tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71998666244220422952024-03-12T22:21:38.090-04:00Interviews and Book Reviews by Katelyn ShearOn this blog I will interview authors and sometimes read their book. Most of the books are Christian and/or Romance. That's because I write those genres. I m always open to new genres and such, so if you have an author you think would like to be interview, email me! Or comment on a post with their name and/or link. Thanks and God bless!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-21264611118896368252013-04-21T19:32:00.001-04:002013-04-21T19:32:09.958-04:00Book review: Swept Away by Mary Connealy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-83692294319889547772013-03-19T08:35:00.002-04:002013-03-19T08:35:57.561-04:00Book review: Firefly Island by Lisa Wingate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1343863921l/15781723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Firefly Island" border="0" height="320" src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1343863921l/15781723.jpg" width="207" /></a>A pretty good book. I liked the plot, though it was a bit cliched. I was bored by the endless amount of marriage advice. This book is . . . basically a fictionalized "How to get through the first few months of marriage" book. I'm fourteen. Not only do I have no interest in marriage or boys (shocker, I know), I also can't legally get married for four more years, so the tons of marriage advice fell flat with me. <br /><br />So, taking a look at Mallory. She's a good character. Not one to jump out and stand apart from the other characters though. She's your regular woman who had a nice job and life and left it all behind for love and moved to a small town where everyone knows just about everyone. <br /><br />Let's look at the love of her life, Daniel. He's a bit different. I don't really recall another character like him. At the beginning, he's pretty sweet and all. Towards the end, he's more tense and snappy, which doesn't make me like him very much. <br /><br />And now Nick, Daniel's son, and Mallory's stepson. Nick is one of the only characters I liked. He was sweet and charming, for a three year old. Though the constant misspellings and words he couldn't pronounce were a bit much. I have an almost-three sister. She can speak almost as well as I can. There's really no need for all of the wrong pronouncing. <br /><br />All of the side characters are pretty much the same. Woodsy and kinda redneck. Small town people. Basically, whatever you think of when you think of small town, that's them. They fit just about every stereotype that you can come up with. <br /><br /><br />Okay, I promise I won't spoil it, but I just have to say, the ending was disappointing. We didn't get many answers. Very few questions I had were answered. So if you are the kind of person who wants everything settled and no stone left unturned, you probably shouldn't read this book. There are a lot of possible ways this story could have gone, and it had so much potential on all of the ways, but it seems like the author took the easiest and quickest way. <br /><br />Obviously, the ways she could have gone probably wouldn't have worked for Bethany House, but I'm just saying. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-22947206785434887312012-12-19T23:22:00.002-05:002012-12-20T10:20:58.614-05:00A Change of Fortune by Jen Turano<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Stunning. Absolutely stunning. How could I enjoy a book like this any more than I already do? The answer to that is simple. I can't. I laughed and giggled and smiled like crazy. I also sighed, bit my nails, and covered my eyes in embarrassment for the characters. I don't normally enjoy books where one of the main characters already has children, but Ben and Piper were delightful. I could not keep myself from laughing at their antics. <br />
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Zayne had to be one of my favorite characters. While he was not the main character, he was very important to the plot, as the brother of Hamilton. His humorous and dry comments had me throwing my head back in laughter. <br />
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Eliza, who was the main character, had my shoulders shaking with giggles I couldn't quite contain. She was a breath of fresh air, and her temper reminded me somewhat of my own. <br />
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Hamilton, also the main character, was charming and almost as humorous as his brother. He had the perfect quantity of flaws and brilliance. He jumped from the page and became real. <br />
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Agatha, though not a main character, was perfect. At first, I assumed she was deceitful and uncaring, but her true nature showed as the pages turned. She's daring, witty, and charming. I loved getting to know her. I certainly hope the next book in the series is about her. <br />
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Very enjoyable and very funny, with just the right touches of suspense. You will not be sorry you read the book!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-72113463588629384562012-09-02T00:23:00.002-04:002012-09-02T00:23:23.881-04:00"Over the Edge" by Mary Connealy book review.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another gorgeous story by Mrs. Connealy. A lovely romance, laced with suspense and humor, "Over the Edge" is a story that you MUST read.</div>
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The story starts full of suspense, and then eases its way towards good humor and fun. It's like a see-saw, going back and forth between giggles and nail-biting.<br />
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I admired and adored Callie and Seth,with their constant banter and overall craziness. Callie's lines were witty and reminded me a bit of Sarah from "A Lady Like Sarah". Seth's thoughts and dialogue made me laugh, the way he portrayed insanity and fun without even having to say something crazy. <br />
The background characters had me laughing too. I fell in love with each one of them. <br />
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The villains were perfect, in a villain sort of way. I felt for them, and wanted them to come out without too much loss in the end, but, at the same time, I didn't exactly love them. I could feel the main villain's . . . what would you call it? . . . pain? The way he felt torn between good and evil, the way he wanted two things that were at strife with each other. In other words, the villain is the perfect example to all writers of how a villain should be. <br />
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The only thing I found annoying was the errors. As if the editor had forgotten to check it over. There was a missing quotation mark at the end of a dialogue, at one point the spacing needed to show the start of a new scene was missing, and once Callie's name was accidentally spelled C-a-s-s-i-e. There was not a single "Cassie" in the book.<br />
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Overall, a beautiful story wonderfully crafted by an amazing author! I highly recommend this book to all Christian Romance lovers!</div>
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I only thought the romance happened a bit quickly. Nothing wrong with that, it was just different from what I am used to reading. If you're looking for an easy read, this is it.<br />
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<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The hero and heroine had a past, but I couldn't figure out if they were "just friends" or if they had dated? It was never really made clear. I never really connected with any of the characters, and there were some things that just didn't fit in a <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Christian books</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">. </span><br />
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<br style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I was excited when I read the back cover, and I was SURE it would be one of the most interesting books I've read yet. Not so. But, on the bright side, I do love </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">the cover. The design team did great with this one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1: If there was one word to describe you, what would it be?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Um . . . . . dependable. I think that would describe me best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2: Which do you prefer? Paperback, hardcover, or e-reader?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, any are fine with me, as long as it's a book. But I think I like paperback the best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I think it was seven. Or eight. One of those. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">AH!!!! You had to ask me that. I have many favorites, but my absolute favorites? Um . . . . It would be a tie between "Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland" and "The Red Siren".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5: At what age did you officially start writing stories?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well, I've been writing my entire life, but I started getting serious about it a year ago this August. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6: Will you pursue writing books someday?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">*smile* I already am. I plan on being an author and marketer/editor/sales whatever it was I agreed to be in the Fearsome Foursome Publishing biz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7: What do you do when you get writer's block?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Normally I'll stop writing for awhile. I'll just read books and edit other people's stories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lotza wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9: What themes do you like to read and write about? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Christian Romance/ anything. Well, anything besides horror. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10: As a Christian, when you get to Heaven, what questions will you have for God?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'd like to know everything. I'd ask Him about why He created the planets. I'd ask Him how it felt to give up His only Son for people like us. I'd ask Him about everything and anything. </span><br />
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<img height="320" src="http://files.tyndale.com/thpdata/images--covers/175_w/978-1-4143-6449-0.jpg" width="212" /> This book was given to me to review. It's for cancer patients. I do <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">not</u> have cancer, I hope I never will have cancer, and I hope none of y'all have/ever have it either.<br /><br />On to the review. 2 stars. I wasn't impressed by it, but then again, I don't have/know anyone who has cancer. I feel for people who have cancer, I really do. I wish there was a cure, but there isn't. I recommend this book if you are a cancer patient, or know someone who is. But for those of us who aren't, do not even try.<br /><br />Very short review, huh? Sorry, I'm just not into non-fiction.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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It was a very good book. The flow of the words had me reading the book faster, almost against my will. I had no control over my eyes as they read each word. I couldn't turn the page fast enough.<br />
Amish books aren't really my favorite, but I do enjoy them at times. Beverly Lewis has always been one of my favorite Amish Fiction writers, as she writes in that flowing type of way. I know I've said "flow" and "flowing" a lot, but that is the only way to describe her writing. I loved the book, and enjoyed the ending. Can't wait to see what she has next.<br />
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M'kay, are you ready?<br /><br />The giveaway winners were chosen with Random.org, to be fair.<br /><br />The second place winner, who has won "The Shadow Keeper's Daughter", is . . . . . . . . <u style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Morgan!</u><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Congrats to you Morgan!<br /><br />And now . . . . The winner of "Fearless" is . . . . . . . . </span><u style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">KarenK</u><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">! </span>Congrats to you both! An email will be sent to you shortly regarding where to send the books.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> Other participants, we will have another giveaway in the (hopefully near) future. Hope you will enter again! </span><br />
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Happy Memorial Day! I'd like to thank all soldiers and family/friends of soldiers. Thank you. You are a real blessing and I pray God blesses you.<br />
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Okay, so there will be two winners. One will receive "<span id="btAsinTitle">Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown" by Eric Blehm (in honor of Memorial Day), and the other will win a copy of "The Shadow Catcher's Daughter" by Carla Olson Gade, and it's also a new release.<br /><br />To enter, please comment below, leaving your email address. If you win, you will be notified via email and announced on this blog. Also, please share/tweet/email this giveaway around. Thank you!<br /></span><br />
There's only one problem, I can't send it to anyone that's not in North America, due to the high prices of shipping. Thank you!<br />
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The heroine, Reyne, seemed to be a bit childish and silly, and the author's excuse for that was that she had watched some of her fire crew die.<br />
The hero is a bit arrogant and seems to think he's just too charming for anyone. Also, the relationship advances way too quickly. I don't really think it was all that bad, but just not my type of book.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(PS: Tomorrow I WILL post the giveaway!!!)<br />
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<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NkNoXXXka3A/T7qqtQ5HKDI/AAAAAAAABF0/5vPnoz9kPZM/s1600/Award,+award.jpg" /> Wow, I'm so honored! Thanks, <a href="http://http//writingsofrosie.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Rosie!</a> (HUGS)<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Here are the rules:</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">1: This award is for book blogs only! To receive this award the blog must be at least 50% about books (reading or writing is okay).</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">2: Along with receiving this award, you must also share your top five favorite books you have ever read in your life. (It can be more then five if you prefer)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"></span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>3: You must give this award to five-ten other book blogs that you adore. </b><br />My top five favorite books, listed in order:<br /><b>"Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland" </b>by Roseanna M. White<br /><b>"The Edge of Recall"</b> by Kristen Heitzmann<br /><b>"A Tailor-Made Bride" </b>by Karen Witemeyer<br /><b>"Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio" </b>by Lisa Harris<br /><b>"Love Finds You in Groom, Texas" </b>by Janice Hanna (Yes, I'm obsessed with LFY books. I plan to write for them someday ;)<br />Wow, there are so many more I love. Okay, ON TO THE BLOGS!!!<br /><br /><br />Now, the 5-10 blogs/bloggers I <i style="font-weight: bold;">LOVE</i> are. . . .<br />Becki @ <a href="http://beingbecki.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Being Becki</a> (She writes about her life and writing and such. So I guess she qualifies)<br />Those Girls @ <a href="http://colonialquills.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colonial Quills</a> (ALL book blog. You'll love them.)<br />Stephanie and Jill (and the others) @ <a href="http://goteenwriters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Go Teen Writers</a> (You guys are the best!)<br />Rachelle @ <a href="http://www.rachellerea.com/" target="_blank">Inspiring Daring</a> (Yay!!)<br />Allison @ <a href="http://allisonsbookishlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allison's Bookish Life</a><br /><br />Thank you all! Now you must go on your blog and do the same! Thanks! Muah!<br /><br />(PS: New review soon. And giveaway should start tomorrow, if I remember ;)<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span>
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So, you've all heard about my friend Becki, the one who came up with the blog tag. Well, guess what? She self-published her <i style="font-weight: bold;">VERY FIRST BOOK!!!!!!</i> EEEEK!!!! Sorry, I'm really excited for her. REALLY excited.<br />
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Anyway, her book is called Shieldmaiden.<br />
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"<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>A novella about a girl who must rescue the Prince and his friend, and stop a plot to take over the thrown, all while protecting herself.
“I need your help. Are you up for another adventure?”
When the Prince and his best friend are kidnapped by a nefarious man, who wants to take over the throne, who will King James call in to rescue them? The King's guards? Spies? The King himself? Or maybe . . . a girl?
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Now, you can read an excerpt from the book if you <a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/becki-badger/shieldmaiden/paperback/product-20130627.html" target="_blank">Click Here.</a> You can also buy the book from there.<br />
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Well, it's official. Becki Badger is a Teen Author! Whoot! You can congratulate her below in the comments and/or go on her blog (<a href="http://beingbecki.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Click Here!!!</a>). Well, I'll be posting another review soon! TTYL!!!<br />
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So, my best friend Becki started a round of Blog Tag (And if she made these questions, she can be sure I'm gonna. . . . well, let's leave it at that.). <br />
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Big. Three story, Historical/Victorian house with red shutters and a big, bay window. I would want the outside to be painted white. Really, that's all I want.<br />
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Marc Barrington of Endangered, currently being written by me. He seems a bit like me, in a way.<br />
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Wherever the<span style="background-color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://thefearsum4sum.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: #e06666;" target="_blank">Fearsome Foursome</a><span style="background-color: #e06666;"> </span>(we) are going to meet! We haven't decided yet, so I can't say where. Other than that, Lancaster County, PA. <br />
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<b>19. If you were stranded on a desert island (if you're stranded, how is there a desert there?) What five things would you bring?<br />Well, I'd bring the<span style="background-color: #ea9999;"> </span><a href="http://thefearsum4sum.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: #ea9999;" target="_blank">Fearsome Foursome</a></b> (for company and entertainment), lots of food, my computer, books, and. . . . chocolate. I can't live without chocolate. <br />
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<b>20. One random thing about yourself.<br /><br />Um, I like Trixie Belden books better than Nancy Drew books. That's about as random as I get. :P</b><br />
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Thanks, Becki! I answered your questions without making a fool of myself! :P<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3.9 stars. Cover: 5 stars<br /><br /><img alt="Prize of My Heart" class="image img book product-expand-view" data-bn-cache="%7B%22values%22%3A%5B%22Product%20Image%22%2C%22Hero%20Product%22%2C%22ProductImageMain%22%5D%2C%22isPageAware%22%3Atrue%2C%22nodes%22%3A%5B%5D%7D" data-bntrack="ProductImageMain" height="320" id="yui_3_3_0_1_1336448368234_2950" itemprop="image" src="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/151360000/151369794.JPG" style="position: relative; top: 2.52px;" width="205" /><br />
Review: "Prize of my Heart" was the first book I have ever read by Lisa Norato, and let us just say it left quite an impression. Not in a bad way, but not in the best way either. I know, I know. You're thinking, "Really? This girl never finds any book that is to her liking!" That's not entirely true, I just find most books in need of tweeking (No, I'm not a perfectionist. I understand everyone has to start somewhere!). Anyway, it was a good book. But I felt as if things were prolonged a bit too long. Like the author was trying to make the book longer. And when things did start happening, I felt as if it happened too fast. I would have loved to see the relationship between the characters develop a bit more, and perhaps bit more action? I love the cover, it reminds me of what my book's cover would look like (something like that, anyway.). If you like ships and captains (Really, this book is starting to sound more and more like mine!) and young maidens falling in love with dashingly handsome fellows and secrets galore, you will adore this book (Excuse all of the seemingly "old-world" words. I seem to talk more and more like that with every passing day). I will re-read this book and think its meaning over again. I shall probably dream of young maidens with devastating secrets and ship captains who have just as many secrets. <br /><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prize-of-my-heart-lisa-norato/1102992951" target="_blank">Buy it here!</a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Prize-My-Heart-Lisa-Norato/dp/0764209426%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ5ZKRHEM4AVH7B4A%26tag%3Dsuddenlink-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0764209426" target="_blank">Buy it here!</a><br /><a href="http://www.bethanyhouse.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=0477683E4046471488BD7BAC8DCFB004&nm=&type=PubCom&mod=PubComProductCatalog&mid=BF1316AF9E334B7BA1C33CB61CF48A4E&tier=3&id=062173F6FA114F36A1550F488E4D9168" target="_blank">Buy it from the Publisher (Bethany House Publishers)!</a><br /><br />(PS: I have an announcement to make in a few days, at the very most, and I should be having my VERY FIRST giveaway soon! *SQUEAL!!!* And I have QUITE a few books to give away. ;) </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-23238562850570872782012-05-07T20:37:00.000-04:002012-05-07T20:37:11.491-04:00Where Lilacs Still Bloom review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">3 stars. Cover: 4 stars. <br />
<a href="http://horthistoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kirkpatricklilacs.jpg" title="Where Lilacs Still Bloom"><img alt="Where Lilacs Still Bloom" height="200" src="http://horthistoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kirkpatricklilacs.thumbnail.jpg" width="129" /></a>Review: "Where Lilacs Still Bloom" is better than most books I have read from Jane Kirkpatrick. I could actually finish this book. But I just didn't "like-like" it. I've never liked fictionalized non-fiction, and most of the characters were boring. And I did not see the point of adding fake people to the story, when most of them had no impact to the outcome of the story. The best thing about this book was the cover. There were a few scenes that made me laugh, but nothing more. I didn't feel like I was "there" with them. I didn't feel as if I "knew them personally". It took me four days to read this book (Books I love only take me a few hours), and I was forcing myself to read it. I felt as if it were a punishment. Anyway, the book is basically about a German housewife whose main goal is to "create" a creamy white, twelve petal lilac. I love flowers, I do, but not enough to read a book which is focused on flowers. Most of the scenes felt rushed, the characters (Based on real people) didn't seem developed, and switching back and forth between character to character and not knowing what was going on most of the time led me to decide this book was--well, boring. Hopefully, I will never have to read another book by Mrs. Kirkpatrick again. (Sorry, all Jane Kirkpactrick fans!) I am sure she has talent, just not the kind of talent I like. God bless her and her writing!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7199866624422042295.post-78030193339448516322012-04-17T12:44:00.001-04:002012-04-17T12:44:49.772-04:00"Fearless"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today, two years ago, Adam Brown woke up, not know that on that very day, he would die on the Hindu Kush mountains. But he was <strong><em>ready</em></strong>. I may possibly give out copies of the new book about him, "<em>Fearless". </em>I'm not sure yet, but I might. Watch this video, in honor of him.<br /><br /> </div>
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Okay, this book is about a 38 yr-old ballerina (dancer) named Sasha who suffers an injury that ends her dancing career. For good. Running back to her hometown, where memories of her late mother bound, Sasha can't help but feel sorry for herself. After all, she could no longer dance with her husband, Donald, on stage and had lost out on the only chance in her career to dance <em>"Giselle</em>". Hopes dashed, heart torn, and body near being invalid, Sasha resigns to her fate. That is, until capable 19 yr-old Evelyn becomes Sasha's care-giver. <br />
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My thoughts: It was okay. It was not my favorite book. I'll give it 4 stars. The writing style was okay, I didn't find many punctuation and grammar mistakes. It just wasn't the kind of book I like to read. The characters didn't jump off the page. I didn't feel like I was there. I couldn't "see" the scenes playing out in my head. There were a few touches of humor and romance, but other than that, it was boring. Do I recommend this book? I would to a person who likes to read what I call "Plain Jane" books. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892179402650018597noreply@blogger.com4