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December 28, 2009

Giveaway: The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley Audio Book

Full Description (taken from here):
In 1905 President Teddy Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Taft, his gun-toting daughter Alice and a gaggle of congressmen on a mission to Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea. There, they would quietly forge a series of agreements that divided up Asia. At the time, Roosevelt was bully-confident about America's future on the continent. But these secret pacts lit the fuse that would-decades later-result in a number of devastating wars: WWII, the Korean War, the communist revolution in China.
One hundred years later, James Bradley retraces that epic voyage and discovers the remarkable truth about America's vast imperial past-and its world-shaking consequences. Full of fascinating characters and brilliantly told, THE IMPERIAL CRUISE will forever reshape the way we understand U.S. history

Book Information:
The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley Audio Book
Hachette Audio
9781600243950
11/24/2009
$39.98/$49.98

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Giveaway: The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley Audio Book

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Review: Fugitive by Cheryl Brooks

Manx has strong sexual powers thanks to a feline gene. The Nedwuts want him dead and have forced him to live in hiding as a fugitive. He meets Drusilla and the sparks start flying. This wasn't exactly the love of wildlife she thought she would find. He wants nothing more than to make her his lover. With assassins on their heels, they're having to fight to make it out alive, all while trying to dowse the flames burning from within.

Talk about hot, animal lovin'! This book got so hot I had to rinse off my hands with some cold water! Every now and then I crave a steamy book that will take me to another world, and this is that kind of book.

Book Information:
Fugitive by Cheryl Brooks
Cat Star Chronicles Series
Sourcebooks, Incorporated
9781402229404
Jan. 2010
384 pages
$6.99 US

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review.

December 27, 2009

Review & Giveaway: I, Alex Cross by James Patterson Audiobook

Alex Cross's niece is murdered. When Alex investigates, he finds out that his niece has been running with the wrong crowd and she is not the only one who has been killed. Can Alex track down the killer before anyone else ends up dead?

I'm a huge fan of the Alex Cross series and this book does not disappoint!

Audio Book Info:
I, Alex Cross by James Patterson Audio book
Alex Cross Series
Hachette Audio
9781600247682
Nov. 2009
$39.98 US

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December 26, 2009

Review: Twilight Scene It Deluxe Edition

Description (taken from here):

The dazzling Twilight trivia game with heart stopping movie clips! This game features clips, questions and puzzlers from the highly successful Twilight franchise and includes content from the upcoming film New Moon!

From the Twilight-themed puzzles to the customized mini-games and bonus activities, Scene It? Twilight Edition will immerse players in the Twilight saga and is sure to resonate with fans of all ages.

For ages 13 and up.

This game is frickin' awesome! I'm a ginormous Twilight fan and this is a must have for those who wish to show off their Twilight knowledge.

Game Info:
Twilight Scene-It Deluxe Edition
UPC: 876284001947
Manufacturer: Screenlife

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.

Review & Giveaway: Leadership Secrets of Attila The Hun by Wess Roberts, PhD Audio book

I've always had respect for people in history who have had the ability to bring people together. Attila The Hun was popular with the people and effectively changed the whole meaning of the word leader.

Book Information:
eadership Secrets of Attila The Hun by Wess Roberts, PhD Audio book
Hachette Audio
9781600248931
Oct. 2009
Unabridged
$19.98 US

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this audio book so that I could write an honest review.

Please Pass The Gravy

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Club House. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard of Club House Gravy products? Did you know that you can add roast drippings to the Club House mix and enjoy some tasty gravy? We always cook a lot of food on Christmas day and one of the necessary items is gravy. We put it on our mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls and turkey. In other words, we like to smother most of our food with gravy. If your family likes gravy like mine does, you should check out the gravy tips video. There is an easier way to add great tasting additions to your meal without the trouble. I like to do things the easy way but I also want my food to taste good, now I can have both.

Fill out the newsletter sign-up and contest entry to enter to win a Club House Gravy Gift Pack filled with Club House Gravy products. Wouldn't that make a great holiday gift? It's amazing what you can do to add a little spice to your meals. A little spice can go a long way. One of the most important aspects of the holiday, to me, is food. Everyone is in a good mood and the food always turn out perfectly. This is making me want to go heat up some leftovers.

Review & Giveaway: Girl On Top by Nicole Williams

Every woman should read this book. It is full of great insights that will help you in your everyday life. Nicole teaches readers how to work what they have to get what they want. It's an incredible book with lots of great tips that I'm sure you'll find useful.

Book Information:
Girl On Top by Nicole Williams
Center Street
9781599951928
10/2009
208 pages
$19.99 US/$24.99 CAN

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review.

Food Lover's Everywhere

I love food. For me, food is more than just something I need to do in order to survive. I have never mastered dieting because I cannot allow myself to see and smell delicious foods and then tell myself that I cannot have them. My love affair with food has been with me for as long as I can remember. I can never get enough of food prepared on a barbecue grill. The flavor that a grill adds is phenomenal. My husband and I would gladly fix all of our meals on the grill. We not only fix our meat on it, but we also like to cook corn and baked potatoes on the grill. If you haven't tried that, wrap up your ear of corn and potato in aluminum foil and put it on the grill with your chicken or steak. You won't be disappointed!

My entire family loves to grill out. Whenever we have a get together and the weather is nice, you can find some of us out on the deck working with the grill and some food. I'm not a fan of hot weather but the one thing I do look forward to is eating barbecue chicken off the grill or even hot dogs. A BBQ grill can even make hot dogs taste yummy! My husband and I grilled out almost every night during the summer last year. I would bring leftovers to work and I attracted the envy of my entire office. I was always heating up something up in the microwave that got peoples taste buds going. One day it would be chicken breasts, the next day it would be steak and so on. My husband is very skilled at cooking and he would marinate our meat and it tasted better than anything I could have ordered at a restaurant.

In case it isn't obvious, I'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to barbecue grills. I'm so glad that grills exist because they make eating a much better experience. I can't imagine a summer without the grill. It's devastating just to think about. Well, this post has officially made me hungry, what about you?

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December 24, 2009

Review & Giveaway: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks Audiobook

John enlists in the Army and meets Savannah while on leave. She is working with Habitat for Humanity and he captures her admiration after saving her drowning purse. They are complete opposites. He has one-night stands, she's saving herself. He drinks, she doesn't. None of that matters, they have fallen deeply in love.

When John returns to duty, Suzanne misses him like crazy. Her friend Tim is desperate to have her for himself. When John re-enlists after the 9/11 attack, Tim might just get his wish.

Nicholas is a natural-born romance writer. His characters always seem to have the perfect amount of chemistry. My husband was in the Army after 9/11 and I could really really relate to Savannah.

Book Information:
Dear John by Nicholas Sparks Audiobook
Hachette Audio
9781600249310
12/7/09
$17.98 US/$21.98 CAN

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book so that I could write an honest review.