Review: Friendships Don't Just Happen by Shasta Nelson

 Here is a summary of what the book is about. This essential go- to guide reveals how women can enhance their lives by creating valuable friendships in today's busy mobile world, from nationally recognized friendship expert and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com.

Every woman is searching for a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. Many realize the significant role that an intimate, tightly knit circle of friends plays in creating a more fulfilling life, but with hectic schedules,frequent moves, and life changes, it's more important than ever for women to establish natural, meaningful friendships that will contribute to their overall wellbeing.

In Friendships Don't Just Happen!, Shasta Nelson, friendship expert and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com,  reveals the most important proven steps, processes, and sercrets vital to establishing the five different levels of friendships, or Circles of Connectedness, that women- no matter their age or relationship status- are longing for in  today's stressful and mobile culture. This revolutionary, engaging guide will also benefit women who already feel rooted to fabulous friends, with insightful principles that will help them maintain and enhance their current friendships.

Full of practical how- to tips, fun activities, guiding questions,and step-by-step instructions, Friendships Don't Just Happen! highlights several areas of developing lasting friendships, teaching women how to:

. Evaluate their current circle of friends 

. Recognize what types of friends they are seeking based on career, interests, location, and relationship status

, Create a prioritized  friendship action plan

. Find extraordinary friends- where to look and how to approach them

. Take initiative to jumpstart friendships and face fears of rejection

. Establish "frientimacy," trust, and happiness through conversation and activities

. Maintain meaningful friendships and determine which ones are worthwhile  

I have belonged to the website www.GirlFriendCircles.com   for a long time. It is a great site.

I found this book to be very interesting. I thought it had a lot of good tips about meeting people and making friendships last. I believe every woman should read this book and join the site. I can't wait to read the next book by Shasta Nelson.                                

Reading Progress

I have read 65% of the book From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess by Meg Cabot. I will be posting a review soon.

Reading Progress

I have read 34%  of the book Friendships Don't Just Happen by Shasta Nelson. I will be posting a review soon.

Review: Switch -a- Wish by M.B. Earnheardt

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Switch -a- Wish examines the complexity of a stressed relationship through the eyes of partners who are required to live as each other. This unique perspective allows Chris and Amanda a chance to find their way back to the feelings of the love they once shared.

I found this book to be interesting. The author did a great job with the way she wrote it.

I also found this book to be funny. I thought it was a great comparison to the movie Freaky Friday. Where in the movie Freaky Friday the mother and daughter switch lives.

I also thought this book did a great job of pointing out the responsibilities of the roles a husband and wife have in a marriage. It dealt with real life situations. We know that switching bodies can't happen in reality but I found this book to be an eye opener. I would recommend  this book. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Currently Reading

I know I have done a lot of reading progress updates with different books. I thought it would be nice to do  a currently reading update. I am reading From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess by Meg Cabot.

Review: The Boy with Words by C.E. Wilson

Here is the summary of what the book is about.Two Books in One Volume! (Five Seven Five & Five Seven Six).

White Frost has only ever known the darkness. Everything outside of her closed society is  The Unknown - a strange and dangerous place accessible to only a chosen few.

White's only glimpse of the world beyond comes from her beloved cousin in the form of mysterious collections of words that hint at astonishing wonders. When an accident upends her simple  existence, she's given  an unlikely chance to see the truth for herself.

What she finds is greater and more terrible than she could have imagined, and before long she is forced to make the most important choice of her life: does she accept her safe, limited world that she's known or take a desperate gamble in a world not meant for her with the Boy with Words?

What can I say about this book? I found this book to be intriguing and a little bit strange. I can't imagine going through life in darkness and being lied to all my life the way White Frost did.

This book has some twists and turns and some surprises in it. I thought the author did a great job writing this book. What an imagination she has? I would recommend this book.

Reading Progress

I have read 68% of the book Switch-A-Wish by M.B. Earnheardt. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Reading Progress

I have read 61%  of the book Switch-A-Wish by M.B. Earnheardt. This is a very long book because there are  a lot of chapters  evening though the chapters are short. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Reading Progress

I have read 57% of the book The Boy with Words by C.E. Wilson. I will be posting a review soon.

Reading Progress

I have read 38% of the book Switch-A-Wish by M.B. Earnheardt.  I am enjoying this book a lot. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

A List of Books I Plan to Read and Review

Here is a list of books I plan to read and review!

1. I Don't Wait Anymore: Letting Go of Expectations and Grasping God's Adventure for You by Grace Thornton.

2. An Unexpected Joy (Treasured Dreams Book 6) by Susan Hatler.

3. 183 Times a Year by Eva Jordan

4. Last One Home by Debbie Macomber

5. A Girls Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber

6. Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer

7. Off the Page by Samantha van Leer and Jodi Picoult

 8. I Like Him He Likes Her by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

9. It's Not Like I Planned It This Way by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

10. Please Don't Be True by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

11. You And Me And The Space In Between by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

12. Now I'll Tell You Everything by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

13. The Lovely Garden by Emma Mohr

14. Nothing Matters ( Family Matters Book 1) by Liana Key

15. If You Run (Bright Park Romance) by Sibyl Eisley

Looks like I have a lot of reading and reviewing to do. (Sigh)... the life of a book reviewer

Review: Just a Matter of Time: A Young Adult Paranormal Short Story by Charity Tahmaseb

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Sadie Lin: High school junior Sadie is desperate- to maintain her GPA,  to score high on the SAT's, for her dad to return from Afghanistan.

Time seems to crawl and slip through her fingers all at once. She thinks it's all in her head.

It's not.

Gordon Bakersfield: Gordon- Sadie's ninth grade epic crush- has plenty of time and knows where to get more.

He knows someone has been stealing Sadie's time. And while he's not sure how to stop it, he's hoping to try. But can Sadie trust him?

Only time will tell.

This young adult paranormal novelette is approximately 8,000 words long (-35 pages).

This is the first paranormal book I have read. I found the story to be interesting and cute. Can someone really steal time form you? To find out the answer you need to pick up this book and read it. I thought it was a real page turner I couldn't put it down. I am looking forward to reading more books from this author. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes young adult/paranormal short story books.

Reading Progress

I have read 50%  and I am on part two of the book The Boy with Words by C.E. Wilson. I will be posting something real soon What will it be? Will it be a review or a reading progress update. You will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned!

Thank you and Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July everyone let's be safe out there tonight. My  day will consist  of nothing but reading today. I hope I will be able to watch the fireworks from my living room window tonight. I just want to say thank you so much  to all the people who come and look at my blog everyday. I really do appreciate it. You guys are awesome. I will be posting a reading progress update on Wednesday of a book which one  I don't know I am reading a lot right now.

Reading Progress

This is my last post for this month. Where did the month of June go? I guess it went by faster because I was on vacation  for a while. Anyway I have read 19% of the book Switch - a - Wish by M.B. Earnheardt.  The kindle version of this book  has 64 chapters in it but the chapters are short.  I am really enjoying this book. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading Just a Matter of Time: A Young Adult Paranormal Short Story by Charity Tahmaseb.  I will be posting a review soon.

Reading Progress

I  have read 23% of the book The Boy with Words by C.E. Wilson.  The book is in two parts. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading Switch - a - wish by M.B. Earnheardt. I will be posting a reading progress update soon.  I am having a great time on my vacation.

Review: A life Redeemed by J. R. Pitts

Here is a summary of what the book is about: The story is about a boy named Lamont. He comes from a poor family.

He was born with a disability known as "a crooked foot." When he walks his foot drags behind him. In school Lamont is bullied and abused by his classmates.

Suddenly his father dies of a heart attack. Lamont and his sister and mother have a hard time dealing with his death.

As time goes on Lamont's mother shows interest in another man she met at church. Eventually, Lamont's mother and the man get married.

Lamont hopes that he can build a close relationship with his stepdad just like he had with dad. 

Through his ordeals in life Lamont comes to rely on his faith.

Wow, this was a really great book. It really spoke to me. I can relate to Lamont because I have a disability too. Ever since I was a little kid I have had a vision problem.

Junior high and high school was the worse for me. My classmates would make fun of me because I have to have large print text books.

When I was 25-26 years old I found out I had cataracts in both eyes. I went through the surgery. I could see well for about a year.

Then when I was 27 years old my retina detached in my right eye. I went through surgery again. I loss 70% of my center vision.

The point of my personal story is that I kept on praying to God and he made sure I was alright.

The moral of the book is no matter how hard you have it always keep your faith in God. I would recommend this book.

Vacation Time

I am going on vacation. I leave for California  on June 7th to visit my dad. Then I am flying to Maryland on  June 14th. I am going to see my fiance. So trying to keep my blog updated might slow down a bit. I will return to Hawaii on June 25th. I just wanted to let you guys know.

Currently Reading

I am reading The Boy with Words by C.E. Wilson. I will be posting a reading progress update soon.

Review: An Unexpected Wedding (Treasured Dreams Book 5) by Susan Hatler

Here is the summary of what the book is about. Instead of being an excited bride-to-be, Holly's frazzled beyond belief as she tries to plan her wedding. Her fiance Dave, says whatever she wants works for him, but she can't get her mom and soon-to-be mother-in-law to so much as agree on a date.

The worst part is that her dad passed away four years ago, and  she's heartbroken he won't be walking her down the aisle.

Holly begins to accept the wedding is doomed, but then an unexpected surprise reminds her why she's getting married in the first place.

I enjoyed the story very much. I like how this story talks a little bit about what happened in the previous books in the series. The title of this book is perfect because of the unexpected twist and surprise of the story.

Currently Reading

I am reading An Unexpected Wedding (Treasured Dreams Book 5) by Susan Hatler. I will be posting a review on Saturday night.

Review: Wild Animal School by Jenny Lynne

Here is a blurb of what the book is about. At this school every lesson is an adventure.

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at an exotic animal ranch.

She will pet tigers, train grizzly bears, ride bareback on elephants, and despite her efforts, she will fall in love.

But Jessica's summer at the exotic animal ranch will test her in ways that she never imagined. And just one mistake can mean the difference between life and  death.

Wild Animal School is a romantic young adult contemporary coming-of-age novel that is a must-read for animal lovers, especially those who have ever considered a career working with animals, from zookeeper to animal trainer.

I found this book to be a very interesting story. It was a page turner I couldn't put it down. I feel the author is a talented writer. The way the author writes makes you feel like you are apart of the story. While reading this story I pretended to be an animal trainer too. I would recommend everyone should read this book.

Reading Progress

I have  read  69% of the book Wild Animal School by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a review on Thursday night.

Currently Reading Just for Fun

I am reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I won't review this one because there has been thousands of reviews over the last 150 years.

Reading Progress

I have read 40% of the book Wild Animal School by Jenny Lynne.  I will be posting a review soon.

Reading Progress

I have read 75 pages out of 199 pages of the book How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor.

Created a Facebook Group

I created a  Facebook group for my blog.  If you go to Facebook.com and type in Just a Girl Kindleing  group it should pop up in the search box. All are welcome to join.   I will be posting all of my blog posts in the group. We can talk about anything book or blog related. Feel free to leave comments.

Currently Reading

I am reading Wild Animal School by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a reading progress update soon.

Review: Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen

Here is a blurb of what the book is about. Only four months left, then Dave Martinez is a free man.

Dave is an eight- grader at Lakeville Boarding School, the school for boys with unexplored potential( aka losers). If he can control his impulse to steal, he can return home  and attend regular public school. If he doesn't, he will be sent to Birmingham High, the worst high school on the planet,  and his life will be doomed forever. For just a few more months , he needs to stay out of trouble  and keep a low profile. And he's pretty good at that.

Then Dave gets a new roommate, Tom Grant. Tom is allergic to boring and doesn't know how to listen to rules. His wild plans involve all of his roommates, especially Dave. They're dragged along with Tom as he hunts animals ( and teachers in pajamas),goes sledding on cafeteria trays, and drives bulldozers through the night. Dave's chance's of keeping a low profile are going down the drain.

I enjoyed this book. I think 7 th and 8 th graders  and high school kids would like to read this book because it is geared towards them.

I loved the  ending  of this book. I thought the message of this book is choose your friends carefully.

Sure Tom got Dave into trouble a lot but it turns out Tom was a good friend to have.

Reading Progress

I am on chapter 2 and  I am on page 39 out of 199 pages of the book How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor. So far I am finding this book very informative and interesting.

Currently Reading

 This is my last post for this month. I am reading How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends by Don Gabor.

Reading Progress

I have read 62% of the book Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen. I will be posting a review soon.

Dewey's Read a Thon

I am done for the night. I got up early this morning. I have read 52% of the book Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen. It was a fun time. Can't wait to do it again in October.

Dewey's Read a Thon

Oops I have to charge the Ipad. I have read 32% of the book Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen. I will be back in a little while.

Dewey's Read a Thon

Sorry everyone I had to run a few errands. I have read  20% of the book Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen. I will read again after I eat.

Dewey's Read a Thon

Good morning bookworms. The Dewey's Read a Thon is finally here. I will be reading Room 42 by Melody J. Bremen. I will keep you updated  by posting the percentage of the book I have read. Have a wonderful day of reading.

Review: Lost in Tokyo by Jenny Lynne

Here is a blurb of what the book  is about. Sometimes you have to abandon your comfort zone to find the place where you belong.

Nineteen - year -  old Erin is hoping that her visit to Japan with her best friend, Adam, will be life - changing. Fifteen years ago, Erin's mother mysteriously vanished. The only clue she left behind is a handwritten itinerary for a dream trip to Japan, a rip that Erin doesn't know if her mother ever had the chance to take. Erin has decided to carry out this itinerary, believing that it might help her find her mother.

But her trip won't  be going  according to plan.

Just hours after Erin and Adam arrive in Tokyo, in a jet - lagged fog, they end up in bed together. While struggling with the tension that now dominates their once innocent friendship, Erin and Adam visit the places on her mother's list. As they explore the wonders of Japan, Erin finds herself haunted by strange "memories" that seem to belong to her mother. Could these memories be real? If so, perhaps her mother can be found.

Lost in Tokyo is a young adult / new adult contemporary romance novel that will appeal to readers. The  book gives us a travel guide of wonderful things to see and do while on vacation in  Japan ( featuring attractions in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Nikko, and Kamakura) wrapped in a story of healing, and hope, with an unexpected, but satisfying,  ending.

I thought this was a really great book. It is full of twists and turns and surprises. I also found the story to be a bit complicated at times. Did Erin get her miracle...to find out the answer you have to pick up this book and read it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves contemporary romance and young adult / new adult books.

Waiting on Saturday

I am so excited!!! I can't wait till Saturday because it is the Dewey's 24 - Hour Read -a- Thon. It happens twice a year. One is in April and the other happens in October. I participate in it  every year. Here is the link www.24hourreadathon.com/
if any of you bookworms want to participate. By the way you don't have to read the whole 24 hours.

Reading Progress # 1

I have read 62% of the book Lost in Tokyo by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a review  soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading Lost in Tokyo by Jenny Lynne. I will post a Reading Progress update next week on Thursday.

Review: Lost in Los Angeles by Jenny Lynne

Even though this book is fiction the author's use of the characters could be based on real people's lives. The same goes for the location of the story: Los Angeles is a real place after all.  You really can get lost in Los Angeles... it's a big city!

Here is a blurb of what the book is about. Sometimes you find hope where you least expect it. Just weeks after 18 year old Erin tragically loses her best friend, she is brutally betrayed by her high school crush. Plagued by crippling panic attacks and disconcerting visions of her dead friend, Erin travels to Los Angeles, searching for a sign that life is still worth living. Shortly after she arrives, she meets Ben, a mysterious man who captures both her curiosity and her heart. As they explore Los Angeles together, Ben reveals shocking secrets of his tragic childhood and helps Erin believe that she can heal from the wounds of her traumatic past. But Ben is hiding one horrible secret. A secret that could destroy her. Lost in Los Angeles is a young adult/ new adult contemporary romance novel. Lost in Los Angeles gives a insider's Los Angeles travel guide wrapped in a story of healing and hope, with an ending you won't see coming.

We meet Erin... she lives in New York. She travels to Los Angeles to see if life is worth living. You might ask why she does this? Here are some clues.

Erin was seeing a guy named Barry and they were at his place. He wanted to try and sleep with her. Erin wouldn't let him. Barry got mad. Ever since then Erin has a hard time trusting people or letting people into her life.

There is something wrong with Erin. She has anxiety issues because when she goes and visits places she sees and hears strange things. When it is night time she sees eyes of monsters looking at her and she screams "Get Away From Me" really loud. She also cries a lot. She is having a hard time coping with the death of her friend.

When Erin goes into this coffee shop she sees a guy sitting at a table typing on his laptop. He offers her to sit at his table because the coffee shop is crowed, she gladly accepts.The guy's name is Ben.

It is so sweet that Ben wants to help Erin. She has been though a lot. It is nice to know that she feels safe with Ben... but she doesn't trust him yet. How can you feel safe with someone  if you don't trust them?

Ben has been through a lot too. He was abused by his father when he was a kid. Ben was in the hospital because he stabs himself with a sword over and over again he found in his dad's office. When the doctors operate on him they find out he has cancer. Some how the cancer went away later on in his life.

I found this book to be well written. I am glad that Erin has found hope in Ben. The problems Erin face can happen in other people's lives. The book covers the issue of anxiety very well.

Reading Progress # 1

I have read 58% of the book Lost in Los Angeles by Jenny Lynne.  I will be posting a review soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading Lost in Los Angeles by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a Reading Progress update next week on Thursday.

Review: 40 Something: Safety by Shannon Peel

This is the second installment of the 40 Something series.

Here is what the book is about. Rose is a mother who believes family is the most important thing in the world. She finds herself in a vulnerable situation and she worries about her family's safety. How does one keep their children safe in a dangerous world?

Charlie is a busy divorce attorney. It is her turn to have her son. She shares custody of her son with her ex. After a long night and an early morning she is exhausted and the added demands of work and child are having their toll. When pulled two directions which should a woman choose, kid or work?

Justine has the perfect husband and the perfect life, however it's lacking something. Sometimes danger can add spice to one's life, or not. How does a woman find passion when the most exciting thing that's happened in a long time is a confrontation with a bully?

Sophie has been whisked away by her friend's sister to Lindsay's place to hide from her abusive ex husband. Sophie has never been safe and is not at all comfortable with Lindsay's hospitality. How can one trust a stranger's kindness when the one you love has always hurt you?

Lindsay wants Sophie and her kids to stay with her to fill a hole deep inside her. Is she moving to fast?

To find out the answers to these questions you need to pick p this book and read it. I would recommend you read the first book 40 Something: Sunday Dinner first so you won't get lost in this one.

I really liked this book. It is a short read. The kindle version is 60 pages. I hope the author writes more installments of this series.

Reading Progress # 1

I have read 64% of the book 40 Something: Safety by Shannon Peel. I will be posting a review soon.

Currently Reading

I am reading 40 Something: Safety by Shannon Peel. I will be posting a reading progress update next week on Thursday.

Review: Above the Sky by Jenny Lynne

Here is a blurb of what the book is about. It is a story about a girl named Seven and her best friend Ten. They  live where all is peaceful. Except there is a war going on above the sky. There are robots and drones who takes care of everyone's needs. There are strict rules to follow and a few choices to make.

Every year on Assignment Day the path of every 18 year olds life is laid out. Some are given jobs  and others are sent off to fight the war and never return.

The first 18 years of Seven life were filled with lies. When Assignment day comes for Seven the assignments shatter everything she ever believed in. The rules force everyone to accept their fates but Seven decides to go against the Decision Makers wishes and does something that has never been done before.

I really enjoyed this book. It is a real page turner. I normally don't read books in this genre. This is my first time reading a book like this and I found it to be gripping.

Reading Progress # 2

I have read 88% of the book Above the Sky by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a review  soon.

Reading Progress # 1

I have read 24% of the book Above the Sky by Jenny Lynne. I will post another reading progress post next week.

Currently Reading

I am reading Above the Sky by Jenny Lynne. I will be posting a reading progress update soon.

Review: If...: Lost or Found by Jackie Mae

Here is a blurb of what the book is about. It is a story about a girl named Sabrina who travels abroad for 4 long years. She had promised her parents she would only be gone for one year.

This book raises a lot of If questions. The word If could mean different things to different people. For example If- I were a better person. If- I were rich, thinner, or prettier. If- I were male or female, shorter, or taller. If- I had been born to a different set of parents. If- I had more friends. If- I had a better job. That one little word can take you places or make you crazy.

The kindle version of this book has 72 pages. It also has 12 chapters. The chapters are done in the number chapter format. The chapters are short.

I really enjoyed his book. It has taught me you can't be afraid of life...you should embrace it. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Reading Progress # 1

I have read 57% of the book If...: Lost or Found by Jackie Mae.  I am really enjoying it so far.  I will be posting a review for it soon.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading  If...: Lost  or Found by Jackie Mae. I will let you know how it is in a Reading Progress post update soon.

Review What The Heart Remembers

This book does not have number chapters. The chapters are done in title format. There are 55 titles.

On the kindle version of this book there are no page numbers either.

One thing I find frustrating is reading a book that is in a series and you find out it is the 3rd book of the series. Then you don't know what is going on because there  are book 1 and 2 before the 3rd one. So if you are new to this series  you might want to read book 1 and 2 first.

Max has to make a decision will it be one that changes her life or will it end in disaster.

Here is a blurb about the book. It is about two lovers who has one chance at happiness. Max went to Paris for college when she falls for a guy named Julien. Three years has gone by and the memory of  Julien still haunts Max. Will  she return to Paris in search for Julien. In order to find out the answer you need to pick up this book and read it.

I find this book a bit confusing because you don't know who is telling the story. As I said before I would recommend reading books 1 and 2 first before reading this one.  The first two books are tied into this story.

I did enjoy this book it is a real page turner. Looking forward to reading books 1 and 2  to get to know the characters better.

Review 40 Something: Sunday Dinner by Shannon Peel

The kindle version of this book has 55 pages. The chapters are titled  with the characters names.

Here is a blurb  of what the book  is about. It is a story about being a 40 year old woman in the 21st century. The story follows 5 women as they go through their lives as mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, and friends.

I came across this author through goodreads with a comment she wrote about her book in one of the groups we belong to.

This book raises a lot of questions and really makes you think.  Here are some examples of the questions.

Is being 40 something in the 21st century  all that different than when our mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers were in their 40s?

The feminist struggle for equality had to make things better for us women, right?

We are busy with kids, careers, houses, friends, and relationships, is this all there is to life?

Is life over when your marriage breaks down?

How do single moms do it?

Is dating in the 21st century all that different  than in the past?

How does one keep the passion alive in a marriage that lasts?

I absolutely loved this book. I would highly recommend every woman should read this book.  It is powerful and every woman can relate to the story.

Reading Progress # 2

I have read 63% of  the book What The Heart Remembers by Bette Lee Crosby. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.

Reading Progress # 1

This will be my last update for the month of February. I have read 24% of the book What The Heart Remembers by Bette Lee Crosby. So far I am really enjoying the story. It is a real page turner.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading What the Heart Remembers: Memory House Collection, Book Three ( Memory House Series 3 ). By Bette Lee Crosby

Here is what the book is about.

TWO LOVERS. ONE CHANCE AT HAPPINESS….When Max Martinelli returns to Paris in search of her lost love, what she finds will change her life forever. 
For three years the memory of Julien Marceau has haunted Max. Her life is stuck on hold simply because she can't stop wondering what would have happened if she had gone back. Was Julien simply part of the magic of Paris? Or was he meant to be her destiny? 
After a New Year's Eve party that ends in disaster, Max decides to find out once and for all. She is going to return to Paris and search for Julien. But will her search bring forever after happiness or a truth so ugly it will change her life forever? 

What the Heart Remembers is Book 3 in the Award-Winning Memory House Series 

Review A Rose for Sergei

I absolutely loved this story. It is a true story. From the very first chapter the story just grabs you and keeps your interest. In Russia sending a red rose to someone means their heart is bleeding for you.

This book was written about the time this author spend with Sergei after Sergei defected his position from the KGB. I hope this author writes more books so I can read more by her. If you want to know more about Sergei's life then you need to pick up this book and  read it.

When reading  this story you better have some tissues with you. This is the type of story that you will think about after you finish it. It is such an emotional story. You will become attached to the characters. This story will stay with you for  a while.

The author did an amazing job writing the book. It is of her memories of the time she and Sergei spend together.

If I had a rating system on my blog I would give this book 5 stars all the way.

Upcoming Review

Happy Valentine's Day all you book lovers. Hope you are enjoying your day.
I will be posting a review soon for A Rose for Sergei. I  am enjoying this story so much I  really don't want this book to end.

Reading Progress # 2

I am almost  half way through A Rose for Sergei. I am taking my time with this story because I want to absorb Sergei's life. I can't imagine  the stuff he went through in the time period of  1972.

Reading Progress for A Rose for Sergei

I have read 23% of A Rose for Sergei. I am enjoying this book so far. It is a really  great story. What makes it more fascinating is that it is a true story. I will post another reading progress report soon.

Currently Reading

I am currently  reading  A Rose for Sergei by K. Kidd.

Here is what the book is about.

Improbable – Unbelievable – All True 

My search for independence, and a career with the Federal Government in Washington DC, took me on a journey that far surpassed any expectations. I was twenty-one when I met Sergei Kourdakov, a former KGB agent and Soviet naval intelligence officer who had defected from the Soviet Union. 

The moment we met, Sergei reached for my hand and would not let go. The immediate, heated attraction surprised us both, and changed my life forever. How quickly I learned that, in matters of the heart, love makes its own choices…even when you suspect you're being followed. My memoir is the heartbreaking and intriguing true story of our time together. 

Review for An Unexpected Proposal (Treasured Dreams Book 4)

In the last book An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3). We find out that Holly has to make a life changing decision in her career. Would she sign the contract to let a shop sell her Treasured Creations jewelry or wouldn't she?

In this book An Unexpected Proposal (Treasured Dreams Book 4). We find out that Dave has a job opportunity in Africa. Will this be the end of Holly's and Dave's relationship? Maybe Dave asks Holly a very important question? Will she say yes or would she say no... Hmm, I wonder.

To get the answers you  will need to pick up this book and read it. This series is so interesting and fun to read you will find yourself waiting anxiously for book 5.

Currently Reading An Unexpected Proposal ( Treasured Dreams Book 4)

I am currently reading An Unexpected Proposal ( Treasured Dreams Book 4) by Susan Hatler.

Here is what the book is about.

When Holly’s boyfriend is offered the job of his dreams in Africa, Holly must choose between the love of her life and the small mountain town that soothes her soul.

A Review of (The Status of All Things)

The gist of the story is about a girl who time travels and changes her life through Facebook  statuses.

I really enjoyed this book. .It is the kind of book  you  can't put down. Everyone who has Facebook would identify with the book. It makes you wish that you could change your life through Facebook statuses.

The stuff that happened in the  book can happen  in real life.

For example... a wedding can be called off or your fiance can really fall for another person. If that really happened... would you try to get the man you are suppose to marry back? Here is my answer I wouldn't.

If you want to find out more I would pick up this book and read it.

Blogging For Creatives Review

I picked up this book at my favorite place... the bookstore. I have been blogging for a while now but  I wanted to learn more about blogging. I found this book to be very informative.

It has great information about how to create a blog, to creating good content and how to plan out your content plan.

It also had information about how to make a video blog. It also talked about how to promote your blog. It also talked about how to  use social media to get your blog noticed.

I would recommend this book because it is a great book for all types of bloggers out there. This book only comes in paperback form.

Percentage done with The Status of All Things

I am 60% done with the book The Status of All Things by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke. It is a really good book I am enjoying it.

Currently Reading

I am reading The Status of All Things: A Novel  by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke.

Here is what the book is about.

What would you do if you could literally rewrite your fate—on Facebook? This heartwarming and hilarious new novel from the authors of Your Perfect Life follows a woman who discovers she can change her life through online status updates.

Kate is a thirty-five-year-old woman who is obsessed with social media. So when her fiancé, Max, breaks things off at their rehearsal dinner—to be with Kate’s close friend and coworker, no less—she goes straight to Facebook to share it with the world. But something’s changed. Suddenly, Kate’s real life starts to mirror whatever she writes in her Facebook status. With all the power at her fingertips, and heartbroken and confused over why Max left her, Kate goes back in time to rewrite their history.

Kate's two best friends, Jules and Liam, are the only ones who know the truth. In order to convince them she’s really time traveled, Kate offers to use her Facebook status to help improve their lives. But her attempts to help them don’t go exactly as planned, and every effort to get Max back seems to only backfire, causing Kate to wonder if it’s really possible to change her fate.

In The Status of All Things, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke combine the humor and heart of Sarah Pekkanen and Jennifer Weiner while exploring the pitfalls of posting your entire life on the Internet. They raise the questions: What if you could create your picture-perfect life? Would you be happy? Would you still be you? For anyone who’s ever attempted—or failed—to be their perfect self online, this is a story of wisdom and wit that will leave you with new appreciation for the true status of your life.

Finished Reading An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3) by Susan Hatler and Review

What can I say about Susan Hatler's book An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3) just this: I absolutely loved this book. I loved Holly's and Dave's story they are so romantic and cute together.

I love the beginning parts of relationships when everything is new and exciting.

I have a question for you: Would you confide in  the guy you have only been seeing for 2 months with your fears of a life decision you have to make?

If you want to find out the answer then you really should  pick up this book and read it. I would highly recommend it.

Up Coming Review

I have read "An Unexpected Date  Treasured Dreams Book 1" and "An Unexpected Kiss Treasured Dreams Book 2".
I have received "An Unexpected Love Treasured Dreams Book 3" from the author herself  in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love Holly's and Dave's (the main characters) story. I hope for the best for them. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Here is are titles of the series by Susan Hatler. They are all short stories.

1. An Unexpected Date (Treasured Dreams Book 1)
2. An Unexpected Kiss (Treasured Dreams Book 2)
3. An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3)
4. An Unexpected Proposal (Treasured Dreams Book 4)
5. An Unexpected Wedding (Treasured Dreams Book 5)
6. An Unexpected Joy (Treasured Dreams Book 6)

Currently Reading

I am currently reading An Unexpected Love (Treasured Dreams Book 3)  by Susan Hatler.

Here is what the book is about:

Holly receives an unexpected offer to expand her jewelry business, Treasured Creations, and she doesn’t know whether to accept the contract or not. Selling beaded jewelry at festivals in her small town is one thing, but a painful experience from her past has made her gun-shy about taking risks. 

She wants to discuss her fears with Dave, her boyfriend of two months, but she’s falling in love with him and feels ashamed of her past failures. 

Will opening up to Dave jeopardize their developing romance? Or will it lead them to a place more beautiful than she could’ve ever imagined?

Finished Reading Sliver Linings by Debbie Macomber and Review

This was my very first Debbie Macomber book I have read.  This book is part of the Cedar Cove book series.  Ms. Debbie Macomber  writes this series very well I felt like I was right there in Cedar Cove.  She makes you fall in love with the characters  from the very beginning.  She makes  Cedar Cove feel like a real place and you only wish you could live there. I plan to read more books by this author.

For your information  if you already don't know Debbie Macomber's  new book Sweet Tomorrows: A Rose Harbor Novel comes out on August 2, 2016. Yes I plan to download it. I highly recommend the Cedar Cove series... Great stories!

Percentage Done with Sliver Lining's by Debbie Macomber

I only have 3 more chapters to finish in Sliver Lining's by Debbie Macomber. I am 91% done with the book. I hope to finish it by Sunday and write a review on Monday.

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Percentage Done with Sliver Linings by Debbie Macomber

I only have 6 more chapters to read in Sliver Linings by Debbie Macomber.  I am 81% done with the book.

Finished Reading and Review

I finished reading Use Your Girl Power Nothing Can Hold You Back! by Ashley Rice. I picked up this book at the bookstore. I finished this book in 2 days. I loved this book because it is about believing  and staying true to yourself and dreaming big and following your heart. It is the prefect pick me up book when you are feeling down. I would read this book over and over again. It is for all women of all ages.  I hope to read more books from this author.

Dewey ReadaThon

Well I am going to call it a night. I did a lot of reading today. It has been fun. Can't wait  for the Dewey ReadaThon  next year. I am 71% done with Sliver Linings By Debbie Macomber.

Dewey ReadaThon

I finished reading An Unexpected Kiss by Susan Hatler. Now I am going to read Sliver Linings by Debbie Macomber.

Dewey ReadaThon

I finished  reading An Unexpected Date by Susan Hatler. Now I am going to read An Unexpected Kiss by Susan Hatler.

Dewey ReadaThon

For this ReadaThon I will be reading  An Unexpected Date and An Unexpected Kiss by Susan Hatler. I will finish Sliver Linings by Debbie Macomber. I will keep my blog up to date by percentage because I will be reading from my kindle.  Let's have fun and enjoy the day.

Books I Plan to Read

Here is a list of books I plan to read.

Every Little Kiss by Susan Hatler

Hope was Here by Joan Bauer

Last One Home by Debbie Macomber

The Fine Art of Pretending by Rachel Harris

Who Do You Love by Jennifer Weiner

An Unexpected Kiss by Susan Hatler

An Unexpected Date by Susan Hatler

Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Where She Went  by Gayle Forman

Englisha and David"s Adventurous Vacation by  Michellene Barrett

All The Difference  by Leah Ferguson  

There are plenty more but these are ones I recently downloaded.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Sliver Linings: A Rose Harbor Novel by Debbie Macomber. Time to escape to Cedar Cove
Set in Cedar Cove’s charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber’s captivating new novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing and comfort, revealing that every cloud has a silver lining, even when it seems difficult to find. 

Since opening the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose has grown close to her handyman, Mark Taylor. Jo Marie and Mark are good friends—and are becoming something more—yet he still won’t reveal anything about his past. When Mark tells her that he’s moving out of town, Jo Marie is baffled. Just when she is starting to open herself up again to love, she feels once more that she is losing the man she cares about. And as she discovers the secret behind Mark’s decision to leave, she welcomes two visitors also seeking their own answers.

Best friends Kellie Crenshaw and Katie Gilroy have returned to Cedar Cove for their ten-year high school reunion, looking to face down old hurts and find a sense of closure. Kellie, known as Coco, wants to finally confront the boy who callously broke her heart. Katie, however, wishes to reconnect with her old boyfriend, James—the man she still loves and the one who got away. As Katie hopes for a second chance, Coco discovers that people can change—and both look to the exciting possibilities ahead. 

Heartwarming and uplifting, Silver Linings is a beautiful novel of letting go of the past and embracing the unexpected.

Finished Reading

I finished reading Accidentally Married on Purpose (Entangled Bliss) (Love and Games Book 3)  by Rachel Harris. Here is my review of it. This is my first book I have read by Rachel Harris and I have to say I am a fan of hers. I loved this book I thought it was a good and cute story. A real page turner.  Rachel Harris is a really good writer   she writes books that make you fall in love with the characters. I am planning on reading more books by her.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Accidentally Married on Purpose (Entangled Bliss) (Love and Games Book 3) By Rachel Harris.
One ring plus one wild night equals one crazy love


Sherry Robicheaux loves men. She loves love. And she loves an adventure. So when she meets a mysterious man while working backstage at a country music concert in Vegas, she's all about what's happened in Vegas staying there.

Country music superstar Tyler Blue just wants a weekend of anonymity...though there's something about the spunky waitress with the streaks of purple hair that tempts him like no other. Until the next morning, when they both wake up with fuzzy memories...and rings on their fingers.

Convincing Sherry to maintain the ruse for his public image isn't the hardest part--it's reminding himself that their time spent playing husband and wife in her small town of Magnolia Springs can't last. Tyler's first love will always be music--and the road is no place for a sweet downhome girl.

Finished Reading

I just finished reading Dewey: The Library Cat Who Touched The World A True Story by Vicki Myron. Here is my review. I fell in  love with  this book. It is such a sweet story. I couldn't put it down. It was well written. Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Finished Reading

I finally finished reading Nuptials for Sale by Virginia Jewel. Here is my review for the book I thought this was  a cute story.  I always love a happy ending. However there were too many chapters.

Dewey Marathon

Dewey The Library Cat: A true Story 20% done

Dewey Marathon

Dewey The Library Cat: A True Story  11% done I am reading this on my kindle so I have a keep you updated by percentage.

Dewey 24 Hour Readathon

It's finally here the Dewey 24 hour readathon. It  only happens twice a year. In honor of Dewey I will be reading Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story by Vicki Myron and Bret Witter.  I will keep you updated on my process.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading Nuptials for Sale by Virginia Jewel
It was just a simple prank!
Broke and bored, best friends Josh and Mel headed out to the local super store for a little free fun. Feeling mischievous, Josh took control of the store's intercom and popped the question to Mel, but when a video of Josh’s fake proposal ends up on the internet, life takes a turn for the crazy. When a television producer from a popular morning show and an executive from the super store get their hands on the story, the whole thing gets out of control. 
Can Mel and Josh find a way to get out of this monstrosity before it goes too far? How are they supposed to explain to everyone that it was all just a prank? Is their friendship strong enough to last through a fake marriage? What will it cost them to sell out?

Finished Reading

I finished reading The Firefly: a  short story by Nina Ceves. Here is my review for it. I loved this book because I could identify with the character.  The same thing happened to me.  I would read this story again. I give it 5 stars   because it is  such a touching story and very educational.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading The Firefly: a  short story by Nina Ceves
Losing her vision is the most terrifying and heartbreaking experience Keiko has ever endured. Yet, she is not without allies in her struggle. Two take the form of very unexpected connections. The Firefly is a short story about one woman's loss, her courage, and the beauty of true love.

Can't Read This book Let alone finish it

I tried reading  The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows ( The Apprentice Series Book 1) by James Bryan Smith. I think this is my first bad review . I thought this book is hard to read because it is more of a work book. This book  is for people who don't know God. At the end of each chapter there are study questions to ask yourself.

Currently Reading

I am currently reading The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows ( The Apprentice Series Book 1) by James Bryan Smith.
God wants me to try harder.""God blesses me when I'm good and punishes me when I'm bad.""God is angry with me."We all have ideas that we tell ourselves about God and how he works in our lives. Some are true--but many are false. James Bryan Smith believes those thoughts determine not only who we are, but how we live. In fact, Smith declares, the most important thing about a person is what they think about God. The path to spiritual transformation begins here.Turning to the Gospels, Smith invites you to put your ideas to the test to see if they match up with what Jesus himself reveals about God. Once you've discovered the truth in Scripture, Smith leads you through a process of spiritual formation that includes specific activities aimed at making these new narratives real in your body and soul as well as your mind. At the end of each chapter you'll find an opportunity for soul training, engaging in spiritual practices that reinforce the biblical messages on your mind and heart. Because the best way to make a complete and lasting change is to go through the material in community, small group discussion questions also accompany each chapter. This deep, loving and transformative book will help you discover the narratives that Jesus lived by--to know the Lord he knew and the kingdom he proclaimed--and to practice spiritual exercises that will help you grow in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God.

Finished Reading

I finished reading   Click Point Love by Molly Shapiro. Here is my review for it: I enjoyed this book. I thought it was a cute story line but there were to many chapters and to many pages in it. 

Currently Reading

I am currently reading  Click Point Love by Molly Shapiro
In Molly Shapiro’s fun and sexy debut novel, four women try to sort through the wild and complicated world of text messaging, status updates, and other high-speed connections.   

Best friends and fellow midwesterners Katie, Annie, Maxine, and Claudia are no strangers to dealing with love and relationships, but with online dating and social networking now in the mix, they all have the feeling they’re not in Kansas anymore. Katie, a divorced mother of two, secretly seeks companionship through the Internet only to discover that the rules of the dating game have drastically changed. Annie, a high-powered East Coast transplant, longs for a baby, yet her online search for a sperm donor is not as easy—or anonymous—as she anticipates. Maxine, a successful artist with a seemingly perfect husband, turns to celebrity gossip sites to distract herself from her less-than-ideal marriage. And Claudia, tired of her husband’s obsession with Facebook, finds herself irresistibly drawn to a handsome co-worker. As these women navigate the new highs and lows of the digital age, they each find that their wrong turns lead surprisingly to the right click and, ultimately, the connection they were seeking.

Finished Reading

Finished reading Love at First Date by Susan Hatler. Here is my review for it. I really enjoy reading this book. I thought it was cute and sweet. Best part it was short. I plan on reading the rest of the series from this author.