Top 17 of 2017

I read 114 books in 2017. That is the most I've ever read in one year. Out of that 114 books it was hard to choose my 17 stand outs.


But here is my list:

1. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
2. King by T.M. Frazier
3. I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Ayres
4. Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost
5. Where There's Smoke by Sandra Brown
6. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
7. The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson
8. The Outskirts by T.M. Frazier
9. You Do Something To Me by Bella Andre
10. The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
11. Darker by E L James
12. Candidate by Rachel E. Carter
13. Truce by R.L. Mathewson
14. To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy by Jenny Han
15. The Bookshop On the Corner by Jenny Colgan
16. I Could Pee On This: and Other Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano
17. A Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson

I really did read alot of great books in 2017. I finished 10 series. It was another awesome reading year.

Happy Reading, Ashley

December Wrap Up 2017

December flew by. Although I didn't read as much as I had intended. Can't always be great reading months back to back.

Here's what I read in December:

• Apprentice by Rachel E. Carter 5/5 stars (reread)
• A Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson 5/5 stars
• A Cowboy Christmas by Janette Kenny 5/5 stars (reread)
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 5/5 stars (reread)
• All I Want For Christmas Is You:A Wedding Novella by Anita Louise  4/5 stars
• Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright 3/5 stars
• Jingle My Balls by Jenika Snow and Jordan Marie 5/5 stars
• Candidate by Rachel E. Carter 5/5 stars
• Ride My Beard by Jenkia Snow and Jordan Marie 5/5 stars
• Planting His Seed by Jenkia Snow and Jordan Marie 5/5 stars
• Darker by E L James 5/5 stars

And that's a wrap on December. How did you all do in December?

Happy Reading, Ashley 

Currently Reading

I'm currently reading 2 books.

Darker by E.L. James
I ordered a copy from Amazon. I'm just a few pages in.

on my kindle I'm reading:
Planting His Seed by Jenika Snow and Jordan Marie

After I finish my kindle book I have lined up The Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter. I'm hoping to finish The Black Mage series before 2017 is over.

Happy Reading, Ashley

When I'm Not Reading #4

I believe I made a post about this in the past. I write song lyrics from time to time. Well last night while listening to Taylor Swift's new album Reputation. There was this one song I kept replaying So It Goes... Also thinking about someone. I wrote a song... Here it is....


Talk To Me 

I could honestly see myself with you
Forever embracing this new love
But it can't just be me reaching out to you

If you want a shot
On a love that will never break your heart
Talk to me

Open up your walls
I'll do the same for you
We can share our hopes, fears, dreams
Talk to me

Can't you see it in my eyes?
I'm falling for you
I hear your cries of loneliness
I could be your best friend for life

Talk to me
Talk to me
Open up your walls, baby
Love that will never break your heart (love that will never, never break your heart)

I will mend your bruised heart
Give you my unconditional love
A love that will be true

I could honestly see myself with you
I need for you to talk to me
Not just me building our love

A new beginning
Best friends for life
A love that will never break your heart

Just talk to me
I wanna know your hopes, fears, dreams
I wanna know your heart



I hope you like my song. I've been writing them since 2001 ish. I had to write a poem in my 8th grade in English class. And that is how it began. I discovered I could voice my thoughts through songs. I have more posted on fictionpress.com . I will try and share more whenever I write them. My inspiration isn't what it used to be.

Happy Reading, Ashley

My Most Anticipated Books For 2018

I looked through Goodreads to see what books are coming out in 2018.I found 12 that I'm super excited to read and hopefully add to my shelves.

In no particular order:

• Wild In Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully 
• Zenith by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings
• Catwoman:Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas 
• A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
• The World of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
• Untitled Throne of Glass #7 by Sarah J. Maas
• Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi
• Legendary by Stephanie Garber 
• These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch
• Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson
• Untitled Warcross #2 by Marie Lu
• Up In Smoke by T.M. Frazier 

If I hear or see any other books that are being released in 2018. I will add them to this list.

Happy Reading, Ashley 

Currently Reading

I'm currently reading a very short book on my kindle called Ride My Beard (Hot-Bites Novella) by Jenkia Snow and Jordan Marie. I still have kindle unlimited until January 7th 2018. Reading a few romance novels before my free trial is up.

Bout Of Books 21

Bout of Books 21 is taking place in January. I am super excited to be taking place. This readathon always helps give my reading a jump start in the beginning of the year. If you want to participate as well here is the sign up for Bout Of Books 21 
The dates are starting at 12:01 am Monday January 8th through Sunday January 14th ending at whatever time zone you live in. 


I will not be setting a TBR for this readathon. I will however keep my progress updated during the readathon. Cannot wait for the readathon to take place!! Good luck to you all!! Happy Reading, Ashley


The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, January 8th and runs through Sunday, January 14th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 21 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team