I'm slowly climbing my way out of my winter depression, catching up on wherever I was when I sank last November. I've been sustaining myself with re-reads of old favorites, and am starting my last re-read today, with the audio of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. This isn't one of the usual SK fan favorites, but I've always adored this one. It's only slightly marred by one of Uncle Stevie's usual wtf endings. I also have this one as an absolutely amazing popup book, and I can't believe I've never reviewed it here. So I'll post a few pics of the popups along the way. 

Meanwhile, I'm looking at all the books I had listed as in-progress at the time I stopped updating, and although I know I finished them, I don't remember enough about them to post any kind of review. I'll probably do a summary post for posterity, though. 

The Lady Who Loved Him by Christi Caldwell is Book Two in The Brethren Series. This is the story of Lady Chloe Edgerton and Leopold Dunlop, The Marquess of Tennyson. I have read the previous book 'The Spy Who Seduced Her' (and Loved It!) but feel this can be a standalone book.
Leo was once a boy that loved to read but he was also one that was abused by his father. His Uncle who is the Duke of Aubrey picked him to be a part of The Brethren group. There, Leo learned to flush out traitors and help with uncovering crimes against the Crown. Leo adjusted to his new role by becoming a 'Cold Callous Ruthless Bastard' that fit the need The Brethren needed. But now the Brethren members feels he has taken it to far. One member named Rowley, has spoken to say that Leo has one last chance to stay apart of the team. Leo is instructed that if even a false rumor is said about him that he will loose his position with the group. Although his Uncle has taken up for Leo he even says that Leo has taken his persona to far. Leo, doesn't want to loose his place in the group because in his mind it saved him from his father.
Chloe was raised by a very abusive father who hurt her mother and siblings. They lived in terror although their father is now dead, the memories are still with Chloe. Chloe has no plans to ever marry, and has been good about side stepping her marriage minded mother and brother. So much so that Chloe is now 25 years old and only wanting independence.
But when a compromising position between Chloe and Leo happens... it leads them into a marriage of convenience. Both thinking to go forward as they had planned with their lives before marriage start finding it hard to do so. Their feelings are starting to grow between the two.
I absolutely loved this book! I highly recommend Mr. Caldwell's writing...her books make you feel what the characters are going through. It books you cannot put down until you know their ending.

Billy Green certainly had an interesting life growing up which is what this book is about. Taking Billy from about the age of four until almost his junior year in college. His mother doted on him and his father was absolutely horrible to him. I could not believe some of the things that man said to Billy.

Billy was certainly funny in his ways of looking at things. I really enjoyed reading about Billy. There were a few times when it slowed down and I had to skip a few pages. However, for the most part, this was a very entertaining read. The descriptions and phrases used were hilarious at times. I pretty much sped through the pages, laughing most of the way, until Billy got to college and met Natalie. Then it sort of became redundant and rather lackluster. The ending . . .

Yeah, that's about it was. Then I realized there are more Billy books. If the rest of his time with Natalie is as unexciting as it was in this book, I don't think I have the desire to carry on. However, until that point, I was a huge Billy fan.

Thanks to Literary Vagabond Books and Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

'The Demon Who Loved Me' by Jessie Lane is book Three in the "Big Bad Bite' series. This is the story of Chloe and Kent. I have read the first book in the series but feel this is easily a standalone series.
We did meet Kent in the first book 'Big Bad Bite' but he was a secondary character with just supporting role.
Chloe is trying to help her family who is dealing with allot of issue right now. Although she is attracted to Kent she knows he is a 'man whore'. Chloe has been hurt before and she won't be getting serious about Kent...or so she thinks.
Kent does have a string of one night stands with a cut off of just three nights. Kent is looking for commitment until he meets Chloe. But can he convince her that he is the man for her.
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The Earl Who Loved Me by Bethany M. Sefchick is a well written short story.  This book is a perfect choice for those with limited time for reading, perfect for a lunch time or dinner break read.  Amelia and David's story is full of awesome characters, drama, humor and spice.  I enjoyed The Earl Who Loved Me and would be happy to read more from Bethany M. Sefchick in the future.  The Earl Who Loved Me is book 3 in The Seldon Park Christmas Novellas Series but can be read as a standalone.  This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.