Media Mania Monday! Women Down by Collen Hoover

 

Women Down By Collen Hoover 

I got this book on Audible.

I love listening to books and podcast when in the car or in my kitchen!

Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since.

Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself.

Then he shows up.

Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra’s words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who’s becoming her muse.

Their “research” sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she’d never lose herself in again. She’s never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.

When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra’s forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she’s been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her—the reputation only she can reclaim.

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My Two Cents!

As good as the audio version was (mainly because the voice of the book was amazing)  I wish I would of read it, I believe the experience would of been more intense.

This book was beautifully written with lots of fun times, sexy times, intense and scary times.

I love a book about an author and the struggles of writers block and how reader feedback effects you.

Did not see the ending coming at first but I did suspect the outcome.

In two words - intense and sexy!

I LOVED it and give it 5 out of 5 drinks!

End Note:

I'm changing this up going forward....

Monday's - Media Mania (unless I post something new -  things I see on Facebook that me cringe or laugh out load)

Wednesday  - on Facebook Drinking with Tammy

Thursday - Throwback Thursday (if no Friday Post or just for fun!)

Friday : Fan Fiction Friday 

Throwback Thursday: Top Five Television Series

 

The Top Five was something that Heather and I enjoyed doing - These were are answers in 2022 - I'm sure there would be different answers if we re did them in 2026!

Top Five: Television Series 

Heather's Top Five
1. X-Files
2. Doctor Who
3. Supernatural
4. CSI: Crime Scene Investigators
5. Criminal Minds


Tammy's Top Five
1. The Originals
2. Shadowhuters
3. Designated Survivor
4. Scandal
5. The Blacklist

No media Mania tomorrow as I did a Throwback Thursday!

Media Mania: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.

After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself.

The only person who hasn’t closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna’s daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them.

The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a future out of hope and healing.

My Two Cents: 

This is the first Collen Hoover book I've read and I was blown away!

This book captured me from the first page and took my on a crazy emotional ride!

I cried and laughed but mostly cried!

You love and root for Kenna immediately, you feel her pain come off the pages. She just wants a   chance to know her daughter and find some peace with her past and the people she hurt.

 This a story about forgiveness and redemption. Getting past the pain to open your heart to forgive someone is not easy but sometime forgiving yourself is the hardest thing to do!

I love Ledger and how he just believes in her and wants to do the best thing for all who are involved!

 AND it has a cat! Kinda had me at the cat!

 I give this 5 out of 5 drinks!! Wish I could give it more!

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers.

Can't wait for the movie!! I'll bring a box of tissues with me!