Apr 26, 2014

On Vacation

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I am on vacation
with NO internet access~

I do have my books with me
So watch for more reviews when I get back :)



Lost and Found w/ $25 Amazon or PayPal Giveaway

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Lost and found tour
Book Details
Author: Karey White
Release Date: April 2014
Publisher: HEA Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance

LOVED. LOVED. LOVED. IT!
My favorite so far in the series!

FUN!
ROMANTIC!
HUMOROUS!
HEART-TOUCHING!
SO. SO. SO. GOOD!

Lydia is shy and alone in a new city.

This was suppose to be her big adventure for the summer. But she spent the summer reading and ordering takeout instead.

Blake is on an errand from his grandfather to find a box belonging to a woman Blake has never met.

He is out of time and is headed home empty-handed.

Blake and Lydia are scheduled for the same flight back home when the flight gets cancelled.

As they stand in line to make future flight arrangements these two talk about there missed adventures.

Lydia makes an on-the-spot decision to help Blake stay two more days and find his box.

And Blake secretly decides he is going to help Lydia get her adventure.

The story that follows is one NOT TO BE MISSED!
YOU WILL LOVE IT!


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KareyAbout the Author
Karey is a USA Today best-selling author. She grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist. She loves to travel, read, cook, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four wonderful children.

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

Apr 25, 2014

Oki's Island

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Book Details
Author: Kenny Kemp
Release Date: September 2006
Publisher: Alta Films Press
Genre: Fiction

This is one of the best books I have ever read.

Oki is fishing when a terrible storm hits.

When it is all over his island is gone.

As he searches for another island he finds that the people are different from those on his own island.

They have strange ways unlike his ways.

And he is told "for the safety of all you must go."

So he set out to find another island...

"As he searches for home, he discovers islands both strikingly similar and strangely different from his own; people and places that challenge everything he believes to be true."

SO AMAZINGLY GOOD!
A FANTASTIC JOURNEY!

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About the Author
I've worn a lot of hats in my life: musician, filmmaker, contractor, lawyer, author, and they all have something in common: each of these livelihoods is about story.

"Hold on," you say. "I get filmmaker and author, maybe even musician, and, okay, perhaps even a lawyer tells a story in front of a jury, but how is a contractor a storyteller?"

Well, perhaps contractor is stretching it. But consider: a contractor's skills make all the rest possible. With contracting, you work with a plan which is changed the minute you begin the job, utilizing imperfect materials that must be bent to your will (or not), customers (characters) that surprise and delight you, and a result that is never quite what you'd seen in your mind during the planning stage. Kind of like writing.

Okay, that's a strained analogy, so let's just be direct: contracting is what makes my writing possible because it has taught me that no matter how daunting the work seems at the outset, if you just open your toolbox and start working, amazing things happen.

Apr 24, 2014

Among Friends: Stories from the Journey

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Among Friends Tour
Book Details
Author: Father Jim Sicko
Release Date: April 2014
Publisher: Premier Digital Publishing
Genre: Biography

Among Friends Cover
 “This book is my Midrash.”

With these words, Father Jim draws us into his life story full of laughter, tears, and service.

Among Friends is a compilation of short stories and insightful lessons experienced on his many travels as a clergyman and motivational speaker.

Whether recounting his sobering flying experiences, meeting the Pope, his encounter with the “Weed Man” or telling us about his “lead foot,” Father Jim teaches us lessons through powerful storytelling.

As he takes us along on his journey from getting kicked out of seminary to hosting celebrities, such as Dolly Parton, Harry Connick Jr., Martin Short, Bill Cosby, and former First Lady Laura Bush, at his small Kentucky parish, Father Jim shines a light into the corners of the human heart to expose our need for God and the love He alone can give us.

You will laugh, cry, and be taken back by his honesty. In all, Father Jim shows us what it means to love God, love others, and live life Among Friends.
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Father Jim W. Sichko is a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 23, 1998. He travels throughout the U.S. giving missions, retreats, and days of recollection. Known for his storytelling, Father Jim weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages which lie within the Gospel. He is booked for speaking engagements through 2015. Each engagement lasts a minimum of three days and averages 3,000 people per night. Father Jim completed his undergraduate work at New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and received a Master of Divinity degree from Sacred Heart School of Theology.

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Apr 23, 2014

Valcoria: Children of the Crystal Star

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Book Details
Author: Jason King
Release Date: April 2014
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Genre: Fantasy

Jason King has a true gift with words!
His descriptive passages are so well written I felt like I was living the scene!

A GREAT BOOK!

War has always been and will forever be as long as man is hungry for power.

And so it is with "the eastern empire of Aukasia" and the new leader.

But there will always be those who fight with all of their soul to battle against the evil that prevails.

There are also, unfortunately, those who get caught up in the fever to only feel anguish of what they have done and then spend their lives trying to make recompense.

This book has ALL of the above!

Now add in a magic crown, magic weapons, kings, queens, battle generals, soldiers, and a promised generation and it brings the story to a whole new level.

"Only the Kalyra - The Children of the Crystal Star - can stand against what's coming."

"Only they can protect the world of Valcoria."

PERFECT FOR LOVERS OF FANTASY AND A GOOD BATTLE!

On sale for only $ .99 on AMAZON

About the Author
Jason King wishes he was raised on a desert planet by his aunt and uncle and watched over by a mysterious old recluse, but his life is much duller than that. He supposes that's why he started making up stories. Born in Salt Lake City Utah, Jason grew up on a steady diet of anime, science fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, JRPG's, and chocolate cake donuts. He pretended not to be a nerd just long enough to get married and start a family. And although dismayed by the revelation that Jason was a geek, his wife stuck with him and they are now the proud parents of four beautiful children. Jason holds a bachelor's degree in I.T. Management and is currently the Internet Marketing Manager for a local bookstore chain, but he is determined to one day quit his "9 to 5" and write full-time. Jason has two indie books; "Valcoria Children of the Crystal Star" and "Thomas Destiny," but "The Lure of Fools" is his first published novel.

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

Pink Bat

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Book Details
Author: Michael McMillan
Release Date: January 2009
Publisher: Simple Truths
Genre: Self-Help

Growing up Michael and his neighborhood kids loved to play baseball!

But sadly their parents banned backyard baseball because of the multiple broken windows.

So they had a problem...what's the solution?

They could "play at the park...no...it's too far."

"What about wiffle ball?...wiffle ball is stupid!"

What were the guys going to do?

Read to find out how a "pink bat" becomes the solution :)

After telling his story Michael goes on to give real perceived problems and the "pink bat solutions" that followed.

It's all in what you focus on...do you focus on the black shapes...or the white shapes?

Let the story of the pink bat help you find your solution~

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About the Author
Michael McMillan has a well-deserved reputation for creative thinking and delivering innovative results. Early in his career, Michael founded a visual communication firm that soon attracted a client roster that read like the Who’s Who of Business. Fortune 500 corporations, small entrepreneurial businesses, sports and music legends, non-profit organizations and institutions have sought Michael’s creative guidance to deliver effective solutions with award-winning results. His work has been recognized by major design, marketing, advertising and communication organizations around the world.

Apr 22, 2014

The Coolest of Days

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Book Details
Author: Meg Johnson
Release Date: 2011
Publisher: Keep On Rollin' LLC
Genre: Children's Picture

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK?

"We see what is seen. But not any more. And who's to know just what happened back 'fore we were born? And I think and I wonder, which day of those Seven was my most favorite day back when I was in Heaven."

CUTE! CUTE! STORY! of a young child watching our Father in Heaven create the days of the week.

Each day is a new wonder and he thinks he might like that day best..

But something always makes him wonder if another day might be best!

Read to find out which day truly becomes "the coolest of days" :)

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. IT!

Meg painted the pages of this brightly illustrated work by weaving paintbrushes and pastel pencils between her fingers. She typed its unforgettable lines with her paralyzed hands.


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About the Author
Meg Johnson is a motivational speaker, author, artist, teacher, non-profit founder, and extreme tuna fish eater. She always wanted to be a motivational speaker but after taking a few courses in college she dropped out because she simply "wasn't passionate enough about anything" to speak about it.

Fast forward a few years, Meg found herself at the bottom of a 40 foot cliff in St. George, Utah after jumping for what seemed to be a boulder right in front of her (in subsequent returns to this area, Meg wonders how she could have ever mistaken this rugged area for anything but what it actually looked like). Meg broke her femurs, arms, collar bone, and neck in the landing. The arms and legs healed, but Meg's broken neck rendered her a C-7 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down and without the use of her hands. Though Meg lost most of her abilities, she found her passion as she struggles to keep moving forward despite her inability to walk. Meg now speaks on her motto, which, she says, is applicable for people of all abilities: When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin'!

Without the use of her legs, back, stomach, or hands, Meg refuses to sit still. She started out her time in a wheelchair by playing rugby with the Utah Scorpions. After realizing that sports aren't really her thing, Meg craved something more feminine, which, she says, "isn't really a part of the wheelchair world." But when Meg found out about the national Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, she jumped at the opportunity. "I never did pageants before I was paralyzed," she says. "But I just wanted something - anything - girly." Utah didn't have a Ms. Wheelchair program so Meg competed as an independent delegate at Nationals in New York - 16 months after breaking her neck. She won the "Spirit Award."

After returning home from Ms. Wheelchair America, Meg and her boyfriend (now her husband) founded Ms. Wheelchair Utah. With many contestants and an audience exceeding 1300. This state pageant has grown to include three age groups and has become one of the largest in the nation.

Meg finished her college degree at Weber State University in Communications and minored in English. She met her husband in college before she was paralyzed and he visited her while she was in the hospital. They were married four years later on February 29th in the Salt Lake Temple. Meg's husband, Whit, is a finance analyst forWeber State University by day and a half-time performer by night. They enjoy doing business and home projects together and riding bikes (well, Meg rides her hand-cycle and Whit rides his unicycle. Together, they have four wheels and many strange looks). They have one daughter, Zula Mae, who was born in 2013.

Apr 21, 2014

He Is Risen

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MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR TOPS TWO BILLBOARD MUSIC CHARTS

The latest album by the celebrated Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square hit #1 in two categories on the Billboard Top 100 Charts this week.

He Is Risen topped the Classical Traditional AND Current Classical Total charts.

The album, which released April 1, is the most recent from the Choir and Orchestra and features heartwarming and uplifting hymns like "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," "In the Garden" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross."

He Is Risen is available in both digital and CD formats.


The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is comprised of 360 volunteer voices and serves as a musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The orchestra at Temple Square is a 150-member, all-volunteer symphony orchestra organized in 1999 as a companion ensemble. The Choir's work has garnered a Grammy award, 2 Emmy awards plus 5 gold and 2 platinum albums. Its music transcends cultural and generational boundaries to unite people through music around the world. Follow the Choir on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

The Billboard charts are the American music industry standard popularity charts issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play, streaming online, and sales; new charts are compiled and officially released to the public by Billboard on Thursday.

Fairy Tale Fortnight Giveaway Hop

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This hop is in conjunction with the 4th annual Fairy Tale Fortnight.  
Fairy Tale Giveaway Hop
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April 22nd to May 3rd

~MY (INT) GIVEAWAY~
Your choice of 2 of the following Kindle eBOOKS

I'm Not Cinderella
Seventeen-year-old Brinlee is a modern girl living in Idaho. When she discovers a secret portal in her attic bedroom, she accidentally swaps places with the main character from her favorite fairy tale, cinderella. Lost in Cinderella's world, Brinlee threatens to ruin one of the world's greatest love stories. New mysteries surround the characters of the beloved tale, and Brinlee is determined to uncover the secrets. Once she entangles herself in the affairs of Cinderella's family and meets not one but two dashing men, can she keep this celebrated romance on track?

Cinderella Stays Late
A Grimmtastic girl named Cinderella is starting her first week at Grimm Academy on the wrong foot. Cinda's totally evil stepsisters are out to make her life miserable. The Steps tease Cinda, give her terrible advice about life at the academy, and even make her look bad in front of her new friends, Red, Snow, and Rapunzel! But when Cinda overhears the Steps plotting a villainous deed that could ruin Prince Awesome's ball, Cinda, her new friends, and a pair of magical glass slippers have to stop them--before the last stroke of midnight!

My Unfair Godmother
After her parents' divorce Tansy never really felt like her life got back to normal. And now that her too-busy parents and their respective new spouses don't seem to have time for her, Tansy has been sent to live with her semi-neurotic grandmother. After one incident involving a bad date, a can of spray paint, and the police, Tansy fears she is doomed for life. Enter Chrissy Everstar, Tansy's fairy in shining er... high heels. With three wishes to help set her life right, Tansy is taken along for a ride that includes Robin Hood and his Merry Men, who turn out to be trouble when they steal from the rich in her town. When the police chief's son, Hudson, sees Tansy hanging out with these fairy tale criminals, she'll have some serious explaining to do. That's if Tansy can find a way to stop spinning gold and undo the "help" that Chrissy has bestowed.


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Apr 19, 2014

The Too-Busy Book

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Book Details
Author: Linda Andersen
Release Date: September 2004
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Genre: Inspiration

I LOVE the back cover blurb:

"God Is Not in a Hurry.
So why are we…all the time? If we were created in his image, why are we so determined to move at a pace faster than his? It’s time to step on the brakes, slow down, and begin living the unhurried life God wants for us.
If you are like most women today, you may have picked up this book thinking: I’ll take a fast look before getting back to my to-do list. Maybe this will help me get more done. You’re in for a surprise! The Too-Busy Book offers both permission and pathways to slow your life down permanently and enjoy the process of living.
Here Is Your Invitation to Exchange Busyness for Bounty."

We are a BUSY PEOPLE!
Life is just that way...

But it doesn't HAVE TO BE!

We CAN take control! We CAN stop burning the candle at both ends!

Each chapter gives:

*a scripture to contemplate
*inspiration to savor
*a sample prayer to give
*things to reflect upon
*ideas to journal about

I LOVE daily thought books!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE!

Let's "slow down to catch up with life."

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Apr 18, 2014

The Husband Maker Cover Reveal w/ $25 Amazon or PayPal Giveaway

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Coming July 15th 
from USA Today Bestselling author Karey White
~ The Husband Maker ~

The Husband Maker by Karey White
Charlotte’s a girl with nicknames. She may not love being called Charles or Chuck, but the hardest nickname to take is the one she was given in college, the one that’s followed her now for too many years.

They call her “the husband maker” and sadly, it fits.

Every guy she’s dated since high school has become his next girlfriend’s husband. Not hers. Not three girlfriends down the road. The next.

Is she doing something wrong or is she just cursed? 

When Kyle Aldsworth enters the picture and sweeps her off her feet, Charlotte begins to hope that maybe she's not destined to be single forever.

A senator’s son with political aspirations of his own, Kyle's wealthy, handsome, and in need of a wife.

kareyWill Charlotte be disappointed yet again, or will she finally be able to make a husband for herself? add to goodreads

Author Karey White grew up in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Missouri. She attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Her first novel, Gifted, was a Whitney Award Finalist. She loves to travel, read, bake treats, and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband are the parents of four great children. She teaches summer creative writing courses to young people and is currently working on her next book.  
 

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The Sacrament

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Author: John Bytheway
Release Date: March 2014
Publisher: Deseret Book
Genre: Children's Picture

An AMAZING book about the ordinance of the Sacrament!

Beautifully illustrated!
Wonderfully told in poetry form!

A young boy goes to visit his grandparents.

While attending church with them he finds his mind and attention wandering especially during the Sacrament.

His grandfather lovingly shares with him about the time he was a young boy and how he

"...couldn't help but wonder what the Lord Himself would say,

Should He walk into the chapel while His Saints behaved this way."

Through this the boy learns the sacredness of the sacrament and what things to think about... and not think about... during this special time of worship.


PERFECT to help young children!
a GREAT reminder for all ages!

Includes a fascinating list of the symbols of the Sacrament~


About the Author
John Bytheway is an instructor at the Brigham Young University Salt Lake Center. He served his mission in the Philippines and earned a master’s degree in Religious Education at BYU. He has published dozens of books and audio programs and lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Kimberly, and their six children.

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

Apr 17, 2014

Miss Armistead Makes Her Choice w/ $10 Amazon Giveaway

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Author: Heidi Ashworth
Release Date: April 2014
Publisher: Dunhaven Place Publishing
Genre: Regency Romance

Oh how I LOVE a good Regency Romance! And this one is SO. SO. SO. GOOD!

When romance versus propriety...the heart always wins, but not without a chaperone, lots of gossip and possibly a scandal :)

Miss Elizabeth Armistead is betrothed to a British soldier, Duncan.

She was there, in India, when he had his accident and has been by his side during his healing.

Only he didn't heal fully, he was blinded.

But Elizabeth feels this is a blessing for she knows that he loves her for more than her beauty that he cannot even see anymore.

She is now awaiting his arrival in England where the banns will be read and the wedding will take place.

It is in London that she meets Mr. Colin Lloyd-Jones.

Colin is just getting over being betrayed and has sworn off all balls and the London season.

So he is quite brisk with Elizabeth when she shows up at his door needing help with her carriage.

But when he learns that she is already engaged he feels safe and lets his heart soften a little.

Their friendship grows as Elizabeth waits for her intended...

Now she finds herself with a decision to make...

Wait until you read the GREAT twist in the story towards the end!

So didn't see that coming!

LOVED. LOVED. LOVED. IT!
I SO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
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About the Author
7 years old--Heidi writes her first story. Its's a hit (with Mom).

10 years old--since her sisters are big Georgette Heyer/Jane Austen fans, she writes a first "regency romance". Even though she dedicated it to her eldest sister who longed to visit England, she didn't let anyone read it (probably a good idea).

14 years old--she publishes a short story in the kids section of the San Jose Mercury News. She begins experimenting with pen names but in the end decides to stick with her own.

Age 25-29--she writes a number of regency romance novels, (one of which later becomes Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind)

Age 30--decides to devote her time to her favorite roles of wife and mother, dabbles in the antiques and collectibles market and plants a flower garden.

Age Withheld--at the encourgement of a true blue friend, she submits Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind to Avalon Books and sells it!

Shortly Thereafter--she starts a blog and a website and has a really big party!

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

Apr 16, 2014

Easter Book Ideas

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A Christ-Centered Easter

When the author wanted more for her own family's Easter than just candy she put together this wonderful book.

Filled with
*Scriptures
*Activities
*and Stories

These hands-on day-to day ideas will help you put Christ back into Easter.

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Easter Walk

Take a walk with Tyler and Amy as their grandpa takes them on a treasure hunt to find 6 items that represent events in the Easter Story

Things like a something sharp to help them remember the crown of thorns

Or something made of wood to help them remember the cross.

Beautifully illustrated this book will be an Easter treasure from many years.

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The Continuous Atonement

I LOVE this book!

Brad Wilcox has a way of explaining the Atonement in ways I have never even thought about.

One story he tells is how when we make a mistake Christ doesn't say to us "Leave and never come back."

NO! That is not how the atonement works

Christ simple says "TRY AGAIN."

The Atonement isn't just a one time thing ~ it is CONTINUOUS :)

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400 Questions and Answers about the Life and Times of Jesus Christ

Susan Easton Black amazes me!
I don't even know which questions to ask let alone know the answers.

How blessed was are that she shares her knowledge!

400 questions to make you ponder...

and then 400 answers to make you more fully understand the life and times of Jesus

I LOVE that the answers are short and easy to understand.

You can read from cover-to-cover OR you can open to one or two questions a day.

A really great book!

Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things w/ $25 PayPal Cash Giveaway

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COVER REVEAL

Diamond Rings are Deadly Things
Coming July 2014

Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she's especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri's
world falls apart. She moves to the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, and starts from scratch.

Thanks to Adri's impeccable taste and unique style, she lands two celebrity clients, and her business
seems headed for success that is, until someone vandalizes the specialty wedding dresses she imported from overseas. The race is on to uncover a secret hidden within the yards of satin and lace before Adri becomes the next victim.

With a delightful blend of mystery, toe-curling kisses, humor, and spine-tingling thrills, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things is a romantic suspense novel that will keep you turning pages long
into the night.

Endorsements
“I love Rachelle J. Christensen’s stories and characters, and Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things is another thrilling mystery to add to my collection. Don’t be surprised if you have to stay up all night to finish he book!”
--Rachel Ann Nunes, author of Before I Say Goodbye

Diamond Rings are Deadly Things pulled me right in from the first page and held me captive until the very end. Great characters, a compelling plot, a surprising twist at the end ... Rachelle Christensen knows how to craft a great mystery. 
--Tristi Pinkston, author of the Secret Sisters Mysteries

A cunningly crafty mystery with just the right mix of romance. Readers won't be able to get enough of Adrielle Pyper, stunning party-planner turned heroine.
--Nichole Giles, author of Descendant

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About the Author
Rachelle J. Christensen is a stay-at-home mom of four cute kids. She has an amazing husband, three cats and five chickens. Rachelle was born and raised in the small farming town of Rupert, Idaho which is adjacent to the setting in her latest mystery, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things due out this July.

Her new website mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com partners with the characters from the novel to bring readers an interactive look into the mystery of crafting and wedding planning.

Rachelle graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a music minor. She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational speaking, and of course reading.

Rachelle's first novel, Wrong Number, was awarded Outstanding Book of the Year from the League of Utah Writers and was also a 2010 Whitney Finalist.

She is also the author of Caller ID, a nonfiction book Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage for Latter Day Saints, and a novella with a Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.

Visit http://www.rachellechristensen.com to learn more about upcoming books.



Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop

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Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop
Hop runs April 17th to 24th

Participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway 
and we are all linked up together so you can easily 
hop from one giveaway to another.

MY GIVEAWAY ~ $10 Amazon Gift Card (INT)



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Apr 15, 2014

The 7-Day Christian

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Book Details
Author: Brad Wilcox
Release Date: April 2014
Publisher: Ensign Peak
Genre: Inspiration

WOW!
SO WISH I COULD JUST COPY THE WHOLE BOOK FOR YOU!


AMAZING insights!
WONDERFUL lessons!
BEAUTIFUL examples!

Being a Christian is more than just going to church on Sundays....it is a way of life.

"7-days a week, 52 weeks a year, and throughout all the years of your life."

Using personal stories Brad Wilcox shows us the ways we can increase our becoming more Christian... our becoming more like Christ.

Simple, yet sometimes hard, practices that will shape us into who we were meant to be.

Things like:
* Live life with a sense of urgency and a sense of integrity.
* Never check your religion at the door.
* Become trusting and happy like a child.
* Face your people fears.
* and MORE

I REALLY LOVED this idea:

"Just as the earth went through 7 days of creation, we must also go through 7 days of re-creation...a process of being formed, divided, enlightened, beautified, and filled with life."

It is time to take a stand!
Let this book help you become a 7-day Christian!


About the Author
Brad Wilcox is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University where he also enjoys working with such programs as Especially for Youth, Women’s Conference, and Campus Education Week. He is the author of the book, The Continuous Atonement, and the BYU devotional, “His Grace is Sufficient.”

Brad grew up in Provo, Utah except for childhood years spent in Ethiopia, Africa. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and later returned to that country to preside over the Chile Santiago East Mission from 2003-2006. 

He and his family have also lived for a time in New Zealand where he directed a Study Abroad Program for Brigham Young University. Brad currently serves as a member of the Sunday School General Board. 

He and his wife, Debi, have four children and three grandchildren. Reading, writing, teaching, and traveling are some of his favorite things. He loves Peanut M&M's and pepperoni pizza, but he realizes that doesn't sound too healthy so he is really trying hard to learn to love salads.

(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)
 

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