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that her dating days are finally behind her, Claire is enjoying a
blissful life with her new husband and baby boy. Gone are the drunken
nights in impractical shoes, and Internet dates with men who lose their
hair…and their pants.<span> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background: white;">Unfortunately,
she’s discovering that life as a married, working mom isn’t turning out
to be the perfect happily ever after she dreamed about. She adores her
little boy, but her husband’s behavior is about to make him eligible for
the Most Disappointing Spouse of the Year Award.<span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="background: white;">His
unwillingness to help around the house and his slacker work ethic are
frustrating enough, but the constant parade of beautiful, single women
in his life has Claire in a constant state of distress. Didn’t she
realize that the cute front man of a popular cover band would attract
hot, young women with perfect cellulite-free legs? And whose idea was it
to hire the curvy nanny with the sexy accent?<span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="background: white;">When
an unexpected business trip pops up – with a super-hot, much-too-young
former love interest, Claire’s own loyalty is put to the test. A
publishing conference in Key West may be the ideal escape from her
troubles, but will she be tempted by the forbidden in a town full of
swingers and breakfast alcohol consumption? And why does everyone they
meet think the business colleagues are on their honeymoon?<span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="background: white;">Scrambling
to cover up innocent, but suspicious circumstances, the couple
struggles with honesty, loyalty and what to share with each other. As
they sink deeper into their marital gloom, will they find their way back
to wedded bliss, or finally succumb to the enticement of new…and
uncomplicated romance?<span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="background: white;">THE
JUGGLING ACT is Book 3 in the Rom-Com on the Edge series. All books are
standalone novels, however read in order for maximum fun!</span></span><br />
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An utterly unique memoir, this book was not was I expected it to be. Though it got off to an almost excruciatingly slow start, the book was a very touching and heartfelt look into the love that can exist despite and sometimes even because of a dysfunctional environment.<br />
The story was one that had difficult moments but I feel like it was an important story for Mary to share. One that might give others hope even or at least help them to accept that we are all a product of our experiences. Not for the faint of heart, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever felt like life was stranger than fiction but couldn't help but embrace those there.<br />
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Mary Pflum Peterson is a veteran multi-Emmy-Award winning producer at
Good Morning America, the nation’s number one morning news show. Her
work at GMA has taken her to papal funerals in Rome, to the ravaged
remains of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, to the royal
wedding in London and to numerous Oscar ceremonies in between. Prior to
joining GMA, Pflum Peterson was a producer and reporter for CNN, where,
from her post in Istanbul, she traveled in and out of numerous warzones,
including Afghanistan. Today, her warzone of choice is Manhattan’s
Upper West Side where she resides with her husband, Dean, and their four
young children, ages 1 to 7.StereoQueenBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730308099495822580.post-36878008618917925902015-09-09T11:49:00.000-07:002015-09-09T11:49:06.557-07:00Plan Bea Reveal!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Author: Hilary Grossman<br />
Series: (book 1)<br />
Release Date: October 2015<br />
Genres: Women’s Fiction <br />
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How well do you really know the people in your life? <br />
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Annabel O’Conner has the perfect husband, two adorable children, an amazing job, and the mother from hell! Annabel doesn’t like it but has come to terms with the fact that her relationship with her mother, Bea, deteriorated to the point of forced and strained communications. However, an unscheduled call from Bea turns her world around and makes Annabel question everything she believed about her life.<br />
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Despite the fact secrets, lies, and misplaced blame have destroyed the women’s relationship; Annabel reluctantly agrees to help Bea plan her wedding. Little does Annabel know the impact of her decision.<br />
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In this Women’s Contemporary Fiction novel, Hilary Grossman explores the complex relationship that exists between mothers and daughters in a light-hearted and relatable manner.<br />
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Hilary Grossman loves to find humor in everyday life. She has an unhealthy addition to denim and high heel shoes. She likens life to a game of dodge ball - she tries to keep as many balls in the air before they smack her in the face. When she isn't writing, blogging, or shoe shopping she is the CFO of a beverage alcohol importer. She lives on the beach in Long Island. <br />
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A Remarkable Kindness was the kind of novel that touches you deeply. I have always been drawn to Israel and its rich history, so I was not at all surprised to be drawn into the story of Rachel, Lauren, Emily and Aviva. Faced with their own personal challenges, this book tells the stories of their lives and what brought these four Jewish American to this place.<br />
I was quite intrigued by the concept of a burial circle as it was not something I had previously heard about yet I found utterly compelling. I found the idea very touching and something that I felt was a great central focus of the story with the individual stories revolving around it.<br />
This book was one that I can definitely recommend to anyone who loves a good story with a lot of emotion. It was a heartfelt and great story that was very easy to read.<br />
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Diana Bletter is a writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, and <em>Commentary</em>. Her first book, <em>The Invisible Thread: A Portrait of Jewish American Women</em>,
with photographs by Lori Grinker, was shortlisted for a National Jewish
Book Award. In 1991, she moved from New York to a seaside village in
northern Israel where she lives with her husband and children, and
volunteers in a burial circle.</div>
Find out more about Diana at her <a href="http://thebestchapter.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, and connect with her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DianaBletter" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/dianabletter" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.StereoQueenBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730308099495822580.post-86366867637474189102015-07-23T16:26:00.000-07:002015-07-23T16:26:09.962-07:00Center of Gravity Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Center of Gravity was just the kind of heart pounding suspenseful novel that I just love. I suspect that this genre is fast becoming my favorite type of book to read and this book just helped reinforce that. I really felt for Ava and could not wait to find out what would happen next. I honestly was so upset with everything that she was going through and the story drew me in this intensely from the very beginning.</div>
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This story had all the great elements of an amazing oeuvre. I loved how little by little, we learnt more until piece by piece everything came together. I could not put this book down and read late into the night anticipating the next shocking twist.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;">You can find Laura Tweeting @Lauramcneillbks and blogging at</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;"> </span><a href="http://lauramcneill.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;" target="_blank">lauramcneill.com</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;">. After July 14</span><sup style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 13.65pt;">th</sup><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;">, Laura’s suspense novel,</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Center-Gravity-Laura-McNeill-ebook/dp/B00PWOH354/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1432651304" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #ce5f70; text-decoration: none;">Center of Gravity</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 13.65pt;">, can be found wherever fine books are sold. </span></div>
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This book was much different from what I expected so I have to say it somewhat affected my enjoyment of it. I was expecting more of a modern love story and less of a romance novel but that is what I found myself reading. I wouldn't say that it was not a good book because it was just that my personal expectations were different.</div>
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The story focused on Mel and her life especially after meeting an irresistible stranger on a plane. I am not sure if I believe that in so short a period of time that your life could be so changed forever but I there is a part of me that loved that it may be possible. Who doesn't want to believe that the love of your life is out there to be stumbled upon at any moment? So this novel definitely had its appeal in regards to that.</div>
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I found the book somewhat frustrating but it was probably more that the situations Mel found herself in were completely frustrating at times so upon reflection, I can say that the author was probably very adept in describing the situations so well so that the general mood of the scene was very apparent.</div>
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I know that this is a first novel for this author and I am curious to see what she comes up with next as she definitely has her strengths.</div>
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Adventures in Fashion was all that but also a lot more! I had not read the first book but that wasn't a problem as this book can definitely hold its own. I didn't feel like I missed anything that made it impossible to read this second installment in this series but I will definitely be going back to read up on Emily's adventures in book one!</div>
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I was super intrigued by the way the book was written as a large majority of it was as if you were reading the main character's Facebook page and since we are such a social media obsessed society, I felt like it was very appropriate. It was admittedly a bit difficult to get used to at first but once I fell into a rhythm, it was very easy to read.</div>
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The story was interesting and kept me guessing because I could never anticipate what would happen next. I also had quite a few laughs over the things that happened and the posts that would appear on her Facebook wall. I especially liked how her mother would chime in every so often and somewhat unexpectedly at times.</div>
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I do enjoy Aussies so this book was definitely a pleasure since Madeline is an expat living in one of my favorite cities in the world. A cute and fun read that is sure to please!</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="il">Emily</span> <span class="il">Craven</span> was first inspired to placed pen to paper when she was 12, after she learnt her favourite author, Isobelle Carmody, began her first novel at 14. <span class="il">Emily</span> finished two manuscripts while completing a Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics and Geophysics) at the University of Adelaide. So technically, she can claim to be an astrophysicist (stars), geophysicist (rocks) and writer (crazy). She writes YA fiction, Fantasy and non-fiction. <span class="il">Emily</span> lives in Australia and yes, back when she was a teenager her high school had its own herd of Kangaroos. She's been to almost every continent (Africa being her weakness in continent-domination) and has the pretty photographs to prove it (though probably less professional than Madeline Cain...).<br /><br />Unusual talents and hobbies include: Getting excited at the thought of sky diving (though if you try to attach her to the end of a bungee cord she will take you down with her). She loves belly dancing, singing, is a self-confessed Trekkie, and will never pass up a good bar of chocolate. If you put her anywhere in the vicinity of snow, she turns into a five year old.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #333333;"><span class="il">Emily</span> has a website <a href="http://www.madelinecain.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; text-decoration: none;">http://www.<wbr></wbr>madelinecain.com</span></a> and two blogs, one on writing (<a href="http://theoriginalfantasy.blogspot.com.au/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; text-decoration: none;">http://theoriginalfantasy.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com.au</span></a>) and one on independent publishing and digital storytelling (<a href="http://ebookrevolution.com.au/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; text-decoration: none;">http://ebookrevolution.com.au</span></a><wbr></wbr>). You can find her on Twitter @TheMadelineCain or on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GrandAdventuresOfMadelineCain" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; text-decoration: none;">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>GrandAdventuresOfMadelineCain</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<br />StereoQueenBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730308099495822580.post-77408430480088764792015-01-05T18:05:00.000-08:002015-01-05T18:05:22.103-08:00Milked Review<br />
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I LOVED THIS BOOK. And yes I had to write that all in capitals because it was just that true. I read it in one day over the Christmas holidays, which was a feat in itself because of course that is a busy time of year. I just couldn't help myself though because the book was just that good.<br />
The story of Amanda was one that I felt myself drawn into and I was silently cheering for her to succeed despite all of the difficult things she was faced with. I truly loved the realness I felt in this book and wondered if the author had gone through all of these things. From what I read later, she had not but I still felt like I was hearing about a friend's troubles in life and I hurt for her.<br />
Quite often when I read a book I will be disappointed with one thing or another but this book delivered in every way. Great characters and dialogue and an entirely believable story that did not have a bad ending but a really plausible one that made me happy.<br />
A definite 5 star rating and one of my best reads of the past year!<br />
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I don't usually read memoirs but since this book read like a true chick lit novel, I found myself truly enjoying this book. I enjoyed hearing about Hilary's personal story and all the turns it took! I was impressed how candid she was in sharing a very personal story. She was very honest and at times the tale was humorous though I was frustrated at times with Marc and I could definitely relate! I read this book in record time and feel like it is a must read for any young woman!</div>
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was the second book I have read by Lauren Clark and I have to say that I was
delighted by the Southern charm that is her signature style. Searcy Roberts was
an interesting character who I came to like a lot though I found it somewhat
unbelievable that she changed personality wise as quickly as she did. However,
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characters grew on me and I found myself caring about them as the book
progressed. I was definitely rooting for Searcy and for her success! I did find
some of the book farfetched or perhaps just not plausible though I didn’t find
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">After six years behind the anchor desk at two
CBS affiliates, Lauren Clark moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast to raise her
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Lauren has published four novels,<i> Pie
Girls </i>(set in Fairhope, Alabama), <i>Stay Tuned, Stardust Summer</i>,
and <i>Dancing Naked in Dixie</i>, under the pen name, Lauren Clark. More
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Visit Lauren’s website at </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.laurenclarkbooks.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.laurenclarkbooks.com</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">, follow
her on Twitter @LaurenClark_Bks, and her blog at </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.laurenclarkbooks.com/blog" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ce5f70; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.laurenclarkbooks.com/blog</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div>
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Having been someone who did A LOT of dating before settling down, this book really struck a chord with me and I definitely had a lot of laugh out loud moments. I enjoyed the entire idea behind the book and was happy to read it as I found it quite entertaining. Definitely a great and fun read for someone who wants to be entertained.</div>
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I enjoyed this book a lot because it almost felt like a friend was talking to me about her life. The main character Sydney is super personable and I truly enjoyed her humor and references to pop culture. (Who doesn't enjoy a very specific reference to Mr. Darcy?) </div>
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I know that this book, and the other two in the series, are based on the author's own life and I would love to know just how true to life they are! I also really liked that even since I had not read the first one, that I was able to fully enjoy this book. But I can assure you, I will DEFINITELY be reading the other two! So if you want a very pleasurable read that is easy to read and highly entertaining and full of lots of emotion, pick this book up!</div>
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A truly captivating book with a bit of intrigue, drama and deception, this was chick lit entertainment at its best! The book had a bit of everything including fashion, love and the high life and all set in London, a city I truly do love. The plot was a bit slow at first but then caught up and stayed quickly paced with a lot of laughs along the way.</div>
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The first book I have read by Zara and I really do hope it isn`t the last!</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Luckily I was born and raised in a City I love living in: London, UK. And it’s just as well, as I can barely afford to go on a camping holiday much less move. I have a gorgeous 9yr old daughter, yeah, I’m a single mom, (judge me later), and I like to think of myself as a yummy mummy, when in reality I’m still working on shifting this damn cellulite of my ass. I do actually make it into the gym from time to time, but mainly to appreciate the…ahem …view :)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">So what kinda stuff do I write?</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;">Well, I write what I love reading, Romantic Comedy and the original kinda British ChickLit. I don’t do vampires, werewolves, or horror, because sheesh, I wanna sleep at night. In my bed. Not underneath it. So if you like Bridget Jones or Shopaholic, then you might dig my stuff.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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I found this book super frustrating but possibly because I can't imagine ever living my life the way Elizabeth does in it. I can't imagine living in an abusive relationship of that type of being that incredibly unhappy and unfulfilled yet continuing to live my life that way. But then again, I have never been in a situation like this so I probably shouldn't say I would never live that way because until you have been in that person's shoes, you obviously shouldn't judge them.</div>
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I did find the book a little bit difficult to read at times because of the way it was written. At first it wasn't easy to know that the narrator was no longer speaking and the main character was. It wasn't exactly clear but once I got used to it, it did work though it was something I haven't experienced before.</div>
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This book does touch on a very important topic so it is probably not for everyone because of the sensitive nature of the subject matter but is definitely worth a read.</div>
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This book was definitely one that was hard to read but impossible to put down. The main character was so raw and honest about everything in her life that at times it was so difficult to keep reading but it was also so captivating that I could not stop even if I had tried.</div>
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The story is quite a sad one with the hurts and betrayals of an ordinary life adding up to someone who feels like they don't deserve happiness and cannot provide it to their own child. Being a young mother, it truly hit home. This is definitely a must read as I have never heard a voice quite like this before!</div>
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This was exactly the type of book that I love - every quintessential chick lit element that you always hope for in a book was there! It was a true pleasure to read about Sophie and her exploits and not only because I love everything English but that was definitely a huge plus for me. I started this book and truly did not want to put it down as I fell in love with the characters immediately. I dare even say it was like falling in love with chick lit all over again. And I love the book cover so much as it is a picture I would frame and put on my wall without hesitation. I cannot wait for her next title to come out and am definitely going to add both to my favorites collection.</div>
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I first discovered Julie Farley less than a year ago but I immediately fell in love with her writing with Tripped Up Love so I was really excited to read this next installment in the series. And of course she completely delivered. I completely loved hearing about how the lives of Heather & Peter evolved - it almost felt like I was hearing about what was going on with close friends. For anyone who wants to read a great story about real characters who will make you both laugh and cry, I would totally recommend these books! </div>
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I have been a fan of Savannah's writing since I read When Girlfriends Chase Dreams last year, so I was super excited to read this latest installment. I have to say that I definitely wasn't disappointed and basically gobbled this book up as it was so addictive. For anyone who wants a great chick lit read, the story of Emily is definitely one you will want to read (and you will want to pick up her other books as well!) The story definitely inspired me to take my own chances.</div>
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This was a completely charming, immensely readable book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Though I couldn't see why Shoshana was involved with such a self-absorbed and secretive man at the beginning of the book, I couldn't help but fall in love with her and her need to find her very own happily ever after. The characters were well developed and the plot line kept me intrigued and I have to say I wasn't exactly expecting some of the things that happened! Definitely a must read for true chick lit fans.</div>
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<br />StereoQueenBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730308099495822580.post-21559283350993086102014-03-24T16:45:00.000-07:002014-03-24T16:45:52.441-07:00The Golden Apple Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I loved this book. It was such a feel good story about starting over and finding happiness after a tragic loss. Poppy was everyone's girl who made some difficult and brave choices and ending up pursuing her happiness despite the emotional devastation she had recently suffered. I fell in love with her and her chutzpah. This tale made me incredibly emotional at times and was immensely satisfying in that rare way that a great book is.</div>
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This book was a very fascinating read because it really gave me an interesting perspective of how the other half live. Private planes, staff of many, being able to buy everything and anything you want... I really enjoyed getting an insider's look into this world that I would otherwise never have been privy to. The story was very readable and I am very happy that this appears to be the first of many books to come in this series. </div>
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This story was one of the best accounts I have ever read about a battle with cancer. I understand that this is based on the author's personal journey and I was so impressed with her courage and candor. The book really opened my eyes to what going through this could be like. From the physical challenges to the personal ones, including relationships with others, I can say that Sophie's story was one that I felt deeply. It was truly a powerful story but also had that chick lit approachability that will make this accessible for those who may need it.</div>
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<span style="color: #4d354d; font-size: 10pt;">She’s a hopeless U2 and Bon Jovi fan - as judged by her collection of tour t-shirts. She’s also rugby union fanatic, coffee and champagne lover, chocoholic, over-exaggerator, trashy TV, music and iPhone addict.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #4d354d; font-size: 10pt;">Lindy has been writing in the genre of Chick Lit & Women's Fiction for the past ten years but has also tried her hand at a paranormal romance in the book, <i>Angel’s Be</i>nd. Chick Lit remains her main love.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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I enjoyed this book as the story had many inspiring moments but I almost couldn't believe all of the hardships that Jill went through in such a short period of time. Though I suppose one could believe it as the old saying goes, 'When it rains, it pours.' Jill was a character in transition and who really came into her own after dealing with many difficult and heartbreaking events. I almost feel like there was not quite enough detail in the second half of the book compared to the first which seemed more drawn out. I did enjoy the story and her ultimate triumph over everything that happened.<br />
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<br />StereoQueenBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874850721470079147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730308099495822580.post-90090401164043441062013-11-27T11:28:00.001-08:002013-11-27T11:31:55.548-08:00Zoey and the Moment of Zen Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As with her first book, Cat Lavoie wrote a book that was so enjoyable it practically read itself. I just love her turn of phrase and the characters she writes are brought to life through her amazing descriptions. I loved the story though I questioned Zoey's sanity at certain points but I think that was probably entirely the point. I only have one objection or perhaps complaint; the book kept me up late because I couldn't put it down! (And I swear I am not biased because she lives in my city!)</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 18pt;">Cat <span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">Lavoie</span> lives in Montreal, Canada with her tempestuous cat, Abbie. Her debut novel, <i>Breaking the Rules</i>, was published in August 2012 by Marching Ink. If Cat isn't reading or writing, she's most likely watching too much TV or daydreaming about her next trip to London.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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