Me: I tried changing the lyrics to "give me the Mega Millions" and that didn't work out so well for me.
Lemon Drop: That's what I want!
Me: Obviously you had better luck though.
Lemon Drop: I sure did Auntie Wendy! Mommy says she's my "Great Aunt" and I can totally see why. This lady is, like, awesome! Anyway, Great Aunt Dee sent me TWO DOLLARS!
Me: Wow! That is exciting stuff. What was the occasion?
Lemon Drop: Seriously Auntie Wendy? I'm two-years old now! Get it, two-years-old, a TWO dollar bill. Geez.
Me: ::droll sarcasm:: Wow, you don't say? Well while you're thinking of ways to burn through that wind-fall, how about I tell you about last month's reading? It started off rocky, but ended strong - thank goodness!
Title links will take you to full reviews
In the Flesh by Portia Da Costa, Historical erotic romance, HQN, 2012, Grade = DNF
- I adore Portia Da Costa. Adore. So yeah, making the decision to DNF did not come lightly. Got about halfway through and the pacing was seriously dragging for me. The set-up of the story seemed to be taking forever, and there weren't enough tantalizing tid-bits about the enigmatic hero dropped to keep me motivated. I have liked the historical short stories Da Costa has written in this universe - so maybe this is just a matter of bigger not equaling better for me.
- The complete disregard for credible library world building drove me batty. It would be like writing an erotic romance about airline pilots and having them flying a single engine Cessna to Mars.
- After two DNFs in a row, I needed to restore my mojo - so I hit up this road romance featuring a no-nonsense, yet vulnerable heroine, and an ambitious hero trying to prove his mettle to his father. Loved it!
- My TBR Challenge read of the month. A very cute story (in a good way) about a widowed heroine, her precocious daughter, and a wounded state trooper hero who just wants some peace and quiet. Really enjoyed the New England setting and the homage to Trixie Belden.
- An extremely solid anthology of erotic romance short stories. Highly recommended for newbies, and even long-time readers of the spicy side of life.
- Loved the scholarly hero and the heroine from the wrong side of the tracks. Good solid story, nice romance, an example of the Undone line done right.
- An emotional marriage-in-trouble story about an Army heroine on leave, and her ex-Navy husband who fell off the fidelity wagon. Heartbreaking, timely, really stellar.
And don't think I haven't noticed the complete lack of presents from my Auntie Wen-en-en-dy....
Me: Sweetie, I have your gift - you're just going to be getting it a little late.....
Lemon Drop: Money don't get everything it's true; What it don't get, I can't use; Now give me money.....
Me: ::throwing hands up in air:: I'm going to see you on Friday! You'll have it then!
Lemon Drop: That's what I want!
4 comments:
I bet Lemondrop uses that money to buy more books.
Meanwhile mommy's thinking about LD's college fund....
Absolutely adore Lemon Drop...wait until she becomes a teenager like my nephews and the $2 just don't makeit. I am paying for batting lessons today for two of my nephews for belated gifts and it costs more than $2.
Opening day for Rockies is Friday!
Regards, Ruth (CO)
Happy birthday to Lemon Drop!! I was going to ask you how old she was... I'm losing track of time, but it's really awesome to see her grow through your blog! :P
Rough start to the month of March, but after that, you got some really good books :) Guess it balances it out :)
Jami: Ha! Probably!
Ruth: Blessedly she's young enough to think $2 is pretty sweet. And yippeee! Opening Day! Tigers played a day game, so I've got it waiting on my DVR at home.
Nath: I finished out the month strong, reading-wise. Which is good, since January and February were a bit more erratic.
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