Oh My Books!

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. My pick: Buried in a Book (A Novel Idea Mystery #1) by Lucy Arlington After receiving her first pink slip at the age of forty-five, former newspaper journalist Lila Wilkins is desperate for work, even if it means taking a pay cut. After combing through the classifieds, Lila accepts an internship at A Novel Idea, a thriving literary agency in the utopian town of Inspiration Valley, North Carolina. Lila can’t imagine anything better than being paid to read, but with a crew of quirky co-workers and a sky-high stack of query letters, she doesn’t exactly have time to discover the next great bestseller—especially when a penniless aspiring author drops dead in the agency’s waiting room. No one else seems too concerned about the man’s demise, but when Lila uncovers a series of threatening letters, she’s determined to uncove...

A couple of weeks ago  I declared January was NetGalley month  here at Oh My Books!, and the time to finally read those galleys I have and still haven't read. I compromised myself to read as many as possible... I read: Holiday Kisses  (Anthology) Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, Maureen Child (review to be posted) Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen (currently reading) What do you think? :P

Last Chance Beauty Queen Author: Hope Ramsay Series: Last Chance #3 Release Date: February 1st, 2012 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Age: Adult Dear Reader, Gracious me, my beautiful daughter Rocky sure could use my help. I always knew she wasn't much interested in the local boys - but who'd have thought she'd come home with English royalty? Trouble is, Hugh wants to buy some of our folks' land. We don't want to sell, but Rocky's job depends on her closing the deal. And though Hugh's obviously smitten, I'm not sure he's right for my Rocky. Oh, he's classy and handsome - and you should've seen the way he judged pies and fixed stock cars at our Watermelon Festival! - but what do we know about him, really? I know I sound like a nervous mother hen, but after forty happy years with my Elbert, all I want is to see my little girl find the same. Well, time for me to quit chattering and get back to Miss Bray's wet set. Always n...

In My Mailbox is a weekly bookish meme hosted @ The Story Siren This week I got: Free for Kindle: Fresh Powder by Susanne O'Leary The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines Overprotected by Jennifer Laurens NetGalley: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr Bought: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (spanish edition) The Pirate Prince by Connie Mason Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips I loved my IMM this week. I really want to read Mark Haddon's book, and the last two books I bought them at a garage sale :P I'm still waiting for A Millions Suns.... Anyway, What did you get this week? Leave your links in the comments :) BTW, the dog in the picture is Cotton, wearing his Christmas scarf.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. My pick:  Tempest Unleashed (Tempest #2) by Tracy Deebs Tempest Maguire is happy with her decision to embrace her mermaid nature and live among her mother’s clan within the ocean’s depths. Even though training to one day ascend the throne for the aging mermaid queen is rigorous, she finds refuge in the arms of Kona, the selkie who first opened her up to her mermaid side. But when word comes that one of her brothers has been gravely injured on land, Tempest immediately rushes to his side—which also brings her back to her old flame, Mark. And in her absence, a deadly battle begins raging at the hands of Tempest’s old nemesis, the sea witch Tiamat. As the dangerous war erupts, Tempest’s two loves—Kona and Mark, sea and land—will collide for the first time, both to protect her and to force her to choose. June 5th 2012 by Walke...

In My Mailbox is a weekly bookish meme hosted @ The Story Siren Destined by Jessie Harrell (Sounds interesting and only 0.99 $ for Kindle!) Always The Wedding Planner, Never The Bride by Sandra D. Bricker (Free for Kindle!) From NetGalley: Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels  (Loved the first book of this series) Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, Maureen Child (really hot cover!) So, what did you get this week? Leave your links :)

Until There Was You Author: Kristan Higgins Release Date: October 25th 2011 Publisher: HQN Books Age: Adult Posey Osterhagen can't complain. She owns a successful architectural salvaging company, she's surrounded by her lovable, if off-center, family and she has a boyfriend—sort of. Still, something's missing. Something tall, brooding and criminally good-looking…something like Liam Murphy. When Posey was sixteen, the bad boy of Bellsford, New Hampshire, broke her heart. But now he's back, sending Posey's traitorous schoolgirl heart into overdrive once again. She should be giving him a wide berth, but it seems fate has other ideas…. It's the first time I read a book from Kristan Higgins. I really didn't know what to think, I love all of her covers with the dogs, and I'm glad I finally read one! I loved the writing. I started to read this book and only stopped because I had to sleep and work, but if not, I would have read it in a couple of...

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. My pick:  Truth (XVI #2)by Julia Karr Nina Oberon’s life has changed enormously in the last few months. When her mother was killed, Nina discovered the truth about her father, the leader of the Resistance. And now she sports the same Governing Council–ordered tattoo of XVI on her wrist that all sixteen-year-old girls have. The one that announces to the world that she is easy prey to predators. But Nina won’t be anyone’s stereotype. And when she joins an organization of girls working within the Resistance, she knows that they can put an end to one of the most terrifying secret programs the GC has ever conceived. Because the truth always comes out...and the consequences can be deadly. January 19th 2012 by Speak I loved XVI , I can't believe this one missed my radar until now!

Ashes, Ashes Author: Jo Treggiari Release Date: June 1st 2011 Publisher: Scholastic Press Age: Young Adult A thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and one girl's unyielding courage through the darkest of nightmares. Epidemics, floods, droughts--for sixteen-year-old Lucy, the end of the world came and went, taking 99% of the population with it. As the weather continues to rage out of control, and Sweepers clean the streets of plague victims, Lucy survives alone in the wilds of Central Park. But when she's rescued from a pack of hunting dogs by a mysterious boy named Aidan, she reluctantly realizes she can't continue on her own. She joins his band of survivors, yet, a new danger awaits her: the Sweepers are looking for her. There's something special about Lucy, and they will stop at nothing to have her. Thanks to the Random Reads meme , I picked  Ashes, Ashes  from my to-be-read shelf. I'm glad I did, it has been there for a few months and I didn...

In My Mailbox is a weekly bookish meme hosted @ The Story Siren Suddenly You by Lisa Kleyplas Wicked in your Arms by Sophie Jordan Both authors have been on my wishlist since forever. It was time to finally get them. Hounding the Pavement by Judi McCoy Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Cozy mysteries! It has been a while since I read something fun and light :) Definitely, Maybe by Heather Webber (Lucy Valentine # 3.5) True Colors by Thea Harrison (Elder Races # 3.5) Novellas from some of my favorites series! I also ordered A Million Suns by Beth Revis, but it's going to take a few days until I receive it at home. I can't wait to read it! What did you get this week?

The Next Always Author: Nora Roberts Series: Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy #1 Release Date: November 1st 2011 Publisher: Piatkus Books Age: Adult The historic hotel in Boonsboro has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it’s getting a major facelift from the Montgomery brothers and their eccentric mother. Beckett is the architect of the family, and his social life consists mostly of talking shop over pizza and beer. But there’s another project he’s got his eye on: the girl he’s been waiting to kiss since he was fifteen. After losing her husband and returning to her hometown, Clare Brewster soon settles into her life as the mother of three young sons while running the town’s bookstore. Busy, with little time for romance, Clare is drawn across the street by Beckett’s transformation of the old inn, wanting to take a closer look . . . at the building and the man behind it. With the grand opening inching closer, Beckett’s happy to give Clare a pr...

Hi guys ;) Today I have a big surprise to you! Shelly Crane, author of the Young Adult Paranormal: Significance, Collide and Devour series wants to give you the opportunity to read one of her books! She's giving away 3 kindle copies of Significance , first book of the Significance series. Check it out: Maggie is a seventeen year old girl who's had a bad year. She was smart and on track but then her mom left, her dad is depressed, she's graduating, barely, and her boyfriend of almost three years dumped her for a college football scholarship. Lately she thinks life is all about hanging on by a thread and is gripping tight with everything she has. Then she meets Caleb. She saves his life and instantly knows there's something about him that's intriguing but she is supposed to be on her way to a date with his cousin. But things change when they touch, sparks ignite. Literally. They imprint with each other and she sees their future life together flash before her e...

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. My pick: Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsey Dear Reader, Gracious me, my beautiful daughter Rocky sure could use my help. I always knew she wasn't much interested in the local boys - but who'd have thought she'd come home with English royalty? Trouble is, Hugh wants to buy some of our folks' land. We don't want to sell, but Rocky's job depends on her closing the deal. And though Hugh's obviously smitten, I'm not sure he's right for my Rocky. Oh, he's classy and handsome - and you should've seen the way he judged pies and fixed stock cars at our Watermelon Festival! - but what do we know about him, really? I know I sound like a nervous mother hen, but after forty happy years with my Elbert, all I want is to see my little girl find the same. Well, time for me to quit chatteri...

Real Men Will Author: Victoria Dahl Series: Donovan Brothers Brewery #3 Release Date: October 25th 2011 Publisher: Harlequin It was meant to be a one-night stand. One night of passion. Scorching hot. Then Beth Cantrell and Eric Donovan were supposed to go their separate ways. That’s the only reason he lied about his name, telling her he was really his wild younger brother. Hiding his own identity as the conservative Donovan. The “good” one. But passion has its own logic, and Eric finds he cannot forget the sable-haired beauty with whom he shared one night of passion. When Beth discovers that Eric has lied, however, she knows he cannot be trusted. Her mind tells her to forget the blue-eyed charmer. If only every fiber of her being did not burn to call him back. Real Men Will is the last book of the Donovan Brothers Brewery. I have enjoyed the previous books so I really wanted to read this one. Eric is the oldest brother, always serious and strict. Except when he met...