January 2020 ~ Themes Challenge ~ Michele's Pick

[Robin]

Denise wrote: "Hi. I'd love to join too.
I'm choosing one that's been on my TBR since 2018 and I just finished another duet by her and loved it.
"The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez"

Welcome Denise!!

[Michele]

Hey Denise! Glad you’re joining in!

[diann bryan]

Denise!🎉

[Grey]

Judy.Ca wrote: "Grey wrote: "I see Judy and Jean are going to read ...I was considering that... maybe a buddy read? When are you guys going to read it??"

Nope, I'm reading [book..."

Shoot, I meant Jen and Jean, sorry! LOL!

[Grey]

Denise wrote: "Hi. I'd love to join too.
I'm choosing one that's been on my TBR since 2018 and I just finished another duet by her and loved it.
"The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez"

Welcome!!! Oooh, I loved that book hard!!!

[Lisa]

LOL!! Apparently I *REALLY* like the single parent trope- of the ones already decided on their pick for this month, I've already read 7 of them!! And I've read quite a few in the "I can't decide between these books" choices too!! 🤣😂🤣

[Denise]

Lisa wrote: "I am going with "

That is such an Amazing Book!! Loved it so much and the song sticks in your head!!!

[Denise]

Robin wrote: "Michele wrote: "Attached is a list of single parent books I've accumulated. I'm sure there are more but this is a start....

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

Robin, that is such an Amazing Book!! Loved it!

[Jen]

Grey wrote: "I see Judy and Jean are going to read ...I was considering that... maybe a buddy read? When are you guys going to read it??"

I'm reading this one too. Let me know when y'all are starting it. I will jump in then! I have always enjoyed her books.

[Jean]

Cátia wrote: "I´ve started to read Wait for it , because I thought she was a single mother but then I realized the children are from her brother i think (just starting), but she´s..."

Loved this one! I definitely think it works!

[Jean]

Michele wrote: "Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "I'm going with "

I just read that one...absolutely loved it!! Enjoy!"

I loved it too!

[Jean]

Grey wrote: "I see Judy and Jean are going to read ...I was considering that... maybe a buddy read? When are you guys going to read it??"

Okay, this is how pathetic I am.....I JUST CHECKED AND I ALREADY READ ELEANOR & GREY BACK IN APRIL.....UGH!! How bad is that??

So, now I'm going back to my original choice.....

Sorry Grey and thanks for all your work on these challenges!!

[Grey]

Jean wrote: "Grey wrote: "I see Judy and Jean are going to read ...I was considering that... maybe a buddy read? When are you guys going to read it??"

Okay, this is how pathetic I am.....I JUST CHECKED AND I ALREADY READ ELEANOR & GREY BACK IN APRIL.....UGH!! How bad is that??

So, now I'm going back to my original choice..... Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker

Sorry Grey and thanks for all your work on these challenges!! "

*snort giggle* I may or may not have done this once or twice myself. Hakuna Matata...I'll fix the list! I am debating Eleanor & Grey...or Written With Regret by Aly Martinez...

[Jen]

Jean wrote: "Cátia wrote: "I´ve started to read Wait for it , because I thought she was a single mother but then I realized the children are from her brother i think (just starti..."

I really liked too!!!! :)

[Jen]

Denise wrote: "Hi. I'd love to join too.
I'm choosing one that's been on my TBR since 2018 and I just finished another duet by her and loved it.
"The Brightest Sunset by Aly Martinez"

I love her!! I have added the duet to my ever growing list!

[Jen]

Grey wrote: "Jean wrote: "Grey wrote: "I see Judy and Jean are going to read ...I was considering that... maybe a buddy read? When are you guys going to read it??"

Okay, this..."

I have started E & G but will probably try to get to Written With Regret soon too

[Sarah]

I finished Nikki Ash's Through His Eyes (3.5 stars). I'll probably read another single parent one before the month is up but not sure which one yet. I have several vying for my attention. Life is hard.

[Nicole]

My January pick is Room for You by Beth Ehmann



I loved this romance. It was close to my heart because it was about a Mom of twins and a hockey player. It was fun, but also hit on some of the real issues that single parents deal with. I gave it 4 stars.

[Jen]

Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little more depth that I thought it could have...or something. I really like B. Cherry so of course will read more from her. (I did give it 4 stars on GR because I usually round up :) )

[Grey]

Jen wrote: "Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little more depth that I thought it could have....."

I finished E&G too. I wound up giving it a 4... because I loved part 1. I thought it was destined for my 5 star shelf actually. Then d/t some f*ckery I would have only given part 2 3 stars... So I split the difference and gave it a 4.🤷

[Michele]

Grey wrote: "Jen wrote: "Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little more depth that I thought it ..."

I had the same issues with E&G that you and Jen mentioned. The story had such great potential but then certain things happened that I couldn't move past. (view spoiler)[ Like when Grey calls Eleanor by his dead wife's name...seriously?! (hide spoiler)]

[Grey]

Michele wrote: "Grey wrote: "Jen wrote: "Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little more depth that ..."

Yeah...that. (view spoiler)[ and what did she do for 15 years? it was just kind of glossed over that she had a couple of shit relationships...he had a *life*, I dunno...the more I think on it, the more angry I get. (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

Finished Clean Lines.. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐. I love Freya Barker's writing & the h/H relationships & how it seems like ACTUAL real people, no alphaholes & while being protective the H allows the h to be her own self & do things for herself. The conversations & storyline always seemed natural & never forced, a nice helping of suspense & action thrown in. Minor typos I can overlook. I'll be reading more of the single parent trope this month since I tend to gravitate towards it & I love this author so I'll read more from her as well. 😊

[Jean]

Wow, you guys are all finishing so fast! I just started mine:

Loving the writing style so far!

[Jean]

Based on your remarks on E&G, I'm thinking that's why I don't remember reading it and never rated/reviewed it!

[Catia]

Jean wrote: "Cátia wrote: "I´ve started to read Wait for it , because I thought she was a single mother but then I realized the children are from her brother i think (just starti..."

I´m still starting...I wish I could have more time to read :(

[Jean]

I get it Catia! I've had a crazy weekend and didn't find any time to read!!!!

[Michele]

Grey wrote: "Michele wrote: "Grey wrote: "Jen wrote: "Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little ..."

Yes!! I totally agree!

[JudyCa]

Jean wrote: "Wow, you guys are all finishing so fast! I just started mine:

Loving the writing style so far!"

I havent started mine yet😂 but soon 😁

[Grey]

I've been on winter break d/t work. I go back tomorrow and my reading time will come a screeching slow down. I took full advantage of all the time I had.

[Jen]

Grey wrote: "Michele wrote: "Grey wrote: "Jen wrote: "Finished Eleanor & Grey and I give it 3.5 stars. I really wanted to give it 4 stars because I enjoyed it but it just felt a little off and lacking a little ..."

Exactly! Both of those things bugged me and might have made me do a little eye roll. Plus it seemed a bit forced at points too. I LOVE her and wanted to love it too so I was a little bummed.

[Leslie]

Guys, I'm super bummed because I am not loving Hook Shot ...it feels so looooooong. I've been reading forever and I just passed the halfway mark. I do however LOVE the cover!! Seriously...look at that mans perfect face. *dreamy sigh* I'm not giving up so fingers crossed this gets better.

[diann bryan]

That’s on my list to read yet😂 that’s not making me want to read it

[Michele]

Leslie wrote: "Guys, I'm super bummed because I am not loving Hook Shot ...it feels so looooooong. I've been reading forever and I just passed the halfway mark. I do however LOVE the..."

Leslie, have you read the other two in the series before that one? I've only read the first one and I did really like it but her books are very long.

[Leslie]

diann bryan wrote: "That’s on my list to read yet😂 that’s not making me want to read it"

Sorry Diann! I get bored super easy so do not let my picky opinion dissuade you.

[Leslie]

Michele, I read Block Shot and enjoyed it. I did not read first book because it sounded too emotional. However, I remember EVERYONE raving about Grip series and I could not get into that one at all.

[Michele]

Leslie wrote: "Michele, I read Block Shot and enjoyed it. I did not read first book because it sounded too emotional. However, I remember EVERYONE raving about Grip series and I co..."

Yeah, I haven't tried the Grip series.

[JudyCa]

Michele wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Michele, I read Block Shot and enjoyed it. I did not read first book because it sounded too emotional. However, I remember EVERYONE raving about Grip ..."

you must read Grip! so so so good ;)

Leslie, sorry you're not felling it with Kennedy Ryan...I loved both these series :)

I think I'm going to start my pick after I finish

[Michele]

Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Michele, I read Block Shot and enjoyed it. I did not read first book because it sounded too emotional. However, I remember EVERYONE ra..."

Release sounds so good!!

[JudyCa]

Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Michele, I read Block Shot and enjoyed it. I did not read first book because it sounded too emotional. However, I reme..."

I'm about half way and sfsg...there is some back and forth with past/present...and a trigger (view spoiler)[rape (hide spoiler)]...

[Leslie]

I finished Hook Shot - 3 ***

[Jen]

Leslie wrote: "diann bryan wrote: "That’s on my list to read yet😂 that’s not making me want to read it"

Sorry Diann! I get bored super easy so do not let my picky opinion dissuade you."

Leslie, I get super bored too when a story just doesn't grab me (even when they are sometimes) which leads to me to squirrel off to other books. LOL I have liked Kennedy Ryan but can't remember the last book I read of hers. I will probably avoid this one though.

[Michele]

I finished my read...Everything I Never Wanted. 4 1/2 stars from me. I listened to the audio and it was well done. Tucker was pretty perfect as book boyfriends go - - except for one part of the book when he became a raving a**hole! But then he gets his crap together ...so I forgave him. :-)

[Sarah]

Michele wrote: "I finished my read...Everything I Never Wanted. 4 1/2 stars from me. I listened to the audio and it was well done. Tucker was pretty perfect as book boyfriends go - - except for one part of the boo..."

I really enjoyed that book when I read it over the summer. And yeah, that part was annoying.

[Leslie]

Michele wrote: "I finished my read...Everything I Never Wanted. 4 1/2 stars from me. I listened to the audio and it was well done. Tucker was pretty perfect as book boyfriends go - - except for one part of the boo..."

Do you think I'll like it? If so, i will move it up the TBR pile.

[JudyCa]

Michele wrote: "I finished my read...Everything I Never Wanted. 4 1/2 stars from me. I listened to the audio and it was well done. Tucker was pretty perfect as book boyfriends go - - except for one part of the boo..."

it sounds really good! and bonus, it's on KU :) but its a duet :-/

[Michele]

Judy, you don’t have to read both. The books are connected but about two different couples.

[diann bryan]

Finished my single parent book! 4 stars

[Michele]

Leslie wrote: "Michele wrote: "I finished my read...Everything I Never Wanted. 4 1/2 stars from me. I listened to the audio and it was well done. Tucker was pretty perfect as book boyfriends go - - except for one..."

Leslie, it has a uniqueness to it that I liked. The story has a tragic history but none of it happens during the book - it is all backstory. I think you might like it...plus the audio is on hoopla!!

[Jean]

I AM TOTALLY LOVING UNTIL IT FADES!

Philadelphia Flyers Captain?? Hello?!?!? I am a total Philly Sports Fan! So of course, this book is really hitting home for me!! I had no idea what this book was about....no idea!!! YAY ME!!!!!