Books and Music, Music and Books.....

So, I decided who I think should represent Russia for The 2017 Eurovision Contest. Her name is Roza Mazhonts and she is incredible! Check it out for yourself:

She's good, right? I just love her voice.

On another musical front, I got Carrie Underwood's "Church Bells" stuck in my head. A wonderful song that's like a three minute Lifetime movie. It is way too catchy. You'll be humming at the end of this song.

Yup, very catchy. Are you humming right now? Told you.

On the book front, I recently finished Beneath the Skin by Kyla Stone and My Perfect Life in a Cornish Cottage by SJ Crabb.

Beneath the Skin is a rather dark YA novel because it deals with such issues as Abuse: Sexual, Emotional, and Physical, Cutting, Anorexia, Emotional Eating, and Patricide. Despite the dark subject matter, Kyla Stone has managed to create a character with the strength to shine in the midst of the deep dark.

My Perfect Life in a Cornish Cottage is as funny as I thought it would be. I've read a book by SJ Crabb before (The Diary of Madison Brown) and loved it. I was hoping My Perfect Life would be as good as Madison Brown. Ms. Crabb did not disappoint! When Sophie's Jerk of a husband announces one morning that he wants a divorce, Sophie's whole life is sent into a tailspin. Will she ever find true happiness? My Perfect Life in a Cornish Cottage is a hilarious read that I totally recommend.

Stay tuned folks. I hope to write again soon.

Long time, no.....read?

Hey all! Did you think I dropped off the blogospere? Well, I kind of did, but that's besides the point.

Since my last post I've been busy reading. Like READING READING.  I don't know how it happened but I've gotten a bunch of thrillers and mysteries along with my usual rom/com, rom/dram, his/rom, chris/rom mix.

Do you know what thrillers and mysteries do to you? They make you deodorant quit on the job and give you a kick-start in the paranoia department. But I say the adrenaline rush is worth it.

 First up is Book 1 & 2 in the Jennifer Morgan series by Ethan Jones. He knows how to mix romance with a serious dose of thrill.

Second up is Must Love Murder from the Sketchy Matchmaker series by Etta Faire. I loved that this series is also hilarious so it toned the drama down a tinny winny bit.

Third up is Closer to Love by David Balzarini. Don't let the name fool you. There is no romance here. But there is a ton of drama and enough thrill to keep you well into the night.

Fourth up is Asiago and the Accomplice by Judy Volhart. It's book one in her Whine and Cheese series. I like that she succeeded in making a funny mystery that also had my mouth watering and my stomach growl. And did I mention that it comes full of tasty recipes? Nope, I don't think I did.

Fifth up is Betrayal by Eugene Lloyd MacRae as part of his Rory Mack Steele series. This had sweat pouring off me in rivulets. I finished it the night I began it. At least, I think it was the same night. For all I know, it could have been very early the next morning, My bedroom alarm clock conveniently broke.

And last, but most definitely not least is Ghost of a Girl by Theo Gage and Toivi Smith. Honestly, the thriller don't stop til the last page! I tell you no lie. I was sweating and screaming and biting my nails. I got emotionally invested very early on. Strange to admit, I didn't think I would enjoy this novel. But, I was proven wonderfully wrong.

So that is some of what I've been reading lately. In other news, Starting In 2017, I hope to be running a serial story. It's the brain child of my Mother, Brother and I. I hope you all will enjoy it. 

Until next time, Keep Reading.