Randomly stumbled on to this song, check it out, xo!
ps. Happy Halloween, hope you all have some tricks & treats today!! Giveaway went live yesterday…head over here to enter now!!
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
October Boo-uty! *GIVEAWAY*
Here it is, the last day of October Boo-uty! I hope you all enjoyed this series and as a thank you I’m doing my first giveaway! Included in the prize, will be products mentioned in these posts as well as some other random things I love. To enter, just leave a comment with your email address. If you follow me on twitter or instagram, let me know and that will earn you an additional entry (leave your username for each so I can check to make sure you aren’t fibbing…) I will be picking the winner at random and notifying you via email. Thanks so much for reading my blog, you’ll never know how much it means to me. Until next time, XO!
A Book In Review.
Title: The Bone Room
Series: None
Genre: Young Adult, Fiction
Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC
Publication Date: September 18, 2013
Author: Shane Scollins
Synopsis:
Roman Stone is a cop who has spent the last few years of his life trying to rebuild the career he nearly destroyed. He gets called to Alexandria Bay, NY to help the small town police force find a popular missing teenager. While investigating the case, random human bones start washing up on the shores of the St. Lawrence River and two major cases collide. Looking for help on the case, Roman asks local historian Becca Quinn to show him around one of the local castles in the area. Becca works for the Thousand Island Preservation Society and spends her days working to restore some of the old abandoned mansions in the area for a new tourism initiative.
But what they find is more than anyone expects…Something strange is lurking under the surface of the murky waters of the river.
Review:
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited to dive into this book and it didn’t disappoint! I was hooked and glued into the story from the start. There were so many twists and unexpected turns. I don’t ever really read books told from a man’s point of view so having a strong male lead was great. I really can’t get over how much I enjoyed this crazy roller coster ride. I recommend this 4 star read to anyone who is looking for a really well written story that keeps them guessing from the start, xo!
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18463899-the-bone-room
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/The-Bone-Room-ebook/dp/B00FAH52X8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Shane Scollins is a freelance writer and Amazon best selling author. Originally from New Jersey, he now resides in Upstate New York with his wife, Heather. He has a degree in computer science and has worked as an automotive service manager, a website developer and a computer network engineer. In his spare time he enjoys playing ice hockey, riding his mountain bike, and strumming on his guitar. Primarily a SciFi and paranormal novelist, Shane enjoys taking readers on surprising and unexpected journeys that twist reality. He is currently working on his next book
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shane-Scollins-Author/208046712568634
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shanescollins
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4893553.Shane_Scollins
Website: http://www.shanescollins.com
A Book In Review.
Brief Summary:
One of Hollywood’s hardest working women is about to discover there’s a lot more drama behind the camera than in front of it…
Faith “Freakin’” Sinclair probably shouldn’t have called her boss a perv…or grabbed his “privates.” But as creator of the hit dramedy Modern Women she’d had enough of his sexist insults. Now she’s untouchable in the industry—not in a good way. The only way to redeem herself is to convince Alex the wildly popular wildly demanding former star of her show to come back. But there’s one obstacle in her way—one very handsome broad-shouldered obstacle…
Professor Mason Mitchell is head of the theater department where Alex is studying “real” acting. The only way he’ll let Faith anywhere near Alex is if she agrees to co-teach a class. It’s an offer she can’t refuse—and as it turns out the professor just might end up teaching Faith that there’s more to life than work—and that real-life love scenes are way more fun than fake ones….
Review:
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This 3.5 star book made me laugh out more times than I could count. The main character, Faith has to restart her career and the journey the author takes you on is a wild ride for sure. I was rooting for Faith the from the beginning! She is so likable, it’s hard not to get caught up in the whirlwind. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun read, it’s a great book to curl up next to the fire and laugh the weekend away, xo!
Author Bio:
Jayne Denker is the author of three contemporary romantic comedies, By Design, Unscripted, and Down on Love, and is hard at work on a fourth. She lives in a small town in western New York, USA, with her husband, son, and one very sweet senior-citizen basement kitteh who loves nothing more than going outside, where she sits on the front walk and wonders why she begged to go outside. When Jayne’s not hard at work on another novel (or, rather, when she should be hard at work on another novel), she can usually be found frittering away stupid amounts of time online.
Connect with Jayne!
Blog: http://jaynedenker.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JayneDenkerAuthor
Twitter: @JDenkerAuthor
Buy the Book!
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Unscripted-ebook/dp/B00BTG44M4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_kstore_1
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unscripted-jayne-denker/1114865242?ean=9781601831316
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/unscripted-5
(Also available on iTunes)
October 28 – Keep Calm and Blog On – Review
October 29- Traveling With T – Guest Post & Excerpt
October 30 – A Blue Million Books – Guest Post, Q&A & Excerpt
October 31 – Julie Valerie’s Book Blog – Guest Post & Excerpt
November 4 – One More Chapter – Review, Q&A & Excerpt
November 5 – Book Suburbia – Excerpt
November 6 – Brooke Blogs – Review & Excerpt
November 7 – Amie’s Reviews – Review
November 12 – Change the Word – Guest Post
November 12 – Chick Lit Goddess – Excerpt
November 13 – Ai Love Books – Review & Q&A
November 14 – Everything Books and Authors – Excerpt
November 15 – Jersey Girl Book Reviews – Review, Guest Post & Excerpt
November 18- Mrs. Mommy Booknerd’s Book Reviews – Guest Post
Hello Five-Day!
What a week! From celeb news to spending time with Peanut, I’m so glad it’s Friday. Tonight I’m heading to a Glee performance at the college where my dad works. Tomorrow, I’m spending ‘Make a Difference Day’ with my co-workers and Habitat for Humanity. And Sunday, I’m going to relax! Let’s jump into my recap like we’re jumping into a pile of leaves…! Xo.
A little fun at the Halloween store getting some ideas…
My fave celebs all had some pretty special moments this week. Melissa Rycroft announced she’s pregnant with baby #2! I really hope her and Tye have a little boy cause they already have the cutest little girl! And the Kimye engagement looked pretty spectacular. You can check out some footage of both events; here & here
Qt with my little Peanut was the perfect way to break up the week. I can’t explain how much I love that little girl.
As an afternoon “chreat” (cheat and treat together), I had this Giants colored donut. Cause well it’s also the color of the Rangers and I hoped it would help them to a victory.
My dad surprised me with this nail polish from OPI ‘Girls Achieve Grapeness’ that he bought at a fundraiser. Can’t wait to rock it next week! The proceeds go to Jewish Women International working with SDT to end violence against women. For more information head to jwi.org/grapeness
4pm pick me up!
One of my favorite Whitney songs. Such a fresh take on it. Take a listen, xo!
http://perezhilton.com/2013-10-13-chvrches-its-not-right-but-its-okay
October Boo-uty!
I have a new favorite beauty product. It’s my second favorite type of product next to nail polish…yep, you guessed it, it’s a new mascara!
L’Oreal Volumious Lash Out Butterfly Mascara in Brown Black
Pros;
- The brush has longer bristles on one side to really get to the inner lashes. It also makes it easy to get right next to the lid.
- The smaller bristles really help extend the lashes.
- The length this mascara gives me is better than any of the other ones I’ve tried recently. It really gets them long.
- The formula lasts all day and really keeps a curl
Cons;
- I haven’t found any yet! It comes off with my makeup removing wipes and doesn’t come off when you cry. Like it doesn’t leave streaks down your cheeks.
I think I found a winner in this mascara and I plan on keeping it around for a while. I got mine a local beauty supply store, but you can find it at any drug store or Target. Until next time, xo!
A Book In Review.
Title: Soul Ties
Series: Soul Ties
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC
Publication Date: July 22, 2013
Author: Lisa Swallow
Synopsis:
Ava didn’t expect to find terrible secrets about the fate of the souls she takes.
Or fall in love…
Soul-hunter Ava has retrieved hundreds of souls from demons, but has never been assigned the dangerous mission for a Nephilim soul. She must hunt down Keir since she needs his Nephilim soul to trade for her freedom. When she arrives on campus and meets Keir, she also meets a strange girl, Dahlia, who has an inexplicable hold on him. Unexpectedly Ava discovers Keir holds secrets that are more valuable than his Nephilim soul – secrets she could trade for the life she wants. When she uncovers the true fate of the souls she takes back to her superiors, Ava’s world is turned upside down. She finds herself in the middle of a war where the lines between good and evil are blurred and she only has two choices… Betray Keir and live or join his battle and risk going to hell.
Review:
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I was so surprised how fast this book sucked me in! I was so fascinated by the world the author painted and couldn’t wait to get to the next page. This book will take you on a wild ride as there is plenty of twists and turns throughout this fresh series starter. I recommend this 4 star book to anyone who’s looking to start a new series and doesn’t want the same old story. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, and most importantly it’ll leave you guessing until the very last page. Can’t wait for the next one, xo!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lisa was born in the UK and she moved around Europe with her military family before completing a BA (Hons) in English at the University of Leeds. Her home is now in Perth, Australia with her husband and three children. Lisa has written since she was a child – moving from writing poems and short stories aged nine to writing novels in the last few years. With the encouragement of her family and local writers group, Lisa found the confidence to share her latest paranormal romance series with the world.
In between running her home based craft supplies business, looking after her family, and writing, Lisa sometimes finds spare time to do other things. This often involves swapping her book worlds for gaming worlds. She even leaves the house occasionally, enjoying walks with her dog and time with her family. She loves all things from the Whedonverse and preferred vampires before they sparkled.
Lisa enjoys reading both classics and modern fiction. Her favorite genres are gothic, paranormal and urban fantasy, but she also enjoys contemporary new adult. She is currently working on more books in the Soul Ties series, and has other projects lined up waiting.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lisaswallowbooks
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lisa_swallow_au
Website: http://www.lisaswallow.net
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7091632.Lisa_Swallow
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Swallow/e/B00E4AYH06/
Blog Tour Questionnaire
Do you see writing as a career?
Yes, I have a supportive family who will help me follow my dream. I’ve come a long way to go to make it a ‘career’ but just having the opportunity is fantastic.
Who or what is your inspiration?
A few teachers inspired to develop my writing throughout my school life, both at primary and at high school. When I was a teen I wrote a ‘serial’ story and gave a chapter a week to my friends. I was inspired to write because I realized people enjoyed my stories.
Do you have any pets?
A Weimaraner named Tilly who is not the brightest of dogs.
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl.
Any tips for new writers?
Write. Every day. And read a lot too! The biggest challenge I faced was finishing a first draft rather than jumping to a new project. Focus on finishing something.
Words to live by.
Head over to my wordstoliveby pinterest board and see if any of my quotes fit how you’re feeling right now. Til tomorrow, xo!
A Book In Review.
Brief Summary:
Heather Meadows lost the only love she’s ever known. Her perfect, yet ordinary life was turned upside down the day her 38-year-old husband died. Her happily ever after was gone in the blink of an eye. Heather’s life becomes the subject of scrutiny and pity as she tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered world and raise her three children on her own. In the midst of suburbia and gossipy neighbors, Heather tries to re-build a normal life. Little does she know she’s about to trip into a new adventure. An adventure she could never have imagined. Where will her misstep take her and how will Heather handle the prying eyes of those around her?
Review:
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I couldn’t believe how close I felt to the main character, Heather right off the bat. Her story is real, raw, and honest. This love story will make you feel as if you’re just catching up with an old friend. This 3.5 star book has tons of moments that will make you laugh or cry, it’s refreshing of how honest it is. If you’re looking to get sucked into a whirlwind adventure of a woman’s ups and downs, then this book is for you, xo!
Author Bio:
Julie Farley is the author of Tripped Up Love and The New Ever After. She lives in Richmond, VA with her husband, four rarely quiet children and her 50 pound lap dog. Julie spends her days writing and teaching preschool. She chronicles her adventures on her blog atjuliefarley.com and is working on the next book in The New Ever After Series.
Connect with Julie!
facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Farley/281778325176054
twitter: juliefarley1
website: www.juliefarley.com
Buy the Book!
Don’t miss the sequel!
http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Ever-After-Series-ebook/dp/B00EHJM4ZO/ref=pd_sim_b_1
October 21 – Keep Calm and Blog On – Review
October 23 – Literary Chanteuse – Excerpt
October 24 – Julie Valerie’s Book Blog – Review
October 28 – Reading a Little Bit of Everything – Review & Q&A
October 28- The East Village – Review
October 31 – Storm Goddess Book Reviews – Review & Q&A
November 1- Books in the Burbs – Review & Excerpt
November 4 – In the Name of Books – Review
November 5 – Every Free Chance Book Reviews – Guest Post & Excerpt
November 7 – Book Suburbia – Excerpt
November 8- Steph the Bookworm – Review
November 11- Jersey Girl Book Reviews – Review, Guest Post & Excerpt
**Everyone who leaves a comment on the tour page will be entered to win a $20 Amazon gift card! Anyone who purchases their copy of Tripped Up Love before November 11 and sends their receipt to Samantha (at) ChickLitPlus (dot) com, will get five bonus entries.**
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