Wednesday Weirdness...

1. Would you rather be 3 inches taller, or 3 inches shorter than you already are? Definitely 3 inches taller!!!!


2. What are 3 words that could never be used to describe you? Arrogant, quiet, vain


3. Have you ever eaten something at the grocery store while you were shopping, prior to buying it? Did you pay for it when you got to the check out line? I think I've eaten a few grapes before paying for them in my time, but that's about it!!


4. If you could have any 3 materialistic things in this world without paying a single cent for any of them, what would they be and why? An inground pool, my renovations to be complete without headache, a weekend house on a lake.


5. Have you ever fallen asleep or nodded off during sex before? Nope...


6. What are 3 jobs you’d leave your current job for? If you don't have a current job, just list 3 jobs you would like to have. Seriously, I really don't want to do anything but stay home and raise my kids!!!!


7. Do you or have you ever answered the phone during sex? Nope

Betrayed (House of Night) by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast

Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.

This was such a great continuation of an awesome series!!!! I really love the way vampires/fledglings are described in this series and am enjoying the differences from many of the other vampire type books I have read. There was great character development in this continuation from book 1 and we are also introduced to some new characters as well, that I truly hope are developed more in book 3!!!! A wonderful addition to the series, and I know I will be picking up book 3 in the not so distant future!!!! 4.5/5

Sweet Love by Sarah Strohmeyer

An irresistibly delicious novel about the power of love . . . and dessert.

Like other well-meaning mothers, Julie Mueller's believed she did the right thing when she secretly ended her teenage daughter's crush on Michael Slayton, a wild older neighborhood heartthrob with a penchant for Shakespeare and the pedigree of trailer trash.

Twenty years later, Betty Mueller has come to realize that was a big mistake. Her daughter Julie - divorced and raising a teenage daughter alone - is a workaholic obsessed with her career. And Michael, the one man who could make her happy, is the one man to whom she won't speak.

Now dying and determined to make amends, Betty stages her last great feat of motherhood by reuniting the couple in a dessert class where she hopes the sweetness of a chocolate almond Torta Caprese will erase the bitterness of a wretched misunderstanding.

"Sweet love, renew thy force; be it not said thy edge should blunter be than appetite," Shakespeare once pleaded - though it will require more than poetry and passion fruit for Julie and Michael to renew their love.

It will, in fact, require the sweetest sacrifice of all.

I simply loved this book. When I started it, I didn't realize it was set in the Boston area, and was delighted to see a trip to Mike's Pastries in the first chapter!!! Every time we head into the city, we must stop at Mike's for a cannoli!!!! :) This story encapsulates true love and how it can withstand time, it delves into many relationships and not just romantically. The mother/daughter relationships in this book are so true to life and I love how the story evolves. Major issues are discussed and explored but not too heavily. A truly great read!!! 4/5

Muttering, muttering, muttering.......

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Memory :: lost
   
2. Original :: the first
   
3. Exclusively :: dating
   
4. Listings :: craigs
   
5. Bucket :: mop
   
6. Knight :: in shining armor
   
7. Dusty :: house
   
8. Choice :: mine
   
9. Sunglight :: through the windows
   
10. Change of plans :: us....today
    

It's Saturday.......

The Saturday Special

~Summer Favorites~

1. Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming with the kids.

2. Favorite Summer Meal: Chicken on the grill with tossed salad, macaroni salad and corn on the cob!!!

3. Favorite Thirst Quencher: Water or Cherry Limeaide

4. Favorite Summer Weather: 80 degrees and sunny with a nice breeze

Fill Ins...............

1. I believe whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

2. If you're good at something, you should never stop doing it and embrace your talent.

3. Why so glum.

4. Something is out there, it's just out of my reach.

5. If my life were a sitcom, it would be titled Because I'm a MOM, that's WHY.

6. Sitting on my back porch [if you don't have one, use your imagination] I see our back garage and the woods.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to nothing hopefully, tomorrow my plans include shopping and dinner with my bff and Sunday, I want to enjoy some family time!

Wowowow.......

Thank you, thank you so much to Lori from Lori's Reading Corner and also to Lallybroch at Shhhh I'm Reading for nominating my blog for this award!!!!! This is so darn cool!!!! :)

Lori is the one who encouraged me to start blogging, I had tried in the past and never kept up with it, but joining in with this awesome reading community, I have been really excited to keep up this time and am really enjoying myself. Writing in my blog and most definitely reading everyone else's. My PaperbackSwap WL grows larger every time I hit a blog and read a great review!!!! :)

Thank you so much ladies, it is such an honor to be nominated!!! :)

Now here is what you all need to do ~~ Once an award is received, the rules are as follows:

1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3. Nominate at least seven other blogs.
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

The Bookmuncher - I love reading this blog which is pretty much dedicated to YA Fiction. This has become a favorite genre of mine lately and I have added plenty to my WL because of Rachael's reviews!!!!

She is Too Fond of Books - Love, love this blog and visit regularly!!!! More wonderful reviews and the WL/TBR pile grows!!! :)

Rhonda's Corner of the World - I just love Rhonda's reviews and suggestions on books!!!! I also love when she posts pics of her adorable daughter Lydia!!!! :)

The Story Siren - Another awesome YA book blog. I just can't get enough!!! :)

Presenting Lenore - Another awesome book blog, great reviews, I visit often to see what she's been reading!!! :)

I could go on and on, but I know that many of my other faves have been nominated already!!!!

Make sure you check out these blogs, if you haven't already from my blog roll, they are all definitely worth reading!!!!!