As you read this, I’m on my way to Cincinnati. My mother was checked into hospice yesterday. I’m writing this just a bit ahead as we’re planning to get on the road. It probably seems strange that I’m posting this, but reading and blogging both help calm my nerves. Of which I suddenly have a ton.
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For Review:
After Hours (Boardroom #2) by Lynda Aicher
Crashed on an Ice World (Phoenix Adventures #11) by Anna Hackett
Giving Chase (Chase Brothers #1) by Lauren Dane
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
Purchased from Amazon:
Once Upon a Christmas Eve (Maiden Lane #12.6) by Elizabeth Hoyt (review)
Borrowed from the Library:
The Butchering Art by Lindsey Fitzharris
Elementary (Elemental Masters #8.5) by Mercedes Lackey
Hunter’s Season (Elder Races #4.7) by Thea Harrison
Kinked (Elder Races #6) by Thea Harrison
Natural Evil (Elder Races #4.5) by Thea Harrison
Reserved for the Cat (Elemental Masters #5) by Mercedes Lackey
Sour Heart by Jenny Zhant
The Wicked (Elder Races #5.5) by Thea Harrison
Sorry to hear about your Mother. We had something similar with my Mother four years ago and it was not easy. You are in my thoughts.
Sorry about your mother. *Hugs*![My Profile](https://www.readingreality.net/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Marlene, I am so sorry to hear the news about your mother. It is really hard to go through something like that.![My Profile](https://www.readingreality.net/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Wishing you a safe journey and a Merry Christmas to you and your family. My dad’s in a nursing home and my mom passed away 2 years ago.
Wonderful book haul. Love Thea Harrison. The audio for her novellas where fun. I found them at my library. I hope you enjoy all the books you got and I hope everything with your mother will be ok. Take Care, Happy Holidays, and Happy Reading!
This is such a tough thing to deal with, especially when you don’t live close by. You’re in my thoughts during this difficult time. Have a safe trip.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Drive safely and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas together.
Hope you had a safe trip and I’m sorry to hear about your mother. I hope you get to spend some lovely time together while you’re visiting her.![My Profile](https://www.readingreality.net/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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