under the weather

I just wanted to let folks know I have not dropped of the face of the earth.

I've been under the weather and not able to sit at the computer much thanks to a skin infection. Finally went to the doctor yesterday. I am very happy because the Physician's Assistant listened to my current fear of antibiotics (2 bad reactions to different antibiotics when I got that spider bite last year) and gave me some home remedies to try first before using the antibiotic prescription. I am just so thankful to finally have found our family doctor who really listens instead of just writing drug scripts! I am also happy because this is the first time I saw the Physician's Assistant in his office and I get the same good vibes from her that I do from the others. So far it seems the home remedy is doing well, though I do have a prescription if needed without having to go all the way back. The good side is that I am having lots of opportunity to read. Even so, my Jan. TBR is monstrous with an addition of 6 HRs, 4 MRs and so many other goodies arriving.

I want to wait to blog the read books just because I really enjoy blogging. So far but here's a quick summary of some goodies, I just finished Carol Townend's An Honorable Rogue, my second book by this author. Innocent, playful and sensual all at the same time. So far, I love all the Medieval Harlequin historicals I have read and what I really like is the variety each one brings to the Medieval world. Carol Townend has a special place in my heart. I know I can depend on her for historical accuracy plus she has a very unique vision and tone. She does innocence so well and captures that exquisite feeling of falling in love for the first time when every look and sense is alive. Without a lot of explicit sex, she captures the wonderful feeling of love between a man and a woman.

Also just finished a Room 59 series book, The Powers that Be by Cliff Ryder. The Room 59 is a Gold Eagle book, an adventure book from the other side of Harlequin. Fun book. I love spy and espionage books! It was a tough pick whether my husband or I got to read this one, but I won! Marketed towards men, this book does have more violence in the line of duty. I am really looking forward to more Romm 59 books! As some of you know, I love all sorts of books. Glenn and I watch a lot espionage movies on DVD. The Room 59 is sort of a mix of some of our favorites, MI-5 and Mission Impossible with a bit of the hard reality of The Sandbaggers and Jean Le Carre mixed in. I flew through this book. COuldn't put it down.

Also a Medical Romance now, The Nurse He's Been Waiting For by Meredith Webber. Unfortunately for others, this book sold out very quickly. I don't want to sound too much like an advertisement but in terms of the Medicals, if people are interested, I would suggest going for a subscription or making sure you check this line at the first of the month because many of them sell out very quickly. Although I myself don't like ebooks, if you do, this line has ebooks under Harlequin "Special Releases" in ebooks. The Crocodile Creek 24 Hour Rescue is a great series so far.

Next reads will be Beth Ciotta's Everyone Loves Evie (YEAH! I have been waiting for this one sooo eagerly since I read All About Evie!) and an HR by Trish Wylie.

OK enough time on the computer for today. I am getting really stir crazy a bit not working etc.  I am not a very patient patient!

AKA Merri
Family Challenge Team: The Spine Breakers with my dh Glenn AKA Phaedrus