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Prism Book Tours: “A Love Like Ours” by Becky Wade Book Tour/Review
On Tour with Prism Book Tours. Order your copy of A Love Like Ours by May 17th to have part of your proceeds go to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (more details on the Launch). A Love Like Ours by Becky WadeMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is the first book I have read in this series, and permit me to say […] -
“When Calls the Heart” Season Two Premiere Review/Giveaway (Ends 5/7) U.S./Canada
About the series: The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West. “When Calls the Heart” tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coalmining town where life is simple, but often fraught with […] -
“Never Ever Give Up: The Inspiring Story of Jessie and Her JoyJars” by Erik Rees Book Review
It started with a simple question: How can we help them? It became an international movement called NEGU: Never Ever Give Up. When Jessica Joy Rees was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at age 11, she chose to focus not on herself but on bringing joy and hope to other children suffering from cancer. During the ten months she […] -
“Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room” Movie Review
Jennifer Shannon uses her sharp eye when finding rare garage sale treasures to resell at the consignment store she owns with business partner, Dani. When her friend dies trying to disprove rumors that a multi-million dollar home she is trying to sell has a deadly curse, Jennifer puts these intuitive skills to the test. Though a police investigation led by […] -
PIC Book Tours: “Old Earth” by Gary Grossman Book Review
Old Earth by Gary Grossman on Tour April 2015 Book Details: Genre: Thriller Published by: Diversion Books Publication Date: 3/10/2015 Number of Pages: 419 ISBN: 9781626816336 Purchase Links: Synopsis: “An ambitious tale loaded with heaping doses of adrenalin, OLD EARTH sweeps the reader away with history, intrigue, espionage, engaging characters, and an intelligent conclusion – all elements of the perfect […] -
iRead Book Tours: “Learning the Secret Language of Cats” by Dr. Carol Teed Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 4/18) U.S.Canada
Book Description: Dr. Teed began to write this book because she felt a book like this was missing from the bookshelves of cat owners and lovers. It became a labour of love with each page written as she realized she could impact so many cat lives and hopefully prevent preventable disease, behavioural issues and euthanasia. With humour, candor and intelligence, […] -
“Stonados” Movie Review
When a tornado appears in the waters south of Boston, former storm chaser Joe Randall is intrigued by the unusual weather. But as twisters begin to strike across the Boston shoreline, Joe quickly realizes this is no ordinary storm front. As the storms threaten to move inland, the citizens of Boston find themselves trapped in a tempest turning deadlier by […] -
“Blue Sun, Yellow Sky” by Jamie Hoang Book Review
Blue Sun, Yellow Sky by Jamie Hoang My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of all, this is a book that deals with something that is quite realistic and tragic. However, the author handles the topic with such a poignant grace that I was pretty hooked on the book from the beginning. It was lovely writing, and the story never […] -
“Aurora Teagarden: A Bone to Pick” Movie Review
When Aurora, or Roe, Teagarden’s acquaintance from the disbanded hobby group, Real Murders, dies, Roe is bequeathed a small house and a not-so-small fortune. Roe soon discovers that her generous benefactress has left her more than she bargained for when she uncovers a skull in a carpeted window seat in the inherited house. Roe sets out to find out who […] -
“When Calls the Heart” Season One Review
Synopsis: Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west. Before I give my official review, let me share a few brief items. First of all, I have read the quartet of books by Janette Oke which inspired this series. I […]
