The Perfect Hope- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #62

What The Perfect Hope (Inn Boonsboro #3) is about:
Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out—with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He’s surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except apparently Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro…

I love trilogies and most of the time can't get enough of them. But. This one dragged on forever and took me well over seven days to finish. I just wasn't feeling Ryder or Hope. Their connection seem contrived and I was a bit tired of the ghost thing in the Inn.

Recommend? If you feel the need compulsion to finish a series or trilogy like I do then go ahead and finish the trilogy. If not, skip it.

Source: The lovely Teddyree gifted this one to me too...I still love her even though I wasn't that crazy about this book.

Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #62
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The Last Boyfriend- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #61

What The Last Boyfriend (Inn Boonsboro #2) is about:
Owen is the organizer of the Montgomery clan, running the family’s construction business with an iron fist—and an even less flexible spreadsheet. And though his brothers bust on his compulsive list-making, the Inn BoonsBoro is about to open right on schedule. The only thing Owen didn’t plan for was Avery McTavish...

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and was excited to get back to Inn Boonsboro. I was once again delighted with the romance between Avery and Owen. I understand Owen and his need to have his life all scheduled out, something that drives my own family crazy! Avery's reluctance to get involved made this a romance with a twist and I thought Roberts did a nice job of keeping the reader engaged in the story. This was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Recommend? If you are a Nora Roberts fan then yes, without a doubt. But if you're looking for a good romance series I think you would love the setting, the hunky brothers, and the take-charge women in their lives.

Source: Gifted to me by Teddyree @ The Ecletic Reader

Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #61
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Mailbox Monday and It's Monday...What Are You Reading?

Mailbox Monday 

is a gathering place for readers to share the books that

came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. 

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

December Host is: Suko's Notebook

Next year is bringing some changes to my blog and one of them is that I will only be accepting a very small limited number of review books. January and February all already taken with the two books you see above. Carol Carr sent me a very gracious and funny email and offered India Black and the Rajah's Ruby and also India Black #3 to be published in February. Then I received an email from Karen White's publicist and I couldn't resist After the Rain, which I see is being reprinted. This book is the sequel to Falling Home, which I loved, so I'm happy to review this one in January.

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Hosted by

 Sheila @ One Person's Journey Through a World of Books

We discuss the books that we've read 

and what we're planning to read for the week.

Read and talked about last week:

Rescue My Heart- I absolutely LOVED this one!

Immortal in Death- kick ass series on audio!

Animal Attraction- my favorite in the series.

Bookish Thoughts to Share this week:

The Last Boyfriend

Perfect Hope

Instant Gratification

Under the Mistletoe

In my Book Box:

Anything goes!!! 

Saturday Snapshot- Best Friends

Saturday Snapshot

is hosted by Alyce of At Home With Books

It's easy to participate- just post a picture that was taken by

you, a friend, or a family member, and add your link

on Alyce's site. (no pictures from the internet!)

Collin and Marcus after their play, The Christmas Carol. 

Love their eyes!! 

Best Friends.

Animal Attraction (Jill Shalvis)- Bookish Thoughts #60

What Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism #2) is about:
Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape her past for the quiet ranching town of Sunshine, Idaho. Plus, there's nothing like working for veterinarian Dell Connelly. And though Dell has no intention of settling down, Jade's strength and sass are enticements no red-blooded male can resist.

When I'm in the mood for romance, fun, and the lighter side of life, I know that I can count on Jill Shalvis to deliver. And that she does with the second installment of her Animal Magnetism series. I absolutely adored Jade and loved how independent she tried to be in her professional and personal life. Dell is one of those men that I would scoop up in a heartbeat. He's kind and compassionate to all he meets in life and even though his mother gave him away, he still finds time to give back to her even when she's not always appreciative. Sexy men, adorable animals, and a strong female lead makes this a satisfying book!

Recommend? In a heartbeat! Of all of her series, I think this one is my favorite!

Source and the blogger who recommended it:

•   Teddyree @ The Eclectic Reader (link to her fab review) 

Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #60
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Immortal in Death (audio)- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #59

What Immortal in Death is about:
She was one of the most sought after women in the world. A top model who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted - even another woman's man. And now she was dead, the victim of a brutal murder. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas put her professional life on the line to take the case when suspicion fell on her best friend, the other woman in the fatal love triangle. Beneath the facade of glamour, Eve found that the world of high fashion thrived on an all-consuming obsession for youth and fame. One that led from the runway to the dark underworld of New York City where drugs could be found to fulfill any desire - for a price

I love it when a fellow book lover and blogger recommends an audio book and it blows me away! Thanks to Nise (Under the Boardwalk), I decided to listen to J.D. Robb's In Death series on audio and I absolutely loved this production. She told me that the narrator delivered the goods with the voices and she was right. I loved Eve and Mavis' voices. Susan Ericksen, the narrator changed them up beautifully and in my opinion captured their personalities. This was a fantastic way to drive to and from work each day. I loved it so much that I bought the next book in the series and have already downloaded it to my iPod!!!

Recommend? With no qualms. This audio production was fantastic and Eve's backstory is starting to be fleshed out!

Source: Purchased from Audible.com
Narrator: Susan Ericksen
Length of audio: 9 hours and 46 minutes

Blogger who recommended it:

• Nise@Under the Boardwalk

Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #59
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Rescue My Heart- Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #58

What Rescue My Heart is about:
After a tragic stint in the National Guards, Adam Connelly returns to Idaho and to Belle Haven, the animal shelter he owns with his brothers. All Adam wants is to be alone. Then he opens the door to the past—the woman whose heart he once broke. Still gorgeous, still tough-as-nails, but this time, unusually vulnerable.

As I write this I wonder how many of my friends sighed and shook their heads at yet ANOTHER Jill Shalvis post?? Ha! I'm laughing as I write this and hoping that you all will still love me and just hold my hand as I go continue on with my romance addiction!!?? This was another solid book in Jill's list of stories and again she hits it out of the ballpark with her characters. They all have flaws, insecurities, and ache to be loved.

Recommend? Without hesitation. I noticed that Jill will be adding another book to this series, Rumor Has It, to be published August 2013. I can't wait for that one. Plus, I only have a few more of her books to review, so very soon you all will be safe from the endless Shalvis bookish thoughts that I have deluged you with over the last few months!!

Source: Teddyree @ The Ecletic Reader (she is always willing to feed my addiction! Bless her heart!)

Six Sentence Bookish Thoughts #58
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