Wow... 5 months...

So it's been MONTHS since I last wrote a post... I've been reading like crazy but no time to write reviews... Or so I think... A lot has happened since my last post.
Cheryl, my sister in law took her life away and our lives haven't been the same... It has affected us greatly. We don't really get together much like we use to before. The girls (my other sister in laws) have been drastically affected. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose my sister and best friend. All I know is what it feels like as an in law...
Chuck turned 1 (he's actually 17 months old)! His birthday was 4 days after Cheryl committed suicide. (I think this is what was hardest for me) we were able to get together, sucks but mother in law didn't think it was fair for him...And boy is he a monster... He is such a happy boy... (Notice I don't call him baby any more because he thinks he's a big boy)! He says a handful of words and ADORED his sissy... He is such a momma's boy...
Carmen actually turned 4 in May... She finished her first year of preschool and is such a bright girl. She can spell her name, several colors and is learning how to write her name... That girl is always singing a tune around the house, in the car or at the store. She makes us all happy!!!
Me, well, like I mentioned before. I've been reading a lot. I haven't been to church since Cheryl's death and it kind of sucks that none of the sisters in Relief Society have even bothered to call or ask if everything is ok... As far as work... Tired... Home, staying busy with the kids and Boo...
I've taken a couple of sewing projects. I have 2 baby showers in the next couple of weeks and I've decided to make them each a blanket and a seat cover... I'll come back here an post pictures!!

Such sorrow...

Cheryl Cheryl... How much I'm going to miss you... There is so much pain that our family is going thru at the moment... I didn't realize what a broken heart felt like until now... My heart hurts every day knowing that my family, especially my husband is in pain...
I have a testimony of the gospel and of our savior! I know that families can be together forever if we do what is right! I love my family with all of my heart! I know that we will be able to get thru this, it'll be hard, but it'll get done! With Faith in the Lord!!!
Te quiero Cheryl y te extrano... I'm glad that you are no longer in pain, but am sad at how much pain and confusion you left behind...

Forever by Cheri Schmidt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, here we go... I finally have a chance to read it. Eek, so excited to hear more from Ethan!!!


So, I did finish reading this book... And, I absolutely LOVED it... Ethan and Danielle still had their trials, but it was definitely worth it to get to their Forever. The ending was PERFECT!!! I don't think that it should have ended any other way...


I look forward to reading any other books that Cheri decides to write... I'm definitely a fan of her writing!!!


Would I recommend this book/series? YES!!!


I say, give it a try... It's definitely worth it...


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Fractured by Cheri Schmidt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book picks up right where Fateful left off. Danielle found the cure to the Vampire Curse, and of course, it's Ethan who has been saved.

There is definitely a lot more action in this book given everything that Ethan and Danielle have to go thru... I think this is what I enjoy most about this series, is that in order for them to have their Happily Ever After, or for all of Eternity, she doesn't have to turn into a Vampire. It's the other way around!!!

I absolutely enjoyed it!


I was definitely looking forward to Forever, so excited that I bought it the day that it was released!!!


Thanks again Cheri for such a great book!



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Fateful by Cheri Schmidt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay,


So sorry that it's taken me this long...


To say the least, I absolutely fell in LOVE with this book. It was very well written w/an amazing story line... I know, I know, it follows the whole vampire falls for the girl line... BUT, trust me, it's NOTHING like Twilight. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the Twilight Saga, but not every thing has to be like that...


Cheri definitely captivated me with this book... So much so, that after I read this book in ONE day, I turned around and bought the next book Fearful the VERY NEXT day...


Ethan is such a gentleman and absolutely adorable... And Danielle, I loved that she was such a girly girl that knew how to defend herself if needed to...


I enjoyed how Danielle see's Ethan as HER Mr. Darcy, given that she's such a Jane Austen fan... (Secretly, so am I!!!) I enjoyed mostly that it was such a clean read... It was a very good book and the romance in the book was very sweet!


Cheri definitely has a fan in me!!!


P.S.


I loved this book soo much, that I actually let my nieces (who are about 16yrs) borrow it... (I know, I'm very picky when it comes to my books!)




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Ummm, WOW... Speachless!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, I am seriously addicted to this series!!! I absolutely LOVED this story line and the outcome!!! I cant wait for the release so that I can actually TALK about it with out giving anything away! Just know that if you liked Jen & Dec in Blood Rites, then you'll definitely LOVE them here! I love the passion that you experience. And of course, you still have Fane & Jacque... Decebel, Decebel, by far one of my favorite hunks!! Yes, I've become giddy over him!! A...moreUmmm, WOW... Speachless!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, I am seriously addicted to this series!!! I absolutely LOVED this story line and the outcome!!! I cant wait for the release so that I can actually TALK about it with out giving anything away! Just know that if you liked Jen & Dec in Blood Rites, then you'll definitely LOVE them here! I love the passion that you experience. And of course, you still have Fane & Jacque... Decebel, Decebel, by far one of my favorite hunks!! Yes, I've become giddy over him!! Again, Quinn, you don't disappoint me!!! Like I mentioned to you, this book has become my favorite. Not one of my favorite, but "the" favorite book!!! I really hope that you all enjoy it as much as I have!!!

Okay,

So I just finished reading this book... And I did enjoy it!

I first came across this series several months ago when I was waiting for Fallen Eden by Nicole Williams to be released. I thought, Oh what the heck, it's $.99, why not give it a try! Well, let me tell you, I was glad that I gave it a try. I enjoyed it so much that I continued w/the second book Eternity, and then was surprised a couple of days ago when I discovered that Reckoning was out! I put another book that I was reading on hold, just to read this one!

I really liked Magdalene's character in all 3 books! This book especially. She is so committed to her cause to protect those she loves that she really doesn't care what happens to her. She is very independent, but she still NEEDS Eran! I enjoyed that we get to experience A LOT more of her and Eran's relationship in this one. He is definitely more open about "PDA" in this one, and for that I am thankful!

I like what Laury Falter did here! Every time that she explained something that Magdalene was feeling (especially when it was about Eran!), you (or I would) feel it as well. The butterflies in her stomach or the giddiness when ever he made some kind of physical contact w/her or when he gave her that special smirk!

I really enjoy that you do get the "story" to Abbadon & his "followers" and why it is that they are truly after Magadalene. I like that it's a quick but thorough explanation of it (if that even makes any sense). All in all, it doesn't disappoint, or at least, it didn't disappoint me!

Would I recommend this book? Absolutely. Is it for anyone and everyone? I don't know, but I definitely enjoyed!