Previous BOMs - Authors; A - D: A Pretty Mess by Carla Caruso (Bonus BOM), Start Date March 27, 2015

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Comments and Questions
March 28
Chapters 4-7

7. I asked this question of Carla over in the Q&A thread, about the names she has chosen for characters of the book (Minka, Betty-Lou, Araminta etc.). Have you noticed how many 'unique' names there are? I just love them
I enjoyed the names. They were different and fun.

8. Betty-Lou jokes about doing a parody on youtube after a few cocktails. Have you ever done that or something equally embarrassing?!
No I can't say I have.

9. Any theories on Natalia's secret based on the conversation Celeste overhears on the balcony, ..."The demands are only going to get bigger... and "...we don't even know who or what we're dealing with...", and the blackmail note?
I think she up to no good and she's the opposite of what she tries to portray.

10. What are your thoughts on Lenny so far? He seems to like Celeste, but then has dates like Shandee... And what about the tennis match? I found it pretty funny...
I like him. He's a fun guy.

DQ’s March 29, 2015
Chapters: 8-11

11. What do you think the blackmailing is about? First, thing that came to my mind was Brooke Taylor-Windham, a famous fitness instructor in Legally Blonde. How she had liposuction during the murder and didn’t want it out. 
I'm not sure anymore.

12. Our health guru is into lots of chocolate candies and McDonald’S? Does this surprise you? Also, is Macca an Australian nickname for McDonald’s? I’ve never heard it before, I’ve heard it called lots of things, Micky D’s and such but I’m in the Pacific Northwest which is in the USA.
Not at all. I guess that's why she needed to detox. I was thinking the same think. The nickname kind of fits.

13. Should they really be that surprised with finding the gun?
Not at all. I would want one for protection.

14. Are you enjoying our main character Celeste? Are there any characters you really like or dislike?
I like Celeste. I also like Betty-Lou.

15. Lenny and Celeste are getting more talkative with each other. When do you think their mystery with the Guru will get them more romantically involved?
I think it's coming soon.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Comments and Questions for March 30
Chapters 12-15 

16) What do you think of the triplets? Do you think it's a coincidence that Mariska knew about Lenny and mentioned Celeste's mom, or do you think Betty-Lou is right and the girl has some sort of psychic ability?
I'm not sure about the psychic abilities or maybe they over hear things and I think Mariska knows more than she's telling.

17) Really Mitchell...tennis balls? I thought that he would have given her something more romantic for her 30th. Have you ever received a gift that disappointed you?
No, thank goodness. I usually buy what I want :) 

18) The situation just gets more and more confusing. I always thought there was something off with Natalia's fiancée, Mike. Any theories as to what the "goldmine" in Kalgoorlie he was talking about could be?
Not my favorite person but not sure what the "goldmine" is.

19) What did you think of Celeste's dad coming to stay with her? And finding him and Cousin Dolores on the couch? Talk about awkward!
I thought it was nice until that. :0 

20) I thought the evening she spent with Lenny was sweet. Were you surprised by the direction things went, or did you know it was going to happen?
I knew it would eventually happen. So cute :) 


Comments and Questions for March 31
Chapters 16-18

21) Do you think Celeste didn't tell Betty-Lou the truth about her dad and Lenny because of Betty-Lou's bad date or because of a more personal reason?
I think she didn't want to jinx it.

22) Have you ever known anyone with a hording problem like Celeste's dad? Did they manage to get help somehow?
Once and it was a home I went to look at, which at the time I was looking for a new home, the man's wife also died and he kept newspaper articles all over the place but eventually I heard he passed away and they condemned the house.

23) Are you happy that Celeste and Mitchell are officially over? Did you like the way it ended?
Yes and yes!!

24) Do you think Mr. Milesio is ok or did something bad happen to him?
Not sure but I hope not.

25) Who do you think wrote the new note that Celeste found?
It's a toss up better her assistant or Natalia.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Comments and Questions for April 1
Chapters 19-22

26) What did you think about Celeste's dad and the discussion about Delores? How much do you think Flip knows?
I'm guessing awkward but not Flip. I think she knew right from the beginning.

27) Do you think that whoever picked up the money knew that Lenny and Celeste were there? Do you know who the blackmailer is yet?
I don't think so because why would they want to get caught. Not yet.

28) So Celeste finally parted with the items in the trunk. Do you think this was good for her or not? Have you ever kept things longer than you should have?
I think it's good and yes I've kept things longer than I should have.

29) I'm sure it just me over analyzing everything but I'm wondering if these secondary characters (Imogen, Minka, Kaiden, Araminta, Ursula) aren't more important than I think they are. What do you think about these characters and their roles? They always seem to show up when you least expect them to.
I think they might be in future books.

30) Finally! We now have a little more insight on the mysterious G necklace and the Kalgoorlie reference. Why do you think (view spoiler)? 
I'm just hoping it's something good and not boring.

Comments and Questions for April 2
Chapters 23-End

31. Celeste's father will stay at Dolores. It seems she's good for him. Maybe is the final push for him to start getting his life back in order?
I hope so. He needs to move on and start over, fresh.

32. Where you surprise to find out that Minka was the one behind all? And all because of shoes?
I thought the comment Celeste made was weird but it is stupid.

33. I wasn't expecting Natalia to come clean, after all the charade and make believe. At least the Astonvale members took the news well.
That was weird.

34. How about Lenny and Celeste, do you think they'll last? I sure hope so.
I hope so. They are cute together. 

35. How did you rate the book? Will you continue with the series? 
I rated it 4☆ and I think I will because I'm curious as to how it'll continue and which characters will remain.