W W W Wednesday #1

W W W Wednesday's is a Meme hosted by MizB over at I Should Be Reading. The W's Stand for What you are currently reading, what you just finished reading, and what you plan to read next! So Here's my W W W's for the week

I am currently reading Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter. I have read all of the books in the Goddess Test Series, and planned on waiting to read it until I could make my way to the book store but it was sooo Yucky outside here yesterday I broke down and bought the Nook version, Oh well it was worth it....

I just finished reading Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder, I will be posting my review on this later today hopefully.  Im still not sure what I think of this book, I'm in the love it or leave it category right now and feel I need to think a little longer on how to word the way I felt on this one because it left an uneasy feeling in my stomach. So stay tuned for that later today!

What I plan on reading next, courtesy  of NetGalley I was approved for an eARC copy of this lovely book That Time I Joined The Circus by J.J. Howard.  I've seen it on many peoples TBR and I have to admit I'm seriously looking forward to picking this one up as soon as I finish Goddess Inheritance so yeah Im excited...













So this is my W W W Wednesday post hope you all enjoy, and maybe see something you might want to pick up in the future.  And Later today I will be posting about a new book I just recieved in the mail from a Giveaway a few weeks ago, and ALSO My Sweetheart Swap post will be going up (my box came in yesterday EEEKKKK)

Have a good day Yall!

Teaser Tuesday #1

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser Today comes from the book  Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder

"Teaser #1:

"Trust me. It's not all daisies and roses, like where you work.  Aaron and I have a code word that means, "Stay the hell away from me right now.'"

I laughed. "What's the word?"

"Titanic."

"As in, you're going down if you don't stay away from me?"

"As in, at this moment I hate you as much as I hate the movie."

page 226

Teaser #2:

"Yeah." He paused, "You know I really want to--"

Except he didn't finish.  He must have decided it was better to just go for it and see what happened, because as soon as he stopped talking, he leaned in, took my face in his hands, and kissed me.

Kissed. Me.

And I let him because I couldn't deny a small part of me was curious.

page 228

So those are my teaser's for today, if you liked what you read rush out and get yourself a copy of Falling For You.  Its a quick easy read!

Monday Musing

Musing Monday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB over at Should Be Reading. Each Monday you muse about something book related, whether it be a reading habit, what your currently reading, or maybe just a book related rant (which is what I have for you today)

Tuesday two weeks ago (release day for new books) I loaded up the two littlest littles of mine ages 3 and 2, and we headed off to the local bookstore (Barnes and Noble) to pick up a few titles that were being released EEK, I was beyond excited to get my hands on a few titles Unravel Me, Breaking Point, and Sever. There were also a few others but I will get to those in a moment.  So B and N opens at 9 in my little city so of course I had the littles up at out the door at that time so we could make it home before nap time.  They are so cranky when we miss it and I need those few hours to regroup from our morning adventures.  Anyhoo...

We arrive and 9:40 (its quiet a drive for us) and I'm just seething at the mouth to get these books I've been anticipating for EONS.  I get the little's out and into the store and head off to the section they would normally be located, and start my search.  After 10 minutes I'm in a panic, where could they be, check my phone yup today is the day they are supposed to be on the shelves.  I'm looking high and low, okay not seeing them so I decide maybe over by the new release section (DUH).  I wrangle the little's who are becoming inpatient because they haven't had the opportunity to look at the picture books yet and we make our way over.

Nope not here either, by this time we have been in the store 30 minutes now, so we have to take a break from mom's search (while she is freaking out "this cant be right THEY HAVE TO HAVE THEM HERE") to head over the the kid's section of the store, where they each pick out twenty book's (how proud I am to have raised book lovers) but no, twenty is unacceptable "pick out just one" screaming and crying because they "wan dem awle mommy" and a cookie later I head to the service desk to ask about these book's that I'm beginning to believe are mythical and ask the store clerk for help.

After 15 minutes of searching yes it is here, no I cant find it, hold on one more minute, excuse after excuse FINALLY I have one book! Yay sweet success now how about the other three on my list?
After an hour and a half in the store I have 3 out of my five, the littles are down to there last spot of patience's and have begun to break.  I became one of those mother's (there is nothing wrong with them, I am not judging, its just never been me) whom are dragging their children threw the store, shouting "one more minute please" "calm down we are almost finished" "if you stop running around like   a wild monkey I WILL buy you another cookie".  I was defeated and decided it was time to leave I will order the damn things on-line when we get home, and as Im coasting threw the check-out with the little's officially acting like a pack of wild animals on the hunt.... I spot one, Oh Holy Heaven's its a miracle, the mythical book does excist. The rest of the story is blah blah pay for the books, load littles into the Mean Machine and head home.

My bookish is rant/ramble is why were half of the book's still in the back of the store in boxes? Am I being unreasonable? Why weren't they on the shelves? Is there a specific time they should have the new released book's in in there rightful places? I dont believe I will ever attempt purchasing books on release day again, and why is the set up of B and N so unorganized?  I want all the new books right were I can see them, I don't mind having to rummage threw shelves for books however, when they are new releases shouldn't there be a specific spot for them? Are all B and N's so hard to navigate or is it just mine whose layout makes absolutely no sense to me?

Anyways, thats my Monday Musing hope you all have an amazing week!

XoXo: Casi

Unravel Me Review

Blurb from the cover:

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Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

The Deet's:  Juliette is at Omega Point, with all of the other people who have special gifts, and they are readying themselves for war against the Reestablishment.  She doesn't feel she belongs.  Her gift will only hurt those who get close to her.  Juliette's life has been anything but easy and its going to get worse before it get's better.  Friendships will be made and hearts will be broken (Im refering to your's) It will all leave you in suspense for the final installment of the Shatter Me series! 

What stole my heart~ 

 Kenji-Oh My!!!! Im so happy there was much more of him in this installment, he is such a great character!!! He's funny, witty, smart, a leader, and the ultimate wingman I just love him so so much!!! There should be a Novella just about him, from his perspective because I would love to know why he doesn't talk about personal stuff!

The touching- it is so rare, however Tahera Mafi does it SO right!!! It leaves you breatheless and your heart racing!

What Bugged Me Out~

Oh the fact that there is a love triangle, but now that I think about it there wouldn't be much left without it! I just hate that I'm torn!

I want more touching scene's

Always being in Juliette's head, she can be such a downer sometimes, although I understand why!

Leading Lady~

Juliette Ferras, age 17, She is beautiful and tormented.  This girl gets kicked when she is down, which is always and I cant blame her for that.  She is a crier and a fighter.  Although she bugs me slightly sometimes ( I am an optimist) I am always on her side, she has a good heart but the worst of luck!

The Guys~

Castle ( He just creeps me out) Im sure its his demeanor and we don't see very much of him.

Kenji (Refer to above "what stole my heart" HE DID) James (Adam's little brother, and the sweetest kid) And of course there is Adam (poor Adam also has shitty luck) I wont go into it any further than that because I dont want to spoil anything for anyone who hasnt already read this book but he becomes the underdog in this one) And Warner (oh I don't even know where to begin with him so I will skip ahead and leave this un-described)

The Villians~

Anderson~ Warner's father ooOo I just do NOT like him, then again he wouldn't the villian if he was loveable now would he? 
Warner~ I guess he is supposed to be a villian as well although the lines in this book get blurry, and he isn't as villianous as you would expect after Shatter Me.

Bottom Line~ All in all I feel this was an excellent follow up book to Shatter Me, I had alot of climactic scene's and it was shock after shock.  Definitally a page turner Tahera Mafi has a wonderful way with words and an uncanny ability to create a world outside of our own.  I just wish there wasn't so much time spent in Juliette's head.  However if you enjoyed Shatter Me you will no doubt enjoy this follow up!!!!

Stay tuned for several new post's today and through out the week I plan on participating in several MeMe's!!!

XoXo: Casi 

New OBSESSION Downton Abbey

I know I'm behind on this boat, however after seeing it ALL over the web and it's great reviews not to mention it captured a number of Golden Globe Awards last year I believe, I just had to indulge myself. 

 And boy oh boy, am I just absolutely enthralled by this British television hit, and green with envy that the folks in Britain get to watch before us American's, even with the amazing technology such as Hulu, Netflix, and iTunes? Is there any justice in the world????

 I keed I keed, its no biggie, however I find it quite ironic that Im sitting in front of the tellie on my laptop with my iPad and iPhone on the arm of my comfy recliner watching times far simpler than the ones we live in now.  

 Is it horrible that I'm actually jealous of the relationship Lady Mary and handmaid Anna? They are like best friends even though they are from such different worlds there is such family closeness and loyalty between the help and the Lordships family. 

  I am however going to say that "Lady Edith" is just UGLY... and I am not referring to the way she looks I'm talking about what counts most, what is on the INSIDE and she is just mean to Lady Mary, its not Mary's fault she was born first!!!

 Can you tell I'm the oldest child in the family?   Well if you couldn't now you know I am oldest of five that is correct and there is a 15 year age difference between myself and the youngest. And thereis only a 6 year difference between my youngest sister and oldest son!!! Mind boggling when I think of it that way!!!  So I'm practically old enough to be her mother ...

AnyHOO...enough midnight chit chat I wanted to share a few of my favorite quotes and photo's of the show and cast I'm OBSESSING OVER at the moment so here goes....

 

 

 

Matthew Crawley....

 

 

Need I say more? Hello hunky man in a uniform, I can't turn one down... just ask my husband he's a soldier in the U.S Army and I cant turn him down when he's in uniform either...

Ha, fictional characters are far easier on the eye's might I add especially when I can turn him off when I'm ready to go to bed!

 

And at that I'm going to finish the episode I'm watching and let you guys look at the hunky Mr Matthew Crawley until I return tomorrow to finish this post...

 

 

G'night Yall

 

 

Sweetheart Swap Reveal

Hey you guy's,

Im stopping in to let you all know that I have been excepted to join the Chaotic Goddess Swaps: Sweetheart Swap

What is the Chaotic Goddess Sweetheart Swap you ask?
     Well let me just tell you.... Chaotic Goddess are these two lovely ladies Miss Angie over at My So Called Chaos and Miss Beth over at Living A Goddess Life  began a blog to host Swaps between blog's. FUN FUN FUN... no that does NOT mean you swap your blog! Sillies, it means you get assigned a blog swap partner and then you get them goodies pertaining to whichever swap you are participating in then. This particular swap that I have signed up for is the Sweetheart Swap which of course means its a Valentine swap. After the swap is complete you take pictures of your goodies you received make an awesome blog post about it and then linkup so others can see how awesomely fun swapping can be!!!

So for the sweetheart swap you will  buy or make a box of love themed items for your partner (aka your blogger sweetheart) The budget for this swap is between 20-30 dollars before shipping! You must mail your box on or before Feb 22nd or Feb 23 in order for the box to have plenty of time to make it to your partner before the Linky party where you will be eligible for another give away!!!

The purpose of the swap is to make a new blogging buddies (or in my case to make A BUDDY) sense I'm new to the blogging world. And to spread some V-Day love without all the mushy romance. Its going to be FUN!

So what are you waiting for? Head over to Chaotic Goddess Swaps and sign up its not to late!

I hope you all will join us, its going to be a VDAY BLAST!!!!

That's all for now Y'all!

So I recieved my package from my sweetheart swap last week, but have had a ton of family business going on so I am behind on posting about all of the goodies I received from my partner who rocks btw~!

 I got the lovely Nicholas Sparks novel Safe Haven it is a favorite of mine, along with a CD that is not the one in the case because its currently in my Minnie Van (or Swagger wagon and my son and younger brother call it!) Along with some yummy sweethearts, pink and blue nail polishes I have yet to try! I Smelly good candle some fancy showergel, a necklace, and purse charm bracelets!!!!

Awesome box of goodies, that I plan on enjoying really SOON!!!!

Hope you all enjoyed the post, feel free to head over to Chaotic Goddess Swaps to join in one of the future swaps!

And thanks you Rebecca over at Every Day Lifes for all of my wonderful goodies and I hope you enjoyed your box of goodies as well!!!


Thats it for now yall!

Bare with me y'all

Hey guys,

Please bare with me, I know I haven't made any post's sense the first one published.  I'm working with and iPad rig now and it's difficult to say the least.  I'm getting a laptop tomorrow and then the reviews will be rolling in on a few books I've recently read, as well as reviews on January's Birchbox , as well as my intro box to Julep Maven, and other happenings.

Stay tunes y'all!!!!!

Xoxo Casi

The Secret of Ella and Micha review

Title: The Secrets of Ella and Micha
Author: Jessica Sorensen
Pages: 316
Genre: New Adult
Series? Yes, The Secret #1

THE SECRET OF ELLA AND MICHA

A rule-breaker with a fiery attitude, Ella always wore her heart on her sleeve. Then she left everything behind to go to college, where she transformed into someone who follows the rules, keeps everything together, and hides all her problems. Now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. But once there, Ella fears that everything she's worked so hard to bury might resurface-especially with Micha living right next door.

Smart, sexy, and confident, Micha can get under Ella's skin like no one else. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. If he tries to tempt the old Ella to return, he will be impossible to resist. But what Ella doesn't realize is that when she left, she took a piece of Micha's heart with her. Now he's determined to win back the girl he lost, no matter what it takes.

The  Secrets of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

My Thoughts:
Okay guys, this was a really good book, a normal, nothing paranormal, plain old good book.  It was an easy read, not to heavy.  I read this book in one sitting (my husband wasn't happy about this).
The story is written from both Ella and Micha's point of view switching between the two of them every chapter.  Normally I am not a fan of this perspective however, I loved getting to see things from Micha's side.  And he's got a dirty little mind and his perspective would just make me giggle. Jessica Sorensen really tapped into his brain.
Bottom line if you need a timeout from your life, this book is an easy quick read that will have you wanting more.  Jessica Sorensen really knows her stuff.  Check out her blog on upcoming books and events Jessica Sorensen Blog .  Hope yall enjoy!!!

Casi