Tiny Prints Baby Shower Invitations and $50 Giveaway!!

Spring is the time for babies to be born. I am just telling you, there have been several born in the last month or so and we have a couple more friends due within the month. Which means baby shower invitations, birth announcements, and all those lovely thank you cards and such. Oh it is a wonderful time! For those of you looking at needing these things, Tiny Prints is one of my favorite places to go. I love using them for any stationary needs, address labels, etc so it is natural that I would go to them for baby things such as these.

Tiny Prints Birth Announcements are very cute. I love the way they feature the baby as guest of honor and you have announcements for boy or girl. There are also ones that could be used if you want to keep the sex of the baby a secret.

Now for those who have already sent out your birth announcements, make sure to check out the Tiny Prints Baby Shower Invitations!! These are some of the cutest and most gorgeous invitations I have ever seen. I may be a bit biased, because I love all things photo, but you can't go wrong with invitations like the ones found on this website.

If you are searching for an upcoming baby shower or anything baby, check out the links given. I have always liked the product I have gotten from Tiny Prints.

Tiny Prints is going to be hosting a #TinyPrintsBaby Pinning Party™ with @ResourcefulMom on May 20^th at 8 PM ET

Readers, you can be entered to win a $50 gift code to Tiny Prints. The giveaway will end 5/27 and winner will be chosen through Random.org. They will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

CFBA Tour for Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story!! By Dee Henderson

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Jennifer: An O’Malley Love Story

Bethany House Publishers (May 1, 2013)

by

Dee Henderson


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


Dee Henderson is the bestselling, award-winning author of 15 previous novels, including the acclaimed O'MALLEY series and UNCOMMON HEROES series. These days, most authors are out there energetically promoting their books in print and broadcast and via social media—wherever they can get attention. But Dee Henderson keeps a low profile. She avoids telephone interviews because of hearing problems, declined to provide a current photo, and will say only that she lives in Illinois.

 ABOUT THE BOOK

It's a summer of change for Jennifer O'Malley. The busy physician has a pediatrics practice in Dallas, and meeting Tom Peterson, and falling in love, is adding a rich layer to her life. She's sorting out how to introduce him to her family--she's the youngest of seven--and thinking about marriage.


She's falling in love with Jesus too, and knows God is good. But that faith is about to be tested in a way she didn't expect, and the results will soon transform her entire family.




If you would like to read the first chapter of Jennifer: An O’Malley Love Story, go to HERE.

MY THOUGHTS-For many long time fans of Dee Henderson, this book comes as almost the topping on the cake. Or the ice cream on the pie. Well known for her O'Malley series, Dee will once again enthrall readers with this installment. Get a behind the scenes look at Jennifer. The baby of the O'Malley clan and yet one of my favorites, Jennifer works with children and loves getting to know Doctor Tom Peterson. Jennifer is not a believer in Christ and I loved how Tom showed her Jesus and yet didn't push and prod. He asked her to search and seek but gave no ultimatums or threats. One of my favorite quotes from the book is below. It gives just a hint of what I am talking about. If you have read the O'Malley series you know what is awaiting Jennifer at the end of this book, but if not, I don't want to spoil anything. I would urge you to read this wonderful series and in the meantime, don't miss the quote below.

"God's not asking you to deserve or earn the fact that He loves you. He's not asking you to do something to be worthy of being loved. He just loves you. Jesus paid the full price of your sins so you can be with Him for eternity. That really is how simple Christianity is. A personal God who loves you, wants a relationship with you, and has been willing to go extraordinary lengths to make that possible."  

From Jennifer by Dee Henderson



**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Snugg iPad 2 Case Review!!

Well the days are definitely getting hot. It almost feels like we went from winter to summer. No spring at all. But it is nice to have some warmer weather. Today I have a review for a great product. This would make a wonderful gift for pretty much anybody and I am just loving it! Anyone ever heard of Snugg? How many of my readers own an iPad 2? Even if you don't own an iPad 2 but you own any type of electronic device that needs a case, Snugg is the place to go!

For my review I received the iPad 2 Case in Desert Camouflage. I know camo is not every girls dream color of choice but I loved the way it looked and I like the way it showcases my iPad even better. The case has a leather smell and I believe the inside of it is leather. This flips open to a make a stand so you can have your iPad standing up if you want to do something with your hands. Like maybe watching a movie and you can knit or sew at the same time? Of course, you could also use this in the kitchen and watch a video while you are cooking or read a recipe, etc. I really like that this case has the stand up option!

The other nice thing with this case is the way that it opens and closes, making your iPad hibernate. This makes sure your iPad stays charged and you don't have to worry about shutting it off every time. You flip it open and the iPad comes on. Shut it over and it shuts off. Love this feature!!!

I am now a big fan of Snugg and their cases. I am looking at one for my tablet now and just have to choose the right one. Too bad they don't have any big enough for a laptop:) If you are looking for a gift, this is an excellent place to shop. Or if you need a case for your iPad(they even have ones for the Mini's), tablet, smartphones, kindles, etc. Snugg has a ton to pick from. And their prices are very reasonable! You can't beat the quality of product for that price.

**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

CFBA Tour for Last Chance for Justice

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Last Chance for Justice

B&H Books (May 1, 2013)


by

Kathi Macias


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 40 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences. She won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and was the 2011 Author of the Year from BooksandAuthors.net. Her novel set in China, Red Ink, was named Golden Scrolls 2011 Novel of the Year and was also a Carol Award Finalist; her October 2012 release, Unexpected Christmas Hero, was named 2012 Book of the Year by BookandAuthors.net. Kathi “Easy Writer” Macias lives in Homeland, CA, with her husband.


Kathi is passionate about The Voice of the Martyrs and Open Doors.  To learn more about the persecuted church, please visit VOM’s website and Open Doors Website.



ABOUT THE BOOK

Welcome to Bloomfield, where life is simple, love is real, and stories are shared.


Lynn Myers is still reeling from losing her husband of thirty-five years when word comes that her only sibling, an older brother, has also died. With no one else to settle the estate, she must return to her small hometown of Bloomfield, however briefly, to settle his affairs.


Lynn’s daughter, Rachel, has just graduated from Bible college and with no other commitments comes along to sort through her uncle’s huge old home, right next to the local cemetery.


It isn't long before Rachel has two men -- a handsome CPA and the youth pastor -- seriously vying for her attention. At the same time, Lynn's attention is drawn to a set of journals her brother has left behind detailing a long-standing Bloomfield mystery.


As they pursue solving this mystery, Rachel must make some personal decisions about her future, while Lynn is forced to face unexpected issues from her own past.


If you would like to read the first chapter of Last Chance for Justice, go HERE.

MY THOUGHTS-This book was very different from Kathi's normal style of writing. I guess I am just so used to her writing stories that deal with very delicate and sensitive subjects that this one came as a surprise to me. But it was a surprise in a good way. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and meeting all the quirky characters of Bloomfield made for a fun read. You might cry with Lynn, laugh with Rachel or even feel a little bit sorry for Jason. And of course you can't forget Beasley:)

This was a good read and I think it would be a great gift for any woman. Younger women will feel the camaraderie of Rachel trying to help her mother get over her husbands death while still trying to find her own way in life. And the older more mature women will immediately relate to Lynn who thoroughly loved her husband and doesn't know what to do without him but she is striving to go on and help her daughter. You will feel the pain and struggles these women go through and the simple joys of easier small town living. A wonderful read Kathi!





**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Needing the Air!

Hey friends!! Well, here is one last post for today. Hopefully it will tide you over until Monday:) It is actually getting hot here in Illinois and we have been forced to hit the air conditioner on the past few days. And boy am I glad we have the air! This past year we had a problem with our air conditioner and never again do I want to go through that. With it getting into the 100's here you just can't do without some air. I will tell you a little bit more about our time below after I show you this company. If you are ever in need of any repairs on your air conditioner, I would urge you to check this place out. Believe me, when the time comes you don't have ac, you will want to know exactly who to go to.

When our ac went out, it was the middle of summer, we had a friend working on building a deck and the highs were well into the 100's. And it was working great one day and then nothing the next. It would barely blow and when it did it would be luke-warm. We aren't even talking cool, it wasn't even worth having it on. So we called out a repair man and when he came out it was something to do with the filters. We had cleaned them out but for some reason they were sitting odd so air wasn't blowing through. It was well worth the price to have it fixed though. And when your ac need yours fixed, you will know what I mean:) Never again do I want to do that.

This is a sponsored post. 


**DISCLOSURE: This is a sponsored post. All thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Mother's Day and Maddyloo!

Well, today is just going to be hair day:) Not only do I have the awesome giveaway I posted this morning but now I have a review for something called Maddyloo. Ever heard of them? I personally had never even heard of these nifty little pieces when I was contacted asking about featuring them on my blog. And once I saw what they were, I jumped at the chance! Check out my review below!

When the package came in I was a little skeptical. This little heart shaped case had what in it? I had no need to worry:) It may be small, but these are soo handy! Maddyloo hair ties are very versatile and can be used for many things, not just for your hair. But that is their main purpose so I am focusing on that here.

For the hair ties you have a circular strip of fabric that ties at the ends. Some of these are glittery while others are plain with beads, etc. They have a ton of styles! I really like the the ones with the beads on them. These are very stretchy so you can pull them apart to get them around thick hair. For my hair it is very easy to get them on and I found it to be that way for most in our family. Below is a picture of using one of the hair ties for a ponytail.

Now, as I mentioned above, these are not just for your hair. I think they are stylish and can be used for many different things, including a bracelet, as shown below.

Personally I like how versatile these are and that they are so stylish. I can wear one of these on my wrist and it looks like a bracelet instead of a hair scrungee. And they seem well made. These would be great as a last minute gift for mom or for any woman I know who puts up her hair. Or even for a young girl who like swearing bracelets. Maybe you have a teenager who doesn't really want to play with her hair? These would really come in handy for a quick easy put up.

Don't forget to follow Maddyloo on their social sites.

Maddyloo on Facebook

Maddyloo on Twitter

**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Blog Tour for When a Secret Kills!! Thrilling Suspense from Lynette Eason!

She's come home to put a killer behind bars. 

                           But the killer plans to put her six feet under.

Investigative reporter Jillian Carter knows it's time to put the past to rest. She's tired of looking over her shoulder, letting a killer go free. She's no longer the scared kid who changed her name and disappeared. Now, no matter what the cost, Jillian must do what she is trained to do--find the truth and expose it. And the truth is that Senator Frank Hoffman committed murder ten years ago--and Jillian watched it happen.Didn't she?

MY REVIEW-Wow! What a superb conclusion to the Deadly Reunions series. I was soooo waiting for this book and it was a great ending. I liked the other two but this was my favorite by far, if I had to pick a favorite:) So much wraps up in this and I hate to see them all go.

I would strongly urge you to read the first two books in the series. It is not a must-do, but it will very much help you arrange characters and what is going on. At the beg. of the first book something dreadful happened and Jillian disappeared from the high school prom. Now fast forward 10 years and you find out what actually happened that night. She saw the Senator murder a man and has been on the run ever since. Of course, the Senator also happens to be the uncle of the man she loves. And has a child with. You also get to meet the man she loves, Colton. I really loved both of them and they played well off each other. He is now the strong agent who will protect those he loves, even if it means going against his uncle, as much as he dislikes that.

There is a lot of mystery in this book and the ending was quite strong. You think you have the bad guy figured out and then BAM! Lynette throws you for a curve. I was to the point of getting antsy when this guy kept trying to kill Jillian and just barely missing her. Oh, and I totally loved Blake! He is such a sweetheart and I am just hoping he might pop up in another book? Meg is one person I had a hard time with. I understand little girl and how she may not know what is going on, but there were times I just couldn't believe what she did. She was adorable with Colton though.

So definitely a good book and one that made it to my keeper shelf. I am kind of hard on my books so for this one to make the final cut means it was pretty good. If you enjoy a good mystery that is clean and spins a lot of turns, this is the one for you. Can't wait for the next series from Lynette!

Available May 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.


**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Fantastic Sams Hair Tips and #Giveaway!

Good morning everyone! Today I have a great opportunity for one of my lady readers. How many of you get your hair done at a salon? I had never had mine done until a couple years ago. And boy did I figure out I had never realized what I was missing! Now I go get mine done every few months and I think every woman should be able to get it done every once in a while. And this ties in with my giveaway for today. Because one of my readers will be winning a $25 gift certificate to Fantastic Sams and a pack of two hair products from their Fantastic Line. You gotta enter this one!

When they contacted me about doing this opportunity, they also sent along several hair styling tips which I thought might interested my lady readers. I even found a couple I might be trying soon:) Some of them sound really cute while others sound more sophisticated. I went to the Fantastic Sams website and found that they offer many different options. Whether you want a straight cut with no extras or an intricately designed style, you can get it all at one of their salons. And don't forget the FS Shampoo Therapy. This sounds soo nice! Basically this therapy is a three minute scalp massage. I can just feel it right now!

SOME HAIR STYLING TIPS-

Whether you want to be a prom princess or are just looking to kick your look up a notch for a night out on the town, these hair tips from our style expert, Pam Kelly are sure to impress.

• Braids are back – And oh, so versatile! Adding one or two braids to your prom hairstyle will add detail to the design. You can create an updo focused on the braids or simply incorporate braids as a cool accent for your half updo.

• The half up/half down style creates an elegant and dressy look, pushing hair off the face and allowing your locks to flow in a cascade of curls. Try an asymmetrical style by pulling hair over to one side and over the shoulder for the latest red carpet trend.

• Don’t fret shorthaired ladies – Short hair can be prom chic and versatile by adding waves or curls. Pull the sides back, secure with sparkly barrettes and create loose waves or curls on the top of the head. The more texture the better, so separate the waves/curls with your fingers for a tousled, sassy look!

• If your style is more classic, try a French twist but leave a few tendrils around the face to avoid an overly styled look. It’s all about creating a perfectly undone look!

·        Don’t forget to add hair accessories! Bobby pins are a girl's best friend – use colored pins to keep your hair in place and sparkly ones to add a little glitz. For a full- proof way to add glamour to your look, try on a beaded or rhinestone headband which could add a diva touch!

·        Whether you're going for curls, a top knot, ballerina bun or chignon, go glossy with Fantastic Sams Shine Spray!

I was contacted about doing a review for myself with a visit to a salon and some products for review. They also graciously offered to host a giveaway of the same pack for one of my readers. The one bad thing for me is that there is no salon within 50 miles of me. But when I informed the host about this, she offered to send me the products for review still. And when my package came in yesterday, I found a gift certificate inside as well! So I will be able to use this sometime when I travel. I cannot wait!! And I have to tell you, I LOVE the smell of salon products!! These smell soo good. My review will be coming up next week so make sure to read about it then.

ALSO CHECK OUT THE FANTASTIC SAMS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR COUPONS AND DEALS!

So, any of you ladies ready for some hair time? This would also make a great gift for a mother or any lady you know. And for those men who get their hair done, you might want to enter as well. Everyone enjoys a trip to the salon. One winner will be receiving a $25 gift certificate to Fantastic Sams and two hair products. I was sent two from the moisturizing line and you can choose those or you can get the Lavender Mint with Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. This will be the winner's choice. The giveaway will end 5/28 and the winner will be chosen through Random.org. They will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. US ONLY!!

Deeanne Gist’s “It Happened at the Fair” iPad Giveaway and Live Webcast Event {5/22}!

A transporting historical novel about a promising young inventor, his struggle with loss, and the attractive teacher who changes his life, all set against the razzle-dazzle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Gambling everything, including the family farm, Cullen McNamara travels to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with his most recent invention. But the noise in the Fair’s Machinery Palace makes it impossible to communicate with potential buyers. In an act of desperation, he hires Della Wentworth, a teacher of the deaf, to tutor him in the art of lip-reading.

The young teacher is reluctant to participate, and Cullen has trouble keeping his mind on his lessons while intently watching her lips. Like the newly invented Ferris Wheel, he is caught in a whirl between his girl back home, his dreams as an inventor, and his unexpected attraction to his new tutor. Can he keep his feet on the ground, or will he be carried away?

MY REVIEW-What a thoroughly entertaining book! It has been a while since I read a book by Deanne Gist and I realized what I had been missing. The story opens with meeting Cullen, a farm boy who also invents products. You learn that even though he is a farmer, the crops and weather irritate his skin so that he can barely open his eyes or breathe. And in reality, all he wants to do is tinker with inventions. So his father surprises him by sending him to the World Fair where he can showcase his automatic sprinkler system. And after much arguing, his adventure begins. Oh, and one other setback for this young man is that he is losing his hearing. Not the best for an inventor.

After arriving and getting setup he attends the opening ceremony with a speech by the president. During the whole chaotic rush, he rescues a young lady who is almost trampled by the crowd. Of course, this is done by hoisting her up on his shoulders with the help of two other men. She is quite a woman and he likes her but then she sends him on a wild goose chase to get rid of him. There comes a time when he realizes that he won't be able to hear well in the building he is in. There are a lot of machines making noise and he can't hear people talking to him. So someone suggests he gets a teacher from the deaf school that is in the fair doing exhibits. He wouldn't think of doing that and sitting in with the kids but eventually he sees the wisdom of being able to read lips. And wouldn't you know it? The best teacher they have just happens to be the young lady he rescued from the crowd!

This is where the fun begins and I totally loved the relationship these two have. She is enthralled with him and he tries to keep from liking her, especially since he has a girl back home. You come to find out that the girl back home is not someone he proposed to, but the people around town just expected them to get together so he did. There is a lot of history included in this book and I liked being able to learn more about the Chicago World's Fair. There are some sad parts and some parts where you will laugh. Overall a good book with plenty of likable characters.

CHECK OUT WHAT OTHER READERS THOUGHT

iPAD GIVEAWAY DETAILS!

Deeanne Gist is celebrating the release of It Happened at the Fair with an iPad Mini Giveaway and a Live Author Chat Webcast event {5/22}!


One "fair" winner will receive:



• An iPad Mini


• A $25 iTunes gift card
  

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 21st. Winner will be announced at the "It Happened at the Fair" Live Webcast Event on May 22nd. Connect with Deeanne for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Deeanne will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books and fun gift certificates throughout the evening.






So grab your copy of It Happened at the Fair and join Deeanne and friends on the evening of May 22nd for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 22nd!

**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Soft Scrub 4-In-1 Toilet Care with 3 Winner #Giveaway!!

Hey everyone! This morning I have one of those household cleaning type posts. For those of you mothers who want to spend less time cleaning and not so often, this is exactly the product you want to find out about:) I was pretty happy to try out the new Soft Scrub 4-In-1 Toilet Care. You gotta love Soft Scrub! They are continually releasing new cleaning supplies to help make our life easier! Find out about this one below and make sure to enter the giveaway.

When this first came in I wasn't too sure how I would like it. Soft Scrub is a great company but who really wants to play around in the toilet? That has got to be one of my most disliked cleaning chores. I don't mind laundry, scrubbing the floors, doing dishes, etc. But the toilet? That is a whole 'nother world:) Needless to say, with the 4-in-1 toilet care, not only do I have to clean it less, but I just stick this piece in and voila! Job is done!! I am definitely appreciating this new featured product.

Basically the whole concept behind this little humdinger is a cleaner that releases every time the toilet flushes. See the colored balls on there? They have a cleaner inside them. This contraption attaches to the edge of your toilet bowl and each time someone flushes the toilet it cleans it. This also helps the scent. I put mine in and it has worked for about 3 weeks. It is just getting to the point of me replacing it. And replacing it I will be doing. Nothing quite like this!

Readers, three of you will win one coupon each. This is for a free Soft Scrub product and is not exclusively for the Toilet Care. This giveaway will end 5/21 and winner will be chosen through Random.org. They will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Chick-fil-A #FreshMade Salads and Wraps plus 2 Salad Coupons Giveaway!!!

Hello loyal readers! Today I have a giveaway from Chick-fil-A!! And let me tell you, this is such an awesome giveaway. Chick-fil-A is one of my favorite places to eat. There are none right here near us so we always hit them whenever we go out of town. My personal favorite is their grilled chicken strips and a coleslaw. And don't forget the iced tea:D Their food is so delicious and they have just come out with something that will make me want to eat there even more. Has anyone heard of the new Salads and Wraps? With trying to eat healthier on the run, these are a great way to help you along.

Forget about yesterday, today is #FreshMade! Each day we have a choice, a choice to do the same old routine or do something unique and different.  What have you wanted to do for a long time? 2013 is almost halfway over and it’s time to do something new. It’s time to grow, it’s time to make your dreams a reality.

Chick-fil-A is helping you make today #FreshMade, by creating new menu options that you can feel good about! They are introducing 3 new premium salads and an improved wrap all under 430 calories made with premium ingredients.

Take your taste buds to greener pastures.

Readers, these look so delicious! Nice and fresh lettuce, tasty add-ins and dressing to make you drool. I cannot wait until the next time we hit up a Chick-fil-A! You all are going to love this giveaway. One of my readers will win two coupons for a free Chick-fil-A salad. You can't beat that:) Get your entries in below through the Rafflecopter form. This giveaway will end 5/24. Winner will be chosen through Random.org and must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. NO PO BOXES!!

Book Review of Wounds by Alton Gansky!

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Wounds

B&H Books (May 1, 2013)


by

Alton Gansky


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Alton L. Gansky is the author of 24 novels and 8 nonfiction works, as well as principle writer of 9 novels and 2 nonfiction books. He has been a Christie Award finalist (A Ship Possessed) and an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice) and recently was award the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel. He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and Lit.D. He lives in central California with his wife.

In addition to his own writing, Alton Gansky has consulted and provided editing/ writing services to several CBA publishers and written copy, video scripts, and other works for the general business market. Through Gansky.Communications he has consulted with publishers and agents, as well as provided editing services. He is “the go to guy” for co-writing having been selected by Penguin, Waterbrook, Broadman Holman, and other publishers to work with their top tier authors.

Gansky is in frequent demand at writer’s conferences having taught and keynoted in California, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina, Delaware, Washington, and Canada. He has also been guest lecturer on suspense writing at Taylor University in Indiana.


 ABOUT THE BOOK

A man’s lifeless body is found in the fresh soil of San Diego’s botanical garden. Cause of death is asphyxiation, an easy call for the medical examiner. More mysterious, however, are the tiny drops of blood on the victim’s skin, resulting from hundreds of punctures.

A rabbi leaving his house for work expects a regular day at the synagogue. That quickly changes when he discovers a dead man on his front lawn, clearly beaten to death.

Motorcycle riders racing along the empty streets of an abandoned military base stumble across another man’s corpse, its skin revealing long, red-purple marks of a thrashing given with wood dowels.

The numbers mount. Each week another victim and another mysterious clue in a game of mass murder the police don’t want to lose. The solution rests with Dr. Ellis Poe, a religious professor who only wishes to be left alone with his books and classes.

But evil must be faced, and the choice is no longer his own.


If you would like to read the first chapter of Wounds, go HERE.

MY REVIEW-Alton Gansky is an author I go back and forth on. His books interest me and then some of them I just can't get into. But that was not the case with Wounds. I picked it up late in the day, read through almost half of it, and finished it the next day. This is one that is a mystery and almost a thriller type book. The characters draw you in and you see them as very human. They are not perfect by any means!! There is quite an array of people you will meet so you have to stay on top of who everyone is. There are only about four main characters though so not too hard. The camaraderie between the two homicide detectives is quite hilarious and I found myself laughing, even in the midst of the violence. And believe me, it is pretty nasty. Gansky knows how to creep a reader out. Just kidding, kind of:) It was a very good book overall and is one of those who-dun-it types. Lots of good mystery!




**DISCLOSURE: I was given a free product in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Medical Weight Loss Help

Have any of my readers ever used a medical weight loss service? Weight loss and getting-or staying-slender seems to be more popular than ever. Some people opt to do this with medical weight loss services. I have never used a service like this, but I have used some other weight loss tools. Of course, exercise is a very important part in losing weight, or just for staying healthy. I like to get in a good 30+ minute workout every day, and as anyone who exercises regularly can tell you, it just makes you feel so much better! 

I am also a big fan of drinking water-in fact, water makes up at least 80% of my liquid intake. It's not only good for losing weight, but for so much more too. Your skin and hair will feel and look better if you drink water, and you also won't feel as hungry. In fact, did you know that often when you "feel" hungry, your body is actually just craving water? Next time you feel like snacking, just drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes-you won't need that snack!

Of course, healthy eating is important too. Not a fad diet or some crash 2-weeks-to-lose-weight (that usually ends up coming right back) but a consistently healthy diet plan. Be sure to include plenty of vegetables and fruits in your diet, and if you feel like having a sweet snack every once in a while, then indulge-but control the portion size! 

However, if you are interested in finding out more about medical weight loss and how it can help you, then you can find more information here, at medical weight loss Atlanta.

This is a sponsored post.


**DISCLOSURE: No other compensation was given, and all thoughts are 100% mine. Please read my full disclosure policy HERE.**

Sweet Giveaway 4 Mother's Day with 3 Items!!

This Mother’s Day, treat yourself to the chance to win these three fabulous products.  

Get in Shape with a Bar Method^® At-Home DVD

http://shop.barmethod.com/

Burr Leonard, founder and creator of The Bar Method, a full-body exercise workout that utilizes a ballet bar technique, offers consumers a motivating way to learn signature weight-loss moves at home.  Drawing from the principles of isometrics, dance conditioning, interval training, and physical therapy, The DVDs showcase a step-by-step workout regimen to help viewers get a toned “dancer’s body”, like the coveted “Bar Butt”. Each of the five DVDs specializes in a different workout: Beginner’s Workout, Super-Sculpting Workout, Super-Sculpting II Workout, Dancer’s Body Workout and Pregnancy Workout. With minimal equipment needed and workouts that range from 37 minutes to 63 minutes, even the busiest of moms will be able to tone-up at home.

Retail Value: $20 per DVD

Get healthy with Isabel De Los Rios’s Beyond Diet book:

Stop Counting Calories…Start Eating Well…and Start Living!

www.BeyondDiet.com

Isabel De Los Rios is a certified nutritionist and exercise specialist who has already helped over 250,000 people all over the world lose incredible amounts of weight, regain their health and permanently change their lives. The Beyond Diet book not only includes a template for a healthier lifestyle, but also almost 100 pages of recipes. This book is a great household addition for any mom looking to incorporate healthier meals into her family’s day-to-day life.

Cherish the moments that make you happy to be a Mom with a gift card from BKeepsakes.com

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Gift Card Value: $50

Created in 1994 by Karin Delaney, a mom herself, Birthday Keepsakes, LLC offers a plethora of one-of-a-kind gifts dedicated to mother and child. Top selling items include the Day-You-Were-Born Prints, which highlight fun facts about your little one’s birthday, the Name Meaning Keepsake, which gives you the definition and origin of your child’s name, personalized storybooks and personalized growth charts.

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