Ending the Deadly Reunions series by Lynette Eason is When A Secret Kills.
The mystery began in When The Smoke Clears and continued through When A Heart Stops. Jillian Carter ran away ten years ago without a word and left behind her best friends, Serena and Alexia, and her boyfriend, Colton. The secret she carried with her when she left has threatened the lives of Serena and Alexia. Jillian returns to put an end to the danger and must rely on Colton to help her make sense of the secret. As they try and unveil the truth, their lives are threatened and another secret that Jillian is keeping could be her undoing.
Eason weaves a masterful tale. After reading When The Smoke Clears, I wasn't entirely sure how the suspense could be maintained. It never waivered from its intensity. You must read all three and in order. I can't say much else because it really is a must read for yourself type of action suspense series.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Happy Memorial Day!
It is Memorial Day weekend. To many that means a three day weekend, the official start of summer, permission to wear white, and the end of another school year. I'm stuck on Memorial Day this year.
I'm currently reading American Sniper. Recently I finished No Easy Day and Seal of God. I'm absolutely amazed at the men and women who volunteer their time and some their lives in the pursuit of freedom. They are a special breed. They aren't made of the same material as the rest of us. I use the word volunteer because they don't do it for notoriety or for money. If it wasn't such a consuming passion for them, they'd have chosen other professions.
In American Sniper Chris Kyle talks about his priorities - God, country, family. He claims he was a man in a world of black and white. There was no gray in his world. He killed so there would be one less person threatening his country. He believed so thoroughly in his calling as a SEAL that he was willing to push to the background everything else.
Right now there are thousands upon thousands of men and women doing the same. They've left their families behind to fight so we can BBQ with ours on Monday. They've given up all the comforts of home so we feel safe in ours. They stand between us and those who threaten our freedom so we can enjoy our freedom. Thank you! Thank you to every man, woman, son, daughter, father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, and friend.
survivalstraps.com is having a Memorial Day sale. Use MEM2013 at checkout to save 10% and get free shipping. You can send one to a random military hero to say thank you. :)
I'm currently reading American Sniper. Recently I finished No Easy Day and Seal of God. I'm absolutely amazed at the men and women who volunteer their time and some their lives in the pursuit of freedom. They are a special breed. They aren't made of the same material as the rest of us. I use the word volunteer because they don't do it for notoriety or for money. If it wasn't such a consuming passion for them, they'd have chosen other professions.
In American Sniper Chris Kyle talks about his priorities - God, country, family. He claims he was a man in a world of black and white. There was no gray in his world. He killed so there would be one less person threatening his country. He believed so thoroughly in his calling as a SEAL that he was willing to push to the background everything else.
Right now there are thousands upon thousands of men and women doing the same. They've left their families behind to fight so we can BBQ with ours on Monday. They've given up all the comforts of home so we feel safe in ours. They stand between us and those who threaten our freedom so we can enjoy our freedom. Thank you! Thank you to every man, woman, son, daughter, father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, and friend.
survivalstraps.com is having a Memorial Day sale. Use MEM2013 at checkout to save 10% and get free shipping. You can send one to a random military hero to say thank you. :)
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story
Dee Henderson brought us back to the world of the O'Malleys with Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story.
I am a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge fan of Dee Henderson and her O'Malley series. So much so that I took issue with the fact that when Dee returned to writing last year, she utilized the O'Malley's in her new story as fictional characters. I also had another issue with her mentioning them, but that is a post for another time. I was thrilled when I found out we would be getting a more in depth introduction to Jennifer.
The O'Malley Family consists of seven siblings - four girls and three boys. Jennifer O'Malley is the youngerst member of the patchwork family. The O'Malley's aren't related by blood but chose the members of their family from an orphanage.
Jennifer is a doctor in Texas. While the rest of the O'Malleys reside in Chicago, Jennifer has taken a position healing children with cancer. Separated from her family, she makes friends with Dr. Tom Peterson. As their friendship grows Jennifer explores her questions surrounding his faith. As Tom continues to be a consistent example of faith working in one's life, Jennifer faces the thoughts of eternity for her young patients.
Jennifer: An O'Mally Love Story is a wonderful addition to the O'Malley series. My one complaint is that it was too short. Also knowing where Jennifer's journey would go through the other books, I hesitantly turned each page. It was beautiful to watch the relationship between Jennifer and Tom grow. It was wonderful to gain more exposure to the youngest O'Malley and see the role she played in the lives of her brothers and sisters. A half complaint is that we didn't get to see any of the other O'Malley's. We were told but not shown and I was hoping for at least one weekend visit with Kate or Rachel or a phone call with Stephen.
Henderson is a gifted writer who managed to strike gold with the O'Malleys. Their sibling relationship is one to long for and her romantic relationships are realistic. The opportunity to "fall in love" as Tom and Jennifer did would truly be a special gift.
I am a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge fan of Dee Henderson and her O'Malley series. So much so that I took issue with the fact that when Dee returned to writing last year, she utilized the O'Malley's in her new story as fictional characters. I also had another issue with her mentioning them, but that is a post for another time. I was thrilled when I found out we would be getting a more in depth introduction to Jennifer.
The O'Malley Family consists of seven siblings - four girls and three boys. Jennifer O'Malley is the youngerst member of the patchwork family. The O'Malley's aren't related by blood but chose the members of their family from an orphanage.
Jennifer is a doctor in Texas. While the rest of the O'Malleys reside in Chicago, Jennifer has taken a position healing children with cancer. Separated from her family, she makes friends with Dr. Tom Peterson. As their friendship grows Jennifer explores her questions surrounding his faith. As Tom continues to be a consistent example of faith working in one's life, Jennifer faces the thoughts of eternity for her young patients.
Jennifer: An O'Mally Love Story is a wonderful addition to the O'Malley series. My one complaint is that it was too short. Also knowing where Jennifer's journey would go through the other books, I hesitantly turned each page. It was beautiful to watch the relationship between Jennifer and Tom grow. It was wonderful to gain more exposure to the youngest O'Malley and see the role she played in the lives of her brothers and sisters. A half complaint is that we didn't get to see any of the other O'Malley's. We were told but not shown and I was hoping for at least one weekend visit with Kate or Rachel or a phone call with Stephen.
Henderson is a gifted writer who managed to strike gold with the O'Malleys. Their sibling relationship is one to long for and her romantic relationships are realistic. The opportunity to "fall in love" as Tom and Jennifer did would truly be a special gift.
Monday, May 20, 2013
It is Monday already?
I can't believe Monday is here already. This weekend was jam packed full of goodness. On Saturday and Sunday we held a FUNdraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Springfield. We started by decorating at 10am on Saturday and then staying all day. It was a great time and the staff at TRH really got into it. Then we did it again on Sunday. I'll put photographic proof of the fun below. :)
I was able to bug out of work early today. So I had two coupons for Barnes and Noble burning a hole in my wallet. A coupon for books can't expire so off I went. I haven't been in a bookstore in forever. I love the smell of hundreds of new books. I purchased a Mary Higgins Clark book for my mom as a belated birthday/Mother's Day present. I also purchased Chris Kyle: American Sniper and The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern. I'm fascinated by the (auto)biographies of our military personnel and Ahern has such a fresh take on storytelling.
Dee Henderson also released an addition to the O'Malley series. Jennifer is about the youngest O'Malley. She didn't have a book dedicated to her in the O'Malley series. I was super excited to buy it to add to the collection on my shelves. However, it is a short. Which meant it isn't even the same size as the paperbacks that I have. I guess I'm going to get that one in e-book. I like my books to match on the shelves.
Also a small annoyance I'm experiencing. I have a Kobo e-reader. So I primarily try and use Kobo when downloading books. There are a few different emails that I receive that offer free books. Kobo is supposed to be one of the retailers from which I can get the books free. They are never available free through Kobo though. I always have to use iBookstore which means I am reading on my iPod or iPhone.
Which leads me to another frustration. I don't mind my Apple products but I don't live and die by them like some people do. As a matter of fact I find Apple to be a very arrogant company and arrogance is such a turn off to me. I don't want to buy an iPad but it would be most convenient since I have a few books that can only be read on Apple products. I could suffer through the small screens of the iPhone in protest of Apple's attitude or I could cave and buy an iPad. I know Apple isn't hurting without my single purchase of an iPad. Dilemma.
How about some ACS FUNdraising photos?
I was able to bug out of work early today. So I had two coupons for Barnes and Noble burning a hole in my wallet. A coupon for books can't expire so off I went. I haven't been in a bookstore in forever. I love the smell of hundreds of new books. I purchased a Mary Higgins Clark book for my mom as a belated birthday/Mother's Day present. I also purchased Chris Kyle: American Sniper and The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern. I'm fascinated by the (auto)biographies of our military personnel and Ahern has such a fresh take on storytelling.
Dee Henderson also released an addition to the O'Malley series. Jennifer is about the youngest O'Malley. She didn't have a book dedicated to her in the O'Malley series. I was super excited to buy it to add to the collection on my shelves. However, it is a short. Which meant it isn't even the same size as the paperbacks that I have. I guess I'm going to get that one in e-book. I like my books to match on the shelves.
Also a small annoyance I'm experiencing. I have a Kobo e-reader. So I primarily try and use Kobo when downloading books. There are a few different emails that I receive that offer free books. Kobo is supposed to be one of the retailers from which I can get the books free. They are never available free through Kobo though. I always have to use iBookstore which means I am reading on my iPod or iPhone.
Which leads me to another frustration. I don't mind my Apple products but I don't live and die by them like some people do. As a matter of fact I find Apple to be a very arrogant company and arrogance is such a turn off to me. I don't want to buy an iPad but it would be most convenient since I have a few books that can only be read on Apple products. I could suffer through the small screens of the iPhone in protest of Apple's attitude or I could cave and buy an iPad. I know Apple isn't hurting without my single purchase of an iPad. Dilemma.
How about some ACS FUNdraising photos?
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Talon
Talon by Ronie Kendig.
I couldn't wait for Kendig's new book. I power read through her Nightshade series and gobbled up her A Breed Apart series about Military Working Dogs.
Talon was highly anticipated and didn't disappoint.
Aspen Courtland has adopted her twin brother, Austin's, MWD. Talon has severe PTSD after being on assignment with the day Austin is killed. Aspen doesn't believe her brother is dead. After eight months of being MIA, the military officially declared him dead. Renewing her doubt about Austin's death is the arrival of Dane Markoski. According to Dane he was serving with Austin on the day he went MIA and has since seen him in South Africa. Dane agrees to accompany Aspen in the search. The longer Aspen is with Dane the more questions she has about him. Those questions stir her curousity and her admiration. Will Dane reveal the truth and if he does will Aspen still trust him? Is Austin alive and if he is in what state will they find him? Can Talon overcome his fear and find Austin?
I couldn't put Talon down. Kendig creates stories that ask questions and I couldn't rest until I had the answers. The action and adventure lined up perfectly with the touch of romance.
I couldn't wait for Kendig's new book. I power read through her Nightshade series and gobbled up her A Breed Apart series about Military Working Dogs.
Talon was highly anticipated and didn't disappoint.
Aspen Courtland has adopted her twin brother, Austin's, MWD. Talon has severe PTSD after being on assignment with the day Austin is killed. Aspen doesn't believe her brother is dead. After eight months of being MIA, the military officially declared him dead. Renewing her doubt about Austin's death is the arrival of Dane Markoski. According to Dane he was serving with Austin on the day he went MIA and has since seen him in South Africa. Dane agrees to accompany Aspen in the search. The longer Aspen is with Dane the more questions she has about him. Those questions stir her curousity and her admiration. Will Dane reveal the truth and if he does will Aspen still trust him? Is Austin alive and if he is in what state will they find him? Can Talon overcome his fear and find Austin?
I couldn't put Talon down. Kendig creates stories that ask questions and I couldn't rest until I had the answers. The action and adventure lined up perfectly with the touch of romance.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Busy busy busy busy busy busy
Here is a confession that might make you think less of me. I own NSYNC's N the Mix. Don't judge me it was many years ago that I bought it when JT was just Justin and he was tolerable. At one point Timberlake described tour life as "busy busy busy busy." That is how my life has been the past few weeks.
I keep making observations throughout the day and using the Blogger app to post them up here. However, when I arrive here I can never find them. A lot of random thoughts are floating aimlessly through cyber space. They lost their way to you.
I leased a new car a few weeks ago! I upgraded my Mazda3 to the Mazda6. It is a nice ride and has more room in the backseat for friends. I also went with a darker color which is very pretty but shows the dirt so easily. Especially this time of year as the pollen is falling and it is practically neon green.
There is a job that I've applied for. I'm holding on tightly to hope that I'll receive an offer. Everything about it sounds perfect but there have been a few hiccups along the way. After some missed reminders and some confusion, I managed to speak with all the essential team members. As of the end of last week, they were checking references. My fingers are still crossed. That might explain why I am struggling with typing so much today.
Kobo had a great sale today 30% off most of their books and you could use the code as many times as you wanted. I placed the code at the end of this entry if you are interested. I purchased some books that I've been eagerly anticipating:
The Surivor by DiAnn Mills
Talon and Whole Pieces by Ronie Kendig
When A Secret Kills by Lynette Eason
Rescue Team by Candace Calvert
Look for reviews coming soon. It is a rainy day in New England and I'm going to spend the rest of it reading.
I found myself in Target today after celebrating Mom's birthday with my parents and aunt. I purchased Michael Buble's new CD with the bonus tracks. I realized that I've been buying less and less CDs and downloading instead from iTunes. However, Target devised this evil marketing strategy to release additional tracks exclusive only to the CDs sold in their stores. It is mean I tell you. Especially since the new car has Pandora, a USB to hook up the iPod, and BlueTooth for my phone.
I think that is all for me for today. I'm wiped. I'm going to go find my favorite blanket, some root beer, plain M&Ms, and read one of my new books. Below is the Kobo code for anyone interested.
24HOUR30
I keep making observations throughout the day and using the Blogger app to post them up here. However, when I arrive here I can never find them. A lot of random thoughts are floating aimlessly through cyber space. They lost their way to you.
I leased a new car a few weeks ago! I upgraded my Mazda3 to the Mazda6. It is a nice ride and has more room in the backseat for friends. I also went with a darker color which is very pretty but shows the dirt so easily. Especially this time of year as the pollen is falling and it is practically neon green.
There is a job that I've applied for. I'm holding on tightly to hope that I'll receive an offer. Everything about it sounds perfect but there have been a few hiccups along the way. After some missed reminders and some confusion, I managed to speak with all the essential team members. As of the end of last week, they were checking references. My fingers are still crossed. That might explain why I am struggling with typing so much today.
Kobo had a great sale today 30% off most of their books and you could use the code as many times as you wanted. I placed the code at the end of this entry if you are interested. I purchased some books that I've been eagerly anticipating:
The Surivor by DiAnn Mills
Talon and Whole Pieces by Ronie Kendig
When A Secret Kills by Lynette Eason
Rescue Team by Candace Calvert
Look for reviews coming soon. It is a rainy day in New England and I'm going to spend the rest of it reading.
I found myself in Target today after celebrating Mom's birthday with my parents and aunt. I purchased Michael Buble's new CD with the bonus tracks. I realized that I've been buying less and less CDs and downloading instead from iTunes. However, Target devised this evil marketing strategy to release additional tracks exclusive only to the CDs sold in their stores. It is mean I tell you. Especially since the new car has Pandora, a USB to hook up the iPod, and BlueTooth for my phone.
I think that is all for me for today. I'm wiped. I'm going to go find my favorite blanket, some root beer, plain M&Ms, and read one of my new books. Below is the Kobo code for anyone interested.
24HOUR30
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