Book Spotlight and Giveaway: Here and Again By Nicole R Dickson

HERE AND AGAIN A Novel By: Nicole R Dickson Published: June 3, 2014 Publisher: NAL Trade Paperback -Penguin Group Fiction Deep in the Shenandoah Valley, the present and the past are as restless as the river mists. And when they collide, the heart is the only compass pointing home.For nurse Ginger Martin, her late husband’s…
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Winner of THE CHRONICLE OF SECRET RIVEN

I have a winner of the book THE CHRONICLE OF SECRET RIVEN. Please check your email and respond within 48 hours or I will choose a new winner. The winner is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Stephanie. Thanks to all who entered to win.  If you would like to purchase your own copy, click the photo above.
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Book Review: The Art of Arranging Flowers By Lynne Branard

THE ART OF ARRANGING FLOWERS By:  Lynne Branard Published:  June 3, 2014 Publisher: Berkley Trade – Penguin Group Fiction I can usually tell pretty early on if I am going to love a book or not and this one I knew by the first few chapters that it was a story I was going to…
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Monday Motivation

For the last 7 days I’ve been participating in Runner’s World Run Streak. I have 7+ miles out of 40 marked off my calendar.  This weekend I walked my miles as a break for my calf that was tight and painful.  As long as I get my mile in, it doesn’t matter to me how…
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High Five Friday – 5.30.14

Thanks to Becky at bybmg.blogspot.com, I found out about this great linky where bloggers share five happy things from their week.  I’ve been wanting to participate and I hope to continue. Through the summer I plan to share our joys from the lazy, crazy days of summer with our kids each Friday. Stay tuned and…
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Spice Cake Review Featured

I am excited to share with you that I have been reviewing products for another website,AWG Brands.  They will then be posting my reviews on their site and when they appear, I will share them with you here.  I will be comparing the Best Choice brand product with another more common brand of the same…
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Book Review: Cure for the Common Breakup By Beth Kendrick

CURE FOR THE COMMON BREAKUP By: Beth Kendrick Published: May 6, 2014 Publisher: New American Library – Penguin Group Fiction In CURE FOR THE COMMON BREAKUP, you won’t be short on laughter, romance, or drama.  All these make for a perfect book for you to tuck into your pool or beach bag this summer. Summer…
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Book Review: The Qualities of Wood By Mary Vensel White

THE QUALITIES OF WOOD By: Mary Vensel White To Be Published: June 17, 2014 Publisher: Authonomy through HarperCollins Fiction I’m happy to be part of TLC Book Tours for THE QUALITIES OF WOOD.  For other stops on the TLC Book Tour and to see other reviews of THE QUALITIES OF WOOD, click HERE. In THE QUALITIES…
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Book Spotlight and Giveaway: The Chronicle of Secret Riven By Ronlyn Domingue

THE CHRONICLE OF SECRET RIVEN Keeper of Tales Trilogy By: Ronlyn Domingue Published: May 20, 2014 Publisher: Atria Books – Simon & Schuster Inc. Fiction This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered.  Nearly a year ago, I featured the first in this series, THE MAPMAKER’S WAR.  See that post, HERE. Now I…
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A Little Monday Inspiration – Memorial Day

Today, in many communities across the United States, we are celebrating Memorial Day. On this day, we recognize the men and women  who died while serving in the Armed Forces.  The original name, Decoration Day,  was to remember soldiers who died during the Civil War.  Today, many use it as a day to remember all…
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