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What Am I Reading Wednesday

11/18/2015

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Hey, do you see that ball? Right there? Bouncing across the floor? Yeah, that's because I dropped it.  I got caught up and did not post my update on What am I Reading Wednesday.  But never fear, this Wednesday I am here for you! 

First, my mini review of the newest Lisa Kleypas historical, Cold-Hearted Rake.  And there's really no surprise here, I loved it.  It was engrossing, sexy, and smart.  I barely put it down once I started it but, you know, a girls gotta eat otherwise I probably wouldn't have put it down at all. It was obviously the first in a new series with the next book's couple playing a heavy role so once that one comes out I would highly recommend reading Cold-Hearted Rake first. I made the mistake of reading the teaser chapter from the upcoming book and it's torture because I neeeeeed to read it and it doesn't come out until next year. 

Overall, an awesome read that I would highly recommend.  And yes, that Paula Abdul song was stuck in my head the whole time I read it and it's stuck in my head again. A small price to pay for such a good book.

This weeks read is (drum roll, please.....)

​At Wolf Ranch by Jennifer Ryan

I first heard of Jennifer Ryan at the RWA conference a few years ago and have wanted to try her books ever since.  I've heard good things so I'm really excited about this week's pick.

This is the first book in her Montana Men series.  I'm not sure if this is one of those series that needs to be read in order but I like reading in order even if it doesn't matter. Is that weird? Am I the only one who does that? 

First Impressions:
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Cover: Honestly, I'm not usually drawn to the cowboy covers that's just a personal thing.  I'm a city girl so maybe that's why :)  I picked the book for the author. He's a good lookin' man, though, so I definitely can't complain. 

I like the sense of setting you get from the mountains in the background, the snow making everything a little hazy, the gray-blue sky, and that fence drawing your eye right up to the hero. I definitely get the feel of a ranch. It's very contemporary so it fits the genre nicely.  

Overall a good cover.


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Back Cover Blurb:

Everything's bigger in Big Sky country, including the hearts of the Montana Men

After years on the rodeo circuit, Gabe Bowden wants nothing more than land of his own and a woman who will claim his heart for more than one night. When he has the chance to buy the enormous Wolf Ranch spread, he snaps up the incredible deal. Everything is set, until Gabe rescues a woman on the deserted, snowy road leading to the property, and the half-frozen beauty changes everything.

Ella Wolf rushes to her family's abandoned Montana ranch after her twin sister is murdered. She knows she's next…unless she can uncover a secret hidden somewhere at Wolf Ranch. The last thing Ella expects is to be rescued by a rugged rancher with his own agenda. A man who almost makes her forget how dangerous love can be…

​As an unlikely partnership sparks into something so much more, and a killer closes in, can Ella and Gabe learn to trust one another before it's too late?


This book sounds so good!  It's labeled contemporary romance but I love that it has a twist of suspense in there.  I like when books cross genres a little.  And I love when a book has some danger in it.  This back cover really intrigues me.

We'll see if it's as good as I hope it'll be.

I'll be back next Wednesday with my thoughts.  See ya then! 
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What Am I Reading Wednesday

10/28/2015

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Every Wednesday I'm going to try to post what book I'm reading or about to start reading and my first impressions.  I'll also give an update and review on last week's book.  I will always be honest about how I feel but never mean or harsh.  Authors work very hard and pour their hearts and souls into every page.  And just because I don't like something doesn't mean it's bad or that others wouldn't love it.  There will only be positivity and constructive criticism on my blog.

I hope you like this idea and if there's any suggestions on what I should read for upcoming weeks let me know.
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The book that I'm reading now is probably the same as everyone else this week.  That's right, it's Lisa Kleypas's return to Historical Romance, Cold-Hearted Rake. I love that my first What am I Reading Wednesday is Lisa Kleypas because I absolutely adore her historicals and have been wanting her to go back to them for so long.  I swear I've read her Wallflowers books so many times that they're probably going to fall apart soon.  So of course I rushed out last night and bought my copy of her new one.
First impressions:
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Cover: I like the cover.  I can be a little bit harsh on cover art sometimes.  But I like sweet covers and the blues and pinks are nice.

The title is pretty great.  Although it get's Paula Abdul's Cold-Hearted stuck in my head.  But since I kind of love that song it's not a bad thing :) 
He's a cold-hearted rake, look into his eyes. Oh oh, he's been tellin' lies. 

But I digress...

Back Cover Blurb:

A twist of fate . . .
Devon Ravenel, London's most wickedly charming rake, has just inherited an earldom. But his powerful new rank in society comes with unwanted responsibilities . . . and more than a few surprises. His estate is saddled with debt, and the late earl's three innocent sisters are still occupying the house . . . along with Kathleen, Lady Trenear, a beautiful young widow whose sharp wit and determination are a match for Devon's own.
A clash of wills . . .
Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. As Kathleen finds herself yielding to his skillfully erotic seduction, only one question remains:
Can she keep from surrendering her heart to the most dangerous man she's ever known?

Let's face it.  I honestly didn't even read the back cover before I bought this.  But upon reading it, I'm intrigued. I like a book about dangerous rakes just as much as the next romance reader.  So my first impression would have to be: let's do this!

I'm sure I will be pulling an all nighter tonight reading this so I'll let you know in next week's post what I thought about it.

Happy reading, everyone!
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