The Lesson by Suzanne Woods Fisher

January 14, 2013

About The Book

Centered on one of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s most loved characters, this is the story fans have eagerly anticipated. The precocious M.K. is all grown up (well, almost) and ready to take on the world-with surprising results. Fisher’s trademark plot twists and turns are as unexpected and satisfying as ever in this third book in the Stoney Ridge Seasons series.
In her wildest dreams, spunky and impulsive nineteen-year-old Mary Kate Lapp never imagined herself behind a schoolteacher’s desk. A run-in (literally) with the schoolteacher compels her to act as a substitute teacher, just as her restless desire to see the world compels her to apply for a passport . . . just in case. The only thing of interest to M.K. in the sleepy Amish community of Stoney Ridge is the unexplained death of a sheep farmer that coincided with the arrival of a mysterious young man into the community. Frustrated that no one takes the crime seriously, she takes matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, as tends to be the case for M.K., she jumps headlong into trouble.

About The Author

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is the host of internet radio show Amish Wisdom and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visithttp://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Get Amish proverbs delivered right to your iphone or ipad! Download the Free App!

My Review

This book was so cute! From the moment I started reading it I didn’t want to put it down. The author does a great job of explaining things and she keeps the story flowing along. I did find that I could predict some of the things that happened but all it all it was a good book and I am going to check out more of her books!

FTC: I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange for my review. The opinions expressed in this review are 100% honest and my own.

GoGoBot #GogobotTravel

November 29, 2012

If I could pick anywhere to go to I have decided that I would want to go to New York, New York. GoGoBot is a great site to use when planing your vacations. It has all of the information that you could ever want when it comes to booking a hotel to planning what you are going to do while you are there! I am going to be planning my dream trip using GoGoBot and here is what I would be doing if I had the money to travel there.

I would for sure rather stay in a condo for sure. I am not a huge fan of hotels and since I would be there about a week or so a condo is a great way to save some money on food because you can do your own cooking. GoGoBot has a list of all of the places where you can rent a condo or a hotel room.

I really like these condo’s because who doesn’t want to be right at times square??? You can click here and see more of the pictures of these condos.

There are so many things to do there that I decided I would just list a few of the things that I would love to do while I was there. This list doesn’t even touch on how much shopping I would be doing!

You can go here and see more of the attractions and things that you can do while in New York. Since I have done all this research on going there I am going to start saving so that I can go there and experience what it is like to be there.

If you are planning a trip you really should use GoGoBot because it makes it so easy to see everything you can do. It is great to have everything all on one page and at one location. For my next trip I am for sure going to be using GoGoBot to plan it!

Gogobot allows you to tap into the knowledge of your friends when planning a trip anywhere. You can find like-minded travelers and inspiration for your next vacation, creating easy-to-use wishlists you can return to again and again.

And when you are not in vacation mode or planning a trip, you can discover hidden gems in your own neighborhood for entertaining guests or a weekend staycation.

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gogobot. The opinions and text are all mine.

Every Perfect Gift by Dorothy Love

November 27, 2012

About

Book 3 in Dorothy Love’s Hickory Ridge Romance series.

Ethan and Sophie long to share a future together. But the secrets they’re not sharing could tear them apart.

Sophie Caldwell has returned to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, after years away. Despite the heartaches of her childhood, Sophie is determined to make a home, and a name, for herself in the growing town. A gifted writer, she plans to resurrect the local newspaper that so enchanted her as a girl.
Ethan Heyward’s idyllic childhood was shattered by a tragedy he has spent years trying to forget. An accomplished businessman and architect, he has built a majestic resort in the mountains above Hickory Ridge, drawing wealthy tourists from all over the country.

When Sophie interviews Ethan for the paper, he is impressed with her intelligence and astounded by her beauty. She’s equally intrigued but fears he will reject her if he learns about her shadowed past. Just as she summons the courage to tell him, Ethan’s own past unexpectedly and violently catches up with him, threatening not only his life but their budding romance.

My Review

This book was amazing. I read it in less that 24 hours which is fast for even me. I instantly fell in love with Sophie and Evan. While I was reading the book I hoped that they would end up together because they seemed so perfect for each other. The author does a great job of describing things and also does a great job of keep the reader on the edge of their seats. I didn’t put this book down until I was finished with it and I am going to read the other books in the series along with any other books that the the author has written.

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Resurrect by David Stevens

November 15, 2012

About

Book 1 in the Resurrect Trilogy.

Preventing his burning fighter from crashing into a neighborhood, Navy Commander Josh Logan ejects … too late.
Critically injured, he’s offered a new life and mission exploit highly classified military technology to stop a global cataclysm. The price? He’ll be dead to everyone he knows.
He wakes in a city hospital with a genetically enhanced body and no identity. With the help of his brilliant, Neuro ICU nurse, and guided by nothing but a voice, he must infiltrate the military-industrial complex to develop the world’s most powerful weapon … to protect humanity?

My Review

A very well written book, combining action, philosophy and science. Though sometimes heavy on the science side of things the book uses dialogue and character development to move you comfortably through some of the heavier bits allowing to the book to flow and bring you along, without making you feel like your in some college lecture hall. An excellence example of a talented writer combining mystery and science fiction into a riveting book. For those who like a great read with a lot of technical information, well researched, to back up the plot this book is for you. The author does a great job of introducing ideas and plot twists then bringing you into the story, making you not want to put the book down.

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FTC: I received a free copy of “Resurrect” by David Stevens in exchange for my review. The opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Amazing Artwork With #AlphabetPhotography

November 13, 2012

I was so excited when I this offer to get a free picture because I have always liked the look of them. I was so excited when I found out that I was chosen to get one and review it. These would make great gifts for the holiday’s. They are something that can dress up an area in your home or office. I chose to get my daughters name who I placed for adoption almost 8 years ago. This is what mine looks like:
I am still kicking myself because I didn’t take pictures of how well it was shipped. I was totally shocked at how well they packaged it to ship. I do tons of online shopping and this was by far the best wrapping I have ever seen. You definitely don’t have to worry about the glass or any other part of the picture breaking while they are being shipped to you. I also love how each on of the pictures is signed by the person who put together the picture for you. Here is a picture of the artist who put mine together:

They also have over 1000 different pictures that they can use to make your words or names. I love the fact that I could add the hearts to the front and back of the picture. Here are a couple of close ups on the letters themselves:

As you can see they are great pictures and a great present to give. Like I said before they are great to put up in your house of office. It would be nice to get your last name done and then put it above your fireplace or behind your desk in your office. They are great quality and they have so many different pictures of each letter that you can spend hours mixing and matching different letters together until you find something that totally matches your personality and also the decor you already have in your home.

If you are looking for unique gifts this is one that I am sure anyone would love to receive!

The perfect customized gift that includes photographs from all over the world, this is the original Alphabet Photography. Celebrity owners include: Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate, Tyra Banks, Ryan Seacrest, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, John Schneider, Nelly Furtado, and many more!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Alphabet Photography. The opinions and text are all mine.

Breath Of Dawn by Kristen Heitzmann

November 6, 2012

About

“Heitzmann weaves a many-layered tale keep[ing] readers entertained and wondering when the next bit of drama will occur.” -Publishers Weekly

Corporate turnaround specialist Morgan Spencer, dubbed the “success guru,” has a Midas touch in business. But losing his wife sent him to the brink, and his two-year-old daughter, Livie, is all he’s living for-until they encounter a woman whose trouble just might draw him out of his own.

Four years ago Quinn Reilly did the right thing. Now the man her testimony put in jail is getting out. Though she has put up barriers to protect herself and those around her, she has come to care for the Spencer family, especially the winsome Livie and her mercurial father. Unwilling to put them at risk when the threats begin, she requests something she hopes the super-successful Morgan might be able to deliver.

Fixing problems is what Morgan does best, but his counter proposal takes them in a direction neither is equipped to handle. Determined to confront the past, will they survive to build a future?

My Review

I loved the beginning of this book and thought that I would love everything about this book. I fell in love with all of the characters and the plot was great but when I was about half way through the book I just couldn’t get into the book anymore. I think the problem for me was the fact that the turn of events seemed so far fetched that I just couldn’t see it actually happening. Since I couldn’t see it happening in really life I had a hard time finishing the book. The author is a great author and I can’t wait to check out her other books but I can’t recommend this book simple because it was so far fetched at least to me. If you have read it let me know what you think of it!