ARC Giveaway

Here's my sad story.  My books are taking over my living space.  I have to give them away. So I'm having a book contest.

I really, really want you to win. 

Here are the books...












Contest ends September 14th


I'd love it if you'd add a comment. It makes me feel worthwhile.

Also, if you twittered, blogged, facebooked, or anything else to promote this giveaway, give yourself a big hug and then make sure you let me know in a comment.

My husband thanks you for your support in my endeavor to clean out books.

Desire Me Book Tour and Giveaway

The Legend Hunters . . .

The Men of Solomon's meet in secret, their very existence only a rumor among the best of Victorian society. They are treasure hunters, men of wealth and title, seekers of myths and legends. And no legend is as mystifying as the lost city of Atlantis . . .

DESIRE ME

Years ago, Maxwell Barrett found a map to Atlantis and dedicated his life to the search for the mystical lost continent. But when an alluring woman makes a wager for the priceless artifact, he may have discovered an even greater treasure.

A descendant of Atlantis, Sabine Tobias needs the map to decipher an ancient prophecy. What she doesn't need are the sparks flying between her and Max. He's too devilishly charming to be trusted: The fate of her people is at stake as well as her heart. Yet a ruthless killer also covets the map. Now Max and Sabine must race to decode the prophecy's riddle before this criminal fulfills his deadly mission. 

You want to read it, don't you. I can tell. 

But you really hope I'm having a giveaway for it so you can read steamy fiction without it showing up on your credit card.

Okay. I will. But it comes at a price.

Leave a comment with your email address.

Wow. I'm easy. Maybe I could be the next protagonist...

Contest ends June 9th.

U.S. and Canadian addresses only.

No P.O. Boxes.

The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith Review and GIVEAWAY

The following book will be given to TWO AWESOME readers! 

*Mandatory: Give me a comment at the end of this review with the following information (Pay attention. It gets tricky) 

1. Your name and email address.
2. Make sure you're smiling while you're typing.


I'm not much into making myself or anybody else a walking or typing commercial but if you DO happen to post about giveaway on twitter, facebook, or your own blog, tell me you did in a separate comment. 


I just like giveaways because they validate my existence. I like comments because they validate me more. I love books because they are an addiction.


Enough about me, what about "The Secret Speech"?

The beginning of the book finds Leo Demidov doing his duty which is to seek out political dissidents and extract confessions at all costs. Leo works for the secret police under Stalin's regime. He is a man of duty rather than sentiment.

Fast forward 7 years and Leo is now living a world of domestic tranquility. His conscience, at one time or another, nagged him and he quit the business of tattle tale and began a new career path as homicide detective. His goal is to find and punish the guilty rather than the innocent he sent to the Gulags.

Leo finds himself investigating suicides of former colleagues and the recipient of a secret speech by the new president of Russia, denouncing Stalin and the crimes of those who worked under him (including the secret police). The story takes some unexpected twists and turns as it introduces characters whose ultimate goal is revenge and power.

The book kept me engaged and never expecting the next story shift but appreciating it, nonetheless. Very enjoyable read.

This book was provided by Valerie at Hatchette. For Reader Group Guide, see:
 http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/thesecretspeech/index.html 

So, what's up with you?

Mom Still Likes You Best: The Unfinished Business Between Siblings GIVEAWAY

Mom Still Likes You Best: The Unfinished Business Between Siblings by Jane Asay

Through hours of interviews, Jane Asay explores the complicated relationships between siblings and parents.  She explores relationships throughout different life stages from young adulthood to care for an elderly parent and their death. 

Using anecdotes, the author discusses how the early pecking order in a family can be difficult to overcome as the siblings enter different experiences.  Siblings make decisions about geographical location, contact, relationships with nieces and nephews, and leadership based on their perception of sibling relationship.

The author ultimately recommends mending bridges and pursuing relationships with siblings. Good or bad, our brothers and sisters share a history with us and we can develop a fulfilling adult relationship with our siblings.

Kind of like built in best friends. 

*Enter to win this book!* 

Two copies are waiting with your name on it. I still don't require you to tweet, facebook or follow (although you can if you want to) because then I kind of feel like I'm selling my soul. 

I like my soul. 

 1. Include a comment that describes your unfinished business with a sibling. For instance, when I was at school in the first grade, my preschool sister decided to cut the hair off my Madame Alexander doll, Sweet Tears. It was a massacre. Of course, if I were being fair (which I don't have to be), I might mention that I gave this sister her first haircut two years before. All those beautiful red curls lying in a pile on the floor while my mother was taking a shower.

2. Include your email address so I can contact you when you win!

3. If you are my brother or sister and you want this book, your entry must include the words, "All Hail to Queen Nancy."  

Contest open to U.S. and Canada residents only with a physical address (no P.O. boxes) and ends May 17, 2010

Thank you Judy from Doubleday publishing for providing these review copies. 

Put On Your Crown

When Queen Latifah started making her way in the Hollywood scene, I was put off. A self proclaimed queen? Give me a break. I have since changed my tune. She knew back in her twenties what I'm only learning in my forties. My approach is a little different but the conclusion is the same. We are worthy to be called "queens."  It is innate. We are made of divine matter (my conclusions of why we are queens). Yet our favorite past times seem to be to beat ourselves up for our perceived weaknesses. 

Modeled after Maria Shriver's Just Who Will You Be, Queen Latifah's goal with Put On Your Crown is to help young women build a strong sense of self-esteem. A US Dept. of Justice survey found that females ages 16-24 are more vulnerable to partner violence than any other group, almost triple the national average. Queen Latifah has always been a shining example of a woman happy with herself and unwilling to compromise to fit into the "hollywood ideal" of what a confident beautiful woman should look like. The result: She's one of the biggest A-list celebrities in Hollywood.

GUESS WHAT?! Three lucky readers will get this book for free!!! Wahoo!!

Leave a comment with your email address and your queenly name or kingdom. 

 I am Queen of Chocolate.  I am working on my 4th cupcake right now.  {Don't you be judging me.}

For an extra entry, become a follower of this blog. Include an extra comment.

Contest open to U.S. and Canada residents. Contest ends May 15, 2010.

*This books is being provided by Hatchette Book Groups. Although I received a review copy, I am under no obligation to endorse product.