Shifting Pride, by Laura Diamond, is a young adult paranormal romance about 16-year-old Nickie. Her father disappeared almost a year ago, but she still believes with all her heart that he is still alive. Her mother wants to move on and throw a Memorial Banquet in honor of it being a year since his disappearance - which is hard for Nickie to deal with since she knows he's still alive. This belief is more confirmed after she receives his watch in the mail. Nickie soon meets Xavian, who is the new … [Read more...]
‘Whatever It Takes’ by Lindsay Paige Book Tour
Hello and welcome to the final stop in the Whatever It Takes by Lindsay Paige Charisma Media Book Tour! Whatever It Takes is about an average couple, Jake and Emily. They're busy with their jobs and schooling, and Jake is an aspiring NHL star. They both deal with the struggle of finding time to spend together, like any other couple nowadays. Having miscarried a baby four months earlier, they're also still grieving the loss in their own ways. Jake doesn't think about it as much as Emily … [Read more...]
‘Holly and Ivy’ by Selah Janel Release Day Blitz & Giveaway!
Today is the exciting day that Holly and Ivy by Selah Janel is released! I'm very excited about this because it sounds like such a good book! Here is the synopsis of Holly and Ivy: After losing her job and her boyfriend, Holly returns to her parents' farm. Embarrassed and hopeless, she doesn't expect to bump into a forgotten childhood friend that wasn't supposed to exist. Ivy is not only a dryad, but she lives in the pine trees Holly's family grows to sell at Christmas. As the old friends … [Read more...]
‘Holly and Ivy’ by Selah Janel Book Cover Reveal!
I'm very excited to be a part of the book cover reveal for Holly and Ivy by Selah Janel! First, some information about the book! After losing her job and her boyfriend, Holly returns to her parents' farm. Embarrassed and hopeless, she doesn't expect to bump into a forgotten childhood friend that wasn't supposed to exist. Ivy is not only a dryad, but she lives in the pine trees Holly's family grows to sell at Christmas. As the old friends reconnect, Ivy not only shares her strong opinions, but … [Read more...]
Blurb Books (Giveaway Ends 11/24 – Open Worldwide)
With the holidays knocking right on our door, we're all taking time to figure out what to get our loved ones as gifts. Either that, or we're trying to figure out a cool way to preserve our memories after the holidays have passed. The book above is from Blurb. It is full of the pictures we had done by our amazing photographer, Jenna Bamfield, last year for Christmas. I hadn't created a book yet, and I'm so glad that Blurb gave me an easy, gorgeous way to create one. Blurb is great because … [Read more...]
‘Dog-Ma the Zen of Slobber’ by Barbara Boswell Brunner Book Tour
Dog-Ma the Zen of Slobber by Barbara Boswell Brunner is about when Barbara and her husband, Ray. When they first met, it was definitely love and dog at first sight. Over 32 years, 17 relocations and 9 dogs, their mutual love of dogs guides them on an unconventional path. The love that the dogs give to Barbara and Ray is literally lifesaving, because one dog attacked a lethal intruder and another discovered Barbara's cancer. Each dog adds it's own dynamic to the family, like dogs … [Read more...]
‘The Happy Hour Effect’ by Kristen K. Brown Review & Giveaway (Ends 11/9)
We all deal with stress. Whether it's personal issues going on, family, in-laws, school, work, holidays, or any others, we all deal with it. The most important thing about stress is how you deal with it. If you deal with stress is a negative way, that's how it's going to affect you - it can affect your health and well being and your relationships with people. That's why I'm glad that I read The Happy Hour Effect: 12 Secrets to Minimize Stress and Maximize Life by Kristen K. Brown! This book … [Read more...]
‘Love Unscripted’ by Tina Reber
Love Unscripted by Tina Reber is definitely on my top ten favorite books of 2012 list. Even though the book was a long one (668 pages) it was definitely worth it! The story is about a small-town bar owner named Taryn Mitchell. When Ryan Christensen comes into town to film a much known about movie series, she tries to ignore it. But he comes into her bar to escape the crazy fans and, ultimately, they fall in love. With the tabloid lies that come out, the secrecy of their relationship at … [Read more...]