Author: Lauren Rico

Information From Amazon:Matthew and Julia Ayers are happy at last, settled in their new home with their son and flourishing musical careers. And with Jeremy Corrigan playing in an orchestra halfway across the country, they finally feel a sense of peace and security.

That is exactly what Jeremy is counting on.

Enraged when he is caught in a compromising situation, he refocuses his energies on the people he holds responsible for his languishing career. Believing that "There is an art to destroying a life," he sets out with cool determination to destroy those who have betrayed him.

No one is safe from his wrath

The eternal struggle between good and evil play out with horrifying consequences in REQUIEM.

Personal Review:
Do you guys remember Reverie and Rhapsody? The books about classical music and romance? I am happy to let you know that I recently got a copy of the third book in the series: Requiem. This book is finally the story about Matthew and Julia and their lives.

However, be it what it is, it just cannot go without just a bit of drama. Jeremy is back and is up to no good. He is dead set on getting even for what happened. (#nospoilers)

The book was engaging and the ending was something else! It was not what I thought. This book and series were worth the read. If you hurry, you can even get the third one on Amazon for just $1.99. 

I recommend this book for those that have an interest in love stories or those who have a passion for the arts. For those that enjoy both, this is the book for you. Thanks Lauren for the opportunity to read this book.

Have you read this book?

Happy Reading!

Bookmark Monday: Friends of the Free Library

Hi Everyone!

Just stopping today with a the new book meme that I learned about recently:  Bookmark Monday! This is hosted by: Guiltless Reading.

Here is what you do:
Do you have a bookmark you want to share? Just take a photo and link up in the linky!

Sounds pretty easy right?

I am excited to share with you this bookmark that I got when in Philly this last summer. We stopped into the Friends of the Free Library bookstore. Not only did they have some great finds, but they have cats who live at the store. I loved it! If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend checking it out :)

Happy Reading!

Book Review: Beyond the Carousel

Author: Bette Lee Crosby
 
Summary:

A FAMILY TRAGEDY, A 25 YEAR OLD MURDER, AND A DETECTIVE DETERMINED TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT...

Laura Wilkes has everything a woman could want when she snaps the carousel picture. Her daughter, a happy little five-year-old, is holding the brass ring and smiling at a daddy who adores her. Each time the carousel circles around Laura snaps another picture, seven in all. This is a day of unforgettable happiness; one of the few Laura has left.

In the months following the stock market crash, Franklin Wilkes is killed; gunned down in senseless act of vengeance. The police know who did it, but the man has disappeared. It’s the height of the depression and there are hoards of nameless, faceless men living in freight train yards and back alleys. The murderer is never caught, but Laura and Emory, her father, never give up hope of finding him.

Now, twenty-five years later, Laura’s daughter has fallen in love with Jack Mahoney a policeman working crowd control with the strikers at the Telephone Company.

Right now Mahoney is a rookie, he has little or no power, but Emory is hopeful he is the one person who can ultimately find Franklin’s killer and deliver the justice the family has long awaited.
Readers of the other Wyattsville books will welcome the chance to get to know the kind-hearted Spare Change detective as a young man about to fall in love.

Personal Review:
I wasn't really sure what I would get when I agreed to look into this book, but the cover intrigued me so I said sure. The book turned out to be a read that kept my attention and was full of romance, hard times, and a quest for justice.

Full disclosure, I haven't read the others so I don't know if that helps with the story or not. I felt okay with reading this one though. My favorite part of this book was characters. In each of the generations and situations, they really have strong emotions about whatever is handed to them.

I appreciated the opportunity to review this book. Thank you.

Disclaimer: I was awarded this book from the author. Though I did not pay for the book, the opinions are strictly my own.

Happy Reading!

2017 Reading Challenges You Should Check out!

Hi Everyone!

Today I am stopping by to feature some awesome reading challenges that are going on. I have not committed to these (yet) because I am focusing on reading my own books, but they look wonderful! I encourage you to check them out! :)

Awesome 2017 Events
 #JPathon
Traveling the Pages
Book Riot's Read Harder
Pop Sugar 2017
Blogger Shame Challenge
Diverse Reading Challenge
2017 Library Challenge
2017 Audio Book Challenge 
52 Books in 52 Weeks
#CBAM2017: The Class Book a Month Club
2017 NG and EW Reading Challenge
2017 Prequel and Sequel Challenge
Middle Grade Madness


Happy Reading! 

Double Feature Friday: The Cats Who Crossed Over from Paris and Christmas Cats

 Hi Everyone!

I am so excited to be here today to share with not one, but two books from RF Kristi. A fellow animal lover, these books are suited for those who love animals as much as we do. Happy Reading! :) 

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Author: RF Kristi

Summary from Good Reads:
 Inca, a Siberian puss, tells the story about her furry family – her brother Fromage, who is addicted to cheese and considers himself a cheese monger, and her sister, Cara, a gorgeous but timid Siamese. Inca, an avid fan of Dr. House, considers herself the leader of the troupe and responsible for the well-being of the family. They own, according to Inca, Missy, a young humanoid who has a well-established cheese shop in Paris. The story revolves around how Missy decides to move to London with her co-partners, Jacques and Genevieve, to run their new cheese shop and café. Can Fromage leave his pal, Charlotte, behind? Soon after arriving in London, the three cats accompany Missy to their neighbor’s house where they meet Monk, a blue Russian cat and Terrance, a golden retriever owned by their famous neighbor, a detective named Solo, living in the same compound in Kensington.

Things start to get interesting when Monk tries to help their neighbor, Polo, a sad little Pekinese whose mistress, a formerly well-known opera singer who is pining for her lost husband, has her valuable diamond necklace stolen. Can Inca and her family assist Monk and Terrance to recover the diamond necklace and resolve Polo’s problems?

Personal Review:

  

I enjoyed this book very much. In many cases I could just picture the mischief that they were getting into. I enjoyed the adventure and the fact that it includes cats. I also like they have to solve problems and it keeps the plot moving right along. A cute read, well worth it!


 

Author: RF Kristi

Summary from Good Reads:
Another adventure story from Inca the extraordinary Siberian kitty-cat. It is Christmas time, and Inca is ready to enjoy the holiday season with her Siamese sister Cara and brother Fromage - the cheese loving Tabby cat, not to forget their adopted hamster Charlotte. Life turns interesting when their neighborhood tough dog - Boss comes around asking for help to save the loss of his master and domicile. Another mystery to solve with the help of their neighbors Monk the Blue Russian cat and Polo the Pekinese doggy. An eventful time is around the corner for the newly formed detective team headed by Inca.

Personal Review:
Inca is back and this time there is even more adventure. This book takes place around the holidays and sure enough there is excitement for the crew during the holidays. They have to solve a mystery and help out their friends. Another enjoyable plot line. I liked this book very much.

For more information please visit this Website.

You can email the author: rfkristibooks@gmail.com

Book 1 Amazon Link:

Book 2 Amazon Link:

Disclaimer: I was awarded these books from the author. Though I did not pay for the books, the opinions are strictly my own.

Happy Reading!

January 2017 Rewind

Hi Everyone,

Happy January wrap up! I hope that you had a wonderful month. I am happy to report that I finished 20 books this month. The picture above is from a year ago, but winter is here in the greater DC area and I love that I can curl up with a good book :)

I won’t link to the reviews directly, but if you head over to the side of my blog you can sort my posts by month.

Specifically, I read:
9 Books for Review
11 Books I Own

I am happy with this because I am finally starting to read my own books. Yay!!

Highlights of the month included:
-Wrapping up one more round of #otspsecretsister
-Participating in the #Bout of Books 18, #24in 48, and #DAReadathon's
-Writing the Lunar Book Tag

What's in the que for you for Feb?

Happy Reading!

Waiting on Wednesday: I see London, I see France

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. This week I am excited to feature a book that I am judging based on the cover, but yet it sounds so interesting!

 

I See London, I see France
Author:Sarah Mlynowski  
Release Date: July 11, 2017
 
Summary from Goodreads: 
Nineteen-year-old Sydney has the perfect summer mapped out. She’s spending the next four and half weeks traveling through Europe with her childhood best friend, Leela. Their plans include Eiffel-Tower selfies, eating cocco gelato, and making out with très hot strangers. Her plans do not include Leela’s cheating ex-boyfriend showing up on the flight to London, falling for the cheating ex-boyfriend’s très hot friend, monitoring her mother’s spiraling mental health via texts, or feeling like the rope in a friendship tug-of-war.

In this hilarious and unforgettable adventure, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski tells the story of a girl learning to navigate secret romances, thorny relationships, and the London Tube. As Sydney zigzags through Amsterdam, Switzerland, Italy, and France, she must learn when to hold on, when to keep moving, and when to jump into the Riviera… wearing only her polka dot underpants.

Have you heard about this book?

Happy Reading!