Anyway ... here's my little teaser that I've been thinking about making since I filmed it at my Mother's house back in August of this year ...
So this happened ... Jingle Bells from From Me to You ... Videos on Vimeo.
Monday, September 7, 2015
I'm getting back into the swing of things...
I'm so happy! My video creation program works on my new laptop! AND .... I have the urge to CREATE again! I'm not sure what I'll make for videos ... I just have hopes that they'll be good. *hahaa*
Anyway ... here's my little teaser that I've been thinking about making since I filmed it at my Mother's house back in August of this year ...
Anyway ... here's my little teaser that I've been thinking about making since I filmed it at my Mother's house back in August of this year ...
Blog Tour - Feasted On: For the Memory of Dragons by Julie Wetzel | Review & Clean Teen Mystery Box Giveaway
Today I'm turning my blog over to Julie Wetzel, with a review of her novel "For the Memory of Dragons," which happens to be the SECOND BOOK in The Dragons of Eternity Series!!ALSO -- Be sure to check out Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post to be able to sign up for this blog stop's GIVEAWAY(s)!! [Blog Tour & Giveaway will run on August 31 - September 11, 2015]
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 225; Kindle Edition - File Size: 4917 KB | Expected Release Date: August 31, 2015 | Publisher: Crimson Tree Publishing | Obtained: Crimson Tree Publishing"For the Memory of Dragons" [The Dragons of Eternity Series, Book 2] by Julie Wetzel
Author's Book Description : What do you do when a dragon crash-lands in your backyard?
That’s the question Terra’s faced with when one of these creatures plows down into her cornfield. Should she help out the hunk of a man the dragon turns into, or turn him over to the trigger-happy ‘authorities’ that have come looking for him? The deciding factor—he has no memory. Giving him up just doesn’t seem right… at least until she knows the truth of who he is.
Alex has forgotten a thing or two—his name being one of them—but he knows there is something important that he needs to remember, if he could just get his battered brain to work properly. A little rest might help, but there’s no time for that when the bullets start flying.
Now, he has to follow the few clues he has to discover who he is, and why people are trying to kill him. But that’s the easy part. The hard part will be keeping his hands off the lovely lady helping him.
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Terra’s life changes the day a giant blue dragon falls out of the sky into her cornfield and transforms into an unconscious hunk of a man. Not long after he wakes up they find themselves on the run for their lives, trying to find out who he is since he lost his memory, and fighting the growing attraction between them. Yet, fate has plans for them both, neither are prepared but as they become close, they know they’ll protect one another by any means possible!
Expect the unexpected with this one! This unique modern day paranormal romance went in directions I wasn’t prepared for but found I was VERY happy with the result! Like Terra, I liked Alexander (Alex) a bit more when he didn’t have his memories, as he seemed more approachable. However, the attraction and growing chemistry between Alex and Terra was undeniable. Their story is fun and entertaining; I just could not get enough! Add in the shocking twists and it made me want to read more of their tale. Hopefully, these two will be in parts of the series as it continues. *crossing fingers*
I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those looking for a fun fast-paced paranormal romance! Also, just so you know, this novel can be read as a standalone. =0)
Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | IndieBound (Paperback) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Kobo (e-Book) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1) | Smashwords : A Castle for Dragons (Book 0.5) | Smashwords : On the Accidental Wings of Dragons (Book 1)
My Previous Interview(s) with this Author : August 2015
My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 0.5
Author's Novel Extras :
This whole month has been exciting for me... With Camp Nanowrimo in full swing. The third installment of the Dragons of...
Posted by Julie Wetzel Author on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
FOR THE MEMORY OF DRAGONS by Julie Wetzel Author -- Read my #bookreview and #blogtour here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015
Author's Series Extras : The Dragons of Eternity Series - Overview
Posted by Julie Wetzel Author on Friday, July 10, 2015
Book Teaser(s) :
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Julie, then please check out her website.
FOR THE MEMORY OF DRAGONS by Julie Wetzel Author -- Read my #bookreview and #blogtour here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015
About the Author :Julie Wetzel is a mother of a hyperactive red headed boy, and what time she’s not chasing down dirty socks and unsticking toys from the ceiling she's crafting worlds readers can get lost it. Julie is a self-proclaimed bibliophile and lover of big words. She likes hiking, frogs, interesting earrings, and a plethora of other fun things.
Book Excerpt :
Letting out a long breath, Alex turned his thoughts back to his phone and the man who had blown it up. Maybe Sanders did have cause to worry, but did he have to disturb everyone in his search for Alex? Brigs had mentioned that the man had blown up everyone’s phones looking for his missing man. Alex held his finger over the call log, ready to return the worried man’s call, but a growl from his dragon stopped him from placing it. Sanders’ worry was way out of proportion for the situation. That didn’t sit right with Alex. Shifting his finger down, Alex called the number that appeared in the call log only once.
“Hello.” Daniel’s voice rolled out of the phone.
“I need to talk with you,” Alex said, getting straight to the point.
There was a long pause before Daniel answered him. “Is everything all right, Alex?”
“No,” Alex answered. “There is something seriously wrong, and I need to speak with you, alone, as soon as possible.”
Daniel let another pregnant pause hold the space between them. “All right. Will you be coming here?”
Alex thought about it for a moment as he listened to his dragon. “No,” he said softly. His dragon did not like the idea of going into the main office. Something about that idea raised the hackles on the back of his neck. It was also a fair distance, even by wing, and that would leave Terra unprotected for too long. He didn’t like leaving her at all, but he needed to get this taken care of. “Can you meet me at The Dragon’s Wing?”
“Give me thirty minutes,” Daniel answered and hung up.
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Posted by Julie Wetzel Author on Monday, August 31, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Idolizing In: An Irish Heart by Jackie Zack
Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 536 KB | Release Date: March 20, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ An Author Promotes"An Irish Heart" by Jackie Zack
Author's Book Description : An Emerald Land - An Unknown Double
Successful advertising manager, GRETA CONNER travels to Ireland to fulfill a last wish from her mother. After arriving in Ireland, she is drawn to a colorful village named Angel’s Hollow. When a dark-haired stranger approaches and calls her by another name, Greta is intrigued to discover she’s the image of AEDAN O’RIAIN’s ex-girlfriend. Does she have a close relative unknown to her?
Aedan can’t understand his misfortune. Along with near bankruptcy in his future, his ex is trying to fool him by claiming she’s Greta Conner from the States. Is it some sort of plot to further ruin his reputation? Adding to his angst, his brother, Reece, insists on dating Greta if Aedan will not. All will certainly be lost if Reece falls into her plans.
Angel’s Hollow becomes like home for Greta, and there’s no one her heart loves more than Aedan. But will an unknown twin threaten all she’s longed for?
My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars! When Greta was five-years-old her mother tells her to go to Cork and, because her mother was on her deathbed at the time, it has stuck with her ever since. Now, years later, she is finally making that trip to Cork, Ireland with the goal of checking out the location and finding someone to help out to honor of her mother. Her first day there she meets Aedan, a handsome man who helps run his family’s inn and restaurant, who mistakes her for his ex-girlfriend because of how similarly they are in appearance. From then on, Greta and Aedan get close but will their growing relationship be enough to overrule Aedan’s past hurts and help Greta find out where she’s from?
An unexpected Christian romance that keeps you in suspense as to Greta’s heritage, while you fall in love with Aedan and the town of Angel’s Hollow along with her. This novel is very charming! I enjoyed getting to know Greta, Aedan, and Aedan’s family. In addition, watching Aedan overcome his bitterness about his past with his ex and dealing with the conclusion that Greta was different from her was all very sweet. Plus, it helped that Aedan and Greta were great counterparts to one another! I’m happy I could get to know them and read their story!
I recommend this novel to those looking for a charming Christian contemporary romance!
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Author's Novel Extras :
Posted by Jackie Zack on Friday, February 13, 2015
Book Teaser(s) :
What had happened to bring her financial trouble? Whatever it was, he was almost glad for it. He’d get to work with her and see her for two more weeks. Why he had a thing for redheads, he’d never know.
Aye, he was thankful for his split pants, too. Hearing her laughter at the embarrassing predicament, uplifted his spirits. And her kindness for mending them had done something to him. When she took his pants, she might as well have taken his heart, too. ~ within Chapter 7
AN IRISH HEART by Jackie Zack -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, September 6, 2015
“Charles Dickens is alive?” Aedan smiled. “I can’t believe those words actually came out of my mouth.” ~ within Chapter 13For more information on this book and/or any other books by Jackie, then please check out her website.
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Second Sentence Saturday: The Prince’s Runaway Lover
SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab the novel/novella your currently reading or previously read
- Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
- Share the SECOND sentence from that page
- Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want
MY Second Sentence Saturday :Crown Prince Nicholas Alistair Malcolm Lytton of Callanos stared out through the window in the palace's council room wondering how he could feel trapped when everything he looked at belonged to him.
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT to share either the link to your own SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY post or share the sentence in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thank You!
Monday, August 31, 2015
Made the Grade: The Wedding Switch by Sharon Kleve
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 535 KB | Expected Release Date: August 23, 2015 | Publisher: Kindle Worlds | Obtained: Sharon Kleve"The Wedding Switch" [A Four Weddings and a Fiasco Novella] by Sharon Kleve
Author's Book Description : Abby Blackwell runs a successful wedding planning business. She’s delighted when Derrick, her boyfriend of only a few short months proposes. Abby immediately accepts and dreams of the perfect wedding at the Rose Chalet. But, when Derrick with no explanation, pressures her to get married as soon as possible, she has to wonder why and drags her feet.
Derrick Coltrane's future rests on portraying a settled, respectable and married man. All he needs is a wife—now—and Abby fits the bill. She’s successful, smart, gorgeous, and would make the perfect corporate wife. He just needs to convince her to tie-the-knot by the end of the month to close the most important deal of his career.
Hunter Price knows he’s made the biggest mistake of his life. Derrick, a friend from school, hires him to pretend he’s getting married, in an attempt to trick Abby into planning her own whirlwind wedding. Abby is selfless, sweet, tastes like sunshine, and belongs to someone else—and he just kissed her.
Two grooms-to-be—one bride-to-be and one bridesmaid. Which couple will walk down the aisle to happily ever after?
My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, a man proposes to his wedding planner “girlfriend” after a few short months of dating after being pressured to be in a committed relationship so he’ll receive his promotion. His fiancée isn’t sure getting married is what she wants to do, but since she doesn’t know that he only wants to marry her for his job reasons only, she is still slowly following through now that she’s accepted. Yet, slowly isn’t fast enough for him so he brings in a “friend” from high school to try to help out…and soon everything changes for all three of them.
Listed just as the title states, it is a slightly surprising wedding switch. I liked how it all turned out in the end. Yet, even though Derrick unintentionally gets both Abby and Hunter together, and I enjoyed reading about their sweet relationship growing, Derrick himself was a hard character to read.
About the Main Characters :
• Derrick: Rude. Arrogant. Handsome. Rich. A jerk. Engaged to Abby, wants to marry very soon.
• Abby: Beautiful. Sweet. Professional wedding planner. Wants to marry for love and only plans to marry once in her life unlike her parents. Engaged to Derrick. Attracted to Hunter.
• Hunter: Co-owns a detective agency. Attracted to Abby. Handsome. Is “helping” his “friend” Derrick.
• Alessandra: Abby’s Maid of Honor and best friend. A southern belle. Quite pretty. Has been married before.
I enjoyed the plot along with how Hunter goes about winning the girl he likes. It was all very sweet! I recommend this novel to those who are fans of the other Four Weddings and a Fiasco novellas and/or if you’re looking for a unique contemporary wedding romance!
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Author's Novel Extras : NEW RELEASE!!! THE WEDDING SWITCH BY SHARON KLEVE
Book Teaser(s) :
Derrick actually smiled. He'd lost his mind. ~ within Chapter 2
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Sharon, then please check out her website.
THE WEDDING SWITCH by Sharon Kleve Author -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, August 31, 2015
Blog Tour - Deal Breakers by Laura Lee | Spreading the Word & Gift Card Giveaway
Today I'm turning my blog over to Laura Lee author of "Deal Breakers," which is the FIRST novel in Dealing With Love Series!!ALSO -- Be sure to check out Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post to be able to sign up for this blog stop's GIVEAWAY!! [Blog Tour & Giveaway will run on August 31, 2015]
[Dealing With Love Series, Book 1] by Laura Lee
Author's Book Description :
- How were they supposed to know that one night would change everything?
Devyn has life all mapped out. She just needs to accomplish one more thing before graduating college and becoming a full-fledged adult—lose her virginity. And who better to assist her than her best friend, Riley?
Riley is the self-proclaimed king of fling. His college years have been filled with meaningless hookups until the one night that ruined him for all other women. The one night he spends with his best friend, Devyn. Right before he screws it all up.
Balls to the wall, baby!
Now five years later, Riley is determined to atone for his mistakes and prove that he can be the man that Devyn deserves. Little does he know that Devyn’s been keeping a secret from him all these years. A big secret. Now he has to figure out how to win back the only girl he’s ever loved while navigating the pitfalls of her unexpected revelation.
Deal Breakers is filled with lots of laughs, a sexy romance, and an overflowing swear jar.
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Posted by Laura Lee on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
About the Author :
Laura Lee is the author of the bestselling Karli Lane series as well as the upcoming Dealing With Love series. She is a proud member of the Romance Writers of America focusing on paranormal, urban fantasy, and contemporary romance.Laura's passion has always been storytelling. She spent most of her life with her nose in a book thinking of alternate endings or continuations to the story. She won her first writing contest at the ripe old age of nine, earning a trip to the state capital to showcase her manuscript. Thankfully for her, those early works will never see the light of day again!
Laura lives in the Pacific Northwest with her wonderful husband, two beautiful children, and three of the most poorly behaved cats in existence. She likes her fruit smoothies filled with rum, her cupboards stocked with Cadbury's chocolate, and her music turned up loud. When she's not writing or watching HGTV, she's reading anything she can get her hands on. She's a sucker for spicy romances, especially those involving vampires or cowboys!
TEASER TUESDAY! (ICYMI)
Posted by Laura Lee on Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Book Excerpt :
"What should we toast to?”
I think about it for a second. “To new friends?”
With an unbelievably sexy grin he asks, “What if I want to explore being more than friends?”
I roll my eyes. “Do you ever give up?”
I find myself staring at his dimples as he replies, “Not when I see something I want.”
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What a great beach read!
Posted by Laura Lee on Saturday, August 22, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Feasted On: Rocky Mountain Miracle by Christine Feehan
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 2061 KB | Expected Release Date: November 17, 2014 | Publisher: Simon & Schuster : Gallery Books : Pocket Star | Obtained: NetGalley"Rocky Mountain Miracle" by Christine Feehan
Author's Book Description : When Cole Steele, a womanizer rumored to have killed his father, meets Maia Armstrong, a veterinarian rumored to practice magic, the sparks that fly could melt all the snow on his Wyoming ranch. And when an injured horse brings them together, Cole can't help but believe that Maia casts spells on animals and men. What else could explain the burning passion he feels for her and the thawing of his heart around the holidays?
My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars! Cole comes “home” after his father is murdered to take over as guardian for his teenage brother (Jase). Both Cole and Jase have dealt with a violent upbringing at the hands of their father, while they are happy he’s now dead and knowing they weren’t the ones who killed him, they struggle to move on from the demons their father left behind. Yet, when fate brings Maia (the local traveling veterinarian) into their lives, Cole finds it hard to ignore how perfect she is and how she fits right in with them. Now if only Cole can make it through the holiday season (a time period he absolutely hates) and protect both Jase and Maia from those from his father’s past who have plans of revenge…
This slightly paranormal contemporary romance quickly sweeps you up into its intrigue; just as fast as Cole got Maia onto the dance floor…aka lightening quick. I was unsure what to expect of this novel, but soon found it had the same charisma Ms. Feehan puts into all of her novels, especially her Dark Series. Fascinating characters with mysterious pasts and uncertain futures leave the readers only wanting MORE! Cole, Maia, and Jase are no exception as it was great reading about them! Plus, the igniting chemistry between Cole and Maia was heavy throughout this novel making it easy to root for the growing relationship between them. I could not get enough and was sorry it had to end!
I recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. Feehan and/or are in the mood for an adventurous contemporary romance that has slight paranormal tendencies. =0)
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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Dark Melody | Dark Legend | Burning Wild | Dark Slayer | Dark Peril
My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : April 2010 - Book Sale!! | WWW Wednesdays [May 12, 2010] | The Monday Update [September 13, 2010] | "Waiting On" Wednesday: Dark Predator | "Waiting On" Wednesday: Dark Storm
Author's Novel Extras : ROCKY MOUNTAIN MIRACLE: CHAPTER ONE | THE SHADOWS OF CHRISTMAS PAST - Overview | A CHRISTINE FEEHAN HOLIDAY TREASURY - Overview
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Book Teaser(s) :
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MIRACLE by Christine Feehan -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, August 30, 2015
"Hey now, don't you go blaming anything on me," Maia objected. "Honestly, Jase. He started it." She rubbed her mouth. "At least I think he did, I can't remember now. But he's such a flirt."
"He said he doesn't have to smile at women," Jase reported. He was trying desperately to make up for the accusations he'd leveled at his brother earlier. Unsure of himself, he followed Maia's lead, teasing Cole.
Maia's eyebrow shot up. Cole sank back on his knees, groaning aloud. "Jase. That was a brotherly confidence you weren't supposed to share." He looked at Maia. "We're still trying to get the hang of being brothers. Neither of us knows a lot about it yet, but I'm certain that was confidential."
"Brotherly advice?" Maia asked.
"Something like that," Cole admitted. ~ within Chapter 7
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MIRACLE by Christine Feehan -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Sunday, August 30, 2015
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