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!

Review: God Moments for Women by Carolyn Larsen

Here is a summary of what the book is about. With the stress of everyday life, spending time with the Lord can be challenging. This devotional makes it easy to find just a couple minutes to spend time with the Lord no matter where you are. Use it to reconnect with God whenever you feel moved.

I absolutely loved this little book. It is a short quick read. I found it to be very inspirational. I believe every woman should read this book. The devotions are only a page long. You can put this book in a coat pocket or a handbag and carry it with you wherever you go to connect with God. I would highly recommend this book.


Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 40% of the book Brave Love by Lisa Leonard. I will be posting another reading progress update soon. Hope everyone is having a good weekend. What is everyone reading?

Currently Reading

I am reading Brave Love by Lisa Leonard. I will be posting reading progress updates  on here as I read this book.  I hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Look up the word "nerd" and you'll find Lily Bailey's picture. She's got one goal: first stop valedictorian, next stop Harvard. Until a stint in the hospital from too much stress lands her in the last place a klutz like her ever expected to be: salsa dance lessons.

Look up the word "popular" and you'll find Stone Torres's picture. His life seems perfect- star of the football team, small- town hero, lots of friends. But his family is struggling to make ends meet, so if pitching in at his mom's dance studio helps, he'll do it.

When Lily's dad offers Stone extra cash to volunteer as Lily's partner, he can't refuse. But with each dip and turn, each moment her hand is in his, his side job starts to feel all too real. Lily shows Stone he's more than his impressive football stats, and he introduces her to a world outside of studying. But with the lines blurred, can their relationship survive the secret he's been hiding?

I absolutely loved this book. I just love a happy ending. I thought this book was well written. I love all of Rachel Harris books. I am looking forward to reading more books by her.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have 54% of the book Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris. I am really enjoying this book. It is a fun read. I will be posting review soon. My husband and I are going to Hawaii tomorrow for a few days to spend time with family.  I will try to do some reading but we will be busy.  Hope everyone is having a nice day. 

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris. I will be posting Reading Progress Updates as I read this book. I got a feeling I am going to enjoy this book. Hope everyone is having a lovely day.

Review: What Happens in France by Carol Wyer

Here is a summary of what the book is about. She stood and took her place in front of the camera... It was now or never" Bryony Masters has been looking for her long- lost sister, Hannah, for years, but when their father has a stroke her search takes on  new urgency. So when primetime game show, What Happens in France, puts a call- out for new contestants, Bryony spots the ultimate public platform to find her reality TV - obsessed sister, and finally reunite their family.

With the help of handsome Lewis, it's not long before she's on a private jet heading for  the stunning beauty of rural France. With a social media star dog, a high maintenance quiz host and a cast of truly unique characters, Bryony and Lewis have their work cut out for them to stay on the show and in the public eye.

Yet as the audience grows and the grand prize beckons they find that the search that brought them together may just fulfil more than one heart's wish...


Here is my honest opinion about this book. I thought it was a cute story. I enjoyed reading it. I thought it was written well. I just love happy endings.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I am sorry I have not updated my blog in a while. I have been really busy the last few months. Anyway I have read 80% of the book What Happens in France by Carol Wyer. I will be posting a review soon. How is everyone doing?

Blog Update

Hey Everyone
I want to apologize for not keeping my blog updated lately. I have been busy with my knitting business. On another note my husband and I are going through something very personal I don’t want to talk about it. Don’t worry it has nothing to do with our marriage we are doing good. We will be going out of town for a while. I will try to do some reading while we are gone but it will be hard because we are going to be busy. I hope everyone is having a good week.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading What Happens in France by Carol Wyer. I will be posting  reading progress updates. What are you guy's reading? I hope everyone  is having a good day.

Review: Throne of Grace (Cliff Walk Courtships Book 1) by Cecily Wolfe

Arthur Davenport has it all: looks, money, and a successful future planned by his parents. He knows that something is missing, but when he and Josie, his mother's maid, develop a friendship that can only be based on Christian values, he realizes that his love for her is the key to his happiness. Can he convince her that he would gladly give up his life of luxury for a life of service with her?

Newport Rhode Island in the last decades of the nineteenth century was a stunningly beautiful and glamorous playground for the rich during the summer months, and perfect setting for a romance between a rich young man from New York City and a local girl who works for his family. The two couldn't possibly expect to have anything in common, as he is expected to follow his father in a financial career and she is merely a maid with a mother who takes care of  local children while their parents work.

Arthur Davenport spoiled and bored, unsure  of his place in his family and in the eyes pf God, truly meets his match in Josie Warren, who is often just a nit hard on herself for not being the perfect Christian in thought as well as deed. The two meet on the famous Cliff Walk, and neither of them can imagine where or how their instant attraction will take them as he struggles to make his parents understand that his calling is the same as hers, to help those less fortunate. He has no money of his own, and if they disinherit him out of disapproval, how can he help Josie, who has spent her life working hard to help support herself and her mother?  More importantly, how can he convince her that he would gladly give up his life of luxury just to be with her?

Wow what a truly amazing book. I absolutely loved it. I couldn't put it down. It is so sweet and romantic. I would highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving

I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving dinner with their friends and family. I have a busy day of cooking my parents are coming over for dinner. It has been a while since I have had Thanksgiving with my mom. I always went to my in laws house when I lived in Hawaii. Anyway I am thankful for my family and my husband and God. What are you thankful for?

Reading Progress Update

I have read 67% of the book Throne of Grace (Cliff Walk Courtships # 1) by Cecily Wolfe.  I am really enjoying this book.  I will be posting another update soon.  What is everyone reading? Hope you are all having a good week.

Currently Reading

I am reading Throne of Grace (Cliff Walk Courtships Book 1) by Cecily Wolfe. I will be posting reading progress updates of this book.  What are you guy's reading? I hope everyone has a good week.

Review: The Competition by Cecily Wolfe

Here is a summary of what the book is about. For Mary Sofia, The Penultimate writing competition is more than a chance at a free college education; she wants to show her younger siblings that they can all rise above their violent family history. For Raiden, the pressure to succeed comes from within, although he knows that family traditions play a part in his determination.

For Camara, writing fiction is almost compulsive, but her own dark secret maybe the best story she can ever tell. For Michael, swimming and writing fit his introverted personality perfectly, but meeting a smart and beautiful girl at The Penultimate makes stepping outside of his comfort zone easy.

All four will compete against each other along with 96 other high school juniors for the chance of a lifetime: a full scholarship to a prestigious private college. Some students will do anything to win, but others may pay the price.

I thought this book was well written. It was a very interesting story. I found some unexpected twists in this book.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Happy Publication Day Cecily Wolfe

Today is a big day because the book The Competition by Cecily Wolfe came out today. Happy Publication Day Cecily Wolfe so excited for you. I will be posting a review soon. I hope everyone will read this book and enjoy it.  Have a great week everyone.

Currently Reading

I am reading The Competition by Cecily Wolfe. I will keep you guys updated with reading progress posts as I read this book. It sounds like an interesting read. I am sure I will enjoy it.  I hope everyone has a good weekend and week. What are you reading?

Reading Progress Update

Well I managed to do some reading while on vacation. I have read 54% of the book Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber. I will be posting a review soon. Tomorrow my husband and I return home. We had a great time while on vacation visiting family and doing fun things. I hope everyone has a good week.

Vacation Time

In just a few hours my husband and I will be leaving for the airport we are going on vacation to Hawaii. We will return on the 26th. So I don't know how much reading  and  blog updating I will be doing because of all the fun we will be having. We are going to attend a friend's wedding. It's kind of funny I lived in Hawaii for 16 years and now I am going back as a tourist.  I hope everyone is having a good week. See you all in a week.

Review: The Distance Between Us by Georgie Capron

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Tasha knows that she should count her blessings: married for eleven years, mother to three healthy children, she should be content with her lot. However, feelings of frustration have  settled over her like a dark cloud.

Despite living under the same roof and sharing the same bed, Tasha has never felt so distant from her husband, Charlie. She feels worn down by the mental load of motherhood, drowning in the never-ending chores that keep the family and household afloat. Most of all she worries that her once happy marriage is slipping away from her.

Tasha longs for something to change, but when change comes calling will it really be the answer she was hoping for? And is it possible to fall in love with the same person twice?

A modern day love story about family, marriage and risking it all to have it all.

I found this book to be very insightful. It deals with issues that could really happen in marriages.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was very well written. The author did a good job.

I am looking forward to reading more books by the author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 88% of the book The Distance Between Us by Georgie Capron. I will be posting a review soon.  What are you guys reading? I hope everyone is having a good week.

Dewey 24 Hour Read - A - Thon

I have read 18% of the book Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber.  I need to charge my IPad.  How is everyone else doing? I will post another update soon. Hope everyone is having a good day.

Dewey 24 Hour Read - A -Thon

I am so excited because it's mine favorite time of year. It's the Dewey 24 Hour Read - A - Thon. This is the first time it is happening in the summer. This time it is going to be a little different because it starts at night. Anyways for this one I will be reading Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber. Let's have some fun. I will keep you guys updated on my reading  progress through the night. Hope everyone has a good night.

Reading Progress Update #2

Happy Monday everyone. I have read 60% of the book The Distance Between Us by Georgie Capron. I will be posting a review soon. Hope everyone is having a good day and week. What is everyone reading?

Reading Progress Update

I have read 54% of the book The Distance Between Us by Georgie Capron. I am really enjoying this book. I will be posting another update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July everyone. I hope you guys have a wonderful day with your family and friends. Let's remember to be safe out there tonight when you go out to watch the fireworks. I am not sure what my husband and I will be doing today. I will be posting a reading progress update of the book I am reading soon. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Blog Update

Well I did it. I finished my online class I was taking yesterday.  It was interesting. I did learn a lot but it didn't really apply to me with the business I am doing. I started the class on February 13, 2018.  The class is called Starting Your Own Business Online and it was through Penn Foster.  No more studying for me. Now I can focus on my knitting business and do other fun things. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Big Announcement

I have big news to share with all of you. I am a business owner. I opened my knitting business on Etsy the other day.  I will keep my shop updated.  Here is the link to my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Wrapit82  if you want to check it out.  I am selling knitted scarfs. I am still learning the ropes on Etsy.  Hope you are having a lovely day.

Currently Reading

I am taking a break from reading The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer.  It is a Big book with a lot of chapters in it. So now I am reading The Distance  Between Us by Georgie Capron. Sounds like a interesting read. I will be posting a update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week. What are you reading?

Blog Update

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all are having a lovely day. I just wanted to let you know that I will be doing another blog post soon. What will it be you guys are just going to have to wait and see. I have been so busy finishing up my business class that I am taking. It is so hard but I know in the end it will be worth it. Because after my business class is over I can start my own business. What are you guys reading?

Reading Progress Update

I have read 31% of the book The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer.  I will be posting another reading progress update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week. What are you reading?  

Dewey Read - A - Thon

I am going to call it a night. I have read 22% of the book The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer. This is a big book  but I am enjoying it so far. Hope everyone is having a good night.

Dewey Read - A - Thon

Well I am going to take a break from reading because I need to charge my Ipad. I have read 17% of the book The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer. I will be back when my  Ipad is fully charged. How are you guys doing with the read - a - thon?

Dewey Read - A - Thon

It's my favorite time of year again. It's the Dewey 24 Hour Read - A - Thon.  For this Read - A - Thon  I will be reading The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer. I will be posting reading progress updates through out the day.  It only happens twice a year. Let's have some fun everyone and remember to take breaks.  Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume

Here is a summary of what the book is about: Margaret Simon, almost twelve, has just moved from New York City to the suburbs, and she's anxious to fit in with her new friends.

When she's  asked to join a secret club she jumps at the chance. But when the girls start talking about boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret starts to wonder if she's normal.

There are some things about growing up that are hard for her to talk about, even with her friends. Lucky for Margaret, she's got someone else to confide in... someone who always listens.

This is my first time reading anything by Judy Blume. I have to say I believe I will read more books by her.

I absolutely loved this book. It is a great reminder that we have one really good friend who we can always talk to and that is God. He will never leave us and he will always listen.

This book reminded me of all of the things we all went through when we were Margaret age.

 I found this book to be funny at times.

I would recommend this book for any age.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 74% of the book Are You There God It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume.  I will be posting a review soon.  What are you reading? I hope everyone is having a good day.

Currently Reading

I am reading Are You There God It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume. I will be posting reading process updates.  Hope everyone is having a great day.

Review: Midnight Sun by Trish Cook

Here is a summary of what the book is about: Seventeen-year-old Katie Price has a rare disease that makes exposure to even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Confined to her house during the day, her company is limited to her widowed father and her best (okay, only) friend.  It isn't until after nightfall that Katie's world opens up, when she takes her guitar to the local train station and plays for the people coming and going.

Charlie Reed is a former all-star athlete at a crossroads in his life- and the boy Katie has secretly admired from afar for years. When he happens upon her playing guitar one night, fate intervenes and the two embark on a star-crossed romance.

As they challenge each other to chase their dreams and fall for each other under the summer night sky, Katie and Charlie form a bond strong enough to change them-and everyone around them- forever.

Wow what an amazing story. Better have the tissues ready it is a tear jerker.

I found this book to be predictable that's because I saw the movie. I learned my lesson and that is not to watch the movie while you are reading the book because you already know what's going to happen.

I thought the author did a wonderful job writing this book.

By the way XP is a real disease but it is a rare one.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review Coming Soon

I will be posting a review soon of the book Midnight Sun by Trish Cook. I have read 66% of the book.  What are you guy's reading? Hope everyone is having a good week.

Happy Easter Everyone

Happy Easter everyone. I hope you guy's are enjoying your day with your families. My husband and I went to church this morning.  My dad is coming over later to have Easter dinner with us. Yes that's right I am cooking my first Easter dinner hope it turns out alright lol. Have a wonderful day.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 41% of the book Midnight Sun by Trish Cook. I am really enjoying it.  What are you guy's reading? I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Currently Reading

I am reading Midnight Sun by Trish Cook. This is not an eBook so it might take me  a little longer to post a review. In the mean time I will post reading progress updates. I hope to finish this book before the movie comes out but I don't think I will and thats ok. Hope  everyone is having a good week.

Review: Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson

Here is a summary of what the book is about. With the constant connectivity of today's world, it's never been easier to meet people and make new friends-but it's never been harder to form meaningful friendships.

In Frientimacy award-winning speaker Shasta Nelson shows how anyone can form stronger, more meaningful friendships, marked by a level of trust she calls "frientimacy." Shasta explores the ten most common complaints and conflicts facing female friendships today, and lays out strategies for overcoming these pitfalls to create deeper, supportive relationships that last for the long-term.

In Frientimacy, she teaches readers to reject the impulse to pull away from friendships that aren't instantly and constantly gratifying. With a warm, engaging, and inspiring voice, she shows how friendships built on dedication and commitment can lead to enriched relationships, stronger and more meaningful ties, and an overall increase in mental health.

The Intimacy Gap is more than just a call for deeper connection between friends; it's a roadmap for moving from friendship to frientimacy-and the meaningful and satisfying relationships that come with it.

I found this book to be very informative.

If you want to have a deeper connection with your friends you should read this book. I would recommend it.

Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Blog Update

Well I thought I would write a blog post. I have read 63% of the book Frientimacy by Shasta Nelson.  It is a very good book.

Side Note: I have been very busy lately because I am taking a online class called Starting Your Own Business through Penn Foster. So I have been studying like a mad woman for a while. It is a interesting course. I am learning a lot. In the end I hope to open my own business online. I would like to open my own knitting business.  Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Review Coming Soon

I will be posting a review soon of the book Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships  for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson. I have read 53% of the book.  Hope everyone has a good weekend.

It’s The Weekend

Well my husband and I are going to San Diego. We are taking a mini vacation. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. What are you reading?

Reading Progress Update

I thought it was time to do a update. I haven't gotten very far but I have  read 22% of the book Frientimacy  by Shasta Nelson. I will be posting  another update soon. Hope everyone is having a good day/weekend.  What are you guy's reading?

Currently Reading

I am reading  Frientimacy : How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson. I will be posting a reading progress update soon. I hope everyone is having a good week. What is everyone reading this week?

Review: Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

 Here is a summary of what the book is about.  Emmy and Oliver were going to be best friends forever, or maybe even more, before their futures were ripped apart.  In Emmy's soul, despite the space and time between them, their connection has never been severed. But is their story still written in the stars? Or are their hearts like the pieces of two different puzzles- impossible to fit together?

Emmy just wants to be in charge of her own life.... She wants to stay out late, surf her favorite beach- go anywhere without her parents' relentless worrying. But Emmy's parents can't seem to let  her grow up- not since the day Oliver disappeared.

Oliver needs a moment to figure out his heart.... He'd thought, all these years, that  his dad was a good guy. He never knew that it was his father who had kidnapped him and kept him on the run.

Discovering it, and finding himself returned to his old hometown, all at once, has his heart racing, and his thoughts swirling.

Readers will devour theses pages with hearts in throats as Emmy and Oliver struggle to face the messy, confusing consequences of Oliver's father's crime. Full of romance, coming-of-age emotion, and heartache, these two equally compelling characters create an unforgettable  story.

Wow  what an amazing story. I thought it was written very well.

I found this book to be a real page turner. It was cute and sweet. I couldn't put it down.

My husband bought this book for me as a gift and I fell in love with the cover.

I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review Coming Soon

I just wanted to say that I will be posting  a review soon of the book Emmy and Oliver by Robin Benway. I have read 82% of the book.  I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 58% of the book Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway. I will be posting a review soon. What are you reading? Hope everyone is having a good week.

Reading Progress Update

I have read 34% of the book Emmy & Oliver  by Robin Benway. I will be posting another reading progress update soon. Hope everyone  is having a good week.

Currently Reading

Thought  I would do a blog post for the new year.  I am reading Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway. This is not a e book so it might take me a little longer to do a review. In the meantime I will keep you updated with reading progress updates as I go. Hope everyone has a great new year.

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.

Currently Reading

I am reading Monday: Sweet Romance (Sweet and Timeless Book 1) by Lily Rose. This book just got released today. Looks like I will be enjoying this one.  I will be posting a reading progress update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Blog Update

Well it is time to do another blog post. I have been very busy like a little bee buzzz! Some big changes are happening in my and my husbands life right now. I will tell you guys later what it is. In the mean time you will just have to wait and see. Don't worry it is nothing bad or scary. I will be posting an update soon.  Hope everyone is having a good weekend. By the way Happy Fall!

Currently Reading

I am reading 183 Times a Year by Eva Jordan. There are 49 chapters in this book so it is going to take me a while  to write a review. I will be posting a reading progress update soon.

Side note: I got a new job. I start tomorrow  and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I am working at the Kiddie Academy as a Teacher's Aide. I hope everyone has a good week.

Review: Found in Translation ( Altered Hearts Book 1) by Rodger Burner

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Spoiled eighteen-year-old Kim Hartlinger arrives late to orientation for a mission trip to Mexico-she carelessly missed her flight-only to learn the project has changed. Construction in a remote village without plumbing and  electricity rather than evangelism in a medium-sized town with numerous souvenir and fast food places.

Kin's negative overreaction to the change angers the project leaders and her teammates and immediately makes her the least popular team member. She's determined to do better, though. And to be obedient to God.

When Kim breaks her arm, she feels useless. She wants to do evangelism, but the team didn't bring a translator and the villagers don't speak any English. Kim knows nada Spanish, and her "dual-language Bible" turns out to be Spanish-only.

Kim undertakes two one-handed projects. The first is her own idea. The second is God's, though, and it sounds crazy. Crazier than crazy. But will it touch the villagers' hearts with the Gospel? How can she even find out?

Wow what an amazing story. I absolutely enjoyed reading this one.

It is the type of book that reminds you of what is truly important and that is God. Reminder number two is no matter how bad you think you have it... there are other people who are worse off than you.

I would highly recommend this book. I can see myself reading it again.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

Well it's time for me to charge my iPad I ran down the battery because of all the reading I have been doing today. Anyway I  have  read 62% of the book Found in Translation by Rodger Burner. I will be posting a review soon. It is a very good book. I am really enjoying  it. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Rolf's Quest (Medieval Encounter Book 1) by Aubrey Wynne

This is what the story is about: The story takes place between 1139 A.D. and 1154 A.D. As the tale begins we learn that Merlin has been cursed because of a spell that he cast on a woman he loved. The spell was to make the woman love him. The curse she cast upon Merlin can only be broken by the first born son of Merlin's descendants.

In the autumn of 1139 A.D., in the Caledonian Forest of Scotland,  Rolf sees his father talking to a tree.The tree turned out to be a curse that bound Merlin, a legendary sorcerer. Rolf, a first born son of Merlin's  descendants, and the father asks Merlin to take Rolf and train him in hopes the curse on Merlin can finally be broken. Rolf's task is to find true love without the use of spells or trickery.

Rolf already has the woman of his dreams in mind, Melissa. The  only problem: Melissa is already betrothed to Charles Roker, a Duke in the Court of King Henry II. The engagement was arranged by Melissa's family. Alas, the arrangement was made not for love but to strengthen alliances between families. But Melissa begins having dreams about a young man with dark hair. While traveling to London to meet Charles Roker, Melissa meets Rolf in the forest along the way. When the two meet they instantly fall in love.

At the coronation of King Henry, King Henry asks Melissa if she really wants to marry Charles Roker. She tells King Henry that she does not love Charles and does not want to marry him. Now can Melissa and Rolf find love with each other or will the loyalty to her family's wishes override her love for Rolf.

Shape shifting and wizardry, love vs. loyalty, bring this story alive amongst the famed history of King Henry II.

I really enjoyed this story. I thought it was very interesting because it was set in a historical romance in the 1100 A.D. time period. A time when Kings and Queens and Dukes and Princesses ruled the nations. It was a time when families betrothed their sons and daughters to gain power and favor. This author handles this with skill and detail to the historical record.

The characters in this novel were very well developed, memorable and strong. Rolf and Melissa represent young lovers in every generation.

Love is magical in and of itself but with the powers of a sorcerer thrown in it gives the story unexpected twists and turns.

This story captivates you from the very beginning and holds you spellbound. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves a great love story.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

I am reading Found in Translation (Altered Hearts # 1) by Roger Bruner. I will be posting a reading progress update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week!

New Friendship App

Hey Everyone,

How is everybody doing? I wanted to share with you a new friendship app. It is called Patook. It is a strictly making friendships app. They don't allow flirting at all. You create a profile then you pick who you want to be friends with. For example if you only want to see profiles of women that's fine. Or if you want to see profiles of men as well. I signed up you should too. It is totally safe.

They won't let you post URL links in  a message to someone until you get to know them better. Also you can get your profile verified. You can have discussions with other people. You can post topics. You can send messages to people. You can see who visited your profile. Please let  me know if you join in the comments below this post.  Also when you sign up they don't let you use your last name  as a username only first names. The best part is it's free you can upgrade to the premium later. It came out in 2016 so it is still new. If you have problems with the app or questions the people in charge are very good about responding to you. I believe you will enjoy this app.