STACKING THE SHELVES #8

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by  Tynga's Reviews and it's all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Hello Everyone!

Since I am taking part in the summer readathons I did end up getting some books this month so I am gonna show you my July Ebooks haul.

(Click on the links to go to the Goodreads pages of the mentioned books)

1. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne:

I have already finished reading this one and I LOVED it!!

2. Lost and Found Sisters (Wildstone, #1) by Jill Shalvis:

                                         

         

I am currently reading this one and loving it!

3. Until it Fades by K.A. Tucker:

                                         

         

Excited to read this one. I like all her books so have high hopes!!

*Ebooks I received for reviews*

4. The Duality of Nature (The Monster of Selkirk, #1) by C.E. Clayton:

                                         

         

Already read and reviewed. Loved it! Nice YA paranormal book.

4. Serenity Harbor (Haven Point, #6) by RaeAnne Thayne:

                                         

         

I loved this book. I have been wanting to read something by RaeAnne Thayne and it was a perfect start to her books, I feel. I have already reviewed this one too. I have even received Sugar Pine Trail, the next novel in the series but its review is due in September so its a long wait.

5. Tremarnock Summer by Emma Burstall:

                                         

      

This is next on my list as the review is due soon!

6. The Dark Isle (Sam Coyle Trilogy, #3) by Clare Carson:

                                         

      

I am not very sure about this one as its Thriller and it ain't my jam but I am gonna give this one a try!

These are my new addition to my shelf this week. I would love to know yours so comment your post links down below! 
Also just customized my blog theme, let me know if you like it! :)

BOOK REVIEW ~ THE DUALITY OF NATURE (THE MONSTERS OF SELKIRK, #1) by C.E. CLAYTON | BLOG TOUR

*GIVEAWAY AT THE END OF THE POST*

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY / CAN'T WAIT WEDNESDAY #42 | READY TO RUN (I DO, I DON'T, #1) BY LAUREN LAYNE

Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books that we are excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they are books that are yet to be released as well. It's based on "Waiting On" Wednesday hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine

Title: Ready to Run (I do, I don't #1)
(Click on the title to know more about it on Goodreads.)
 Author:  Lauren Layne

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult Fiction
Publication Date:  August 22nd, 2017

Goodreads Summary:

The Bachelor meets The Runaway Bride in this addictive romance novel about a reality TV producer falling for her would-be star: a Montana heartthrob who wants nothing to do with the show.

Jordan Carpenter thinks she’s finally found the perfect candidate for Jilted, a new dating show about runaway grooms: Luke Elliott, a playboy firefighter who’s left not one but three brides at the altar. The only problem? Luke refuses to answer Jordan’s emails or return her calls. Which is how she ends up on a flight to Montana to recruit him in person. It’s not Manhattan but at least the locals in Lucky Hollow seem friendly . . . except for Luke, who’s more intense—and way hotter—than the slick womanizer Jordan expected.

Eager to put the past behind him, Luke has zero intention of following this gorgeous, fast-talking city girl back to New York. But before he can send her packing, Jordan’s everywhere: at his favorite bar, the county fair, even his exes’ book club. Annoyingly, everyone in Lucky Hollow seems to like her—and deep down, she’s starting to grow on him too. But the more he fights her constant pestering, the more Luke finds himself wishing that Jordan would kick off her high heels and make herself comfortable in his arms.

I'm waiting because...

I really enjoy reading Lauren Layne's books, they're sweet, short and fun. I like her writing and the synopsis sounds pretty good so I am curious to see what this new series brings us

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

INTRODUCTORY POST | SUMMER TBR WIPEOUT 2017

I always get excited when there's a readathon involved. You just get so much reading done and get motivated! I especially love this one 'cause it's two months long and it's hosted by one of my favourite bloggers, Olivia!

Now since I'm hosting a week long readathon on IG I am gonna count those books in this readathon too 'cause I'm not only reading those books in this month itself but the remaining books which I don't get to in my readathon I'll continue reading them later in this month too.

Some of them are series and some of them are single books which I want to read so you can find my proper tbr on goodreads here. 

SUMMER READATHON 2017 | POST #2

I am hosting a weeklong readathon challenge with my IG friend Mellisa. I am going to be posting photos on IG for the readathon and thought I would do some blog posts as well. 

DAY 3: Past, Current and Next

I finished reading Kiss the Sky and it was AMAZING! As I'm writing this, I have finished and reviewed Serenity Harbor and I love it as well. Now I have started reading Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas.

BOOK REVIEW ~ SERENITY HARBOR (HAVEN POINT, #6) BY RAEANNE THAYNE | BLOG TOUR

IS THERE REALLY SUCH A THING AS A LIFE-CHANGING KISS? 

SERENITY HARBOR 

FROM NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER 

RAEANNE THAYNE 

ON SALE: July 2017

In the town of Haven Point, love can be just a wish — and one magical kiss — away… 

Computer-tech millionaire Bowie Callahan is about the last person that schoolteacher Katrina Bailey wants to work for. As far as she can see, he’s arrogant, entitled and not up to the task of caring for his young half brother, Milo. But Kat is, especially if it brings her closer to her goal of adopting an orphaned little girl. And as her kindness and patience work wonders with Milo, she realises there’s more to sexy, wary Bo. 

Bo never imagined he’d be tasked with caring for a sibling he didn’t know existed. Then again, he never pictured himself impulsively kissing vibrant, compassionate Katrina in the moonlight. Now he’s ready to make her dream of family come true…and hoping there’s room in it for him, too.

My Rating - 4 stars!

My Review:

This is the first book I got to read by RaeAnne Thayne. Being a fan of small town romance fan, I immediately clicked accept for this review and I am glad I did because I absolutely loved it! This is the 6th installment in the series but it can be read as standalone.

Serenity Harbor is a story of Katrina Bailey, a school teacher and Bowie Callahan, computer tech genius. Bowie's six year old brother Milo works as faith and gets these two from different worlds together. Milo has autism and Bo has no idea how to deal with little kids let alone with one with special needs even though he loves him dearly. So when Kat comes into their lives, Bo is desperate and ready to do anything to hire her as a nanny until autism specialist arrives in few weeks. What started strictly as temporary, Bowie isn't sure either he or Milo is ready to part with her just yet.

Katrina Bailey is not like her old self as much as people in the town still believe her to be. After going to South America and meeting Gabi, she feels like she has found the meaning to her life and needs to do everything to adopt her daughter. She is back in town for her sister, Wyona's wedding and wants to go back to adopt Gabi as soon as possible to give her daughter a proper life. But until then she can't help but accept the job to look after Milo. Milo wins her heart soon enough and so does his older brother Bowie. The struggle gets real when its time to leave.

It was a sweet and clean romance. Kat is really good with the kids and she proves that people can change for better. I really enjoyed reading Kat and Bo's story and the cameo's of other characters has me intrigued wanting to read all the previous stories. I recommend it to all who enjoy Jill Shalvis, Robyn Carr, Kristen Higgins and Nora Roberts kind of authors.

*A copy was provided for blog tour in exchange for an honest review*

~about author~

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne loves words. Her love affair started as soon as she learned to read, when she used to devour anything she could get her hands on: cereal boxes, encyclopedias, the phone book, you name it! She loves the way words sound, the way they look on the page and the amazing way they can be jumbled together in so many combinations to tell a story. Her love of reading and writing those words led her to a fifteen-year career in journalism as a newspaper reporter and editor. Through it all, she dreamed of writing the kind of stories she loved best. She sold her first book in 1995 and since then she’s published more than 40 titles. Her books have won many honors, including three RITA® Award nominations from the Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews. RaeAnne finds inspiration in the rugged northern Utah mountains where she lives with her hero of a husband and their children. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com

Publicity Contacts: Sarah Burningham • Little Bird Publicity • sarah@littlebirdpublicity.com • 917-546-6866 Claire McLaughlin • Little Bird Publicity • claire@littlebirdpublicity.com • 920-222-1289 

SUMMER READATHON 2017

I am hosting a weeklong readathon challenge with my IG friend Mellisa. I am going to be posting photos on IG for the readathon and thought I would do blog posts as well. 

DAY 1: Books TBR.

I have 6 novels and 2 novellas on my tbr. I might not end up reading them all but I wanted to reach 5 books mark in 7 days and wanted some choices lol.

(Click on the titles for Goodreads summary links.)

1. Kiss the Sky (Calloway Sisters, #1) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

2. Serenity Harbor (Haven Point, #6) by RaeAnne Thayne

3. When It's Real by Erin Watt

4. Until It Fades by K.A.Tucker

5. On the Way to the Wedding (Bridgertons, #8) by Julia Quinn

6. Again the Magic (Wallflowers, #0.5) by Lisa Kleypas

7. Too Close to Call (Romancing the Clarkson, #3.5) by Tessa Bailey

8. Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella