March '09

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March '09: 29 - 31

March 29;

Title: Trouble in High Heels Author: Christina Dodd Rating: Goal: 08/60 (13 1/3% Complete) Pages: 400 Genre: Romantic Suspense About: Trouble follows this "Master" of romance-right onto the bestseller lists. Now the New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd makes her NAL debut When Brandi Michaels discovers her fiancé has hopped a flight to Vegas to marry someone else, she spends a sultry night in the arms of a gorgeous Italian stranger named Roberto Bartolini, convinced she's found the perfect revenge, she then goes home to find that her apartment's been ransacked, she's become the mark for a killer, and somehow her new lover is more of a stranger than she thought. As the web of danger around her tightens, Brandi has no choice but to turn to Roberto. One thing's for sure...she's not going down without a fight. My Thoughts: This book got me completely addicted to this series. I ended up reading all four books in just four days.

TV Show: Criminal Minds Episode: 4.19 - House on Fire Goal: 095/400 (23.75% Complete) About: The BAU is summoned to Indiana by local authorities when a serial arsonist threatens the residents of Royal by setting fire to community meeting places that kills many people. Quote: "Hey, how's Miss Smart and Sexy doing today?" -Morgan "Fair warning, Cupcake. As much as I love you and our witty banter, I'm all out of witty and banter, and I'm struggling with love." -Garcia

The first animated film to be nominated for an Oscar for best picture was Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in 1991.

March 30;

Title: Tongue in Chic Author: Christina Dodd Rating: Goal: 09/60 (15% Complete) Pages: 400 Genre: Romantic Suspense About: Devlin Fitzwilliam caught Meadow Szarvas red-handed, breaking into his mansion to steal a painting. In sheer desperation, she used a case of amnesia as her excuse. But then he pulled a fast one-and claimed she was his wife. Playing along was the only way for Meadow to get her hands on that painting. But what she doesn't realize is that Devlin has a hidden agenda too-and that someone's keeping an eye on them both. My Thoughts: This one is my favorite in the series. I loved the storyline.

TV Show: Chuck Episode: 2.18 - Chuck Versus the Broken Heart Goal: 096/400 (24% Complete) About: A female agent is sent to evaluate Sarah's performance as Chuck's handler, when Chuck's feelings for her become an issue to General Beckman. However, the presence of a new agent causes complications. Meanwhile, Morgan, Jeff and Lester are trying to get invited to Captain Awesome's bachelor party. Quote: "Hey, the security system's has been updated. I'll either need 40 minutes to decrypt the code or four ounces of C4." -Casey "No, we should just take out some doctor and steal his card key." -Alex "I like the cut of your jib." -Casey "Wow! You two are a match made in a very frightening part of heaven." -Chuck

Until the 1960's men with long hair were not allowed to enter Disneyland.

March 31;

Title: Thigh High Author: Christina Dodd Rating: Goal: 10/60 (16 2/3% Complete) Pages: 400 Genre: Romantic Suspense About: Nessa Dahl always had the good sense to steer clear of trouble. Then Jeremiah MacNaught showed up in New Orleans, determined to get to the bottom of a string of bank robberies by two women wearing Mardi Gras masks. Little does Nessa realize that the handsome investigator is convinced she's involved with the crimes-or that he's willing to do anything to get the truth. Even if it means taking the beautiful woman he's convinced is a liar and a thief straight to bed... My Thoughts: Jeremiah is my least favorite of the Fortune Hunters' men. Despite that, I had to give this book 5 stars still because of Nessa's family. They were hilarious.

TV Show: The Mentalist Episode: 1.18 - Russet Potatoes Goal: 097/400 (24.25% Complete) About: Jane and the CBI track down a person, who hypnotizes people into doing the dirty work for them. Quote: "You're ambitious, more than you let anyone see. A girl from nowheresville, desperate to make it big, but you're worried that you'll always be smalltown, smalltime, you haven't got what it takes, and that's why you're so shut down to everything but this job." -Dr. Daniel "Dr. Daniel, no offense, but I've been working with Patrick Jane for nine months now. You wanna get under my skin, you're gonna have to up your game." -Van Pelt

The record for the longest Monopoly game played in a bathtub is ninety-nine hours.