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1. I might get some work done.

2. My kids will hopefully settle down now.

3. I will stop eating such high fat foods….mmmmm appetizers.

4. No more lineups at the grocery store – oh wait, this one might keep up until after New Year’s.

5. Everyone starts blogging again.

6. No more Christmas music (which admittedly I love but am done now)

Now why it’s not so good:

7. No more excuse to eat high fat foods.

8. Less effort from many people to be joyous now that the bills are rolling in.

9. Have to take down the wonderful smelling real Christmas tree.

10. All the pretty lights start to disappear.

11. No excuse not to work.

12. Can’t use Santa to bribe, er, convince the kids to be good.

13. Money always seems tighter after Christmas than before (when you’re still thinking “Oh one more little thing won’t hurt”.

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2. Sweet Revenge by Fern Michaels – part of a series of books of hers called the Sisterhood of the Revenge. I think I picked it up with book 3 but still I have enjoyed them. THey get a bit intese and one scene in the last book was horrifying; however, we all have to admit there are times when we wish we could exact punishment on those who get away with murder. I’m not saying that being a vigilante is good, it is not but it makes for good reading, especially in Ms. Michaels’ adept hands.

3. Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead – I’m not generally in to this sort of book but I have heard great things and lately my reading material has surprised me.

4. On the Edge by Shannon Stacey – OK, no she hasn’t finished writing it (it’s in draft form though – hooray!) but still I do want to read it and one can always hope that there is a Christmas miracle and it comes out next month! Nah, you can’t rush good suspense writing so I’ll back off (for now – muahahaha).

5. Over the Line by Cindy Gerard – I read To the Brink and loved it. It was fast paced and heart-pounding fun. That’s my kind of book.

6. Solomon’s Seal by Deborah Smith – This is a book she’s got online at present as she isn’t sure she can find a home for it. I’m not sure why as it is brilliant and different (ahhh maybe that’s why LOL). You can read it here . I searched Ms. Smith’s website out after reading The Crossroads Cafe which was one of the best books I’ve read in forever. I found Solomon’s Seal and began reading it. Perhaps if I had known what it was about I might not have started reading it but I did and I’m hooked. Publisher’s take note.

7. Gone by Jonathan Kellerman – I love his Alex Delaware novels and am ready for the next installment. What can I say, I think I’ve mentioned before I’m a sucker for continuity series.

8. Mad River Road by Joy Fielding – Puppet had a twist I did not expect, in fact I re-read it just to be sure. Having read the blurb on her latest release I believe I will have to read it. Of course, only when dh is home and all the lights are on!

9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling – Nope, it’s not out until next July but I can’t wait. But yet, I can. It is the last one and I want to know so bad I can taste it. I also don’t want it to end. Sigh.

10. False Impression by Jeffrey Archer – I haven’t read him in a long time. Kane and Abel is one of my all time favourite novels. This one looks good so it’s on my list.

11. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen – it just sounds intriguing to me. The circus, a boy turning into a man, dangerous romance. What’s not to like?

12. Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin – borrowing your friend’s fiance? Hmmm.

13. Love’s Blessings by MG Braden – LOL yes, well I want to read my own book once it’s out in April 2007. What can I say, I’m excited!

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