Waiting On Wednesday (163) Soulprint by Megan Miranda @MeganLMiranda

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Wednesday is my absolute favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read.

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Expected publication: February 3rd 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A new literary, sci-fi thriller from acclaimed author Megan Miranda.

With the science of soul-fingerprinting a reality, Alina Chase has spent her entire life imprisoned for the crimes her past-self committed. In an attempt to clear her name, Alina unintentionally trades one prison for another when she escapes, aided by a group of teens whose intentions and motivations are a mystery to her. As she gets to know one of the boys, sparks fly, and Alina believes she may finally be able to trust someone. But when she uncovers clues left behind from her past life that only she can decipher, secrets begin to unravel. Alina must figure out whether she’s more than the soul she inherited, or if she’s fated to repeat the past.

This compelling story will leave readers wondering if this fictional world could become a reality.

I have previously read Fracture, Vengeance, and Hysteria by this author, so I'm looking forward to reading this one too.

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Waiting On Wednesday (162) The Boy Next Door by Katie Van Ark

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Wednesday is my absolute favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read.

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Expected publication: January 6th 2015 by Swoon Reads

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Maddy Spier has been in love with the boy next door forever. As his figure skating partner she spends time in his arms every day. But she’s also seen his arms around other girls—lots of other girls.

Gabe can't imagine skating with anyone but Maddy, and together they have a real chance at winning some serious gold medals. So, he’s determined to keep thinking of her like a sister. After all, he’s never had a romantic relationship that lasted for more than two weeks.

But when their coach assigns a new romantic skating program, everything changes. Will this be the big break that Maddy’s been hoping for or the big breakup that Gabe has always feared?

I've picked another contemporary this week. Doesn't this sound oh so cute?
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I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas.
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Christmas Novella Mini Reviews Part 2


You may be able to tell from my previous Christmas novella reviews and yesterday's Christmas movie recommendations that I am going all in for Christmas entertainment this year. Movies, books, and lots of music!

I'm back today with more reviews of free Christmas novellas from Amazon. (These were free when I downloaded them, but the price may have changed, so be sure to check before you purchase.)



The synopsis says this "is intended to be a quick, fun and flirty read" and it definitely was! With an emphasis on the flirty. This really brought a smile to my face. I loved the characters and the story. Nice, quick Christmas read with lots of fun banter.



Oh my goodness. This was so good, but it's way too short! It's basically just one scene told from the guy's POV. I turned the page expecting more, but that was the end of the story and it made me so very sad. I would love to read this one as a full length novel.



Two historical western romance short stories. Both of these were really nice and very sweet.



This was a nice little Christmas story that I really enjoyed. Long enough to flesh out the characters and storyline a bit. Holly was a likable character, and she and Alex seemed to start a promising relationship. The ending left me hanging, so I would love to have more of a conclusion to this story.

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Christmas Movies!

I've been going a little overboard on watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. Too many movies, not enough time! With Christmas only a week away, I've checked out Hallmark's schedule, and you still have time to catch all of these movies and enjoy.

I've watched the following movies more than once... which means I enjoy them and highly recommend. I don't do sappy and over emotional or preachy, so these movies might be a little on the fluffy side. I say Fluff is good.


The movie I have watched the most times this year is..... Window Wonderland. LOVE! It's so cute and adorable and I love the characters! The storyline is reminiscent of Mannequin, without the part where the mannequins come to life. Who wouldn't love that?


I adore the brothers SO much in Christmas With Holly, which is a nice, heartwarming story.


A Bride For Christmas is really cute. I like Jessie because she has a lot of spunk, and I think her dad is hilarious. Also, Jessie's sister plays the lead in The Nine Lives of Christmas. Which I should tell you is nothing like the book. Well, except for the cat. But the cat doesn't play matchmaker in the movie. The movie is pretty cute though, so give it a chance.


Naughty or Nice is a fun movie. And totally worth watching to see Kyle XY. I seriously didn't realize it was him until my daughter pointed it out. Funny thing is, neither one of us has ever watched Kyle XY. The main character, Hilarie Burton, is also in a new movie this year, Christmas on the Bayou. It was okay, not very Christmasy feeling, but worth watching to get an eyeful of Tyler Hilton. Just sayin'.

A Very Merry Mix-Up is cute enough, even though it's not plausible. So suspend your disbelief and enjoy it for what it is. Same goes for Snow Bride, which is enjoyable but not very realistic.

I watched Christmas Cupid on Netflix. It's pretty cute, and Christina Milian is fun to watch.

12 Dates of Christmas was another cute and fun Netflix watch.

New for me this year was Angels and Ornaments, which was pretty good and very heartwarming. The Christmas Parade was okay, but I was distracted by how much makeup was piled on AnnaLynne McCord.

Christmas Movie Overload!!! I hope you get the chance to watch some of these movies, and if you have any recommendations be sure to leave me a comment!
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Waiting On Wednesday (161) Remember by Eileen Cook @Eileenwriter

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Wednesday is my absolute favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read.

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Expected publication: February 24th 2015 by Simon Pulse

Synopsis from Goodreads:

A thrilling tale about what a girl will do to get back a memory she lost…or remove what she wants to forget.

Harper is used to her family being hounded by protesters. Her father runs the company that trademarked the "Memtex" procedure to wipe away sad memories, and plenty of people think it shouldn't be legal. Then a new demonstrator crosses her path, Neil, who’s as persistent as he is hot. Not that Harper’s noticing, since she already has a boyfriend.

When Harper suffers a loss, she’s shocked her father won’t allow her to get the treatment, so she finds a way to get it without his approval. Soon afterward, she’s plagued with strange symptoms, including hallucinations of a woman who is somehow both a stranger, yet incredibly familiar. Harper begins to wonder if she is delusional, or if these are somehow memories.

Together with Neil, who insists he has his own reasons for needing answers about the real dangers of Memtex, Harper begins her search for the truth. What she finds could uproot all she’s ever believed about her life…

Doesn't this sound intriguing?

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November Recap and December TBR

I'm late again with my monthly recap post. I've been SO busy that blogging has taken a backseat lately. I did pretty good with keeping up with my reading schedule last month. Yay me! I'm still a few books behind on my Goodreads goal for the year, but I think I'm over that.

I only have a few review books this month, which I'm happy about because it puts less pressure on me. And it gives me more time to read some of the Christmas novellas that I've gotten from Amazon.

Books Read in November:

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December TBR:

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Waiting On Wednesday (160) Please Remain Calm (This is Not a Test #2) by Courtney Summers

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating.

Wednesday is my absolute favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read.

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January 20th 2015 by St. Martin's Griffin

Synopsis from Goodreads:

In this gripping sequel to THIS IS NOT A TEST, Rhys and Sloane are headed for a safe haven when they get separated along the way. Rhys is determined to reunite with Sloane until he discovers people who might need him more--people who offer him the closest he'll get to everything he's lost, if they can just hold on long enough.

Rhys thinks he has what it takes to survive and find the girl he lost, but in a world overrun by the dead, there are no guarantees and the next leg of his journey will test him in unimaginable ways ...

Please Remain Calm is a 100 page e-novella told from Rhys’s POV.
Is anyone else excited about reading this?
FYI - There are read alongs and giveaways going on over at Courtney Summers tumblr account.

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Mini Reviews: Free Christmas Novellas from Amazon


Today I have mini reviews of a few of the Christmas Novellas I have read recently. All of these were FREE from Amazon within the past week. No guarantees that they are still free, so check carefully. And please let me know if you have any recommendations for me since I haven't gotten my fill of Christmas novellas yet!

This is my favorite New Adult Christmas novella that I have read so far this season. I loved both of the protagonists and I really enjoyed the story. The book was long enough to have a fully fleshed out back story and great character development. Really cute and sweet and perfect for a quick holiday pick me up.

At 84 pages, this New Adult novella had more substance to it. The writing was a little clunky at times and it could use some serious editing. I liked both of the main characters, and I liked that the author managed to include a little bit of back story so you can see how their relationship progressed. There's some family drama and angst, but overall this was a nice Christmas story.

This story unfolded at a rapid pace, which didn't allow me time to get to know the characters. I immediately disliked Terrance because he was pushy and presumptuous. The relationship was too much, too soon, and I wasn't feeling any of it. At least this was a really short novella!

This adult contemporary romance was really short and nice enough for being such a quick read. The 2 main characters are pushed together by their mutual friends who are all happily married and determined to make them a couple too. If you can get past the silly lines Santa and Mrs. Claus utter to each other on the parade float, then you might enjoy this novella.

Really sweet, but unbelievable and slightly uninspiring, this story has all the cheese of the season! I would be interested in reading this as a fully fleshed out story because the novella leaves a LOT unsaid and undone.

Good thing this was short because it was painful to read at times. The plot was all over the place and the pacing was odd. Roman was tolerable, but I didn't like Noelle, so I found it hard to care about their relationship. Maybe skip this one?

That's it for now. I still have more novellas to read, so I'll have more mini reviews coming soon.
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