Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse #3) by Charlaine Harris

I just could not get into this book. It went all over the place and I tried to read it till the end but gave up with about 20 pages to go. I don't know if I will keep reading this series or not.

I gave it 1 star.

Mailbox Monday - May 31

I got 3 books in the past week!

Mrs. Mallory Investigates by Hazel Holt
I won this from Nan at http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/
Thanks Nan!

From the cover:
That brash young woman called Lee Montgomery is no doubt marrying Charles Richardson for his money. That's the unequivocal conclusion of Sheila Malory's circle of friends. Despite their disapproval, Mrs. Malory answers Charle's plea for help when his unsuitable fiancee suddenly goes missing. Mrs. Malory, who is a no-nonsense English matron with a penchant for marmalade, ninteeth-century novels, and snooping, considers herself the quintessential reluctant amateur detective with a specialty in murder. Now, she feels chillingly sure that something dreadful has happened in this quiet seaside village of Taviscombe. It is her insatiable curiosity, after all, that leads her to discover the stranger waiting for the water's edge--and the shocking truths no one wants to face....


Small Change by Sheila Roberts
I won this author signed copy from Darlene at http://peekingbetweenthepages.blogspot.com/
Thanks Darlene. I got my book from the author which is signed "May all your small changes add up to a big difference!" Sheila

From Goodreads:

Take a trip to the charming little town of Heart Lake, and meet three best friends who you'll never forget . . .

Rachel, Jessica and Tiffany have money problems - major money problems. Tiffany's whipped out the plastic one too many times, and now a mountain of debt is about to come crashing down on her. Jessica's husband lost his job - thrusting this longtime stay-athome mom out into the cold, cruel workforce. And Rachel's divorce has transformed her from an upper-middle-class mom to a strapped-for-cash divorcee. What are three best friends to do?

Get financially fit, that's what! Together, they start a financial support group called The Small Change Club - challenging each other to bring balance back to their checkbooks, and their lives. Even though frugality is a lot harder than they ever imagined, these women are about to learn some very important lessons: that making a series of small changes in their spending habits can make a world of difference . . . and some things in life, like good friends, are truly priceless.

With money tips, recipes, and a great story, Sheila Roberts walks the average woman through today's rocky financial landscape.

I Has a Hot Dog by Professor Happycat & Ihasahotdog.com
I won this from Kim Varner at http://metroreader.blogspot.com/
I saw this book when I was in Barnes & Noble one day and I was really hoping to win this won. It is so funny!


From Goodreads:
I HAS A BWAIN!!1!

An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

For all you hoomins, a LOLdog is a kay-nine picture with a funny, misspelled caption.

Fitness Friday Update #4 - May 28, 2010

(not my body - this is just wishful thinking!)

Last week I admit I did go up to 177, so I didn't post an update, but this week I did better than ever!

I have really cut down this week. Only 2 regular Pepsis allowed for me a day. I have been eating a really light breakfast (except for today--I had to eat breakfast from Lew and Co's class since it's the last Friday they are making breakfast--I just love their bacon!) 2 days this week I had pretty bad luck with the school lunch. One day I had plastic baked into my pizza, so I mashed potatoes and gravy instead (a very little amount). The next day I had hair in my salad, and so all I had for lunch was Raisinettes. I have not been snacking. I have had a happy week and am not eating out of stress like I had been. Maybe I will get down into the 160's next week!

1. Weight on 3/31/10: 172
2. Weight on 5/7/10: 178
3. Weight on 4/14/10: 175.5

4. Today's weight (5/28/10): 171!!!
Total: -down 4.5 pounds since last update but 6 pounds since last week!!!!!

Home Wrecker by Dwayne S. Joseph

Dwayne is such a talented writer and I can't wait to read more of his books! This book is hot. You'll need some ice to cool you down when you read this one!

Lisette got paid by women to set men up when they knew their man was fucking around with other women. She started by helping Marlene.

From page 25:

"You want me to fuck him?"

"Yes. And I want to walk in on it. I'll have someone with me. A witness. They won't know what's going on. I want to walk into my home and catch you with him. I want to see you riding him. Fucking asshole. I want him out of my life."

It was just supposed to be something she did one time, but it wasn't. Everything was going fine until Kyra came along. Krya wanted to make her life a living hell and expose the truth about what Lisette is doing.

There is a sequel to this book coming out and I can't wait to read it.

I was also amazed at how well Dwayne was writing from a women's point of view. Lisette was the one telling the story. I mean I can't even imagine who hard it is to write a book, but writing it from the point of view of the opposite sex would be really tough! This book was easy to read and kept me hooked!

5 STARS!

Teaser Tuesdays - May 24, 2010

TEASER TUESDAYS hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. asks you to:

1. Grab your current read.
2. Open to a random page.
3. Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page.
4. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
5. You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given!

The book I am reading is Home Wrecker by Dwayne S. Joseph

Here are 2 teasers:

I want you to go off on me. Go off on Steve. Wake the neighborhood. Give an Oscar-worthy performance. The next day, we'll meet and you'll give me the other half of the money. You'll be a free woman after that. P 36

I licked my lips and put my hands behind his head and guided him downtown. I closed my eyes and exhaled as his tongue slid inside of me. p 48

Library Loot - May 24, 2010

A Thousand Cuts by Simon Lelic
I don't know where I heard about this book, but it sounded good!

Home Wrecker by Dwayne S. Joseph
I just read Betrayal by Dwayne and it was really good, so I thought I would read another of his books. I found him on Goodreads and can't wait to read more of his books!

Betrayal by Dwayne S. Joseph

Title: Betrayal

Author: Dwayne S. Joseph

Pages: 215

First Trade Printing: October 2009

Published by: Urban Books

What this book is about:

Zeke found out his wife was screwing around on him with another man from pictures that were mailed to him at his office. He was so pissed off. They were married for 34 years and she goes and does this to him. Also, he finds his son-in-law Sam screwing an intern. He decides that his wife Sapphire has to pay for what she has done, and his son-in-law has to pay for betrying his only daughter Jewell. He tells his son-in-law that he has to murder Sapphire. His son-in-law Sam is torn. He owes to much to Zeke. Zeke helped him get a job instead of turning him into the police and making him go to jail, but he doesn't want to cause the death of his mother-in-law.

My thoughts:

I found Dwyane Joseph on Goodreads and thought his book sounded really good and I bought it from Amazon. I really loved this book. I could feel the rage that Zeke had toward his wife for what she did to him. How could she betray him and just lie about it like there was nothing wrong. I also felt his wife's loneliness and her emotions as she was being satisfied by this other man. She met him in Barnes & Noble and he told her that for a price he could satisfy her since she isn't getting it from her husband.

This book was a page turner. I was shocked by how the story ended and it really made my stomach churn. I was on the edge of my seat! If you haven't read any books by Dwayne, you really should. I can't wait to read another one of his books!

I gave it 5 out of 5 stars!

In My Mailbox

Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy #5) by Richelle Mead
ISBN: 9781595142504
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 489
Publish Date: 05/18/2010
Publisher: Razorbill
Language: English

"Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong…

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri’s birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir’s—and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can’t wait for their real lives beyond the Academy’s iron gates to begin. But Rose’s heart still aches for Dimitri, and he's out there, somewhere.

She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and she knows in her heart that he is hunting her. And if Rose won't join him, he won't rest until he's silenced her...forever. "

Yeah! I ordered this from Overstock.com and I got it yesterday! It just came out and I am so excited to read this book. I just love this series. If you haven't read it, you should!

Teaser Tuesdays - May 18, 2010

TEASER TUESDAYS hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. asks you to:

1. Grab your current read.
2. Open to a random page.
3. Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page.
4. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
5. You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from … that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given!

The book that I am reading is Betryal by Dwayne S. Joseph

My teaser is: p 4

Zeke had received an anonymous package at his office.

A manila envelope with photographs of his wife fucking another man.

Giveaway from La Femme Readers

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan

Enter this giveaway at the following blog:

http://lafemmereaders.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-now-pronounce-you-someone-else.html