One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey

When a dragon storms the castle, what should a (virgin) princess do? Why, turn to her studies, of course But nothing practical-minded Princess Andromeda of Acadia finds gives a definitive solution. The only Traditional answer, though, is soothing the marauding dragon by a virgin sacrifice. Things are going fairly smoothly with the lottery--except for the women chosen, of course--until Princess Andromeda herself is picked

But facing down the dragon doesn't go quite as planned, and now, with the help of her Champion, Sir George, Andromeda searches for the dragon's lair. But even--"especially"--in the Five Hundred Kingdoms, bucking Tradition isn't easy. It takes the strongest of wills, knowledge, quick wits and a refusal to give up, no matter what happens along the way.

Basically, this book is about a Princess named Andromeda or Andie for short, is sacrificed to a dragon thanks to the evil plan of her mother, Queen Cassiopeia of Acadia and her right hand man, Solon (who reminded me SO MUCH of Sir William Cecil, all except he's a magician). Cassiopeia asked Solon to erect a barrier to keep out Godmothers and Champions to face the dragon. 

But did they count on a female Champion? Did they also count on Andie and one of the dragons, Peri, to fall in love? Nope they did not. Did they also expect that the dragons don't eat the virgins that they sacrificed? *glares at Andie* Nope. 

The most shocking thing to me was the fact that Solon killed Cassiopeia and then turn into some huge Demon that scared the living crap out of Andie, and the other fact was that Andie's mother-HER OWN MOTHER-basically turned her into a ghost in the castle when Andie started doing reports and started treating her like a young lady even though Andromeda was a Princess, and wanted to get her out of the way. 

I did enjoy this book a whole lot and I really do reconmend it.

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Steve Harvey, the host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, can't count the number of impressive women he's met over the years, whether it's through the "Strawberry Letters" segment of his program or while on tour for his comedy shows. These are women who can run a small business, keep a household with three kids in tiptop shape, and chair a church group all at the same time. Yet when it comes to relationships, they can't figure out what makes men tick. Why? According to Steve it's because they're asking other women for advice when no one but another man can tell them how to find and keep a man. In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve lets women inside the mindset of a man and sheds lights on concepts and questions such as:

—The Ninety Day Rule: Ford requires it of its employees. Should you require it of your man?

—How to spot a mama's boy and what if anything you can do about it.

—When to introduce the kids. And what to read into the first interaction between your date and your kids.

—The five questions every woman should ask a man to determine how serious he is.

— And more...

Sometimes funny, sometimes direct, but always truthful, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is a book you must read if you want to understand how men think when it comes to relationships.

This book took me a long time to read and honestly? It's a good book-it helped me a little to see what kind of guy I might be looking for, but for now I'm single and waiting on him to come to me...or I'll come to him. IDK. But anyway, Steve Harvey breaks down how men thinks and some rules like the ninety-day rule, which I'll be so happy to follow, but one thing made me mad was the fact that Steve said something like, 'us men can't go out every time and buy you that Chanel bag on your birthday,'

Uh...EXCUSE ME???

On my birthday, my future boyfriend will bring me a Coach, Michael Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Lancome, ALL OF THE THINGS I WANT BECAUSE OF REASONS. Oh and also brings me books. Lots and lots of books...and all of the seasons of Game of Thrones. Because I can't live without Game of Thrones, books and other things that make me happy.

Also if he's a book nerd, we can read together and exchange books so we can learn each other's taste. But the problem is....where in the world is all the sexy and hot book-reading guys??? Where are they???? If they are somewhere in America or in England *cough*Oxford*cough* then come to Georgia PLEASE!!!!

Josaphine's Lessons

Josaphine's Lessons is a series of short stories about her sexual trysts to enrapture you. Josaphine's encounters are humorous, scandalous, and outlandish as well as revealing. She takes you on sexual adventures that are steamy, titillating and highly entertaining. 

Josaphine begins her adventures as a young, immature teenager, and brings you through her ordeals as she becomes a wise, mature woman. At the end of each sexcapade, Josaphine imparts the lesson she learned. Some were easy to come by and some were hard lessons of life. 

Enjoy the journey and see if her lessons are similar to your own!

Since I have no photo whatsoever of the book, I'll just say that if Samantha Jones from Sex and the City had a book, this would be it. This book has over 40 names of men and all of them has lessons and stories about these men at the same time. Some of them I loved, others I kept cringing at for some reason-for example, Larry the Mercedes Overload.

First of all, broski had too many Mercedes icons to the point where I was completely turned off by this story-COMPLETELY. Bubba-he's not a redneck one? Cracked me up a little bit but I don't know if I had a favorite, but if I did, I just can't put my finger on it.

Anyway, I do reconmend this book-you can get it on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and I don't know if it's sold somewhere since I know the author but I might can ask her....

The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

Two women competing for a man's heart
Two queens fighting to the death for dominance
The untold story of Mary, Queen of Scots

This dazzling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory presents a new and unique view of one of history's most intriguing, romantic, and maddening heroines. Biographers often neglect the captive years of Mary, Queen of Scots, who trusted Queen Elizabeth's promise of sanctuary when she fled from rebels in Scotland and then found herself imprisoned as the "guest" of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his indomitable wife, Bess of Hardwick.

The newly married couple welcome the doomed queen into their home, certain that serving as her hosts and jailers will bring them an advantage in the cutthroat world of the Elizabethan court. To their horror, they find that the task will bankrupt them, and as their home becomes the epicenter of intrigue and rebellion against Elizabeth, their loyalty to each other and to their sovereign comes into question. If Mary succeeds in seducing the earl into her own web of treachery and treason, or if the great spymaster William Cecil links them to the growing conspiracy to free Mary from her illegal imprisonment, they will all face the headsman.

Philippa Gregory uses new research and her passion for historical accuracy to place a well-known heroine in a completely new tale full of suspense, passion, and political intrigue. For years, readers have clamored for Gregory to tell Mary's story, and The Other Queen is the result of her determination to present a novel worthy of this extraordinary heroine.

Philippa Gregory, once again you did an amazing job with 'The Other Queen'! This book was entirely about Mary Queen of Scots, Bess of Hardwicke and Earl of Shewsberry, or as Mary calls him, 'Chowsbewwy'. Elizabeth I was mentioned a little in this book and honestly? Throughout the book I felt sorry for Mary because one, her and Elizabeth never met. Not one time. Second, Bess drunk some haterade when the Earl, George, kept talking and seeing and falling in love with Mary and had the gall to call him a fool. Third, I never liked William Cecil AT ALL in this book. Not one fuck was given every time I see what William Cecil did. All in all I enjoyed this book a whole lot and I wanna read more from Philippa Gregory.

Book Review: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

A Victorian boarding school story, a Gothic mansion mystery, a gossipy romp about a clique of girlfriends, and a dark other-worldly fantasy--jumble them all together and you have this complicated and unusual first novel.

Sixteen-year-old Gemma has had an unconventional upbringing in India, until the day she foresees her mother's death in a black, swirling vision that turns out to be true. Sent back to England, she is enrolled at Spence, a girls' academy with a mysterious burned-out East Wing. There Gemma is snubbed by powerful Felicity, beautiful Pippa, and even her own dumpy roommate Ann, until she blackmails herself and Ann into the treacherous clique. Gemma is distressed to find that she has been followed from India by Kartik, a beautiful young man who warns her to fight off the visions. Nevertheless, they continue, and one night she is led by a child-spirit to find a diary that reveals the secrets of a mystical Order. The clique soon finds a way to accompany Gemma to the other-world realms of her visions "for a bit of fun" and to taste the power they will never have as Victorian wives, but they discover that the delights of the realms are overwhelmed by a menace they cannot control. Gemma is left with the knowledge that her role as the link between worlds leaves her with a mission to seek out the "others" and rebuild the Order. A Great and Terrible Beauty is an impressive first book in what should prove to be a fascinating trilogy.

This book took me a couple days to read and honestly...it's an okay book. It's about a girl named Gemma Doyle who has visions. Her mom had killed herself in the market and off she goes to Spence where she meets Ann, Felicity and Pippa. One night they all form a group called the Order and learn about the original Order though clues and mysteries. I honestly wanted Gemma's power to see the future but when she does, it kinda reminded me of the Fade in Dragon Age, I don't know why, but it does. Do I recommend this book? Kinda sorta yeah. Will I pick up the other two books in the trilogy? Maybe...