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I am reading Date to the Rescue (Do-Over Date Series Book 4) by Susan Hatler. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Review: The Double Date Disaster (Do-Over Date Series Book 2) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. City girl Jennifer Page works sixteen - hour days and has little time for love. But when her best friend proposes they go on a blind  double date, Jennifer doesn't hesitate to say yes. What's better for her overworked soul than time with her best friend, and a new sushi restaurant, and a cute guy?

Outdoor adventurist Dylan Douglas is surprised when his blind date shows up for whitewater rafting dressed to the nines in high heels. Turns out the only experience she has with the outdoors is when she almost got eaten by a bear as a kid. Despite the mix-up, Jennifer continues with the date and Dylan admires her spunk.

Jennifer and Dylan have little in common, but he turns out to be fun and insightful. As they spend time together, Jennifer realizes an adventurist girl has been hiding inside her this whole time. Will their differences tear them apart or teach them that a rafting disaster can turn into the love of a lifetime?

I thought this was a cute sweet story. I could not put it down. Susan Hatler is a wonderful writer. I just love her books. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: A Million Dollar Date (Do-Over Date Series Book 1) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Abigail Apple is running late to meet her blind date when she's pulled over for speeding. Unfortunately, the follow-the-rules cop doesn't care that she's late, let alone that she's heartbroken because her favorite dog rescue is in danger of being closed. Now she has to meet her date with mud drying on her heels, dog hair covering her dress, and the smell of a barn perfuming her hair.

When she arrives, however, Abigail learns her handsome blind date is none other than the cop who pulled her over. Abigail has no intention of staying until she learns Cooper Hill is heading a committee for the city that will award a six-figure donation to a charity of their choice. So, what's a girl to do? Abigail decides a second date is the perfect way to convince Cooper to vote for the dog rescue. Soon, however Abigail is less interested in Cooper's vote than she is in his deep voice, kind heart, and tender touch.

Will this follow-the-rules cop and this follows-her-heart animal lover learn that despite poor first impressions, second chances can lead to love?

When you read on of Susan Hatler's book you know it is going to be good clean fun. I enjoyed reading this book. I thought it was written well. I could not put it down. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: The Oregon Trail Romance Collection

If you are looking for adventure, romance, history, faith. Then look no further than The Oregon Trail. This book has nine stories in it. Filled with adventure and faith and hard times and romance.

The titles of the books are 1. The Sagebrush Bride by Amanda Cabot. 2. Beckoned Hearts by Melanie Dobson. 3. Shanghaied by the Bride by Pam Hillman. 4. Settled Hearts by Myra Johnson. 5 As Good as Gold by Amy Lillard. 6. Daughters of the Wind by Diann Mills. 7. His Frontier Family by Anna Schmidt. 8. State of Matrimony by Ann Shorey. 9. Sioux Summer by Jennifer Uhlarki.

From the very first story I was hooked. I could not put this book down. It grabs you from the first page. I loved these stories. I would recommend this book.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

I am reading A Million Dollar Date (Do-Over Date Series Book 1) by Susan Hatler. I will be posting  reading progress updates along the way. There are four books in this series. I hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. Christmas Jars shares the story of Hope Jensen, an aspiring journalist who uncovers the remarkable secret behind a holiday phenomenon: money-filled glass jars anonymously given to people in need. Hope desperately wants to post the story, but doing so would be a breach of trust to the family who entrusted her with the secret. What she decides to do will change her life forever. A heartwarming story that will restore your faith in humanity and make you want to start your own Christmas Jar tradition.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I could not put it down. The message is a reminder of what Christmas is really about and that is to help people who are in need. I would recommend this book to everyone. It’s a touching story. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 60% of the book  Christmas Jars  by Jason F. Wright. I will be posting a review soon. I am really enjoying this book.

Review: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Meet Nina Hill: A young woman supremely confident in her own... shell. The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil. If she sometimes suspects there might be more to life than reading, she just shrugs and picks up a new book.

When the father Nina never knew existed suddenly dies, leaving behind innumerable sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews, Nina is horrified. They all live close by! They're all-or mostly all-excited to meet her! She'll have to Speak. To. Strangers. It's a disaster! And as if that wasn't enough, Tom, her trivia nemesis, has turned out to be cute, funny, and deeply interested in getting to know her. Doesn't he realize what a terrible idea that is?

Nina considers her potions. 1. Completely change her name and appearance. (Too drastic, plus she likes her hair.) 2. Flee to a deserted island. (Hard pass, see: coffee). 3. Hide in a corner of her apartment and rock back and forth. (Already doing it.)

It's time for Nina to come out of her comfortable shell, but she isn't convinced real life could ever live up to fiction. It's going to take a brand-new family, a persistent suitor, and the combined effects of ice cream and trivia to make her turn her own fresh page.

I absolutely loved this book. It's the kind of book that grabs you from the very first page. I also love the cover of this book. Yes I am one of those people who picks books to read that have pretty or cute covers.

I can totally relate to the character Nina because she is a planner just like me. I love that she works in a bookstore. I thought the book was written very well. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

To get into the Christmas season I am reading Christmas Jars by Jason F Wright. I heard that there was a movie playing in some theaters not all a month ago. I didn’t get to see it because it wasn’t playing any where near me. I will be posting a review soon.

Review: Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte

Here is a summary of what the book is about. After calling off her fall wedding, horror novelist Amy Fox is left with a broken heart, a mega case of writer's block, and a serious aversion to all things pumpkin spice. When she receives news that her grandfather has broken his wrist driving through a Dunkin Donuts- literally straight through the front windows- five hundred miles away, in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire, Amy has no choice but to return to check on him. If she doesn't make sure that he's back on his feet, Grandpa may be moved into assisted living, and Amy's beloved childhood home will be put on the market.

Knowing she must return, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice- a reunion with Kit Parker- her childhood best friend, first love, and entire reason for skipping town in the first place. As the two reconnect, a second chance seems possible... if only Kit weren't holding on to a secret that just might unravel everything.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is the perfect book to read for fall. I did not want the story to end. I thought it was well written. I just love happy endings. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Dewey Read A Thon

Well I am going to call it a night everyone. I have read 52 % of the book Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte. I am really enjoying this book. I can’t wait until next year.

Dewey Read A Thon

I have read 27% of the book Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte. I have to charge my IPad. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Dewey Read A Thon

I have read 13% of the book Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte. I am enjoying it so far. I am going to take a break now and go to the mall with my husband. I will be posting another update soon.

Dewey Read A Thon

This  year for the Dewey 24 hour Read A Thon  I will be reading Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labnote. I will be keeping my blog updated through out the day with reading progress updates. Let’s have some fun.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 70% of the book The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman. I will be posting a review soon.  Hope everyone is having a good day.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman. I am really enjoying this book. I will be posting reading progress updates as I go along. What is everyone else reading?  Hope you are having a lovely week.

Review: The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Emma Saylor doesn't remember a lot about her mother, who died when Emma was twelve. But she does remember the stories her mom told her about the big lake that went on forever, with cold, clear water and mossy trees at the edges.

Now it's just Emma and her dad, and life is good, if a little predictable...until Emma is unexpectedly sent to spend the summer with her mother's family that she hasn't seen since she was a little girl.

When Emma arrives at North Lake, she realizes there are actually two very different communities there. Her mother grew up in working class North Lake, while her dad spent summers in the wealthier Lake North resort. The more time Emma spends there, the more it starts to feel like she is also divided into two people. To her father, she is Emma. But to her new family, she is Saylor, the name her mother always called her.

Then there's Roo, the boy who was her very best friend when she was little. Roo holds the key to her family's history, and slowly, he helps her put the pieces together about her past. It's hard not to get caught up in the magic of North Lake- and Saylor finds herself falling under Roo's spell as well.

For Saylor, it's like a whole new world is opening up to her. But when it's time to go back home, which side of her- Emma or Saylor- will win out?

I enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be interesting. I thought the book was written very well. This is the first book I have read by Sarah Dessen. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I am sorry I haven't updated my blog in a while I have been busy with life. I have read 63% of the book The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen. I will be posting a review soon. This book has a lot of chapters and page numbers in it. It is a good story. I am enjoying it.

Currently Reading

I am reading The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen. I will be posting reading progress updates along the way.  Hope everyone is having a good day.

Review: Brave Love: Making Space for You to Be You by Lisa Leonard

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Women today feel pressure to be the best wife, mom, and professional possible - often at the expense of  their own identity. But what if you could experience deep peace- knowing you are loved right now, just as you are? In Brave Love, the founder of the multi- million dollar company Lisa Leonard Designs inspires women to find themselves again amidst the noise and competing demands of real life.

Brave Love is about what it means to be human, how it feels to be broken and afraid, and what happens when we dare to love deeply. Join Lisa on a journey where you will discover you  are worthy and lovable just as you are. You don't have to try harder or be better. You don't have to prove yourself and you don't have to make others okay. In this freedom you will find more peace  and more joy. Most importantly you will learn that as you stop trying to be everything to everyone, you will love others better.

Wow this book is amazing. I loved it.  I couldn't put this book down. I would highly recommend it. I felt this story was real  and honest. The author did a wonderful job writing it.


Happy Reading Everyone!