In My Mailbox...

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A Touch of Scandal
by Jennifer Haymore

The last thing Garrett, Duke of Calton, expects to find while tracking his sworn enemy is the delectable, mysterious Kate. This beautiful servant girl rouses a longing the battle-scarred ex-soldier had never hoped to feel again. But when she turns out to be the sister of the man he seeks, he's convinced he's been betrayed.Kate knows her duty to her family, yet how can she ignore Garrett's powerful pull on her heart? Or the heady temptation of his stolen-and sizzling-kisses? Scandal has followed the duke since the war. Now the greatest shock of all is on its way-the one that can separate Garrett and Kate forever.

Montana Legacy

by R.C Ryan

They're the McCords...three rugged, sexy cowboy cousins who'll inherit the family range--if they seek the treasure hidden on it. But even more precious are the women who can tame their wild hearts...She was the one person who shook Jesse McCord's quiet determination. She was the only one he ever let in, body and soul. Then suddenly Amy Parrish was gone and the oldest McCord cousin devoted his life to the family ranch. Now Amy is back, offering help to Jesse find the McCord gold. Yet Jesse's not about to give her a second chance, and he hopes his pride will protect him from her irresistible charms. But under the wide prairie skies a dangerous, unseen enemy is fast closing in, threatening Amy and Jesse's very lives and the promise of their ...

Some Random Things That I Love...

Here are somethings that I love:

• Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner- this stuff rocks on my naturally curly hair!
• Victoria Secrets Drenched in Pink Sweet & Flirty body lotion- this is my 'everyday' lotion. Just smelling it makes me happy :-)! There's just something wonderful about Sugar Berry & Grapefruit that makes me smile...(May I suggest~SPLURGE, get the All Over Body Mist too! It's a happy maker, too!!
• Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Cream Body Wash & Lotion. This I save for those 'special' days that I just need a little something special. You know what I mean...
• Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara- this is the best mascara that I've found and I've tried alot...
• Cover Girl TRUblend Micromineral Foundation- It puts some color on my white, pale face without looking like I'm wearing foundation.
• Cover Girl TRUblend Micromineral Blush- Again, it puts some mahvelous color on my pasty face. As long as I have the foundation, blush, and MK mascara on, I can actually leave the house and not be embarrassed if I run into someone I know...
• My Plan Ahead Mother's Planner. -Nope, I don't use it much to keep track of my kids, I use it to keep track of my reviews, bunco nights with the girls and the ever popular dr.'s appointments. Oh I also keep track of book & movie releases that I want to read and see! I keep it right on my computer desk...

That's not all I love. There's more. Those are some of my favorites though...What is something you can't live without?

Friday 56...

Friday 56 is hosted by Tonya at Storytime With Tonya and Friends.

Why don't you join in the fun?

Rules:* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.

* Turn to page 56.

* Find the fifth sentence.

* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like)

along with theseinstructions on your blog or

(if you do not have your own blog)

in thecomments section of Tonya's blog.

*Post a link along with your post back to Tonya's blog.

* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual.Use the CLOSEST.

Watching her eyelids close in appreciation as she sipped the wine he'd bought. Watching her lick the sweet almond tart filling from her fingers and the crumbs from her lips.

A Touch Of Scandal
by Jennifer Haymore

Blog Tour~To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliott

A reclusive widow known for her scientific scholarship, Lady Ciara Sheffield is shadowed by rumors that she poisoned her husband . . . A rakehell rogue notorious for his devil-may-care antics, Lucas Bingham, the Earl of Hadley is not accused of murdering anything—save for the rules of Polite Society. The only thing they have in common is seeing their names featured in the lurid gossip columns of London’s newspapers.
Until an ancient manuscript draws them together.
Ciara needs a titled fiancé to quell the slanderous speculations which may send her to the gallows. Lucas needs brilliant scholar to help his elderly uncle decipher the secrets of the mysterious manuscript. So when her friends urge her to accept the earl’s proposal of a temporary alliance, Ciara decides that she had no choice but to make a deal with the Devil.
And so begins a seductive dance of sinful pleasures and hidden desires as the two of them waltz through the mansions of Mayfair. Lies, intrigue, treachery, sex. They find themselves facing slanderous whispers, unscrupulous relatives—not to speak of their own simmering passions, which quickly ignite into dangerous flames. It’s a potent mix and the result may be explosive—and perhaps deadly—if they don’t watch their step.

about the author~
(from the authors website)
I began my writing career at age five with a number of lavishly illustrated Westerns, which were lovingly preserved for posterity by my first fan (Thanks, Mom!) As you can see, I believe in immersing myself in the mood and character of my stories!
I have since moved on to Regency England, an era that has fascinated me ever since I picked up a copy of Jane Austen’s Pride And Prejudice. (Sorry, no picture of me in my ballgown and tiara!)
Books have always been an important part of my life. I’ve always been a voracious reader, and I’ve always had a very vivid imagination . . . so much so that I think at times it worried my parents that I was so happy in my own little world, drawing pictures and creating stories. My teachers will also tell you that I was the class history geek, even in grade school. I don’t really know why, but I have always been fascinated with the past.
As an undergrad at Yale, I majored in art and went on to get a MFA in Graphic Design. So storytelling got put on the back burner for a while. But The Muse kept whispering in my ear, and one day I sat down at the keyboard . . . and realized that writing is what I love.

my thoughts~

I really enjoyed reading this book! Lady Ciara is accused of murdering her husband while the Earl of Hadley is only interested in having "fun" (yep, I'm wagging my eyebrows up & down! You know what kind of fun he's interested in!!). So the two come to an arrangement to help each other.

To Sin With A Scoundrel is the first book of what I think will be a great series!

I'm already looking forward to the second book in the series~ To Surrender To A Rogue. It will be available June 2010!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of this book.

Waiting on Wednesday

Wedding baker Laurel McBane is surrounded by romance working at Vows wedding planning company with her best friends Parker, Emma, and Mac. But she's too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that their clients seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker's older brother Delaney, on whom she's had a mega-crush since childhood. But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her-or so she thinks. When Laurel's quicksilver moods get the better of her-leading to an angry, hot, all-together mind-blowing kiss with Del-she'll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever...

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Berkley Trade; Original edition (April 27, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0425233685

Isn't it April yet??? Oh, and I'm not as crazy for this cover. *sigh* I really liked the last 2...but I know, it's about the caterer, so the cover makes sense. It's just the other 2 covers were, I don't know, more dramatic. Oh, well, maybe it's just me. I'm buying the book as soon it hits the shelves!

Romance Novel Sluts

I just joined a new group that was formed over on Facebook, Romance Novel Sluts (Savy Ladies (and Lords) Unearthing Treasured Stories) and they, I mean we, now have their own RNS site! I was over at the new site and read a post that Slut Sarah (really, that is her username!) had written: I wasn’t always a romance novel slut. And she asked at the end who contributed to my romance novel passion. Here is the comment I left:

My Mom. She started it all. I started sneaking her romance novels when I was 12 or 13.

That comment really didn't do it justice. I didn't just sneak & read her romance novels. I devoured them. It didn't matter to me who wrote it. It didn't matter what genre it was (heck, back then I didn't know what a genre was!). I just grabbed the books that had the sexiest covers. As a matter of fact, I think the majority were either historical or based around Native Americans with the white woman as a slave. All that mattered to me was that it had to be a Happily Ever After. Thats it. It just needed a HEA. And even now, a HEA is necessary for me to enjoy a book. If it doesn't have a HEA, I won't read it again.

Do you know what else I loved to sneak & read?

I loved her True Romance magazines (do they still sell those?)too. I just loved how you got so many short stories that were true in a magazine! It just made my young, young, teen heart go pitter patter! And for the early 80's I think they were a little risque, too!

So. I ask you this. Who contributed to you becoming a Romance Novel Slut?

Teaser Tuesdays

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme
is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along!

Just do the following:

Grab your current readOpen to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS!
(make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away!
You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add
the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

That the sinfully sexy Earl of Hadley happened to be in it with her last night added and awkward twist to the sheets. One thing was certain, she couldn't make a habit of it. For any number of compelling reasons.

To Sin With A Scoundrel

by Cara Elliott

page 282

Tasty Tuesday! Loaded Baked Potato Soup...

There's nothing I enjoy more (except maybe coffee) on a snowy winters day than

a pot of homemade soup. Below is the recipe that I use when I'm in the mood for

some really great Loaded Baked Potato Soup...

Ingredients~
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
chopped green onion
salt and pepper to taste


Directions~
Place cubed potatoes into a glass dish, and cook in the microwave oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
While your cooking the potatoes, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat using your whisk blend in the flour until smooth, then stir in the milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Stir in the potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon bits until melted and well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This is great with yeast rolls!

And The Winners Are...

Congratulations!!

for Ecstasy Unveiled:

Cecile

Tetwa

Scorpio M.

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for Countess of Scandal:

Jane

Sandy Jay

Rachie G

Patti

Wendi P

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Fire Gazer by Kevin Burton McGuire

Follow Ben Jennings around an Asheville, North Carolina that Thomas Wolfe would not have recognized.Ride along as Ben encounters visions of Zelda Fitzgerald, pagan rituals, a sub-culture embedded in the city’s infrastructure, and fires of unknown origin.Ben becomes enamored by DC, a charismatic drifter with a dark world vision, and he is forced to confront DC’s rejection of culture and the art it produces.Through Ben’s private journal entries, learn about his struggle to overcome DC’s destructive cynicism and his pursuit of an artistic vision. Will Ben follow his own artistic calling, or will he adopt DC’s anti-social lifestyle? Hang on, as these two personalities collide and events spiral out of control!

about the author~
Kevin Burton McGuire, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, received his MA in literature from Marquette University. He is the author of numerous short stories and a book of poetry, When It Rains in Carolina. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

my thoughts~
This was a quick & easy book to read. It took less than 6 hours to work my way through. It was well written and I enjoyed reading it, though this isn't my normal type of book to read. I'm glad I tried it, I liked it...


I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of this book.

I was trolling Twitter tonight...

I was trolling Twitter tonight and found Conan O'Brien (personally, I feel as though he was royally screwed by NBC & Jay, I'm just sayin') and so in finding Conan, I followed his twitpic link to 'his' 92 Ford Taurus. While reading the comments that people left, someone left a link for Dirty Car Art and if you haven't seen it, you should visit! What this man does with paint brushes and a dirty car window is AMAZING!! Don't believe me? Look for yourself~

Mona Lisa with Stary Nights in the background! Wow!

View from the back

and its just a regular Pet Fest!

See? Isn't that amazing? I would hate to wash my car if I was lucky enough to have something like this on my car! I think Scott Wade is truly talented! Just awesome!

Ending Today!

Last chance~ ends tonight at midnight!

GO HERE TO ENTER!!

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren.
If you haven't visited her blog, you should!

8th Confession by James Patterson~

APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING At the party of the year, San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle...while someone is watching—waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer pinpoints the ideal moment, and it's the perfect murder.
BUT THE TRUTH CAN BE DEADLY While Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates the high-profile killings, someone else is found brutally executed—a preacher with a message of hope for the homeless. His death nearly falls through the cracks, but reporter Cindy Thomas hears about it and soon discovers the victim may not have been quite as saintly as everyone thought.
LET THE CONFESSIONS BEGIN As the hunt for two criminals tests the limits of the Women's Murder Club, Lindsay sees sparks fly between Cindy and Lindsay's partner, Detective Rich Conklin. The Women's Murder Club now faces its toughest challenge: Will love destroy all that four friends have built?

To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliot~

A reclusive widow known for her scientific scholarship, Lady Ciara Sheffield is shadowed by rumors that she poisoned her husband . . . A rakehell rogue notorious for his devil-may-care antics, Lucas Bingham, the Earl of Hadley is not accused of murdering anything—save for the rules of Polite Society. The only thing they have in common is seeing their names featured in the lurid gossip columns of London’s newspapers.
Until an ancient manuscript draws them together.
Ciara needs a titled fiancé to quell the slanderous speculations which may send her to the gallows. Lucas needs brilliant scholar to help his elderly uncle decipher the secrets of the mysterious manuscript. So when her friends urge her to accept the earl’s proposal of a temporary alliance, Ciara decides that she had no choice but to make a deal with the Devil.
And so begins a seductive dance of sinful pleasures and hidden desires as the two of them waltz through the mansions of Mayfair. Lies, intrigue, treachery, sex. They find themselves facing slanderous whispers, unscrupulous relatives—not to speak of their own simmering passions, which quickly ignite into dangerous flames. It’s a potent mix and the result may be explosive—and perhaps deadly—if they don’t watch their step.

Surviving Your Doctors by Richard S Klein, M.D.~

Every year, 90,000 patients die in our American hospitals due to medical error. The price to individuals, families, and society at large is in the billions, and yet wrongful medical outcomes are often swept under the rug. Patients need to know how to avoid medical blunders from the minute they step foot in their doctor's office or hospital. This book, written from an insider's perspective, walks readers through the potential hazards of healthcare and offers guidance for how to avoid injury or worse.

Quick & Easy Tips To Lose Weight by Georgina Salgado Chavez~

Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight by health and wellness expert Georgina Salgado Chavez is for any person who has been struggling to lose weight and is looking for a permanent solution to keep the pounds off, and intends to boost their health to optimum levels. These tips are as practical as they are easy to do, and they can help anyone feel better, and gain strength, balance and energy. Written in reader-friendly prose, Chavez’s book takes a holistic and modern view of weight loss, addressing stress factors, chemical toxicity, movement and proper nutrition, as well as diet. Whether readers want to shed a few pounds or many, Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight is the sensible and effective way to do it.

Silent Scream by Karen Rose~

When a teenage girl dies in a suspicious fire, Detective Olivia Sutherland is assigned to track down the arsonist. Then she discovers something more sinister: a vicious blackmailer who preys on young people and murders without hesitation. Making her work even harder is sexy firefighter David Hunter. He's not only sharing the case but sparking memories of their long-ago night of passion, when feelings were left unspoken and hearts were broken.David has his own ghosts, and a million regrets. But while he and Olivia try to face the wall of pain between them, a diabolical puppet master is pulling strings to make a group of twentysomethings do his bidding. Soon Olivia and David are scouring the city for a calculating criminal who seems tantalizingly close--and is moving in for the kill.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies-Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steve Hockensmith~

In this terrifying and hilarious prequel, we witness the genesis of the zombie plague in early-nineteenth-century England. We watch Elizabeth Bennet evolve from a naïve young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. We laugh as she begins her first clumsy training with nunchucks and katana swords and cry when her first blush with romance goes tragically awry. Written by acclaimed novelist (and Edgar Award nominee) Steve Hockensmith, Dawn of the Dreadfuls invites Austen fans to step back into Regency England, Land of the Undead!

Well, thats all that was in MY mailbox this week...WHAT was in yours?

Weekly Wrap-Up

Books read and/or reviewed this week
Born in Fire

Shadow Blade

Jordan

The Last Song

Fire Gazer

Current Giveaways

The 3 Day Cleanse

A Touch of Scandal

Montana Legacy

Jordan

Countess of Scandal (ends tonight at midnight!)

The Moon Looked Down

Ecstasy Unveiled

My Posts

In My Mailbox

the boy...

and the girl...

Teaser Tuesday

Tasty Tuesday

Waiting on Wednesday

Friday 56

My Week
My week was very exciting. I suppose. Matt, my baby, turned 17 on

Thursday. We have a family rule that if it's your birthday, you get to pick what we have for dinner that night, and what kind of cake you want. You won't be told no on your birthday! So, for dinner we had BBQ Sandwiches and Corn Casserole and for his cake he wanted a Jello Cake.

On Friday, I signed the parental release for him to join the Reserves. Me? I didn't shed a tear. Really. I cried them all out over the last week! I don't think I've ever been so proud of him. He is growing into such a great man. My cell phone went to cell phone hell on Friday, so I spent this morning at the phone store picking out a new one. I read some great books this week and I'm starting on my books for next week! Woohoo! The grandkids are coming over tonight to spend the night, so that will be a lot of fun! Gotta love those babies!!

So, how was YOUR week?

ENDING TODAY!!!

Go HERE to enter!

Ends tonight at midnight!

And The Winners Are...

Congratulations!!

And the winners for Worst Case are:

Tabathia B.
Sheila (Bookjourney)

Emily L.

and

And the winners for Dare to Surrender are:

Scorpio M.
Lyoness2009 "Beverly"

Mindy A.
Wanda B.
Tracey D.

The winners have been emailed!

Ending Today!

Go HERE for Worst Case on audiobook!

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Friday 56

Friday 56 is hosted by Tonya at Storytime With Tonya and Friends.
Why don't you join in the fun?
Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these
instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the
comments section of Tonya's blog.
*Post a link along with your post back to Tonya's blog.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual.
Use the CLOSEST.

Xhex's destination was obvious, however.

The emergency department was the newest addition to the medical center, a state-of-the-art, glass-and-steel facility that was like a brilliantly lit, constantly humming nightclub.

Hard to miss. Hard to lose sight of.

Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

I can't wait to read this book! Unfortunately I have to read the 2 before it first!!

Blog Tour~Undress Me In The Temple Of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman

In 1986, Gilman and a classmate embarked on a bold trek around the globe starting in the People’s Republic of China. At that point, China had been open to independent backpackers for roughly ten minutes.

Armed only with the collected works of Nietzsche and an astrology book, the two plunged into the dusty streets of Shanghai. Unsurprisingly, they quickly found themselves in over their heads—hungry, disoriented, stripped of everything familiar, and under constant government surveillance. Soon, they began to unravel—one physically, the other psychologically. As their journey became increasingly sinister, they found themselves facing crises Gilman didn’t think they’d survive. But by summoning strengths she never knew she had—and with help from unexpected friends—she and her friend found their way out of a Chinese heart of darkness. What began as a lighthearted adventure became a real-life international thriller that transformed them forever.

about the author~ (from the authors website)

Funny, but... I never set out to write books that made people laugh. My main love has always been literary fiction, and the first book I completed (which has yet to be published) was a collection of serious short stories. However, even with my darkest work, people would always tell me that parts of it were funny. This annoyed me because I aspired to be an American Dostoevsky with Breasts. But in 1999, I took a writers' workshop at the Bethesda Writers' Center. The first story I submitted was a heartbreaking tale of a man's addiction, which impressed the class. The second was an absurd story about mistaken identity full of Jews, Rastafarians, and dental hygienists. To my great irritation, the class liked this one infinitely more.After class, a man pulled me aside. "I have to tell you," he said. "My wife has been battling breast cancer. I read her your story last night, and it was the first time in two years she really laughed. You've got a gift. Please don't ignore it. Not everyone can make a sick woman laugh in her hospital bed." That's when I finally saw the merit in my own, lurking smart-ass and stopped fighting it.

my thoughts~

2 Crazy Girls!! It takes 2 Crazy girls to backpack through China at the tender age of 21! I found this to be a funny, inspiring and emotional read. Inspiring as in, expand your comfort zone, get out there and try new things. NOT go to China! My suggestion-read it. You won't be disappointed!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of this book.

Blog Tour! Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass

For Kira Solomon, normal was never an option.
Kira’s day job as an antiquities expert, but her true calling is as a Shadowchaser. Trained from youth to be one of the most lethal Chasers in existence, Kira serves the Gilead Commission dispatching the Fallen who sow discord and chaos. Of course, sometimes Gilead bureaucracy is as much a thorn in her side as anything the Fallen can muster against her. Right now, though, she’s got a bigger problem. Someone is turning the city of Atlanta upside-down in search of a four-millennia-old Egyptian dagger that just happens to have fallen into Kira’s hands.
Then there’s Khefar, the dagger’s true owner-a near-immortal 4000-year-old Nubian warrior who, Kira has to admit. looks pretty fine for his age. Joining forces is the only way to keep the weapon safe from the sinister Shadow force, but now Kira is in deep with someone who holds more secrets than she does, the one person who knows just how treacherous this fight is. Because every step closer to destroying the enemy is a step closer to losing herself to Shadow forever. . . .

about the author~

Seressia has always been a voracious reader, cutting her teeth on comics, cereal boxes–anything at hand. So it came as no surprise to family and teachers when she began creating stories featuring some of her favorite characters. One of her earlier works included the autobiography of a piece of bubble gum, and a short Halloween story was turned into a PTA play in elementary school.
Her proudest writing moment remains winning the first Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday “Living the Dream” essay contest as a high school senior and getting to meet Coretta Scott King. Since then, she’s channeled her belief in the power of the written word by creating rich, emotional stories of diverse people coming together to achieve the universal goals of love and acceptance.
When not working on her next story, Seressia is an instructional designer for an international home improvement company. She spends her free time people-watching, belly dancing, and watching way too much anime.

my thoughts~

This was a great read from start to finish! I was entertained from the beginning and I can't wait for the next Shadowchaser in the series...ok, I'm not entirely sure this will be a series, it's more of a wishful thinking, please oh please let this be a series, on my part. If you enoy reading what I would call dark urban fantasy, then this book is for you!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Receiving a copy in no way reflected my review of this book.

Giveaway~ The 3 Day Cleanse by Zoe Sakoutis & Erica Huss

Celebrities, foodies, and media people rely on the Blueprint Cleanse for relief from the excess, overindulgence, and toxins we are all exposed to every day. Now, the founders of the cleanse praised in Elle, Vogue, and Every Day with Rachel Ray, offer THE 3-DAY CLEANSE, an at-home juice cleansing program for everyone.Cleansing allows the digestive system to rest so you can rid yourself of the toxins everyone accumulates, whether from unhealthy eating or simply from our environment. The 3-DAY CLEANSE offers a customized program based on your own personal health and lifestyle. Unlike other cleanses, the Blueprint Cleanse includes sufficient calories and natural fats, making for an easier yet incredibly effective cleanse.This books guides readers through step-by-step guidelines for a 1-day, 3-day, and 14-day cleanse, as well as a long-term maintenance plan. Throughout are sidebars, quick tips, secrets and advice from people who have successfully done the cleanse. In addition to the juice, raw, and partially-raw food recipes in the book, the authors include advice on battling the urge to cheat and working the cleanse into a busy lifestyle. Prepare to boost your immune system, alleviate allergies and PMS, improve your mood and sex drive, and clear up your skin. Finally, the juice service adored by many is available for you to create in your own home!

about the contest

Thanks to Anna at Hachette Book Group
Five winners will be choosen
The Contest ends at midnight on March 18th
Open to US & Canadian addresses.
No PO Boxes please.

go HERE to enter!

Giveaway! A Touch of Scandal by Jennifer Haymore

The last thing Garrett, Duke of Calton, expects to find while tracking his sworn enemy is the delectable, mysterious Kate. This beautiful servant girl rouses a longing the battle-scarred ex-soldier had neverhoped to feel again. But when she turns out to be the sister of the manhe seeks, he's convinced he's been betrayed.Kate knows herduty to her family, yet how can she ignore Garrett's powerful pull onher heart? Or the heady temptation of his stolen-and sizzling-kisses?Scandal has followed the duke since the war. Now the greatest shock ofall is on its way-the one that can separate Garrett and Kate forever.

Five Fun Facts~
1. The heroine from A Touch of Scandal, Kate, has a younger brother, Reginald. Reggie suffers from severe asthma—something I understand, having been through it as a child and now watching my own son fight it. It’s truly a painful and frightening illness. I can’t imagine what it was like for children before proper medications were available. The prescription the doctor in A Touch of Scandal orders—prussic acid—was a common remedy for asthma. But like many medicines of the time, prussic acid has since been proven to be very poisonous—even deadly. No wonder poor Reggie didn’t improve while he was taking it!
2. In the first drafts of A Touch of Scandal, there were three “villains.” I thought that was at least one too many, so I changed one character to soften her up a bit, even almost redeeming her at the end. She’s still not a very likeable character, but she’s no longer the equivalent of the Wicked Witch of the West! Can you guess who this is?
3. I’ve been to England several times, but I have not been to Kenilworth Castle. I researched it as thoroughly as I could while writing A Touch of Scandal, and it’s definitely on the itinerary for my next visit to the UK!
4. The James family seat, Calton House, is located in the Yorkshire dales. I feel especially bonded to this part of England—I think it’s because several of my ancestors immigrated to Canada from Yorkshire. I’ve driven through the county once, and I loved it. It’s a special place.
5. One of the main characters in A Touch of Scandal is Becky, the younger sister of the Duke of Calton. I have loved writing about her, because she is the one character whose growth you can really see from the beginning to the end of the series. She is immature and compulsive in A Hint of Wicked; she crashes back to reality in A Touch of Scandal; and in the third book, A Season of Seduction, she really comes into her own and finally finds the man that will lead her down the (very rocky!) road to a happily ever after.

about the contestThanks to Anna at Hachette Book Group

Five winners will be choosen

The Contest ends at midnight on March 31st

Open to US & Canadian addresses.

No PO Boxes please.
Go HERE to enter for the giveaway!