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I'm too tired from work to say much of anything today.  Here's hoping next week is a little less stressful!

From the Library:



I picked this up at the library on Wednesday and have already finished it and returned it.  It was sooo good!

For Review (from Book Junkie Promotions):



What books did you get this week?
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  1. The Reading DateAugust 17, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Glad Red Winter was awesome! I think Come Dancing looks very cute. Hope this week is less stressful for you!

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  2. bermudaonionAugust 17, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    You got Red Winter finished fast so it must have been good!

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  3. MysticaAugust 17, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Enjoy your reads and have a good week.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Come Dancing has a beautiful cover. Hope you enjoy it :)

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  5. Mary (Bookfan)August 18, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    I hope you enjoy the review book as much as you did the one from the library!

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  6. SerenaAugust 18, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Happy reading this week.

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  7. ElizabethAugust 18, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    They both look good. Come Dancing has such a lovely cover.

    Wonderful to hear Red Winter was good. I will have to check it out.

    ENJOY!!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  8. AnonymousAugust 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Red Winter caught my eye.

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