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August 21st: What are things are you drawn to when choosing your next read?

First, obviously, the cover. It is the first thing I see, and yes I do admit I scroll past books that might sound good at times, but if the cover is like super horrid and tacky then, well bye. Yes that might sound bad (and mostly it's with self pubbed books, sorry!) I seem to do better with bad covers and trad pub.

Second, the blurb. That is what I look at, and that is what makes me decide to read or not to read. If it isn't a book I have seen on a blog, cos then it's the review that makes me want it.

And finally when the books are in my house then I do not know. Fate decides. It might the book I want to read the most, the books that speaks to me at that moment or I let someone else decide for me ;)

Covers, good blurbs and great reviews. Honestly, that is all I need! Cos with unknown books that I all I see, that is all I know.

Can I jump this?

No, bad Luci!

Audio: Miranda's big mistake - Jill Mansell

Audio CD, 15 pages

Published August 7th 2018 by Tantor Audio (first published 1999)

Romantic fiction /women's fiction

For review

My thoughts.

I like Mansell's books. They are always sweet and they never disappoint. Of course this one I actually wanted to listen to because of Gabrielle Baker, and she made is so much better. Her voice was perfect for it.

Miranda works in a fancy hair saloon. So far she does she lowly jobs, and hey, with her luck and messing things up, that might be a good idea. Her boss forgives a lot. Things others would not. But then she is sunshine. Happy, nice and funny. Who would not want to work with her. She is the one that the book is about, but since this is a Mansell book everyone else gets a lot of time in the spotlight too.

Like her boss ..Fen or Ben? I could actually not get that right. Anyway, the hot guy who owns the saloon and dates supermodels. But he is such a good guy.

Bev, who is the receptionist for the place. She is dyyyyyyying to meet someone, and this woman needs to calm down.

Flo, who owns the house where Miranda rents a room. Oh FLo was hilarious! I wish I am that cool and sassy when I get old.

Chloe, whose husband dumped her when she got preggers. That ahole! Chloe is so sweet and nice!

But as the blurb can tell you she will meet someone and fall in love, and dang he made is so hard to dislike him. Cos he is an ahole, but he does seem to like Miranda. There is also another mistake she makes early on that comes back through out the whole book, and I will not say more there, except, some mistakes are worth making.

The only weird thing was when she fell for someone and...let's just say, she got over it so fast. It felt like, why even write that particular story. It was strange and I can not say more.

But do not worry, everyone will be happy (except for Greg, he does not deserve too).

Conclusion:
I enjoyed it

Narrator Gabrielle Baker
Oh she is just wonderful! I really like her voice and she makes for a great Miranda

Cover
She does not take a single bikeride...cute still

Blurb:
Revenge is a dish best served sweet . . .

Miranda's most recent male-related catastrophe is the seemingly perfect Greg. He's gorgeous, witty, and they're on the brink of falling madly in love . . . until Miranda finds out he's just left his pregnant wife.

With the help of her friends, Miranda plans the most delicious revenge a heartbroken girl can get. But will Miranda learn from her mistake, or move on to the next "perfect" man and ignore the love of her life waiting in the wings?

Carole's Sunday Review: Please don't forget me

Author: Matthew De Lacey Davidson

Title: Please Don't Forget Me

Genre: Poems, Fiction

Pages: ebook

Published: January 3rd 2017

Where I Got It: My Shelf (Given to me by the author/publisher for my honest and unbiased opinion)

The overarching theme of "Please Don't Forget Me" is compassion - whether it is towards unread books, a failing restaurant, the poor, the disenfranchised, fear of death, the dying, a political prisoner, or an abused animal. However, in the spirit of Allen Ginsberg and New Zealand poet James K. Baxter, indignation is often expressed towards both perpetrators and the indifferent alike. Included is a new play in verse, "What Really Counts," an account of the consequences of violence towards women and minorities in the workplace. This collection is for anyone who enjoys metered, rhyming verse with a social conscience

As many of you know that I adore poetry. I love reading. I love writing it. Poetry is a true art. When I was offered to read this by the author, I could not say know. I have read some previous works and his writing is lovely, so yes...I can only imagine his poetry!

This was a collection of his works and they are all good. They all make you think and feel. There are a couple fun poems, but they too have some meaning. 

The first series of poems it took a bit for me to get into, but after set 3 I was scrolling back to the beginning and re-reading. It was good!

However, I do feel his short poetry was his best! There were a few that really stuck to me especially the 'A Toss of the Coin'. Just the feels! 'Remember Me' was my 2nd favorite I think. Super short, but really sad. 

In the end, this for sure worth the read. He has some really good poems that make you think and feel. A couple chuckles here and there, but overall he really knows how to show an issue and a story in poetic form. I highly recommend this for poem lovers like me. I'll give this a 5. 

Author: Matthew De Lacey Davidson
Title: Please Don't Forget Me
Genre: Poems, Fiction
Pages: ebook
Published: January 3rd 2017
Where I Got It: My Shelf (Given to me by the author/publisher for my honest and unbiased opinion)

The overarching theme of "Please Don't Forget Me" is compassion - whether it is towards unread books, a failing restaurant, the poor, the disenfranchised, fear of death, the dying, a political prisoner, or an abused animal. However, in the spirit of Allen Ginsberg and New Zealand poet James K. Baxter, indignation is often expressed towards both perpetrators and the indifferent alike. Included is a new play in verse, "What Really Counts," an account of the consequences of violence towards women and minorities in the workplace. This collection is for anyone who enjoys metered, rhyming verse with a social conscience

As many of you know that I adore poetry. I love reading. I love writing it. Poetry is a true art. When I was offered to read this by the author, I could not say know. I have read some previous works and his writing is lovely, so yes...I can only imagine his poetry!

This was a collection of his works and they are all good. They all make you think and feel. There are a couple fun poems, but they too have some meaning. 

The first series of poems it took a bit for me to get into, but after set 3 I was scrolling back to the beginning and re-reading. It was good!

However, I do feel his short poetry was his best! There were a few that really stuck to me especially the 'A Toss of the Coin'. Just the feels! 'Remember Me' was my 2nd favorite I think. Super short, but really sad. 

In the end, this for sure worth the read. He has some really good poems that make you think and feel. A couple chuckles here and there, but overall he really knows how to show an issue and a story in poetic form. I highly recommend this for poem lovers like me. I'll give this a 5. 

2nd Opinion by Carole: Tremaine's true love

Author: Grace Burrowes

Narrator: James Langton

Title: Tremaine's True Love (True Gentlemen #1))

Genre: Historical Romance

Pages: Audiobook

Published: August 4th 2015

Where I Got It: My shelf (Gift)

Wealthy wool magnate Tremaine St. Michael is half French, half Scottish, and all business. He prowls the world in search of more profits, rarely settling in one place for long. When he meets practical, reserved Lady Nita Haddonfield, he sees an opportunity to mix business with pleasure by making the lady his own.

Nita Haddonfield has a meaningful life tending to others, though nobody is dedicated to caring for Nita. She insists the limitations of marriage aren’t for her, then Tremaine St. Michael arrives—protective, passionate, and very, very determined to win Nita’s heart

One of the audios that Blodeuedd gave me for xmas. Yes, yes, finally diving into the audios!

This follows Tremaine who is all business. All sheep...all money....all seriousness. This also follows Nita who is all business too. But her's is more about helping the poor folks of the village with her medical gifts. She has dedicated her spinster life to helping those who need it. Things happen and the two fall in love. But Tremaine will have to convince her marriage is indeed for her. 

It was cute. I like this author a lot. I liked both of our lovebirds even Tremaine who was so obsessed with sheep. UGH. Sheep are cute but they are boring. lol. 

There was a hair of drama near the end there, but nothing too serious and I'm glad they were able to talk it out even though I was annoyed with Nita. I feel like she did use Tremaine there for a minute. Not nice missy. 

The old man doctor and Edward were nasty buggers. 

I'm glad everything worked out for everyone in the end. No spoiler there...it is a romance ;)

The narrator was decent. It took a bit for me to warm up to him. His girl's voice was hard to really like, however, I did warm to it eventually. 

Overall, I liked this. It was cute. I want to read/listen to more! The author was just okay. I did warm up to him. I'll stamp this with 4 stars.