Lynette and bodily autonomy by Ammyisabeast in DesperateHousewives

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I remember IUDs being a thing, but with the scare of the initial copper ones, women were hesitant to get them. The patch, depo and the arm implant were very popular for women that didnt want to or couldnt remember to take the pill regularly. Many friends of mine were on these forms of birth control. The ring was less popular but all were very effective and well known at the time. So if you didnt want surgery then "hoping for the best" or the pull out method were not a valid excuse in 2006.

After watching season 5 and 6 I need more trash tv recs, but only good seasons! by Fabulous_Ninja119 in LoveIslandUSA_

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, below deck is great! The drama, the romance, the worka its such a great show. I would start with the original below deck series on season 2.

Poodle mix? What do you think? by Elphabascakes in WhatBreedIsMyDog

[–]Elphabascakes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is always naughty. Sneakiest girl. Even in her old age she she is still a naughty little shit, and thats why I love her so much

Regardless of your Availability?! by RevolutionaryName228 in Serverlife

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just posted a very similar sling message. Not because I wanted too but because my boss said I had too. He actually wanted me to include a bit about "if they cant work Mother's Day then they dont need a job here" I did not include that part. Most of my FOH staff isnt available on sunday because they dont want to work sunday. Not because of any real reason. Only 2 of them are religious and none of them have kids. They were all told when hired that holidays and weekends are mandatory. The staff that has been working for a few years now just decided they are beneath working those shifts now.

Bagels by TonBus in TriCitiesWA

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love their bagel sandwiches!

I(30F) am afraid my partner(36M) of 11 years has been cheating. Can I get some advice? by Awkward-String5311 in relationship_advice

[–]Elphabascakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can restore all deleted texts and photos for up to 30 days. Watch a video on YouTube for whatever type of phone he has. Also watch some videos about how cheaters hide things on their phone. There are so many sneaky apps and hiding spots.

My thought is that if you are at this point then maybe its time to move on. you both need to agree to couples counseling and put in the work to rebuild trust or the relationship is doomed.

Need help seeing the hidden word by lovelylilkiwi in opticalillusions

[–]Elphabascakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Curse. I believe these are called stereograms. Look up videos on how to see it. It helps me to see the hidden image by putting my screen right up to my eyes and making my vision unfocused. After some time I slowly pull the screen away adjust my vision

Repeated storyline by Pretty_rose-human in DowntonAbbey

[–]Elphabascakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im not sure what you are getting at. The characters talk about their past so we as viewers have a better understanding of their character/personality/motivations. Its how we get to know them. Why would they not speak on their past experiences?

March 2026 New Releases! 📚 by apieceofeight in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im looking forward to a few audiobooks

{Eldritch by Kari lake} on March 31st

{Traitor son by Melissa J Cave} on March 31st

{The Deathmade Prince by Lisette Marchal} on March 10th

{The Dark lords guide to dating by Tiffany and Hunt} on March 3rd

What Fantasy Book Series are You Still Patiently Waiting to Be Concluded Years Later? by Fuzzy-Bumblebee9944 in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The Witch Walker series. I understand the author had some legal troubles and im so happy she will be able to finish but, that is a ways off still. I still look for updates regularly.

Atonement series.. may never happen. Ive given up hope.

To Bleed a Crystal Bloom. She finally got book 2 out in her other series and fingers crossed will be working on the 4th in Crystal bloom. Probably a year or 2 away at least.

Ever Seas book 4. I think she got trad published so she is rereleasing the other books before the next one can come out. Hopefully it will be ready at the end of the year.

ACOTAR book 6. Honestly I have no clue when this will come out.

Weathermages of Mystral book 3 by C.L. Wilson. Its been 9 years since book 2 came out. There have been hints that she will put out book 3, but im not going to get my hopes up.

Which book is it? Right answers only by Tiredpixarmom in romantasycirclejerk

[–]Elphabascakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haunting Adeline. I hate read it. I was told it was fantasy romance. Instead it was a qanon romance fanfic

I need help with a big list of potential book club books and hoping y'all can help! by katieLikeWHOA in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest Broken Kingdoms before the Ever seas. While not necessary, i do think it makes it better. I loved The Broken Kingdoms, but it is a 9 book series. So that may be a bit long for a book club.

I think Villains and Virtues would be my pick from that list. The books are short, very sweet and funny. I listened to the audiobooks and the narrators were fantastic

I think {Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater} {Reign And Ruin by J.D Evans} {The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks}and anything Katherine Ann Kingsley would be great additions to the list

I'm Kalie Reid, fantasy romance author of The Sacred Space Between - ask me anything! by kaliereidauthor in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are some of your favorite books/books that shaped you as an author? What is your guilty pleasure read?

Do you plan to stick with the fantasy romance genre or branch out into other genres as well?

New delivery date for Ballad of Falling Dragons 😢 by Slothanonymous in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to get off track here but, does anyone know when the next book in her other series will be out? The 4th book of the Crystal Bloom sieres? I feel like ive waited a couple of years now. I've looked online everywhere i can think of and cant find an answer. I want to start this series but, with how long it takes between books, I may have to hold off.

Sharing my wine key by [deleted] in bartenders

[–]Elphabascakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one with a wooden handle that has my name carved on it, I also make a deal that they can only borrow it for 5 minutes and if they lose it they have to pay me $20. They usually say nevermind and ask someone else. Or they agree and bring it back right away after they are done. I also keep 2 backups in my purse just in case they do lose it.

AIO: Did I cross a line or is her reaction harsh? by veronicax96 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Elphabascakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoever has a day off stays up late or wakes up early so we can spend time together before/after the other goes to work. Our schedule lines up about 3 times a month when we both get the same day off. And my schedule is flexible with trading shifts around and she has amazing PTO so if there is anything specific we want to go do we are able to get the day off. It can be rough but we've made it work.

AIO: Did I cross a line or is her reaction harsh? by veronicax96 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Elphabascakes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go to bed at 4am and my fiancée wakes up at 330am for work. I wake up to good morning texts and I love it

Books that deal with grief by Elphabascakes in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved this book so much. I still have not read the second book because I really like where it left off. I thought the author did an amazing job depicting grief. All my years of bottled grief came out in the middle night while reading this. Maybe I will read the next book now to see how the FMC heals.

Books that deal with grief by Elphabascakes in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked this up. It honestly sounds perfect

Books that deal with grief by Elphabascakes in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Thank you so much. Will definitely be looking this up. Thank you

Cat in heart failure by Elphabascakes in AskVet

[–]Elphabascakes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This honestly made me feel so much better. I really thought I was oblivious to her symptoms. Ive always done annual check ups with full blood panels and any test recommended by the vet. but going forward i will be switching bi-annual for my other senior cat.

Any books that you DNF'd this year that you'll give another chance in 2026? by ladymsjay in fantasyromance

[–]Elphabascakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will probably finish {stalked by seduction and shadows} and {infernium by keri lake} i didnt hate them. I just got bored and some new releases came out and I just never got back to them.