It's Monday! What Are You Reading? June 18, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's an opportunity to visit other blogs and to comment on their reads. And ... you can add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

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It's been two weeks since my knee surgery. I haven't gotten a lot of reading done and I still need to catch up on my reviews. I am feeling better every day and am finally getting my reading mojo back. I have four more weeks off of work so I'm making it my goal to, not only rehab my knee as best I can, but to also catch up on my review TBR list and post all the reviews for the books I have finished. Lofty goals maybe but I can do it!! 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all have a good week. Happy reading!

What I'm currently reading

Heaven Adjacent
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
I love Catherine's stories.

Before I Knew 
(The Cabots #1)
by Jamie Beck

(audio-book)
I'm just starting this one.

What I recently finished

The Space Between
by Dete Meserve
Awesome! Coming July 24th.

Castaway Cottage

by Joanne DeMaio
I love this series. Read my thoughts here. 

What I am going to read next

Bring Me Back
by B.A. Paris
Releases tomorrow!

I really love my reading life!

What are you reading this week?

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Castaway Cottage by Joanne DeMaio ~ My Thoughts

Castaway Cottage

Castaway Cottage by Joanne DeMaio
Print and e-book, 408 pages
Published: May 15th 2018 by Joanne DeMaio

From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes a novel that knocks on a shabby cottage door, opening to an unforgettable summer.

Every cottage tells a story. It's a saying Jason Barlow returns to as an architect designing New England beach homes. The latest cottage story he hopes to tell rises from the Stony Point sand: the last-standing cottage on the beach. It's the sole survivor--something Jason can relate to--as surrounding cottages washed out to sea in long-ago hurricanes.

The owners aren't budging, though, keeping Jason's proposed renovation at bay. But with some help from the beach friends, the tide turns for Jason's new venture. Problem is, that weathered cottage on the beach? It holds secrets darker than its gray seaworn shingles. And secrets don't stay buried in this little Connecticut beach town; they wash ashore or get dug up from the sand.

Castaway Cottage reunites the beloved Stony Point crew for a surprising summer by the sea, one that will leave you wanting more with the friends by the shore.

     

My thoughts about Castaway Cottage ~~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first lines.)

First line—"The beach is empty tonight. Beneath a heavy rising moon, all Jason Barlow sees are shadows. From the boardwalk, he looks out at the water to the idle swim raft."

I just love Joanne's stories and I especially love the ones set in Stony Point. This is a place that is full of sun, beaches, wonderful friends, and great stories. It's such a joy to visit there again and catch up with all the warm and friendly people who live in this community. I've come to know them so well that I feel like I am visiting old friends whenever Joanne takes me back there. 

The story in Castaway Cottage is focused on the lonely cottage on the beach, a place that has a tale all it's own. As the cottage reveals it's past, the residents of Stony Point go on with their lives and discover how closely their lives intertwine with the cottage and it's history. 

The ending definitely left me wanting more and I can't wait to see how the lives of the residents—my friends—turn out and where life is going to take them next.  

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About the author

Joanne DeMaio is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She enjoys writing about friendship, family, love and choices, while setting her stories in New England towns or by the sea. Currently at work on her next novel, Joanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

For a complete list of books and to learn more about the author, visit Joannedemaio.com. She also enjoys hearing from readers on her Facebook Page.

Connect with Joanne

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram

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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? June 4, 2018

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's an opportunity to visit other blogs and to comment on their reads. And ... you can add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

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This is two weeks worth of reads since I didn't get a chance to post last week.

At the time this post is scheduled to go live, I will be undergoing knee surgery. We are hoping it will be a partial knee instead of a total knee replacement so send positive thoughts my way. Anyway, with the lead up to surgery and the busy, holiday weekend last week (4 days babysitting the 4yo grandson), my reading and blogging life has been in kind of a slump. It's been hard to concentrate, what with thinking about the surgery and also being in pain like I have been. It's been an eye-opener to find out how much I was relying on ibuprofen for pain management when I have had to go without it. this past week leading up to surgery.

I have a lot of reviews to catch up on as well as getting my reading mojo back. I apologize to any authors who are waiting on me. It's been hard to be upbeat and complimentary about the fabulous books I've been reading right now. I'll get back on track soon and will get all caught up.  

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all have a good week. Happy reading!

What I'm currently reading

Castaway Cottage

by Joanne DeMaio

Love Joanne's stories!

Before I Knew 
(The Cabots #1)
by Jamie Beck

(audio-book)
Just started this one.

What I recently finished

A Sister's Place

by Savannah Page

(audio-book)
Interesting look at sister dynamics.

The Season of Silver Linings 

(A Sweet Lake Novel Book 3)

by Christine Nolfi 

Another wonderful story! I love this series.

Ross Poldark 

(The Poldark Saga #1)

by Winston Graham

This was a book club pick. Not a big fan so I won't be reading any more in the series. 

Everything We Give 

(Everything #3)

by Kerry Lonsdale

Love this series!

Smyth Saves the Date 
(The Marrying Type Book 2)

by Laura Chapman
Great short story continuing this fun series!

Beach House Reunion 
(Beach House #5)

by Mary Alice Monroe
Loved my return to the Beach House.

What I am going to read next

The Space Between
by Dete Meserve
Super excited to start this one!

I really love my reading life!

What are you reading this week?

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Release Day! Castaway Cottage by Joanne DeMaio

Happy Release Day!! 

Castaway Cottage

Castaway Cottage by Joanne DeMaio
Kindle Edition
Published: May 15th 2018 by Joanne DeMaio

From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes a novel that knocks on a shabby cottage door, opening to an unforgettable summer.

Every cottage tells a story. It's a saying Jason Barlow returns to as an architect designing New England beach homes. The latest cottage story he hopes to tell rises from the Stony Point sand: the last-standing cottage on the beach. It's the sole survivor--something Jason can relate to--as surrounding cottages washed out to sea in long-ago hurricanes.

The owners aren't budging, though, keeping Jason's proposed renovation at bay. But with some help from the beach friends, the tide turns for Jason's new venture. Problem is, that weathered cottage on the beach? It holds secrets darker than its gray seaworn shingles. And secrets don't stay buried in this little Connecticut beach town; they wash ashore or get dug up from the sand.

Castaway Cottage reunites the beloved Stony Point crew for a surprising summer by the sea, one that will leave you wanting more with the friends by the shore.

     

Congratulations Joanne

 on the release today of

Castaway Cottage!

I am so excited to journey back to Stony Point. 

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About the author

Joanne DeMaio is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction. She enjoys writing about friendship, family, love and choices, while setting her stories in New England towns or by the sea. Currently at work on her next novel, Joanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

For a complete list of books and to learn more about the author, visit Joannedemaio.com. She also enjoys hearing from readers on her Facebook Page.

Connect with Joanne

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram

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Be sure to check the sidebar for my current giveaways!