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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Book Blast and Giveaway: Frequent Traveller

From the blue oceans of Antigua to the bustling streets of Vietnam, the racing adrenaline at the Green Hell, the devastating natural disaster in Japan and the stunning architecture in Germany, Cathy Dixon finds herself in a whirlwind of fine dining, plush clothes and sheer extravagance.
But is perfection a mask for untold disaster? What is Cathy's secret and how will her world change when the world knows? Will her secrets ever catch up with her or will Cathy continue to sail alongside perfection in the world she has created for herself as a Frequent Traveller?
In conjunction, with the launch of MoonStar Luxury's new website (http://moonstarluxury.com/), we invite you to step into Cathy Dixon's world where more goodies, surprises and a little mystery awaits.
Frequent Traveller, the first book in the Cathy Dixon series will be free from 31 May to 4 June 2012. (Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Frequent-Traveller-Cathy-Dixon-ebook/dp/B0067BKK6K)

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Why I Love Wednesday #18

Alexis from Reflections of a Bookaholic started a Wednesday Meme called Why I Love Wednesday. Hop on over to Alexis' blog and join in the fun.
The topic this Wednesday is ...Humorous Reads

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Stacking the Shelves #3

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This post is my weekly update about the shiny new books I have bought (I know I need to stop buying them), won (I love to enter giveaways) or received from authors or others.  As well as purses I buy or receive, of course!  
Click the photo to go to Amazon.com or Goodreads.com to read more about the books or to purchase a copy.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Review: The Lost Years


The Lost Years
Genre:  Fiction, Crime, Mystery
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Hardcover:  304 pages 
Source:  Bought at Esowon Bookstore
Buy the Book: Amazon


Sunday, May 27, 2012

Sunday Best #3

This is a great new weekly linky started by Tanya at Girlxoxo.com
Every Sunday, we are going to share the best post on our blogs from the week and link them up.  Join us in showing off your Sunday Best and leave a comment or two. 

Friday, May 25, 2012

TGIF #19 ~Show Me Your Cover~

I decided to join a weekly meme called TGIF.  I kept seeing the button on top of so many sites, so I wanted to join in too.
This feature is for Fridays to re-cap the week's posts and to answer the proposed question from Ginger at GReads.  Check her out and join in the fun!
 This Friday's Question
Show Me Your Cover: What are some of the worst book covers, but hold some of the best stories inside? Don't be embarrassed, show us your cover!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Why I Love Wednesday #17

Alexis from Reflections of a Bookaholic started a Wednesday Meme called Why I Love Wednesday. Hop on over to Alexis' blog and join in the fun.
The topic this Wednesday is ... Character

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Stacking the Shelves #2

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This post is my weekly update about the shiny new books I have bought (I know I need to stop buying them), won (I love to enter giveaways) or received from authors or others.  As well as purses I buy or receive, of course!  
Click the photo to go to Amazon.com or Goodreads.com to read more about the books or to purchase a copy.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Review: Teenie


Teenie
Genre:  Teen Fiction
Publisher: Ember; Reprint edition
Release Date: January 10, 2012
Hardcover: 272 pages 
Source: From Alexis at Reflections of a Bookaholic
Buy the Book: Amazon


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Sunday Best #2

This is a great new weekly linky started by Tanya at Girlxoxo.com
Every Sunday, we are going to share the best post on our blogs from the week and link them up.  Join us in showing off your Sunday Best and leave a comment or two. 

Friday, May 18, 2012

TGIF #18 ~Book Blogger is Born~

I decided to join a weekly meme called TGIF.  I kept seeing the button on top of so many sites, so I wanted to join in too.
This feature is for Fridays to re-cap the week's posts and to answer the proposed question from Ginger at GReads.  Check her out and join in the fun!
 This Friday's Question
A Book Blogger is Born: What made you decide to start your very own book blog?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Why I Love Wednesday #16

Alexis from Reflections of a Bookaholic started a Wednesday Meme called Why I Love Wednesday. Hop on over to Alexis' blog and join in the fun.
The topic this Wednesday is ... Book Couples

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Book Blast: Rock of Ivanore


Author: Laurisa White Reyes
Genre:  Fantasy
Hardcover: 356 pages
The Celestine Chronicles
Publisher: Tanglewood Press
May 15, 2012
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Stacking the Shelves #1

  Hosted & created by Tynga's Reviews
This post is my weekly update about the shiny new books I have bought (I know I need to stop buying them), won (I love to enter giveaways) or received from authors or others.  As well as purses I buy or receive, of course!  
Click the photo to go to Amazon.com or Goodreads.com to read more about the books or to purchase a copy.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Review: Linger



Linger
Genre: YA (Werewolf)
Series:  The Wolves of Mercy Falls (Book 2)
Publisher:  Scholastic Audio
Release Date: July 1, 2010
Audio book: 10 hours and 43 minutes
Narrator:  Jenna Lamia
Source: Purchased at Audible.com
Buy the Book:  Amazon


Sunday, May 13, 2012

Sunday Best #1

This is a great new weekly linky started by Tanya at Girlxoxo.com
Every Sunday, we are going to share the best post on our blogs from the week and link them up.  Join us in showing off your Sunday Best and leave a comment or two. 

Friday, May 11, 2012

First Blog Award: Liebster Blog Love

I was just awarded my first blog award ya'll!  Joy from Joy's Book Blog nominated me for this cool award.  Thank you so much Joy for my first award.  I love it!  Thank you!
You know I had to so a little snooping around found out a few things about this award.  
The blogger from The Loving Path says..."The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are unclear…but as Melissa shared, “the word translates from German as “darling” or “beloved”. It’s given to bloggers who have less than 200 followers in order to generate some traffic for them.”  So this is just not a book blogger thing but all blogs are included in this award.  
According to Joy who nominated me, there are 4 rules to follow when receiving the Liebster Blog Love Award:
1. Thank the one who nominated you by linking back.
2. Nominate five blogs with fewer than 200 followers. 
3. Let your nominees know by leaving a comment on their sites.
4. Add the award image to your site.
So with no further yacking...lol...here are the 5 nominees.

TGIF #17 ~Supporting Characters~

I decided to join a weekly meme called TGIF.  I kept seeing the button on top of so many sites, so I wanted to join in too.
This feature is for Fridays to re-cap the week's posts and to answer the proposed question from Ginger at GReads.  Check her out and join in the fun!
 This Friday's Question
Supporting Characters: We tend to gush over those main characters the most, but what about those supporting roles? Who are some of your favorites? 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Spring Fling Giveaway Winner!


 
The giveaway is over and I would like to thank everyone that stopped by, entered, followed me on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Networked Blogs, and GFC!  I love meeting you all and I am so honored to be joining you in all things books!  So with no further adieu....the envelope please.

  The winner of the paperback copy of an  e-book of Spring Break (Harlequin Next) by Charlotte Douglas is...