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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Car Sticker 3D Decal - Real Tennis ball 1 Pad by Sunny
Really cool looking busted window looking sticker. This actually has 1/2 of a real tennis ball on it. This sticker when stuck to your automobile window looks like a ball sticking half out of the broken window. The sticker is very sticky and looks like it will stick very well even through the weather and car washes. The sticker at its widest points are just over 7 inches across. Make sure your window is cleaned and dried before sticking the sticker on for best results. Looks great on any window that doesn't roll down.
I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
GreatEast Bordeaux Wine Rack 3 Bottle Black
I am loving my new wine rack. This is made of steel with black powder coating. It holds 3 wine bottles. There is a handle at the top for easy moving. The part where the bottom 2 wine bottles go has a spiral look to it. The third bottle can fit just above the spirals. It has 4 short legs to stand on the counter. It is very elegant looking and I just love it. This could be left plain, or be decorated. I have a very pretty floral garland on order to wrap around mine on the top and front.
The wine rack is very sturdy. There is no wiggle or bend to it at all. The welds are more or less hidden but very strong. It is 10-1/8-inches high, 10-3/4-inches wide and 7-inches deep.
We don't drink a lot of wine but I do cook with it a lot. I usually leave my wines in a cabinet but now I can set them beside my stove in the gorgeous wine rack and not only are my wines on hand but the counter looks great.
I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Karma Cards by Set Game
Karma Cards is game similar to UNO. Every one tries to get rid of all the cards in their hands. You play by discarding a card of the same number or higher on the discard pie. If you have a pair or more of a particular card you could play them all at one time if they are the same or a higher number then the top discard. There are also 4 different Karma Cards in the deck. One is “GIVE THE PILE TO A FRIEND” Saving this card and playing it at a strategic moment is key. Yes you can make someone pick up the pile but in the end it could bite back.
My Husband, Daughter, Son In Law and myself played this game and we had a blast. What better way to break up the monotony of a boring evening of reruns on TV, then to gather the family around for a night of competition. The laughter and fun we had that night has no monetary value but it means the world to me. Thanks to this game we have a few hours of memories to add to our family.
The games come with the cards, a plastic holding tray, and instructions all in a nice brightly colored box. The game recommends for ages 8 and up.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Virtual Book Tour for Luck of the Irish by Liz Gavin
Luck of the Irish
by Liz Gavin
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GENRE: Contemporary Paranormal
Romance
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BLURB:
Keira
Ashe’s parents are great but her mother has overprotected her for years. Now,
this twenty-two-year-old Bostonian has graduated from college and can go on a
trip she has been planning for years. She fears her shyness may get in the way
of her enjoying what could be a life-altering adventure. However, Keira feels
her luck is about to change when she meets gorgeous bartender Declan Slane.
Declan Slane is twenty-six and works at a hotel bar in Dublin. He hasn’t been very lucky in his love life so far. Also, he has got a troubled past he has chosen not to revisit in order to keep his sanity. Because he isn’t looking for a girlfriend, Declan isn’t very pleased to meet a certain breathtaking American who walks into his bar one afternoon.
Get a taste of adventure and heartache as Keira spreads her wings and matures while she gets to know her great-grandparents’ home country – Ireland. Hold your breath when she faces tough decisions and dangers. Root for Keira while she weighs up the consequences of making love for the first time. Bite your nails when she comes across unforeseen threats.
Liz Gavin’s second full-length novel is hard to put down just as it is hard to pinpoint its genre. She has woven an intricate web around her characters that will leave readers breathless. In the sizzling concoction, this talented new author poured heart-warming romance, heart-stopping suspense, and a dash of heart-searching paranormal. Take your pick. Regardless of the literary genre you might favor, Liz Gavin’s writing will take you to a whole different side of it.
Declan Slane is twenty-six and works at a hotel bar in Dublin. He hasn’t been very lucky in his love life so far. Also, he has got a troubled past he has chosen not to revisit in order to keep his sanity. Because he isn’t looking for a girlfriend, Declan isn’t very pleased to meet a certain breathtaking American who walks into his bar one afternoon.
Get a taste of adventure and heartache as Keira spreads her wings and matures while she gets to know her great-grandparents’ home country – Ireland. Hold your breath when she faces tough decisions and dangers. Root for Keira while she weighs up the consequences of making love for the first time. Bite your nails when she comes across unforeseen threats.
Liz Gavin’s second full-length novel is hard to put down just as it is hard to pinpoint its genre. She has woven an intricate web around her characters that will leave readers breathless. In the sizzling concoction, this talented new author poured heart-warming romance, heart-stopping suspense, and a dash of heart-searching paranormal. Take your pick. Regardless of the literary genre you might favor, Liz Gavin’s writing will take you to a whole different side of it.
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Excerpt
Three:
When Declan opened his eyes again, he didn’t know how much
time had passed. The house was deadly quiet. O’Hallon was nowhere to be seen.
Sluggish, Declan crawled forward and sat up beside Keira. He could barely
breathe, due to the effort to move and the loss of blood, but he pulled her
lifeless body onto his lap and held her close. He hugged her tight against his
chest. He buried his face in her hair, which was covered in blood, and cried
like he hadn’t cried since he was a little boy. He felt like he was six again.
“Please, please, don’t leave me, Keira.”
His sobs filled the air. He balled his hands into fists,
frustrated because Keira didn’t respond. He couldn’t face the evidence that she
wasn’t able to answer him.
“This is my fault, too. He wouldn’t have killed you, if I
had let you go with him.”
He sat there, rocking back and forth for a long time, hanging
on to her as if he could bring her back by sheer power of will. The thought
that she was gone forever caused such burning pain in his chest, much stronger
than the one from the bullet. He couldn’t breathe.
“Please, don’t go. I can’t bear it if you leave me, too.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
When Liz Gavin
was in Second Grade - just a couple of years ago, really - her teacher told her
mother the little girl should start a diary because she needed an outlet for
her active and vivid imagination. She was a talkative child who would disrupt
the class by engaging her colleagues in endless conversations. She loved
telling them the stories her grandfather used to tell her.
Apparently, the
teacher wasn’t a big fan of those stories, and Liz’s mother bought her a diary.
She happily wrote on it for a couple of months. Unable to see the appeal of
writing for her own enjoyment only, she gave up on it. She missed the audience
her friends provided her in class. She went back to disturbing her dear teacher’s
class.
Since then, she
has become a hungry reader. She will read anything and everything she can get
her hands on – from the classics to erotica. That’s how she has become a writer
of erotica and romance, as well.
As a young
adult, she participated in a student exchange program and lived in New Orleans
for six months. She fell in love with the city and its wonderful inhabitants.
NOLA will always hold a special spot in Liz Gavin’s heart. Nowadays, living in
Brazil, Liz’s creativity has improved many times because it’s such a vibrant,
gorgeous and sexy country.
Welcome to her
world of hot Alpha males and naughty, independent women. Add a touch of the
paranormal in the presence of some wicked souls and you’ll get the picture.
AUTHOR LINKS
Blog - http://lizgavin.wordpress.com
Facebook Page -
https://www.facebook.com/lizgavinauthor
Twitter -
@LizGavin_author
Goodreads -
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7360069.Liz_Gavin
Amazon Author
Page - http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00F5BJC7Q
B&N Author
Page - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/liz+gavin?_requestid=513766
Email –
lizgavin@elessarbooks.com
BUYING LINK
AMAZON -
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MS48JO0
Interview with Liz Gavin
What are four things you can’t live without?
My books, my U2 collection (CDs, DVDs, books, and so
on), my collection of movies, and my collection of TV shows.
What is your favorite television show?
Wow it’s such a long list… it depends on the time of
year I guess. LOL Currently I’m watching American Horror Story but I love Sense
8, House of Cards, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, anything David Tennant is in… LOL
If you could be any character, from any literary work,
who would you choose to be? Why?
Catherine Earnshaw from Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights because I had such a
crush on Heathcliff growing up. Hehehe I mean they’re a classic romantic couple
and I’m an incorrigible romantic. Plus she’s a strong-willed woman ahead of her
time in many ways; one capable of inspiring such deep passion in a man driving
him to say something like this quote:
“Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest as long as I am
living. You said I killed you--haunt me then. The murdered do haunt their
murderers. I believe--I know that ghosts have wandered the earth. Be with me
always--take any form--drive me mad. Only do not leave me in this abyss, where
I cannot find you! Oh, God! It is unutterable! I cannot live without my life! I
cannot live without my soul!”
What have you got coming soon for us to look out for?
I’m working on my third novel. It’s a historical
fiction called Celtic Fire about a Druid
priestess. Here’s a synopsis: Rowen has
sacrificed much in the name of the Great Goddess: family, dreams, and her
eternal love. Now the Lady of the Lake asks of Rowen yet another sacrifice.
Only this time it may prove to be too much for her scarred heart. Can Rowen
betray gentle, loving Caddaric, the soul mate who has been her haven for many
lifetimes past? Can she trust Eochaid, a rude warrior who symbolizes everything
she despises and hates? Will she fulfill her duties as High Priestess or will
she abandoned her faith in the name of love? I’m working hard to release it in July
2016.
What books or authors have most influenced your own
writing?
Well that depends on what genre I’m writing. Celtic Fire for instance was hugely
influenced by Mists of Avalon by
Marion Zimmer Bradley while Luck of the
Irish wasn’t inspired by one single author or book but by every single
romantic novel I’ve ever read and the list is humongous.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Prizes for the tour are as follows:
• One randomly chosen winner via
rafflecopter will win a $50 Amazon/BN.com gift card.
• One randomly chosen host will receive
a $25 Amazon/BN.com gift card.
Cover Reveal for End of Church Street by Gregory L. Hall
End of Church Street
Gregory L. Hall
Publisher: Fiery Seas Publishing
Genre: YA Dark Fantasy/Horror
Release Date: October 2016
Homeless and with nowhere to turn, Rebecca De Rosa finds a family of lost souls just like her—the vampires of Orlando. Reborn, she revels in her new lifestyle of 'no rules'. Love whoever you want. Seek whatever high you wish. Live forever young. Every night's an adventure—hunting down tourists, challenging local police, screaming to the world vampires really do exist! It's Neverland and every dream Rebecca has comes true.
Until the first murder.
Someone else lurks in the shadows. Goths are found beheaded, with wooden stakes pounded into their chests. The hunters have become the hunted. As the bodies pile up, Rebecca and the Family are forced to ask who can you trust when the only person who believes you're an actual vampire is a vampire killer?
About the Author:
Gregory L Hall has a long history in comedy, theatre and improv. He is a national Telly Award winner and creator of the Baltimore Comedy Fest, which supported Autism Awareness. Many fans know Greg best as the host/producer of the popular live radio show The Funky Werepig.
As a writer his work has appeared over the decade in various publications, anthologies and a short story collection. His novels rarely stick to one genre, ranging from comedy and romance to intense thrillers and horror. His biggest claim to fame is he was once hugged by Pat Morita, Mr. Miyagi of The Karate Kid. We should pause an extra moment to realize how awesome that is.
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Book Blitz: The Urban Boys by K.N. Smith
This is my stop during the book blitz for The Urban Boys by K.N. Smith. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 25 till 29 April, you can view the complete blitz schedule on the website of Lola’s Blog Tours.
The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses (The Urban Boys #1)by K.N. Smith
Genre: Action-adventure/ Paranormal
Age category: Young Adult
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Print Length: 292 pages
Publisher: Two Petals Publishing
Blurb:
The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses is an action-adventure story about five teen boys who are mysteriously exposed to a foreign energy source that gives them extremely heightened senses. Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell become hypersensitive gifts that forever change the world. The story chronicles their effortless interrelations and later exposes the testing of their deep bonds. It introduces the reader to an array of supporting characters who alter the boys’ lives forever. The Urban Boys offers young and mature readers central themes of loyalty, responsibility, honesty, fear, and triumph, which become artfully integrated with cinematic-level action and high drama. The story twists, turns, and grinds through elements of paranormal and action-adventure in a diverse, exciting, edge-of-your-seat narrative!
Overview: The story’s small town of Danville Heights, a carefully crafted universe, contrasts with the dark, gloomy town of Sandry Lake, where evil abounds. Upon the boys’ mysterious incident with the energy source, they’re instinctively called to Sandry Lake to root out evil. Their senses guide them each time. However, secrecy about their mission, furious battles with evil thugs, extreme fatigue, and stress and pressure soon overwhelm the boys, but they must find a way to embrace their fate. A lurking, Dark Stranger seems to know their plight, and a strikingly beautiful, fearless girl lends way to heightened confusion. Shocking details about these two characters, and the evil antagonist, the dreaded Druth, twist and grind the story even further. Despite tension and fierce battles, will the boys hold it together long enough to fulfill their destiny?
Intriguing, intelligent, and full of action, The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses offers a memorable, emotion-packed, thrilling ride for young and mature readers alike!
You can find The Urban Boys on Goodreads
You can buy The Urban Boys here:
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Kobo
- iTunes
You can watch the trailer for The Urban Boys on Youtube
Excerpt:
From Chapter Five:
With predictable timing, the bell rang, and as if the Kinsu show weren’t enough, another student ran into the classroom and crashed into his seat almost tipping over completely toward an unscheduled meeting with the floor. Roaring laughter broke out. It was Alex, who looked over at his girlfriend, Josie Perez, who was furiously choking back a silent chuckle.
At that moment, Mr. Knowlton, a tall, slender science teacher with a dense, cowboy-era mustache and thick-rimmed glasses, entered the room. He said nothing and put a formula and problem on the board. He then turned around, stared at the class, and while examining Alex said, “Figure it out people, and no talking or lookie-looing either. Keep your eyes to the paper, and good luck.” As he turned, his short, choppy, gray hair, which was darted in all directions, incited laughter amongst the students, but in a most hushed, undetected, and controlled manner for fear of an automatic F on a problem they had yet to solve.
As would be expected of the unprepared, paper shuffling and pencil twirling ensued. After about five or six minutes, Kinsu, the first one finished, put his pencil down to signal he was done. His eyes traveled around the room to a bookshelf, then over to a poster detailing DNA, and finally out the window. His eyes stretched beyond the classroom. He gave a long stare and then zoomed-in on what looked like rapid motion or some type of fluttery movement in the distance. In an attempt to distinguish perception from reality, he blinked repeatedly. He saw it again and sat at attention to get a better view.
Mr. Knowlton walked past him and sternly interrupted his state of concentration, “Done already? Turn your paper over, Kinsu.” After satisfying the request, he went back to staring out the window. Rhee was watching him wondering what he saw out there. Could it be the new girl with the red lips? “Time’s up, people,” said Mr. Knowlton as loud moans suddenly filled the room.
About the Author:
K.N. Smith is an American author and passionate advocate of childhood and family literacy programs throughout the world. She continues to inspire students of all ages to reach their highest potential in their literary and educational pursuits. Her creative, lyrical flair sweeps across pages that twist, turn, and grind through elements of paranormal and action-adventure in diverse, exciting, edge-of-your-seat narratives. K.N. Smith has over twenty years' experience in writing, communications, and creative design. She lives with her family in California.
You can find and contact K.N. Smith here:
- Website
- Goodreads
There is a tour wide giveaway for the book blitz of The Urban Boys. These are the prizes you can win:
- a 25$ Amazon gift card
- 5 signed copies of The Urban Boys by K.N. Smith (U.S. only)
For a chance to win, enter the rafflecopter giveaway below:
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ACO-UINT Premium Emboss Flower Design Leather Wallet Case with Card Slots
I love this beautiful phone case. The outside of the case is a beautiful red almost burgundy type color. It is made of PU leather, that looks and feel s like real leather. There is a beautiful vine type design embossed into the front and front inside of the case. Inside the case the wallet part features 2 credit card/ID slots and a large pocket for cash. The part that holds the phone is a removable magnetic rubber bumper case. This bumper case has 4 very strong magnets on its back that attaches it to the outer case. The bumper case does not slide around inside the case when it is attached it is really attached. There is also a magnetic flap that keeps the case closed. The magnets are strong enough to hold the bumper case in and keep the case closed but It has not demagnetized the strips on my Credit cards or ID. The cut outs and button areas on the bumper case are in the correct spots as my phone and I have no problem using them, My headphone cord and charger cords fit perfectly. The case also has a removable wrist strap as well.
I truly love this case. It is very protective, very beautiful, and very handy to have. I hate having to drag a purse every where I go, and I do not like keeping my money or cards in a pocket. With this case I have everything I need.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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