Friday, July 27, 2018

My Summer Reading Pile + a Giveaway!



Hey friendly readers! Can you believe it's already almost August?! I sure can't! In just a few weeks time I'll be back in the classroom and resuming my regularly scheduled crazy life-style. The days of lounging on the couch, or in the pool, are beginning to fade. But, before they do, I wanted to share some more of what I've been reading this summer... and give away a favorite summer read of mine to a lucky reader!

First, let's check out what I've been reading:



These are all the books I've read this summer. Quite a few were re-reads for me! There are some ARCs mixed in, as well as older romances that I've been wanting to check out. Overall, I'd say it's been an amazing summer of books for me! I'm in the middle of reading two more right now: another historical romance + a YA contemporary, that I hope to add to this list by the end of the weekend.

A few of my stand out faves from the list above:

Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean
About the book: When Wicked Comes Calling...

When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She's seen enough of the world to believe in passion, and won't accept a marriage without it.

The Wallflower Makes a Dangerous Bargain...

Bastard son of a duke and king of London's dark streets, Devil has spent a lifetime wielding power and seizing opportunity, and the spinster wallflower is everything he needs to exact a revenge years in the making. All he must do is turn the plain little mouse into an irresistible temptress, set his trap, and destroy his enemy.

For the Promise of Passion...

But there's nothing plain about Felicity Faircloth, who quickly decides she'd rather have Devil than another. Soon, Devil's carefully laid plans are in chaos, and he must choose between everything he's ever wanted...and the only thing he's ever desired.

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This is easily one of my favorite reads of the YEAR, y'all! I cannot shout my love for this book any louder (ok, maybe I can and I will! ha). Even if historicals aren't your thing, the love story of this novel is so so gripping. It possesses the type of characters who feel like actual people to you. I am STILL thinking about them, all these weeks later. I already know I'll be rereading it at summer's end because I just can't quite say goodbye yet. Best part: it's the first book in a new series from Sarah MacLean!!



A Totally Awkward Love Story by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison
About the book: The summer before college, Hannah swears she’s finally going to find The One. And for five perfect minutes, Hannah does find him. He’s cute and makes her laugh like crazy. She just wishes she’d caught his name, because Toilet Boy Cinderella really lacks sex appeal.

For Sam, the summer is off to a bad start for a million reasons. But for five minutes his luck changes: in a fancy restroom painted purple like it belongs in a Bond villain hideaway, Sam falls head over heels for some strange and hilarious girl. Of course, he doesn’t know her name. With his luck, he’ll never see her again, and he’ll remain a girlfriendless, moony-eyed virgin. Forever.

But another chance meeting brings them together, only to have a chance misunderstanding drive them apart . . . and then the cycle starts all over again. Madcap mishaps, raunchy hilarity, and deep romance follow these two wherever they go. For two people so clearly destined for each other, they sure have a hell of a lot of trouble even getting together.

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This is an oldie that is definitely new to me. It's been awhile since I've read a book where I am literally laughing out loud and having such JOY reading it. The humor of this book is all my style. These authors know how to write dialogue, and damn is it funny as all get out. I loved the realism of this particular story, too. For anyone who has ever been an awkward teen and trying to find their lobster, you will totally relate to this one! I read their next book FRESHERS immediately after because I couldn't get enough of their voices. That book was equally just as grand.


Some other faves worth pointing out

STAY SWEET by Siobhan Vivian

(check back for my detailed review of this later in August)

I THINK I LOVE YOU by Lauren Layne

WHAT I THOUGHT WAS TRUE by Huntley Fitzpatrick
(my 3rd time to read it & I still love it so much!)

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Want to read one of these books from my pile? I'm giving away a copy to one lucky reader (must live in the U.S. & be 18 years of age). Please fill out the rafflecopter below to be entered. Good luck!!


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20 comments:

  1. EXCELLENT selection :D We've already fangirled over Maclean, obviously, but I like the sound of the Huntley Fitzpatrick book! Anything you're reading for a 3rd time has to be amazing.

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    1. What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick is such a gem! It is my quintessential YA contemporary. So perfect!

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  2. Yay! Looks like you read some great stuff! If I were to win the giveaway I would love to get I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne or Summer Skin!! ��

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    1. Both are excellent choices! Summer Skin was a reread for me because I love it so much.

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  4. I have a couple of your Summer Reads, but I need to add so many more to my TBR! What a wonderful giveaway. :)

    I deleted the last comment because I wrote it before I saw the rules. lol. I'd probably choose The Kiss Quotient or Totally Awkward Love Story. The cover you posted is so much better than the original. I think I never read it because the cover threw me off.

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    1. Yeah, the cover threw me off too! I actually had an ARC of it & never got to it b/c of that cover LOL. So glad I finally read it.

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  5. I'm reading Save the Date now, it's SO funny!! I'd love to read Josh and Hazel, I'm also currently reading my first Christina Lauren book, Roomies 😊😊

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    1. Christina Lauren are one of my favorite adult writers! Everything they write is fantastic.

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  6. I would like to read the Christina Lauren book because I know I like how they write but I think I only read one of the pile so I’d really be happy with any.

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  7. This is such a good list. I've now added a few new books to my TBR. Fight or Flight looks great.

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  8. Save the Date! Enjoy this author SO much! And thanks for the ideas for my TBR pile 😁

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  9. So many good books! I've enjoyed some of them as well. A Totally Awkward Love Story would be my pick. Sounds great!

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  10. I'd probably go with Wicked and the Wallflower because you love it so much, but I'm reading Josh and Hazel right now and love it so much! I might want a copy for my shelves... Hard decision! You've got a bunch of books on there that I loved as well!

    - Jana

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  11. I'd pick The Kiss Quotient 😊 Thanks for the chance!

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  12. Your summer reading list is awesome! So many great books. I absolutely love Huntley Fitzpatrick's books!!

    I would choose The Kiss Quotient. This one is high in my TBR list. ��

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  13. I just started The Kiss Quotieng and I’m enjoying it so far. Wicked and the Wallflower sounds so good and I’d totally pick that one

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  14. How did you like the new Emma Chase?

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