ARC Reads and Bailey

I have been working on two ARC reads the past few weeks. What is sad, is that every time I get into my reading, something bad happens and I have to stop. Sadly, I think I will be taking a break from ARC readings for a while. I'll most likely just stick to one author, until I can get things situated with work and life. 

As you can see I have two books in these photos. Dust and Shadow by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. And Gemini by Sonya Mukherjee. I have read quite a few books from Lindsey, but this is a first from Ms. Mukherjee. I am hoping to be done with Dust and Shadow here soon. Gemini is taking longer than planned. Since I have never read a book with conjoined twins, I'm having a hard time grasping it. 

Now little miss Bailey is getting bigger by the day. two weeks ago was her first vet appointment. She did very well and took her shots like a big girl. Yesterday, I took this photo of her.

As you can see, her ears are starting to stand up. She will be 2 months old on Wednesday, and I'm so happy that I have her. She's a rotten mess and a pain in my butt. But she is a good girl and is learning fast.

I am hoping to start doing more posts, here in the future. I am not writing enough on my blog and feel bad for getting behind. But like with my ARC reads, every time I get started on a post, something comes up.

Until next time,



Meet Bailey

On Sunday, my husband and I got up early and drove 1.5 hours. Why? Because we got a puppy.

Everyone, meet Bailey.

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My current read while at work

It's been a while again. I have had quite a bit come up. Hubby is in the process of a new job. Let me tell you I am so proud of him. He is trying to get on with the local police department.

so nervous and excited at the same time.

Zephyr and Reading Problems

Yesterday I was nervous and excited all day. Why? you ask? Well Simple, I was getting a new pet. Normal people get excited for a dog or a cat. But for me, I got a fish. Yup, that's correct. A fish.

After running to Wal-Mart, I was sorely disappointed. All the fish looked sick. Now I wanted a specific type of fish. Not a gold fish or a guppy. I wanted a Betta. I always loved betta fish. So, hubs and I went to petsmart and I found my fish!

Before the reveal, here is a short story of my first bettas.

Once upon a time I had 3 at once. 2 males and a female. I gave one male to my youngest brother (my oldest male betta). Then I kept the two reds. Shark and..... honestly, I never named the female. She was a little witch. One day, I came home from school to find that the female killed Shark, my gorgeous red male. I was so upset.

To be frank, I have no clue what happened to the female.

New Books and Questions

As of late I had a hard time sticking to Jane Eyre. I have too many questions about the publishing style, that I can't seem to get far. That and I was mostly reading it until I got a new book in.
Oh.... I will torture you on this one. I can't tell you the title. I'm reading this for a friend, which I a, glad she's letting me give this a try.

I am so excited!!!! I haven't gotten as far as I'd want to be. Which sucks. Life is starting to get in my way.

But on the brighter side of things, I got a book I preordered....... FINALLY!!!!!

And the Winner is.......

For the past month I held an AWESOME giveaway. I was so nervous at first, because the last giveaway I held, people were upset that it was US only. Now that I have a job. I made my recent one International.

The feedback amazed me.

I had a TON of people entered. With three ways to enter too!

When it became close to closing, I made sure to let my followers know.

Of course it's not fun until some harmless teasing is done!

Without further ado. My Winner is.........

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

Welcome to part Two of the giveaway, that was posted on Instagram. For this portion you must leave a comment below with you Instagram Username in the comment. That will equal you second entry.
The winner will receive both FrostBlood and Empress of a Thousand Skies as well as a gorgeous bracelet. Read below for the rules and original post from Instagram.
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It's #giveaway time!!!! Winner will receive FrostBlood AND Empress of a Thousand Skies with an awesome bracelet!!! (Did I forget to mention that both books are hardcovers?)
This GiveAway is International and will end at 2250 (or 1050 pm US EST) on April 1st. Winner will be announced on April 2nd! Here are the rules.
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•You must be following me (I will be checking)
No giveaway accounts and profiles must be public.
•Repost this photo with the hashtag #csb_giveaway
•For a second entry go to my blog and comment on the post about this giveaway. Make sure you leave your IG username in the comment.
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May the odds be ever in your favor.
Don't forget to have fun!

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