Mailbox Monday - February 22, 2010

This Meme starts with Marcia at The Printed Page

I didn't get to post this last week but I did have something to share which is below this week's win item.

I won the eBook Christmas of Hope by Keelia Greer from a Contest at Coffee Time Romance.

Blurb for Christmas of Hope:

Linette MacDougal is having a tough time this year--the death of her mother and now the house she grew up in may be taken away. The bright spot in her life is Hope Claus, one of her kindergarten students. When she meets Hope's father, Nick, she begins to believe in the magic of Christmas once more.
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In addition to the book I got this lovely package of goodies including cute scottie dog ornaments, chocolate kisses a tea candle and several nice bookmarks!

THANK YOU Keelia and CTR!

 
 

 
The week before I had a successful trip to one of our local rehab stores.  Look at all the books I got (30 books and 2 audio books) for $11.00!!
I got some to share and some for me to read and then share!

What are You Reading Monday February 22, 2010

This meme has been moved to

One Person's Journey Through A World of Books!

Thanks Shelia for carrying this forward from J. Kaye.

Writing one review a night hasn't worked yet either!
But I actually got all of December book reviews completed and all of the reviews done for the CataReview books.  I am no longer doing reviews at CataReview as they do not have authors or publishers reviewing.  I will miss the good books and nice people I shared some time with there.  I will have to visit them through CataRomance links!

Of course writing reviews means I only fully read one book this past week but two almost done!
 
[Note re codes: YGR is You Gotta Read Reviews. MBS is this blog - Martha's BookShelf!]

Finished:

PB: -------------

Kindle2:  Following Destiny by Rebecca Vickery. Andrea Duncan inherits a very special ring from her grandmother. Suddenly she is hearing voices that tell her about a serial killer! This is another very good paranormal romantic suspense from Ms. Vickery.   Read for my pleasure (YAY) with review to be posted here at MBS.

Audio CD: --------------

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Currently reading:

PB:  Deadly Code by JP O'Donnell.  PI thriller with political intrigue.  Reviewing for Author Marketing Experts - to be posted here at MBS.

I stopped at 90% done on this book. This story definitely has some good twists and I stopped just as PI Gallagher is facing a second deadly attach in a week! 

Kindle2:  The White Rainbow, Book 6 of the Wounded Warriors Series by Karen Wiesner. Inspirational Women's Fiction. Jessie Nelson has been telling herself she doesn't deserve or believe in second chances, especially when it comes to love...until her "white rainbow" appears in a corporate pirate who conquers her, heart and soul. Reading and reviewing for the author and YGR.

I'm at 90% done on this wonderful book!Anxious to get to what I am sure is a HEA ending but there are still issues to be resolved and conflict to face!

Audio CD:  Absolute Power by David Baldacci.  This was Baldacci's first book back in 1996 - Political thriller.  Reviewing for Hachette - to be posted here at MBS.  Enter Giveaway!

I am over half way now. It is tempting to get out the movie to see how it compares but I doubt it will have the depth of the characters that are revealed in the book!

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Coming up this week:

PB:  SEALed With a Ring by Mary Margaret Daughtridge.
She’s got it all…except the one thing she needs most
Smart, successful businesswoman JJ Caruthers has a year to land a husband or lose the empire she’s worked so hard to build. With time running out, romance is not an option, and a military husband who is always on the road begins to look like the perfect solution…
He’s a wounded hero with an agenda of his own
Even with the scars of battle, Navy SEAL medic Davy Graziano is gorgeous enough to land any woman he wants, and he’s never wanted to be tied down. Now Davy has ulterior motives for accepting JJ’s outrageous proposal of marriage, but he only has so long to figure out what JJ doesn’t want him to know…

Book supplied by Sourcebooks for review here at MBS.

Kindle2:  Lilly's Garden by Kimberlee R. Mendoza.  White Rose miniature Eater story. Reading and reviewing for YGR.

Yesterday's Promise by Delia Latham. Inspirational from White Rose Publishing. "A whirlwind romance amidst the natural splendor of Yosemite National Park....A spur-of-the-moment wedding....new husband gone with the mountain wind.

Sunday Words of Encouragment February 21, 2010

This morning our Pastor spoke about Psalm 107. He said we need to tell Jesus when we are wandering, when we are in darkness, when we are under judgment and when we are in the storm.  We need to learn to humble ourselves and seek help first....not as the last resort!

We sang a wonderful choir song today for Lift up Your Heads.  I think it is too new to be out but I found this version that I liked.  I hope you enjoy it too.

Verses for today:
Psalm 107: 13-14 New International Version
13 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains.

If you get the chance maybe read all of Psalm 107.  It is pretty awesome!

This morning I went forward to stand in for prayer for several of my online SaSR friends and other online friends who are facing medical difficulties!  I hope you felt the extra power and peace from God!

Giveaway of The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer

The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer
•  Paperback: 336 pages
•  Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Reprint edition (December 1, 2009)

I meant to post this giveaway earlier but my week got BUSY!  I am offering my gently read review copy since several people said they liked Georgette Heyer and a few said they had never read her!  HERE'S a chance to win an Heyer book!

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:
1. Comment on the review; if you already did just tell me and that will count! Comment here so I know you want to enter and leave your e-mail!

2. For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.

3. For another entry, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.

(Three total entries possible.)
It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.

* This contest is only open to residents of US and Canada.
* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons
* This contest will close Midnight (Central) on March 5, 2010. The winners will be randomly selected from all entries.

Some Giveaways Around the Book Blog World!

HERE ARE SOME GOOD GIVEAWAYS I FOUND MOST ENDING FEBRUARY.

I have some more I will post next week for March! 

Also it looks like I might edge over 250 followers soon so be on the watch for the next Followers Giveaway.

Dee S. Knight is offering a romantic necklace and earring set to celebrate the anniversary of her first book, Impatient Passion. Answer some book questions here.  Hurry on this one as the ending is extended to only February 22, 2010.   Check out her sizzling books while you are there!

Crystal at I READ is having a comment book giveaway that ends February 26. Easy to enter! (US and Canadian only I think.)

Tina at Fantastic Book Review is having a Giveaway of Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey. 2 Winners; US only but internationals can enter if you have a US friend to have the book mailed to :); ends February 26.

DIANE CARVER'S FEBRUARY CONTEST: Diane is giving a signed copy of her chick-lit mystery, A FIERY SECRET, to a lucky commenter (International winner to get download).  Just comment on any February post before February 28 and she'll draw the winner’s name on March 1st!  Check out her good mystery and inspiring books!

Carol North has a monthly contest usually offering one of her wonderful totes. I love mine and carry book related things back and forth to work in it every day!! :)  Scroll down until you see the tote. U.S. only.  This one will close February 28 also. Don't forget to check on her good books too!

Classic Romance Revival is having another blog Carnival with 15 authors that will run until February 28th 2010, so there’s still time to enter!

This one is Worldwide: at  J. Kaye's Book Blog - a $25 US Amazon Gift Certificate or Up to $25 at Book Depository Giveaway is offered; open until the 13th of March.


THERE YOU GO - Have fun and good luck!