Mood: Steady
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Walk it out:
PT this week ๐
Events Iโm excited for:
Zoom with my cousins โฅ๏ธ
Funny story ๐: ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Something good: ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Something bad:
Pandemic ๐ท Surge ๐คฌ๐ค๐ก
PT DCโd for nowโฆ
Something great ๐:
Cousin zoom and Codenames
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My biases:
Read: July 27, 2021 – January 5, 2022
Star Rating (of 5): โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
Enjoyment ๐ค: ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
Heat ๐ฅ : ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Intensity (1 to 100): ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Predictable? (Predictability): Y
Content warnings: Adoption
Prevalent Tropes: ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Tropes I like! ๐
How itโs used… ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Smutty times ๐:
Upon a rereaf
3-word Summary: Long lostโฆ
Representation: Scottish ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
POV: ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Thoughts ๐ญ:
Movie/show rec: ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Read this not taking as much notes. WILL be better (will be improved ๐)
Check-ins/Updates:
Before I begin ๐
Been waiting to read this ๐ฌ Waited until after https://listenwirhprecious.com/2021/07/25/devil-in-disguise-preparation/ )3 books ๐), Scandal In Spring , and A Wallflower Christmas before I finally opened this book ๐
Chapter 6
Checking in late ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ Chapter 13 ๐ค Merrittโs and Keirโs relationship progressed fast, which I donโt mind. ๐ Widows versus virgins are an interesting dichotomy ๐ค Curious to know more about Joshua ๐ค I wonder if that will come into play more ๐ง Also, I wonder why ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธDevil In Disguise ? Already saw some St. Vincent in here, but because of the Scottish accent, I think I missed some stuff. ๐ฅ due to arson ๐ค? Kingston asks after Keir.
Chapter 28
So that section ended with a laugh ๐ Really loving ๐ฅฐโฅ๏ธ the presence of older series characters! This is the aspect I enjoyed in the Bridgeton series โฅ๏ธ Weโve discovered Keirโs relationship to St. Vincent ๐ It feels like a new story for here on out ๐ and Iโm pleased to report Iโm invested ๐ and curious ๐ค on how itโll turn out. I already know the final conflict will have something to do with whoโs trying to kill Keir ๐ฑ So thereโs still more to read about ๐
End of book ๐
Love the Wallpapers, get the most of them here ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ I associate this book more with the Wallflower series than Ravenel series, but this book made me wish i read each series in entirety. ๐ค The Ravenel series is too many books ๐ but Iโm glad to finally read this ๐๐ฝ
Finishing Christmas In Central Park by Johanna Shupe in How The Duke Stole Christmas
๐๐ผ unfiltered from last week! ๐
Started Scandal In Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Book club: Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
Sunday
Read more of Christmas In Central Park by Johanna Shupe in How The Duke Stole Christmas
Let out and Roseโs secrets revealed ๐ค
Monday
Finishing Christmas In Central Park by Johanna Shupe in How The Duke Stole Christmas
Rose fired ๐ฑ Duke at Pikeโs desk. Talk ๐ฃ Pikeโs job offer ๐๐ฝ Mrs. Walker revealed! Walk through Central Park ๐ Proposal ๐
Read Scandal In Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Matthew recollects 1st meeting ๐ญ Talk with Marcus and Simon. Matthew and Thomas talk ๐ฃLawn bowling ๐ณ Parlor games โพ๏ธ Lillian has Merritt โฅ๏ธ Daisyโs scheme ๐ Bachelorโs room โพ๏ธโพ๏ธ Rain โ๏ธ โพ๏ธโพ๏ธ Trip to Bristol. โพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธ Reunited ๐ โพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธ In the open ๐
Tuesday
Resumed Scandal In Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Matthewโs past ๐ฑCarriage ๐ฑ Matthew lives โพ๏ธ โพ๏ธ Matthew and Daisy married ๐
Started Devil In Disguise ๐ฅธ
Meet Merritt and Keir ๐ Get the set up ๐ Merritt shows Keir to his flat ๐ โพ๏ธ โก๏ธ โพ๏ธ Go to Jennerโs . Sold 299 bottles for 3,000 pounds ๐๐ฝ Keir attacked on the way to dinner ๐ฑ Keir still goes to Merrittโs ๐ Treat his wounds ๐ค๐โพ๏ธ โก๏ธ โพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธ ๐ฅ in the wearhouse ๐ฑ Luke comes for Merritt ๐๐ฝโฅ๏ธ Keir canโt remember Mettitt ๐ฑ
Wednesday
Resumed Devil In Disguise
Keir doesnโt remember Merritt ๐ฑ due to concussion (lose 1 week of memories) Arson ๐ฅ Merritt plans to bring Keir to Stony Cross Park but Sebastian takes him to Sessux. Engaged ๐๐ฑ Merritt notices the similarities between Keir and Sebastian ๐ค Eyes ๐ similar experiences ๐ค Merritt asks Sebastian if he had a natural born son ๐ง Confide in Phoebe. Phoebe recognizes Keir. Shows him a album. 4 kids. 1 girl 3 boys. Not Scottish? Keir leaves, escorts Pheobe. Almond trying to kill Keir for his inheritance. Note in the wallet and Keirโs memory returns ๐๐ฝ Keir comes after Merritt ๐ โพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธ Evie comes home ๐กโพ๏ธโพ๏ธโก๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธLillian walks in ๐ฑ๐ Lillian, Marcus, St. Vincent, and Evie ๐ฃโพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธ Keir returns to Isla without Merritt. Merritt follows ๐ They get married ๐ฅฐ Keir gets his trust ๐๐ฝ Epilogue: Christmas Eve Dance are due to arrive
https://listenwirhprecious.com/2021/07/25/devil-in-disguise-preparation/
Went back to Then Came You. Found the audiobook ๐๐ฝ so starting over ๐
Lily Lawson at a water party ๐ overboard ๐ฑ Lily goes after it. Alex on the yacht. Getting reacquainted to the story ๐คจ Jilted by Harry, proposed to by Zachary. Traveled with her Aunt Sally ๐ Meet Raiford.Talking about Lily with Penelope.
Thursday
Resumed Then Came You.
Earl of Raiford ๐ง Middleton hunt. First official meeting between Lily and Alex ๐ Lily still rides ๐ฑ Chapter 3 went to ebook but the chapter are >1 hour. Rereread Chapter 3 on audio ๐ง So took some effort to find my place ๐ Lily comes to Raiford Patk ๐ฑ Needs somewhere to stay 1 week ๐ฑ
Picked up From Lucav, With Love by Mariana Zapata. 1st book by Mariana Zapata.
Ivan Lucav has been skating for the past 13 years, and whoever he partners with wins ๐ค Jasmine is a failed pair ice skaterโธ Lucav is unexpectantly at LC
Friday
Resumed From Lucav, With Love
Lucav retiring?! Jasmine becomes a coach? ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ Meeting with Ivan and Coach Lee ๐ค
Resumed Then Came You.
Nicole taken ๐ฑ 2 years ago ๐ฑ๐ฑ Zachary comes to visit
Saturday
Resumed From Lucav, With Love
Partnering with Ivan setting in ๐ค
Resumed Then Came You.
#listenwithprecious
Finally read them all ๐ To get the Devil In Disguise ๐ฅธ
https://listenwirhprecious.com/2021/07/25/devil-in-disguise-preparation/
As more and more people become (+), please be safe everyone! Remember to bundle up, use hand sanitizer, wash your hands, etc. Whatโs alarming is a cold could be Covid ๐ฑ or flurona exists ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ
This winter, the common cold can actually be Covid ๐ฑ๐ท๐ฑ๐ท
Admittedly, debated for a bit ๐ค locking myself away from everyone but a loved one said to me โI need to live my lifeโ, so thatโs what Iโm holding onto in all this ๐ฑ it is scary ๐ง๐ฑ I thought last winter would be scary ๐ฑ but this winter is exponentially more scary ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ
Biked 6 min, level 3 resistance
Step ups: 2×10 each leg
Sit to stands (no hands) 5 reps
Theraband tows: 3 x 10 reps
Theraband pull downs: 3 x 10 reps
Check-ins/Updates:
Before I begin:
Weโre at Lillian & Marcusโ book ๐ and Iโm so excited for it! ๐๐ฝ Secrets Of A Summer Night teased their pairing so hard, Iโm salivating ๐คค for it! ๐ Donโt know ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ what else will happen, but know I like these too!
Lillian is Daisyโs sister, another โWallflowerโ, so I know sheโll get a book ๐ Maybe weโll meet her match ๐ The part where the perfume is called magic in a bottle essentially reminds me of my best friend and I when we were younger ๐
Prologue- Chapter 5
Even from the Prologue, loving the sisterly bond between Lillian and Daisy ๐๐ฝโค๏ธ Reminds me of my sister and I ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐
Looking forward to more of them ๐ Lillian is already a memorable character, I look forward to learning more about Daisy ๐ฅฐ
Marcus with Livia โค๏ธ The sister bonds ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ฅฐ Getting, much welcomed, girl power vibes โ๐ฝ
Marcusโ disdain for Lillian will only make his fall harder and Iโm looking forward to it! ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฅฐ๐๐ค Interesting how the Bowmans need the Westcliffs ๐ Sets the story up nicely! ๐ค
Remember to use! || So this 1st section felt like a continuation of Secrets of a Summer Night ๐๐ฝ Much of the same dynamic exists with out characters, just more of it! ๐๐ฝ We learn the stipulations of the Bowman visit ๐๐ฝ Itโs believable and makes for some fun times ahead!
A down side to listening to audiobooks and reading the ebook is I consistently get lost and reread parts ๐๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ It happened again with this book ๐ I listened until Chapter 6, then reread on ebook before I realized ๐๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ Once I realized, I jumped back on audiobook ๐๐๐
Chapter 6 – Chapter 11
Chapter 12 – Chapter 15
Chapter 17 – Chapter 22
End of book ๐
Monday – Got Covid rapid tests ๐๐ฝ Felt like reading my kindle ๐ A Tale Of Two Cities: New Yearโs Eve novella ๐ฅณ๐๐พ
Cheyenne visits, meets Boston on her Uber. Cheyenne catches Drew cheating on 3 girls ๐ฑ ๐ค ๐ก Cheyenne runs out of the party ๐จ into Bostonโs car ๐๐๐ At Annieโs NYE party ๐
Switched to Meet Me In Mayfair by Tessa Dare from How The Duke Stole Christmas on audio ๐ง Decided to read the entire anthology ๐ก Look forward to it! ๐ ๐คซ Since Iโve already read 2/4 of the novellas ๐๐ฝ
Iโll just blog it to keep me from reading the novella incorrectly (i.e. reread parts, not read parts, etc.) ๐ Louisa needs to marry well to save her family from losing their Mayfair home. Counting on relying on her friend Fiona to provide introductions ๐ค but switch dance cards instead
Tuesday – Listened ๐ง to Meet Me In Mayfair by Tessa Dare from How TheDuke Stole Christmas. Meet the Duke of Thorndale. Jamesโ history ๐ง James and Louisa meet ๐ James expecting Fiona. James recognizes her name (Ward) Wine ๐ท spill ๐ Search for coach ๐ Get to know James more ๐ค ๐ง Tour of Mayfair ๐ โพ๏ธ x 3 ๐ 5 am ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐พ Cat sees them. James means to introduce himself ๐ฑ Introductions ๐ James ๐ Fionaโs Mayfair home ๐ก Married ๐ โพ๏ธ
Christmas In Central Park
On audio ๐ง so able to listen throughout my Covid test ๐๐
Wednesday – December 1819. Pike fired ๐ฑ
Resumed reading A Tale Of Two Cities
Amber approaches Boston and Cheyenne on the dance floor. Kiss at midnight ๐ Drew at Cheyenneโs hotel ๐จ ๐ฑ โพ๏ธโพ๏ธโพ๏ธ
Thursday
Resumed reading Christmas In Central Park
Rose meets Duke. Duke asks Mrs. Walker to host a Christmas dinner party ๐ for the HFC board on December 22 (5 days ๐ฑ)
Resumed reading A Tale Of Two Cities
NY Day ๐ Note feom Cheyenne
Friday
Resumed reading A Tale Of Two Cities
February 3rd and Cheyenne comes to visit!
Christmas In Central Park
Rose confiding in Henry ๐ค Mrs. Walkerโs Christmas dinner party ๐ Duke finds Rose attractive ๐ Havermeyer family cookie ๐ช recipe + $1000 bonus + job security. Board comes. ๐
Saturday
Christmas In Central Park
Duke catches Henry kissing a maid ๐ฎ Rose and Duke are attracted to each other ๐๐l Cookie ๐ช demonstration
Sunday
Christmas In Central Park
Baking for an audience ๐ cookie ๐ช time! Talk between Henry Walker and Duke Havermeyer ๐ค Duke propositions Rose ๐ Last 2 left: Duke and Rose ๐ฑ Kiss ๐ โพ๏ธ โก๏ธ โพ๏ธ โพ๏ธ โก๏ธ โพ๏ธ โพ๏ธโพ๏ธ Trapped in the pantry ๐ฑ
#listenwithprecious
Check-ins/Updates:
Check-ins at the beginning of chapter for previous section of chapters
Before I begin:
๐๐ฝ pet shop ๐ ๐โโฌ But people love their pets! I can tell from the synopsis, thereโll be an element of hate to love here but in what way?! ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Chapter 6
Both parties are attracted to one another ๐ Not sure if all cards are revealed yet ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ Learn more about Willa and Keane ๐ค As yet, feel attraction is greater with Willa ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธUnsure if itโs because she knows everything ๐ค Will Keane be compelling if he does too? ๐ค
Chapter 17
Relationship between Willa and Keane is building ๐ฅ rooftop sex ๐ Love that the pet shop is like a found family โฅ๏ธ Willa and friends โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ Roryโs sassiness ๐๐ Keane with Petunia and Aunt Sally โฅ๏ธ Aunt Sally hospital ๐ฅฒ Aunt Sally saying ๐๐พ๐ฅฒ๐ฅฒ Keane wants Power of Atorney ๐ค Aunt Sally threatens Keane if he gets rid of Petunia ๐ Reminds me of A Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare. Similarly, animals help her deal with trauma ๐ค
End of book ๐
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