I have been missing for a while because SURPRISE I had a baby! Also, this whole quarantine thing happened and life has just been insane. So now I’m locked in my house with 2 dogs and a one month old. I honestly can’t complain because I was already scheduled to be off of work and my husband can work from home.
So I decided to get back to blogging because it helps me stay sane!
2020 GOALS
I am finally caught up to my Goodreads Goal for the year. It turns out that 2 weeks in the hospital and quarantine are great for my reading.

Books I finished
I have finished quite a few since my last Sunday post, so I’ll just share this week’s completions.
I will do reviews for most of these, but The Duchess Deal was a reread, as was The Governess Game. Sometimes you just need some romance novels to make you feel better.
I finished the original Shatter Me books, including all of the novellas. Full reviews to come because I have some opinions.
Cruel Beauty was my favorite surprise! I fell in love with this book!
This Week’s Favorite Things
Video Chats – The ability to talk and see my family friends’ faces has been a huge asset during this time. I had my first baby and can’t have any family to help or be here. That is rough, but we are making it through using technology.
Coffee – This is how i’m staying awake. I wouldn’t make it without my coffee right now.
Magnetic Bookmarks – I don’t know why I didn’t have any before. I’m usually the person who throws a receipt or scrap of paper between pages. But these are changing my life and I can’t go back.
How was your week? Let me know in the comments!

I am currently reading The Duchess Deal and will be finishing it today.
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Ah I hope you love it!
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I’m enjoying it way more than I thought I would. This is my first historical romance.
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Yay! I really enjoy her books because they have so much humor.
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Yeah I’ve definitely laughed a few times while reading this one.
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Congratulations! These may be some recommendations to get through in my newly found spare time 😊
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy them if you try them out!
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Congratulations! I’m currently enjoying psychological thrillers and after visiting London earlier this year, English authors are calling me…the one that I read now before “lights out” is Little White Lies by Philippa East, I found it second-hand and so far, I’m enjoying the read.
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Thank you! I love psychological thrillers, I will check that out!
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I’m savouring it…
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Congratulations, and I am happy to see your return to blogging! It definitely helps keep me sane as well, so I hope it offers you some much needed calming solace in these whackadoo times.
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Thanks. Whackadoo is the right word!
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Oh wow!!! Congratulations on becoming a mom!!! Lots of love and blessings to the newborn too🦄❤️
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Thank you so much!
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Congratulations on the arrival of your little booklover! It sounds like things are going smoothly for you all, which is great to hear – stay safe and well, and looking forward to seeing what you read next! 😉
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Thank you! He is a pretty cool little guy.
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