**DISCLAIMER** I received a copy of this in exhange for a review.
I gave 'Ring of Fire' 4 stars, the biggest reason is that the underliying theme of 'green energy' being good is in conflict to my personal views, other than that, I loved the book. Also, I expected more 'intimacy' than the book delivered.
This was the first novel I have read by Heather and her writing style and the way she kept the reader engaged in the story with little twists and turns kept me reading. I started to fall in love with the young Lani in this novel, her courage and the way that she went with the flow was a great addition to the novel. Daniel "Joey" and Alex make a great pair, they fight and they butt heads throughout the novel making for some great argument and political sceans.
While reading 'Ring of Fire' I was impressed by the way that Heather kept the story line progressing and and the growth that the supporting characters as well as the main characters showed as the novel went on.
My 12yr old son caught the name of the book and started to tell me all about 'The Ring of Fire' and asked me why I was reading a 'school book'; I had to laugh, I was waiting for him to ask about the Johnny Cash song. However, my son did sit down and read a few pages of the novel; he liked the 'explosive' beginning, so he may end up reading this in the near future.
All in all, the novel lived up to my expectations.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Book Review "The Goat and the Heathen" by Jessa Callaver
**Disclaimer** ARR review. I received a copy of this book in exchange for a
review.
In this erotic menage tale, you meet Aja, Olivia and Hayden. Two roommates who like to experiment and on this night, invite Hayden over for a night hot naughty mischief.
The tale begins as the girls are getting ready for their tryst with Hayden; everything is set, the 'outfits' the erotic food, all they need is Hayden to make things complete. As a gentleman, Hayden arrives early and surprises Aja who is still a bit hesitenat regarding the impending enounter.
As the tale goes on, the girls and Hayden explore eachother and their own sexuality. In the end, one of the girls leaves her girl friend to Hayden and indulge in her own wiles elsewhere.
This is a great hot read for a lunch break or while waiting behind a long train.
In this erotic menage tale, you meet Aja, Olivia and Hayden. Two roommates who like to experiment and on this night, invite Hayden over for a night hot naughty mischief.
The tale begins as the girls are getting ready for their tryst with Hayden; everything is set, the 'outfits' the erotic food, all they need is Hayden to make things complete. As a gentleman, Hayden arrives early and surprises Aja who is still a bit hesitenat regarding the impending enounter.
As the tale goes on, the girls and Hayden explore eachother and their own sexuality. In the end, one of the girls leaves her girl friend to Hayden and indulge in her own wiles elsewhere.
This is a great hot read for a lunch break or while waiting behind a long train.
Book Review "The Very Thought of Him" by Jessa Callaver
**Disclaimer** ARR review. I received a copy of this book in exchange for a
review.
This is a short erotic story; I found it hot and saucy, the perfect read for during lunch or when you want to let your mind wander to a naughty fantasy. 'Christine' shows up at a hotel dressed as a 'naughty school girl' to meet 'Kelly', a stranger who she has exchanged very little communication with for some no strings attached fun. 'Christine' is a minx when it comes to seducing and pleasuring 'Kelly', well, 'Kelly' gives as good as he gets. Jessa's writing is very descriptive and shows the passion between these two strangers.
This erotic tale has a twist that keeps the reader guessing and asking for more. But, is it 'the end' or not?!
This is a short erotic story; I found it hot and saucy, the perfect read for during lunch or when you want to let your mind wander to a naughty fantasy. 'Christine' shows up at a hotel dressed as a 'naughty school girl' to meet 'Kelly', a stranger who she has exchanged very little communication with for some no strings attached fun. 'Christine' is a minx when it comes to seducing and pleasuring 'Kelly', well, 'Kelly' gives as good as he gets. Jessa's writing is very descriptive and shows the passion between these two strangers.
This erotic tale has a twist that keeps the reader guessing and asking for more. But, is it 'the end' or not?!
Book Review "Go No Sen" by Jacques Antioine
**Disclaimer** ARR review. I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This novel is not what I expected. It had a slow start, but once you got past the first few chapters which set up the rest of the book, it went well. I am impressed with the author's attention to detail when talking about the various martial arts that our heroine, Emily Kane has been trained in.
Emily is not your typical high school senior; she is a tomboy, she is a master of Kung Fu, Shotokan and aikido; she also kicks some serious butt!!
Emily's father, George Kane, is a bodyguard/chauffeur. George taught Emily to be able to survive, not only in the mountains and that surround when they live in the Carolina's, but also in life.
As the story progresses Emily has to deal with the information that her father tells her after their narrow escape from a group of commandos; after escaping and losing her father, she is back to school the next week. How many teenagers would have the courage to do that, let alone adults when faced with incredible odds.
Emily grows through the novel, she learns to trust her instincts more and to lean on her friends all while thwarting the attempts on her life and putting a few egomaniacs in their place along the way.
This is just the first novel of a series. I enjoyed reading about Emily and watching her grow as a young lady who finds and makes her own way.
This novel is not what I expected. It had a slow start, but once you got past the first few chapters which set up the rest of the book, it went well. I am impressed with the author's attention to detail when talking about the various martial arts that our heroine, Emily Kane has been trained in.
Emily is not your typical high school senior; she is a tomboy, she is a master of Kung Fu, Shotokan and aikido; she also kicks some serious butt!!
Emily's father, George Kane, is a bodyguard/chauffeur. George taught Emily to be able to survive, not only in the mountains and that surround when they live in the Carolina's, but also in life.
As the story progresses Emily has to deal with the information that her father tells her after their narrow escape from a group of commandos; after escaping and losing her father, she is back to school the next week. How many teenagers would have the courage to do that, let alone adults when faced with incredible odds.
Emily grows through the novel, she learns to trust her instincts more and to lean on her friends all while thwarting the attempts on her life and putting a few egomaniacs in their place along the way.
This is just the first novel of a series. I enjoyed reading about Emily and watching her grow as a young lady who finds and makes her own way.
ARR Reads
In the coming weeks, I will be posting 'ARR' [Author(s) Requesting Reviews] reviews. As an avid [romance] reader, I am always looking for new athors or for authors who are not yet in the mainstream, as such, I am volunteering to do these reads; not all of my reviews will be this type, right now that's what I have [open] on my Kindle and Nook . Their will be more book reviews in the coming months, along with recipes, craft stuff, canning pictures/recipes and anything else that comes across my mind to blog about.
My hubby and I are taking off in a few days, so no posts while we enjoy Vegas; I will post once we get back.
My hubby and I are taking off in a few days, so no posts while we enjoy Vegas; I will post once we get back.
Monday, March 5, 2012
2 New Recipes
I tried 2 new recipes this weekend; they both take 5 ingredients or less and are easy to feed a crowd. I only took a picture of the dessert and once I figure out how to get it on here, I will add it later. The first is a 'Double Chocolate Bread Pudding' that I modified from one I found and the other is '7UP Pork Roast' a little experimenting in the kitchen paid off.
- 3 1/2C cold milk
- 1 large (5oz) package of Cook and Serve, Chocolate Pudding
- 6oz (half a regular package) of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Boneless Pork Roast, thawed
- Tuscan Seasoning
~*~Double Chocolate Bread Pudding~*~
- 4 C french bread, cubes- 3 1/2C cold milk
- 1 large (5oz) package of Cook and Serve, Chocolate Pudding
- 6oz (half a regular package) of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Preheat Oven to 350; spray a 8x8, 9x9 or deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk milk and chocolate pudding for 2 minutes.
- Add bread cubes and toss to coat.
- Pout into prepared dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over.
- Bake 35 to 45mins, until center is 'set' and all bubbly.
- Cool 10 mins.
- Serve warm, hot or cold.
- Serves 6 to 8
~*~7UP Pork Roast~*~
- 7UP- Boneless Pork Roast, thawed
- Tuscan Seasoning
- Place pork roast in the bottom of crock pot.
- Pour 7UP over the roast leaving enough to cover the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle Tuscan Seasoning over the roast.
- Put lid on, turn the crock pot to High, walk away for 3 to 5 hrs, depending on the size of roast.
Friday, March 2, 2012
My Hubby
It doesn't matter how many times my husband travels for work and then comes home, after a few days, I miss him almost to the point of tears when I finally have him back. During the growing season he is gone on a regular basis, so from February to the end of October he is gone an average of 15 to 20 days a month. With all that traveling, he makes time to call me several times during the day just to see how my day is going, how the kids are and just to connect, that's one of the reasons why I love that man. That song by Brad pasley 'I'm Still A Guy' is my husband to a T. I've seen him be very protective and I have seen him melt, like when he held our youngest after he was born, almost 3yrs ago.
Few people know of his 'romantic' side, yet, those who have seen it or in some cases helped him pull things off know, he is not as tough as others think he is, especially when it comes to me or the children.
Now, if you ask him who I love more him or my books, he might not answer you, lol. I tell him, "I'm IN LOVE with you, but, I love the men in my books too." What girl doesn't love the 'hero', books give a few minutes break in an otherwise crazy world, schedule, life and they slow things down. Husband stopped asking me why I read or what I'm reading, as long as he can put his head in my lap while I read and he watches tv when he is home, that's all he cares about, ok, that and that I keep rubbing his head or I'm eating something, he zones out and relaxes.
Well, Hubby got home last night an I am off to try to primer the guest room before we have guests next week, I just have to convince Toddler that he really DOES want to take a nap.
Few people know of his 'romantic' side, yet, those who have seen it or in some cases helped him pull things off know, he is not as tough as others think he is, especially when it comes to me or the children.
Now, if you ask him who I love more him or my books, he might not answer you, lol. I tell him, "I'm IN LOVE with you, but, I love the men in my books too." What girl doesn't love the 'hero', books give a few minutes break in an otherwise crazy world, schedule, life and they slow things down. Husband stopped asking me why I read or what I'm reading, as long as he can put his head in my lap while I read and he watches tv when he is home, that's all he cares about, ok, that and that I keep rubbing his head or I'm eating something, he zones out and relaxes.
Well, Hubby got home last night an I am off to try to primer the guest room before we have guests next week, I just have to convince Toddler that he really DOES want to take a nap.
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