Thursday, January 21, 2021

My Weekly Bookishness ~ 1/22/2021


All things bookish!
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What I Read:



You can read my REVIEW HERE!


You can read my REVIEW HERE!

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What I'm Reading:


Blurb:

Maggie Carver found herself as the third wheel in her own relationship with a guy who was really good at living a double life—until he wasn’t. Since then, trust didn’t come easily. Two years later, her best friend convinced her to go live for a week in Summit Springs, an old mining town in Utah. In a historical reenactment experience, they would get to live as people did in 1866 during the Wild West. What Maggie didn’t plan on was falling for an outlaw from a wanted poster.

For John, it was love at first sight. He and Maggie had a rare connection, and it wasn’t every day someone understood his humor. He never minded playing the part as livery owner by day and outlaw by night at Summit Springs—until now. His other job came with a nice paycheck, but people normally treated him differently when they found out about it. John didn’t want a thing to change between him and Maggie.

Will Maggie let John steal her heart or will past fears foil the heist?

First Lines:

Prologue:

"Anna, are you sure about this?"  I asked my best friend through the phone.


56%/Page 56

She and Ricky had a secret conversation with their eyes, and I allowed them to continue by suddenly taking an interest in the rest of the room.
 

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What I'll (Probably) Read Next:


Blurb:

A secret venture, a regrettable love letter, and a heart he can't afford to lose.

Faced with her stepbrother’s betrayal and an unwanted marriage, Alice Rosemeyer accepts an invitation to the estate of Larkhall. Determined to earn her future security without a husband, she begins operating as the anonymous Ace of Hearts, writing love letters on behalf of the men eager to secure a match at the close of the London season. If she can manage to keep her identity secret, her reputation intact, and avoid the arrogant house guest, Mr. Thomas Herring, she might just call herself successful.

When Thomas Herring's sister marries an indebted man because of a love letter, he has no choice but to marry into money himself. Invited to stay at Larkhall, he sets his sights on the wealthy sister of his host. When she appears indifferent, he stumbles upon an advertisement: a gentleman offering assistance in matters of the heart. An ace, so he is called. But when he turns out to be she, and also a guest at the same house, his task is further complicated—especially as Alice proves herself to be as captivating as she is clever.

With reputations, secrets, and more than one heart at risk, Alice and Thomas become trapped in a game with no rules, a game neither intended to play. Had they been wrong to play love for a fool?

The Ace of Hearts is a sweet regency romance novel, book one in the Larkhall Letters series by Ashtyn Newbold.
 

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What I Can't Wait To Read:


Blurb:

Greta Nilsson's trip west to save her ailing little sister, Astrid, could not have gone more wrong. First, bandits hold up her stagecoach, stealing all her money. Then, upon arriving in Fairplay, Colorado, she learns the man she was betrothed to as a mail-order bride has died. Homeless, penniless, and jobless, Greta and her sister are worse off than when they started.

Wyatt McQuaid is struggling to get his new ranch up and running and is in town to purchase cattle when the mayor proposes the most unlikely of bargains. He'll invest in a herd of cattle for Wyatt's ranch if Wyatt agrees to help the town become more respectable by marrying and starting a family. And the mayor, who has promised to try to help Greta, has just the candidate in mind for Wyatt to marry.


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What I Was Reading 5 Years Ago:

Originally a feature called Last Year I Was Reading created by Maria from ReadingMaria
Literary Feline liked it enough to continue, but has tweaked it
 to feature Five Years Ago I Was Reading. 


See the Blurb and My Review HERE!

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Book Haul:

 




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Book Blogger Hop:

Q.  Do you own more than one eBook reader? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer) 

A. I do!  I have my 7" Kindle and my new Kindle HD10 that I got for Christmas.  I almost exclusively use my HD10 now.

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Bookishly Yours,

Colletta

Linking up to: 

   

https://hoardingbooksblog.wordpress.com/

https://www.coffeeaddictedwriter.com/

http://www.fredasvoice.com/  http://www.rosecityreader.com/

67 comments:

  1. You have a great collection of books to tempt me. I am curious about The Loneliest Cottage. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. The Loneliest Cottage was a fun read. I could definitely pick out the characteristics of a "Beauty and the Beast" retelling. I hope you'll check it out! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. This is a varied selection of books, and all of them look interesting too. Enjoy your current read!

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    1. I like to mix my genres up so I don't get bored. It works for me. Usually...

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  3. Panning for Love has a very interesting and unique premise. Will take a look! You have some great reads to keep you busy for the weekend. Enjoy!

    Elza Reads

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I look forward to some good reading time this weekend :)

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  4. Oh I had no idea The Loneliest Cottage was loosely based on Beauty and the Beast!! I think that just about guarantees I’ll be giving it a try lol!

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    1. Shane was such a beast! I really didn't like him at first. lol Let me know if you give it a try.

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  5. I love a good rom com and this sounds like it's just that!! Happy weekend!

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    1. I'm looking forward to reading it. I'm just getting started :)

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  6. I usually don't read that genre, but sounds good. Mine is here: https://francebooktours.com/2021/01/22/loving-modigliani-friday-56/

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    1. This is a new-to-me author so I hope I like it :) I'll be by to visit!

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  7. I'm still stuck with my paperwhite, which I love. It's my only ereader so I dread it breaking, though I could use the app on my phone as a short term replacement.

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    1. I don't think I could read on my phone for very long. However, that is all my daughter uses to read. I love my Kindle HD10.

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  8. My first line is fromA Cowboy for Keeps by Jody Hedlund
    Colorado Territory August 1862
    “Stop or we’ll shoot! “ A dozen feet up Kenosha pass, three robbers with flour sacks over their heads blocked the way, their revolvers outstretched.
    I finished it on January 8.

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    1. I've finished 3 books already this year! I'm so excited :)

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  9. The book I'm featuring on my blog today is An Uncommon Woman by Laura Frantz. I will share the first line from my current read here, The Red Siren, by MaryLu Tyndall. "This was Dajon Waite's last chance." I wish you an enjoyable weekend.

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    1. I enjoy Frantz and Tyndall but haven't read anything by them for quite some time. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Looks like an interesting selection of books! Happy reading!

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  11. It's fun to see everything you have read, are reading, or want to read!
    Happy Friday! My first line is from "The Art of Rivers" by Janet W. Ferguson:

    "Love, like art, took on different forms with each creator."

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  12. Nice assortment of books. I'm a fan of virtual time traveling by reading different genres too.

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  13. Nice assortment of books! I'm a fan of virtual time travel by reading different genres too.

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  14. You have so many books going on! The premise of Panning for Love is intriguing. Happy reading!

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  15. Happy Friday. 😊
    "Sylvie hadn't always leapt to the worst possible conclusion. But being a parent seemed to enlarge her imagination as much as it did her heart."
    Shadows of the White City, Jocelyn Green

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    1. Yes, being a parent definitely does come with an overactive imagination. At least it does for me...

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  16. The Age of Hearts sounds like something I might like. I love that cover. And Panning for Love sounds like fun. I enjoy a good romantic comedy. And what a great premise!

    I haven't read anything by Colleen Coble, but after reading your review, I probably should! I like a mix of mystery and romance.

    I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Oh my, Colleen Coble is definitely a nail-biting author. She's one of my favorites :)

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  17. Happy Friday!

    Over on my blog I am sharing the first line from Glory Falls by Janine Rosche
    "Heroes don't wear crooked capes" Cecelia "Blue" Walker straightened the knotted ends of the pillowcase in front of Thomas's throat."

    https://www.musingsofasassybookishmama.com/2021/01/first-line-friday-glory-falls.html

    Happy Weekend, Happy Reading! ♥

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    1. That is a sweet line. I'll be by to visit. Have a great weekend :)

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  18. Happy Friday! Today, I'm sharing the first lines from A Cowboy for Keeps by Jody Hedlund. "'Stop or we'll shoot.' A dozen feet up Kenosha Pass, three robbers with flour sacks over their heads blocked the way, their revolvers outstretched."

    https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2021/01/first-line-fridays-cowboy-for-keeps-by.html

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  19. This is quite a variety of books! :) I loved the Montana Marshalls series! Happy Friday!

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    1. I like to mix up my reading genres to keep it interesting. Thanks for stopping by!

      Colletta

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  20. So many great books here recently. And a very busy week!

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  21. I've never read any cowboy romances but some of these covers look interesting. Maybe I should give it a try.

    Hope you enjoy your new books. Have a great weekend.

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    1. You should. Cowboy romances are some of my favorites :)

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  22. Fun post. I liked the 5years ago. Thanks for linking at the Fabulous Party. Come back all week and link you posts!

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    1. It is interesting to reminisce about what I was reading 5 years ago :)

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  23. I can't help enjoying a romance ever now and then. Panning for Love has a great premise for a book. I imagine the reality of cowboy life was a little different than the way we generally look at it, and I think it might be a great place to get a little love going.

    Do I have more than one e-reader? For years I would occasionally read a Kindle book on my iPad. But I decided to buy a Kindle Fire when we were going to Europe last winter so that I'd have a lot of books to read on the plane ride over and back. And now I like ebooks very much.

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    1. I didn't think I would like reading ebooks and fought it for years! Now I love them and that is basically all I read.

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  24. Enjoy your lovely books and have a great week ;)

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  25. You are certainly fond of cowboys, enjoy!

    Wishing you a great reading week

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    1. I haven't read a cowboy romance in quite sometime so I decided it was time :)

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  26. I only have one Kindle, but it works great. Hope you enjoy your books and have a great week!

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    1. Thank you! I intend to enjoy them as we get some nasty weather over the next few days. Have a wonderful week!

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  28. We currently have 3 e-readers in our house. My old kindle, the kindle I got for my daughter (neither of those are being used) and my current paperwhite. We also have a couple Kindle fires...too many gadgets! - Melinda @ A Web of Stories

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    1. I didn't even count all the gadgets my kids and hubby have!

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  29. I downloaded The Ace of Hearts and Panning for Love. They sound great.

    Heather
    Https://www.spiritblog.net

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    1. I'm looking forward to reading both of those books! I hope you enjoy!

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  30. Panning for Love does sound like fun! Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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    1. I'm at about 50% and it has been very fun to read so far! Have a great week!

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  31. Love the cover on THE LONELIEST COTTAGE.

    ENJOY all of your books and your week,

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    1. It is very fitting for the weather we're having right now in Southern PA! Happy Reading!

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  32. Sounds like a great week! I would need to have a few more lines to know if I would read more.
    Here's mine for this Tuesday https://francebooktours.com/2021/01/26/loving-modigliani-first-chapter-first-paragraph/

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  33. What lovely books in your book haul. Happy Reading!

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  34. I've collected quite a few Melissa Storm books and I really need to start reading them. Enjoy all your books!

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