Welcome to my renamed Weekly Wrap Up. Lately, I’ve been struggling to get my weekly post done on a Monday, so I’ve decided to give it a new name so that I can have a bit of leeway on when I post it.

Our days were appreciably warmer this past week and a fair amount of snow melted. I had breakfast with a friend that had moved away to the States and was in town to visit her parents. This past weekend we went to a Christmas party, which is always fun, with great food and stimulating company. I managed to catch up with some ARC reviews and blog visits.

We watched The Fall Guy and I loved it so much! We also watched My Old Ass. The beginning had me wondering where this was going, but it turned into a really beautiful and emotional story.

And now on to the reading part of the post. (Mobile users – tap on the image of the book cover. PC users – just hover the mouse over the cover.)


DONE AND DUSTED

I posted two new reviews and the latest quickie reviews are here. And, clearly, I’ve been down a bit of a Tracy Sumner rabbit hole. Haven’t surfaced yet.

Tall, Dark and December by Tracy Sumner on Hooked By That Book
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Penelope is supposed to whip Weston into shape to improve his reputation. Lessons in comportment lead to lessons of a different kind all together…
Three Days to be Ruined by Giovanna Siniscalchi
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beth didn’t expect proving herself would mean more late nights than she’d bargained for. Can she survive Boyd’s trials, break through his defenses, and make it to Christmas morning with her pride, and her heart, intact?
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson on Hooked By That Book
⭐⭐⭐⭐ One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise…
The Ice Duchess by Tracy Sumner on Hooked By That Book
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A scandalous countess plays matchmaker… for a man she once longed to take for herself.
The Brazen Bluestocking by Tracy Sumner on Hooked By That Book
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A willful bluestocking matches wits with a devilish scoundrel she never expected to desire with every beat of her heart.
The Scandalous Vixen by Tracy Sumner on Hooked By That Book
⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bold lady and a ruthless duke realize they need to agree to an ardent alliance to get what they want.

FOR THIS COMING WEEK

I started reading Passions in Death, hence the quote down here. Some more will inevitably be added as the week goes on.

Passions in Death by J.D. Robb on Hooked By That Book
Homicide Detective Eve Dallas hunts a killer who turns a wedding party into a murder scene.
A Whisper at Midnight by Darcy Burke on Hooked By That Book
Private investigator Matilda Wren’s new client is a woman seeking evidence to divorce her husband.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston on Hooked By That Book
An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate… only to discover he lives seven years in the past.

QUOTES THAT CAUGHT MY EYE

From Passions in Death by J.D. Robb: “Why don’t you tell me where you went, what you did after leaving the club?” “Of course, if that’s helpful. As I said, I enjoyed connecting with the women in the group, but – may I be frank?” “You can be whoever you want if you answer the questions.” That little sarcasm slid right over his golden head. – Eve Dallas at her finest.

From Tall, Dark and December by Tracy Sumner: A neat row down the center seam he could unfasten in seconds if he set his mind to it. The mechanics of attire had nothing on Weston Whitaker, future Cambridge fellow and inventor of steam-powered engines.


OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

You can find more recommendations here. Is there anything you’d like to recommend? I’m always open to new authors and new books.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments below.

And that’s it. Thanks for joining me on this Weekly Wrap Up adventure. 

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