• I.O. Book Tours: “I Stood With Wellington” by James Mace Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 11, 2013
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    BLURB: I Stood With Wellington “Up Guards and at them!” In February, 1815, after nine months in exile, Napoleon Bonaparte, the deposed Emperor of the French, escaped from the Isle of Elba. Seizing the initiative while the European powers bicker amongst themselves at the Congress of Vienna, Napoleon advances towards Belgium with an enormous army, where the combined forces of […]
  • “The Quarryman’s Bride” by Tracie Peterson Book Review

    By Ruth on July 10, 2013
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    The latest book in the Land of Shining Waters series. The Quarryman’s Bride by Tracie Peterson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was an extremely difficult book for me to review. First of all, it is a historical romance, and it written by one of the my favorite Christian authors. I was enthralled with the Christian message and sound […]
  • This Day in History July 10, 1850

    By Ruth on July 10, 2013
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    So how many of you know who our thirteenth president was?  Anyone?  I have to admit that I did not, but he is featured above.  And on this date in 1850, Millard Fillmore was inaugurated, thus becoming our thirteenth president.  He had a very typical American story.  He came from “log cabin” roots, farmed for his father, and apprenticed under […]
  • Kindle Fire HD Giveaway (Ends 7/30) WW

    By Ruth on July 10, 2013
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    My Devotional Thoughts Welcomes you to the Kindle Fire HD Giveaway   July 10 – July 30 Hosted by: So Sew Mama A special thanks to our co-hosts – Yesterday on Tuesday, Romania and Missions, This N That With Olivia, Dragon Blogger, Life’s Cheap Thrills, My Devotional Thoughts, SuperMomSurveys Desiree from So Sew Mama is getting Married this August! (Congrats!) […]
  • Goddess Fish: “Blood Destiny Series” by Helen Harper Book Tour

    By Ruth on July 10, 2013
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    BLOOD DESTINY SERIES by Helen Harper- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURBS:   Bloodfire Mackenzie Smith has always known that she was different. Growing up as the only human in a pack of rural shapeshifters will do that to you, but then couple it with some mean fighting skills and a fiery temper and you end up with a woman that few will […]
  • Goddess Fish: “Cassie Scot: Paranormal Detective” by Christine Amsden Book Blast

    By Ruth on July 9, 2013
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      Cassie Scot: Paranormal Detective by Christine Amsden ~~~~~~~~~~~~~   BLURB: Cassie Scot is the ungifted daughter of powerful sorcerers, born between worlds but belonging to neither. At 21, all she wants is to find a place for herself, but earning a living as a private investigator in the shadow of her family’s reputation isn’t easy. When she is pulled […]
  • “Zaremba” by Michelle Granas Book Blast (Ends 8/1 ) WW

    By Ruth on July 9, 2013
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    Summary: In Warsaw, a shy and high-minded polio victim lives a life of seclusion caring for her odd family until a chance encounter plunges her into the intrigues of dirty politics; Zaremba, a wealthy businessman, is about to be arrested on trumped-up charges and only she can save him. Swept along by events, Cordelia finds her feelings increasingly involved with […]
  • Welcome to Like Me On Facebook

    By Ruth on July 9, 2013
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    Welcome to Like Me on Facebook       Come be a co-host where over 100 bloggers link up each week.  GRAB YOUR Co-Host SPOT! Email  (julie_marling@yahoo.com) to schedule your spot now. We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July with your friends and family last week.   This is a link up designed for bloggers who want to increase their Facebook […]
  • JOLLY TIME Pop Corn Review

    By Ruth on July 9, 2013
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    Popcorn is probably one of my favorite snacks, and when microwave pop corn was first introduced, it was one of the best inventions of modern time.   Add healthy, low-fat, low-calorie microwave popcorn to the mix, and this was exactly what I got to review!  All the company did was ask me to share my honest opinion. I think JOLLY TIME […]
  • This Day in History July 9, 1953 (Ultimate Blog Challenge Day 8)

    By Ruth on July 9, 2013
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    There is some discrepancy on dates, so I cannot tell you for sure that this information is accurate, but it is pretty close.  From what I can tell, on this date in 1953, New York Airways launched its first passenger helicopter service.  They first used military helicopters–imagine the noise!  This helicopter service launched out of LaGuardia airport. I have never […]