Best TV show of the Month:
Blodeuedd - XO, Kitty (season 1)
It took me a long time, but I reached my first blogging burnout.
I tried to pinpoint why, and I am come to a conclusion. I work well under pressure, I live under stress. But I have lost a lot of review contacts during my blogging years, and I was down to 2. Then I was down to 1. It was not the books that kept me going, it was more the OMG, must finish this book at this time!!! That constant pressure fed me.
Now, almost no review books, I had like 2 this month. I have gotten really bad at reading printed books cos I am so audio in love. Less time to listen at work, been bad at walking and listening. I honestly have not had time for books at all!
I did think about quitting. But I would miss you all! So I thought about it, so what if I have one book review posted a week. So what. I will do that, no pressure. Maybe that will get me back in the saddle. I do miss that pressure though, damn I got books read then
But I wanted you all to know, this has been months coming, I have felt it coming for so long.
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Which books are you looking forward to reading this Summer? (June-August
No idea att all..totally clueless to what is coming
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Narrated by: Connor Brown
Series: Mile High Firefighters, Book 3
Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 04-25-23
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Contemporary romance / to review
I like it short, I really should listen to more audiobook novellas.
Steph and Eli both want a promotion, they are both firemen at the same station, and now they will compete in a reality show. Together against others.
They compete, they grow closer, and things happen. It is a novella so it happens fast. But they have been coworkers for a long time, and now they are in close proximity to each other.
But they are still working towards that same promotion and there in lies the drama.
Short, but just the perfect length. Some romance, some drama some happily ever after
Good narration. It was done well and it kept me hooked.
Firefighter Stephanie DÃaz won’t let anyone stop her from becoming the youngest female fire chief in Denver. Not the jerks who’d like to see an ambitious Latine woman admit defeat. Not the ultra-bro firefighters she has to work with. And definitely not her ridiculously hot and often infuriating, fellow firefighter Eli Ward. Now Stephanie has the chance to prove to everyone that she’s got what it takes…but there’s one helluva catch.
The Battle of the First Responders is a live, balls-out competition in the secluded Rockies and Stephanie has been selected—along with Ward as her partner. On the line are their reputations, a whole lot of cash…and the promotion they’ve been fighting for. Teaming up is the perfect chance to finally settle their never ending one-upmanship, but it also exposes the smoldering attraction they’ve held at bay.
Now their days are fueled by a high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled competition. Their nights are filled with sizzling deep kisses that steal her breath away. But this sexy little fling is about to set off a five-alarm blaze she can’t control…
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Which tropes do you enjoy the most?
I am not sure. I like them when I read them, but let me think.
Romance: I do like enemies to lovers, fake dating, marriage of convenience, grumpy-sunshine
Fantasy: The chosen one, farmboy hero, the oldies are never wrong for me
Which books are you looking forward to reading this Summer? (June-August)
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Narrated by: Veronica Fox
Series: Elyon's Warriors Series, Book 1
Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins
Release date: 05-09-23
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Scifi romance /to review
Another Eve Langlais series and I wanted to try it.
It was shorter than some, but it still worked well. And it was well quite something.
Lillith believes in science, but then this big hunky angel?! shows up. And suddenly there are demons and what on earth is going on?
The angels, oh they are confusing. They come from outer space. Earth has been left to itself. So are they angels, are they aliens? It was intriuing.
But there is romance too, obvi. Some feelings will start, but first they hate each other.
I do wonder about the next book, pretty sure there will be a new angel/human mix. Hell is coming.,
Good fun narration. It was quite something
It took an angel to make me believe in love.
As a woman of science, I am an unabashed, agnostic atheist—until I meet my first angel. Aziel, with big, beautiful wings, claims he's here to stop humanity from being annihilated. Sounds impressive, but I have questions.
Full of arrogance and demands, he wants access to my life's work while blaming me for the coming apocalypse. It seems my innocuous signal seeking life beyond our galaxy succeeded. Someone heard my invitation, and now the world is in grave danger. At least according to Aziel.
As I get to know him, I find myself reevaluating everything I thought I knew. More surprising than my sudden belief in religion, though, is my irrational love for an overbearing angel. But will he defy Heaven's orders to save me?
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Many would make a great one, but in the end it all depends on the people making. I was not impressed by Wheel of Time, I was not impressed by the new lord of the things series. Fantasy is tricky, yeah maybe I should not take about fantasy.
Which book/series would make a great movie/tv series?
I want to see an urban fantasy series, like Mercy Thompson and the like. That would be bloody amazing!!!
As for romance, I often read books that I would love to see as movies. More romance movies that are not drama please
Which tropes do you enjoy the most?
Which books are you looking forward to reading this Summer? (June-August)
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Narrated by: Courtney Patterson, Ryan Stone
Series: Knickerbocker Club, Book 0.5
Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 05-09-23
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Historical romance /to review
Audio novella! I was all in, I can do short.
A quick start. Ted is about to board a train, a strange woman grabs him. Play along, play along! But he is rich as f. Women always throw themselves at him.
Clara saw something bad and sees a chance and hopes the man will play along.
Together at a train for a few days. Sparks fly, but she does not tell him the truth. Which sure, ok she wants to protect him, but no wonder he gets mad and thinks something else at the end.
A bit of drama before that happily ever after.
A short story that works.
Good narration, a male and a female narrator that takes the two povs and it works well.
Standing on the platform at Grand Central Depot, Ted Harper is surprised by a fiery kiss from an undeniably gorgeous damsel in distress. He's certain she's a swindler who's only after his money, but he's never met a woman so passionate and sure of herself. Disarmed, he invites her to spend the journey to St. Louis in his private car—perhaps against his better judgment . . .
Clara Dawson has long known how to take care of herself, but the savvy shop girl is at a loss when she witnesses—and becomes entangled in—a terrible crime. Desperation propels her into a stranger's arms at the train station, but she hadn't expected Ted to offer her the protection she so badly needs—nor did she expect their chemistry to develop more steam than the engine of the train. He's everything she never thought she could have, and she's everything he didn't know he wanted. But as her secrets begin to unfurl, their fledgling romance could be in danger of derailing before they arrive at the next station.
By: Jennifer Estep
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
Series: A Crown of Shards Novel, Book 3
Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 03-17-20
Publisher: HarperAudio
Loan/fantasy
Since I still have my free trial I decided to continue to see how Evie fares.
We finally meet the Bellonan king, he seemed rather typical evil fantasy king. I felt that Evie had more chemistry with him than her husband, lol. His son though just seemed like a ahole. Oh the king was a sadistic ahole too, don´t get me wrong
Anyway they go away to a festival with all the other kingdoms. And the people holding them are some sort of Island Bank "kingdom". Though we never get why they are evil and what they want (other than being a real kingdom and not some sort of free trade state.)
But Evie succeeds in everything she does, and she has this evil masterplan that I figured out at once.
It is great fun, but really light (but bloody) fantasy. Evie is always in trouble and does stupid things but wins the day.
Good audio narration. There is a spin off series, but we will see. I did look at what it is about, but for some weird reason all the three books follows exactly the happenings in this series.
Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It’s time to turn the tables and take the fight to her enemies.
There is no better opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don’t turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes.
Because to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom’s survival, Evie must think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her enemies . . . and crush the king.
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Do you prefer to read a series as the books come out? Or do you prefer to wait until the series is finished?
Wait, no no! Then I would STILL be waiting for some. I mean sure sometimes I wish like with Sanderson. I will be reading those when I am 70.
I will read as they come.
Which book/series would make a great movie/tv series?
Which tropes do you enjoy the most?
Which books are you looking forward to reading this Summer? (June-August)
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So I randomly went on an Adam Sandler movie-binge. Don't ask me why....I started with '50 First Dates' and went on from there. I didn't realize Hulu had so many of his movies there so I went a lil nuts!
Such a great cast along with our two mains.
This is such a cute movie and concept. Henry has commitment issues and has plans to do some research in Alaska so he for sure doesn't want to be held down. Lucy had an accident where she loses her memory when she wakes up the next day. Her family and friends pretend it is the same day over and over to keep her from knowing the truth. She and Henry meet and it seems like love at first sight, but things are not simple and he will have to convince her to fall in love every day and convince her family that he is serious.
This is such a sweet story! It is also filled with humor. I used to watch this ALL.THE.TIME. Great movie for a rainy day. Plus, Hawaii is the setting and I adore it! Def a 5-star watch.
Title: The Wedding Singer
Length: 1 hr & 39 mins
Released: 1998
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Title: The Wedding Singer
Length: 1 hr & 37 mins
Released: 2004
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Rating: PG-13
I remember really liking this one when I was younger. I don't think I like it as much as I did when I was a youth. Maybe because I hated everyone except for Deeds and the folks from his town?
But yes, we have Deeds who is just the sweetest guy and he gets lucky when he inherits a controlling stake in a media conglomerate when his Uncle passes away. Babe (yes that is her name) works for a sleazy media company (much like TMZ) that will do ANYTHING to get the story. She goes undercover to learn about this Deeds fellow and get some dirt. Lo' and behold they fall in love.
My goodness was everyone crappy. Yes, city and rich folk typically are selfish and power-hungry and New Yorkers can be seen as rude....but omg poor Deeds. When things get revealed (you know they do...of course...so no spoiler), Babe's "apologies" are half-assed. She should've owned up WAYYYYY sooner. Deeds deserved better.
But yes, this still had the humor and fun times. But I just didn't buy the romance here. Very little chemistry or was I just blinded by loathing of Babe?
Overall, still worth the watch. It's funny and there is romance. I'll give this 3 stars.
Title: Mr Deeds
Length: 1 hr & 36 mins
Released: 2002
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Rating: PG-13
Title: Big Daddy
Length: 1 hr & 33 mins
Released: 1999
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rating: PG-13
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