Showcase #Giveaway Zendoodle Coloring: Winter Wonderland

Welcome to the final day of my It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas blog bash. It's been fun we've seen some great Christmas releases from St. Martin's Press and had some good #giveaways too. 

For the swan song I'm showcasing the Zendoodle Winter Wonderland coloring book enjoy the showcase then enter for a chance to win a copy for yourself! Details below

It's been fun I've had a blast and I want to thank our generous sponsor St. Martin's Press for providing all the giveaways!!

 

Color Your Way to Cozy Calm!

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? The season of merry making is just ahead with more than 60 images of snowy ski mountains, cozy fires, trees glistening with twinkling lights, and children racing inner tubes down the icy hills. In Zendoodle Coloring: Winter Wonderland will find tranquility and relaxation as your stress melts away with each one-of-a-kind image that you bring to life with color. So throw on your scarf and light a fire, your wintery wonderland awaits you just between these covers!

Each page is perforated, making it easy to frame and display your art
· Includes 6 double-sided colored pencils
· Coloring is a great way to unplug and de-stress, and anybody can do it!
· Part of a New York Times bestselling series!

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Unexpected: Short Stories from Around the World book blast a Partners in Crime virtual tour

Unexpected: Short Stories from Around the World

by P. F Citizen One

 

Unexpected is a collection of true life short stories inspired by the author's travels around the world and the people he has met. The book features seven thought-provoking, humorous and engaging stories that end with the most unlikely twist.
In one of the stories, The Wedding Contract, the author tells the story of a man who was forced to sign a pre-nuptial agreement simply because his wife was wealthy and he was considered poor. As time went on, fortunes changed and the man became far wealthier than his wife. His wife and friends dreaded the worst from him because of his new financial position but what he did next was shocking.

Book Details

Genre: Anthology, Short Stories
Published by: BookBaby
Publication Date: October 7th 2016
Number of Pages: 23
ISBN: 1483577856 (ISBN13: 9781483577852)
Purchase Links: Amazon  Barnes & Noble  Goodreads 

Showcase - #Giveaway The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt

Welcome to another post showcasing St. Martin's Press holiday titles, today is a showcase plus a #giveaway of The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt. Giveaway details below.

Enjoy!

 

Overview: 

Defense lawyer Andy Carpenter usually tries to avoid taking on new cases at all costs. But this time, he’s happy—eager, even—to take the case that’s just come his way. Andy’s long-time friend Martha “Pups” Boyer takes in stray puppies that the local dog rescue center can’t handle, raises them until they’re old enough to adopt, and then finds good homes for them. Not everyone admires the work Pups does as much as Andy does, however. With Christmas just around the corner, one of Pups’s neighbors has just reported Pups to the city for having more than the legal number of pets in her home under the local zoning laws.

Andy happily takes Pups’s case, and he feels confident in a positive outcome. Who could punish someone for rescuing puppies, after all, especially at Christmastime? But things get a lot more complicated when Randy Hennessey, the neighbor who registered the complaint against Pups, turns up dead. Pups had loudly and publicly threatened Hennessey after he filed his complaint, and Pups was also the one to find his body. All the evidence seems to point to Pups as the killer, and suddenly Andy has a murder case on his hands. He doesn’t believe Pups could be guilty, but as he starts digging deeper into the truth behind Hennessey’s murder, Andy may find himself facing a killer more dangerous than he ever imagined.

With his trademark wit, larger-than-life characters, and clever plotting, David Rosenfelt delivers another gripping mystery.

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Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas- Showcase Christmas Angels #Giveaway arc of The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman

Welcome back to my Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas holiday blog bash featuring St. Martin's Press Christmas tales. Today I'm showcasing a e-novella by Viola Shipman author of The Charm Bracelet and St. Martin's Press is sponsoring a giveaway of Viola's upcoming March '17 release, Hope Chest.
Giveaway details below
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Overview:
From Viola Shipman, the beloved author of The Charm Bracelet,Christmas Angels is a delightful love story. Kate, a single woman in her 30s, works as a designer/decorator for a large interior landscaping company bedecking and bedazzling St. Louis for the holidays. Her work keeps her from spending the holidays with her family and masks the loneliness and pain after a nasty breakup just before Christmas.
Known as “The Christmas Angel” for providing holiday beauty to the city’s offices, homes, and malls, Kate’s world changes when she decorates the home of a widowed single dad. Both soon realize that life (and love) must go on somehow and that perhaps Christmas (and guardian) angels are all around, if we only choose to see them.
Rich with the spirit of Christmas and all its traditions, Christmas Angels is a love story that will remind readers of the meaning and magic of Christmas.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to wish everyone in my US blogging circle a wonderful Thanksgiving. Whether you're hosting a big family dinner or traveling a short or long distance to be with loved ones or if you've decided to skip the whole holiday, from my family to yours...

And happy

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Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas - A Shoe Addict's Christmas by Beth Harbison Review & #Giveaway

Welcome back to my holiday bash staring St. Martin's Press Christmas tales. Today I'm featuring one of my all time favorite and always go-to authors Beth Harbison. This NYT bestseller has a new series staring, that's right Shoe Addicts and just in time for the holidays she's got this cute, sweet, novella, A Shoe Addict's Christmas.
Enjoy the showcase and my review and then maybe if you're lucky Santa Martin's Press will have this under your tree.
Giveaway details below
Enjoy!

Overview:

From the author of the beloved bestseller Shoe Addicts Anonymous comes a heartwarming twist on a classic tale filled with holiday cheer.

Noelle is not a fan of the holidays and to make matters worse, she is at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love and adventure are no longer possible. When she stays late at her job in a department store on a snowy Christmas Eve she accidentally gets locked in after closing. She isn’t too concerned about the prospect of spending the night in the store…until a woman appears out of nowhere and tells Noelle that she’s her guardian angel. Soon Noelle finds herself camped out in the shoe department facing several “ghosts” of Christmases past, present, and future...Will visiting the holidays of yesterday and tomorrow help Noelle see the true spirit of Christmas? And will the love she has longed for all her life be the best surprise gift of all?

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Showcase #Giveaway Feliz Navidead by Ann Myers a Partners in Crime blog tour

Feliz Navidead

by Ann Myers

on Tour November 20 - December 31, 2016

Synopsis:

Holly, jolly, and downright deadly—the third Santa Fe Café mystery unwraps surprises both naughty and nice... It’s the most picturesque time of the year in Santa Fe, and Chef Rita Lafitte of Tres Amigas Café hopes the twinkling lights and tasty holiday treats will charm her visiting mom. Rita is also planning fun activities, such as watching her teenage daughter, Celia, perform in an outdoor Christmas play.

What she doesn’t plan for is murder.

Rita discovers a dead actor during the premier performance but vows to keep clear of the case. Sleuthing would upset her mom. Besides, there’s already a prime suspect, caught red-handed in his bloodied Santa suit. However, when the accused Santa’s wife begs for assistance—and points out that Celia and other performers could be in danger—Rita can’t say no. With the help of her elderly boss, Flori, and her coterie of rogue knitters, Rita strives to salvage her mother’s vacation, unmask a murderer, and stop this festive season from turning even more fatal.

Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - Christmas in Eternity Springs by Emily March #Giveaway

Welcome to another of my It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas holiday blog bash. Today I'm featuring Emily March's latest in her Eternity Springs novels, Christmas in Eternity Springs. Enjoy the showcase and enter to win a copy for yourself. Details below!

Overview:

Can Miss Christmas find her spirit again?

After a devastating betrayal, Claire Branham packs up the pieces of her life, along with a twenty-million-dollar secret, and moves to Eternity Springs. She opens a specialty shop—Forever Christmas—and, with the help of a surprise romance with the town’s sexy new handyman, Claire’s heart begins to heal. Until her past comes knocking…

Jax Lancaster never questioned the need to abandon his career as a Navy submariner in order to care for his young son in the wake of his ex-wife’s death. Desperate to help with this loss, Jax straps on a tool belt to give Nicholas the one thing he wants: A life in Eternity Springs. What Jax never expected to find a second chance at love with a fascinating woman for whom Christmas has become a business. But when the truth about Claire threatens their newfound happiness, can Jax prove to her that in Eternity Springs, the spirit of Christmas is real. . .and will last a lifetime?

Christmas in Eternity Springs is the twelfth installment in Emily March's acclaimed Eternity Springs series.

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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas bash - The Gift of a Lifetime by Melissa Hill #Giveaway

Welcome to another of my It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas holiday blog bash featuring St. Martin's Press releases. Today I'm showcasing internationally bestselling author Melissa Hill's holiday novel, The Gift of a Lifetime and St. Martin's Press is sponsoring a giveaway of the book. Details below
Enjoy!

Overview:

From Melissa Hill, the internationally-bestselling author of A Gift from Tiffany’s comes another New York Christmas love story make you fall in love all over again.

"Readers will get in the holiday spirit as Hill’s sentimental story brings them to various New York landmarks and beloved scenes from famous movies. A big twist near the end will come as a major surprise, deepening the tale’s poignancy." —Booklist

Hollywood movies are Beth’s passion. She hopes her life will always be filled with classic movie moments, where magical things happen every day. Her boyfriend Danny has always been the embodiment of her perfect Hollywood hero—though after seven years together the initial silver-screen romance has settled into something more predictable.

Then one morning at work just before Christmas, Beth receives an anonymous gift of a take-out coffee cup with a cryptic message. From there, she is given a series of other gifts and riddles directing her to some of NYC’s most popular landmarks—a treasure trail using unique rom-com-related prompts perfect for a movie-lover like Beth to decipher.

And she is forced to wonder: has Danny realized their relationship needs a boost—or could it be that charming new work colleague Ryan with his intense gaze, flirtatious smile, and almost encyclopedic movie knowledge, wants to sweep her off her feet? How would she feel about taking a chance on a leading man who seems determined to give her the Christmas gift of a lifetime...

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An Untouchable Christmas by Cindy Skaggs - Blog Tour sponsored by Author's Pal

AN UNTOUCHABLE CHRISTMAS

Its Beginning to look a lot like Christmas blog bash - It Must Be Christmas Anthology #Giveaway

Welcome to my holiday blog bash featuring all St. Martin's Press releases

Today's offering is It Must Be Christmas Anthology by Jennifer Crusie, Donna Alward & Mandy Baxter and St. Martin's Press is sponsoring a giveaway of one copy details below.

Enjoy the showcase then enter to win a copy!

Be sure and check back by for more holiday novels and giveaways too!

 

Overview:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when love is in the cold and frosty air—and desire reaches the boiling point. . .

Hot Toy 
From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie comes a hilarious, sexy story about a determined shopper who grabs the last action figure off the shelf, only to find herself plunged into the arms of a sexy secret agent. Mayhem under the mistletoe ensues. Business as usual this Christmas season…right?

Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher 
Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money in Mandy Baxter’s story set deep in the heart of Texas. But when gorgeous do-gooder Chloe Benson comes knocking at his door—in search of funds for her charity—Nate can’t ignore the passion he feels for her. Maybe love is priceless after all?

Christmas at Seashell Cottage 
’Tis the season in Jewell Cove when local doctor Charlie Yang finds her quiet, steady life disrupted by both an abandoned baby in the nativity manger and ex-SEAL Dave Ricker. Are these turn of events too good to be true? Or is Christmas working its magic—for real— Donna Alward’s heartwarming holiday story? 

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Giveaway Showcase The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets by Sophie Hannah sponsored by Partners In Crime Blog Tours

Welcome to my stop on The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets by Sophie Hannah, a

Partners in Crime virtual blog tour once you learn all about the book I know you'll want to enter the #giveaway too!
Enjoy!!

The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets

by Sophie Hannah

on Tour November 1 - December 17, 2016

#Giveaway Skye Jordan's Dirty Score Release Day blast sponsored by Author's Pal Blog Tours

Hi and welcome to my stop on the Dirty Score release day blast.
Enjoy the post plus the two great giveaways!!

DIRTY SCORE

Review - The Crusader's Handfast by Claire Delacroix

I'm not usually a fan of romance from this time period but I fell in love with Deborah Cooke's aka Claire Delacroix's historical novels long ago and am still a huge fan of what she's writing now and there aren't many out there as good as her Champions of St. Euphemia series. Its the actual facts she includes, all the pomp and circumstance and definitely her characters and her storytelling that keep me coming back.
Enjoy my showcase and review of her latest!

ISBN-13: 978-1927477847
Publisher: Deborah A Cooke
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Length: 360pp
Buy It: B&N/Amazon/Kobo/IndieBound

Overview:
A pilgrimage to Jerusalem with her mistress has left the maid Radegunde determined to live every moment to the fullest. She dreads the return to routine and her inevitable marriage to a reliable man, so convinces the warrior Duncan to make merry with her while their respective masters linger in Paris. Dancing and singing are not the sole revels in Radegunde’s plans, for she means to taste passion with this man who snared her attention in Venice. Duncan is convinced his own heart is lost forever, but Radegunde’s allure cannot be denied. When he surrenders to her seduction, Duncan suggests a handfast, knowing that even this honor is far less than she deserves. Radegunde, however, is not interested in half-measures, and resolves to win Duncan’s love, no matter what the cost. Will she succeed in her quest? Or will their paths part forever, and do as much too soon? 

Interview with Chris Formant - Bright Midnight - Review

When this gem came across my desk I was really excited to read it, I mean what senior level high-tech executive of a multi-million dollar company writes a novel about sex, drugs and rock and roll legends of the past who died.
Well to answer my own question that would be Senior Vice President & Global President of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Chris Formant.
Enjoy our interview and my review of Bright Midnight!

ISBN-13: 9781941286920
Publisher: HighLine Editions
Release Date: 10/27/2016
Length: 275 pp
Buy It: B&N/Amazon/Kobo/IndieBound

Overview:

Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, Peter Ham—all of them iconic rock stars, all of them dead at age twenty-seven. How could a group of great musicians all die at the same age? All evidence points to the deaths being unrelated, but were they really?

Gantry Elliot is a relic of rock and roll era still writing for Rolling Stone magazine—covering “classic” rock and roll and struggling for relevance in the age of hip-hop and electronic dance music. Even though he’s an encyclopedia of music trivia, Gantry can’t compete with the new kids on the block and is now reduced to watching the clock tick down on his once dynamic career. But Gantry’s vast knowledge may be the only thing that can unravel the Myth of 27.

When anonymous packages start showing up at his office and then his home, Gantry initially shrugs them off as another Myth of 27 conspiracy nerd trying to get attention. As the clues became more intimate, more personal, more sinister, he realizes this is not a game: someone knows the truth, and the truth may put Gantry’s life in serious danger.

Aptly called, "The Da Vinci Code for rock and roll fans,” author Chris Formant has written a terrific debut novel that creatively and deftly takes readers on a dangerous cold case hunt to uncover the mystery behind these deaths. Truth or fiction, lies or conspiracy, 'Bright Midnight' will keep you guessing until its final chorus.

November Holiday Blog Tour Amish Christmas Blessings by Marta Perry and Joann Brown

Welcome to my stop on the Harlequin November Holiday themed blog tour.
I'm showcasing Amish Christmas Blessings an anthology by Jo Ann Brown and Marta Perry
Enjoy!

AMISH CHISTMAS BLESSINGS:
The Midwife’s Christmas Surprise/A Christmas to Remember

by Marta Perry, Jo Ann Brown

Harlequin Love Inspired; October 18, 2016
$5.99 U.S.; 224 Pages
ISBN-978-0-373-71988-4

Explore the Amish community this holiday season with two tales to warm your heart.

The Midwife's Christmas Surprise by Marta Perry

Three years ago, the man Anna Zook hoped to marry left her and their Amish community for the English world. Now devoted to proving her abilities as a midwife, Anna has given up on marriage and children for herself. But when Benjamin Miller returns, now a changed man, can delivering a Christmas baby reunite these two hurting hearts?

A Christmas to Remember by Jo Ann Brown

When a little girl leads shop owner Amos Stoltzfus to an Amish woman in distress, he rushes them to his family's farm. “Linda” has no memory and doesn't know if the sweet child is her daughter or even her kin. As Christmas arrives and Linda's identity is revealed, will Amos be able to claim his holiday guests as his own?

November Harlequin Special Edition Showcase

Hi Gang, today I'm showcasing the November Harlequin Special Edition series. I don't know about the weather near you but it was 86º here in St. Louis yesterday and I am ready for some cooler weather and some cool weather and holiday reading.

Enjoy!!

Interview with Anne Calhoun - Going Deep Alpha Ops #5

Today I'm excited to bring you my interview with Anne Calhoun about the, just released today, 5th in her Alpha Ops series, Going Deep.
Enjoy!

ISBN-13: 9781250084620
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date: 11-01-2016
Length: 352pp
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 Overview:

SHE’LL ROCK HIS WORLD

After weeks on a sold-out tour, singer Cady Ward is coming home for the holidays. But after one too many episodes of fan-craziness, Cady’s manager decides that she needs protection—in the form of muscled cop Conn McCormick. Longing for peace and quiet to prepare before her next album drops, Cady doesn’t need a bodyguard just to deal with some vague email threats…though she can’t deny that close proximity to Conn’s body is a very nice place to be.

Conn is in the midst of a career scandal when his boss assigns him to pop-star guard duty. It’s a poor use of his skills, even though Cady’s feisty nature proves the perfect distraction for Conn while Internal Affairs investigates his case. What begins as a sizzling attraction becomes something deeper than either Conn or Cady could have expected. But when Conn uncovers the sinister plan behind the threats to Cady, he’s faced with a professional dilemma: To save her life, will he risk having a future with the only woman who’s ever touched his soul?