Where does the time go!?

Hey readers. Sorry about the lack of posts. I have been out of town in training...and have had very little time to do much.

Anyway, I have books galore to read - well tons that I want to read and five promises that I would read and review. However, some of those 5 are series that I need to start from the beginning.

I really can't wait to read them and review...I think I need to post a couple of review on goodreads as well.

So bear with me...and if you have sent me a book to review I PROMISE I will get to it! Thanks!

Destined!

Ok, well seems like I was "destined" to win this also!! :O)

Recently won a copy of a tangible audiobook entitled, "Destined" by PC Cast and Kristin Cast.

I'd like to pass my winnings on to some other lucky person...post a comment below if you'd like to receive a chance at winning. Winner will be picked at random! But you must also be a follower of my blog! Contest will end March 9th at midnight!

Thanks and good luck!

And another one......

Can't wait to write the reviews! I received this email last night!


You are the winner of Destined by P.C and Kristin Cast - Tangible Audio Book

You won this prize by entering on Night Owl Reviews.

The publisher will be sending you your prize.

Have a wonderful 2012,

Tammie King
Director of Marketing

WEtap Media, LLC / Night Owl Reviews
Night Owl Reviews, 2459 SE TV HWY, #153, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Guess what I got in the mail today!!

Winner, Winner! Chicken Dinner!

Just won a copy of this "first reads" book on Goodreads!! I am so excited! It's the first book I've won from their site. I'm excited both to read it AND review it! I can't wait....here's to hoping our rural mail carrier gets it here! Look for the review to come. It will definitely be one of my 50 reads for this year! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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Here's the book info:

Roadside Assistance by Amy Clipston

A very bumpy ride.

Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's p...moreA very bumpy ride.

Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up.

But even working alongside Zander can't completely fix the hole in Emily's life. Ever since her mom died, Emily hasn't been able to pray, and no one---not even Zander---seems to understand. But sometimes the help you need can come from the person you least expect.

5. Remember Me?

Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Plot Summary
When twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up in a London hospital, she’s in for a big surprise. Her teeth are perfect. Her body is toned. Her handbag is Vuitton. Having survived a car accident—in a Mercedes no less—Lexi has lost a big chunk of her memory, three years to be exact, and she’s about to find out just how much things have changed.

Somehow Lexi went from a twenty-five-year-old working girl to a corporate big shot with a sleek new loft, a personal assistant, a carb-free diet, and a set of glamorous new friends. And who is this gorgeous husband—who also happens to be a multimillionaire? With her mind still stuck three years in reverse, Lexi greets this brave new world determined to be the person she…well, seems to be. That is, until an adorably disheveled architect drops the biggest bombshell of all.

Suddenly Lexi is scrambling to catch her balance. Her new life, it turns out, comes complete with secrets, schemes, and intrigue. How on earth did all this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does?

My Review
In my opinion - this is a "been there, done that" read.

Basically, someone down on their luck like the ugly girl in high school or the miserable kid, makes a wish that they were all grown up. And then presto-they are! It's X amount of years in the future and suddenly they are an adult and have become beautiful, popular and have a wonderful life.

However, it was a light read and quite funny. Yet still very predictable. Not one of my favorite Sophie Kinsella - but still a good read.


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4. One For The Money

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

My rating: 4 of 5 stars





Plot Summary:
Stephanie Plum, an unemployed lingerie buyer, applies for a filing job with her cousin Vinnie, a bail bondsman. Vinnie's assistant, Connie, tells her the job is taken, but suggests she start apprehending some clients who have skipped out on their bonds, starting with Joe Morelli, vice cop and onetime sexual acquaintance of Stephanie. He is wanted for murder one. Stephanie is in financial trouble, and wants to take the job, as she will get a percentage of the $10,000 bail bond, so she blackmails Vinnie into employing her, by threatening to reveal his use of a duck for sexual gratification. In trying to find Morelli, Plum attracts the attention of a heavyweight boxer involved in the murders of several women.


My Review:
Loved it! I saw the upcoming movie trailer and thought about reading it before seeing the movie, but wasn't 100% crazy about it. Then as I was thinking of what to read next my sister-in-law suggests the series to me. 18 books is a lot for a series so I figured Ms. Evanovish must be doing something right.

I loved how she kept the book moving right along - it was a very fast paced read. Plenty of laugh out loud humor. I also loved how descriptive she was when mentioning the characters...I felt very creeped out just by her deacription of Ramirez. And I must say that I did not see the twist coming.

This book was originally published in 1994, so it was kind of neat to see how date the book was. Instead of cell phones, there was a car phone - oh and please watch the charges lol. Instead of voicemail it was answering machines. I like it.

All in all I thought it was a really funny, light read. I plan on reading the rest of the series soon and think you should too.


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