March 2013

Riley in the Morning
Sandra Brown
Picked by Mistie

Television producer Brin Cassidy was throwing the biggest dinner party of her life. And with everything in utter chaos, who should show up unannounced on her doorstep but her handsome estranged husband, Jon Riley. 

Brin had not only worked with the popular star of Riley in the Morning,she had fallen in love with and married him. She knew she owed Riley an explanation for why she walked out. But did he have to come on this of all nights?

Temperamental, charismatic, and devastatingly blue-eyed, Riley was a man who knew what he wanted, and he wasn’t leaving until he got it. But the sensuous and strong-willed beauty he still called his wife was every bit his match. 

From dusk until dawn the two will experience a second honeymoon of passion, seduction, and deep revelation that will determine if there is any future for Riley in the morning.

Reflections from October 9, 2011

What we disscused

• My book pick Come Closer
• About new releases
• The award ballot was shown for our mandatory meeting in January
• Future books and meetings
• KC has volunteered her house for the X-Mas, but we are still waiting on a confirmation for that. If she cannot, any other takers?
• A theme was suggested for the Gift Exchange, make it book related - let us know if you have someother idea or if you do not like this one

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Come Closer

Sara Gran

Classified as Horror

This is a psychological thriller. You get caught in a deluision that you do not really know what is happening, why these things are happening, and who is really doing them? Is she truly possed by a demon or is her inner self coming out?

You just have to read it to find out!

Please comment

Thanks

-M

Beyond Heaving Bosoms Reflection

I chose this title because as a romance reader I knew it would we hard to pick one that fit into every ones little box of reading. So when I stumbled across "Beyond Heaving Bosoms" while googling I fell in love instantly. The title, the chapters, the mini sub chapter titles, all yelled at me to pick this book. I figured instead of just one romance book, well we could get all of them, somewhat. "Beyond Heaving Bosoms" is a 'behind the scenes' for romance. This way everyone gets a little peak at everything I read without actually having to read the romance novels themselves.

The discussion went really well, not only did I get to talk about books but I finally got to talk about romance books. We went into the storyline of a romance with Point of View, plot, and conflict; the different types of heroine and heroes; and the different types of genre.

And in the midst of all this, I learned a few things.

1. What a bodice ripper novel is. Never heard the term before.

2. Ways to respond to people who make fun of me for being a romance reader.

3. That I can giggle at the words Sarah and Candy wrote about the romance genre because I am secure in what I read.

Let me tell you, I giggled and laughed at probably the most off the wall parts, but I am pretty sure I was suppose :) I hope for those who did not finish the title or even start it that you will consider picking it up just to see where I come from and where "Smart" women who read romance novels come from too.

-M

Feb 2011 Meeting

Hello Ladies,
Feb 13 @ 8pm
Discussing: Beyond Heaving Bosoms

The meeting will be held at Mistie's place and unfortunately I am scheduled to work till 8 but am going to put in a request to leave 15-20 minutes earlier then that. So, if you show up at my apartment and you don't see my car just give me a few minutes. I will send out a text when I get home. Very excited about meeting and I will have snacks and since no one really wanted anything specific I am just going with my ideas ... see you Sunday!

ps, if you have any picures from our gatherings PLEASE bring them or email them to our bookclub email. Thanks!

Books in a Year

I just noticed how we have grown in numbers for each year we have been together. In 2009 we discussed nine books, come on lets see if we can beat that. We are only at four this year so far. We can do better. I think we can do it ;)

Meeting for Love The One You're With

The date has changed to Friday April 2, 2010. Jennifer does not get off till 9pm that night so we will begin at that time. It will be snack night, so just bring something lite. Hope to see everyone there!

I did not realize this was Easter until Cara pointed this out.

I have decided on April 4, 2010 Sunday to host the discussion. It will be at my apartment. Not sure on the time because the work schedule is not up but I am open on sunday nights and I don't mind it being late. Most times we are all pretty much available for this day.

If any one has a problem with this date (besides whether or not you have finished the book) please let me know and we can work around it!

As for what is to be served, I know Bobby wanted to cook for all of you but if he has to work I was thinking of a potluck. Something lite I guess is what I am going for. (depending on the time? Maybe something heavy?)

Any ideas or suggestions, just comment!
Hope everyone has gotten a chance to read it and is enjoying the story.

Misite

Love The One You're WIth

Here is the summary for our next bookclub pick.

emily giffin official website: "Ellen and Andy's marriage doesn't just seem perfect, it is perfect. There is no question how deep their devotion is, and how naturally they bring out the best in each other. But one fateful afternoon, Ellen runs into Leo for the first time in eight years. Leo, the one who brought out the worst in her. Leo, the one who left her heartbroken with no explanation. Leo, the one she could never quite forget. When his reappearance ignites long-dormant emotions, Ellen begins to question whether the life she’s living is the one she's meant to live. LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH is a powerful story about one woman at the crossroads of true love and real life."

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Really excited that we finally get to read this, since I have been talking about it since FOREVER!!!!!!

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Hello Blog

I am very excited about having a bookclub blog. I can't wait until we all talk about books and gossip about what we like and don't like. A way to communicate and keep track of our thoughts as we read so we don't forget our most favorite parts or the ones we hate the most.

Mistie
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