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Book Review: Shattered
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Shattered Author: Kathi Baron Publisher: Westside Books Pages: Hardcover; 262 Release Date: September 1, 2009 Source: JKS Communications —————————————————————– Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy more realistic reads, that deal with tough issues. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Teen violin prodigy Cassie has been tiptoeing around her father, whose moods have become increasingly explosive.After he destroys her beloved and valuable violin in a sudden rage, Cassie, shocked, runs away, eventually seeking refuge in a homeless shelter.She later learns that her…
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Books To Watch (6/13/13)
In the quick moving world of publishing, sometimes amazing books can be forgotten in an instant. Thus was born, Books to Watch. A way to share with you both wonderful books I’ve read in the past, and highlight something upcoming! A two for one if you will. So sit back, relax, and let me add some books to your TBR. ********************* Time to give some more love to Middle Grade goodness… OUT NOW Goodreads / Shelfari Des·tin·y: |destinē/ (noun) The hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future; fate. Eleven-year-old Emily Elizabeth Davis has been told for…
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Book Review: The Battle for Princess Madeline
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Battle for Princess Madeline Author: Kirstin Pulioff Publisher: Self-published Pages: Kindle; 156 Release Date: May 2013 Source: Prism Book Tours ———————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy sweet and short Fantasy reads Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N The Kingdom of Soron bustled with activity as preparations for the Fall Festival began. Lively merchants, hardworking farmers, and musicians eagerly awaited this event of harvest and joy. This year’s festival was even more important, as they celebrated Princess Madeline’s betrothal to her…
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Book Review: Wanted: Wife
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Wanted: Wife Author: Gwen Jones Publisher: Avon Books Pages: Paperback; 384 Release Date: June 4, 2013 Source: Publisher ———————————————— Genre: Romance HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Romance readers who love a sweet, enjoyable read with a stunning male lead! Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Andy Devine is advertising for a wife on a utility pole, and interviewing him is the last thing TV reporter Julie Knott needs. Especially after her cheating fiancé just tweeted their disengagement. Now she has got to choose: get the story—or become…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (1)
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila from Book Journey! It’s a chance to highlight what you’ve read, what you’re reading now, and what’s coming next. Plus a great way to just share any random thoughts :). I love it! ======================================================================= I actually already reviewed Bad Mouth and The Goddess! Both were fun reads, but Kade from Bad Mouth totally stole my heart. Reviews for the other two will be coming very soon! Click any of the book covers to be taken to the Goodreads page. I’m listening to the audio book of Bayou Moon by Ilona…
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Sunday Post / In My Mailbox (1)
Sunday Post and In My Mailbox are hosted by Kimba’s Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Mod Podge Bookshelf respectively. Click the buttons above to join in the fun! ======================================================================= It’s been a long time since I’ve posted one of these! I’d like to get back into doing these once a week and sharing with you what I’m stoked to read! So let’s get going! Blogger Backstage Pass: Melissa from Harley Bear Book Blog Looking for a new blogger to follow? Every month I highlight a new blog I love! Check it out. Resilient Cover Love + Giveaway Resilient is already getting amazing buzz! Here’s your…
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Book Review: The Goddess
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Goddess *Series: Idol Series #1 Author: Robyn Grady Publisher: Entangled: Indulgence Pages: Ebook; 250 Release Date: May 13, 2013 Source: Publisher ———————————————— Genre: Romance HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Lovers of classic romance with a princely male lead. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N After college graduation, Helene Masters is excited to land a job in a picturesque Aegean kingdom. Tasked with sprucing up the Prince’s villa, she inadvertently finds herself trapped on the island with the sexiest man alive. Of course she has to fall…
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Book Review: Strangelets
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Strangelets Author: Michelle Gagon Publisher: Soho Teen Pages: Hardcover; 288 Release Date: April 9, 2013 Source: Publisher ———————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers mixed with a little science fiction Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N 17-year-old Sophie lies on her deathbed in California, awaiting the inevitable loss of her battle with cancer… 17-year-old Declan stares down two armed thugs in a back alley in Galway, Ireland… 17-year-old Anat attempts to traverse a booby-trapped tunnel between Israel and Egypt……
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Rory’s Top Beach Reads + Win Rules of Summer!
Today’s spotlight is on a book that I am extremely eager to get my hands on. I’ll admit that it sounds like the perfect companion to a day at the beach, and we all know summer is right around the corner! Check out Joanna Philbin’s Rules of Summer. THE RULES OF SUMMER is about two 17 year-old girls living in the same beachfront mansion in East Hampton for the summer, one “upstairs” (the daughter of a very blue-blooded family) and one “downstairs” (the niece of the family’s housekeeper.) Isabel is the privileged daughter who’s used to having guys fall at…
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Book Review: Bad Mouth
Media Type: Ebook Title: Bad Mouth Author: Angela McCallister Publisher: Entangled: Covet Pages: Ebook; 247 Release Date: May 20, 2013 Source: Publisher ——————————————– Genre: Romance / Paranormal Romance HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love paranormal romance and sexy, bad-mouthed male leads! Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon After her ex-husband’s obsession with vampires, Valerie Craig is on a mission to stop transformations. Of all vampires, Kade Rollins is the worst of the worst, but when multiple murders plague Seattle, Val is forced to enlist his aid. Kade’s crude wit and seductive nature…