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The Best Mistake NetGalley.com REVIEW

2012-01-24T12:23:00.000-05:00

When Lacey Billings gives her boyfriend, Ran, an erotic wake-up call in the middle of the night, she's shocked to discover that the gorgeous man she's kissing isn't Ran...it's his cousin, Rick.

Although Ran laughs off the mix-up, Lacey and Rick can't stop thinking about the unexpected encounter, and they can't escape the scorching flashbacks it's aroused.Ran doesn't want an innocent mistake to ruin his relationship with his girlfriend or his cousin, so he proposes a solution. He wants the three of them to solve this problem the old-fashioned way, by sleeping on it...together.

My Thoughts:
This was a fast read that started out funny. Lacey comes home after being gone a week, really misses her boyfriend and surprises him in bed...only it wasn't her boyfriend, but his cousin. lol

I found this story to be extremely funny,Neither of them was at fault and things were stopped before they went to far, but both of them could not get the memory of the whole thing out of their minds, making the next couple of times they saw each other very uncomfortable.
I liked that Ran didn't jump on either of them with blame, but remembered Lacey's fantasy, which aligned with one of his fantasy's,But for this fantasy to take place they needed someone they trusted and that person was Rick. I was glad to see that Ran was the person who decided that the situation needed to be resolved and found a great way to do it for all three of them. I loved the ending, thought it was perfect for the three of them. I recommend this to anyone looking for a fast read and enjoys a good romance/ erotic twist.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5.

I am a non profit reviewer I receive my books pdf and print free in exchange for my honest opinions.

One More Summer NetGalley.com REVIEW

2012-01-09T21:56:00.000-05:00

Grace has taken care of her widowed father her entire adult life and the ornery old goat has finally died. She has no job, no skills and very little money, and has heard her father's prediction that no decent man would ever want her so often she accepts it as fact.But she does have a big old house on Lawyers Row in Peacock, Tennessee. She opens a rooming house and quickly gathers a motley crew of tenants: Promise, Grace's best friend since kindergarten, who's fighting cancer; Maxie, an aging soap opera actress who hasn't lost her flair for the dramatic; Jonah, a sweet, gullible old man with a crush on Maxie.And Dillon, Grace's brother's best friend, who stood her up on the night of her senior prom and has regretted it ever since. Dillon rents Grace's guest house for the summer and hopes to make up for lost time and past hurts—but first, he'll have to convince Grace that she's worth loving...

My Thoughts:
Fantastic read one that will have your emotions in check, make sure you have a tissue box handy because I cried so hard in this book! But despite the tears I shed there were other emotions mixed into this amazingly written book. I will never forget this book and I am so placing this book on my to read again shelf. The Description gives you enough description of the book but like I said you will need a box of tissues!
Rated a high 5!!!!!

Kisses from Kate NetGalley.com REVIEW

2012-01-09T21:41:00.000-05:00

What would cause an eighteen-year-old old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disobey and disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother’s heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because the rest of them think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person but didn’t know any of the language? A passion to make a difference. Katie Davis left over Christmas break her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people and children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. She has given up a relatively comfortable life—at a young age—to care for the less fortunate of this world. She was so moved by the need she witnessed, she's centered her life around meeting that need. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, has gone on to adopt 14 children during her time in Uganda, and she completely trusts God for daily provision for her and her family. Despite the rough conditions in which Katie lives, she has found a life of service to God to be one of great joy. Katie's children bring constant delight and help her help others by welcoming whoever comes to their door. As the challenges grow, so does Katie's faith and her certainty that what she's doing in Uganda, one person at a time, will have far-reaching rewards. It isn't the life she planned, but it is the life she loves.To further her reach into the needs of Ugandans, Katie established Amazima Ministries. The ministry matches orphaned children with sponors worldwide. Each sponsor's $300/year provides schooling, school supplies, three hot meals a day, minor medical care, and spiritual encouragement. Katie expected to have forty children in the program; she had signed up 150 by January 2008; today it sponsors over 400. Another aspect of the ministry is a feeding program created for the displaced Karamojong people—Uganda's poorest citizens. The program feeds lunch to over 1200 children Monday-Friday and sends them home with a plate of food; it also offers basic medical care, Bible study, and general health training.
Katie Davis, now 22, is more than fascinating, she's inspiring, as she has wholeheartedly answered the call to serve.

My Thoughts:
I have to say this was an AMAZING book, a true story about an 18 year old girl who got a calling to go to Uganda and by the age 22 she adopts 14 girls! I have 2 little girls and could not imagine 14, and adopted at that meaning they have had a rough past. This book will have you thinking hard about life... I LOVE parts of this book more that others, I am not into the Preachy type reads so at times I had to scan through BUT on a high note this was a fantastic book~! I give this book a 4 out of 5 ~! I would recommend this book to teenagers and up fantastic read and inspirational.!

God Is In the Manger NetGalley.com Review

2012-01-09T21:31:00.000-05:00

This book includes forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.

My Thoughts:
This is a Fantastic Devotional Book filled with 40 devotions that help you remember the TRUE meaning of Christmas. Amazing book to read I am going to buy one for my Grandma , Grandpa, Mom, and my Mother and Father in law for Christmas this year 2012 for sure! I think more people need to remember that CHRISTmas is about our savor Christ not Santa Clause. My kids are young 6 and 3 so Santa is alive in their hearts BUT so is Jesus and Jesus is who we sing Happy Birthday to on Christmas Morning and the person we thank for our lives. I HIGHLY recommend this book to everyone.... I LOVE devotional books ! I rated this book a high high high5! YES that's the highest rating I have EVER given lol.

Twas The Night NetGalley.com Review

2012-01-09T20:16:00.000-05:00

“Christmas or Bust!”What do a Blue Angels pilot, a bounty hunter and an ex-NFL football player have in common? The three bad-boy bachelors of Snowdon, Maine have to make a friend’s Christmas Eve wedding on time or die trying! They’re willing to risk anything to make that happen—even dashing through the snow in the goofiest bus on Earth, bright red and filled with a bunch of merry, meddling senior citizens known as the Santa Brigade. All too soon, these men will have met their matches in three special women: a woman from their past, a forest ranger so hot she ought to be declared a fire hazard, and a woman on the run. Ho, ho, OH!While serving up holiday cheer with the Santa Brigade, the guys will discover ‘tis the season for good will and folly. Wise men or not, they are well and truly caught, which means these roguish St. Nicks are willing to jingle a few bells along the way if that’s what it takes to find what they truly want for Christmas nestled in their beds after the stockings are stuffed and the gifts placed under the tree.

My Thoughts:
I did not know this book was out for a LONG time but you could not tell lol... I really liked this it was a light hearted Christmas book with THREE different stories by three different Authors. . I liked how this book read like a novel with all three couples interacting. It was a light, fun, sexy read.This book has no action plot, but plenty of sexual innuendo. This was more of an old fashioned romance and was an absolute delight to read just because I am a sucker for the Old Fashion Romance Stories. I would read it again any day!
I rated this book a 3 out of 5

Touch Me Review for NetGalley.com

2012-01-09T20:06:00.000-05:00

Arriving home on leave from his tour of duty, Army Captain Alex Montoya knows there's a beautiful woman waiting for him-his best friend's sister. She's always been off limits...until now. He fully intends to move them out of being "just friends" and encourage her to release the sexual needs he senses she's buried deep. Tianna McIntyre is starting over after her marriage ended. Her ex-husband weakened her self-esteem and caused her to deny her true sexual desires. But being around Alex brings all her dormant fantasies to the surface, and now Tianna feels the stirrings of her secret, submissive wishes.
Determined to help repair the damage Tianna's ex did to her self-worth, Alex will use whatever means necessary to convince her they're meant for each other, including tying her down to make sure he has her full attention while he takes her to the heights of pleasure she's always dreamed of...

My Thought:
HOT HOT HOT !!This book was off the charts!This book is an erotic novella that features Tia, who has been house sitting for her brothers friend( who has been in love with Tia for YEARS) while she goes through a divorce( from an VERY abusive husband) and Alex serves overseas in the military. Alex returns home for a couple of weeks and his desire for Tia emerges after YEARS of being in love with Tia. You have got to read this book it is so full of passion and I LOVE the way this book was written and can't wait to read more books from Callie!!
I rated this book a HIGH 5!

This story was absolutely worth my time; I enjoyed every moment of their passions.

MELT review for NetGalley.com

2012-01-09T19:56:00.000-05:00

When two frozen hearts collide…

Emma Reed closed her heart to love years ago after a lifetime spent getting kicked around foster homes and bad relationships. Now she’s on a mission to prove she deserves her recent award to paint a mural for a research base in Antarctica. Nothing and no one is going to get in her way.After months working in recovery zones around the world, Hunter Wilson planned to escape everything this holiday season by rebuilding a lab at the Kiwi Research Base. Alone. No to family, no to fun. It’s isolation not intimacy he’s aching for. But when he sees the determined artist, that ache becomes an urge – after all, shouldn’t someone show her what two people can do with twenty-four hours of brilliant sunlight?In the coldest place on earth, even the most frozen hearts can melt.....

My Thoughts:
I LOVED this book anything that has Antarctica in it grabs me I mean HELLO...One of the coldest places on earth with two people with instant chemistry you know there is bond to be HEAT!~!! I loves how this book flowed I really enjoyed Natalie's writing and can't wait to read more by her. I love how Both Hunter and Emma fight the chemistry between them ( more Emma than Hunter) I mean they don't want the same things out of life but they are soooo meant for each other! This is a must read to find out how this GEM of a gook ends.
4 out of 5

Deep Disclosure Review

2012-01-09T19:44:00.000-05:00

DUAL DECEPTION
When Tucker is assigned to protect-and secretly investigate-Alexis Markham, he expects a routine mission. But this mysterious beauty has a past even darker than his: her father created a horrifying new biochemical weapon-and was murdered to keep it secret.
Alexis has spent the last decade racing to stay one step ahead of the shadowy operatives who will stop at nothing to possess her father's formula. She can trust no one, not even her handsome new bodyguard. But the heat that flares between them is impossible to resist. Will giving in to passion bring her the safety she's always craved, or will her love for Tucker draw him into a killer's sights?

My Thought:
The way this book started out I actually got kinda confused but I have been reading lots of books back to back so it might be that too lol... I really got into this book about half way into it and that's when it started to pick up. If you like romance mixed into your soon mystery thriller this is a good books to read. I love the end of the book it was just right! I don't want to give anymore away the Description says it all.... I can tell you it is worth reading.
rated 3out of 5

Suprised By Laughter The Comic World Od C.S.Lewis REVIEW

2012-01-09T19:05:00.002-05:00

Book Description

Surprised by Laughter looks at the career and writings of C. S. Lewis and discovers a man whose life and beliefs were sustained by joy and humor.All of his life, C. S. Lewis possessed a spirit of individuality. An atheist from childhood, he became a Christian as an adult and eventually knew international acclaim as a respected theologian. He was known worldwide for his works of fiction, especially the Chronicles of Narnia; and for his books on life and faith, including Mere Christianity, A Grief Observed, and Surprised by Joy. But perhaps the most visible difference in his life was his abiding sense of humor. It was through this humor that he often reached his readers and listeners, allowing him to effectively touch so many lives.Terry Lindvall takes an in-depth look at Lewis’s joyful approach toward living, dividing his study of C. S. Lewis’s wit into the four origins of laughter in Uncle Screwtape’s eleventh letter to a junior devil in Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters: joy, fun, the joke proper, and flippancy. Lindvall writes, “One bright and compelling feature we can see, sparking in his sunlight and dancing in his moonlight, is laughter. Yet it is not too large to see at once because it inhabited all Lewis was and did.”Surprised by Laughter reveals a Lewis who enjoyed the gift of laughter, and who willingly shared that gift with others in order to spread his faith.

My Thoughts:
To be honest This book was nothing I thought it was... not that that's a bad thing, just not at all what I was hoping for. I read the first 190 or so pages and I got bored Reading it all at once . I will finish this book just not all at once. I liked the references at the beginning of the chapters and I liked the area's that were the C.S. Lewis thoughts other than that this book was not something I would buy for my friends and family.
I rated it 1 star out of 5

Purex Insider Look at the NEW Ultra Packs and FREE SAMPLES comeing soon!

2012-01-09T18:46:00.001-05:00

What are Purex® UltraPacks™?

• New Purex UltraPacks are convenient pre-dosed liquid

detergent packs that make doing laundry easier than ever.

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• Each Purex UltraPack contains powerful 2x concentrated

liquid detergent, giving each UltraPack double

the cleaning power in every drop*.

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started—even in cold water.

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machines, including high-efficiency (HE).

For Best Results

• Dry your hands before handling the UltraPacks – water

dissolves the film.

• Put (1) pack in the washer before adding clothing

(the more time they spend in the water, the faster

they dissolve). For larger or heavily soiled loads, use

an additional pack.

• If you have a front loader, make sure to put the pack

directly into the drum, not in the drawer.

No more mess. No more spills.

No more heavy jugs.

It's Laundry Simplified.®

FreeSamplePurex.com is Back!

Given the huge success of the sampling program we did for

the Purex with Zout launch last year, we will be bringing back

free samples for this launch as well! We know consumers are

skeptical of manufacturer claims about performance, so Purex

wants consumers to know they can prove it to themselves! The

premise of our marketing plans for next year, including this

sampling program, is based on the motto, “Don’t take our word

for it. Take your word for it.”

So beginning in mid February 2012, FreeSamplePurex.com

will be back up and running, oering your readers and other

Purex enthusiasts an opportunity to get their own free sample

of Purex UltraPacks and prove it to themselves. In true Purex

Insider style, we’ll be in touch with our Insiders as the time

nears to give you a heads up on the go live date for the

FreeSamplePurex.com website.

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My Thought:
I love all things Purex based ! These packs are actually very nice to have around. I make my own Laundry soap but I use purex products to make my soap, and If I buy Laundry Soap it's Purex. I love how you just throw it in and start your load. I have front loaders and these work fantastic ! So YES I would tell my friends these work great and would tell others these are very nice to have in your home. I rated these a 5 out of 5 .

Can't Touch This Review

2011-12-26T09:57:00.000-05:00

For Vanessa Virtue, all work and no play leads straight to temptation, one that's too hot to touch...or resist.

A well-deserved work promotion opens up a thrilling world that Vanessa could only long for until now: exotic travel, a corporate credit card, and the opportunity to ogle hunk-and-a-half Kyle Nettles. Unfortunately, their employer has a strict "no dating within the company" policy. So instead of succumbing to her feelings, Vanessa hones her flirtations on the competition: a rock star sales exec who works for their rival company.Rory Ellery has dreamy blue eyes and a kiss that threatens to obliterate Vanessa's taboo crush on Kyle...and just might provide a great chance for spying on the competition. That is, unless Rory is actually spying on her. When Vanessa goes digging for dirt with Rory, what she uncovers is scandal-and risks losing her job completely. To make things right with her employer, she'll have to enlist Kyle's help. But to make things right with her soul, is she willing to risk her job and her security in order to open her heart to Kyle.

My Review:
I loved every second of this book! The sexual tension between Vanessa and Kyle, and how Vanessa even tried to ignore it while going after a hot man that ended up being the enemy of her company. Vanessa finds out that Rory stole her company demo CD ... he was also a fraud! NOW that Rory is gone out of her life she is now seeing that the whole time Kyle has been trying to get her attention. You have got to read this book to find out do Vanessa and Kyle hook up or do company policies rule the game( per say)

I rated this book a high 5!

I received this Kindle Version from Net Galley in exchange my honest opinion.

The Puppy That Came for Christmas

2011-12-15T12:58:00.000-05:00

Marley, Oogy, Huck-and now, Traffy, the "forever dog" that changed one couple's life.

All Megan Rix ever wanted was a baby. Yet, month after month, Megan's dreams were dashed. Would her life ever feel complete? Megan and her husband, Ian, found a surprising answer when they began training golden retriever pups to become service dogs for people with disabilities. But opening their homes and hearts up to Emma, and then Freddy-only to have each move on after six months-eventually took its own toll. Megan and Ian didn't know if they could continue. Then, one Christmas, little Traffy came along ... and stayed. An instant U.K. bestseller, The Puppy That Came for Christmas is a heartwarming and inspirational story that will captivate dog lovers everywhere.

My Thought:
This was a very touching story of a husband and wife who married later in life and decided they wanted kids but being in their 40's was hard to conceive. They both decided to be foster parents to puppy's that were going to be working dogs. The first puppy they got was Emma and they spoiled her to death, and when it was time for her to go on to further her training the couple found it very hard to let her go. While letting her go they were still trying to have a baby and not having any luck so they took on another puppy Mr. Puppup Freddy but this time they tried like mad to give him the attention he needed but couldn't so Jamie the man in charge over helper dogs took him to another home. The couple decided they wanted a dog of their own not one they would have to give up after a certain time, so they adopted a puppy at Christmas time Traffy. Please read the book to find out if the couple end up pregnant or not .... and to find out more about the helper dogs and Traffy.

5 out of 5

I rated this book a 5 out of 5.

Teed Up For Love Tour/ Review

2011-12-15T07:35:00.002-05:00

About Barbara Weitz

BARBARA WEITZ lives in a quiet suburb of Chicago with her husband and a mischievous German shepherd, Heiko, thankful her three grown sons are off making mayhem elsewhere. A career executive secretary most of her life, she’s also held a variety of mundane and unusual employment opportunities, during her sons growing years. This, coupled with a passion for animals, music and poetry, has helped shape the fictional characters she creates.
You can learn more about Teed Up for Love and Barbara Weitz at her website at: http://www.barbaraweitz.com/

About Teed Up For Love

SOMETIMES A WORKING GIRL BLOWS HER LID…
Using her quick wit and take-charge attitude, Miranda Stiltgaard takes a marketing job for Stuart Golf Enterprises in Chicago determined to prove a well-educated girl raised in a small Alaskan town can succeed in a big city.
WHEN ACCUSED OF A CRIME SHE DIDN’T DO…
Embezzlement of company funds sends aloof London bachelor, Keegan Stuart, roaring into Chicago to ferret out a thief and protect the family business.
THEN RISKS HEARTBREAK TO BOOT….
Miranda hates that this unreadable Brit sees her as a backwoods frontierswoman dragging bear home for dinner. Or that she’s capable of a crime. But if it’s a fight he wants, she’ll show him how it’s done. Never does Keegan expect a woman of fortitude to rock his resolve and steal his heart…a heart he does not intend to lose.

My Thoughts:
Ok I LOVED this book~! loved loved loved it~! Barbara Weitz knows how to write a good romance. I fell in love with Miranda off the bat, and her relationship she had with her boss Bill was priceless lol.Until one weekend from hell changed both of their lives, Miranda finds out the hard way that Bill has Brothers( Keegan and Nigel)and they just so happen to be the Owners of Stuart Golf Enterprises an Bill was being fired because he was a bad boy .... gamble problems among other problems. After Bill is fired the brother Keegan takes Bills place in the Chicago branch until they find out who is stealing money from the company. I do not want to give to much of this book away .... lets just say Keegan and Miranda have a love hate relationship that turns into something more. I LOVE the other characters as well like Miranda's mom, dad, friends Liz and Dave.... this book is a VERY fast easy lite read and I highly recommend it! I think I found me another favorite Author :)
I rate this book a 5 a HIGH 5~!

Outlawed Love Book Tour/Review

2011-12-13T07:19:00.004-05:00

About Jason Krumbine

J.M. Krumbine is the author behind the pulse pounding, wisecracking Alex Cheradon Series, the dead soul hunting Grym Brothers Series (including Two and a Half Dead Men, The Dead Couple and Better Off Dead), and the tongue-in-cheek paranormal romance “A Graveyard Romance.”
His latest book is a romantic suspense novel titled Outlawed Love.You can visit his website at www.jasonkrumbine.com or visit him at Twitter at www.twitter.com/jasonkrumbine and Facebook at www.facebook.com/jmkwriter .
You can also email him at onestrayword@gmail.com .
About Outlawed Love
Outlawed Love

Romance/Action/Romantic Suspense/Thriller

Kate Sharpe, US Marshal, is a woman on a mission with no time for love or romance. Her prisoner, the handcuffed hottie, Kyle Archer, just turned State’s evidence on notorious mobster Jonathon Bragan. Kate’s responsible for getting him from the courthouse to the jailhouse, but can she do it without losing her heart?

My Thoughts:
This book will keep you turning pages for sure! I had all day to read due to being sick and this book took me a few hours to complete. I was not about to put my Kindle down a second afraid I would miss something lol ( I know it's a book) Kyle Archer the way he is described is a woman's dream, and Kate is not to bad on the eye herself. Poor Kate takes this assignment being a US Marshal to transfer Kyle to Miami but before they get there all hell breaks loose~! I love this book I have never read anything by this Author before but I was shocked to see it was written by a Male( sorry no offense) The Passion and the attraction they have for each other in this book was amazing! Rate for this book is a 5 for sure, but the way it ended left me thinking will there be a second book?? I think it would be a fantastic start to a series.

I received this book for my honest opinions from Pumpupyourbook.com I am a non-profit reviewer I do not make money off of any of my reviews.

Welcome to 12 Pearls of Christmas 12/13/2011 BONUS read GIVEAWAY

2011-12-12T21:27:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Pearl Girls™ 12 Pearls of Christmas blogging series!

We've gathered several of today's most beloved authors to share their Christmas "Pearls of Wisdom"! Please follow along beginning tomorrow (Wednesday the 14th) through Christmas day as Tricia Goyer, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Rachel Hauck, Sandy Ralya, Sibella Giorello, Susan May Warren and more, share their heartfelt stories of how God has touched their life during this most wonderful time of the year.

If you'd like to share the 12 Pearls of Christmas with your blog readers too, just email Christen and she'll send you the series.

AND of course there is a giveaway! Beginning tomorrow you and all your friends can enter to win a PEARL NECKLACE and EARRINGS valued at $450! The winner will be announced on New Year's Day! Pearls - a tangible reminder of God's grace to us all.

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Just a quick note before the series begins on the 14th ...
As I write this, I imagine that we are sitting at my kitchen table and chatting over a cup of coffee while familiar Christmas carols celebrate the Season. My twelve year old Chihuahua, Pongo, barks for a pinch of pound cake while my Shih Tzu, Lilly, patiently sits by the chair and waits for a crumb to fall.
My name is not Martha Stewart, and I will never receive a neighborhood beautification award. Just look at my front stoop. Yes, my never-had-time-to-carve-the-pumpkin-that-now-suffers-from-frostbite slouches next to the front door which is decorated with a Christmas wreath. I plan to roll this large orange ornament to the garbage pile tomorrow. For now, however, I will pretend that my front stoop is a contemplative modern art exhibit capturing the essence of contrast.
Actually, I love the concept of juxtaposition – placing things together that don’t seem to belong together, yet somehow ultimately make sense being paired. A personal example for me this season is the phrase: “comfort and joy.” Having just completed my manuscript for New Hope Publishers about the aftermath of grief, I fully understand the contrast of those two words. How can comfort bring joy? How can one find joy in loss?
Perhaps, dear reader, you have experienced loss this year – loss of a loved one, loss of friendship, loss of health, loss of financial security, loss of trust, loss of love, or loss of direction. Even with the best intent, words of encouragement shared by others can somehow seem insufficient to address an inconsolable loss. A spoken word cannot fully restore joy to a broken heart; however the Word can. And that’s the bottom line message of Christmas! God gave us the most amazing gift: His Son - the Word of God, the Holy Comforter.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).

You are not alone this Christmas, dear friend. Juxtaposed to the unexpected grit in life is the gift of God’s grace wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. This year I purposely placed a pearl in the Nativity scene as a metaphoric reminder. When we place our grit into the hands of the Lord, His grace transforms our pain into a pearl.
“Joy to the world!”
Thank you so very much for sharing the JOY of the Season with us this year.
God Bless,
Margaret
@mcsweeny
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Margaret McSweeney lives with her husband, David and two teenage daughters in the Chicago suburbs. She is the founder and director of Pearl Girls. For more information please visit http://www.pearlgirls.info/. Margaret is fast at work on several fiction manuscripts. Her book Pearl Girls: Encountering Grit, Experiencing Grace was written to help fund the Pearl Girl Charities. She is also the host of weekly radio show, Kitchen Chat. Connect with Margaret on Facebook or Twitter.

Love you to Pieces Book Review

2011-12-08T15:35:00.001-05:00

It's been a few months since Jaycen McCain's troubled wife fell victim to a sadistic killer. Losing Kelly Jo has haunted him deeply, and his failure to keep her safe has driven Jay to the brink of a bleak, self-destructive despair. But the small-town police detective has bigger problems to deal with when a string of serial murders crop up on his home turf--murders with eerie similarities to the violence perpetrated on his wife.

Compelled to stop the killer and find much-needed answers about Kelly Jo's final hours, Jay is forced to enlist the help of a woman too tempting for his own peace of mind: Kelly Jo's pretty cousin, Sara St. James. Together, Jay and Sara embark on a pursuit for justice that will take them into an underground world of dark places and dangerous, irresistible desires. As an unwanted passion kindles and combusts between them, the killer closes in, pulling Jay and Sara into the web of an evil that will rock them to their core.

My Thoughts:
At first I was so mad at Jaycen lol... I kept thinking he is an ASS~! But once you find out he lost is daughter to cancer, his wife to a Serial Killer, and he honestly was grieving in his own way and not paying attention to his wife enough to know she was getting herself into lots of trouble~! Kelly Jo or KAT was into Bondage and pain and goth scene without her Cop Husband Jaycen even having a clue. Jaycen receives his wife's hand in the mail and after about 2 months after the loss of his wife he starts to find out things he wished he did not know from his wife's Cousin Sara. Jaycen treats Sara so bad I wanted to step into this book and smack him lol.. BUT the funny thing is they have one night of unprotected sex leaving Sara Pregnant and Jaycen unsure he can ever love again. Along the way he finds out his wife wanted a divorce right be she went missing and she was having sex with many men. Jaycen does everything known to man to find the killer because he starts killing others and sending body parts to their loved ones . This is a VERY fast paced book very page turning to say the least. If you like Mystery and Erotic Romance Scenes you will love this book. To find out what happens to Sarah.. Jaycen.. and if they find the killer.... please read you will not be disappointed.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5

I am a non profit reviewer I received this copy to read and post my honest opinion on this book free of charge.

IceBound Review

2011-12-08T15:19:00.000-05:00

Dr. Emilie Saunderson is driven to finish her late husband's research. Her quest brings her to Antarctica, where she hopes to find a measure of peace in the isolated and icy wilderness. It's the last place on earth she expects to be given a second chance at love. Tom Wolinski loves his work at the bottom of the world. Damaged by his dark past, he has vowed never to get close to anyone—a promise that's easy to keep in a place with no permanent residents. That is, until Emilie arrives, and he's irresistibly drawn to her warmth and inner strength.
Emilie has no desire to get involved with another adventurer, and Tom has made it clear he's not interested in putting down roots. But as they work together to survive in the harshest of climates, they turn to one another for comfort. Is the heat between them enough to melt the ice around their hearts, and bind them together forever?

MY THOUGHTS:
Icebound was a fantastic read~! I started to read it late last night and finished it today. Icebound is one of those books you just can not put down even if you tried lol. The two main people in this book are so made for each other, Dr. Emilie goes to the bottom of the world to finish her dead husbands legacy only to find Tom the man of her dreams but boy is she in for a rough ride with Tom. You have got to read this book it is an amazing book well written and I would re read it any day of the week.

I rated it a high 5 out of 5.

Zee & Zoey Book Tour

2011-12-08T07:33:00.000-05:00

About Deborah Barnes

Deborah Barnes currently resides in South Florida and after an unexpected life changing event, she decided to follow her dreams of becoming an author and used the relationship of her cats as inspiration for her first book, The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey: A Journey of Extraordinarily Ordinary. She also writes the popular blog, Zee & Zoey’s Chronicle Connection, that is a collection of beautiful photos, artwork, and heartfelt stories about her feline crew.

You can visit Deborah’s website at http://www.zeezoey.com/ .
Connect with her on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/zeeandzoey and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/zeezoey .

About The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey

Combining a warm, humorous, and conversational style of writing with stunning photos and charming artwork, readers are immediately immersed into the world of Zee, a lovable male Maine Coon cat, and Zoey, a high-spirited female Bengal cat, as they share their amazing relationship and bond that formed between the two of them in The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey. What makes this story so compelling, is that the author narrates the journey of the cats through the personal trials and tribulations of her own life. Readers will easily be able to relate to the many moments the author shares and her spot on accuracy in understanding the many nuances of a cat is so realistic, one might think the author was a cat herself! You will be certain to smile and laugh on more than one occasion as you share this incredible journey with Zee and Zoey and learn the ultimate message they teach us – to embrace the ordinary in life and dare to make it extraordinary.

My Thought:
I fell in LOVE right away with this book, not just all the amazing pictures of all the kitty cats but how the book was laid out. This book will have you in all emotions I cried, laughed, and felt happy and sad. I love that two completely different breeds can fall in love like Zee and Zoey. Also the Author Deborah Barnes talks about her life divorce , moving , finding love again, her kids, and lets not forget her furry kids as well. If you want a touching story that will leave you feeling blessed to have what you have then please read this Journey of Deborah's through her cats ,and her family you will not want to miss the Adventure. . I rated this book a 4 out of 5.

The Canary List Review

2011-12-07T12:33:00.001-05:00

Protected by the dark of night, Jaimie Piper runs. But is anywhere safe when Evil is hunting you?

She’s just a twelve year-old girl, bumped around between foster homes and relegated to school classes for challenged kids, those lagging in their test scores or with behavioral issues. But her real problem is that she can sense something the other kids can’t—something dark. Something compelling her to run for her life.
All Crockett Grey wants is to mark the anniversary of his daughter’s death alone.
But when his student Jaimie comes to him, terrified, her need for protection collides with his grief, and a tangled web of bizarre events sends them both spiraling toward destruction.
Crockett’s one hope of getting his life back is to uncover the mysterious secrets of Jaimie’s past and her strange gift. It isn’t long before his discoveries lead him to a darker conspiracy, secrets guarded by the highest seat of power in the world—the Vatican

MY THOUGHTS:
I will be straight up honest... I thought the first 22 chapters dragged on for ever. When the book picked up I could not put it down! This story is about a 12 year old girl who grew up with no mom and dad , passed through the system Foster home to foster home, and had a gift or curse you could call it. Jaimie can sense EVIL demons inside people. Jaimie has someone out to get her hunting her so Dr. Mackenzie takes Jaimie and protects her from these demons, and she trust her teacher poor Mr Grey he gets wrongly accused of so much because of knowing Jaimie. I am not Catholic but I will tell you this ... I was so glued to this book wanting to know more. I found out close to the end what the Canary list is ... why the Vatican needed Jaimie .... the end was AMAZING by the way~! I would read this over again but I would skip some chapters lol If you like a roller coaster of events this book is that book.
NOW I rated this book a 3 out of 5 ONLY because the first 20 some chapters dragged so bad.

The Twelve Pearls of Christmas With GIVEAWAY

2011-12-03T19:40:00.002-05:00

Dylan Book Review

2011-12-03T13:41:00.000-05:00

Second in a hot contemporary cowboy romance trilogy featuring three brothers desperately trying to save their ranch, and their pride. Sexy rancher Dylan is temporarily covering his brother's shift at the Lucky Star ladies club when he meets Ronnie DelVecchio, a dark haired beauty with snapping green eyes. Sparks and tempers fly and Dylan can't resist the urge to see what it would be like to kiss her senseless.

My Thoughts:
I could not wait to finish the book I was reading before this book because I am a sucker for Cowboy type books. At first I thought this was going to be one of those book where the cowboy has sex the second he meets the girl but boy was I so wrong! Dylan was a very enjoyable read there was so much sexual tension between Dylan and Ronnie it was not even funny! I LOVE the ending of this book , it did not leave you hanging to bad it actually wrapped up just the way I like my books to. As usual I do not want to give away the whole book you have got to read this book if your into Romance and happy endings.

I had to rate this book a 5 out of 5

I am a non profit reviewer I receive books to review free for my honest Opinion of the material I receive. I received this book by NetGalley.com

Don't mess with Texas review

2011-11-30T16:23:00.000-05:00

Nikki Hunt thought her night couldn't get worse when her no-good, cheating ex ditched her at dinner, sticking her with the bill. Then she found his body stuffed in the trunk of her car and lost her two-hundred-dollar meal all over his three-thousand-dollar suit. Now not only is Nikki nearly broke, she's a murder suspect.Former cop turned PI, Dallas O'Connor knows what it's like to be unjustly accused. But one look at the sexy-though skittish-suspect tells him she couldn't hurt anyone. The lead detective, Dallas's own brother, has the wrong woman and Dallas hopes a little late-night "undercover" work will help him prove it . . .

My Thoughts:
Christie Craig did a good job with the first book in her NEW Series, Don't mess with Texas. I will admitt I laughed hard in some areas of this book.... I cried at one area towards the end of the book that has to do with Tony and his wife ...I don't want to give it away but there are so many emotions in this book and I love it~! Nikki gets herself in a pickle when she finds her ex husband dead in her trunk and within 24 hours her best friend who looks just like her was hurt pretty bad, and her apartment was broken into. BUT lets not forget the sexy hot PI Dallas who takes her into his house to protect her but he is mad crazy for her and they end up sleeping together and both Nikki and Dallas have a messed up life so do they end up together or just have fun while it last?As for Tony and Leanne go they were separated for 9 months due to some mixed feelings after a very bad accident( I don't want to spill the beans lol ) I say read this book to find out all the HOLES or POTHOLES I am leaving you all with.... I can tell you this it is a very good read and you will not know who the guilty person is until the end :)
I rated it 4 out of 5

PetCakes Review

2011-11-26T14:53:00.003-05:00

About PetCakes:
Well Made™ Toy Manufacturing Corporation, introduces PetCakes™, a new collectible plush pet line that will be a sweet treat for children ages 3 & up. Each PetCakes animal features a "frosting" hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. At first look, children will see a delicious cupcake but will then be surprised by the pet they find snuggled inside! Combining sweet faces and cuddly plush with a clever cupcake theme, PetCakes are collectible and provide hours of open-ended imaginative play. PetCakes make perfect gifts for a special friend and for pet lovers. They are ideal for birthday party favors, stocking stuffers and as rewards for good grades. Most of all, PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up!

About The Creator:
About The CreatorsFred CatapanoFounder and Owner of Well Made Toy Manufacturing CorporationFred Catapano started out in 1966 with a $1,000 loan, two sewing machines and a passion for creating soft playthings. By 1968, Well Made Toy Manufacturing Corporation was in business and Catapano was actively involved in the creating, manufacturing and selling of plush toys and rag dolls. Today, Well Made Toy has offices and design staff in New York, Hong Kong and China, and boasts the most extensive line of soft rag dolls in the business.Since the Company's inception, Catapano has personally been involved in the creation of a wide range of best-selling stuffed animals, plush characters and soft rag dolls, known and loved the world over. Catapano was the originator of the famous Tattle Talk Friends line, dolls who repeat everything someone says in their own voice. More than 40 years later, Catapano continues to add his insights and creativity to groundbreaking new products, including the 2010 introduction of PetCakes, sweet plush pets with frosting hats each nestled in its own cupcake wrapper pet bed! Catapano has been a member of the Toy Industry Association for over 30 years.

http://www.petcakestoys.com/index.php

Pleased to meet you. I'm Bamboo Berry™ the panda. I live in the bamboo patch in Honey Suckle Woods™. It's quiet and peaceful there. I eat fresh tender bamboo shoots and for dessert I dream of vanilla cupcakes with berry frosting. Yummy! Roco Coco™, Nutty Nicky™ and Honey Cakes™ often visit and we share all our cup cakes.

My name is Honey Cakes™. I live in Honey Suckle Woods™. I look for bee hives and then make friends with the bees. They let me taste their delicious honey. I spread it on my cakes, bread and put scoops of it in my tea. My Honey Suckle Woods™ friends are - Roco Coco™ , Nutty Nicky™ and Bamboo Berry™.

My View on PetCakes:
See those adorable little guys above? Yes those two My daughters got to play with and see what they thought about them. My 5 year old thought they were super cool her own words lol.. she LOVED how they went from being a cupcake to a dog with one flip! My 3 year old had a ball with hers she wanted the teddy bear she said that he was soft and she loved sleeping with hers. The play with them all the time, and they take turns with each of them. I had the chance to snag one of them yesterday while my 3 year old slept I really like these little guys and might have to buy them some for Christmas! They make fantastic gifts!
I rated this product a 5 out of 5 because they are made very well that ever a little tyke could play with it .
http://www.petcakestoys.com/index.php
I am a non profit reviewer I receive all items free for my honest opinion of the items I receive. I do not get paid to post my review and I do not copy Information without getting an approval from the place I am reviewing from.

Review for TOMOSN slice™ Safety Cutter - Great for couponers

2011-11-26T14:34:00.001-05:00

Product Description

The Slice™ Safety Cutter is the most versatile tool you'll ever own. Features a finger-friendly microscopic ceramic blade that's quick, easy and a safe substitute for scissors. Perfect for scrap-booking, clipping recipes, coupons and news articles, removing shrink-wrap, opening CDs, DVDs, and plastic packaging, and more. Includes a built-in magnet and key-ring hole.
- Ceramic blade lasts longer than steel
- Stays sharp and never rusts
- Built-in magnet and key-ring hole
- Finger-Friendly™ Design
- For left- and right-handers
http://sliceproducts.com

My View of the product:
The slice is very light wright smooth and at first I did not know how it was going to cut anything until I ran my finger over it and found the small Ceramic sharp point. I tried it on a few different types of paper Card stock it worked but not well.... paper like school paper it worked but it shreds a little and I cut my coupons out with it and it did a great job cutting them out . I like the design and that it is light weight so I can carry it in my purse. I would have to rate the new Slice a 4 starts out of 5 It is really a nice design.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Christmas Singing Book Review

2011-11-24T22:10:00.002-05:00

After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie’s hopes?Christmas has always been special to cake decorator Mattie Eash, who was born on the wondrous holiday.Yet the season has lost its appeal in the three years since then, her childhood sweetheart abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Mattie has moved on, left Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania and pursued her dreams of a cake shop in Berlin, Ohio and given her heart to someone new. Someone unlike Gideon Beiler. Someone safe.
Then an unforeseen setback forces her home and into painful proximity to Gideon. Will learning the truth behind his rejection restore her Christmas joy—or open the door to even deeper heartbreak?

MY THOUGHTS:

The Christmas Singing was given to me by Blogging for Books for my honest Opinions

The Christmas Singing was a very heart warming and fast read with only 189 pages I had it read within 2 hours. This story is about a young couple Mattie and Gideon and how Gideon lied to protect her or so he thought. Mattie moved from PA to Berlin OH to rebuild her life and 2 years after doing so her bakery burnt to the ground. Mattie goes back to her childhood town is PA where Gideon resides and she finds out what SECRET Gideon had been hiding all along. I left out a lot of this book but this is a very good read I enjoyed it a lot and if you want a fast read this is the book for you. Also there are Recipes at the back of the book I so am going to try!

You can Purchase this book http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Singing-Romance-Heart-Country/dp/0307446549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322190864&sr=8-1 click the link to go there.

Then the Kindle version is here: http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Singing-Romance-Country-ebook/dp/B004J4XGD6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322190864&sr=8-2

Wicked Games Book Review

2011-11-21T22:23:00.000-05:00

Abby Lewis never pictured herself on the survival game show, Endurance Island. She's just not the survival type. But when her boss offers her a spot on the show and the opportunity of a lifetime, she packs her bags and heads to the tropics to be a contestant. Once in the game, though, it's clear that Abby's in over her head.No one's more competitive than sexy, delicious and arrogant Dean Woodall. Sure, he's clever, strong, good at challenges, and has a body that makes her mouth water. He also hates Abby just as much as she hates him. That's fine with her; she'll just ignore the jerk.But the rules of Endurance Island are working against them. Abby and Dean are teamed up & alone on the beach. It's either work together, or go home. Stuck with no one's company but their own, they learn they might just make a good team after all. And Abby learns that with just a little bit of kindling, the flames of hate can quickly turn to flames of passion.

My Thoughts:
AMAZING~!!!!! I was all hot and bothered by the time I got done reading it. I love how the whole book is based on a COUPLES type survivor type show, I never have gotten into reality TV but this book was so good I read it all in one day and I got a lot done around my house too. I don't want to give anymore details about the book because if you read above that should tell you enough but HOT HOT HOT I loved the tension between them and OMG I laughed soo hard in some areas of the book. Wicked Games is amazingly written I was hooked from page one and never wanted to let it down. I rated this book a HIGH 5!

I review for NetGalley I receive Kindle downloads free in exchange for my HONEST Opinions about the material I receive.

Echo Falls Review

2011-11-19T12:17:00.006-05:00

Running from a nightmare stalking her every move, Phoebe Martin arrives in Echo Falls hoping she has finally found a safe place to stop. But trouble has a way of catching up and soon the signs are there. After a vicious attack in an alley, policeman Aidan O'Bryan is left with Phoebe as his only path to understanding why the Echo Falls werewolf pack - his pack - is being attacked. When another pack member is killed, Phoebe is forced to confront her past before she loses Aidan and everything she has come to love. Love and duty become one as Aidan strives to prevent Phoebe from becoming the next victim. But with Phoebe just as determined to protect Aidan and her new home, secrets from her past threaten to tear them apart.
Will love give Phoebe the strength to trust Aidan and face her fears, or will her past destroy her future?

My Thoughts:
Echo Falls is the first book about I have ever read that has to do with werewolves.Phoebe was on the run until she reached Echo Fall's something about the place she liked that was until she got attacked. Phoebe was rescued by a tall handsome man by the name Aidan who she would find out was a Cop. Phoebe has a VERY dark secret she is afraid to tell anyone and it coast 4 lives... 4 Wolf lives. She finds out not just Aidan is a wolf but most of Echo Falls so telling her secret was not so hard when she finds out. I have already given to much lol... you so have to read this book to find out WHO attacked her.... and why?? and what happens :) I love the way this book was written I did not want to put it down, and it is a fast paced book for sure.I hope there will be more books from this author I would be honored to review for her again.
Fantastic book I rated 5 out of 5~!

It's Smple Book Tour/Review

2011-11-19T12:17:00.004-05:00

About Michelle Richardson

Michelle Richardson, born in Brooklyn, New York, now lives in Long Island with her husband, their two crazy kids and a prissy powder puff pomeranian named Madison. A wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, writer, life coach and marketing director, the roles of her life provided the inspiration behind this work, but none more so than those of wife, mother, sister and friend. Richardson is currently writing the sequel to It’s Simple.

Visit her online at www.michellerichardson.co or visit her at Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/#!/ItsSimpleMR or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ItsSimpleMR

The general consensus is that relationships are easy to start but challenging to maintain. Although we may not think so, our choices ultimately determine the types of relationships we have. It's truly funny how after we've contributed to the chaotic state of the relationship, we hire therapists to fix us, to tell us it's not our fault when it typically is. The truth? Therapists don't fix us; they provide tools that guide us. Ultimately, we find the solutions ourselves and, for the most part, we really need to forget what we've heard. Relationships can be complicated, littered with challenges and that preventable thing called drama. Just ask Tia and Chase.

They met as teenagers. Upon graduation from college, things got complicated. Chase was drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers; Tia was offered a position in the Obama administration. Despite the geographical distance, Tia and Chase stayed together.But how easy is it to make love last? It's simple-if we can be honest, forgiving, and patient with each other. Here's a unique look at a progressive couple and how their choices impact their journey; providing a truthful and sometimes painful look at real life scenarios and how two fiercely driven and stubborn lovers choose to handle them. Experience life from a different perspective.

My Thoughts:
How to start this other than I loved reading this book! Chase and Tia go back way back to High School together, He leaves for the opposite side of the world for school but Tia and Chase made a pack they would stay friends. The met up little after College and had a fling that drew them a little closer but they did not become VERY close until they went to a friends wedding. I love love love How the Author wrote this book it makes you feel like your in this book and trust me it is hard to put it down lol. I love the story line two kids that loved each other and never stopped loving each other. Chase plays for the Lakers and Tia is into Law, Chase lives over on the West Coast and Tia the East Coast. How do they make a long distance relationship work? you soooo have to read this book to find out You will not be sorry~!
I rated this book the highest 5 I could rate a book.
Please check out the Authers site she is an amazing author~!
http://www.michellerichardson.co/

The Night is Mine Review

2011-11-19T12:08:00.000-05:00

First in a thrilling military romantic suspense series based on the real-life elite helicopter pilots who transport Navy SEALs and Delta Force teams in and out of combat and covert missions. (SOAR are the heroes of Black Hawk Down.) Buchman’s heroine flys the most dangerous military ops and tries to find the one man who can be a hero in her own life. Ace-pilot Captain Emily Beale goes undercover as bodyguard to the First Lady, with her rugged commander, Major Mark Henderson, who is determined to cover her back. Can she learn to keep her desire at bay before her covert mission implodes?

I received is as a Kindle Download for NetGalley

Personally I loved this book, Who would not like to read about a kickass female in one of the highest most elite forces in the military? She was pulled from her duties to serve as a personal chief for the first lady of the USA only to find out later she was there to protect her and the president from an assassination threat but she did not know about the threat till it was all over and done with. Her commanding Chief took leave to come help her and they fall in love with each other ( and I so loved that) The one thing that I did not like was that there was little detail to their romance and sexual roll in this book, I would have rated this book a 5 if it were little more mushy I guess you could call it~ I love the whole story it is full of surprises and kept me wanting to know more. If you want to know more you will have to read the book. It is worth reading~!
4 out of 5 Stars

The Wedding Gift Review

2011-11-16T21:02:00.000-05:00

17 year old Leeann Worthier is the perfect girl in town - or so she says.

George Willets is the heir to a booming petroleum business.
When they announce their engagement, George's controlling mother is unimpressed and Leeann absolutely refuses to live with her mother-in-law. So George gives his new wife a house as a wedding gift.
Thirty years before, the same house had hosted a grisly scene: George's uncle and cousins had all been slaughtered, his aunt Robina accused of both murder and suicide.
The house is a gorgeous, well-maintained mansion but has stood empty since the tragedy. It's intimidating, but who is Leeann to turn down a free house? When the ghost of Robina begins to haunt Leeann, she realizes she's made a huge mistake ...
My Thoughts...
At first this book was kinda dragged out ( or at least that's how I felt) But once I got about half way into the book boy did it really get good! By the end of the book I did not want to put it down~! I felt sooo bad for Leeann 17 pregnant by a man she did not love... forced Marriage ... and forced to live in a Mansion that had a VERY Haunting History. I want to tell so much more about this book but HONESTLY it is hard to tell more without telling to much lol. Lets just say Leann gets what she has ALWAYS wished for at the end.... and she lives happy ever after and well George ... well he is not so lucky. PLEASE read this book it is a great read for those COLD winter nights .I rated this read a 4 out of 5, I would have rated it a 5 but like I said the first half to me drug out a little but other than that AWESOME book.

I am a non profit reviewer I do not get paid to review books and I get them free in return for my honest Opinions from NetGalley.com

Seal of my Dreams Book Review

2011-11-13T20:30:00.000-05:00

Paperback: 396 pages

Publisher: Bell Bridge Books (November 11, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1611940516

ISBN-13: 978-1611940510

Honor, duty, courage, passion . . . the men of the Navy SEALs are a special breed of hero, and in these novellas by eighteen top romance authors the SEALs are celebrated not only as symbols of devoted service to their country but as the kind of men every woman wants to love. They’ll rescue a damsel in distress and her lap dog, too. They’ll battle hometown dramas and international bad guys. When it comes to giving away their hearts, they’ll risk everything.

All proceeds from sales of SEAL of My Dreams go to the Veterans Research Corporation, a non-profit fundraiser for veterans’ medical research.
Between them, the authors of SEAL of My Dreams have won dozens of writing awards including multiple RITAs from Romance Writers of America. Their nearly 600 published novels have sold at least 35 million copies worldwide. The SEAL of My Dreams roster includes many of the best-known authors in modern romance fiction. In addition, many have strong family connections to the servicemen and women of our nation’s military, and many specialize in novels featuring heroes and heroines from all branches of service.

My Thoughts:
Seal of my Dreams is very well written for a small stories book. With eighteen Authors that are very well published writing stories for this book you can guarantee all of the short stories are FANTASTIC. I love how each story starts and ends. At first I thought this was going to be a cheesy Erotica book but honestly it was nothing like that! If you like some passion and some love stories with good endings and love to read the hero Military type books this is fantastic trust me on that. I wish I had the Hard Copy of this book, I got to review this per Kindle Copy LOVED it so much I am going to add this book to my online book archive :)
I rated this book a 5 out of 5!
I am a non profit book reviewer I review books for publishers,authors, and placed like NetGalley, booksneeze, among a few others. I do not get paid to post my honest opinions and I get the books FREE to read and post my honest opinion.

Natasha Deen's new book for YA Readers ( and all ages appropriate) " True Grime"

2011-11-11T17:40:00.000-05:00

True Grime
Urban Fantasy/Mystery
Order it NOW from AMAZON ( I also posted review on amazon )
Grime cop and teen fairy Pepper Powder lives for one thing: protecting the human species from magical zealots who seek to eradicate them with Violent Illness of Unusual Resistance and Strength (humans call them “viruses,” but their mistake is understandable. The very young often get their words wrong.). When a terrorist leader releases a necrophage bomb, it not only decimates Grime headquarters, it turns Pepper into the magical world’s first fairy amputee—but she’s not going to let a little thing like a missing leg stop her. To catch her criminal, and prevent him from unleashing a V.I.U.R.S in one of the human world’s biggest shopping centers, West Edmonton Mall, she goes undercover as a human. But once Pepper's theories of humanity collide with the reality of bullies, cliques, and environmental destruction, will she still believe humanity's worth saving?

My Thoughts:
Since I have read ALL of Natasha's work and I am a big fan I have to tell you this was a another well written book. I have never been to into Fantasy type books but this one had me from the beginning and I could not put it down. I think what I loved so much about this book was I like Faeries and the way Natasha describes each kind of them in this book really had me drawn in wanting to know more. I felt soo bad when Pepper lost her leg , you will have to read to find out what happened that made her loose a leg. The Ending of this book was sooo good, I want to read the next one like NOW! There is sooo much going on in this book I think this is a fantastic book for all ages! I rate this book a 4 out of 5~! now what are you waiting for go get this book and read it now!

Thank You Natasha Deen for allowing me to read and post my honest opinions of your book, I look forwards to working with you again very soon!

The Bakers Wife Tour/Review

2011-11-10T18:04:00.000-05:00

About The Baker's Wife:

To save her husband and son, Audrey Bofinger must rescue her enemy.
The Bofinger family has lost their church ministry in a scandal exposed by Officer Jack Mansfield. Hoping to heal and to restore their reputation, Audrey, Geoff, and their son Ed take over a failing bakery in the small community.
Driving to the bakery one morning, blinded by fog, Audrey hits a motor scooter owned by Jack’s wife, Julie. The mangled scooter is crushed and bloody. But Julie is nowhere to be found. Her disappearance coincides with a sudden illness that nearly cripples Audrey.

Jack believes the Bofingers have hurt Julie to take revenge on him, but the evidence dries up and her trail goes cold. At a breaking point, Jack takes the tiny bakery and its patrons hostage, issuing only one demand: Audrey has six hours to return Julie to him, or lose Geoff and Ed forever.
With only an excruciating and intuitive gift, an ex-con, and Julie’s estranged daughter to help search for clues, Audrey starts the search of her life for a woman who has vanished like the fog.

My Thoughts~!

WOW~ I really loved reading this book a real page turner, this book is full of suspense! I LOVED the abilities that Audrey had where she could see things almost psychic like! I love how God works through her , and the book as a whole was amazing . I really did not know what to expect when I got to review this book but I am glad I got the opportunity and I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Suspense and the power of God then this is a book I would recommend.

I rated this book a 4 out of 5.

I got my copy from litfusegroup in exchange for my honest review of this book.

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Heaven is for Real For Kids Review

2011-11-05T12:59:00.001-04:00

Book Description

Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it!
Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton—kid to kids! Children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many adults have received from the trade book.
Beautifully illustrated, under Colton's direction, this book is uniquely written from a child for a child. Colton tells of his experiences in first person and comments on things that will be important to kids. A letter to parents is included to guide them in talking to their children about heaven. Scripture along with Q&A section with answers from the Bible are also included in the book.

My Thoughts:
I absolutely LOVED this book, so much that I had one neighbor read it, my husband to read it, and I read it over the phone to my mom. I especially loved the art work in this book and the detail was amazing. Colton is a very special little boy to have had the opportunity to meet Jesus and to remember the things that he has, and the story matches up to Scripture to a T! Amazingly written and well worth the read!
I rate this book a 5 !!
By the way my 5 year old Olivia LOVES the pictures and the story she has asked me many things since I read this to her.

Remembering Christmas Review

2011-11-05T12:52:00.002-04:00

Rick Denton lives his life on his terms. He works hard, plays hard, and answers to no one. So when his mother calls on Thanksgiving weekend begging him to come home after his stepfather has a stroke, Rick is more than a little reluctant. He's never liked Art and resents the man's presence in his life, despite the fact that his own father abandoned the family when Rick was just twelve. When what was supposed to be just a couple days helping out at the family bookstore turns into weeks of cashing out old ladies and running off the homeless man who keep hanging about, Rick's attitude sours even more.

Still, slowly but surely, the little bookstore and its quirky patrons--as well as the lovely young woman who works at his side each day--work their magic on him, revealing to Rick the truth about his family, his own life, and the true meaning of Christmas. With skillful storytelling, Dan Walsh creates a Christmas story will have readers remembering every good and perfect gift of Christmas.

My Thoughts:
While this was a better than normal example of Christmas fiction, I was very disappointed that Christmas really did not enter into it. It could have happened at any time of the year. While I enjoyed the book some what, I just really did not get into it as much as I thought I would, I guess you could say I was disappointed that it was not more Christmas Spirited.
I rated this book a 2 out of 5

Halos review

2011-11-05T12:51:00.000-04:00

It was the halo that caught her heart between beats and made her pause to take notice. When Alessi Moore drives her red Mustang convertible into town, she wonders if this could be the place she was meant to find, a place to settle down. But when her convertible and all she owns is stolen, she is filled with doubt.

My Thoughts:
This was a little different from some of the books I read but I will tell you this I enjoyed this book, I mean,If you need to be reminded to be thankful for the little things, to forgive past hurts or to humble yourself and pray for a miracle, you might like Halos, a story of one girl who teaches a town the true meaning of Christmas then you so need to read this book!! I loved all the characters in this book, and the pace was just right. I recommend this to anyone who liked Christian Fiction and likes to curl up with a good book hot cocoa and a blanket then this book is a good one for you in my opinion.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5

Half-Past DAWN review

2011-11-05T12:31:00.000-04:00

Between life and death, between the deepest dark of night and the first rays of dawn, in that moment where we begin to drift from sleep to wakefulness, is where anything is possible . . .

Jack Keeler wakes up one bright June morning to the shock of his life. He gazes in the mirror and sees a half-healed gash over his right eye and a hastily stitched-together wound in his shoulder that looks suspiciously like the result of a bullet. He also notices an intricately designed tattoo—words written in a foreign script—covering the length of his forearm. He’s alone, his house eerily silent without the delightful chatter of his wife and two daughters. He has absolutely no memory of how, when, or why he ended up in such gruesome physical condition.
Jack gropes his way down to the kitchen to call his wife, Mia—an FBI agent—and to find some answers. But before he can pick up the phone, his eyes are drawn to the front page of that morning’s paper. He takes in a large photo of a bridge, the guard rail missing, a skein of tire marks on the roadway. Above the photo, in large black type, a headline that simply reads NEW YORK CITY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JACK KEELER DEAD.

My Thoughts:
OK another book I wish I could write a goo review for BUT I just can not~! I was excited to get this book it actually sounded very good and when I started Reading I did manage to make it to chapter 9 but I just could not get into this book! I was soo disappointed! I mean The author writes very well and keeps your interest to some extent.BUT, this was not even close to the type of book I was expecting it to be from the description. Half -Pat Dawn was not a thriller, some thriller elements, not a mystery, more paranormal type stuff I guess you could call it..just not what I was expecting.
Rated this book a 2 out of 5

The Christmas Shoppe review

2011-11-05T12:20:00.000-04:00

The small town of Parrish Springs is not ready for Matilda Honeycutt. A strange older woman with scraggly gray hair and jewelry that jangles as she walks, Matilda is certainly not the most likely person to buy the old Barton Building on the town's quaint main street. When it becomes apparent that her new shop doesn't fit the expectations of Parrish Springs residents, a brouhaha erupts. After all, Christmas is approaching, and the last thing the town needs is a junky shop run by someone who looks and acts like a gypsy. But as townsfolk venture into the strange store, they discover that old memories can bring new life and healing.

Once again, Melody Carlson delivers a Christmas story that will touch hearts and delight the senses. Sure to be a classic, The Christmas Shoppe is filled with the special magic the best Christmas stories share--that intangible mixture of nostalgia, joy, and a little bit of magic.

My Thoughts:
This was a hard review to do because I tried to understand this book I really did... I mean a stranger moves into town will not tell anyone what kind of shop she is opening ... and when she does open it all there is in there is OLD stuff like a thrift store but it's called a Christmas Shoppe. I lost interest in this book I did make it to chapter 8 I read a little of 8 but I just did not get into this book. I HATE giving negative reviews because I know how hard an Author works on a book, but this one just did not catch me. Does not mean this book is not for you , just means I did not get into it.
I rated this book a 2 out of 5

Pattern Of Wounds Review

2011-11-05T12:04:00.002-04:00

For Detective Roland March, his latest case has become personal. March doesn't know the young female who was stabbed to death, but he thinks he recognizes the crime scene. Nearly ten years ago, March gained national fame as the subject of a true-crime book. But now this crime scene bears eerie similarities to that one. And whispers begin to emerge that March may have put the wrong man behind bars. Worse, Houston may now have a serial killer on the loose. As more cases emerge that seem connected, and threats against March and those closest to him build, he must solve the case—rescuing not only the city but his own reputation as a homicide cop.

My Thoughts :
This was a fantastic read, The Author had me reading this book a little slower than I do most the time but that's OK because i was hooked on this book. I LOVE how the author had me thinking one thing then within 2-4 pages I was like crap~! Not what I thought or who I thought lol. So many fantastic curve balls in this book. You have got to read this book if you like Criminal Mystery type books, this one will leave you is SHOCK because what you thought and who you thought did the crime well.... lets just say READ THE BOOK lol.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5

Bears With Us Book Tour/Review

2011-10-24T14:33:00.001-04:00

About Marilyn Meredith

Marilyn Meredith is the author of over thirty published novels, many award winning, including the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series. Bears With Us is the latest release. Writing as F. M. Meredith, her latest Rocky Bluff P.D. crime novel is Angel Lost, the third from Oak Tree Press. Marilyn is a member of EPIC, Four chapters of Sisters in Crime, including the Central Coast chapter, Mystery Writers of America, and on the board of the Public Safety Writers of America. She’s also a been an instructor at many writing conferences including the Maui Writers Retreat, Central Coast Writing Conference and many others.Visit Marilyn online at http://fictionforyou.com and her blog at http://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com/

A burglar turns out to be a bear and Deputy Tempe Crabtree and her pastor husband, Hutch, chase the bear out of the house. This is their first encounter with a bear and the occupants of the home, an elderly couple and their daughter—and it isn’t the last.A bear turns up at the school, at a restaurant, an apple orchard and two more homes. That is only part of what Tempe is called to handle. A teenager’s suicide, a mother who doesn’t like her daughter’s boyfriend, a wandering senior with a strange form of Alzheimer’s, and a long ago love affair keep Tempe hopping

My Thoughts:
First if you have read the first book in this series you will LOVE this book~! If this is your first one to read if you read the first book you can learn about the characters a little more. Again Marilyn Meredith wrote another amazing book...I have read a few of her books and I love how they catch you and keep you hooked. "Bears with us" is about the bears of Bear Creek are getting ready for hibernation and some weird things are going on around Bear Creek like getting calls for a house that has been broken into . I feel bad for Tempe she is so crazy busy with all the calls she hardly has time to eat and sleep. Her husband is the Pastor at a local church there in Bear Creek near the Indian Reservation. The other main part in this book is about a young man who commits suicide but what is odd is the family wants the death to be very secret hush hush and pushes the help away from Pastor Hutch. Bears With Us is a VERY fast paced book it will keep you wanting to know more.... I do not want to give it all away so please read Marilyns new book " Bears With Us" I rated this book a 4 out of 5

The Pub Across The Pond Book Tour and REVIEW

2011-10-17T19:54:00.000-04:00

MARY CARTER is a freelance writer and novelist. The Pub Across the Pond is her fifth novel with Kensington. Her other works include: My Sister’s Voice, Sunnyside Blues, She’ll Take It, and Accidentally Engaged. In addition to her novels she has written two novellas: A Very Maui Christmas in the best selling anthology Holiday Magic, and The Honeymoon House in the best selling anthology Almost Home. She is currently working on a new novel for Kensington.

Readers are welcome to visit her at www.marycarterbooks.com .
Visit her at Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Carter-Books/248226365259

Carlene Rivers is many things. Dutiful, reliable, kind. Lucky? Not so much. At thirty, she's living a stifling existence in Cleveland, Ohio. Then one day, Carlene buys a raffle ticket. The prize: a pub on the west coast of Ireland. Carlene is stunned when she wins. Everyone else is stunned when she actually goes.As soon as she arrives in Ballybeog, Carlene is smitten, not just by the town's beguiling mix of ancient and modern but by the welcome she receives. In this small town near Galway Bay, strife is no stranger, strangers are family, and no one is ever too busy for a cup of tea or a pint. And though her new job presents challenges--from a meddling neighbor to the pub's colorful regulars--there are compensations galore. Like the freedom to sing, joke, and tell stories and, in doing so, find her own voice. And in her flirtation with Ronan McBride, the pub's charming, reckless former owner, she just may find the freedom to follow where impulse leads and trust her heart--and her luck--for the very first time.

MY THOUGHTS:
I LOVED this book~! 'The Pub Across The Pond is about a pub in Ireland that the owner losses in a poker game. The owner was one of 7 in this family ( the only male) so his sisters and his mom decided to raffle the pub to USA people only. Carlene from Ohio won the pub but whats funny is she had bad luck her whole life and when she goes to Ireland to claim her prize she falls in love with the area but has some bad luck along her way. I really enjoyed this book it was different from what I normally read but I was GLUED to it. This was a fairly large book but I read it in a few days. You really need to read this book to find out if Carlene stays there or goes back to OHIO and you will have to see if she finds LOVE in Ireland or not. I rated this book a 5 I would recommend it to anyone who loved a good curl up and read type of book. There is sooo much to this book you will find yourself hooked and not wanting to put it down.

Knit with Love review

2011-10-17T10:23:00.001-04:00

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Revell (October 1, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0800719700

ISBN-13: 978-0800719708

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This little book is packed with amazing stories shared by lots of knitters. I love the Scriptures used in this book and I love the stories a lot. I have been knitting 8 1/2 years and I love it and I have lots of stories I could tell but NONE as amazing as the ones in this book. Knitters and non-knitters would enjoy this book, the stories are filled with love, faithfulness, and friendship. Please non knitters pick up this book and at least read a little you will love the stories told not only by Lisa herself but other knitters as well. My favorite saying of of this books is "Offer it up" If you do not know what it means please grab this book and you will find out within chapter 2. Thank you for allowing me to review such a touching book I loved reading this to my 5 year old while waiting in line every morning to drop her off to school.
I rate this book a high 5~!

The Illusion Of Certainty Review/Book Tour

2011-10-17T07:30:00.001-04:00

Greg Messel has written three novels and three unpublished memoirs. He published his premiere novel “Sunbreaks” in 2009, followed by “Expiation” in 2010 and “The Illusion of Certainty” in 2011. Greg has had a newspaper career as a columnist, sportswriter and news editor. He won a Wyoming Press Association Award as a columnist. Greg also spent many years in the corporate world as a Financial Manager. He now devotes his energies to writing at his home in Edmonds, Washington on the Puget Sound just north of Seattle,where he lives with his wife, Carol.

You can visit his website at www.gregmessel.com .
Connect with Greg on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gregmessel or Facebook at www.facebook.com/greg.messel

"The Illusion of Certainty" follows two parallel storylines. Marc is a successful businessman who seems to have everything-a great job, a beautiful wife, a house in an upscale neighborhood of Portland, Oregon and two great kids who are preparing for college. But something is not right. Marc is unsettled by the sudden change in his wife, Aimee, who seems distant and unhappy. What is going on with her? The second storyline involves a successful young attorney Alexandra Mattson. Alex, as she is called by her friends, meets a handsome young cop, Sean, during an unexpected crisis in her neighborhood. Sean and Alex seem made for each other and begin to merge their futures in a world of uncertainty. The only certainty in life is that we will face uncertainty. Despite all of the technology and controls available in the modern world, sometimes the only comfort comes from the human touch.

My Thoughts:
This was a different book for me I had a hard time getting into it BUT once I got past the first few chapters it started to pick up for me . If you like books about people having devastating losses but turn around and find love again in the most unexpected places, then this book is so for you. Me on the other hand I love romance and mystery I will tell you this book was well written and was pieced together very nicely. I rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars because I love a happy ending and I love a well written book.

The deal the dance and the devil

2011-10-14T18:35:00.000-04:00

What would you do for five million dollars? Adam and Evia Langston have lived in their own little garden of Eden since the two married at the age of seventeen. Working their way up from the humblest of beginnings, the Langstons have thrived beyond anything they could have ever imagined. Now they live in the finest home, drive the best cars, and indulge in all the trimmings that signify their massive success.

But then the recession hits and rips apart the family’s financial stability. Unable to support their three children and other relatives, Adam and Evia find themselves drowning in financial trouble and teetering on the brink of complete disaster. With nowhere to turn, the Langstons have no idea what to do.
Until Shay-Shaunté, Evia’s multimillionaire boss, comes to the Langstons with a five-million-dollar offer that seems so hard to refuse. Will the Langstons make this deal? Or will they recognize that the glitter of five million dollars may be far from gold?

My Thoughts:
This was the first book written by Victoria that I have ever read , and I will tell you the way she writes will make you feel like your in the book...Fantastically written~! The Deal,the Dance,and the Devil is about a happily married couple Adam and Evia they have three kids, nice house, good job that is until until Adam looses his job. Avia's boss who is a Millionaire offers her a deal she just ca not pass up or can she? Her boss is far from a jokester so when he hands her a check for 5 Million Dollars she now has to choose do I take the money or not. This book is AMAZING I could not put it down ,with 383 pages that went fast, following the book would be an epilogue,Acknowledgment,and a reading group guide with Q and A area for your Book Club if you choose to do this book. I rate it a 4 out of 5 star.

Cutie Pies Review

2011-10-06T13:51:00.000-04:00

Overview:
Praised by Bon Appetit, DailyCandy, and Sunset magazine, the secrets behind Dani Cone's signature handmade, all-natural miniature pies are revealed for the first time inside Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory, and Adorable Recipes. Whether you're grabbing the perfectly portable Flipside on the way to work, enjoying a Piejar as a tasty afternoon treat, or looking for a fun and impressive dinner party dessert, Cutie Pies provides the perfect morsels to satisfy sweet and savory cravings alike. Inside Cutie Pies, Cone presents 40 exclusive recipes inspired by the unique line of compact pastries she serves at her Seattle-based Fuel Coffee and High 5 Pie locations, which have received a Best of Seattle Weekly award. Sweet, one-of-a-kind treats like a Mango-Raspberry-Lemon Piepop mingle with savory recipes like Cone's Curry Veggie Piejar, all in a distinct and delightful design. Cutie Pies is illustrated throughout with more than 20 mouthwatering, full-color photographs, and its contemporary fashion and straightforward recipes enable bakers everywhere to create these tiny treats with big flavor.

Details
•Pub. Date: September 2011

•Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
•Format: Hardcover , 160pp
•Sales Rank: 198
•ISBN-13: 9781449403058
•ISBN: 1449403050

Meet The Author

Barista and businesswoman Dani Cone is the founder and owner of three Fuel Coffee locations in Seattle, Washington, as well as High 5 Pie, where she developed her signature Cutie Pies, Flipsides, Piejars, and other tiny tasty pastries.

My Thoughts:
I fell in LOVE with this book~! I am not a big pie person but when I saw this I had to see what Cutie Pies was all about. Dani Cone not only has pies in here called Cutie pies, here are the others as well....petit 5's, pie jars, flipsides, pie pops and full-sized pies. Cutie pies are baked in standard muffin tin. Petit 5's in mini-muffin pans. Pie jars are pies baked in half pint canning jars. Flipsides are similar to turnovers and the pie pops are on a stick they are cute, yummy, and so much fun to make. I first made the "Caramel Pecan PiePops , they did not last long at all~! I also made the Egg, Potato, cheese, and bacon Flipside for my family and they LOVE them, so much I am going to make some again but this time use Sausage~! Petit 5's would be the last of the ones I have made out of the book so far , I made the Campfire Smores for my girls and some of their friends and they went like hot cakes I tell you. I even doubled them and I had none left lol. I can not wait to try some more of the recipes that are on there, there are 40 all together and yes I plan of trying them ALL~
I rate this book a 5 our of 5 I LOVE a good cook book with PICTURES~!

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God Girl Bible Tour Review

2011-10-06T11:08:00.000-04:00

Details •Pub. Date: September 2011

•Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

•Format: Hardcover , 1520pp

•Sales Rank: 819,963

•Age Range: Young Adult

•ISBN-13: 9780800720162

•ISBN: 0800720164

Meet The Author
Hayley DiMarco is the founder of Hungry Planet, where she writes and creates cutting-edge books that connect with the multitasking mind-set. She has written and cowritten numerous bestselling books for both teens and adults, including Dateable, Mean Girls, Sexy Girls, B4UD8, God Girl, and the God Girl Bible. Hayley lives with her husband and daughter in Tennessee.

MY THOUGHTS:

I got the chance to review God Girl Bible and I could not have been more excited because my neighbor ( best friend) has a 13 year old daughter who LOVES to read and LOVES Bibles. I will tell you this she loved this bible she told me her favorite parts about this bible were the devotions and the little notations through out the bible. She also told me it was VERY easy to read. YES she read the whole bible lol . She gave me the bible and told me to hold on to if for my girls. So naturally I started to read it and I LOVE IT~! My 5 year old and 3 year old attend Children’s church and need to read from the bible or be read too so I have been using this book and I LOVE IT~! So easy to maneuver in. I think all girls would love to have a God Girl Bible AND you get to decorate it! Yes it is a leather bound bible you can add stickers to draw on design your own personal cover for your God Girl Bible. My friend is buying her daughter this Bible for her Birthday next month that’s how good this Bible is. I highly recommend this bible again it is at a young lady's reading level and they will understand it so much better.
5 star book!!

What's Yours Is Mine Review

2011-09-26T11:01:00.000-04:00

Like a princess in a fairytale, Grace Hamilton has been showered with blessings: professional success, a happy marriage, and she even lives in a beautiful castle. But the only thing she really wants - her heart's desire - is the one thing she can never have. Her sister, the beautiful Susannah, has made a mess of her life. Like a reverse Midas, everything she touches turns to shit. But the Fate puts Grace's future in Susannah's hands, changing the balance of power between the sisters forever.

My Thoughts:

This book was different than most books I read and it was a nice change. If you want a book that will hook you in and leave you wanting more at the end of every page, this book did it for me. "What's your is mine" is about two sisters one that can not have kids the other who lost her kids due to her lifestyle. Susannah decides to carry a baby for her sister . The sisters go through some challenges in this book that will keep you wanting to know how the story will end. I recommend this to anyone who likes to curl up with a good book.

I rated this read a 4 out of 5

Deadly Pursuit By Irene Hannon Tour/Review

2011-09-01T20:17:00.001-04:00

As a social worker, Alison Taylor has a passion for protecting children and seeing that justice is served on their behalf. But when she starts getting harassing phone calls and bizarre "gifts," it seems she may be the one in need of protection. When her tormentor's attentions take a violent turn, her brother Cole comes to her aid, along with his new partner, Detective Mitch Morgan. As her relentless stalker turns up the heat, Mitch takes a personal interest in the case. Protecting Alison has become more than just a job--because his own happiness now depends on keeping her safe. Chock full of nail-biting suspense and heart-melting romance, Deadly Pursuit is Irene Hannon's storytelling at its very best. Fans old and new will not want to miss the next story in this series starring siblings fighting for justice.

MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first Irene Hannon book to read and I will tell you I LOVED it~! This book is about two law enforcement brothers( Cole and Jake) who are Overly protective of their sister(Alison)... or are they?? Cole sets Alison and his new partner( Mitch Morgan) up on a date.Mitch was not the type of man to settle but when he meets Alison for the first time his heart tells him other wise. I love how Irene takes this beginning and then WHAM throws a curve ball with the stalker and the mystery yet some romance nothing R rated that was a A+ to me. Poor Alison's stalker turns into a much more serious thing. You really need to read this book to find out does Alison and Mitch make this work and become a couple and to see if the stalker takes thing over board. I really loved this book I read it in 2 days and I am a pretty busy stay at home mom. I rated this book a very high 5 and would LOVE to read more by Irene.

Turning Your Day Towards GOD Right from the Heart A 365 Devotional REVIEW

2011-08-29T17:02:00.000-04:00

Book Description

For people on-the-go who want a daily dose of God’s truth for their life.You want to spend meaningful time each day with the Lord, but about 10 minutes into your day the demands of life distract and pull at you, and threaten to overshadow your plans for quiet time. Pastor Bryant Wright lends helpful guidance for staying focused on God’s Word and applying it to your daily living. His to-the-point messages set the tone for living as Jesus lived, no matter your circumstances.Setting aside just a few minutes each day with the Lord can change your heart. The condition of your heart can change your day. And the outcome of your day can change the course of your life for His eternal glory.

My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this book a lot each day starts off with a title then the scripture followed by a daily Devotion.For example August 29th 2011 the Title is " Always in Harmony" Followed by the scripture from I John 5:7 KJV then a devotion to go along with that scripture. I read it out loud in the morning to my Daughter before she goes to school. I have had the pleasure of reading only about 12 pages but I do truly love this book. If you are in need of a great christian gift to give to someone this would be a fantastic gift to give.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5

The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb Book Tour Review

2011-08-23T21:54:00.000-04:00

About Melanie Benjamin

Melanie Benjamin is a pseudonym for Melanie Hauser, the author of two contemporary novels. Her first work of historical fiction as Melanie Benjamin was Alice I Have Been. The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is her second release. She lives in Chicago, where she is at work on her next historical novel.
You can visit her online at www.melaniebenjamin.com

About The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

In her national bestseller Alice I Have Been, Melanie Benjamin imagined the life of the woman who inspired Alice in Wonderland. Now, in this jubilant new novel, Benjamin shines a dazzling spotlight on another fascinating female figure whose story has never fully been told: a woman who became a nineteenth century icon and inspiration—and whose most daunting limitation became her greatest strength.
“Never would I allow my size to define me. Instead, I would define it.”
She was only two-foot eight-inches tall, but her legend reaches out to us more than a century later. As a child, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Bump was encouraged to live a life hidden away from the public. Instead, she reached out to the immortal impresario P. T. Barnum, married the tiny superstar General Tom Thumb in the wedding of the century, and transformed into the world’s most unexpected celebrity.
Here, in Vinnie’s singular and spirited voice, is her amazing adventure—from a showboat “freak” revue where she endured jeering mobs to her fateful meeting with the two men who would change her life: P. T. Barnum and Charles Stratton, AKA Tom Thumb. Their wedding would captivate the nation, preempt coverage of the Civil War, and usher them into the White House and the company of presidents and queens. But Vinnie’s fame would also endanger the person she prized most: her similarly-sized sister, Minnie, a gentle soul unable to escape the glare of Vinnie’s spotlight.
A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, and of a woman’s public triumphs and personal tragedies, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story will surely win over yours.

MY THOUGHTS
This is a Autobiography and a Novel wrapped in one. This story is about the life of Lavinia Warren, the wife of General Tom Thumb. Benjamin imagines what Lavinia Warren's life was really like back when she was living. The story is based on true facts, so as far as the actual events that happened to her I learned a lot because I didn't even know anything about her. I really did enjoy this book all 419 pages. This was the first time I have read a Historical correct book and I would have to say I enjoyed it a lot but still not my all time favorite to read . I rated this book 4 out of 5.

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2011-08-22T17:12:00.002-04:00

Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of Amish Values for Your Family, her latest non-fiction release. "It offers loving ways to bring your fractured home back to life-Amish style. Read it and apply generously! It’s a beautiful book-funny, charming, soulful, and beautiful." -Mary Ann Kirkby

Read the reviews here.

To celebrate the release of Amish Values for Your Family, Suzanne has teamed up her publisher Revell Books to giveaway a Kindle, and with Bill Coleman (the amazing photographer used on Suzanne’s book covers) to give away a signed Bill Coleman original.

One Grand Prize winner will receive an Amish Values Prize Package (valued at over $200) and includes:

* A brand new KINDLE
* A Signed Bill Coleman original
* Amish Values for Your Family (for KINDLE)

Click on one of the icons to enter. Winner will be announced on 9/2 at Suzanne’s blog. Be sure to stop by the blogs on Suzanne’s blog tour – many have copies of Amish Values for Your Family to give away.

But, wait there's more! Suzanne is running a Bill Coleman caption contest during the month of August on her blog. Title one of Bill’s gorgeous photos for a chance to win a print from Bill’s Amish Photo site and/or a copy of Amish Values for Your Family.

Blog Tour for Amish Values for Your Family Review

2011-08-22T17:06:00.002-04:00

Price: $12.99

ISBN: 978-0-8007-1996-8
ISBN-10: 0-8007-1996-4
Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5
Number of pages: 192
Carton Quantity: 72
Publication Date: Aug. 11
Formats: Paperback

When it comes to strong families that know how to truly enjoy life together, there is much we can learn from the Amish. Just how do they establish such strong family bonds, such deeply held values, and such wonderful family traditions? In Amish Values for Your Family, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shares the secrets of Amish family life. In this inspiring and practical book, you will meet real Amish families that are a lot like yours. Through their stories you'll discover how to

slow down
safeguard family time
raise children who stand strong in their faith
prioritize what's truly important
Amish values like community, forgiveness, simple living, obedience, and more can be your family legacy--without selling your car or changing your wardrobe.

My Thoughts:
I had such a delight reading this book my favorite part were the Amish Proverbs that start each chapter.There was one area in this book that I want to read to my husband "Road Map: Getting There from Here" it is amazing they are all throughout the book and so useful. I really liked the "How to make a marriage work" , My husband and I can have some nasty fights and I am going to try some ideas I got from this book on our marriage,and the back of the book there is an area called Trivia Pursuit with the Amish LOVED IT, I about died laughing because one thing the Amish know is their Bible so this was a treat to read.. I would highly recommend this book to any one to read I truly love this book.
Rated 5 out of 5

A Soul Less Broken Book Tour Review

2011-08-18T22:11:00.001-04:00

About Helen Laibach

After majoring in psychology in college, Helen Laibach realized that her aspirations to be a marriage, child, and family counselor did not suit her temperament–so she began a family and chose a more satisfying career as an executive assistant. An avid reader and talented nature photographer, Laibach lives in Southern California with her husband of twenty years and their youngest daughter. A SOUL LESS BROKEN is her first book; 10% of the profits from the sale of the book will be donated to charities related to violence against women and to brain cancer research and treatment.
You can visit her website at www.helenlaibach.com

About A Soul Less Broken

In Helen Laibach’s first novel, A SOUL LESS BROKEN, Catherine Wilcox is brutally attacked. She finds herself falling in love with Dr. Alan Peterson, the emergency room physician who treats her, but soon realizes that the attack has left her so emotionally scarred that she is forced to turn away the only man who truly loves her. And at a time when she feels her life is finally beginning to heal, Catherine must then face the devastation of learning that her dearest friend has terminal cancer. How–and where–will she find the strength to cope with all this loss?
“My story line,” Laibach explains, “was initially inspired by an interview I saw with a woman who had been viciously attacked in Central Park. The interviewer asked her how she was not bitter and why she didn’t hate the man who did that to her. She responded that the attacker took one night of her life, but she refused to give him any more.
“I knew then that I wanted to write a story about a woman transcending being a victim to getting her own life back and regaining her own personal power.”
The book is also about the power of women’s friendship: as Catherine struggles to piece her life back together, she is referred to a therapist, Madeline Jessops, and the two women soon become close friends. But just as they are enjoying their friendship, tragedy strikes once again as Madeline is diagnosed with a terminal brain cancer. Madeline writes a goodbye letter to Catherine thanking her for being such a dear friend. The book’s title comes from a line in the letter: “Every day that you let love in will be a day that your soul feels a little less broken.”
Through its many emotional twists and turns, in the end, A SOUL LESS BROKEN is a love story. “I want people to believe in the power of love,” Laibach says. “I enjoy reading contemporary women’s fiction. But there’s nothing worse than reading a whole book, hoping that the two will get together–and then they don’t! If the book is going to drag you through all kinds of emotions, there has to be a payoff!”
At 178 pages, Laibach points out, “People have commented that A SOUL LESS BROKEN is not a big book–and that’s intentional. I’ve read books where the author spends too many pages describing the scenery. And I find myself skipping through those pages. I don’t want readers to be tempted to skip anything, so what’s written either advances the story or develops the characters in some way. It’s a short book on purpose.”
Laibach says that one of her readers admitted to having the same reaction to the book as she had after seeing the movies Terms of Endearment and Steel Magnolias. “I want people to be affected by the story. Because for me, that’s the whole point of reading. If a book is written effectively, you feel like you’re in the characters’ lives; you know what they are going through. Most women said they cried at the end–and that’s my goal.”
Still, there is the main message of the story. “I want people to enjoy the book,” Laibach asserts, “but I also wanted to sneak in additional messages they can come away with. I want women to feel empowered, to realize that you always have a choice in how to respond to adversity–that you can decide that you are not going to be controlled by the situation."

My Thoughts:
This was an amazing book~! I did not want to put it down. Helen Laibach did a fantastic job with capturing every emotion in this book. I will admit I cried like a baby at the end of this book. I too can relate to the two lady's in this book that were raped and how they both overcame their attacks were amazing~! I just LOVE Dr. Peterson I felt like I was in this book I mean really in this book! I have read some fantastic books over the past two years but nothing comes close to this book, that's how emotional this book is! Please take the time to watch the short video and please go get this book! Helen Laibach thank you so so much for allowing me to review this book for you on the Pump Up Your Book Tour I hope you will keep me in mind for other books in the future.
I rated this book the highest 5 I could rate a book.

LOST Book Review Book Tour

2011-08-18T22:09:00.000-04:00

ABOUT AUTHOR

Caridad Pineiro is the NY Times bestselling author of over twenty-six paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels and novellas. Look for THE FIFTH KINGDOM, a romantic suspense from Carina Press in July 2011 and THE LOST, the first book in the new SIN HUNTERS paranormal romance series in August 2011. Caridad has also done the foreword for OBSESSED: EROTIC ROMANCE FOR WOMEN edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel which will be available in August 2011. Her popular THE CALLING vampire series returns in 2012, but vampire lovers will enjoy A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS (October 2011) which includes Caridad’s novella, WHEN HERALD ANGELS SING.

For more information on Caridad, please visit www.caridad.com .
Visit Caridad on Twitter at www.twitter.com/caridadpineiro or Facebook at www.facebook.com/caridad.author

ABOUT LOST

Adam Bruno is no ordinary millionaire. The heir to an ancient race possessing a dark, powerful magic, he can shapeshift and create energy. His gifts make him a living weapon and have forced him to live in seclusion. But now an inhuman force hunts down Adam-just when he finds someone who makes him feel more human than he ever imagined possible . . .

Home from combat in Iraq, Bobbie Carerra wants only peace, yet soon joins Adam in a terrifying battle against paranormal enemies who hide in plain sight. She’s drawn to his strength of mind and body; he’s attracted to her courage and intoxicating energy. Their scorching passion can either transport them to the heights of ecstasy or-if Adam’s powers rage out of control-destroy them. But when an invisible brotherhood tightens its nets and someone Adam trusts betrays him, only a heartrending decision can save them.

MY THOUGHTS
Lost is a must read! I am not a huge Fantasy book reader but I highly enjoyed the whole book from page one to the end. Lost was so addicting I am waiting for book two to come out already lol.
Caridad Pineiro did a fantastic job on getting you to feel like you were in the book. I love the plot line in this book how human and inhuman that live among the humans LOVED IT~! If you like to read new and exciting things this book is so for you~!I rated LOST a 4 out of 5~!

Thunder Dog Book Review

2011-08-04T11:11:00.001-04:00

Book Description

A blind man and his guide dog show the power of trust and courage in the midst of devastating terror.
It was 12:30 a.m. on 9/11 and Roselle whimpered at Michael’s bedside. A thunderstorm was headed east, and she could sense the distant rumbles while her owners slept. As a trained guide dog, when she was “on the clock” nothing could faze her. But that morning, without her harness, she was free to be scared, and she nudged Michael’s hand with her wet nose as it draped over the bedside toward the floor. She needed him to wake up.With a busy day of meetings and an important presentation ahead, Michael slumped out of bed, headed to his home office, and started chipping away at his daunting workload. Roselle, shivering, took her normal spot at his feet and rode out the storm while he typed. By all indications it was going to be a normal day. A busy day, but normal nonetheless. Until they went into the office.In Thunder Dog, follow Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, as their lives are changed forever by two explosions and 1,463 stairs. When the first plane struck Tower One, an enormous boom, frightening sounds, and muffled voices swept through Michael’s office while shards of glass and burning scraps of paper fell outside the windows.
But in this harrowing story of trust and courage, discover how blindness and a bond between dog and man saved lives and brought hope during one of America’s darkest days.

MY THOUGHTS:AMAZING read,I cannot say enough good things about this book. It's an incredible story of survival and accomplishment. I was kind of sceptic at first to read a book about anything to do with 911 but I have to say WOW what a fantastic story on Michael's life as a bind man as well as his accomplishments after 911.. It's also incredibly well-written. Plus, who doesn't love guide dogs? I really did enjoy reading this book not my every day kind of read I rate this a high 4 out of 5.

This story is a real eye opener I recommend it to everyone this book comes out this month August 2011 look for it in book stores near you.

Table Top Easel REVIEW for educational toys planet

2011-07-31T08:15:00.001-04:00

I had the honor of reviewing the Kids Tabletop Art Easel Price $37.97 all made out of Wood even the screws. When I got mine in the mail it has some broken Pieces but I contacted the company and they sent me another Table Top Easel at no coast. I really like the table top Easel because you can fold it back up and store it easily. I have two girls and they fight over EVERYTHING the only thing I can suggest would be 2 markers at least :). My oldest daughter likes to draw and what I found useful was the magnets because she then could post her paper and draw too. Here is a picture of my girls and the Table top Easel.

I rate this product a 4 out of 5

Check out http://www.educationaltoysplanet.com/ today.

What Happens in VEGAS book review

2011-07-26T10:47:00.000-04:00

It’s not that Binda Morningstar’s an idiot—the girl’s got more degrees than a thermometer—but there’s something about a crisis that makes her lose her mind…and accidently injure anyone within a ten foot radius. But if she’s going to rescue her boss from a cursed jewel, she’s going to have to keep it together. Unfortunately for her, the cop on the case, Corin Hawthorne, has her losing her mind and her heart…and if he gets anymore drool worthy, she’s going to lose her inhibitions, too. To save her boss and win her man, she’s got to outrun a mobster, outwit the YIFFS at a sex fetish convention, and outthink an ex-wife—and she’s got to do it all without breaking an arm or inadvertently hitting anyone with pepper spray…it’s all got Binda hoping that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

My Thoughts:
Natasha did a fantastic job on this short read, I about died laughing in a few areas. Binda I swear is to funny lol... she is very intelligent but Corin the cop helping her find her Boss has her all messed up lol. My favorite part of this book is when Binda takes down a Mob Boss I laughed so hard I cried ~! You are going to have to read this book to find out if her Boss is alive and well and to see if her and Corin have a thing or not. I loved this short story book I highly recommend it ~! This is just right for a plane trip, Beach, or a late night read. I rate Natasha Deen's " What Happens in Vegas" a 5 out of 5~! Please check out Natasha's site for more info and updates.

Missing Persons Review

2011-07-26T10:23:00.001-04:00

Kate Conway is in the middle of a painful divorce when her about-to-be-ex-husband dies. The coroner writes up the cause of death as “undetermined,” starting a police investigation with Kate as the main suspect. But that’s not her only problem. Her husband’s new girlfriend wants desperately to be friends, her almost ex-in-laws won’t leave her alone, and Kate finds herself mourning a man she thought she no longer loved.

And it only gets worse. Her job as a television field producer for the true crime show “Missing Persons” puts her in the middle of a search for a twenty-two-year-old woman who disappeared a year earlier. The woman, Theresa Moretti, did volunteer work and planned to be a nurse. According to her mother, she was a dream child. But her best friend hints at a darker side, and her ex-boyfriend seems like a stalker. Then there’s the brother with a bad temper, the current boyfriend looking for his fifteen minutes of fame, and a prominent lawyer who says he barely knew Theresa, but seems way too interested in the case – and in Kate.
Kate keeps telling herself she doesn’t really care what happened to Theresa. All she wants is a cliché true crime story and enough footage for twenty-two minutes of air time, but things don’t work out that way. She finds herself reluctantly drawn into the missing woman’s life, and in the process uncovers some hard truths about her own lost opportunities. As she digs deeper, it becomes clear that someone is trying to stop her. Kate has just one choice – find out what happened to her husband, and to Theresa, before a third person ends up dead – her.

My Thoughts:
Before I say anything know this I LOVE Clare's Someday Quilt Series a lot! I honestly had a very hard time getting into this book.... I skipped the first 2 chapters and still had a hard time getting into this book. Don't get me wrong Clare is an amazing Author I just prefer her Someday Quilt collection over this new collection. "Missing Persons" is about a marriage gone bad, a missing girl, and Kate's soon to be ex is found dead so she is the prime suspect. I do have to say Clare's writing a fantastic , I just could not get into this book because I have the someday quilt collection stuck in my head I do believe lol.. I would still rate this book a 3 out of 5 on the writing and she did a great job on keeping you wanting more .
Please check out Clare O Donohue please feel free to comment I would like to hear what you think of Clare's writing if you have ever read anything by her. She is a very good Author~!

Pure Romance By Bev Sams my BFF come check it out!

2011-07-21T12:30:00.002-04:00

Pure Romance is an in-home party company that sells a premier line of relationship aids, including lubricants, heightens, and bedroom accessories. Pure Romance products are not available in stores; they may be purchased online or through our network of more than 40,000 independent sales consultants throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

AND PERSONALY ITEMS AS WELL

OK I have never had a party EVER not even when I was a teen lol... so I had my first ever party and I decided why not a Pure Romance Party. I had so much fun that I booked another party at my first party, and my friend Bev decided to sign up to sell Pure Romance~! She will be my Pure Romance Gal for my Birthday Bash October 8th :O). If no one has ever herd of Pure Romance it is party's for ladies , they have Lotions,Lingerie,Romance Products and much more. I will be honest I thought I knew a lot about sex and about my body, but after my first party I was like WOW I learned a lot! I am now hooked on Pure Romance and since I have a 2 year old and 5 year old I am helping my friend BEV with her Business. Please check her site out you can order from her and it can be sent to you. Also Pure Romance also helps a few Charity 's out like Women’s Sexual Health and Sensuality, Sexuality, Survival!

Helps women recapture their sensual and sexual selves following cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Bev Sams
Consultant# 72915
TEL (937) 533-5019
toyz2go@ymail.com
www.BeverlySams.pureromance.com

Zoobies Review

2011-07-20T17:36:00.002-04:00

I had the Pleasure of reviewing the Giraffe and let me tell you he is soooo adorable! I have a 5 year old and 2 year old and they both love him so much they take turns each night with him. The price of 35.00 I thought at first was a little high but the Quality you get , they are well worth the money. I HIGHLY recommend Zoobie if you looking for a gift for your children, grandchildren or any child at all.

Jafaru the Giraffe

From his super-soft spotted fur, down to his cute little hooves, Jafaru is sure to bedazzle your child and become his/her constant companion. Not only is Jafaru™ an adorable giraffe, but also a comfy pillow and super-soft blanket all in one. Perfect for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. Jafaru also makes for the ideal baby shower gift.

Jafaru is $35.00

•Microbead stuffed head for ultimate squish ability

•Large, super-soft coral fleece blanket zipped inside: 44" x 34"

•L: 24.8" x W: 6.3" x H: 9.1"

•100% polyester (additional materials)

•Washing-Blanket: Machine wash, tumble dry. Blanket zips off for easy washing.

•Washing-Outer pouch: Spot wash (if machine washed, using a laundry bag designed for delicate is recommended).

•Two bottom hook-and-loop Velcro tabs gather Blanket Pet into animal shape.

•Recommended for ages 3 and up, but safely tested for all ages.

I LOVE all the Zoobies ~!!!!! here are the Zoobies I am in love with please feel free to comment to let me know what your favorite one is .......

PS
I rate Zoobies 5 out of 5!!

Money Shot REVIEW

2011-07-20T17:09:00.000-04:00

READY...

Secret Service Agent Maria "Goose" di Guzman knows something about penance. A tragic mistake forced her to replace the dangerous, impulsive girl she'd been with someone better, smarter. Someone sexy, cool and utterly controlled. But one crack in her perfect facade lands Goose on tiny Mishkwa Island, investigating naked hippies, frisky moose,and a red hot park ranger who sees straight through her.
AIM...
When Rush Guthrie traded in an elite military career to police his tiny island home town, he got a pretty good deal: a park ranger's badge, a resurrected conscience, and signed of life from his MIA sense of humor. A guy couldn't want anything more. But when Goose turns up--all sexy curves, sad eyes, and thorny questions--Rush realizes he can want more. A lot more.
FIRE!
While Goose pursues the island's deepest secrets, Rush pursues the brave, funny woman inside all that careful perfection. But the truths they uncover put everything on the line--life, death and true love. And they'll only get one shot at all of it.

My Thoughts:
To be honest I did not finish this book.. not saying it is not a good read it is , just not enough to keep me interested. I got to the part where Goose finds out about the Magic that goes on still on the Island. from what I have read I would rate the book about a 3 out of 5. Sorry I could not give more of a review I just got bored with this book.

The Daughter's Walk REVIEW

2011-06-29T10:51:00.000-04:00

Based on a true story of a mother and daughter's historic walk from Spokane, Washington to New York City in 1896 in an effort to save the family farm. Clara, the daughter, tells this story of family disappointment and betrayal, love and loss as she breaks from her traditional Norwegian family. On her journey, she discovers what family truly means and why it is a word that comes to us from the Latin Famalus meaning "servant." It's a story of family schism, reconcilliation and grace.

BOOK DESCRIPTION

A mother's tragedy, a daughter's desire and the 7000 mile journey that changed their lives.

In 1896 Norwegian American Helga Estby accepted a wager from the fashion industry to walk from Spokane, Washington to New York City within seven months in an effort to earn $10,000. Bringing along her nineteen year-old daughter Clara, the two made their way on the 3500-mile trek by following the railroad tracks and motivated by the money they needed to save the family farm. After returning home to the Estby farm more than a year later, Clara chose to walk on alone by leaving the family and changing her name. Her decisions initiated a more than 20-year separation from the only life she had known.
Historical fiction writer Jane Kirkpatrick picks up where the fact of the Estbys’ walk leaves off to explore Clara's continued journey. What motivated Clara to take such a risk in an era when many women struggled with the issues of rights and independence? And what personal revelations brought Clara to the end of her lonely road? The Daughter's Walk weaves personal history and fiction together to invite readers to consider their own journeys and family separations, to help determine what exile and forgiveness are truly about.

My Thoughts:
All I can say is WOW! This book suprised me thats for sure! I have never read any of Jane Kirkpatrick's books and after readding this one I would LOVE to read some of her other books! This is based on a true story of a family trying to save a family farm . The Mother and her 19 year old daughter walk to try to earn 10K to save the farm. Lots of stuff happend in this book I do not want to give to big of a spoiler so here is my wee bit of a spoiler lol... they get to the finish line 2 weeks late and do not get the money... they both find out that a sibling passed away and on their way home after begging for money another sibling passed away. The daughter thats 19 also found out the father she knew was not her Father.... she took a job and moved away from the farm to return with money to try to help the farm to only be told to take her dirty money and leave... so she did so. This book was AMAZING~! I really got into this book. I would rate this book a high 5 in my Opinion.

Food From Many Greek Kitchens Tessa Kiros REVIEW

2011-06-29T10:39:00.000-04:00

Contents
Traditional Foods
Fasting Foods
Easter Foods
Shared Foods
Baker's Foods
Soups
Ladera + Salads
Ready Cooked Foods
Sweet Foods

Product Description

"In Greece, everyone has a vasilopita (cake) at New Year. The wonderful thing about this cake is that a flouri (coin) is added before baking. If you're lucky to get the piece with the coin, you'll be blessed for the year. Don't you love that sense of celebration the Greeks have?" No one captures the spirit and soul of a place quite like Tessa Kiros. Her bestselling cookbooks Twelve, Piri Piri Starfish and Venezia took her global audience of readers, keen cooks and armchair travellers on magical journeys through Tuscany, Portugal and Venice respectively. So who better than Greek-Cypriot Tessa to take you on a colourful journey into the Greek kitchens of her friends and family, cataloguing the traditional foods for fasting, festivals and feast days in her own enchanting way.
About the Author
Tessa Kiros was born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father. The family moved to South Africa when she was four, and at the age of 18, Tessa set off to travel and learn all she could about the world's cultures and traditions, and new ways of living and eating. She has cooked at London's The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens and Mexico. On a trip to Italy to study the language and food she met her husband Giovanni, and now lives in Tuscany.

My Thoughts
Tessa Kiros has a few other books such as Apple for Jam, Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes ,Venezia: Food and Dreams,Twelve: A Tuscan Cook Book ,Piri Piri Starfish - Portugal Found ,and Venetian Journal . This was the first time I have ever herd of her and my husband and I LOVE Greek food so I snagged a copy to review. I will be a bit honest here I found about 5 Recipes I want to make out of this book that's about all. This is a fantastic Greek cook book don't get me wrong, this is a traditional Greek cook book all the foods in here you would find in a Greek kitchen no doubt. I did make the Baklava ( the second one) and I do plan on making the first one soon. I love Baklava and let me tell you it turned out sooo good! YUMMY.... good... if you are a Greek food fan you will LOVE this book... I really liked it and I LOVED the pictures and the little tid bits she added into the book . You can purchase this book from AMAZON http://amzn.com/1741966841
Rated 4.25 out of 5 .

Billy Graham in Quotes Review

2011-06-29T10:16:00.000-04:00

Book Description

A note from Franklin Graham: "My father, Billy Graham, is known for speaking out about the one and only thing that matters in this world: the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He remembers the call of God seven decades ago to preach the Word of God to all those who would listen about salvation that comes only through Christ. He took this high calling with seriousness and boldness in obedience to God and once said, 'I will travel anywhere in the world to preach if there are no strings on what I am to say.'"My father has always prayed that his words would reflect God’s standard of truth as the basis to claim, 'I have given them Your word' (John 17:14). In this book, I believe you will see that he has faithfully spoken God’s Word that quenches the thirst of those seeking to draw from the wellsprings of Life. It is highly meaningful to see these statements now collected in one volume."Drawn from an unparelleled collection of both personal and published works, Billy Graham provides input on more than one hundred topics, such as suffering, joy, money, addictions, peace, and many more.

My Thoughts
I will be honest I have never read a Billy Graham book before because he has written so many and been on TV and I never thought he would be very good but boy was I wrong! I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would to be honest. I really like the Marriage area in this book starting on page 233 with REVELATION 19:9 NASB " Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper....These are true words of God. From there it goes into 34 Quotes about Marriage and out of those my favorite was this "Marriage is God's invention not ours! Society didn't establish it ; God did. " This book is filled with amazing quotes like this one from HEAVEN " Only in heaven will we know exactly what heaven is like." I really liked this book I have it by my bed and I have decided to read it again but this time a chapter a night. Please pick up your copy of Billy Graham in Quotes .
Rated 5 out of 5

No one to hear you scream Virtual Tour/ Review

2011-06-29T09:59:00.000-04:00

About Julia Madeleine
Julia Madeleine is the youngest daughter of Irish immigrant parents from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Born in Canada and raised in a small town in southern-western Ontario on the shores of Lake Huron, Julia honed her duel passions for art and fiction writng from the time she was old enough to hold a crayon. As a teenager she moved to Toronto and graduated in Media Writing from Sheridan College. She wrote for a number of entertainment magazines, while spending all her free time writing fiction, and then in 2000, her passion for art led her, quite by accident, into a career in the tattoo industry.Home for Julia is Mississauga, where she lives with her husband and teenaged (future tattoo artist) daughter. For a year she lived in the country on a 30-acre property in the middle of nowhere, which became the inspiration for her second novel, No One To Hear You Scream. Currently she is working on the sequel to her first thriller, Scarlet Rose (2008) which will be released sometime in the fall of 2011.
You can visit her website at www.juliamadeleine.com or her blog at www.juliamadeleineauthor.blogspot.com.

About The Book

In upstate New York, Brett and Pamela Jameson find the house of their dreams on twenty acres of land. Bucolic and serene, it is the answer to all of their prayers. But their dream soon turns into a nightmare when violent ex-gang member Rory Madden, the property’s former owner returns, and will stop at nothing to reclaim the home he lost to foreclosure. Rory unearths the secrets hidden within the Jameson family, and begins to leverage his knowledge to slowly drive wedges between them. When their seventeen year-old daughter Justine falls prey to Rory’s advances, she becomes a co-conspirator, setting about a series of increasingly treacherous events that could forever tear the Jameson family apart. A terrifying odyssey into the dark side of the American dream, No One to Hear You Scream captures the fear of the modern middle-class, the alienation of those left out, and the heart-stopping terror at the realization that it can all be taken away in an instant.

My Thoughts:
What a book! I have to admit I have not read a book like this in awhile. I was on the edge waiting for more ... this book will make your emotions go wild crazy!!. This book is about a family that wants to find a house in Up State NY with land so they can try to start fresh. Pam and Brett have a 17 year old Daughter that has a baby Abigail, all they want is to make things more livable I guess you could call it. BUT there is a dark side to this house they bought , the old owner Rory lost his house when he went off to jail, and now he is out he wants his house back no matter what the Cost . This book will keep you wanting more for sure. Please do check this book out it is a fast read and a very good read in my book. I rate this book a VERY high 5 out of 5~!
Thank You for allowing me to review this book what an amazing read.
I review books for pumpupyourbook.com at no coast I give nothing but my honest Opinions of the books I receive.

Beg of Mercy Tour Review

2011-06-23T21:10:00.002-04:00

Jami Alden is the Holt Medallion–nominated author for sexy romantic suspense. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her socially well-adjusted alpha male husband, her sons, and a German Shepherd who patiently listens to dialogue and helps her work out plot points. You can find out more about Jami and her books at JamiAlden.com, or by following her on Facebook and Twitter.

Megan Flynn thought she was falling in love. Cole Williams wasn't just handsome and passionate, he was one of the good guys. Or so she thought, until he arrested her brother-the only family she has left-for a murder she knows he couldn't have possibly committed. Now, with her heart broken and her brother's life hanging in the balance, Megan will risk everything to prove his innocence. Even if that means throwing herself into the path of a sadistic killer with a hauntingly familiar MO.

Seattle Detective Cole Williams had given up on making Megan see reason where her brother is concerned. But when she insinuates herself into the most shockingly brutal case Cole has ever worked, he can't stand idly by. Plunged into a secret world where the city's elite indulge their darkest desires, Cole will do whatever it takes to bring down a madman who has made Megan his most coveted prey.

My Thoughts
I LOVED this book Jamie will snag you on the first page with her writing. I fell in LOVE with Cole and with Megan but after what Cole did to her I HATED him just about as much as she did lol. I did begin to like some of the other characters and I knew who the real killer was after one of Megan's brothers friends told her to stay away from the other friend . I don't want to give to much out lol it is a VERY good read a fast paced book one you will not want to put down~! I LOVE what Megan and Cole have just because it is not your typical relationship. You will have to read this book to find out who is the murderer and if Cole and Megan can be together or not. I rated this book the highest 5 I could ever rate a book fantastic and I could have never been more happy to read and write my Opinions for others to read. Now what are you all waiting for go get this book!!!
5of 5 rating
I hope I get to review her second book
Hide From Evil

Due out in
October 2011

I am a non profit reviewer I do not receive money to post my honest opinions and I am given my products at no coast to provide my honest opinion.

Say Aloha to Great Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas REVIEW

2011-06-22T10:47:00.003-04:00

Product Description

Say Aloha to Great Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas is a great resource for anybody who wants to plan this most popular of party themes.
It includes tips on decor, food, drinks, games (with a FREE Moo-Luau Mad Libs game), a coupon off a printable Luau Party games pack, FREE printable invitations in four super-cute styles, costume ideas... All you need to get the party started!
The best bit is the price: FREE!

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I really enjoyed this because my church is doing a Luau theme for bible school this year. I did get a few good Ideas and LOVE some of the others so much I decided I am going to have a party this summer.
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2011-06-22T10:40:00.001-04:00

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Stories from a Lifetime Virtual Book Tour

2011-06-14T19:08:00.002-04:00

About Hugh Aaron
Hugh Aaron, a native of Worcester, Massachusetts, received a Liberal Arts degree in the Humanities at The University of Chicago. For three years as a Seabee he served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was CEO of his own plastics manufacturing business for 20 years before selling it to write full time. Several of his short stories have been published in national magazines and 18 of his essays on business management have appeared in The Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Business Not as Usual: How to Win Managing a Company through Hard and Easy Times. Currently he’s writing and producing plays.

His latest book is a short story collection, Stories From a Lifetime.
You can visit his website at www.stonespointbooks.com or his blog at www.businesswisdom.blogspot.com

About The Book
Stories from a Lifetime carries readers through a widely diverse series of life’s peaks and valleys with poignant, clear-eyed vision and understanding that is only gradually gained across the course of a lifetime through endurance and honest appraisal of the emotional rollercoaster that we all ride.These stories form a welcome, and increasingly rare, honest, grounded, and beautifully written collection that will touch nerves while sympathizing with what it means to be human.Hugh Aaron delicately reveals the world through the innocent eyes of a young boy, through those of a soldier far from home during wartime, and those of a struggling businessman and faltering husband. He is unafraid to reveal panic beneath a façade of success, the deep and hollow sadness that may exist in an outwardly happy marriage, the yearning we feel to make a break for freedom from the rat race, the unexpected emotional responses that shift lives far beyond the expected course of events.

My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed reading this book, Hugh Aaron takes his life and wraps them into some very well written short stories. Hugh made each story Unique and made you want to read more and find out more. I found this book to be enlightening and a fun read for me. If you like short stories you need to check out this book. If you do not like short stories this book is a good read give it a try . I rate this book a 4 out of 5.

Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry REVIEW

2011-06-10T19:36:00.000-04:00

Title: Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry

SubTitle: How to Create Beautiful Fashion Accessories from a Few Basic Steps
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub Date: 04/01/2011
ISBN: 9781565235144

Bend It, Shape It , Anyway You Want It...Wire JewelryProlific craft author and instructor, Lora Irish is back with a fresh volume of craft techniques - this time on making wire jewelry.Using inexpensive wire and tools commonly found around the home, readers will learn how to bend, twist and coil wire to create an endless variety of shapes for attractive necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Once readers master the basic wire shapes, they will learn how to create finished pieces by incorporating fasteners, earring hooks and cording. When these basic building blocks are mastered, readers will learn how to embellish their designs with beads and more complex designs. Practice projects, step-by-step instructions and a gallery of designs will show readers just how easy it is to get started in this fun and rewarding craft.

My Thoughts:
Honestly I have not had the chance to try out some of the goodies in this book, but I did read the whole thing and I love how it goes step by step with Photos to walk you through each step of each design. I like to make jewelry and have not tried to make anything with just wire, but I plan to very soon. This book is fantastic for people like myself who want to learn the art of Wire bending and making decorative jewelry out of wire. I know it says Copper but you could do these designs with just about any wire I would assume. I am glad I had the chance to review this book, and if your like me and need pictures to see what they are telling you to do then this book is for you.
I rate this 5 out of 5.
Thank You NetGalley.com and fox chapel publishing for allowing me to review this book.

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Teed up for Love.... Book Review

2011-06-08T21:11:00.000-04:00

A WORKING GIRL JUST HAS TO BLOW HER LID... Using her quick wit and take-charge attitude, Miranda Stiltgaard lands a marketing job for Stuart Golf Enterprises in Chicago determined to prove a well-educated girl raised in a small Alaskan town can succeed in a big city. WHEN ACCUSED OF A CRIME SHE DIDN'T DO... Embezzlement of company funds sends aloof London bachelor, Keegan Stuart, roaring into Chicago to ferret out a thief and protect the family business. THEN RISKS HEARTBREAK TO BOOT... Miranda hates that this unreadable Brit sees her as a backwoods frontierswoman dragging bear home for dinner. Or that she's capable of a crime. But if it's a fight he wants, she'll show him how it's done. Never does Keegan expect a woman of fortitude to rock his resolve and steal his heart...a heart he doesn't intend to lose.
My Thoughts:
Ok I LOVED this book~! loved loved loved it~! Barbara Weitz knows how to write a good romance. I fell in love with Miranda off the bat, and her relationship she had with her boss Bill was priceless lol.Until one weekend from hell changed both of their lives, Miranda finds out the hard way that Bill has Brothers( Keegan and Nigel)and they just so happen to be the Owners of Stuart Golf Enterprises an Bill was being fired because he was a bad boy .... gamble problems among other problems. After Bill is fired the brother Keegan takes Bills place in the Chicago branch until they find out who is stealing money from the company. I do not want to give to much of this book away .... lets just say Keegan and Miranda have a love hate relationship that turns into something more. I LOVE the other characters as well like Miranda's mom, dad, friends Liz and Dave.... this book is a VERY fast easy lite read and I highly recommend it! I think I found me another favorite Author :)
I rate this book a 5 a HIGH 5~! If you would like to purchase this book it is on Amazon.
Also please check out Barbara Weitz PAGE out please.

Honey Grove Review

2011-06-06T10:42:00.000-04:00

When Lilah Briscoe is seriously injured, her granddaughter Meredith feels compelled to save her farm, Honey Grove, despite their troubled past. Help arrives in the form of bad boy Caleb Burkett, who awakens feelings Meri didn't know she had. Maybe now, Meri will finally find the home she always wanted...

My Thoughts:

I really thought this book would be like a Southern Romance but to be honest with you all I could not finish this book. Sorry I did try I made it to page 90 and could not read anymore. All I got out of this was family drama no romance at all. I don't know about anyone else but I have enough drama in my life why would I want to read about someone Else's Drama. I really did try to find something I liked about this book but could not. I rate this book a 1 out of 5.

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Recovery Virtual Book Tour

2011-06-03T21:27:00.000-04:00

About Alexandrea Weis
Alexandrea Weis began writing at the age of eight. In college she studied nursing and went on to teach at a local university. After several years in the medical field, she decided to pick up the pen again and began her first novel To My Senses. Since that time she has writen several novels and sold two screenplays (White River and Blood Will Tell). Blood Will Tell is currently in pre-production with Buyer Group International. Her work has been critically acclaimed and is continually growing in popularity.

Her most recent book is Recovery, the second novel in the Nicci Beauvoir series which takes readers on a Big Easy thrill ride when a lover’s murder is solved and a spy with a bulletproof bravado quickens Nicci’s broken heart.Alexandrea is also a permitted wildlife rehabber and works rescuing orphaned and injured animals. She recently has been working to aid oil soaked birds in the Gulf disaster.You can visit Alexandrea’s website at www.alexandreaweis.com or connect with her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alexandreaweis.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/To-My-Senses/113609858681394.

About Recovery
Recovery by Alexandrea Weis is the second novel in the wildly sexy series featuring the enigmatic Nicci Beauvoir. A thrilling read, this character-driven book boasts a whodunit mystery, sultry seductions, and an unforgettable cliffhanging twist. Once a darling of New Orleans society, Nicci pens a novel about her departed love, the artist David Alexander. While promoting her book in the Big Apple, she’s approached by David’s former boss, Simon La Roy, who has a theory about David’s death that devastates Nicci. She learns David’s murder may be linked to someone from her past. Enter Dallas August, an elite member of Simon’s organization of corporate spies prized for his ruthless ability to get the job done. Playing the part of Nicci’s lover, Dallas returns to Katrina-ravaged New Orleans with her to flush out the killer. But everything is not what is seems in the Big Easy, and soon the couple finds themselves trapped in a psychotic’s twisted game of revenge. As the danger grows, Nicci’s relationship with the handsome spy turns from adversarial to amorous. On the run for their lives, Dallas and Nicci must confront their tormentor before it is too late. It’s a deadly decision that could cost Nicci everything, but it is her only chance for finally revealing the identity of the murderer. Just as the truth behind David’s death is discovered, another more compelling mystery is unearthed. It’s an unexpected turn of events that rocks Nicci’s world.

My Thoughts:
This is the follow up to the story, To My Senses,I have not read the first book,but the author did a fantastic job with catching us readers who have not read book one up on what we missed.

This book was full of adventures, suspense's, humor, sexy stuff and at times painfully sad as well. I personally like the characters, I loved how the book was written, and I loved how it kept you wanting to know more.Parts of this book was between crazy relatives and OMG did that ever make me laugh out loud , my husband looked at me a few times like OK lol. For this book to be a self-published book, I thought this book was AMAZING, I mean yes there were some miss typed area's but I think it was really good read.. There is enough going on in this book to keep you wanting to read more and find out how then book ends.I know I am going to look for the next book, and try to get a hold of the first book in the mean time so I can see how the beginning was lol. I am HOOKED~!
I rate this book a 4 out of 5
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My Foolish Heart Blog Tour Review Along with a chance to WIN some goodies~!

2011-06-03T11:12:00.002-04:00

Susan May Warren is thrilled to announce the release of her latest Deep Haven book, My Foolish Heart!

Read what the reviewers are saying here.

To celebrate this charming novel about a dating expert who's never had a date, Susan has put together a romantic night on the town for one lucky couple. One grand prize winner will receive a Miss Foolish Heart prize package worth over $200!

The winner of the Romantic Night on the Town Prize Pack will receive:

* A $100 Visa Gift Card (For Dinner)

* A $100 Gift Certificate to a Hyatt/Marriott Hotel

* The entire Deep Haven series

To enter just click one of the icons below. But, hurry, the giveaway ends at noon on June 16th. The winner will be announced that evening during Susan’s Miss Foolish Heart Party on Facebook! Susan will be chatting with guests, hosting a book club chat about My Foolish Heart, testing your Deep Haven trivia skills, and giving away tons of great stuff! (Gift certificates, books, donuts, and more!) Don't miss the fun and BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

Unknown to her tiny town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley spends her nights as Miss Foolish Heart, the star host of a syndicated talk radio show. Millions tune in to hear her advice on dating and falling in love, unaware that she’s never really done either. Issy’s ratings soar when it seems she’s falling in love on-air with a caller. A caller she doesn’t realize lives right next door. Caleb Knight served a tour of duty in Iraq and paid a steep price. The last thing he wants is pity, so he hides his disability and moves to Deep Haven to land his dream job as the high school football coach. When his beautiful neighbor catches his eye, in a moment of desperation he seeks advice from My Foolish Heart, the show that airs before his favorite sports broadcast.
Before he knows it, Caleb finds himself drawn to the host—and more confused than ever. Is his perfect love the woman on the radio . . . or the one next door?

My Thoughts:
This is the first book I've read from Ms. Warren, and it was a good read.I really enjoyed the characters in this book. Caleb - a wounded war veteran, Issy Presley his Neighbor. Caleb has set his sights on his neighbor Issy , she would not give in to him and I became frustrated at her lol because I like Caleb, and I was hoping he would get through to her. Caleb begins to chip away at her and she begins to break out of her wall she built up, so you need to read the book to see if Caleb and Issy ever become an Item or not. This is the first book that I have read from Ms. Warren, and it was a very good read..
I rate this book a 4 out of 5.

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To Win Her Heart Book Review

2011-06-03T11:00:00.001-04:00

Having completed his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of Spencer, Texas. Spencer needs a blacksmith, a trade he learned at his father's knee, and he needs a place where no one knows his past. But small towns leave little room for secrets...

Eden Spencer has sworn off men, choosing instead to devote her time to the lending library she runs. When a mountain-sized stranger walks through her door and asks to borrow a book, she steels herself against the attraction he provokes. His halting speech and hesitant manner leave her doubting his intelligence. Yet as the mysteries of the town's new blacksmith unfold, Eden discovers hidden depths in him that tempt her heart.
Levi's renewed commitment to his faith leads Eden to believe she's finally found a man of honor and integrity, a man worthy of her love. But when the truth about his prodigal past comes to light, can this tarnished hero find a way to win back the librarian's affections?

My Thoughts:
I LOVED this book.... Karen Witemeyer did a fantastic job with this book. I love the two main Characters of this book, Levi a man that spent 2 years in Prison for Accidentally killing a man and while in Prison turned his heart over to Jesus, and there is Eden who swore off men and instead turned herself into her Library she runs( she is the Town Librarian) . Levi and Eden become Close but what happens when she finds out about his past ????? You will have to read this book I really liked this book, it was a fast paced fast read for me and I love books like that. I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Thank You Bethany House for allowing me to review this amazing book.
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Money Secrets of the Amish Book Review

2011-06-03T10:48:00.001-04:00

Discover the money-saving and wealth-building secrets of America's thriftiest people, the Amish.

Author, journalist, and descendant of the Amish, Lorilee Craker, was just like the rest of us, feeling the pinch from the financial fallout of 2008. As a freelancer, her income was going the way of the dodo-family dollars seemed like an extinct myth, the bank account some archeological evidence of past prosperity.Then, inspired by a news segment covering her people, the Amish, and how they emerged from the economic crisis unscathed, she realized it was time to get back to her roots and learn a thing or two about their time-tested approach to personal finances. While the middle-class was wringing its hands over the family budget and the wealthy were weeping over their slashed portfolios, the Amish were content as always, spared from the cares of the world and worldliness. They not only had financial health to support their lives, they exuded a wholeness that eludes so many when the financial bottom drops out.In Money Secrets of the Amish, readers go on an "Amish money makeover," learning the choices, secrets, and disciplines that safeguarded the contentment and the coffers of America's favorite plain folk by spending less, saving more, and getting happier doing it.
My Thoughts:
Honestly I did not like this book.. I got to page 34 and put the book down. This book was more a story about one woman's mission to find out the Amish Secrets of saving money rather than actual advice on how to be thrifty to me. Sorry but I did not get into this book so I rated it a 1 out of 5.

Here, Home, Hope Review

2011-06-03T10:03:00.000-04:00

Kelly Mills Johnson becomes restless in her thirty-ninth year. An appetite for more forces her to take stock of her middling middle-American existence and her neighbors' seemingly perfect lives. Her marriage to a successful attorney has settled into a comfortable routine, and being the mother of two adorable sons has been rewarding. But Kelly's own passions lie wasted. She eyes with envy the lives of her two best friends, Kathryn and Charlotte, both beautiful, successful businesswomen who seem to have it all. Kelly takes charge of her life, devising a midlife makeover plan.

From page one, Kelly's witty reflections, self-deprecating humor, and clever tactics in executing that plan—she places Post-it notes all over her house and car—will have readers laughing out loud. The next instant, however, they might rant right along with Kelly as her commitment to a sullen, anorexic teenager left on her doorstep tries her patience or as she deflects the boozy advances of a divorced neighbor. Readers will need to keep the tissue box handy, too, as Kelly repairs the damage she inflicted on a high school friend; realizes how deeply her husband, Patrick, understands and loves her; and ultimately grows into a woman empowered by her own blend of home and career.
Here, Home, Hope will surely appeal to readers of chick lit and other women's fiction titles who are ready to transition into something new in their own life.

My Thoughts:
This book was OK... I mean it started slow and had a few slow areas in the book, but I did finish the book. I really like how the Author told the story though.... made you feel like you could really relate to the characters in the book. Kelly thinks she is going through a midlife crisis so she decides to go off on an adventure in her own way to find out who she is and what she wants. I really liked the ending of this book, so if you want to find out is Kelly goes back to her Old life or does she switch it up... then read this book.
I rated it a 3 our of 5 because I like the fast paced keep you on your toes type of book... an this one kept my Interest but if did not do the I need to finish this book ASAP .
Thank You for allowing me to review this book it was a nice read.

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Exposure Virtual Book Tour

2011-05-24T20:02:00.000-04:00

About Therese Fowler
Therese Fowler is the author of Souvenir and Reunion. She has worked in the U.S. Civil Service, managed a clothing store, lived in the Philippines, had children, sold real estate, earned a B.A. in sociology, sold used cars, returned to school for her M.F.A. in creative writing, and taught college undergrads about literature and fiction writing—roughly in that order. With books published in nine languages and sold worldwide, Fowler writes full-time from her home in Wake Forest, North Carolina, which she shares with her husband, four amiable cats, and four nearly grown-up sons. Her latest book is Exposure: A Novel. You can visit Therese Fowler’s website at www.theresefowler.com.
About Exposure

In Exposure, Therese Fowler has written her most gripping novel to date—a ripped-from-the-headlines story of ardent young love and a nightmarish legal maelstrom that threatens to destroy two families.
Amelia Wilkes’s strict father does not allow her to date, but that doesn’t stop the talented, winsome high school senior from carrying on a secret romance with her classmate Anthony Winter. Desperately in love, the two envision a life together and plan to tell Amelia’s parents only after she turns eighteen and is legally an adult. Anthony’s mother, Kim, who teaches at their school, knows—and keeps—their secret. But the couple’s passion is exposed sooner than planned: Amelia’s father, Harlan, is shocked and infuriated to find naked pictures of Anthony on his daughter’s computer. Just hours later, Anthony is arrested.Despite Amelia’s frantic protests, Harlan uses his wealth and influence with local law enforcement and the media to label Anthony a deviant who preyed on his innocent daughter. Spearheaded by a zealous prosecutor anxious to turn the case into a public crusade against “sexting,” the investigation soon takes an even more disturbing and destructive turn.As events spiral wildly out of control and the scandalous story makes national news, Amelia and Anthony risk everything in a bold and dangerous attempt to clear their names and end the madness once and for all.A captivating page-turner, Therese Fowler’s Exposure is also a deftly crafted, provocative, and timely novel that serves as a haunting reminder of the consequences of love in the modern age.

My Thoughts:
This was an amazing read to say the least.I am a mother of two little girls and I know sexting is a HUGE problem this day and age so I could not wait to read this book so when my time comes when my girls are teens I can know what to look for. Therese Fowler did an amazing job with this book the more I read this book the more I did not want to put it down. This reminds me of my High School years where you think your in love or shall I say you KNOW your in love. Amelia and Anthony are two teens that think they are in LOVE.... or are they? They get caught sexting and what I like is how they tell each side of the story and helps you see a bigger picture. This is truly a great read I highly recommend this to ANYONE to read. I don't want to give away this book it is a real page turner!
I rate this book a 5 out of 5~!

Recovery Virtual Book Tour

2011-05-24T17:23:00.002-04:00

About Alexandrea Weis
Alexandrea Weis began writing at the age of eight. In college she studied nursing and went on to teach at a local university. After several years in the medical field, she decided to pick up the pen again and began her first novel To My Senses. Since that time she has writen several novels and sold two screenplays (White River and Blood Will Tell). Blood Will Tell is currently in pre-production with Buyer Group International. Her work has been critically acclaimed and is continually growing in popularity.

Her most recent book is Recovery, the second novel in the Nicci Beauvoir series which takes readers on a Big Easy thrill ride when a lover’s murder is solved and a spy with a bulletproof bravado quickens Nicci’s broken heart.Alexandrea is also a permitted wildlife rehabber and works rescuing orphaned and injured animals. She recently has been working to aid oil soaked birds in the Gulf disaster.You can visit Alexandrea’s website at www.alexandreaweis.com or connect with her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/alexandreaweis.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/To-My-Senses/113609858681394.

About Recovery
Recovery by Alexandrea Weis is the second novel in the wildly sexy series featuring the enigmatic Nicci Beauvoir. A thrilling read, this character-driven book boasts a whodunit mystery, sultry seductions, and an unforgettable cliffhanging twist. Once a darling of New Orleans society, Nicci pens a novel about her departed love, the artist David Alexander. While promoting her book in the Big Apple, she’s approached by David’s former boss, Simon La Roy, who has a theory about David’s death that devastates Nicci. She learns David’s murder may be linked to someone from her past. Enter Dallas August, an elite member of Simon’s organization of corporate spies prized for his ruthless ability to get the job done. Playing the part of Nicci’s lover, Dallas returns to Katrina-ravaged New Orleans with her to flush out the killer. But everything is not what is seems in the Big Easy, and soon the couple finds themselves trapped in a psychotic’s twisted game of revenge. As the danger grows, Nicci’s relationship with the handsome spy turns from adversarial to amorous. On the run for their lives, Dallas and Nicci must confront their tormentor before it is too late. It’s a deadly decision that could cost Nicci everything, but it is her only chance for finally revealing the identity of the murderer. Just as the truth behind David’s death is discovered, another more compelling mystery is unearthed. It’s an unexpected turn of events that rocks Nicci’s world.

My Thoughts:
This is the follow up to the story, To My Senses. I have not read the first book, .The author did a fantastic job with catching us newbie’s up on what we missed in book one.

This book was full of adventures, suspense's, humor, sexy stuff and at times painfully sad areas. I personally could never categorize it under one genre and to what genre fan to recommend it to as it really speaks to many.I really like the characters, they are full of Character . Parts of this book between crazy relatives made me laugh out loud while making me feel right at home.
For this book to be a self-published book, I thought this book was AMAZING, I mean yes there were some typo's but I think it was superb.. There is enough going on in this book to keep you wanting to read more. The story ends leaving the reader curious and wondering what if? I know I am going to look for the next book, and try to get a hold of the first book in the mean time so I can get grip of the beginning lol. I am HOOKED~!
I rate this book a 4 out of 5
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When You Can't Find God Book Review

2011-05-23T23:21:00.002-04:00

When You Can't Find God

In When You Can’t Find God, Linda Evans Shepherd shows us how to see God at work in our lives, even in the most difficult circumstances.
No one is exempt from the storms of life, but for those of us in the midst of them, there’s hope, even when we doubt we have the strength to persevere. Where is God when a job is lost, when the diagnosis is cancer or a child goes astray, we may ask. Does He care about us at all? Compassionate and practical, When You Can’t Find God provides strategies for surviving difficult times, offering your troubles up to God, praying through the pain and finding peace, hope and joy once more.

Our trials have a purpose, in that we can use them to draw nearer to God. Linda Evans Shepherd lights the way.

My Thoughts:
Before I get into this book some of you may know the name Linda Evans Shepherd from her books " The Potluck Club" if you have not read any of her books I HIGHLY recommend them. I have had the honor of reading two of the PotLuck Books and I would LOVE to read more ! This book is called When You Can't Find God, I can honestly say this book came to me at a good time. I have been through some hard times over the past few years loss of loved ones, jobs, friends, and faith. Last year I made a life change I started to go back to church and I am trying to get closer to God. This book helped me so so much I highlighted area in this book for example Page 29-43 Chapter 3 ..." Five Keys to Surviving Difficult Times" I wrote down this little saying on Page 30 and I keep it in my purse now..
"One day,true believers will have passed this test called earth and will graduate to our heavenly home with God. In that day, both evil and heartache will be distant memory. I also wrote down " When we show love to others, God's presence is with us" because I show love to just about every person I come in contact with. Please people if your NOT a christian or you are BUT need some reassurance, PLEASE pick up this book and read it. Another are in this book that I really liked was Chapter 12 Pages 163-175, Jer 29:14 For the LORD says" I will be found by you', declares the Lord,'and will bring you back from captivity.
I LOVE the Shepherd's Hierarchy of Faith there are 7. levels of faith and I am NOT going to rattle them off because you need to purchase this book and keep it near you, and read it. Sorry I went on and on but I have to admit this was by far my favorite read so far by Linda Thank you so much for allowing me to review this book, and I would LOVE to review more in the future.
I have rated this book the highest 5 I could ever rate a book.

Bad Girl By Night a H.O.T Cop series review

2011-05-23T23:01:00.001-04:00

Meet the H.O.T. cops, a group of alpha males trained in law enforcement-but naturally skilled at the art of pleasure. The people of Turnbridge, Michigan, see Carly Winters as the respectable-yet painfully single- good girl. None of them knows what she does miles away, where she becomes Desiree, a seductress who lures men into nights of heated passion. Until the day she's introduced to the new cop in town-Jake, one of the men who fulfilled her darkest fantasy. His arrival turns her safe world upside down. Carly's good and bad girl persona's clash, and she must decide who she needs to be...

My Thoughts:
I could not put this HOT book down, I LOVE a good hot book from time to time and OH MY was this HOT~! The way this book started honestly I thought great this is going to be about a girl who has two Identities but BOY was I wrong. When you get into the heated sex scenes ( and there are a lot of them) you are like WOW shewwww lol.... I loved it honestly because I have not read a good dirty book till now. I love the story behind Jake and Carly , I mean when you find out their background you begin to understand them, become them in a sense. There are sooo many things I want to say about this book but I don't want to tell it because you HAVE to read this book, it is sooooo smoldering with passion and HEAT with the threesome, foursome, and just the two of them alone will send you to bed with fantastic thoughts. Does Carly and Jake get past their past hangups and stay together or do they gotheir own ways? I know I am not telling much about this book ... I want to but please believe me when I say there is soooo much going on in this book it would take me all night to write what I want to write lol... I give this books a HIGH 5 in the hot sexy dirty read category.

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A Killer Among Us Review

2011-05-23T22:49:00.000-04:00

Series: Women of Justice 3
by Lynette Eason
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3371-1
Price: $14.99
Format: Paperback
Publication date: May. 11
REVELL
Kit Kenyon is a first-rate hostage negotiator. Noah Lambert is a good detective with excellent instincts. The new partners have hardly had time to get used to each other when they are thrown into a grisly murder case. As evidence mounts up and more victims are found, Kit and Noah realize they are on the hunt for a serial killer. The problem is, he's hunting one of them too.
With nail-biting suspense, clever plot twists, and a hint of sweet romance, A Killer Among Us is the latest thriller from Lynette Eason. It will keep readers up late as they race to discover the killer--and whether Kit and Noah will live to tell about it.

My Thoughts:
I honestly could not put this book down~! The spiritual threads in this read were perfect. There was a lot of action going on, Some areas they touched base on God's Forgiveness, and Love.The only part of this book that I was like oh...ok... was how fast the Romance went, I mean for a Christian Romance that moved pretty fast, Clean and very enjoyable, just a little to fast. I am looking forward to reading more by Lynette Eason, and I would recommend this book if you enjoy Christian Suspense with a hint of romance. I am glad I got the chance to read this and review it. I rate it a 4 out of 5.

I received this book free of charge and I do not get paid to give my honest Opinions.

Seven Year Switch By Claire Cook and Also Best Staged Plans Writen By Claire Cook

2011-05-15T20:09:00.001-04:00

Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook

Just when Jill Murray's finally figured out how to manage on her own, her ex-husband proves that he can't even run away reliably. After seven long years missing in action, he's back--crashing into the man-free existence Jill and her ten-year-old daughter have built so carefully. And what's a good mother to do? To a child, even a deadbeat dad is better than no dad at all.

Jill's life just hasn't turned out quite the way she planned. By now, she'd hoped to be jetting around the world as a high-end cultural coach. Instead, she's answering phones for a local travel agency and teaching cooking classes at the community center.
Enter free-spirited entrepreneur Billy, who hires Jill as a consultant for an upcoming business trip. Is their relationship veering off in a new direction? And what about her ex? Jill couldn't possibly still have feelings for him . . . could she? Suddenly, her no-boys-allowed life is anything but.
They say that every seven years you become a completely new person, but Jill isn't sure she's ready for the big change. It takes a Costa Rican getaway to help her make a choice--not so much between the two men in her life, but between the woman she is and the one she wants to be.

My Thoughts:
A lot of people say that the 7th year is the year in marriage that things begin to change( personally speaking they do change), Jill finds herself in a hard spot, she isn't sure what she should do with Seth, or the new guy she just met until she goes on a great Costa Rican get-a-way. What will she decide to do? Take Seth back in like nothing happened? or give the new guy an chance and see where things go?? I would tell you but this is where you need to read the book and find out for yourself :)
sooooo what are you waitting for~! Go get this book and read it in the sun on a beach, or like me in my back yarn in my swing in the sun enjoying the summer rays. Sorry but I could NOT give you all the details of this book it is a FAST paced page turner .
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You HAVE to purchase this novel!!

BEST STAGED PLANS
A Novel
Claire Cook

As a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She's eager to put her family's suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement "bat cave."
After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend's boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates.
If that's not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend's boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side.
Filled with characters who are fresh and original, yet recognizable enough to live in your neighborhood plus plenty of great tips and tricks for fixing up houses, and lives this is a wise and witty story of letting go and moving on.

My Thoughts:
Being the second book I have ever read by Claire Cook I really likeClaire Cook's writing. Best Staged Plans Due toCome out June 2011, if you haven't read any Claire Cook novels, I highly recommend them. This latest of hers is from the point of view of a house-stagger who is beginning to feel like her life at middle age is not what she wanted it to be. Through her travels, she finally realizes her life is pretty great as it is.this book has some house staging tips, as well as a few recipes ideas of things you can whip up , the Ingredients can be purchased from Trader Joe's!!( I have one about 40 min. from me so thought that was cool) You will find yourself in this book and not wanting it to end,. I was very pleased on how this book started and ended, again Claire Cook did a fantastic job. I rate this book a 5 out of 5.

Prayer Shawl Knit and Prayer Shawl Crochet REVIEW

2011-05-07T11:01:00.000-04:00

Product Description

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an extraordinary group that has touched lives in extraordinary ways across the world for more than a decade. With their latest book, Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo continue to reach out to people of all faiths in sadness and celebration, this time with crocheted wraps, or prayer shawls. In their follow-up to the 2008 bestseller The Prayer Shawl Companion, the authors have once again brought together crafters, their inspiring tales, and comforting, thoughtful blessings. The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion features 37 beautifully designed prayer shawl patterns contributed by everyday crocheters and professional knitwear designers alike, including Nicky Epstein, Mary Beth Temple, and Doris Chan, among others. The instructions are easy to follow and the patterns represent a range of skill levels.

Product Description

For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls - knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions, from baptism to remembrance. The book includes easy, intermediate, and challenging patterns for such inspiring creations as The Calming Shawl, and the Friendship Patchwork Shawl, and many more. Since knitting itself can be a gloriously spiritual activity, Bristow and Cole-Galo also offer advice on creating a peaceful creative environment and include heartwarming stories to and from shawl recipients. Professional knitwear designers like Kaffe Fassett and Nicky Epstein have donated more than 10 patterns.

About the Author

Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo are co-founders of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and the accompanying Web site, shawlministry.com. Both women are graduates of the Hartford Seminary's Women's Leadership Institute.

My Thoughts
I learned how to crochet 8 years ago then a few months later picked up knitting. I love making prayer shawls I have made only 2 so far but I am looking into the process on how to make my own prayer shawl ministry at my church. I made one design out of the Knitting one for my mother in law , she lost her mom 6 years ago and she does use it for comforting. I highly recommend these books I was very excited to get them to review . Here is a picture of the Shawl I made for my mother in law. I used Lion Brand Homespun the color I used they no longer make to bad because I love the colors!

Right now I am working on making a lapghan for a man in his early 20's who was just diagnosed with Lymphoma . I am using one of the designed in the crochet prayer shawl book to make it. Also I say a prayer ever time I pick it up to knit on it. Thank You for giving me the opportunity to read , knit, and review these two books. I rate the knitting prayer shawl book a 5 and the crochet prayer shawl book a 5. Both are fantastic and worth the money~!

Crochet Prayer Shawl Book (Amazon.com)

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Taunton Press (September 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781600852930
ISBN-13: 978-1600852930
ASIN: 1600852939

Knitting Prayer Shawl Book( Amazon.com)
Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Taunton (September 23, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781600850035
ISBN-13: 978-1600850035
ASIN: 1600850030

I received these two books from the publisher free of charge to review them honestly . I did not get paid to post my opinions .

Artbeads Review ( Blog Partner)

2011-05-07T10:45:00.000-04:00

Yes it is that time of the year again for my Artbeads.com Review and my show off of what I have made. This time I had to come up with something Vintage so I racked my brain until I came up with something beautiful~! Sit back and enjoy my review and please check out artbeads.com they have FREE shipping on all order more than 10.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the Items I made and also please click the RED areas they will take you to the Items I used in my designs.

as you can tell in my picture I made a three piece matching set
I used Pyrite Chip Beads from artbeads.com along with some Pearl Beads from a long necklace I use to have that was VERY old. Also I used some Antique Brass Butterfly's to add a touch of elegance.My all time favorite part of my design the Toggles I LOVE the toggles I picked out Antique Vintage Brass-Plated Pewter Star-Shaped Flower Toggles for the bracelet and the necklace.
I made this set for my mother in law for Mothers Day and boy do I hope she likes it~! Please if you have any questions please ask away. I will be the first to tell you artbeads.com is the best place to order from because they are personable, fast, and if something happens in the mail like your package was open and nothing came to you ( yes that happened to me) not only do they resend out the order they do it in a timely manner. I rate artbeads the highest 5 out of 5 you can rate something I really do encourage everyone to check them out they ALWAYS have sales going on , right now they even have a sweepstakes going on, so please check out artbeads.com.

( please click the picture to be taken to the sweepstakes)

Also going on right now > remember to click the pictures :O)

please do not forget to look at artbeads.com learning center they have sooo many cool Ideas and they will walk you through step by step , I learned a lot from looking there !

I receive products from artbeads.com at no charge to make up design from what I choose and post about the store and the design I came up with at no charge .

The Last Kiss Review

2011-05-05T12:17:00.000-04:00

After losing her beloved fiancé, Ben, in a car accident, Emma never thought she would feel passion again. Then Ben's best friend Carter reignites her hunger for life and love-and awakens a jealousy from Ben, whose spirit is still alive and longing for Emma's touch...

When Ben returns from the afterlife, Emma is thrown into a whirlwind of tangled desires. Two men have a hold on her heart and body, making her want what she dares not dream: possessing them both. But Ben made a devil's bargain-and by fulfilling her deepest longing Emma could lose both men forever...

My Thoughts:
WOW what a read! At first I thought great another Contemporary Romance read, but boy was I surprised! I was sooo hooked on this book I did not want to put it down at all. Emma's Ben Dies in a car wreck and his best friend Carter HOT handsome Carter has always had a thing for her steps in her life a little more now that Ben is gone. Ben becomes human again after Emma and Carter hook up because he was sooo jealous and could not let her go. Emma has to choose who she wants to keep in her life. You soooo have to read this to find out does she choose Ben? Does she choose Carter?? Does she loose both of them forever?? I could not stop reading this book! I have to rate this a HIGH 5!

I review books at no Coast I receive my books at no Coast .My reviews are my own honest Opinions .

Knitting Knee-Highs REVIEW

2011-05-01T18:28:00.000-04:00

In this book, author Barb Brown takes sock knitting to new heights by teaching you the ins and outs of knitting kneehighs, a popular sock, but one that needs more explanation than most books and magazines give it. Here, in the first book on the topic, you will learn how to size these socks as you knit them, with 20 great patterns to pick from. Each of the 20 knee-high patterns comes with a variation that features that design in a different color and style of sock, perfect for knitters who want to mix up their sock drawer.

**Please note that this book is not explicitly Christian in content. If you are looking for a Christian Living titles featuring a large amount of faith-centered content, this titles may not be the best selection for you.

My Thoughts:
I LOVE this book I have been knitting going on 8 years thus June and I am going to make my dear friend some of the Leg Warmers in this book called "Counterpane Legwarmers" they are very pretty. I am going to make myself some of the others one for sure is the "Bonnie Birds( Knee-Highs) I will make then NON- KNEE HIGH since I have huge caves lol. I love the colors they used and would LOVE to try pink and brown :) . This book is awesome if you like to knit socks I highly recommend this book. I am so excited and will be starting on the legwarmers soon.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5 because the patterns are amazing the pictures are fantastic !!
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2011-04-30T11:34:00.002-04:00

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The Chimp who loved me Book Tour Review

2011-04-29T10:07:00.001-04:00

About Tim Vandehey & Annie Greer

Annie Greer is a certified veterinary chiropractioner, radio host, animal behaviorist, farmer’s wife and AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator who, with her veterinarian husband, Kent, runs three animal clinics and a 40-acre farm in Apopka, Florida.

Tim Vandehey is a journalist, ghostwriter and book collaborator who has written more than 35 books since 2004 in the sports, self-help, memoir, spiritual, financial, business, and healthcare genres. His recent published co-authored works include Blindsided (with Jim Cole, St. Martin’s Press, 2010), Running on Faith (with Jason Lester, HarperOne, 2010), Produced by Faith (with DeVon Franklin, Simon & Schuster, 2011), and I’m Here to Win! (with Chris McCormack, Center Street, 2011). Tim lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with his wife and two daughters.

The Chimp Who Loved Me is Tim and Annie’s latest hilarious endeavor.

You can visit their website at www.thechimpwholovedme.com

My Thoughts:
I had soooo much fun reading this book, I laughed so hard my husband thought I was laughing at him lol. I would say 90% or so of the book was funny there are some area's in the book that are Serious then most of it laugh out loud enjoyable. My dad bought three pigs one year so I can relate to part of this book lol. I will NEVER own one myself. If you like animals as much as I do I highly recommend this book. There are a few curse words in this book but other than that a fantastic book.
I rate this a 5 out of 5.

Product Review of " The Perfect Knot"

2011-04-25T20:52:00.000-04:00

The Perfect Knot The Perfect Knot is a state-of-the-art clip that is placed in your tie to make the perfect Double Windsor knot. Once the clip is in place, make your tie as you normally would around the clip. The clip remains hidden in your tie, forming The Perfect Knot.
Read About The Inventor:
The Perfect Knot Valet Box Includes:
Three Perfect Knot Clips
Small, Medium & Large
Three sets of matching collar stays
Small 2¼"
Medium 2½"
Large 3"
DVD Instructional Video
The Perfect Knot in 3 easy steps
Give The Perfect Gift for any Holiday, Give The Perfect Knot!
Please go here to see Instructions and the store for the " The Perfect Knot"

I got the chance to give this a go, and I think it is nice but I learned how to do my dads ties when I was young so I knew how to do all these BUT they to make it easier I have to admit that. If your NEW to Tie knots this is fantastic for the new Tie knotters, and a good tool to have around for those who know how to do the knots but want them to look more perfect. Thank You "The Perfect Tie" for allowing me to review for you I really like to who kit it is very sharp.
I rate this product a 4 out of 5.
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Product Review for Pre-Fense SillicaBased Hand Sanitizer

2011-04-25T20:30:00.003-04:00

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I had the Opportunity to try out some of this Amazing Hand Sanitizer. As most of you know I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old that LOVEEEEEEEEE to touch things, put things in their mouths .. and stuff I don't see probably lol. I have been using this on myself and my daughters very nice Hand Sanitizer because my hands are soft not cracking or dry from Hand Sanitizers like Germ -X that's full of Alcohol. I also like the fact that it Protects through 10 hand washings YES 10~!!!! I highly recommend Mothers, Medical Field Workers , Teachers, and really anyone to carry this with them. I want to thank Tomoson.com and Pre-Fense for allowing me to try out , and review this Product.
I rate this the Highest 5 I can rate anything!

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The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World Review

2011-04-22T09:57:00.001-04:00

Book Description

Sure, it's the Happiest Place on Earth, but how much do the 45 million-plus people who visit the Disney World theme parks annually really know about it? From where to find all the hidden Mickeys to the truth behind Madame Leota's ring at the Haunted Mansion, readers learn all about the hidden magic that permeates these fabulous resorts in this tell-all handbook.
Readers also get the insider's take on:
•The smell of home-baked cookies on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom
•The Fountain of World Friendship in Epcot that contains water from rivers and oceans around the globe
•Walt Disney's opening day speech tapped out in Morse Code in Frontierland
•The eco-friendly benches (recycled milk jugs) in the Animal Kingdom
•Two versions of The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Complete with secret tips from Disney's Imagineers, this book is the perfect in-park.

My Thoughts:
I have only been to Disney World Once and I was I think 12 so I don't remember much of my visit. I told my husband I wanted to take our 2 year old and 5 year old to Florida to visit my dad, and to go to Disney for our 10 year Wedding Ann. ( 2 years from now) So I wanted to find a book that would tell me about all the amusement parks in Florida. The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney was fantastic! There are over 600 Secrets to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood, and Animal Kingdom. I think Animal Kingdom will be the place I take my girls , in this book they have a map of the park telling a little about each section, and what I want to see so bad is the ground lol I know weird right?? Not really ... did you know once you exit the tram and look down there are long wavy red lines and green patterns embedded in the pavement form a Giant Mural ??, and if you follow one of the imprints you begin to think it is a tree branch because it is the green represents the Tree of Life....can't figure it out?? look at the map or when you get home google-Earth. That would be sooo cool to do! Sooo many secrets and sooo many parks If you have travel plans to any of the Destinations in this book I recommend getting this book I had so much fun reading it.
I rate this book a 5 out of 5

Subway girl REVIEW

2011-04-20T10:17:00.000-04:00

He is shy. Unassuming. Inexperienced. She is Subway Girl. Cool. Unattainable. From the moment he sees her on a Hong Kong subway, Simon is intrigued by Amy, but he doesn't have the nerve to talk to her. When he finally works up the courage, he realizes he can't. Because Amy doesn't speak Chinese, and Simon is failing English. But somehow, Amy and Simon connect, and they find that they understand each other. Enough for Simon to admit that he is dropping out of school. Enough for Amy to confess that she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's baby. Amy and Simon feel lost in a world so much bigger than they are, and yet they still have each other.
In this brilliant debut by P. J. Converse, two unlikely teenagers discover that love has a language all its own.
My Thoughts:
I wasn't sure how I would take to this book because of it being a YA and when I received it and started reading it , I was hooked~! It's an easy book to get into, I was really taken by not only Simon and Amy but Katie as well. I personally think there are a lot of young adults who will be able to relate to the characters in this book. Even with all the problems that arise, the good shining through and makes this book an amazing read.I Know just a little about foreign languages so I kind of understand that part in this book.Converse did a great job considering this is the first Book,and I'd definitely read another book of his if he writes more books.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5 please YA's pick this book up it is a light read and full of Wonderful characters.

Living in the Pink Review

2011-04-20T09:09:00.001-04:00

Some people are in the red.
Some are in the black.
And some are...in the pink! My Thoughts:

Living in the Pink is a series of humorous and insightful short stories with Christian underpinnings. Through the eyes of the wise "Sister Pinky" and Believers Ministries International Church, these stories highlight issues that women grapple with but that often remain unspoken in religious circles. The characters are everyday wives, mothers, and singles. They develop and gain a spiritual perspective in dealing with romantic relationships, wayward children, jealousy, church traditions, Christian hypocrisy, and self-righteous judgment, among other themes. Discussion questions help readers connect with the storylines and urge them to look within-and up-to reach their highest potential in life

My Thoughts:
This was a fantastic read I learned a lot reading the short story's Sharon Tubbs shared in her book .My favorite was the "Wife's Dream" I don't want to give any more of the book away because you need to read it , I can tell you this I want out of the RED and into the WHITE after reading this book. Heart felt and an Eye opener . I rate "Living in the Pink" a High 5 of 5. Please Check out Sister Pinky
You can also read the first chapter of "Living in the Pink" HERE

I am a non profit reviewer I receive everything I review at no cost and I do an HONEST review of the Items I receive at no cost.

Declaring Spinsterhood Review

2011-04-20T08:48:00.000-04:00

What can you do when your family harps on you to get married (already!), when your delicious and alluring ex-boyfriend—cheater to the core—believes that you’ve fallen for another guy and sets out to woo and conquer (again), and when you suddenly realize that you have fallen in love with your best friend, the guy whose shoulder has always been available...but is presently being enjoyed by another woman? In Jamie Lynn Braziel’s riotous first novel, Declaring Spinsterhood, she explores the world of 30-something single women, the pressures they face to tie the knot, and what happens when that knot begins to feel more like a noose. In the world of Emma Bailey, nothing is sacred. Including, and most especially, marriage.

My Thoughts:
I had sooo much fun reading this book, I laughed out loud. This book is a short story about a lady who is Single that is driving her mom crazy because mom wants her daughter to settle down marry and have kids.When she decides to not date at all her mother nearly loses it lol. I LOVE that she winds up falling in love with her best friend. I love this story line because I too was like that the only difference was my mom was not trying to marry me off lol.I really enjoyed this read and hope you all pick it up and read it too.
I rated this book a 4 out of 5
I am a non-profit reviewer all Items I receive are at no coast to my self. I do not get paid to post my honest opinion .

The girl in the gatehouse REVIEW

2011-04-15T17:29:00.000-04:00

Description

Miss Mariah Aubrey, banished after a scandal, hides herself away in a long-abandoned gatehouse on the far edge of a distant relative's estate. There, she supports herself and her loyal servant the only way she knows how--by writing novels in secret. Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans. The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?

My Thoughts:
I really liked how Julie wrote this book with a mysteries within the mystery of the "girl in the gatehouse" herself. I love happy endings, and books that are written well and this is a very well written book. The girl in the gatehouse is my first book By: Klassen ans I was highly Impressed. I loved how she weaves in the spiritual elements behind the story and connects it well with the plot of the story. All in all a great read I recommend it to anyone who likes the historical type romances and christian romances
I give this book 5 stars out of 5 !!
I am a non-profit book reviewer I review for publishers and Authors for free and get books sent to me for my honest opinion.

Velvet Totalitarianism Book Review

2011-04-15T17:17:00.000-04:00

This book introduces students and the general public to the post-Stalinist phase of totalitarianism, focusing on Romania under the Ceausescu dictatorship, through the dual optic of scholarship and fiction, in a story about a family surviving difficult times under a totalitarian regime due to the strength of their love.

My Thoughts:
This was an amazing Story of a Family’s Surviving the Totalitarian Regime in Romania
I have to say this was a VERY powerful book... This book tells about the Secret Police.... Rape, torture, beatings, and so many bad things . I honestly have never in my life read anything as powerful as this book I learned so much from this book ,stuff that is still going on this day . I caught myself in this book a few times I cried * i know lol* I mean family's would have to watch their backs to see if they had been followed home ,could you Imagine having to watch your back 24/7 ?? This book follows the family of the Schwartz's And I will tell you this if you want a real page turner that will keep you wanting to learn more this is your book... I do not want to tell to much of this book I did enjoy this book a lot, like I told you all I really got into it and this is my first book like this so I rated it a 5 out of 5!

I am a non-profit reviewer I do not get paid to post my honest opinions, and I receive my books from publishers and authors.

FATED Book Review

2011-04-15T17:01:00.000-04:00

The Back Cover...............

MARRY ME

Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. A scientist and a single mother, she’s used to doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter. But “Whatever it takes” has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous stranger with an attitude problem…
OR ELSE
Sure, the mysterious Talen says that he’s there to protect Cara and her daughter. He also says that he’s a three-hundred-year-old vampire. Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he’s had that long to practice…
My Thoughts:
I was Surprised that I liked this book because I like Human Romance and I wanted to try something different . I do not want to give to much of the book away because if your like me and you read those reviews that tell you ALL about the book you pass on it because you know the whole story then lol. SO.... with that said Fated was a VERY good read the print is pretty good size , 325 Pages took me a week to read ONLY because I have 2 little kids but if I had the time to just sit and read it I would say 2-3 days. I want to read more of Rebecca's books now because I like the way she writes, if you have never read anything by her please look her up she is a great writer from what I can tell. Thank You for allowing me to review your book Rebecca I enjoyed it a lot.
Rated 4 out of 5

I am a non-profit reviewer I do not get paid to read and post my honest opinion and the books are sent to my by Publishers and Authors.

Any Witch Way Review

2011-04-08T11:42:00.000-04:00

Summary:
Enduring the teasing and ridicule of her school mates, Sadie struggles through life as a pre-teen on the eve of her 13th birthday. Three years ago, a car crash took her mother, but Sadie never saw her body. She refuses to believe her mother is really gone. Holding fast to that feeling earns her the nickname "Crazy Sadie." Despite her one wish to be normal, Sadie only finds solace with a small group of unusual characters. These unlikely friends give her a “semi-normal” life outside of school in a bookstore where strange and mystical things seem to happen. In fact, if Sadie entertains her deepest suspicions, her friends are a little mystical. Faced with fantastical encounters, unexplainable transformations, and startling fears, Sadie struggles against an unknown evil – all while searching for her real identity.

My Thoughts:
I loved this book... I have 2 little girls 5 and 2 and I like to read out loud to my girls, my 5 year old liked this book lol.. It is geared towards 10-19 year olds I think.... More so the Pre-Teens. This book had a lot of lessons in there for children Self Confidence, Fitting in, How important life is in general friends, family. I felt so bad for Sadie, she lost her mom is a car crash and since she never got to see her mom she thinks she is still alive some where, so the kids in school give her the nickname "Crazy Sadie" which I hated because she was not crazy poor girl. She finds a friend , the lady at the bookstore and her cat , this is where the story takes a turn for the best I think lol. Sadie discovers she will become a witch. .. .. please read this book to find out more I do not want to give this short read away it is a fantastic book I wish I had it in hard copy for my daughters I got to review the PDF version and well worth it~!
Thank you for allowing me to read this and post my review I loved this book~!
Rated 5 out of a 5

I am a non-profit reviewer I do not get paid to read books and post my honest opinion.

Fifo "50 States" By Hayley Rose Virtual Book Tour

2011-04-06T08:20:00.000-04:00

About Hayley Rose

Hayley Rose grew up in the beach side town of Pacific Palisades , California, to a family of visual artists. In the early 1990’s she traveled the U.S. with her band Crush Violet. In 1994, after a family reunion, she was inspired to write a children’s book. Looking for a cute and catchy name for a main character, she kept hearing “first in, first out”. Hence, the name Fifo was born. Hayley’s mother would often ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up, so Hayley decided to start her series of “Fifo” books with that very question. Her first book, Fifo “When I Grow Up” was published in 2002. Her love of travel inspired her second book in the Fifo series, Fifo “50 States”, published in 2010.

Along with writing children’s books, Hayley has been working in entertainment business management for the past 15 years, specializing in concert touring. She has worked with many “A list” musicians including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and Candlebox just to name a few. Hayley hopes to one day soon release an album of children’s songs. She is a currently member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and resides in Los Angeles, CA.

You can visit her website at www.fifothebear.com.

My Thoughts

Like all the childrens books I get to review the most important part to me is that my daughters like it too. The second I opened this book both my girls LOVED it ...I mean loved it...My 2 year old loved the Teddy bear lol... My 5 year old loved the little poems that go with each state. I actually later on caught my 5 year old singing and could not figure out what she was singing at first then it hit me she was singing the Poem from OHIO lol... She did not remember it all but it was so cute! Fifo 50 States is a great book for all ages . I am so glad I got to review this book it is very educational and fun for all ages. Thank You Hayley Rose for allowing me to review your amazing book. I rate this book a High 5 !