Holly LifePro 665°F Extreme Heat Resistant Gloves

I love to cook so I cook a lot. I also love to use  cast iron cookware. Cast iron is very heave and the handles are always burning hot. So when I was offered a set of these gloves I thought about those hot handles and decided these would be great for that. I was right!!

These gloves are great for lifting the hot pans and not having to chase down a dish towel or hot pad. Sometimes I get burnt using dish towels. If it is the slightest bit damp the heat sinks right through. The silicone nubs on the gloves also give me gripping power a dish towel or hot pad does not give me. With the pans being heavy extra gripping power is a great thing.

I chose the large/extra large size since my husband does have to help me lift some of the pans and he can use these gloves as well, especially for dumping pasta. These help with not only lifting the hot heavy pot but they also help protect the wrists from the steam. I do have to say though that the large/x-large are very large. I probably could of gotten the small/medium ones and they would still fit both of us.

These clean up very easily, just toss them in the wash machine and hang to dry. I did wash mine and they did not shrink. The silicone nubs are on their very good, they did not come loose in any places, and did not melt while using them either.

I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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New Great Escapes Book Tour Mrs. Odboddy Hometown Patriot by Elaine Faber New Series

Mrs. Odboddy Hometown Patriot
by Elaine Faber

Mrs. Odboddy, Hometown Patriot: 

A WWII tale of chicks and chicanery, suspicion and spies.
(Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries Book 1)

Publisher: Elk Grove Publications (January 21, 2016)
Paperback: 258 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1940781136
E-Book ASIN: B01AYKYXJ4

Synopsis:

Since the onset of WWII, Agnes Agatha Odboddy, hometown patriot and self-appointed scourge of the underworld, suspects conspiracies around every corner…stolen ration books, German spies running amuck, and a possible Japanese invasion off the California coast. This seventy-year-old, model citizen would set the world aright if she could get Chief Waddlemucker to pay attention to the town’s nefarious deeds on any given Meatless Monday.

Mrs. Odboddy vows to bring the villains, both foreign and domestic, to justice, all while keeping chickens in her bathroom, working at the Ration Stamp Office, and knitting argyles for the boys on the front lines.

Imagine the chaos when Agnes’s long-lost WWI lover returns, hoping to find a million dollars in missing Hawaiian money and rekindle their ancient romance. In the thrilling conclusion, Agnes’s predictions become all too real when Mrs. Roosevelt unexpectedly comes to town to attend a funeral and Agnes must prove that she is, indeed, a warrior on the home front.

(From Chapter One)

Wearing comfortable walking shoes, a chic white blouse and a blue serge calf-length skirt, Agnes carried a tray of oatmeal cookies for the boys at the USO in Boyles Springs. She opened the door of her 1930 Model A Coupe and laid the covered tray on the cushions. She slid into the driver’s seat. Old Nelly is getting on in years, but weren’t we all? Aging had nothing to do with spunk and ability. She and Nelly had plenty of both.

She turned the key, tapped the dashboard dials to check the fluids, pulled the timing lever down, pushed the starter button on the floor, and gave it a little gas. The engine rattled to life. She smiled. That was easy!

Driving Old Nelly always took her back to her adventures during WWI when she had to hand crank the engine, then jump into the driver’s seat before the engine died. With the ruts in the road, most assignments included at least one blown tire. Jacking up the car and changing a tire while wearing an ankle length skirt and a corset took perseverance. Everything was harder for a woman back then, thanks to costume issues.

Old Nelly was at the edge of town when the first drops of rain splatted across the windshield. The single wiper swished across the glass. Whish-Yoo! Whish-Yoo! A drizzle of rain seeped through the door window and dribbled down inside the glass. Agnes peered into the gloom. Rain sloshed against the windshield, blurring the images. The road narrowed as it climbed the cliffs beside the ocean.

Agnes flipped on her headlights, slowing the car to the 35-mph speed limit set by the government to save fuel and tires. She smiled. Just a law-abiding citizen, adhering to the speed limit.

The sky darkened and the rain sluiced down. A touch of panic crept across her chest. She swallowed a lump in her throat. I should have canceled tonight. What was I thinking? She pulled the car to the side of the road. Should I go home? She hated to disappoint the boys at the USO, but other volunteers would be there; volunteers who didn’t have to risk their life in the pouring rain on a crooked road along the ocean.

A large black Packard roared up behind her, lighting up Nelly’s interior.

“Fool! At that rate, he’ll end up in the ocean. Well, Nelly old girl. Should we go on to the USO, or turn around and go home?” She squinted at the Packard’s tail lights. They blinked on and off as it dipped down and back up where the road rose. And then the tail lights stopped.

What am I doing, sitting here in the rain? Turn around and go home before you run off the cliff road and kill yourself. Her gaze moved across the black sea. There, far off the coast, a light flashed, barely visible through the mist and rain. Up ahead, the Packard still sat on the beach; its headlights blinked. Once. Twice. Three times.

Agnes gasped. “Call me a suspicious old woman if you want, but that’s a Japanese submarine out there signaling. And, sure as God made little green apples, there’s a spy in the Packard, waiting to pass off secret information.”

She wasn’t exactly able to take on a spy ring alone, but she wasn’t about to let the spy get away with his nefarious doings. She would record the license number and alert the authorities.

Agnes jammed the Ford into gear and inched her way through the darkness. Anxiety sharpened her senses. Her pulse quickened at the thought of the risk.

From the light of the quarter moon, she could just see a dark shape on the beach. The Packard! Likely the spy had left his car and was already rowing out in a small boat to deliver his stolen documents to the submarine.

Agnes drew off her shoes and crept toward the Packard, running in short spurts between clumps of ocean grass and driftwood logs. A run in her stocking zipped up her leg. The moon slid behind a cloud, preventing a good view of the Packard. She crept closer. Each breath burned in her throat.

Her chest rattled with short, raspy breaths. She paused. It wouldn’t do to rush headlong into the fray and get caught. One thousand one, one thousand two… Her breathing eased. She crept closer. The moon slid out from behind a cloud revealing the numbers on the license plate. 6X2358

Beep!

Agnes threw herself face down into the sand. Another signal to the submarine? Or had they seen her?

Tiny shells bit her cheek. She spit sand and wiped her hand across her mouth. The door on the Packard creaked. If they catch me, I’m dead!

Agnes closed her eyes. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…Psalms. Good to remember, but doubtful the Archangel Michael would be hovering on the beach tonight after she put herself under the shadow of death on purpose.

Thoughts of home almost made her weep. What was an old woman doing, sneaking up on murderous spies when she could be in her own bed with her cat? Was there still time to back away and leave?

She lifted her head and peered at the vehicle. There sat the Packard, quaking and creaking under the light of the full moon, the squeak of the springs loud in the stillness. Steam clouded the car windows. Soft moans came from inside the car.

Was that…? It was.

Even reaching back into her distant memories, creaking springs and fogged up windows could only mean… “Oh!”

Agnes scooted backwards through the sand. Her stockings sagged and her shoes were full of sand. She crept away, unnoticed.

A fishing boat with poles and buckets hanging off the back drifted off shore. Its running lights blinked as it disappeared into another fogbank.

About The Author –

Elaine is a member of Sisters in Crime, Inspire Christian Writers and Cat Writers Association. She lives in No. Calif with her husband and four house cats (the inspiration for her three humorous cozy cat mysteries, Black Cat’s Legacy, Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer, and Black Cat and the Accidental Angel).

Mrs. Odboddy’s character is based in no way on Elaine’s quirky personality. Two more Mrs. Odboddy adventures will publish in the near future. Many of Elaine’s short stories have appeared in magazines and multiple anthologies.

• Webpage/blog: www.mindcandymysteries.com
•  Facebook, http://tinyurl.com/zm2j4n5

 Elaine Faber Interview

Is your life anything like it was two years ago? Not really! Two years ago, my days were filled with writing and nights full of dreams of my cat protagonist, Thumper. I was writing Black Cat and the Lethal Lawyer. The cat and his family go to visit Grandmother’s Texas horse ranch where we encounter mountain lions, wild horses, secret identities, an embezzling lawyer, attempted murder and the beginnings of a cat romance between Thumper and his new soulmate, Noe Noe. Pretty exciting stuff!

Now, I spend my days and nights with Mrs. Odboddy, Home Town Patriot. Agnes Odboddy sees Nazi spies and black market conspiracies while keeping chickens in the bathroom and meeting an old WWI lover.

Keeping their loved ones safe, while exposing scumbags or killers, is always the priority.

How long have you been writing? Can’t think of a time I wasn’t either writing poetry for my mama or short stories for my brother. But, not until approaching retirement did I consider getting serious about sharing my work with others such as contests, submissions to magazines or writing a book. Black Cat’s Legacy was my first full length book. I suffered through dozens of partial revisions before print in early 2014.

What advice would you give a new writer just starting out? It takes time to learn before attempting to get published. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of studying with a qualified teacher, being involved with a critique group, attending writing workshops and reading books on writing craft loooooong before attempting to write a book. ‘You don’t know…what you don’t know.’ Until you know much more than you do today about the craft, social media, publication options, etc, a new writer must always be open to learning more.

Tell us something about your newest release that is NOT in the blurb.   Let’s read from page 73…

Agnes stepped onto the (pickup truck) bumper and threw her leg over the tailgate, flung herself down with a plot, crawled under a pile of blankets and lay as still as death. She held her breath and willed her heart to stop pounding, lest the man (stealing ration books) hear it when he returned to the truck. The truck swayed. A door slammed. Her grin faded as the engine purred and the truck moved down the street. Uh-oh, Agnes, what have you gone and done now? If the driver had no problem stealing his neighbor’s ration books, how far would he go to protect his black market secrets?.....

Of course, when Agnes is discovered, she…. Oh, wait! You need to buy the book to see what happens next….!!!

Are the main characters in your books taken after someone you know?

I always say that my cat stories are inspired by my seven cats but I adamantly deny any similarity between myself and eccentric Agnes Odboddy…except for her age…and her take- charge personality…and… and her vivid imagination. Besides that…nothing at all. OK, I have a Siamese cat named Ling Ling, too, and the same kitchen clock …but otherwise, nothing. Completely a work of fiction…all of it.

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Black Cat and the Accidental Angel   http://tinyurl.com/07zcsm2

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Cover Reveal for Love in the Fast Lane by Melissa Kate

Love in the Fast Lane
Melissa Kate

Contemporary Romance

Fiery Seas Publishing, LLC

November 8, 2016

Book Description:

Racecar driver, Nathan Wolf, is primed to win his first championship. A thriving career and sexy holiday fling have Nathan riding the high life. But the past haunts him and could ruin it all.

After six long years, Brielle Woods has finally put the past behind her. Or so she thought, until she bumps into the hotshot who that turned her world upside down and left her...to raise their son...alone.

Can they overcome baggage from their past and give into the passion that still burns between them? Or will they lose the chance at true happiness and the family they both long for?

Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/U_c6W44QtZE

About the Author:

Melissa Kate is a new author who lives in a small town along the coast in sunny South Africa. She writes for the pleasure of living in a new story and all the quirks and crazies that go with each character. A true romantic at heart, she loves the moment of falling in love. Her pet Beagle and maniacal lovebird keep her company while writing and often inspire senseless moments in her stories.

When she’s not furiously typing away on her laptop, Melissa can be found cooking or baking up a storm. Even she has to admit, she’s a pretty awesome chef. She has a small addiction with shoes which she attributes to her petite stature or as she likes to call it “Short girl problems”.

She balances her day job and conjuring up new romantic tales with a local personal blog with arb ramblings about her life in Durban. She’s been writing for years now, any bits that she can and she can't wait to share that with you!

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Blitz: More Than Us by Renee Ericson

More Than Us

by Renee Ericson
More Than Water 1.2
Publication Date: June 13, 2016
Genres: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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It’s the wedding you’ve been waiting for…

Evelyn and Foster cordially invite you to celebrate their blissful union of an unlikely and perfect chemistry. Guests should be prepared for major swooning, aching cheeks, misty eyes, and laughter.

*More Than Us is a More Than Water wedding novelette that includes pitched tents, origami cranes, missing swim shorts, and a happily ever after fit for two opposites that are completely and totally in love with one another.

About Renee Ericson

Renee Ericson is the author of More Than Water and the These Days series.

Originally from the Midwest, she now resides in a small town just outside of Boston with her husband and three children.

Most winters, Renee can be found on the slopes of the White Mountains skiing with her family. During the summer months, she likes to spend every spare minute at the beach soaking up the sea air. All those moments in between, she is talking to imaginary characters and caring for her children.

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Lucky Star Cover Reveal

Sarah

When I met Cameron we hit it off like macaroni and cheese. Now we’re practically inseparable but I’ve been hiding the fact that I’m in love with him. Truly, madly, deeply. He finally figured it out and everything changed between us forever. That’s not my biggest problem though. You see, Cameron just landed the role of a lifetime and, despite how he feels about me, I’m worried I’m about to play second fiddle to the bright lights and temptations of Hollywood.

Cameron

I think I’ve loved Sarah since the first moment I laid eyes on her. It goes without saying she’s funny, smart, and has curves for days, but it’s more than that. She’s my light in this cynical, messed up world called Hollywood. I’d do anything to be with her, but I keep screwing up what should be easy. Now the studio is pressuring me to date my new co-star to drum up interest in the movie and all I can think is maybe Sarah and I weren’t meant to be.

Lucky Star is a story about friendship, love, and surviving Hollywood with your heart intact. If you love reading about a sassy, fierce, independent heroine and a hero who isn’t afraid to wear his heart on their sleeve, this book is for you.

** Author’s Note: This book is an expansion of the Her Confessional novella series. This full length, standalone novel includes previously unreleased chapters and has been broadened to include Cameron’s point of view. 

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Lucky Star: A Hollywood Love Story

by Rebecca Norinne Caudill

Series

Love Story #1

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Publisher

Independent

Publication Date

June 28, 2016

About Rebecca Norinne Caudill

Rebecca Norinne Caudill is the author of contemporary and paranormal romance novels.

She read her first book - a paperback version of 101 Dalmatians - when she was just four years old and has been hooked on the written word ever since. As a child she would stay up late, sneaking copies of her mom's paperbacks to read late into the night. Thus, her love affair with romance novels was born. Fast forward several years and Rebecca graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Literature. After a stint writing radio commercials, Rebecca embarked on a career in technology public relations in Silicon Valley where she represented some of the country's most innovative start-ups and publicly traded companies. After more than a decade in corporate communications, she began writing full time. Her first novel, A Time Apart: Book One of the Macauley Vampire Series, was published in February 2015.

Rebecca currently resides in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband.

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Skeleton Key Book Series

The Skeleton Key Series

Publication Date: June 15, 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Fantasy

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Skeleton Key Book Series
One Skeleton Key. Endless Adventures.
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One magical key.
The turn of a lock.
An adventure of a lifetime.

The Skeleton Key finds those who are brave enough. Curious enough. Crazy enough. It only needs an unsuspecting hand and inconspicuous door. Magic uncoils and where the door leads, no one knows. The one way to discover the truth is to step through into a world of the exotic and untold.

If you dare to dream the impossible…
Prepare yourself.
Unlock the Skeleton Key adventures.

About the Books

Game Master by Scarlett Dawn
Forbidden love will change the game.

Mechanical Hearts by Nicole Blanchard
Life and love are on the line and time is running out. Tick tock.

The Haunted Sultan by Gillian Zane
One night in New Orleans, a ghost tour, a handsome stranger, and the spirit of a Sultan long dead.

Army of the Winter Court by Ali Winters
The heart and blood of life will give rise to the final army.

The Azure Kingdom by Michelle Dare
One key, one door, one man, one leap.

Spell Slinger by K.N. Lee
An immortal dictator will soon meet his match, in a time traveling sorceress with revenge in her soul.

Unlocking Adeline by JD Hollyfield
She dreams of her happily ever after. He plans to destroy it.

Magical Acts by Michele Bardsley
Otherworldly to-do list: 1. Save mage. 2. Find missing queen. 3. Avoid certain death.

Fate of the Elements by M. Stratton
She was the key to uniting their world.

His Immortal Kiss by Liliana Rhodes
He's waited centuries for her.

Where Sleeping Dragons Lie by Cristina Rayne
Some doors can only be unlocked by the right hand…

Elfhame by Anthea Sharp
A prince, a prophecy, and the young woman who holds the fate of a world in her hands.

Royal Enchantment by Lia Davis
A skeleton key unlocks a passage to a world of fae, mythical creatures, and a dark elfin King who will do anything to claim his bride.

Eternal Night by Marian Tee
Will you come away with the Prince of Darkness if he asks you to?

Eunica by J. Rose Alexander
Her destiny was not in the shadow of death, but in the light of another life.

Thief of Sanguardia by Cherie Marks
One twist of the key will lead to her destiny.

Shadow Wings by JC Andrijeski
In a time of great darkness, can Ilana help an angel regain his wings?

Warrior Queen by Shona Husk
To break the siege, he’ll break a law.

The Assassin’s Mark by Vera Soren
An assassin becomes a protector as he enters a magical world…all for the woman in his dreams.

Witchmate by Renee George
When thief Emma Watson stumbles into an alternative world full of warring witches and werewolves, it sets her on a dangerous path that may lose her the only man she’s ever wanted to love.

Curse of the Undead Dragon King by Konstanz Silverbow
A curse so powerful, not even true love’s kiss can break it.

Princess of the Damned by Wendy Knight
What do you do when the face in the mirror isn’t yours?

Into Elurien by Kate Sparkes
Sometimes you have to step into a fairy tale to find something real.

Stonebound by Elle Thorne
One key, one man, one choice.

Mate of a Dragon Villain by Mandy Rosko
She wasn’t supposed to fall for the bad guy…

Dark Fae by Lillian Cartier
The most breathtaking love she’s ever found may also bring her ultimate ruin and death.

Love in Fantasy by Elle Christensen
Twelve nights, twelve fantasies, twelve stories of true love. Or…is it only eleven?

The Death Seer by Tanis Kaige
Caught between life and death, her salvation can only be found in the boy who went missing twenty years ago.