Our summer is probably going to be unbearable since we only had 3 days of winter.  It's frigging 87 today. 

I also just renewed my membership this week. I almost never buy new paperbacks, and I don't have Amazon Prime like some people. So I figure my book habit is pretty cheap, I've got PBS plus Scribd plus those .99 e-book specials. I love the group of fellow-swappers I've got to know here. Also, this is where I keep track of what books I have and haven't read, so I really can't give it up!

And Terrie B., I am hoping for one decent snowfall here in New Jersey. It just doesn't feel like winter without it! Ironically I saw more snow last month when I was on vacation in southern California. It was off in the distance, on the mountains, but still!

It's snowing again here in Eastern Oregon!  Big, Fat fluffy flakes!  

On another note, just received "You May Kiss the Bride" by Lisa Berne from Avon Books, won through GoodReads!  It's rare that I win anything, so to have 2 winners in a row...Amazing!  I'm not complaining tho!

Sandi :) 

OK.  I'm going to re-up now.  I'm so glad you ladies are going to stay...

Regina, Wisconsin has winter (this year hasn't been bad) but it also has Spring, Summer and Fall which are all really nice!

Now, if I could just make sure my bees have made it through, I would be happy.

Sue

Here are some Harlequins:

Pursued for the Viscount's Vengeance
Author: Sarah Mallory

The Major Meets His Match (Brides for Bachelors)
Author: Annie Burrows

A Convenient Bride for the Soldier (The Society of Wicked Gentlemen)
Author: Christine Merrill

Redeeming the Rogue Knight (The Danby Brothers)
Author: Elisabeth Hobbes

Winning the Mail-Order Bride (Oak Grove)
Author: Lauri Robinson

Speaking of Harlequins, they have a fabulous program called MyRewards.  No purchase necessary, you just join and earn points for things like filling out a profile about you and what you like to read.  They have activities on their Facebook page (you don't have to be a Facebook member to do those either) plus things posted on their MyRewards site that earn you reward points.

Once you get 2000 points, you can get a coupon for a free ebook from Harlequin.  Or, save up to 5000 points and get a coupon for a free print book.  They post new activities once or twice a week.  Things like a survey or click thru to a blog or answer a question about a book.  You also get rewards points for reviewing books and purchasing books--both ebook and paper books.  It's super-easy to earn the points and I end up getting 2000 points at least every month, sometimes sooner.

Before you say, well, I don't read Harlequins, you can also buy Carina Press titles and Avon titles in ebook form from Harlequin.  The ebook coupons are good for any ebook up to $8.99 so it's a great deal.  I know people that have never spent any money at Harlequin and just get free ebooks from them thru this program. 

That's a great lead, Sarah! I have an account, but it's been so long since I've been there I had no idea about MyRewards. Nice! I'm gonna check it out.

Someone to Wed (A Westcott Novel)
Author: Mary Balogh

The American Duke
Author: Karen Ranney

The Laird Takes a Bride: The Penhallow Dynasty
Author: Lisa Berne

The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales From Ivy Hill)
Author: Julie Klassen

The Love of a Rogue (Heart of a Duke)
Author: Christi Caldwell

The Lord Meets His Lady (Midnight Meetings)
Author: Gina Conkle

Texas Bride (Night Riders)
Author: Leigh Greenwood

The Duke Knows Best (The Duke's Sons)
Author: Jane Ashford

How the West Was Wed (A Match Made in Texas)
Author: Margaret Brownley

A Candlelit Regency Christmas: His Housekeeper's Christmas Wish (Lords of Disgrace, Book 1) / His Christmas Countess (Lords of Disgrace, Book 2)
Author: Louise Allen

Can you sort your wish list by "estimate"?  It won't let me do that anymore...  Or "position".

Sue

Sue, the functions in the WL have not been working for several weeks now. The help desk has been working on it. I can't do a regular search within it, either.

Thanks, Regina.  I thought I was losing my mind. 

Are you moved?  All settled?

Sue

Yay!  Thanks for asking a question that has been making me crazy, Sue.  Thought it was just me!

Jan

Well, ladies, you'll never guess where I ended up. Okay, maybe you will because it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that after almost two years up and down this great state of Oregon, I'm back in beautiful Ashland. It took me that long to realize that the grass is not greener on the other side, that I'm not necessarily missing out on anything or that life is passing me by. I got tired of looking for a needle in a haystack when all along it was in my hand. 

Whew.

I'm in temp lodging for the next two months, which gives me ample time to find a permanent place. Not much longer before I'm reunited with my stuff that's been languishing in storage (now a four hours' drive due north). Lots of times, I just laugh at myself and consider myself one lucky gal. I've learned a lot about myself and had plenty of lessons in resiliency, patience, flexibility, and courage.

Now, where's my book?

Regina,

How smart of you to figure it out!  I can't imagine starting over.  But even starting over, you are where you belong.

Good luck getting settled.

Sue

Good news, Regina!  I've figured out that moving is the best way to pare down your possessions, and get rid of all the extra junk you didn't need anyway. Not the books though, keep the books!

Do any of you read her Montana Sky series?  I just discovered that I have 2 copies of her 3rd book in the series, Stormy Montana Sky.  Her books are traded less than Grace Burrowes' books.  If any one wants this extra copy. let me know.  1 credit.

Sue

Regina - just tap your shoes together now & repeat "There's no place like home!"  We're never to old to learn girl! 

The Lady's Guard (Sinful Brides)
Author: Christi Caldwell

And some Harlequins (the inspirational variety):

A Mistaken Match
Author: Whitney Bailey

Mistletoe Mommy
Author: Danica Favorite

Cowboy Lawman's Christmas Reunion (Four Stones Ranch)
Author: Louise M. Gouge

Montana Bride by Christmas (Big Sky Country)
Author: Linda Ford

Caught by the Scot (Made to Marry)
Author: Karen Hawkins

A Good Day to Marry a Duke
Author: Betina Krahn

The Regency Brides Collection: Seven Romances Set in England during the Early Nineteenth Century
Author: Amanda Barratt, Angela Bell, Susanne Dietze, Michelle Griep, Nancy Moser, MaryLu Tyndall, Erica Vetsch

Tomorrow the Glory
Author: Heather Graham

No Other Duke Will Do (Windham Brides)
Author: Grace Burrowes

I'm having a really hard time searching for upcoming books by my authors.  I.E. - Molly Harper.  You type it in and nothing shows up.  No suggestions either.  Is it my computer or has the system changed?

Hi Terrie B.  

I just did a search for my favorite author, Sabrina Jeffries.  Same thing, nothing came up.  I did a search for book title and again, nothing came up.  The only way I got anything to come up was to use the ISBN code.  Obviously the system has a hiccup or something.  

Thanks Karen.  I got a new computer and it all seemed to happen the same day - the hiccup and my set up. Glad it's the system and not my new PC.  Fingers crossed it gets fixed soon.  Have a Great Day!

I checked the forem and found a thread talking about the problem.  Happened when PBS did an upgrade or something and it didn't work with the search program.  Still not fixed and it's been going on for about 2 months, at least.