Good morning! Today’s post will link up to Sunday Salon, The Sunday Post, and Book Journey, for Weekly Updates.
**Mailbox Monday is now hosted at the home site: Mailbox Monday.
Grab some coffee (or a pot of tea!), and let’s talk about our weeks.
It’s been a great week…I’ve been doing a lot of “playing” with my new iPhone, which I’ve named Phoebe, and a little bit of blogging and reading.
LAST WEEK ON THE BLOGS:
Musing & Chasing Away the Blues
Monday Potpourri: Obsessing about “Phoebe”
Taking Risks: Intros/Teasers – “Call Me Zelda”
Chase Away Your Blues with “The Day We Met”
A Phone Call Changes Everything: An Excerpt from “Interior Designs”
“In Search of Euphoria”: A Short Story by Laurel-Rain Snow
My Bookish (and Not So Bookish) Thoughts: Embracing Change?
Friday Sparks: Book Beginnings/Friday 56: “Copper Beach”
Creative Saturday: Post-Holiday Moments
Winter Mini-Bloggiesta: Sign-up Post
Bookish Saturday: Bloggiesta, Etc.
Review: I Love You More (e-book), by Jennifer Murphy
Review: A Small Indiscretion, by Jan Ellison (Vine Review)
Review: Betrayed (e-book), by Lisa Scottoline
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INCOMING BOOKS: (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
I received three review books in the mailbox! Two from Vine and one from an author. I downloaded two books.
After Birth, by Elisa Albert (Vine)
A year has passed since Ari gave birth to Walker, though it went so badly awry she has trouble calling it “birth” and still she can’t locate herself in her altered universe. Amid the strange, disjointed rhythms of her days and nights and another impending winter in upstate New York, Ari is a tree without roots, struggling to keep her branches aloft.
When Mina, a one-time cult musician — older, self-contained, alone, and nine-months pregnant —moves to town, Ari sees the possibility of a new friend, despite her unfortunate habit of generally mistrusting women. Soon they become comrades-in-arms, and the previously hostile terrain seems almost navigable.
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All Day and a Night, by Alafair Burke (Vine)
When psychotherapist Helen Brunswick is murdered in her Park Slope office, the entire city suspects her estranged husband—until the District Attorney’s office receives an anonymous letter. The letter’s author knows a chilling detail that police have kept secret: the victim’s bones were broken after she was killed. Her injuries were eerily similar to the signature used twenty years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence for his crimes. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose.
NYPD Detectives Ellie Hatcher and JJ Rogan are tapped as the “fresh look” team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro’s conviction. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defense lawyer with a young associate named Carrie Blank, whose older sister was one of Amaro’s victims.
As the NYPD and Amaro’s lawyers search for certainty among conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie’s hometown, where secrets buried long ago lead to a brutal attack—one that makes it terrifyingly clear that someone has gotten too close to the truth.
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Three Days to Forever, (A Mac Faraday Mystery), by Lauren Carr (Author Request)
In this latest Mac Faraday Mystery from best-selling mystery author Lauren Carr, readers will embark on a rollercoaster adventure with old friends (including the Lovers in Crime team of Prosecutor Joshua Thornton and Homicide Detective Cameron Gates), but also meet new ones as Mac Faraday’s daughter Jessica Faraday and Joshua Thornton’s son Murphy Thornton join the team in the race to get the love birds to the altar!
With three days left to the year, Deep Creek Lake is hopping with holiday vacationers and wedding guests pouring into the Spencer Inn for Mac Faraday and Archie Monday’s huge wedding ceremony which is being touted as the social event of the year.
But droopy flowers and guests who failed to RSVP are the least of Mac’s and Archie’s problems when a professional hit squad hits Spencer Manor to send the groom, Joshua Thornton, Archie’s mother, and Gnarly running for their lives.
With time running out to the big day, Mac Faraday and Spencer’s small police force have to sort through the clues to figure out not only who has been targeted for assassination, but also who is determined to stop everything … FOREVER!
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Downloads:
Trust No One (e-book), by Jayne Ann Krentz
It’s no coincidence when Grace Elland finds a vodka bottle next to the lifeless body of her boss, motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon. The bottle is a terrifying—and deliberate—reminder of the horrors of her past.
Grace retreats to her hometown to regroup and tries to put everything she’s learned about positive thinking into practice—a process that is seriously challenged on the world’s worst blind date.
Awkward doesn’t begin to describe her evening with venture-capitalist Julius Arkwright. She has nothing in common with a man who lives to make money, but the intense former Marine does have some skills that Grace can use—and he’s the perfect man to help her when it becomes clear she is being stalked.
As Witherspoon’s financial empire continues to crumble around them, taking a deadly toll, Julius will help Grace step into her past to uncover a devious plan to destroy not only Grace, but everyone around her…
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In the Blood (e-book), by Lisa Unger
Liar, liar, pants on fire . . . College senior Lana Granger has told so many lies about her past that the truth seems like a distant, cloudy nightmare. But she meets her match when she begins babysitting for a volatile, manipulative eleven-year-old boy. Soon after Lana takes the job, her close friend Beck mysteriously disappears. Lana instantly begins fabricating stories – to friends, to police, to herself. Why doesn’t her account jibe with those of eye-witnesses? Lana will do anything to bury the truth about that night … and about her life. But someone else knows her secrets. And he’s dying to tell.
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WHAT’S UP NEXT? (Titles/Covers Linked to Amazon)
Currently Reading: The Look of Love (e-book), by Sarah Jio
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You (e-book), by Caroline Kepnes
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Call Me Zelda, by Erika Robuck
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That was my week…and a glimpse of next week. What did yours look like?
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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Mini-Bloggiesta next weekend!
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I’m a huge Alafair Burke fan (not to mention Jayne Ann Krentz and Lisa Unger). I also hope you enjoy You by Caroline Kepnes!
Deb
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Me, too, Deborah…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week!
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Phoebe is an awesome name for an IPhone! I names mine at one point and then promptly forgot his name, I do remember that he was a he though!
I really hope you enjoy all your new books and have an awesome week!
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Thanks, Nobody, It took a little back and forth with my teenage granddaughter to come up with “Phoebe,” but I’m pleased. And thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week.
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I’m excited to read Trust No One! Hope you love it! Look of Love and Call Me Zelda are both on my TBR so I look forward to seeing what you think of them. Enjoy your new phone! I can’t remember how I lived without mine! It’s just so convenient. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Katherine, and I haven’t even used my phone for “calling” yet! Just texting and social networking. I am slowly learning the ins and outs of it. Look of Love is one I’m really enjoying so far, and I’m looking forward to the others.
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I hope you enjoy the new phone. I’m a late adopter of technology too, not sure when that happened but ir did! It took me a long time to get a smartphone, and I’m still not entirely sure how the thing works. 🙂
Have a great weekend, hope it’s relaxing.
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Thanks, Greg. My granddaughter is my “go to” person for answers, but she is very hard to reach…she’s probably on her phone! LOL
Enjoy your weekend, too; I will do more binge watching on Netflix.
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You named your phone lol ? I fight too much with mine to do that 😉 Have a great week !
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I think that naming my devices improves our relationship…LOL. And yes, something new and strange happens every day. Thanks for stopping by, Iza. Enjoy!
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That’s a fab batch of books there. I’ve had Call Me Zelda on my TBR for a while.
Here’s to a good week. x
My Sunday Post & Shelf Stack
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Thanks, Kate, and I have had Call Me Zelda for a while, too! I’ve taken a little break from adding so many Vine reviews…I only have the two right now. That allows me to read from my stacks and from Sparky.
Enjoy your week!
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The first three books featured are new to me…and of course I have to find out more about them. Trust Noone is on my wish list…
My recap: http://www.bookclublibrarian.com/2015/01/weekly-book-recap-93.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and I love finding new books that sound good to me…I do need to pull back a little on purchases, however….or I will never read them all!
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I can totally relate!
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Looks like some good reading! I’m looking forward to the mini Bloggiesta — although it looks like it’s going to be a busy weekend for me.
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Yes, the Bloggieta events often come at busy times, but I love having a good excuse to devote time to one of my blogs. Thanks for stopping by, Joy, and enjoy your week.
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Whenever I see Jayne Ann Krentz I think it’s Judith Krantz and then I think – is she still alive and writing? I am a bad reader……
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Oh, wow, I wonder, too, about Judith Krantz…another favorite. I’m off to Google her.
Thanks for stopping by, Steph, and have a great week!
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All those books look so good, especially the Jayne Ann Krentz book. Enjoy and have a great week!
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Thanks, Yvonne, and I agree about how good the books look. Can’t wait to read them all! Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your week.
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I’m considering the mini-bloggiesta. I was gung ho for it earlier but then on Friday night/Saturday morning, I did a lot of the work that I had planned to do next weekend. So we’ll see…
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Thanks for visiting, Bryan, and when I find out about a Bloggiesta, I am itching to get going, too. I am making lists instead of doing anything….yet.
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Wow. All of these look fantastic. I see you got Trust No One. I love her writing. Happy reading and good luck with the Bloggieasta.
My Sunday Post – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/01/11/whats-new-on-my-bookshelf-92-and-the-sunday-post/
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I am looking forward to them all, Laura, and eager to begin the makeover for Bloggiesta. Thanks for stopping by.
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You was so good, and I cannot wait for book two. Ooo another Unger book. Have fun with Phobe..lol
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Thanks, Kimba, and I am eager for both books…can’t wait for the newest Unger book, however.
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As usual, I haven’t even heard of any of these books! But that’s what keeps it interesting, right? Thanks for pointing me in the direction of so many that are new to me!
Tracy @ Cornerfolds
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Thanks for stopping by, Tracy, and enjoy your week!
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I really enjoyed All Day and a Night. I haven’t read a bad book by that author yet! It looks like you have lots of great reading ahead of you. I’m hoping to read Trust No One myself as well! Have a great week!
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Alafair Burke co-authored a book with Mary Higgins Clark, The Cinderella Murder. It was my First Book of 2015…so I am looking forward to this one. Thanks for stopping by, Samantha.
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Love that naming of your phone! That’s awesome! I haven’t read any of those books, but I’ve seen a few of them popping up a lot. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Ali, and naming my devices is my way of “humanizing” technology…LOL. Glad you could stop by.
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Thanks for the reminder about Mini-Bloggiesta. I hope I can participate!
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Thanks, Deb, and I hope you do participate. Enjoy your list of books to read!
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The number of posts you do in a week never ceases to amaze me! And I’m slightly envious of your Krentz book – I’m number 43 in line for the library’s 8 copies. I think I’ll get it sometime in April! 😉
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I really should read more from the library…Sparky is overly full these days. Thanks for stopping by, Lark.
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Day and a Night looks like it will be a good one. Hope you enjoy and have a great week.
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I think so, too, Brandi…and thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your week.
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I am having a fine week. Reading and need to get two more reads in this month. I am thinking join up the Blogisa to do list this coming weekend. Have fun with your upcoming books.
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Thanks, Lindsay, and I hope you enjoy the Bloggiesta. Glad you could stop by.
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Busy week for you. Both Trust No One and In The Blood are on my want to read list. Off to see what you thought about Betrayed.
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I am excited about them both, Nise…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your week.
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You have been busy!. Three Days to Forever looks interesting as does Trust No One. The others look good too. Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Martha, and I agree about those books. Glad you could stop by!
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I love how you give names to your digital devices! I hope to listen to the audio of the new JAK. All the best for your bloggiesta weekend.
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Thanks, Kathryn, and I hope you enjoy the JAK, too. I am so looking forward to mixing things up during bloggiesta.
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Your books are always awesome. I’ll go check them out 🙂
WeeklyWrap@EverythingNyze
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Thanks, Nyze, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week!
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That’s such a cute idea to name an iPhone, I love the name you chose.
All your books sound good. Happy reading 🙂
My mailbox here: http://nishitak.com/2015/01/12/mailbox-monday-a-vlog/
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Thanks, Nish; I was going to call her iPhoebe, but I thought that was a bit much…LOL. I am definitely looking forward to the new books.
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I think iPhoebe is even better 🙂
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Looks like you’re staying busy. Three Days to Forever and Call Me Zelda are on my wish list. Hope you enjoy your new books.
http://www.thebusymomsdaily.com/2015/01/mailbox-monday-jan-12.html
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Thanks, Cheryl, and I am excited about them, too. Glad you could stop by.
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I adore You, even though it’s pretty crazy! Hope you enjoy it.
I wish Mini-Bloggiesta wasn’t next weekend – I have exams 😦
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Thanks, Sam, I am eager to dive into it; I have seen such mixed reactions to it. Enjoy your week, and good luck with the exams.
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Your new books sound really good, Laurel. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Mary; enjoy your week, too.
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I like Lauren Carr’s books.
Doesn’t Alafair Burke write with Mary Higgins Clark? Her book sounds good.
Trust No One should be good.
ENJOY your reading week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Mailbox Monday
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Thanks for visiting, Elizabeth, and yes, Alafair Burke co-wrote The Cinderella Murder with MHC.
I am looking forward to Trust No One, too. Have a great week!
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I’ve never read Alafair Burke but would really like to. I hope you love your new books!
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I haven’t read any of her solo work, Kathy; just the book she co-wrote with Mary Higgins Clark (The Cinderella Murder). Thanks for stopping by.
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Enjoy your books. You have some great current reads going too!
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I am enjoying them, Serena; thanks for stopping by.
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I just grabbed The Look of Love from the library. You is an intense one! Enjoy your new books and have a great week.
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I am loving The Look of Love…and You is one that has had such mixed reactions…so I am definitely eager to read it. Thanks for stopping by, Lucy.
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I’m looking forward to participating in mini bloggiesta also! And – I’m currently reading West of Sunset…more of a focus on Scott, but all things Zelda/Fitzgerald seem to be in the air right now!
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Thanks for stopping by, Sarah, and I hope to see you at Bloggiesta!
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It looks like you’ve had a busy blogging week and great new line-ups. I have The Look of Love, but haven’t started it yet. I will look forward to your thoughts. I think we’ve had four rainy Mondays in the last five weeks here!
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Thanks, Pat, and rainy Mondays are now my favorite thing…LOL.
Enjoy your week!
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Def a Sarah Jio fan – it’s on my library hold list 🙂
and , thanks for visiting FHC – HapPy reading week…
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I have loved every book of hers so far, Sharon…hope you do, too.
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I’ll be interested to see what you think of “Call Me Zelda” I’ve had my eye on that title, but haven’t decided if I want to add it to my TBR yet.
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I have been eyeing Call Me Zelda for a while…and also Z is for Zelda. Thanks for stopping by, Melinda.
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Eek, Bloggiesta time again? Last time I didn’t manage to take part. I must try this time! Have a good week.
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Thanks for stopping by, Judith…the bloggiesta comes around more often since they’ve been doing mini-bloggiestas in between.
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Lot of great titles, enjoy!
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Thanks, Mary Ann, I hope to enjoy them all!
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I haven’t read a Lisa Unger book for years, not sure why as I really enjoyed her work, must get back to her. The Look of Love is on my wishlist, I do love Sarah Jio, can’t wait to see what you think! Have a great week and happy reading 🙂
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I loved this one, Teddyree….and Unger’s books, too. I think we don’t get around to our favorite authors as often, as there are so many more books to choose from since we’ve been blogging…at least that’s my take on it.
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I recognize a lot of these authors but I haven’t actually read any of their books. I guess I need to read more contemporary fiction? (I think. But maybe I’m wrong about what they write.) Enjoy your week!
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There are so many authors I haven’t yet read…it is an endless task, I think…LOL.
Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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Do you think Phoebe and Sparky will become good friends, Laurel-Rain?
Call Me Zelda looks really good, I hope you’ll enjoy that and your other new books.
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Ha-ha…yes, that is entirely possible, Lexxie….thanks for stopping by! And I am looking forward to Call Me Zelda, too.
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In the Blood and You were both favorites of mine.
I should probably do a little ‘housekeeping’ during Mini-Bloggiesta, but it’s supposed to warm up Saturday and I doubt I’ll be able to resist a day outdoors. Warm for us in the 40s, but after below zero, I’ll take it!
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Oh, sounds like a tough choice for you, Leslie….I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to do. I am looking forward to In the Blood…and I started You, but it wasn’t the right time for me to read that one. I will enjoy it more when I am in a better frame of mind! Thanks for stopping by.
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In the Blood looks really good. Enjoy!
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I think so, too, Anna…thanks for visiting.
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