What I'm Reading Lately

It's no secret that Diane Chamberlain is my favorite author. You probably know her from The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes, her most popular novel. That was the first book I read by her and now I'm on number 16!

I'm currently reading a trilogy by Chamberlain. I just finished the second book and am about to start the third. They are so good so far!

This trilogy takes place in a quiet lighthouse town and focuses on a family filled with secrets. Each book reveals another layer of family secrets and depth. I feel like I know the O'Neil's personally. 

If you enjoy developed characters, a little bit of romance and a little bit of suspense then you will love these books. I highly recommend them! 

Find me on good reads to see what else I'm reading. :) 

Currently, Week 1

I know I already posted today, but I'm the only one in my house awake right now so why not blog??

I'm linking up with Jenn!

current book:
I'm not reading anything right now. My next book, though, will be The Good Father by Diane Chamberlain.

current playlist:

boyfriend - justin bieber

two black cadillacs - carrie underwood

awakening - chris tomlin

current color:

loving green right now. i'm over pink.

current food/drink:

i'm obsessing over freeze pops now that it's hot outside. i realize i'm not 5...

current favorite show:

prison break (thanks netflix) & pretty little liars

current needs:

a maid. and money to pay said maid. 

current banes of my existence:

people who talk about themselves.non.freaking.stop.

current celebrity crush:

wentworth miller. omgah. you know, from prison break.

current #1 blessing:

my sweet, loving daughter. i always feel so blessed to be her mother.

current indulgence:

all day has been an indulgence for me. i've eaten way too much junk. those chick-fil-a cookie sundaes are going straight to my thighs!

current outfit:

i just got this new dress from Kohl's. i love it. (mine is orange)

current excitement:

well, it was going to see Lindsey this weekend but hubby & madi are sick. we may or may not go, depending on how they feel in the morning. :-/

current mood:

exhausted and my throat is starting to hurt. :(

current favorite quote or verse:

i always love Phil 4:13

current wish list item:

clothes, just in general. i need new ones!

currenty favorite product:

biore pore unclogging scrub face wash - love it.

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Recently Read...

I read a ton last summer, slacked off a lot during winter/fall, and now I’m back at it! In the past week I’ve read two wonderful books. Both are by my new favorite author, Diane Chamberlain.

Secret Lives

Actress Eden Riley's decision to make a film about the mother she barely knew plunges her into a shattering confrontation with her own past. Through her mother's journal, Eden discovers a life of hardship, madness and secrets. Shifting gracefully between Eden's world and that of her mother, Secret Lives seduces with the power of its images and the lyricism of its prose. (picture and description taken from B&N)

Unlike Chamberlain’s other novels, this one took me a few chapters to really get intrigued. I wasn’t so sure about it but once I got passed the first 50 pages or so I was deeply involved with the characters and anxious to find out more of their stories. This book was a bit unlike the other Chamberlain novels I’ve read but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Eden and Ben made me mad at times and happy at other times. I didn’t understand Uncle Kyle and I thought Eden’s mom was extremely interesting. Read this book and let me know what you think!

The Escape Artist

When Susanna Miller loses custody of her eleven-month-old son, Tyler, to her ex-husband and his new wife, she dyes her hair, changes her name and escapes from Boulder, Colorado, leaving behind everyone she knows, including Linc Sebastian, the man who has been her best friend since childhood and who knows her better than anyone. She lands in Annapolis, Maryland, alone, frightened, and always looking over her shoulder for someone who might recognize her. Just as she's beginning to feel safe in her new surroundings, she stumbles across information that could save the lives of many people . . . if she's willing to go to the police. But going to the authorities means revealing her identity, admitting her guilt, and worst of all, losing her son.
Equal parts family drama, love story, and thriller, The Escape Artist is the poignant story of a mother's unbreakable bond with her child and the resiliency of a love that transcends distance and time. (picture and description taken from B&N)

Oh my goodness. This is my 2^nd favorite Chamberlain novel ever. (Secret Life of CeeCee will always be my fav.) Susanna is a strong-willed, determined mother. She is way stronger than I think I could ever be. I admire her and pity her all at the same time. There are definitely some classic Chamberlain twists and surprises in the novel. Those are my favorite! Just when you think you’ve figured everything out, you get a new twist! I can’t recommend this book enough. I’ve never read a book so fast. I read it on my phone and only put it down when my battery was down to 2%. Not even joking!

Let me know what you think of these books if you chose to read them! I really, really loved both of them!

I need another book to read and want a little change-up from Chamberlain. Any suggestions??

Also, don't miss my giveaway!