Monday, April 27, 2015

Book Review: Parents for Sale by Dr. Nicole Audet



I received a free ebook to review.


Parents for Sale
by Dr. Nicole Audet

Book Description:

The Clark parent threatens to sell their golden retriever, Pistachio, since twins Luke and Lucy don’t take care of her as they promised. As soon as their parents’ car is out of sight, Luke, Lucy and Pistachio go into the garage. Luke begins painting big white letters on a piece of dark cardboard: Parents for Sale. Watching her brother, Lucy grows impatient and stomps, saying, “Hurry up! Replace the sign as soon as possible. Otherwise, one of our neighbors will buy Pistachio.”

Three families come to buy, trade, or rent their parents without success. As soon as the twins sell their parents to the fairy orphan, she transforms into a witch who wishes to eat them in a stew. How will the twins save their parents?

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My opinion:
I read this book to my children and they loved it. I can't believe those kids want to sell their parents! Crazy kids. I think Parents for Sale makes a good bedtime story for children. I laughed so much. I give this book 4 stars.


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Book Tour/Book Review: Professor Birdsong’s 177 Dumbest Criminal Stories: International by Professor Birdsong

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Professor Birdsong’s 177 Dumbest Criminal Stories: International by Professor Birdsong

About the book:

Professor Birdsong is out with another volume of his Dumbest Criminal stories. And he has done it again! Many of his stories are so funny that they will make you laugh out loud. He has managed to use his expertise and experience in criminal law to bring you 177 more of the most outrageous and dumbest criminal law stories from around the world. This new volume features stories of dumb criminals from China and the Far East, Stories from Around the Indian Ocean basin, Russia and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom and France, as well as stories from Canada and Mexico. There is the story of a Chinese woman accused of killing a shopkeeper by squeezing his scrotum when he asked her not park her motorbike in front of his shop; her grip was so strong that the man went into shock and died. Then there is the story about a South Korean airline passenger who was not allowed to bring a certain liquid on the plane. She drank the liquid in front of airline officials but refused to swallow. When officials made her spit the liquid into a bucket they found she was attempting to sneak dozens of tadpoles on board. In India we learn about the use of “weapons-grade” spice wherein a group of criminals hijacked a train and freed a fellow gang member by throwing locally made chili powder in the face of police chasing them. They got away with it, too. From Australia there was a 20-year-old thief who stole a tanker truck containing 5,811 gallons of milk and led police on a two hour chase. From Poland we learn of a man who sued his ex-wife for a refund on the $8,000 he had spent on her breast implants. From Germany we find that a well-endowed woman allegedly tried to kill her boyfriend by smothering him with her size 38 DD breasts. Then there is the one about the English man arrested for having sex with his girlfriend’s dog. The stories just go on and on; this book covers just about every silly, unlawful citizens from around the in the globe. The stories are all true stories. Full of his witty “Birdsong” commentary the book is sure to deliver some great laughs. Professor Birdsong presents a wide variety of just plain, dumb criminals that make this anthology worth reading and, will, as previously stated, at times, make you laugh out loud.

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Book Review:
Professor Birdsong’s 177 Dumbest Criminal Stories is entertaining to read. I wouldn't say every story is about criminals but most "criminals" in the stories are dumb. Some stories are a little weird, some are gross, some are funny. There's a little of everything. I didn't love the book but I did like it and got a few laughs. Plus it's a quick read so even if I hadn't liked it I wouldn't have felt like I wasted much of my time. I give this book 3.5 stars.

I received a free ebook copy to review.

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Professor Birdsong received his J.D. from the Harvard Law School and his B.A. from Howard University. He teaches law in Orlando, Florida. After graduation from law school he worked four years at the law firm of Baker Hostetler. He then entered into a varied and distinguished career in government service. He served as a diplomat with the U.S. State Department with various postings in Nigeria, Germany and the Bahamas. Professor Birdsong later served as a federal prosecutor. After leaving government service, and before he began teaching, Professor Birdsong was in private law practice in Washington, D.C.

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Book Review: Satellite (The Satellite Trilogy Part 1) by Lee Davidson



I received a free ebook copy to review.


Satellite (The Satellite Trilogy Part 1)
by Lee Davidson


Book Description:
Grant Bradley was never meant to survive cancer or live happily ever after with his fiancée, Tate. Before he was born, his destiny to become a guardian angel was decided by the life-planning Schedulers.

Despite having what his new peers deem as a great position in the afterlife, living in utopia with a merciless mentor and looking after strangers doesn’t change the way Grant feels about losing out on his life with Tate. Refusing to accept his destiny, he finds a way to visit his lost love. However, keeping their connection alive and, most importantly, secret, will end up costing Grant more than he could ever imagine.

Written in a style that appeals to young men and women alike, Satellite, The Satellite Trilogy, Part I has a broad likability that will reach any fans of the sci-fi, fantasy genre's recent outings. The 2012 ABNA calls this fantasy "captivating" and "an epic love story." Inspired by the idea that everything happens for a reason and that even the most tragic of deaths can be instrumental in forming the future of the living, this novel delivers surprising depth behind its charming exterior.

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My Opinion:
I am in love with Satellite and can't wait to read books 2 and 3! There's so much I love about this book. I love the idea of guardian angels, in this book they are called Satellites. I love the idea of everyone's life and death being decided by Scheduler's before you're even born. I love that Satellites help Tragedies, people who have had a tragedy in their life's, stay on their scheduled path. I love that each Satellite has their own unique personality. I love the characters! I love that Grant is so in love with Tate he refuses to let her go even though he is dead and she is still living. The story started off slow for me and I wasn't sure I would like it but as I kept reading I fell more and more in love with the story. Some things were pretty predictable but there were other things that completely surprised me. I loved it, 5 star book!

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About the author:
Lee lives in Missouri with her husband, three sons, a neurotic puppy, and an alley cat. She received a BFA with a Graphic Design emphasis from Lindenwood University. Her on-the-clock time is spent as the designer for one of Missouri's top billboard companies and also as a "night and weekend" abstract painter. Her poetry has been incorporated in her freelance art and displayed and sold in local galleries.

Lee's passion for creative writing is as strong as her passion for art. The idea for Satellite came around the time of her third son and was equally unexpected. In a testosterone filled household, Lee needed an outlet to maintain her sanity that required less clean up than painting. Writing The Satellite Trilogy became the outlet she needed. Her desire to create interesting, relatable characters grows stronger everyday.

Satellite, Lee's first novel, was selected as a quarter-finalist in the 2012 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Review: Luxy Beauty Care - Stretch Mark Cream



I received a free Luxy Beauty Care Stretch Mark Cream to review. All opinions are my own based on my own experience with the product.





What Luxy Beauty Care has to say about their stretch mark cream:

STRETCH MARK CREAM WITH NATURAL & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS - For Prevention and Reduction of Old and New Stretch Marks.

If you are looking to fade away your stretch marks, Luxy Beauty Care Stretch Marks Cream is what you are looking for!

✓ Contains key ingredients such as Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Organic Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera, Rose Hip Oil, Orange Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl acetate(Vitamin E)

✓ Helps in reducing the appearance of existing stretch marks by increasing the moisture content of the skin, so that it has a more even tone and feels smooth and supple to the touch.

✓ Specifically formulated to increase your skin's Collagen and Elastin Production.

✓ Ensures that the moisture seeps deep into your skin and stays locked in. This improves your skin's elasticity, which in turn helps to prevent new tears and marks from forming.

✓ Applicable on affected areas - abdomen, breasts, hips, thighs, lower back, and buttocks.

✓ Hydrates skin and Absorbs easily.

✓ It works for all skin types.

✓ Suitable for Men and Women.

✓ Free of harsh chemicals.

My opinion:
I have been using this stretch mark cream everyday for almost four weeks now. My biggest problem area is  my abdominal area so that's where I've been using the cream the most. I have stretch marks in other body parts to but they don't bother me as much as the ones around my belly button. After comparing the stretch marks in other parts of my body to the ones in my abdominal area, after using this stretch mark cream for a few weeks, it does look like my stretch marks are fading. I only use it once a day but I can already see a big difference in the appearance of my stretch marks. I love that it doesn't feel to light or to thick and it dissolves easily into the skin.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Book Review: Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes by Teresa Tapp

Book Description:
“The T-Tapp system is the ideal anti-aging workout. Highly recommended!”
–Nicholas Perricone, M.D., New York Times bestselling author

The most efficient and effective workout you’ll ever do!

Imagine an exercise program that requires no equipment, no weights, and no bands. There is no jumping or stress to your joints. Yet everyone gets results regardless of fitness level! Created by renowned fitness expert Teresa Tapp, the revolutionary T-Tapp Workout reshapes your body while it fires up your metabolism. All you need is four square feet of space and just 15 minutes a day in order to see a dramatic loss of inches.

How does it work? T-Tapp’s unique sequence of comprehensive, compound muscle movements works the muscles layer by layer, from the inside out, to cinch, tighten, and tone them and burn fat better. Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes is the complete introduction to this amazing program. By doing Teresa Tapp’s signature 15-minute workout, or the extended 45-minute workout, you can:
• lose a clothing size–in just two weeks
• flatten your belly without doing a single crunch
• develop strength and improve bone density without lifting a single weight
• build sleek muscles and improve posture
• lower blood pressure and cholesterol the natural way
• improve blood-sugar levels in type 2 diabetes

The no-impact workout is safe for those with shoulder, hip, knee, neck, and back concerns, and is also effective for those with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. With T-Tapp you’re building a better body–inside and out.

Completely illustrated with step-by-step photographs that show how to do the exercises, Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes also includes inspiring testimonials and an easy-to-follow food plan. If you want real results–real fast–tap into the power of T-Tapp!

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Book Review:

Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes is the first workout book I've ever read. What I loved about it was the detailed explanations of how to do each workout and all the pictures to show you the exercises. What I didn't like was trying to do the workout while reading the book because it's to much for me to remember! I tried doing the Basic Plus Workout because all I want is to tighten up and lose 1 or 2 sizes. It's not easy at all. T-Tapp seems like a good workout but I need videos just to make sure I'm doing it right. I give this book 4 stars.

I received a free copy of this book to review. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Release Day and Giveaway: Entwined (Embrace #3) by Cherie Colyer

ENTWINED an Embrace Series Novel by Cherie Colyer


Title: Entwined (Embrace #3) 
Author: Cherie Colyer 
Genre: Young Adult Supernatural Romance 
Release Date: April 14th, 2015 

Synopsis:
Only a few months after embracing her magical powers, defeating a dark witch, and banishing a faerie prince back to his realm, sixteen­year­old Madison Riley is back in book three of the Embrace series—and doing the bidding of a demon. She has no choice but to do so if she wants him to honor the deal they made to save the life of someone she loves. Twenty years of service to a creature of hell is a big price, but one she’s willing to pay. And it sure beats the alternative: selling her soul. But life gets complicated when you’re the beck­and­call witch of a crossroad demon. Caden, the demon she serves, wants to become master of Death Himself, and with Madison at his side he has the means to do it. It’s up to Madison and her coven to foil his plans, but Caden’s intentions aren't entirely evil—and the kisses he seals his deals with aren’t too bad either. As Caden's motives test Madison’s trust, his shameful flirting tries her boyfriend Isaac’s patience. But being caught between two supernatural hotties is perhaps the least of her concerns when the coven’s interference in Caden’s plot might just cost Madison her life and unleash hell on earth.




Author Website: http://cheriecolyer.blogspot.com/ 
Twitter: @CherieColyer


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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Secret Diamond Sisters Series by Michelle Madow


The Secret Diamond Sisters
 (The Secret Diamond Sisters #1)
Release Date: 02/25/14
Harlequin Teen
381 pages

Summary from Goodreads:
Savannah. Courtney. Peyton.

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite.

Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

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Praise:
"Sexy and often electrifying ... Gossip Girl meets The Princess Diaries in a city that never sleeps." 
--Booklist

"This quick and entertaining read is filled with glitz and glamour ... get ready for one crazy and fabulous ride." 

--RT Book Reviews

Excerpt:

“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas … but that doesn’t matter when you live there.” 

SAVANNAH DIAMOND
Damien leaned lazily against the door frame. “So you’re the infamous Diamond sisters?”
“Infamous?” Savannah asked. “I’m one of the Diamond sisters, but I didn’t know we were infamous.”
“I’m kidding.” He laughed. “There’s just been some talk about you three, and everyone’s been curious to meet you.”
“Oh, okay.” Savannah knew Adrian Diamond was well known, but she hadn’t realized that meant people would talk about her and her sisters, too. “Who’s everyone?”
“Just some of us who go to the Goodman School,” he said. “A few of us live here and in nearby condos. Your dad made a donation for the school’s new sports center, and the talk is you’ll be attending in the fall.”
Savannah had hoped her mom would get better before the end of summer so she wouldn’t have to start her sophomore year with total strangers. She bit her lower lip, trying to figure out how to reply in a way that wouldn’t make her sound clueless. “We haven’t talked with our dad about school yet.”
Well, they hadn’t talked to their dad at all yet, but Damien didn’t have to know that. And Savannah hadn’t realized that donations—or any payments—were necessary to go to school. At Fairfield High, new kids just signed up on their first day.
“Too bad,” Damien said. “You’ll have to let me know when you find out. But you’ll be at the Fourth of July party at Myst tonight, right?”
“Yes.” Savannah breathed a sigh of relief at the mention of something she knew a little bit about. That was the place Adrian had mentioned in his note. “Have you been there before?”
“Been there before...” He repeated her question, lingering on every syllable. “Of course I’ve been there before. It’s the hottest new club on the Strip. And it’s the best, just like everything else at the Diamond.”

Book Two:

Diamonds in the Rough 
(The Secret Diamond Sisters #2)
Release Date: 10/28/14
Harlequin Teen
448 pages

Summary from Goodreads:
All-access doesn't mean no problems.

The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.

Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.


About the Author
Michelle Madow was inspired to write The Secret Diamond Sisters series while walking through her favorite hotel in Las Vegas. The next book in the series, Diamonds in the Rough, launches in October. Prior to The Secret Diamond Sisters, she successfully self-published The Transcend Time Saga. A tireless promoter of her work, Michelle is active on social media networks and has toured across America to promote her books and encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing. A graduate of Rollins College, Michelle lives in Florida ... but she loves going to Vegas.

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Cover Reveal: Entwined (Embrace #3) by Cherie Colyer

Back in 2013 I reviewed Embrace and Hold Tight (Embrace #2) and I loved them! You can read my reviews here. Obviously I'm very excited to finally be able to read Entwined (Embrace #3)! Book review for Entwined coming soon!



Title: Entwined (Embrace #3)
Author: Cherie Colyer
Genre: Young Adult Supernatural Romance
Release Date: April 14th, 2015

Synopsis:

Only a few months after embracing her magical powers, defeating a dark witch, and banishing a faerie prince back to his realm, sixteen-year-old Madison Riley is back in book three of the Embrace series—and doing the bidding of a demon. She has no choice but to do so if she wants him to honor the deal they made to save the life of someone she loves. Twenty years of service to a creature of hell is a big price, but one she’s willing to pay. And it sure beats the alternative: selling her soul.

But life gets complicated when you’re the beck-and-call witch of a crossroad demon. Caden, the demon she serves, wants to become master of Death Himself, and with Madison at his side he has the means to do it.

It’s up to Madison and her coven to foil his plans, but Caden’s intentions aren't entirely evil—and the kisses he seals his deals with aren’t too bad either. As Caden's motives test Madison’s trust, his shameful flirting tries her boyfriend Isaac’s patience. But being caught between two supernatural hotties is perhaps the least of her concerns when the coven’s interference in Caden’s plot might just cost Madison her life and unleash hell on earth.


Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25092851-entwined

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Cherie-Colyer/e/B006RSQ6HA/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1427765957&sr=1-1

Book Description:
Madison is familiar enough with change, and she hates everything about it. Change took her long-term boyfriend away from her. It caused one of her friends to suddenly hate her. It’s responsible for the death of a local along with a host of other mysterious happenings. But when Madison meets a hot new guy, she thinks her luck is about to improve.

Madison is instantly drawn to the handsome and intriguing Isaac Addington. She quickly realizes he’s a guy harboring a secret, but she’s willing to risk the unknown to be with him.

Her world really spins out of control, however, when her best friend becomes delusional, seeing things that aren’t there and desperately trying to escape their evil. When the doctors can’t find the answers, Madison seeks her own.

Nothing can prepare her for what she is about to discover.

Dangerous, intoxicating, and darkly romantic, Embrace is a thriller that will leave you spellbound.

Catch up with Madison and her friends in Embrace, book one in the series.



Book Description:
What’s one little spell?

When you’re new to magic, one spell can be the difference between getting what you want...and ruining the lives of everyone you love.

Sixteen-year-old Madison has just embraced her magical powers. The trick now is learning how to control them. She and her boyfriend -and fellow witch- can’t even enjoy a simple kiss without getting shocked when their powers collide. Instead of mastering her new skills, though, Madison is stuck watching her kid brother and doing chores.

But being a witch does have its benefits. With a simple spell, Madison instantly conjures the help she needs around the house. Or so she thinks. Her idea of “help” invites trouble of its own as a pair of dangerous yet enticing beings enter her life. When a classmate disappears soon afterwards, Madison discovers she's the next victim of a threat she's powerless to resist...and there’s nothing it won’t kill to make her surrender.

Caught in the crossfire between two dashing but deadly creatures, Madison must figure out which one to trust and how to rid her world of the other—before one of them destroys her and everyone she cares about.



Author Website: http://cheriecolyer.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @CherieColyer