Monday, February 28, 2011

Matchmakers 2.0 by Debora Geary (ebook review)

MICK—Guppy scientist and victim of her self-inflicted dating adventures.
MIRI—Astrology whiz and promoter of steamy sex for the greater good.
DERRICK—Data genius and life idiot.

Meet the match team at MatchMakers.com, the web 2.0 online-dating service with a personal touch.

Can Mick lead her team, find a guy, and finally win Match the Loser? Enjoy a little humor, a little romance, and occasional trivia about guppies.

NOVEL NIBBLES are snack-sized reads. Short novels for your lunch break, your iPhone, and any other time a quick read is the perfect length.

They are about 20,000 words (70-80 pages). There will be several more Nibbles coming out in 2011.


My Review 
This little novel is awesome..Great for when you are in a waiting room and it is great to read in bed because you do not have to stay up all night reading this book. And trust me you will not want to put this one down.It is sweet, romantic and has some humour in it. 
If you are looking for a quick easy read then this is a great book for you.


You can buy this at Amazon.com and Smashwords .
I give this 5 out of 5.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Karma & Melodies by Katie Salidas (ebook review)



Kendra used to spend her days organizing events for Café Enigma while daydreaming about Marcus, the sexy lead singer of Normal Paradox. But all those dreams of becoming Mrs. Rock Star died, along with her mortality, the moment Hector entered her life and turned her into a vampire.

Ten torturous years later, Kendra finally escapes Hector and runs straight into Marcus. (Well, actually, he hit her with his car, but that's beside the point.) The accident leaves Marcus concussed and a few pints too low, forcing Kendra to share her blood to save him.

Sharing her blood doesn’t just heal Marcus’s wounds; it bonds him to Kendra in a magical “can’t live without you” sort of way. Now he’s professing his undying love to her, and Kendra’s not sure if he’s for real or just experiencing the side effects of their new blood bond. Either way, the two of them can’t be separated without suffering suicidal levels of depression, and the band needs to hit the road for the rest of their cross-country tour.

Kendra’s content to travel with the band and explore her new-found relationship, until whispered threats from her master, Hector, start invading her dreams. He’s tracking her down, and she can feel it. She knows the horrors he’s capable of, and if he finds out about Marcus, Hector will do everything in his power to destroy him.

If she stays, Marcus is doomed to Hector’s wrath. If she goes, the repercussions of their bond might kill Marcus. Both options will break Kendra’s heart. If they’re truly meant for each other, they’ll have to find another way....

 My Review 

Katie Salida does it again!! This little novella is awesome. Since it is short it is a easy read that you can read before going to be without worrying about staying up all night. It is an other one that I just couldn't put down.  Karma & Melodies is an other book that I will be reading again for sure. if you are into Fantasy Paranormal books then I suggest you  get this one. You will not regret it.

Here is where you can buy this:  Amazon.com , Amazon UK, and Smashwords.  Soon available at 
Barnes & Noble

I give this 5 out of 5. 

 *I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

NO REST FOR THE WICCA by Toni LoTempio (ebook review)

Communing with the dead is an everyday occurrence for PI Morgan Hawkes. A half-Wiccan witch who can commune with spirits of those caught between worlds, Morgan uses her talents to exorcise the trapped ghost or demon as part of the Paranormal Investigation Squad – until a string of murders with a voodoo slant prompts the Special Forces Agency to ask for her assistance. Someone’s killing pureblood witches- and the SFA’s convinced Morgan’s heritage (her father was a voodoo priest) could be instrumental in solving the mystery. Teamed with dashing SF agent Cole St. John – an Inheritor Vampire that sets her blood racing – the two of them fight their attraction for each other as they race to stop a madman from unleashing a demonic force upon the world.

My Review

I very much enjoyed this book.This is an other book I couldn't put down. This is a fast-paced read and made me want to read even more.
If you are into the paranormal romance genre then I recommend this one.
If you want to buy this ebook you can buy it at Amazon or Smashwords

I give this a 4 out of 5

Monday, February 21, 2011

Instantpeel Review






Product Description
The Instantpeel Natural Exfoliant is one of the most exciting, powerful yet gentle products on the market that is polluted with goods that promise beauty heaven, but deliver just a big price tag. This peel sticks to its promises, for a fraction of the money one would spend in a beauty salon. Instantpeel is easy to use while taking a shower. it is amazing how smoothly dead skin peels off without irritating healthy skin layers. After the short treatment, the skin feels soft and silky with a radiant complexion. I highly recommend Instantpeel to every one who desires younger and healthier looking facial skin.

My Review 


I admit I have never been to a spa and I really have no interested in going to a spa. I guess it could be because I am more tomboy. Don't get me wrong sometimes I do enjoy putting on creams to make my skin nice and to make myself fell beautiful . 
Anyways, I tried this Instantpeel and it really did make my skin feel nice and soft and has a nice glow. This is really a great product.

It is very simple to do.. You just open the InstantPeel packet and squeeze a small amount at a time onto your fingertips. As you massage InstantPeel onto your face and neck, individual peels of dead skin will emerge. There's no need to rub, as with facial scrubs, and there's no irritation or burning so often associated with glycolic acid peels, chemical skin peels or dermabrasion. 

The box comes with 6 packets of the Instanpeel and it is $50 per box.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Father's Child by Mark Adair (ebook review)


John Truman, a bright, introverted, college student belongs to the New Dawn...he just doesn't know it yet. The 300-year-old, Oxford-based, secret society designed him and built their organization to interface with him. They cannot survive without him; he cannot survive without them. All he wants is to get through today; all they want...is to rule the world.

My Review
This book is awesome.I read this today and I just couldn't put it down. This suspense has the twists and turns that will keep you reading this novel until the end. I highly recommend this book if you love suspense .

 If you want to read a bit of this book go to Mark Adair's site. There is also links to where you can buy his book.

I give this 5 out of 5

*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Better Than Ever, Again by Mitch Davies (book review)


Who hasn't dreamt of sailing in the South Pacific as the owner of a sleek, gleaming yacht? Ben Beck finds that dream job as a crew member sailing on just such a ship. With a history of working 'too good to be true' opportunities, he still can't believe his luck. Sailing excursions in Tahiti for a year then sell the yacht and get a nice chunk of the proceeds. The ad said, "No Sailing Experience Necessary" and he had the qualifications. His fellow group members include Carl, the millionaire boss, Duane, a hard-to-please captain, Purrette, a serious beauty and Rudy, a potential danger. After a confusing start of mis-information, Ben isn't sure of exactly what he's gotten himself into. How many partners does he have? Where exactly are they going? And then there's Tahiti. Can they sail the southern seas without any mishaps? When Ben finds out what's really going on, can he save the dream?

My Review 
I very much enjoyed this book. I read it yesterday and I couldn't put it down.This book is  a keeper and I will  be reading this one again . If you are looking for a book with adventure then this is the book for you.

If you want to buy this book it is available in print and digital format at Amazon.com and Barnes And Noble.


I give this an5 out of 5

*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Friday, February 18, 2011

Ten Good Reasons To Lie About Your Age by Stephanie Zia (ebook review)



When Sally Lightfoot’s music producer husband is suddenly killed in an accident, Sally has to put her life back together from scratch. But what life? Her kids have grown up and now she’s no longer a wife. Or a business partner and backing singer. Or even a caterer to the endless turnover of rock bands passing through Strawberry Hill Studios’ kitchen. To make matters worse her caring but interfering neighbour, Val, appoints herself Principal Grieving Companion. After sharing several decades with a much-loved but powerful partner and refereeing 2 children with very different personalities, harmonizing and blending in become Sally’s undoing.
One year on and, realizing the dangers of her growing passion for Gardener’s Question Time and cosy nights in with Sudoku and the telly, Sally determines to follow the ten point action plan in her self-help book How to Win as a Widow. She reconnects with her old friend, feisty ex backing singer mate, Ramone, who sexes up Sally’s list considerably. Sally must get out there again and lose her wididity, her born-again virginity, Ramone insists, before it’s too late. The idea only makes Sally miss her irreplaceable husband even more. But, as Sally struggles to cope with travelling alone on a (long overdue) holiday to the Greek island of Hydra, she falls idiotically but passionately in lust with a Leonard Cohen tribute singer. They’re both around 50 and get along famously but he only has eyes for the girls and doesn’t, she knows, see her ‘in that way’. Her challenge is to stand up for herself and ask for what she wants. But can she fulfill Ramone’s wididity challenge? Or would she simply be making the biggest fool of herself ever? What is the coolest, most sensible choice? To live the rest of her life safely and gracefully or to take a spirited stab at life back in the fast lane by chancing the dangerously disgraceful route?

My Review 
This was a awesome read. It is well written,highly entertaining and with some funny parts. I was really in need of reading a book like this last night and this morning. If you are looking for a awesome chic lit book then I highly recommend this one.

If you want to buy this book you can buy it at  http://blackbirdebooks.com/?page_id=1137 or amazon.com or Smashwords.com

I give this a 5 out of 5 
 *I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Servant of the Lich by Chris Wilmsmeyer (book review)



Hannibal Balinci had it all. The wizard, at the age of forty-four, had just about everything in life that a man could hope for: love for his wife, passion for his work, and enough wealth to sustain him for a thousand lifetimes. For the first time since he could remember, Hannibal Balinci felt happy.

Unfortunately, he had built that happiness on a foundation of lies. Now, as the warm summer winds from the Dark Sea blew across the land of Andora, Hannibal's cold past finally caught up with him. In the first installment of a spellbinding epic, Hannibal faces the most difficult challenge of his life.

Not all is as it appears across the land of Andora... and Hannibal rushes to stay ahead of the wheels of danger, already spinning out of control. An unlikely group of heroes, poised to stop the sinister forces that have set their sights on this prospering land, will have to a face a group of adversaries beyond imagining.

terror awaits the brave and dangers await the foolish...

...when the darkness comes

My Review

First off this is not the kind of book I would usually read so I didn't really expect much.
I was quite surprised though that I really liked this book. It is very well written and makes you want to keep reading it. Very easy to imagine the characters in my mind too.
I highly recommend this book.

To buy this book go to Chris Wilmsmeyer's site.

4 out of 5

*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Life As We Know It (DVD review)

After a distastrous first date for caterer Holly (Katherine Heigl) and network sports director Messer (Josh Duhamel), all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they’ll have to find common ground while living under the same roof. Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Hayes MacArthur and Jean Smart co-star in this tart and tender romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti (Brothers & Sisters, Everwood). http://lifeasweknowitmovie.warnerbros.com/

 Life As We Know It is available now On Demand and For Download http://bit.ly/f0FI2q
Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD,  On Demand and For Download February 8th 2011 http://bit.ly/LifeAsWeKnowItFB



Here is the trailer of the movie:







Here is a little clip from the movie :


My Review

This is a romantic comedy but I didn't really find it that funny. Sure there were some funny parts but it was really not as funny as I expected it to be. It was a ok movie and I might watch it again. It is not one of my favorite movies but I will most likely watch it again at some point when I am in the mood to watch this genre of movies.

I give this a 3 1/2 out of 5

* I received Life As We Know It  for free to review on my blog* 


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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

MY SUPERHERO SISTER by Toni LoTempio (ebook review)



Holly Hamilton has always been perturbed by the way her older sister, Ellen, seems to get everything.  It's especially tough living in the shadow of your sister's cape when she's a super heroine named Suprema!

With one super-parent and one not, it was inevitable that the girls would turn out different.  Unfortunately for Holly, she takes after her earthling mother. Ellen has taken over their retired father’s role as Century City's reigning superhero, balancing school and super-duties with remarkable ease while it’s a struggle for Holly to get through her English class without mishap, not to mention those Cheer Squad tryouts!
The girls learn their father’s old nemeses, Anti-Hero, has escaped from his Space Prison, and they’re concerned – Anti-Hero nullified their father’s powers once – what else does he have in store for him and Suprema?  When another teen superhero extraordinaire appears on the scene, they’re even more puzzled.  Who is Magna Boy? Is he friend or foe?  And does he have a connection to Anti-Hero?   The appearance of two  new guys at school, teen heartthrob Tad Barker and nerd Ed McGee, set Holly and her sister to wondering—and arguing—could one of them be the new super kid on the block?  If so, which one?
Working with her friend Mona and her scientist uncle, Holly finally uncovers Anti-Hero’s dastardly plot – he intends to capture Suprema and Magna Boy and siphon their powers for himself!   Before she can warn her sibling, however, Anti-Hero strikes and captures the superheroes.  Now it’s up to Holly to use her ingenuity and prove to everyone, but most of all herself, that you don’t’ have to be a superhero for good to win out over evil…or to nab a super-boyfriend, either!

My Review

I  read this pretty quick.It is a easy read with only 190 pages. Very good YA book (Young Adult) book.
Not much interesting to adults but I know if I were a tween or teen this would be a book I would have loved.

If you have a tween or teen then I think this will be a great book for them

4 out of 5

*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Monday, February 14, 2011

Credo’s Hope by Alison Naomi Holt (book review)




Introducing Detective ALEXANDRA WOLFE, a fresh, funny, tough cop who skates on the edge of the law in her quest for justice. A Mafia boss, a hunky bi-sexual nurse, Alex’s rescued mutt, Tessa, and her exuberant best friend, MEGAN, help Alex turn her everyday life as a detective upside down.

Six years ago, Brian McClelland was murdered, and his brother was convicted of shooting him. When Megan bullies Alex into reviewing the case, Alex discovers that her captain was the chief investigator who overlooked evidence that might have proved the brother’s innocence.

Against the captain’s orders and Alex’s better judgment, she unofficially re-opens the case and finds herself following a twisted investigative trail left by the murder victim. The problem is, she has no idea what he was investigating or whether his investigation ultimately led to his death.

As she digs into clues from the past, she finds herself at the doorstep of the beautiful and daunting Giannina Angelino, who just happens to be the head of the Angelino Crime Family. Things really heat up for Alex when she starts to receive unsolicited help from the mafia, and the police department, once again orders her to stay away from the murder investigation and from any connections with organized crime. This in itself proves difficult since Gianina doesn’t answer to Alex’s chain of command and continues to help wherever and whenever she sees fit.

Alex’s unorthodox methods blur her personal and professional lives and when her two worlds collide, keeping her day job becomes the least of her worries as Alex struggles to keep from following the dead man’s trail straight to her own demise.

My Review

WOW!! An other awesome book by Alison  Holt. I read this book pretty quickly and it was an other book I couldn't put down. It is the first book in a series and the second book will be out soon.If you like detective stories then I highly recommend this one.


If you want to buy this book, please feel free to go to Alison's website .


4  out of 5


*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*

Sunday, February 13, 2011

The Door at the Top of the Stairs by Alison Holt


Synopsis

UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS OFFICER, Jesse Shaunessy, is kidnapped and tortured, then thrown away by her department as damaged goods. The mind is a powerful ally, and 26-year-old Jesse has no memory of the abduction or the subsequent torture. Inevitably, as Jesse drifts from one itinerant job to another, the
protective walls carefully constructed by her subconscious are beginning to crumble.

Fate lands her on a farm owned by Dr. Ryland Caldwell, a retired psychologist and her partner, Morgan Davis, the master of the Myrena Fox Hunt club. Ryland suspects there is more to Jesse’s foul temper than meets the eye. When Morgan and Ryland accidentally discover vicious scars on Jesse’s back, Ryland knows that without their help, Jesse’s descent into insanity will rapidly overwhelm them all.

My Review

A fast moving and is a very interesting read. I started reading this yesterday with no intention of reading it all right away because I had things to do but I ended up losing track of time and read the entire book in one afternoon. I just couldn't put it down.
If you are into psychological suspense novels then I  suggest you read this book.You will not be disappointed and will not want to put it down.


If you are interested in buying this book please check out Alison Holt's website . It has all the info on where you can buy this book.

I give this a 5 out of 5.



*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.*
 

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Turned (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals) by Morgan Rice


In TURNED (Book #1 of the Vampire Journals series), eighteen year old Caitlin Paine finds herself uprooted from her nice suburb and forced to attend a dangerous New York City high school when her Mom moves again. The one ray of light in her new surroundings is Jonah, a new classmate who takes an instant liking to her.

But before their romance can blossom, Caitlin suddenly finds herself changing. She is overcome by a superhuman strength, a sensitivity to light, a desire to feed--by feelings she does not understand. She seeks answers to what’s happening to her, and her cravings lead her to the wrong place at the wrong time. Her eyes are opened to a hidden world, right beneath her feet, thriving underground in New York City. She finds herself caught between two dangerous covens, right in the middle of a vampire war.

It is at this moment that Caitlin meets Caleb, a mysterious and powerful vampire who rescues her from the dark forces. He needs her to help lead him to the legendary lost artifact. And she needs him for answers, and for protection. Together, they will need to answer one crucial question: who was her real father?

But Caitlin finds herself caught between two men as something else arises between them: a forbidden love. A love between the races that will risk both of their lives, and will force them to decide whether to risk it all for each other...


My Review
So this was a short novel and it didn't take me long to read it all. It is another awesome book! I am hooked and I want to read more of this series. It is fast paste and there is romance and vampires. It is a easy read and it sucks you in. I think this book is going to my favorite list and  want to read more.  
I highly recommend this book to all who are into the paranormal romance/urban fantasy/vampire genres.

If you are interested in buying this book please check out Morgan Rice's site . There are links to where you can buy it and also you can read a chapter for free.

I give this 5 out of 5 .


*I have received a free copy of this ebook for my honest review.
 

Friday, February 11, 2011

Tom and Jerry: Fur Flying Adventures

Synopsis: They’re at it again – hilariously – in a new and nutty 14-cartoon collection! In this corner, a perturbed pussycat. In the other corner, a mischievous mouse. Let the comedic mayhem begin with this menagerie of 14 fur-flying dust-ups. The tussling twosome travel through time (Guided Mouse-ille), to Europe (Neapolitan Mouse) and into space (O-Solar-Meow). And it’s two against one when Tom’s scaredy-cat cousin George comes to town in Timid Tabby. But Jerry comes out on top time and again in Pet Peeve, That’s My Mommy and Robin Hoodwinked. This collection’s classic cartoons starring your family’s longstanding favorite cat and mouse duo again prove that as their rivalry is neverending, so are the joy and the laughs they spark! 

Own It On DVD February 8th 2011
 
You can buy it online at the WBShop or if you don't want to wait you can buy it at a local store.




My  Review
I think this is awesome. I never really was a Tom And Jerry fan when I was a kid but now I love it. Go Figure!! This DVD has just a few episodes but some of my favorite episodes are on this DVD. This is a great DVD for anyone no matter how old you are.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Earthshaker (Gaia Charmer, World Warrior) by Robert T. Jeschonek

Sexy private eye Gaia Charmer brings new meaning to the words "Earth Angel." This mysterious (and bipolar) bombshell has the power of the Earth itself at her fingertips, but the murder of her best friend knocks her world off its axis. Out for blood on the killer’s trail, Gaia and a tough-as-nails rock hound sheriff must overcome Landkind--a secret society of movers and shakers with the hearts and minds of landforms (mountains, rivers, islands, etc.)--and a vicious enemy with the key to her true identity. She risks everything to reclaim her legacy as Mother Earth in human form. A woman with the weight of the world on her shoulders in more ways than one.

About The Author 
 Robert T. Jeschonek is an award-winning writer whose fiction, comics, essays, articles, and podcasts have been published around the world. DC Comics, Simon & Schuster, and DAW have published his work. His work appeared in three volumes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, winning the grand prize in Volume VI. His story, "Fear of Rain," was nominated for the British Fantasy Award.


My Review
I really enjoyed this book and it was an other one I couldn't put down. It was so well written and everything so well described that I really got into the book and when I was done I wanted to read more of Robert's books. I will definitely be buying some of his books as soon as I get a bunch of the books I have to review done.
If you want to learn more about his books and want to know where you can buy this book please check out  Robert T. Jeschonek's site .


I give this a 41/2 out of 5 stars

* I have been given this book for free to review. I did not have to give a positive review* 

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Project Renaissance by S.D. Livingston (ebook review)





What’s a modern-day Renaissance girl to do? That’s exactly what Emma Thomas is about to find out. Moving three thousand miles to Manhattan to discover her destiny hasn’t turned out quite like she planned. She’s just lost her job, her roommate’s impossibly perfect, and she’s still plain old Emma, the girl with no direction and no idea how to get there—until she stumbles on a little advice from the Renaissance, that is.

Cindy Lee Perkins’s latest self-help book promises that history can guide Emma to her true purpose in life. It’s just the thing to launch Emma on a Renaissance project of her own and she throws herself into following Cindy Lee's bestselling (if slightly dubious) advice.

But the more Emma tries to reinvent herself the more she turns her world, and everyone else’s, upside down. From a disastrous cosmetics launch to a pet psychiatrist with quirks of his own (and a few more blunders along the way), Emma begins to suspect she’s not the only one who doesn’t have things figured out.

Then again, maybe the answer’s been in front of her all along . . .


My Review 
 Wow! A awesome book. I read it last night and good thing I didn't have any plans because I couldn't put it down. I do not read chick lit often and I am usually very picky in this genre but this is one of my favorites. Like all chick lit it is an easy read. 
If you are into chick lit that is funny and easy to read then I highly suggest this book.
Here is the link to  S.D. Livingston's site. She has the links to where you can buy Project Renaissance.

I give this a 4 1/2 out of 5.

* I have been given this book for free to review. I did not have to give a positive review* 

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Illumination – How One Woman Made Light of the Darkness by Sophia Van Buren

On Sophia van Buren’s 14th wedding anniversary, the police come knocking on her front door. The news they bring about her husband triggers a revelation that instantly causes Sophia’s suburban life to collapse. It destroys one world, but creates another and will ignite something within her, forcing the woman buried under years of diapers and coupons to emerge.

Illumination is not a bitter lament. It’s a modern mother’s odyssey – a quest for hope, levity, and the courage to follow one’s inner light through dark times. Sophia does find hope, but first she must overcome the shadows cast by those conditioned to judge. Ultimately, Illumination is a story of rebirth and true love that begins where Sophia’s previous world ends.


My Review 
First off I want to say this book is well written. Unfortunately it is just not my cup of tea.I got bored with it and I really feel horrible for giving low rating because all other reviews I read as giving this high rating.


I give this 3 out of 5

 If you want to buy this ebook you can do so at Amazon.com
* I received this ebook for free to review* 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Summoner (The Dominic Grey Series, No.1) by Layton Green


A United States diplomat disappears in front of hundreds of onlookers while attending a religious ceremony in the bushveld of Zimbabwe. 
Dominic Grey, Diplomatic Security special agent, product of a violent childhood and a worn passport, is assigned to investigate.  Aiding the investigation is Professor Viktor Radek, religious phenomenologist and expert on cults, and Nya Mashumba, the local government liaison. 
What Grey uncovers is a terrifying cult older than Western civilization, the harsh underbelly of a country in despair, a priest seemingly able to perform impossibilities, and the identity of the newest target. 
Himself . . . 
My Review

 Wow!!  From the very first page I was drawn into this book and could not put it down. I did read it all yesterday and I have to say this book is awesome.! If you like mystery/suspense novels then you really should be reading this one. 
I give this a 5 out of 5 

If you would like to purchase this ebook please go to Layton Green's site for the links to where you can buy his book.
Layton Green's Facebook "Like" page.
* I have been given this book for free to review. I did not have to give a positive review*