Monday, December 9, 2013

Book Review: A Marriage in Middlebury

A Marriage in MiddleburyOne decision changed both their lives . . . but will love win in the end? Charlotte Rose Hill enjoys a comfortable life serving up country delicacies, uniquely blended teas, and matchmaking advice for her quirky, devoted customers. The only thing lacking is someone to share it with. At eighteen she denied Sam Wilder’s marriage proposal after his family convinced her to walk away from their relationship. They both moved on . . . or so she thought. When Sam walks back into her life more than a decade later, Charlotte is surprised that her heart still quickens. But is it because of his presence? Or because of the presence of Sam’s new fiancée?

A second chance at love doesn’t happen often, but their past may keep them apart. Is it too late for Sam and Charlotte?

Purchase a copy here.
Learn more at Anita’s website.




MY THOUGHTS
It's not every day that you get a second chance...with the one you love.  When Sam and Charlotte meet up again, old feelings come alive, only this time, there's a fiance in the way!

This is a very cozy story, the book cover is just a small glimpse of the wonderfully charming town of Middlebury.  It's not every day that you read a book that leaves you wanting to crawl into it's pages.  Anita Higman is an amazing author, one who never fails to deliver.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review from Litfuse Publicity

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Mod Cloth Flash Sale!

Are you like me.....do you love a good sale?  Head on over to Mod Cloth, they are having a FLASH SALE until midnight tonight!




Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed us by in a flash! But that doesn't mean great deals aren't out there any more! ModCloth has a sweet Grab Bag worth $50 that they are giving away with any purchase of $125+ until Midnight Tonight!!! ModCloth is not just clothes either, they have adorable apartment accessories and even have a small selection of quirky gifts for that special guy in your life. Check them out using the link below and get that grab bag for yourself! ModCloth Grab Bag Sale until Midnight Tonight!
bag for yourself!


ModCloth Grab Bag Sale until Midnight Tonight!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

CFBA: Merry Humbug Christmas

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Merry Humbug Christmas
B&H Books (October 15, 2013)
by
Sandra D. Bricker


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

For more than a decade, Sandra D. Bricker lived in Los Angeles. While honing her chosen craft of screenwriting in every spare moment, she worked as a personal assistant and publicist to some of daytime television's hottest stars. When her mother became ill in Florida, she walked away from that segment of her life and moved across the country to take on a new role: Caregiver.

The author says that it was her 8th novel that opened the door to finding her way as a writer. "I'm a Christian woman, first and foremost," she says. "So it was a bit of a dream-come-true when Summerside Press chose me as one of two authors to launch the Love Finds You line."

Sandie's real-life role as cancer survivor has parlayed into her steadfast commitment to raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research. Spearheading a series of devotionals for Summerside Press (such as the popular His Grace is Sufficient...Decaf is Not), the author has stipulated that a portion of each contributor's proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.


"Being allowed to combine my faith and my humor with raising funds for my pet projects ... and still pursue my writing dream," says Bricker, "well, that's the best of all worlds, as far as I'm concerned!"

And one of the author's pet projects is animal rescue, evidenced by the special bond she has created with one particular formerly-abandoned puppy -- a red-haired collie with "killer brown eyes and the heart of the class clown."

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Merry Humbug Christmas features two holiday romance novellas from hilarious and heartwarming author Sandra D. Bricker. -- the perfect gift to yourself or someone else at this most wonderfully stressful time of year.

In "Once Upon a Jingle Bell," A Bah! Humbug cruise to the Mexican Riviera is Joss Snow’s answer to this year’s quest to avoid the holidays completely; at least until she’s rebooked on a different kind of cruise altogether. Candy canes, holly wreaths, reindeer and ornaments seem to be stalking her on the 12 Days of Christmas holiday cruise extravaganza. An escape back to land is her only goal . . . until she meets a kindred spirit in rugged Irishman Patrick Brenneman, and then the game is on! Avoid Christmas festivities at all costs . . . except maybe for that one stop under the mistletoe.

In "It Came Upon a Midnight Deer," Reese’s guilt over abandoning best friend Joss on their holiday tradition of avoiding all things Christmas is trumped by the joy of her recent engagement. Meeting Damian’s family for the first time on idyllic Sugarloaf Mountain is about as far from that Bah! Humbug cruise as she can get, and Reese can hardly wait to get there. But from the moment they hit that deer in the road just two miles from the cabin, everything seems to go wrong. There are no drummers drumming or pipers piping this particular year! And once she sets her future in-laws’ family cabin ablaze, she’s pretty sure there won’t be even ONE golden ring in her future.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Merry Humbug Christmas, go HERE.

MY THOUGHTS
What a fun read.  Can you imagine being named Merry Christmas Snow?  I mean really, what were Joss's parents thinking?  It's no wonder she changed her name!  Joss definitely does not like Christmas and will go to great extremes to stay away from it, which is pretty funny when you think about her ending up on a Christmas cruise of all things.

This is a fun, happy read...no worries, even though Joss doesn't like Christmas, you'll feel the Christmas spirit throughout the entire book...like it or not!

A quirky read, a great book to cuddle up with after a hectic day of shopping!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for review from CFBA


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