Monday, December 26, 2022
Sunday, December 25, 2022
12 Days of Christmas Book Tag {day 1}
The partridge stood alone in the pear tree.
BUT...I flipped through my 2022 list of books read, and found a couple. Yes, I'm choosing them both. They are very different as one is contemporary fiction, and the other is a comic that covers the artist's real life experiences.
So my favorite stand alone books of 2022 are:
by Debbie Tung
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Friday, December 2, 2022
Bookish Q&A {Bookmas}
Currently Reading
Last Book Read
A Greene Family Christmas by Piper RayneFavorite Book or Series
Totally Pucked by Maren Moore
Gold Hockey by Elise Faber
Tennessee Thunderbolts by Gina Azzi
An author I always recommend
Aven EllisShe has so many different options within the romance genre. Looking for a royal romance series? Modern Royals. Looking for a hockey series? Aven has 3! How about baseball? Yep, the DC Soaring Eagles! Then there's her business romances in the British Isles series. They are all wonderful. She also has a soccer/football romance series starting up in 2023!
A book/series I DNF'd
I had loved Red White and Royal Blue, so I was excited to see how this book would be. It wasn't what I wanted, and I don't think I'll revisit.
A fictional place I'd like to visit
(aka the setting for The Edge series)
An OTP I love
(Something So Right by Natasha Madison is their story, but they make appearances in many other books in the various hockey romance series.)
Favorite book cover owned
Last disappointing read
I found it really difficult to get invested in the story, and I didn't care for the characters.
A trope I love to see
A trope I can't stand
A fictional character that reminds me of myself
Holly Johannson from On Thin Ice by Aven Ellis and Jaye Jenkins from Compassion by Xavier Neal.
A highly anticipated book/series release
How can I not? It's another hockey romance series that ties in with all the others. I HAVE TO READ THEM!
On my TBR
My comfort read
A favorite side character
I know this duet was from late 2020/early 2021, but I am still crossing all the crossables that Miko will get a book. If I can't have a full length novel, I'll settle for a novella. Just no short story please, I can't handle that teasing.
My favorite book to tv/movie adaptation
I know, I know, that was a while ago. But I just loved how the action was brought to life, and I was fully invested. (note to self: rebuy this series!)
A villain I love to hate
My favorite reading spot
Latest book purchase or haul
Longest book read
Shortest book read
My bookish goals for 2023
Restart my Instagram/Bookstagram (and figure out Reels)
Continue to review books
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Dashing Through The Snow book tag {Bookmas}
Let's start BOOKMAS off with a book tag! I found this Dashing Through the Snow tag over on ZeZee with Books blog (courtesy of a google search), and according to ZeZee this tag comes from Astra at A Stranger's Guide to Novels.
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mid Year Freak Out {book tag}
We are somehow half way through 2022. I'm not liking how quickly this year is flying by, and I would greatly appreciate it if time would slow down. You know except for when I am excited for a book to be released, as then I want it immediately.
Since it is halfway through the year, that means it is time for the Mid Year Freak Out book tag. If you've been around any bookish social media, then chances are you're familiar with this tag. I know I've noticed content on bookstagram, booktube, and book blogs. I haven't noticed it going around booktok, but it very well could be. This is my third year participating in the book tag. Here are the links for my 2020 and 2021 answers, if you'd like to read.
Thank you for taking time to read my mid year freakout. I greatly appreciate it.
Laura
Now let's get to the Q&A part of the mid year freakout!
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Joy of Christmas {book tag}
Today I am participating in the Joy of Christmas book tag that was created by Samantha at Novels and Nonsense. I stumbled across the tag when a google search led me to Erin's post at The Book Nut.
Let's jump into these 8 questions!
Friday, December 10, 2021
12 Days of Christmas {book tag}
Well I've decided to participate.Thankfully tags like this can be timeless, so we can over look the fact that I'm sharing a tag from 7 years ago.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Mid Year Freakout {book tag}
1) How many books have you read so far?
Also my 2021 number is right on par with 2020, so that's kind of neat.
2) Favorite books of 2021
Fragile Things by Samantha Lovelock
The Edge of Happiness by Kristin Turnage
3) Favorite Sequels of 2021
4) New Releases I haven't read, but want to
5) Most anticipated releases for the second half of 2021
When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting (9/21)
Pitch to Palace by Aven Ellis (8/25)
Making Spirits Bright by Aven Ellis (December)
The Defender by Gina Azzi (8/5)
6) Biggest Surprise
7) Biggest Disappointment
I'm convinced it was me that was the problem, as so many others have raved about the book.
8) Favorite New Authors
9) New Fictional Crushes
10) New Favorite Characters
11) Book that made you cry
12) Book that made you happy
13) Favorite Book to Film adaptation
14) Beautiful Cover
15) What book do you need to read before the end of 2021?
Monday, April 26, 2021
Weekly Wrap Up
Let's talk about my stats. Last week, I read
Now that you know my favorite read, let's go through the books I read. (and yes, they are posted in order.)
1) Bad Crush
by Rebecca JenshakRating: 4 Stars
Bad Crush is releasing on April 27, 2021. Add it to your Goodreads, or preorder on Amazon.
2) Caged
by Elise FaberRating: 4 Stars
Caged by Elise Faber is the 11th book in the Gold Hockey series, and I seriously think this might be my favorite. I know. I know. Simply put, Caged gave me everything I want in a romance novel. Add in the fact that it is hockey romance, and that just adds to my love. I want more of Dani and Ethan.
3) The Best Man
by Lydia MichaelsRating: 4 Stars
4) Anchored Hearts
by Priscilla OliverasRating: 3 Stars
5) Smolder
by Emma RenshawRating: 4 Stars
6) Savage Queen
by Alley CizRating: 4 Stars
7) Mason
by Megan O'BrienRating: 4 Stars
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Let's Talk Romance {a Romance Book Tag}
The other day I was watching a tag video that Heather from Bookables had posted. It's all about the romance genre, and since it's my favorite type of book to read I figured why not join in.
First romance you remember reading
Montana Sky by Nora Roberts
Last romance you read
Balls to the Wall by April Canavan
Romance you are most like to recommend to a newbie
Modern Royals series by Aven Ellis
Romance you are most likely to recommend to another romance reader
All the Kings Men duet by Kennedy Ryan
An underrated romance you wish more people would read
Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet
I binged this series, and absolutely loved it.
An overrated romance you wish people would stop talking about
Oh, well, let's do this then.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
No I haven't read it, but I have heard it's not really a romance, so yeah.
An auto-buy author
Because I cannot just pick one:
Aven Ellis
Natasha Madison
Helena Hunting
Kennedy Ryan
An author you use to love that you've since abandoned
Nicholas Sparks
I used to read EVERY book he would release. There are still some that I love to this day, but I won't pick up any more of his books. Heck the last book I read of his (Two by Two) was so bad I almost DNF'd it.
Favorite trope
Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and second chance.
Best book with your favorite trope
Well now that's a bit subjective. Let's go with my most recent read which was Balls to the Wall by April Canavan. Parker and Remy used to be friends, after some words spoken by Remy they are now enemies, and it could very well be a second chance for them. So there you go.
A book you didn't like even though it has your favorite trope
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
It is enemies to lovers, and I DNF'd it.
Most hated trope
Maybe forced proximity
A book you liked even though it has the trope you hate
About a Boy by Stephanie Kay
Your problematic favorite
I honestly have no clue. And yes, I had to look up what this meant as I've never heard the term before.
A book everyone else loved that has you scratching your head
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
Now to be fair, it wasn't horrible, but it also wasn't this awesome book that so many people are making it out to be.
Your favorite romancelandia person to follow on twitter
I don't really do twitter, so I'll skip this question.
A place or person you go for recommendations or reviews
Steph's Romance Book Talk, Bookables, Chelsea Palmer, In Love & Words, and Peace Love Books all on Youtube.
A book that has a character that reminds you of yourself
On Thin Ice by Aven Ellis
Holly Johannsen is me in fictional form. A bit of social anxiety, loves planners and books, and is from Minnesota.
Romance cover you love
Is this where I admit I don't like the majority of romance book covers? That being said, many of Nora Roberts covers tend to draw me in. Especially the Cousin O'Dwyer trilogy and The Guardians trilogy covers..\
A book you've reread more than twice
I don't typically re-read unless it is pictures books with my kids.
Best romance audiobook
I don't listen to audio books.
Best romance or rom-com movie
You've Got Mail
Favorite heroine
I'm torn between Tenley from Clipped Wings and Lennix from All the King's Men duet.
Favorite hero
I don't have one.
Your all time favorite romance
HAHAHAAHA
That's cute.
You expect me to choose one.
- All the King's Men duet by Kennedy Ryan
- Modern Royals by Aven Ellis
- Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet
- The Edge of Happiness by Kristen Turnage
- Sign of Seven trilogy by Nora Roberts
- The Guardian trilogy by Nora Roberts
- Folkestone Sins by Samantha Lovelock
That was a lot more difficult than I was expecting! It was still enjoyable to complete though.
Have you read any of the books I mentioned? Who are your auto-buy authors?
Happy Reading,
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Bookish A to Z book tag
It's been a while since my last book tag. I found the Bookish A to Z book tag through the FNM Book Blog (courtesy of Google), and it sounded interesting. After looking at the questions on Ann Marie Swaim's blog, I decided I would participate. No I wasn't tagged, but that doesn't stop me. Plus these book tags allow you all to get to know me a bit better.
Author you've read the most books from:
This is a tough one. Id say it is a toss up between Aven Ellis, Natasha Madison, and Nora Roberts.
Best sequel
I went back and forth on this one. Ultimately A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas won out.
Honorable mentions to: Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend and Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
Currently Reading
The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn. It was my Amazon First Reads selection for February.
Drink of choice while reading
Diet Coke
E-reader or Physical Book
Prior to Christmas 2019, I would have said physical. Now though my answer is 100% e-reader. I love my paperwhite.
Fictional character you probably would have dated in high school
Oh gosh I have no clue. (and do you know how long ago high school was for me? egads!)
Glad you gave this book a chance
Fragile Things by Samantha Lovelock
Hidden Gem
On The Edge by Dani Collins
Important moment in your reading life
I really think it goes back to my introduction to books. It was all because of my paternal Grandpa, and those amazing pop-up books he gifted me.
Just finished
I received an ARC of Only One Touch by Natasha Madison, and it was amazing. (review coming soon)
Kind of books I wont read
Horror or anything that is extremely gory.
Longest book you've read
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
Major book hangover because of
Number of book cases you own
2 for me, and 3 half sized for my kids.
One book you've read multiple times
Everyones a aliebn when ur a aliebn too by Jomny Sun
It's amazing, and everyone should read it.
Preferred place to read
My couch in our downstairs living room
Quote that inspires you, or gives you all the feels, from a book you've read
Reading regret
Series you started and need to finish
Three of your all time favorite books
- Everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too by Jomny Sun
- The Edge of Happiness by Kristin Turnage
- Bloodmark Saga by Aurora Whittet