June Book Haul

ALL THE PRETTIES

June was actually pretty calm as far as book buying goes. Yes, I know there are 8 books shown but half of them came from the author signing/event at the Daytona Barnes & Noble on the 29th. If I hadn't gone to that it would have only been a 4 book month. Horrors!

All titles are linked to their GoodReads page in case you want more info.

Beautiful Sacrifice by Jamie McGuire

This is part of McGuire's Maddox Brothers series, a companion to the Beautiful Disaster series (duology? Not sure what it is considered).

Amour Amour by Krista & Becca Ritchie

I *adore* their Addicted series and for that reason alone decided this one was a must-have. Not sure yet if this is the first in a series or a stand-alone, but either way I'm super excited to read it! It takes place behind the scenes of a Cirque du Soleil-style show in Vegas. Fun, no?

When You're Back by Abbi Glines

I love me some Abbi Glines and I love the drama and romance in the Rosemary Beach series so I pre-ordered this one long before its release. I wonder if there's any chance Abbi will keep writing this series for the next 20 years or so? :)

Scorched by Jennifer L. Armentrout

This was another pre-order and I'd been waiting for this one for quite a while. I've already read it and this is new adult at its finest. The review can be found here.

Stay With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout (writing as J. Lynn)

I already had this one on my Kindle but since they had a hard copy at Barnes & Noble when I was there for the signing... hey, I'm not passing up an opportunity to get copy signed by Jennifer! :)

Fall With Me by Jennifer Armentrout

This is the 4th book in the Wait For You companion series and for some reason they are now being released in mass market paperback. Ugh. Not a fan but I was there, it's the only format available (other than e-book) and, again, I was able to get it signed.

Forever With You by Jennifer Armentrout

This one was quite a coup. This one does not release until October but Jennifer had a limited number of ARCs at the signing and I was able to get one. Score!

His to Take by Shayla Black

I have read most of Shayla's Wicked Lovers series but I actually only own one or two of the (currently) 9 book series. Most I have just borrowed from the library. But since she was one of the authors at the B&N signing, and this is her latest release, I was happy to buy a copy, meet Shayla, and get my copy personalized. 

So that was all for June.  I've read one of these so far and I'll be thrilled if the others are even half as good (because Scorched was wonderful). How about you? Have you read any of these? What were you excited to add to your bookshelves in June? Tell me in the comments below... I'd love to hear! :)

Book Haul: 01

So this book haul (or at least part of it) came about in an interesting way. To start with, I'll tell you about The Car Show Remuneration Act. It came about  a year or so ago. My husband is a "car guy" and he takes part in a lot of car shows - mostly local but sometimes not so local. Even for local shows he's gone pretty much all day. I'm fine with it. He's doing something he enjoys and I have some alone time to do as I please. But my husband decided he needed to do something to "make it up to me." And so was born The Car Show Remuneration Act. There are various levels but what it boils down to is that if he goes to a car show I get a book. :) Ranging from a Kindle version to a trade paperback to a hardcover and (the big one) two hardcovers. All dependent upon whether he gets a trophy, if I go with him, etc. He has quite the formula worked out! So two books from this haul are from recent car shows where he won trophies. Lucky for me he has an awesome car that gets a lot of attention... and a lot of love at the car shows!

The other three books came in a slightly different way. For weeks I've been saying I was going to clean out closet. Needed to be done, but... it was just one of those things I hadn't got around to yet. Last weekend I mentioned it (again) and my husband upped the ante by telling me for every 10 items of clothing I got rid of he'd buy me one book. Color me motivated! Thirty-four items later and my book haul was shaping up!

Beautiful Redemption by Jamie McGuire

I've read Beautiful Disaster, Walking Disaster and A Beautiful Wedding but have yet to start the Maddox Brothers series. I had issues with the Beautiful series , namely melodrama! Plus, Travis obviously had anger and jealousy issues and Abby - could she have been any more hot-cold with Travis? She put the poor guy through the emotional wringer. But I still found myself sucked it. And I enjoyed it enough to want to continue with the Maddox Brothers. I already have Beautiful Oblivion so Beautiful Redemption was next on the list.

Five Ways to Fall by K.A. Tucker

Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker was one of the best books I read last year. It was one of those that take you completely by surprise and are so much more than you were expecting. I'm looking forward to continuing on with the companion novels.

Reckless by S.C. Stephens

Another case of me gathering a entire series/trilogy before I've even read the first book. Reckless is the third book in an ongoing series. 

The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Do I even need to give a reason for this one? I mean, it's Jennifer L. Armentrout, people! :) I adore her writing and will read everything she publishes. The Return is the first book in the Titan series, which is a spin-off from the completed Covenant series. (But can we just talk about the cover for a minute? Ugh, it's hideous! The original was so much better. I can't imagine why they changed it.)

The Days of Anna Madrigal by Armistead Maupin

The final book in the remarkable Tales of the City series. It all started 37 years ago and ends here. These characters feel like old friends and I'll be so sad to say goodbye.

So what was the last book you bought? Tell me in the comments... I'd love to hear!