My Life and Books

I'm way behind with my book reviews, and I'm sorry I haven't kept up. I will try my best to keep up with my blog when I have the chance to do so. I have been reading a lot of books but just not able to post a review when I'm done. Every time I tried, something else important needed my attention. Life just get in the way, sometimes. Now that Christmas is around the corner, I don't know how much times I will have to 'play' on my blog this month. I probably will be busy to get things ready for the holidays. Today I put up my tree and all the lights and ornaments are now hanging on the tree. But the bad new is, when I was taking pictures, my camera died out on me. Now it's broken. This mean new camera for me this year but that also means bye bye to my money, *sigh*. But I still need to go gifts shopping and there are some gifts I need to package up and mail out, some cookies and treats I need to bake, I need to pick out a photo for my Christmas photo cards to mail out and plan I need to make for dinner with friends as well. Just too much going on for the holidays! But even if it's going to be crazy and busy, I'm looking forward to all the fun that goes with it!

Below are the books I've bought in November. I figured that I should share what books I bought, if I'm not posting review today. Notice, Jill Shalvis' books have became one of my favorites, lately. I find myself re-reading her books, especially the newer ones. I'm always looking forward to read more new books by her and hope she continues writing great alpha heroes. Also, I just got Nora Roberts last book from the Inn BoonsBoro trilogy The Perfect Hope. Now that I have it, I can start reading the first book The Next Always and the second book The Last Boyfriend
I also listed below the upcoming books that releasing out in December too. I'm sure there are more books for December but I just haven't been able to browse at authors website yet. Or I forgot to write it down and save it. Hope everyone have a good weekend! --- Julia

Books Bought on November
Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis (11-6-12 Reissue in MMBP)
Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis (11-6-12) Animal Magnetism series
Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice (11-6-12) A Ghost Ops novel
Exposed to You by Bethany Kane (11-6-12) One Night of Passion series
The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts (11-6-12)Inn BoonsBoro trilogy
Double Time by Olivia Cunning (Nov. 2012) The Sinner Tour series
Where Angels Rest by Kate Brady (11-20-12)
Secret Sins by Lora Leigh (11-27-12)
Shattered Valor by Elaine Levine (Nov. 2012)
The Ties That Bind by Jaci Burton(Reissue - Originally release as part “Unlaced” anthology)

Upcoming Books Releasing In December
Edge of Sanity by Shannon Butcher (The Edge series/ book # 3)
Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis (12-3-12 – Lucky Harbor series/novella)
Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis (12-4-12 – Reissue to MMBP)
Gone Country by Lorelei James (12-11-12) Rough Rider – Gavin
Double Danger by Dee Davis (12-18-12 - #6 A TAC series)
Shade of Gray by Maya Banks (12-31-12 – A KGI series)

What Been Going On With Me50 Books Challenge

I'm sorry for not posting enough, and the last time I posted was Christmas 2011. It had been a busy month for me, since January 2012 arrives. With the New Years and birthdays all happened at once, so that was why I delayed in posting. Plus the darn 'Gardens of Time' apps game from Facebook, which my good friend M had got me to play. I hate this game for a good reason, HA! *G* I will try to keep up and post more on my blog whenever I can. I was debating (and have been since last year) of closing this blog down because I fear that my blog isn't getting enough readership. And that it get very hard for me to think of something good to post about. But a very good friend of mine 'pushed' me to keep it running and do my best in my blog as much as I can. She said "practice make perfect". In a sense, that is true. But it is HUGE challenge for me. I'm not the best grammar and speller out there, I will admit. But I don't wish to make my readership feel uncomfortable to be here and I do hope they will stay with me as long as I still have this blog. I still use my blog to keep up with the books I read over the years and to remember what the book are about from the reviews I've done. I also want to see how many books I can read each years too. I always challenge myself to read 50 books. And if I can reach it, then I go further for 100. But no matter how fast or slow I read, I can only managed to read below 50. In 2011 I read a total of 37 books. While that isn't a bad number, it still leave me feeling...unsatisfied because I didn't reach that 50 books goal. This year, I'm going to try my best to reach that 50 books goal! And I know I'm going to need those 'push' from friends and that would be helpful for me.

I have not posted books that I read in December 2011. So here they are. See below. I only read 3 books for December but two out of the three books were very good! Both are my favorite authors. And I hope you would check them out and read their books! I also have not posted all the books I have read for 2011 either. I will post that underneath the "December Books 2011" too. I know I didn't put links to read the book's reviews for each books, but I only have limited time to blog. And it'll take me long time to link them to each books. You are more than welcome to search it around my blog. Most of my reading range from contemporary romance, romance suspense and erotic contemporary romance. A few historical and paranormal (no vamps please *G*!) And these are all books I bought on my own. And if I'm lucky enough to win books from online contests, it make me happy and I be glad to review them :) I have read many good books from my favorite authors in 2011 and I hope to continue to read plenty more books from them in 2012! I also wish everyone happy reading! :)

DECEMBER Books 2011:
35. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis – 4 stars
36. Exotic Indulgence by Vivian Arend, Lexxie Couper and Jess Dee – 3.75 stars
37. Holly Lane by Toni Blake – 4.75 stars


50 Books Challenge 2011:
JANUARY
1. Something About You by Julie James – 4 ½ stars
2. Sugar Creek by Toni Blake – 5 stars
3. Cowgirls, Don’t Cry by Lorelei James – 4 ½ stars
4. Whisper Falls by Toni Blake – 5 stars

FEBRUARY
5. Along Came a Husband by Helen Brenna – 4 stars
6. The Sheriff’s Secret Wife by Christyne Butler – 4 stars
- Beguiled by Deeanne Gist J. Mark Bertrand - DNF
7. Body Heat by Brenda Novak – 5 stars
8. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton – 4.5 stars
9. Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden – 5 stars

MARCH
10. Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis – 4 stars
11. Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden - 5 stars
12. A Lot Like Love by Julie James – 4 stars

APRIL
13. Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James – 4 stars
14. Temperature’s Rising by Karen Kelley – 3.5 stars
15. Everyone Loves a hero by Marie Force - 4 stars
16. Deadly Lies by Cynthia Eden - 4 stars

MAY
17. Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh – 4.5 stars
18. The Search by Nora Roberts – 4 stars

JUNE
19. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher

JULY
NOTHING!

AUGUST
20. Temp Me Tonight by Toni Blake – 4 stars
21. The Trouble With Paradise by Jill Shalvis – 4.5 stars

SEPTEMBER
22. Aussie Rule by Jill Shalvis – 4.5 stars
23. Going All In by Jess Dee (e-book) – 4 stars
24. Call Me Irresistible by SEP – 4.75 stars
25. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis – 4.75 stars
26. Nauti Dream by Lora Leigh – 4 stars

OCTOBER
27. Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis – 4 stars
28. Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden – 4 stars
29. Sage Creek by Jill Gregory – 4 stars
30. Don’t Mess With Texas by Christie Graig – 4 stars

NOVEMBER
31. Chasing Eight by Lorelei James 4 stars
32. Addicted to You by Beth Kery – 4 stars
33. Courting Death by Carol Stephenson - 4 stars
34. The Sweetest Things by Jill Shalvis (re-read) – 4 stars

DECEMBER
35. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis – 4 stars
36. Exotic Indulgence by Vivian Arend, Lexxie Couper and Jess Dee – 3.75 stars
37. Holly Lane by Toni Blake – 4 stars

Cover Goodness: Holly Lane by Toni Blake

Toni Blake has been one of my favorite author, ever since I read her first Destiny series One Reckless Summer three years ago. Of course I have to thanks my friend BJ who recommended me to read Blake's book, which I delay reading until she surprise me with a gift Letters to a Secret Lover in my mailbox. Its a stand alone historical romance. I knew that I'm going to love Blake's Destiny series after I read the first book and anticipated for the next installments to come each years. Three of Destiny series books are already out; One Reckless Summer, Sugar Creek and Whisper Falls (I love the titles and covers art for each books!). And while I do love all three books, Whisper Falls is my favorite. Very close up to One Reckless Summer. I love reading this series because Toni have a way to make me love each characters and made the story emotionally moving that it tugs at the heartstrings. It heartwarming, touching, inspired, tension and sexy hot! It set in a small town community and it has a warm homecoming feel to it. highly recommend this series!

Today is official release street date of Toni Blake's fourth book, HOLLY LANE. And this is Sue Ann and Adam story. I have waited...WAITED....for a long time for their book to come out. And I'm so happy to say I went out and got a copy of the book! And I'm not embarrassed to say that when I stood by the bookshelf at Barnes and Noble and holding HOLLY LANE in my tiny hand, I did a happy snoopy dance right there and then *grin*. Of course no one was around, but I would still do happy dance anyway. I even swing the book around in my hand and raise up both hand and wave while doing a 'Oh Happy Day' dance too *grin*. I am too excited and looking forward to reading this book soon! This book is out today, so go grab a copy! It highly recommend!

The Weather outside is frightful, but kisses y the fire are so delightful....

Sue Ann Simpkins is working hard to rebuild her life and find some holiday spirit. A weekend away from Destiny in a cabin on nearby Bear Lake seems like the perfect Christmas gift to herself -- until her ex's best friend, Adam Becker, shows up at the door, claiming the cabin is his! And if that's not trouble enough, how had she never noticed how gorgeous he was?

Alone for the holidays and forced to play a reindeer at the local department store, Adam's been feeling rather Scrooge-ish himself. But finding the smart, sexy woman he's admired since elementary school waiting in the house he rented is helping to brighten his humbug mood. And when a sudden snowstorm strands them together in very close quarters, leading to one ery hot night together, Adam soon realizes that what he really wants for Christmas is a second chance at love. Now all he has to do is convince Sue Ann....

Destiny series:
One Reckless Summer
Sugar Creek
Whisper Falls
Holly Lane

50 Books Challenge: SeptemberWeekend & Books

Here are books I've read in September. It not much but it so much better than it was in the last couple of months where it has been a slow reading for me lately. Since January I've read 26 books! I'm hoping to reach 50 this year. I don't think I reach it last year, and I was disappointed. Pray for me that I reach it this year! I've always enjoyed Jill Shalvis' books so it wasn't surprise when I read the two books on this list and also enjoyed them too. AUSSIE RULE is oldie but the goodies *g*. After reading ANIMAL MAGNETISM, I'm really looking forward to reading Dell and Jade story in ANIMAL ATTRACTION this Tuesday! And I'm excited for Chloe and Sawyer story in HEAD OVER HEELS, which releasing in November -- almost there but I want it now. I just can't wait to read it! *g*. Below are books I read this September.....

SEPTEMBER
22. Aussie Rule by Jill Shalvis – 4.5 stars
23. Going All In by Jess Dee (e-book) – 4 stars
24. Call Me Irresistible by SEP – 4 stars
25. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis – 4.5 stars
26. Nauti Dream by Lora Leigh - 4.5 stars

I went book shopping Saturday and bought a book and my favorite drink for the moment, Mocha Coconut Frapp. It was a blessing day, sun was playing out in 78 breezy weather. Feel nice outside. But am pretty sure it will turn cold soon, so am just going to take the Saturday weather while I still have it. After shopping at Barnes and Noble, I head over to my friend's house where she was BBQ cookout there and I devour the sausage on the bed of wheat bread and fill with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, BBQ sauce, mustard and ketchup. Or we can replace the sausage for hot dogs on it's bun if we prefer it. Also we add in chips with dip, such a crunchy way to eat it after biting those nice juicy sausage in wheat bread. And I was ready to eat it up! Sunday was my usual busy day, and beside chores I spent the afternoon watching the football games on TV. I'm very proud of our two football teams winning this week. If our college football team keep up their ranks, they can go for the champion!! Keep up the great job boys!

These are books I'm looking forward to reading this month of October (see below). I hope I have the right release date for each books correctly. If not, please let me know. I'm definitely excited about HOLLY LANE by Toni Blake. Been waiting for that book for long time now. It just seem like forever! I've read Blake's first three books of her Destiny series and really love them. HOLLY LANE is book #4 and will come out in couple weeks. WHISPER FALLS (book #3) made a good impression for me and the love between Tessa and Lucky was emotionally sweet. I couldn't help but fall in love with these two characters. The book is full of emotions that tugs on your heart strings. It's redemption about living life to the fullest and make you loves the characters for who they are. Very sexy, passion and intense. I love how Tessa lives her life everyday in good spirit. This book was by far my favorite of series. Beside ONE RECKLESS SUMMER, that is. So if you like contemporary romance with bad boy heroes, friendship, laughter, sweet, sexy and a little dark secret in a small town community then pick up this series!

OCTOBER BOOKS
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis (Oct 4. 2011)
Night After Night by Janelle Denison (Oct 4, 2011)
The Heart of the Killer by Jaci Burton (October 25th 2011)
Holly Lane by Toni Blake (Oct. 25, 2011)
In Close by Brenda Novak (Oct 25, 2011)

This Tuesday I'll be reading ANIMAL ATTRACTION by Jill Shalvis, once I go and buy myself a copy of the book at Barnes and Noble. A good birthday present for me *g*. I just finish reading THE SWEETEST THINGS, also by Jill Shalvis and I love it! I'm on Shalvis' roll (okay that probably didn't sound right *g*) and I can't wait to read it. So...what going on your side of the world? Happy reading! :)

Coming Up For Air...

HI! Did you miss me? *grin*. Yes, I know that I've been gone for almost 2 months. And in almost 3 days it'll be September. The months flew by so quick I never have the time to think! On my previous post, I mention that I has been dealing with mom health issues. Last month, she went under heart surgery and have been taking 2 weeks rest. And I have been at home taking care of her ever since. Her last check up was two weeks ago and the doctor said everything seem fine. I'm relief because I've been too worry over her that I couldn't read as much as I like. Mom seem to have too many health problem, that included her diabetes issues, that I just never know what else issues will arise. Really drive me insane!

I recently just finish reading this month, THE TROUBLE WITH PARADISE by Jill Shalvis. One of her oldies but the goodies. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to read another of Jill's book AUSSIE RULES, another of her oldies. But pretty soon, I want to go back and read her recent new series books soon. I love those too! I've read Jill's books in the past, but I'm just slowly getting through all of her backlist. I recommend all her books, if you looking for a humors, fast, fun, sweet and delightful read.

I haven't post my books read for the last two months, yet. I'm far behind. In the summer, I really didn't read much. Only two books this month! In fact it seem like this year is my slowest read so far. But I'm hoping to speed that up from now until the next few months. Wish me luck, I need it! *grin*

I still have to post of all the books I bought, and I delay posting that for long time now. I still have them on record for me to remember which one I posted and not post yet. But I wonder if I should post the older one or not, since they are no longer newest/recent books bought even though it only been last year or this year when I bought it.

Hopefully I can get back on thing now, but don't expected my update to be quick on blog as I know I be real slow in updating it. It take lot of 'shove' and 'push' to get me to post something teeheee once or twice a week. So...what everyone currently reading?

Sorry MIA :)

Sorry I've been MIA. I have some personal family medical issues that I need to take care of. I won't know how long it will be until I'm able to post something new, but I promise that I will be back as soon as I can. Maybe I post something once a week. And I will post more book's reviews and books I bought as soon as I get back :)

Hope everyone have a good weekend and weeks ahead :)

Julia

My Weekend : Books

Saturday, I did my usual thing -- books/grocery shopping! That was always fun. I stopped by B&N first, just to check to see if there any books that I want there. Lately, the Borders I go to does not have all the books available on the day of it street release date, until a week or two later. So I have to relay on B&N to have the books out on it official release date. And I bought one book there that just recently came out, Lisa Marie Rice's Hotter Than Wildfire. Then we head off to Borders and like always I take my time to smell all those good coffee flavors that is in the air. Then I walk over to the nearest books and hug them too. Yep that my daily routine I do every time I visit the bookstores *grin*. Then I head over to the cafe area, where I ordered myself a Cinnamon Vanilla Twist latte drink. It's their new spring beverage now. And I love the flavor of cinnamon - yum! So I took the drink with me and then browse around the shelves. I pick up a few books, sat down on the chair and read the first two chapters from each books, just to see if it will grab me. And if it does, that be the one I buy for today. I'm sure the one that I didn't get, I will go back for them, eventually. I end up coming home with Roxanne St. Claire's Shiver of Fear and Shannon K Butcher's Living On the Edge. I also got a copy of Jill Shavlis' The Sweetest Thing too :) However, I discover later that I already got a copy of Roxanne St. Claire's Shiver of Fear, so now I will have to return it back for refund - eh!

I'm currently reading two books at same time, Marie Force's Everyone Loves A Hero and Lorelei James' Saddled and Spurred. I'm enjoy both and can't wait to continue to read more. I've been reading these two authors for years and now I buy whatever books they have out. I'm not even sure what I will read next after these two books, but I'm going to wait to see where my mood take me.....

I can't remember if I share with with all of you here, that I recently bought three bookcases? I got two black 5 shelf bookcases and one 3 shelf bookcase. Everything is already set up and my bookcases are now line up side by side against the wall. And two of the bookcases hold my keeper/collection books while the other bookcase hold my TBR books. Also my very old 3 shelf bookcase also hold my TBR books as well. I think the bookcases look great! :)

I still have more pending books to reviews that have been in draft stage since last year. And I still have some books I recently read that need to be reviews too. I will try to post it here as much as I can. I know, I'm just slow at posting them ;) I'm also supposed to share with you books that I've bought from last year as well. I well get those done eventually, but I hope it be done by the end of this year.

Have a good week and happy reading everyone!

Happy Fat TuesdayBabbling About Books

So here I am on a Fat Tuesday at 3:33pm, and I'm sitting trying to keep updates on all my email (two differ accounts), catch up on Facebook and blogs. And I yet to figure out what book to read next. I know it been few while since I last posted my babbling news *grin*, and I have not been keeping up with my blog but it has been a struggle for me to post when I'm always busy. Last month, on February, I read four books. This month, in March, I only managed to read one book. The last three books I read was The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton, Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden and Animal Magnetism. All three were very good read.

In Jaci Burton's The Perfect Play I thought it was a very sweet, kinda of Cinderella-like story except minus the step mother and step sisters. It's also HOT, a little spicy, sexy and romantic. I really love the hero, Mick. Women might flock over him and take advantaged of his all-star football fame image to make them look good but our heroine Tara did not. She is attracted to him but her main focus priority is always on her son. So Mick decided to "chase" her until he have her. He had plan, and once he set his mind to it he plan to win. Review coming soon!

Cynthia Eden's Deadly Fear was an awesome exciting read for me. She was 'new to me author' as well. Friends recommend her books left to right and when I finally decided to try her Deadly series, I was hooked. Deadly Fear was a dark, intense and disturbing with a good plot that keep you turning the pages. Hot, steamy and good chemistry between the two main characters. Passion and relationship so good, that the characters are unforgivable to me. I really fall for Luke and loves his attitude! *happy sigh*. If you like romantic suspense, you will love the action pack, good plot and wonderful characters in Eden's first Deadly book. Review coming soon!

Lastly in Jill Shalvis' Animal Magnetism, over the years I have read few of her books. But with so many other authors to discover, it kinda hard for me to keep updates on the authors that I'm already fan of. I know I have lot more books by Jill to read from her backlist, but eventually I'll get there. After a friend comments on Animal Magnetism, I bought a copy and read it. After reading Deadly Fear I knew I need something a little light and romance. And I was right, Animal Magnetism was perfect read for the mood I'm in. It was a very sweet and charming story. It's something about the way a macho army guy interacted with a cute puppy that made me chuckle every time. Brady is sexy macho man with softness inside, who is attracted to Lilah and is charmed by all her animals she taken care of for her clients. Jill Shalvis tend to make her stories humorous without making her characters became TSTL. And that what I love about her books. Will review it soon!

On Saturday, I stopped by Borders bookstore to browse around and hope to find books that I might want there. By now everyone have heard that Borders have file for bankruptcy and that over 200 Borders stores are going to close down. Lucky the Borders near by my city are safe and I'm so happy because Borders is the bookstore I go to more than the others. We do have Barnes and Noble near by, but I feel more comfortable and at home in the Borders store than I do with other. Maybe that due to because Borders are in the outlet of the mall area. And it nice there. However I'm waiting to find out which next possible 75 stores are closing, too. I don't feel our Borders are safe yet until the 75 stores are announced online. So anyway, I walked in and did all my smell-the-coffee-and-smell-the-books-and-hug-them-weekly routine, before I dash into the romance section and browse around. The staff are used to see me there all the time, so it nothing new if they seen me do something weird and out of the ordinary -- like my stupid snoopy dance -- *grin*. They just smiled at me and move on. It has been hard to not buy books in the last two months but I'm so happy I can now. Most of the March books that I've seen on the shelves have already been ordered online and its on it way to deliver to my house in few days. I pray it'll be today or tomorrow *g*. I did see Against the Wind by Kat Martin. I took it with me to the Border's cafeteria area, and got myself a cup of Ultimate Mocha Extra chocolate to drink (it's yummy by the way!), and sat down to read the first two chapters in. So far I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I had to put it back on shelf and wait to get a copy another time. I know many readers are recommending Kat Martin's Against series, and I'm anxious to see what about the book that has everyone talking ;)

March books I bought online and I'm looking forward to read are: Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann, Hidden Away by Maya Bank, Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James, A Lot Like Love by Julie James, A Light At Winter's End by Julia London and Shiver of Fear by Roxanne St. Claire.

And lastly I need to share with you a book that I bought last year in October, (I delay this weekly post for long time now) Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning. I did read this book last year and it was pretty good! Erotic romance of rock in roll *grin*. It about a group band, call The Sinners, who on the road on a tour. And along the way, Brian fall in love. The guys treated each other more like brothers than just a band members. And each guys get their own story. I will do a review on Backstage Pass soon, so be on the look out. You be able to see cover here. I'm happy to know that book #2 Rock Hard will be release out soon. Hope the book cover entice you to buy a copy of the book. And if you got it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Also, grab a copy of A Lot Like Love by Julie James. I enjoyed all of her contemporary romance books and looking forward to read her latest one! There were a mishap on the missing pages of the book, so I'm return it to get another one that is in good condition. I don't want to miss reading this book! :)

I still have not decided what to read next, but I hope I make the decision soon because March is a busy month for me. I wish everyone to have a good day! Happy Fat Tuesday! :)

Books Bought on October 2010

Last year, I've been sharing a post of the books I've bought on my blog. Then I had to stop buying books for a month right before Christmas start, since I will be busy during the holidays and won't be able to post much. So I delay posting them. Now that the holidays is over (thanks goodness!), I can now continue to show you the rest of the books. These books was bought on October 2010 -- 4 months ago.

Brenda Novak and Lorie O'Clare are both 'new to me author', although I do have the book of Lorie O'Clare last trilogy romantic suspense books. But I haven't read them yet.It sitting in my TBR pile -- somewhere. This book Play Dirty (see the cover above) is book #1 to new The Bounty Hunters book. I am already a reader of Anne Stuart and Jill Shalvis. I love their books but is slowly trying to read their backlist books too. But I'll get to them eventually.

I can't tell you how many times I have raves about Anne Stuart's books. Her ICE books is awesome read.I hope new readers who like romantic suspense give her ICE series a try. Also I have read Jill's stand alone contemporary romance books and they are good. I think that Jill's personality really show in her books. Especially her humors. Not only does her humors made me like her books, but it's sweet, fun, romantic and hot! I'm looking forward to discover all of her series/trilogy from her backlist!

I will be posting more books I bought to share with you. Some from October-November 2010. Hopefully by time I share all the 2010 books, I hope to buy more books for 201l :) Happy reading everyone!

Before/After New Year Post

2010 have been a very slow reading for me. I still think I didn't read enough as much as I want to. Reading 40 books total for the 2010, isn't that huge to me. But it was so close to reaching my 50 Books read goal. Even though I am happy of the numbers books I've read that year. So this year 2011, I'm hoping to read more books by making the times to do it when I'm not busy. A few days ago, I stay up reading until 5am in the morning and right before I turn off the light to go to bed, I thought to myself "Wow, I sure miss reading late in the night!" *grin*. You see, I'm a late owl and I used to read books during those late times. It the only time I get that quiet, peaceful and be able to focus more on the story. But lately -- okay it seem like few years -- I've been too busy trying to play catch up in the emails (I've 2 accounts), other online social network and my friends. Gotta love my friends. Can't live without both my outside/online friends! But I weren't change those time for anything.

Since the first week of December and the holidays started, I have not bought even one book. Yep. Not. ONE. Book. It was the holidays, you know. So now that 2011 is finally here, I can't help but feel sad but yet at same time relief. I'm so used to buying books every weekend! I find myself visiting Borders and just browsing around now. And jointing down books I want to buy later. Have to wait few months to buy books now. Last week, I heard a child cried -- well screaming actually. And I had this image in my mind that the child is crying because he couldn't buy a book. And I stood there and cried along with him. Quietly of course LOL!

I just went over my TBR pile, going through it to put all the series/trilogy in order by stacking them together. Then I decided to pull out some of the books I think I'm ready to read. Some are the first books in series/trilogy. And few are stand alone. I want to start the reading with a big bang and hope I read more 2011. Some books has been there for few while -- or longer -- but also it's a 'new to me authors' too. I'm going to start with Something About You by Julie James, contemporary romance. I've read the first two books by James before, and love it! You can't go wrong with Julie James' books. I do highly recommend her books.

I recently finish reading Coming Undone by Lauren Dane. It marked the last book to the end of 2010 read on my list. And I did enjoy the book. Brody is so sweet and sensitive even around his bad boy image. I adore him so much! I didn't expected much of him from this book but wow I was surprise! He sure show how much he care and love Elise *sigh worthy*. I'm looking forward to read Inside Out, book three of The Brown Sibling books soon!

I wish everyone a better reading of 2011 !!!

Favorite Books of 2010

Many are posting their "Favorite/Best Books of 2010", so I decided to post mine. In 2010, I was reading mostly 'new to me authors' and have discover few authors I know I would like to continue to read more of their books. There is a huge TBR pile towering up with many 'new to me authors' I yet to read. I know pretty soon I will discover them as the months goes by this year. But I hope to also read more from my favorite authors too. At the bottom is a list -- not in any order -- of my Favorite Books of 2010. I couldn't just pick a few. Even if a gun was held in my head, I won't even choose a few *lol*. These authors are all 'new to me authors' who I discover through my friends' recommend (thank YOU!) :)

Here are my Favorite Books of 2010 (in no order):

Hold On Tight by Stephanie Tyler - I chose book three because all the characters are in it. More actions and emotions going on in deeper level. I got more emotional involved with each couples as their relationship unfold and was sad to see the book ended. I like the family dynamic and how well the brothers are together. And I'm glad that Stephanie got me really invested in them. Her writing was great and in depth. Intense and romantic. She weave in stories into one, making each couples story connected and fit. I love a GOOD story and hawt Navy SEALs men, and Stephanie's books have them. I'm looking forward to read more of Stephanie's books! Especially the brand new series she had out now.

By Lorelei James books:
Corralled
Long Hard Ride
Cowgirl Up and Ride
What can I say about Lorelei James' books? WOW! Her books are raw, rough, sexy, hot, explicit and so romantic! It is western/cowboy erotic contemporary romance, but Lorelei does tackle the personal issues very well. Even when it kinda bizarre or uncomfortable situation, I just like the way Lorelei handle the issues. She really made me feel for the characters and get emotionally invested into them. I also love that Lorelei had each couple talk to each other about what is to be expected and made agreement on what they both want and agree to do before they actually start having sex. Corralled is the first book to the A Blacktop Cowboy novel but was the first book I read that begin my love for Lorelei writing and my search for the McKay from Rough Rider series. I loved Hank and was wow by the writing style. I'm definite looking forward to read book 2: Saddled and Spurred. After I read Long Hard Ride, which is book 1 of Rough Rider novel, I knew that Lorelei will be my keeper books. I fell in love with Colby and couldn't get enough of him. And then Cowgirl Up and Ride is my third pick because it's when we learn about all the McKay Brothers and West boys lives and the issues that arise through out the rest of the books and problem unfold. Love Lorelei James, and I think she made me see cowboy/western in a different light now!

Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - I think the reason this book is one of my favorite is because I never come across to find romance book about rock band before. So reading this was different. I love how well Olivia written each characters attitude in the life of rock in roll. And how each characters has their downside issues too, that made them emotionally human to me. Each characters are different but they work well together. I see them acted like a brothers when they are around each other, even though they are closed friends. I love to be surprise and discover the secret of each guys. There even dark side of one character -- but in good way LOL! The guys may have done stupid stuff but they do mean well but for a good reason, IMO. There are five members in the band, and each guys will have their story told when each installments come out.

Coming Undone by Lauren Dane Is book 2 of the Brown Sibling series. I love this book because I can't help but fall in love with Brody. He is sensitive, sweet, caring person. Even around his controlling, bad boy attitude image, inside his heart is soft. I love how he is around Elise and her daughter. Even when he around his two sibling. He take care of them. Lauren write her stories really beautifully that you care enough for each characters and want them to be happy with their HEA. Lauren also tackle the issues of abuse, sexual, drugs very well too. I find myself wanting to know more about the guys and the women (heroines) that capture their interest.

Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish Romantic suspense have always been my favorite genres and when I discover Leslie's books I was excited. This book wow me. The story grab me from the first chapter until the last pages to the end. Very interesting of what goes through 'the Reaper' mind as he plan his killing and video taped his victim's final moments before they died. It was really suspenseful and kept me turning the pages. And the Satan's Playground, while it's fiction, seem so real it felt like I can imagine it existence out there...somewhere. I love Leslie writing and how she kept me up on my toes. It was dark, gruesome, galore, intense and thrilling. And I love that the CAT team (aka Cyber Action Team) were like a 'family'. There is only three books of the CATs book already out, sadly the publisher decided not to do anymore Cats series. I want MORE! But I'm happy that she had new series out, which I already brought!

There are more books that are Honorary Mention, but it could take me all day to post it. Beside I just couldn't pick just a few LOL! But I am happy with my top favorite books of 2010 and hope more readers try to read these authors and their great books. Three of the book are erotic contemporary romance and the two are romantic suspense.

Happy reading!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 !

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year 2011!

Thanks everyone for your friendship and many enjoyable of sharing reading books with you! Those were one of the best moments for me in 2010. I'm not going to make resolution, since I tend to never able to keep it *grin*. But I wish those who will do it, good luck! :)

I hope 2011 will be better year for you and your family. Wishing you lots of luck, loves, money and healthy!

Julia

50 Book Challenge Books 2010 Read

Okay, you guys remember when I had lost the file that I kept over the last 3-4 years of books I've read since we started the 50 Challenge Books? Well I had to redo it and go by what my blog show of the books I read for this year 2010. Hopefully this is all the correct books I've read. I didn't post those books I read for the last three months to the group, but you can now see it here. And some books, I have to go by memory for the grades *grin*. And I know, it have been slow reading for me. But I hope 2011 would be better reading!

P.S. -- I didn't put down Anne Stuart's trilogy book RUTHELESS, RECKLESS and BREATHLESS because I can't remember which months I read it. But I think book one was 5 stars, book two was 4 stars and book three was 4 stars too :)

50 CHALLENGE BOOK 2010

JANUARY
1. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts (joint-read with Alice)– 4 stars
2. The Unsung Hero by Suz Brockmann (re-read 3x/joint-read with Alice)– 5 stars

FEBRUARY
3. Skin Game by Ava Gray – 4 1/2 stars
4. Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish- 5 stars

MARCH
5. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas - DNF
6. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas (joint-read with Annie and Linda)4 1/2 stars
7. Lone Riders by Lauren Bach 3.75 stars
8. Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas (joint-read with Annie and Linda)4 stars
9. The Definat Hero by Suz Brockmann (re-read 3x/joint-read with Alice)5 stars
10. Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kelypas
(joint-read with Annie and Linda) - 4 stars

APRIL
11. Dare to Surrender by Lilli Feisty - 4 1/2 stars
12. Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler - 4.5 stars
13. Too Hot to Hold by Stephanie Tyler - 4.5 stars
14. I’m In No Mood for Love by Rachel Gibson - 4 stars
15. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas – DNF
16. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich (joint read with Annie and Linda)4 stars

MAY
17. Irresistible by Susan Mallery – 4 stars
18. Delicious by Shayla Black – 4 stars
19. Extreme Danger by Shannon McKenna – 4 1/2 stars
20. Over the Edge by Suz Brockmann (re-read 3x/joint-read with Alice) – 5 stars

JUNE
21. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (re-read/joint-read with Alice )
4 1/2 stars

JULY
22. Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - 4 stars
23. Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - 4 stars

AUGUST
24. Hold on Tight by Stephanie Tyler - 5 stars
25. End Game by Dee Davis - 5 stars
26. Enigma by Dee Davis - 4 stars

SEPTEMBER
27. Exposure by Dee Davis - 4 stars
28. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - 4 stars
29. Riding Wild by Jaci Burton - 4 stars
30. Devil of the Nanking by Mo Hayder - 3.75 stars
(wasn't b/c it was bad, I did enjoy it. Just that I'm normally not always into first POV characters unless they wow me out of my sock)
31. Corralled by Lorelei James - 5 stars

OCTOBER
32. Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - 4 1/2 stars
33. Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - 5 stars
34. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - 4 stars
35. Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James - 5 stars

NOVEMBER
36. Strong Silent Type by Lorelei James - 4 stars
37. Shoulda Been a Cowboy by Lorelei James - 4 1/2 stars
38. Raising Kane by Lorelei James - 4 stars

DECEMBER
39. Laid Bare by Lauren Dane - 3.75 stars
(It wasn't b/c it was bad, it it's a good book. Just something uncomfortable)
40. Coming Undone by Lauren Dane - 5 stars

Happy Holidays!

I just want to wish everyone a Happy Holidays! Enjoy the moments you have with your families and friends. Make memory, cherish them and be loved with the one you have now and hope forever. And may the the New Year bring you more happiness, joyest and be healthy!

P.S. - Thanks to my wonderful and beautiful friends for their thoughtful gifts (love it!). And who had also given me the bestest gifts in the world --- THEMSELVES!

Merry Christmas from my home to your!

With loves,

Julia

Last weekend....

Sorry! It has been since Thanksgiving that I posted here. I've been too busy with life that it kept me up on my toes these days. I will try to post here whenever I can get a chance to :)

Here another book I brought in September 2010 - CORRALLED by Lorelei James. See the book cover above,left(this is book 1 of the Blacktop Cowboy series). I love the cover! She is an erotic romance who wrote good story with characters we can grow to love. In the Rough Rider series, the emotion, the loves and realistic of each story in her books is what kept me reading straight through the series. The love between the characters does not just happen so quick. It take times to built it up and get to that point. There are lot of raw and raunchy explicit sex, but it all come down to the love we have for each characters and how beautiful they are together as couple and family. Please do give Lorelei James a try, she worth it :)

Last weekend, my goal was to buy everyone gifts and then be done with Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, it didn't go that way for me. I had an idea what to get for each person but the things I want was not available or just out of stock! It weren't be so hard to get them if its was there. Then I be done with the shopping -- *sigh*. So hopefully I get it done this weekend instead. Wish me luck!

At Borders last week, I got a free beverage coupon - yay! So I order myself a Gingerbread latte. Love the delicious flavor in it - yummy! So while I was drinking, I browse around to see what new release books had been out, I saw some interesting books that I know I want. I hug them all and people around me thoughts I was nut *grin*. But that okay. If they understood my reason then they weren't have try to run like I was going to hug them next -- or something. Is that a crime? *grin*. I can't wait until January come around when I can began to buy books again. It been so hard not to!

I want to thanks all my friends around the world for sending me your wonderful Christmas cards. It sure made my day! It kick the cold I've had for a week. Looking forward to see more as it get closer to Christmas's Day. I love this time of the holidays.....well minus the hard freeze cold we been getting over here -- eh! There are few packages I need to mail out, so I hope to do that Monday morning. Be on the look out my friends! :)

I'm currently reading another erotic contemporary romance, LAID BARE by Lauren Dane. It the first book to the Brown Sibling series. So far I'm loving it. Next up, I think I read Dane's book #2 COMING UNDONE. But that depend on where the mood will take me.

And I know I've not been posting my delay book reviews, but I will try to post them. I can't promise anything, since the holidays is keeping me busy. But I wish everyone happy reading, have a good weekend and a Happy Holidays! :)

Weekend: Books & Holidays

Another pending books, these two books was bought in September. I was excited when I saw Jill Shalvis reissue of Trouble With Paradise. It is one of the book I have not yet read. I'm trying to get copies of all of her backlist as much as I can before I can read some that are in connected series. I really enjoy reading Shalvis' books because she write emotions and humors very well. Highly recommend her. I'm not yet familiar with Jessica Inclan, but I did read good reviews and I brought two of her The Believe Trilogy. I just need to get the last copy to finish the trilogy. Both books are sitting in my TBR pile. When I saw that she release a brand new series The Being Trilogy, I brought her first book Being With Him. I'm looking forward to read from both authors soon!

Last weekend, my family went out of town to visit my uncles to do some praying and then eat. One of my uncle who live few states away came down to visit. So it was like family reunion again. So because of this, I wasn't able to shop for some books at Borders but I did do some good reading. I also spent times with my good friends too. They were cooking some good steaks, potatoes salad, beans, garlic breads and squash. We were celebrating because one friend's youngest son had just finish his 3 weeks of football practices for kids first learner that his day camp open for them. YUM and fun!

However today (Saturday), I did end up going to Borders. I went inside to take look around to see what books have recently came out. There wasn't too many recent one but I did see few that I want. And I joint it down on paper, bring it home and add it to my wish list bookstore online. Yep, I came home empty handed. And as sad as I am, there is a reason for it. You will see below :) I also got myself some Iced Pumpkin Creme Latte - it was yummy drinklicious! ;)

In the next two months, I be real busy with holidays. So this mean I have to cut back on buying books for awhile. I won't be buying books except maybe 1 book each months (there are 2 months left) until January 2011. But I have add all the books that I want on my wish lists, this way I can remember what books I'm buying when January come around. This made me sad, since I'm so used to buying books every weekend. I love to visit bookstores, buy books and add them to my TBR piles/bookshelves. But I rather save money for holidays(gifts,foods..etc) because it my favorite times of the years. And I can't be selfish, right? I love seeing kids eyes lighten up when they see gifts I brought them. And I love to see the loves in people eyes when they discover unexpected surprises gifts too. It will be a hard struggle for me to try not to grab books, every time I go near bookshelf, but it's still all worth the challenge for me. I've been doing this for every years now, so it no big deal to me. If you saw someone pressing her face against the window pane, staring in through it and has finger's prints smear on it, at the bookstores during the holidays then yeah... that was me LOL!

I'm still participating in the Christmas cards exchange. I figure that would make up for not participating in Secret Santa this year (another things I'm sad about) and for cutting back books buying too. I love to see cards from all over the world, including closest friends who I have had chat and been with over many years online/off line. Cards always brighten my day no matter if I have good or bad days :)

Even while I'm busy with the holidays, I'm still planning to share books that I've brought in the last few months and my pending book's reviews, that I've not yet posts both on my blog. These are books that have been already bought, before I announced about cutting back books for awhile because of the holidays. Stay tune!

I have just finish reading Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning, and I love it! It is erotic romance and I love the two main characters of this book. It about a group of rock band name Sinners and each members is going to have their own story with love interest in the series. I'm looking forward to reading each installments! It interesting because I never read books with rock band story before. But Olivia Cunning wrote these men as if they're alive and real. She wrote these band in a way rock in roll reacted and lives. I have not figure out what to read next, but I think I might read a historical book by Anne Stuart's Reckless, book #2. Then after that, who know. Let see where my moods take me.

Halloween is tomorrow (Sunday), and we not craving pumpkins this year. But we will pass out candies. And no, we not dressing up either -- teehee! I wish everyone a Happy Halloween! Have fun but play it safe! :)

Weekend: August BooksWhat I've Been DoingToday, Yesterday, Tomorrow

Reckless by Anne Stuart (book #2 of The House of Rohan)
Last To Die by Kate Brady (sequel to ONE SCREAM AWAY). I did brought books last week, but I won't show it today. Instead, I want to go back a few months and show those books that I've brought but never post it. Above the post, are the two books I brought on the last week of August. With my busy life, I've forgotten to post it. It has been 3 months ago. There are still more books I need to show you, and I hope to get through those books as quickly as I can. Starting with books from September.

I recently had just finish reading the following books: THE DEVIL OF NANKING by Mo Hayder , CORRALLED by Lorelei James and RIDING WILD by Jaci Burton. And enjoy all of them. They was my 'new to me authors' but now, I think I'm going to read more books by them. If you decided to visit author's website, beware that the 2nd and 3rd links mean you're entering on your own risks. Because some of the their books are erotic books. So you must be 18 or older to enter ;)

Now I'm currently reading RUTHLESS by Anne Stuart. I'm really enjoying it so far. It's historical romance but I'm so used to reading lot of Stuart's romantic suspense books, which I devour. But no matter if it historical or suspense, one good thing Stuart does so well is writing dark heroes. That why I love Stuart's books so much! I know I'm going to want to read another book in between it but I've not decided which book(s) yet.

I'm hoping to post books I've read for the month of September, but with everything going on I'm not sure I can post it by tomorrow. I will try. When I lost everything from my memory stick files, I kinda had to relay on my blog to remember which books I read for which months. Or the totals I read from January - September. It got confusing. So until I get all that fix and correct, then I will post my 50 Books Challenge of months.

Today (Saturday), I came out of the bookstore...empty handed *gasp!* --- I know! Unheard of me, right?! But I didn't see books I want on shelves. Because most of the books are coming in two weeks -- eh! I can't wait that long! ;) I tried to use my free birthday drink coupon at Borders, but couldn't order a Pumpkin Spice Latte. The coupon are free ONLY for small coffee or tea - bleh! I just kinda gave the lady a -you-got-to-be-kidding-me look when I stared at her. And just left.

Yesterday (Friday) was mom birthday. And we invited guests (mostly parent's friends) to stop by and eat dinner with us. We had some chocolate cake, which we devour and it's so delicious! (view picture below). We also had some crabs too, and most are all gone.

Tomorrow (Sunday), we will have guests coming over because it has been almost 100+ months since my grandmother passed away. And mom will be serving one of our family favorite foods - Wanton Soup. I'll be helping mom, but this will take many hours to finish it. Many of the guests will be bring something when they come over too. This will be a long Sunday.

Have a good rest of the weekend, everyone! Happy reading everyone!

Mom's Birthday cake :) (click to enlarge it)

My Birthday Today!

Today is my birthday! It's scary when I think about how old I am, and I just don't want to think it LOL! So over few years when I reach ages where I know I'm about to head to the next big numbers, I kinda block the thought of it and try to have fun with the 'new' me. Anyone whose asks my age, I would just say I don't know LOL! But it always fun to see people trying to guess my ages LOL! Not sure what I'll be doing today, but we shall see about what happen later...so, Happy Birthday to me! *grin*

On Saturday, I went to my local Borders to get some birthday books *grin*. I did brought some books and I will post it in separate post, later. While there, I finally was able to order some Pumpkins Spice latte drink at the cafe area. It's only available during Autumn season. So I was excited when I saw it's in the menu. It was delicious! Then I went inside our mall (the bookstore are located in the outside area of the mall lots) and got myself a soft Italian Pretzel. I love these and try to get one each weekend. It was crowded inside the mall, because downstairs in the middle center of the floor they always have some promotion going on. So I try to avoid it, took my pretzel and got out of the mall as quickly.

Yesterday, on Sunday, Mom took me and little brother out for an early brunch. We went to King Buffet, our family favorite to go, and ate variety of good foods there. Every time I'm there, the first thing I grab for is Snow King Crab's leg and I dipped it in melted butter ---YUM! After that, I always have Vegetable Lo Mein, Mushrooms w/Oyster Sauce, Honey Chicken, french fries, Wanton Soup or Egg Drop Soup and many more! Desserts are always the green or orange melon and ice cream sundae. And drink of coke. Double yum...I think I had organism LOL! Mom birthday will be this Friday, so who know *shrug* maybe we'll get to go to King Buffet again teeheee.

After we ate, I went shopping for a little while. Brought myself a pair of brown boots. In the last few days, while the weather is still beautiful and it's nice breezy outside, sometime at night and in the morning it get chilly. So, I figure since autumn is approaching than winter is near. So I must get myself a new boots. Ignore the fact that I already had two pair of boots in my closet LOL! I will try to take picture of my new boots if I can remember to. And since I had a nice day that day, I even brought a $30 SAINTS football jersey shirt for little brother. His old one is almost worn out, so he need a new one. And yes, I fainted when I discover the grand total for my pair of boots and his shirt!

OMG, the football game for our SAINTS and LSU team was so unbelievable! I can imagine the upset with our opponent team and I don't blame them. But I hope lesson are learn from all the mistakes for all the teams. Congrats to our team for making it this far, I'm proud of them! :)

Still reading THE DEVIL OF NANKING by Mo Hayder and CORRALLED by Lorelei James. I will change my sidebar and show currently reading, later. I also well try to post some of my pending reviews as well. Sorry for the LONG over due reviews :)

Happy Reading everyone! :)

Weekend: Books Month Ago: Jill ShalvisMo Hayder

These books are another set I have brought month ago but never post it. I have read books by Jill Shalvis in the past, but it took me a while longer to get through all of her backlist. I've been buying her books when ever I see it released in the stores. And I add them into my growing TBR piles. The last book I read by Shalvis was Slow Heat and then my moods went to a different direction and I pretty much stuck with that for long while. But I did enjoy the book, even when I don't know nothing about baseball. It's something about reading men in sports that seem so sexy to me. I would grab them as fast as I see sports romance at the bookstores. In the past years I've read lot of sports romance (SEP's football, Martin's hockey, Foster's fighter, Kate Angell's baseball..etc.) and have enjoy them. If you going to read Shalvis' Heat then you should first start with Double Play. These are her first two baseball books. Then recently I brought the mass market reprint of her The Trouble With Paradise. I also heard lot of positive reviews on her Wilder Adventures books and decided to grab copy of each trade size paperback books. But my local bookstore at Borders only had the last two books because the first book Instant Attraction wasn't in stock at the times. So I can't start on these books now without the first book. But I know that eventually I will get it soon. For now, the two books I do have remain sitting in my TBR pile. Anyone who have not try Jill Shalvis' books, should do so. She mixed her romance very well with witty humors, sizzling love scenes, emotions, sexy men and smart heroine in her books. It always a fun read :)

Here are the two Wilder Adventures books I brought....

Instant Gratification
Instant Temptation

I've finish reading NR's Savor the Moment and Dee Davis' Exposure but it'll be awhile until I post reviews on them. Next up I am going to read a thriller book, The Devil Nanking by Mo Hayder. I promise my friend, Melody from Melody's Reading Corner that I will read this book, since it's her favorite book and she love the author's writing. Because thriller novels usually aren't my cup of tea,(of course there are some exception I'll read) it took me a years or two to finally borrow it from the library. So now I have it right next to me, waiting for me to read it. I will start on it tomorrow, since I have whole day to read it then. I might read another book between reading Nanking but not sure what book yet. Maybe a romantic suspense book, because it's one of my favorite genres to read these days. Happy reading everyone! :)

Weekend: Books3 Months Ago

I brought these books three months ago but just never post it to the blog. I thought I've already done so, but I didn't. I guess I've been too busy to remember what I've posted over the pass months. Of the three books, only Cynthia Eden is new to me author. Heard good raves about the book, so I decided to pick up a copy and read it for myself and see if the raves is what everyone said it's to be. Anne Stuart and Dee Davis are the two authors who books I've read over the years. I love their books and hope to read more in future. Below is the links that take you directly to authors' website and the book covers of the three books I brought.

Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden (Book One of the Deadly Series)
Ruthless by Anne Stuart (book #1 of The House of Rohan)
Desperate Deeds by Dee Davis (book #3 A-TAC series)

I'm currently still reading Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts, but on my own this time and I'm almost done with the last few chapters. In between the book, I'm also reading Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis. I'm hoping to finish reading both this books, so that I can start on the next books, that is awaiting for me to read them :)

Tomorrow, I will post another set of books that I have brought last month but never post here. There are other books I've never post either, so you will see three different posts about all the books I have brought in the last two months. And I'm hoping to post some pending book reviews real soon too. Happy reading everyone! :)