Some of my Favorite Things

11.08.2009

Mailbox Monday

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.

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

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

11.06.2009

My Favorite Cover

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

(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!

11.05.2009

Kreativ Blogger Award!!

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!! :)

11.04.2009

Waiting on Wednesday

(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.

11.02.2009

Top 10 Books on My Wishlist

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! =)