Cover Reveal! Hard as it Gets, by Laura Kaye!

Laura Kaye is one of my favorite authors, and so it is with great excitement and pleasure that I present to you, here on my little pink blog...The cover of her soon to be released book...Hard as it gets!

How is that for a book cover!?!

Not too shabby, is it!?! lol!

Here is the 411 on the book...

Tall, dark, and lethal...

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome-pure catnip to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge...

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So there you have it...I don't know about you, but I cannot wait:)

Book Review: Life by Design by Elizabeth James...

Here is the synopsis from Amazon:

Jane Carter’s life has never been easy. Leaving her parents behind only to be abandoned pregnant by the one man she thought she could depend on. She had a sense that things just weren't going to be easy for her or her precious daughter Jolene. She’s so skeptical about life that she thinks she’s dreaming when she catches the eye of handsome, successful architect, Jay Anderson. Will Jay be willing to accept her and her child or will she be forced to return to a past that just won’t go away. Falling in love is easy. Life is hard. Has life finally designed the happy ending she’s always dreamed of?

Let me just say that this is a sweet story...Just like it's predecessor, Love by Design...Oh and we do get to revisit Callie and Justin in this one so that was fun:) Jay and Jane's story moves along and it is so much fun to see the way that Jolene fits into it and the sweet way that Jay looks out for both of them. I couldn't have been happier with that part. I am a sucker for a happy story. I do have to say though, that I have one big problem with the whole thing...the ending...I do not like cliffhangers...and there is a big one here. I like my stories to be tied up with a big bow:) Now I have to wait for Forever by Design for the rest of the story...not fair...

I gave this one...

Maybe if she'd tied things up...lol...

I am looking forward to the next one!

Oh...The book? You can pick it up here!

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Walk Away With Me: ARC Review

A man with a painful past, a woman who fears commitment, and a dog with only one more chance at life--together, can they find love?

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What is Charlie Rockwell supposed to do when the sad Rottweiler's eyes connect with hers through the TV screen and work their way straight into her heart? She adopts him without a second thought or the slightest knowledge how to take care of the large, needy dog with the traumatic past.

Ethan Porter is not happy when a savage Rottweiler picks a fight with his mild-mannered Golden Retriever at the dog park. But his anger quickly dissipates when tears begin to form behind the eyes of the dog's beautiful owner--eyes that are far too familiar for his liking. Disregarding his instincts, Ethan can't deny her plea when she asks him to teach her the basics of dog ownership.

Can he ignore the fact that she bears a strong resemblance to his ex and finally learn to trust again? Will she find committing to both man and dog more exciting than the freedom of a single, unrestrained life?

Walk Away with Me is just $2.99 for the eBook and $9.95 for the paperback. Here are all the links you'll need: Amazon US, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo Books, GoodReads.

That was the official synopsis...I received an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) in order to read and review the story for launch week...I must say it sure was a fun read...

First let me make it clear that this is a novella, and as such is a quick read...that makes this a perfect little book to pick up for a nice, fun, little romance:) I love dogs...This book has dogs:)

The characters are pretty well developed for such a short book and I loved the way they interacted with their pets. The pets and the humans had a very real relationship happening and the romance develops while Ethan tries to help Charlie with her newly adopted Rottweiler named Rugby...she fell in love with Rugby after seeing him on the TV...Perfect:) Ethan has a wonderfully behaved dog named Tuck...It all works out...somehow...

My rating...

Launch Week Prize Basket - The special launch week swag basket includes items inspired by the book:  Must Love Dogs DVD, a plush Rottweiler toy, Classic Love Songs CD, and two books--The RoMANtics Guide:  Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love and Easy Thai Cooking:  75 Family-style Dishes You Can Prepare in Minutes.

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Pink Saturday:)...Only It's Sunday...

Spring Please...

Ok...I must confess...I did not take this one...but I do love it...

Every spring there is a family at the hospital where I work...I am seeing the parents right now...I am hoping for the little ones soon because we are scheduled to move to a new location...just one of the many things I will miss about our current location...sigh...

Now this one I did take:) this little guy is blooming right against the house...despite the snow in the forecast:)

Can you make out the little purple crocuses in the middle? Again right up against the house:)

So I guess spring really is on the way!

My friend thought I might like this...Of course she was SO right...lol...

And I will leave you with this...

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Release Day!! Life By Design!!

The big day has finally arrived! Today we can all order Life by design By Elizabeth James!

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That is the link to the kindle version...

It is also available in Paperback and I believe at B&N...

Here is Amazon's synopsis...

Jane Carter’s life has never been easy. Leaving her parents behind only to be abandoned pregnant by the one man she thought she could depend on. She had a sense that things just weren't going to be easy for her or her precious daughter Jolene. She’s so skeptical about life that she thinks she’s dreaming when she catches the eye of handsome, successful architect, Jay Anderson. Will Jay be willing to accept her and her child or will she be forced to return to a past that just won’t go away. Falling in love is easy. Life is hard. Has life finally designed the happy ending she’s always dreamed of?

Sounds like a winner to me, and if the first book in this series (Love by Design) is anything to go by...I am certain it will be:)

Gotta run...Have a book to read:)

Two New Books!

JUST FOR THE SUMMER: Dani Sullivan has come to Lake Bliss to write her latest cook book and to see if the baby she gave up for adoption eight years ago is happy. When she’s done with her reconnaissance, she plans to return to Detroit without any doubts about past decisions. But when she sees her little boy—indeed happy despite living with his single dad—she finds she can’t keep her promise to stay away from her son or from his flirtatious father, who has no idea of her true identity.

Recently divorced sheriff Matt Reagan is ready for a new relationship, but he doesn't want short-term—his son needs permanence, and so does Matt’s heart. Unfortunately, it’s the smart-mouthed and sinfully sexy Ms. Sullivan who catches his eye. But when Matt learns Dani’s secrets, will he still want her to stay? Or will her chance for love last just for the summer?

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THE PRACTICE PROPOSAL: Liza Sutherland isn’t looking for love. Not from a charity-auction date she didn’t even bid on and especially not with Nationals first baseman Cole Collins, the guy she obsessed over as an awkward teenager. She won’t get involved with a notorious player, no matter how attractive Cole is.

Cole Collins is up for contract renegotiation, but after too many late-night parties, he’ll need some positive publicity before he can make the roster. His agent, Frank, pitches Liza as the perfect prop…only Cole didn’t account for Liza no longer being just a teenager with a crush. She’s gorgeous and smart and he’s instantly hooked.

When Frank makes Liza a deal she can’t refuse—a bet she will fall in love with Cole or a cool half mil goes to charity—the game is on. But neither bet on the real feelings that surface. Could a fake fling turn into an official forever?

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Musings and Meanderings...

Just got back from a Komen trip to Dallas...and on a side note here...I just added the word Komen to my dictionary because I am very tired of the ubiquitous red line appearing under that word:)...Anyway...I love my Komen trips (hehe, no red line) but the actual travel... not so much... First of all, because of the snow, I missed my connecting flight and so by the time I arrived in Dallas I had missed the Plenary portion of the meeting...Now, I was able to let those in the know, know...and so the slides were sent ahead to me and I was able to go over them at the airport...but still...So anyway, this was a grant review meeting with the Komen Scholar meeting tacked on. Now, the panel I served on was an interesting one and we had some wonderful scientific proposals that should really make a difference to the future of Breast Cancer. Having said that, as I looked around the room at one point it hit me that those sitting around me were the best of the best....Now, there are always a few...but these people were all in there...in. one. room. Incredible! All on one panel. I was right there with them...Wow! I am not usually struck by this...This also occurred to me ( that I am not usually struck by this)...I realized that they are not usually put together like that...I was impressed and honored:) 

I sure think we are making one:) An impact that is...

 Anyway...By the time I arrived and got to dinner...I thought I might get to the end of the plenary but no...anyway...My fellow advocates were there to welcome me with open arms (literally) and it was akin to coming home:) we are on our conference calls quite often and we work hard but in person meetings are rare and only take place a couple of times a year:) Priceless!

The reviews went well the next day and the panel that I mentioned earlier went over the proposals and they were discussed and rated...several panels ran simultaneously...I cannot divulge more information than that...

We had a lovely dinner that night where we all mingled and talked and laughed on a more personal level...

The next day the Komen Scholar Meeting was held. This is a group of researchers that are considered to be in a special category by Susan G Komen for the Cure you can find more information on them on the website...Komen Scholars...live link...

There also a few advocates on the Komen Scholars. I am honored to be among them and this was my first meeting. I have to say that it was well worth the travel hassles...BTW on my first flight towards home I had a Komen PhD Staff member on board with me...When she found out which panel I had served on she made the comment..."oh, you were on the Powerhouse Panel"...so it was not just me...That panel was really a who's who!

I think that I will end it here, but I will say that all of these internationally known Breast Cancer Researchers live and work in our own local communities! What that means for us, is that we can all get involved with them on a local level through our local Komen affiliate:)

They want us!

I will be happy to point anyone who is interested in the right direction!

I guess you can fairly say that I have certainly had my Pink on recently...I always do:)

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Cover Reveal!!

Here it is! It feels as though we have been waiting forever!!

We have the cover and the book will not be far behind:)

Life by Design (c) 2013

Jane Carter's life has never been easy. Leaving her parents behind only to be abandoned pregnant by the one man she thought she could depend on. She had a sense that things just weren't going to be easy for her or her precious daughter Jolene. She's so skeptical about life that she thinks she's dreaming when she catches the eye of handsome, successful, architect, Jay Anderson. Will Jay be willing to accept her and her child or will she be forced to return to a past that just won't go away. Falling in love is easy. Life is hard. Has life finally designed the happy ending she's always dreamed of?

I don't know about you, but I'll just bet that Elizabeth James will not disappoint! I cannot wait to find out:)

This is the follow up to Love by design and I fell in love with that one!

Blog Tour: Devil May Care!

Welcome to the Devil May Care Blog Tour and Give away...The rafflecopter is at the end of this post...There will be two winners...one gift is international...the $50.00 amazon gift card and the other which is for U.S. only...is a Devil May Care Prize Pack:) Again the Rafflecopter is at the end of this post...

Here is a look at the cover of this very fun read:)

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Here is the Amazon synopsis:

After a month of planning not one, but two, demonic weddings, all Faith Bettincourt—the youngest Crown Princess of Hell—wants is to spend some quality time with her angelic boyfriend, Matt. But when a ghost from Matt’s past walks through Faith’s apartment door, her preoccupation with the weddings from Hell is all that’s keeping her from turning his ex, in all her devious angelic glory, into a down throw pillow. 
 
Which is about when Matt’s zealous mother declares war on Faith’s family.
 
Now Faith will stop at nothing to stop the craziness and make sure the impending nuptials go off without a hitch. All she’s got to do is rescue one of the grooms and go up against an army of so-called do-gooders, and everything will go back to normal. Or as normal as it can be where the Devil's spawn is concerned. With any luck, she might just be able to resuscitate her love life while she's at it. 

I just want to say that I had a very fun time with this book:) It was obvious to me from the beginning that there had been a book previous to this one, but that in no way detracted from the story or the fun that I had with it. In fact I went out and bought that one! Ms. Eimer has created a world in which Demons and Angels live among us and work among us and even with each other and are even related to each other...It is beyond entertaining and quite intriguing! 

While I can't really say much more:) I really do recommend that you get your hands on this one and prepare to be entertained...This is a quick fun read:)

I give it a strong 4 hearts!

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