tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42745507877179601382024-02-19T08:56:44.451-07:00Mary's Book CornerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-84423668890278569542014-04-07T00:01:00.000-07:002014-04-07T00:01:00.614-07:00LUMINESCENCE BY BRADEN BELL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"“He’s alive!” she yelled. “He’s alive!”<br />
As Lexa spoke the words, she knew they were true. She knew with total certainty.<br />
“Dr. Timberi’s alive!”<br />
When Lady Nightwing kidnapped Dr. Timberi, everyone assumed their teacher had been killed. So when Lexa discovers that he isn’t dead, Conner can’t believe his ears!<br />
Desperate to rescue Dr. Timberi, Conner, Lexa, and Melanie turn to the last person they want to talk to, the person who started all of this chaos—the Stalker. As the Trio confront their worst fears, they realize their Magi powers may not be enough to keep everyone alive.<br />
Your favorite characters return in this satisfying conclusion of the Middle School Magic series! Filled with plenty of twists, humor, and adventure, Luminescence will keep you guessing until the thrilling end."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <u>Luminescence</u> by Braden Bell is the exciting conclusion to the Middle School Magic trilogy. </span><span style="font-size: large;">After the cliffhanger at the end of </span><u style="font-size: x-large;">Penumbras</u><span style="font-size: large;"> , I was exited to read it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Luminescence</u> does an excellent job of tying up the loose ends and answering the big questions, like who is the stalker, is Dr Timberi really dead, why does Melanie's Dad hate the Magi, why can Pilaf hear head talk, and many more. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The story starts with the kids Connor, Lexa and Melanie at odds because of their guilt and anger over Dr Timberi's kidnapping and possible death. I liked that they learned that by working together they were more powerful, and that Pilaf was an important part of their group.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I loved this book and the whole Middle School Magic Trilogy. I would recommend it for mid grade readers (9-13), but adult and older teens will love it too. You should read the 1st 2 books 1st, to get the whole story.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy <u>LUMINESCENCE </u>by Braden Bell at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Antonio Tonon does not believe in love at first sight until he sees <i>her</i> fall into a street in Milan and get hit by a motorcycle. Compelled to know who she is and if she can return his affection, he becomes her hospital volunteer only to learn that the accident erased her memory. But the road to love is obstructed by her tyrannical mother, Renatta’s fiancé (Marcello), and Antonio’s own lower social status. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Forced to redefine his ideas of honor, love, and family, Antonio must find a way to marry Renatta before she bends to the will of her mother and resumes her place on the opera stage. If he fails, Renatta will wed Marcello and sentence Antonio to a lifetime of loneliness, for love at first sight never happens twice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved the characters, they seamed like real people.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I loved Antonio, he devoted his life for weeks to helping Renatta rediscover her past, even though he knew he could lose her when she remembered. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I loved the younger sister Chiara, she had guts and compassion and she was honest with Antonio about their family secrets. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The only character I didn't like was the mother. I had a hard time believing any mother could be so cold and hard hearted to her own children. I cheered for Renata and Chiara as they tried to break away from her control.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Overall I liked <u>Fallen Angel</u>, I liked that it was set in Italy, but I found it a little distracting to have Italian phrases thrown in kind of randomly. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would recommend <u>Fallen Angel</u> by Lisa Swinton to women of all ages who like clean romance.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase the book at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about the author <a href="http://lisaswinton.blogspot.com/">CLICK HERE</a> .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-74481924252703283382013-11-15T22:53:00.000-07:002013-11-15T22:53:00.555-07:00DESTINY by CINDY RAY HALE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Destiny Clark, a young Mormon girl living in Tennessee, is wildly infatuated with Isaac Robinson, the headmaster's son at her Baptist high school. When they're cast together in the school's production of Les Misérables, Destiny is horrified to find that she has to be publicly humiliated by acting out her true feelings of rejection onstage. <br />
As their rehearsals begin, Destiny realizes the unimaginable: Isaac has developed deep feelings for her despite their religious differences and the fact that he has a girlfriend. <br />
But will they be able to find their place amongst the backbiters of their ultra-conservative world? <br />
Weaving around Destiny and Isaac's alternating viewpoints, Destiny is the first book in a series inspired by the characters of Les Misérables and explores heartbreak, self-discovery, intolerance, and love.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>DESTINY</u> by Cindy Ray Hale is a young adult romance. Its a story of forbidden love and religious intolerance. It is told from the points of view of Destiny a young Mormon girl attending a Baptist High School in Tennessee, who has a crush Isaac, the headmaster's son & Isaac, the headmaster's son, who hates Mormons, and wants to protect his cousin Hannah from Destiny's evil influence.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Destiny</u> was a quick read. The story is fast moving. I liked seeing the growth and changes in both Isaac and Destiny. I loved Hannah, Isaac's cousin, she was such a free spirit was willing to push Destiny to achieve the things she really wanted. She also didn't think Destiny was doomed because she was a Mormon.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm not familiar with Les Mis so I was happy that the characters were briefly explained. It helped understand the relationships between the stories characters even better.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would recommend this, especially <u>to</u> teenage girls but Adults will enjoy it too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy <u>Destiny</u> at <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/374030" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com/<wbr></wbr>books/view/374030</a> smashwords, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GEM312C" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/<wbr></wbr>B00GEM312C</a> for Kindle, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0991037405" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/dp/<wbr></wbr>0991037405</a> paperback, and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/destiny-cindy-ray-hale/1117333798?ean=2940045368315" target="_blank">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/<wbr></wbr>w/destiny-cindy-ray-hale/<wbr></wbr>1117333798?ean=2940045368315</a> Nook. As always you can also check your local library for inter library loan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I received a free copy for my honest review.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-39351698698157639952013-10-15T23:14:00.000-07:002013-10-15T23:15:23.371-07:00MILE 21 BY SARAH DUNSTER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">“You have to be here. I can’t be on the premises without an owner or tenant present. Wouldn’t want to be accused of walking off with anything.” He looks around the kitchen. “Not that there’s anything here to tempt me.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bob glances down at the photo again. “Will your husband be back soon?”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“He died a year ago. So, no.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Abish Miller is a mess. But you might be too if you were a twenty-one-year-old widow with a dysfunctional family, an overpowering boss, and a torturous return to the singles’ scene. Training for the marathon she and her husband never got to run is about the only time she can forget about her problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But life won’t leave her alone. It throws Bob Hartley, a recently divorced young father, into her living room and then her ward. And when her irritation turns into attraction, she’s sure that it must be some sort of cosmic joke, especially when it seems he loathes her! Feeling like she just keeps hitting the wall, Abish must learn to push past her fears or she’ll never achieve her personal best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Defined by sharp wit and an authentic voice, Mile 21 shows the despair of giving up on hope—and the joy of choosing it again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the beginning of <u>Mile 21</u> Abish comes off as hard, sarcastic and irresponsible. As the story unfolded and I started learning what made Abish who she was. She is a 21 year old widow, everyone thinks she should be able to get past that and go on with life. Her mother seams like a harsh woman, her younger sister has practically perfect life, and she knows her father was against her getting married. Her boss seems like he would be difficult to work with. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">When she is evicted from her apartment, her parents send her to live with her eccentric aunt. She runs away and ends up depending on her Boss to help her find school approved housing, and getting back in the single scene. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Abish is a runner and is training for a marathon, she can't seem to run more than 21 miles.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed going on Abish's journey with her, and watching her grow and change and learn that there can be life after her husband died, and that her family loves her and her boss/ Bishop is not such a bad guy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I recommend this to anyone, it decidedly LDS, but the story is one that everyone can relate to on some level.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can buy <u>Mile 21</u> by Sarah Dunster at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a> or <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a>. Or check with your local library for inter library loan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about Sarah Dunster </span><a href="http://sarah.thedunsters.net/">CLICK HERE</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-75776592412779531512013-10-13T01:08:00.000-07:002013-10-13T01:08:58.187-07:00MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGIC PENUMBRAS by BRADEN BELL<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Conner, Lexa, and Melanie are back! Just when they think life is normal again, a dangerous shadow creature begins to hunt them. The trio must develop their powers in order to conquer this new peril and protect their school. Filled with action and even more magic, this book continues the exciting adventure in the Middle School Magic series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved <u>The Kindling ,</u>so when I learned that <u>Penumbras</u> was soon to be released I was excited to read it, in hopes that it would be just as good as the 1st one was. I was not disappointed. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Penumbras</u> is full of danger, suspense, drama, discovery, teenage angst and even a little romance, from page 1 to the cliffhanger at the end.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The kids are normal 13 year olds, with the exception of their Magi powers and the forces of dark are after them</span><span style="font-size: small;">. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They all discover talents they don't know they have, and can't control. They discover another mystery when they learn their friend Pilaf can hear head talk, even private conversations, and can see the shadow creatures. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Besides a battle between good and evil, there is a battle on the side between a jealous Lexa and Connor and Melanie, who have discovered like each other as more than friends. Lexa's flair for the dramatic makes things hard for everyone.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">As in <u>The Kindling</u> the teachers are portrayed as intelligent and caring, and the parents are kept informed of what is happening in their children's lives and training. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Even though <u>Penumbras</u> is written for mid readers (9-13), I loved it, and I think most adults will love it too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find <u>Penumbras</u> by Braden Bell at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> in paperback and kindle and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble,com/">www.barnesandnoble,com</a> both paperback and nook, or check with your local library for inter library loan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about Braden Bell </span><a href="http://www.bradenbell.com/">CLICK HERE.</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-64289723567847218722013-07-07T22:43:00.000-07:002013-07-07T23:07:36.286-07:00ASHES ASHES by JULIE COULTER BELLON<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple;">Sophia Naziri is wanted for questioning in the murder of a U.S. senator. She’s worried the police will show up on her doorstep any moment, but when Detective Colby Black appears, it’s to help her put out a kitchen fire, not take her in. Yet. His easy smile and persistence in getting to know her pushes all her troubles to the back of her mind, until a hit man tracks her down. Getting arrested becomes the least of her worries and the handsome detective could be her only way out---if she tells him the truth.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">Colby Black’s sniper skills have been a blessing and a curse to him. As a member of a Hostage Negotiation Team, he can use them to save people, but sometimes he can’t protect the innocent despite his best efforts. When a hostage situation goes bad, he tries to put it behind him by helping out his mysterious next-door neighbor, Sophia Naziri. But she pulls Colby into a web of lies and conspiracy that will force him to use every skill he has in order to survive. Faced with the moment of truth, can he trust anyone around him---including the woman at the center of it all?</span><br />
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<u>ASHES ASHES</u> by Julie Coulter Bellon, is a fast moving story full of action, intrigue and just enough romance. The action starts on page 1 with Colby in a hostage negation that goes terribly wrong and a fire in his new neighbors kitchen. I was never happier that my Kindle has a text to speech option, so I could listen during my commute when I couldn't read.<br />
Colby was the ideal man, an ex-marine that cares about people, and who likes to clean and bake to relax. Sophia is a woman with a big problem, and no one she feels like she can trust. When Colby comes over to help put out the kitchen fire she accidentally starts, she doesn't want to trust him, but really, what woman can resist a man that comes over early in the morning with fresh baked goodies and cleaning products. <br />
Sophia has a big problem, the body of a murdered senator was found in her trunk. She feels she has to solve the mystery and find her father on her own. Will she trust Colby? Is there anyone she can trust?<br />
I recommend <u>Ashes Ashes</u> by Julie Coulter Bellon to anyone that likes Mystery, intrigue and clean romance. It is the 2nd book in the Hostage Negotiation Series, but can be read as a stand alone book, but I would recommend reading <u>All Fall Down</u> at some point, just because its another good read.<br />
You can find <u>Ashes Ashes</u> on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://www.smashwords,com/">www.smashwords,com</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a>, or ask at your local library about inter library loan.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span><br />
<span id="freeText6190400215124379927"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Investigative journalism student, Abigail Houston, knew taking a stand meant taking risks. What she didn’t know, was the liberal agenda imposed by her university was part of something sinister...something that threatened the very soul of America, as well as her very existence. Elijah Morningstar knew he was in love with Abigail Houston; he also knows standing with her could jeopardize his political career. What he didn't know was that she would disintegrate his entire belief system.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u>The Blog</u> by Carolyn Adams Hanchett is a very timely Novel. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">We are seeing a lot of what Abby blogs about actually happening. I have seen interviews with college students that clearly illustrate the effect liberal universities are having on them. God's role in our history has been removed from our history books and the Constitution is in danger from liberal politicians.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">In <u>The Blog</u> , Carolyn Hanchett covers these issues, Abby sees the problems in the country and boldly blogs about it and talks about it in class at the risk of her life and her relationship with liberal politician Elijah Morningstar. She shows no fear in expressing her beliefs, and the things she learns about about people and organizations that are quietly destroying America.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I appreciated Elijah's loyalty to Abby, despite his liberal leanings and his doubts about the existence of God. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u>The Blog</u> is a perfect blend of romance, danger and politics. The ending is totally unexpected. I had a hard time putting it down to do other necessary things, like sleeping.</span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I recommend this book for adults and older teens. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u>The Blog</u> by Carolyn Adams Hanchett is available from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.Amazon.com</a> and at <a href="http://www.latterdaycottage.com/">www.latterdaycottage.com</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">To learn more about Carolyn Adams Hanchett</span><br />
<a href="http://www.theupwardreach.blogspot.com/">CLICK HERE</a>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">In this stunning exposé, bestselling author Edward Klein—a contributing editor
to <i>Vanity Fair</i>, former foreign editor of <i>Newsweek</i>, and former
editor-in-chief of the <i>New York Times Magazine</i>—pulls back the curtain on
one of the most secretive White Houses in history. He reveals a callow,
thin-skinned, arrogant president with messianic dreams of grandeur supported by
a cast of true-believers, all of them united by leftist politics and an
amateurish understanding of executive leadership.<br />In <i>The Amateur</i>
you’ll discover.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Why the so-called “centrist” Obama is actually <i>in revolt</i> against the
values of the society he was elected to lead</span>
<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Why Bill Clinton loathes Barack Obama and tried to get Hillary to run
against him in 2012</span>
<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">The spiteful rivalry between Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey</span>
<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">How Obama split the Kennedy family</span>
<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">How Obama has taken more of a personal role in making foreign policy than
any president since Richard Nixon—with disastrous results</span>
<li><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">How Michelle Obama and Valerie Jarrett are the real powers behind the White
House throne</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>The Amateur</i> is a reporter’s book,
buttressed by nearly 200 interviews, many of them with the insiders who know
Obama </span><span style="color: #b45f06;">best. The result is the most important political book of the year. You
will never look at Barack Obama the same way again.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> I read this book a while ago, and if I had any leanings toward Barack Obama (I didn't), I would have seriously rethought them. Edward Klein shows through interviews and public example how unprepared and unqualified to lead the country. With the possible exception of Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama, it shows that Obama doesn't listen to his advisers, and regularly undercuts them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">With the current political ads on TV with Bill Clinton talking about how Obama is the only one that can lead the country, I found the description of the knock down, drag out fights Bill & Hillary had about her running against Obama interesting. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">With current atmosphere in the middle east and Egypt, and the terrorist attacks on our embassies, this book becomes even more relevant, in its assertion that Barack Obama is an amateur who is unprepared to lead the country, and doesn't care to learn from others.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Amateur</u> by Edward Klein is a well written, insightful look at our current President. I would recommend everyone read it before the election.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Amateur</u> by Edward Klein is available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> in paperback and on Kindle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Warning, there is some rough language in some of the iterviews.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-29048050065041465202012-08-15T22:44:00.001-07:002012-08-15T22:44:14.412-07:00IT'S TRUE An Evangelical Pastor's Journey to Truth in the Mormon Church By TOM SCOTT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">From an early age, Tom Scott's thirst for truth led him to serve the Lord and
seek the Spirit, ultimately going from participating in church choirs to serving
as an evangelical pastor for 27 years.<br />Then, he and his wife, Maggie, had
a rather strange encounter - an interaction with members of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints - the Mormons. Completely taken aback at first
meeting the people he believed - and had preached - were part of a cult, Tom set
out to investigate what this Mormon religion was all about.<br />It's True
tells of Tom's initial reaction, what he learned about the Mormons and what he
discovered - that the LDS people are, indeed, Christians and the precepts they
teach are true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>IT'S TRUE An Evangelical Pastor's Journey to Truth in the Mormon Church </u></span> <span style="font-size: large;">By TOM SCOTT is a short book,but it is packed with spiritual power. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tom Scott was an Evangelical Pastor for 27 years, doing everything he could to bring people to Jesus Christ. It is evident as he tells his story that the Spirit was working in his life from an early age. Tom was taught from childhood that the Mormon Church was a cult.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>It's True</u> is the story of Tom and Maggie Scott's journey to learn the truth about the Mormon Church and the people that call themselves Mormons. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is a sweet but powerful testimony of Tom and Maggie's discovery that Mormons are Christians, and their conversion to the Mormon church.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would recommend this book to everyone, but especially those who aren't Mormon and have doubts about what we believe. Read it prayerfully and with an open mind.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>IT'S TRUE An Evangelical Pastor's Journey to Truth in the Mormon Church </u>by Tom Scott is available on </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> or </span><a class="Hyperlink SCX262917379" href="http://www.inglestonepublishing.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX262917379" style="color: blue; font-family: Times New Roman,Serif; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;">www.inglestonepublishing.com</span></span></a>.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">To learn more about Tom Scott<a href="http://tomscottitstrue.blogspot.com/"> CLICK HERE </a>. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-35012421624542980312012-08-02T00:01:00.000-07:002012-08-02T00:01:00.261-07:00THE KINDLING by BRADEN BELL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">All thirteen-year-old Connor Dell wants to do is pass pre-algebra, play lacrosse, and possibly kiss Melanie Stephens. He didn’t mean to set anyone’s gym shorts on fire or make school lunches explode. But now that the strange powers inside him have been ignited, Connor’s normal teenage life is about to go up in flames!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">This fast-paced novel is non-stop fun for kids and parents alike. With characters you can’t help but root for, a plot that keeps you guessing, and plenty of humor, it’s a guaranteed thrill ride from cover to cover!</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><u>The Kindling</u> by Braden Bell is exciting and intense. It is written for mid grade readers, but as an adult it kept me fully engaged and wanting to keep reading. </span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">The story features twins Connor and Lexa and their best friend Melanie, all normal 13 year olds until they all Kindle (develop magic powers) at the same time attracting the attention of both the forces of light and darkness.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">The kids know something strange is happening, its not everyday you wish the school bullies shorts catch fire and then they really do, or you see a man all in black, that no one else can see, watching you, but they don't know what. In addition it appears to them that the teachers want to kill them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">There is so much action, adventure, suspense and intensity. I almost jumped out of my skin, when someone walked up behind me while I was reading.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I think young readers will love the magic and the action. Who doesn't dream of being able to get back at the school bully, a good food fight or a vicious attack Unicorn.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">As an adult I liked all of that too. I also like how family values take priority and the Magi honor the wishes of the parents when they say to back off. I like that the teachers are portrayed as caring human beings, too often the adults in mid grade books come off as uncaring or stupid.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I am anxiously waiting for Volume 2.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I would recommend <u>The Kindling</u> by Braden Bell for kids age 10 and up and adults.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><u>The Kindling </u>is available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> paper and ebook, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a>, <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a> and <a href="http://www.seagullbook.com/">www.seagullbook.com</a>, or check with your local library for inter library loan.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">To learn more about Braden Bell </span><br />
<a href="http://www.bradenbell.com/bradens-blog.html">CLICK HERE</a> <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">for his blog</span> or <a href="http://www.bradenbell.com/index.html">HERE</a>
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">for his website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-small;">I recieved a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-17478378728775441342012-07-22T21:59:00.000-07:002012-07-22T23:45:37.227-07:00LET THE WALLS FALL DOWN by SYBIL BELANGER CONLEY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">" <span style="color: #444444;">If I could change just one thing it would have been to
have more time. More time.., exactly what would I have done with it? I don’t
know. Possibly look beyond the one-dimensional roll I had cast her in, the role
of villain, of creature…." Let the walls fall down chronicles Sybil's personal
journey through an abusive childhood at the hands of a mentally ill mother.
After years of anger, resentment,and estrangement she and her mother reunite.
What happens next is lesson in healing and forgiveness, that all began with one
horrific phone call.….</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">"I read "Let the Walls Fall Down" by Sybil Belanger
Conley and was deeply touched by her approach to life. She is present to the
life experience that has nurtured her soul.It is obvious that she went through a
very difficult time in her childhood,yet she was able to shift the energy around
her in a positive way. This took courage and strength as she became aware of her
power to choose consciously how she would shape her world. Her book is clear
that she was able to move out of her egocentric and fear-based behavior and into
the kind of living that is the heart of what Jesus means when he says, " I came
that you might have life, and have it to the full" It is indeed a life giving
read, a model to many of us. " (Sister Clarrisse)</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"><u>Let The Walls Fall Down</u> by Sybil Belanger Conley reminded me that a lot of times we walk through life totally unaware of what is happening in the lives of the people around us.</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">Sybil's story brought me to tears. It is a story of abuse and survival, at the hands of a mentally ill, abusive mother. More than that it is the story of learning to forgive, with help and strength from a loving Heavenly Father.</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;">I recommend everyone read this book. </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-size: large;"><u>Let the Walls Fall Down</u> by Sybil Belanger Conley is available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> for Kindle and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a> for paperback.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-47964266288663180352012-07-14T13:47:00.000-07:002012-07-14T13:47:27.371-07:00NEW by J ADAMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Cosset is a lost soul with nothing left to live for.</span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Chance Hunter is a
man on a mission. Desperately in love, he is willing to do anything, be
anything, and give everything that he is to show Cosset that life is still worth
living. He is bound and determined to heal her battle-weary heart and claim it
as his own.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Open the pages of New and watch love happen.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><u>New</u> by Jewel Adams is a fast read, it is only 46 pages long, but is a powerful story of love, trust and forgiveness.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">Cosset is a lost soul, her life has been one devastating event after another, including loosing everyone and everything she holds dear. She finally decides to end it all, but Chance has other ideas. </span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">For Chance it was love at first sight and he patiently waits until he can approach her and claim her as his own.</span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;">I would recommend this book to everyone.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">It is available at </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> in paper of kindle form.</span></span><br />
<a href="http://jewelsbestgems.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">CLICK HERE </span></a><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;"> to visit Jewel's blog.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-57251411257153509902012-06-15T13:32:00.003-07:002012-06-15T13:32:41.229-07:00CRATER LAKE BATTLE FOR WIZARD ISLAND by STEVE WESTOVER<br />
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thirteen-year-old Ethan's world collapses when all the adults at Crater Lake
disappear, including his parents. Now Ethan must rally his new friends and
decipher the legends of Crater Lake to find the key to rescuing his parents from
their earthen prison before he s captured too and their captivity becomes
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Ethan is reluctantly planning to spend some time at Crater Lake with his Crazy Uncle Bart, the park ranger. When the family arrives Uncle Bart tells them the legend of Crater Lake, which Ethan ignores. Ethan's family stay and take the kids on a hike, where they are joined by Allie's family. While the kids are exploring their parents are sucked into the ground. Jacob and Brady are Boy Scouts, whose whole troop disappears.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">All of the people over 16 have disappeared from Crater Lake, leaving 5 kids, Ethan, Jordan, Allie, Jacob and Brady alone, with Che-tan a young Indian Boy who claims to have the key to rescuing their parents. He claims to want to help them (or does he?). Che-tan, they learn, can split into 4 birds. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">You can find <u>Crater Lake</u> at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> in paper and Kindle, <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a>, in paper and Nook. As always you can also check with your local library for inter library loan.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-53947421919639243532012-04-30T22:19:00.000-07:002012-04-30T22:19:49.001-07:00DESERT INTRIGUE The Adventures of John and Julia Evans by Linda Weaver Clarke<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Mystery…Adventure...Romance...Humor...Intrigue! When Julia’s brother announces that his dude ranch is haunted, she believes that someone is trying to sabotage his place and force him to sell. The mysterious happenings have to do with Superstition Mountain, the lost Dutchman’s goldmine, and the great Thunder God. Is it possible that the legend of the Thunder God is actually true? After a terrible thunderstorm, everyone begins to wonder. John and Julia quickly head to Mesa, Arizona and discover a few mysterious events. Will they find out who is behind these disasters before Uncle Kelly’s dude ranch is ruined?</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">I have lived in Arizona for a few years, but don't know a lot about the lore of the area.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"><u>Desert Intrigue The Adventures of John and Julia Evans </u>by Linda Weaver Clarke mixed adventure, intrigue and the lore of the Superstition Mountains along with humor and some romance into one fun book.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">I found myself caring about the characters and the ranch. I didn't want to have to put the story aside to work or sleep. I was trying to solve the mystery of the Thunder God and all of the unusual happenings and every time I thought I had it there was a new twist.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">You can purchase <u>Desert Intrigue, The Adventures of John and Julia Evans</u> by Linda Weaver Clarke<u> </u> on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/">www.barnesandnoble.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.smashword.com/">www.smashword.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I recieved a free download of this book in exchange for my review. It didn't influence my opinion in any way.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-23330147708955060822012-04-08T23:53:00.001-07:002012-04-15T20:02:33.395-07:00THE WHAM CURSE by VIRGIL ALEXANDER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z0AqNI9TyxS9cQyG1uSvs2pVO-ht243jT5q-9ZmWA_-KvyI-aZsnYP7HoJ49JDj7PbQK7WE11R3BjZFxtvFPnzIzvWNbHsbqRtXvJ7xlnlryajHBW8x0D7ebHXE7qgxViYswj9rEU4I/s1600/The+Wham+Curse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z0AqNI9TyxS9cQyG1uSvs2pVO-ht243jT5q-9ZmWA_-KvyI-aZsnYP7HoJ49JDj7PbQK7WE11R3BjZFxtvFPnzIzvWNbHsbqRtXvJ7xlnlryajHBW8x0D7ebHXE7qgxViYswj9rEU4I/s1600/The+Wham+Curse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">A Tale of Two Crimes In the 21st Century: In the rugged ranch country of eastern Arizona, Graham County Deputy Branden Allred and San Carlos Tribal Police Officer Allen Victor are investigating the death of a young Apache. At first it appears to be a freak accident, a conclusion the Sheriff likes, but the officers begin to suspect murder. Motive is the major missing element, and nothing makes sense until a one-hundred-year old unsolved crime comes to light. In the 19th Century: Near the end of the 1800's in the same vicinity as the present-day murder, US Army Major Joseph W. Wham, Paymaster, and his twelve-soldier escort were ambushed and the payroll in gold and silver coins was taken. Though several men went to trial for the payroll robbery, they were found not guilty. The loot was never recovered and never surfaced. Though the treasure was sought for decades it eventually faded from public memory. In working the present-day case, the policemen must deal with politics, cultural differences, and limited resources. Two local ranchers, an environmental activist, and an unknown horseman become the primary murder suspects. In a backdrop of historic places, diverse geology, wide vistas, breathtaking scenery, Native American culture, and rural society, the mystery carries the flavor of both the old and new West.</span></div><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It is a fast moving police drama that takes place near the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Arizona. Virgil Alexander is very knowledgeable about that part of AZ and included information about the rivers and canyons, and Apache Culture, that was interesting, and helped me picture how some of the historical events happened.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><u>The Wham Curse</u> takes place in modern day Arizona. A young, Apache boy, just called Boy, who has the mental age of about 7 dies under mysterious circumstances. Tribal Police officer Allen and local deputy Allred, soon discover evidence pointing to murder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Throughout the book there are <span style="background-color: white;">snippets of the story of the Wham payroll robbery, that took place in the same area.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I loved this book, it is a fast moving police drama, with a little romance. Deputy Allred works hard to improve relations between the Sheriff and pretty much everyone he deals with. Boy's Grandmother is a glowing example of forgiveness and listening to the spirit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I would recommend <u>The Wham Curse</u> by Virgil Alexander to everyone, especially if you like reading authors like J.A. Jance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">You can find <u>The Wham Curse</u> at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> in paperback and on Kindle.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-13345398267324986122012-03-24T12:37:00.001-07:002012-03-25T22:41:59.516-07:00APHRODITE'S TEAR by ROBERT ORSELINO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOU4809G8TxVvfBOvqSCNe1Kxg4Jg7TjOJSjrU7oxp5Wc8cKbfHKwK_7L1czY_L8P68OcHatjksj0i73r9p7-GPPzghT4SnCkkkLf46OYvzHMLr0xCvbubXGmrWE8nbUFTTnwwjWKhHns/s1600/aphrodite%2527s+Tear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOU4809G8TxVvfBOvqSCNe1Kxg4Jg7TjOJSjrU7oxp5Wc8cKbfHKwK_7L1czY_L8P68OcHatjksj0i73r9p7-GPPzghT4SnCkkkLf46OYvzHMLr0xCvbubXGmrWE8nbUFTTnwwjWKhHns/s1600/aphrodite%2527s+Tear.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">About the Book:</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">Russell Stevenson wants nothing to do with leadership, but the mysterious legacy of his father, and a beautiful woman, soon drag him into a battle he can't afford to lose. Caught between the brutal power of the Unity Council, government of Earth and her colonies, and a ragtag uprising with almost no hope of surviving, Russell must find out the truth about his father, and decide if freedom is worth living for.</span> </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>APHRODITE'S TEAR</u> by Robert Orselino was a good story. It takes place way in the future, when the Earth is under 1 government and a meteor has changed the atmosphere of Venus so it supports human life. Russell (RJ) spends his time working with his sister, who is a computer designed by his father, perfecting things his father invented. He masquerades as a playboy to throw Unity Council members off. When a mysterious man calls claiming to be a friend of his late Father's and and leader of the Venus Liberation Movement RJ wants nothing to do with them.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">After meeting with the mystery man, Rj, his sister Kira and Samantha, a government defector find the Unity Council after them, and they have to escape to Venus, where they get sucked into the fight for the freedom of the human race.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">This is a 1st book for Robert and it is well edited, but it does have some weak areas. Although we have some back story on the characters, it isn't well developed and it made it hard for me to connect with them. The New Code that is mentioned occasionally needs to be explained more. There are hints of what it is, but I think a quick paragraph with one of the New Coders explaining it would not have detracted from the story. There was a lack of tension. During the government invasion of the VLM stronghold, the words were right, but it didn't make me want to keep reading to find out what was going to happen.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Overall I would recommend <u>APHRODITE'S TEAR</u> if you are into Science Fiction, with a hint of romance. </span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;"><u>APHRODIRTE'S TEAR </u>by Robert Orselino is available for Kindle from </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> or in paperback from </span><a href="http://www.createspace.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.createspace.com</span></a><span style="color: blue;">.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">After a long and difficult divorce, Jacey thinks the worst is over. Little does she know she'll soon be forced to go undercover to protect her family, and in the process, she'll risk losing her identity, her future, and her heart. With a lightning pace, a good dose of humor, and a plot that's full of suspense, this thrilling novel is an edge-of-your-seat read.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I loved <u>The Alias</u> by Mandi Tucker Slack. It was full of suspense, danger, drama, humor and even a little romance. The plot is very fast moving and easy to follow. Once I sat down to read it I didn't want to have to put it down, I wanted to see what happened next. </span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">The subject of domestic violence and the mob were handled well.</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">The setting in Rural Utah was perfect, and Melissa's Aunt and Uncle welcomed Jacey and Blaze with open arms, never suspecting they weren't really family. Jacey felt guilty lying and forcing her son to lie to her "family", and planned to leave. She learned the meaning of family and forgiveness when her "Aunt & Uncle" come to her rescue after her ex husband gets too close.</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I would recommend this to everyone. </span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>The Alias</u> by Mandi Tucker Slack is available from </span></span><a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">www.deseretbook.com</span></a><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"> in paperback and Kindle format.</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">To learn more about Mandi Tucker Slack </span><a href="http://www.mandituckerslack.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">CLICK HERE</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-53657099678333227372012-02-12T23:24:00.000-07:002012-02-12T23:24:36.088-07:00SECRETS AFTER DARK BY MARIE HIGGINS<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About the Book:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwS9wk410FWHKx3kkZnA7SDNvl46EmFwFepCzVh5X8R-KJa7oEA-NIu8QkARj7Cg8YUmeSjK8gTIECooRVLUdf5k_JJHRi3Pi80v-jAk84fbfAA8HZp0ACVeVz9XkZzU8E6yStAb5jmE/s1600/Secrets+after+Dark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwS9wk410FWHKx3kkZnA7SDNvl46EmFwFepCzVh5X8R-KJa7oEA-NIu8QkARj7Cg8YUmeSjK8gTIECooRVLUdf5k_JJHRi3Pi80v-jAk84fbfAA8HZp0ACVeVz9XkZzU8E6yStAb5jmE/s1600/Secrets+after+Dark.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Will Hannah be Thornton Manor's latest victim? Residing at Thornton Manor under the premise of courting Jonathan Thornton, Hannah Forester intends to find out who murdered her father - and why. After all, Jonathan's brother Morgan was the last person to visit Peter Forester before his demise. But upon her arrival at Thoronton Manor, Hannah is informed that Morgan perished the previous year in a house fire. She soon learns the manor is full of secrets: a ghost haunting the East Wing, a white wolf that roams the grounds by night, and the story of a curse-protected treasure on the neighboring island. Most disturbingly, Hannah discovers that numerous young women have visited the manor only to vanish without a trace.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">When a hooded, deep-voiced man visits Hannah's bedroom late at night, warning her to leave the manor for her own safety, she realizes he must be Morgan Thornton. But why does he hide in the East Wing, and why does his family insist he is but a ghost? As Hannah falls in love with the handsome older brother, she must continue to court Jonathan in order to remain at the estate. Can she convince Morgan where her true loyalties lie? And will she uncover the Thorntons' secrets quickly enough to solve her father's murder before she loses her own life?</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I loved <u> Secrets After Dark</u> by Marie Higgins. It is a romantic mystery full of intrigue and with a paranormal twist, set in Victorian England. </span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Thornton Manor is reputed to be haunted, but Hannah is determined to stay there and pretend to court the youngest Thornton brother a simple minded boy named Jonathan, while trying to solve the mystery of her father's death.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Normally I shy away from books that have stuff like shape shifting and witches, but </span><span style="color: #a64d79;">Marie Higgins was able to weave the mystery and romance so successfully that it was nearly impossible to put the book down and the paranormal components were a great addition to the story. The witch and the wolf made it more exciting. There were a lot of twists and turns especially at the end, that kept me guessing. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the story took a new direction. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">I would recommend this to anyone, especially if they like mystery and romance.</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Secrets After Dark</u> by Marie Higgins is available at </span><a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.deseretbook.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.amazon.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> in paper and on Kindle and as always you can check with your local library for inter library loan.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">To learn more about Marie Higgins and her books </span><a href="http://mariehiggins84302.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">CLICK HERE</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I recieved a review copy of <u>Secrets After Dark</u> by Marie Higgins from the publisher, but that didn't effect my opinion in any way.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-75445136868558847342012-01-29T04:20:00.002-07:002012-01-29T23:47:38.690-07:00SHOPPING WITH GRANDMA and MY GRANDMA IS A MERMAID by Thomas Lee<span style="font-size: large;">This morning at Jordyn's baptism I discovered a wonderful children's author Thomas Lee. His books are delightful. They have big colorful pictures, large easy to read print and the stories are fun. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Lee is a wonderful story teller.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlf0EGX2x8nMoPyFUa0aFCvSfpPTgkEdWpPXw8i7Wb0XVG99AYR6gv7LF3cLhYLxat2e6spubGRyNpbWfkyTy46ofyRCnKVhlifwPfZa3S-j4RCTmUCSbporkIDgknT6asUqxWYSAKO8c/s1600/shopping+with+grandma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlf0EGX2x8nMoPyFUa0aFCvSfpPTgkEdWpPXw8i7Wb0XVG99AYR6gv7LF3cLhYLxat2e6spubGRyNpbWfkyTy46ofyRCnKVhlifwPfZa3S-j4RCTmUCSbporkIDgknT6asUqxWYSAKO8c/s1600/shopping+with+grandma.jpg" /></a></div><div id="Content_Header" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Shopping With Grandma:</u> </span></div><div id="Content_Book_Description"><span style="font-size: large;">Papa and the boys accompany Grandma on a shopping spree. Grandma promises it will only take a minute. But just how long is a minute? And can Papa keep the boys occupied without getting into trouble?</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I read <u>Shopping With Grandma</u> by Thomas Lee this morning while we were waiting for Jordyn to change after being baptized. I found myself totally engrossed in the boy's adventure with their Papa while Grandma was shopping. Papa made shopping totally fun for the boys, with Grandma scolding him after every adventure.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGBH3kPjGsYXLCgdca3Mu8yX3QQTMhKE0UhgcXuXOjHP2lrc157pGHuGkiHWWD-a53jKVBEX1bwPWGDylkHYoljZcJfzigsICOTlzM2MdwS2zbmcU9tfcYxcFFLSJvFG5HcMH1W-mg1c/s1600/my+grandma+is+a+mermaid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGBH3kPjGsYXLCgdca3Mu8yX3QQTMhKE0UhgcXuXOjHP2lrc157pGHuGkiHWWD-a53jKVBEX1bwPWGDylkHYoljZcJfzigsICOTlzM2MdwS2zbmcU9tfcYxcFFLSJvFG5HcMH1W-mg1c/s1600/my+grandma+is+a+mermaid.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">My Grandma Is A Mermaid</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">by Thomas Lee</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Boys, did you know your grandma is a mermaid?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Papa!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I'll prove it to you.</span></i></div><i></i><span style="font-size: large;">Has your grandpa ever told you a fish story so incredible that you cannot believe it? What if he told you that your grandma was the fish? Find out more in <i>My Grandma is a Mermaid.</i></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: large;">After reading <u>Shopping With Grandma</u> this morning, I borrowed <u>My Grandma is a Mermaid</u> from my brother. It is another delightful story with Papa trying to convince his grandsons that Grandma is a mermaid.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thomas Lee's books have an appeal to a large age range. My 10 year old nephew enjoyed <u>Shopping With Grandma</u> as much as my 8 year old niece did. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would recommend this for any school aged child, but I think adults will like them too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can find Thomas Lee's books as well as more information on the author and his future books on </span><a href="http://www.famlee6.com/index.php"><span style="font-size: large;">His website</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-77388658739365936692012-01-08T23:16:00.001-07:002012-01-08T23:19:35.951-07:00A WALK IN HEAVEN by MARIE HIGGINS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Mxqej9aSH1gnXS3tyxEK52pN84xrdMqe6ajO_VlALpcehTGuCmQGgXV03VRvh1pBN5GmMjTNh7aHrrQNQsP16x4ltZelhD7tRHsrB53UfEL1hhBbXED4uA8Edf2D1wr0CW0AMYnlQ/s1600/A+Walk+in+Heaven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Mxqej9aSH1gnXS3tyxEK52pN84xrdMqe6ajO_VlALpcehTGuCmQGgXV03VRvh1pBN5GmMjTNh7aHrrQNQsP16x4ltZelhD7tRHsrB53UfEL1hhBbXED4uA8Edf2D1wr0CW0AMYnlQ/s1600/A+Walk+in+Heaven.jpg" /></a>About the book:</div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All he wanted was to trust again.<br />
Joshua Grayson is not happy about his new sister-in-law’s visit and he uses the term ‘sister-in-law’ loosely as Careen Kennedy Grayson was a complete stranger. Joshua’s brother, Matthew, left the family ranch in the dead of night to run away and wed a woman he’d never met. The fact Matthew was killed moments after walking out of the church with his new bride merely adds insult to injury. Joshua struggles with resentment and trying not to blame Careen for his brother’s death. But it is difficult not to harbor ill feelings when he knows she’s keeping secrets. Despite his suspicions, Joshua slowly grows attracted to Careen and even starts to like her. Unfortunately, Joshua knows all too well the folly of loving a woman he cannot trust.<br />
Careen Kennedy Grayson was married and widowed within minutes of the other. When her obsessive cousin, Luther, arrives minutes after Matthew’s death, she knows deep down he’s the one who killed Matthew. Luther is arrested and held for trial while Careen takes her husband’s body back to his family. Soon after arriving at the loving Grayson ranch, Careen learns of her mother-in-law’s heart condition. Unwilling to cause undue stress, Careen decides to wait until after Luther’s trial to speak the full truth of their son’s death. Soon Careen grows embedded in family and ranch life, getting closer to the Grayson’s with each passing day. She finds herself unnaturally drawn to Joshua and she knows their budding attraction will only complicate matters… Especially when the family discovers her cousin did indeed kill Matthew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u>A Walk In Heaven</u> by Marie Higgins is a romantic cowboy story.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is the story of 2 people who have been emotionally beaten up.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Joshua, who has been scarred by his late wife's choices, and Careen, scarred by life in general, by the death of her husband minutes after their marriage, and the knowledge that her cousin is responsible. It is a story of learning to trust and forgive.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Careen makes plans to take her husband's body home to be buried and to become a part of their family. Throughout the book there is an undercurrent of romance despite Joshua's anger and mistrust and Careen's insecurity about how the family will react when they find out about her cousin's involvement. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a lot of mystery in <u>A Walk In Heaven</u>, like how traps keep getting set on the ranch, who is cutting the fences and why there is very little food and firewood at the cabin in the mountains.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I would recommend this book to anyone who likes clean romance.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>A Walk in Heaven</u> by Marie Higgins is available on Kindle and Nook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I recieved a copy of this book from the author, but that didn't influence my opinion or review</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-89454405437357561562011-12-19T00:01:00.000-07:002011-12-19T00:01:24.655-07:00CHRISTMAS JARS REUNION by JASON WRIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvconU56VL07UdYl_ujrpWqGewJFRVz-fuDl4wkSon44gCjK8RrQ1c3KyZFLtBjjr2HmFHZcOCIZyZ-v_JaMsiBWXMUTeVj17jad15FL-9x_jtJ1rxf4OcosAjMVuPfVKLrQTvl5-DOFI/s1600/Christmas+Jars+Reunion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvconU56VL07UdYl_ujrpWqGewJFRVz-fuDl4wkSon44gCjK8RrQ1c3KyZFLtBjjr2HmFHZcOCIZyZ-v_JaMsiBWXMUTeVj17jad15FL-9x_jtJ1rxf4OcosAjMVuPfVKLrQTvl5-DOFI/s320/Christmas+Jars+Reunion.jpg" width="224" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">The <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Christmas Jars</i> has sold nearly 500,000 copies. Thousands of people across the country have emailed the author at ChristmasJars.com about how the Christmas Jars tradition has touched their lives— either by receiving a jar or by giving one.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hope Jensen’s story continues in <i>Christmas Jars Reunion.</i> It’s been two years since Hope was reunited with her biological mother on Christmas Eve at Chuck’s Chicken ’n’ Biscuits. Hope has never felt more complete. She’s writing full-time for a family magazine and, with the help of her mother, Marianne, leading the Christmas Jars Ministry out of Chuck’s quirky restaurant. To top it off, she’s dating a marketing executive in a comfortable long-distance relationship. Her life is right where she wants it to be — a state of organized chaos — as another Christmas rolls around.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then her world changes forever over Thanksgiving weekend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Maxwells hire a nephew to take over the family furniture restoration business. Someone that Hope can’t stop thinking about. Then an out-of-town stranger shows up at the diner asking to help in the ministry — a stranger whose motives are yet unclear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before the sun sets on Christmas Day, two men will try to change Hope’s life forever. In the process, Hope will be reminded of the immense power of a single jar, and the healing that sometimes comes only with forgiveness.</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">I originally read the book <u>Christmas Jars</u> a few years ago with a book club. That year I tried to do a Christmas Jar of my own. I ended up using the money for school supplies for a child in need and never made it to Christmas. </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><u>Christmas Jars Reunion</u> is a continuation of the original story. It starts out at the funeral of Chuck, owner of Chuck's Chicken and Biscuits. Chuck's is the headquarters of The Christmas Jars Mission. Hope, who was found abandoned as an infant at Chuck's wants to collect and distribute 1000 jars by Christmas Eve. </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><u>Christmas Jars Reunion</u> is an inspirational story. There is some suspense, wondering if the mysterious stranger is a good guy or a con artist, will Hope fall for the Maxwell's nephew, will they meet the goal of 1000 jars?</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">A few places in this story brought tears, and there were parts that brought smiles. It also gave me a desire to fill a Christmas Jar for next Christmas.</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">I would recommend this book to anyone. You can find it at <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>. It is available in hard covered, paper back and Kindle.</span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">To learn more about Jason Wright </span><a href="http://www.jasonfwright.com/">CLICK HERE</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-42759140475341836932011-11-26T01:26:00.001-07:002011-11-26T01:42:06.868-07:00REARVIEW MIRROR BY STEPHANIE BLACK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8INCFtlAaw5v4wDmdScA-j3Nz-8sDxg52VkgElR8bb4YyRm9VixgPrn7voW5MTmLu1vZhjJhjA_doER9Z9A6Id8imrNxMQHihxe3h2RuR9DmdWmZAXR7wapZNtiJrIGkBOuk3hUAJLSE/s1600/Rearview_Mirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8INCFtlAaw5v4wDmdScA-j3Nz-8sDxg52VkgElR8bb4YyRm9VixgPrn7voW5MTmLu1vZhjJhjA_doER9Z9A6Id8imrNxMQHihxe3h2RuR9DmdWmZAXR7wapZNtiJrIGkBOuk3hUAJLSE/s1600/Rearview_Mirror.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">from the back of the book:</span></div><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Fiona Claridge, a smart and stylish New England college professor, strives to pull herself together after a car crash kills her roommate, Mia Hardy. Yet Fiona’s guilt and grief come flooding back after opening a gift-wrapped box left outside her office that contains car keys and a malicious note.<br />
Shaken, Fiona travels to her hometown to attend a funeral but is followed by vivid nightmares as well as her unknown enemy, who leaves another sinister gift on her doorstep. She assumes the stalker is Kimberly Bailey, a disgruntled former student, and enlists the help of fellow professor James Hampton. But when Fiona encounters an old flame at the funeral, it’s clear her student isn’t the only one with an eye for revenge. Soon, through the maneuverings of her unknown enemy, Fiona faces criminal charges as well as continuing threats. As past and present become horribly entangled, Fiona unravels the truth about a determined killer — and finds herself on the wrong end of a knife. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;"><u>Rearview Mirror </u>by Stephanie Black's new thriller and it's her best book yet. It is full of suspense, emotion and numerous twists and turns in the plot. I read it while I was working, which was my mistake, because I didn't want to put it down and answer the phone.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">I had the mystery of who the stalker was solved at least a half dozen times and I was surprised at who it really was.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">I would recommend <u>Rearview Mirror</u> to anyone who likes a good mystery/suspense, or who just needs to get their heart started.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">You can find <u>Rearview Mirror</u> by Stephanie Black at <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a>, <a href="http://www.seagullbook.com/">www.seagullbook.com</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> in both paperback and Kindle. As always you can check inter library.</span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.stephanieblack.net/Site/Welcome.html">CLICK HERE</a> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">to visit Stephanie Black's website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This book was provided by the author, but that didn't influence my opinion in any way.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-69955800233578236892011-10-30T22:28:00.000-07:002011-10-30T22:28:27.938-07:00HANG 'EM HIGH by TRISTI PINKSTON<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjMbrB_OHmHYJeo55XSwZrHTj1KrUqIAtr8fX-Ruyy4aAOdilY3Txm-gMZ6_7nb0Hur12hh8NJlU4ENTV4zhHmc3w6bvUxNRLi6-ohVusL4z7WhIxigzcFWciNIb47tcRMKwsX1BGNKw/s1600/hang+em+high.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjMbrB_OHmHYJeo55XSwZrHTj1KrUqIAtr8fX-Ruyy4aAOdilY3Txm-gMZ6_7nb0Hur12hh8NJlU4ENTV4zhHmc3w6bvUxNRLi6-ohVusL4z7WhIxigzcFWciNIb47tcRMKwsX1BGNKw/s1600/hang+em+high.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">FROM THE BACK OF THE BOOK: </span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">When Ida Mae Babbitt receives an invitation to visit her son Keith's dude ranch in Montana, she's excited to mend their broken relationship, but not so excited about spending time with cows. Arlette and Tansy go along with her, ready to take a vacation that does not involve dead bodies or mysteries of any sort - one must have a break from time to time. But it seems a no-good scoundrel has moseyed into Dodge City and is bent on causing all sorts of trouble for the ranch. Unable to keep her curiosity in check - especially when it seems her own son is the most likely culprit - Ida Mae decides to investigate. Can she lasso the varmint and get him to the sheriff in time? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><u>Hang 'Em High</u> by Tristi Pinkston is is the third book in the Secret Sister's Mysteries, and possibly the best one yet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">The Secret Sisters mysteries are light and humorous. I laughed all the way through the book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">In <u>Hang 'Em High</u> Ida Mae, Tansy and Arlette go to a dude ranch in Montana, during the winter, to visit Ida Mae's son.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Ida Mae is looking forward to a nice quiet visit with her son, whom she hasn't seen in many years. But as always where ever Ida Mae and the girls go a mystery follows. The imagery in this book still has me giggling when I think about it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">I recommend this book for anyone, especially if you like mystery and like to laugh.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">You can find <u>Hang 'em High</u> by Tristi Pinkston at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a> and <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/">www.deseretbook.com</a>. You can also check with your local library for inter library loan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">To learn more about Tristi Pinkston </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tristipinkston.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">CLICK HERE</span></a>,</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-3763132451699415042011-10-02T00:11:00.001-07:002011-10-02T00:12:20.130-07:00BLESS YOUR HEART by TRISTI PINKSTON<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M7eeMmVHr7uTW9khk5Bz-QzhifkvzHHSgxAnGSrayoY6W5STXuW3AySQeFjxwxiYP6__yntgLRsYn4Ct4a7KlUvA_Xzhsjn7V-m7VVRh9ZAlXVNnfi9wAQfjV3MarSP7Fm_9WrI1HGM/s1600/Bless+your+heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M7eeMmVHr7uTW9khk5Bz-QzhifkvzHHSgxAnGSrayoY6W5STXuW3AySQeFjxwxiYP6__yntgLRsYn4Ct4a7KlUvA_Xzhsjn7V-m7VVRh9ZAlXVNnfi9wAQfjV3MarSP7Fm_9WrI1HGM/s320/Bless+your+heart.jpg" width="320" /></a><span id="btAsinTitle"></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">About the book:</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong><u>Bless Your Heart: Low-sodium Recipes for a Heart-healthy Lifestyle (Volume 1)</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Tired of bland, boring low-sodium recipes? Tristi Pinkston brings some spice back into the kitchen with this huge collection of recipes designed to show your heart, and your taste buds, some love.</span> </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">My past experience with low sodium food has been that pencil erasers and cardboard taste as good as anything I have tried.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><u>In Bless Your </u>Heart Tristi Pinkston answers concerns, about cost, time and flavor. She has even included a list of some lower sodium fast food choices.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"> Muffins, Chicken with Creamy Chive Sauce, Taco Seasoning, Pizza, Brownies, salad dressings and much more all with less than 400 mgs of sodium.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">My only complaint about this book is there are no pictures. I would have liked to see some of the yummy foods included in <u>Bless Your Heart</u>.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">I would recommend this book to everyone. It is never too early to start cooking using healthy recipes.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;"><u>Bless Your Heart</u> is available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/">www.amazon.com</a>. It is a great gift idea and Amazon is selling it on their buy 3 get 1 free deal.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4274550787717960138.post-61290548381866808612011-09-22T00:30:00.000-07:002011-09-22T00:30:02.274-07:00EMERINE'S NIGHTMARE by ANNA DEL C. DYE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T5AtjuZV9fNViKJup1fAHULeeyRLbG-uO7lewdQ0I5exFgivrn1cuV4eIWiaTdnpK9_sfJ-0asPiIRTjgnIZjqECnw2zivpuVRttIueIYdzchzeZQ_q0jRQA2-JQxsWWHq1sYCL-NQU/s1600/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T5AtjuZV9fNViKJup1fAHULeeyRLbG-uO7lewdQ0I5exFgivrn1cuV4eIWiaTdnpK9_sfJ-0asPiIRTjgnIZjqECnw2zivpuVRttIueIYdzchzeZQ_q0jRQA2-JQxsWWHq1sYCL-NQU/s320/Cover.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">ABOUT THE BOOK:</span></span> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What would you do if one night, life as you know it changes and you are left alone in despair? That is how Emerine’s nightmare starts and now all he does is run.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">His family lived at the edge of the forest until dark shadows killed them all. Now they want him, and so does a magic tree. He has never seen dark shadows or enchanted trees before. Emerine has to get to the heart of Red Forest, to the fairy people. Only then he will be safe. Safe? He has never heard of fairies before and once he gets there what?</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Emerine's Nightmare</span></span></u><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> b Anna Del C. Dye is a fantasy for 4th-8th grade readers. Even though it is for middle grade readers, I really liked the story and the message it delivers.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Emerine is a 12 year old boy, who has seen both parents killed by dark shadows. He knows the dark shadows want him, but he has never heard of dark shadows. He has also never heard of enchanted trees, fairies and magic.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a story of good vs evil with Emerine and his untapped reserve of magic as the ultimate prize.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I would recommend this for middle grade readers and their parents.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Emerine's Nightmare</u> by Anna Del C. Dye is available in Ebook form from www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com.</span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To learn more about Anna Del C Dye and her other books </span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.annadelc.com/index.html">CLICK HERE.</a></span></div> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I received a copy of <u>Emerine's Nightmare</u> from the author, but it didn't influence my review.</span></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13013300155646034103noreply@blogger.com3