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Submerged
Submerged by Dani Pettrey is classified as a romantic suspense, but it doesn’t have the same feel as from this genre. It’s a little more easy going and focuses more on the relationships of the characters rather than imminent danger. That being said, I liked it.:) I don’t need heart-racing-suspense all the time. Baily is called back to Alaska after her beloved aunt is killed in a plane crash. The idea of returning to the small town where she has a reputation as a party girl terrifies her, but Agnes raised her and loved her unconditionally and she will honor her aunt. She returns to town ready to tie up…
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The Sympathetic Seagull
On a recent trip I spotted this one legged seagull. I’d never seen a one legged seagull and was fascinated by how well it got around. After allowing me to snap a few pictures it flew off to a couple of other women and hopped around in front of them. Of course they too noticed it only had one leg. I pointed out the bird to my husband. He was skeptical and suggested it must have another leg tucked. I continued to watch the bird with fascination. The women proceeded to throw bread to the bird and the next thing I knew it suddenly had two legs. That little stinker…
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Love Suite Love
Love Sweet Love by Coleen Coble is a romance novella that takes place at a resort in Hawaii. This book had me checking prices for a trip to the islands. Warm sunshine sounds amazing right now.:) Barnabas Harrigan is married to the family business. He manages the resort, Harrigan’s Cove, and he is very good at it. He loves his job except for when rich snobby female women stay at the resort. Wealthy, Liliana Van Cleef accompanies her grandmother to Harrigan’s Cove for some much needed R & R. However the resorts humble hales lacking television and phones are not what Liliana expects. She has stocks to watch and people…
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Pause
Do you ever wish life had a pause button? If you are anything like me your answer is yes. I can’t tell you how many times my mouth has gotten ahead of my brain. I think these sea lions have the right idea.:) It’s funny, I had started this post last Saturday and got stuck, then Sunday morning in church my pastor stole my blog idea! If only I could write as eloquently as he spoke this would go viral. LOL But seriously, I had given up on this post until his sermon. To me the gist of his sermon can be summed up with this verse, Psalms 46:10 “Be…
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Waiting For A View (A Bloomfield Novel)
Waiting For A View by Debby Mayne is the first book in the Bloomfield series. After reading this one I’m looking forward to reading the entire series. Bloomfield is a small town filled with eccentric characters. To me the book was a feel good story about a community of people who care for one another. Sherry Butler is stuck in time living in her childhood home that has seen better days, wearing “sensible” clothes and working in the same card shop since high school. Sherry is insecure thanks to her dad’s reputation as the town drunk, but with the help of Naomi she is working at making a few changes.…
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Welcome 2013
Welcome 2013 and farewell 2012! It is hard to believe another year has past, and what a year it was. 2013 holds unlimited potential, and I’m excited to see what the year brings. I’ve never been one for new year resolutions because it’s too much pressure and I generally fail, so no resolutions here.:D Of course, I do set goals for myself–but absolutely no resolutions. LOL My first traditionally published book releases in 2013. It is a little hard to fathom that something I spent countless hours for six years working toward, will finally come to fruition. The lesson–don’t give up on your dreams! What about you, is there anything…
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Merry Christmas
I know I said I wouldn’t be posting again. But I had to share. Remember when I said I was going to try and see the Christmas lights this year? I did one step better. My husband and I went to a tourist attraction in our area that decorates like crazy for Christmas. So, in case you didn’t get out to see any lights this year, I posted a few photos of my great adventure.:) Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
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A Daughter’s Redemption
A Daughter’s Redemption by Georgiana Daniels is a Love Inspired contemporary romance. This book releases December 18th, but I was given a complementary early review copy. The story held my attention and the characters were well written. From the back cover: Inheriting her estranged father’s property isn’t the reason Robyn Warner wanted to come back to Pine Hollow. She thought she’d make amends with her father—but his sudden death made that impossible. And when she learns the identity of the handyman fixing the run-down cabins, Robyn is ready to flee Pine Hollow again. Caleb Sloane, the cop responsible for her father’s accident, just wants to uphold his promise and then…
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Take Time for Fun
During this hectic season it is easy to forget to take a moment and have fun. I get so caught up it what needs to be done, that I forget I can also play a game or drive around and look at Christmas lights, or do whatever will put a smile on my face. What makes you smile? I encourage you to take the time for some fun or at the very least spend a few minutes doing something that will put a smile on your face. It’s been a few years since I’ve made a point to look at the houses decked out in Christmas lights. I think I’ll…
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It Really IS a Wonderful Life
It Really IS a Wonderful Life by Linda Wood Rondeau is a contemporary Christmas romance set in Midville New York. Widowed and the mother of two young children Dorie Fitzgerald is out of work, living in a new town and desperate for friends. She decides to audition at the local theater for It’s A Wonderful Life hoping to meet people. Jamey Sullivan’s dream is to perform on Broadway and it looks like he is one step closer to realizing that dream when he scores a agent/manager who gets him an audition in New York City. The only problem is his dad needs him to run the family business, and the…