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ANNOUNCEMENT | Networked Blog Notification

 CMash  May 29, 2018  Leave a Comment on ANNOUNCEMENT | Networked Blog Notification

Hi!

I received an email from NetworkedBlog stating that they are closing (see below).

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 Posted in Holiday, Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

 CMash  May 28, 2018  2 Comments on Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now hosted on its own blog.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Click on title for synopsis via GoodReads.

Tuesday: IN THE GRIP OF IT by Sheena Kamal ~ Bound Galley from Harper Collins
Thursday: NOT FAIR, the pre-story to THREE SHOEBOXES by Steven Manchester ~ eBook from Author

 Posted in 2018 Challenges

May 2018 | Blog Discussion

 CMash  May 26, 2018  1 Comment on May 2018 | Blog Discussion

I am taking part in the 2018 Book Blog Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

The last Saturday of the month, I will be recapping the books I have read for the month, what I thought and the links to my reviews, and what I hope to read the following month.

I didn’t get much reading done this month due to being energetic with Spring cleaning.

May Books Read

BAD TO BE IN IT by David Burnsworth
Comments: Another series that I enjoy and this one didn’t disappoint. Will be posting my review on July 9th.

THE CONSULTANT by Tj O’Connor (and link to review)
Comments: WOW! Scary, as in, realistically scary. My review will be posted on July 31st

Current Read

IN THE GRIP OF IT by Sheena Kamal
Comments: Will be starting this book this weekend and review is scheduled to be posted onJune 12th

Upcoming June TBRs

MIAMI SNOW by Darcia Helle
Comments: I was recommended to read this author’s books

THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW by A.J. Finn
Comments: I keep pushing this book back, due to review requests, but hopefully this month!

THE MARRIAGE LIE by Kimberly Belle
Comments: Recently purchased this book after seeing a lot of buzz about it.

Your Turn

  • What did you finish reading this month
  • What book(s) should I add to my TBR list
 Posted in Friday Fill-ins

Friday | Friendly Fill-Ins

 CMash  May 25, 2018  4 Comments on Friday | Friendly Fill-Ins


Hosted by McGruffy’s Reader and 15 and Meowing

This week’s Fill-Ins:

1. It is __________________.

2.The best part of last week was ____________________.

3. Every summer, I _________.

4. Once upon a time, _________.

My answers:

1. It is what it is.
Right before I opened my email for this week’s Fill-Ins, my husband and I were having a discussion and he said these exact words. I thought it ironic when I saw what the first fill-in for the week was..

2. The best part of last week was I finished my Spring cleaning and started getting excited and ready for the upcoming long Holiday weekend because my son, who lives out of state, his wife, and my granddaughter came in last night to stay with us!!!!.

3. Every summer, I look forward to either sitting by and/or in the pool on my float reading. And at night sitting on the deck by the fire pit reading, sometimes with a nice chilled glass of wine. Since I’m a Summer person, I just wish the season was longer..

4. Once upon a time, I was younger and thinner.
I sometimes think if I could be granted a do-over, it would be when my sons were small. Those were the best years of my life. And going with today’s summer theme, I remember other Moms complaining that they couldn’t wait for the summer vacation to end so their children would be back in school, whereas I loved when my boys were home on vacations from school. Our house was the go-to house in the summer since we had the pool. At 10 am, their friends knew that the pool would open and they would spend their days here. My husband would complain a little because he couldn’t understand why the grocery bill was so much higher. But feeding approximately 8 other boys, besides our 2, in the pool all day, made for a much needed well stocked refrigerator/pantry..

 Posted in Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

 CMash  May 21, 2018  3 Comments on Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now hosted on its own blog.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Click on title for synopsis via GoodReads.

Wednesday: SELECTED by J. Allen Wolfrum ~ TPB from Author
Friday: THE WOMAN by David Bishop ~ eBook Amazon free d/i

 Posted in Friday Fill-ins

Friendly Fill-Ins

 CMash  May 18, 2018  10 Comments on Friendly Fill-Ins


Hosted by McGruffy’s Reader and 15 and Meowing

This week’s Fill-ins:

1.Happiness is _____________.

2. Ten years ago, I _________________.

3. _________ is the best medicine.

4. Most people don’t know that I _________.

My answers:

1.Happiness is being with my family..

2. Ten years ago, I I couldn’t stand straight and had to use a cane.
Today that isn’t the case..

3. Laughter has been, and still is the best medicine.

4. Most people don’t know that I smoke. Hanging head!.

 Posted in Book Review

Review | MURDER IS A PROMISE by Giacomo Giammatteo

 CMash  May 15, 2018  Leave a Comment on Review | MURDER IS A PROMISE by Giacomo Giammatteo

MURDER IS A PROMISE by Giacomo Giammatteo
Genre:
Series: Friendship & Honor (#5)
Published by Inferno Publishing
Publication Date:
ISBN: 978-1-949074-10-9
Pages:
Review Copy From: Author (for a Beta read)
Edition: eBook
My Rating: 5

 

I was given the distinct honor to be a Beta reader for this book!!!

 

Synopsis (via GR)

No matter what kind of promise you make—it’s a promise. If you don’t plan on keeping it, don’t make it.

In book five of the Friendship Honor series, Nicky goes to Brooklyn for a wedding. While he’s there, Frankie has some trouble, and Nicky makes a promise to help him out.

And remember, murder is a promise too.

My Thoughts

Det. Frankie “Bugs” Donovan and Nicky “Rat” Fusco are back!

These 2 loyal childhood friends, even though they are on opposite ends of the law, are teaming up again.

Frankie is finally getting married and Nicky and his family are in NY for the wedding and a mini vacation, but soon, Nicky finds himself protecting his “brother” when Frankie and his family are threatened.

I read this book in one sitting! I could not put it down because it was non stop action!!

The author’s writing style in this book were conversations between the characters, which allowed this reader not only to visualize the characters because of having their personalities come through but also allowing me to feel as if I was a bystander.

Murders, kidnapping, police and the mobs make this for a thrilling and an uninterrupted exhilarating read!!!

I do recommend that you start with Book 1 so that you get the full backstory of Frankie and Nicky.

Check out my reviews for other books in this series: MURDER TAKES TIME and MURDER HAS CONSEQUENCES.

Purchase Links: Barnes & Noble 🔗 | Goodreads 🔗

REVIEW DISCLAIMER

This blog was founded on the premise to write honest reviews, to the best of my ability, no matter who from, where from and/or how the book was obtained, and will continue to do so, even if it is through PICT or PBP.
DISCLAIMER

I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me, in exchange for my honest review.
No items that I receive are ever sold…they are kept by me, or given to family and/or friends.
ADDENDUM

I do not have any affiliation with Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble. I am providing link(s) solely for visitors that may be interested in purchasing this Book/EBook.

 Posted in Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

 CMash  May 14, 2018  Leave a Comment on Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now hosted on its own blog.

According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Click on title for synopsis via GoodReads.

Wednesday: THE CONSULTANT by Tj O’Connor ~ signed TPB from Author