Shelf Life by Christina George

January 21, 2015

Shelf Life by Christina George was a great sequel to “The Publicist“. I started this one the minute after I finished “The Publicist” because I was so in love with the characters and I had to know what happened next in the series. In this book I really started to love Mac more and I saw more why she had a hard time going choosing which one to be with. I think I liked this book more than the first one because you got to see more of who Kate really is and I love seeing her rebuild her life. I loved reading about what it is like in the publishing world because I know what it is like for those of us who review books so I love getting a glimpse in to what happens with authors and getting the books published.

About The Book

It’s an industry of out-of-control egos, unrealistic expectations, and unfulfilled promises.

This is publishing and it’s Kate’s world, but maybe not for long.

When one of Kate Mitchell’s star authors is carted away in handcuffs, it’s only the beginning of her troubles. As her world crumbles around her, Kate desperately looks for anyone to hold onto but finds that happy endings are truly works of fiction. With the shelf life of her career and her love affair quickly expiring, Kate sets off on a new adventure…

Starting over in California is easy but Kate soon learns that leaving her old life behind isn’t. Nick Lavigne is eager to help her forget but two things still own her heart, the dream of discovering the next great American novel, and MacDermott Ellis.

As Kate tries to rebuild her life she finds a surprising gift that reboots her career in a new and unexpected direction. Suddenly her name becomes synonymous with one of the biggest bestsellers publishing has seen in ages and she’s welcomed back with open arms.

But at the height of her success the ghosts of her past come back to remind her of the world she’d been trying to forget and the man who never let go of her heart.

Behind the book, there’s always more to the story. Welcome to Publishing, the ego has landed.

About The Author

Christina George has worked in publishing for twenty years (give or take). Here’s what this book isn’t. It’s not a slam against publishing (though it is broken) and it’s not a slam against authors (though some of them are crazy). This book is not autobiographical though many of the stories are true. No you won’t know which ones, cause it’s more fun to guess, right? George continues to work in publicity and helps authors because at the end of the day she does love books, she loves publishing, and she loves authors. She hopes you’ll enjoy this romp through Kate’s world as much as she enjoyed creating it.

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The Publicist by Christina George

January 20, 2015

The Publicist by Christina George was a great book. I wasn’t sure when I was started this book if I was going to like it but after the first couple of pages I was hooked and didn’t want to put this book down or the others in the series. I loved this authors writing and I also loved the plot of this book. I loved Kate and I really liked Mac until Nick came into the book and then I was in love with Nick. I was so glad that I had the next book in series waiting for me because I would have hated to wait to read the rest of the books. If you love romance books I would recommend this book to you. I will be reviewing the second book tomorrow and the third book on Wednesday so make sure you come back and check them out.

About The Book

Behind every book, there’s always more to the story.Can one woman change an age-old institution like publishing? Probably not, but Kate Mitchell sure wants to try. As a publicist with a large, respected New York publishing house, Kate finds herself at the mercy of a broken publishing system, books that don’t always sell (at all) and author egos that are often, well, as big as the island of Manhattan.Enter the star Editor, MacDermott Ellis. Tall, handsome, charismatic, married, and ready to save the day. Kate wants to do the right thing but her hormones seem to be driving her decisions. Then there’s Allan Lavigne, once a revered author, now as forgotten as yesterday’s news; and his nephew Nick, who wants to sweep Kate away from New York for another coast, California.As Kate tries to navigate the landmine of publicity, the over-the-top author expectations, and the careful dance of “I’m sorry, your book isn’t on the bestseller list this week”, she also finds authors who are painfully overlooked by a publisher wanting more sex, more celebrities, and more scandal.

About The Author

Christina George has worked in publishing for twenty years (give or take). Here’s what this book isn’t. It’s not a slam against publishing (though it is broken) and it’s not a slam against authors (though some of them are crazy). This book is not autobiographical though many of the stories are true. No you won’t know which ones, cause it’s more fun to guess, right? George continues to work in publicity and helps authors because at the end of the day she does love books, she loves publishing, and she loves authors. She hopes you’ll enjoy this romp through Kate’s world as much as she enjoyed creating it.

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Dwight D Eisenhower-Quote Of The Week

January 19, 2015

This weeks quote is by Dwight D Eisenhower.

When I read this quote I thought of how things are going in our country right now and how true this quote is. I have noticed that people feel that the world owes them things when the truth is no one owes you anything. Any way those are a few of my thoughts on this quote. What do you think of this weeks quote by Dwight D Eisenhower?

Masterpiece Marriage by Gina Welborn

January 16, 2015

Masterpiece Marriage by Gina Welborn was another great book in this series. I love these books and I am so glad that I get to review them. There are some books that I would never buy with my own money but these are one of the few that I would actually buy because I love them so much. Anyway lets get on to the review of this book. In the beginning I wasn’t a huge fan of Zenus and I am not sure why but by the end of the book I love him. I also loved watching Zenus & Mary fall in love and how Zenus finally went and showed her that he loved her. It was such a sweet love story that I would recommend to anyone who loves romance novels.

About The Book

He wants to save his business. She wants to be a professor. But are they asking for more than they can really have?

After a flood damages the looms at Zenus Dane’s Philadelphia textile mill and the bank demands loan payment, Zenus turns to his aunt for help repurposing his textiles. Trouble is . . . his aunt has already been hired by the lovely yet secretive Englishwoman Mary Varrs.

Eager to acquire his aunt’s quilt patterns, Zenus attends the summer Quilting Bee, a social event his aunt has uniquely designed with the secret purpose of finding Zenus a wife. However Zenus only has eyes for Mary, but Mary has no such desire for him.

Though his aunt is determined to design a masterpiece marriage, both Zenus and Mary will have to overcome their stubborn ways. Can he realize that love requires stepping out of his routine? And will she recognize that following her heart doesn’t mean sacrificing her ambition?

About The Author

Gina Welborn is the author of several novels and novellas, including The Heiress’s Courtship. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers; the president of Faith, Hope and Love; and a founding member of InkwellInspirations.com. She lives in Cache, Oklahoma, with her pastor husband and their five children. Visit her online at GinaWelborn.com.

About The Quilts Of Love Series

Quilts tell stories of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings. TheQuilts of Love series focuses on the women who quilted all of these things into their family histories. A new book releases each month and features contemporary and historical romances as well as women’s fiction and the occasional light mystery. You will be drawn into the endearing characters of this series and be touched by their stories.

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Florence Nightingale-Quote Of The Week

January 14, 2015

Quote Of The Week

This weeks quote is by Florence Nightingale.

Florence Nightingale

I really liked this quote when I saw it because it is so true. I find myself making excuses from time to time and it is something that I am going to try and stop doing this year. I know alot of people make excuses instead of just going out and doing what they know they need to do. If we all just stop making and accepting excuses than I think we would all succeed more often.

What do you think of this weeks quote by Florence Nightingale?

Overkill by Amy Saunders

January 13, 2015

Overkill by Amy Saunders
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: January 13

About the Book

Summer in Portside: The
beach! The gelato! The murder…Belinda’s peace from scandal and her
grandmother is short-lived when a painting – and then a body – wash up on her
favorite beach. As she and Bennett team with Det. Jonas Parker to figure out
how the two connect, a possible art forgery comes to light – and another
victim.

Belinda continues to grow into her new role as
a part-time amateur detective, swimming through suspects and broken
connections, while Bennett starts to rebuild his life, and Jonas breaks free
from work to pursue a potential new romance.

With the heat of summer upon them, the future
is more unpredictable than ever.

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Author Bio

Amy Saunders is a mystery
lover with a soft spot for humor and romance–and the ocean. She lives in Massachusetts, and loves
to bake and watch movies. She’s the author of one mystery series and three
standalone mysteries. Learn more about Amy and her books at her website.