Unexpected Gifts by S.R. Mallery My rating: 3 of 5 stars From the outset, let me say that I do have mixed feelings about this book. On the plus side, I absolutely adore the history included in this book. Readers will be thrilled to discover many different eras of American history from Woodstock to the Great Depression (that was my […]

The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti “An epic drama of the proportions of The Kite Runner… Grabs you from the first page… A gripping and compassionate work of fiction” —Huffington Post The unforgettable story of a young Palestinian boy whose mathematical gifts allow him to escape the difficulties of life as an Arab Israeli, The Almond Tree is a […]

Brief Synopsis: Rick and Abby grew up together, became best friends, and ultimately fell in love. Circumstance tore them apart in their early teens, though, and they went on to lives less idyllic than they dreamed about in those early days. Rick has had a very successful career, but his marriage flat-lined. Abby has a magical daughter, Paige, but Paige’s […]

Time of Ruin (Ash and Ruin #2) by Shauna Granger Release Date: 07/22/14 Summary from Goodreads: The world has ended, and hope is the most dangerous thing left. Battered and bruised after barely escaping San Francisco with their lives, Kat, Dylan, and Blue press north – desperate to reach the possibility of a new home. But strange, monstrous ravens are tracking […]

Surrender The Ferryman and The Flame #1 By: Rhiannon Paille Published: October 2nd, 2012   How far would you go to save everything you ever loved?   Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn’t listen, and because of what she is– a Flame– one of […]

Prom Impossible Summary 1 girl + 1 prom + 3 guys = Prom Impossible Cassidy decides her senior year, including prom, will be about Michael, the boy destined to be her soul mate. One problem. He hasn’t figured that out yet. But certain events meant as innocent pranks—that weren’t completely her fault—introduce her to Zeke, the reformed bad boy. And […]

  Her heart is the key to Svatura’s power… Designed by: Jason VinesPublication Date: May 23, 2014 Series: Svatura, Book Four Genre: Paranormal Romance  Heartbroken… Adelaide Jenner feels nothing… she is completely numb inside. Her te’sorthene, her fated love, abandoned her and joined their enemy. On that day her sister turned off all Adelaide’s emotions in order to save her from a […]

Conquered LeKrista Scott, Vampire Hunted Series # 3 By- Tyffani Clark Kemp Expected Publication Date- May 30th, 2014   LeKrista never thought Roman would kidnap her, but it seems there’s no depth to which he won’t stoop. She’s stuck in a fortress in the middle of only God knows where with no way to contact her family or her new […]

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Children’s Book Week Kid Lit Giveaway Hop, hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews  and Youth Literature Reviews. We are celebrating Children’s Book Week (May 12 to 18, 2014) by providing all of YOU, our loyal followers, with the opportunity to win fabulous children/teen’s books, gift cards, cash, or other prizes by hopping around to the […]

I am so excited for my blog to join Advertise with Bloggers and Adventures of My Family of 8 to bring you this giveaway. What do you do when you have extra money? Do you save it, invest it, spend it?  I have a tendency to do a little bit of both.  I have some debts that I often only […]