J. Kenner: “Staycation, All I Ever Wanted” – The Joys of Lounging and Reading

Hello my darlings! I have internet! The sun is shining! I have soup! (These are very happy making and exciting things.) And today, we have J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) visiting with us! I’m normally not all about blog tours, but Sue from Random House asked who was in, so of course I was! I hope you all enjoy – Julie has a great topic today. (Don’t know why but I also feel the urge to call her Julie J. :-P)

“Staycation, All I Ever Wanted” – The Joys of Lounging and Reading

Yes, I know that I’ve bastardized the lyrics of the Go-Go’s song, but the sentiment is true.  Because I don’t want an actual vacation (well, I always want a vacation … Paris, anyone?) but simply one weekend with no distractions and nothing to do.  Nothing, that is, but read.

I don’t know about you, but my TBR pile is spilling over.  Fortunately, I read most books digitally these days, which means that I don’t have to buy another house to store all of my bought-but-unread books.  But every night the pile calls to me, but work and life and kids interfere and I can’t just blow through them the way I want to (that way being by a pool with a drink, and maybe a massage thrown in as a break between chapters).

Recently, my husband and I were talking about our upcoming Disney World vacation and the fact that it was going to be so much fun – but exhausting at the same time.  I mentioned my fantasy of a reading-only vacation.  I was picturing the place we went in Mexico on our honeymoon—good food, lots of pools, a swim-up bar—but without the PITA factor of traveling.  Something close, something just for a weekend …

Not terribly surprisingly, he jumped all over the idea.  And a few hours later—since I am nothing if not Type A—I had reservations for us at Central Texas resort.  And, yes, there is a swim-up bar.  There is amazing food.  And there is a spa.

Soon—so temptingly soon—we’re checking out of real life for the weekend, charging up our Kindles, and heading off for our Staycation.

I. Can’t. Wait.

Have you ever done a Staycation?  Think it sounds tempting?  May I be so bold as to suggest that you relax with one of my books, maybe even my latest release, Claim Me by J. Kenner, the second book in the bestselling Stark Trilogy following Release Me!

And, hey, my TBR pile may already be full, but I always have room for more books.  So if you have the perfect book to add to my ever-growing list, give a shout-out.  After all, I can always book a second (and third and fourth …) staycation!

Bio: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner has written over 40 books under multiple names including Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck.  You can learn more about her at her website or connect with her on Twitter or on Facebook.

 We also have a lovely giveaway for all of you! “A copy of Claim Me to one lucky winner … a print copy if the winner is in the U.S. or a digital copy if the winner is outside of the U.S.” (And I don’t have the official word on it – but I’d think if you’re in the US and would like the digital copy, that would be ok too… but you know, don’t take that as gospel.)

26 thoughts on “J. Kenner: “Staycation, All I Ever Wanted” – The Joys of Lounging and Reading

  1. Nicole Laverdure

    Bonjour! Hello to both of you! I do love a short stay in an Health and Spa Auberge, where I can only relax, read and enjoy the company of DH. I like renting a cottage near the lake, where it’s peaceful. Of course, I would love to read Claim Me, because I adored Release Me! I don’t often read erotic novels, but Julie’s writing is excellent! And it’s written with a tenderness touch!
    I live in Canada! thank you for nice giveaway! [email protected]

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  2. Timitra

    I’ve never done one, boy does it sound good right about now…I’m definitely scheduling one in very soon!

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  3. NancyS.Goodman

    Hi Julie! I’ve just discovered you and your books and look forward to reading them, from the beginning. Staycations are the best. I live in NYC and still have never been to the top of the Empire State Building. I already have Claim Me from NetGalley, so no need to enter me!

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  4. Mary Preston

    Sometimes a staycation is the best. Though I tend to not let people know I’m home. THey want to join me on my staycation – not on.

    Books are ideal for staycations.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  5. flchen1

    I haven’t yet officially indulged in a staycation, but I could totally get behind one of those–I guess maybe all those school breaks that we didn’t travel could be considered staycations of sorts, although some of those had more time to read than others 😉 Will have to see if we can plan one that includes a LOT more reading time 😀

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  6. rbeeyswan

    I hope U n JOY UR trip 2 Disney World! I’ll NEVER 4 get my 2wk. vacation -during Christmas there..ooooooooooh it was such a Dream come True!! It changed my life! God Bless may he bless & Keep U !!! Bring U back happbe & safe:D!
    [email protected]

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  8. Rosarita Reader

    Honesty, ALL I ever do is a staycation. I even went camping (within 5 min from home) for a whole week with just myself and my kindle. It was cool weather so I had a folding lounge chair by my campfire, or sometimes I stayed inside my screened canopy with my radio/coffee pot while reading. I would love to read Claim Me! Thanks for the giveaway! 😀

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  9. Megan M

    Love to read during a staycation; the hard part is getting my man to let me pick up a book! ; )

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    megan(dot)mgm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. donnas1

    Ive tried to do a staycation before but it always ends up not working out. I would love to do one and just relax and read;.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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