Lyssa Kay Adams' newest book is out!

 Since the very first Bromance Book Club novel, I have been a fan of the series.  I have been known to stay up all night to finish her books. Now, A Very Merry Bromance is out. Let's enjoy it, y'all. Official Blurb below.

'Tis the season for a Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they’re pulling out the mistletoe for everyone’s favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love.

Country music’s golden boy Colton Wheeler felt the most perfect harmony when he was with Gretchen Winthrop. But for her, it was a love him and leave him situation. A year later, Colton is struggling to push his music forward in a new direction. If it weren’t about to be the most magical time of year and the support of the Bromance Book Club, he’d be wallowing in self-pity.
It’s hard for immigration attorney Gretchen not to feel a little Scrooge-ish about the excess of Christmas when her clients are scrambling to afford their rent. So when her estranged, wealthy family reaches out with an offer that will allow her to better serve the community, she’s unable to say no. She just needs to convince Colton to be the new face of her family’s whiskey brand. No big deal…
Colton agrees to consider Gretchen’s offer in exchange for three dates before Christmas. With the help of the Bromance Book Club, Colton throws himself into the task of proving to her there’s a spark between them. But Gretchen and Colton will both need to overcome the ghosts of Christmas past to build a future together.

If you're a fan of this series, feel free to leave a message below. Now, if you don't mind, I got books to read.....

Oops..... My bad!

 I totally blanked last week and forgot to post. I'm so sorry, Internet. There will be two posts this week to make up for the oversight. 

Lb2 has a b-day later this week and he is cringing each time we remind him of it. So fun! After his birthday, we will have a little bit of time til mine. Now I don't dread it ,per se, I just kind of want to ignore it. Is that weird? I feel awesome when everyone forgets to call or send gifts. Like I unlocked a brand new achievement, Forgotten Relative! Also, I don't have to make awkward conversations. You know, "How does it feel to be [insert age]?", " Um, same as the year before, sooooo....... ". That one was very uncomfortable.

I feel so obligated to make things feel smooth that I get super anxious when we drift into Awkwardville. Now, my family will find that funny. As far as they know I live in Awkwardville, population:me. There is a difference between intentional awkwardness, the side of town I live and love in, and accidental awkwardness, the place where we wish for holes to swallow us whole.  That is where I dread drifting into. It's super hard to leave.

If you too live in Awkwardville, feel free to leave a message below.

Light Novels ....... may have gone a might crazy there

 As you may have guessed from the title of this post, I discovered light novels! Yay! I may have gone on a light novels download spree as I got the LNs of my favorite manga and anime. 

I'm telling myself that it's not a lot but if we're being honest, I have over thirty Light Novels now. It's not my fault that they tend to be series. I am going to have so much fun.

If anyone else has jumped down this rabbit hole, feel free to leave a message below.

11/09/22 P.S. I now have over 40 light novel series.😁

Mr. Bad Series review, kind of.....

 It is something of a half review since I'm only halfway through the 24 episodes. I have become absurdly fond of Asian Dramas, especially their romantic comedies. I can't really explain it. It's like my Russian and Turkish melodrama phase of yesteryear. I like good writing and I will read subtitles if the acting is on point.

That said, Mr.Bad does indeed have good writing and acting. It is a realistic fantasy about an aspiring author who accidentally wishes for an unforgettable love, inadvertently bringing her villain to life. He is more than a little put out about time traveling 500 years into the future. Since he wants to return to his own life, he decides to help her get a boyfriend so that her wish will come true. He didn't plan on falling for her himself. Nor did she.

There is a side story about how our heroine's boss is in love with his business partner but is so socially inept that he struggles with confessing his feelings. It's mildly painful to watch. I mean it's enjoyable but still painful. 

Overall, Mr.Bad is a wonderful Chinese Romantic Comedy series that I probably will rewatch at some point. If there is any one out there who shares my opinion, feel free to leave a message below.

P.S. I finished it. The end was so beautiful that I cried a little. I'm going to rewatch the last two episodes so that I can relive those moments. 

Hi Fall!

 Autumn weather has finally arrived! I am so excited to pull my sweaters and scarves. I love this time of year. The sights, the smells, the crisp air. LB2 hates November but tolerates October. I'm down with either one.

I adore cooking with seasonal fruit and vegetables and Autumn is one of the fun seasons to work with. I enjoy making soups, stews, and pot pies. Baking bread on a cool crisp day is always a highlight. The kitchen is a nicer place to be in when you're not sweating like you've entered a furnace. 

If you all agree, feel free to leave a message below.

When did I become that girl?

 Earlier this week, I found myself sitting on my bed, eating ice cream with my mom while watching a k-drama. How did I become that stereotype of a single 20 something year old woman who lives at home? Also, Blue Bell is totally to blame. Their "Bride's Cake" Ice cream is too delicious to not eat.

My mom didn't understand why I was mortified. When I was younger, I dreamed of having tons of friends who would share my interests and we'd hang out in bookstores and cafés, talking about life. Instead, I lost contact with my one non-family friend and LB2 is my present BFF. I'm pretty sure he'd trade me in if he could.

I don't mean to sound like I'm having a pity party. I'm not. I am happy with my life and if I could change any of my life choices, I wouldn't. I'm just feeling a little weird about how different my life is from the one teen me imagined.

If any of you get what I'm saying, feel free to leave a message below.

Italian Cream Cake is soooooo Good!

 On Sunday, LB2 made three Italian Cream cakes. If you've never had one, fix that quickly. You will probably not regret it. If you are on a diet, sorry. It was divine, sublime, perfection, and all the good adjectives out there. Pics below.

Yummy, right? LB2 got the recipe from Pinterest. Toasted Coconut and Pecans cover the rich Cream cheese frosting. The moist cake beneath is studded with tender pecans and coconut as well. It is a treat that is not to be be missed. 

If I made.you all drool, my job is done for today. As always, feel free to leave a message below.