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Saturday, July 28, 2012

MBS July Blogoversary 2012 Flash Giveaway

Here is a 2012 Blogoversary FLASH GIVEAWAY - WORLDWIDE --- ONLY OPEN till Midnight 7/31.
I hope this giveaway serves to reward close followers and to help my reading picks. :-)


I want to read some of my Kindle Free reads but I need help choosing. I have pulled 15 summer titles (some that have the word "summer", "heat", June, July or August somewhere) that I have had in my Kindle Library  before 2012:
   
1.  Summer of Fire: Book One in the Yellowstone series
    Jacobs, Linda    September 10, 2011   
2.  Sons of Thunder (Brothers in Arms Collection (Summerside Press))
    Warren, Susan May    September 10, 2011   
3.  Summer Loving - No link available
    Folsom, Tina, Andre, Bella    August 7, 2011   
4.  The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: 10 Summertime Treats
    Bucholz, Dinah    July 17, 2011   
5.  Summer Sizzlers
    Reeves, Joan, Wicklund, Cynthia, Raco Chase, Elaine    July 9, 2011   
6.  Summer of Firsts
    Simon, Coco, Evans, Zoe    July 5, 2011   
7.  The Days Of Summer
    Barnett, Jill    June 23, 2011
8.  Summer's Crossing (The Iron Fey)
    Kagawa, Julie    June 11, 2011   
9.  Making Waves: A Novel (Lake Manawa Summers Book #1)
    Seilstad, Lorna    May 1, 2011   
10.  Love on a Dime (Ladies of Summerhill)
    James, Cara Lynn    November 15, 2010   
11.  Lucy's Perfect Summer (Faithgirlz! / A Lucy Novel)
    Rue, Nancy    July 24, 2010   
12.  Summer of the Midnight Sun (Alaskan Quest #1)
    Peterson, Tracie    January 20, 2010
13.  June Bug (Murder-by-Month Mysteries, No. 2) (Murder-By-Month Mystery)
    Lourey, Jess    June 4, 2011
14.  Heating Up the Kitchen: Recipes with Love from Lucky Harbor
    Shalvis, Jill    October 14, 2011
15.  Icy Heat
    Wyndfield, Leigh    February 3, 2010


I am going to select TWO Winners; Both get same prize choice but #1 gets to pick first.
a) Print copy of Days of Summer by Jill Barnett which I have in my book boxes
b) ANY book from my Updated Review and ARC giveaway list! (Subject to reasonable postage.)
OR
c) Choice of the Summer Titles above (if available), in eBook (up to $10.00 value), or print to be sent through The Book Depository.

I may substitute the prize for International winner as $8.00 GC if you don't get delivery from TBD or if the postage on book choice is too high.

I will read either the winner's choice or the most picked title - or maybe both - in August. ;-)
ALSO, THE #1 WINNER GETS TO GIVE ME A WORD CHOICE TO PICK THE NEXT GROUP FROM MY KINDLE LIBRARY (like I picked 'Summer' with it's add-ons this time) for a September read. :-)  THANKS FOR HELPING!!

TO ENTER:
  • Follow my blog in any social form. 
  • Comment to tell me which book you think I should read from the summer titles. 
  •  Enter through the Google Form
  •  Extra bonus entries for commenting on Non Giveaway review or Author feature posts (guest post or interviews) since January 1, 2012. (Up to three posts for 6 bonus entries.)

Open Worldwide. Closes 11:59 pm EST July 31, 2012; winner to be announced August 1.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

MBS Blogoversary -- Celebrating Three Years!

Well - I guess you can say I have been super busy since I am even late for my own BLOGOVERSARY PARTY! YIKES! It doesn't really seem like three years but it is... with lots of reviews, giveaways and interviews shared. :-)  And more to come of course!

I didn't get the chance this year to line up sponsors but I have a big Grand Prize to share in celebration.
Because I love reading and I love my e-reader (a Kindle) plus I have Nook on my Tablet, and I want to share the love of ebooks with my blogger followers, I am giving away ....:

A NOOK Simple Touch With GlowLight


Now - some people may already have a reader or a tablet, so I am offering a $50.00 Gift Card as an alternative -- winner's choice.

Also-  I haven't checked the postage cost for various countries, but as long as the postage is under $50.00 I will send the Nook worldwide!

Keep a watch out because I will be posting some other book prizes over the next two weeks.



NOTE - winner will be announced a day or two after the close of the contest and the post will include the Winners Form link to claim the prizes.

Monday, April 16, 2012

2012 MBS Reading List

Here is a list of the books I have read in 2012. Most books have linked reviews - click on the title to go to the review. Those few that did not have a review have a few comments.

    JANUARY 2012 (17)
  1. Book Review: The Second Sonata by Nathan Patrick Hardt; Contemporary Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  2. Book Review: 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal; Nonfiction, Fitness;  my rating 4.5.
  3. Book Review: Bossypants by Tina Fey; Comedic Memoir; my Rating 4.0.
  4. Book Review: Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.  
  5. Book Review: Love Engineered by Jenna Dawlish; Historical Romance; my rating 4.0.  
  6. Audible Book Review: Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  7. Book Review: Smitten Anthology; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  8. Book Review: A Cold Creek Secret by RaeAnne Thayne; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  9. Audible Book Review: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  10. Book Review: Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.
  11. Book Review: Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd; humor antidotes; my rating 4.25.
  12. Book Review: A Demon Does it Better by Linda Wisdom; Paranormal romance; my rating 4.5. 
  13. Book Review: The Rook by Daniel O'Malley; Fantasy Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  14. Book Review: Baby, Baby by Karen Wiesner; Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  15. Book Review: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  16. Book Review: Midnight Reckoning (Dark Dynasties) by Kendra Leigh Castle; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  17. Audible Book Review: Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  18. FEBRUARY (14)
  19. Book Review: Firelight by Kristen Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  20. Book Review : The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
  21. Book Review: Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace; Historical Romance; my rating 3.75. 
  22. Book Review: The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne Kennedy; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.25.
  23. Book Review: The Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan; Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.75. 
  24. Book Review: The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.5.
  25. A Holiday Explained-A Christmas Short Short Story by J. Steven York. I read this as a filler .... I enjoyed this surprisingly fun, if macabre, story! It made me want to check out more by this author.  My rating 4.0.
  26. Book Review: Journey in Time by Chris Karlsen; Time Travel Romance; my rating 4.25.  
  27. Book Review: My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
  28. Book Review: Deliver Me From Darkness by Tess Hilaire; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5. 
  29. Book Review: Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  30. Book Review: The  Canker Death by James R. Bottino; Fantasy; my rating 3.0.
  31. Silver Borne: Mercy Thompson, Book 5 by Patricia Briggs This is another wonderful, action packed and pack-bonding book in this series. Read for Read for Fun Challenge. My rating: 4.75.
  32. Book Review: The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75. 
  33. MARCH (17)
  34. Book Review: Keeper of My Heart  by Darcy Flynn; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.  
  35. Book Review: Shadow Boxing by Karen Wiesner; Contemporary, Christian Fiction;  my rating 4.0.
  36. Book Review: The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; Fiction; my rating 4.5.  
  37. Book Review: Kicking Ashe by Pauline Baird Jones; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 5.0.
  38. Book Review: Home by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Romantic Fiction  my rating 4.0.
  39. Book Review: True Highland Spirit by Amanda Forestor; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25.
  40. Book Review: Assassins in Love by Kris DeLake; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 4.25.
  41. Book Review: The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing by Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards; Non Fiction, Resource;  my rating 4.25.
  42. Book Review: The Day of First Sun by Sheryl Steines; Fantasy;  my rating 4.25.
  43. Audio Book Review: Lothaire by Kresley Cole; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.0.
  44. Book Review: Echo Falls by Jaime MacDougall; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.25. 
  45. Book Review: Beyond the Misty Shore by Vickie Hinze; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.25.
  46. Book Review: Believe it Or Not by Tawna Fenske; Contemporary Romance;  my rating 4.25.
  47. Book Review: Irish Rogue by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance;  my rating 4.5.
  48. Book Review: Love to Water My Soul by Jane Kirkpatrick; Historical Fiction, Inspirational;  my rating 5.0.
  49. Audio Book Review: Jacob's Return by Amanda Blair; Inspirational Romantic Fiction  my rating 4.25.
  50. Lethal Legacy by Carol Ann Erhardt.  I had to squeeze in a TBR and just for fun book. .... It surprises me how complete a story can be in 14 pages. It has a little mystery, a little romance and a taste of the author's writing. Based on this quick read I would try Ms. Erhardt for a longer read. My rating 4.0.
    APRIL (13)
  51. Book Review: How to Ravish a Rake by Vicky Dreiling; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25.
  52. Book Review: Promise Me by Dee Julian; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.5. 
  53. Audio Book Review: The Templar Chronicles 1 The Heretic by Joe Nassise; Urban Fantasy;  my rating 4.25.
  54. Book Review: A Lady's Revenge by Tracey Devlyn; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.0.
  55. Book Review: Seeking A Scribe by Marsha A. Moore; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.25.
  56. Audible Book Review: Illusion by Frank Peretti; Paranormal, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  57. Audible Book Review: Crusade: Destroyermen Book 2 by Taylor Anderson; Science Fiction;  my rating 4.5.
  58. Audio Book Review: A Tar's Wandering by Helen Sea; Paranormal;  my rating 4.5.
  59. Book Review: A Light on the Veranda by Ciji Ware; Time Travel, Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  60. Book Review: A Highlander's Prize by Mary Wine; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.0.
  61. Book Review: Rise of Empire (Riyria Revelations) by Michael J. Sullivan; Fantasy; my rating 5.0.
  62. Book Review: Untouched by Sara Humpreys; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  63. Audio Book Review: The Withering of Willoughby and the Professor by Joe Bevilacqua; Fantasy Comedy, Sci Fi;  my rating 3.75.                                       MAY (16)
  64. Book Review: The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O'Melveny; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25. 
  65. Book Review: Creative Spirit by Scott Nicholson; Horror;  my rating 4.25
  66. Audio Book Review: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater; Paranormal Romance, Werewolves;  my rating 4.0. 
  67. Book Review: Kiss of the Goblin Prince by Shona Husk; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.0.
  68. Book Review: Charlinder's Walk by Alyson Miers; Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic;  my rating 4.25.
  69. Audio Book Review: Turn Up For the Book by Julia Franklin; Romantic Comedy;  my rating 4.25.
  70. Book Review: Much Ado About Marshals by Jacquie Rogers; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25. 
  71. Audible Book Review: River Marked by Patricia Briggs; Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  72. Book Review: Dangerous Favors by Joyce DiPastina; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
  73.  Book Review: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  74. Book Review: Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy; Christian, Historical Romance, Comedy;  my rating 4.25. 
  75. Audio Book Review: Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia;  my rating 4.5.
  76. Book Review: Under Fire by Catherine Mann; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
  77. Book Review: Henny on the Couch by Rebecca Land Soodak; Women's Fiction;  my rating 4.0.
  78. Book Review: Foolish Games by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Romance; my rating 4.25.
  79. Book Review: Stranded with a Spy by Merline Lovelace; Romantic Suspense; my rating 3.5.                                                                                                                JUNE (20)
  80. Book Review: Eos (The Samsara Chronicles Book 1) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Sci Fi, Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
  81. Book Review: Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  82. Book Review: Get Fluffy by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 3.75.
  83. Book Review: The Claimed by Caridad Pineiro; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  84. Audio Book Review: Web of Evil by J.A. Jance; Mystery, Thriller; my rating 3.5.
  85. Book Review: Nadir (The Samsara Chronicles Book 2) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  86. Audio Book Review: Wired Kingdom by Rick Chesler; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  87. Audible Book Review: Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen; Mystery (Historical); my rating 4.25.
  88. Book Reviews: 77 Days in September by Ray Gorham; Post Apocalyptic, Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  89. Book Review: The Proposal by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  90. Book Review: Just Say Yes by Phillipa Ashley; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  91. Book Review: Kidnapped by Maria Hammarblad; Sci Fi Romance; my rating 4.5.
  92. Book Review: The Covenant (The Samsara Chronicles Book 3)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  93. Book Review: Deadly Dance by Dee Davis; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.0.
  94. Audio Book Review: Whisper II: The Books by Terry Rich Hartley; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.25. 
  95. Book Review: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.75.
  96. Book Review: Itineras (The Samsara Chronicles Book 4)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  97. Book Review: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine by Jayne Fresina; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  98. Book Review: Flabbergasted: A Novel by Ray Blackstone; Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  99. In the Doctor's Bed by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.75.      JULY (21)
  100. Book Review: Tempest (The Samsara Chronicles Book 5) >by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  101. Book Review: Thoroughly Kissed by Kristine Grayson; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.5.
  102. Book Review: Forgive Me Alex by Lane Diamond; Psychological suspense thriller; my rating 4.5.
  103. Book Review: Dark Side of Valor by Alicia Singleton; Christian Suspense; my rating 4.75.
  104. Audible Book Review: Timeless: The Parasol Protectorate Fifth by Gail Carriger; Paranormal Romance, Steampunk; my rating 4.5
  105. Book Review: Maelstrom (The Samsara Chronicles Book 6) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  106. Book Review: Solid Soul by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  107. Book Review: The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury; Christian Romance; my rating 4.5.
  108. Book Review: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75
  109. Book Review: Queen in Exile by Donna Hatch; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.5.
  110. Book Review: Exodus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 7) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  111. Book Review: Heroes Die Young by TM Hunter; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25
  112. Audible Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman; fantasy; my rating 5.0
  113. Book Review: Blackout by Annie Solomon; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
  114. Book Review: Glass Angels by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  115. AudioBook Review: Eathed, A Dragon's Tale by Troy Lee Henderson; Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  116. Book Review: Nirvana (The Samsara Chronicles Book 8) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  117. Book Review: Severed Threads by Kaylin McFarren; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
  118. Book Review: Moonglow by Kristin Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  119. Book Review: Tidewater Inn (The Hope Beach Series) by Colleen Coble; Christian Mystery Romance; my rating 4.5.
  120. Book Review: A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious by Mary Wine; Steampunk, Paranormal Romance; my rating 3.75.                                             AUGUST (21)
  121. Book Review: The Perses Effect: Book 1 by R. E. Robinson, Jr.; Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
  122. Book Review: Hell on Wheels (Black Knights, Inc.) by Julie Ann Walker; Romantic Supsense,  my rating 4.5.
  123. Audible Book Review: The Watchman of Ephraim by Gerard de Marigny; Thriller, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  124. Book Review: Netherworld (The Samsara Chronicles Book 9) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
  125. Book Review: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf; Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  126. AudioBook Review: The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
  127. Book Review: Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
  128. Book Review: Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman; Cozy Mystery, Christian; my rating 4.25.
  129. Book Review: Scent of Rain by Kristin Billerbeck, Inspirational Fiction, Romance; my rating 4.5.
  130. Book Review: Wild Irish Rose by Deborah Weikel; Historical Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.25.
  131. Book Review:  Entity (The Samsara Chronicles Book 11) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  132. AudioBook Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
  133. Book Review: A Little Mischief by Amelia Grey; Historical Romance; my rating 4.0.
  134. Book Review: He of the Fiery Spirit by Skhye Moncrief; Fantasy; my rating 3.75.
  135. Book Review: Darksiders - The Abomination Vault by Ari Marmell; Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  136. Book Review:  Kindred (The Samsara Chronicles Book 12) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 3.75.
  137. Book Review: The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  138. Book Review:  Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller; Amish, Inspirational Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.0.
  139. Book Review: Nexus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 13) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  140. Book Review: I Own The Dawn by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 5.0.
  141. Book Review: Equilibrium (The Samsara Chronicles Book 14) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.               SEPTEMBER (19)
  142. Audio Book Review:  Titanium Rain by Josh Finney; Science Fiction, Graphic; my rating 4.25.
  143. Book Review: God Loves You. - Chester Blue by Suzanne Anderson; Inspirational, Children; my rating 4.25.
  144. Book Review: A Fistful of Collars by Spenser Quinn; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  145. Audio Book Review:  Steel Whispers by Hayden Trenholm; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  146. Book Review: Dangerous Shift by Jill James; Paranormal Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  147. Book Review: Summer's Crossing by Julie Kagawa; Fantasy; my rating 4.0.
  148. Book Review:  What In God's Name by Simon Rich; Comedy; my rating 4.0.
  149. Audio Book Review: Night Rounds by Helene Tursten; Mystery, Scandinavian Crime; my rating 4.0.
  150. Audio Book Review:  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; Adapted Classic, Dramatization; my rating 4.25.
  151. Book Review:  Miss Buncle's Book by D.E. Stevenson; Comedy; my rating 4.25.
  152. Audible Book Review: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card; Fantasy; my rating 3.75.
  153. Book Review: Man Of Honor by Loree Lough; Christian Romance; my rating 4.25.
  154. Book Review: Angels Landing by Rochelle Alers; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  155. Book Review: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMasters; Paranormal Romance, Steampunk; my rating 4.5.
  156. Audio Book Review: Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs; Forensic Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  157. Book Review: Power by Debra Webb; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  158. Book Review: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen; Historic Romance; my rating 4.25.
  159. Book Review: Risking it All by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  160. Book Review: Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb; Crime Thriller; my rating 4.0.                                                                                                                             OCTOBER (22)
  161. Audio Book Review:  Dying for You by MaryJanice Davidson; Paranormal Comedy; my rating 4.25.
  162. Mini Review in Monday Post: Relentless Pursuit by Sara Orwing; Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.5.
  163. Book Review: Blades of Winter by G.T. Almasi; Sci Fi, Fantasy, Action; my rating 4.5.
  164. Book Review: Tears Water the Seeds of Hope by Kim Tews; Memoir Narrative, Non Fiction, Inspirational; my rating 4.75.
  165. ETP Release: Death to the Undead by Pembroke Sinclair.
  166. Book Review: Once Upon A Remembrance by Grace Brannigan; Time Travel, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  167. Audio Book Review:  The Aleppo Codex by Matti Friedman;Documentary Historical; my rating 4.5.
  168. Book Review: Winning Mr. Wrong by Marie Higgins; Contemporary Romance, Comedy, Sweet; my rating 4.5.
  169. Book Review: Everybody Loved Roger Harden by Cecil Murphey; Cozy Mystery, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  170. Book Review: The Miracle Inspector by Helen Smith; Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
  171. Audio Book Review: Scarifyers: 08 The Thirteen Hallows; full cast, comedy; my rating 4.5.
  172. Book Review: Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  173. Book Review: The Mine by John Heldt; Time Travel, Romance; my rating 4.5.
  174. Book Review: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson; Romantic Comedy; my rating 4.5. 
  175. Book Review: The Jupiter Chronicles by Leonardo Ramirez; Children's, Fantasy, Steampunk; my rating 4.0.
  176. Book Review: Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  177. Audio Book Review: The Magician's Apprentice; Fiction, Middle Grade; my rating 5.0.
  178. Book Review: Loving Luke by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  179. Book Review: The Trouble With Cowboys by Denise Hunter; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  180. Book Review: The Halloween Collective by the Indie Eclective; Paranormal; my rating 4.25.
  181. Book Review: The Wicked Wager by Anya Wylde; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  182. ETP Release: The Way She Makes Me Feel by Pembroke Sinclair.
  183. Audio Book Review: Outer Diverse by Nina Munteanu; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.                                                                                                           NOVEMBER (20)
  184. Book Review: Holiday Affair by Annie Seaton; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  185. Book Review: Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton; Paranormal Romance; my rating 3.75.
  186. Book Review: Extraordinary Rendition by Paul Batista; Legal Thriller; my rating 4.75. 
  187. Audio Book Review: Emily Goes to Exeter: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book One by Marion Chesney; Historical Regency; my rating 4.5.
  188. Book Review: A Lady By Any Other Name by Jennifer Kitchens; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
  189. Book Review: Secrets of the Red Box by Vickie Hall; Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  190. Audio Book Review: A Brew to a Kill: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.5.
  191. Book Review: Untamed by Sara Humphreys; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  192. Book Review: Missing by Rhoda Gibb Hinrichsen; Romantic Suspense ; my rating 4.0. 
  193. Book Review: Guardians of Stone by Anita Clenney; Action, Adventure; my rating 4.5.
  194. Book Review: Where Angels Rest by Kate Brady; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  195. Audio Book Review: The Crooked Wreath by Christianna Brand; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
  196. Book Review: Forged in Death by Jim Melvin; Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  197. Book Review: Shards of Ashley by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  198. Book Review: Five Days of Fear by David Kovach; Christian Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  199. Book Review: All I Want For Christmas is You by Lisa Mondello; Contemporary Romance, Holiday; my rating 4.25.
  200. Audio Book Review: Karma's Law by Kristi Lamb; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
  201. Mini Review in Monday Post: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent; Paranormal, YA; my rating 3.75.
  202. ETP Release: Mew by Barbara Miller.
  203. Book Review: Love Endures Forever by Beth Wiseman; Christian Inspirational Romance; my rating 4.75.                                                     DECEMBER (17)
  204. Book Review: Deliver Me From Temptation by Tes Hilare; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  205. Audio-Theater Book Review: The Man Who Murdered His Mother-In-Law by Jeffrey Hatcher; Audio Theater; my rating 5.0.
  206. Book Review: The Old Man & The Monkey by George Polley; Inspirational Romance; my rating 5.0.
  207. Book Review: First Time: The Legend of Garison Fitch by Samuel Ben White; Time Travel; my rating 4.75.
  208. Book Review: In Bed with the Opposition by Stephanie Draven; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  209. Book Review: All I Want -- Three Stories. Three Couples. One Holiday Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
  210. Audio Book Review: Colony Scott Reeves; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
  211. Book Review: Hunk for the Holidays by Katie Lane; Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
  212. Book Review: Christmas Magic Anthology by Linda Carroll-Bradd, Terri Rochenski, Lindsay McFerrin; Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
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  218. Book Review: The Great Christmas Bowl by Susan May Warren; Christian, Holiday; my rating 4.25.
  219. Book Review: Christmas Promises Anthology by Graham, Mortimer & Lennox, Contemporary Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
  220. Audio Book Review: Christmas in An Elevator by Kay Murky; Holiday Romance; my rating 4.0.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sunday Words of Encouragement January 1, 2012

First - let me wish one and all a HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Over the Christmas week I had planned out a post for Sunday. God had other plans - of course!
We had an awesome Sunday School lesson followed by a spirit-filled communion service with a good New Year's message from our pastor. There is too much material for one post so I am choosing the Sunday School message first.
I will condense and paraphrase the lesson that was written by our wonderful teacher.

Imagine yourself a soldier and this message is coming from your commanding officer.
Troops! I have gathered you together to pass on a message from our Supreme Commander in Chief.  You need to be prepared for the War of 2012!

Our enemy has been prowling to and fro to find weaknesses where he will attack. He is going on the offensive as he fears his time may be growing short! Be aware of his camouflage: deception, distraction and misdirection. He has an arsenal of weapons he will use wherever and whenever possible: doubt, confusion, fear of the future, fear of failure, fear of loss, lust, greed, depression, threats, intimidation, shame, guilt, loneliness, disease and more. Note that many of these are mental weapons although there are physical weapons too.
He will use booby traps, mine fields and roadside bombs - ieds to wound us and weaken our troops.
Use your personal guide to discern the camouflage and dangers.
The enemy will set up blockades to supplies so make sure you are prepared physically and mentally. Work together; be a band of brothers; let the strong help the weak; do not allow any friendly fire and leave no one behind.
If you hear reports make sure you authenticate them with your manual. If you get caught in a bad situation don't hesitate to call for backup.  Dig in your line, stand firm and wait for reinforcements. Do not retreat.

We have fire power to help us in the fight. Be aggressive, not passive. Use the powerful name and influence of our Supreme Commander in Chief.  Don't fear the enemy but make sure you put on all of your armor (Ephesians 6) every day so that you have the necessary protection and weapons for this fight.
Then move forward with assurance that, with your Supreme Commander in Chief in charge, you will have peace and spiritual victory in 2012!
What a great message!
Here is a song we sang in service that fits this message better 
than the one I had picked out ahead of time.

A verse for today:
Romans 13:11-12 New International Version (NIV) The Day Is Near
11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

I am praying that in 2012 I will be more 'God conscience' in every moment of every day.

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