Top Ten Tuesday: Last 10 Books I Added to my TBR

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

How it works:

She assigns each Tuesday a topic and then posts her top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join her and create your own top ten (or 2, 5, 20, etc.) list as well. Feel free to put a unique spin on the topic to make it work for you! Please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own post so that others know where to find more information.


I decided that I didn’t want to do this week’s prompt. I have a sick kid home (she has a cold, thankfully not Covid, was tested yesterday) and I can’t concentrate enough to look up book quotes. So, I give you my fallback —-the last 10 books I added to my TBR.

Let me know if you have read or reviewed any of these!!!


1. Picture Perfect: A Hart Land Holiday Cozy Romance by Chris Kensington

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I entered a giveaway on Goodreads and it was automatically added to my TBR list. I love the cover and it made me want to start decorate for Christmas.

2. A Stranger’s Game by Colleen Coble

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Another book that I entered a giveaway for. I have read several Colleen Coble books and enjoyed them. I hope that I can get to this one!!

3. Into the Mist by P.C. Cast

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I saw this book on someone’s blog (can’t remember who) and decided that I wanted to read it. So, it got added to my huge TBR.

4. The Risk Taker by Tara L. Ames

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Another book that I saw on someone’s blog and decided I wanted to read. I am not a big fan of military-themed romances, so hopefully, I’ll like it once I get around to reading it.

5. The Looking Glass Goddess by Amanda Hughes

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Another book I saw on a blog and decided I wanted to read. I was really taken in by the blurb and the cover!!

6. Royal Games by T.K. Leigh

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I can’t remember where I saw this book (going to say a blog) but I fell in love with the cover. Seeing that it is book 4 in a series, I might have to read the previous 3 before I start on this one.

7. Rooms by Lauren Oliver

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Another book I saw on a blog and I decided I wanted to read. I was taken in by the cover and the blurb. I am hoping that I get to this sooner than later because it looks like it could be good!!

8. The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI’s Original Mindhunter by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker

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I am a huge true crime buff and when I saw this book, I knew that I needed to read it at some point.

9. Outwitting the Gestapo by Lucie Aubrac

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I am also a huge WWII buff and I try to read everything about it that I can. So, when I saw this book, I immediately added it to my TBR.

10. Fence: Disarmed by Sarah Rees Brennan

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I have been wanting to read this series ever since I saw Fence: Striking Distance show up on my blog. So, it (along with book 1) went onto my TBR.

Top Ten Tuesday: Characters Who’s Jobs I Wished I Had

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

How it works:

She assigns each Tuesday a topic and then posts her top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join her and create your own top ten (or 2, 5, 20, etc.) list as well. Feel free to put a unique spin on the topic to make it work for you! Please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own post so that others know where to find more information.


Again, another TTT prompt that I was thrilled to do. I have read a few books where the characters job made me go “I want to do this“. Also, there were a few books where I wanted to have that job because of the boss….lol.

So, here’s my list. Hope you enjoy!!


  1. Well Met—Bar wench at a Ren Faire
Well Met (Well Met, #1)

2. A Private Heaven—Helicopter Pilot

A Private Heaven

3. Bender—Gym Owner

Bender (The Core Four, #1)

4. The Gone World—Clandestine Agent with Naval Criminal Investigative Service

The Gone World

5. Strands of Truth—Marine Biologist

Strands of Truth

6. Something Borrowed—Wedding Planner

Something Borrowed

7. Hidden Hollywood—Actress

Hidden Hollywood (Happy Endings Book Club, #1)

8. An Event to Remember…or Forget—Event Planner

An Event to Remember. . .or Forget (Event to Remember, #1)

9. A Game of Lust—Barista

A Game of Lust (Throne of Thorne Book 1)

10. Coming Home—Boutique owner

Coming Home (Chesapeake Diaries #1)

All is Bright (Hope Beach) by Colleen Coble

All Is Bright: A Hope Beach Christmas Novella by [Coble, Colleen]

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Date of publication: October 6th, 2015

Genre: Holiday, Christmas, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Christian, Novella, Mystery, Suspense

Series: Hope Beach

Tidewater Inn—Book 1

Rosemary Cottage—Book 2

Seagrass Pier—Book 3

All is Bright

Purchase Links: Amazon | Audible | B&N | Kobo

Goodreads Synopsis:

A romantic, Christmas wedding at her seaside hotel gives Delilah a chance to shine with her unique gifts. But will her light be snuffed out before the bride and groom say “I do”? 

As manager of the Tidewater Inn, Delilah Carter has been planning a spectacular Christmas wedding for her friends at the grand hotel overlooking the ocean. While picking up still more twinkly lights and some last-minute groceries for the reception dinner, a huge truck runs her off the freezing, wet roads into the dark night. Her car stops just short of an enormous tree and the truck speeds off into the night. Delilah escapes with her life and has almost convinced herself the whole thing was an accident, but then she begins to receive threatening phone calls. With the wedding just hours away, she’s distracted and anxious. Then Sheriff Tom Bourne stops by the inn and volunteers to help.

Tom has always had a soft spot for Delilah, and he’s determined to protect her. But he is pulled away by a bizarre Christmas stunt that has the neighborhood reeling, and Delilah is attacked again.

Will Delilah have to cancel the Christmas wedding at Tidewater Inn? And will Tom’s protection be enough to save Delilah from the shadowy figure looming in the background?


If you have been following this blog for a while, then you know my intense dislike of picking up a book that is part of a series. This also extends to novellas/short stories in the series.

I am happy that this novella/short story is none of the above. It had developed characters and a suspenseful plot line that kept you guessing until the end.

The only thing I had an issue with was the romance between Delilah and Tom. It seemed to come out of nowhere, which was weird to me. I mean, they have known for years and then realized that they had chemistry? Not believable.

I would recommend All is Bright to anyone over 16. There is mild violence, language, and no sex.


If you enjoyed reading All is Bright, you will enjoy reading these books: