The Man who Loved Pride and Prejudice

The Man Who Loved Pride and Prejudice: A modern love story with a Jane Austen twist by Abigail Reynolds

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I was really excited to read this book and was very happy up until the middle. I felt the author was on the right track, but once the characters found their place, it actually got boring. The characters seemed to easily figure out their relationship to easily after their rocky start.

I see the similarities to Pride and Prejudice, and most of them are not subtle since it obviously is the modern telling of the story. I'm glad I read it and would possibly read one of her other stories, but we'll see.

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The Choice

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


Well, thanks to my sister I read this book, because otherwise I'd never have touched it since it's written by Nicholas Sparks and anyone who knows me knows that his stories take me beyond the point of emotional.

That being said, this book definitely opens your eyes about how short life is. However, in my life lately this reminder has been continually thrown in my face so I've not been a stranger to it.

I felt the book really didn't pick up til Part II. The whole Part I was dedicated to the two characters life as they met, fell in love, and made their choices in life from Both POV's. I really didn't start caring for Gabby until Part II.The POV's seemed to changed right in the middle of the chapter's paragraphs. Part II is where you only get one POV and I really started to feel for the characters. True to Sparks nature, he brings your emotions right there for all to see.

All in all, I'm glad I read it. Definitely showed me that Sparks can write somewhat of a good ending. Wouldn't say I'd read another of his but for now I'm content.

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Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, leave it to Michael Crichton to write another awesome tale!(so going to miss that author!!) I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Was sad by the ending but sort of glad that it was more realistic. The crew's adventures were very suspenseful and exhilarating! I highly recommend this book!

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I didn't even remember much about Bree til I read this book, then the light bulb flashed and I remembered her part. (Also helped that I re/read/listened to Eclipse. I loved getting the POV from a newborn and the extra stuff I didn't realize was going on during Eclipse. Gave me a better appreciation for Edwards powers, even more appreciation than I already. I'm glad it gave Bree's existence meaning.

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Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog

Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman by Lisa Scottoline


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. There was so many things that she talked about that I could identify with, and many that I couldn't. I still feel like I learned something about another person's life that I allowed me to sit back and look at mine. Lisa's dedication to her daughter is really heartwarming to me. I identified most with her and her feeling towards dogs. I am almost the same way. She lost Lucy in about the same manner that I lost my dog and that really struck home.

This is a great book to just pick up and read a chapter or too at a time, as each one is it's own mini story. They eventually all add up to being a great autobiography in my opinion.

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The Devil who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey

The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What I thought was great about this book, is how much you can learn about someone when you walk in their shoes. Of course, that is kind of cliche, especially when these are fictional characters. But as much as you can't stand Ophelia in The Heir, she really shines through in this book, and you definitely can understand what and where she's coming from.

Rafe was a great character as well. He saw inside Ophelia where everyone else only saw her on the outside. All in all, I really enjoyed this book! :)


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The Heir by Johanna Lindsey

The Heir by Johanna Lindsey


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Well, listening to this story was a true joy! I loved that the story had so much of "miss communication" that just shows that honesty is the best way to help things NOT become a big drama.

I'd say my only problem is I didn't see much much of a character arc for the main characters. Their personalities and action were basically the same throughout the story, with exception of finding their love for each other. Ophelia is the one that had a drastic character arc and I am anxious to listen to her story next in The Devil Who Tamed Her. However, disliking her character so much in this story will be a true test for Johanna's storytelling abilities.

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