Review: That Night by Cecily Wolfe

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Drug overdoses don't happen to girls with good grades and athletic prowess, with longtime friends and a devoted boyfriend. Or do they?

When high school seniors Cassidy and Sarah, along with Kayla's boyfriend Paul, discover their best friend Kayla unconscious at a party, the idea that they have lost her to a heroin overdose is unbelievable. She didn't  use drugs, except the pain medicine prescribed for a soccer injury, and she had no reason to accept any from a stranger.

The month that follows her death is filled with anxiety, sadness, frustration, and questions. Answers won't bring Kayla back, however, so as Cass and Sarah struggle with the insensitive but predictable behavior of parents, classmates, and teachers, Paul falls into a depression that leads him down a dangerous path.

With Kayla's  younger sister Mia in mind, the three of them work towards forging ahead without the girl who has held them together since elementary school.

I found this book to be a difficult read because it talks about a very heavy topic.

I believe this topic does not get talked about enough in the world today.

We all know that drug overdose does happen but you wouldn't think it would  happen to girls.

I thought the author did a great job writing the story. I look forward to reading more books by her.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review Coming Soon

This will be my last reading progress update of the book I am reading now. I have read 73% of the book  That Night by Cecily Wolfe.  Hope everyone is having a good week.

Merry Christmas

It's that time of year again. I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year has gone by so fast. Well this is a very special  Christmas this year because it is my husbands and my first Christmas together as a married couple.  Last year we spend Christmas  together but we weren't married yet.

Also on December 28 th  my husband and I will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary.  I can't believe it. I am really loving married life. We have plans that day. We are going to the Aquarium of the Pacific. Then we are going to dinner at the Mission Inn.

Reading Progress Update

It's time to give you guys an update. I have read 53% of the book That Night by Cecily Wolfe.  It is an interesting read. I will be posting a review soon. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Currently Reading

I am reading That Night by Cecily Wolfe. This looks like an interesting read. I will be posting an update soon. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Happy December

We all know this time of year is crazy with the holidays. Anyway I just wanted to give you guys a update. I love being organized all of my Christmas shopping is done and all of the presents my husband and I got for our families are all mailed out already. This is going to be a stress free Christmas this year. This Christmas is special because it is my husbands and mine first Christmas together as a married couple. Also this month our wedding anniversary is on the 28 th. We will be married  for a year. Wow I can’t believe it.

Side note: I will be posting a reading progress update soon of the book I am reading now. It is just a long book. It has a lot of chapters in it. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Here is a summary of what the book is about. "I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up till now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school.

Staring 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid-but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face.

Wow what an amazing book. I am so glad I bought it.

It is truly an inspirational story. It has great life lessons throughout the story.

This book is a little reminder to always choose kindness and also not to judge people.

If we all choose kindness the world would be a better place.

If I could I would give this book a 20 stars rating or more.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review Coming Soon

Just wanted to say that I am almost done with  the book  Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I will be posting a review soon. Not today though because it's a busy day.  I hope everyone enjoys the day.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am thankful that God has blessed me with a wonderful husband. I am also thankful that we are closer to our families now.  So lets eat a lot of turkey and all that comes with it.  I am very excited about this Thanksgiving because I get to spend it with my dad. It has been a lot of years since we have had a Thanksgiving together. My dad was very busy with his job when I was growing up so he would sometimes be out of town.  Enjoy today and always.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 50% of the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It is a good book I am enjoying it. It is also nice to have time to read now.  I will be posting another update soon. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

On a side note: My husband and I are all moved into our apartment now. It is very nice and comfortable. Now the next step  is to get to know the neighbors and the neighborhood. Also maybe make some new friends.

Blog Update

Well I just thought I would do a update. As far as getting settled to California the movers are coming tomorrow to drop our stuff off at our apartment. I am looking forward to it cause I miss our stuff and then I can get down to some serious reading. My husband and I have been staying with my dad. So we get to spend the weekend unpacking yay.  Hope everyone is having a good week and will have a good weekend. Left Maryland  to get out of the cold weather was looking forward to the sunny weather here in California. Ugh! it's 64 degrees here.

Currently Reading

I am reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I wanted to read this book because the movie comes out on November 17th.  I hope to finish this book by then.  I will be posting a reading progress update soon. I have read really good things about this book. Have a good week everyone.

Review: Forever Yours in Christmas Falls (Return to Christmas Falls Book 5) by Susan Hatler

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Morgan Reed is excited to return to her hometown of Christmas Falls and open her beauty salon, but when she arrives to her rented business space she's  shocked to find it already occupied by Dallas Parker-her brother's best friend, the guy she had a childhood crush on, and the one her mom blames for their family's greatest tragedy.

With their landlord out of the county and unreachable, Morgan and Dallas must open their businesses together. But no worries, all small towns need a combo furniture store/beauty salon right? Ugh. As they work together, Morgan tries to keep her emotional distance but time and off-the-charts chemistry soon turn a childhood friendship in a blossoming romance.

Unfortunately, just when their relationship develops into something deeper, an unexpected crisis re-opens her family's old wounds and  the blame is on Dallas once again. Will Morgan's sadness and fear pull them apart, or make her realize Dallas has always been her heart's true safe harbor?

Wow what another great  book by Susan Hatler. I thought the story was written very well.

I just love sweet clean romance books. I couldn't put this book down.

There are some surprises in the story.

I am looking forward to reading more books by Susan Hatler. Keep up the great writing  and keep on shining Susan.

I would  highly recommend this book.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

Well October is almost over. It is time for a reading progress update. I have read 75% of the book Forever Yours in Christmas Falls ( Return to Christmas Falls Book 5) by Susan Hatler.  I will be posting a review soon.  Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

We Made it to California

Well my husband and I made it to California. We got up at 3:30am Maryland time to get to the airport  for our 8:00 am flight. We flew into Denver Colorado for a layover. I am just glad to be in California for a while. It is strange to think this is not a vacation.  Anyway let the adventure begin. It is hot here in the 100's. I hope it cools down soon. Hope everyone is having a good week. I am glad the stress of moving is behind us. Now we just have to wait for our stuff to get here and the car. I will post again soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading  Forever Yours in Christmas Falls (Return to Christmas Falls Book 5) by Susan Hatler. I will be posting a review soon. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. There are 7 novels in this series.

Review: Monday Sweet Romance (Sweet and Timeless Book1) by Lily Rose

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Sweet and Timeless: Monday by Lily Rose is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author E.L. Todd's steamy contemporary romance novel Monday. This story is the same as the contemporary romance and conveys all the passion of the original book without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

I don't  believe in destiny.

In fate.

Or in soul mates.

But I believe in Hawke.

My life has never been whole since my parents left forever. I have my brother, someone I can barely tolerate most of the time, and I have my best friend, Marie.

And I have myself.

But when Hawke walks into my life, there's an immediate connection. Our eyes lock and an unspoken conversation is exchanged. For the first  time in my life, I actually feel something.

But he doesn't.

He keeps me at arms length and pretends there's nothing between us when there clearly is. I'm not the kind of girl to wait around for any guy, so I don't.

But that doesn't mean he isn't in the back of my mind.

Our paths cross again in a way neither one of us expect and it changes everything. Was it destiny that made it happen? Was it fate? Or was it something else?

I found this story to be very interesting. It was a sweet one.

I thought it was written very well. It kept my interest.

If you want a clean sweet romance then I suggest you pick up a copy of this book and read it.

I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Moving Update

I just wanted to update you guys about this move. Yesterday the movers came and got our stuff  out of our apartment. I thought I would breakdown watching them but nope I am being strong about this move. Today my husband and I are going to clean the apartment. Tomorrow we are having the walk through. My husband and I are staying in a hotel for a few days. We  will be flying out next week Wednesday.  In the mean time we are going to enjoy the time we have left here in Maryland.  I will update everyone  next week when we make it to California. Have a good week everyone.

Big News

Well I am so glad I don't have to keep the news I want to share a secret anymore. Last week I gave my goodbye letter to my job because my husband and I are moving to California. He got a new job there. Today is my last day at my job. I will miss everyone I worked with and especially the children. We will be leaving Maryland very soon because my husband starts his job on November 1st.  I am so glad that the seasons in California are not as bad. I know this move is a blessing because I will be closer to my daddy. Also we will be closer to our family in Hawaii too. In a way moving to California is like a homecoming  for me because I was born and raised there.  Let the adventure begin.  I will post a update when we get settled.

Reading Progress Update

I  have read 50% of the book  Monday: Sweet Romance (Sweet and Timeless Book1) by Lily Rose.  I will be posting a review soon. I am really enjoying this story.   Have a good week everyone.