2014/07/09

Dancing Bear - Book Review



 I received an ebook copy of this for free in exchange for my honest review.

Book description:
"Would you help a desperate young woman knocking on your door?

As a security guard, do you really have a choice?

A desperate young woman is knocking on the door of the Israeli consulate in Boston, seeking asylum, claiming that she is the only survivor of an Israeli spy network. The gate remains locked, but a security guard, who falls in love with her, is trying unsuccessfully to rescue her. He embarks on a discovery trail, meeting tough American and Israeli government agents, cynical merchants and passionate dreamers. By the end of the trail he discovers the woman and the truth that lies underneath her story and his own life.

"Dancing Bear" is a political thriller, in which the author managed to bring in his life experiences into the story, and create a fast paced read with twists and turns.
The story ripples with things just under the surface, waiting to be revealed by the reader."

I read the description and thought I'd enjoy this novel.  And I did to a point.  I actually found it to be somewhat difficult to follow.

The young woman mentioned in the book description is well written.  She is the object of the security guard's entire attention.  He sees her in her most desperate hour.  He is disenchanted with his current place and little does he know, following this young woman will turn his life upside down.

As I don't read many political thrillers, I have a hard time keeping up with what all is going on.  Who is connected to who and how this event is related to that one and in the realm of politics there is really no one to be trusted.  So I didn't see the plot twists coming.

If you are into the political thriller genre, then I would most certainly recommend this book.  As for myself and others who rarely read this type of story, maybe/maybe not.  It will certainly keep you on your toes.

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2014/07/08

muvee Reveal 11 - Product Review & Giveaway




I received this product for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

This software is one of the easiest I've used for making my own videos.  It is fairly intuitive and the help feature is great for pointing you in the right direction.  If you've got pictures, then you can quickly and easily set them to music and have your own video.



There are many different functions within the software.  The picture above is for the graffiti function.  It has lots of clipart looking pictures and such to decorate your photos.   This is in addition to making your own videos with your pictures.

Try this software yourself in a free trial here.  It's free for the first 15 days so you can give it a whirl and see if you like it.  After that you can cancel your trial or buy it for $79.99.  Give it a test drive and see what you can create automagically!

Giveaway!!!
Please leave a comment below on how you will use this software, be it for baby shower photos, a wedding, a birthday, or a trip.  The possibilities are endless.  I will draw one winner tomorrow, on July 9, 2014.  Please leave your email address so I can contact you for your mailing address.  Open ONLY to 18 years and older, US residents, and no PO boxes please.



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2014/07/07

Jaded - Book Cover Reveal

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Jaded_highTo what lengths will a man go for the woman he loves?
Reed Dartmouth will learn the answer to those questions time and time again throughout his relationship with Jade Montgomery.
When he first meets her as a young, gentle boy the heartache from losing his mother only a year before is still fresh and painful. Jade is different from anyone else he’s ever met; tough, sassy, and even a bit cruel. But she’s also the same as he is: she knows what it’s like to lose a parent.
Their friendship begins and a bond like no other is formed. Time passes and Reed learns that not only are Jade’s parents dead, they were murdered and she’s made an oath to one day bring them justice. No matter the price.
As they grow older their love evolves but for Jade, old habits die hard and she can’t stop hurting those she loves the most. Even in the midst of searching for her parents’ killers, passion ignites and jealousy burns as Jade tests Reed’s devotion for her. Will she push him too far?

Coming Soon July 2014!

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Michelle BellonAbout the author:

Michelle Bellon lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four children. She drinks ungodly amounts of coffee and has an addiction to chapstick.
She works at a surgery center as a registered nurse and in her spare time writes novels. She writes in the genres of romance suspense, young adult, women’s fiction, and literary fiction. She has won three literary awards.

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