Young Adult Contemporary Romance discussion

As many of you have read , we were inspired to make a thread that plays off of one of the charecters need to write letters to Ellen instead of in a diary. So that's what we will do! Here, in letter form to Ellen, you can write all your thoughts on the happenings in your life and especially current books......enjoy!!

Dear Ellen ,

We start school in 9 days!!! So today I started making my kids wake up at 6, to get them back in the habit of getting up early....the first ciuple of weeks always kills us!!

Love
Barb

Dear Ellen,
I am reading this book ,and while I really like it I'm really mad at the female main character. I feel bad that I kinda hate her right now, I mean she's dying of cancer...should I have sympathy? Ellen, does this make me a bad person?

Love,
Erika

Dear Ellen,

I have always volunteered for my son's soccer team/club. I'm on the board, treasurer for the club and I am the Head Field Marshal running our annual tournament. The tournament is in a couple of weeks and I have so much work getting every thing together...Arrghhh This is seriously getting in the way of my reading time!!! And the worse part is that my son isn't on a team in the club anymore. At U17 it is too hard to keep a boys tournament team going. They are playing high school sports, school work and some have jobs. Now I'm irritated as I work on the tournament when I really just want to read!!! I keep saying it this is my last tournament!!!!

Love,
Christine

Dear Ellen,
I am reading this book and it has me crying and I don't know why. I mean its touching but nothing like the emotional books I read. So I'm mad that I'm crying and when I get sad I think about my mom. I'm going to finish this book and hopefully stop being sad.
Love,
Erika

Dear Ellen,

This year hasn't even started and I already know I have bitten off more than I can chew...I volunteered for way to many school things and am in charge of keepi g thinfs flowing....on top of all three of my kids in soccer and my son doubling up and playing football too, did I mention I am in charge of schedules!!! I feel like I want to pull my hair out....but the truth is even if my husband tries to help I can't let go of the control....I have to know whats on the afenda for the next couple of weeks or it drives me bananas.....needless to say reading is not being done!

Love,
Barbara

Dear Ellen,

I've been reading for 3 weeks, SLOWLY!! I just don't like it and I've come to the conclusion that it's this books fault . One of the BEST ugly cry books and the character Kate is an all time favorite female character. I keep comparing Summer to Kate and they are completely different characters and it's not fair of me, but I couldn't connect with Summer. How dare you Kim Holden for ruining other Ugly Cry books for me! hahaha

Chris wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I've been reading for 3 weeks, SLOWLY!! I just don't like it and I've come to the conclusion that it's this books fault [bookcover:Bright Side|2..."

I had a super hard time with Summer!!

Chris wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I've been reading for 3 weeks, SLOWLY!! I just don't like it and I've come to the conclusion that it's this books fault [bookcover:Bright Side|2..."

I can see why you would say this!

Chris wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I have always volunteered for my son's soccer team/club. I'm on the board, treasurer for the club and I am the Head Field Marshal running our annual tournament. The tournament is in a ..."

Oh dang! I hope you get your reading time soon!

Dear Ellen,
Today has been the worse day ever. My friend died three years ago, she was only 42 and her husband never really recovered, he died yesterday. He was only 46. It's just so sad, I never thought I'd actually know someone who died of a broken heart..but he did. This family has endured so much, his wife's sister died over the winter, and now him. I just want to grab my family and put us all in a bubble. So much sadness.
Thanks for listening Ellen.
Erika

Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
Today has been the worse day ever. My friend died three years ago, she was only 42 and her husband never really recovered, he died yesterday. He was only 46. It's just so sad, I never t..."

Oh Erika, that is so tragic. I don't blame you for what to protect your family. I'm so sorry, sending hugs your way!

Thanks so much Chris!

That's awful Erika. I'm so sorry. That bubble would definitely be nice at times.

Thanks Candyce!

I'm so sorry Erika.....such heartache.....

Thanks Susan...like stinks sometimes :(

Many days life sucks.......

So sorry Erika....(´･_･`).

Thanks

Dear Ellen,
I feel like every time I write you it's sad. My brother is getting married this weekend and our mom died six years ago. So I am stepping in and dancing with him etc. So while I am so happy for him, I've been crying a lot. It's bittersweet. So Ellen...I'm off to marry my baby brother away.
Erika

Awwww, Erika bittersweet and very touching. Hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding. ♥

Thanks Chris, it actually was beautiful and I was able to keep the crying down to a minimum.

Dear Ellen

I feel like women were put on this earth to prevent mass caos.....such as blinking stove, microwave and coffee pot clocks!!!

Love,
Barbara

Vega_girl wrote: "Dear Ellen

I feel like women were put on this earth to prevent mass caos.....such as blinking stove, microwave and coffee pot clocks!!!

Love,
Barbara "

hahahahaha!!! Right!

Vega_girl wrote: "Dear Ellen

I feel like women were put on this earth to prevent mass caos.....such as blinking stove, microwave and coffee pot clocks!!!

Love,
Barbara "

Haha, so true!

Dear Ellen,
I am starting school this week and I love school, but I hate the time it takes from reading and watching my TV shows I really have to manage my time and sometimes I'm excellent at it and other times just plain suck. I might be writing you more out of frustration so I can vent.
Erika

Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
I am starting school this week and I love school, but I hate the time it takes from reading and watching my TV shows I really have to manage my time and sometimes I'm excellent at it an..."

Erika, Jiayou (add oil in chinese). It means I'm supporting you!

DJacelyn wrote: "Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
I am starting school this week and I love school, but I hate the time it takes from reading and watching my TV shows I really have to manage my time and sometimes I'm exce..."

Thank you!!!!

Dear Ellen,
I LOVE to read. I know that not all books have happy endings, and I'm okay with that. But recently I've read two books that a couple finally gets together after years of being separated, and one of them dies. My heart just can't take it. I'm off to read a happy ending...I hope.
Erika

Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
I LOVE to read. I know that not all books have happy endings, and I'm okay with that. But recently I've read two books that a couple finally gets together after years of being separated..."



Eek, I hate when that happens!! Like you said sometimes it's okay, but 2 in a row, my heart definitely wouldn't be okay. Good luck!

Dear Ellen,

I'm reading an older series of my favorite feel good, warm and wuzzy M/M Romance author N.R. Walker. All of her books are very character driven and chalked full of feels. I love them. Now I'm on book two of a series, the first book had some intense moments, but still had all the usual feels. But now book two....OMG the angst, the lies, so intense I've wanted throw my kindle across the room a couple of time. I feel like the author has tricked me into reading this book, yet I still can't seem to put it down!!

Christine

Dear Ellen,
How sad is my life. I had a dream last night. I was reading a book and in the book the author referenced another book...I'm not sure who's book, but I feel in my bones it was one of three... or or . Okay, so as I was reading the book, guess what I couldn't wait to do? Go to my friends at goodreads in my group and tell them. So, I'm not dreaming of far off places, or handsome princes...no I'm dreaming of authors, books and book groups. What's even worse, I thought at first it was a memory and than I realized...nope it was a dream.
Erika

Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
How sad is my life. I had a dream last night. I was reading a book and in the book the author referenced another book...I'm not sure who's book, but I feel in my bones it was one of thr..."

That is so funny Erika. Love that your dreaming about your favorite authors, vooks and the group!!!

Love it Erika!!

Dear Ellen,

I'm sort of surprised to realize how much I love a simple, angst free, character driven romance. I use to thrive on books that give you a book hangover and occupy your mind for days. The emotional ones that hit hard. I still love those books, don't get me wrong but a simple feel good story isn't boring. They warm my heart every time....

Chris

Good one Chris!!

Nice....agree 100%

Dear Ellen,
I am a little stressed out. School has me crazy, and I am not reading like I want or even able to do much on Goodreads. I miss my book friends...I am going on vacation for spring break, but what I'm really doing is visiting my husbands family. It will be by the beach, so it won't be too horrible. Help!!!!! I need to be excited about this trip and find something that will make spring break a little bit for me.
Love,
Selfish Erika

Erika wrote: "Dear Ellen,
I am a little stressed out. School has me crazy, and I am not reading like I want or even able to do much on Goodreads. I miss my book friends...I am going on vacation for spring break,..."

Awwww, Erika you are not selfish at all. It impresses me that you are back in school, that is a lot of pressure and hard work. I don't blame you for wanting needing a spring break for you!! Well you need to just focus on the getting away part of your vacation. You'll be near the beach, so get some quality time relaxing and reading on the beach!

Dear Ellen,

I'm at the point in a book I'm reading where I know if I go on, my heart is going to be ripped out. I know I have to finish, but it's just not fair....

Christine

Chris wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I'm at the point in a book I'm reading where I know if I go on, my heart is going to be ripped out. I know I have to finish, but it's just not fair....

Christine"

Oh no, I hate that point in books....especially when you know what's coming...I hope it turned out well.

Dear Ellen,

I just love Summer!!! I am getting so much reading done its so nice to be able to relax...

Barbara

Vega_girl wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I just love Summer!!! I am getting so much reading done its so nice to be able to relax...

Barbara"

I'm so jealous!!

Dear Ellen,

My daughter got a new full time job. So happy for her, but she is no longer working in our office. After 13 years of being able to work part time, I'm working full time just trying to keep up and I have no time for reading. It's awful!!!! :(

Chris

Oh man that stinks Chris!!

Chris wrote: "Vega_girl wrote: "Dear Ellen,

I just love Summer!!! I am getting so much reading done its so nice to be able to relax...

Barbara"

I'm so jealous!!

Dear Ellen,

My daughter got a new full time j..."

Awwww that sucks Chris :(

Sorry to hear that Chris!

Thank you ladies!!!

Chris where do you live? I will come and work for you so you can read!!

Susan, I thought about you the other day......Ginger Scott is from Arizona too and is Always at the baseball fields.....if you ever hit up game see if you can find her!!

Well summer is here in Arizona and we are going up to 120 next week so........no baseball games until the fall!! But the Diamondbacks play inside so maybe.......lol