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Kay Springsteen - Heartfelt

Publisher:  Astraea Press

ISBN:  978-1-62135-071-2

My rate: 4/5


The story that began on a North Carolina beach with a blind marine, a divorced mother, and a child with Down syndrome continues as the young family struggles to adapt to a new addition. Now eight months pregnant, Trish worries about her baby, her daughter, and her husband. But maybe she should be more concerned with herself. Dan struggles to prove himself at work in the face of what others consider his disability. As he wr...

The Book Depository 24 Hour Sale

300x250 Seasonal promotions - Banner Rotator - 24Hour Promo300x250 Seasonal promotions - Banner Rotator - 24Hour Promo What is the 24 hour offer? We have limited stock of 24 great titles to cover 24 hours. Each hour we will be offering one of these at a superb price with up to 70% off RRP (and maybe even a sneaky bonus offer here and there too). Each title is for sale for one hour only or until the stock runs out. The campaign will run from 8th Nov 2012 Noon(GMT) till 9th Nov 2012 Noon(GMT).     
 

Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Honey Moon

Publisher: Pocket

ISBN:  978-0671735937

My rating: 2.5/5


Honey Jane Moon is a scrappy little know-it all—brave, smart, but ill-prepared to become the most famous child star in America, even though she’s not quite as young as everyone believes. It won’t take her long to drive the men in her life crazy. There’s Eric Dillion, a smoldering bad boy and one of Hollywood’s most gifted actors. And Dash Coogan, the last of the cowboy heroes, a man trapped on a screen too small to contain a legend....

"Innocent Tears" - Belated Release Party

 Why?
"Innocent Tears" has been released and is now available as an ebook.
 And to celebrate, ~~~~ I'm giving away ~~~~ONE $10 Amazon Voucher & TWO books (kindle versions) of "Innocent Tears".  HOWZAT ?


Becoming a parent can be daunting at the best of times, but for Flynn, a business lawyer in Melbourne, it almost pulls the feet from right underneath him. He’s become a father to six-year-old Nadine literally overnight! He had no idea about her existence, and the news thro...

Tuesday Tales - Knife

Every week several authors compose a short story or take a scene from a WIP - all based on a word  prompt.
This is this week's prompt is KNIFE.

ENJOY!




She wiped her eyes quickly and turned to him. Shading her eyes with her hand she echoed his greeting, “Hi.”
Ty’s gaze went out over the ocean before looking back at her. Although teary and somewhat red, the beautiful blue colour of her eyes shone through brightly. As he scratched his head he asked, “Are you okay?”
With her mouth curving in...

May I introduce - J Andersen "At What Cost"

  Please welcome J Andersen today to my blog.


J Andersen only recently released her book  "At What Cost". Reviews have been very good:
"At What Cost is a MUST READ for all teenage girls""Author J. Andersen created a realistic story that is well-written and easy to get lost in…""At What Cost is a realistic contemporary that offers glimpses into family tension and relationship reconciliation through a situation that reaches the point of no-return. If you like sensible stories that...

#SweetSat Sample - 06/10/2012

Welcome back To Sweet Saturday Sample! Here's a little teaser from my recently released story "Innocent Tears". Enjoy :-)  ****  He sat next to her and she stiffened, her hand tightening around her wine glass. Biting her lip, she slowly moved her head towards him. Mistake! Big mistake. When their eyes met, he smiled a deviously handsome smile and the silence in the room echoed in her ears.As he took a deep breath, he placed his glass onto the table next to the sofa. “I’d b...

Tuesday Tales - 02/10/2012

Every week several authors compose a short story or take a scene from a WIP - all based on a word  prompt.
This is this week's prompt is DOG.

ENJOY!

 




It was only three years earlier when Ty took his mum and dad, and yes, their loyal little dog as well, up to a beautiful place along the coast nestled in a small cove. His dad had just had a heart attack and it was time for him to rest, relax and recover. It was the perfect spot.
The main streets were next to the boat jetties and alon...

Innocent Tears - Chapter One

Chapter One

“My Mum is dead.”Somewhat startled by this statement, Emma peeked over the reception desk into beautiful green eyes that belonged to a cute little girl with brown curly hair and a freckled button nose. She couldn’t help but smile. There was something in the girl’s eyes that held a hint of mischief and curiosity, as well as some sadness, and Emma was drawn to her instantly.“Nadine!” The stern voice of an elderly woman approaching the reception caused Emma to nearly jump out of her s...

Eva Márquez - Sweetest Taboo

Publisher: Terra Mia Press ISBN: 9781478136811 My rating: 2/5 Isabel Cruz was fifteen years old when she met Tom Stevens. She was 15 when they started dating, and 16 when she lost her virginity to him. By the time she turned 18 and went to college, everything had fallen apart.

This hadn’t been an ordinary love, though. Not a love between two dear friends, or even high school sweethearts. This had been the most taboo sort of love there was: a relationship between a student and he...