2014/07/24

Second Chance Bride - Book Review & Giveaway




After being jilted, practically at the altar, Genie Wainwright heads to Hawaii to escape the well-meant pity party her friends and family are bound to throw on her behalf. What she never expects is to find someone to help her mend her broken heart.

Donnie Taylor, owner of the posh Sapphire Bay Resort, has no interest in marriage—until he meets an unforgettable guest at the hotel. What starts out as a kindhearted gesture brings Donnie something he never expects—love!

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About the author:

Author Sandra Edwards
NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards writes award-winning romance in a variety of subgenres such as paranormal (mostly time travel and reincarnation), contemporary, and suspense. She lives in the U.S. (west coast) with her husband, two kids, four dogs and one very temperamental feline. Sandra’s books often push the envelope and step outside the boundaries of conventional romance. For more info on Sandra’s books, visit her website at www.sandrawrites.com. Sign up for Sandra’s NEW RELEASE ALERT at http://bit.ly/1k31XDr.

 

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Review:

I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was an extremely quick and easy read.  I enjoyed the story and the characters.  The story flows easily.  I only would like to have had more of it to read.

I was really getting into the story and then it was over.  I felt a just little bit unsatisfied with it.  Please don't get me wrong, it's a good story, just not a long one.  For me, there wasn't enough meat to the main characters' stories.  Maybe not quite enough struggle.  Though the story line comes together for Genie and Donnie well.

If you are looking for a light, quick summer read you will not go wrong with this book.  This story is definitely a great one for that week at the beach or the long flight to your destination.  Enjoy!


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Second Chance Bride - Book Blast & Giveaway

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Second-Chance-Bride resizedAfter being jilted, practically at the altar, Genie Wainwright heads to Hawaii to escape the well-meant pity party her friends and family are bound to throw on her behalf. What she never expects is to find someone to help her mend her broken heart.

Donnie Taylor, owner of the posh Sapphire Bay Resort, has no interest in marriage—until he meets an unforgettable guest at the hotel. What starts out as a kindhearted gesture brings Donnie something he never expects—love!
Buy on:
Amazon | B&N | iTunes (Preorder on Aug 15th)

About the author:

Author Sandra EdwardsNEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards writes award-winning romance in a variety of subgenres such as paranormal (mostly time travel and reincarnation), contemporary, and suspense. She lives in the U.S. (west coast) with her husband, two kids, four dogs and one very temperamental feline. Sandra's books often push the envelope and step outside the boundaries of conventional romance. For more info on Sandra's books, visit her website at www.sandrawrites.com. Sign up for Sandra's NEW RELEASE ALERT at http://bit.ly/1k31XDr.

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2014/07/23

Jaded - New Book Release

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New Release!

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?

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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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2014/07/21

CanvasHQ Custom Canvas - Review



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


I have tried other websites for ordering a canvas print.  Though those were fairly easy to use and the end product was nice, this website was definitely better.  I will most likely be going to CanvasHQ again for future canvas purchases.

I was able to quickly and easily upload the photo of my choice on their website.  Then I was happy to see I could adjust it after it was uploaded.  There are a few choices of how to wrap it.  I ended up choosing the white edges instead of the photo fully wrapping around the edges.  The size and type of my photo worked better that way.

After getting the size, orientation, and border all how I wanted there are options for depth of the canvas and effects that can be applied.  The effects are black & white, sepia, etc.  And after all that is squared away, you get a free proof emailed to you and you can write in any special instructions.  

What was not immediately apparent for me was that the canvas will not ship until you've approved the proof.  Once you open the email and approve the proof, it ships very quickly.  What's also nice is that it comes all ready to hang and with a nifty hook that goes into the wall on which to hang the canvas.

Easy to use website, quick shipping, and a beautiful product...  I would certainly recommend CanvasHQ to everyone!

**Now if you'd like to give them a try yourself, write a comment below about the photo you would use and I'll pick a winner this evening!!  Winner will be contacted by CanvasHQ with instructions on claiming the prize.


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EZ Grip Bike Light - Review




LumenX Ez Grip Bike Light consists of a front bike light and a rear tail light which can fit and easily attach to any bike – mountain bike, street bike or children’s bike. It has a high quality silicone material and a water resistant property which makes it great for safety and emergencies.

LumenX offers the new high quality dual energy efficient LED bike light which are super bright, with 90 lumens and provide up to 150M safe use. For added safety, it has 1 red LED for the rear light and 1 white LED front light. It can be used in Four modes: Constant, Strobe, Disco strobe, Epileptic Fit Strobe.

The Ez Grip Bike Light has an energy saving feature which can last up to 130 hours of flashing and 25 hours of constant light. It also has an easy integrated clip feature which allows quick mounting and fits around any handlebar, seat post and frame tube.

Guaranteed to have the best LEDs which offers the best performance bike light at a minimal cost. We are dedicated to maintain our high quality standards in compliance with ANAI (American National Standards Institute), an industry standard for flashlight categories.


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

As soon as I opened the box, my oldest son wanted to put them on his bike.  He has absolutely loved having these lights on his bike.  They're easy to use and very easy to install.

Both the red and clear LEDs are very bright and easily seen in the dark.  Just like any other LED, these will blind you!  It was like I'd looked at a camera flash.  But I suppose that's the whole point.

I would certainly recommend these to anyone.  These lights are especially great for kids.  I'd even go so far as to say these would be ideal for walking in the dark, at least on steady-on mode.


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Black MatchaDNA Tea - Review




SWISS CERTIFIED ORGANIC – TESTED FOR HEAVY METALS – BPA FREE CERTIFIED - USDA ORGANIC

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Matcha DNA™ tea is organically grown and hand picked. It can been made as delicious tea, latte, martini or used in food like green tea ice cream and cooking.

Few people know that the current practice of drinking powdered tea in the Japanese tea ceremony is actually from the Song dynasty in China. It dates back to over 1,000 years ago. This practice was carried on in Japan and is now considered a pillar of Japanese culture. Today, once again high quality Matcha is being made in China.

The tea has a slightly different character than its Japanese counterpart. Both teas have a deep green color and thick, savory taste and texture. Both are high in EGCG and antioxidants. However, our Chinese MatchaDNA™ is smoother, without the bitterness, and has rich, smooth and fresh taste unlike any other!

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

I will say this tea is unlike any other I've tried.  I generally make tea using either loose-leaf or bagged.  I have not ever had powdered tea.  I'm still not really sure how I feel about it.

I don't know that I felt more energetic or more focused than normal after drinking this tea.  It does have a good flavor and is a strong tea.  I was at first concerned it might be somewhat gritty since it's powdered, but it's not bad.  There will be some left in the bottom of your cup when you're done.  

On the whole this is a nice tea and I have liked drinking it.  I don't believe it's for everyone.  I would say many will enjoy it though.



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