Stacking the Shelves (220)

 

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews where bloggers share what books they got throughout the week!

From Vilma's Book Blog Giveaway 

I was so excited to win one of Vilma's giveaways on Facebook! I entered to win one of 8 possible books and, of course, was picked for the one book of the pile that I already owned. Vilma was so sweet, though, and offered me a different book for a prize instead! She ended up sending me The Bound by KA Linde. It's the second book in the series, so I definitely need to get my hands on book one so that I can read this one! Thanks so much, Vilma!! 

That's it for me! What did you all add to your shelves this week? 

Waiting on Wednesday (163)

 

This is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where every Wednesday bloggers highlight a book that they are eagerly anticipating the release of!

Pipe Dreams (Brooklyn Bruisers #3)

By Sarina Bowen 

Release Date: May 2, 2017

A goalie has to trust his instincts, even when taking a shot to the heart…

Mike Beacon is a champion at defending the net, but off the ice, he’s not so lucky. A widower and a single father, he’s never forgotten Lauren Williams, the ex who gave him the best year of his life. When Lauren reappears in the Bruisers office during the playoffs, Beacon sees his chance to make things right.

Lauren hates that she’s forced to travel with the team she used to work for and the man who broke her heart. There’s still undeniable sexual tension running between her and Mike, but she won’t go down that road again. She’s focused on her plans for the future—she doesn’t need a man to make her dreams of motherhood come true.

Lauren plays her best defensive game, but she’s no match for the dark-eyed goalie. When the field of play moves to Florida, things heat up on the beach.

One of Mike’s biggest fans doesn’t approve—his teenage daughter. But a true competitor knows not to waste the perfect shot at love.

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I know I just posted about the second book in this series last week for my Waiting on Wednesday post (it comes out in January), but I literally just finished reading an e-arc of that book and I NEED MORE. Seriously, I am in love with all of the hockey players on this team and I am obsessed with this series. I am so excited to see that Lauren gets the next book seeing as no one really likes her because of how serious and stuck-up she is. I'm excited to get to know her more and watch her fall for the goalie! Why does May have to be so far away!?!?

Release Day Launch: Out of Bounds by Lauren Blakely

 

From NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a sexy new standalone sports romance…

OUT OF BOUNDS!

Ready to be swept off your feet? Meet the witty, sexy, dirty-talking quarterback Drew in OUT OF BOUNDS! Grab your copy today!

   

"Out of Bounds smolders with heat, desire, and wicked swoon-worthy excitement!"

~Beneath the Covers Book Blog

"So much passion and intensity that you wouldn't expect in a sports romance, but once again, Lauren Blakely BRINGS IT”

~Shayna Renee Spicy Reads

 

The first rule of football--don't screw with a streak.

My career is finally looking up, and I'm leading a new pro team down the field every Sunday. No way will I mess with that. But when I meet the most stunning and captivating woman I've ever seen, I tell myself one night will have to be enough.

But it's not. And now I can't get her out of my mind. Even when I'm playing. Even when I need to focus. Even when I’m on the hottest streak of my life.

And it turns out, she's not just some random woman I met. She works for the team. My team.

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I only have one goal this season--do my part as the team's lawyer to keep them out of trouble. Help rebuild their reputation on and off the field. There's no room for error and certainly no room for a secret tryst with a player . . . even if he's the quarterback.

Right?

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About the Author

   

Since self-publishing her debut romance novel CAUGHT UP IN US over three years ago, Lauren Blakely has sold more than 1.5 million books. She is known for her sexy contemporary romance style that's full of heat, heart and humor. A devout fan of cake and canines, Lauren has plotted entire novels while walking her four-legged friends. She lives in California with her family. With twelve New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than seventy times. Her bestselling series include Sinful Nights, Seductive Nights, No Regrets, Caught Up in Love, and Fighting Fire as well as standalone hit romances like BIG ROCK, MISTER O, WELL HUNG, and THE SEXY ONE which were all instant New York Times Bestsellers. In January she'll release FULL PACKAGE, a standalone romantic comedy.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I am Most Thankful For

 

This is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish where each week bloggers share a list of books for the prompt given. So hopefully I'll have a new list to share with you all each week!

This Week's Topic: Top Five Authors I am Most Thankful For

1. Colleen Hoover

I am thankful for Colleen and the countless tears and heartbreak she has put me through. 

2. Sarah J Maas 

I am thankful for Sarah for creating such addicting and amazing stories. Oh, and complete swoon-worthy men!

3. Elle Kennedy

I am thankful for Elle Kennedy's AMAZING romances in any genre (new adult, romantic suspense, and dystopian). That woman can do no wrong and create an addicting story out of anything! 

4. Katie McGarry

I am thankful for Katie McGarry and her YA romances that have the best male characters and relationship that make you swoon! 

5. Diana Gabaldon

I am thankful for Diana Gabaldon for creating the most amazing characters in the most amazing book that was turned into the most amazing tv show ever! 

Book Lover Gift Guide

I don't know about you, but since I started blogging I have made a ton of bookish friends. I love buying presents for people who love books. I just buy them the things I love because I know that they'll love it too. I have my go-to Society6 shops that have the most AMAZING bookish merchandise designs. I thought I'd share my favorite gift ideas for book lovers in case you're shopping for a book lover in your life! 

1. ACOMAF Pillow
Everything in Evie's shop is AMAZING, but I am currently obsessed with her ACOMAF merchandise. I have been eyeing this pillow for so long, but have been successful at resisting so far (I already have three Society6 pillows…). This design is just gorgeous and, seeing as ACOMAF is one of my favorite books ever, I am obsessed with the quotes Evie chose. This pillow is perfect for any Sarah J Maas fan and, if your looking for simple book lover items, check out the rest of Evie's shop!

2. Bookmarks from Read and Wonder
I have loved Read and Wonder's regular magnetic bookmarks, but they recently came out with these bookmarks that are adorable! Of course, I had to include my favorites from ACOMAF and Outlander because I am so in love with them and have almost bought them on more than one occasion. I have so many bookmarks, though, so I haven't purchased them for myself. Maybe I need to buy a little Christmas present for myself…

3. Tote Bag from Bookworm Boutique
I already have a gorgeous bookish tote from Society6, but I love everything Bookwormboutique comes out with in their shop, so I had to include one of their tote bags. The designs on these totes are so relatable to any book lover and they're perfect to take to signings and other bookish events!

4. Jane Austen Vintage Classics
While not all book lovers love classics, if you have someone in your life who appreciates the classics, they definitely need these beautiful editions of Jane Austen's novels. I have four of them and only need to add two more to my collection. While I already own copies of these books, these editions are just too beautiful to pass up on. They add a pop of color to any book lover's library!

5. Harry Potter Funko Pops
Pretty much every book lover has their own collection of Funko Pops, but you can never have enough! My own collection has exploded over the years and I have some of my favorite movie and book characters. I think that the Harry Potter ones are my absolute favorite and I love how they have released characters in their different outfits from each book. I have the Quidditch Harry and the Yule Ball Ron, but I definitely love the other editions of my beloved characters. So many to choose from!


Don't you just love buying gifts for others? I hope this guide helps you out a little and, if anything, gives you some ideas to buy a little something for yourself ;)

Stacking the Shelves (219)

  

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews where bloggers share what books they got throughout the week!

From Half Price Books

Half Price Books was having their coupon week last week, so I couldn't resist! I went to three different stores and got three different books that I am SO excited for. I finally got myself a copy of the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and with the coupon it was only $17! I also picked up the second book in AR Torre's Deanna Madden series and I am so excited to see what's next for the characters from the first book. Lastly, I got Dirty by Kylie Scott because I've heard great things about Kylie's books. I can't wait to dig into these! 

From Publisher

I was sent Antisocial for a blog tour and this book definitely sounds intriguing! It's describe as Pretty Little Liars meets wikileaks, so we'll see how it turns out! 

That's it for me! What did you all add to your shelves this week? 

Book Review: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas

A Study in Scarlett Women (Lady Sherlock #1)

By Sherry Thomas 

Release Date: October 18, 2016

Source: Publisher

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With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper class society.  But even she never thought that she would become a social pariah, an outcast fending for herself on the mean streets of London.

When the city is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. She’ll have help from friends new and old—a kind-hearted widow, a police inspector, and a man who has long loved her. But in the end, it will be up to Charlotte, under the assumed name Sherlock Holmes, to challenge society’s expectations and match wits against an unseen mastermind. 

When I first read the synopsis of this book, I was very intrigued. I absolutely love the show Sherlock and haven't been reading any historical books lately, so I was very excited to pick up A Study in Scarlet Women. 

Charlotte Holmes has always been a little different, especially since she can see a lot about a person from just one look. Charlotte also wants more from life than being someone's wife, so she ensures she takes that option away from herself in society so that she can obtain a job and support herself. When three random deaths occur and Charlotte's sister is a suspect in one of the deaths, Charlotte knows she must find the killers to clear her sister's name. The more she looks into the deaths, Charlotte discovers that they may not be as random and accidental as they seemed. Under the name Sherlock Holmes, Charlotte sets out to uncover who was behind the murders and finally clear her sister's name. 

I've got to say, I love the idea of a gender-bent Sherlock Holmes. Not only was Sherlock actually Charlotte Holmes assuming a male name to be more accepted in society, but her sidekick ended up begin Mrs. Watson. Charlotte's character was so fun and I loved how much she hated being restricted by society because she was a woman. She was a woman who was going to live her own life and do anything in order to make that happen. And her special ability to observe, just like the original Sherlock Holmes, was perfect for her personality and I loved how much she could discover about a person from just looking at them. While I wasn't as big of a fan of Mrs. Watson's character, I did enjoy the other people involved in Charlotte's life and how much they all really cared for her. 

I've got to say, though, that this book was very hard to get into in the beginning. The timeline is a bit jumpy and we start in the future, then go back to discover why the event that we started out with had happened. Also, the vocabulary and language used in this book were very sophisticated and took some getting used to. I noticed tons of vocabulary words that I teach my 10th grade honors students, so the words used in this book were not ones you see everyday. I did really enjoy the world and mystery the author created, it just took a bit to really get into the story. 

Overall, I enjoyed this story about Charlotte Holmes and her determination to uncover a killer. The story was a little confusing in the beginning and a little slow at times, but it was fun seeing the world through Charlotte's eyes and finally discovering if the deaths were linked and who was the culprit behind the crimes.