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Requiem (Delirium #3)

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 Requiem (Delirium #3) Author: Lauren Oliver Published By: Harper Collins Date: March 5th 2013 Genre: Dystopia Pages: 391 Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion that was underway in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels. As Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena and Hana's points of view. They live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge. **Spoliers for any...

Heaven Is For Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

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Author: Todd Burpo Published By: Thomas Nelson Publishers Release Date: November 2nd 2010 Genre: Christian/Religion Pages: 209 "Heaven Is for Real" is the true story of the four-year-old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe, but soon the evidence was clear. Colton said he met his miscarried sister, whom no one had told him about, and his great grandfather, who died 30 years before Colton was born, then shared impossible-to-know details about each. He describes the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how "reaaally big" God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit "shoots down power" from heaven to help us. Told by the father but often in Colton's own words, the disarmingly simp...

No Easy Day

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Author: Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer Published By: Dutton Adult Release Date: September 4th 2012 Genre: War/Military Pages: 316   For the first time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moment From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group--commonly known as SEAL Team Six--has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines. No Easy Day puts readers alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the twenty-four-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the helicopter crash ...

IN FLIGHT (Up In The Air #1)

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In Flight (Up In The Air #1) Authors: R. K. Lilley Published By: Bloomsbury Books Release Date: October 20th 2012 Genre: Erotica/Romance Pages: 263 pages (Kindle Pages)   When reserved flight attendant Bianca gets one look at billionaire hotel owner James Cavendish, she loses all of her hard-won composure. For a girl who can easily juggle a tray of champagne flutes at 35,000 feet in three inch heels, she finds herself shockingly weak-kneed from their first encounter. The normally unruffled Bianca can't seem to look away from his electrifying turquoise gaze. They hold a challenge, and a promise, that she finds impossible to resist, and she is a girl who is used to saying no and meaning it. Bianca is accustomed to dealing with supermodels and movie stars in her job as a first class flight attendant, but James Cavendish puts them all to shame in the looks department. If only it were just his looks that she found so irresistible about the intimidating man, Bianca co...

Regret Me Not

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REGRET ME NOT BLOG TOUR Author: Danielle Sibarium Published: May 2014 Genre: Romance GoodReads For Mackenzie Green life is full of regrets; regrets from choices she made in the past, regrets for the things she’ll never see in her future. She regrets letting her grades slip while her sister was in rehab, ensuring she’ll never break away from the rumor-run, small town she lives in. She regrets breaking up with her future All American football playing boyfriend, Brayden Turner out of fear of getting hurt. Most of all she regrets every decision she made leading up to the night that changed her life forever.  It’s only after Brayden cuts her off completely that Mackenzie realizes how much she wants him in her life. She’s learns that losing what you love breaks you, but sometimes it’s the only way to tap into your inner strength.  Can Mackenzie find the courage to learn from her mistakes and move forward or will she spend her days consumed with regrets? Is i...

Between The Stars and Sky

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    Author: David James Date: September 2014   In the small, lakeside town of Huntington, the Firelight Festival marks the end of summer. A time to laugh, to live, to love. And for Jackson Grant, it is a chance to begin again. There is a darker side to the Firelight Festival, a deadly tradition known as the Firelight Fall. A secret game. A legendary lie. A test of bravery. Those who fall risk everything, and Jackson is on the edge. Until he meets a girl who pushes him over. For Jackson, falling for Sarah Blake might be as dangerous as jumping in the Firelight Fall. As summer burns away, Jackson and Sarah ignite an unstoppable love game. For her, his heart is on fire. And soon, Sarah shows him life, saves him from loss, and opens his heart to an infinite and wild love found between the stars and sky         David James writes books about stars and kisses and curses. He is the author of the YA novel, LIGHT OF THE MOON, the first...

~Into You Cover Reveal~

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Author: Danielle Sibarium Publishing Date: December 27, 2013 “You start out with the best of intentions, but inevitably you hurt each other. I love you, but that didn't stop me from hurting you last night, or this morning. Love sucks. It's just the way it is.” Falling in love is easy. But what happens when that love has been tossed aside and trampled on by the person who swore to cherish it? Can you ever trust again, or will the bitter taste of betrayal keep you from allowing anyone else in? Carter and Elizabeth each have their own issues with love and trust. Both have had their hearts broken and carry the scars of the past into their relationship with each other. Is love ever enough? Can it overcome? Carter faces his past with Elizabeth by his side, but it continues to haunt him at every turn. Can he let go and believe in her enough to leave his past behind him or will he push too hard and send her running into another man’s arms? Author Bio Danielle Sibar...

Waves Of Love

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Waves Of Love (Heart Waves #3) Author: Danielle Sibarium Published By: KFR Communications, LLC Date: October 27, 2013 Genre: Romance-Young Adult Pages: 364 (kindle) Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, when he did Tyler stepped in to pick up the pieces. As she’s ready to take the next step with Tyler, Jenna finds herself face to face with Reece. Lies and secrets are discovered from the two boys she trusted the most. And now it’s more than just her heart on the line, it’s her life as well. Torn between two amazing guys Jenna’s certain of only one thing, this is the most important decision of her life. One almost destroyed her. The other brought her back to life. The time has come to choose. Can Jenna move forward with Tyler or will she be stuck in the past with Reece? I am completely sad to be here writing this review for this book...I love Heart Waves and I am always so sad to see a book trilogy end but especially this one. Danielle contacted me 1 year ag...

To My Hero: A Blog Of Our Journey Together

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To My Hero: A Blog Of Our Journey Together Author: Danielle Sibarium Published By: KFR Communications      Date: April 2013 Genre: New Adult Pages: 205 It would’ve been different if I had courage, even an ounce of it. But I was a coward from the day I met you, Ryan Crowley. I still am. In the end it doesn’t matter. The bottom line is the same. It’s my fault. When the unthinkable happens Carly Cavanough is left beaten, betrayed, and devastated. Her best friend doesn’t understand. Her parents won’t listen. Everyone in her life turns against her. She’s alone. Completely alone, except for Ryan Crowley, the boy she’s been crushing on for years. She won’t admit to him what she can’t admit to herself. But he understands without words. He knows more about what she’s going through than she can possibly imagine and he knows what it will take to start the healing. With Ryan’s help Carly begins to piece together the fragments of her once perfect life...

Coming up

Hey you guys!!! I'm back....well sort of :) I will be doing blog post on books but not as many as I used to until my life settles down....New Job, Moved then Moved again...and now on the journey to finding a house to own. You can say I've been busy....Plus actually doing stuff this year like losing my weight!! Down 20 lbs., fishing, going to concerts, baseball games and just having a nice time and appreciating life. ALSO BIG NEWS!! Its been over a year I've had this blog and I have loved every second of it so...I will be posting a giveaway ...It will include a book by Danielle Sibarium and a $25 dollar Barnes & Noble Gift Card :) How Sweet right?? So I will be putting that up on here soon...when I do not know maybe this weekend, but I will announce it on my twitter :) Good Readings <3 Courtney

Holding On

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Holding On (Memories #1.5)   Author: Emma Hart Date: April 15th 2013 Genre: Romance  Living in London after spending almost twenty years in a town with a population of three hundred would be hard on anyone – and Alec Johnson is no exception to the rule. When Alec followed Lexy to London, he knew his life would change drastically. He just didn’t know how much. With Lexy’s friends and admirer to contend with, he has to show there’s more to the country surfer boy than is ability to ride the waves. With his own shameless admirers, he has to keep Lexy’s trust – and despite her love for him, that’s no easy task. Beneath her tough girl exterior, all Jennifer Mason has ever wanted to do is paint. London’s School of Art can give her that, and she couldn’t be happier she’s finally breaking free from Lilac Bay. What she’s not happy about is having to leave Carl behind – or his reluctance to visit her while she’s studying. Their relationship is put to the test as living on ...

To My Hero Cover Reveal!!

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 To My Hero: A Blog Of Our Journey Together Author: Danielle Sibarium Release Date: April 21, 2013 Published By: KFR Communications Genre: YA   It would’ve been different if I had courage, even an ounce of it. But I was a coward from the day I met you, Ryan Crowley. I still am. In the end it doesn’t matter. The bottom line is the same. It’s my fault.  When the unthinkable happens Carly Cavanough is left beaten, betrayed, and devastated. Her best friend doesn’t understand. Her parents won’t listen. Everyone in her life turns against her. She’s completely alone, except for Ryan Crowley, the boy she’s been crushing on for years. She won’t admit to him what she can’t admit to herself. But he understands without words. He knows more about what she’s going through than she can possibly imagine and he knows what it will take for the healing to begin.  With Ryan’s help Carly begins to piece together the fragments of her once perfect life and embarks...

The Love Game

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The Love Game (The Game #1) Author: Emma Hart Published By: Kindle Edition Date: March 29th 2013 Genre: Adult > Romance His challenge? Make her fall in love with him. Her challenge? Play the player. Until life changes the rules of the game. Maddie Stevens hated Braden Carter on sight. Arrogant, egotistical, and the playboy of the University of California, Berkeley, he's everything her brother Pearce has taught her to despise. So why, when the girls challenge her to play the player, doesn't she say no? She doesn't know either. Braden wanted fiery little Maddie the second he laid eyes on her - and he'd do anything to have her, hence why he's agreed to make her fall in love with him. After all, it's the only way he'll get what he wants. Sex. But, as Braden discovers, there's more to the girl from Brooklyn than he ever imagined - and he can't help but care about the broken girl behind those pretty gree...