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January 15, 2014
Operation Christmas by Barbara Weitz
Lieutenant Jess Grant is home from Afghanistan with a physical injury that has stripped away his confidence. Yet he hopes to reconnect with a young war widow he knew in high school. His “Operation Christmas” project is just the excuse he needs to visit her family’s bakery.
Madeleine Belmar struggles with Christmas, works for Scrooge, and is nowhere near ready for a new relationship when she runs into Jess. Her rejection and his persistence create a confusing mix of attraction and fear she seems unable to navigate.
When Jess sees she won’t budge, he leaves their fate up to Madeleine. Between her meddling family and angelic intervention, Jess will get a helping hand. This Christmas will be one they will never forget.
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About the Author:
Barbara Weitz lives in a quiet suburb of Chicago where she writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction. You will find strong romance, cozy mystery, light humor and heart are elements always present in her novels. Unlikely heroes and feisty heroines are sent to the blank page to act out her multi-character plots.
She also confesses to having a writing assistant. Heiko, a German Shepherd dog. When faced with a difficult scene, she reads aloud to him and often finds he’s the only soul in her household willing to get up at the crack dawn or burn the midnight oil to sit before the eerie glow of a computer screen to converse with fictional characters. He would probably tell you he’s there to snarf up any crumbs the author happens to drop while snacking and writing.
Prior to writing romantic fiction, she had a respectable job as a career executive secretary, a term she doesn’t find offensive or feel the need to change to administrative assistant. To learn more about the author visit: http://barbaraweitz.com
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January 7, 2014
VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR [Excerpt, Interview & Trailer + Giveaway!!] Consoling Angel by Denise Alicea
Consoling Angel
by Denise Alicea
Genre and Sub-Genre: Young Adult, Time Travel, Romance
Word and Page Counts: 24 pages
Publisher and Publication Date: Book Baby Sept. 6, 2013
Giveaway is for 2 ecopies of the book just comment below.
Blurb
Mira did not know what she had in store the day she fell asleep while wanting to escape her current
situation. Overcoming a death from someone so close and burying herself in school and an internship
has kept her somewhat awake and alive. An admiration for the actor, James Dean was all that kept
the memory of her father alive. If she couldn’t be with her father, she could at least remember what
they shared an admiration for together. She always wanted to meet James Dean… she didn’t know it
would come true. Be careful what you wish for. It may just come true.
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My life couldn’t be more complete. As we reached the apartments, I slowly got off the bike, surprised
at myself that I had done this. Ordinarily, I’d never get on a motorcycle. James leaned over and
caressed my cheek. Before I could open my mouth to tell him what was to happen to him, he gave
me a quick peck on the lips. I couldn’t let James walk away, not now.
Something in me grasped his wrist; my breath caught in my throat. I no longer cared about the
rain. I must have looked like a drowned rat to him. “I have to tell you something,” I blurted as I waited
for his reaction.
James smiled, then chuckled as he caressed my face. The rain was preventing me from
seeing clearly. “Sweetheart, it’s raining and you’re soaked. I hope this is important.” Pulling him
toward me, I faced him. I could change history. I could have him live out his life as he was meant to. If
I couldn’t save my father, I could save him.
“In the future, when you become famous, please be careful. Remember this: there will be a
day that you are off to a race. You will not see a car until it’s too late. James, please promise me. It
could mean your life.” I must have sounded like a complete and total idiot to him. Geez! I think I
watched Back To The Future too many times. I sounded like Marty talking to the professor about his
impending death.
Chuckling, he shook his head, expelling the rain off his head and onto me. Laughter erupted
between us as I covered my face. He then cupped my face, kissed my forehead. “Are you sure you’re
not an angel? I cannot promise anything, but baby, I can promise I’ll see you tomorrow. I’ll pick you up
here and you can ditch your responsibilities. Ride with me.”
Sighing, now I knew how all those girls felt when they looked at him. What an offer that would
be. Ditch school to ride with the man who was loved by so many. I was determined he’d listen to me.
Gripping his hands from my face, I gazed into his eyes. “I’m serious!”
Before I could utter another word, his lips descended on mine. My body went toward him and
melted. I couldn’t help but respond as I brought him closer. I was lost in his warm lips as they
caressed mine. Lingering near my lips, he breathed, “I know you are.” Then, winking as he kissed me
again, smiling that beautiful smile of his, “How else can my angel guard me if she isn’t with me?”
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
My favorite flavor would have to be vanilla. (I know boring!) I do enjoy other flavors such as coffee, but Vanilla tends to be an all favorite.
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Starbucks is a favorite to eat every morning. I love their gouda, egg, and bacon artisan sandwiches.
Night owl or early bird?
It all depends. If I have to work I prefer early shifts. If I’m off then I can stay up doing what I need to get done.
One food you would never eat?
Fish and shellfish – I’m allergic. 
Skittles or M&Ms?
Ooohh… I can’t decide! I love both. If I’m feeling sweet then I want Skittles. If I want something satisfying then I tend to go for the chocolate.
When you were little, what did you want to be when you “grew up”?
I wanted to be a vet to help animals. I also then wanted to be an archaeologist like Indiana Jones!
You have won one million dollars what is the first thing that you would buy?
A house for my parents. Pay off all my debts then use the rest to by myself a house.
Print or Ebook?
Both! It all depends on my mood to read.
What movie are you looking forward to this year?
I would have to say Thor, Dark world. Love Mythology and Chris Hemsworth.
Finish the sentence- one book I wish I had written is….
Mortal Instruments.
What is next on your to read list?
So many books, so little time. I just finished Bella Andre’s latest book, It Must Be Your Love. I’m trying to catch up with all my favorite authors.
Any other books in the works?
Yes def. I have The Lucky Valentine, a short story time traveling romance. Here is the blurb:On an internship in London, England Ana finds herself in a tiny bookshop where she finds an old valentine stuck into a book she starts to read. Before she knows it she finds herself in England, but during the Blitz (World War II). There she meets the handsome Sgt. Marcus Hunter.Will Ana be able to go back home?
Born to the great lively city of Manhattan, NY, and raised in quiet Connecticut. Denise started writing
when drawing and painting were not enough. Deciding to try a new type of medium, she thought to
start with poetry. After her first success and first reading at the age of fifteen. Her writing began to
take on new life with her own worlds of fantasy, time travel, action, adventure and of course
romance. She draws inspiration from her favorite childhood cartoons and experiences to her current
day ones.
When not writing, Denise loves technology, reading (romance, YA, anime, nonfiction, fiction) ,
blogging, watching movies and TV shows and of course volunteering for many RWA chapters. She
also enjoys blogging at her personal blog and book review blog at The Pen & Muse .
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December 13, 2013
Enoch the Traveler: Behind the Scenes 2
Everyone has to see this one you can’t miss Gareth DavidLloyd
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December 11, 2013
Gift Wrap and Giveaway by NOVICA
I had the pleasure of being able to review the premium gift wrap they are now offering. I have been getting gifts from NOVICA for a few years now and love the work via various artist. They have different regions which offer various items for everyone in the family. A few are Andes, Bali, Central American, India Mexico and more.
Each time you buy an item the money goes to the artist. You help them and they help you buy making a nice gift. I looked around the site as I have a list of several things I have on my wish list. This time I decided on a bracelet Thailand.
As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it. The best part was the gift wrapping. I wanted to see what NOVICA would do. They only take a few days to send the package which was another surprise. When I opened the box I was shocked how nice the gift looked.
The box was exquisite anyone would love to recieving something this nice along with the gift inside. Wouldn’t you agree?
Now for the good part the giveaway. All you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter form below. Good luck.
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December 10, 2013
Do you like Torchwood? You got to see this!
Genre: Science Fiction
Release Date 1/11/2014
The below quote says it all.
“Tempestas Viator, the first book of Enoch the Traveler by Lady Soliloque, is a speeding train. I was going to say roller-coaster, but that actually implies ups and downs. This is ‘buckle up boys, it’s going to get interesting’.” Judy Sullivan, Editor
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December 5, 2013
Hot #Holiday Hero Hunks Hop
Happy Holidays come meet these hot hero hunks.
Ladies meet Ethan (Ruined) and Evan (Wanted) — these are two hot, to-die-for hunks that you’ll definitely want to get to know — both of their books release January 7, 2014. More details here: RUINED ; WANTED
Starting 12/10, enter the Rafflecopter below to win awesome prizes
Check the other bloggers that are participating by clicking here
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In the Arms of a Cowboy review
4 Best-Loved Historical Romances in 1 Boxed Set!
HANNAH’S VOW
Hannah grew up on the wrong side of the law, daughter of a master thief and student to his trade. But when he dies at the hands of an angry mob, she flees to a monastery to escape the world and her sins.
Quinn is betrayed by his brother and sentenced to a life in prison. Only the thirst for revenge keeps him alive. He will do anything to escape.
Together they must run for their lives to survive their pasts. And in the journey, they find truth . . . and an unlikely love in their hearts.
WYOMING WILDFLOWER
All Sonnie Mancuso wants is to be needed by her father. Unfortunately, he already has a daughter–six, to be exact–and all he needs is a son.
Orphaned in the slums of New York, fifteen-year-old Lance Harmon needs a home. Sonnie’s father gives him one, on the cattle-rich Rocking M ranch. Through the years, Lance learns to love the land, the work . . . and Sonnie.
But Vince Mancuso’s health is failing, and there’s trouble on the Wyoming range. Sonnie returns home to claim the legacy that’s rightfully hers . . . but learns Lance has already claimed it.
LADY GYPSY
Liza was born to roam the land with her mother’s people, but she’s shamed by the sin that made her forever different.
Reese has set down roots deep in the Nebraska prairie. His dreams are sure to come true with a new railroad and a proper wife and child.
But Liza is accused unfairly by Reese’s people, and she is forced to flee the security of her world to seek safety in his. When Reese’s careful plans for success are threatened, he must fight to save all he’s worked for.
Will it cost him the love he’s found with the beautiful, black-eyed woman with red-gold hair? His Lady Gypsy?
BROKEN BLOSSOMS
Carleigh wants only to escape her father’s lies and find the mother she never knew. When she flees into the California wilderness, Trig is blackmailed by her unscrupulous father to chase after her.
But as a special agent for the United States government, he is drawn into an opium smuggling ring only Carleigh and her mother can help expose, and he is forced to choose between two loves–Carleigh or his country.
Will it cost him the only family he has left in the world? Or will he find new life with the beautiful woman whose very blood marked her his enemy?
File Size: 1516 KB
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00DE0BUH0
My thoughts:
This box set of 4 stores were amazing. Not only for the great price but the great stories. Each one brings the reader to want the love to bloom. If I had to pick a favorite of the 4 stories it would have to be WYOMING WILDFLOWER. Lance is happy when Sonni comes back to the Ranch. Her father has all girls but always wanted a son. He always made her feel left out. Once she is back Lance does his best to win her over and does after a long battle.
All the stories are great and you feel like you are in each story with the vivid details from all the author. I am glad I picked this book up and now I want to check out some of the authors other books.
You want be disapointed.
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December 4, 2013
A Cadence Creek Christmas
It’s Christmas in Donna Alward’s Cadence Creek…
Taylor Shepard has come to Cadence Creek to organize her brother’s Christmas wedding. Organizing such a special event might be a little bit stressful—but she can’t deny she’s swept away by the town’s holiday charm…and by brooding rancher Rhys Bullock.
Loner Rhys has been burned far too many times in the past. He’s sure he has city girl Taylor all figured out—she’ll be hightailing it straight back to the city in a few days! But as the snow starts to fall, Rhys and Taylor embark on a tentative winter romance. Could Taylor be the Christmas present Rhys never even knew he wanted?
File Size: 295 KB
Print Length: 253 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0373742665
Publisher: Harlequin Romance; Large Print edition (November 1, 2013)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00D4MVIOI
My thoughts:
Taylor has come back to town to help with her bother’s wedding. What she doesn’t expect is a run in to Rhys. He things Taylor will run back to the city life after the wedding is over. They are both attracted to each other but Rhys is not very trusting. They start a romance that neither one was expecting to last. When Taylor does leave will Rhys go after her or will Taylor come back on her own?
The author does a great job with the characters when Taylor is shut out of the rehearsal dinner and cleans up etc Rhys notices what happens and wants to take care of her. He sees more that goes on than anyone else. The characters pop and you find yourself rooting both of them on.
I love this series and will continue to read them. Thanks to NetGalley for the book to read for an honest review.
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December 3, 2013
The Cowboy’s Mail Order Bride (Cowboys & Brides #3)
She’s Got Sass…
Emily Cooper promised her dying grandfather that she’d deliver a long-lost letter to a woman he once planned to wed. Little does adventurous Emily know that this simple task will propel her to places she never could have imagined…with a cowboy who’s straight out of her dreams…
He’s Got Mail…
When sexy rancher Greg Adams discovers his grandmother Clarice has installed Emily on their ranch as her assistant, he decides to humor the two ladies. He figures Emily will move on soon enough. In the meantime, he intends to keep a close eye on her—he doesn’t quite buy her story of his grandmother as a mail-order bride.
A lost letter meant a lost love for Clarice, but two generations later, maybe it’s not too late for that letter to work its magic.
File Size: 1226 KB
Print Length: 384 pages
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (February 4, 2014)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00FG9GUOA
My thoughts:
Emily Copper wants to keep her dying grandfather wish and take the letters he write to Clarice. Emily finds Clarice but wan’t expecting a hot grandson named Greg. Clarice hires Emily to be her assistant to Greg dismay. He thinks Emily is up to no good but Clarice knows better after reading the last letter to her from Emily’s grandfather.
Greg slowly comes around and see Emily in a whole new light and wants to know her better. Emily does the same and soon the two spend more time together. The two learn more about each other and learn to trust and love.
I will be looking for the other two books in this series. This story is book 3.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book for an honest review.
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December 2, 2013
Fortune Cookie Creations Product review
I had the pleasure of being contacted by the service department at Fortune Cookie Creations. They wanted me to try the different flavored cookies they have out. Imagine the boys surprise when the box arrived a few days later. Cookies were flying out of the box.
As you can see from the picture above they have several colors and the colors have different flavors of course. The orange colored taste like orange, red is strawberry, blue is raspberry, brown is for chocolate, yellow is coconut, green is lime, and the regular light brown color is vanilla. They were well good. The best thing about the cookies you can have your messages personalize for whatever the occasion is.
They offer different themes, birthdays, weddings, baby showers and more. With the different colors you can make it so much fun. The prices are not bad at all. You can order online here. For a 50 count it starts out at $19.00 not a bad price at all. The kids had so much fun tasting each one. None of us really have a favorite as they are all good. Each cookie in individually wrapped which is another great feature.
You can find Fortune Cookie Creations on Twitter, Facebook and on Google +. Be sure to check them out you will not be disappointed at all.
I received the cookies from Fortune Cookie Creations for an honest review.
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