We have to admit, we were a little sad when we put 5 Do’s and a Do-Over on the shelf a few months ago. Not that we haven’t enjoyed 5 Loves and a Dud- we have. It’s just that 5 Do’s and a Do-Over was one of our all-time faves and it will always have a special place for it in our hearts. So that’ why you’re going to see it pop up from time to time, starting with today. And who better to share her list than the fabulous New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr? She’s only written like a gazillion books! We absolutely loved Bring Me Home for Christmas–book #16 in her Virgin River series (and not just a book to be read at Christmastime, btw).
Here’s the skinny on Bring Me Home for Christmas:
This year, Becca Timm knows the number one item on her Christmas wish list: getting over Denny Cutler. Three years ago Denny broke her heart before heading off to war. It’s time she got over her silly college relationship and moved on. So she takes matters into her own hands and heads up to Virgin River, the rugged little mountain town that Denny calls home, as an uninvited guest on her brother’s men-only hunting weekend. But when an accident turns her impromptu visit into an extended stay, Becca finds herself stranded in Virgin River. With Denny. In very close quarters. As the power of Christmas envelops the little town, Becca discovers that the boy she once loved has become a strong and confident man. An the most delicious Christmas present she can imagine.
Read an excerpt from Bring Me Home for Christmas.
So much fun, right? Well, we’ve got one copy to give away. Just leave a comment to be entered. We’ll randomly select the winners after 6 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 29th.
Oh, and be on the look out for the launch of our next feature…coming very soon in honor of our THIRD ANNIVERSARY (woo hoo! Can you believe it? Three years already?!) brought to you with the help of a fabulous author you all love!
And now, without further adieu….
CHICK LIT IS NOT DEAD PRESENTS…ROBYN CARR’S 5 DO’S AND A DO-OVER
DO’S
1. Do spend real money on nice under-things and pajamas – you never know when the ER will be staffed with adorable hunks in your age range. Okay, we don’t want you in the ER, but while you’re at home just slaving away, nice unders will make you feel important; nice sleepwear will make you feel decadent and desirable.
2. Do give up on reading a book that’s just not doing it for you. Life’s too short and reading is one of the greatest pleasures. Nancy Pearl, Uber Librarian, suggests giving a book 50 pages until you reach the age of 50. Then you can subtract a page for every year over 50. Ditch the guilt. There’s an old saying – No two people read the same book; if it’s not for you, that’s all right.
3. Do live with a glass half full; do vow to be relentlessly happy. It’s a choice, that’s all. Negative thinking and acting becomes habit forming and brings negative results. Likewise, a positive attitude and looking for the silver lining in everything seems to bring good luck! I remember saying to one of these positive gurus “Bad things do happen to good people, you know.” And he said. “Bad things happen to all people, and so do good things.” Life can be tough. It can feel less traumatic if you believe everything will work out as it’s supposed to.
4. Do go to your closet and find that one outfit that you loved on the hanger but has never looked good on you and get rid of it. Pitch it. Yes, you do have at least one – maybe something that was going to be perfect for you ten pounds from now. Maybe a color you love but that unfortunately makes you look ill. A style that never flattered you. Let it tempt you no more! Make it go away!
5. Do get a flu shot. If you don’t, you’ll regret it.
DO-OVER?
Can I please go back to the very first writer’s conference in 1980 at which I was actually a speaker? Can I please make that Ladies Room run once more and pay closer attention and not tuck the back of my skirt in my panty hose? Please? Rbo
Thanks, Robyn!
xoxo,
L&L
To find out more about the fabulous Robyn Carr and her gazillion books, head over to her website.
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Love number #1. Not sure when I became my mother and stopped pampering myself with such niceities (is that a word?). Anyway, going shopping today – no offense to Hanes Her Way intended. ;)
Would love to win a copy of this one!!
I love #3! It is important to remain positive and I do believe that everything happens for a reason =)!
I love books centered around Christmas!
Love #2. I used to painstakingly trudge through a dud book. Now if it’s not working, it outta here and I’m on to the next.
Would love to win! Thx!
OMG, I love this woman just from her list. Lingerie is non-negotiable ! I totally agree ! And, I did end up in the ER on Christmas and did meet Dr. McDreamy. (Now I just need to find a way to ‘run into him’ again !) And I am forever punishing myself with books that I do not like. What’s up with that ? Then again I will sit through an awful movie just because I want to give it a chance to get better.
I am a firm believer in #2. I have been saved from untold hours of boredom and upset just by closing a book that I didn’t like. Thanks for saying it out loud.
A great list of Do’s! Maybe she should write a self-help book with the way I’m inspired by her list–haha!
I love the do-over…I’m sure that’s happened to all of us at least once! :)
Crossing a finger for a win, this looks great.
One of these days I need to do #1 – I see that all the tme, but….
I love #2 and have lived by that rule for year – to many books out there to waste your time on soemthing thta you don’t like.
I need to do #4!!!
I would love to win a copy!
Good ideas and the book looks great.
I would love to read her book~there’s just something about love around Christmas, since it’s about love to begin with!
I totally agree with #1 & I have been doing it with lingerie most of my life. Now I just need to go after my pajammas! Tshirts are not that sexy unless you cut them up to be :) #2 I have about 4 books that I have started to read & they have ended up being not that great. so I haven’t picked them back up. its sad. I’m right with her on #3 I totally live positively. #4 I’m going to do tonight! & #5 I agree with & started with getting one last year & will be getting my next one today or tomorrow. I like this author a lot! Please enter me!
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I’ve never read her book. I would like to.
I give a book 30 pages and that’s it. Too many on my TBR pile.
It took me a long time, but about ten years ago, I finally was able to start #2, and putting aside a book that’s just not for me. There’s a lot to read out there!
Glad to have a chance to win her Christmas title–I’m in MN, where that type of book can really be considered seasonal about 7 months of the year!
I need to start doing #2! I feel like if I took the time to get the book from the Library, I should try and finish it… but you’re right, I don’t have to read it if I don’t like it :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great book! I would love to win a copy!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Congrats to pinchbuggies@xxx.com! She won a copy of BRING ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! Thanks to all who entered! xoxo
I can’t believe I missed this book. I just picked up Hidden Summit and Redwood Bend. Now if I can figure out who I loaned books 2 & 3, I’ll have the entire collection, which I love! Keep up the good work Robyn