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The Selection by Kiera Cass
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For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

I'm on Chapter 8 at the moment... and OMG. I am so amazed already. 

What about you? What book are you reading at the moment?  Please let me know in the comments! :)  Have you read 'The Selection' already? No spoilers, please? LOL. 
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Title: Grace Unexpected
Author: Gale Martin
Romantic Comedy
Form: Kindle eBook

Book Description: Grace Unexpected

Grace Unexpected by Gale Martin

Grace Unexpected by Gale Martin 
Kindle version| Paperback

Thirty-something Grace Savage has slogged through crummy jobs and dead-end relationships with men who would rather go bald than say “I do”. In search of respite from her current job, she visits Shaker Village in New Hampshire. Instead of renewal, she’s unnerved to learn that Shaker men and women lived and worked side by side in complete celibacy.

When her longtime boyfriend dumps her instead of proposing, Grace avows the sexless Shaker ways. Resolved to stick to her new plan – dubbed the Shaker Plan – despite ovaries ticking like time bombs, she returns to her life in Pennsylvania. Almost immediately, she's juggling two eligible bachelors: Addison, a young beat reporter; and True, a venerable anthropology professor. Both men have ample charms and soul mate potential to test her newfound Shaker-style self-control, and Grace appears to be on the fast track to a marriage proposal… until secrets revealed deliver a death rattle to the Shaker Plan. 

Grace Unexpected Book Review

A great read. The ending was unexpected. I don’t know how it will work out but, all in all, the whole story is incredible and shows a different level of understanding when it comes to the word ‘love’. – Ara of My Book and My Coffee

Grace Unexpected is a story about Grace Savage, a woman who thought she’d get a proposal from her longtime boyfriend, Christian, on her 35th birthday. Oh well, let’s just say that it was a mistake, that Grace should have seen this coming instead. But if you ask me, ‘Good riddance to bad rubbish’. 

Before this birthday fiasco, Grace and her sister-in-law went on a vacation; they went to Shaker Village in New Hampshire. This Shaker-village-experience led her to learn how men and women of that village lived: in complete celibacy. After what happened on her birthday, she decided to declare a plan that will let her concentrate more on work – the Shaker plan, giving up sex unless it’s with a man she has a commitment with. A noble plan, I must say. 

The next events weren’t so easy for Grace especially when it seemed like this plan attracted two of the most adorable bachelors in the planet – Addison and True. :) 

The story, overall, is very interesting. I remember feeling really happy and excited for Grace when she and Addison were together. And I had the same feeling when Grace was with True. The story is very modern, you know. I mean, from where I came from, you cannot date two guys at once. It’s frowned upon, not really illegal. You can entertain multiple suitors but then it’s really up to you if you want to ‘date’ one of them. I feel old sharing this with you. HAHA. But I understand what Grace went through in this story. She wanted to explore and decide from there. What her heart will tell her after getting to know the two, etc. The problem was she liked them both and could not decide. I felt the ‘sparks’ between her and Addison. I felt how enchanted she was with True, and how he True-ly adored and cared for her. So will she go with the one with ‘sparks’ or the enchanting one? I tried to put my self in her shoes and I, too, could not decide. 

The story is never a bore because aside from her dating life, Grace will also experience some office madness that may or may not be a good thing for her career and, overall, her life.

Characters in the story: Special mention to Goody. He is one of my favorites. You’ll encounter a McDisaster character here and she’s one to lookout for; she’s a real piece of work. And of course, I like Grace. She’s funny and intelligent. Maybe not so much when it comes to dating. LOL. There’s a big ‘OMG’ there. You’ll have to find out for yourself.

One let down here is the ending. I’m not completely happy about how the story ended. Yes, it is a happy ending because of what happened to Grace but ‘question marks’ are floating in my head. Like, why? And how will it work out? And it’s like I need one more chapter before this ending so I can understand why this has to happen and with this person. I guess I needed more to feel the sweet and happy ending as it's intended to be. 
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Thank you for reading! 


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Hello lovelies! 

Finally back! Changed my theme, fixed issues here and there. Although I have other things I want to add here and there, too! Anyway, to start this joyful celebration (me being back and all), I'll start this sort of bookish meme. There's no linkup because I can't find a free link up tool for now. Can't exactly afford any additional tools but maybe next time.  

So, what am I reading at the moment? 


Thirty-something Grace Savage has slogged through crummy jobs and dead-end relationships with men who would rather go bald than say “I do”. In search of respite from her current job, she visits Shaker Village in New Hampshire. Instead of renewal, she’s unnerved to learn that Shaker men and women lived and worked side by side in complete celibacy.

When her longtime boyfriend dumps her instead of proposing, Grace avows the sexless Shaker ways. Resolved to stick to her new plan – dubbed the Shaker Plan – despite ovaries ticking like time bombs, she returns to her life in Pennsylvania. Almost immediately, she's juggling two eligible bachelors: Addison, a young beat reporter; and True, a venerable anthropology professor. Both men have ample charms and soul mate potential to test her newfound Shaker-style self-control, and Grace appears to be on the fast track to a marriage proposal… until secrets revealed deliver a death rattle to the Shaker Plan. 

Grace Unexpected by Gale Martin 


So far, I'm enjoying this one! Will post my review in a few days. :) 

So, how about you? What are you reading at the moment? Please let me know in the comments. Thanks!


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Hi dear book readers and friends!



I didn't want to admit it at first. I didn't want to go on hiatus but I had to. So that's what happened here. I wasn't able to blog for almost a year because time wasn't really my friend. And I was sad because of that. Knowing that I won't be able to post anything on my blog or visit my friends here. I love reading and blogging, and not being able to them is just depressing. 

But now, I'm really back! I changed my theme as you can see and I'm not yet done with the edits. Just a few more! I'll start posting my usual stuff and hope to see you guys here! Happy blogging! 

*Photo above is not mine
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Today, I'm featuring Brynna Curry's Elemental Magic series, a little more focused on Book 1, Earth Enchanted. This is really exciting, you guys! Check it out! :) Don't forget to enter the FAB giveaway at the end! 

Elemental Magic Series
Series Buy Links
Goodreads│Amazon│Barnes & Noble│Kobo│Kensington

Elemental Magic Book 1: Earth Enchanted
Earth Enchanted by Brynna Curry

Writer Liv Corrigan has the worst luck with men -- her telepathy tends to make them run for the hills. When she meets widower and ex-cop Jack Roarke, she decides to keep her talent hidden. Things are looking up until their third date crashes and burns as the man who murdered Jack’s wife turns out to be after him too.

Injured, Jack retreats with Liv to his house under armed guard. But with Liv’s mysteries rapidly coming unraveled, a diamond-thief killer to stop and passion in the air, the safe house is anything but safe for their hearts!
About the Author: 
Brynna Curry was born south of the Mason-Dixon Line. After living all over the southern states, she finally landed in North Alabama where she lives with her husband and their three children. Growing up, books fueled her dreams and imagination, ultimately becoming her salvation during the hardest times in her life.Writing is her passion, but she enjoys the fun of sharing those stories with others by reviewing books and working in publicity. 

When she isn’t writing or promoting, she’s often found haunting the library for new books to read or just spending an quiet evening at home with Jackie watching old westerns on TV. Although her wizards, shifters and vampires are as real to her as anyone, she insists love is the truest magic and with it every day is another wonderful adventure.
Connect with Brynna: Website │Twitter│Facebook│Street Team│Goodreads

Giveaway:
$10 Amazon or B&N gift card to be given away on 10/1 during the kickoff of 31 Days of Halloween
1 digital copy of series
3 digital copies of Earth Enchanted
a Rafflecopter giveaway


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