Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The Perfect Arrangement by Katie Ganshert

About the Book
Meeting Nick was truly an accident—but Amelia finds that he’s one of the few people she can count on.
Amelia Woods is a small-town wallflower who inherited her grandmother’s flower shop. Despite her success in business, her love life has ground to a halt. And then her temptation to spy on her ex-boyfriend’s wedding leads her to a horrifying fender-bender—with Nick, the groomsman who happens to be her ex’s new brother-in-law.
Meanwhile, William, Amelia’s younger brother, has proposed to his girlfriend. Amelia would be excited except she has evidence that the fiancĂ©e is not who she says she is. How can she be supportive and yet be the protective big sister too? It seems Nick is the only one available for any advice-giving, and he’s pretty good at it—and pretty fun to talk to. Amelia and Nick continue online conversations about everything, but always lingering in Amelia’s mind is the fear that he’ll realize who she is and what she was doing at the church that day of the accident.

As Amelia works to craft the perfect flower arrangements for other people—including a ninety-year-old “fairy godmother” named George—she begins to wonder if real love is better than the dream. And if it is, will Nick still be interested when he learns who she is?

My Thoughts
DISCLAIMER: I lost my original review and this is my attempt to recreate it based on faulty memory and a brief scan of the book again, so please forgive me if this is a short review!
Even though it has been a couple years since I first read this book it has stuck in my memory, which is saying a lot since because of the volume of books I read, many get forgotten rather easily.
The thing that always stood out for me was the charming meet-cute at the start of the story. It was mortifying for the heroine but absolutely entertaining for us to read about! I also loved the email exchanges the characters had, it was a fun twist on the ordinary.
I liked both Nate and Amelia and was rooting for them the whole time, the end scene had me melting into a puddle.
This is absolutely one of my favorite novellas that I've read and a testament to the author's talent!

Meet the Author
Katie (K.E.) Ganshert was born and raised in the exciting state of Iowa, where she currently resides with her family. She likes to write things and consume large quantities of coffee and chocolate while she writes all the things. She’s won some awards. For the writing, not the consuming. Although the latter would be fun. You can learn more about K.E. Ganshert and these things she writes at her website www.katieganshert.com.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. 

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Series I Never Plan to Finish

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Some of these series are ones that I read one book of and hated, so I'm never planning to read anymore. Others just weren't my cup of tea or I read them so long ago that I don't really have any interest in them anymore.

#1. Texas Romance by Carol McAdoo

#2. Hope Beach by Colleen Coble

#3. Tales of Goldstone Wood by Anne Elizabeth Stengl

#4. Keys of Promise by Christine Johnson

#5. Texas Crossroads by Amanda Cabot

#6. Hickory Ridge by Dorothy Love

#7. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

#8. Sister to Sister by Virginia Smith

#9. Seven Wonders by T.L. Higley

#10. Appalachian Blessings by Sarah Loudin Thomas

Monday, June 25, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #298

Hosted by: The Book Date

Here is what I finished last week:
Sadly nothing. My busyness has continued like crazy and thus has kept me from reading. The few free times I've had I've been so tired that I just zone out.

What I am currently reading:
Technically finished this one this afternoon but I'm late getting this post up. Absolutely loved it though!

What I hope to read this week:
Next review books!

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!
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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I'm Taking to the Beach

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

In just a couple weeks I am headed to the beach with my sister to spend a glorious week of reading and relaxing. I'm planning on stocking my suitcase full of books and these are some of the top contenders. Honestly I'll probably bring them all, because better to have too many than not enough!

Embassy Row Series & Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter

Sweetbriar Cottage, Blue Ridge Sunrise, & Honeysuckle Dreams by Denise Hunter

Match Made & Bake Me a Match by Erynn Mangum

Penned in Time Series by Pepper Basham

Jane of Austin by Hillary Manton Lodge

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Kate Rorick & Bernie Su

Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight 
&
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. Smith

That Summer by Sarah Dessen

My Life Next Door & The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick


Monday, June 18, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #297

Hosted by: The Book Date

Here is what I finished last week:
So I've found myself in a bit of a reading funk lately that has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of books that I have to read. I have been pretty endlessly busy lately and then in my down time I'm just completely mentaly drained and don't really want to do anything at all. Hoping I snap out of this soon cause I have some amazing books waiting for me! This one was absolutely amazing!

What I am currently reading:
Absolutely adoring this one of course!

What I hope to read this week:
Next up out of my review books! Looking forward to it!

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Make Me Want to Travel

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

I love the way books take me on adventures without me ever having to leaving my house. These are some books that have taken me places that I now kinda want to visit in real life.

The Heart Between Us by Lindsay Harrel (Around the world)

There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones (Ireland)

Close to You by Kara Isaac (New Zealand)

Then There Was You by Kara Isaac (Australia)

Love in Three Quarter Time by Rachel McMillan (Vienna)

Alaskan Courage Series by Dani Pettrey (Alaska, USA)

When I Fall in Love by Susan May Warren (Hawaii, USA)

Just the Way You Are by Pepper Basham (England)

River of Time Series by Lisa T. Bergren (Italy)

Grand Tour Series by Lisa T. Bergren (Around Europe)

Under a Summer Sky by Meldody Carlson (Savannah, Georgia USA)

Monday, June 11, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #296

Hosted by: The Book Date

Here is what I finished last week:
Didn't get much reading done this week. I realized on Monday that I had a baby shower on Sunday and the blanket I was planning to crochet for it was barely started. So I spent every free second this week working on that. I absolutely loved this book though!

What I am currently reading:
Just started Dead Drift last night and I'm so excited to get Luke's story!! Didn't make any progress on Generous Love but I'm hoping to finish it this week!

What I hope to read this week:
Dead Drift jumped ahead of these two simply because I've been waiting years for Luke's story! Really excited to get to these next though!

Hope you have a great reading week, thanks for taking the time to check out mine!
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Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Covers I'd Hang On My Wall

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

Today's actual topic was Books I Decided to DNF too quickly but honestly I stand by my DNF choices. So when I saw the lovely Carrie from Reading is My Superpower did her post on book covers she'd hang on her wall, I decided to copy her brilliant idea! There are so many lovely covers out there and these ones are some of my favorites and I would pay good money to be able to hang these beauties somewhere in my house!

Keep Holding On by Melissa Tagg

A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin

Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin

Close to You by Kara Isaac

Just Let Go by Courtney Walsh

Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh

This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof

There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones

Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden

A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White

Okay so I may have a bit of a type-lol! What are your thoughts on these covers? What are some covers that you'd hang on your walls?