CD Review/ That Would Be Me by Harry Connick Jr

  • Band/Artist: Harry Connick Jr.
  • Title: That Would Be Me
  • Date: October 23rd, 2015
  • Label: Sony Music

As a huge Harry Connick Jr fan I was beyond thrilled to get the chance to review his newest cd. Honestly Harry Connick Jr can do no wrong in my eyes. I love listening to his music.

I was reading a little bit of information on this cd and I was surprised to find out that Harry Connick Jr had stepped outside of his musical comfort zone when putting this cd together. He teamed up with two external producers and has come up with something amazing in my opinion.

There are songs on the cd that are Harry Connick Jr but then you have others that you sit there and go wow is that really Harry?

I love how he has mixed this cd up you got some songs that make you want to get up and dance and other songs that are perfect for blasting in the car and bobbing your head back and forth. This is definitely a CD that I am going to be putting in the car.

I can actually say that this entire cd is my absolute favorite that I have reviewed recently. I can listen to this all day every day in my opinion and I will be purchasing this week when it comes out .

If your a Harry Connick Jr fan then you will love this cd no doubt about it and I think if you have someone who is looking for something new in music then I recommend this.

That Would Be Me Track listings:

1.       (I Like It When You) Smile
2.       (I Do) Like We Do
3.       Tryin’ To Matter
4.       Songwriter
5.       Do You Really Need Her
6.       You Don’t Need A Man
7.       You Have No Idea
8.       Where Prisoners Drown
9.       (I Think I) Love You A Little Bit
10.    Every Time I Fall In Love
11.    Right Where It Hurts

How to purchase your copy:

How to connect with Harry Connick Jr.

* Official Harry Connick Jr website: https://www.harryconnickjr.com

I participated in the That Would Be Me album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

The Book Blogger TMI Tag

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I spotted this on Emma’s blog The Terror of Knowing and it sounded like alot of fun so I thought I would do this tag. If you happen to do it please leave me a comment so I can go and check out your answers.

How old are you?
I am in my 40’s and thats all I am saying about it 🙂

What book are you reading?
I am currently reading Smoke by Catherine MacKenzie.

What are you wearing?
I am currently wearing a tshirt with capri joggers because I spent the day cleaning.

OTP? (One True Pairing)
This is a hard one for me. If I can think of something I will come back.

Blogger or WordPress?
I have to say WordPress after being on it for over a year. If you would have asked me in the beginning I would have said Blogger but I really love this format now.

Going outside being active or staying in and reading a book?
I would love to stay in and read a book but at some point you do need to get out and be a little active especially when you live in Canada where we really don’t have seasons because the weather can change at the drop of a hat.

What is the last book you read?
The last book I read was Until We Meet Again by Rene Collins. I loved the book.

What is the book you’re going to read next?
I have so many books that I want to read next but I am hoping to get to at least a few of the following since I borrowed them from the library: An ember in the ashes, The Sin Eaters Daughter, The Cage, Vicious, A Darker Shade of Magic, or A Court of thorns and roses.

Ebooks – yes or no?
If you asked me this a few years ago I would say no but now I am a yes..

Where do you prefer to read?
My two favorite spots are in bed or on the sofa curled up with a blanket. Those are by far my two favorite spots to sit and read.

Who is the last person you tweeted?
My friend and cohost Michael. We were trying to figure out if we were doing our show this week.

Whose blog did you look at last?
It would be Emma’s blog https://theterrorofknowing.wordpress.com because  I am getting the questions for this tag there.

Who is your favorite blogger?
There is too many to list but you all know who you are 🙂

Who is your favorite book-tuber?
This is probably bad of me but I don’t tend to watch alot of book-tubers. Who should I be watching?

What do you do when someone tells you reading is boring?
If someone tells me that reading is boring I tell them you just haven’t found that right book yet and once you do it will change your world. It takes finding that one right book to hook you.

Who is the last author you spoke to?
No one 🙁

Who is the last person you texted?
It was my son he was texting me to let me know he was leaving school.

Who is your all-time favorite book character?
Another hard question that I will have to think about and come back and answer.

UKYA or USYA?
I think I tend to read alot of USYA.

What is your preferred drink whilst reading?
Lately its been coffee.

If you hated reading, what would you be doing instead?
I would probably be doing cross stitching.

How many bookshelves / bookcases do you have?
I have five bookcases.

If you had the choice to meet all of your favorite book bloggers or all of your favorite authors, which would you pick? You can only pick one.
I think I would have to pick book bloggers only because I am able to attend book events so I get the chance to meet authors but not always my favorite bloggers.

Insta-love: yes or no?
I am on the fence with this and I am a yes and a no person.

Favorite author?
I would have to say Terry Spear but I have a long list of author that I love reading.

What is the number-one book on your wishlist?
Isn’t every book on a wishlist the number one book? But if I had to chose I would pick the new Sophie Kinsella book coming out very soon.

Do you prefer books with female or male protagonists?
It doesn’t make a difference to me.

Which is your favourite book-to-film adaption?
The Princess Bride is one of my favorite.

What is the last song you listened to?
It would have to be Sam Hunt’s Take Your Time

Which do you enjoy reading more – negative reviews or positive reviews?
I really prefer to read positive reviews but in all honesty if a review is both negative and positive I will read those first. I think there is alway something negative in a book but you can make it positive.

Wow that was a long one, I hope you enjoyed my answers.

 

CD Review/ We Love Disney

  • Band/Artist: Various Artist
  • Title: We Love Disney
  • Date: October 30th, 2015
  • Label: Verve Records and Walt Disney Records

This morning I have another CD review for you and today its the We Love Disney compilation. I grew up on Disney movies and to this day I still love watching Disney movies. Who doesn’t?

Verve Records and Disney Records got David Foster to produce this compilation. We Love Disney features of some of today’s hottest artist such as Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Jason Derulo and quite a few others.

What I loved about this cd was that each artist brought their own unique feel to the song.

I loved listening to this cd and its been played several times since I have gotten it to review. This will definitely appear under our Christmas tree this year because we are all huge Disney fans.  We always love the movies and the music that goes with each one.

Listening to this was like a stroll down memory lane for me with a few of the songs. Do you have a favorite?

I loved every song on this compilation and still to this day every time I hear Rainbow Connection I still get a tear in my eye. I don’t know why but its by far my favorite song. Gwen Stefani did an amazing job with the song.

I think each song was suited for the artist that sang it and I loved how they made each song their own. I have to admit there was a few artist that I didn’t know so I had to youtube them.

I think this cd will be the perfect stocking stuffer for Disney movie fans.

We Love Disney Tracking Listing:

NE-YO “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin)
Jessie J “Part of Your World “(The Little Mermaid)
Jason Derulo “Can You Feel the Love Tonight / Nants’ Ingonyama” (The Lion King)
Gwen Stefani “The Rainbow Connection” (The Muppet Movie)
Ariana Grande “Zero To Hero” (Hercules)
Jhené Aiko “In a World of My Own/Very Good Advice” (Alice in Wonderland)
Fall Out Boy “I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)” (The Jungle Book)
Tori Kelly “Colors of the Wind” (Pocahontas)
Kacey Musgraves “A Spoonful of Sugar” (Mary Poppins)
Charles Perry “Ev’rybody Wants To Be a Cat” (The Aristocats)
Jessie Ware “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” (Cinderella)
Lucy Hale & Rascal Flatts “Let It Go” (Frozen)
Various Artists “It’s a Small World”
Bonus tracks on Deluxe CD, Vinyl, and Picture Disc:
 Brenna Whitaker “It’s Not Easy Being Green” (The Muppet Show)
 Yuna “A Whole New World” (Aladdin)

We Love Disney will be released in several configurations, including as a digital album, a standard CD, a Deluxe CD, on Deluxe Vinyl, and as a picture-disc set.

How to purchase your copy:
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/WeLoveDisneyMusicO2O
*Amazon: http://bit.ly/WLDO2O

How to connect with Disney:
* Official We Love Disney website: https://www.welovedisneymusic.com
* Twitter –  https://twitter.com/welovedisney
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveDisneyMusic
* YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/WeLoveDisneyVEVO
*Instagram: https://instagram.com/WeLoveDisneyMusic/


We Love Disney will also be available as a Collector’s Edition Box Set, which includes:

• the digital deluxe album
• limited-edition double vinyl,
• standard-edition double vinyl
• limited-edition CD
• standard-edition CD
• limited-edition double-picture disc
• four numbered lithographs
• a DVD of “The Magic Behind We Love Disney”
• a limited-edition T-shirt featuring a one-time only design
• an exclusive tote bag
• and a Certificate of Authenticity



I participated in the We Love Disney album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

Cover Reveal/ Grudging

 

Today Michelle Hauck and Rockstar Book
Tours are revealing the cover for GRUDGING, Birth of Saints Book One series which
releases November 17, 2015! Check out the gorgeous cover and enter to win a copy
if the eBook!
On to the reveal! 



 

Title: GRUDGING
Author: Michelle Hauck
Pub. Date: November 17, 2015
Publisher: Harper Voyager Impulse
Format: eBook
Find it: 


A world of chivalry and witchcraft…and
the invaders who would destroy everything.
The North has invaded, bringing a cruel
religion and no mercy. The ciudades-estados who have stood in their way have
been razed to nothing, and now the horde is before the gates of Colina
Hermosa…demanding blood.
On a mission of desperation, a small
group escapes the besieged city in search of the one thing that might stem the
tide of Northerners: the witches of the southern swamps.
The Women of the Song.
But when tragedy strikes their
negotiations, all that is left is a single untried knight and a witch who has
never given voice to her power.  And time is running out.
A lyrical tale of honor and magic,
Grudging is the opening salvo in the Book of Saints trilogy.
About Michelle: 

 

Michelle Hauck lives in the bustling
metropolis of northern Indiana with her hubby and two teenagers. Two papillons
help balance out the teenage drama. Besides working with special needs children
by day, she writes all sorts of fantasy, giving her imagination free range. A
book worm, she passes up the darker vices in favor of chocolate and looks for
any excuse to reward herself. Bio finished? Time for a sweet snack.
She is a co-host of the yearly contests Query Kombat and Nightmare on Query
Street, and Sun versus Snow.Her epic fantasy, Kindar’s Cure, is published by Divertir
Publishing. Her short story, Frost and Fog, is published by The
Elephant’s Bookshelf Press in their anthology, Summer’s Double Edge.
She’s repped by Sarah Negovetich of Corvisiero Literary.

Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive an eBook of
GRUDGING.
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Release Day Blitz/ The Space Before & The Space Beyond

Synopsis
“Sometimes to find your way…you have to get completely lost.”
Dale Finnigan is a teenage rebel; he lives for parties, girls and joy riding in stolen cars. In spite of his uptight parents’ constant warnings and lectures, he continues to run wild. His crazy lifestyle is the only way he can live and feel free…until his reckless behavior takes him down a path where there is no going back. In this prequel to The Space Between Heartbeats, find out who Dale Finnigan was before he became known as “Scarface”—the unassuming hero everyone underestimates. WARNING: This book is intended for mature teen readers due to coarse language and mature content.

 

(Sequel to The Space Between Heartbeats)
Synopsis
“There’s more than one way to say, I love you.” Have you ever been so in love with someone, but not had the courage to tell them? Nicole Tepper is that girl. She loves her boyfriend Dale, but fearing rejection, keeps her feelings buried deep. She can’t even let on how heartbroken she is when Dale begins applying for colleges thousands of miles away from her; never even whispering a word about how much she wishes he would stay close. But, when Dale is rejected from Colombia University in NYC, due to a police record that follows him wherever he goes, Nicole soon discovers that love can drive her to do things she never thought possible.
There’s more than one way to say, I love you and Nicole is about to prove to Dale that she loves him beyond all common sense.
Purchase the books:

The Space Before: http://amzn.to/1VPZJdd

The Space Beyond: http://amzn.to/1VPqPXa

About the Author

Melissa Pearl was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but has spent much of her life abroad, living in countries such as Jordan, Cyprus and Pakistan… not to mention a nine month road trip around North America with her husband. “Best. Year. Ever!!” She now lives in China with her husband and two sons. She is a trained elementary teacher, but writing is her passion. Since becoming a full time mother she has had the opportunity to pursue this dream and her debut novel hit the internet in November 2011. Since then she has continued to produce a steady stream of books. Recently she signed with Evatopia Press and her first Evatopia book is coming out in February 2014 – True Colors, The Masks Series #1. She is very excited to be trying out new things this year while continuing to publish under her own name as well. She has six books planned for 2014 and is excited about writing each and every one of them. “I am passionate about writing. It stirs a fire in my soul that I never knew I had. I want to be the best writer I can possibly be and transport my readers into another world where they can laugh, cry and fall in love.”

CD Review/ Cinema by Andrea Bocelli

  • Band/Artist: Andrea Bocelli
  • Title: Cinema
  • Date: October 25th, 2015
  • Label: Verve Records

This might come to a complete surprise to you but I enjoy listening to Andrea Bocelli’s music. I was surprised that I got accepted to review his newest cd called Cinema. Cinema features a collection of movie songs etched in the culture and hearts of several generations including epic theme songs featured in films such as “Doctor Zhivago”, “Love Story”, “The Godfather”, “Life is Beautiful”, “Gladiator”, “The Postman”, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and many more, as well as popular songs from stage musicals, immortalised by their film versions, such as “West Side Story” and “Evita.”

What I love about the cd is that Andrea has recorded songs in five different languages: Italian, French, Spanish, English and Sicilian. He has also partnered with Arianna Grande and Nicole Scherzinger.

This album is beautiful and I can’t wait for it to be released on the 23rd because I think a few copies will be purchased and given out as gifts this year.

As I sit and listen to the music and write this review I have to say that one of the biggest things that surprised me was E PIU’ TI PENSO duet with Ariana Grande. I think this has to be one of my favorite songs from the cd. This song is suited for her vocally and its done so beautifully. Sends goose bumps all over as you listen to it. Who would have that someone like Ariana Grande could pull of this song?

I love how Andrea puts his own spin on some of the classic hits from the movies its the same song just done in his own magical way that makes you love that piece even more then before.

I have personally always like NO LLORES POR MÍ ARGENTINA but after hearing Nicole Scherzinger sing it I actually like the song even more now. I don’t know if she brings a modern feel to the song but there is just something that like more about this version.

I think this cd will appeal to Andrea’s fans as well as the fans of the movies.

Cinema Track Listing:
1) MARIA from ‘West Side Story’
2) LA CHANSON DE LARA from ‘Doctor Zhivago’
3) MOON RIVER from ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
4) E PIU’ TI PENSO duet with Ariana Grande from ‘Once Upon a Time in America /Malèna’
5) BE MY LOVE from ‘The Toast of New Orleans’
6) THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT from ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
7) BRUCIA LA TERRA from ‘The Godfather’
8) POR UNA CABEZA from ‘Scent of a Woman’
9) NO LLORES POR MÍ ARGENTINA duet with Nicole Scherzinger from ‘Evita’
10) L’AMORE È UNA COSA MERAVIGLIOSA from ‘Love is a many splendored thing’
11) MI MANCHERAI from ‘Il Postino’
12) CHEEK TO CHEEK duet with Veronica Berti from ‘Top Hat’
13) SORRIDI AMORE VAI from ‘La vita è bella’
14) HISTORIA DE AMOR from ‘Love Story’
15) OL’ MAN RIVER from ‘Show Boat’
16) NELLE TUE MANI (NOW WE ARE FREE) from ‘Gladiator’
Ways to purchase the album
Ways to connect with Andrea Bocelli 
With over 80 million albums sold worldwide, this international star who has been honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, whose Central Park concert in 2011 entered the history of music as one of the greatest live performances of all time, and who has had the honour of performing live in front of three Presidents of the United States, three popes, and royal families all over the world, is back with an exciting new project, intended as an amazing tribute to the “Seventh Art”.

I participated in the Andrea Bocelli “Cinema” album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.

 

Book Spotlight/ Dance Me Out of Danger

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Dance Me Out Of Danger by T.M. Sullivan
(The Ferris Series Book #1)


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“The chemistry between Grayson and Willa is combustible”
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Willa McKenzie thought her life was perfect. Living in Las Vegas, every night she fulfils her dream of singing and dancing as one of the city’s most beloved showgirls. Her dreams are shattered by a shocking phonecall about her estrange dying mother. Forced to return to her hometown of Ferris, a town where she never felt happy or alive, she throws her self into chaos.
When Grayson Malloy discovers Willa is back in Ferris, he has no intention of letting her slip away from him again. With a little help from his daughter, they show her what has been missing from her life. Grayson is determined to make her his, to show her that true love does exist. That they can be each other’s happy ending, if only she ill trust him.

BUT… What Willa, Grayson and the residents of Ferris soon find out is that someone else has their SIGHTS set on Willa and has no intention of her LIVING forever.

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Excerpt

“Grayson you have to stop,” I cry out as I grab onto his shoulders forcefully digging my fingers into him. Unable to stop myself, I wrap one leg around his waist, grinding my crotch against his leg to help ease the delicious ache. With the pulsating slowing down, I slow my breathing. Minutes passed, no movements, no sound came from either of us. I slowly start to come back to myself, embarrassment flowing through me. Please tell me I did not just do that.
“Holy Christ, did you come?” Grayson pulls himself away from my breast. I push my face into his chest and nod. “Fuck me…that was hot,” he breathes into my hair, holding me close in his arms.
“What?” I mumble, raising my head to look in his eyes.
“Willa,” he looks at me and runs a hand through his short hair.
“You came from me sucking and tugging on your tits, you were so turned on, so responsive so…”
“So embarrassed,” I blurt out looking in his eyes.
“Willa,” he began as I try to scramble out from underneath him “Wait, wait.” He pins me to the mattress.
“Grayson, I feel like a complete slut right now. I’ve been home for two minutes. Now here I am in your bed where I had a fricken orgasm…happy?” I’m mortified by my behavior.
“Fuck ya, I am,” he grins, pleased with himself. I fall back onto the bed and cover my face with my arm.
“Baby, look at me.” I look into his eyes.
“Grayson, please can we just not talk about it.”
“Willa, you’re not a slut, okay? We’re not strangers.” I keep my hands over my face.
“Baby, stop hiding,” he pulls my hands away.
“That was the first orgasm I’ve had that wasn’t self-inflicted,” I whisper.
“Fuck me…baby I want to see that so bad right now,” he tells me, lust burning in his eyes. I laugh.
“Grayson, please be serious I’m so embarrassed I mean…I told you that…ugh, God.” Could this get any worse?
“I’m more than serious, Willa, the last thing I want to hear is you being embarrassed. You were with idiots, but Willa, I couldn’t be happier right now. I wish I\d taken my head out of my ass sooner. You would have been in my bed a hell of a lot quicker.” What on earth does that mean?
“Are you aware how fucking sexier you got? Didn’t think that could be possible. Knowing that I’m the only one that will ever pleasure you, makes me horny as hell. I’ll be inside of you, tasting you, knowing where to touch you to get you off. Multiple times because I will make sure of it. Jesus, you sky rocketed off the fucking charts, baby and it was hot as hell.” God, his words are vocal orgasm’s, how does he do this?
“I’m sexy?” How is this happening right now, the one man I’ve fantasized for my entire young life has my panties damp. I need to tread carefully with this.
“No, Grayson, this can’t happen. I haven’t been home a day yet. I’m freaking out right now.” Was I that woman? Hopping in his bed and agreeing to be with him. Okay, okay I know he is gorgeous and yes I have loved him forever… shit I have loved him forever. I began to panic.
“Holy shit, Willa, relax, it’s happening, and it’s okay. I’ve wanted you for a long time. When I saw you at the hospital I knew it was time. Time to finally show you how good we could be together. I won’t let you analyze this, so stay out of your head. I promise you, this between us is not bad. Fast? Yes, but not bad.” He pushes me back again and laid on top of me. “God you are so cute, I love that you don’t even know how sexy you are.” Love? Did he say love?
He kisses me hard, deep. His tongue searches for mine in a searing kiss as his hands roam and grope. Our hearts pound from the contact. He feels so good, so right.
“Okay, okay we need to stop.” He sits us back up, causing me to giggle at his frustration.
“Are you hungry? I’m worried that you haven’t eaten.” He looks at me with concern.
“What’s the time?” I ask.
“Eight…you slept for three hours.”
“Gosh I have to get home,” I tell him, jumping out of his bed.
“You’re not going home,” his voice is stern.
“I have to…”
“Willa,” he pulls me close him again.
“I spent three hours curled around your luscious body, felt you, made you cum, and then I find out you haven’t been properly fucked.” I swallow hard. “All this in my bed. If you think you’re leaving, you have another think coming. You will have a nice hot shower, put on one of my shirts, and have something to eat. Lay in my bed curled into me while we both go to sleep and I’ll take you home tomorrow morning…got it?” He is like my hot bath and my black coffee, I was getting sweaty again.
“I could use a shower,” I admit.
“I thought so,” he grins.
Cocky bastard!
I am T.M. Sullivan, and I am a stay at home mom that works from home as a hairstylist, while caring for two beautiful daughters. I am married to an extremely hard-working man who has done nothing but show me support in this venture. Being an avid reader my whole life and enjoying writing when I was younger. I decide to write a story of my own, never did I expect to be in the position I am now.
I love books with a little suspense, love and a whole lot of sexy, demanding men who love hard with their whole heart. Which is why I wrote this one I wanted my men to be every day hardworking men, whether they work in construction, work as a police officer, fireman, even sensual lawyers or business-men, I love them all. My women need to be passionate and strong giving their men a run for their money.
A tiny secret that no one knows, until now: I love stories with an HEA, and cliffhangers kill me. I hate surprises. I’m not kidding; I will read the ending of the book to make sure there is an HEA and if the book is a cliffhanger, I will wait until all the books are out and read them all right after another.
I want to thank anyone who gives my work a chance. I never thought in a million years I would write an entire book on my own, let alone have anyone who chose to read it.
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