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  Title: Dr. Glass By: Louise Worthington Genre: Thriller Release Date: May 28th, 2021 Publisher: TCK Publishing Rating: ★★★☆☆   Summary from Goodreads: DOES THE PSYCHOLOGIST KNOW HER OWN MIND? Clinical psychologist Dr Emma-Jane Glass falls for her captor when the roles of client and therapist are reversed in a psychologically layered story of revenge and grief. Is it a case of Stockholm Syndrome, or something else? When Dr Emma-Jane Glass’ interview on local radio is deemed to be sympathetic towards a mother’s actions to kill herself and young child, Drew Rogers hatches a plan to teach the psychologist a thing or two about being a grief-stricken spouse left behind. Abducted and held captive in an empty property, Dr Glass swaps places in the psychologist’s chair. Drew puts the motivation of his wife’s actions down to his extra-marital affairs, but then the sordid truth behind his family’s disappearance is revealed. Hard-hitting and emotional, Dr Glass is the first novel in the...

  This was a fun recipe. I was looking for a fun and easy dessert for Easter Sunday dinner when this recipe came across my feed. How cute is this? You can use any flavor of Jello if you're not a fan of blue raspberry, but the color is supposed to resemble water, like the peep is floating on surface.  However you want to make these, they will turn out wonderful. Course: Dessert Servings: 8 people Time to Make: 30 minutes with several hours to set Ingredients: 1. Box of Jello 2. I can of whipped cream 3. Yellow Peeps Instructions: 1. Prepare the Jello from the instructions on the box, and pour the Jello into clear cups. Put them in the fridge to set. 2. When the Jello has set, right before you serve, place a dollop of whipped cream on top and then a peep to top it off. 3. Serve Immediately.

  Title: Siege and Storm By: Leigh Bardugo Genre: Fantasy Pages: 435 Release Date: June 4th, 2013 Publisher: Henry Holt and Company Rating: ★★★★☆   Summary from Goodreads: Darkness never dies. Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long. The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her—or risk losing everything to ...

  Title:  Turning Red Genre:  Fiction Release Date:  February 21st, 2022 My Rating: ★★★☆☆ IMDB Rating:  7.0/10 Cast: Rosalie Chiang , Sandra Oh Watch On: Disney +   Summary from IMDB:  A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.   IMDB Trailer   Review: I think reviews on this movie are a bit mixed. You either love it or you hate it. I, on the other hand, sit squarely in the middle. The storyline was fun. It seemed to be the ultimate coming of age story of a girl who has to deal with her inner rage, while her family wants her to learn to control and hide it. It almost had the sense they were talking about minstrel cycles with the whole red thing and the inability to control emotions. I'm sure my ladies can relate. What I couldn't stand about this movie was the characters. The girls were way to obsessed about boys and the parents were seemingly neglective and over critical of their daughter when ...

  Hello Monday! It was a beautiful weekend. The sun was shinning and it was fairly warm outside. Husband and I got a lot of work done at the front of the house with the porch and driveway. Still making plans on how we will concrete the upper driveway and shop foundation, but that will come in the next few weeks. This weeks book is Star Wars Shatterpoint by Matthew Stover. I'm still working my way toward the Obiwan Kenobi book since the tv series will be out soon. I don't think I will make it by then with all the other books I want to read, but I should be close. By my calculations, I have 4 more books that I was able to get my hands on. the other six still elude me. 4 is doable.  Lets get on to this weeks menu. Enjoy! WEEKLY MENU Monday Dorito Taco Salad   Tuesday Italian Sausage Hoagie   Wednesday Instant Pot Chicken Souvlaki   Thursday Thai Turkey Burgers   Friday BLT Caesar Salad   Saturday Spaghetti Night   Sunday Leftovers Night

  Hello Sunday! Did you all have a wonderful week? I still don't feel like I've recovered from last weeks Easter festivities, but it was still a good week. Lets recap what's happened on the blog. Sunday Confessions #144 ~ Weekly Menu #452 And The Book Of The Week ~ Documentary Review: Countdown: Inspiration 4 Mission to Space ~ Book Review: A History of Wild places by Shae Ernshaw ~ Recipe: Air Fryer Meatballs ~ Book Review: The In Between by Marc Klein ~ Sunday, Fun Day Weekly Menu #453 And The Book Of The Week ~ Movie Review: Turning Red ~ Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo ~ Recipe: Easter Jello Peeps ~ Book Review: Dr. Glass by Louis Worthington ~ Sunday Confessions #146 This weeks read is Under Lock & Skeleton Key. Can't wait to see what this book is all about. After finishing up Ghost Bro's: Lights out, I've moved on to Fright Club. I love the Paranormal. Make sure you stop by the blog and check out the Easter festivities.  Sunday, Fun Day T...

  Title: The In Between By: Marc Klein Genre: Paranormal/Romance Pages: 304 Release Date: June 1st, 2021 Publisher: Poppy Rating: ★★★★☆   Summary from Goodreads: This heartbreaking story—perfect for fans of If I Stay and Five Feet Apart—follows a girl swept up in the magic of her first love, until it all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife itself. Soon to be a motion picture on Paramount+ starring Joey King! After bouncing around in foster homes for most of her childhood, seventeen-year-old Tessa Jacobs doesn’t believe she deserves love—not from her adoptive parents, and certainly not from anyone at school. But everything changes when she has a chance encounter with Skylar, a senior from a neighboring town who’s a true romantic. Their budding relationship quickly leads to the kind of passion you only see in the movies. As her heart begins to open, Tessa starts to believe she might be deserving of love after all. When tragedy strikes, Tessa wakes up alo...