Books: The Sweet Gum Tree

After finishing my last book, I was in a bit of a book hangover.  I could have moved onto the next book in the series that I was reading, but I just wasn’t ready yet (it’s hard to leave those worlds sometimes).  As I was scrolling through Facebook, one of the book blogs I follow (shout out to Scheva over at Ana’s Attic Book Blog), posted about a book that she had read that, despite the cover (definitely not one of my favorites, and as the saying goes- Never judge a book by its cover), ended up being one of her favorite reads for 2013.  The blogger was singing this book’s praise, it was only 99 cents, and I was in desperate need of escaping into a new book world, so I said what the hell and 1-clicked that bitch!  I sure am glad I did!  This is possibly one of my favorite recent reads.  Let me introduce you to The Sweetgum Tree by Katherine Allred.

Thirsty Thursday!!!

Hello Thursday! I love this day of the week, because it means we’ve made it over the hump and are finally in the homestretch of the work week.  If you’re like me and have already started your Thursday, it means you only have one more day that you have to set an alarm and drag yourself into work.  Since my wonderful Twisted Sister, Twisted Duck, celebrated Winesday with you yesterday, I’m going to celebrate Thirsty Thursday, or Thirstday, with you today.

It's Winesday, Bitches!

In case you didn't know, it's Wednesday...but around here, we call it Winesday!  We like wine…a LOT!  I will admit though (this is the Duck speaking), I am a cheap wine-o.  I like a tasty wine, but it’s has to be within a decent price range.  I tend to reach for the wines that have these awesome labels (ignore the fact that this is not actually a label for wine, you get the point).

$10 or less is what I typically spend per bottle…the big bottle that is! My go to is Barefoot Moscato (pink, white, or red…doesn’t matter to me).  I like Yellow Tail as almost a tie (the difference is that Yellow Tail has a bit of bubbly to it).  But I am trying to branch out….right now just to different brands of Moscato (I’m a bit of a pansy, but it’s ok…I make up for it with my liquors).  The other night, Kroger had 2/$10 on some wines, so I picked up Flip Flop Pink Moscato and The Naked Grape White Moscato.  

Books: Mystery Man

After a long day that included a trip to David’s Bridal with my little minions to get them fitted for a junior bridesmaid dress and a flower girl dress for a wedding coming up in October and a lunch date with my grandparents and several aunts and uncles, I was ready to get home.  Seeing as all of this was done by myself (since Mr. Grey had to work this weekend), when my ass hit the chair in the living room, I was ready to just take a break.

After pouring a wonderfully delicious glass of wine, I opened up my Kindle app and lost myself in a wonderful book.  

Kristen Ashley is my go to author for a kick ass book and she never disappoints. She is the goddess of HOT alpha males and quirky, sassy female leads who aren’t afraid to give as good as they get.  Her writing style can definitely be seen in Mystery Man as it was, once again, a K.A. book I couldn’t put down.

Twist Those Corks!

Pour yourself a cold drink (or coffee if you prefer) and pull up a seat.  Put the kids to bed and shut the door...it's time for Moms to have a place where we tell it like it is! Welcome to our new blog, Twisted Corks.  Obviously, from the title...we like wine.  But we are moms too.  Moms who are open and honest about how twisted life really is!