It's Time for an Unhauling! 

I'm unhauling a shit load of books . . ok, maybe it's only a shit load to me, the book-hoarder. But work with me, people. I'm actually getting rid of books! This is a big deal for me. I mean, I usually don't ditch a books unless I hated the stories, and I went to a dark place of mental loathing that made me dump them off at the best donation spot available.
It's spring, and time for spring cleaning . . .I guess. . .or maybe I just want room for books I really want to read. Yeah, that's probably more like it. Anyway without further ado, the unhauling.

Death at Wentworth Court by Carola Dunn 

This book has been on my TBR since 2011, so yeah, I feel like I'm not gonna get around to this one. So out it goes. I'm sure it has a fan base, and I'm not dissing the book or it's author. But hanging about for eight years? Yeah, this book is just taking up space on my TBR list that could be dedicated to a good fantasy or a smutty delight, or . . I don't know, and educational book on potatoes. Ok, that was random, but you get my idea. It not getting read, so it getting knocked. Sorry Miss Dalrymple. . .

Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett

This is the second book in a series I wanted to try years ago, and I'm just not interested anymore. I mean, it still sounds cute, but I know I'm just not gonna read it. So goodbye, it's not you it's me.

Mr. Darcy's Little Sister by Allyn C. Pierson

This is a book I added back in 2012 when I was on a ravenous Austen/Regency binge. I never got around to this one, and since my ardor for this style of book has cooled slightly, I probably won't be reading it. So I'm afraid it will have to go to the unhaul pile. Maybe a Janeite will find it and give it a good home. That will make me feel better about tossing it away. Happy thoughts.

Christmas at Pemberley by Regina Jeffers

This is going for the same reason as the book before it. No longer digesting Regency books at the speed of light. I forgot I even had this, so off it goes to a home where it will be better respected.

Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo

This was an impulse moment because of it's funny title. So, good bye, I release you to find a more fulfilling relationship with another.

Shadow Hand by Elisabeth Stengl

This was a "oh, what a pretty cover" moment. But as I flip through the pages, the story seems a little dull. So I'm using my hand to send it to the shadows of my unhauling.

Thrush Green by Miss Read

This was a pressure moment. Someone I know loved these books by Miss Read, and I was like, "Um, sure, I'll read one". But one quick flip and it's easy to see it's not really my jam, so bye-bye little purple book.

Satan At St. Mary's by Paul Doherty

Besides the funny title, I'm just not going to read this book. Ever. So, thou are released to find a better destiny then collecting dust on mine shelf.

Artifact by Gigi Pandian

This was an impulse. I don't read mysteries in the volume I used to, so I'm saying farewell.

Nutty as a Fruitcake by Mary Daheim

Yet another mystery. Funny title, cute cover, but I'm never going to get to this one. I just have so many other books I want to read.

Murder at Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell

I don't even remember getting this one! 

So I think it's safe to say I'm no longer interested . . .Sayonara.

Well this ends my unhauling. Stay tuned for more of my crazy bookish life.

Happy reading!!

Library Haul/April TBR

Today I will be doing a library haul and a TBR.
You may see more library hauls at the moment than book buying hauls as I'm trying to support my local library. . .and giving my own bookshelves a breather from their hefty exercise of getting stacked.
After weekend coffee and cuddles with my guy, it was time to set off to the library for a book hunt.
He's cool with letting me pick most of our romance reads, though he does make suggestions sometimes. Like Christian Feehan, if we're reading a Feehan book, it was probably his idea. I really enjoy this author now that I've read a few of her works. Here leopard series is really good and suggested if you like shape shifter that do it while leopard form, then phase back to human for round two. Kinda kinky, but also fun.
Another author he introduced me to is J.R. Ward and her Black Dagger Brotherhood series. As soon as I read one I fell in love, branding Zsadist my favorite BDB vamp.
These books are so full of action, sexy vampire angst, and love healing scars kinda stuff. I highly suggest them to anyone who loves paranormal romance. But I digress. I told ya'll, focus is not one of my qualities.
Back to the library haul. I meandered my way through the fiction aisles of the library, seeing many more books I wanted then it would ever be sane to check out at once--not that that's ever stopped me before. I've been known to have my book bag full and still carry a load of books in my arms to the car. *Mocking laughter* Who am I kidding? I have my book bag full and my guy is carrying an armload of my books to the car. There, I've now painted that scene more accurately.
Ok, digressing again, where was I? Oh, yes. The book shelves.
After scanning the bookshelves at the speed of a ninety-year-old granny on a Wal-Mart scooter cart whose battery is dying, I came up with the book stack I am hauling today.
I'll list each book with a Goodreads link so you can read about the premises.

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning: Book Link Here

Runaway Vampire by Lynsay Sands Book Link here

Her Vampire Husband by Michele Hauf Book Link Here

Wild Things by Jenifer Ashley Book Link Here

One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis Book Link Here

When a Scot Ties the Night by Tessa Dare Book Link Here

Splintered by A. G. Howard Book link Here

Well, there's the haul, now for the TBR for April. I will try my best to actually read these books in April, but I'm not making a blood pact on that one. Here we go!

April TBR

My Favorite Phantom by Karen Kelley: I'm already reading this one, so this has a good chance of being finished in April. It's a funny and sexy paranormal tale about a ghost hunter (who's afraid of ghosts) falling for her client--a hot and sexy History professor. If you're interested in this read there's More Here

Dark Magic by Christine Feehan: Also already reading this one. The male love interest, Gregori, is a little darker then expected, so totally hoping he doesn't turn out to be an asshole. Ready to read the darkness? Then click here for more.

The Black Sheep and The English Rose by Donna Kauffman: I haven't started this one, but if the title intrigues you click here

Her Vampire Husband by Michele Hauf: Also not one I have started yet, but I intend on trying to start it tonight. click here for more info on vamp hubbies.

Poison Princess by Kresley Cole: This a book is a suggestion I got from BookTube (that's YouTube for book geeks) via The Naughty Librarian. Here's a link to her video.
I'm already reading this one and loving it. A hot Cajun on a motorcycle? Yes, please. Link to a post-apocalyptic romance with a sexy Cajun dude here

Well, that all for today, Blogiverse! Happy reading!