As a local we sometimes take for granted the place where we live. When Cincinnati was listed the #3 place to visit this summer, my first reaction was "What?" Then I had time to reflect and look at what all we had to offer and decided "Yes, Cincinnati is the place to be!" Here's the top 10 reasons why you would come to Cincy:
1. Right now Cincy is hosting the World Choir Games. How exciting this is to have music from around the world take stage in our hometown. I am very excited that my neighbor's choir made the cut and sang today. (Go Brianna Yarbrough)
2. Kings Island!! This giant amusement park has all the thrills you roller coaster seekers want. This past month my favorite ride The Beast was named the #1 must ride before you die roller coaster. And if it gets to hot hop on over to their new and improved water park. It's our personal, every Wednesday destination!
3. The Great Wolf Lodge - right next door to Kings Island, this is more than just a place to stay. This lodge has an indoor water park! My boys love going to birthday parties here.
4. The Cincinnati Museum Center - now showing A Day In Pompeii exhibit. My son went for his field trip this year and he said it was awesome.
5. The Cincinnati Zoo - home to two brand new zoo babies. This zoo is rated as one of the best zoos in the US
6. The Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals - yes, we boast not one, but two pro teams in our area. Each stadium offers great seats, good food, and good tours.
7. The Aronoff - It's not Broadway, but it sure comes in a close second. If it's the arts your looking for this is the place to go.
8. The Banks - Cincy's own playground downtown. I personally have yet to go, but have heard nothing but wonderful things about the events, restaurants, and other attractions that are offered on the river.
9. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - visit this wonderful museum dedicated to freedom and showing us all things related to the Underground Railroad.
10. Montgomery Inn and Skyline - I know you don't come here just for
food, but while you are in town make sure you hit these local hotspots.
We have family that live in Ireland and every time they come to visit
these two restaurants are on their travel lists. Montgomery
Inn boasts the best ribs you can eat...even Oprah has them flown in to
her. And there is always a Skyline Time. The best chili dogs and
3-ways in the business.
I'm sure there are many more things to see here and each of us locals have our favorite haunts. These are just a few. So check us out, or if you live here like I do, be proud...we are a place to see!!
~Kiki
Thursday, July 5, 2012
If You Like Werewolves........
I've been on a big werewolf reading spree. Love my Wolfe's. Here are some new series that I have started reading and love.
By Belinda Boring
Jules Rating: 4 Stars
I just finished book 2, and almost threw my kindle across the room........What a Cliff Hanger Ending !!!!!! Its killing me!! I need the next book. I really have enjoyed this series between Darcy and her Alpha mate Mason. They go through so many ups and downs, that you can not put the book down. Well worth the read !!! Can't wait for the next book!!!!
By Suzanne Wright
Jules Ratings: 4 Stars
Feral Sins is a smoking hot read. I had to fan myself sometimes. This book is action packed from beginning to end, very fast read .
Coming out July 10th !! Our favorite half wolf and half vampire. Kiki and I will be posting a review after we get out little mitts on it. This has become one of our top 3 all time favorite series. I have read the first 3 books twice,and I will for sure re-read again.
The Big Bad Wolf Series by Heather Killough-Walden. Last be not least, one of my favorite's. Have re-read several times. Smoking hot werewolves, and very action packed. Must read for those who love shifters, what a cover ! I would read these in order.
More to come, happy reading!!
~Jules
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Jules Rating: 4 Stars
I just finished book 2, and almost threw my kindle across the room........What a Cliff Hanger Ending !!!!!! Its killing me!! I need the next book. I really have enjoyed this series between Darcy and her Alpha mate Mason. They go through so many ups and downs, that you can not put the book down. Well worth the read !!! Can't wait for the next book!!!!
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By Suzanne Wright
Jules Ratings: 4 Stars
Feral Sins is a smoking hot read. I had to fan myself sometimes. This book is action packed from beginning to end, very fast read .
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The Big Bad Wolf Series by Heather Killough-Walden. Last be not least, one of my favorite's. Have re-read several times. Smoking hot werewolves, and very action packed. Must read for those who love shifters, what a cover ! I would read these in order.
More to come, happy reading!!
~Jules
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Kiki and Jules: 4 stars
http://www.amazon.com/Once-Burned-Night-Prince-ebook/dp/B006SJLL82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341504522&sr=8-1&keywords=once+burned
Wow what an exciting entrance to the Night Prince World. Once Burned is a fabulous beginning to this new series from Jeaniene Frost where we get a pass into the world of Vlad Tepesh, our favorite psychokinetic vampire from the Cat and Bones series. We are introduced to an entire new cast of riveting characters, one of which is our new favorite heroine, Leila. Leila "Frankie" Dalton is a freak of nature, with a lightning bolt scar from her face down her arm, but she is still a rare beauty. This strong creature not only has the power to shock you all to bits with her voltage, but with one touch she can find you. Which is exactly how she and Vlad come to meet.
Vlad, know for his cruel relentless tactics, is not easily surprised to find out that someone is out to kill him. But this time Vlad is shocked, as he comes to Leila's rescue, that this rare woman has captured his fascination. He quickly finds out that her special ability is something that others would "kill to have" and finds that she is in need of his protection. And we all know Vlad "protects what is his." Leila, not easily swayed, is confused and thrown back by this tyrant who impales his people as punishment and doesn't bat an eye at reducing anyone to ash. She doesn't know whether to give him her heart or run for the hills. Her past haunts her and she fears that a future with Vlad could be just as haunting. At every turn she learns something new about this infuriating and passionate man. As she would say "I am so Googling 'Vlad Dracul' once this is all over. Wikipedia knows more about his past than I do."
We absolutely loved this book! We have had excessive conversations about Vlad and Leila. We have been spinning our wheels about the next step. Some people have written that they did not like the ending because it didn't wrap thing up like the Mencheres and Spade series did. But we loved it! It leaves so much open for speculation. What will come next? Will Leila become a vampire? If she does, who will turn her? Oh the possibilities. You have to read this book for what it is, a beginning, and oh boy what a great start! We highly recommend this book, but have one partial suggestion. Even though the book can stand on its own there are some points you may not understand unless you have read the Night Huntress series. We suggest you start with Cat and Bones and then move on to Vlad. We promise you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading
~Kiki & Jules
P.S. Jeaniene Frost - We hope all your covers are as hot as this one. So drool worthy. We are so glad we didn't have a set vision of Vlad in our heads because we don't think we could have imagined that!!
http://www.amazon.com/Once-Burned-Night-Prince-ebook/dp/B006SJLL82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341504522&sr=8-1&keywords=once+burned
Wow what an exciting entrance to the Night Prince World. Once Burned is a fabulous beginning to this new series from Jeaniene Frost where we get a pass into the world of Vlad Tepesh, our favorite psychokinetic vampire from the Cat and Bones series. We are introduced to an entire new cast of riveting characters, one of which is our new favorite heroine, Leila. Leila "Frankie" Dalton is a freak of nature, with a lightning bolt scar from her face down her arm, but she is still a rare beauty. This strong creature not only has the power to shock you all to bits with her voltage, but with one touch she can find you. Which is exactly how she and Vlad come to meet.
Vlad, know for his cruel relentless tactics, is not easily surprised to find out that someone is out to kill him. But this time Vlad is shocked, as he comes to Leila's rescue, that this rare woman has captured his fascination. He quickly finds out that her special ability is something that others would "kill to have" and finds that she is in need of his protection. And we all know Vlad "protects what is his." Leila, not easily swayed, is confused and thrown back by this tyrant who impales his people as punishment and doesn't bat an eye at reducing anyone to ash. She doesn't know whether to give him her heart or run for the hills. Her past haunts her and she fears that a future with Vlad could be just as haunting. At every turn she learns something new about this infuriating and passionate man. As she would say "I am so Googling 'Vlad Dracul' once this is all over. Wikipedia knows more about his past than I do."
We absolutely loved this book! We have had excessive conversations about Vlad and Leila. We have been spinning our wheels about the next step. Some people have written that they did not like the ending because it didn't wrap thing up like the Mencheres and Spade series did. But we loved it! It leaves so much open for speculation. What will come next? Will Leila become a vampire? If she does, who will turn her? Oh the possibilities. You have to read this book for what it is, a beginning, and oh boy what a great start! We highly recommend this book, but have one partial suggestion. Even though the book can stand on its own there are some points you may not understand unless you have read the Night Huntress series. We suggest you start with Cat and Bones and then move on to Vlad. We promise you won't be disappointed.
Happy Reading
~Kiki & Jules
P.S. Jeaniene Frost - We hope all your covers are as hot as this one. So drool worthy. We are so glad we didn't have a set vision of Vlad in our heads because we don't think we could have imagined that!!
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