Sunday, December 25, 2016

#Merry #Christmas 2016 to EVERYONE!!! You ALL are wonderful! You deserve to enjoy this day!!!


AND TO MY FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD,
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU, AS WELL!!!



I want to wish each and every one of you the BEST day of the year!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2016!!!
Laurie

Monday, December 19, 2016

#Book #Review The Story People, a novel, by Heather Kaufman


DESCRIPTION:


“[A] winsome main narrative . . . full of misunderstandings, high jinks, and lonely people who find one another despite the many obstacles that stand in the way.”


—Publishers Weekly

Bookstore owner Benjamin Palermo is ready to turn the page to the next chapter of his life, and every lady in town is eager to help by finding him a suitable wife! The subtle humor and gentle inspiration of The Story People will encourage readers to savor life's little snippets of joy.

MY TAKE:
3 Stars!!
This book is a Christian Fiction book, as there is a lot of prayer in it, the characters asking for things to go their way. This is not in the description and took me by surprise when they just started praying. I usually do not review Christian Fiction, so this was a surprise for me. It was not anything I couldn’t live through, but I would have liked to have known.
Yes, Benjamin Palermo is the owner of the local bookstore. Ben inherited it from his uncle, the same place he used to go to when he was a little boy and play with a little girl named Rosie. Ben barely remembers that time in his life, but as he goes through some momentos, those memories do come back. He remembers The Story People, people who eat the stories out of the books at night! He and Rosie used to talk about them a lot, and Rosie drew pictures of them for Ben.
Back in everyday life, Ben is “the bachelor” that everyone wants to marry off! This gets pretty severe for the guy! He has not been able to choose his own dates as the women of the town seem to fix him up! That is until one day when a woman named Rosemary walks into the shop! He likes her!
Fast forward - he decides he wants to sell the bookstore. STOP! Not according to the little old ladies who live there! He WILL keep the bookstore! Oh, they devised a plan to jinx his selling the store! It was hilarious! It’s worth it to read this book just for that!
With the old ladies exposed, now Ben works on Rosemary and charming her! Everything backfires on him!
This is a fun book that will put a little smile on your face as you read it! It’s entertaining, the old ladies are nosey, and things work out the way they are supposed to, whether Ben wants them to or not!! This book is a nice change of pace as long as you don’t mind prayer being in your books.
One of the best parts of this book were about The Story People, and how they fit into the bookstore and the book. You’ll enjoy that very much. At the end of every chapter there was a small section written about The Story People. It’s worth reading this book for that part alone!! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher, Concordia, for free to read and write a review of my own opinion.



ebook: $  9.99
print:   $12.99

The Zeta Cartel Collection by AJ Adams - Christmas special!!


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Romance, violence, murder, and mayhem, all twisted together in off-beat, action-packed stories featuring the Zeta Cartel in Mexico. 
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The Zeta Cartel Collection
By AJ Adams


This collection bundles together three complete novels: The Bonus, Songbird and Dirty Dealings.




 
Inside The Zeta Cartel Collection 
 

#1 The Bonus
Chloe is a seasoned drug courier who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Facing a lingering and painful death at the hands of the Zetas, Mexico’s most brutal cartel, she persuades their enforcer to claim her. Has Chloe made a huge mistake, or will her choice prove her salvation - and his?

#2 Songbird
When cartel boss Arturo Vazquez discovers his girlfriend Gina is a DEA rat and his deputy Escamilla is staging a take-over, Arturo fixes his problems by killing everyone - except for Solitaire, Escamilla’s unwilling mistress. Solitaire is intelligent, tough, and shares Arturo’s interest in BDSM. Arturo falls head over heels but someone is leaking information - and the evidence point at Solitaire.





#3 Dirty Dealings
Quique is having a bad time. Back in Mexico his marriage has fallen apart and his wife has made him a laughing stock. Now he’s in London and out of his depth with a complex commercial deal. Worse, Natalia Truelove, chef and pub manager, is blackmailing him. Quique is ready to commit murder and he’s pretty sure who his first victim will be.


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The Bonus:
“O.M.G.!!! Love this book! It is messed up, really adult subject matter and content, but HOLY COW I loved it! I have read Chloe and Kyle's story several times and dang...it leaves me reeling every time! AJ Adams does a wonderful job with these characters!!” Swensgirlon





Songbird: “I liked the way the 2 main characters talked to the reader as if they were present. The darkness lures you in from the start, and holds you till the last few pages. AJ doesn't shy away from the really vengeful reactions to betrayal and understands the need to not show weakness. Part of me thinks I shouldn't enjoy books about being on the wrong side of the law but there's no stopping who you love right?” Cuckfield Carol





Dirty Dealings: “Such a fabulous book! It is hard to find a book with the perfect mix of violence and romance but this hit a perfect balance for me. I started reading this morning. I thought I would read for a short time before starting my day! My plans definitely went out the window because I could not put this book down! Natalia is such a fabulous and brave heroine even if a bit foolhardy! Of course, I loved the one-man-army, Quique. Adams has not written a miss yet in my opinion! Can't wait for the next one!” Helen

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

With #love at #Christmas, An Anthology by several #authors $1.99 limited time! VETSports


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WITH LOVE AT CHRISTMAS - AN ANTHOLOGY
Christmas can be a time of year for all things new and exciting. These stories take you through every emotion and back again. With something for every style of romance reader with stories from eight very different authors, you are sure to fall in love.

In this anthology, you will find humor, love, and how the spirit of the holidays can be the beginning of things to come. Experience these stories in, With Love at Christmas.
❄️Delaney Foster-Martinis and Mistletoe
❄️Ellie Masters- The Ballet
❄️Author J L Leslie-Second Chance Christmas
❄️JL Long Author-Copperfield Lane
❄️JM Walker- Stained
❄️Noelle Bodhaine-12 Letters
❄️Author Paisleigh Aumack-All I Got Was a Hangover
❄️Author Scarlett Wells-All I Want For Christmas
8 authors + 8 short stories (about 10k each) = an amazing cause.
100% of all proceeds to benefit VETSports.
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Contemporary Romance

About The Authors

Delaney Foster
Hi, I'm Delaney, and I write love stories. I love all things romance, a good glass of wine, and Saturdays at the baseball park. I DO believe leggings are pants and pumpkin spice should be a year round thing. In my stories you'll find sexy, alpha men and the strong women who love them.

Find out more about Delaney Foster here:
https://www.facebook.com/missdelaneyfoster/?fref=ts

Ellie Masters
Ellie Masters has been exploring the worlds of romance, dark erotica, science fiction, and fantasy, by reading and writing the stories she wants to read. When not writing, Ellie can be found outside, where her passion for all things outdoor reigns supreme: ATV-ing, scuba diving, hiking, and breathing fresh air are top on her list.
She lives with her beloved husband, two children who refuse to flee the nest, and four fur-babies; three cats who rule the household, and a dog who wants nothing other than for the cats to be his best friends. The cats are of a different mind regarding this matter.
Ellie’s favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch, laptop in place, watching a fire, drinking a good wine, and bringing forth all the characters from her Mind-to-the-Page and eventually into the hearts of her readers.

Find out more about Ellie Masters here:
https://www.facebook.com/elliemastersdarkromance/?fref=ts
 
JL Leslie
I am a happily married mother of three (two boys and one girl). I live in a very small town in Alabama. Never lived anywhere else. I I started self-publishing with the encouragement from my mom. Without her encouragement, I don’t think I would’ve done it.
I get my inspiration from life experiences, movies, television, other authors, and music.
I like to write fast-paced, steamy romance reads. I like for my males to be alpha-males and my heroines to be strong, but both need to have one weakness- each other.

Find out more about JL Leslie here:
https://www.facebook.com/authorjlleslie/?fref=ts 
JL Long
JL grew up in a small town in Illinois. Not to be mistaken for Chicago. She currently resides in Southern Kentucky with her husband, three children and their fur-baby, Buster Malone. She has lived an adventurous life…doing just that, living. Dream it. Do it. Live it. JL is a hopeless romantic, who loves seeing love unwind before her eyes. When she can’t see that for herself with other people in real life, she writes it or reads it. Writing has been a part of her life since she was a little girl, along with being an avid reader. She will continue to write until the pen will not allow it anymore.

Find out more about JL Long here:
https://www.facebook.com/authorjllong/?fref=ts
 
JM Walker
J.M. Walker is an Amazon bestselling author who loves all things books, pigs and lip gloss. She is happily married to the man who inspires all of her Heroes and continues to make her weak in the knees every single day.

"Above all, be the HEROINE of your own life..." ~ Nora Ephron

Find out more about JM Walker here:
https://www.facebook.com/jm.walker.author/?fref=ts

Noelle Bodhaine
Welcome to Noelle 's world where creativity and filth comingle and make for a delightful cocktail to intoxicate your senses and occupy your time. Classically trained in the art of procrastination, seduction and distraction. I'm a lover of all things creative, books, movies, music, cooking and art. A history nerd to my core and avid studier of powerful She wolves that have shaped our modern history. I like to watch old movies when it rains and listen to dry satirical podcasts when I cook. I make a mean Old Fashioned and love the smell of cigar smoke and old leather.
I write about men I want to love and places I want to go. My laptop has become like an appendage as I never know when something deliciously dirty may pop in this crazy head.
I do my dreaming at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, surrounded by handsome young men who do not pick up their laundry

Find out more about Noelle Bodhaine here:
https://www.facebook.com/NoelleBodhaine/?fref=ts


Paisleigh Aumack
Paisleigh Aumack was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. She grew up in a small barrier island town and has lived there all her life. She has always loved music, going as far as being a trained musician. Her tastes in music range all over the board, but currently, her heart belongs to country music.
Paisleigh is engaged to the love of her life and lives a fairly quiet, peaceful existence. When she isn’t working, she is writing or she is reading. Or singing at the top of her lungs. Paisleigh began writing a short time ago because she had a story to tell.
Find out more about Paisleigh Aumack here:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorPAumack/?fref=ts

Scarlett Wells
Scarlett Wells has been a voracious reader since she was a toddler sitting in the laundry basket she used to move her library from place to place. Her love of reading has been a constant in her life and ultimately led to her sharing her own stories.

Scarlett is a stay-at-home mom to a sassy, precocious 5-year old, wife to a software engineer (read: geek), and slave to two cats. If she’s not reading or writing, she can be found at Target, trapped under an avalanche of laundry, guzzling wine while she’s cooking dinner, or playing with her munchkin.

Find out more about Scarlett Wells here:
https://www.facebook.com/Author-Scarlett-Wells-665753776865540/


What is VETSports
A NATIONWIDE NON-PROFIT HELPING VETERANS ACHIEVE BETTER PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH SPORTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
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