Friday, 6 December 2024

The accidental countess by Emma Hart


Series: Book 3, Aristocrat Diaries


Release date: 06-30-22


Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins


Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC


Categories: Romance


From: Storytel.fi




I jumped at an audiobooksite promo again. It seems last time I was there I was reading this author so I followed it up with book 3.




Evangeline and Matthew has a no strings deal going on. Until he proposes cos he is the Earl and needs an heir. Ok but like Matthew just find a woman you like and marry her. Instead they enter this deal how she will marry him, give him and heir and then later they will divorce cos neither believes in marriage. LOL, oh you guys crack me up. Like that will work. I mean they already have hot smex.




So their fake marriage starts and obvi they will start to have real feelings because being married is kind of nice. Life on the island is nice. Everything is actually working out well.




It was a nice story. They already liked each other so love was not far away.




Good narration. Two people narrating and it worked well. He did his part and she did hers.  We get both their views better this way





My name is Evangeline Astley, and the only thing you need to know about me is that I never imagined this was how my life would go. I was supposed to devote all my time to painting gorgeous things to eventually open my own art gallery. Instead, I spent it all trying to sell my art to save my parents’ hotel.Cue the Earl of Anglesey and his not-so-stunning idea. Matthew Bennett needs an heir to the earldom, but for an heir, he needs a wife. And I’m the one the extremely eligible bachelor has chosen. Except I’m just as marriage-phobic as he is, so naturally, I refused—until he gives me an offer that I couldn’t resist. If I agreed to marry him, provide an heir, and divorce him amicably in due course, he would save The Fox and Hound hotel that I love so much. That, ladies and gents, is how I became the Countess of Anglesey. The one thing I didn’t count on? Falling in love with my husband.




Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Best of November

 






Here are our bests from November!!!! 


Best Book of the Month:

"Such a great series."








"This was chaos but great!"



Best Movie of the Month:

"Didn't watch anything new that I can even remember. But I rewatched this gem TWICE. So yes. It is the best."






Blodeuedd - Inside Out 2 (2024)
"I watched this one when kiddo was sick and demanded Disney+."





Best TV show of the Month:


Blodeuedd - The Lincoln LawyerWill TrentHeartstopper, & Our Flag Means Death

"I had a lot of series to finish!! Been busy."











"Gah. Both were so good for COMPLETELY different reason."










Best Cover of the Month:

B's pick






C's pick











Tuesday, 3 December 2024

TMST

 


 

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.





12/3/2024 What is your favorite breakfast food?



Favorite and favorite, I like a good porridge. I am very Nordic. I have been trying overnight oats now since that goes faster. But I want it simple, healthy and lasting.



When we visited the capital in October we had more like an early brunch, and sure it was delish to just dive into everything. But for every day, just porridge.







12/10/2024 What are your favorite books/audiobooks that you read in 2024? 

12/17/2024 Do you enjoy reading holiday-themed books at the holidays or year-round?

12/24/2024 Taking a break (no question)

12/31/2024 How do you celebrate New Year's Eve/the new year?






Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.




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Monday, 2 December 2024

Carole´s Monday: Poirot Investigates


Author: Agatha Christie
Narrator: Richard Armitage
Title: Poirot Investigates
Series: Hercule Poirot #3
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Classic, Short stories, Anthology
Format: Audiobook
Published: March 1, 1924
Where I got It: Audible 

Summary: 
First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond... then came the “suicide” that was murder... the mystery of the absurdly cheap flat...a suspicious death in a locked gun room... a million dollar bond robbery... the curse of a pharaoh’s tomb... a jewel robbery by the sea... the abduction of a prime minister... the disappearance of a banker... a phone call from a dying man... and, finally, the mystery of the missing will.

What links these fascinating cases? Only the brilliant deductive powers of Hercule Poirot!


Review: 
This is a collection of mini mysteries that Poirot takes on. I remember reading a couple of these years and years ago, but it'll be fun to re-read those and to read some of the others!

We'll divide and conquer these. 

1) The Adventure of 'The Western Star'
I had read this little one years ago. So I remembered, slightly, what happened. The mystery was slightly obvious, but it is good. I think I liked this more than when I first read it. 4 stars. 

2) The Tragedy of Marsdon Manor
The ending and resolution of this one was clever!!!! Loved it. Such a nice mystery and it feels that Poirot is coming into his own. This should be made into a movie (or at least a part of the movie). 5 stars. 

3) The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
Eh. I feel like this was the weakest of them all. It was still intriguing in its own way, but meh. I found my attention drifting during this one. What even happened at the end? I can't remember.....*googles* oh, yes. Okay. 2 stars. 

4) The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge
Shoot. I didn't right down my thoughts about this (or type it up). Mmmm. Forgettable I guess. I don't remember a thing. Shouldn't I remember SOMETHING even though I didn't write any notes?1 star

5) The Million Dollar Bond Robbery
Oooooo Hercule. So clever. So NOT humble. I love it. This was a fun one. The ending and solution was a little on the nose. 4 stars

6) The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
I think this is one of my favorites of the whole collection. Cool location, neat crime, great solution....5 stars yes

7) The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan
A cute gem! I liked this one a lot. 5 stars as well. 

8) The Kidnapped Prime Minister
Eh. This started of great but the solution was meh. Sort of anti-climatic. And honestly? Predictable in one way. It was still enjoyable for the majority of the time.  3 stars

9) The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
Oh!!!! I remember this one! I struggled a little bit back then but I liked this one much more now. 4 stars. 

10) The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
This was okay. I just wish it was longer. The solution seemed easily resolved. 3 stars

11) The Case of the Missing Will
Fun. I enjoyed this one. A nice conclusion. 4 stars. 

12) The Veiled Lady
Mmmmmm. I barely remember this one and I was just listening to it. 2 stars

13) The Lost Mine
Another just okay one. I think it needed more time to marinate. 3 stars 

14) The Chocolate Box
Awwww I liked this one. It was a nice ending to this collection. It went back to when our boy was a...well....boy. He was young and just getting into being a detective. The ending was great. 5 stars. 


Overall/Narrator
This was overall a lot of fun. The narrator is fantastic of course. Some greats...some misses. Overall it was totally worth it if you like Hercule and his mysteries. 

*does complicated math* I'll give this 3 stars. 


ONE WORD SUMMARY: Entertaining










Challenge(s):
- Audiobook #52



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