Some of my Favorite Things

My Favorite Cover

2010-07-02T07:30:00.001-04:00

The Girl in the Gatehouse

by Julie Klassen

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Release date: January 1, 2011

Bethany House Publishers

Pages: 400

ISBN: 9780764207082

Miss Mariah Aubrey, banished after a scandal, hides herself away in a long-abandoned gatehouse on the far edge of a distant relative's estate. There, she supports herself and her loyal servant the only way she knows how--by writing novels in secret.

Captain Matthew Bryant, returning to England successful and wealthy after the Napoleonic wars, leases an impressive estate from a cash-poor nobleman, determined to show the society beauty who once rejected him what a colossal mistake she made. When he discovers an old gatehouse on the property, he is immediately intrigued by its striking young inhabitant and sets out to uncover her identity, and her past. But the more he learns about her, the more he realizes he must distance himself. Falling in love with an outcast would ruin his well-laid plans.

The old gatehouse holds secrets of its own. Can Mariah and Captain Bryant uncover them before the cunning heir to the estate buries them forever?

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After reading The Silent Governess (click HERE for my review) -- I'm really excited about reading this one!!

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-06-30T23:35:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Jill over @ Breaking the Spine, every Wednesday we get to see which books our blogger friends are anxiously waiting to be released. I know I'm waaaaay behind in keeping up with all the fun, weekly memes, but I'm hoping to start participating again, as much as possible.

For this week, my choice is the 2nd book in Vicki Hinze's debut Christian Fiction series, Crossroads Crisis Center. I loved the first book, Forget Me Not (read my review HERE), and am sooooo excited to read Deadly Ties!! Be sure to add them both to your wish list. :)

Deadly Ties

(Crossroads Crisis Center, Bk 2)

by Vicki Hinze

Release date: 2/8/2011

Christian Fiction / Romantic Suspense

Multnomah Books

Pages: 320

ISBN: 9781601422064

*** No description available yet -- sorry! ***

Another apology + an update

2010-06-23T19:31:00.000-04:00

I just want to apologize to my followers, friends, visitors, etc. for not being around much the last few months. It's not that I don't WANT to be here, it's just that there never seems to be enough hours in the day for me to do everything I want/need to do.

Ever since starting my new job, though it's only part-time, I can't seem to find the time to keep up my "normal" schedule. I hope to be doing a better job by the end of July/first of August. I may only be able to post every other week, but that's definitely better than once a month! ;)

Also, I know some of you have been so nice to give me a couple of awards that I haven't found the time to post yet -- thank you from the bottom of my heart! -- and I'm sorry for the delay in getting them posted. I hope to work on those soon, too.

In case you haven't noticed it yet, I've added a sticky note to the top of my blog. I'll be updating it regularly *fingers crossed* with any new reviews I've posted over on my Book Review blog. This way, those of you who aren't followers over there will still be able to see what I've been reading/reviewing.

I miss y'all, and hope to catch up with everything that's going on over on your blogs soon!

Thank you!
~ Lori

My Favorite Cover(s)

2010-05-20T22:38:00.002-04:00

I just think these are some of the most beautiful covers ever, so I wanted to share them will y'all. They are from Nora Roberts' The Bride Quartet series.

Vision in White

(The Bride Quartet, bk 1)

Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmeline have formed a very successful wedding planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples to organize the biggest day of their lives, all four women are unlucky in love.

Photographer Mackensie Elliott has suffered a tough childhood and has a bad relationship with her mother, which makes her wary of commitment. But when she meets Carter MacGuire, she can't stop herself falling for him, although his ex girlfriend is prepared to play dirty to keep him. Mackensie soon realizes she has to put her past demons to rest in order to find lasting love...

Bed of Roses

(The Brides Quartet, bk 2)

Since she was a little girl, Emma Grant has always loved romance. So it's really no surprise that she has found her calling as a wedding florist. She gets to play with flowers every day and work with her three best friends in the process. She couldn't ask for a better job. And on the surface, Emma's love life seems to be thriving. Slim and sultry, she brings color into every room she enters, just like the arrangements she creates. Though men swarm around her, she still hasn't found Mr. Right. And the last place she's looking is right under her nose.

But that's just where Jack Cooke is. He's been best friends with Parker's brother for years, which makes him practically family. But the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship. And when Emma returns his passion -- kiss for blistering kiss -- things start to get complicated at Vows. Jack has never been big on commitment. Emma yearns for a lifelong love affair. And if the two are to find common ground, they must trust in their history -- and in their hearts.

Savour the Moment

(The Brides Quartet, bk 3)

Wedding baker Laurel McBane is surrounded by romance working at Vows wedding planning company with her best friends Parker, Emma, and Mac. But she's too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that their clients seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker's older brother Delaney, on whom she's had mega-crush since childhood.

But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her, or so she thinks. When Laurel's quicksilver moods get the better of her--leading to an angry, hot, all-together mind-blowing kiss with Del--she'll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever?

Happy Ever After

(The Bride Quartet, bk 4)

As the public face of Vows wedding planning company, Parker Brown has an uncanny knack for fulfilling every bride’s vision. She just can’t see where her own life is headed. Mechanic Malcomb Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker is no exception. Both know that moving from minor flirtation to major hook-up is a serious step. Parker’s business risks have always paid off, but now she’ll have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart…

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-05-19T23:12:00.002-04:00

Happy Ever After
(The Bride Quartet, bk 4)
by Nora Roberts

Contemporary Romance

Release date: Nov. 2, 2010

Berkley Trade
Copyright 2010

ISBN: 978-1594134036

(from Amazon):

I broke down and bought the first 3 books in this series and can't wait to read them! The first 2 arrived in today's mail. It's sooooo hard to ignore them, and keep reading the review books that I have piled up right now. :( Hopefully I'll get a break from them soon, and can give this series a try.

Check it out!

2010-05-16T20:10:00.002-04:00

In the past year, I have started having problems gripping things, such as opening a jug of milk, or a Coke bottle. I also have a hard time using an ice cream scoop. It's something about having to grip and twist/move at the same time. To be honest, it can be really annoying at times. Anyway, I wanted to show y'all this AWESOME ice cream scoop I got in the mail a few days ago. I've used it once, and fell completely in love! LOL

Here it is:

Isn't is sooo cool?!?!? Click HERE to find out more about it!

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-05-12T08:00:00.002-04:00

Walker's Wedding
(The Western Sky series, bk 3)
by Lori Copeland

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

/ Western

Release date: 6/1/2010

Harvest House Publishers

Pages: 304
ISBN: 9780736927611

(from PBS):

Abandoned by his fiancee hours before their wedding, Walker McKay is determined to never let a woman near his heart again, but he needs an heir to inherit his ranch after he is gone. Courting someone new is out of the question, so he'll have to find a wife another way.

Wealthy heiress Sara Livingston wants to be married, but her suitors are deemed unsuitable by her unreasonable father. When the opportunity to fill the bill for a mail-order bride comes her way, she grabs onto it with both hands.
Will Sara's deception and Walker's wounded heart keep them from finding what they are looking for? Or are they truly meant for one another?

Formerly titled Marrying Walker McKay

My Favorite Cover

2010-05-07T07:53:00.000-04:00

Cowgirls Don't Cry

(A McCord Sister Romance, bk 3)

by Christine Lynxwiler

Christian Fiction / Inspirational / Romance

Release date: November 1, 2010

Barbour Books

Pages: 320

ISBN: 978-1602601529

(from Amazon):

Journalist Kaleigh McCord is driven by the need to succeed. When the perfect profile story seems to be handed to her with the start of a camp for reading disabled kids on her family’s ranch, she jumps into helping—alongside a renowned music artist and a disillusioned pediatrician.

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Award-winning author Christine Lynxwiler concludes the McCord Sisters trilogy with Kaleigh’s quest for success in journalism. The perfect profile story comes to her on the McCord family ranch when Dr. Simon Chandler starts a camp for reading disabled kids and invites his old friend, renowned pop artist Sterling Moss, to help out. Kaleigh is charmed by Sterling and thrilled with her story—until children are put in danger by a deranged fan. Will Kaleigh temper her goals to work alongside Simon, helping the kids in the McCord family tradition?

I can't wait to finish this series!!

Guess What?!?!?

2010-05-06T21:35:00.000-04:00

God has answered our prayers about me getting a job! Thank y'all for praying with us on this matter -- your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated! :o)

I saw an ad in the Classified section of our Daily Newspaper a couple of weeks ago, and submitted my resume via email. They contacted me within a week to set up the first interview (last Wednesday). I was really nervous! I haven't been to an interview in 7-8 years. :) Anyway, it went great and I told my hubby that I would really be disappointed if I didn't get the job because they seemed like great people to work with/for.

I went to the second interview last Friday, and found out that the job was mine, if I was still interested. Hello? Of course I'm interested! Hahahaha
I am now a Part-Time Medical Receptionist for a local podiatrist.

I started working this Monday, and so far, I'm really enjoying it. Right now, my schedule is all jumbled up since I'm currently "in training" -- when I start my 'regular' hours, they will be:

Mondays and Wednesdays - 8:30am - noon
Fridays - 1:00pm - 5:00pm (or whenever the last patient is done - today we left at 6:00pm)

The only down-side is that I will now have even LESS time to read/blog! :( I still haven't completely caught up with my review books (from the delay of my sister's wedding), but I'm working on 'em. I can't really complain though, since I've been trying to find a job for a couple of years now. It's a true blessing that God has seen fit to answer that particular prayer, and we are very thankful! I'll keep working on getting caught up -- that's the best I can do.

Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers -- they mean SO much! {{hugs}}

My Favorite Cover

2010-04-23T01:54:00.002-04:00

The True Love Quilting Club

(Twilight, Texas, bk 2)

by Lori Wilde

Contemporary Romance

Avon Publishing

Pages: 384

ISBN: 978-0061808906

From Amazon:

"The pattern of a quilt will always lead you back home."

Trixie Lynn Parks changed her name to Emma, shook the dust of Twilight, Texas, off her shoes, and vowed to make it big in the city. But after twelve years of shattered dreams, she heads back to the ladies of the True Love Quilting Club . . . and to her first love, Sam Cheek.

Some things—and some people—sure have changed. Sam has grown from a carefree boy to a single dad. And even though the chemistry between them sizzles hotter than ever, Trixie Lynn quickly discovers she must choose between the fame and fortune that have finally come her way—or the one true love who has the power to mend her patchwork heart.

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I have the first book in this series sitting on my huge TBR mountain, just waiting to be read. It's called, The Sweetheart's Knitting Club. Both of these sound like great reads and I hope to get to them soon.

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-04-21T23:55:00.001-04:00

Second Chance Brides

(Texas Boardinghouse Brides, bk 2)

by Vickie McDonough

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Barbour Books

Pages: 320

ISBN: 978-1602606487

From Amazon:

Fans of The Anonymous Bride, will feel for Shannon O’Neil and Leah Bennett who are stranded in Lookout, Texas, without husbands or future plans. Thankfully, the marshal has ordered the rascally Corbett brothers to pay for the women’s lodging at the boardinghouse, but will the brothers’ idea of hosting Sunday socials really bring these women the kind of loves they long for? Will Shannon choose to marry just for security? Will Leah reject love when the challenges mount?

The Corbett brothers begin hosting socials for singles in Lookout, Texas, after they royally messed up a matchmaking scheme against their cousin. Shannon and Leah are the mail-order brides stranded in town without husbands. Will they each choose to marry for security, or can they hold out for true love?

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The first book in this series, The Anonymous Bride, should be on it's way to me soon--so be watching for my review in the upcoming months.

My Favorite Cover (a day late)

2010-04-17T11:07:00.000-04:00

I am slowly trying to get back to my "regular" blogging schedule, but it's going to take time. I have way too many review books to catch up on right now.

I did want to share these new covers I just came across on Amazon, but that doesn't mean these are the final designs. I think they look awesome! What do you think?

The Blacksmith's Bravery
(Ladies Shooting Club, bk 3)
by Susan Page Davis

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781602607965

Wrangler in Petticoats
(Sophie's Daughters, bk 1)
by Mary Connealy

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781602601475

2010-04-04T11:20:00.002-04:00

My Favorite Cover

2010-03-26T08:56:00.001-04:00

Love, Charleston

by Beth Webb Hart

Christian Fiction / Romance / Contemporary

Thomas Nelson
Copyright 2010
Pages: 320
ISBN: 978-1595542014

(from Amazon):

An inspiring, heart-warming novel set in romantic Charleston, South Carolina.

"Stay and wait." Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael's Church in Charleston. She's certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Della, and their cousin, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?

Saint Michael's new rector may be the answer to Anne's prayers. Good-old-boy and widower Roy Summerall can't believe he's been called to pastor such an historical and a decidedly rich congregation. He can't possibly measure up to their expectations.

It will take a miracle of extraordinary love to provide a happy ending for each of these four Charleston friends.

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-03-24T00:00:00.006-04:00

A Matter of Character
(The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs, Bk 3)
by Robin Lee Hatcher

Christian Fiction / Romance / Historical

Release date:
June 2010

Zondervan
Copyright 2010
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780310258070

(from Amazon):

Product Description:

In A Matter of Character, by award-winning author Robin Lee Hatcher, the year is 1918 and writing gritty dime novels simply isn't done by a woman. So Daphne McKinley---smart, pretty, talented---publishes her rough-and-tumble books under a male pseudonym. But when a newspaperman enlists her aid in restoring his grandfather's good name, Daphne finds herself re-examining the power of her words and reconsidering the direction of her life.

From the back cover:

The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series delivers exactly what readers have been waiting for---smart, confident women who are not afraid to defy convention, live their own dreams, and share their lives if the right man comes along. In A Matter of Character, book three in the Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series, it's 1918, and Daphne McKinley, heiress to a small fortune, has found contentment in the town of Bethlehem Springs. But Daphne has a secret. A series of dime novels loosely based on local lore and featuring a nefarious villain known as Rawhide Rick has enjoyed modest popularity among readers. Nobody in Bethlehem Springs knows the man behind the stories ... except Daphne. When newspaperman Joshua Crawford comes to town searching for the man who sullied the good name of his grandfather, Daphne finds herself at a crossroads, reassessing the power of her words, re-thinking how best to honor her gifts, and reconsidering what she wants out of life.

The other books in this series are:

A Vote of Confidence, Bk 1
Fit to be Ties, Bk 2

St. Patty's Day!!

2010-03-17T01:29:00.002-04:00

St. Patrick's Day Glitter Graphics

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-03-04T00:09:00.002-05:00

Forget Me Not
by Vicki Hinze

Christian Fiction / Suspense

Waterbrook Multnomah
Publishing Group

Copyright 2010
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9781601422057

Release date: 3/16/10

(from Waterbrook Multnomah):

THEIR ELUSIVE ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING. NOW THEY WANT MORE.

Crossroads Crisis Center owner Benjamin Brandt was a content man—in his faith, his work, and his family. Then in a flash, everything he loved was snatched away. His wife and son were murdered, and grief-stricken Ben lost faith. Determination to find their killers keeps him going, but after three years of dead ends and torment, his hope is dying too. Why had he survived? He’d failed to protect his family.

Now, a mysterious woman appears at Crossroads seeking answers and help—a victim who eerily resembles Ben’s deceased wife, Susan. A woman robbed of her identity, her life, of everything except her faith—and Susan’s necklace.

The connections between the two women mount, exceeding coincidence, and to keep the truth hidden, someone is willing to kill. Finding out who and why turns Ben and the mystery woman’s situation from dangerous to deadly. Their only hope for survival is to work together, trust each other, and face whatever they discover head on, no matter how painful. But will that be enough to save their lives and heal their tattered hearts?

“Forget Me Not is edge-of-your-seat suspense. Each page left me breathless with anticipation for the next page. This book is non-put-downable.”
–Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Written with equal parts grace and passion, Vicki Hinze’s latest thriller Forget Me Not delves deeply into a the chilling world of twisted loyalties, amnesia, and the struggle of a woman to expose a terrorist plot. Romantic, suspenseful, and ultimately uplifting, this story proves that what is buried in the past never stays buried forever. A great read by a writer who continues to amaze”
–James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Doomsday Key

“I literally couldn’t put down Forget Me Not by Vicki Hinze. The suspense kept me flipping pages until long after midnight and I loved the plot twists. Highly recommended!”
–Colleen Coble, author of The Lightkeeper’s Bride and the Rock Harbor series

“Vicki Hinze is a masterful storyteller who has weaved unique and rich characters into a compelling, thought-provoking novel. Forget Me Not is a fabulous page-turner with incredible plot twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Highly recommended!”
–Mark Mynheir, homicide detective and author of The Night Watchman

“Vicki Hinze’s Forget Me Not is a novel I couldn’t put down. The fast pace makes for a quick read, the story is full of action and intrigue while the romance flows naturally from the plot. The message of God’s presence in our everyday lives provides an emotional uplifting long after the story ends. I highly recommend Forget Me Not.
–Robin Caroll, author of the bayou series and Deliver Us From Evil

“The always-entertaining Vicki Hinze breaks new ground with this intriguing tale, filled with nail-biting suspense, emotional turmoil and heartfelt redemption. This novel celebrates the sturdiness of the human spirit and the healing power of faith. Don’t miss it!”
–Susan Wiggs, author of Just Breathe

“Forget Me Not took off like a bullet from a shotgun and gripped me all the way to the exciting end. With tight plotting, twists and turns, a sweet romance and lots of action, I’ll be making room on my romantic suspense shelf for more books from Vicki Hinze!”
–Susan May Warren, award-winning author of Nothing But Trouble

“Forget Me Not is a season of the television show 24 in print, with a long list of surprises, a good love story, and a great inspirational uplift. An excellent read!”
–Hannah Alexander, author of A Killing Frost

“One of the best romantic suspense novels I've read this year! The mysterious, intriguing opening hooked me right away, and Vicki's characters made me root for them. I can't recommend this book enough!”
–Camy Tang, author of Deadly Intent and the Sushi series

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-02-24T11:11:00.003-05:00

It's official!! The cover for Julie Lessman's, A Hope Undaunted, has been released by Revell! It's absolutely gorgeous, and I don't know how I'm gonna wait until October/November to read it!

Without further ado....here it is....

The 1920s are drawing to a close, and feisty Katie O'Connor is the epitome of the new woman--smart and sassy with goals for her future that include the perfect husband and a challenging career in law. Her boyfriend Jake fits all of her criteria for a husband--good-looking, well-connected, wealthy, and head-over-heels in love with her. But when she is forced to spend the summer of 1929 with Luke McGee, the bane of her childhood existence, Katie comes face to face with a choice.

Will she follow her well-laid plans to marry Jake? Or will she fall for the man she swore to despise forever?

A Hope Undaunted is the engrossing first book in the Winds of Change series from popular author Julie Lessman. Readers will thrill at the highly charged romance in this passionate story.

Isn't it just beautiful???

Great job, Julie!

Another book that I can't wait to read, that's also set to be released in October/November is book 2 of Sharon Gillenwater's new series, The Callahans of Texas.....Emily's Chance.

This cover is simply to die for! I'm in love with Chance already! *sigh*

Emily Rose may be in the tiny West Texas town of Callahan Crossing for the moment, but it's just a rung on her ladder to success. Her work at the Callahan Crossing historical society will look good on her ever-growing resume as she attempts to break into the prestigious world of a big city museum curator. Little does she know cowboy and contractor Chance Callahan has decided that he can convince her to stay--both with the town and with him. As he helps Emily restore the town's history after a devastating fire, he also helps her uncover her own hidden worth and the value of love.

The second book in The Callahans of Texas series, Emily's Chance is a heartwarming story of letting love take the lead. Readers will come away wishing they lived in Callahan Crossing.

Oh my! Isn't he just gorgeous?

I can't decide who I'm more in love with...Chance or Nate!

Who do you love more?

My Favorite Cover

2010-02-19T19:51:00.000-05:00

Racing Hearts

by Vicki Lewis Thompson, Nancy Warren & Dorien Kelly

General Fiction / Romance / Anthology

Publisher: Harlequin

Pages: 320

ISBN: 9780373837403

(from Paperbackswap):

She's plotted the course
Car chief Roni Kenway has a plan. She'll save her racing team and (hopefully) convince her crew chief, Judd Timmons, that she's the perfect mix of business and pleasure. But will she coast down Victory Lane…or crash into the wall?

She's in Daytona
Haunted by a sadistic book about last-chance love, Lucy Vanderwal hopes a trip to Daytona will end with love. But when she discovers her "last chance" guy is a lemon, Lucy meets rookie driver Sawyer Patton…and learns even a late starter can be a winner!

And she's behind the wheel!
Driver Megan Carter just got back from a dream vacation—sun, sand and a sizzling fling with Chris Donahue. Now all she needs is to prove herself on the race track. But how can she do that when Chris turns up in her garage—in her real life—and says he's there to stay?

I love this cover, and thought it was appropriate for Valentine's week. =)

2010-02-14T10:31:00.001-05:00

My Favorite Cover

2010-02-12T00:00:00.000-05:00

Flirting with Forever

by Gwyn Cready

Paranormal Romance / Time-travel / Historical

Release date: March 30, 2010

Publisher: Pocket

Pages: 448

ISBN: 9781439107249

(from Amazon):

In RITA® Award–winning author Gwyn Cready’s fun and sexy new time-travel adventure, an ambitious writer discovers that bad-boy painters are as timeless—and irresistible—as their art. . . .Art historian Campbell Stratford is about to make a name for herself with her scandalously sexy tell-all “fictographies” of famous seventeenth-century artists, but she’s more intimately familiar with her subjects than her eager readers can imagine.

Thanks to a time portal she accidentally discovered, she has caused quite a stir in the Great Beyond. To save their reputations, the Guild protecting dead artists convinces playboy Peter Lely, portraitist to the king, to sabotage Cam’s latest project. A few hours posing on Sir Peter’s modeling chaise leads to a night of seductive passion—then Cam returns home and discovers his betrayal. But before she can turn her angry pen on her lover, Sir Peter makes a surprise visit to the future and transforms Cam’s twenty-first-century life into chaos of classic proportions. . . .

***Not my kinda book, but the cover is awesome! I love how her shoes stand out from the rest of her outfit! =)***

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..............

2010-02-07T11:02:00.002-05:00

...............to my Mom!!!

She doesn't blog, but I still wanted to wish her a Happy Birthday...publicly! :)

Waiting on Wednesday (early Thursday)

2010-02-04T01:53:00.002-05:00

Jill over @ Breaking the Spine hosts a weekly meme that features one book that you can't wait to be released!

Love on a Dime

(A Ladies of Summerhill novel)

by Cara Lynn James

Christian Fiction / Historical

Release date: 6/8/2010

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Pages: 320

ISBN: 9781595546791

It’s the summer of 1899 in Newport, Rhode Island, and Lilly Westbrook is struggling to conceal her career from family and friends because of the stigma attached to dime novels. Lilly feels good about her secret-after all, she’s enlightening working class girls with her books and honoring God by using her talents to His glory.

But her secret is threatened when Jackson Grail, a former suitor, becomes Lilly’s new publisher. He’s determined to revive his floundering publishing house by maximizing their most promising--and most secretive--author. His plan? Find "Fannie Cole" and convince her to go public.

When a gossip columnist discovers Lilly’s true identity, she finds that being faithful to her calling involves more than just putting pen to paper. It requires that she stand up for her faith and for herself, no matter the consequences...

WINNER!! ~January Giveaway~

2010-02-01T01:39:00.001-05:00

And the lucky winner is........................

CONGRATULATIONS, Debra!!!

My Favorite Cover

2010-01-29T16:02:00.001-05:00

McKettricks of Texas, Bk 3: Austin

by Linda Lael Miller

Contemporary Romance

Release date: April 1, 2010

Publisher: HQN Books

Pages: 384

ISBN: 9780373774463

Since there's no Product Description available yet...how about this awesome Book Trailer? *sigh*

They're all so HOT! I just can't decide between Tate and Austin! I broke down and bought Tate at Wal-Mart this week, when it was first released. *wink*

7 yr. old sings National Anthem

2010-01-29T11:41:00.000-05:00

I got this in an email this a.m. and couldn't resist sharing it with y'all! It will bring tears to your eyes. Enjoy!

Blog Awards!!

2010-01-26T22:54:00.001-05:00

WOW! I just received a couple of Blog Awards from my friend (and fellow blogger), Renee @ Black 'n Gold Girl's Book Spot. Thank you so much, Renee! Congrats on receiving them yourself...you truly deserve them!

The first one is:

A Prolific Blogger is one who is intellectually productive… keeping up an active blog that is filled with enjoyable content.

1. Every winner of the Prolific Blogger Award has to pass on this award to at least seven other deserving prolific bloggers. Spread some love!

2. Each Prolific Blogger must link to the blog from which he/she has received the award.

3. Every Prolific Blogger must link back to this post, which explains the origins and motivation for the award.

4. Every Prolific Blogger must visit this post and add his/her name in the Mr. Linky, so that we all can get to know the other winners. (Click here for the Mr. Linky page.)

The rules state that I must pass this award on to "at least seven other deserving prolific bloggers", but I'll be passing it on to a few more than seven:

1 ~ Blanche @ No Such Thing as Too Many Books
2 ~ Choco @ In Which a Girl Reads
3 ~ Verlina @ What You Reading Now?
4 ~ Brande @ Book Junkie
5 ~ Colletta @ Colletta's Kitchen Sink
6 ~ Jennifer @ Crazy-for-Books
7 ~ In the Hammock
8 ~ MJ @ Creative Madness
9 ~ Mimi @ Woven By Words

The second one is:

I agree with Renee.....I would like to pass this one along to everyone who is my friend, follower, fellow blogger, etc. Please be sure to grab this award before you leave! Thank you all for being such great "buddies"! {{hugs}}

~ January Giveaway ~

2010-01-22T16:16:00.007-05:00

For some reason I have cowboys on my mind this month, so I'm hosting 2 different giveaways ~ one on each of my blogs. If both books interest you, please feel free to enter them both!

One Lucky Cowboy

(Luckadeau series, Bk 2)

by Carolyn Brown

(This is an ARC)

Romance / Contemporary / Western-themed

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Pages: 331

ISBN: 9781402224379

Synopsis:

Jane Day is on the run from the paid assassin who had been her fiancé. In Wichita Falls, Texas, she meets Nellie Luckadeau, a spitfire of an old lady who desperately needs someone to work on her ranch. But Nellie's drop-dead gorgeous grandson "Lucky Slade" is sure he can spot a con artist a mile away. He's determined not to let some upstart like Jane fleece his granny.

When his signature intimidation methods don't convince Jane to leave, he pours on the charm to make her spill what she's up to. She's happy to play along, but she's not going to let this hot, hostile cowboy run her off his land when all she needs is a lucky break.

Here are the rules:

* You must leave a valid email address in your comment, so I can contact you if you're the winner.

(Example: sugarandgrits{at}hotmail{dot}com)
This way spammers will be less likely to grab it.

* You must have a valid U.S. mailing address.

* At this time, the giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

* The giveaway will be from Jan. 22nd thru Jan. 31st at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
(Any/all entries entered after this time will not be eligible.)

* I will announce the winner here Feb. 1st ~ you will also be contacted via email. You will then have 48 hours in which to respond with your snail mail address, or another winner will be chosen.

Please include all of your entries in ONE comment...this will make it a lot easier for me to keep up with them!! Thanks! =)

+1 = Just for leaving a comment!

+1 = By becoming a new follower thru
Google Friend Connect, on the right sidebar

+2 = Let me know that you're already a follower

+5 = Post about my giveaway on your blog, or in your sidebar
(don't forget to link it back to this post)

Thank you so much for dropping by and participating!

GOOD LUCK to everyone!!

My Favorite Cover

2010-01-22T02:18:00.001-05:00

Heart of Stone

(Irish Angel series, Bk 1)

by Jill Marie Landis

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Release date: March 1, 2010

Zondervan

Pages: 352

ISBN: 9780310328728

(from Amazon):

Landis, inspirational fiction author of more than 20 novels, offers readers who value gentle love stories this first title in the Irish Angels series.

Laura Foster (aka Lovie Lane), wealthy widowed owner of a refined boardinghouse in Glory, Tex., is running from her tainted past and ruined childhood in a tale set in the 1870s. Laura does everything in her power to overcome the odds and create a life free of shame and abuse. Partly succeeding, she is thrown off-kilter when handsome Rev. Brand McCormick, a widower, takes a romantic interest in her. Laura knows with dead certainty that Brand would never come calling if he knew the truth of her past, so she rebuffs his attention at every turn. But the good reverend just won't be put off.

Both characters have much to reveal that will test their love, faith, and loyalty to one another. Landis's writing is crisp and neatly presented; however, much of the story is too formulaic for discerning genre readers.

What's New on My Shelf

2010-01-21T15:04:00.001-05:00

Since I can't seem to keep up with my Mailbox Monday posts, I've decided to join another meme that allows us to share any "New Books" we've added to our shelves. I recently came across this meme over at Romance Reader @ heart, and it sounds like it will fit my scattered lifestyle a lot better! LOL

Here's what I've added to my shelf:

All of these came to me from swap sites:

(PBS & BookMooch)

The Great Christmas Bowl by Susan May Warren

Heaven Can Wait by Cheryl St. John

Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr

I broke down and bought these 2 books at Wal-Mart, but I did have a gift card!

Love Finds You in Bridal Veil Oregon by Miralee Ferrell

The Sweetheart's Knitting Club by Lori Wilde

What books did you add to your shelves last week? Feel free to leave a comment with a link to your post, or just post your list in your comment.

Thanks for dropping by!

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-01-20T18:05:00.000-05:00

Moonlight Road
(Virgin River series, Bk 10)

by Robyn Carr

General Fiction / Contemporary / Romance

Release date: March 1, 2010

Publisher: Mira

Pages: 416

ISBN: 9780778327684

(from paperbackswap.com):

With her beloved younger siblings settled and happy, Erin Foley has got empty nest syndrome. At age thirty-five.

So she's hitting the pause button on her life and holing up in a secluded (but totally upgraded, she's not into roughing it) cabin near Virgin River. Erin is looking forward to really getting to know herself...not some shaggy-haired mountain man she meets wandering the woods.

In fact, beneath his faded fatigues and bushy beard, Aiden Riordan is a doctor, recharging for a summer after leaving the Navy. He's intrigued by the pretty, slightly snooty refugee from the rat race -- meditating, journaling and definitely keeping him at arm's length. He'd love to get closer...if his scruffy exterior and crazy ex-wife don't hold him back.

But maybe it's something in the water -- unlikely romances seem to take root in Virgin River...helped along with some well-intentioned meddling, of course.

I have this entire series sitting in my TBR stacks (except for this one), just waiting to be read. I love, love, love reading an entire series back-to-back, so I can't wait to get this book, so I can start reading!! :)

Unbelievable!

2010-01-16T15:20:00.002-05:00

I've never seen a cat do this before! LOL

*Compliments of Robin Lee Hatcher*

My Favorite Cover

2010-01-15T12:39:00.006-05:00

Hold Up the Sky
by Patricia Sprinkle

Cozy Mystery / Suspense

NAL Trade
Copyright 2010
Pages: 432
ISBN: 9780451229144

(from Amazon.com):

From a veteran writer new to the Accent list, a novel about four women who find strength and insight in each other.

Mamie is facing an overwhelming secret. Margaret has lost her home. Billie can no longer care alone for her disabled daughter. And Maria is living with an untenable choice. When these four women come together to live on a drought-stricken Georgia farm, they must open their hearts, and share their burdens, before they can find the bounty that lies hidden in tough times, and once again see the glorious pattern of meaning in their lives.

This isn't something I would normally choose, but I love the cover! It makes me think of warmer days...that can't get here soon enough! LOL Plus, I noticed that it takes place in Georgia; my hometown. :)

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-01-13T00:01:00.004-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

The Sweethearts' Knitting Club
by Lori Wilde

Released: November 2009

General Romance / Contemporary

AVON
Copyright 2009
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9780061808890

(from Amazon.com):

"Throw a penny in the fountain of the Twilight town square, and you'll be married to your first love . . . "

For ten years, pretty Flynn MacGregor has been turning down the same solid, upright man's marriage proposal. Her friends at the Sweethearts' Knitting Club tell her they're a match made in heaven, but Flynn knows there's only one dangerous reason why she keeps saying no: high school sweetheart Jesse Calloway. She was just sixteen when Jesse was forced out of town under a cloud of suspicion . . . but he's never left her heart.

Now Jesse is back, and every time she turns the corner he's there—gazing at her with his smoldering eyes and tempting her with his kisses. Jesse has never played by the rules, and he's made it clear that he's not going to now. And Flynn, who's always done just what her family, friends, and fellow knitters have told her to do, must finally break free and claim the love that binds Jesse to her heart.

Teaser Tuesday

2010-01-12T23:49:00.003-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"Dove placed her hand on Lucinda's arm. 'And what if he doesn't come back?'

The words pierced Lucinda's heart. 'I...don't know. I prefer not to think of that now.' But no matter how hard she tried, the thought was always there in the dark edges of her mind."

Page: 174
(ARC version)

Becoming Lucy
(Winds Across the Prairie series, Bk 1)
by Martha Rogers

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Realms (A Strang Company)
Copyright 2010
Pages: 297
ISBN: 9781599799124

Mailbox Monday

2010-01-11T16:21:00.007-05:00

Thanks to Marcia @ The Printed Page, we get a chance to share
with others any books we've received the previous week,
via our mailbox.

Be sure to comment and leave a link to your Mailbox Monday post,
or just post your list in your comment.

These books came to me from Bonnie Calhoun @ Christian Fiction Online Magazine. I won their Box o' Books contest for November 2009.
They have this contest every month, so be sure to drop by and enter to win you own Box o' Books! Good Luck!

Dawn's Prelude by Tracie Peterson
Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer
A Prisoner of Versailles by Golden Keyes Parsons
Her Inheritance Forever by Lyn Cote
The Blue Enchantress by MaryLu Tyndall
The Frontiersman's Daughter by Laura Frantz
Things Worth Remembering by Jackina Stark (my review)
Fit to be Tied by Robin Lee Hatcher
The Big 5-Oh! by Sandra D. Bricker (ARC)
Tidings of Great Boys by Shelley Adina

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From book-swapping sites, and the author:

Lilac Spring by Ruth Axtell Morren
Love Finds You in Hershey Pennsylvania by Cerella D. Sechrist
(received from Cerella for review)
Getting Lucky by Carolyn Brown (ARC)
Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl

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Did you get any great books in your mailbox last week?

Christian Book Giveaways Blog

2010-01-07T23:18:00.003-05:00

Please be sure to drop by Carman's new blog...Christian Fiction Giveaways. She has the lowdown on LOTS of giveaways that are currently going on.

If you're hosting a giveaway on your blog right now, or will be in the near future ~ send the info to Carman, and she'll post it on her blog for you.

Hurry on over...right now! Don't miss out on all the fun!

Waiting on Wednesday

2010-01-06T22:08:00.005-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

The Gunsmith's Gallantry
(Ladies Shooting Club, Bk 2)
by Susan Page Davis

Release date: June 1, 2010

Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance

Barbour Books, Inc.
Copyright 2010
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781602607958

Well...I was gonna post the excerpt from Amazon, but they pretty much spoil the romance aspect of the first book, The Sheriff's Surrender. If you want to read it anyway...just click here to go to Amazon.com.

Teaser Tuesdays

2010-01-05T09:48:00.006-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"Jade had tried to erase the twenty-year-old Christmas memory, but it had found a permanent place in the front of her soul, pulled up a comfy chair, and ordered a tall latte."

Found on page: 58

The Sweet By and By
by Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck

General Fiction

Thomas Nelson
Copyright 2009
Pages: 311
ISBN: 9781595544896

**I hope to be posting my review later on this evening.**

Blog Awards from 2009

2010-01-03T13:00:00.008-05:00

I received a few more Blog Awards towards the end of 2009, but didn't have a chance to post them due to so much going on between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Well, I'm finally here to post them. I would also like to apologize to the wonderful ladies who passed them on to me....I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to share them.

Okay...here we go!

The first one was awarded to me by Rae over @ Caffeine and Romance. It is the "One Lovely Blog Award". Thank you so much, Rae!! Isn't it pretty?

Once I receive it, I'm supposed to pass it along to 15 other deserving blogs. Since I've passed this one on before, I'm choosing 5 blogs I've recently discovered:

1. Jacki @ Random Thoughts of a Blessed Mommy
2. Vicki @ Bink's Buttons 'n Bobbins
3. Cinnamon Spice @ Spice Up Your Gift Giving...
4. krenae27 @ My Mental Enigma
5. Verlina @ What You Reading Now?

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The second one was awarded to me by Katy over @ A Few More Pages. It's the "Lemonade Award"...which is a new one for me. I love it ~ the colors are awesome! Thanks so much, Katy.

This award is passed to bloggers for showing great Attitude and/or Gratitude (you know the old saying, "making lemons into lemonade"...). Which I truly needed during the stress of being expected at so many different places for the holidays! :)

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And last, but not least, I received the "Circle of Friends Award" (another new one for me) from TWO great Blogger friends! Thank you so much Ashley @ After All.....Tomorrow is Another Day AND Rae @ Rollers, Ribbons & Rouge. You gals are the best! I'm so honored to have received this award from you both. {{hugs}}

By receiving this award I'm supposed to list 5 of my favorite things to do...then send it along to 5 fantastic blogs.

5 favorite things:

* Reading (of course)
* Swap games on PBS
* Blogging with my friends
* Spending time with family
* Eating out at my fave restaurants

5 fantastic blogs:

Well....since you're ALL my friends....if you don't already have this award, please take it with you when you leave! Be sure to come back soon though! *wink*

Thank you ALL so much for the fabulous awards!
You don't know how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Friday Fill-Ins (First one for 2010!!)

2010-01-01T12:32:00.007-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go! Happy New Year!

1. Last night we hung out at my parents house to celebrate my BIL's b-day, and ring in the New Year. It was LOTS of fun!!!
2. May the Lord bless us all this year.
3. The funniest thing that happened to me in 2009 was wrecking my car with only 3 days left 'til 2010.....NOT!!! :(
4. 2009 has quickly passed us by...so where do we go from here?
5. He said "I love you!"; she said "but I love you more!"
6. Our nation has lost sight of what's right/wrong in God's eyes and it's up to us to help them find it again.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting to start on my 2010 Romance Reading Challenge, tomorrow my plans include getting to meet Mary S. from PBS!! (she will be the first/only PBSer I've met in person!) and Sunday, I want to start cleaning out some of my TBR books by posting them on swap sites or eBay!

2010-01-01T01:02:00.002-05:00

I hope y'all had a safe and happy New Year!!

"We the People"

2009-12-30T10:14:00.004-05:00

I came across this music video over on Peg's blog.
This is not meant to offend anyone in any way, but since it portrays
a lot of my beliefs, I've decided to share it with y'all.

Mailbox Monday

2009-12-27T23:43:00.007-05:00

Dec. 20th - 26th:

(compliments of friends, and swap sites)

Ruby Among Us (La Rosaleda Series #1) by Tina Ann Forkner
Love Finds You in Holiday Florida by Sandra B. Bricker
(a special "thank you" to Renee for sending me this book for my birthday!)
Finding Stefanie (Noble Legacy series #3) by Susan May Warren
(a special "thank you" to Lisa (& Keri) at PBS!)
A Creed Country Christmas (A Montana Creeds novel) by Linda Lael Miller

(bought on eBay)

Carter House Girls series by Melody Carlson:

Mixed Bags - #1
Stealing Bradford - #2
Homecoming Queen - #3
Viva Vermont - #4

**As most of you know, I'm not a fan of YA, but I've decided to give this series a try.**

(from PBS):

Harlequin Nascar series by Pamela Britton:
In the Groove

On the Edge

On the Move
Total Control

(from BookMooch):

Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force

2009-12-24T10:24:00.003-05:00

I will be spending time with family most of the day today, and tomorrow, but I wanted to wish all my friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Have a safe and happy Holiday!

Blog Giveaway WINNER!!!!!

2009-12-24T00:05:00.001-05:00

Well...the Randomizer has done it's job once again!!

The winner of the $10.00 Amazon e-Card is......................

ASHLEY W.

CONGRATULATIONS, Ashley!!!!

Merry Christmas a day early!!

Now you'll be able to buy a book (or 2) that maybe your
Mom wasn't able to find for you on PBS. :p

Randomizer (random.org) results:

There were 37 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

Ashley W.
Carman
Hannah
Suko
Carman
Renee
Carman
Suko
Suko
Suko
Ashley W.
Hannah
Ashley W.
Suko
Katy
Renee
Ashley W.
Kaly
Collettakay
Renee
Suko
Collettakay
Carman
Renee
Lee
Renee
Carman
Carman
Renee
Lee
Anne
Ashley W.
Ashley W.
Renee
Carman
Ashley W.
Katy

Thank you all for participating!!
Please be sure to check back in January to see what I'm giving away then!

My Favorite Cover

2009-12-18T22:18:00.005-05:00

The Sweet By and By
by Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck

Womens Fiction/Contemporary

Thomas Nelson Publishing
Copyright 2009
Pages: 272
ISBN: 9781595544896

From CBD:

Jade Fitzgerald and Max Benson find their wedding day fast approaching with all the assorted relatives, and past baggage along with the joy, of their special day. Jade thought she left her past behind a decade ago, but when her gypsy-like mother, Beryl Hill, shows up with her younger sister, Jade's old insecurities come barreling to the surface. Can God's grace help to mend her family's broken hearts and somehow meet in the middle before it's too late?

A redemptive story from multi-platinum recording artist Sara Evans.

Jade Fitzgerald left the pain of her past in the dust when she headed out for college a decade ago. Now she’s thriving in her career and glowing in the light of Max Benson’s love.

But then Jade’s hippie mother, Beryl Hill, arrives in Whisper Hollow, Tennessee, for Jade’s wedding along with Willow, her wild younger sister. Their arrival forces Jade to throw open the dark closets of her past--the insecurity of living with a restless, wandering mother, the silence of her absent father, and the heart-ripping pain of first-love’s rejection.

Turns out Beryl has a secret of her own. She needs reconciliation with her oldest daughter before illness takes her life. In the final days leading to the wedding, Jade meets the One who shows her that the past has no hold on her future. With a little grace, they’ll meet in the middle, maybe even before that sweet by and by.

*** Watch for my review coming in January/February 2010. ***

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-12-18T22:17:00.000-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go!

1. No, we will probably NOT have a white Christmas here in GA.
2. I love playing "childhood" games with my sisters/family at the old kitchen table.
3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea or hot cocoa) and thought: hmmm...I need to add whipped cream to my grocery list.
4. Allen's family is eventually going to be okay.
5. I'll take new books anytime...anywhere!!
6. Family/friends are one of God's greatest gifts... at least from my point of view.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to trying to catch up on reading and blogging, tomorrow my plans include going to a flea market with DH and Sunday, I want to finish wrapping the rest of my Christmas gifts!

2010 Romance Reading Challenge

2009-12-18T20:35:00.003-05:00

This will be my first Reading Challenge for 2010. I absolutely love reading Romance, so this should be a very fun Challenge for me! Here are the guidelines:

* Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

* There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Romance Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.

* Any book format counts.

* You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

* Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010. Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge.

* When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to the post about the Romance Reading Challenge. Include the URL so that other participants can find join in and read your reviews and post.

Since I love reading romance books (all genres), I'm choosing the Obsessed level. My TBR selection is large, so this should be fairly easy. I plan to keep up with how many books I read in 2010...not just romances though...any/all books I happen to read. I've never done this before and I'm curious as to how many books I can read in a year. This should prove to be interesting; if I can remember to keep up with them all!

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-12-16T12:01:00.007-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

A Shore Thing
(An Otter Bay novel)
by Julie Carobini

Release date:
July 1, 2010

Christian Fiction/Contemporary/Romance

B&H Books
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9780805448757

(from Julie's website):

Callie Duflay just isn’t like the rest of her family. While they’ve built white collar lives, she prefers getting her hands dirty by working with children and local California causes. When Callie learns that a beloved piece of untouched property in her town of Otter Bay may soon be developed, she confronts the architect assigned to the project.

Gage Mitchell may be an easygoing, eco-friendly professional, but he’s not about to back off this job no matter how cute Callie or her pet pooch, Moondoggy, may be.

His reasons and hers are noble, both have a heart for protecting God’s creation, and the truth is these two would be perfect for each other outside of this face-off. But will they ever find common ground?

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST

2009-12-15T01:57:00.004-05:00

My DH's family desperately needs your prayers! We found out this evening that his uncle, Billy, had committed suicide. It was very sudden, and unexpected; especially right here at Christmas. We've just gotten home from spending time with the family, at the hospital.

Please remember Billy's wife, Karen, and his son, Blake. They are just devastated! As far as we know, the funeral is scheduled for Thursday. This is going to be a very tough time for DH and his family, so your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Birthday & Christmas Special Giveaway!!

2009-12-14T18:33:00.013-05:00

It's time for another Giveaway!!!

Since December is the month to celebrate my
birthday, as well as, Christmas ~ I've decided to do something extra special.

This month I'm giving away....

An Amazon e-Gift Card with a value of...

$10.00

Here are the RULES:

* You must leave a valid email address in your comment, so I can contact you if you're the winner.
(Example: sugarandgrits{at}hotmail{dot}com)
This way spammers will be less likely to grab it.

* You must have a valid U.S. mailing address.

* At this time, the giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

* The giveaway will start today, Dec. 14th,
and end on Dec. 23rd at 11:59 p.m.(EST)
(Any/all entries entered after this time will not be eligible.)

* I will announce the winner here on Dec. 24th ~ you will also be contacted via email.
You will then have 48 hours in which to respond with your snail mail address, or another winner will be chosen.

Now ~ on to the fun stuff ~ chances for extra entries!!
Please include all of your extra entries in ONE comment...this will make it a lot easier for me to keep up with them!!
Thanks! =)

+1 = By becoming a new follower thru
Google Friend Connect, on the right sidebar

+2 = Let me know that you're already a follower

+5 = Post about my giveaway on your blog, or in your sidebar
(you can use my image above, just be sure to link back to me!)

Thank you so much for dropping by and participating!
GOOD LUCK to everyone!!

Mailbox Monday

2009-12-14T18:16:00.006-05:00

Dec. 6th - 12th:

(from BookMooch):

At Home in Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller

(from PBS):

The Healing Season by Ruth Axtell Morren
Dawn in My Heart by Ruth Axtell Morren
On Strike for Christmas by Sheila Roberts

The Lightkeeper's Daughter
(A Mercy Falls novel)
by Colleen Coble

** Compliments of Thomas Nelson BRB for review **
(watch for my review, hopefully, in Jan. 2010)

My Favorite Cover

2009-12-11T18:10:00.005-05:00

Since it's Christmas time, I thought I should choose an appropriate cover...here's my choice:

Cowboy Christmas
by Carol Finch, Elizabeth Lane & Pam Crooks

Harlequin
Copyright 2009
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9780373295630

(from Amazon):

Twelve days of Christmas--three heartwarming romances!

A Husband for Christmas by Carol Finch

To reassure her overprotective parents, Victoria Thurston must convince the town marshal to be her "holiday husband." But the magical, festive air--and Tori's luminous green eyes--make it very difficult for Logan Daniels to keep to their marriage in name only!

The Homecoming by Elizabeth Lane

Brooding rancher Clay McAllister paid his reckless brother's dues in a tough Kansas jail. Now Clay must win back his beautiful wife, Elise. And, after three years apart, some yuletide passion is just what Clay and Elise need to reignite the fire that still smolders between them....

The Cattleman's Christmas Bride by Pam Crooks

With her reputation cruelly slandered, Allethaire Gibson is forced to flee to the snowy Montana mountains. There the dazzling socialite unexpectedly finds a Christmas romance with a man who has fought for respect just as she has--rugged cattleman Mikolas Vasco!

**I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas romance anthology!!**

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-12-11T17:38:00.005-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go!

1. Good times: reading a book, spending time w/family & friends, etc..
2. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" in my home.
3. Sleigh bells ring "are you listening?".
4. Going to the library every Friday was my favorite summer activity when I was little.
5. Once more, with attitude!!
6. Will my annoying headache ever end? *sigh*
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading and my sleep, tomorrow my plans include hubby taking me to dinner & a movie (for my b-day) and Sunday, I want to enjoy being with my family as they help me celebrate my b-day (which is actually not 'til Monday, btw)!

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-12-09T01:32:00.004-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

Getting Lucky
(Cowboy trilogy, book 3)
by Carolyn Brown

Release date: January 1, 2010

Fiction/Romance/Western

Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pages: 416

ISBN: 9781402224362

(from Amazon):

Single mom Julie Donavan is looking for a place to start over. What she finds after buying a small house on five acres is nothing short of a nightmare.

Single dad "Lucky Griffin" Luckadeau has been crossing horns with his elderly neighbor for years. But when his daughter, Annie, decides she wants the new little girl who lives on the feuding property to be her friend, or better yet her sister, the sparks fly.

These two stubborn hotheads, who irritate each other beyond endurance, refuse to admit that it's fate that brought them together. And running from the inevitable is only going to bring a double dose of misery…

The first 2 books in her Cowboy trilogy are:

Lucky in Love
One Lucky Cowboy

My 3 All-time FAVORITE videos on YouTube!!

2009-12-08T12:43:00.005-05:00

I hope y'all enjoy these as much as I have!!!

The wheezing gets me every time!!! I laugh SOOO hard, my jaws hurt! He gets so excited, that he laughs BEFORE the guy makes a sound a couple of times!!! LOL

This one was very popular, so you may have already seen it, but it's worth watching over and over!!! I even saw it on ELLEN once!

I love when "Charlie" laughs at Harry after he almost cries!! Priceless!!! *grin*

I don't mean to offend anyone with this one...she's actually saying "ask". It's just too cute! I mean, she is only 3!

Hopefully, at least ONE of these made you laugh!! They all crack me up every time I watch them!

Surprised Kitty!!!

2009-12-08T12:31:00.002-05:00

I just LOVE this!! It makes me laugh every time I watch it! I hope you enjoyed it, too! LOL

Moooooommmmmm!!!

2009-12-08T12:21:00.004-05:00

To see more cute pix...visit here!!

Teaser Tuesdays

2009-12-08T00:05:00.004-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"With the blood-soaked towel out of the way, the enormity of the wound made her glance up at *****, who was focused on the task before them. ***** swallowed her question and began digging out debris, pieces of cloth, bits of wood, and bone where a rib had broken off. Please *****, get here soon."

Teaser is on page: 15

A Measure of Mercy
(Home to Blessing, Bk 1)
by Lauraine Snelling

Christian Fiction/Historical/
Romance

Bethany House Publishers
Copyright 2009
Pages: 367
ISBN: 9780764206092

My Review: Santa, Honey (3-in-1, Christmas Anthology)

2009-12-07T23:20:00.010-05:00

Santa, Honey
(3-in-1, Christmas Anthology)
by Kate Angell, Sandra Hill & Joy Nash

Contemporary Fiction/Romance/
Christmas

Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc.
Copyright 2009
Pages: 322
ISBN: 9780505527530

(from PBS):

Ho, Humbug, Ho - Kate Angell (2009)

Forced into a scratchy white beard and a red velvet suit two sizes too small, hotshot ballplayer Alex Boxer knows his goose is cooked when the woman supervising his community service turns out to be cute as a Christmas elf but channeling the nutcracker.

Naughty or Nice - Sandra Hill (1996)

Anyone can hold up a convenience store on Christmas Eve. But to do it impersonating Santa Claus, on behalf of a nun, handcuffed to a gorgeous hostage - that takes brass... bells.

Christmas Unplugged - Joy Nash (2009)

Two sisters, plus two brothers, plus one romantic Christmas weekend at Dutch Lodge with zero electricity. It all adds up to a sleigh load of mix-ups, breakups and happily-ever-after hookups.

My thoughts:

I enjoyed this Christmas anthology immensely! Normally, I'm not a fan of "older" stories being thrown in with new releases, but I didn't even realize that Sandra Hill's story, Naughty or Nice, was over 10 yrs. old when I read it. Though it wasn't my favorite of the three, it was enjoyable.

Ho, Humbug, Ho is actually the 5th installment in Kate Angell's "Richmond Rogues" series. If you've already read the first 4 books, you may want to grab this one to add to your collection. This story was my least favorite, but it did have a few funny instances. I especially liked the snappy one-liners delivered by the Nutcracker. *wink*

In my opinion, Christmas Unplugged was the best. Even though the characters became intimate really quickly (like the very first night!), it was still a great story. I really enjoyed getting to know sisters, Casey and Emma; and brothers, Matt and Jake. They created some Christmas memories to last a lifetime. Matt and Jake's family are Dutch, so that added an interesting twist. This story carried the most "heat"...maybe that's why I liked it best?? LOL

As with all anthologies/novellas, it would have been better if the stories were a little longer, but hey, that's what they are, short stories, so I won't complain. Sometimes, they're just what I need...something quick and easy to read! Plus, I'm a sucker for Christmas romances. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Christmas Tree ~ 2009

2009-12-07T22:55:00.006-05:00

Well, my friend Renee, over at Black 'n Gold Girl's Book Spot, just posted pix of her Christmas tree for 2009...so I thought I would do the same. *grin*

(room lights on...flash off)

(room lights off...flash on)

In case you're wondering...yes, our tree is in our dining room!
You're thinking...what a stupid place for a tree, right?
Weeeelllll, our living room is so small that we would have
to put it right next to the fireplace, and we didn't really
want to do that. So...that left the dining room. *sigh*

Mailbox Monday

2009-12-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Marcia @ The Printed Page, we get a chance to share
with others any books we've received the previous week,
via our mailbox.
Be sure to comment and leave a link to your Mailbox Monday post,
or just post your list in your comment.

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Since I didn't have time to post my books last week,
I've combined 2 weeks in this post.

Becoming Lucy (ARC)
(Winds Across the Prairie, Bk 1)
by Martha Rogers
(compliments of Strang Book Group
via FIRST Wild Card Tours)

The Sheriff's Surrender
(Ladies' Shooting Club, Bk 1)
by Susan Page Davis
(compliments of Barbour Publishing
via FIRST Wild Card Tours)

One Christmas Angel (2-in-1)
by Pamela Griffin & Tamera Hancock Murray
(PBS swap...thank you, Cheryl!)

Cajun Hearts (3-in-1)
by Kathleen Y'Barbo
(BookMooch)

Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie Montana
by Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
(Thank you Carman...via PBS!!)

From BookMooch:

To Wed a Texan by Georgina Gentry
Montana Wife by Jillian Hart
Outlaw Love by Judith Stacy

(Hotel Marchand series):
A Secret Life by Barbara Dunlop
Unmasked by Ingrid Weaver
Love is Lovelier by Jean Brashear
The Legacy by Shirley Jump

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From my Book Blogger Holiday Swap match, Bookgirl's Nighstand:

Shelter Mountain
(Virgin River series, Bk 2)
by Robyn Carr

Let's Say Thanks......in support of our Troops!!

2009-12-04T11:56:00.003-05:00

This website gives you the opportunity to choose/send a
handmade card to a soldier for FREE, telling them
"thank you" for their service to our great nation.

There are many different cards to choose from,
so please be sure to click the image above
to visit their website and choose your very own
card to send.

I've already chosen my card/message and sent it on it's way!!
Now it's your turn. :)

Here's the card I chose:

Isn't it great? The artist lives not far from me!

My Favorite Cover

2009-12-04T09:51:00.007-05:00

This week I've chosen:

Untamed
by Emma Wildes

Historical Romance/
Western Romance

Release date:

This book is already
available...and on my
wishlist!

(from Amazon):

Lawless

Deserved or not, Cal Riker's skill with a gun gives him a deadly reputation that sometimes comes in handy. Like saving an enticing, sassy beauty from a ruthless outlaw gang. Laura Daniels is too furious about the indignity of her rescue to be intimidated by the cool, silver-eyed stranger. Until she finds out who he is. But is he truly as lawless as they say? As she discovers an interesting side to this renegade cowboy, Laurel starts to wonder.

Riding West

Just take her. The advice seems radical, but after five fruitless years of courting Celia Evans, Parker West is desperate. Kidnapping her is as drastic measure, but what has he got to lose? After she gets over the shock of being tied her up and carried off to the mountains, Celia finds she likes the sparks that fly as Parker teaches her exactly what it means to be a woman. Under his reserved exterior lives the lover of her dreams, a cowboy who knows how to give a girl a wild, intensely pleasurable ride.

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-12-02T23:56:00.005-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

The Homecoming
(sequel to The Unfinished Gift)
by Dan Walsh

Release date: June 1, 2010

Revell Publishing
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9780800733896

(from Amazon):

No sooner is Shawn Collins home from the fighting in Europe than he is called upon to serve his country in another way--as a speaker on the war bond tour. While other men might jump at the chance to travel around the country with attractive Hollywood starlets, Shawn just wants to stay home with his son Patrick and the aging father with whom he has finally reconciled. When Shawn taps Katherine Townsend to be Patrick's nanny while he's on the road, he has no idea that she will be the key to his future happiness and the mending of his heart. This heartwarming story of tender love and fresh starts will capture readers.

I'm in the process of reading The Unfinished Gift, and noticed in
the very back that this sequel is going to be released in 2010.
I have only gotten to page 29, but I can tell this is going to be a
great book, and that I will be reaching for the tissues
before I'm done!

Teaser Tuesdays (on Wednesday)

2009-12-02T23:29:00.008-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"'Don't ask him', she interrupted. 'Do you honestly expect him to disagree with you? Here,' she said, holding out her hand. 'You've got money. Give me some and I'll go down to Hodgins's and buy something decent.'

Collins just stood there looking confused."

Teaser is on page: 70

The Unfinished Gift
by Dan Walsh

Christmas Fiction/Christian/Historical

Revell Publishing
Copyright 2009
Pages: 249
ISBN: 9780800719241

FINALLY!! New pix of my BIG baby!!

2009-12-01T11:03:00.008-05:00

Here's Deezel.................

Isn't he just beautiful?!?!?!
He's Momma's BIG boy! LOL

Deezel weighs around 35 lbs. now...he only weighed
about 9 lbs. when we got him back in August.

You can see how little he was if you look at
his pic in my sidebar. He's growing so fast!!

Here's a few more pix of him...

You can see his "inadequate" Igloo dog house behind
him in the top 2 pix.
It was fine for the Summer & Fall, but now he needs something
a LOT warmer...since he has very little fur to keep him warm.

Well....my DH has been building Deezel his very own "mansion"
for about 3 weeks now, and it's finally done! DH and some
of his friends are going to move it this afternoon.
I'm so excited!! I can't wait to see what Deezel
thinks about his new house! :)

Wah-lah!!

The front porch has since been painted white, but those pix
are not on my camera?? It's COLD outside, and I'm just
too lazy to go take more! LOL

We have a wireless fence, so Deezel can run "free" in the yard,
but we're afraid to leave him on it all night, until we're sure
he won't try to run off...that's why he's on his running
chain in the pix.

My Favorite Cover

2009-11-28T00:23:00.011-05:00

This week I've chosen:

Love Finds You
in Pendleton Oregon
by Melody Carlson

Release date:
March 1, 2010

Summerside Press
Pages: 320
ISBN:
9781935416753

Sunshine Westcott's past is buried on Oregon's Cayuse reservation, where she's never stepped foot---until her boss, Leanne Lowenstein, insists on taking her to the annual rock-and-rodeo Pendleton roundup. Does the town hold the answers to Sunshine's family secrets? And what will happen when cowboy-to-the-core Max Lowenstein falls for Sunshine, the Native American princess?

I also found another cover for this book...which one do you prefer?

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-11-28T00:09:00.002-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go!

1. Wait! Wait, don't forget to kiss me good-night!
2. I can't wait to snuggle in my bed followed at once by blissful sleep.
3. The trouble is, there's just not enough time in a day to read and blog to my heart's content.
4. All of my blogger/PBS friends live so many miles away.
5. With a faint pop, I readjusted my sore/aching back.
6. The woods, at night, behind my house are shadowy and ominous.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to SLEEPING, tomorrow my plans include watching the UGA vs. GA Tech football game and Sunday, I want to put up my Christmas tree & decorations!

Can ya tell that I'm about dead on my feet (chair)?? DH and I got up around 2:00 a.m. to take advantage of the Black Friday deals (I only slept for about 1 hour). We decided to go to Columbus, GA, which is 30-35 miles south of LaGrange. We were at Sears at 3:50 a.m.! We got back home a little after 11:00 a.m. We both ended up napping, but not very long. I'm about to fall out of my chair...so I'm off to bed. No idea when I'll be up, but I plan to sleep as long as possible!! Y'all have a great weekend! :)

Winners!! Winners!! Winners!!

2009-11-26T00:12:00.014-05:00

First of all, let me apologize for the delay in posting the winners of my Blog Giveaway. I'm so sorry! I listed my dates wrong...I wanted the winners to be posted on Thanksgiving Day, but put Nov. 25th instead. Most everyone's comments were posted before the deadline (I included Emma ~ due to my error)...so it all worked out...y'all just had to wait an extra day!! Sorry!

All the winners have 72 hours (I gave an extra day for Thanksgiving...since folks are usually busy and/or traveling!) to respond with snail mail addresses...otherwise, another winner will be chosen! I have already emailed the winners...so hurry and email me back with your info. :)

Okay...here are the winners:

Lee

SuperMom

Marjorie

Vicki

Ashley W.

Charity

Thanksgiving Greetings!!

2009-11-26T00:09:00.002-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Have a safe and happy holiday!

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-11-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

Driftwood Lane
(A Nantucket Love Story)
by Denise Hunter

Release Date:
July 6, 2010

Christian Fiction/
Contemporary/
Romance

Thomas Nelson
Pages: 320
ISBN:
978-1595548009

(from Amazon):

Meridith can handle anything: guardianship of three distant siblings, a dilapidated Bed-and-Breakfast, even an ever-present handyman who's dismantling more than her fireplace--or can she?

When the death of Meridith's estranged father leaves her with custody of three siblings she's never met, she reluctantly goes to Nantucket to care for them--but only until their uncle returns from his trip. Little does she know, the uncle is already there under the guise of her friendly handyman, with plans of his own.

Will the love that grows between them be strong enough to overcome the secrets that brought them both to Driftwood Lane?

If you haven't had the pleasure of reading any of Ms. Hunter's Nantucket Love Stories...you don't know what you're missing! Click here to find out more about her other titles. Enjoy!

** If you'd like to read my review of Seaside Letters (book 3), just click the link. **

Mailbox Monday (on Tuesday...again!)

2009-11-24T02:37:00.006-05:00

Here's mine for Nov. 15 - Nov. 21:

* From BookMooch:

Wildest Dreams
by Janice Maynard,
Morgan Leigh & LuAnn McLane

The Setup (Hotel Marchand, Bk 2)
by Marie Ferrarella

The Unknown Woman (Hotel Marchand, Bk 3)
by Laurie Paige

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* From SwapTree:

Patterns of Love (Coming to America, Bk 2)
by Robin Lee Hatcher

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* Directly from the author:

If Only You Knew
by Mags Storey

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* I purchased on eBay:

Love Finds You in North Pole Alaska
by Loree Lough

Love Finds You in Bethlehem New Hampshire
by Lauralee Bliss

Teaser Tuesdays

2009-11-24T02:19:00.005-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"'I'm taking you home now.' Then she turned and marched down
the sidewalk toward Jack's house. But now she wasn't so sure.
What if this wasn't Jack's dog?"

Page: 22

The Christmas Dog
by Melody Carlson

Christian Fiction/Contemporary

Revell Publishing
Copyright 2009
Pages: 172
ISBN: 9780800718817

Friday Fill-Ins (on Saturday)

2009-11-21T00:56:00.003-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go!

1. We need to get our nation back "under God".

2. I got an email from a PBS friend offering me 2 books from my Wishlist, and it made me smile, and squeal, and jump for joy!!

3. If you want to enter my Blog Giveaway...click the link in my sidebar!!

4. I love my hubby more and more everyday because he is so sweet and spoils me! *wink*

5. Massachusetts has a proposed 5% sales tax on elective cosmetic surgery; I think that's nothing to concern myself with...since I live in GA.

6. Spending time with family and close friends makes for a happy holiday.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to starting on my books for the 2009 Holiday Reading Challenge, tomorrow my plans include continuing to read books for the challenge, and Sunday, I want to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with my family...mmm...can't wait for my Grandma's delicious Chicken & Dressing!!!!

Blog Giveaway *** You Choose the Book!!!

2009-11-18T01:05:00.018-05:00

I said I was going to try to start giving away a book(s) at least once a month, and I've almost let November pass by w/o one!! I apologize for my negligence!

This month I'm doing something a little different...I'm going to let the lucky winner CHOOSE which book they want from a list I've complied. Aren't you curious? Wouldn't you like for me to get to the point already? LOL

Without further ado...here are the book choices:

(FYI: most of these books have been read but are in very good/excellent condition)

California Capers by Dana Mentink
(Christian Fiction/Mystery/Suspense)

The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson
(Christian Fiction/General/Contemporary)

The Forbidden by Beverly Lewis
(Christian Fiction/Romance/Amish)

A Love to Last Forever by Tracie Peterson
(Christian Fiction/Historical/Romance)

A Thousand Tomorrows by Karen Kingsbury
(Christian Fiction/Romance/Inspirational)

Talking to the Dead by Bonnie Grove
(Christian/General/Fiction)

I've tried to offer a diversity of subjects/genres because I know everyone doesn't read the same types of books. I hope you'll find something you're interested in!!

Now for the Rules:

* You must leave a valid email address in your comment, so I can
contact you if you're the winner.
(Example: sugarandgrits{at}hotmail{dot}com)
This way spammers will be less likely to grab it.

* You must have a valid U.S. mailing address.

* At this time, the giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

* The giveaway will start today, Nov.20th, and end on
Nov. 24th at 11:59 p.m.(EST)
(Any/all entries entered after this time will not be eligible.)

* I will announce the winner here on Nov. 25th ~ you will also be contacted via email. You will then have 48 hours in which to respond with your snail mail address, or another winner will be chosen.

Now ~ on to the fun stuff ~ chances for extra entries!!
Please include all of your extra entries in ONE comment...this
will make it a lot easier for me to keep up with them!!
Thanks! =)

+1 = By becoming a new follower thru
Google Friend Connect, on the right sidebar

+2 = Let me know that you're already a follower

+3 = Tell me which book you're interested in.
(you can even tell me why...if you want to,
but that's not required!)

+5 = Post about my giveaway on your blog, or in your sidebar
(you can use my image above, just be sure to link back to me!)

Thank you so much for dropping by and participating!
GOOD LUCK to everyone!!

Waiting on Wednesday...

2009-11-18T00:29:00.004-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

Knock Me for a Loop
(Chicks with Sticks,
book 3)
by Heidi Betts

Fiction/Contemporary/
Romance

Release date:
February 2, 2010

St. Martin's Paperbacks
Pages: 352
ISBN:
9780312946739

(from Heidi's website):

SHE’S CUTTING HIM LOOSE
When it comes to relationships, talk show host Grace Fisher won’t stand for cheating—especially not from her fiancé, star hockey goalie Zack Hoolihan. Her weekly knitting group backs her up when she calls it off, but it doesn’t entirely ease the sting of betrayal. She won’t listen to Zack’s indignant explanations of innocence—she just wants to tie up loose ends and move on. Until he winds up injured, that is, and she finds herself playing nursemaid…

NOW HE’S THROWN FOR A LOOP
Zack doesn’t know how that woman got into his hotel room, but he does know losing Grace has put him so far off his game, he ended up with a busted knee and a broken heart. If things aren’t mended fast, he’ll miss the playoffs, miss his girl, and lose everything. But if Grace is willing to push him into physical therapy, maybe he can pull her back into his arms—before their truce unravels. This time, he’ll do everything it takes to knit their relationship back together…

This is an awesome series!!
The first 2 books in Chicks with Sticks are:

Tangled Up in Love
Loves Me, Loves Me Knot

Honest Scrap Blog Award!!

2009-11-17T19:10:00.004-05:00

I would like to thank Hannah @ Project Journal for presenting
me with this awesome award...I am honored!!

Since I've received this award, I have to now tell you 10 honest
things about myself, as well as, pass the award along to
10 more bloggers of my choice.

Here are 10 honest things about me:

1. I have little or no patience for disobedient children...they drive me insane! (guess that's why the Lord chose not to give me any??) :)
2. I would love to open my very own bookstore.
3. Thunderstorms, tornadoes/hurricanes scare me to death!
4. I am a huge procrastinator!
5. I have a bad habit of being late (or almost late)...see #4. LOL
6. My "new" favorite ice cream is Edy's Drumstick...yum! I'm out right now, and craving it something awful! :(
7. I'm very stubborn/hard-headed.
8. I cried when I turned 30.
9. I don't make friends easily...in-person anyway...y'all were easy to become friends with!
10. I love Japanese food!

Now for the 10 bloggers I'm passing this award on to:
(most of y'all have already gotten it, so I'll send it to some who haven't)

1. Praying Mom @ What You Reading Now?
2. Colletta @ Colletta's Kitchen Sink
3. Jennifer @ Crazy-for-Books.com
4. Nely @ All About {n}
5. MJ @ Creative Madness
6. Rae @ Caffeine & Romance
7. Katy @ A Few More Pages
8. Ashley @ After All...Tomorrow is another day
9. Brande @ Book Junkie

10. Sharon @ A Bookworm's Blog

*** I've received this award on both of my blogs, so the same post
is on each blog. I know, that's just lazy...sorry!***

Teaser Tuesday

2009-11-17T16:50:00.004-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"You won't be depriving me of anything. You see how this parish is destined to grow. Soon, I'll be a wealthy old vicar with more income than I know what to do with - except, of course, I know very well what to do with it."

Page: 82

A Bride of Honor
by Ruth Axtell Morren
Christian Fiction/Historical/Romance
Pages: 393
Steeple Hill Books
ISBN: 9780373786503

Mailbox Monday (on Tuesday)

2009-11-17T16:29:00.007-05:00

Here's mine for Nov. 8 - Nov. 14:

Till Morning is Nigh by Leisha Kelly
(I bought at BAMM to finish the series)

A Measure of Mercy by Lauraine Snelling
(for review ~ compliments of Bethany House)

Ruby Among Us by Tina Ann Forkner
(from SwapTree)

Too Hot to Handle by Robin Kaye
(from PBS)

It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale (ARC)
(from BookMooch)

I apologize for not being around very much lately.
It's only going to get worse as we draw nearer
to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I have so many different family functions, and Christmas
shopping to do, that I'm not home as much during these
two wonderful holidays... so I'm apologizing in advance!

My very FIRST Reading Challenge

2009-11-15T10:39:00.014-05:00

I have been seeing Reading Challenges everywhere, but couldn't decide which one to choose as my very FIRST one to participate in. Well...I just found it while visiting MJ @ Creative Madness! Woo-Hoo!!

Here it is:

Challenge Requirements:

1- Challenge will start Friday, November 20 and will end Thursday, December 31.

2- You can read anywhere from 1 to 5 books for the challenge and, of course, if you're like me, you are more than welcome to surpass that number.

3- And now, here's the clincher... they must be holiday related books. That's right, the holiday doesn't really matter, but it would be more "jolly" if your choices were Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc.

4- The size of the book does not matter, nor does the genre. It is also okay for the book to overlap with other challenges. The only thing I ask is that they are not children's books. YA is okay. And so are re-reads. I for one tend to read the same books every Christmas - they are tradition.

5- To sign up - leave a link back to your challenge post (click link). There will also be a post for review links as well as one for challenge wrap-ups.

6- And.... there will be goodies. That's right, we'll call them presents. At the end of every week that the challenge is running I will choose one winner from the review links and I will allow them to pick a book of their choosing (of course, I will provide a list). Meaning the more books you read, review and link up, the more chances you have at winning a "present".

Here's a tentative list of books I hope to read
during the challenge:
(In no particular order ~ I may not read ALL of these,
but this is the list I will be choosing from)
~~Struckthrough~~ = I've read

* ~~The Christmas Dog~~ ~~by Melody Carlson (reviewing for Revell)~~
(my review)
* ~~The Unfinished Gift~~ ~~by Dan Walsh (reviewing for Revell)~~
(my review)
* ~~Santa, Honey~~ ~~by Kate Angell, Sandra Hill & Joy Nash~~ (my review)

* Christmas Homecoming by Debby Mayne, Paige Winship Dooly,
Elizabeth Godard & Elizabeth Ludwig
* The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall
* ~~Wild West Christmas~~ by Kathleen Y'Barbo, Lena Nelson
Dooley, Darlene Franklin & Vickie McDonough (my review)
* One ImPerfect Christmas by Myra Johnson
* It Happened One Night by Lisa Dale (ARC version)
*A Cowboy Christmas by Janette Kenny

I'm so excited...I can't wait to get started! I've already noted the starting date on my calendar, so I won't forget (like that's possible!). If you enjoy reading Holiday-themed books, be sure to sign up to join in the fun. I hope to be reading your reviews soon! :)

Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson

2009-11-11T21:59:00.003-05:00

Please visit my Book Review blog,

~Some of My Favorite Books~,
to read my review of
Fools Rush In
(Weddings by Bella, Book 1)
by Janice Thompson

Teaser Tuesday

2009-11-10T10:53:00.009-05:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"What was it about this cowboy that suddenly prevented me
from speaking in complete sentences?
I finally managed a wobbly 'H-hey, Duh-wayne.'
Shame washed over me at once.
Tell me I did not just make fun of his name out loud !"

Page: 70

Fools Rush In
(Weddings by Bella, Bk 1)
by Janice Thompson
Christian/Fiction/Contemporary/Romance
Copyright 2009
Pages: 330
Revell Publishing
ISBN: 9780800733421

So far...I am LOVING this book! I can't wait to finish it, and read the rest of the series! I completely didn't see the first twist coming, and I laughed so hard I was almost in tears!! :o)

Mailbox Monday

2009-11-08T23:33:00.008-05:00

Here's mine for Nov. 1 - Nov. 7:

I got these 5 books from my BFF, Renee:
(thanks girl!)

Love Finds You in Snowball Arkansas by Sandra D. Bricker
The Smart One and the Pretty One by Claire LaZebnik
Kilmeny of the Orchard by L.M. Montgomery
Threads of Silk by Linda Chaikin
Critical Care by Candace Calvert (BCE)

I won the top 2 books on blog giveaways:

Beguiled by Deeanne Gist & L. Mark Bertrand (ARC)
(won over @ Cindy's blog: Princess Bookie)

The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall
(won over @ Laura Davis' blog: Interviews & Reviews)

The bottom 2 books are Review books from
Bakers Publishing Group:
(be sure to watch for my upcoming reviews over on my other blog)

The Unfinished Gift by Dan Walsh
The Christmas Dog by Melody Carlson

I received these from book swapping sites:

BookMooch:

Lone Star Woman by Sadie Callahan
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James

PBS:

SANTA, Honey by Kate Angell, Sandra Hill & Joy Nash
Wild Card by Lora Leigh
Leather & Lace by Rebecca Goings, Melissa Schroeder
& Beth Williamson

I broke down and bought these at Waldenbooks:

Lucky in Love by Carolyn Brown
One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

This was an AWESOME week for me!! I got
LOTS of books I've been wanting to read!
YAY!!

My Review: Her Colorado Man by Cheryl St. John

2009-11-08T12:59:00.007-05:00

Her Colorado Man
by Cheryl St. John

Release date: December 1, 2009

Harlequin Historical
Pages: 280
ISBN: 9780373295715

*I won this autographed copy over at Petticoats & Pistols*

From the back cover:

The Family She'd Always Wanted!

When eighteen-year-old Mariah found herself pregnant and unmarried in her small Colorado town, she disappeared. One year later, she returned with a baby - though minus the "husband" who had conveniently ventured off to Alaska's gold fields to seek his fortune...

But now, with handsome adventurer Wes Burrows turning up and claiming to be the husband she had invented, Mariah's lies become flesh and blood - and her wildest dreams a reality!

My thoughts:

Even though I've been collecting Cheryl's Harlequin Historical books, this is the first one I've taken the time to read. As soon as I opened the envelope and saw it, I knew I wasn't going to be able to just add it to my ever growing TBR piles. I read it in a matter of a few hours, and discovered that it was a great choice to introduce me to Cheryl's brand of writing. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Now I can't wait to read all of her other books I have waiting in my TBR piles.

This is a very poignant romance set in Ruby Creek, Colorado, in 1882. We meet the huge Spangler clan, owners of Spangler Brewery. Most of the family have jobs at Spangler Brewery, working together to produce the very best bottom-fermented lager possible. They are well on their way to becoming very popular all around the world.

Mariah is responsible for handling promotional events, and also overseeing production at Spangler Brewery. She is the first woman to ever have a principal position, as well as, a seat on the governing board; she loves her job. Ever since her grandfather, Louis, called her into his office to let her know that her "husband" was coming home, she has been worried sick about how this event is going to affect her son's life. There is a horrible secret behind John James' birth that she's not quite ready to share with the entire family!

Wesley (Wes) Burrows has always longed for a family to call his own. He missed growing up with siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby. Prior to arriving in Ruby Creek, Wes had delivered mail in Alaska, worked on a whaling ship, and searched for gold in the Yukon. He now claims that he's ready to meet his "son", settle down, and become a family.

If you are a fan of historical romances, you definitely need to pick up your own copy of Her Colorado Man. I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed this book! It's difficult to write a review, without giving away any of the key parts...I hope I have successfully managed to spark your interest. :)

To find out more about Cheryl St. John and/or her books, please visit her at: www.cherylstjohn.net, or her blog: From the Heart...Cheryl St. John

My Favorite Cover

2009-11-06T10:04:00.006-05:00

This week, my choice is:

A Tailor-Made Bride
by Karen Witemeyer

Release date:
June 1, 2010

Bethany House Publishers
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780764207556

Christian Fiction/Historical
/Romance

(from PBS):

Book Description:

Jericho "J.T." Tucker wants nothing to do with Coventry, Texas's new dressmaker. He's all too familiar with her kind -- shallow women more devoted to fashion than true beauty. Yet, except for her well-tailored clothing, this seamstress is not at all what he expected.

Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man?

When Hannah decides to help Jericho's sister catch a beau -- leading to uproarious consequences for the whole town -- will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?

Isn't this cover beautiful? Even though it would be nice to see their heads/faces! Karen Witemeyer is a new author for me, so I'm excited to give her book a try. It sounds like a great story! :)

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-11-06T09:53:00.005-05:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

And...here we go!

1. Plans and schedules are a part of my everyday life.

2. I'm happy when things are flowing smoothly, and allow extra time for reading.

3. The last thing I drank was chocolate milk left in my bowl of Cocoa Pebbles.

4. One of the most valuable things in my life is having my family & friends around.

5. I like pepperoni, bacon, beef, cheese on my pizza.

6. Dear November, I'm soooo ready for some of my Grandma's chicken & dressing at Thanksgiving Dinner!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm NOT looking forward to getting everything ready for our Yard Sale, tomorrow my plans include freezing to death during our Yard Sale, but hopefully making LOTS of $$$$, and Sunday, I want to crash and burn on the sofa to recuperate after all my hard work!

Kreativ Blogger Award!!

2009-11-05T10:25:00.007-05:00

I just received this Blog Award from
Tea @ I LOVE TO READ...thank you, Tea!
Isn't it beautiful?? I love it!

Okay...this is what I'm supposed to do:
~ List 7 of My Favorite Things (hahaha!)
~ Send this award on to 7 other bloggers

So, here goes...

7 of My Favorite Things:

1. Spending time with my hubby, Deezel (puppy), and my family
2. Books, books, and more books!
3. Blogging with my online friends {{hugs}}
4. Playing game swaps on PBS (PaperBackSwap)
5. SHOPPING!!
6. Cute, Funky Purses
7. Flips Flops and Boots

Now for the hard part...y'all know I have a problem with only choosing a FEW bloggers to pass along awards to...so I'm gonna try passing it along to some blogs I've recently discovered (or recently started following)!! I'll try my best to stick to 7...

1. Katy @ A Few More Pages
2. Beth @ Weavings
3. Diane @ The Book Resort
4. Choco @ In Which a Girl Reads
5. Ashley @ After all...tomorrow is another day
6. Carman @ A Sequence of Continuous Delights
7. Missy Tippens @ Life with Missy

Please be sure to visit these ladies' blogs...they offer a vast
variety of delights to tempt your senses!! :)

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-11-04T10:26:00.007-05:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

This Fine Life
by Eva Marie Everson

Release date:
May 1, 2010

Christian Fiction/Romance

Revell Publishing
Pages: 352

ISBN: 9780800732745

(from Amazon)

Product Description

It is the summer of 1959 and Mariette Puttnam has just graduated from boarding school. When she returns to her privileged life at home, she isn't sure where life will take her. More schooling? A job? Marriage? Nothing feels right. How could she know that the answer is waiting for her within the narrow stairwell of her father's apparel factory, exactly between the third and fourth floors? In this unique and tender story of an unlikely romance, popular author Eva Marie Everson takes readers on a journey through the heart of a young woman bound for the unknown. Readers will experience the joys of new love, the perseverance of true friendship, and the gift of forgiveness that comes from a truly fine life.

About the Author

Eva Marie Everson is a successful speaker, a popular radio personality, and the award-winning author of Things Left Unspoken. She is coauthor of The Potluck Club series and The Potluck Catering Club series. She lives in Casselberry, Florida.

Top 10 Books on My Wishlist

2009-11-02T01:00:00.003-05:00

Woo-hoo!! It's Monday again...and that means that it's time to share
the Top 10 Books on My Wishlist for this week. If you didn't get a
chance to join us last week ~ here's how it works:

~ Look thru all of your wishlists (I'm sure you have more than one...just like me!)
~ Decide which 10 you're really wanting ~ at least for this week *grin*
~ Come back and post them in your comment...or better yet...create a post on your blog, linking back to me, and post your link here
~ You can list books from any genre ~ It doesn't matter if they are: already available for purchase, newly released, coming soon, etc.
~ If you have a book(s) on someone's WL that you're willing to get rid of...let them know... they may be willing to swap for something on your WL...I know I would!!
~ I've added a button in my sidebar, please take it with you, if you're inclined to do so...

I'm hoping this meme will help everyone find books to add to their own Wishlist, but to also allow others to see what books you want, so maybe they can help you get them. Kinda like my own personal swap site...in a way... By getting book lovers together, and sharing the books we most want, maybe we can help each other out. I would love to know what books you're looking for, so I can try to help you find them.

My Top 10 picks for this week:

Within My Heart (Timber Ridge Reflections, #3) :: Tamera Alexander
Tempted By a Cowboy :: Vonna Harper, Melissa MacNeal
& Delilah Devlin
A Creed Country Christmas :: Linda Lael Miller
Under the Cajun Moon :: Mindy Starns Clark
Untamed :: Emma Wildes
A Surrendered Heart (Broadmoor Legacy, #3) :: Tracie Peterson
Love Finds You in Sisters Oregon :: Melody Carlson
In Harm's Way (Heroes of Quantico, #3) :: Irene Hannon
Mail Order Husband :: Lauri Robinson
It Had to be You (Weddings By Bella, #3) :: Janice Thompson

(Be sure to watch all of the slides for some GREAT covers!!)

Okay...let's see your list!! Don't be shy...there will be no judging here...everyone is entitled to their own personal reading choices. Do you enjoy Mysteries, Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Historical, Paranormal, Erotica, Horror, Young Adult, Non-Fiction? Whatever your preference, please share your Top 10 Books on your Wishlist for this week. As always ~ thanks for dropping in! =)

Mailbox Monday

2009-11-02T00:54:00.002-05:00

I won on A Fiction-Filled Life blog:
(signed by the author!)

Fools Rush In
by Janice Thompson

Christian Fiction/Romance

I received from Annette Irby @
Net's Book Notes:
(she is so sweet!)

A Slow Burn
(Defiance Texas Trilogy, Bk 1)
by Mary E. DeMuth

Christian Fiction/General

Daisy Chain
(Defiance Texas Trilogy, Bk 2)
Mary E. DeMuth

Christian Fiction/General

I received via PBS, BookMooch & SwapTree:

The Lone Texan
(Whispering Mountain, Bk 4)
by Jodi Thomas

Historical Fiction/Romance

Hawk's Way Bachelors
by Joan Johnston

Historical Fiction/Romance

To Seduce a Texan
by Georgina Gentry

Historical Fiction/Romance

How Sweet It Is (ARC version)
by Alice J. Wisler

Christian Fiction/Romance

What was in your mailbox last week??

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

2009-10-31T13:46:00.004-04:00

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-10-30T09:31:00.006-04:00

(compliments of Janet @ Friday Fill-Ins)

Here we go...

1. It was a dark and stormy night, I was very glad my hubby was home.

2. My sister had already read these, so I offered to take the books for myself.

3. Rushing out, I forgot to grab my cellphone (for the 2nd time this week!).

4. Baby, grab the gun...I think I heard a coyote howl outside!

5. Shhhh...I have a sinus headache.

6. I'm a picky eater, so please, give me something good to eat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to staying home, tomorrow my plans include watching the UGA vs. FL game and Sunday, I want to go to Borders to use my coupons!

My Favorite Cover

2009-10-30T02:03:00.002-04:00

My choice this week is:

The Redemption of Micah
by Beth Williamson

General/Romance/Historical

Release date:
July 7, 2009

(From Amazon):

Nothing about the room that Eppie awakens in feels like home - certainly not the stranger with long dark hair and silver eyes who claims to have been waiting for her for three long years. Somehow, Micah must find a way to reach through the distance between them and remind her of everything they once shared, and prove he has belief enough for both of them...

I finally found a cover that shows the guy's face...enjoy!! :)

Waiting on Wednesday

2009-10-27T23:35:00.013-04:00

(Compliments of Jill @ Breaking the Spine)

It allows bloggers to feature pre-publication
books that they are eagerly anticipating!

This week I've chosen a book I've been eagerly waiting to see the cover art for...it was worth the wait!!

A Love of Her Own
(Heart of the West, Book 3)
by Maggie Brendan

Release date:
June 1, 2010

(from Amazon):

Product Description

April McBride has suffered a broken engagement once before and fully intends to guard her heart when she travels to Billings, Montana, to attend her brother's wedding. One look around the small mining town convinces April that this won't be difficult--just a bunch of dusty shops, bad service, and ill-bred cowboys. But a run-in with a horse trainer named Wes Owen opens up vast possibilities for frustration, embarrassment, friendship, and . . . love? Can April and Wes see past their differences in order to envision a future together? Readers will love going on this adventurous, spark-filled ride through turn-of-the-century Montana.

Praise for Maggie Brendan: "Brendan's gentle style of prairie romance is reminiscent of Janette Oke . . . capturing the heart of the old West with romance that will make you sigh."--Julie Lessman, author of the Daughters of Boston series
"Brendan blends colorful characters, lively dialogue, and intriguing historical details."--Amanda Cabot, author of Paper Roses and Scattered Petals

From the Inside Flap

EXCERPT FROM CATALOG "Thanks for coming to share in our happiness, Wes," Josh gripped his hand. "One day, it's going to be your turn." "Oh, I doubt that. I'm not the marrying kind." "Don't you mean no one could put up with you?" Josh teased his new friend. "You may be exactly right. Horses are my main focus and I haven't found a gal yet that wanted to share in horse training for her future." He shrugged his shoulders. "You never know, Wes. When one falls in love, stranger things can happen." Juliana said. "I'm looking for a young man who rode up this afternoon when I was training Ed's mare. Never seen him before but I think he must have been one of your guests that came in late." "You must mean my sister, April," Josh pointed across the room, indicating the woman in a yellow dress. Wes followed to where he pointed. His jaw dropped. An attractive, slender blonde stood chatting with Margaret and Louise. "No, Josh. It was a young man in a long duster and floppy hat." No way that this was the same person that he saw in dirty jeans and duster shouting at him earlier! Josh shook his head. "I'm trying to tell you--it was April, my sister over there. Come on, I'll introduce you to her."

Doesn't this sound like a great book?? I don't know how I'm going to survive until June 1, 2010! I want to read this book NOW!! If you haven't had a chance to read Maggie's debut series...you don't know what you're missing! Please go out/online and order your very own copies of the first 2 books in this trilogy...you're going to love them!! Here they are:

No Place for a Lady
(Heart of the West, Book 1)
by Maggie Brendan

The Jewel of His Heart
(Heart of the West, Book 2)
by Maggie Brendan

Teaser Tuesday

2009-10-26T23:07:00.003-04:00

(Compliments of MizB @ Should Be Reading)

Here's what you're asked to do:

Grab your current read.
Let the book fall open to a random page.
Share two teaser sentences from that page, somewhere between lines 7 and 12.
Share the title of the book that the “teaser” comes from ~ so people can find the book if they like the teaser.
And remember – AVOID SPOILERS!!

Here's mine:

"Mama slumped on the side of the bed, Emmy's faded flannel nightgown clutched in her hands. 'I know your heart's not in this trip, honey, but you're not even trying to be cheerful.' Emmy gave her a glum look."

Page: 34

Emmy's Equal
(Texas Fortunes, Book 3)
by Marcia Gruver
Christian/Fiction/Romance
Pages: 319
Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781602602076

Top 10 Books on My Wishlist

2009-10-26T14:35:00.005-04:00

Woo-hoo!! It's Monday again...and that means that it's time to share
the Top 10 Books on My Wishlist for this week. If you didn't get a
chance to join us last week ~ here's how it works:

My Top 10 picks for this week:

LFY in North Pole, Alaska :: Loree Lough
Breakfast in Bed :: Robin Kaye
Daisy Chain :: Mary E. DeMuth
Deadlock :: Al Lacy
Kiss Me, Kill Me :: Lauren Henderson
Knit the Season :: Kate Jacobs
Maid to Match :: Deeanne Gist
Men on Fire :: Susan Lyons, Rachelle Chase
& Jodi Lynn Copeland
Never Say Never :: Lisa Wingate
Too Hot to Handle :: Robin Kaye

(Be sure to watch all of the slides for some GREAT covers!!)

Some of my Favorite Things

My Favorite Cover

Waiting on Wednesday

*Another* apology + an update

My Favorite Cover(s)

Waiting on Wednesday

Check it out!

Waiting on Wednesday

My Favorite Cover

Guess What?!?!?

My Favorite Cover

Waiting on Wednesday

My Favorite Cover (a day late)

My Favorite Cover

Waiting on Wednesday

St. Patty's Day!!

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday

My Favorite Cover

My Favorite Cover

HAPPY BIRTHDAY..............

Waiting on Wednesday (early Thursday)

WINNER!! ~January Giveaway~

My Favorite Cover

7 yr. old sings National Anthem

Blog Awards!!

~ January Giveaway ~

My Favorite Cover

What's New on My Shelf

Waiting on Wednesday

Unbelievable!

My Favorite Cover

Waiting on Wednesday

Teaser Tuesday

Mailbox Monday

Christian Book Giveaways Blog

Waiting on Wednesday

Teaser Tuesdays

Blog Awards from 2009

Friday Fill-Ins (First one for 2010!!)

"We the People"

Mailbox Monday

Blog Giveaway WINNER!!!!!

My Favorite Cover

Friday Fill-Ins

2010 Romance Reading Challenge

Waiting on Wednesday

**SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST**

Birthday & Christmas Special Giveaway!!

Mailbox Monday

My Favorite Cover

Friday Fill-Ins

Waiting on Wednesday

My 3 All-time FAVORITE videos on YouTube!!

Surprised Kitty!!!

Moooooommmmmm!!!

Teaser Tuesdays

My Review: Santa, Honey (3-in-1, Christmas Anthology)

Christmas Tree ~ 2009

Mailbox Monday

Let's Say Thanks......in support of our Troops!!

My Favorite Cover

Waiting on Wednesday

Teaser Tuesdays (on Wednesday)

FINALLY!! New pix of my BIG baby!!

My Favorite Cover

Friday Fill-Ins

Winners!! Winners!! Winners!!

Thanksgiving Greetings!!

Waiting on Wednesday

Mailbox Monday (on Tuesday...again!)

Teaser Tuesdays

Friday Fill-Ins (on Saturday)

Blog Giveaway *** You Choose the Book!!!

Waiting on Wednesday...

Honest Scrap Blog Award!!

Teaser Tuesday

Mailbox Monday (on Tuesday)

My very FIRST Reading Challenge

Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson

Another apology + an update

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST