10. My Week – I’m volunteering in the Kindergarten class today. There are 21 kids in the class, which means there will be 20 kids that are not mine staring at me for three hours. This makes me sweaty.
9. Kim Harrison fans! It has been announced that her Hollows Series is being turned into a television show on the CW network! I couldn’t find a ton of details on it, but it sounds like a done deal. Cool! Also out this week, The Hollows Insider, which has tons of stuff about the series. I think Tori is going to review this (if I ever get my butt to the post office!)
8. Cheating Chance by James Buchanan, book on in the Taking the odds series is available for a free download right now at MLR Press. I really like this book (and series). Nick works for the Nevada Gaming Commission and is into goth (I think they meet at a goth convention) and Brandon is a cop..that drives a motorcycle.
7. So I have a thing for virgin heroes. Like A THING. A big obsession. I lurve them in all genres of romance. Joyfully Jay aka Julie is having a Virgin Hero Week on her blog next week. She primarily reviews LBGT romance, so I assume we will be getting some m/m virgins. Oh hell yes. I also hear LA Witt will be guest posting and there will be some giveaways. I’ll see you there next week ;)
I think I need to do a post on our favorite virgin heroes. Yes. Start thinking of them.
6. Cover Alert! Hunter’s Prey by Moira Rogers (Bloodhound #2). Oh hey there Hunter. *bats lashes* *flips hair* He’s a cutie, yes?
For except and more info, go HERE.
5. I got a sneak peek at Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis (Bk 3 in her Lucky Harbor series) and it is adorable and super sexy! If you have not read this series yet, I highly recommend it. It is about three half-sisters who know of each other, but are not close, who all move to the small town of Lucky Harbor to renovate and run a bed and breakfast. The men are SUPER hot and the town is really cute.
And, the first two books have been bundled into the Christmas in Lucky Harbor book and you get both for the price of one. Amazon, B&N.
4. I saw this cookbook pop up on Twitter. Who doesn’t love a good meatball? The Meatball Shop is also a restaurant in New York City with the slogan, “We Make Balls.” I’m in love already. I need to buy this as a Christmas gift for someone!
3. Speaking of Christmas…I think I need this. Boxed wine lovers unite! Who’s with me?
2. Ladies and Gents – NBC aired the Rugy Championship last Sunday. Big, muscular, sweaty, some very beardy, did I say sweaty? Sexy, rugby men grabbed my attention. Plus I was very intrigued by the actual game. No pads or anything. I really enjoyed it. The New Zealand team, named the All Blacks won. Congrats!
And thanks to Marcela, we have pics of the Italian Rugby players in their underwear:
And now your Friday is complete. Thank you Marcela! ;)
1. My Weekend – This weekend we are going to the pumpkin patch. If it was up to my husband, we’d go to the pumpkin patch located in Home Depot’s parking lot. *sigh*. But damn it! We are finding a good one! I hope! Happy Friday!!
Sophia (FV) says
Virgin Heroes Week? Oh.Em.Gee. <3!!! :)
Mandi says
Oh Em Gee Indeedy!
jayhjay says
Oh, I’m glad you like! Hope you’ll stop by!
MinnChica says
Please do a virgin hero post!! I can’t think of many that I have read, and really, who doesn’t love a virgin hero?!?
I saw the Rugby game last weekend as well, but I opted to watch the very disappointing game between the Vikings and the Packers, in which my guys got their asses kicked (again!). :(
Mandi says
My football team, The Ravens had a horrid game too. :(
helyce says
I too caught the Rugby game last weekend, but sadly had to tear myself away from it to head to my son’s soccer game which was all kinds of exciting too. I am intrigued by rugby as well. Those guys are big men and they wear skimpy shorts-Oh yeah! Have a great weekend-enjoy your pumpkin hunting!
Mandi says
They do wear pretty skimpy shorts. I’m so intrigued by how rough it is with no gear. Crazy!
blodeuedd says
Damn o_O I should watch rugby
Mandi says
True words.
Jess Haines says
Seconded. Thirded.
Whatever.
O HELLO THAR, GENTLEMEN.
<3,
-J
Tori says
Excited and nervous about Hollows tv debut. *chews fingernails*
Virgin hero week would be awesome!! Lord Micah *swoon*
I love to watch rugby…and the game isn’t bad either. LOL
Mandi says
I should read The Hollows books……
Jill Shalvis says
Aw, thanks so much for including me in your Top Ten, I’m honored!!!
Mandi says
:)
Missie says
YES! Thank you Marcela! I might have had something else to say, like good luck finding a virgin pumpkin patch that Kindergarten safe, but my thoughts got all jumbled after all the hard staring I did of that picture of the Rugby players!
Mandi says
AHAHA…s’okay – nekkid rugby players will do that to a person ;)
Julie@my5monkeys says
Have fun in the pumpkin patch :) Great and did you know that Unearthly by Cynthia Hand was also picked up by CW :)
Love the rugby pictures
Mandi says
I haven’t heard of Unearthly – will have to check it out!
Ferishia says
I LOVED the Taking Chances series! Brandon drove me crazy a little but I love them both. James Buchanan is SO cool! She gave me a copy of Personal Demons at AADPhilly, which is on my list to read next month for GR M/M category challenge. I’m excited to read it! :)
And I *heart* Marcela so HARD! :D
Mandi says
Oh really??? I’m going to have to check out Personal Demons. I went to a few of her panels at AAD and really enjoyed them!
KB/KT Grant says
The majority of this post has to do with hot menz and wine. Hmmm…
Mandi says
And your point?
*giggles*
Mrs. Hanson says
I expected there to be a mention of Henry’s moobs in this week’s top ten. Those are some SERIOUS SERIOUS moobs! Like whoa.
Mandi says
I know! I was going to save him for another week since I put pics of him in a week or two ago. Don’t worry – his moobs will make an appearance!!
Mrs. Hanson says
Where’s the “like” button when you need it? Someone should write a post dedicated totally to moobs.
Mandi says
LOL..this could be done!
aurian says
Glad you survived kindergarten Mandy! I think you very brave.
Was one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood Warriors not a virgin? And one of Sherrilyn Kenyons Hunters?
Mandi says
Phury? Right? He was a boring virgin though ;)
Ooh…which Hunter? I need to go search that one out!
Redzsm says
I heart boxed wine too, cause I’m classy like that ;) I would totally rock that shirt! What’s your fav boxed wine?
Wow…Redz is going to start watching Rugby!!
Mandi says
My fav is the Cabernet made by Almaden. :)
jayhjay says
Oh Smexy, thanks for pimping my Virgin Hero Week! I am so excited about this you guys. I’ve got reviews, a great guest post, a two-book giveway… It is going to be so much fun so I hope you all will stop by!
Mandi says
Looking forward to it!
Mary G says
LOLOL on #1. You’re hilarious!
Mandi says
hehehe…I survived! I have to go in on Monday for the Halloween party. It never ends! ;)
Bren says
Make sure you find a nice pumpkin patch with hayrides–and a corn maze. Gotta have a corn maze!
Mandi says
I know, right? Unfortunately it snowed ALL day. Which is totally crazy for Maryland. So we ended up going to get pumpkins from a road side stand. No fun at all!
Marg says
Have you seen the pictures of the French Rugby players calendar! Oh la la!
There’s even a making of video. Even more oh la la!
Jealous that you have read the next Lucky Harbor novel already!
Mandi says
*closes mouth*
zomg…those are some nice looking fellas!!!
I approve of all those nekkid butts in the video. Good lordy!!! Thanks for the links!
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