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Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! Today we have fellow Canadian, the lovely Stacey Kennedy!!!! -~-~- Stacey Kennedy’s novels are lighthearted fantasy with heart squeezing, thigh-clenching romance, and even give a good chuckle every now and again. But within the stories you’ll find fast paced action, life threatening moments and a big bad villain that needs to be destroyed. Her urban fantasy/paranormal and erotic romance series have hit Amazon Kindle and All Romance Ebooks Bestseller lists. If she isn’t plugging away at her next novel, tending to her two little ones, she’s got her nose deep in a good book. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband. Be sure to drop her a line at www.staceykennedy.com , she loves to hear from her readers. Any mother will relate to me when I say, “Life is crazy”. Being a stay-at-home mom is never an easy j

Title:   Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes Author:   Jonathan Auxier Genre:   YA Fantasy Pages:   381 Published:   August 2011 Source:   via Publisher for honest review Synopsis: (via Goodreads) Now, for those of you who know anything about blind children, you are aware that they make the very best thieves. As you can well imagine, blind children have incredible senses of smell, and they can tell what lies behind a locked door- be it fine cloth, gold, or peanut brittle- at fifty paces. Moreover, their fingers are so small and nimble that they can slip right through keyholes, and their ears so keen that they can hear the faint clicks and clacks of every moving part inside even the most complicated lock. Of course, the age of great thievery has long since passed;today there are few child-thieves left, blind or otherwise. At one time, however, the world was simply thick with them. This is the story of the greatest thief who ever lived. His name, as you've p

Title:   Picture Perfect Author:   Deena Remiel Genre:   Contemporary Romance Pages:   59 (Novella) Published:   July 2011 Source:   Smashwords via The Bookish Snob for book tour Synopsis: Jamie has it all, looks, brains, and a charming personality. But in this romance cover model’s world, those blessings become a curse when a colleague blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Will women only see him for his looks and never look below the surface to the man beneath? Hope had a dream job, working with sexy, hot photographs, turning authors’ dreams into reality. When laid off from her publisher as a cover artist she must find her namesake in life again…some kind of hope for her future. Can a birthday wish give her what she truly desires? They say be careful what you wish for. Destiny seems to bring Jamie and Hope what they need, each other. But a dangerous obstacle stands in their way as obsession turns deadly. Can Jamie trust in Hope’s grounded nature? Is Ho

Title:   Picture Perfect Author:   Deena Remiel Genre:  Contemporary Romance Pages:   59 (Novella) Published:   July 2011 Source:   via The Bookish Snob for blog tour Synopsis: Jamie has it all, looks, brains, and a charming personality. But in this romance cover model’s world, those blessings become a curse when a colleague blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Will women only see him for his looks and never look below the surface to the man beneath? Hope had a dream job, working with sexy, hot photographs, turning authors’ dreams into reality. When laid off from her publisher as a cover artist she must find her namesake in life again…some kind of hope for her future. Can a birthday wish give her what she truly desires? They say be careful what you wish for. Destiny seems to bring Jamie and Hope what they need, each other. But a dangerous obstacle stands in their way as obsession turns deadly. Can Jamie trust in Hope’s grounded nature? Is Hope stro

 Hosted by Crazy For Books Non-book-related this week!! Do you have pets? Yes, yes I do have pets.  M and I have 3 dogs - Buddy (aka. The Budster, Buddy-Butt) who is 11 (Mike's had him since he was 8 weeks old) he is a Husky, Rottweiler, Collie, Lab cross.  Myla (aka. Milly, Runt, Runty-Pup) who is 3 (she was given to us at 8 weeks old) she is a Husky/Sheppard cross.   Chance (aka. The Dude, Chance-Man) who is a foster dog we have until he finds a home, we aren't sure how old he is but we do know he is a Plott Hound or a Plott cross. My sister Rachel took this photos last fall!                                       Buddy                                       Myla                                     Chance    Oh and we also have chickens!! Seven hens and two roosters - they provide us with lovely eggs every day!!    -~-

Title:   My Dangerous Pleasures Author:   Carolyn Jewel Genre:   Paranormal Romance Pages:   356 Published:   May 2011 Publisher:   Grand Central Publishing Source:   Publisher via Netgalley for honest review Synopsis: TEMPT THE DARKNESS Strong-willed and independent, Paisley Nichols is used to taking care of herself. But when an insane mage begins tracking her every move and threatening her at every turn, she has no choice but to put her life in the hands of a demon. RISK THE PASSION Burned by betrayal, demon assassin Iskander won't get too close to anyone. He spends his days serving his warlord and his nights indulging in carnal pleasures . . . and that's exactly how he likes it. But when a mage wages a wrenching psychic assault on his beautiful tenant Paisley, Iskander must defend her. Under his protection, she will be drawn irresistibly into his life and learn about her own mysterious powers. And not a moment too soon. The mage haunting her isn&

Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! Today we have the lovely Madeline Hunter!! About Madeline: Madeline Hunter has published twenty critically acclaimed historical romances. Her very first novel made national bestseller lists and her books regularly appear on the New York Times and USAToday bestseller lists. Over four million copies of her books are in print and her books have been translated into thirteen languages. She has won two RITA awards and is a seven-time RITA finalist. Madeline’s most recent book, Dangerous in Diamonds , was the last in a quartet called The Rarest Blooms series. This series features a group of women living on the fringes of both London and society during the Regency period, at a property where they maintain a flower and plant growing business. Each woman in turn  matches wits with a man of higher birth as she seeks to sol

Title:   The Crepe Maker's Bond Author:   Julie Crabtree Genre:   YA, Fiction Pages:   288 Published:   October 2010 ISBN:  1571316930 Publisher:   Milkweed Editions Source:   Publisher via NetGalley Synopsis: Ariel is the head chef in her family kitchen. Cucumber salads, fettuccine carbonara, fish tacos, and peanut butter pie are just a few of the dishes she crafts when she’s feeling frustrated by the world. And it’s turning into a frustrating year.  Ariel, Nicki, and Mattie have been inseparable friends since they were little kids, but now Mattie’s mom has decided to move away. It’s the girls’ last year in middle school, and they can’t fathom being separated. The friends concoct a plan that will keep Mattie in the Bay area — she’ll move in with Ariel and her family. But before you can say "BFF," the party is over. Everything Mattie does gets on Ariel’s nerves, and it’s not long before the girls are avoiding each other.  This was supposed to

Title:   The Union Quilters (Elm Creek Quilts Book #17) Author:   Jennifer Chiaverini Genre:   Historical Fiction, Fiction Published:   February 2011 ISBN:   0525952039   Publisher:   Dutton Adult Source:   Purchased Synopsis: With The Union Quilters , Chiaverini delivers a powerful story of a remarkable group of women coping with changing roles and the extraordinary experiences of the Civil War. In 1862 Water's Ford, Pennsylvania, abolitionism is prevalent, even passionate, so the local men rally to answer Mr. Lincoln's call to arms. Thus the women of Elm Creek Valley's quilting bee are propelled into the unknown. Constance Wright, married to Abel, a skilled sharpshooter courageous enough to have ventured south to buy his wife's freedom from a Virginia plantation, knows well her husband's certainty that all people, enslaved and free, North and South, need colored men like him to fight for a greater purpose. Sisters-in-law Dorothea Nelson and Charl

Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! Today we have the always fabulous TERESA MEDEIROS!!!! About Teresa: New York Times bestseller Teresa Medeiros wrote her first novel at the age of twenty-one, introducing readers to one of the most beloved and versatile voices in romantic fiction. She has appeared on every national bestseller list, including the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. She currently has over seven million books in print and is published in over seventeen languages. She was chosen one of the "Top Ten Favorite Romance Authors" by Affaire de Coeur magazine and won the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for "Best Historical Love and Laughter". She is a seven-time Rita finalist, two-time PRISM winner, and two-time recipient of the Waldenbooks Award for bestselling fiction. Teresa

Title:   Love Finds a Home Author:   Wanda E. Brunstetter Genre:   Historical Romance Published:   July 2011 ISBN:   1616264551 Publisher:   Barbour Books Source:   NetGalley for honest review Synopsis: Bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter brings you three historical stories of finding room for love. Daddy's Girl - Glenna Moore is desperate after she watches her gambling father jump hurriedly from the back of a moving train. Will a young reverend bring stability and love back into her life? Dear Teacher - Judith King’s life as a new schoolteacher takes an unexpected turn when a widowed father begins to captivate her thoughts. Will she muster enough courage to seek his love? Twice Loved - Bev Winters’s job is an answer to prayer until her boss complicates her widowed life. Will her pride allow love after loss? Daddy's Girl - Glenna and her father are on route to yet another town.  Her father - a notorious gambler and drunk has managed to alienate

Title:   Naamah's Blessing Author:   Jacqueline Carey Genre:   Fantasy, Romance Published:   June 2011 ISBN:   0446198072 Publisher:   Grand Central Publishing Source:   NetGalley for honest review Synopsis: Returning to Terre d'Ange, Moirin finds the royal family broken. Wracked by unrelenting grief at the loss of his wife, Queen Jehanne, King Daniel is unable to rule. Prince Thierry, leading an expedition to explore the deadly jungles of Terra Nova, is halfway across the world. And three year old Desirée is a vision of her mother: tempestuous, intelligent, and fiery, but desperately lonely, and a vulnerable pawn in a game of shifting political allegiances. As tensions mount, King Daniel asks that Moirin become Desirée's oath-sworn protector. Navigating the intricate political landscape of the Court proves a difficult challenge, and when dire news arrives from overseas, the spirit of Queen Jehanne visits Moirin

Unfortunately the winner for Cloudy With A Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer didn't contact me.. So I am picking another winner!! Our lucky winner is: MBreakfield *Winner has 48 hours to reply to my email with their mailing address. The lucky winner of an ebook copy of Illicit Magic is: Bookwyrm369

Welcome to Stitch Read Cook's weekly feature!! A Day in the Life of.. This is where us bloggers & fans get a glimpse inside the days of our favorite authors! On today's special edition of A Day in the Life of.. we have paranormal author Patricia Eimer! About Patricia: I'm a small town girl who was blessed with a large tree in the backyard that was a perfect spot for reading on summer days. Mixed with too much imagination it made me a bratty child but fated me to become a storyteller. After a stint of “thinking practically” in my twenties I earned degrees in Business and Economics and worked for a software firm in southwestern Germany but my passion has always been a good book. I currently lives in Pittsburgh with my two wonderful kids and a husband that learned the gourmet art of frozen pizzas to give me more time to write. When I'm not writing I can be found fencing and arguing with my dogs about plot points. Most days the Beagle wins but the