The Cowboy's Christmas Retreat by Catherine Mann Blog Tour + Giveaway!

Hi everyone! Happy Halloween! Personally, I'm more of a Christmas fan myself which is why I find it fitting that I'm promoting this particular book today ;) 

This is my post during the blog tour for The Cowboy's Christmas Retreat by Catherine Mann. In The Cowboy’s Christmas Retreat a Rodeo champ is jilted at the altar and takes his best friend and her son on his honeymoon to the Top Dog Dude Ranch. Make sure you enter the giveaway at the end of the post! 

This blog tour is organized by Lola's Blog Tours and the tour runs from 26 October till 8 November. You can see the tour schedule here.

The Cowboy's Christmas Retreat (Top Dog Dude Ranch #2)
By Catherine Mann
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age category: Adult
Release Date: 26 October, 2021

Blurb:
After they’ve opened gifts, maybe he’ll unwrap her heart…

Instead of his winter wonderland wedding, Riley Stewart has been jilted. This rodeo champ needs an understanding shoulder, so Riley invites his best friend, Lucy Snyder, her son and their scruffy pooch on his “honeymoon.” But moonlit doggy walks, romantic fires, the glow of Christmas lights—everything is conspiring against their “just friends” resolve. Will this fake honeymoon ignite the real spark Riley and Lucy have denied for so long?

Links:
- Goodreads
- Bookbub
- Amazon
- B&N
- Kobo
- Google Play
- Apple
- Books a Million

About the Top Dog Dude Ranch series
Welcome to Moonlight Ridge, Tennessee, home to the Top Dog Dude Ranch, renowned for family-friendly rustic retreats that heal broken hearts. Some say it’s the majestic mountain vistas. Others vow there’s magic in the hot springs. All agree, there’s something special about the four-legged creatures at the Top Dog Dude Ranch that give guests a “new leash on love.”

First book in the series:
Last-Chance Marriage Rescue (Top Dog Dude Ranch #1) by Catherine Mann

“They’re about to step into a parent trap of their twins’ making!”

Links:
- Goodreads
- Bookbub
- Amazon
- B&N
- Kobo
- Apple
- Google Play
- Books a Million

About the Author:
USA Today bestseller Catherine Mann writes contemporary romance for Harlequin, Tule, Berkley, and Sourcebooks. With over seventy-five books released in more than twenty countries, she has won a RITA Award, the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Award, and the Bookseller’s Best Award. She’s also celebrated six RITA finals, an RT Reviewer’s Award finalist, three Maggie Award of Excellence finals and a Bookseller’s Best win. After years moving around the country bringing up four children, Catherine has settled back in her home state of South Carolina where she lives with her husband. The nest didn’t stay empty long though as they are both active in animal rescue. Catherine enjoys hearing from her readers and can be found online frequently on Facebook. She can also be reached via mail at: PO Box 290762, Columbia SC 29229. (For a free bookmark, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.)

Author links:
- Website
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Pinterest
- Goodreads
- Newsletter

Giveaway
There is a tour wide giveaway for the blog tour of The Cowboy’s Christmas Retreat. Three winners win a copy of Last Chance Marriage Rescue (Top Dog #1) with a PAW-tograph (autograph) from the author’s dog Biscuit – US Only.

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Stacking the Shelves #15

 

Stacking The Shelves is 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!

If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit Reading Reality!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope your week was full of books and reading and happy thoughts lol! I spent my week writing a book that I plan on entering in a competition, reading books from NetGalley, and watching movies! I watched the After movies on Netflix, which of course meant I had to pick up the books! I got a few new additions for my shelves while I was at the bookstore!

Purchased Myself:

Received from NetGalley:

Book Blogger Hop

 

This is hosted by Billy at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer! Hop over to their page to grab a button and join in the fun!

This Week's Question:

Have you ever read a book on Halloween? If so, what was the title? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

Oh probably! I read something almost every day so I'm certain that Halloween is no different! As for specific titles, I've got no idea lol! I don't read anything particular on Halloween, just whatever book I'm in the middle of at the time! 

Get You The Moon by Hasnita Singh Blog Tour!

Hi everyone! This is my post during the blog tour for Get You the Moon by Hasnita Singh. Get You the Moon is a standalone coming of age story about academic rivals whose animosity turns into something more.

This blog tour is organized by Lola's Blog Tours and the tour runs from 18 till 31 October. You can see the tour schedule here.

Get You the Moon
By Hasnita Singh
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age category: Young Adult
Release Date: July 15, 2021

Blurb:
Scarlet Bridge is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious. In her final year of high school, she has five goals she wants to achieve before graduation, and she won't let anything or anyone stand in her way. Not even everyone's favorite golden boy, Levi Henare.

Levi has it all good looks, quick wit, and he is a rugby prodigy. And nothing gives him more pleasure than getting on Scarlet's every last nerve.

When Scarlet accidentally dials Levi's phone number, a chain of events that neither of them expected is set into motion.

Thrown together by a twist of fate, will Levi and Scarlet overcome the challenges of their final year at school, their mutual dislike of each other, and their own personal demons to successfully graduate?

Links:
- Goodreads
- Bookbub
- Amazon
- Bookdepository
- Waterstones
- Indiebound
- Books a Million

About the Author:
Hasnita Kiran Singh is a twenty-one-year-old living in Auckland, New Zealand. As a university student, she spends most of her time procrastinating. As an Optical Assistant, she'll do everything to convince you to get glasses. When she's not writing (which is unfortunately too often), she can be found baking or trying out new restaurants. She loves her friends, being on time, and chocolate fondants as much as she loves reading. She is a proud feminist, typically sleep deprived, and a lover of the stars.

Author links:
- Website
- Wattpad
- Twitter
- Goodreads
- Pinterest
- Instagram
- Newsletter

Gilded by Marissa Meyer Book Review

 

Title: Gilded
Author: Marissa Meyer
Publish Date: November 2nd, 2021
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review!

Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times-bestselling author, returns to the fairytale world with this haunting retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.

Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller's daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue.

Or so everyone believes.

When one of Serilda's outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold, or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to help her… for a price. Love isn't meant to be part of the bargain.

Soon Serilda realizes that there is more than one secret hidden in the castle walls, including an ancient curse that must be broken if she hopes to end the tyranny of the king and his wild hunt forever.

Penelope's Review

Marissa Meyer truly has a gift when it comes to reimagining the classics. I've never read a Rumpelstiltskin re-telling so I was beyond excited when I heard about this book. I was pleasantly surprised with the direction Ms. Meyer took this story, and loved the addition of the Erlking and the Hunt. 

Serilda is the miller's daughter, touched long ago by Wyrdith, the god of stories, fortune, lies... and left with golden-wheeled eyes and an ability to spin stories that the children love but the adults shun her for. One night, in an encounter with the evil Erlking and his wild hunt, she tells a story about her ability to spin straw into gold. The Erlking is intrigued, which is most unfortunate for Serilda. He orders her to spin straw into gold for him in exchange for her life. With no one to turn to, Serilda is desperate. And then comes a boy. For a price, he will spin the straw into gold for her, and save her life.

This tale takes so many surprising turns, there's never a moment for boredom. Marissa Meyer has this fantastic ability to spin magic into every word and make you feel like you're right there in the story with her characters. I loved the creepy, dark aspects in this story, the tales of murder and entrapment. And yet, in the midst of all the darkness, I was hoping beyond hope for a happy ending for Serilda and Gild. Love and romance when all seems impossible and hopeless is just my kind of story. I'm looking forward to the second book in this duology - I can't wait to see what becomes of all these characters!

Rating: 4/5 Devils!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

 

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet up and share what you have been, and are about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment and er… add to your groaning TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn here at The Book Date.

Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I went on vacation the week before last, and here in Canada you have to quarantine for two weeks afterwards - so this is my last week of quarantine! Honestly, I have to say it's been quite a productive time so far lol! I've been reading books, catching up on shows, and working on my own novel for a writing competition! 

I hope everyone has a fantastic week! Happy reading!

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What I Am Currently Reading:

What I Am Reading Next:

Rules for Heiresses by Amalie Howard Book Review

 

Title: Rules for Heiresses
Author: Amalie Howard    
Publish Date: October 26th, 2021
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Source: Huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC for review! 

Sometimes, finding love means flouting the rules...

Born to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away—even if brash and foolhardy—is the only option left to secure her independence.

Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashton, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.

Both are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all...

Penelope's Review

I believe this is part of a series, but like most in this genre it can easily be read as a standalone. The book follows Lady Ravenna, a smart, willful, and determined young woman who is eager for adventure and unwilling to be tied down by marriage. I really enjoyed her character - her strength was admirable, and her sharp tongue had me cheering her on from the beginning. On the other hand, we have Lord Courtland (love this name), a man who decides to make his own way in life after his family shuns him. Courtland is a bit of a closed wall - he keeps his emotions close to him and doesn't reveal too much out of fear. 

Watching Ravenna and Courtland grow closer was an adventure in itself - I loved seeing her break down his walls, and loved watching him bring out the fire in Ravenna at every turn. This book had so many amazing tropes - childhood friends to lovers, disguised female lead, marriage of convenience, etc. It was a whirlwind with a great pace, and something new happening at every turn. I liked the different surprises that popped up with the other characters, it kept the story intriguing. 

Overall, I thought this was a fun, unique historical romance. It's the first I've read by this author, but I'm looking forward to reading her other books now!

Rating: 4/5 Devils!

Book Blogger Hop

 

This is hosted by Billy at Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer! Hop over to their page to grab a button and join in the fun!

This Week's Question:

Would you ever consider dressing up as a book character? If so, which one? (submitted by Julie @ JadeSky)

Hmm... I'd like to say yes I absolutely would dress up as a book character - my only issue is what character. The thing with books is that characters come to life in your head in a way that is unique to each person. I don't think anyone would know what character I was unless it was super distinctive lol! Looking forward to seeing everyone's answer this week :)