Tuesday, February 4

TMST: Free Chapter Previews

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Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post on Rainy Day Ramblings where Rainy discusses a wide range of topics from books to blogging. 




  
Do you take advantage of free chapter previews?

Tough question! Mmmmm. I don't read them unless it is a book I am anxious to start and I won't get my hands on it for a while. Like a series I'm following or something. Usually...no. Especially if I know the next book is easily accessible or I already plan on NOT reading. 

Now...I do love reading excerpts of new books I haven't heard of! Those are fun! They are usually just a page or two, so they are quick to get through. 







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Monday, February 3

Blodeuedd's Monday Review: Darcy in Hollywood by Victoria Kincaid

Kindle Edition, 235 pages
Published June 26th 2019 by Meadowbrook Press
Modern PP variation /romance
Own

I could have enjoyed it more, but, no, modern Darcy was quite the arrogant asshat.
And Lizzy looked down on everything.

Darcy told her his nanny used to hit him, and she answers him, that sucks. Really, really, wtf Lizzy?

Bingley was quite the idiot too. I know he is the well Bingley! But. what an idiot.

Lydia was older here so the Wickham thing was just silly when Lizzy was all you are 19! Well he is 24. Wow. Ok so there is another twist too, but I like it more when he really is a creep that should be castrated.

Silly misunderstandings, and well in the end I just found most unlikable. There were good parts, so it can get a ok for that, barely

Rich and arrogant movie star, William Darcy, was a Hollywood heartthrob until a scandalous incident derailed his career. Now he can only hope that Tom Bennet’s prestigious but low budget indie film will restore his reputation. However, on the first day of filming, he nearly hits Bennet’s daughter, Elizabeth, with his Ferrari, and life will never be the same. Okay, she’s a little sarcastic, but he’s certain she’s concealing a massive crush on him—and it’s growing harder to fight his own attraction….


Elizabeth Bennet has a lot on her plate. She’s applying to medical school and running the studio’s charity project—while hoping her family won’t embarrass her too much. Being Darcy’s on-set personal assistant is infuriating; he’s rude, proud, and difficult. If there’s one thing she dislikes, it’s people who only think about themselves. But then Elizabeth discovers Darcy has been doing a lot of thinking about her.


She might be willing to concede a mutual attraction, but events are conspiring against them and Darcy subject to constant public scrutiny. Can Darcy and Elizabeth have any hope for a happy ending to their Hollywood romance?

Sunday, February 2

Book Review: Have My Baby by Taryn Quinn


Have My Baby (Crescent Cove, #1)Author: Taryn Quinn
Title: Have My Baby
(Crescent Cove #1)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: ebook
Pages: 288 
Published: September 25th 2017
Where I Got It: My shelf (Amazon freebie)



Have my baby.

That was what my single dad best friend Seth said to me while I was waitressing at the diner. 

His little girl wants a sibling. But Seth is a workaholic millionaire and doesn't have time to meet someone.

Someone who won't screw him over, like his kid's mother. 

Only problem is this someone has secretly been in love with him since high school. I've been hiding it forever, not wanting to risk our friendship.

Sleeping with him is my biggest fantasy. And I've fantasized plenty, being a virgin. Another thing he doesn't know.

Now I have to make the biggest decision of my life.

Is having a no strings attached affair just to make a baby better than never having him at all?






You know how I love my Amazon freebies ;) 

The story follows Seth and Ally. The two have been friends since High School. Years have passed and they are still friends. However, Ally hasn't done much with her life because she was taking care of her sick mom while Seth married, had a baby, and divorced. Seth wants another baby and the only woman he trusts is Ally. So...why not ask her to have his baby?

Okay SETH. I wanna smack you a million times. You are a dummy. BIG dummy. First off...your reasons for wanting a baby is stupid. "My kid wants a sibling". OKAY. That is not enough of a reason to bring a baby into the world and possibly ruin your years-long friendship with Ally. Also, how could you NOT see Ally loves you and you love her????? Ugh!!!!

And you Ally. You are just as blind as Seth. You guys love each other darnit! *shakes fist* And why don't you talk to him and tell him how he is making you feel!!!!!!! UGHHHHHHHH

I had many issues at the beginning and I could NOT stand Seth and his dumb reasons for asking Ally to carry his baby. Adopt a baby if you wanna spend that much money. Sighs. BUT things did get a wee bit better as the story went along. Yes, I am still shocked! There was a lot of skimming until about 80% of the book when real feelings and complexities started pouring out. FINALLY. This is what I wanted from these two. 

Overall, this was a rough book at first. I had so many issues, I stuck through and the last chunk was really good. Not sure if I wanna read book 2 though....but I am curious about Sage. She was interesting. I'll give this 2 stars. 













Saturday, February 1

Best of January 2020






Happy Feb! 2020 is fastly underway!

Here are our favorites for last month. 


Best Movie of the Month:

Blodeuedd's pick...........Ashes in the Snow (2018)

"I have never cried this much in my life. WATCH IT"



Carole: Ugh nothing this month. I didn't really watch any movies. I've been glued to my shows!

Best TV show of the Month:

Carole's pick............The Mandalorian (season 1)


"Such a good show. Love it so much. More please!"

The Mandalorian Poster

Blodeuedd's pick...............BoJack Horseman

"Weird ass show"




Best Book of the Month:
Blodeuedd's Pick..................Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames

"A fantasy tribute to metal music."


Carole's pick............Lake Silence by Anne Bishop

"Nervous at first, but I was pleasantly surprised! Sooooo good!"

Lake Silence (The World of the Others, #1; The Others, #6)


Best Cover of the Month: