Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, edited by Alan Taylor

Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, edited by Alan Taylor

The diaries of actor Alan Rickman, spanning 1993-2015. 

469 pages.

Crave series by Tracy Wolff

I can't believe I forgot to post these!!!

Crush (Crave #2)

704 pages

LIKE!!!!
The tropes are unmatched. Chef's kiss.
Alexa, play "You're Losing Me" by Taylor Swift

Covet (Crave #3)
680 pages
Cupid shuffle. 

Court (Crave #4)
720 pages

Charm (Crave #5)

592 pages

SMOKEY.

Cherish (Crave #6)

592 pages
lkjalsdkgjasdlkgjlaksdgjkla

The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles #1) by Laurie Forest

Summary: "A new Black Witch will rise…her powers vast beyond imagining.

Elloren Gardner is the granddaughter of the last prophesied Black Witch, Carnissa Gardner, who drove back the enemy forces and saved the Gardnerian people during the Realm War. But while she is the absolute spitting image of her famous grandmother, Elloren is utterly devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above all else. As evil looms on the horizon and the pressure to live up to her heritage builds, everything Elloren thought she knew will be challenged and torn away. Her best hope of survival may be among the most unlikely band of rebels…if only she can find the courage to trust those she’s been taught to fear."

WELL, that was surprisingly good!

601 pages

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The Dating Drama by Sara Martin

Summary: "Chloe Gibson's dating the man of her dreams-a talented and gorgeous K-drama star. But there's just one catch: they have to keep their relationship secret. This isn't the ideal romance Chloe used to fantasise about.

Fortunately, there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The couple have an agreement that after one year of dating in secret, they'll front up to the South Korean media and go public with their relationship.

But the year won't be smooth sailing.

When a mysterious package shows up, Chloe's life is thrust into chaos. Soon she's being plagued by creepy anonymous messages and the unsettling feeling she's being followed.

The question is no longer whether the relationship will survive, it's will Chloe survive?"

Was it terrible? Kinda. Did I enjoy it? Kinda. 

264 pages

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A Curse for True Love (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3) by Stephanie Garber

Summary: "Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after."

JACKS!

I wanted a bit more. The end of the second book was so wonderfully painful and bittersweet, and thus, my expectations were insanely high for this one.

385 pages

The Wrong Mr. Right by Stephanie Archer

Summary: "Shy, quiet Hannah is surrounded by handsome, sensitive, swoon-worthy men...who are fictional. As her thirtieth birthday looms, she takes stock of her life: her small-town bookstore isn't making ends meet and she's never been in love. Something needs to change."

Bookworms + surfers = chef's kiss

376 pages

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The Practice Kiss by Sara Martin

Summary: "When Chloe Gibson accepts an English teaching job in Korea, the last thing she expects is to end up broke and alone, wandering the streets of Seoul with nowhere to go. But just as she’s ready to give up and go home, a twist of fate lands her a role in a new K-drama."

Are these books well-written? Not really. 

But are they easy to read and comforting when I'm overwhelmed? Yes.

282 pages

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Beard Science (Winston Brothers #3) by Penny Reid

Summary: "Make a deal with the devil and you might get what you want, but will it be what you need?

Jennifer Sylvester wants one thing, and that one thing is NOT to be Tennessee’s reigning Banana Cake Queen. Ever the perpetual good girl and obedient daughter, Jennifer is buckling under the weight of her social media celebrity, her mother’s ambitions, and her father’s puritanical mandates. Jennifer is officially desperate.

And desperate times call for Cletus Winston. Cletus Winston is a puzzle wrapped in a mystery covered in conundrum sauce, and now he’s in a pickle. Despite being convinced of his own omniscience, extortion by the exalted Banana Cake Queen of Green Valley has taken him completely by surprise. So... what’s a maniacal mastermind to do?"

CLETUS. How did I ever live without Cletus in my life? 

384 pages

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin

During the Age of Exploration, the "Golden Age" of American piracy arrived, spanning from the 1600s to 1700s. At first, colonists supported pirates in a show of solidarity against the Crown. Later, they would vehemently oppose them. Vignettes reveal the true stories behind infamous pirates such as Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, Captain Kidd, Henry Morgan, and Edward Low, as well as the involvement of well-known historical characters like John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, and Ben Franklin in his printing and publishing days. The tales of these seafaring marauders, stripped of their usual misconceptions and stereotypes, reflect the precarious nature of life in colonial America.  

380 pages.

Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2) by Rebecca Yarros

Summary: "“The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” —Xaden Riorson"

Just read Christine's review. The end. (potential spoilers for Fourth Wing)

623 pages

Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid

*It's a spin-off of the knitting in the city (specifically book 4)
I love all of their middle names.
Also I read these like....before December I just can't blog anymore

Truth or Beard
Do I want a man who restores old cars and can be a getaway driver. Yes.
Cletus be being Cletus.
390 Pages

Grin and Beard It
Jethro is a sweetie and we stan.
we go nuts for donuts.
DREW MY FIRST GREEN VALLEY LOVE.
404 Pages 

Beard Science
I love this book. Do I reread it regularly. Yes.
Yes it's because I love Cletus. He scheming. Armadillos.
Jennifer being a people watcher.
Their lessons.
Also the mall scene. Iconic.
485 Pages

Beard in Mind
Ok but Beau helping Shelly with her OCD and like...fdksnk
He so concerned. We stan.
I relate to Shelly so much. Like. The entire teacup scene. Me. And 
470 Pages

Dr. Strange Beard
When this book is the set up for Billy's book.
But also Simone. Queen.
I hear Roscoe, and my brain immediately goes to the Doberman guard dog from Oliver and Company.
Billy my love.
417 Pages

Beard With Me
16 year old Billy
We gets backstory that they keep hinting at
Little 15 year old Cletus.
*cries about the cabin.
354 Pages

Beard Necessities
*Starts crying because it's Billy. He deserves the world. He precious. Must protect.
Also it's in Italy.
And there's scheming.
And conflict resolution.
334 Pages

The Taming by Jude Deveraux

The Taming by Jude Deveraux

Liana Neville was the wealthiest heiress in medieval England. The most valiant knights tried to win her hand, but Liana vowed she would only settle for a spouse of her own choosing. As soon as she set eyes on Rogan Peregrine, she decided she would have no one other than him, much to her family's dismay. But Rogan was bound to a bitter family feud with the nearby Howards and had little to show for it other than his war-ravaged ancestral land. Liana, however, intends to completely upend Rogan's life, as well as that of the villagers and all those involved in the long-running feud. Cleaning up the castle in the meantime certainly wouldn't hurt.

384 pages. Book #1 in the Peregrine series.