Library Haul 10-31-2020

I picked up three books from the library today. I returned three. I’ve still got eight to read. It’s never ending 😩

I’ve decided to change how I pick which order to read them. I was trying to read the ones with the longest wait times, but I end up putting off the books I most want to read. Which ends up slowing me down. So I’m going to read what I want first in the hopes that I’ll be able to whittle my stack down faster. I have five more books I’m waiting for, so I have to read faster!

Anyway, I’m currently reading In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler. It’s Halloween, and while it isn’t as busy as previous years, there are still things to do so I’m not sure how much I’ll get done. I mean, I have to play Animal Crossing and the Splatfest going on in Splatoon, right??

The election will end up slowing me down too. Honestly, I’m really hoping I can read at least two books this week, but no idea if I’ll be able to do even that. I’ll have to see what happens!

Wolf Trouble (SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #2)

Wolf Trouble (SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #2)

By: Paige Tyler

Blurb:

He’s in trouble with a capital T…

There’s never been a female on the Dallas SWAT team and Senior Corporal Xander Riggs prefers it that way. The elite pack of alpha male wolfshifters is no place for a woman. But Khaki Blake is no ordinary woman.

When Khaki walks through the door attractive as hell and smelling like heaven, Xander doesn’t know what the heck to do. Worse, she’s put under his command and Xander’s protective instincts go on high alert. When things start heating up both on and off the clock, it’s almost impossible to keep their heads in the game and their hands off each other…

Review:

I loved Wolf Trouble. Soooo much. I flew through this book and had such a hard time putting it down when life called me away. I liked the last book, but this one was so much better.

Khaki, the heroine, was a werewolf and a police officer. She was also dealing with a crazy ex-boyfriend that was doing his best to get her killed on the job. She was smart and strong. She was able to hang with the dudes but not lose her femininity. She balanced a very careful line perfectly. Least favorite part was her name.

Xander was an alpha male, like all the others, but he recognized that Khaki was also an alpha. He didn’t dominate her at all. If anyone was dominant in the relationship, it was Khaki. He fought his attraction because he didn’t understand it, but he never stood a chance the way things work in this universe.

As a couple, they worked out perfectly because of how soulmates work. It didn’t even bother me that he was her superior officer. There was never any question that they were both attracted to each other.

The action was great. I loved the crazy ex storyline. The team dynamic was a lot of fun. I’m so glad I already have the next book in the series and can’t wait to read it.

5/5

Say Yes to the Duke (The Wildes of Lindow Castle #5)

Say Yes to the Duke (The Wildes of Lindow Castle #5)

By: Eloisa James

Blurb:

Miss Viola Astley is so painfully shy that she’s horrified by the mere idea of dancing with a stranger; her upcoming London debut feels like a nightmare.

So she’s overjoyed to meet handsome, quiet vicar with no interest in polite society — but just when she catches his attention, her reputation is compromised by a duke.

Devin Lucas Augustus Elstan, Duke of Wynter, will stop at nothing to marry Viola, including marrying a woman whom he believes to be in love with another man.

A vicar, no less.

Devin knows he’s no saint, but he’s used to conquest, and he’s determined to win Viola’s heart.

Viola has already said Yes to his proposal, but now he wants her unruly heart…and he won’t accept No for an answer.

Review:

This is the fifth book in the Wildes of Lindow Castle series, and so far, the series has remained remarkably consistent. The family is entertaining to read, and seeing little peeks into past relationships is always enjoyable. Ultimately, I hope that the oldest brother who died in a bog ends up returning to life in the last book, but we’ll see.

Viola is the step-child of the Duke of Lindow. Technically, she’s not of noble birth, but they’ve always considered her family. Since the rest of society isn’t as nice, she knows that her family is some of the few who think of her that way. So she’s got a bit of an anxiety problem.

Meanwhile, Devin had parents who hated each other. His mother died when he was relatively young, and his father challenged everyone he could to a duel. It was not a very healthy environment for a child, but that seems to be the life of a lot of dukes.

There were more than a few conversations eavesdropped on, and those were some of the best scenes. Viola was a wonderful heroine, she could be a bit shy and anxious, but she was never really that way with Devin. I like it when that’s done well, and it was here.

They made a great couple. The story was nice and sweet, with several steamy moments. All in all, I found it a very enjoyable book.

4/5

Currently Reading Update

So I kind of cheated a bit. I know I’m supposed to be reading the Christopher Paolini book and I’ve started it, but it’s laying it on pretty thick that someone is about to die. It’s early too. Combine that with the fact that my library books just keep stacking up, I decided to read one of the romances I have. I’ve got a review schedule for tomorrow and now I’m probably going to read another romance. I really want to be able to take back some library books. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking with it. Next up is one of the Paige Tyler books. I’ll also keep reading the Paolini one, unless I decide it’s just not something I’m interested in, so far it hasn’t really grabbed me. I could have just been in the wrong mood.

New Disney Toybox Figures 10-26-2020

New Figures! These are all ones that I’ve previously mentioned on the blog, but they are now all, finally, showing up in the store. IMO Sorcerer Mickey is the best one, however I wish they’d kept the style from the Disney Infinity Figure. I’m hoping that they release a special one like they did with the game as well.

Searching and comparing the Disney Infinity figure with the Toybox one was a mistake. They’ve changed the style way too much and it’s not nearly as cute anymore.

Overall, I still believe that the Star Wars line has kept to the art style the best. Marvel has always been more hit or miss, but there have been a lot more misses lately. The newest Disney figures from Coco were great, but the Peter Pan and Hook figures look like regular figures. As a fan it’s disappointing.

The Toybox line started out adorable, carrying on the torch of Disney Infinity beautifully, after it was canceled. The art style was unique and the price point was acceptable. Along the way something has changed. I don’t know what it is, but I hope things are corrected and we return to what I originally loved about the figures.

All of my lists have been updated with the new figures. I’m still missing a couple numbers on the Disney list. I honestly have no idea what I could have missed so if someone knows please let me know so I can add them.