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.

    *********

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!

So Many Contest and not Enough Time!

 

  

One thing Twilight Fandom had was a lot of contest and I entered as many as I could. Some I won and some I did not!

One was the Cullen Swinger Contest!

I figured I would give a try and I ended up winning both Public and Judges Choice! A double win!

~Eternal Spice~

They say variety is the spice of life.

After being married to Edward for twenty years, I never expected that saying to ring so true. I loved him deeply, but after years of unadventurous sex, I longed for something more.

It was then I decided to join in on the Cullen's deepest secret.

Warning: Adult content

 CLICK HERE TO READ

Media Mania: The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

So, I said I would review this book, it's the first book by Freida McFadden I've read.

 

She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim.

Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.

Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.

Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.

Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can’t shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn’t get to the truth, she’ll be the killer’s next victim...

A dark story about obsession and the things we’ll do for love, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest…

(Blurb from Amazon)

Okay, so for me this was not the amazing book I was prepared to read by all the hype. I will say it was good because of it's twist. I was floored at the end but also left feeling like I was was robbed.

I don't want to give away spoilers! First off I could not stand Sydney, to me she lacks basic common sense and it's hard to love a book when you don't the the main caharacter.

The going back in time to when Tom was young chapters annoyed me also, I know that had to for the story to unfold.

It may not have been for me but I know so many out there love this author and this book. I may give one of her other books a try because the written is good and the storyline did many twists!

For those reason I give this book 3 out of 5 drinks. 

The Jasper's Naughty Girl Blog and Part One of Control

 My Jasper obsession became more intense as I was writing Control and reading Cullen818's trilogy! 

The Jasper's Naughty Girls Blog asked me to join them to do a few segments, of course I said yes, I still posted on the Muse Blog, so I was a very busy girl! 

As I started to post Control, I was shocked by the popularity of the story. I even won Best Current Story Award for a All Human Jasper/Bella Pairing! 

More and more ideas for stories kept popping in my head and yes I even wrote a Jake/Bella story (you will get to read that soon)!

Part One (chapters 1- 16 of  Control story is now up for you to read. 

CLICK HERE TO READ CONTROL