Feb 7, 2014

Saving Lucie Cole

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Book Details
Author: Lynne Larson
Release Date: January 2014
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Historical Fiction

This book is wonderfully intriguing!
Captivating from the very beginning!
You will be quickly turning the pages to see what happens next!

I LOVE the introduction:
"There's a story that's come down through the decades about a young woman who endured a horrible crisis in the wilderness of Southern Utah. It happened back in the days when folks traveled by wagon... According to legend, Ruth May Fox, an extraordinary churchwoman and longtime general Young Ladies MIA counselor and president, figured in the events... But, as I say, it's an undocumented legend, this story you're about to read..."

The story that unfolds is both heart-wrenching and heart-warming!

Ruth May Fox and Lucie Cole are traveling companions from St. George to Salt Lake City.

They are enjoying each other's company and feel safe in the presence of the church appointed guardian and the skilled carriage master.

But lurking in the dark "the wrangler paused to squint querulously at the wagon yard known for its daily dust and traffic... and he'll stop at nothing to get to Lucie Cole."

Adventures begin!
Danger awaits!
Storms rage!
Hearts soften!

And "rescue missions may prove far more deadly than anyone could have dreamed."

SO! GOOD!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

You can read the 1st chapter HERE

About the Author
Lynne Larson is a much-published author of stories and articles related to religion, history, and literature. The pioneer Church and especially its women is a theme of special interest. A retired teacher, she devotes her time to promoting education in the humanities, as well as a love of Western history, at every opportunity. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University and hols a master's degree in English from Idaho State University in Pocatello. She and her husband, Kent, are the parents of three grown children.

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

Feb 6, 2014

Spy Noon w/ eBook Giveaway

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To save her secrets and her country, CIA operative Talia Reynolds must sacrifice the man she loves. I, SPY, 2013 Whitney Award Finalist.

CIA operative Talia Reynolds's new boss is her ex-boyfriend. And that's the just beginning of her problems. SPY FOR A SPY, 2013 Whitney Award Finalist.

AND NOW we're celebrating the launch of Spy Noon, a prequel novella to I, Spy!


You can also find Spy Noon at the special 99¢ launch discount through Singles Awareness Day (Feb 14) on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and JordanMcCollum.com!

About the Book

Canada's the last place you'd expect to find an American spy, but CIA operative Talia Reynolds has problems piling up higher than a Canadian snowbank. When Elliott Monteith, her ridiculously handsome new coworker, shows up (and shows her up), Talia decides it's game on. She'll be the first to track down a dangerous counter-spy, and she'll give Elliott an unforgettable souvenir of his time in Ottawa: some humble pie.

Her plans don't work as well as she expects, though. Elliott's over-the-top flirting dredges up too many painful memories for Talia and undermines the confidence she's worked hard to regain. To do her job and keep her integrity intact, she'll have to keep her personal feelings at bay. Now Talia must find a way to work alongside Elliott—and maybe even trust him—to outsmart the enemy.

MY REVIEW

I LOVE this series!
I LOVE the spy/espionage theme!
I LOVE the way the two characters work together!

FUN and DANGEROUS!
BOLD and ROMANITC!
STRONG FEMALE character!

If you love ROMANTIC SUSPENSE you will LOVE this series!

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The Spy Another Day series

I, Spy
Book One
Spy for a Spy
Book Two
Mr. Nice Spy
Prequel novella
To save her secrets and her country, CIA operative Talia Reynolds must sacrifice the man she loves.Talia's new boss is her ex-boyfriend. And that's the just beginning of her problems.Elliott Monteith must choose between his fiancée and his fellow spy. Cake.
Finalist 2013
Whitney Awards
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Chronologically, Spy Noon is the first in the series.

Praise for the series

A fast-paced, crisply written story with entertaining plot twists, told in a first person, wryly self-deprecating narrative voice. . . . I, Spy is a well-crafted romantic suspense with humor, heart, and a uniquely engaging heroine.

I knew by the first page that I was going to love [I, Spy]. I absolutely loved Talia's inner voice. . . . The plot is enjoyable and I loved the action! I really could not guess what was going to happen next. There were so many surprises at the turn of each page, especially during the climax, it didn't matter what time it was, I had to finish.

The series has this great combination of sarcasm and wit in the MC, great chemistry and dialogue between her and her love interest, and then a whole slue of spying, deception, intrigue, and danger. Especially of that last one. . . .
 
I thoroughly enjoyed [Spy for a Spy]! I would definitely read it again and I am highly anticipating the next book that Jordan McCollum writes! If you enjoy action-adventure, suspense, or books about characters who are spies and some romance, then I would definitely recommend this.

About the author

An award-winning author, Jordan McCollum can’t resist a story where good defeats evil and true love conquers all. In her day job, she coerces people to do things they don’t want to, elicits information and generally manipulates the people she loves most—she’s a mom.

Jordan holds a degree in American Studies and Linguistics from Brigham Young University. When she catches a spare minute, her hobbies include reading, knitting and music. She lives with her husband and four children in Utah.

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Feb 5, 2014

Create a Powerful Life Plan! w/ $25 Amazon or PayPal Giveaway

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Book Details
Release Date: January 2013
Publisher: Sokol Publishing
Genre: Self-Help

Whenever I need to get my life in order...again... :)
I turn to a Connie E. Sokol book!

Her books are WONDERFUL!
Filled with love and laughter and direction.

Connie has been there...done that...And is now sharing her AMAZING advice and ideas.

She shows us how to "create a powerful life plan" in "3 simple steps."

1. Create your Life Plan
2. Choose a Life Focus
3. Set ONE weekly goal to achieve it

When you are ready Connie will take you on a journey that will help you be better, feel happier, and achieve your dreams and goals.

I LOVE the process of only ONE goal a week...even I can do that!

I did her "8-week challenge" a few months ago..and was SO IMPRESSED with the results!

Take a leap of faith this year and create YOUR powerful life plan...you will be so happy you did!

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About the Author
Connie Sokol is a mother of eight, a sought after local and national presenter, and a regular speaker at Education Week. She is a monthly TV contributor on KSL’s “Studio 5” and regular blogger for KSL’s “Motherhood Matters.” She is a former columnist for Deseret News and Utah Valley Magazine, and TV and radio host for Bonneville Communications. Mrs. Sokol is the author of several books including the award-nominated Caribbean Crossroads, Faithful, Fit & Fabulous, and Life is Too Short for One Hair Color Series, as well as the creator of talk CDs, podcasts and the “8-week Challenge.” Mrs. Sokol marinates in time spent with her family and eating decadent treats.

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

Feb 4, 2014

Joey and the Net

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Book Details
Author: Uncle Amos
Release Date: October 2013
Publisher: CreateSpace
Genre: Children's Picture

DID YOU KNOW?

That the Talapia fish carries things in it mouth...they are well know to have rocks, bottle caps and even coins in their mouth...

Read this WONDERFUL story about a momma fish and her babies!
CUTE ILLUSTRATIONS!

Mother Mam keeps her babies safe in her mouth.

BUT...

little Joey likes to swim out and explore on his own.

He often gets into trouble this way :)

Mother Mam is SURE to keep her mouth close on this day...

HOWEVER...

When a big net falls upon her she must choose...

Keep her mouth shut or save her baby fish~

See what Joey does now that he is out of his momma's mouth.

GREAT STORY!
PERFECT for bedtime!


About the Author
Uncle Amos was born on 1950.
He has a BA in Economics and an MBA in Business Administration. When he isn't writing, Amos works as an international real estate and investments broker.

Uncle Amos started writing children's books at the request of his four grandsons, now aged nine, six, and three (Twins). His stories, which tackle the problems of growing up with humor and fun, are beloved of his family and hundreds of others.

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

Run For Your Life

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Book Details
Author: Jean Holbrook Mathews
Release Date: January 2014
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Suspense

I LOVE a good SUSPENSE NOVEL and this one was FANTASTIC!

Intriguing
Fast Pace
Suspenseful
with a touch of hopeful Romance

JUST HOW I LIKE IT!

Mattie just needed a breath of fresh air...

As she walked around the pool she could see something at the other end.

As she approached what looked like a towel she realized it was a body.

And not just any body...the body of her fiance.

Who would do this?

As she digs into an unofficial investigation she realizes that she has stumbled on to something way bigger than she was planning...

Multiple murders, cover-ups, lawsuits, conspiracy and now a mark on her life!

The only person she can trust is Jack...

And now she must make a 'run for her life.'

SO. SO. SO. GOOD!
I LOVE Jean Holbrook Mathews' books!
I have read them all and highly recommend them all!

About the Author
Jean Holbrook Mathews has been a student of history and geography most of her life. She served as the administrative director for an international foundation headquartered in St. Louis with chapters in five countries, including the Philippines. She has traveled in Asia and Europe and lived in the Philippines for nearly two years while on a mission with her husband for the LDS Church. During that time she studied the culture, history, geography, government, and language of that nation, learning to love the people and those beautiful islands.

See more from Jean Holbrook Mathews
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(A review copy was provided, however, all reviews are of my own opinion :)
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Feb 3, 2014

Romance Through the Ages for ONLY 99 CENTS!

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In Tune w/ Book Giveaway

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Book Details
Author: Gerald N. Lund
Release Date: 2013
Publisher: Deseret Book
Genre: Gospel Teachings

Why read a book about teaching and learning?

Because we are always in a state of either being the teacher...OR...we are learning from the teacher.

We must "edify and give light to others, to push back the darkness, to bring joy and rejoicing...to lift and build each other spiritually."

This book will helps us be "in tune" with the Spirit while teaching AND/OR learning,

I LOVE the way Gerald Lund teaches...

He will first give you a principle...

And then he will give you a story to illustrate that principle.

A great way to retain, understand, and know how to apply what was just taught!

Become a BETTER TEACHER and a BETTER LEARNER 
by becoming IN TUNE

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About the Author
Elder Gerald N. Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University. He also did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California, and studies Hebrew at the University of Judaism in Hollywood, California.

During his thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, the author served as a seminary teacher, an institute teacher and director, a curriculum writer, director of college curriculum, and zone administrator. His Church callings have included serving as stake president, bishop, and teacher. Elder Lund served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008.

Elder Lund is a prolific author; his novels include the Work and the Glory series, the Kingdom and the Crown trilogy, Fire of the Covenant, and The Undaunted.He has also written several books on gospel topics, including Hearing the Voice of the Lord and Divine Signatures.

He and his wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children.

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

Feb 1, 2014

February Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway

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February Kindle Fire
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)   

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Come to Me by Shannon Guymon

ComeToMePrize Format: eBook
Rob hasn’t had the best of luck when it comes to women and his epic failure with Kit Kendall is still very fresh.
Rob’s sous chef, Wren Tyler, is very attracted to Rob, but she knows she’s not in his league. So when he starts to pay her attention, who could blame her for being a little suspicious?
But have Wren’s past heartbreaks destroyed her ability to trust? And will Rob be able to overcome his past failures and become the man Wren needs him to be?
Only true love will be able to heal Wren’s heart and help her trust again.
Guymon_Shannon200Shannon Guymon: In the fourth grade, Shannon Guymon wandered into the school library and figuratively never came out again. She decided one day to take her love affair with the written word once step further and wrote her first novel, Never Letting Go of Hope.
Shannon grew up all across the United States but has finally found her home in Utah, where she lives with her six children. She enjoys the mountains, gardening, being with her family, and, of course, writing. Visit Shannon atwww.shannonguymon.blogspot.com.
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How do you kill a man who’s already dead?
Detective Evan White is on the trail of a killer. A madman who slaughters at a whim. A murderer bent on destroying everything and everyone Evan loves. An assassin who can’t be killed… because he’s already dead.
Evan is about to begin the longest day of his life. A day that will determine what is true, what is false. What crimes are reality…and what crimes are merely seen.

Collings_MichaelBrent_200Michaelbrent Collings is a #1 bestselling novelist and screenwriter. He has written numerous bestsellers, includingDarkboundApparition, The Haunted, The Loon, Rising Fears, and the bestselling YA fantasy series The Billy Saga, beginning with Billy: Messenger of Powers.
He hopes someday to develop superpowers, or, if that is out of the question, then at least to get a cool robot arm.
Michaelbrent has a wife and several kids, all of whom are much better looking than he is (though he admits that’s a low bar to set), and also cooler than he is. Visit him atwww.michaelbrentcollings.com.
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Six novellas—three contemporary and three historical—all with one thing in common: Romance.
Maggie’s Song by Karey White. When Lucas returns from college, Maggie realizes her teenage crush has blossomed into so much more. But Lucas still treats her as one of the guys, and Maggie worries that if she tells him her real feelings, their relationship will be damaged forever.
Just Fly by Krista Lynne Jensen.Wren is devastated by her grandfather’s death. But a mysterious letter from a woman named Dot sends her to Seattle and a challenge to finish her grandfather’s Bucket List. Before the week of adventure is over, Seth (Dot’s grandson) has impressed Wren in more ways than one. But is that enough to overcome Wren’s fear of losing those she loves?
How to Rewrite a Love Letter by Diane Darcy. High school teacher Julie Ashburn is humiliated by Principal Dane’s mockery of her love letter to him. But when a student writes a fake love letter from the principal to Julie, everything gets even more mixed up, and both Julie and Dane are caught up in a series of misunderstandings that might be impossible to sort out.
A Thousand Words by Sarah M. Eden. Shannon has been waiting to be reunited with her fiance, Patrick, with only the letters between them keeping their relationship alive. He finally sends for her after securing a good job with the Sidney newspaper. But when she arrives at the train station, there is no Patrick waiting for her. Shannon must discover if the man she loves still has feelings for her.
Between the Lines by Annette Lyon. Jane Martin is intelligent but  shy, especially around men. When the Aid and Cultural Society proposes a letter-writing program, Jane signs up. Thomas Allred has always known shy and quiet Jane, but reading her letters written to his secret persona, opens his eyes to what an amazing woman she is. The only trouble is, Jane doesn’t know that the man she is falling in love with through letters is also Thomas, the man who is falling in love with her in person.
Blackberry Hollow by Heather B. Moore. Lucy travels to England to inspect her inherited estate and put the house on the market. What she doesn’t expect is Calvin Bevans, the man living next door. The two families have been divided by a misunderstanding decades old, and when Lucy discovers a set of love letters, she learns the truth. As Calvin helps her unravel the hidden secrets between the two families, Lucy finds that she has more reasons to stay in England than to return to New York. And Calvin is at the top of the list.
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Toni has no idea what she’d do without her best friend, Carter. Who else would she be able to vent to about her parents, her job at the dance studio, or her latest relationship woes? When Toni’s father lands in the hospital, Carter, as always, is there for her.
That is, until he starts questioning Toni, saying he thinks she has an eating disorder. Then she starts dating Clint, the hot new guy at the studio, putting a deeper wedge between her and Carter. When she’s hospitalized after an on-stage collapse, and Carter stupidly starts in with advice about food and weight, she sends him away—then instantly regrets it.
When Toni tries to mend the hurt between them, she stumbles onto proof that Carter has feelings for her that go way beyond those of a friend. Toni is left with the very real prospect of losing Carter forever, unless somehow she can return his feelings—but that’s impossible. Isn’t it?
Lyon_Annette2013Annette Lyon has been writing ever since second grade, when she piled pillows on a chair to reach her mother’s typewriter. A cum laude graduate from BYU with a degree in English, she has had success as a professional editor and doing newspaper, magazine, and business writing, but her first love is writing fiction. She’s perhaps best known for her historical novels centered around the four old Utah temples.
Her most recent novel, Band of Sisters: Coming Home(January 2013) is the sequel to the Whitney Award-winning novel Band of Sisters.
One of the most rewarding parts of Annette’s writing career has been collaborating on The Newport Ladies Book Club series. Her first book in the series, Paige, was released in 2012. Her second, about the character Ilana, will be released early 2014.
Visit Annette at www.annettelyon.com.
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After the death of his best friend and moving to a new school, fifteen-year-old Justin Wilder is sure his life couldn’t get worse. That is, until he falls for someone else’s girlfriend and discovers he can control the powers of nature-most of the time.
Suddenly, people he never knew existed want to control him, fearing what he can do, or manipulate him for their own purposes.
When he learns that his best friend’s death might not have been an accident, his search for the truth uncovers a deadly conspiracy. If he’s going to catch his friend’s killer and prevent many more lives from being lost, he must figure out who he can trust and gain control of his powers before he becomes the biggest danger of all.
Berry_LeahM200 Leah M. Berry grew up in the-place-of-too-much-snow (also known as Canada). In her early teens, she decided she wanted to live all over the world and not simply because she needed to warm up. First, she went alone, later she married and conned her husband into coming, and now they drag their kids everywhere they go. Currently, they live in Arizona, but by the time you read this, their location could easily have changed. Wherever they are though, their heart is always in the Pacific Northwest.
When she’s not reading or writing about adventures, Leah is off somewhere experiencing them for herself. She loves hiking, backpacking, kayaking, traveling the world, and basically anything that involves exploring the wonders of nature. Visit Leah at www.leahmberry.com.
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Dragons exist. They’re ferocious. And they’re smart: Before they were killed off by slayer-knights, they rendered a select group of eggs dormant, so their offspring would survive. Only a handful of people know about this, let alone believe it – these “Slayers” are descended from the original knights, and are now a diverse group of teens that includes Tori, a smart but spoiled senator’s daughter who didn’t sign up to save the world.
The dragon eggs have fallen into the wrong hands. The Slayers must work together to stop the eggs from hatching. They will fight; they will fall in love. But will they survive?
This is book #1 of the Slayers series. Book #2, Slayers: Friends and Traitors was released October 2013.
Rallison_Janette200C.J. Hill is a pen name for Janette Rallison who is best known for writing romantic comedies. When her writing shifted away from the romantic comedy genre into action, her editor thought a pen name would be a good idea. CJ Hill books include: dangerous dragons, (Slayers; Slayers: Friends and Traitors) Time travel to dystopian worlds, (Erasing Time; Echo in Time) and up-coming: flesh-eating beetles.
CJ Hill (Janette) has five children, three of whom like her on any given day depending on who is in trouble. She has lived in Arizona for the last half of her life, but is still in desert denial and hopes that one day her garden will grow silver bells and cockle shells or maybe just tomatoes. Visit CJ/Janette atwww.janetterallison.com.
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A is for Abinadi: An Alphabet Book of Scripture Heroes w/ eBook Giveaway

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Book Details
Author: Heidi Poelman
Release Date: February 2014
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.
Genre: Children's Picture

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE BOOK!
WONDERFUL ALPHABET LEARNING BOOK!
ADORABLE PICTURES!


This book not only teaches the alphabet, but it also teaches basic scripture stories..fun way to learn!

Learn about:
Abinadi
Brother of Jared
Captain Moroni
Gideon
Hannah
Isaiah
Mary
Nephi
Omner
Samuel the Lamanite
Teancum
Uriah the Hittite
and many more

SO. SO. CUTE!

LOVED! LOVED! LOVED! IT!

Here is a sample page from the book~

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About the Author
Heidi Poelman has always loved learning about inspiring people. In A is for Abinadi, she found a way to write about many of her favorites. Heidi received her degrees in communication from Brigham Young University (BA) and Wake Forest University (MA). She lives in Utah with her husband and three children.

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

EKHO Book Blast w/ $50 Amazon or PayPal Giveaway

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BOOK BLAST
EKHO 
by Marie D. Jones 

EKHO Cover newTen-year-old Elvis Jones is tired of being picked on, taunted, and teased by the bullies at his elementary school, so he does what any smart, technologically brilliant kid his age would do: he creates EKHO, the Evil Kid Hunting Organization, a sophisticated network of kid spies and secret agents that utilize a variety of cool gadgets to stay one step ahead of the enemy – the bullies.

They hire kids, make them swear allegiance to the organization, and train them as Commandos, Privates, and Elite Spies.

As kids rise through the ranks, the missions, posted on an encrypted EKHO website, require more smarts and skill, especially when the bullies form their own counterspy group called DEKE (Destroy EKHO Kids Everywhere).

It’s all in good fun, until the kids of EKHO must put their pretend skills to use for far more serious, and dangerous, missions.
As field agents come across evidence of more sinister forces, they now have to deal with the strange, weird, and the unknown as they look for the truth about the bizarre and creepy threats to their school, their families, and their own lives.

They experience betrayal, intrigue, infiltration and counter-espionage as well as teachers and adults who act more mysterious with each passing day, which leaves Elvis and his EKHO team wondering: who can you trust when the person standing next to you might not be entirely human?
Coming February 4, 2014


Marie Jones
Author Marie D. Jones Marie D. Jones is a best-selling author with an extensive background in unknown mysteries, metaphysics, science, and the paranormal. She has been featured multiple times on the History Channel in Ancient Aliens and Nostradamus Effect. Marie also served as a special UFO/abduction consultant for the 2009 Universal Pictures movie, The Fourth Kind. She is a staff writer for FATE Magazine and Intrepid Magazine and a regular contributor to Paranoia Magazine and New Dawn Magazine. Marie has been interviewed on hundreds of radio talk shows all over the world, including Coast to Coast AM, and has been featured in dozens of newspapers, magazines, and online publications, internationally. She has lectured widely at major paranormal, new science, and self-empowerment events, and is the screenwriter and co-producer of 19 Hz, a paranormal thriller in development with Bruce Lucas Films.


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