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My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid My rating: 5 of 5 stars LOVED, LOVED, LOVED! Kitty and her friends (the sinful Wallflowers) decide to take matters into their own hands after a few seasons of being ignored by the eligible bachelors of the ton. Now her family is facing financial ruin and she'll do anything to save them. Kitty resolves to spread the rumor that she is engaged to the reclusive Duke of Thornton, in order to secure strong matches for her sisters. No one has heard from the Duke in years and hopefully, he'll never find out before her sisters' weddings. Kitty finds herself suddenly invited to all the important gatherings, everyone eager to meet her mysterious .fiancé. When the Duke suddenly appears, curious to meet the woman claiming to be his fiancé. Where has Stacy Reid been all my life? This was my first novel from her and I couldn't get enough. I really loved these characters Alexander was stoic and Kitty was endearing. They had great chemistry and banter. I...

No. 84 xo Alicia

source  via FTD by Design Art Paper Mache Trinket Box Art Journal Every Day: February Pages Peek Inside Online Art Courses from Alisa Burke A Peek Inside the Process: Layering Pens and Paint Image Resist Printing Using Staz-On and Gelli Arts Books Cover Reveal:  Release by Aly Martinez Exclusive Excerpt: Across Time by Elizabeth O'Roark Audio Book Challenge Sign-ups for 2020 Exclusive Excerpt: Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington Cover Reveal: Kiss of Vengeance by S. Young NBJ Weekly Recap: Dec. 16, 2019 Cover Reveal: Credence by Penelope Douglas DIY No-Sew Craft Plastic Pen/Pencil Case Chocolate Sticky Buns Holiday Crafts and DIYs Carve December 2019 Days 10-17 Have a Splendid Weekend! And I'll see you after the New Year! xo Alicia

 Day 1: Through the Window  Day 2: Sparkle  Day 3: Best Day of 2019  Day 4: White Day 5: Best Book of 2019 xo Alicia

The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved, loved, loved! Lady Astrid Everleigh has to find a way to keep her younger sister out of the hands of the man who ruined her prospects of a good marriage over ten years ago. She only sees one way to prevent this from happening. For her to marry the Duke of Beswick also known as the Beast of Beswick. He's terribly scarred, angry, grumpy and a recluse. But can she get him to agree? Thane and Astrid share fun banter that I loved. They try to protect themselves from falling in love with the other. He's certain that she'll leave because everyone does. She doesn't want to be fooled again like she was in the past. I loved Thane. I loved Astrid. This is one to add to your collection. ARC provided by the Entangled Publishing #TheBeastOfBeswick #NetGalley #EntangledPublishing View all my reviews

xo Alicia

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source Books Review: The Christmas Keeper NBJ's Weekly Recap Dec. 9, 2019 Cover Reveal: Beautifully Broken Control by Catherine Cowles Exclusive Excerpt: Regretting You by Collen Hoover Review: Never Enough by Kelly Elliott Review: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams Review: Would You Like To Meet by Rachel Winters Review: Rise of the Magicks by Nora Roberts Spotlight: The Younger Man by Karina Halle Cover Reveal: Release by Aly Martinez Art Printing with Clear+Rubber Stamps with Gelli Arts A Year of Gratitude #showusyourmedia Challenge 4 November Art Journal  from A Peachy Keen Day Art Journal Every Day: January 2019 from Balzer Designs December Daily Week 1 Stamped Reusable Shopping Bags Misc. 10  Easy Lifestyle Changes That Won't Cost You a Thing DIY Christmas Tea Towels New 2020 Winter/Spring Online Class Lineup from Alisa Burke Watch The Process Art Journal Video DIY Tinsel Ornament Word Nerd Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

 Katnipp Inktober: Long Hair  Drawlloween: Creepy Candy  Katnipp Inktober: Fungi Drawlloween/Katnipp Inktober: Trick or Treat xo Alicia

Seduced by the Soldier by Melia Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars Seduced by a Soldier is a fun quick read. There is plenty of adventure and banter, that you never get bored. Zandra York just got her first big break photographing for a major magazine. She's never travelled out of the country before but her brother Jackson is on his way to act as her guide. But when her brother's best friend Special Forces instructor Blake Monroe steps off the plane instead, she knows this will not end well. There isn't anything Blake won't do for his best friend. But babysit Zandra when he's called away on a mission was not on the list. She proves to be far more trouble than he can handle and far too tempting. This was well-written and the story moved smoothly. I was never bored reading this story. I enjoyed their adventures as they travelled to Zandra's photo assignments. I received an ARC from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley #SeducedByTheSoldier #NetGalley View all my...

The Enforcer by Abigail Owen (Fire’s Edge #3) Published by: Entangled: Amara Publication date: December 9th 2019 Genres: Adult, Paranormal,  Romance Synopsis: Death comes for everyone. Even Drake Chandali. The aging process that twists all unmated dragon shifters’ bodies into something useless has taken hold of his body centuries early. A mate could have reversed the process, but now it’s too late. To protect his team of enforcers, he leaves, and comes face to face with the woman he’d thought was human when he saved her from a fire months before. Except she’s not human. She’s a mate. Camilla Carrillo almost lost her family to wildfire. To discover she’s fated to mate a creature made of flame and rage, and become one herself, should be terrifying. But somehow a rightness settles inside her, especially when she’s around the glowering red dragon shifter who wants nothing to do with her. ...

No. 82 xo Alicia

source Books Creativity Books Holiday Anthology Review: Christmas with a Cowboy Review: Daddy in Disguise by Taryn Quinn Review: Falling for my Brother's Best Friend by Piper Rayne Spotlight: In The Dark by Loreth Anne White Exclusive Excerpt: Kiss Me With Lies by S.M. Soto NBJ Weekly Recap Dec 2, 2019 Review: Cowboy Christmas Homecoming by June Faver Review: The Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh Art WishCember creative Prompts WinterCottage: December 2019 Free Printable PanPastel with Gelli Arts Tags by Sara Ferret Journal With Me #37: December Daily Day 1 Spin Art Gift Boxes Misc 5 Calming Lavender Diffuser Blends Hey December 2019 Man Calender  String of Lights Gift Wrap 25 DIY Christmas Ornaments Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

Drawllween Day 24: La Llorona  Katnipp's Inktober Day 23: Bat Drawllween Day 28: Alien I skipped almost 10 days. I lost my motivation and tried to get back into it. There were a few prompts I sketched out and just didn't share. I think next year I have to switch things up a bit. xo Alicia

Coldest Fire by Juliette Cross My rating: 4 of 5 stars Do you love angels? Then this Archangel might leave you feeling very swoony. A little warning though, this book is the third in a series. So I did feel like lost about the war going on in this world. But this book is a stand-alone, so you never truly feel lost. Archangel Uriel has plans to end demon prince Vladek. In order to get close to him, he must fight in the pits of the underworld. And he'll need help----from witch Nadya. But can he trust her? Stepping foot in the underworld is the last thing Nadya wants to do. But she feels the need to help her friends even if it means helping the archangel. I love paranormal, angels, etc, so this book had all the right elements for me to enjoy. This story moved so well that before I knew it, it was done. I don't know what exactly to say with spoiling too much. The action is good. Watching them fall in love is good too. I loved when he finds out Nadya's secret, how his fierc...

I only read 16 books this month. Some of the ARC's I read, I felt required me to read slower than normal. 8 ARC's 1 free e-book 7 kindle unlimited *Add me if you have a Goodreads acct.:  GOODREADS profile   Art journal pages will be back next week. xo Alicia

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source Art 3 Project Kits with Gelli Arts A Pop-up Birthday Card Mixed Media Painted Postcards Art Journal Every Day: Sunflowers  Colored Image Resist Printing with Gelli Arts Scrap With ME #7 Pan Pastels and Gelli Arts Books Cover Reveal: A Dark and Stormy Night by Kerrigan Bryne Review: Disarm by Karina Hale Review: The Rival by Joanne Rock Review: The Secret by Elizabeth Hunter Review: A Cowboy Like You by Donna Grant NBJ Weekly Recap 11/25/19 Book Releases Spotlight: The Princess Plan by Julia London Misc How I Take My Own Photos from Alisa Burke DIY Gift Wrapped Gallery Wall December Photo A Day 2019 Nanami Cafe Notebook unboxing Ultimate Colorful Gift Guide Use These 5 Items to Create An Easy Holiday Display #CarveDecember 2019 Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

A Rake's Rebellion by Cynthia Breeding My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book starts with Lord Barclay waking up after a night of drinking in bed with a fully dressed woman in his bed. When she tells him that they are married, his wheels start turning looking for a way out. Sarah Vincent, is an orphan who was raised in an American convent. She didn't ask for this marriage but she's willing to try if only her groom wasn't set on keeping their marriage in name only. This book is a bit of a slow burn. Their first kiss doesn't happen till some point near the end. But the story definitely kept me interested. Sarah has to figure out how to fit into the social scene even though she has no interest. With the help of Lady Caroline, a new wardrobe is ordered and when her husband sees her and notices she has a figure that she once hid under her drab dresses. When he observes other men taking notice of his wife, he does not like it and tries to stamp down the feelings it brings u...

Oops...I almost forgot to post this. It's Thanksgiving week and I'm feeling a little all over the place. xo Alicia

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source Books Review: Trying to Score by Kendall Ryan Review: Restless Hearts by B.J. Daniels Review: Cowboy Wolf Trouble by Kait Ballenger Review: Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts Review: The Fall of Legend by Meghan March Exclusive Excerpt: The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan Spotlight: Coldest Fire by Juliette Cross Review: The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard Exclusive Excerpt: Iron Crowne by C.D. Reiss Review: Ride the High Lonesome by Rosanne Bittner Exclusive Excerpt: Someday, Someday by Emma Scott Art Gel Press video Gel Press video part 2 Gelli Arts and Sakura Collaboration  video Whimsical Deer in Watercolor Tutorial video Handmade Coasters with Gelli Arts video Sakura and Gelli Art Collaboration: Gift Tags Gel Animals Card Kit Misc. Dessert: Pumpkin Swirl Slab Pie In the Studio: Holiday Prep Make Art Because You Can December Daily 2019 Album and Kit Good Eats|Apple Pie Bake Annual Early Black Friday Sale from Alisa Burke Torn Pages Word Ner...

 Drawlloween Day 8: Toad  Whimsyween: Marigold Masquerade  Katnipp's Inktober Day 8: Costume Drawlloween Days 9-10: Coven/Witch  xo Alicia

Diamond in the Rogue by Wendy LaCapra My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book in the Lords of Chance series by Wendy LaCapra. There were things going on from the previous books that I didn't understand at first, so I'll probably go back and read those books. In an act of revenge, Lord Rayne kissed Lady Julia and was sent packing to America. He's back to give his sister away in marriage and settle his affairs before returning to America. But when he sees Lady Julia the time and a distance apart has done nothing to dispel how he feels about her. Lady Julia has given up on love because she'll only ever love Lord Rayne. Seeing him at her brother's wedding makes it easier for her to follow through Farring's idea and kidnap Rayne, compromising them both. Whenever possible, put the good things about a book or author up front. Criticize the book, not the author, if you don’t like what you’ve read. Explain why. I really enjoyed this book. They are both in love ...

xo Alicia