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#1 Colleen Turner (She chose Cleaving the audiobook)


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October Monthly News

BOOKS:
1. Roman Wisdom for a Better Life - Renzo Carbone, M.D.
2. Amelia Earhart - Tanya Lee Stone
3. When Will There Be Good News - Kate Atkinson
4. Phantom Four: Children of the Grave - Roger Wilson
5. 2012 Maya End Date: A New Beginning - Edward Curry
6. Low Red Moon - Ivy Devlin
7. Eat Your Way To Happiness - Elizabeth Somer M.A., R.D. (recommend)
8. The Twelfth Imam - Joel C. Rosenberg (recommend)
9. The Peanuts Collection - Nat Gertler (recommend)
10. Stolen - Lesley Pearse (HIGHLY recommend)
11. Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook - DeDe Lahman & Neil Kleinberg (recommend)
12. A Thread of Sky - Deanna Fei
13. Edge of Sight - Roxanne St. Clair (recommend)
14. The Illustrated Quick Cook - Heather Whinney (recommend)
15. Almost Human: The First Trilogy: Fatal Infatuation - Melanie Nowak (recommend)


PRODUCTS:
1. Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser (recommend)
2. Kleenex Hand Towels (recommend)



YEARLY TOTAL: 219 Books, 11 Products, 1 CD & 5 DVDS


FAVORITE BOOK OF OCTOBER:



AWARDS:

Marcia from Tea Time with Marce gave me the Cherry on Top award. Thank you lady! HERE is who I passed onto.

Almost Human: The First Trilogy: Fatual Infatuation - Melanie Nowak

Synopsis:
In this witty paranormal adventure/romance, each chapter alternates perspective between an elder vampire and a young human girl as they navigate the difficulties of addiction and desire; the perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and... college.
Volume 1: FATAL INFATUATION -
Felicity is quiet, shy and prone to self doubt. Going away to college is an opportunity to mature into a confident young woman; but her new beginning turns out to be more of an adventure than she bargained for when she finds that her new school is plagued not by bullies, but vampires!
Cain is a man who displays quiet confidence and inner strength even as he struggles to overcome the sins of his past. Centuries ago he was reborn as a creature of the night - a vampire. Surprisingly he found that in losing his life he gained his faith and a purpose. His mission: find the hostile vampires who have settled in this small college town, and educate them to live in peace with humans. Their leader, Sindy is a wicked temptress who has set her sights on Felicity's new friend Ben, and will be difficult to control; but after meeting Felicity, Cain's most difficult task lies in controlling himself.


©2004


My Opinion:
For all you vampire lovers this is a book for you!
It has all the great elements of a great story, complete with romance, suspense and drama. It seemed to have the right touch of everything for me.
I liked the flow of the author's writing as well. Every page seemed connected and often that is not the case. This book is nicely done.
I am surely to recommend this one to all paranormal junkies, don't be put off by the cover. I wasn't fond of it either, but the cover doesn't make the story.


4/5


~I received a copy from the author. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

Kleenex Hand Towels

About Product:
People in the U.S. dry their hands on cloth bathroom towels approximately 200 billion times a year. The CDC guidelines for hand washing recommends hand drying with a single-use towel. Families have not had a practical alternative to traditional cloth hand towels in their home bathrooms… until now.
Kleenex® Hand Towels are an innovative solution that delivers one clean, fresh, dry towel every time you wash your hands. Each and every box is specifically designed with you in mind:
* Cottony-Soft™ sheets, free of inks, dyes, and fragrances.
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* Revolutionary packaging to fit seamlessly in any bathroom, either on a towel bar or countertop.
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Kleenex Website



©2010


My Opinion:
I love these hand towels!
They are super absorbent and work better per sheet than one regular towel sheet. I personally just kept my on the counter, but I see the benefits of using a towel rack, if in the bathroom. I used mine in the kitchen, since I wash my hands a lot in there.
Definitely going to be my new towel for the future, and one I will surely recommend time and time again!

5/5



~I received a full size product from MomCentral for review. I was not compensated for my opinion.

I'm taking over!

I am the new host for The Friday 56!

Thank you to Tonya for passing the torch to me, and to all who voted for me to host the meme. I hope I have as much success with it as Tonya has.

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See you Friday!!!

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#18 Busy Working Mama
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* We are here on earth to help others. What the others are here for, I have no idea.
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The Illustrated Quick Cook - Heather Whinney

Synopsis:
Never has fast home cooking with fresh ingredients been more important than it is now. The pressure on the home cook is ever increasing: how can I prepare a balanced meal from scratch when I have only 30 minutes to spare, and 4 hungry mouths to feed? I want to make something from scratch for one, but will it be simple enough? Every minute counts-I've got unexpected guests tonight, what can I whip up quick, that won't disappoint?
Family food is not just about fussy eaters and getting the quantities right. It's also about flexible eating-how often does everyone sit around the table together? Once a week if you're lucky! So, food that can be prepared in advance, and simple straightforward dishes, are an essential part of the equation. We've taken all of this into consideration and come up with recipes that cover every need, with speed, so you will never have to resort to the ready meals aisle in the supermarket. The Illustrated Quick Cook is not trying to change the way you eat, introduce you to obscure ingredients, or take you off the beaten track. It's there to make your life easier, from planning, through cooking, to serving.
More than just recipes, The Illustrated Quick Cook offers fantastic value for the price. Extra features include: handy menu planners, recipe chooser galleries, Cheat tips, Cook's Notes, recipe variations, and practical information to introduce you to every time-saving chapter theme. With far more recipes than any of its competitors, and a picture of every finished dish, The Illustrated Quick Cook delivers fast food for every occasion.


©2009


My Opinion:
I made a pasta dish, though seasoned in a way I have not had before. Living with an Italian, I love trying any new pasta dishes I can find, and this suited my tastes.
I'm so glad I tried it.
The chicken flavor with the cheese tortellini is really delicious. I am so surprised not only that I like it, but my the brood loves it too!
And here, I was worried it would end up in the dog's bowl.
I am sure to use this cookbook quite often, and see what other surprises I can find.

5/5


Pasta In Brode - Page 280




~I received a copy from DK Canada. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

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The Friday 56

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find a teaser sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of whomever takes over the 56. Storytime with Tonya and Friends is discontinuing the meme. It will be announced today who takes over for next week.


Fatal Infatuation (BOOK 1) - Melanie Nowak

Page 56:

They froze and surveyed the surroundings. Cain felt the creature freeze also in his mind.

Edge of Sight - Roxanne St. Clair (TOUR & AUTHOR GUEST POST)

Synopsis:
The killer she can't escape . . . The heartbreak she can't forget . . . The one man who can stop them both. When Samantha Fairchild witnesses a murder in the wine cellar of the restaurant where she works, the Harvard-bound law student becomes the next target of a professional assassin. Desperate for protection the authorities won't provide, Sam seeks help from Vivi Angelino, an investigative reporter who recruits her brother, Zach, to protect Samantha. A Special Forces vet with the scars to prove he's equally fearless and flawed, Zach takes the job, despite the fact that he and Sam once shared a lusty interlude that ended when he left for war and disappeared from her life.






Author Bio:
First published in 2003, Roxanne St. Claire is a RITA-award winning author of twenty-five novels, including her bestselling Bullet Catcher series. Her critically-acclaimed books have been published in numerous languages and recognized with multiple awards including The National Reader's Choice Award, the Daphne du Maurier Award and the HOLT Medallion, all for best romantic suspense. She currently lives on the east coast of Florida with her husband and two children. Excerpts, contact information, and free reads are available via her website.

Roxanne's Facebook Fan Page

Roxanne St. Clair on Twitter

Visit Roxanne St. Clair's Website


©2010


Other Tour Stops Today:
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My Opinion:
This story couldn't come out at a better time, right around Halloween, the scariest time of year. This was one scary book, but not so scary you couldn't keep reading. I found myself just flowing through the pages, needing to know what happened to Sam, the lead character.
So lasting impression on this one is really, really good.
I've had a bad run with reading lately and was so happy this story took me out of that slump. Thank you for good writing Roxanne!
Highly recommend to all you suspense junkies out there!

4/5

*Don't forget to enter the contest to win a copy of this awesome read, it ends tonight!*


~I received a copy from Hachette Book Group. I was not compensated for my opinion.

A Thread of Sky - Deanna Fei

Synopsis:
Looking to reconnect with their ancestral home and with one another, three generations of women tour mainland China on a journey that will change their family forever.
A stunning debut, A Thread of Sky is the story of a family of six fiercely independent women and the powerful thread that binds their lives.
When her husband of thirty years is killed in a devastating accident, Irene Shen and her three daughters are set adrift. Nora, the eldest, retreats into her high-powered New York job and a troubled relationship. Kay, the headstrong middle child, escapes to China to learn the language and heritage of her parents. Sophie, the sensitive and artistic youngest, is trapped at home until college, increasingly estranged from her family—and herself. Terrified of being left alone with her grief, Irene plans a tour of mainland China’s must-sees, reuniting three generations of women—her three daughters, her distant poet sister, and her formidable eighty-year-old mother—in a desperate attempt to heal her fractured family.
If only it were so easy. Each woman arrives bearing secrets big and small, and as they travel—visiting untouched sections of the Great Wall and the seedy bars of Shanghai, the beautiful ancient temples and cold, modern shopping emporiums—they begin to wonder if they will ever find the China they seek, the one their family fled long ago.
Over days and miles they slowly find their way toward a new understanding of themselves, of one another, and of the vast complexity of their homeland, only to have their new bonds tested as never before when the darkest, most carefully guarded secret of all spirals to the surface and threatens to tear their family apart forever.
A Thread of Sky is a beautifully written and deeply haunting story about love and sacrifice, history and memory, sisterhood and motherhood, and the connections that endure.


©2010


My Opinion:
This was a well written novel though I found myself only half interested while reading it. I loved the author's choice of words, but wasn't always fond of the story I was reading.
The whole book was a mix of these feelings.
So maybe not my favorite read, but one I am sure women's lit fans will love!

2.5/5


~I received a copy from Penguin. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

A To Z: Starts With L

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Find an author whose first or last name starts with the letter of the week

Post:
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Authors: First or Last name starts with "L"


A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents - Liza Palmer

Synopsis:
Grace Hawkes has not spoken to her previously tight-knit family since her mother's sudden death five years ago. Well, most of the family was tight-knit --- her father walked out on them when she was 13 and she and her two brothers and sister bonded together even closer with their mother as a result.
She's been doing her best to live her new life apart from them, but when their estranged father has a stroke and summons them, Grace suddenly realizes she's done the same thing he had done...abandoned those who need her most.
And need her they do, for inside the hospital walls, a strange war is unfolding between the pseudo-kindly woman who is their father's second wife and the rest of the original Hawkes clan. Upon reconnecting with her brother and sisters, Grace will find a part of herself she thought was lost forever. As they unravel the manipulative deception of the second Mrs. Hawkes, Grace will finally be able to stand up for her family --- and to remember what a family is, even after all these years.

Teaser Time

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* Grab your current read.
* Let the book fall open to a random page.
* Share with us two (2) “teaser” sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
* You also need to share the title of the book that you’re getting your “teaser” from…that way people can have some great book recommendations if they like the teaser you’ve given.
* Please avoid spoilers!


My Teaser:

He started up the steps that spiraled to the top of a peak. She followed.

~ Page 284, A Thread of Sky - Deanna Fei

Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook - DeDe Lahman & Neil Kleinberg

Synopsis:
The Clinton St. Baking Company is one of the hottest brunch spots in a city obsessed with brunch. A tiny thirty-two-seat eatery on Manhattan's trendy Lower East Side, the restaurant draws long lines of customers who come from far and wide to sample fresh-baked goods, hearty omelets, sugar-cured bacon, and light-as-air pancakes with maple butter.
In the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook, owners DeDe Lahman and Neil Kleinberg share more than 100 treasured recipes that have made their restaurant a sensation. Learn the secret to their house-made buttermilk biscuits and tomato jam, irresistible muffins and scones, delicious soups and sandwiches, and their decadent, eye-catching desserts. Helpful techniques, like Neil's
patented omelet "flip and tuck," and gorgeous color photographs throughout will have readers cooking like pros in no time, and sharing the delicious results.


Author Bios:
DeDe Lahman is co-owner of the Clinton St. Baking Company and Community Food & Juice. She began her career as an editor and advice columnist at Seventeen magazine. She has worked as a book researcher, freelance writer, brand consultant, and cook.
Neil Kleinberg was raised in Brooklyn, and opened his first restaurant, Simon's, at the age of 22. After four years at The Water Club under Rick Moonen, he returned to his native Flatbush to reopen the legendary seafood star, Lundy's. Neil co-authored The Lundy's Cookbook (Harper Collins, 1998), and is a distinguished member of The James Beard Foundation.


©2010


My Opinion:
I love this cookbook, and let me assure you it's not just baking. There is all kinds of different dishes to make. I went through the whole recipe book, and was hard-pressed between 2 recipes, the one I chose and Clinton St. Burgers. I'm so glad I chose the cookies, they are a hit, though I aim to still try those burgers!
The cookies were amazing! They tasted more like shortbread to me, and my whole family loved them. When I first said maple walnut, I got lots of grumbling. After they were baked and cooled, my family went nuts and they were devoured in less than 24 hours.
For sure a solid recommendation from me to any household, as long as you can follow instruction, you can cook!

5/5


Maple Walnut Cookies - Page 201




~I received a copy from Hachette Book Group. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

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~ Stephen King, (1947-present, American author.)


* Don't get it right, get it written.
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Stolen - Lesley Pearse

Synopsis:
Sussex, 2003. When a beautiful blonde girl is found half-drowned on a beach, she has no memory of who she is or what horrors have left her there. But an article about her in a Brighton newspaper rings alarm bells for beautician Dale, who shows the police photographs of Lotte Wainright. The girls met working on a cruise ship and their friendship blossomed as they sailed the seas of South America, until Lotte fell under the sinister influence of an older American couple. To her regret, Dale hasn’t seen Lotte since leaving the ship months earlier … but the girl on the beach – although badly bruised – is indeed her much missed friend. Their reunion only marks the beginning of a dangerous tidal wave of secrets, lies and nightmares. Where has Lotte been? Who is the man who seems to want to kill her? And what has become of the baby she’s recently given birth to? Dale and Lotte must dig deep and find the strength to hold on against the odds if they are to rebuild their friendship and survive Lotte’s stolen – and deadly – past.


Author Bio:
Lesley Pearse's novels have sold over three million copies in the UK alone. Her twelve most recent books, including Gypsy, Faith and Hope, have all been huge bestsellers and are available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol, has three daughters and one grandson.


©2010


My Opinion:
This is a book you really can't judge by it's cover.
Honestly, I thought the cover was a little lame, but the description had me lured in. I'm so glad I read this book, it gave me what I look for in a good thriller.
I have to admit, it was a little slow to start, but once it got moving it was so exciting. I had to know what happened next.
There is some sensitive parts in this book, so it's not for the faint of heart.
Definitely one I think everyone should read, especially now with Halloween around the corner. It'll give you a spook here and there.

5/5


~I received a copy from Penguin. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

The Friday 56

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find a teaser sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Story Time With Tonya.


Stolen - Lesley Pearse

Page 56:

Thanks to Simon she now knew why the hospital room seemed so familiar too. It was like the one Fleur was in just before she died.

The Peanuts Collection - Nat Gertler

Synopsis:
This fully authorized, one-of-a-kind illustrated book celebrates the 60th anniversary of the world's most beloved comic strip characters. A compendium of rare materials from the Charles M. Schulz Museum and family archives, The Peanuts Collection comes in a sturdy slipcase and features high-quality reproductions of original sketches, comics, and photographs from the world of Peanuts. Removable film cels, stickers, and booklets are included, as well as reproduction prints of Peanuts artwork ready for framing.

*AVAILABLE TO BUY OCTOBER 25*


Author Bio:
Nat Gertler is a comics guy, but not just a comics guy. Sure, he has a collection of over 1000 Peanuts and Peanuts-related books, and runs blog.AAUGH.com for Peanuts book fans. And yes, he's the publisher of the About Comics line and the the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel. And it's true he's the creator of Licensable BearTM. But Nat was raised on a diet of Asimov and Ellery Queen, and so likes books in general. He has contributed to everything from real estate guides to horror anthologies to computer how-to books. Nat earned his BA from Simon's Rock College at age 18, and now lives with Dr. Lara Gertler and their two children in Camarillo, CA.


©2010


My Opinion:
This is one of my favorite picture books for so many reasons, the first being nostalgia. I have loved Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Schroeder my whole life plus the rest of the gang too, so seeing this book immediately appealed to my curiosity. I didn't think there was much I could learn about it, and after reading it I was very wrong.
I learned a lot not only about the comic strip and its characters, but about the man who drew it all, Mr. Schultz. He was very comedic in his natural way, and just having conversations or writing from him, you would laugh. He had a deep love for his family, and even more so than his work. With as many comics as he pumps out, I would figure him a man never at home, or at least unavailable, and again not so.
There is so much more, but I already blabbed too much and may have spoiled something. I apologize ahead of time, this book just made me excited.
Definitely one to get, for the kid in all of us.

5/5


~I received a copy from Hachette Book Group. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

A To Z: Starts With K

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Karen Essex - Dracula In Love

Synopsis:
From the shadowy banks of the river Thames to the wild and windswept Yorkshire coast, Dracula’s eternal muse, Mina Murray, vividly recounts the intimate details of what really transpired between her and the Count—the joys and terrors of a passionate affair that has linked them through the centuries, and her rebellion against her own frightening preternatural powers.
Mina’s version of this gothic vampire tale is a visceral journey into Victorian England’s dimly lit bedrooms, mist-filled cemeteries, and asylum chambers, revealing the dark secrets and mysteries locked within. Time falls away as she is swept into a mythical journey far beyond mortal comprehension, where she must finally make the decision she has been avoiding for almost a millennium.
Bram Stoker’s classic novel offered one side of the story, in which Mina had no past and bore no responsibility for the unfolding events. Now, for the first time, the truth of Mina’s personal voyage, and of vampirism itself, is revealed. What this flesh and blood woman has to say is more sensual, more devious, and more enthralling than the Victorians could have expressed or perhaps even have imagined.

The Twelfth Imam - Joel C. Rosenberg (TOUR)

Synopsis:
As the apocalyptic leaders of Iran call for the annihilation of Israel and the U.S., CIA operative David Shirazi is sent into Tehran with one objective: use all means necessary to disrupt Iran’s nuclear weapons program, without leaving American fingerprints and without triggering a regional war. At extreme personal risk, Shirazi executes his plan.
A native Farsi speaker whose family escaped from Iran in 1979, he couldn’t be better prepared for the mission. But none of his training has prepared Shirazi for what will happen next. An obscure religious cleric is suddenly hailed throughout the region as the Islamic messiah known as the Mahdi or the Twelfth Imam. News of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders spreads like wildfire, as do rumors of a new and horrific war.
With the prophecy of the Twelfth Imam seemingly fulfilled, Iran’s military prepares to strike Israel and bring about the End of Days. Shirazi must take action to save his country and the world, but the clock is ticking.


©2010


My Opinion:
I knew by the title this would be an interesting read, but I had no idea as to what capacity my attention would be grabbed. I was pulled in so deep to this story I found myself reading it every chance I could get.
I loved reading this author's style of writing. His fluid language kept it easy to keep up with what was going on at all times. When you deal with subject and places foreign to you, sometimes it can be harder to digest, but not this story. I have to admit though, I am glad this is just fiction and not actually happening.
With that said, any political junkies, mystery lovers, or people who have a keen interest in Jihad, should check this out.
I really enjoyed it.

4/5


~I received a copy from Tyndale. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

Teaser Time

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* Grab your current read.
* Let the book fall open to a random page.
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* Please avoid spoilers!


My Teaser:

As she and Fern put food away in the kitchen, it seemed strange that Fern already had a firm plan about where everything should go. People weren't usually like that in a strange house.

~ Page 176, Stolen - Lesley Pearse

Eat Your Way To Happiness - Elizabeth Somer M.A., R.D.

Synopsis:
Are you satisfied with your weight? Do you have enough energy to make it through the day? Do you consider yourself a happy person? All of these things are related, and your energy, mental clarity, mood and, of course, waistline are all directly connected to what you eat.
In Eat Your Way to Happiness, you'll learn that healthy eating is a lot easier than you may think, and that making a few simple changes to your diet can have amazing results. Discover:
- The 1, 2, 3 combination of breakfast foods that will keep you energized all day
- Which carbs and fats to eat and why the right ones will help elevate your mood and decrease your weight.
- The 12 super foods that pack an added punch for boosting mood and slimming your waistline.
- Nutritious foods that have been scientifically shown to tweak brain chemistry so you feel calmer, happier and more energetic and more likely to stick to your diet.
- The amazing studies showing that chocolate and wine can help you live longer and more happily.
And much more!


©2009


My Opinion:
I really liked this book, even if I'm thin and not really needing a diet. There is so many useful things inside this book that can help this skinny chick maintain that figure and also help me manage my Diabetes better through diet. I found loads of easy recipes in here that will be a benefit to managing my sugars and maintaining the slim waist I have currently.
So even if you are thin, you may benefit from this book!
For people that are not thin, you can definitely take something away from this, even if it is a better understanding of which vitamins to take.
I definitely recommend this one to everybody. Slim or Grand this will help you too!

5/5


~I won my copy. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

Low Red Moon - Ivy Devlin

Synopsis:
The only thing Avery Hood can remember about the night her parents died is that she saw silver—deadly silver, moving inhumanly fast. As much as she wants to remember who killed them, she can't, and there's nothing left to do but try to piece her life back together. Then Avery meets the new boy in school—Ben, mysterious and beautiful, with whom she feels a connection like nothing she's ever experienced. When Ben reveals he's a werewolf, Avery still trusts him—at first. Then she sees that sometimes his eyes flash inhuman silver. And she learns that she's not the only one who can't remember the night her parents died.Part murder mystery, part grief narrative, and part heart-stopping, headlong romance, Low Red Moon is a must-read for teen paranormal fans. As breathless as Twilight and as spooky as Shiver, this is a book to be devoured in one sitting—by an acclaimed YA author making her paranormal debut under the pseudonym Ivy Devlin.


©2010


My Opinion:
This book was a nice, refreshing afternoon read, though my lasting impression is this is basically what life would be like if it was just Jacob and Bella. No Edward.
It has a nice mix of romance, mystery, suspense and drama to keep you interested to the end, just wasn't surprised by any of it.
Still definitely one teenagers would especially love.

4/5


~I won my copy. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

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* SPF 18 Sunscreen helps protect skin from sun damage
* Clinically proven effectiveness*
*Based on a clinical study
For Best Results
Apply foundation directly to face with the Micro-Corrector Applicator, blending in an outward motion as needed.
The Eraser is protected with an anti-microbial system. To clean the applicator, wipe off excess foundation with dry tissue only. Do not wet applicator.
For optimal results, apply Instant Age Rewind Primer before application.


©2010


My Opinion:
I love this product!
I don't think it rewinds any age, but it is the same as using cover up though without the mess. Now the Age Rewind Eraser has an applicator attached that makes it easier for applying.
It does cover very nice and lasts all day.
I highly recommend this to women who have black circles, or fine lines or even skin differences they wish to cover. It works!

4/5


~I received a full size product from ChickAdvisor. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

The Friday 56

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find a teaser sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Story Time With Tonya.


Edge of Sight - Roxanne St. Clair (TOURS OCT 29)

Page 56:

She snapped it from his hand and whipped it to the floor, silent.

Whoopie Pies

By Linda Byler,
Author of Running Around (and Such): Lizzie Searches for Love, Book 1

Makes about 4 dozen whoopie pies

2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 eggs
4½ cups flour
1 cup dry cocoa powder
½ tsp. salt
1 cup sour milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup hot water
2 tsp. baking soda

FILLING:

4 cups confectioners sugar, divided
2 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ½ cups vegetable shortening

1. To make pies, cream sugar, oil and eggs together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

3. Add these dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk.

4. Stir in vanilla.

5. In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.

6. Stir into batter until smooth.

7. Drop batter by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheets.

8. Bake 8-10 minutes at 400º

9. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

10. While pie tops/bottoms are cooling, make Filling.

11. In a medium bowl fold 2 cups confectioners sugar into beaten egg whites.

12. Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.

13. Beat in shortening until smooth.

14. Beat in remaining 2 cups confectioners sugar until smooth.

15. Assemble pies by spreading a dab of filling over a cooled bottom and topping it with a second cookie.

The above is an excerpt from the book Running Around (and Such): Lizzie Searches for Love, Book 1 by Linda Byler. The above excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please refer to the finished book for accuracy.

Reprinted from Running Around (and Such). Copyright © by Good Books (www.goodbooks.com). Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Author Bio:
Linda Byler grew up Amish and is an active member of the Amish church today. Growing up, Linda loved to read and write. In fact, she still does. She is well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper. Linda and her husband, their children, and grandchildren live in central Pennsylvania.

For more information please visit www.goodbooks.com

2010 Maya End Date: A New Beginning - Edward Curry

Synopsis:
Fascinating and Mystical history of the future of the amazing Maya, regarding the so-called Maya End Date of December 21, 2012. Many believe this date heralds the end of humanity. Maybe, maybe not. Ideas, suspense and love abound in this exotic Maya setting. Discover how Precession and 2012 may affect you in ways you would never expect and increase your zest for life.


©2009


My Opinion:
I'm fascinated by the 2012 phenomenon, so when I saw this book I had to read it. I had no idea whether it would give better insight into the Mayan calendar, but I was hopeful.
Unfortunately this book just didn't do it for me.
I was finding I had to push myself pretty hard to even finish it. The writing is not what I like, at times you had no idea who was part of the conversation. It was pretty scattered in the way of keeping my interest. The worst thing for me, is I have no better understanding or even interest in the Mayan calendar now. This story which I believe is purely fictional just killed it for me.
Sorry folks, but I wouldn't go looking for an adventure here.
The only thing I really liked was at the beginning of each chapter was a Mayan symbol and description of what it meant. That was neat and will stick in my mind.

1/5


~I received a copy from the author. I was not compensated for my opinion.~

A To Z: Starts With J

Host


Rules:
Go to your stack of books
Find an author whose first or last name starts with the letter of the week

Post:
1~ a photo of the book
2~ title and synopsis
3~ link(amazon, barnes and noble etc.)
4~ Come back to Reading At The Beach and leave your link in the comments.
5~ If you've already reviewed the book, add the link.

Authors: First or Last name starts with "J"


James Patterson - 7th Heaven

Synopsis:
At the start of the gripping seventh Women's Murder Club thriller from bestseller Patterson and Paetro (after 2007's The 6th Target), San Francisco is still haunted by the disappearance of Michael Campion, the much-adored teenage son of a former California governor, three months earlier. Following up on a tip that Michael was last seen entering a prostitute's house, homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer and her new partner, Rich Conklin, are shocked when the hooker immediately confesses that Michael, who had a heart defect, died during sex and she disposed of his body. Lindsay's ADA pal, Yuki Castellano, is sure she has a slam-dunk case, but the trial soon takes a bizarre turn. Lindsay and Rich also scramble to track down a serial arsonist responsible for murdering a string of wealthy couples. Lindsay races to put the pieces together before the fires hit too close to home. In true Patterson style, the reader is privy to Lindsay's thoughts as well as the killers', ratcheting up the suspense an extra notch. Fans won't be disappointed with the twist at the end that not even Lindsay sees coming.

Giveaway: Edge of Sight - Roxanne St. Claire (TOURING OCTOBER 29)

Synopsis:
The killer she can't escape . . .
The heartbreak she can't forget . . .
The one man who can stop them both.
When Samantha Fairchild witnesses a murder in the wine cellar of the restaurant where she works, the Harvard-bound law student becomes the next target of a professional assassin. Desperate for protection the authorities won't provide, Sam seeks help from Vivi Angelino, an investigative reporter who recruits her brother, Zach, to protect Samantha. A Special Forces vet with the scars to prove he's equally fearless and flawed, Zach takes the job, despite the fact that he and Sam once shared a lusty interlude that ended when he left for war and disappeared from her life. Now, as they crack a conspiracy that leads to Boston's darkest corners, Sam and Zach must face their fears, desires, and doubts, before a hired killer gets a second shot...


Thank you to Anna & Hachette for the giveaway! I have 3 copies up for grabs! Here is what you need to do to enter:


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