Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday (268)


Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight highly anticipated books.  It is based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme which used to be hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.



FROM GOODREADS: Thorne Manor has always been haunted...and it has always haunted Bronwyn Dale. As a young girl, Bronwyn could pass through a time slip in her great-aunt’s house, where she visited William Thorne, a boy her own age, born two centuries earlier. After a family tragedy, the house was shuttered and Bronwyn was convinced that William existed only in her imagination.

Now, twenty years later Bronwyn inherits Thorne Manor. And when she returns, William is waiting.

William Thorne is no longer the boy she remembers. He’s a difficult and tempestuous man, his own life marred by tragedy and a scandal that had him retreating to self-imposed exile in his beloved moors. He’s also none too pleased with Bronwyn for abandoning him all those years ago.

As their friendship rekindles and sparks into something more, Bronwyn must also deal with ghosts in the present version of the house. Soon she realizes they are linked to William and the secret scandal that drove him back to Thorne Manor. To build a future, Bronwyn must confront the past. 

WHY I CAN'T WAIT:  Really I needed nothing more than to see it was by Kelley Armstrong.  Then to see it involves ghosts and a Gothic manor and I'm all in.  Bring on Halloween and the release!

CASSIUS'S PICK:

FROM GOODREADS:  A delightful holiday romance about a small-town single dad and an animal rescue owner as they try to find forever homes for a dozen lovable pups before Christmas.

Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family's rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs! But when she confronts her Scroogey councilman nemesis, Ally finds he's far more reasonable-and handsome-than she ever expected.

As the guardian of his dog-obsessed ten-year-old niece, Ben West doesn't have time to build a cuddly reputation. But he does feel guilty about the shelter closing. So he proposes a truce with Ally, agreeing to help her adopt out the pups. As the two spend more time together, the town's gossip is spreading faster than Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. And soon Ben is hoping he can convince Ally that Pine Hollow is her home for the holidays...and the whole year through.

WHY CASS CAN'T WAIT:  Mom may be pushing Halloween but I think the world is scary enough.  Let's just say she better not leave the news on for us when she runs out ever again.  So I'm moving on to Christmas. Look at this cover and it sounds like such a sweet holiday read.  Don't we need more sweet now?

WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK???

40 comments:

  1. That's so awesome, I only found out about the Kelley Armstrong when an ARC of it showed up this week! I'm interested in it too, especially since it doesn't look attached to any of her other series and can be read as a standalone, at least I think so!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  2. Oh Cass your book choice has such a cute cover! Dogs on book covers make the bad world a better place! I hope your paw feels better-milk it for cuddles and treats!

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    1. Cass's paws is much better. I actually took him off his meds Thursday. Rimadyl is bad on their kidneys and since he seemed better, I decided it was better. I still have it should he start limping again but watching him and the pup play lately, I'd say he is fine.

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  3. Oh wow, A Stitch in time sounds perfect. I must add it to my list - it has a Wuthering Heights feel to the description - plus, 'gothic' - gets me every time.
    Lynn :D

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    1. That's exactly the book I was thinking of when I read it.

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  4. I agree with Cass, the order of the day is more sweet! I couldn’t believe A stitch in time is by kelley armstrong?!? That’s a different to her usual fare.

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    1. It is and it isn't. She does a few supernatural series so I see it as a natural progression. I also love her straight out mysteries as well.

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  5. A Stitch in Time sounds amazing!! I'm definitely adding it to the list😁

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  6. That Kelley Armstrong does sound good; but then I love a good haunted house book. Ghosts rock! :D

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  7. Ooo... a haunted house tale written by Kelley Armstrong - I haven't read anything by her for FAR too long! Thank you for sharing, Barb:)

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    1. The last I recall reading is the Cainsville series which I dearly LOVED!

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  8. I've read Kelley's urban fantasy books, but nothing else. I didn't know she wrote spooky stories. Hope you enjoy!

    Thanks for visiting Shell's Stories!

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    1. I think she writes a variety of everything. I've heard her mysteries are really good and have you read the Cainsville books? If not, definitely pick them up.

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  9. Both of these sound so good! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  10. I've only read Kelley Armstrong's YA books, but I liked them! Hope you get these soon.
    Check out my Wednesday post

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    1. Lisa, you're missing out. You definitely need to check out some of her adult books, especially the Cainsville series.

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  11. They both sound like they will be great reads.

    My CWW

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  12. A Stitch in Time sounds so good. I'm reading ghost stories for my October reading in 2021, so I'll add it to my list. 👻

    That's one great cover, Cass! 🐾💕🐾💕🐾

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    1. Such a fun year coming up for you reading wise. And yes, Cass has a way with covers.

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  13. I am a sucker for stories about Gothic houses!

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  14. Both of these look really good!!!

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  15. Rock on Kelley Armstrong! That sounds awesome...

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    1. She really kicks out the books doesn't she?

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  16. Both of these sound good - one has a haunted house and the other a holiday romance. Two of my favorite reads :)

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    1. Yep I tried to cover all basis this week.

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  17. Seeing A Stitch in Time is by Kelley Armstrong is enough for me too. It does sound good though too. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas sounds like it will be cute. I hope you enjoy both of these when you read them, Barb. Stay safe and well.

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    1. Yep, I don't think I've ever really been disappointed by her books.

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  18. A Stitch in Time sounds like a ghost story. Not sure about that but I like the cover *smile*. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Maybe you can branch out and take a risk. If not, I'm sure you have lots of other great books to read.

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  19. Intrigued by A Stitch in Time. I hope you enjoy these!

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  20. Oooh! Loving the look of that Christmas book!

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  21. I read my first Kelley Armstrong book last year and really enjoyed it. This one sounds good too.

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