#MMBBR #Review ~Match Me If You Can by Michele Gorman @MicheleGormanUK @NottingHillPR

From the USA TODAY and Sunday Times International Bestseller comes the romantic comedy for every woman who's ever suspected that it really isn't her... it's him 
"Michele's writing is so engaging and witty." Sophie Kinsella 

Book Description

Ever thought about recycling your Ex? 

Best friends Catherine, Rachel & Sarah are fun, smart, successful and single - just like millions of women with a low tolerance for idiocy in their dates. 

Mr. Right hasn't turned up yet, and Mr. Right-Now isn't worth booking a wax appointment for. So when Catherine, London’s finest matchmaker, gets Rachel and Sarah to join her dating site where they can recycle their ex-boyfriends in exchange for an upgrade, they soon realize that anything could happen . . . 

Three best friends, proving that sometimes it really isn't you... it's him. 

About Michele Gorman

Michele is the Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of nine romantic comedies including The Curvy Girls Club and the Single in the City series. Born and raised in the US, Michele has lived in London for 17 years. She is very fond of naps, ice cream and Richard Curtis films but objects to spiders and the word "portion".

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Darn it all Michele Gorman...I have the feels.  Your book MATCH ME IF YOU CAN is another hit!  I adored it cover to cover.  You have such a way to pull directly on my heart strings.  I loved all the characters (both main and secondary)...they were all flawed, sweet, funny and charming.  The combination of the Catherine, Rachel and Sarah was brilliant.  I loved watching them negotiate life, love and friendship.  It is such a treat to jump inside your books because the characters start to feel like friends.  I cringe when they make a mistake or embarrass themselves and I cheer them on celebrate along side them when they succeed.  I just loved this book and I think it is one of your best books yet!  You seem to get better and better.  I never thought that was possible because every book I read was gold, but alas you blasted it out of the park once again!  Bravo!  5 stars. 

#MMBBR How to Be a Hero - For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes by Kathleen Schuller

How To Be A Hero---For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes takes you into the world of classic literature. By showcasing her favorite heroes, the author shares ideas with a new generation of young readers who may not have encountered these remarkable books yet. Favorite quotes from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Prince and the Pauper and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Little Men by Louisa May Alcott, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett are offered along with useful insights and suggestions to help boys become the heroes of their own lives. By exploring the exciting lives of these classic heroes and emulating their virtues, boys will see for themselves what a wonderful adventure their own lives are and how much more wonderful they can become. 

Kathleen Schuller, M.A., is a lover of good books and holds a master's degree in English literature. She is a wife, mother and grandmother who works as an offi ce manager and spends her free time reading, writing, sewing, baking, and enjoying nature as an armchair gardener. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America and loves all things Austen. 

How To Be A Hero - For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes is her second book.

Q: What was your favorite part of the book?

A:  I enjoyed the fact that it made you look within yourself and to think about ways you can be a better person.

Q:  What are some things that you learned about classic heroes that you want others to know? 

A:  In the case of the Prince and the Pauper, when the prince switched places and was able to look around and really see the state of the world he took steps to make changes.  When he was back in throne he did right by the orphans.  I think everyone can look around and really see things that are not right and make step to make them better.

Q:  How did you feel about the book overall? 

I give it 5 stars because it has good advice on how to be a better person and friend.  There are good lessons within the story that give me things to think about and ways to make myself a better person.  I loved how they talked about classic books.  It made me want to read those books too.  There is a lot of talk about integrity, good judgement, and how to be loyal.  I think these are attributes that all people can work on and if they do the world would be a much nicer place.  

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#MMBBR Review: Best Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby

Things are falling apart in the Richardson household. Angry arguments between Celine and her husband, Keith, have become routine. She resents that he's working long hours and staying out all night, and he accuses her of not giving him the attention he deserves. Their marriage is at a cross-roads and Celine worries how her 10-year-old daughter, Kassie, will be affected.

But the situation turns devastating when Celine is diagnosed with breast cancer. As her relationship with Keith deteriorates, Celine worries that she'll be left to navigate the difficult process of cancer treatment alone. But comfort and support come in the form of Celine's best friend, Lauren. They've been attached at the hip since they were children and it is Lauren who's there for Celine in her darkest moments. 

Now, Celine will be forced to make tough decisions-about her marriage and otherwise-and for the first time in her life, she wants to give up. Lauren vows to help by any means necessary and makes the kind of sacrifice only a best friend can. But will it be too late?

Biography via the author's website

New York Times Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby has published 22 novels which include THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL, A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, THE PRODIGAL SON, A HOUSE DIVIDED, THE PERFECT MARRIAGE, THE REVEREND’S WIFE, SECRET OBSESSION, LOVE, HONOR, and BETRAY, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP DARK SECRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION, SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHANGING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SECRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REALITY, IT’S A THIN LINE, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW, and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. She has sold more than 2.6 Million copies of her novels, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence Magazine, Upscale Magazine, AALBC.com, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, and The Austin Chronicle to name a few, and both BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and CASTING THE FIRST STONE were #1 Blackboard bestsellers for four consecutive months in both 1997 and 2000. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was the #1 Blackboard Best-selling book for paperback fiction in 1997.

Kimberla is the 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction, the recipient of the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 Author of the Year – Female award presented by the African-American Literary Award Show in New York, the recipient of the 2014 AAMBC Award for Female Author of the Year, the recipient of the Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2001 for CASTING THE FIRST STONE, the recipient of the 1998 First-Time Author Award from Chicago’s Black History Month Book Fair and Conference, and in 2001, Kimberla was inducted into the Rock Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame (Rockford, IL).

Kimberla’s novels deal with very real issues, including corruption within the church, drug addiction, gambling addiction, infidelity, social status, single motherhood, infertility, sibling rivalry and jealousy, domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental illness, care-giving of a parent, racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, and overweight issues to name a few.

Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will.  Her 23rd title, BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, will be released January 5, 2016.

Best Friends Forever is a quick read.  It is one of those books that is tightly written, with a story line that is direct and fun to read.  There is heart in the pages and a story the reader will connect with.  3.5 stars

#MMBBR Reaper by Lindsey Winsemius Cover Reveal

 Title: Reaper

Author: Lindsey Winsemius

Genre: Dystopian Romance

Publish Date: July 27, 2015

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Nearly 100 years after the Global War devastated the world, Aerina has only known peace. Raised a Patrician in the strictly segregated Alban Republic, she lacks for nothing. Nothing except knowledge of the world outside, and the attention of the man she desires most.

Marcus is a Reaper, responsible for the state’s security. He is a leader, an elite fighter, and sometimes, an executioner. Raised as a Man of Death, he has never known true peace.

While masquerading as a Plebeian, Aerina unknowingly is part of an assassination attempt on the Consul. Nearly executed, she becomes an outcast to her own class, and her life is now endangered by a traitor who thinks she knows too much. She turns to the most unlikely source for help – her almost-executioner, Marcus.

As the pair closes in on the traitor, they uncover a far greater threat. Devastation is coming to their shores, lured by an Alban secret kept hidden since the Global War. Can Marcus and Aerina overcome their differences to save their world? And will they find in one another what they each desire most?

Aerina turned towards the table, settling in to the chess game.

“My turn, I see.” She rested her hand on her chin to study the move he had made since the previous evening. She crossed her legs, letting the skirt ride high on her thigh.

Marcus walked slowly up behind her, looking at the game over her shoulder. He was so close she could feel the warmth from his thighs against her back. She resisted the urge to lean back further. It was amazing how comfortable she felt with him, as if they had played chess together in his home for years.

Aerina made a tsking sound, moving her bishop to take his rook. “Bad move, darling. That was your last rook.” Marcus said nothing, leaning over her shoulder. Aerina breathed in the scent of him, that familiar spicy musk that made her heart beat faster. His forearm brushed her cheek as he leaned forward, and she wanted to run her hand lightly over the fine dark hairs covering the sinewy muscle.

Her stomach clenched, those familiar mad butterflies taking flight. The fact that those arms could wrap around her and squeeze the life from her with little effort didn’t alarm her as it should. The raw strength was coupled with an incredible control.

She was so absorbed in the essence of him, she almost missed his move. Her move had opened up a space for him to take her queen.

“You distracted me,” she accused, studying the board in disbelief.

“I wasn’t the one hiking my skirt up to my waist,” was his cool retort.

Lindsey Winsemius learned from a young age that books hold the key to new worlds. As a young adult, she was often caught with forbidden romance novels under her mattress.

 

In addition to authoring dystopian romance novels, she is Vice President of a technology company. Her passion for reading has led her to become part of an initiative to promote independent authors and literacy called Frantic Froggy. She lives in Grand Haven, Michigan with her husband and two young children. She is often at the beach with a book, or making up stories to entertain her children.

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#MMBBR Showcases: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf @hgudenkauf

A woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband's family in this chilling page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf 

Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. 

Upon arriving in Penny Gate, Sarah and Jack are welcomed by the family Jack left behind all those years ago—barely a trace of the wounds that had once devastated them all. But as facts about Julia's accident begin to surface, Sarah realizes that nothing about the Quinlans is what it seems. Caught in a flurry of unanswered questions, Sarah dives deep into the puzzling rabbit hole of Jack's past. But the farther in she climbs, the harder it is for her to get out. And soon she is faced with a deadly truth she may not be prepared for.

Heather Gudenkauf is the New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence, These Things Hidden and One Breath Away. She lives in Iowa with her family.

Q.  What inspired the new novel Missing Pieces?

A.I’ve long been intrigued by news accounts documenting the shock and surprise loved ones experience when they learn that a loved one wasn’t quite the person they thought they were. I trusted him implicitly, says the woman whose husband has a secret family. She was always a reliable, hardworking employee, says the boss of the woman who embezzled thousands.  How could you be so wrong about the person sleeping next to you, sitting next to you or living next door to you? People keep secrets ~ but how long are they able to keep them hidden and what are the ramifications? That’s what I was trying to explore in Missing Pieces.

Q.  What was one of the biggest struggles when writing the new book?

A. I had completed the first fifty ages or so  when I realized that I was going the wrong direction with Missing Pieces. I pretty  much scrapped everything that I had written and started over. This was so discouraging at the time,  but once I got on the right track things flowed much more easily and ultimately developed into a much better story. Despite how painful the process of cutting and editing can be, I always learn something new about myself as a writer.

Q.  What was one the best moments while writing the newest novel?

A. I think the best moments while working on Missing Pieces was when I was collaborating with my editor. She has always has wise insights and spot-on suggestions. Not only does she challenge me to stretch myself as a writer she makes me laugh too.

Q.  Tell us about your writing process:

A. Though my writing process seems to evolve with each novel, I typically begin writing my novels in longhand and once I have a good start I transfer what I've written to the computer. I keep a notebook where I record details about each of the characters, their personalities, physical descriptions, their histories. While working on a project, I try to write every single day and go hard until the novel is complete. 

Q.  What keeps you going when things get tough?

A.When the writing gets tough, I set pen and paper aside or close my laptop and get outside and go for a walk with my dog, Lolo. I find that spending time on area nature trails helps me clear my mind and gives me a new perspective on the project. After our hike, I'm able to come back to my writing with new eyes and a renewed sense of determination. Chocolate has been known to help too!

Q.  What is something interesting about you that not many people know?

A. Most people don't know that I don't watch a lot of television, but when I do, it's one big binge-fest. Currently all I've been watching is the The Gilmore Girls - that's right, seven seasons of Lorelie, Rory and Stars Hollow. When I finish watching this one, I'll be on the search for a series one to watch from beginning to end. I'm looking for suggestions.

Q.  Is there anything you want to share with the viewers today???

A.  I love connecting with readers and talking books ~  I can be reached at heather@heathergudenkauf.com.  Also, please come see me atheathergudenkauf.com for my most recent blog post, giveaways and other bookish fun!

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#MMBBR Review THE WORD GAME by Steena Holmes #FRC @steenaholmes @BookSparks

THE WORD GAME BY STEENA HOLMES

Course Title: Advanced Trauma & Recovery

Department: Women’s Fiction

Course Date: December 7

Description: Go inside the complicated world of sisterly relations, family secrets and unthinkable acts with this course by Steena Holmes. Past students are still talking about it!

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NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author!

With her passion for storytelling, Steena Holmes took her dream of being a full-time writer and made it a reality, writing her first novel while working as a receptionist. Her novels have won awards, such as:
2012 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE BOOK Award for her bestselling novel Finding  
2015 USA BOOK NEWS Award for The Word Game, 
2015 USA BOOK NEWS finalist for The Memory Child.

Now both a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, with over a million copies sold, Steena continues to write stories that touch every parents heart in one way or another. To find out more about her books and her love for traveling, click here.

You can also find Steena on the web at www.steenaholmes.com 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/steenaholmes 
Facebook: SteenaHolmes.author 
Twitter: @steenaholmes 
Email: steena@steenaholmes.com


DON'T MISS: 
The Finding Emma Series: 
Finding Emma, Dear Jack, Emma's Secret, Dottie's Memories & Megan's Hope

The Memory Series:
The Memory Child & Memory Journal

Stillwater Bay Series:
Before the Storm
Stillwater Rising



"Finding Emma is a heartbreaking story of a mother's journey of hope...captured by the emotion and depth of the characters from the beginning."

"The FINDING EMMA Series may be the most heart-wrenching and heart-warming book I have ever read...Tense, emotional and realistic it will ring your emotions dry."

ABOUT THE BOOK: 

USA Best Book Award Winner in General Fiction

For overprotective parent Alyson Ward, any time her daughter, Lyla, is out of sight is reason to panic. So it’s a big step for her when she lets Lyla attend a sleepover at her cousin’s house. Comforted by the knowledge that her sister, Tricia, is the chaperone, Alyson does the one thing she never thought possible: she lets go and trusts that her daughter will be safe.

But Alyson’s sense of peace is short lived. When Lyla comes home the next morning, she reveals something that could tear apart not only their family but also the entire community. Now, Alyson and Tricia must confront their painful shared past as they come together to help a little girl who they fear might be harboring terrible secrets similar to their own. Will the sisters be strong enough to face their demons in order to protect the child, even if it means telling their most private truths?

This book is powerful, touching, real to life and emotional.  It was compelling and brilliantly written and one that I will not soon forget.  I finished the book a few days ago and I cannot stop thinking about it.  That to me is sign that a book touched me, made me feel both the story and the characters!  I was already of fan of Holmes, but after this she may become a new favorite!  5 stars!!!

New Year's Day: What I love!!! @CrispyGreen @DoodleArtAlley

MY REVIEW:

Many of us make resolutions and some of them involve eating right!  With Crispy Fruit by Crispy Green it makes eating right and eating right on the go easy.  The flavors of the fruits are just delicious and the packages can fit in your purse or bag no problem!  I love that I can grab my crispy fruit and get out the door.  When temptation comes and I would normally grab for a sweet treat I will now grab for Crispy Green and have a guilt free sweet treat!  My kids also love this and I will make sure to get them one in their lunch box.  That way I know that the kids are getting what they need to make their bodies healthy and happy!  This is by far one of my favorite things for the New Year and a great way to not break your resolutions!  5 stars

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MY REVIEW:

This is by far one of my favorite things for the New Year and a great way to track your resolutions!  Keep track of your eating, exercise and feelings with the calendar and journal.  What is even better is that you can enjoy some relaxing coloring throughout the year!  By, now you may know how much I love these coloring books!  5 stars

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