Tasty Delights-- Pizza "Donuts"

So. Sometimes being a vegetarian is difficult. Usually that's when something neat scrolls by my FB feed and I have one of those OMG I want that! moments. This time it was Bacon Pizza Donuts. They looked so damn good! It was basically cheese, pineapple and onion wrapped in bacon so it was shaped like a donut. Well. Fake bacon just doesn't that like real bacon so I went with doing a dough version. It's not quite as pretteh but man it was yummy!

Randomly Random-- My "Pajama" Authors

Pajama Authors.

There are some authors that are like your favorite pair of comfy pajamas. They just make you want to snuggle down, give a happy sigh and bask a little because they feel so good. Pajama Authors.

I've got a few of them. When I grab up their books I instantly feel comfortable no matter the subject, the characters, the world they've created. I have that soul deep sigh like I've found my way back home for just a little while. It's such a good feeling. They're more than just favorite authors. I've got dozens of those (yay!). These ladies give a an extra special little ping of home and comfort and soothe the soul that really sets them apart.

So. Who are my Pajama Authors?

Countdown to Christmas! Unwrapped (Hunk for the Holidays #3) by Katie Lane

Merry Christmas! May your relatives be sane or your eggnog heavily spiked! I lurve me some Katie Lane and am always ready for some of her saucy humor. Add in a little Christmas magic, a rowdy mass of relatives and a hero in for the surprise of his life and Unwrapped turned into fun little taste of the holiday spirit.

The quick of it is that Jac's auntie was a kook and in order to claim her inheritance she's gotta get hitched. Lucky for her the Fates have brought a one night stand from weeks earlier into her life just in time for her to snag her a hubby for the holidays.

Countdown to Christmas--the Holiday Hookup!

I. Love. Christmas! I don't care if it's October. Nopes! Not even a wee little bit. And helping three of my favorite ladies celebrate their new releases? Double win! Okay. Triple win...because today officially kicks off Countdown to Christmas here on the blog! Yup. Every Friday from now until Christmas I'll be featuring a Christmas read :D Woohoo! Anyways. On with the Holiday Hookup for today. A little taste from each of these ladies. Check em out. Hit the comments.

Reading Challenge Link Ups--New to You, Erotic Romance, Historical Romance

Woots! And so...we begin!

Herding Cats is hosting 3 reading Challenges this year!

For those participating you'll find the link ups for your reviews below.

Just click the link for whichever challenge you're participating in and add your reviews to the linky in that post. Those wanting to join in? You're welcome any time!

So! Who is doing what?! Any books you plan on trying out?

Have you done a reading challenge before?

3 stars--Down the Rabbit Hole by Robb, Blayney, Fox, McComas and Ryan

Fun, curious and head spinning fun. Down the Rabbit Hole was an entertaining anthology as 5 authors gave Alice in Wonderland their own personal spin.

Robb is one of my favorites so I was all in for giving this antho a go and it was a lot of fun. Each take was unique and interesting. I had favorites--Robb and Ryan and a couple misses as well--Fox and McComas--but all in all it was a twisty fun ride Down the Rabbit Hole.

The Monthly Herd--September 2015-- my deck, pretteh reads & sign ups galore!

Holy cow, yall. It's almost October. What the devil?!! September was a busy one here. On the blog and at home. I spent a lot of time this month out on my deck getting it all fixed up and prettified for Fall. Yall know I don't do nature so it was...trying being outside so much and getting dirty but I'm loving the final result. What do yall think?? It's been cool and a little overcast so #HerdPup and I have been working and reading out there when we can.

The green lounge was my birthday giftie from my mama. It's AMAZING. All the colorful cushions were on a huge sale for $10 each and I couldn't resist updating from the old brown/green striped ones. 

4 stars--The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides #8) by Jennifer Ashley

Breathtakingly poignant. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride left me fighting back tears and wanting to fall down and have a massive sob. Beautiful, heartbreaking, passionate and utterly moving it gripped my heart and wouldn't let go.

If you've read this series this one is a bit of a throwback. All the way to Scotland 1745 and the life of the Mackenzie family ancestor, Malcolm, as he found love, fought for family, freedom and everything he held dear in the midst of an uprising between the Scottish and the English that pulled his family into the brutal battle between them.  It's a tumultuous time full of pain, loss and heartache but hope, love and determination shone through.

Buy The Book: New Releases (9/29), Cheap Reads & Freebies!

Books. All kinds of books. *squeals*
New releases, some freebies and some cheap reads for the week :)

Yall read any of these authors? Have a favorite?

Quote-tastic/Review-- henchmen? really? --A Tiger's Bride by Eve Langlais

Join us every Monday and share a favorite quote that's grabbed ya for one reason or another.

Everyone's welcome to join in. Authors, bloggers, readers. The more the merrier! Just grab the button and toss up your post :) You can share via FB as well! Just make sure the post is set to Public.

No blog? No worries, just leave your favorites in the comment section. 

Eeeeve Langlais is our author for today. I freaking love her shifter books and gave her newest a go this past week and had a good giggle over it. And I totally went with three quotes today. Cus I can. <grins> This was one of those pure silly fun reads with a throw back hero straight out of 80s romance. Kidnapping, hear me roar, you're gonna marry me goodness. He's kind of a bad guy but gah so good!

Tag: The Cat Herder [Edition 11-- badass cats, swears & peni]

I get tagged, tweeted, private messaged all the time with variations of... "omg this so reminded me of you! (or) that book you're reading!" which...okay...at this point...kinda makes me nervous. I just never know WHAT it's going to be. lol

And I thought it might be fun to start putting those random and wonderfully weird things people think just scream...me. This feature won't always be, erm, family friendly. Heh. Big <tackle hugs> to everyone who tags me. Yall really make my days so fun :)

  

Events with Herding Cats! Ongoing Sign Ups HERE!

I host a LOT of events during the year.

Reading challenges, book tours, blog hops, etc.

I wanted to have ONE page where all of those events (no matter which facet of blogger anna was hosting them) were listed. Aaaaaaand that's going to be this page.

So. Authors and bloggers!

Don't forget to Bookmark THIS page and check back regularly for events you can join in on!

It will also be linked over on the right side of this blog →

4 stars--Slow Ride (Playing for Keeps #1) by Cathryn Fox

Whew, boy! *fans self* Slow Ride was hot, sensual and delicious! Cathryn Fox delivered!

The quick of it is that Coop and his high school buddies have decided to invite the 'women who got away' to an all expenses paid trip to a dude ranch they own to see if maybe, just maybe, they were really meant to be. And for Coop that means his best friend from high school. Only glitch? Her twin sister, Julia, shows up instead. The girl who'd always had his eye despite being ever so off limits. Friend code and all that, ya know? Plus thinking he shoulda had a thing for his actual best friend. Ahh poor guy.

3.5 stars--The Widow's Choice by Hildie McQueen

Simply sweet. The Widows Choice was an easy read with lovely characters finding their hope, love and a place to call home.

The quick of it is that Rafe and his best friend are moving north from Texas to Montana in search of a new start and they find a lovely widow struggling to keep her large ranch afloat. They're in need of work, she's in need of labor and they're hired on.

Interview w/ Rosanna Leo-- nutella shame, hairy chests and energizer bunnies?

Hey guys! Today we've got Rosanna Leo joining us to chat about Vice. Totally nomming on this cover! Anywho. Yall come hang out then leave Rosanna some comment love! Aaaaand...good morning Rosanna! Welcome to herding cats!

Thanks so much, Anna! I am very excited to be here. My cat Sweetie thinks this is the best interview I have ever done. *passes Sweetie a $20 for being a good cat*

Rockin' Reads Giveaway Hop! Sept 23rd-30th

Everyone needs a Rockin' Read! Stop by Sept 23rd to 30th and find out which reads have rocked 2015 for us! There will be a giveaway on each blog so don't forget to visit them all!

Buy The Book! New Releases (9/22), Freebies & Cheap Reads!

Books. All kinds of books. *squeals*
New releases, some freebies and some cheap reads for the week :)

Yall read any of these authors? Have a favorite?

4 stars--Shooting Dirty (Dirty Eleven #2) by Jill Sorenson

Addictive! Sorenson has me hooked! Shooting Dirty was sexy, edgy and thrilling to the last page.

The quick of it is that Janelle and Ace have an, erm, complicated past seeing how months earlier he kidnapped her, held her hostage and kinda shot her ex. Yeah. *big ol' owly eyes* And now he's trying to make up for all the shit he's done, win her over and deal with two battling MCs intent on pulling him into their dangerous rivalries.

Quote-tastic/Review--oh drat! it's upside down-- The Madness of Lord Westfall by Mia Marlowe

Join us every Monday and share a favorite quote that's grabbed ya for one reason or another. 

Everyone's welcome to join in. Authors, bloggers, readers. The more the merrier! Just grab the button and toss up your post :) You can share via FB as well! Just make sure the post is set to Public.

No blog? No worries, just leave your favorites in the comment section. 

A new to me author this week! Mia Marlowe. This one was pretty fun. Historical with a bit of woo-woo and suspense. I love when characters get caught doing something a spot silly...

You..you...you..Oughta Know--All kinds of things you really must hear about!

Aaaaaaand September's You Oughta Know! A couple ones today starting with this seriously lickable cover from Stacy Gail! She's one of the fabulous ladies who donated to our Support the Troops Auction earlier this year so all about showing her off. Especially when it's so yummeh! Check out the latest from her House of Payne series...