he will ever be saved. He is really a central figure in this episode . He is used by the garden and falls for a ghost . He is slowly loosing himself in the fantasy. He is one of those characters that you love to hate . Phillipa and Grant are so well written and I love the complexity of their relationship and what they do mean to each other . Phillipa is very strong willed and has to do the right thing . Grant is a by the books kind of man who has a hard time believing in the spirit world but with Phillipa's help he starts to see what she is made of and what she can do. They compliment each other so well. 

 This is a fun read that you can read in a weekend. The characters are well written and complex . You will love them and cheer for them . The author has a fun and quirky way of getting her characters together finally. You will have to read the books in order but they are a fast read so if you want a fun book for this fall check out the series .

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING WELCOME TO THURSDAY

Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING WELCOME TO THURSDAY:   Good morning my peeps, hope everything is going well and you guys are getting lots of great books for the fall season. Today I have for yo...

GOOD MORNING WELCOME TO THURSDAY

  Good morning my peeps, hope everything is going well and you guys are getting lots of great books for the fall season. Today I have for you book 5 in the Blood Knights Chronicles . ANGEL UNLEASHED by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom . The book comes out tomorrow. 


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   A fine line between vengeance and desire...

A damaged angel and an immortal Blood Knight. The heavens would shudder if they weren’t already, and if anyone up there was watching this play out.

Immortal Blood Knight Rhys de Troyes is watching over London's streets. But the ethereal beauty who just arrived in London captures his interest. Avery Arcadia Quinn has secrets Rhys will have to unravel if he is to protect his territory... and hide his desire for the unusual newcomer.

A grounded angel, Avery seeks to recover the wings stolen from her centuries ago when the Knights were created. She swore vengeance, but her burning connection with Rhys threatens to conquer her anger, her mission... and even her vow to destroy him.
                     MY REVIEW 
  Avery is on a mission to find what was taken from her and is hunting in London. Blending into the night catches the eye of Rhys who as sworn to keep London safe from the evils of the world. When they meet there is a undeniable attraction but if either of them want to survive the night they both must come to terms of what they are and what they actually do mean to each other. Avery wants back what was taken from her centuries ago and Rhys is bound to keep London safe and his secret with it . 
  I absolutely adore Rhys and Avery. Rhys is an immortal knight who has been fighting evil for centuries . He is one of those men who has the rugged good looks that could make any woman swoon but is lethal when it comes dealing with the evil that is inhabiting London's underground . Avery is well she looks like an sweet angel but she is deadly with a blade and angry for what was taken from her all those years ago. She is holding on to a secret that could change all the knights lives forever. She may be petite and look like a fragile doll , she will kick your butt and laugh doing it . They are drawn to each other and when they are together the sparks do fly and they chemistry will blow you away. Each of these characters are so well written and complex, you will love them and cheer for them as they try and find their way through what is wanted of them. 
  I must say that this book in the series is my favorite . I love Rhys and Avery and the heartbreak the author puts them through. There is lots of action and there is also a really good romance that will have you kind of blushing. I truly love this author's writing style she doesn't dumb things down when the characters and the storyline is concerned . She takes us on such an emotional roller coaster ride of emotions through out her books. The Blood Knights is a good series that will have you on the edge of your seat through out and some good romantic times that could have you blushing. So if you want a good series that has vampires, werewolves, angels and maybe a few devils check out this series . I promise you that these books will be a great part of your fall reading list . 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Books to curl up with: MY HOW FAST TIME FLIES WHEN IN A GOOD BOOK

Books to curl up with: MY HOW FAST TIME FLIES WHEN IN A GOOD BOOK:   Good afternoon peeps, sorry I have been away for a bit had a lot of books to read and we were harvesting . Today I have for you a thriller...

MY HOW FAST TIME FLIES WHEN IN A GOOD BOOK

  Good afternoon peeps, sorry I have been away for a bit had a lot of books to read and we were harvesting . Today I have for you a thriller a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  This is a new author for me so let me introduce you to ATTERCOPPE  by Shirley Day. 


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 Ella's running from her abusive husband when she ends up stranded on an Essex marsh island with an uncanny past. She tries to blend in with the small rural community until a curious virus breaks out—a cursed dream: tell it once, and you're dead. Ella needs to evade her husband, stop the virus from getting off the island, and save the people she's come to think of as her friends.


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 Ella is running from her abusive husband and she finds herself on a stranded on an marsh island in Essex with a weird past . Where she tries to fit in with the locals when a virus breaks out and cursed dreams . Ella needs to get away and keep hiding and stop a virus from getting off the island and save her friends . Will she be able to do it and stay safe. 

 There are so many great characters in this book . Ella is the main character who is running for her life . She is escaping from an abusive husband and wants to stay hidden.She starts of as a scared woman fighting to stay hidden and really turns into a woman who will fight to keep those around her safe. The people of the town are very interesting group of people and are just trying to survive . We really get to see each character grow as they are fighting to keep the virus contained and to save themselves in the process. Ella really comes out to be a hero to the people and they fight hard to keep each other safe . 

  This is one of those stories that you will get swept up into the story . The characters are well written and complex each having their own problems along with the wide problem of the virus that is sweeping through the town . You really get swept up and you are on the edge of your seat all the way through . The twists and turns will have you gasping through out the book.  I truly enjoyed this book and read it in a weekend. This is a new author to me and I am going to check out other books from her. So if you like physiological thrillers this is the book for you  a great book for you Halloween reading list .  

Friday, September 1, 2023

HAPPY SEPTEMBER

  Good day my peeps well we made it to September , where the heck did summer go. I guess it is time to start the fall reading list. Today I have for you book 31 in the Haven Hollow series .SUMMER SOLSTICE by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain. 


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    In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity…

Or, at least, that’s what Albert Einstein said.

But I’m not sure I believe it because it seems everything in my life has gone to heck, but I have yet to find an opportunity in any of it.

Things are going so bad, in fact, that I’m wondering if I’ve been cursed.

Of course, I don’t really have any enemies, so who in the world would want to curse me? Not only that, but Wanda insists I’m not cursed so maybe this bad luck is just exactly that… bad luck?

Well, one thing I do know is that life would be a whole heck of a lot easier if I didn’t have this constant guilt gnawing away at me regarding my breakup with Marty.

Sure said breakup was eight months ago, but things between us aren’t good—as in, he won’t really speak to me and that’s something that bothers me more than I can say.

And as to Andre, the incredibly handsome and charming British magician who moved to Haven Hollow in order to instruct Finn in magic? Well, I’ve sort of, kind of, put things on hold between the two of us.

Why? Because I can’t stomach the idea that Marty might think I’ve moved on so quickly.

As things in my personal life continue to blow up (not even exaggerating), I start to wonder if whatever is going on is supernaturally motivated…

Meanwhile, I’m trying to talk myself out of the fear that meets me every time I think of starting something romantic with Andre.

Yes, worries and guilt about Marty are part of the reason I’ve been holding back, but the other part?

Well, that’s all on me and my fear that this could turn out to be just another failed relationship in a string of failed relationships...



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 Since Poppy broke up with Marty and found out she has feelings for Andre, things haven't been going well for her . She is having nightmares and potions aren't working out for her. Even when it comes to meeting the new neighbour has it draw backs . When it comes to her son things kind of go sideways when a teenager and a mother under a hex collide. What can help Poppy out when at the fall festival she is attacked and held against her will, things come out and we get to see a new supernatural come into play . Will the town of Haven Hollow help Poppy out and will Poppy figure out she had the answer the whole time. 


  Poppy and the gang are back.  Poppy is having such a bad time of it lately. Ever since Christmas she just hasn't been herself. She has lost her best friend and also found her soul mate with another . The guilt of all that has happened has Poppy not feeling quite right and honestly doubting herself. Honestly there were moments you want to wrap Poppy up in a blanket and other times you kind of want to slap her out of it . You really feel for her while she is stumbling through what is happening . Wanda and the gang are back ready to help defend Poppy against what ever is happening .. They are always stronger when they are all together and fighting for each other. 


  This is the book I have been waiting for since I read Poppy's Christmas story. I wanted to find out what all happened in the after math. The authors really ramped up the angst in this book. We really get to see the other side of Poppy the one that really isn't sure of herself and feeling guilty over thing she did. The story is a fun read and I love going back to these characters for a fun afternoon read. The characters are like old friends that you can come back to anytime. This must be read in order to understand what is going on and the characters you will fall for. So check out the Haven Hollow series for your fall reading list.