Friday, April 29, 2011

RAVEN'S KISS by Toni LoTempio (ebook review)


Raven Grace was a college senior with ambitions of a career in law enforcement when she met the demon Aega, whose bite turned her from mortal to Shapeshifter. Now a member of the Recovery Organization, Raven keeps the peace between humans and errant Hellhounds, trolls, wizards and the like while trying to track down Aega and bring him to justice. After a particularly dicey encounter one night with a Hellhound, she goes to the aid of a girl who’s been attacked and near death—and is amazed to find Aega’s bite mark on the girl’s arm. Determined to get to the bottom of this, she revisits the victim’s apartment and there discovers her closet is a portal to a parallel universe, where people she knows lead vastly different lives. She also gets a glimpse of the Recovery Captain there—a six foot, redheaded Scotsman named Finn McPhee, whose sexy accent and even sexier bod sets her senses aflame. Seeking answers, Finn takes Raven to the magickal underworld, where an ancient fae informs them the demon’s quest is rooted in Scottish mythology and magick. As they delve deeper into legend, the truth comes to light—Aega is only a pawn, subservient to another, darker demon…a being who knows the truth about Raven’s heritage, and who orchestrated her return to this parallel universe for the ultimate showdown. Now, Finn and Raven find their passion for one another must take a backseat to Raven’s battle with a dark force who won’t be satisfied until he’s claimed her soul for his very own…

My Review 

This is the third book by  Toni LoTempio that I am reviewing and I am very impressed. Raven's Kiss. I think this is my favourite so far.Very well written and I was hooked from the very beginning of this book I read it all in one afternoon and just couldn't stop reading until the end.. If you are into the paranormal romance genre then I recommend this one.

I give the 5 out of 5 

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

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Upstairs Downstairs DVD




Synopsis: One of the most beloved television series of all time is brought back to life in a sumptuous new production with a fresh new cast.  It's 1936 and six years since parlormaid Rose  (Jean Marsh, Sense & Sensibility) left 165 Eaton Place. Fate brings her back as housekeeper to its new owners, Sir Hallam  Holland (Ed Stoppard, The Pianist, Brideshead Revisited), his wife Lady Agnes (Keeley Hawes, MI-5, Ashes to Ashes), and his mother, Lady Maud Holland (Eileen Atkins, Cranford, Gosford Park). Rose soon finds she has her work cut out for her as she recruits a new “downstairs” family to help run the elegance and finery of the “upstairs” world. Both upstairs and downstairs, it soon becomes apparent there lies a labyrinth of secrets, lies and scandal.  Set against the historical backdrop of a pre-World War II Britain with a new King on the throne, with Fascism on the rise on the continent, and with sexual, social and political tensions at 165 Eaton Place, this new series provides an evocative take on the master-servant relationship. 

I very much enjoyed this series. I have never seen the origional 70's series but now I want to see it.
This series only has 3 hour long episodes and I hear that  six 60-minute episodes of the drama to be broadcast in 2012. I am so happy this is coming back.


You can own it now on DVD www.bbcamericashop.com

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Be Careful What You Wish For (Amber Fox Mystery) by Sibel Hodge

For fans of Janet Evanovich, Kate Johnson, and Gemma Halliday...

Armed with cool sarcasm and uncontrollable hair, feisty insurance investigator Amber Fox is back in a new mystery combining murder and mayhem with romance and chicklit...

Three deaths.
A safety deposit box robbery.
The boxing heavyweight champion of the world.

Somehow, they're all related, and Amber has to solve a four year old crime to find out why.

As she stumbles across a trail of dead bodies and a web of lies spanning both sides of the social divide, it's starting to get personal. Someone thinks Amber's poking her nose in where it's not wanted, sparking off a game of fox and mouse - only this time, Amber's the mouse.

Amber's forced to take refuge in the home of her ex-fiancé, Brad Beckett, and now it's not just the case that's hotting up. So is the bedroom...


All Levi Carter wanted to be was the boxing heavyweight champion of the world, but at what cost?

All Carl Thomas wanted was to be rich, but would his greed be his downfall?

All Brad Beckett wants is to get Amber back, but there's a reason for the ex word.

Be careful what you wish for...you might just get it.


 My review
  Sibel Hodge does it once again! I was hooked in this book from beginning to end. This is a very well written book that has humour and romance.  This is the second book in the Amber Fox Mystery series.


Please feel free to check out Sibel Hodge 's website. You can find out where to buy her books  there.


I give this 5 out of 5


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

Monday, April 25, 2011

The Valley of Heaven and Hell - Cycling in the Shadow of Marie-Antoinette by Susie Kelly

The Valley of Heaven and Hell is a quirky, highly entertaining and endearing mix of personal travel adventure and French history. Alongside her energetic and resourceful husband (when he's not zooming on ahead), novice cyclist Susie bikes 500km following the identical route taken by Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI when they tried to escape from the Revolution, and their journey back to their executions.

In this unique blackbirdebooks presentation the reader can follow the author's journey online through links to the websites of hotels, campsites, gardens, restaurants, historical places of interest, and even songs, that Susie encounters along her way.

Travel with Susie as she wobbles through Paris and Versailles, the battlefields of World War 1, the Champagne region and more.

My Review
I very much liked this book. It is full of great information and entertaining and funny. This book makes me want to go visit France.
I highly recommend this book.


If you would like to purchase this book at http://blackbirdebooks.com/?page_id=1397, or Amzon.com, or Smashword 

I give a 5 out of 5

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

Sunday, April 24, 2011

I love my Online Friends Monday Hop

I have not participated in blog hops in a while but I decided to do so today.  

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I hope you all had a great day :)

The Kult by Shaun Jeffrey (ebook review)

People are predictable. That’s what makes them easy to kill.

Detective Chief Inspector Prosper Snow is in charge of an investigation into a serial killer called The Oracle who turns his victims into macabre works of art. But Prosper harbours a dark secret of his own. He and his old school friends were members of a group called The Kult who made a pact to dish out their own form of vengeance on bullies. Now a member of the group puts their friendship to the test when he makes a far darker request: that they murder someone that raped his wife.

To get away with murder, the friends decide to blame it on The Oracle, but events take a chilling turn when the instigator turns up dead, his body fashioned into a disturbing work of art. Now, one by one, the members of The Kult are being hunted down.

Just when Prosper thinks things can’t get any worse, his wife is kidnapped and he knows that if he goes to his colleagues for help, he risks his dark deeds being unearthed. If he doesn't, he risks losing all that he holds dear.

My Review
I loved this book. Very well written and I was hooked. I ended up going to be later than I want because I couldn't put this book down.If you are into gory and  terrifying thrillers  than this is a good book for you. Shaun Jeffrey is a awesome writer  and  is now one of my favourite authors.

Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/h0KuGw
Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/h9sj9R

Also check out Shaun Jeffrey's website http://www.shaunjeffrey.com/
I give this 5 out of 5 

By the way, The Kult was filmed last year by an independent production company. I hope I get the chance to see this movie.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Growing Pains: The Complete Second Season


Synopsis:  Congratulations…you’re fired. Mike (Kirk Cameron) receives a car from his pleased parents after he’s named Employee of the Month. (So how’s he going to tell them he’s been canned?) Mike’s not the only one with secrets. Brainy Carol (Tracey Gold) wants everyone to think she has a romantic extracurricular life with a hunky football hero. And what’s up with 10-year-old Ben (Jeremy Miller) and those 67 calls to a sex line? (No, it’s not what you might think.) These events don’t all happen at the same time, but they do all happen at the same place: the Season 2 home-sweet-ho-ho-home of the Seavers – dad Jason (Alan Thicke), mom Maggie (Joanna Kerns), three on-the-grow kids. Jason works as a psychiatrist. You think maybe it’s time to add some family appointments to his calendar?

Available on DVD:       April 26th  
Official URL:                http://www.growingpainsondvd.com

 


My Review
Anyone else used to love this show? I remember watching this show when I was a kid and I watched every seasons. If I  couldn't watch it on the day it aired then I made sure I taped it so I would not miss the episode.

When I received the DVDs on Tuesday I couldn't wait to watch it. I have to say while I was watching it I remembered the episodes and they were just as good as I remembered.  There is no features to this but that is fine to me. It is still great and I know I will be watching it again at a later date. If you loved Growing Pains then I suggest you get season 1 and 2 on DVD.

Now hopefully we will not have to wait very long for the other seasons to be available.


*I have received free copy of Growing Pains: The Complete Second Season for my honest review*

Unsavory Delicacies by Russell Brooks (ebook review)

For fans of Barry Eisler and Robert Ludlum. A three-course story collection with a side-order of revenge.

Crème Brûlée

Rogue operative, Monique Beauvais, cons a software genius into selling her a coveted technology that would allow its user to control CIA drones while they're in flight. And she will go as far as killing him in public in order to have it.

To the Last Bite

A renowned food critic-whose scathing reviews have closed down restaurants-gets a savoury surprise.

Shashlyk and Morezhenoe

CIA operative, Ridley Fox, leads a team against one of Russia's most powerful crime families. He discovers secrets, but not one that he was expecting to find.

Three stories with three consequences. All containing three Unsavory Delicacies.

My Review 

I read this last night and it only took me about 25 minutes to read. This book has 3 great short stories in 25 pages and all 3 stories  are fantastic and full of suspense .I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put this book down.   If you love suspense novels then you will definitely love Unsavory Delicacies. 

If you want to buy this book here are where you can purchase it Amazon US  Amazon UK  B&N  Smashwords XinXii . 

also you can check out Russell Brooks' website

I give this 5 out of 5  

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

 

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Favorite Karen McQuestion ( book review)



Five years have passed since Angie Favorite’s mother, Laura, disappeared without a trace, and Angie still hasn’t recovered. Sure, things look normal on the surface—she goes to school, works her summer job, and argues with her older brother Jason—but she can’t shake the feeling that Laura didn’t leave by choice. Angie’s dad does the best he can, but his work as a musician keeps him on the road and away from home, where it’s up to Angie’s grandmother to keep an eye on the kids. She can’t be with them all the time, though, and she can’t help Angie when she is snatched from a mall parking lot by Scott Bittner. The girl narrowly escapes, and Bittner is arrested, but he takes his life in jail before he can offer an explanation for his crime. When his mother contacts Angie, begging forgiveness on her son’s behalf, the girl agrees to meet with her in hopes of finding answers to the seemingly random attack. But when she arrives at the massive Bittner estate, she is overcome by an unshakeable sense of foreboding…

My Reviews

An other young adult book from  Karen McQuestion. and a quick read. It was ok but I was a little bored reading this book. I think I probably would have enjoyed this one if I were a teen . It is well written and would recommend it to  teens.

3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Life On Hold Karen McQuestion book review




Fifteen-year-old Rae Maddox’s mom, Gina, is a big fan of fresh starts. Gina thinks of them as an adventure, but for Rae, each move is just one more friend lost, one more chance to feel like an outsider. But when they arrive in Wisconsin, Gina promises to stay put until Rae graduates. Cautiously optimistic, she wades into the social whirl at Whitman High School, making a few friends and even earning a chance at love. But when the vice principal pairs her with fellow newbie Allison Daly, Rae’s tentative happiness is jeopardized. It seems Allison was orphaned after her parents died in a suspicious house fire, leaving their daughter to bounce between relatives’ homes. When a sleepover at Rae’s house goes terribly wrong, Rae sees a troubling side of Allison—and learns a few secrets about her own mother in the process. Suddenly Rae is at risk of losing everything and everyone she cares about—unless she steps up and takes charge of her life once and for all.

My Reviews

This is a book for Young Adults and it is a little predictable. It was a easy read and thought it was OK but not  something I would have ever picked up at the store for myself.  I thought this book was a little disappointing to me.
I think if are a young adult you might enjoy this one.

I give this 3 out of 5

Join Human Planet official Facebook page




About Human Planet
Human Planet is the first BBC/Discovery Channel co-production to focus solely on human behavior.  Since premiering in the UK, the series has received overwhelming critical acclaim including The Telegraph proclaiming, “it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before” and The Sun stating that it’s “visually stunning and utterly fascinating, this is seriously impressive stuff.”  From the makers of Planet Earth, Life and Blue Planet, Human Planet focuses on humanities amazing, complex and profound relationship with nature.  It weaves together 80 stories, many never told before, to illuminate humanity’s uncanny ability to adapt and live in every corner of our diverse world. Each episode centers on a particular habitat, and by using innovative and cutting edge filming techniques, reveals how its people have created astonishing solutions in the face of extreme adversity.  

The Discovery Channel version will be presented by Charles Parnell and consists of six episodes that will take viewers to the farthest reaches of the globe culminating with, Life at the Extremes, a “best of” episode.  The Human Planet DVD and Blu-ray will include all eight episodes from the original UK broadcast version, presented by John Hurt, extending the home viewing experience with three hours of footage not seen in the North American broadcast.  It will include the episode, Cities, which will be exclusive to the DVD and Blu-ray.  Additionally, the DVD and Blu-ray will take viewers deeper into the heart of Human Planet with its set of ten Behind the Lens “making of” bonus features, and, exclusive to Blu-ray, a further “making of” feature called, Zanskar, accessible via BD-Live.  Zanskar showcases the astonishing life struggles of a resilient group of people living at the edge of the Himalayas.

Human Planet will debut on Blu-ray and DVD April 26th, just two days after the broadcast conclusion.  You can catch the series on the Discovery Channel Sundays at 8pm.  To support the series, BBC has launched an official Facebook page, featuring the new game Human Planet Trivia Challenge.  Challenge friends, race against the clock, and see if you have what it takes to top the leader board.  Each week we will be giving away incredible prizes including Blu-ray/DVD copies, framed photos, and award winning books.
One lucky grand prize winner will receive an amazing Human Planet prize pack!
Like Them  ON FACEBOOK AND PLAY TO WIN INCREDIBLE PRIZES! 
How great is that? 

If you are into this kinda of series than I suggest you go join up and who knows... Maybe one of you (my wonderful readers) may be a winner. If you do win please let me know and if you want you could be a guest poster and tell everyone on my blog what you won and/or what you thought about it.


Good Luck!!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Make Mine a Heel by Suenammi Richards (ebook review)



“Jake, it’s not a sport.”

Banner couldn't believe the words coming out of her editor's mouth. How was she supposed to report on something that was fake, and everyone knew it? The station should let her stick to what she was born to report. But oh no, her editor says she needs to go talk to the man that is currently the best at ‘pro rasslin'. So Banner countered with an ultimatum that would give her the opportunity of her dreams. Now all she has to do is figure out how to get Keith Daniels to play along.

All of which SHOULD be easy. Career choice aside, Keith is a smart, confident, athletically gifted male that radiates the kind of charisma that put the sun to shame. Okay, maybe he is also hot enough to melt ice caps. I mean if a girl likes that global warming thing. No matter what happened, her life would never be the same again.

My Review

I have to say I am a professional wrestling fan so this book really caught my interest as soon as I read the description.  I very much enjoyed this book and definitely most likely will be reading it again at a late date. This is a great book and if you are into romance genre you might like this book.

I give this 4 out of 5 

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

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Davi (Tales of Suruale #1) by Roy C. Booth, Brian Woods

Humans and dwarfs have been at odds for generations. When human blacksmith Davi is sent to the Dwarven King to reopen the local trade routes, he finds himself more at home with his enemies than he ever did with his own kind.

My Review

This was well written and I really felt like I  was walking along side him through his journey. I really enjoyed this novella more than I thought I would. I am not usually one to read books with Dwarfs in it but this one was pretty good.


I give this 4 out of 5


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

Friday, April 15, 2011

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Complete Sixth Season

Synopsis: 

 It’s a rap: the final season!  The Fresh Prince’s reign is over.  Will Smith and the rest of the hilarious cast take their final bows with all 24 Season 6 Episodes on 3 Discs.  A lot’s happened since Will’s life got flipped, turned upside down and he showed up at the Banks’s Bel-Air doorstep.  And the final season keeps the fun rollin’ to the very end with hip comedy style, phat one-liners, a not-to-be-missed blooper episode, and guest stars that include William Shatner, B.B. King, Dick Clark, Richard Roundtree, Wayne Newton and – in a standout turn – Chris Rock as an on-the-rise comic and his butt-ugly sister.  Any guess who ends up as Will’s date for a night for dancin’ and (ugh) romancin’?  You go, Will!

OWN IT ON DVD      April 19th


 


I remember watching this show when I was a teenager. I really enjoyed re-watching this season this past week. Brought back tons of memories and there were a few episodes I actually never seen before, like the series finale.

Anyone else used to watch this show?

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Job by Craig Davis

       The Job: Based on a True Story (I Mean, This is Bound to have Happened Somewhere)

Joe B. enjoys the sweet life as a vice president at a huge conglomerate, Universal Whirligig. But along with the Big Boss' favor, he has also gained the notice of a bitter human resources manager, Luci Fernandez. Hateful of any success but her own, Luci manages to get him demoted to the mail room! A rollicking comedy of errors follows as Joe B. tries to figure out what's happened to him, and attempts to get a meeting with the Big Boss. Joe B.'s great expectations have taken a dickens of a twist. His family is forced to make a series of hard adjustments, and he gets only lame comforts from a string of the worst friends anyone could have. Will he finally track down the cause of his frustrations? Or will he only learn a lesson about what it is to be the boss, and that what is apparent is often only a shadow of a greater ongoing good? "The Job: Based on a True Story (I Mean, This is Bound to Have Happened Somewhere) is a modern parable of ancient troubles and truths.

My Review

This book is humorous and short by Craig Davis . I couldn't put this one down. This one I highly recommend  this book but a easy short read. 


This book is currently available in paperback and for Kindle on Amazon.com, also available as an e-book at BarnesandNoble.com, Goodreads.com and SmashWords.com.


I give this 4 out of 5

Marked: Soul Guardians Book 1 (Volume 1) by Kim Richardson




Action, Adventure, and a little Monkey business... When sixteen year-old Kara Nightingale suddenly dies in a freak accident, she wakes up in a strange new world with a new career—as a rookie for the Guardian Angel Legion. Kara hurtles towards dangerous missions with the help of her Petty Officer David. But when things turn from bad to worse, Kara becomes the Legion’s only hope. It’s going to take a miracle to save the Legion, and Kara’s luck has just run out...


 My Review


From the very beginning of this fast paced and imaginative book I was hooked. I couldn't put this one down until the very end. This is one I will be reading again for sure and I will be on the lookout for more books by Kim Richardson. I highly recommend this book .

 Here is the link to Kim Richardson's website  http://www.kim-richardson.ca/. In her website you have the links to where you can buy the book and you can read a sample chapter.

I give this 5 out of 5

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

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Bound to Love by Sally Clements book review



Jake Forrester, a controlled, self-reliant security expert scarred by his father's murder, is pursuing his goal of an independent life, relying on himself and logic, until he's forced to accept the help of an impulsive, spirited goldsmith who follows her instincts, wherever they may lead. When Tempest MacKenzie witnesses a gorgeous stranger being bundled into a van, she tries to help him, but becomes tangled in a complex web of intrigue. Tempest finds stubborn Jake attractive, compelling and infuriating, his logic the complete antithesis of her reliance on her instincts. And Jake is fascinated and attracted to the feisty redhead. As they spend time together trying to thwart a heist at the British Museum, the attraction between them flares out of control. The thief has a grudge against Jake, and danger stalks their every move. Will Jake learn to trust Tempest's intuition, before it's too late?

My Review

WOW!! What a awesome book. I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it all in one sitting.If you love Romantic Suspense novel then I suggest you try this one, I promise you will not regret it.

If you would like to purchase this book you can find it at amazon.com.
I give this 5 out of 5

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

Dallas: The Movie Collection







Synopsis:  Big D gets even bigger with three movies and a cast reunion!  From 1978 to 1991, the TV series Dallas grew legions of fans with compulsively watchable tales of greed, sex and schemes – most masterminded by smilin’ J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), the double-dealing oilman folks love to hate.  Dallas was so popular, it also spawned the four exciting pieces in this special collection, starting with a prequel (The Early Years) that sets the stage for the drama to come.  The other three, starring Hagman and more beloved cast members, include reunion movies (J. R. Returns, The War of the Ewings) that plunge a wheeling-dealing J.R. into plots to take over Ewing Oil and a fascinating retrospective (Return to Southfork) brimming with clips, outtakes, and reminiscences from your favorite Dallas stars.

OWN IT ON DVD  April 12th


My Review

I am a huge Dallas fan and I have loved it from the beginning Dallas: The Movie Collection is no different. It has all the things you expect from the show.If you are a fan of the show I suggest you get this one.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Witches of East End (The Beauchamp Family) by Melissa De La Cruz (book review)



Joanna Beauchamp and her daughters Freya and Ingrid live a quiet, uneventful life in North Hampton, New York.  But what the town doesn’t know is that they are harboring a great secret– they are immortal witches banned from using their magic.  Joanna is a healer who can resurrect people from the dead.  Ingrid, a reserved librarian, can foresee the future and cure anything from infertility to infidelity. And Freya, the irresistible wild child, has the ability to create a charm or potion that will cure most any heartache.  Unable to deny their true natures, the Beauchamps start using their powers again to help with the ailments of their fellow townspeople.  But when the neighbors are mysteriously attacked, and a young girl last seen drinking one of Freya’s cocktails disappears, it feels like the Salem witch trials all over again, and the Beauchamp women must uncover what dark supernatural forces are working against them.

About The Author 
Melissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens including The Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series and the semi-autobiographical novel Fresh off the Boat.

Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.

She has worked as a fashion and beauty editor and has written for many publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, The San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and FoxNews.

Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. She majored in art history and English at Columbia University (and minored in nightclubs and shopping!).

She now divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, where she lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband and daughter


My Review 

I very much liked this book . You really get to know the main characters and it has got me hooked. This is now one of my favorite books and will be reading it again  and will be on the lookout for book #2 .
This book will be out on June 21, 2011 . If you are into books about witches and/or if you are a fan of   Melissa De La Cruz novels then I think you will love  this book.

I give this 5 out of 5 

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Ampli5 wristband Winner

And the winner is...... #9  Fiona.

You should be getting an email from me or from the company doing this giveaway.  Congrats!!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Releasing Gillian's Wolves by Tara Woolpy



Thirty years ago Gillian married Jack Sach, now a United States Congressman. Through the years she’s remained faithful. He hasn’t. Ever. She cooks to soothe herself and others, cares for her mother-in-law and her gardens, sneaks off to the studio to explode with angry paintings and tries to keep Jack’s dalliances secret. As she nears fifty, her friends think she should leave but she lingers, bound by inertia and fear of the effect media coverage of a divorce would have on her family.

Gillian shares a trust fund with Edward, her gay neighbor and best friend. Over the years, in support of Gillian’s marriage, the trust bankrolled Jack’s many successful campaigns. Not particularly interested in politics, Gillian survives by ignoring everything outside her kitchen, garden and studio. Edward has his own ragged past filled with bad relationships, drugs and alcohol. Through the course of a summer, Gillian’s marriage continues to deteriorate while Edward’s life finally starts to improve. He’s sober, stable and has found life-changing love with Sam, a Biology professor at the local university. Their happiness shines a stark light on Gillian’s loveless marriage. Finally, when Gillian meets Jack’s latest conquest, twenty-year-old Ashley, she’s forced to confront the rot at the core of her relationship. She travels to Amsterdam where she meets the intriguing sculptor Luke. Perhaps it is not too late for happiness.

My Review 

This is a awesome book. I thought it was a little slow at first but then after a few chapters I was hooked.This is an other book I couldn't put down . I highly recommend this book
  
This is to be released August 2011. If I remember I will be letting you all know where and when you can buy this book as soon as I have more info and I will host a giveaway.

I give this a 4 1/2 out of 5

SUPERMAN: THE MOTION PICTURE ANTHOLOGY (1978-2006)



Hi Everyone!
I have some exciting news! If you are a Superman fan this is for you. This 8-disc deluxe set includes all five Superman films to date, along with expanded/director cuts for the first two films, as well as over 20 hours of bonus features,movie deleted scenes; commentaries; Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman; documentaries and TV specials; the 1940s cartoons; the George Reeves Superman material; and much more.
This is  a must have if you are a Superman fan.


Disc #1
·   Superman: The Movie, Original Theatrical
·   Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
·   The Making of Superman: The Movie [1978 TV special]
·   Superman and the Mole-Men [1951 feature]
·   Warner Bros. Cartoons
o        Super-Rabbit [1943 WB cartoon]
o        Snafuperman [1944 WB cartoon]
o        Stupor Duck [1956 WB cartoon]
·   Trailers

Disc #2
  • Superman: The Movie, Expanded Edition
  • Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Extended Version)
  • Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
  • Making Superman: Filming the Legend
  • The Magic Behind the Cape
  • Screen Tests
    • Superman
    • Lois Lane with Optional Commentary
    • Ursa
  • A Selection of Restored Scenes
  • Additional Music Cues
    • Main Titles
    • Alternate Main Titles
    • The Council’s Decision
    • The Krypton Quake
    • More Mugger/Introducing Otis
    • Air Force One
    • Can You Read My Mind (Pop Version)
  • Music Only Track (Donner Cut)

Superman II (1980 and The Richard Donner Cut)
“I thought the original Superman was terrific entertainment,” the Chicago Sun-Times’ Roger Ebert wrote, “and so I was a little startled to discover that I liked Superman II even more.” Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three super-powered Kryptonian criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O’Halloran) plan to enslave Earth – just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman (as Lex Luthor) also returns from the first film and with a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction and visuals that astound and delight.

Superman II -The Richard Donner Cut delighted fans who, for years, had been imploring Warner Home Video to release the Donner cut. In fact, the director had already shot most of the Superman II footage during Superman: The Movie. But as production on the sequel continued, creative differences between the director and the film’s producers became irreconcilable and Donner left the project. Although Richard Lester was hired to finish production, he chose to make major changes to the film, leaving only vestiges of Donner’s original vision and concepts in the version of Superman II that was ultimately released to theaters.

Nearly thirty years later, Warner Home Video was delighted to grant the wishes of countless Superman fans. With this DVD release, Richard Donner had become the first director in history to be able to complete a film he left during production with nearly all his footage “in the can.” Adding back a substantial amount of that unused footage, the director has seen his original vision restored and brought to fruition.

Most notably, the “Donner cut” restores the Marlon Brando role, filmed for, but not included in the final theatrical release version of Superman II. The legendary Brando’s performance as Jor-El has finally been restored in key scenes that amplify the Superman lore and deepen the profound relationship between father and son.

With so many other changes, large and small, including a variety of Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman, this Superman II proved to be an eye-opening experience and an important addition to film history.

Disc #3
·   Superman II, Original Theatrical
·   Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
·   The Making of Superman II [1980 TV special]
·   Deleted Scene
·   First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
·   Fleischer Studios’ Superman
o        Superman
o        The Mechanical Monsters
o        Billion Dollar Limited
o        The Arctic Giant
o        The Bulleteers
o        The Magnetic Telescope
o        Electric Earthquake
o        Volcano
o        Terror on the Midway
·   Theatrical Trailer

Disc #4
  • Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut
  • Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Donner Cut)
  • Introduction by Richard Donner
  • Superman II: Restoring the Vision
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Famous Studios’ Superman
    • Japoteurs
    • Showdown
    • Eleventh Hour
    • Destruction, Inc
    • The Mummy Strikes
    • Jungle Drums
    • The Underground World
    • Secret Agent

Superman III Theatrical Version (1983)
After Superman: The Movie’s epic storytelling and Superman II’s awesome battles, how could the first two hits be topped? In Superman III, meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a half-witted computer programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon – and Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his most beloved role, deepening his character’s human side as Clark Kent reunites with old flame Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when Superman becomes his own worst enemy after Kryptonite exposure, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Incredible visual effects abound – but above all it has heart, heroism and high-flying humor. All in superabundance.

Disc #5
·         Superman III Theatrical Version
·         Commentary by Iilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
·         The Making of Superman III (1983 TV Special)
·         Deleted Scenes
·         Theatrical Trailer

Superman IV The Quest For Peace Theatrical Version (1987)
Christopher Reeve not only dons the cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie’s provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. “For me, it’s the most personal of the entire series,” Reeve said. “It directly reflects what Superman should be, and should be doing.” Superman does a lot this time around. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty, plug a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China.

Disc #6
·   Superman IV The Quest For Peace Theatrical Version
·   Commentary by Mark Rosenthal
·    Superman 50th Anniversary Special (1988 TV Special)
·    Deleted Scenes
·   Theatrical Trailer

Superman Returns (2006)
He's back. A hero for our millennium. And not a moment too soon, because during the five years (much longer in movie-fan years!) Superman sought his home planet, things changed on his adopted planet. Nations moved on without him. Lois Lane now has a son, a fiancé and a Pulitzer for "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman." And Lex Luthor has a plan that will destroy millions - no, billions - of lives.

Filmmaker Bryan Singer (X-Men) gives the world the Superman it needs, honoring the legend everyone loves while taking it in a powerful new direction. Brandon Routh proves a perfect choice to wear the hero's cape, leading a top cast that includes Kate Bosworth as Lois and Kevin Spacey as Lex. And the thrills - from a sky-grapple with a tumbling jumbo jet to a continent-convulsing showdown - redefine Wow.


Disc #7
·    Superman Returns
·    Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns
o        Pt. 1 Secret Origins and First Issues: Crystallizing Superman
o        Pt. 2 The Crystal Method: Designing Superman
o        Pt. 3 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman on the Farm
o        Pt. 4 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in the City
o        Pt. 5 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in Peril
o        Pt. 6 The Joy of Lex: Menacing Superman
o        Pt. 7 He’s Always Around: Wrapping Superman
·    Resurrecting Jor-El
·    Deleted Scenes including the never-before-seen original opening to Superman Returns
·    Bryan Singer’s Journals – Video production journals
·    Trailers

Disc #8 Additional Bonus Material
·   Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman [Hi-Def]
·   You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
o        Pt. 1- Origin
o        Pt. 2- Vision
o        Pt. 3- Ascent
o        Pt. 4- Crisis
o        Pt. 5- Redemption
·   The Science of Superman [Hi-Def]
·   The Mythology of Superman
·   The Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve
·   The Adventures of Superpup [1958 TV pilot]

SUPERMAN: THE MOTION PICTURE ANTHOLOGY
ON BLU-RAY
Street Date:  June 7, 2011
Order Due Date:  May 3, 2011
Catalog/UPC #: 1000202043 / 883929189014
Pricing:  $129.95 SRP
Running Time: 906 Mins. (Features only; combined)
Rating: PG-13