Double Shot

Title: Double Shot

Series: Maya Davis #3

Author: Erynn Mangum

Source: Own

My Review:

One of the things that I love about this series is the deep moments of Christian theology, like this one:

Walking in Victory

Title: Walking in Victory

Author: Dennis McCallum

Source: Hoopla/own

My Review:

The truest thing about us is what God says about us.

Stacking the Shelves #220 Sunday Post #217 Sunday Salon #211

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? We had a blast at the concerts last weekend, it was just what we needed. This was a hard week, lots of stress, and with drama in my book club, and the final word is that we dissolved it after three years. I will miss it, but I am thankful for the years we had. I have no idea what we plan to do this weekend (recover?), but I won't be posting next weekend, we will be in NC having a quick visit with my husband's family. What are your plans for the weekend? 

Latte Daze

Title: Latte Daze

Series: Maya Davis #2

Author: Erynn Mangum

Source: Own

My Review:

I enjoyed the second installment of the Maya Davis series just as much as the first book. This series is best read in order.

The Way It Should Be

Title: The Way It Should Be

Author: Christina Suzann Nelson

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

This is one of those books where I do not know what to say for the review. My words will not do it justice.

Cool Beans

Title: Cool Beans

Series: Maya Davis #1

Author: Erynn Mangum

Source: Own

My Review:

Okay, I loved this book. Maya Davis is quirky and fun. She tells the truth with no filter. I love that she writes everything down on sticky notes. And, of course, her caffeine addiction amused me. Her friendship with Jack is fun and flirty (although she doesn't recognize that it is flirty).

TTT-Book Series catchup

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Book Series I Want to Catch Up On (or series you’d like to start). I have finished 19 series so far this year. It is always a goal to finish some, but I never commit to a certain amount because I don't want to put too much pressure on me, especially since I am a mood reader. And, as a mood reader, it is hard for me to narrow down which series I want to finish (I currently have 48 series started that I do want to finish (some series have been DNFed)). Of course, part of the problem is that some of the books in the series have yet to be written, making it hard to complete them. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Top Ten Tuesday-Book Series Catchup

Want to finish and the books needed to do it:

Only Magic in the building (8 books)-multi-author series

The Escape Plan by Katie Bailey #8

Hope For Tomorrow

Title: Hope For Tomorrow

Series: Hope Ranch #2

Author: Elizabeth Maddrey

Source: Own

My Review:

I didn't realize it, but Hope for Tomorrow is the second book in the Hope Ranch series. I have not read the first book and feel like I should have before reading this one. Despite owning several of Elizabeth Maddrey's books on Kindle (apparently including the first in this series), this is the first book I have read by her.

Stacking the Shelves #219 Sunday Post #216 Sunday Salon #210

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I am doing okay.  Last Saturday our dryer went out and my MIL had a medical emergency and we almost lost her. It was a rough start to the week, but she is now home, doing better, our dryer is fixed, and my FIL finished his radiation treatments on Friday. I am feeling so incredibly thankful. Today, my husband and I are at an event called The Fest, we are only there for the concerts, we are not really festival people, LOL. My favorite band is on at 6PM and I am hoping the rain that we are supposed to get holds off. What are your plans for the weekend? 

Stealing Magnolias

Title: Stealing Magnolias

Series: Magnolia Bluff #1

Author: Leslie Kirby DeVooght

Narrator: Julie Rogers

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I absolutely adored this story! 

Honeysuckle Breeze

Title: Honeysuckle Breeze

Series: Sugartree Romance #2

Author: B.R. Goodwin

Source: Own

My Review:

Honeysuckle Breeze is the second book in the Sugartree Romance series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. The series is about a sibling group, each one finding their happily-ever-after.

The Good Nearby

Title: The Good Nearby

Author: Nancy Moser

Source: Own

My Review:

I was tricked. Bamboozled. Taken in. Okay, maybe not, but I judged this book by its cover and *assumed* it was a light-hearted read. It is not.

TTT-On this Day

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Books I Was Reading On This Day Over the Last Ten Years (Stolen from Anne @ HeadFullofBooks) My records are fairly accurate, but I wasn't reviewing as diligently as I am now, so some books only have my rating, not my review. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Top Ten Tuesday-On This Day (click on title to be taken to my review)

2025 -

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

Her Runaway Vacay

Title: Her Runaway Vacay

Series: Sunkissed Summer

Author: Jen Atkinson

Narrators: Rylee Kuberra & Brandon Bonavir

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Aloha, Hawaii! 

Stacking the Shelves #218 Sunday Post #215 Sunday Salon #209

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? I am doing okay. I was sick with a viral infection this week that slowed me down a bit, but otherwise, it was a decent week. My daughter is here today so we will probably do a family game, but other than that we don't have any plans. If the weather is nice on Sunday, I hope to go sit at the lake. What are your plans for the weekend? And, can you believe how fast August is already going?!

Not My Hero

Title: Not My Hero

Author: Michelle Bolanger

Source: JustReads Publicity Tours & author

My Review:

Not My Hero is my first introduction to Michelle Bolanger's books. 

Bookmarked for Love

Title: Bookmarked for Love

Series: Checking Out Love #3

Author: Sarah Monzon

Source: Own

My Review:

This book had me simultaneously wanting to gobble it up while also trying to take it slow and savor it. Bookmarked For Love is the third and final book in the Checking Out Love series. The books can be read in any order.

Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated

Title: Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated 

Author: Rhonda Rhea & Kaley Rhea

Source: Kindle Own

My Review:

Well, this one is very different, and I am struggling with what to say.

Hail Marry

Title: Hail Marry

Series: Sheppards in Love #4

Author: Martha Keyes

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

This is my favorite of the series! It can easily be read as a stand-alone novel.

TTT-Fun Cover Vibes

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is: Cover Freebie (Pick any topic related to book covers. You can make up your own topic or pick one from the list of previous ones!) I am going to go with covers I feel like are giving off fun/carefree vibes. I own all of these but have not read them...YET! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Top Ten Tuesday-Fun Cover Vibes

The Good Nearby by Nancy Moser