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Saturday July 26th, 2025-

Song: Go Your Own Way
Artists: Fleetwood Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJjwt...

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So I will also be posting book reviews as I finish books and will still post a song of the day. In those book posts I am going to try and put trigger warnings on them since alot of people pay attention to those and would be nice to see that before starting a book right?

I will also post different genres as well! Stay tuned!

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Title: One Night with a Cowboy
Average Star Rating On Goodreads: 4.2 stars ⭐
Series: Yes, this is book 2 of the Silverado Lake Series.
Editions: Kindle, Paperback
Published Date: March 9th, 2021
Trigger Warnings ⚠️: Chronic Illness, Medical Content, Pregnancy.

My Star Rating: 3 stars
I read the paperback version and it was 365 pages.

My personal review is down below! (DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET.) 💖

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I really was planning on enjoying this one but I'm not going to lie.. Thea and her attitude, and the way she treated Wes ruined this one for me. Thea drove me absolutely INSANE throughout the whole book.

Wes Harding is a hard working rodeo circuit cowboy and he left his family's ranch after his father died and he took the blame for himself. He needed a escape zone and he has lived the rodeo career for a while now, and has just got offered a HUGE job promotion and let's not forget the mention of a pay raise. But Wes gets a phone call from his sister in the hospital saying that she is going to need help at the ranch since there is a huge retreat going on. Wes has a huge decision to make on what he is going to do- help his sister out or take this job promotion and pay raise?

Jane is on bedrest for a few weeks since she is only 30 weeks pregnant and is having contractions already. Doctor is trying to stop them because they baby is not fully developed and need more time to cook. Toby is also in the rodeo business and is a bull rider who gets a call saying that their daughter will be coming sooner than they expected and he will need to fly home so he can be there if the baby is born early. Wes and Jane are really close and he chooses to step in and help his sister but in the meantime he didn't mean to fall in love while he was in charge of working this retreat at their ranch..... Thea Davis rents the ranch out during the summer every year and she is the leader of hosting this retreat to talk about how families can make their marriage better while their significant other is in the military.

Well Thea and Wes hit it off strong when just one kiss sends electricity winding between then but Thea is not quite over her ex husband Dylan who was shot while he was on deployment. The secret is that Thea had told her ex husband Dylan something very terrible and she figured it was time to call it off since they always were fighting and Dylan never gave the kids the time of day when he was home. Thea always did things to make Dylan happy but he didn't seen satisfied either but she always hides the truth from people because she knows that people will judge her because of what she said to Dylan. Read the book to find out what she says?!

Thea is a single mom with a daughter and son who she loves tremendously and will do anything for. This retreat is suppose to be a vacation to where she can talk amongst her friends, and share wonderful stories about their lives! But Toby has to interrupt the retreat by letting Wes know that his sister Jane is sick in the hospital and the baby has to be taken out or else it can kill Jane and the baby. Charlee (newborn baby) is now born at 30 weeks and will be staying in the NICU unit for a few months. Wes is determined not to leave his sister's side until he knows she will be okay and no matter what happens at the ranch, he needs to prove to his sister that he can handle things without her.

Thea gets side tracked and her son Ryan becomes attached to Wes very quickly. Thea knew from the start that Ryan was going to get his heart broken once Wes had to go back on the rodeo circuit. Thea promised herself from the very beginning of the book that she was NOT here to find love and she is trying to tell herself to walk away but once Wes mentions Dylan- Thea loses her shit and instead of using communication she lets her emotions go waaaay out of whack and now it's too late because one night in the hotel room and shit hits the fan. She claims that after she has royally messed up that she can only be friends with him and doesn't want to pursue a relationship because she is not over her ex husband Dylan.

Will Thea and Wes be able to stay friends after the night of the hotel room or will they be a thing? Read the book to find out? This book could have gone better and Thea ruined this book for me. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

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Title: The Housemaid
Average Star Rating On Goodreads: 4.3 stars ⭐
Series: Yes, this is Book 1 of The Housemaid Series.
Editions: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover and many more!
Published Date: April 26th, 2022
Trigger Warnings ⚠️: Domestic Abuse, Torture, Emotional Abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Toxic Relationship, Mental Illness, Death, Infertility, Schizophrenia, Suicide, Miscarriage, Death of a Parent, and some Sexual Content.

My Star Rating: 5 stars
I read the paperback version and it was 336 pages.

My personal review is down below! (DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET.) 💖

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Holy shit..... can we talk about that ending?! I was totally not expecting that at all. It's okay y'all.. I am not going to spoil it for you but if you haven't read this book you NEED to! At first I thought Nina was fucked up but Andrew is just as bad let's be real.

Andrew Winchester is the CEO of his father's wealthy business. His father retired and the business is still booming as he is bringing home some pretty good paychecks. Andrew owns his $5 million dollar house and was engaged to a woman named Kathleen before Nina came along and needed a decent paying job. Nina had gotten pregnant from a one night stand and was barely making it by so Andrew hired her to be the receptionist of his business. Nina and Andrew had caught feelings for each other and Nina pretty much took Andrew for granted and had lost all self control when she finally realized the type of person he is. Andrew has always envisioned a life with kids of his own and married to the woman of his dreams. Nina had lost all self control of her body, and was accused of drowning/drugging her daughter Cecilia in the bathtub. Nina Winchester has spent 9 months in the Clearview psychiatric hospital because she was suffering from depression and needed some medication to help her. She lost control when she drugged herself with pills as well. Andrew couldn't deal with Nina's lifestyle anymore. She wasn't cleaning the house anymore, she didn't bring any source of income at all, and all she cared about was spending money pretty much.

Throughout the book Nina figured that when Andrew's parents retired and moved to Southern Florida for retirement she was going to need to hire a Housemaid. The housemaid would also have to help Nina take care of her daughter. Nina hired Wilhelmina Calloway who had just gotten out of prison for 10 years for murder. Millie is currently on parole and she needs to find a job soon before her parole officer finds out she is living out of her car. She got fired from her last job and Nina figures she would be the perfect fit but Nina also doesn't alert her husband Andrew that the housemaid will be living inside the house. Millie soon finds out when she starts that Nina is psychotic and there is something not settling because almost everyone she talks to warns her that she needs to find another job since she is in "danger." Millie gets hired and on her first day she figures this is a dream come true as she gets to live in this expensive house, gets to get paid to clean and lounge around. Cecilia and Nina are very picky and treat her with absolute disrespect the whole time she is cleaning this house, but Millie doesn't understand how this house gets so dirty so quick.... Millie wakes up one morning and finds Nina purposely dumping food all over the floors of the kitchen, leaving used bloody tampons in the bathrooms, and leaving soaking wet towels on the floors of the bathroom. Nina has totally changed her attitude every since Millie has worked here and Millie is starting to catch feelings for Andrew and doesn't understand why a man so good looking can be with someone like Nina.

All comes crashing down when Nina gets the IUD placed in and pretty much lies to her husband Andrew saying she has fertility issues and she will not be able to give Andrew kids like he wants. Andrew has already been second guessing and going with his gut feeling about getting divorced from Nina because of her stupid wicked ways. Andrew claims she is not who she used to be and does nothing but complain all the time. Andrew is also tired of being taken for granted and Andrew is understanding that Millie is not a bad maid after all, and Nina is complaining over things she is doing but never told Millie what needs done. Accusing her of things that she didn't know what was wrong or not because Nina is a terrible host. Andrew has it made for him, drives the perfect car, lives in a huge gated house, and can have any woman he wants.

Throughout the book, Nina suspects that Millie is trying to make a move on Andrew. Millie finds out from one of the ladies at Cecilia ballet practices that Nina has a past that everyone knows about.... Again has been warned that she needs to leave. Millie does not believe what she is hearing... if you want to find out you will have to read the book?! Andrew divorces Nina for Millie after they have had the most wonderful night in Manhattan watching the Showdown opera. Millie had bought the tickets and Andrew didn't want them to go to waste so he decided they would go together but Millie realized Nina installed a tracking device on her phone.

Enzo is the landscaper and is claiming to be very good looking by all the ladies in the neighborhood. Enzo is from Sicily, Italy and ever since Millie's first day on the job, he warned her that Millie was in danger and she needs to figure something out. Millie didn't leave because she desperately needs this job. Millie really pictured her life in Nina's shoes and her parole officer told her that as long as she was careful she would be able to move on in life. Finding a job would be hard for Millie because of her past.

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Sunday July 27th, 2025-

Song: The Boys Of Summer
Artists: Don Henley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RUIe...

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Title: Malibu Rising
Average Star Rating On Goodreads: 4.0 stars ⭐
Series: No. This book is a standalone.
Editions: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback, Ebook and many more!
Published Date: June 1st, 2021
Trigger Warnings ⚠️: Abandonment, Drug Use, Toxic Relationship, Grief, Death Of Parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Infidelity, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual Harassment.

My Star Rating: 5 stars
I read the paperback version and it was 389 pages.

My personal Review is down below! (DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET.) 💖

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This is by far one of the best books that I have read this year! That ending was totally not what I was expecting at all!

August of 1983, Nina Riva had thrown the biggest end of the year party at her mansion style house and I mean there are 200+ people that show up to this party and it gets WILD! Each of the Riva siblings have a story to tell and Jay and Hudson have some beef with each other after Jay finds out that Hudson lied to him about him having a relationship with his ex girlfriend Ashley. Jay had specially told him no but what's too late when Ashley is already pregnant....

Jay is a championship surfer who spends most of his time on the water every chance he gets. He ends up finding love and thinking he found the one with Lara but turns out it was not what they wanted. Hudson goes by his brothers side and takes fabulous photos of his brother surfing. All of the siblings have a very famous father named Mick Riva who is a professional singer. He also has a story to tell with his traveling and tours, and the women he has been with.... You would think after 6 failed marriages that he would slow down and learn to respect women..... wrong.....

By midnight this party has gone absolutely nuts and someone has put the house in flames. Nina has already been dealing with alot and throughout the book the siblings work together to make life work. Nina had to drop out of high school to raise her siblings since June drowned herself in the bathtub and was drunk. Nina had gotten custody of her siblings and tried very hard to show them the way but she would make sure her siblings are taken care of first and foremost. Casey Green thinks that Mick Riva may be her father and wants to speak with Nina, Nina has never heard of Monica EVER..... Are Casey and Nina sisters?

Brandon is a professional tennis player and travels to compete for championships but he finds that he messed up brutally when he left Nina for Carrie Soto. Carrie is a very famous female tennis player and Brandon gets caught up in her bull shit and leaves Nina for Carrie. Carrie told Brandon from the very beginning that if he fucks her over he would pay but she shows up at the party threatening to burn his clothes. She is pissed off with Brandon and Nina wants nothing to do with Brandon nor Carrie.

The ending was totally not what I was expecting and I am not going to spoil the ending for anyone, but if you want to know how it goes read the book! You won't be disappointed and I am telling you right now that the first part goes from past to present but Part two gets better and will pick up the read pace! The characters choices aren't great by any means but the suspense kept me wanting to know more and how the story played out. Felt terrible for the Riva siblings and Mick is a real piece of shit by wanting nothing to do with his family while he is famous but thinks he can come back and just win his children over by showing up at the party...... (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

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Wednesday July 30th, 2025-

Song: Please Don't Go
Artists: Mike Posner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DasbE...

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Monday August 4th, 2025-

Song: Wanted Dead Or Alive
Artists: Bon Jovi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRvCv...

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Tuesday August 5th, 2025-

Song: Celebration
Artists: Kool & The Gang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIg6o...

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Friday August 8th, 2025-

Song: Somebody Told Me
Artists: The Killers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5fBd...

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Sunday August 10th, 2025-

Song: Surrender
Artists: Cheap Trick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbJSk...

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Wednesday August 13th, 2025-

Song: Best Day Of My Life
Artists: American Authors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8huU7...

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Thursday August 14th, 2025-

Song: My House
Artists: Flo Rida

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNcW...

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Monday August 18th, 2025-

Song: Working For The Weekend
Artists: Loverboy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQBLD...

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Tuesday August 19th, 2025-

Song: Boogie Shoes
Artists: KC & The Sunshine Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z1kO...

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Friday August 22nd, 2025-

Song: On The Floor
Artists: Jennifer Lopez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Xsp...

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Saturday August 23rd, 2025-

Song: Thought You Should Know
Artists: Morgan Wallen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4r_e...

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Wednesday August 27th, 2025-

Song: September
Artists: Earth, Wind & Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf_NK...

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Thursday August 28th, 2025-

Song: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Artists: Pat Penatar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr0mg...

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Monday September 1st, 2025-

Song: How Deep Is Your Love
Artists: Bee Gees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_yzl...

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Tuesday September 2nd, 2025-

Song: Night Fever
Artists: Bee Gees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEhSi...

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Friday September 5th, 2025-

Song: Tell It To My Heart
Artists: Taylor Dayne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEpDh...

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Saturday September 6th, 2025-

Song: Red Red Wine
Artists: UB40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPuDI...

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Sunday September 7th, 2025-

Song: The Flame
Artists: Cheap Trick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IMSi...

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Wednesday September 10th, 2025-

Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Artists: Belinda Carlisle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqXd7...

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Thursday September 11th, 2025-

Song: Is This Love
Artists: Whitesnake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYShI...

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Monday September 15th, 2025-

Song: Here I Go Again
Artists: Whitesnake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oohFG...

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Tuesday September 16th, 2025-

Song: Blinded By The Light
Artists: Manfred Mann's Earth Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ptu...

[Becca]

love that song!

[Yeehawwlovesbooks, Lead Moderator]

Becca it is a good song!!!!

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I am thinking about putting recipes in here too! If interested please feel free to comment.

[Anshika]

Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "I am thinking about putting recipes in here too! If interested please feel free to comment."

That's a great idea!

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Anshika wrote: "Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "I am thinking about putting recipes in here too! If interested please feel free to comment."

That's a great idea!"

I know some people like trying new recipes so I l am thinking about posting 1 recipe a day. So everyday it will be a new recipe, it could be an appetizer, dinner meal, desserts, it could be anything.....

[Anshika]

Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "Anshika wrote: "Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "I am thinking about putting recipes in here too! If interested please feel free to comment."

That's a great idea!"

I know some people like trying new rec..."

I would love that. I don't cook much but I try short recipes

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Wednesday October 1st, 2025-

Recipe Of The Day: Best Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients You Will Need To Make This:

-1 lb of frozen breaded chicken tenders OR nuggets
-1 package of Sweet Hawaiian Sliders rolls
-1 clove of garlic, (grated OR finely chopped)
-4 tablespoons of butter
-1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
-Salt
-2 cups of shredded Mozzarella cheese, (divided)
-2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil
-1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, (divided)
-1 cup of either homemade or store bought marinara sauce

Directions On How To Make This:

1. Cook your nuggets or tenders according to the package. Let them cool down and then cut them into 2 inch pieces. Put your oven rack in the center and preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

2. Place the rolls on a cutting board and cut them in half parallel keeping them attached. Place the bottom of the rolls on the baking sheet with the cut side up. Bake the bottom of the rolls for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. In a medium bowl, microwave your garlic, butter, and your crushed pepper flakes in 15 second increments. Stir every single time you remove it from the microwave and due this for 1 minute. And then once melted completely put a little bit of salt in.

4. Layer the bottom half of the rolls with the mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle with basil and a little bit of your Pecorino. Top the roll with a chicken piece, sauce, and more mozzarella cheese. Put the top of the roll on and brush the whole top of the rolls with the garlic butter.

5. Bake the rolls until they are golden brown or for about 25 minutes. Once they come out brush it with garlic butter again and then serve them with warm marinara sauce.

[Nina (semi-ia as exam season is here)]

Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "Wednesday October 1st, 2025-

Recipe Of The Day: Best Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients You Will Need To Make This:

-1 lb of f..."

that sounds so good! Especially when we brush bread with garlic butter, I think I just like garlic butter XD

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Nina (semi-ia as exam season is here) wrote: "Yeehawwlovesbooks wrote: "Wednesday October 1st, 2025-

Recipe Of The Day: Best Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients You Will Need ..."

If you try it, Enjoy!!! Garlic butter adds flavor I will say..... Good choice to but on top of dinner rolls.

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Thursday October 2nd, 2025-

Recipe Of The Day: Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Out of 5 star: 5 star recipe!

Yield Time: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients you will need to make the recipe:

-2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
-1 cup sour cream
-1.5 cups salsa verde, (divided)
-8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
-2 cups chopped tomatoes
-1/4 cup fresh cilantro (minced)
-2 cups shredded cheese (whatever style of cheese you want.)
Optional toppings: more salsa verde sauce, avocado slices, fresh chopped onion, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Directions On How To Make This:

1. In a small bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 of the salsa on the bottom of a greased baking dish preferably a 9 by 13 square baking dish.

2. Layer with half of the tortillas and then add the chicken mix and half cup of fresh chopped tomatoes, add all of the minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat the layer again with your tortillas, chicken mix, tomatoes and cheese.

3. Bake (uncovered) at 400 degrees until cheese is bubbly or 20 to 25 minutes and serve with fresh toppings and remaining salsa verde.

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I will be posting more recipes today! Stay tuned for those who read these!

[Becca]

OH WOW! Makes my mouth water in anticipation

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Becca you should try it and I will be posting more recipes for you to check out!