In My Mailbox #2

In My Mail box (IMM) is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren

In My Mailbox is a  meme were we share books we received, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library. I was originally planning to make this a once a month thing but  due to the amount of books I got I've decided to do it every other week!

Books Mentioned

Purchased

Wolfsbane by Ronie Kendig 

Cascade and Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren

The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

One Race One Blood by Ken Ham and A. Charles Ware

Baby It'd Cold Outside by Susan May Warren

A Texas Sky by Lori Wick

Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris

Review

Echoes From The Titanic by Mindy Starns Clark and John Campbell Clark

The Sound of Red Returning by Sue Duffy

To See The Sun By Peggy Blann Phifer

Made to Crave For Young Women by Lysa TerKeurst

Crater by Homer Hickam

Wildflowers From Winter by Katie Ganshert 

Gifts

Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble 

How Do I Know The Bible Is True? by Ken Ham and Bodie Hodge

Already Comprimised by Ken Ham and Greg Hall

DVDs

One Race One Blood-The Foundations Series by Ken Ham

Check This Out-Six mini videos on six hot creation topics!

Blogs Mentioned:

Kara@My Thoughts And Book Reviews

Kindle Books I Got!

Journey to the Well-Diana Wallis Taylor

A Fine Mess-Kristy K. James

Angel in the Shadows-Lisa Grace

Confessions-Ryne Douglas Pearson

Sixty Acres and A Bride-Regina Jennings

Love Amid the Ashes-Mesu Andrews

Surrender the Wind-Rita Gerlach

I heart bloomberg-Melody Carlson

Runaway Choices-Eisley Jacobs

The Wedding Dress Rachel Hauck

Cora's Deception-Mildred Colvin

Imperfectly Beautiful-Diony George

California Girls-Janice Thompson

Healer-Linda Windsor

Chocolate Reality-Steena Holmes

VRIN: Ten Mortal Gods-Michael J. Hileman

Corridor-Robin Parrish

Blood of Heaven-Bill Myers

Deep-Angela Annette

Shadow of Reality-Donna Fletcher Crow

True Devotion-Dee Henderson

Marduk's Tablet-Tracy L. Higley

Hope Road-John Barlow

N.H.I. (No Humans Involved) by Ray Ellis

Ireland Rose by Patricia Strefling

Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer

Love, L.A. Style by Janice Thompson

So that's what I got! What are your opinions on me doing a video for IMM? Should I just stick to posting pictures or do videos from now on? Let me know!

2012 Reading Challenges-First Quarter Update!

In January I entered quite a few reading challenges and have since added a few more so I figured I'd let you now how I was doing so far. This will just be a number update if you want to see which books I read for each of the challenges, please visit the original post.

#1 Goodreads Historical Fiction Challenge 2012 Completed/ongoing 18/12
I choose the highest goal for this one-to read 12 or more historical fiction novels. I had this challenge completed mid February but since it said "or more" I'm still keeping track and I'm currently up to 18!

#2 2012 Ebook Challenge Completed/Upped Goal  6/10
I first chose the lowest goal for this one thinking I wouldn't read many ebooks but then I started reviewing for places that deal mostly in ebooks so I finished my goal of 5 books and upgraded to 10. Though I have a feeling that I will once more I'll have to up my goal!

#3 Mount TBR Challenge  38/50
I choose to "climb" Mt Kilimanjaro for this challenge which meant I planned to read 50 books that I had owned previous to January 1st 2012. I'm almost 4/5 of the way through so I'm pretty optimistic about finishing soon! You can read my full update post here. Unfortunately upping my goal is not an option since I don't have that many books left from before this year!

#4 2012 Young Adult Reading Challenge 4/12
I decided to go with the Mini YA Challenge since I usually get more adult books than teen ones. Evidenced by the fact that in the 60ish books I've read this year only 4 have been YA. Though recently I've gotten a decent amount of YA books so maybe I'll be raising my goal later in the year!

#5 New Author Challenge Completed/Upped Goal 24/25
I started out saying I wanted to read 15 books by authors I'd never tried before but I blew through that really quick so I went to the next level. I'm now one book away from finishing that. The next objective is 50, but I'm a little wary of signing up for that. I do have a decent amount of new authors on my shelves so we'll see if this one gets another boost.

#6 50 States Challenge 21/50
The goal of this challenge is to read a book set in every state. When I first signed up I was afraid it was going to be ridiculously hard to do, but I was surprised that without even trying I've already gotten 21 states completed!

#7 Read Your Name Challenge 5/7
The goal of this challenge is to read your name in book title first letters. I'm currently missing the G and the L but this one shouldn't be too hard to complete!

#8 What's In A Name Reading Challenge 3/6
This challenge had 6 things that you had to find in book titles-food, body of water, title, plant/tree, place, and musical term. I've got body of water, title, and musical term done and the other three shouldn't too difficult.

#9 A-Z Reading Challenge 16/26 & 17/26
The objective for this challenge is to read alphabetically through either book titles or authors. I chose to do both and I'm over halfway through each of them. This challenge is relatively easy and I doubt I'll have any problems finishing it!

So that's where I am in all my challenges. If you participate in reading challenges and have an update post of your own, leave your link in the comments section and I'll be sure check it out!

Mount TBR: Climbing Kilimanjaro (Checkpoint)

It's time for the first quarterly checkpoint for the 2012 Mount TBR Reading Challenge hosted by Bev and My Reader's Block. This is a challenge where we try to read through the unread books we've owned since before the new year started. I choose Mt. Kilimanjaro (reading 50 books) since I didn't have too many more than that. I have since received quite a few more books making lots of new TBR piles. But since we are here to talk about my older books I'll get to it!

In January, February, and March I managed to read 38 books from my TBR pile!

  

The Books:

1. The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

2. Heiress by Susan May Warren

3. Ransome's Crossing by Kaye Dacus

4. Ransome's Quest by Kaye Dacus

5. Ten Plagues by Mary Nealy

6. The Measure of A Lady by Deeanne Gist

7.  Hometown Princess by Lenora Worth

8.  Novel Crimes by Susan May Warren and 3 others

9.  Point Blank Protector by Stephanie Newton

10. Courting Trouble by Deeanne Gist

11. Nobody by Creston Mapes

12. Running Blind by Shirlee McCoy

13. The Cowboy Next Door by Brenda Minton

14. Baby Makes A Match by Arlene James

15. United We Stand by Joan Croston and 3 others

16. Second Guessing God by Brian Jones

17. The Baby Promise by Carolyne Aarsen

18. Where Love Abides by Irene Hannon

19. Soul Sister by Beth Redman

20. Dakota by Lauraine Snelling

21. Vanishing Act by Liz Johnson

22. Finding God in the Land of Narnia by Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware

23. Why I Believe by D. James Kennedy

24. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt

25. A Little Help From My Friends by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt

26. Firestorm by Kelly Ann Riley

27. Deeply Devoted by Maggie Brendan

28. Prairie Hills by Susan May Warren and 2 others

29. Another Stab At Life by Anita Higman

30. The Bride Bargain by Kelly Eileen Hake

31. A Woman's Place by Lynn Austin

32. The Signature of Jesus by Brennan Manning

33. To Catch A Thief by Carol Cox and 3 others

34. Her Only Protector by Lisa Mondello

35. Washington's Lady by Nancy Moser

36. Finding Her Way Home by Linda Goodnight

37. Wife Wanted in Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad

38. Bayou Brides-Janet Lee Barton and three others

So that left me with 16 books still in my TBR stack.

The Books:

1. The Carr Family by Susan Coolidge

2. The Bride Backfire by Kelly Eileen Hake

3. The Bride Blunder by Kelly Eileen Hake

4. A Bride in the Bargain by Deeanne Gist

5. Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist

6. To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer

7. A Love of Her Own by Maggie Brendan

8. Love Will Keep Us Together by Anne Dayton&May Vanderbilt

9. Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark

10. Hidden Places by Lynn Austin

11. Dangerous Sanctuary by Lois Richer

12. Five Great Comedies by Shakespeare

13. Rainbow's End by Irene Hannon

14. A Silent Pursuit by Lynette Eason

15. A Mother's Gift by Arlene James&Kathryn Springer

16. Small Town Mom's by Janet Tronstad&Debra Clopton

"Waiting on" Wednesday #4: Short Straw Bride

Hostedby Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer

Bethany House Publishers-June 1, 2012

About the Book

No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the risk.

Fourteen years of constant vigilance hardens a man. Yet when Travis Archer confronts a female trespasser with the same vivid blue eyes as the courageous young girl he once aided, he can't bring himself to send her away. And when an act of sacrifice leaves her injured and her reputation in shreds, gratitude and guilt send him riding to her rescue once again.

Four brothers. Four straws. One bride. Despite the fact that Travis is no longer the gallant youth Meredith once dreamed about, she determines to stand by his side against the enemy that threatens them both. But will love ever be hers? Or will Travis always see her merely as a short-straw bride?

Why I Want It

I've loved the two books that I have read by this author and have her third in my TBR pile. And besides that this book sounds so good and funny that I can't wait till I get to read it!

Top Ten Books I'd Play Hooky With

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

Ok, to be honest I'd never actually play hooky just for a book. But these are 10 books that I might choose not to do something in order to read.  Click on the title to be taken to their Amazon page.

Wolfsbane by Ronie Kendig

Firethorn by Ronie Kendig

Cascade by Lisa T. Bergren

Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren

Baroness by Susan May Warren

Over The Edge by Mary Connealy

Love Will Keep Us Together by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt

A Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon

Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble

Interrupted: Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #12

 Hosted By: Book Journey

Here is what I read last week:

My week was crazy busy with one or more things happening each day, so reading got kinda sidelined. But I did get these two books done and they were both amazing and are now on my list of absolute favorites! Definitely worth a purchase!

What I am currently reading:

My lovely on-going reads! I'm really enjoying all of them and hopefully sometime this year I'll complete Little Women!

What I hope to read this week:

I can not wait to get started on these two! I've been dying to read these for forever!

Blog Posts

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #11

Mary Connealy-Bargain Books

Top Ten Books on My Spring To-Be-Read List

Waiting on Wednesday #3: Lethal Legacy

The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!

Leave your link below and I'll be sure to stop by!

The Chase by DiAnn Mills

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Chase Zondervan (March 27, 2012) by DiAnn Mills
This book was awesome! Going in I was slightly wary because I didn't really enjoy the last DiAnn Mills book I read, but this one made up for it and more. The premise of the story reminded me of the TV show Castle-a writer doing research for a book by tagging along with a law enforcement officer. There weren't tons of similarities beyond that but the writer did constantly bring in coffee! This story was extremely well written and I loved all the characters. I can't wait till next spring when book two comes out. It still has the same main characters which makes the wait even harder. I really appreciated the fact that this book didn't progress into the main couple's relationship very far, leaving a lot of stuff for the following book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

DiAnn Mills believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.” She is a fiction writer who combines an adventuresome spirit with unforgettable characters to create action-packed novels. Her books have won many awards through American Christian Fiction Writers, and she is the recipient of the Inspirational Reader’s Choice award for 2005, 2007, and 2010. She was a Christy Award finalist in 2008 and a Christy winner in 2010.

DiAnn is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Inspirational Writers Alive, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and is the Craftsman Mentor for the Christian Writer’s Guild. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops.

DiAnn and her husband live in Houston, Texas. Visit her website or find her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/diannmills


ABOUT THE BOOK

To the FBI it's a cold case. To Kariss Walker it's a hot idea that could either reshape or ruin her writing career. And it's a burning mission to revisit an event she can never forget. Five years ago, an unidentified little girl was found starved to death in the woods behind a Houston apartment complex. A TV news anchor at the time, Kariss reported on the terrifying case. Today, as a New York Times bestselling author, Kariss intends to turn the unsolved mystery into a suspense novel. Enlisting the help of FBI Special Agent Tigo Harris, Kariss succeeds in getting the case reopened. But the search for the dead girl's missing mother yields a discovery that plunges the partners into a witch's brew of danger. The old crime lives on in more ways than either of them could ever imagine. Will Kariss's pursuit of her dream as a writer carry a deadly price tag? Drawing from a real-life cold case, bestselling novelist DiAnn Mills presents a taut collage of suspense, faith, and romance in The Chase.

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If you would like to read the first chapter of The Chase, go HERE.

The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

If you love books as much as I do, you can turn that into a career with a librarian degree.

About the Book

Four brides. One dress.

A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love.

Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift—and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can’t she find the perfect dress—or feel certain she should marry Tim?

Then Charlotte purchases a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new, shimmering with pearls and satin,hand-stitched and timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it? Who welded the lock shut and tucked the dog tags in that little sachet? Who left it in the basement for a ten-year-old girl?And what about the mysterious man in the purple vest who insists the dress had been “redeemed”?

Charlotte’s search for the gown’s history—and its new bride—begins as a distraction from her sputtering love life. But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress. Emily from 1912. Mary Grace from 1939. Hillary from 1968. Each with her own story of promise, pain, and destiny. And each with something unique to share. For woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte’s heritage, the power of courage and faith, and the beauty of finding true love.

My Thoughts

When I first saw the heading "Four Brides. One Dress" I was kinda fearful that the story would hop between all four of the brides. But I was pleasantly surprised that the story was only told from the first and last brides POV (and their grooms!). Though never fear the other to brides are in the story too!

I absolutely loved this book-I can't stop raving about it! I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it, from Emily in 1912 discovering what true love looks like and finding the courage to stand up for what she believes, to Charlotte in the present day, longing for a family and trying to determine God's plan for her.

The dress that they all wear fits each and every one of them without being altered at all. And even after a hundred years it still looks brand new. I loved the analogy this painted for the gospel of Jesus. It never wears out and fits everyone without being modified.

You can read the first pages and pick up your copy (It's worth it! Trust me!) HERE on Amazon

Ireceived this ebook free from the publisher throughthe BookSneeze®.com bookreview bloggers program. I was not required to write a positivereview. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

"Waiting On" Wednesday #3: Lethal Legacy

Hostedby Breaking the Spine.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're

eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Lethal Legacy (Guardian's of Justice #3) by Irene Hannon

Revell-August 1, 2012

About the Book
The police say her father's death was suicide. But Kelly Warren says it was murder--and she has new evidence that she believes proves it. Detective Cole Taylor doesn't put much credence in her claim, and nothing in his case review suggests foul play. But when Kelly ends up in the emergency room with a suspicious life-threatening medical condition, the incident strikes him as more than just coincidence. Digging deeper, he discovers she's linked to a long-ago crime. Is history repeating itself? And who wants Kelly silenced? Want to create great stories like this? You can use the skills you learn with accredited online colleges to improve your own stories!

Why I Want It
I've loved all of Irene Hannon's books far including the first one in this series. I haven't read book two yet but I hope to borrow it off my sister soon.

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Top Ten Books On My Spring To-Be-Read List

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish


These are some of my favorite books that I either know or am pretty sure that I'll be able to read this spring. These aren't in any particular order, just as I spotted/remembered them. Click the links to view on Amazon!


Cascade (River of Time #2) by Lisa T. Bergren

In Cascade, the second book in the River of Time Series, Gabi knows she’s left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence—while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.

But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she’s willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

Torrent (River of Time #3) by Lisa T. Bergren

When Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in Torrent, the third and final book in the River of Time series.

Gabi and Lia Betarrini have learned to control their time travel, and they return from medieval Italy to save their father from his tragic death in modern times.

But love calls across the centuries, and the girls are determined to return forever—even though they know the Black Plague is advancing across Europe, claiming the lives of one-third of the population. In the suspenseful conclusion of the River of Time series, every decision is about life … and death.

Wolfsbane (Discarded Heroes #3) by Ronie Kendig

Embark upon a danger-laden mission within the pages of Ronie Kendig’s riveting Wolfsbane. Demolitions expert Danielle Roark thought escaping from a brutal Venezuelan general was a challenge. Now she’s charged with espionage and returned to the jungle where a new nightmare begins. Will Dani survive or become just another political pawn destined to be lost forever? Former Green Beret Canyon Metcalfe is disgusted with the suits on Capitol Hill. Still wrestling with the memories of a mission gone bad, he and Nightshade launch a mission to find Dani. Can Canyon rescue Dani, armed with nothing but raw courage?

Firethorn ((Discarded Heroes #4) by Ronie Kendig

Don your tactical gear and enter the world of black ops and espionage within the pages of Ronie Kendig’s thriller Firethorn. Former Marine Griffin “Legend” Riddell, a fugitive from injustice, finds it difficult to trust anyone. Covert operative Kazi Faron, the woman sent to free him, has a dangerous secret that may jeopardize her life, mission, and the only man she respects. As Griffin and Kazi race around the globe to save Nightshade, the danger mounts. Will they find the culprit sabotaging their black ops team? Can their newfound feelings and trust survive when Griffin and Kazi face truth and terror?

Baroness (Daughters of Fortune #2) by Susan May Warren

What could they possibly want when they already have everything? Two daughters of fortune have been handed all the makings for storybook happily-ever-afters. The only problem is, they don’t want to live fairy-tale lives. But when forced to decide, will they really be able to abandon lives of ease and luxury for the love and adventure that beckons? Coming of age in the turbulent Roaring Twenties, each woman sets out to find romance—on her own terms. But at what cost will she find her happy ending?

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games," a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed.

The Sound of Red Returning (Red Returning #1) by Sue Duffy

After losing everyone she loves, concert pianist Liesl Bower has nowhere to go but to escape into her music. Searching for the peace she usually finds in her concertos and sonatas, Liesl can't shake the feeling that she is being haunted by her past . . . and by someone following her. When she spots a familiar and eerie face in the audience of a concert she's giving for the president in Washington, DC, the scariest day of her life comes back to her with a flash. It has been fifteen years since Liesl watched her beloved Harvard music mentor assaulted on a dark night in Moscow and just as long since the CIA disclosed to her that he'd been spying for Russia. She had seen that man-that eerie face-the night Professor Devoe was attacked. And now he's back-and coming for her.

The Chase (Crime Scene: Houston) by DiAnn Mills

To the FBI it's a cold case. To Kariss Walker it's a hot idea that could either reshape or ruin her writing career. And it's a burning mission to revisit an event she can never forget. Five years ago, an unidentified little girl was found starved to death in the woods behind a Houston apartment complex. A TV news anchor at the time, Kariss reported on the terrifying case. Today, as a New York Times bestselling author, Kariss intends to turn the unsolved mystery into a suspense novel. Enlisting the help of FBI Special Agent Tigo Harris, Kariss succeeds in getting the case reopened. But the search for the dead girl's missing mother yields a discovery that plunges the partners into a witch's brew of danger. The old crime lives on in more ways than either of them could ever imagine. Will Kariss's pursuit of her dream as a writer carry a deadly price tag? Drawing from a real-life cold case, bestselling novelist DiAnn Mills presents a taut collage of suspense, faith, and romance in The Chase.

Blue Moon Promise (Under Texas Stars #1) by Coleen Coble

Lucy Marsh's worldly resources are running out, but she's fiercely determined to care for her younger brother and sister. When she discovers that their father's recent death was no accident, Lucy is eager to leave town. She accepts a proxy marriage she believes will provide safe refuge. But trouble follows her to Texas where her new husband is surprised to suddenly have a wife and children to care for.

Nate Stanton always hoped he'd marry someday, but running the family ranch meant he had no time for romance. When his father deposits Lucy Marsh-a city girl-on his doorstep, with two siblings in the bargain, he expects ranch life will send her running on the first train out of town. But Lucy is made of tougher stuff than Nate imagined. When danger moves in, Nate finds he'd give anything to protect Lucy and the children he's grown to love. Even if it means giving up his ranch.

Interrupted: A Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker 

Can love really heal all things? If Sam Carroll hadn't shown up, she might have been able to get to her mother in time. Instead, Allie Everly finds herself at a funeral, mourning the loss of her beloved mother. She is dealt another blow when, a few hours later, she is sent from Tennessee to Maine to become the daughter of Miss Beatrice Lovell, a prim woman with a faith Allie cannot accept. Poetry and letters written to her mother become the only things keeping Allie's heart from hardening completely. But then Sam arrives for the summer, and with him comes many confusing emotions, both toward him and the people around her. As World War II looms, Allie will be forced to decide whether hanging on to the past is worth losing her chance to be loved.

Mary Connealy-Bargain Books

Everyone knows how much I love Mary Connealy, so I thought share with you all some amazing deals, I found on CBD, for most of her western books. Click on the title to be taken to the proper page on CBD.

Montana Marriages Series-$7.99 for all 3. You can also purchase them individually for $3.99 each

Sophie's Daughter's Series-$7.99 for all 3. You can also purchase them individually for $2.99 each

Calico Canyon-Lassoed in Texas #2 $3.99

Gingham Mountain-Lassoed in Texas #3 $2.99

Cowboy Christmas-Wild West Weddings #1 $2,99

Deep Trouble Wild West Weddings #2 $3.99

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #11

 Hosted By: Book Journey

Here is what I read last week:

I enjoyed all of these books but Don't Waste Your Life was my least favorite since it just seemed to be a repeat of stuff I'd heard many times before. Though it was still a really good book.

What I am currently reading:

Yep still on Little Women. Since it's on my kindle app when ever I have a kindle book to review it gets pushed back. I'm really enjoying The Wedding Dress, but I'm not too far through. The other two I've just read the intros of. One Race One Blood has been on my wishlist for forever so I can't wait to get into it!

What I hope to read this week:

Yes, I do realize that these all have yellowy brown covers, but this is the selection random.org gave me so who am I to argue! Especially since I absolutely can't wait to read Wolfsbane. I've waited so long and now it's finally my chance! The Chase looks like it'll be good and as for Blessings in Disguise-it's just the next book on my TBR list.

Blog Posts

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #10

Top Ten Historical (Western) Fiction Books

Waiting on Wednesday #2: Trinity: Military War Dog

My First Blog Award

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!

Leave your link below and I'll be sure to stop by!