A book in review.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by k

Brief Summary

Hilary had gotten used to dating the commitment-phobic Marc, thirteen years her senior. They had a great relationship–why rush into things? She saw no need to pressure him for marriage, believing that when the time was right, he would propose. But after they had been together for four years, their friends decided to take matters into their own hands, pushing Marc to propose and making Hilary realize how much she really did want to marry the man that she loved. Unfortunately, Marc still wasn’t ready–and their friends’ meddling in the form of a faux engagement party led to a disastrous New Year’s Eve that brought their relationship to an inevitable turning point.

Review:

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book. It was a refreshing real story about love. I felt so connected to the main character, Hilary. This book is so honest about what happens in one’s head throughout the course of a relationship, the author does a good job of not sugar coating anything. It’s a great read that was hard to put down, I finished it in less than a day, I just needed to know what happened. I recommend this 5 star book as a book club book cause it would get you and your girlfriend’s thinking what you’d do in Hilary’s shoes or to anyone who likes a book about love that is real, xo!

Author Bio:

Hilary Grossman dated a guy so commitment-phobic that she was able to write a book about their relationship. She is currently the CFO of a beverage alcohol importer and lives on Long Island.

Connect with Hilary!

blog = http://www.feelingbeachie.com

Facebook – author page = https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hilary-Grossman-Author/490726971020296

Facebook blog page = https://www.facebook.com/pages/Feeling-Beachie/303122723070159

twitter = @feelingbeachie

Buy the Book!

Amazon = http://www.amazon.com/Dangled-Carat-Hilary-Grossman-ebook/dp/B00F55HITQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394374641&sr=8-1&keywords=dangled+carat

Barnes & Noble (print) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dangled-carat-hilary-grossman/1117017818?ean=9780615860350

March 31 – Keep Calm and Blog On – Review

April 2 – Samantha March – Q&A & Excerpt

April 3- Fiction Dreams – Q&A & Excerpt

April 4 – Girl Tries Life- Review & Q&A

April 7 – Sweets Books – Excerpt

April 8 – A Right Brain Wannabe – Review

April 9 – Change the Word – Q&A & Excerpt

April 10 – Chick Lit Club Connect – Guest Post

April 11 – Chick Lit Goddess – Excerpt

April 11 – Every Free Chance Book Reviews – Q&A

April 15 – Novel Escapes– Q&A

April 16 – Me, Bookshelf and I – Guest Post & Excerpt

April 18 – Chick Lit Plus – Review

April 21 – Jersey Girl Book Reviews – Review, Guest Post & Excerpt

April 22 – Annabel and Alice – Review

April 24 – Storybrook Reviews – Excerpt

April 28 – A Novel Thought – Review

Fiveday!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by k

Howdy-Ho Ranger Joe! This week went by fairly quickly and I didn’t hate it. Not a whole lot of deck for the weekend, which is kinda nice since I had a pretty busy week. Let’s dive right into my top 5 from the week, xo!

I may have had whole wheat pancakes with bananas from IHOP twice this week. Can’t confirm or deny.

The girls and I did crossfit intro class three days in a row this week. It hurts to type this right now.

Say what you’d like, but I’m OBSESSED with this cover.

Loving gold pieces this spring. My new mix & match single earrings and double bar necklace are perfect.

Earrings; forever21 Necklace; lulu’s

Have you heard of shopkick? It’s the funniest and coolest way to earn gift cards for your fave stores! It’s Supermarket Sweep meets The Amazing Race.

Linking up with Lauren!

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Cover Reveal!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by k

“Love Always, Kate” coming April 2014…

SYNOPSIS

* Book #1 in the Love Always Series *
Dear Diary,

Leukemia’s been my life since I was eleven. Now, six years later, I want my life back. Only I’m not sure what that is. The test results came back today. 22,000. Which means I’m officially out of remission—again. I have three options:

1) Another round of chemo.
2) A super-new experimental drug.
3) Dump it all— forget the meds and treatments and enjoy the time I have left.

I think I know what I want. Then, in walks Damian, changing everything.

I mean, everything…

He’s got his own set of issues. It binds us together, you know? We understand what it’s like to lose what matters most in seconds. Still, the last thing I need is to have someone else to crush if I can’t fight hard enough. And the last thing he needs is someone else to grieve.

Never mind. I’m down to two options now.

Somehow I know that whichever one I choose, the result will be the same. With the sand in my hourglass seeping to the bottom, I hope there’s enough left to show Damian that life’s worth living.

Worth fighting for. Worth dying for.

Love Always,
Kate

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20942357-love-always-kate

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born and raised in Iowa, d. Nichole King writes her stories close to home. There’s nothing like small-town Midwest scenery to create the perfect backdrop for an amazing tale. She wrote her first book in junior high and loved every second of it. However, she couldn’t bring herself to share her passion with anyone. She packed it away until one day, with the encouragement of her husband, she sat down at the computer and began to type. Now, she can’t stop. When not writing, d. is usually curled up with a book, scrapbooking, or doing yet another load of laundry. Along with her incredible husband, she lives in small-town Iowa with her four adorable children and their dog, Peaches.The Spirit is the first book of The Spirit Trilogy, and is her debut novel.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7762889.D_Nichole_King

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dnichole.king
Facebook “Like” Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-Nichole-King/127774904070474

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dNicholeKing
Blog: www.dnicholeking.com

4pm pick me up!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by k

If you haven’t seen this yet, please stop everything you are doing and watch this video. I promise you it will brighten your afternoon, xo!

Cover Reveal!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by k

“In Spades” coming April 2014…

SYNOPSIS

* Book #1 in the Mirrored Series *
Avalynn has been running from her past for a couple of years now….never very far…but extremely fast. With an alcoholic father, a void of a mother, and a town full of gossip, she struggles to find her place in the world. The only thing that saved her from her own path of self-destruction was her beautiful little sister, her miracle, Abby. Desperately trying to save Abby she plots to take her away, yet the plan goes dangerously astray…leaving Avalynn beaten and broken in what once was the hallway mirror in her childhood home. Abby is the only thing she cares about…until she meets him…The man that can shatter her entire world with one glance. Their relationship is roller coaster ride from start to finish. One that Avalynn never wants to get off of, but she may not have a choice. Her happily ever after is coming to a screeching halt yet again…

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17510975-in-spades

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

23 Years Young.

Manager for an assisted living program working with mentally challenged adults.

Currently pursuing my degree in Music Therapy.
Loves Music, writing and reading.
Has a cockapoo dog named Jezebella that is closest thing I have to a child. She’s a handful, but I love her.
Currently resides in Michigan, USA.
Addicted to Lip Gloss, Oreos and Sleep.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EroticauthorKateLynne

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatelynnPinson

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7231392.Kate_Lynne

Product Review!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by k

I absolutely hated the first product I tried from the Olay Fresh Effects line. It may have been one of the WORST products I ever tried. So when I saw that my grocery store (of all places…!) had the Olay Fresh Effects face scrubber 1/2 off, I thought “well, if it sucks I won’t be too mad” and picked it up. I’m here to tell you that it in fact, does not suck at all-I love it! It’s cute and packs a punch. I like to use it after I remove all of my makeup with a makeup wipe. I started using it with the Shine, Shine Go Away product it came with, but I don’t have oily skin, so I wanted to try it with something else. I just picked up their new Out of this Swirled-deep pore clean & exfoliating scrub to use with it. (the jury is still out on this product, I’ve only used it once.) I would like to buy a Clarisonic one day when I have a good routine with my face washing (I know, I should have one by now, I’m almost 30. But, I’ll admit, I don’t wash my face everyday…I’m a terrible human.)But for now, my cute little Olay Fresh Effects face scrubber will do the trick! Xo

Olay Fresh Effects Va-Va-Vivid! Powered Contour Cleansing System $12-$15

Do you follow me on twitter or instagram? No, oh well you should, here’s how to find me; twitter: @kmpevents / instagram: kmp718

Eiffel-Inspiration

Posted on March 25, 2014 by k

One of my favorite things in the world is the Eiffel Tower. I collect everything and anything involving the tower. I haven’t posted many pics of it lately. So here’s some that I’m digging lately.

*all these photos came from google images

The beauty of the tower always makes me smile. It takes my breath away. Catch ya next time, xo!

A Book In Review.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by k

Brief Summary:

Jill Bradley is a twenty-four-year-old nurse whose life is going great; she has established herself in her new career and she’s looking forward to getting engaged to her high school sweetheart. But faced with a watershed moment, she has to deal with simultaneous family tragedy, injury, and betrayal, and feels it’s way too much to cope with. In a moment of despair, Jill books a trip to a Caribbean island in an effort to escape. While she finds respite and romance, her problems have also packed their own suitcase.

Helen Bradley, Jill’s mother dedicated her entire life to her family like many mothers in the 1970’s and 80’s. Despite her best efforts, however, she hasn’t always been able to be the type of mother she wished she could be. She has a secret she was hoping would just go away, but it won’t. If she doesn’t share it with Jill it might bring her daughter more harm.

I Know You’re There is a mother-daughter journey, celebrating the highs and delving into the lows of family life. Can the power of love heal all things?

Review:

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a great quick read that pulls you in with it’s believable storyline and characters. This story is emotional and touching, it grips right at your heart strings. The beach scenes were a perfect way to “get away” from this cold, I always appreciate that! I recommend this 3 star book to anyone who is looking for a quick weekend read that has heart, xo!

Author Bio:
Sue Allison-Dean is a nurse who retired from traditional practice in 1999, after working 13 years as a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Clinical Nurse Specialist. She found a second career in gardening after working in a garden center and completing an organic gardening internship at Highgrove Garden in England. She now co-owns Naturescapes with her landscape designer husband, Robert. She has authored several clinical and horticulture articles and was a contributing author to the bestselling book, Touched By A Nurse. She is passionate about the sea and loves exploring tropical islands. She extends this passion by doing volunteer work benefitting dolphins and whales. Sue splits her time between Armonk, New York and Cary, North Carolina, with her husband and English bulldog, Bubba.

Connect with Susan!

Website: www.susanallisondean.com

Blog: Read-Ponder-Comment Blog:http://www.susanallisondean.com/read-ponder-comment-blog.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Allison-Dean/388024291305521

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17822276-i-know-you-re-there

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueAllisonDean

Buy the Book!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Know-Youre-There-Susan-Allison-Dean-ebook/dp/B00CA9Z2CK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389798418&sr=8-1&keywords=i+know+you%27re+There

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-know-youre-there-susan-allison-dean/1115106788?ean=9780578121413

February 24 – Authors to Watch – Review

February 25 – To Taste Life Twice – Review

February 26 – The East Village – Review

February 27 – Dr. Pepper Diva – Review

March 3 – Authors and Readers Book Corner – Q&A

March 6 – Sweets Books – Q&A & Excerpt

March 10 – Book Mama Blog – Review

March 11 – The Book Bag – Review, Guest Post & Excerpt

March 12 – A Blue Million Books – Q&A & Excerpt

March 14 – The Gothic Ballerina – Review

March 17 – Jersey Girl Book Reviews – Review, Guest Post & Excerpt

March 18 – Steph the Bookworm – Review

March 18 – Chick Lit Club Connect – Guest Post

March 19 – Book Suburbia – Excerpt

March 19 – Ai Love Books – Review & Excerpt

March 24 – Keep Calm and Blog On – Review

March 24 – Christy’s Written Word Love – Review

A Book In Review.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by k

Brief Summary:

Unemployed with no prospects, Dorian Wells is a young man trying desperately to stay afloat and be a good father to his toddler son. While already struggling to pay the bills and earn proper visitation with his child, Dorian’s tumultuous life is thrown into further upheaval when his mother is suddenly hospitalized.
On the verge of losing everything, it seems Dorian finally has a stroke of luck when he inadvertently learns of a potential opportunity with Jakkaru, a decadent, cut-throat organization that pays handsomely by the body count. Dorian’s lifelong friend, Rafe Ibadiah, is his ticket into Jakkaru and soon Dorian is training to be a professional hitman. But learning how to properly kill for a living is not as easy as it seems, and he quickly discovers the short arms of theory are a far reach from reality as the harrowing journey makes him question everything he believes. The final test before full acceptance into Jakkaru is a contract Dorian must complete alone. Delivered to him via a small red envelope, the name inside propels the stakes of this dangerous game higher than ever before. Dorian will sacrifice anything for his son, but it’s not until he is ordered to do the unthinkable that he grasps the horrific depth of his commitment. Award-winning author, K. Baskett, expertly weaves a chilling tale of suspense in Envelope: Red that culminates in a shocking look at the prickly nuances of loyalty. Gritty and authentic, Dorian’s story is ultimately a poignant examination of the human condition – what lies within the heart of us all.

Review:

I received this in exchange for an honest review. The end of this book blew me away. I kinda figured it out, but couldn’t wait to see how it played out. The author really commits to the lifestyle of the main character. Any time I picked up my nook to read this story, I felt like it was a tv show I was tuning into. This book is very different from the other books I read for CLP, but I loved it. I loved the background of the whole “organization” it was really cool to get the inside scoop. I recommend this 4.5 star book to anyone who loves a gritty story about loyalty and likes a page turner, xo!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jack of all trades, master of none – save for the art of procrastination – K. Baskett lives by the motto, “Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow.” K. firmly believes that you aren’t really interested in the author’s hometown, spouse, children or pets, and has therefore decided to spare you the details. No Greater Illusion is the author’s award-winning debut novel. Envelope: Red is the gritty suspense-thriller with a heart-pounding conclusion.

PURCHASING INFORMATION FOR ENVELOPE:RED

Amazon – http://amzn.to/1dYMKl1

Kindle – http://amzn.to/1cGAXX2

eStore – https://www.createspace.com/4250077

WEBSITE

kbaskett.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter – @kbaskett1 (https://twitter.com/kbaskett1)

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/1kbaskett

Google+ – http://google.com/+KBaskett

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Envelope-Red/473575772760914

AUTHOR INFORMATION

GoodReads – http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6579960.K_Baskett

Amazon – amazon.com/author/kbaskett

IAN – http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/k-baskett.html

Smashwords – https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/kbaskett

Wattpad – http://www.wattpad.com/user/kbaske11

March 17 – Wonderland Avenue – Review

March 17 – Book Suburbia – Excerpt

March 18 – Sweets Books – Q&A & Excerpt

March 19 – Chick Lit Plus – Review

March 20 – Authors and Readers Book Corner – Excerpt

March 21 – Ai Love Books – Review & Q&A

March 24 – Keep Calm and Blog On – Review

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Thank god it’s Friday (night) and I justtttttttt got paid…

Posted on March 21, 2014 by k

Please say someone else out there know’s that song?! My friend Laura and I made up a dance to the *nsync remake of it (if you know me personally, you probably just said “Of course you did”) Anywho, Happy Friday kittycats! I’m so thankful the week is o-v-e-r, they seem to take forever now. Not a whole lot on deck this weekend, sushi date tonight with Dawn & Sara, Rangers games, and relaxing! Hope you have a fab weekend, xo.

Linking up with Lauren!