Jul 30, 2018

Christmas by Accident

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CHRISTMAS BY ACCIDENT
by Camron Wright

Carter is an insurance adjuster whose longing for creative expression spills over sometimes into his accident reports. Abby works for her adoptive father, Uncle Mannie, in the family bookstore, the ReadMore Café. Carter barely tolerates Christmas; Abby loves it. She can't wait past October to build her favorite display, the annual Christmas book tree stack, which Carter despises.

When an automobile accident throws Carter and Abby together, Uncle Mannie, who is harboring secrets of his own, sees a chance for lasting happiness for his little girl. But there are so many hurdles, and not much time left. Will this Christmas deliver the miracle everyone is hoping for? Where love and Christmas are concerned, there are no accidents.

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I LOVE it when the Christmas books start showing up!
This is a fun story you will definitely want to read.
LOVED the characters and how they came together.
Put this one on your READ THIS YEAR list.

And if you have not yet read The Rent Collector or the Orphan Keeper those are a MUST-READ right now!
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Jul 26, 2018

Lies, Love, and Breakfast at Tiffany's

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LIES, LOVE, AND 
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S
by Julie Wright

The Lie
Women in Hollywood are just pretty faces. But Silvia Bradshaw knows that’s a lie, and she’s ready to be treated as an equal and prove her worth as one of Hollywood’s newest film editors.

The Love
She and Ben Mason had worked together as editors before Silvia got her big break, so he’s the perfect person to ask for feedback on her first major film. But even as their friendship begins to blossom into something more, a lawsuit surfaces, jeopardizing both Ben and Silvia’s jobs—as well as their fledgling romance. Audrey Hepburn once said: “The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.” Silvia agrees. Or she used to. It’s one thing to risk her job and her heart, but can she really risk Ben’s, too? Does she have the right to make decisions for her own happiness when they affect so many other people?

The Breakfast
With everything to lose, Silvia meets Ben for breakfast at his favorite diner, Tiffany’s, for one last conversation before the credits roll on true love.

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What a FUN BOOK!
LOVED the Audrey Hepburn theme!
This is a MUST-READ for sure-
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Jul 25, 2018

Win FREE books - Summer Book Trek

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I JUST WON THIS BOOK
from Summer Book Trek 2018
it's super easy--
just read books by LDS authors and enter the title/author at:

When Elizabeth falls for a Scottish earl, she must make a choice—do her duty or choose a love that could cost her everything. 

When long-held prejudices rear their ugly head, to keep Alec and Elizabeth apart, he is caught between doing what is right and his new role as an English gentleman.

Jul 21, 2018

Squint

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SQUINT
by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
(the authors of Mustaches for Maddie)

My name is Flint, but everyone in middle school calls me Squint because I'm losing my vision. I used to play football, but not anymore. I haven't had a friend in a long time. Thankfully, real friends can see the real you, even when you can't clearly see.

Flint loves to draw. In fact, he's furiously trying to finish his comic book so he can be the youngest winner of the ''Find a Comic Star'' contest. He's also rushing to finish because he has keratoconus--an eye disease that could eventually make him blind.

McKell is the new girl at school and immediately hangs with the popular kids. Except McKell's not a fan of the way her friends treat this boy named Squint. He seems nice and really talented. He draws awesome pictures of superheroes. McKell wants to get to know him, but is it worth the risk? What if her friends catch her hanging with the kid who squints all the time?

McKell has a hidden talent of her own but doesn't share it for fear of being judged. Her terminally ill brother, Danny, challenges McKell to share her love of poetry and songwriting. Flint seems like someone she could trust. Someone who would never laugh at her. Someone who is as good and brave as the superhero in Flint's comic book named Squint.

Squint is the inspiring story of two new friends dealing with their own challenges, who learn to trust each other, believe in themselves, and begin to truly see what matters most.

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This book is FANTASTIC!
You will learn some comic book rules, middle school rules, and  Grandma and Grandpa rules. PLUS if you join in the "Danny's Challenges" you will become a happier/better person.
LOVED IT! This is a MUST-READ for the whole family!
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Jul 17, 2018

Jul 5, 2018

Summer Book Trek 2018 - Books

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BOOKS I READ DURING
SUMMER BOOK TREK 2018




Through Love's Trials by Julie Coulter Bellon

Kenneth unknowingly puts fellow attorney and single mom Emma in danger. Now he'll risk everything to keep her and her daughter safe, but the killers are closing in . . .

Attorney Kenneth King can't wait to get away on vacation and leave the courtroom behind. He only has one last errand to do for his boss―drop off a flash drive to fellow attorney Emma James. But as soon as the drive is in his hands, his boss is murdered and Kenneth becomes the next target. With nowhere left to turn, he reaches out to Emma for help―but that only puts them both in danger.

Emma James just wants to settle into her new job and provide a good life for her little girl. That is all threatened when she gets a flash drive with information on it that points to an imminent terrorist attack on U.S. soil. With her choices dwindling and her vulnerabilities made crystal clear, Emma is pushed to the limit by those who want her dead and the rest of the country to suffer. How far will she be forced to go to save the lives of everyone around her, including those she loves?

Kenneth and Emma have to find a way to work together to stop the terrorists, but it's the most difficult trial of their lives―and the verdict will be life or death.

Other books in the Canadian Spies series:
On the Edge
Time Will Tell



Her Sister's Fiancé by Victorine E. Lieske
Ava Gilmore has a huge problem. She’s in love with Oliver, her sister’s fiancé. What’s worse? She’s their wedding planner. Now her sister has run off to Paris and left her and Oliver to plan the wedding together.

Oliver is frustrated that his fiancé keeps pushing back the wedding. The more disinterested she gets with the details, the more he thinks she doesn’t want to marry him at all. And then there’s Ava. Since when did she become so adorable? The more he spends time with her, the more he starts to think he’s with the wrong Gilmore girl.

Her Sister's Fiance is a novella.
Get it FREE by joining Victorine E. Lieske's Newsletter


Out of Nowhere by Jeri Gilchrist
Work always comes first for small-town police detective, Ashlyn Lawrence. Often solving cases that have gone “cold,” she feels driven to provide closure to the victims’ families.

But she begins to question her choices when the dashing Tyler O’Bryan is appointed as her new captain. As Ashlyn fights her deepening feelings for Tyler, she is threatened by a succession of anonymous messages that suggest a connection between present events and the tragedy of her past. Perhaps now she can finally discover the reason behind her brother’s mysterious death—but it could cost her life.

As the threats escalate, Ashlyn seeks a safe haven—unwittingly returning to the one place that is anything but safe. In both mortal and spiritual danger, the struggling young detective finds she must rely on much more than her own strength—she needs both the Spirit and the help of others if she is to be saved.

 

Perfect Set by Melanie Jacobson
Bree Mercer is an ambitious sports reporter who has risen through the ranks to land her dream job. Basking in the sun, sea, and seriously cute guys in her new singles ward, things couldn't be better. That is, until she's assigned to write a feature on the one person she can't stand—professional beach volleyball player Kade Townsend. A typical cocky athlete, Kade's previous attempt to woo her was foiled by Bree's hard-and-fast rule: don't date athletes. Ever.

Kade loathes the media, and for good reason: when his hard-partying ways were exposed by a reporter who claimed to be his friend, the scandal rocked his entire family. Now reformed, Kade has put his life back together, and he has no interest in talking to reporters—least of all Bree Mercer. But when the pair is thrown together despite their best efforts, their chemistry is undeniable. They can't seem to put the brakes on their feelings—until their connection threatens Bree's reputation and Kade's hard-won redemption. Now they must decide if there is a place for love in their plans for the future.

Jul 1, 2018

Summer Book Trek 2018

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July 1st means
SUMMER BOOK TREK
Sponsored by NEW LDS FICTION

HOW TO PLAY

STEP ONE: Read and/or review a novel by an LDS author or co-author.
STEP TWO: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter your points
STEP THREE: Win a book from our Prize Page!
 HOW TO WIN
  • All you need is some type of online presence to play. This can be any social media or a blog/website. You will enter the URL in the first Rafflecopter option and I’ll create your link on our Readers Page.
  • Anyone over the age of 18 can play. (You do not have to be LDS to participate.)
  • Read and Review as many or as few novels by LDS authors as you want. No pressure, no minimums. No maximums either! Need ideas for those books? Browse this website.
  • Points are tracked via the Rafflecopter form and winners are chosen daily via Random.org. Winners will be notified by email used in Rafflecopter.
  • More points = more chances to win books!
  • Winners may choose an unclaimed prize from the Prize Page.
  • Winners have one week after the close of the reading challenge to respond to their emails. If winners do not respond, their prize is forfeited.
  • Odds of winning dependent upon number of prizes and entries. It is possible that participants could win multiple prizes.

THINGS TO KNOW

  • Prizes are books (print and/or ebooks) provided by LDS authors or their publishers. Prizes will be shipped/emailed to the winners by the sponsor. Print books are limited to U.S. addresses, but e-books are open to anyone.
  • Prizes are awarded every Monday through Saturday during the Reading Challenge. If you win, you’ll receive an email explaining how to Pick Your Prize!
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BONUS FUN!


BOOKS I WANT TO READ DURING TREK 2018--

  • Unforgettable by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen
  • Perfect Set by Melanie Jacobson
  • Scarlet by Jen Geigle Johnson
  • Sweet Mercy by Donald S. Smurthwaite 
  • The Cryptic Cipher by Denver Acey

 

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