Reading Wrap Up

It has been a busy week here with some remodeling that happened around my birthday, and as much as I tell my husband it doesn't count as my present, one has not turned up!

Kitchen before and after.  I forgot to get a before of the bathroom.  We are so pleased with how it all turned out.  It happened quicker than we anticipated so the painting did not get done.  We will tackle that soon.


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Inside Out by Lia Riley (audio)

Talia and Bran have separated to purse their individual dreams.  The separation was a bit forced by circumstances, so they are somewhat miserable even though they are realizing their dreams. Talia in the Peace Corps is in Africa teaching, and Bran on the Sea Alliance. The story is told in their alternating voices. When Talia gets sick, Bran drops everything and goes to California to be with her as she recuperates. They still have things to work out, but are committed to working it out instead of pushing each other away.  Each has major issues pop up that threaten the relationship - how they work it out makes a great story. Narrated by Brittany Uomoleale and Tim Wright.  This the conclusion book in the series.

*Thanks to Mitch and Hachette Audio for the review copy*

The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter

Second book in the Original Heartbreakers series is love 'em and leave 'em Beck and down on her luck Harlow's story.  Harlow has burned bridges all over town and has no one and nothing. Beck and his partners have purchased and are renovating her family home.  She is caught by Beck sneaking in one day.  Beck has been intrigued by Harlow since finding childhood pictures of her hidden in his room.  Harlow wants nothing to do with Beck as she is searching for everything that he has him running.  How Harlow works to change herself is wonderful, that Beck can't help but fall.  Looking forward to Jesse and West's story. 

Stop at Nothing by Kate Serine

Kyle left town to escape his father, but left behind the love of his life. Letting Kyle go was one of the hardest things Abby had to do, but felt it would be best for his career among other things. Abby in the course of an investigation uncovers something that leads to the kidnapping of her sister.  Kyle has been reassigned and he's back home wondering if things will Abby can be rekindled.  Abby asks for his help and soon they both discover that his former investigation and hers is related (a bit unbelievable).  I wanted to read this first book in the series after reading and liking the prequel featuring Kyle's brother Joe and Sadie.  There was plenty of action and romance and I plan to pick up the next book.

*Thanks to Sourcebooks for this review copy*


Reading:
Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
Daniel's True Desire by Grace Burrowes

Upcoming Reads:
Thank You, Goodnight by Andy Abramowitz
The Mask by Taylor Stevens



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