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Book Spotlight/ Dance For A Dead Princess

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Dance for a Dead Princess Final

ABOUT DANCE FOR A DEAD PRINCESS

Wall Street Attorney Taylor Collins, has something Nicholas Carey, the 18th Duke of Burnham, has been searching for since the death of the Princess of Wales: the videotape Diana made in January 1997 before her death in August, naming her assassins.

Determined to avenge Diana’s death by exposing her killers, Nicholas lures Taylor to England with his promise to sell his ancestral home, Burnham Abbey, to one of her clients, a boarding school for American girls. But Nicholas, who has dated American actresses since the death of his beloved wife, ten years earlier and who has vowed never to fall in love again, is immediately overwhelmed with feelings for Taylor at their first meeting.

Taylor, unaware that Diana’s tape is in the estate of Mari, her long-time friend and client, and nursing her hurt over her broken engagement to a fellow attorney in her firm, brands Nicholas supremely spoiled and selfish and is in a hurry to finish the sale of the Abbey and return to New York. But while working in the Abbey’s library, Taylor uncovers the Tudor-era love story of Thomas, the first duke and founder of the Carey family. As she reads Thomas’s agonizing struggle to save the love of his life and the mother of his child, she begins to see Nicholas in a new light as he battles to save his sixteen-year-old ward Lucy, who is desperately unhappy and addicted to cocaine. But just as Taylor’s own feelings for Nicholas become clear and at the moment she realizes she is in possession of Diana’s voice from the grave, she is confronted with evidence Nicholas may be responsible for a double murder. When Nicholas is arrested and taken to Wandsworth Prison, Taylor sets out to learn the truth once and for all about Nicholas Carey and the death of the Princess of Wales.

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Deborah Hawkins

ABOUT DEBORAH HAWKINS

Deborah grew up in the South, wrote her first novel at the of age thirteen, and has been writing ever since. In graduate school, she studied Irish Literature and came to believe all Irishmen and Southerners are born storytellers. In addition to writing, she loves music and plays the clarinet. Now that her children are grown, she devotes her time to law, music, writing, and her two Golden Retrievers, Melody and Rhythm.

Deborah taught college English and worked as a technical editor before going to law school. She worked for several large East Cost firms before coming to California in the mid-1980’s where she developed a solo practice as an appellate attorney while raising her three children as a single parent. She is admitted to the bar in two states and the District of Columbia, is a certified appellate specialist, and has a Master of Laws in addition to a Masters in English. She believes that even a legal case always begins with a story.

Visit her blog at:

http://dhawkinsdotnet.wordpress.com/

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Dance for a Dead Princess Virtual Book Publicity Tour Schedule

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Monday, July 1 – Book reviewed at Book Lover Stop
Tuesday, July 2 – Book featured at Cindy’s Love of Books
Wednesday, July 3 – Book featured at Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
Thursday, July 4 – Interviewed at Read 2 Review
Friday, July 5 – First chapter reveal and review at Mom in Love with Fiction
Monday, July 8 – Up Close and Personal at Between the Covers
Tuesday, July 9 – Guest blogging at The Story Behind the Book
Wednesday, July 10 – Interviewed at Review From Here
Friday, July 12 – Book trailer reveal at Pump Up Your Book
Tuesday, July 16 – Guest blogging at The Writer’s Life
Thursday, July 18 – Interviewed at Literal Exposure
Friday, July 19 – 5 Things post at Literarily Speaking
Tuesday, July 23 – Book reviewed at Miki’s Hope
Wednesday, July 24 – Interviewed at Beyond the Books
Thursday, July 25 – Interviewed at Broowaha
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Happy Canada Day

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Wishing all my Canadian friends a
 
Happy Canada Day
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Meeting Up With Two Montreal Bloggers

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This morning I got to meet up with Lucy from http://www.moonlightgleam and Tina from http://bookshipper.blogspot.ca/ for breakfast this morning. It was so nice to see them again since its been a few weeks I believe. I saw them both shortly before leaving for BEA.

Once again I had every intention of taking pictures again of the food and us but we got into talking about my trip (my train travels and some of the hassle I encountered), BEA (publisher parties, the books, the people etc), NYC (what I saw and did) that I forgot to take pictures and only realized as the waitress was cleaning up that I didn’t do any. Next time I promise. (sounds like a broken record right?)

After our talk about NYC and BEA we got to talking about things in our lives, what we were doing, plans for the summer, lack of blogging (mainly on my part) etc. I am always amazed at how fast the time flies by when we meet up.

I am sure we would have stayed longer had we not had prier commitments. I am thinking that we need to do a brunch sometime soon.

Anyways no meet up would be complete without some kind of swap and this is what I came home with:

From Tina I got: a Publisher Weekly magazine (you can’t really see it because of the glare) a Neutrogena facial cleanser sample (I love this, I got one and used it when I was in NYC and I am thinking of perhaps purchasing a full size eventually) and the book Hostage Three by Nick Lake. This was actually one of the books I wanted to get at BEA and didn’t. Thanks Tina 🙂

From Lucy I got: a cute sample box filled with a Dior Gentle Cleansing Milk (I love this and I actually ended up buying the full size bottle a few months ago), Garnier hand lotion sample (another love of mine and I think I might pop that into my suitcase for traveling), LACoupe shampoo and conditioner sample, Two Lips Gloss in the shade Vixen, naked skin cream, Whipped Body Cream in Villainess and a pretty blue eye shadow.

I also got five books from Lucy and they were:

  1. Exposure
  2. Delusion
  3. What We Became
  4. Bewitching
  5. With a Little Luck

I am happy because I have been eyeing Delusion and Bewitching every time I go to Chapters but never bought them because they were in hardcover so I am thrilled to add these to my collection.

Now I am off to the library to return a few items (books and video games) and to hunt down the suitcase that is hidden in the children’s section. Michael is thrilled to be going. He is determined to find it as many times as he can because he is hoping to win the small suitcase filled with candy.

Have a great day everyone

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MEME/ Sunday’s In Bed With… #56

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The awesome blogger behind this mem is Kate from Midnight Book Girl  . If you haven’t checked out her blog yet you really should hop over there and check it out.

Midnight Book Girl

Sundays In Bed With….is a meme I’ve started to share the book we’re spending the morning in bed with, or the one we’d like to stay curled up in bed with all Sunday if only our busy lives would allow! For fun, take a picture of the book in your bed, or simply write up a post or comment below sharing your Sundays in Bed With book. Quoted from Kate’s blog.
 

Wow what a week its been here in my house. Sadly the weather wasn’t the greatest with alot of rain happening. The plan for the week was basically taking it easy since I wanted Michael to rest and get better. The extend to our outings this week was basically just library activities. We did go out shopping on Thursday to get the last of our travel essentials.

Of course when you have one sick person in the house its always Murphy’s Law that someone else will get sick well ya that was me once again. I think my system was still a little down from my NYC trip. I am feeling a little better.

I did get some reading done this week as did Michael. Trying to convience him to do some guest posts for me this summer. I think I might have to bribe him in order to get them though LOL

This morning I am not in bed reading because by the time this goes live on the blog I will be sitting having breakfast with Tina http://bookshipper.blogspot.ca/ and Lucy http://www.moonlightgleam.com/ .

Anyways the reason you are here is to see what I am reading.

I am still reading this and I will probably bring this on vacation with me if I don’t happen to finish it before Wednesday.

I always love reading Catherine’s books and supporting a local author.

What about you? What are you reading today?

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Smashing Saturdays/ My Essentials First Post

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When I first stumbled up Katie from http://www.callmecrazyreviews.com it was through her youtube videos and when I realized she was a blogger as well I quickly started to follow her. I don’t recall how long I have been following Katie but it feels like she has always been a part of my blog roll.

Earlier this month she started to talk about Smash Journals and I was intriqued and was so happy when she shared a Smash Jourmal 101 post because after reading that I knew this was something I wanted to take part in.

I was so thrilled when Katie shared her Smashing Journal Essentials because I honestly had no idea what I should get and pick up. So seeing her essentials made shopping a whole lot easier.

The Smashing Journal I picked up was the International one and I was thrilled because when I went to Michael’s to pick up my Smashing Journal essentials the lady was putting alot of the items on sale so I was lucky enough to get everything on sale.

I paid $5.99 for the journal. It comes with a black pen/glue stick that is attached to the book making journaling and adding pictures/souvenirs etc quick and easy. I love all the pages that are in the journal so I am looking forward to bringing this on our trip.

Add a fun surprise to your SMASH design with these K&Company SMASH™ Fish Sliders. Slide open and add a sticker. Includes one slide and three stickers. ($1.89)

Customize your folio with the K&Company SMASH™ Embossed Sticker. Inspired by vintage door-knockers, there is a space under the lion to personalize. Includes one sticker. $1.49 each (picked up two)

These K&Company SMASH™ Owl Sliders are a real hoot! Slide open and add a sticker. Includes one slide and three stickers. Now you know I had to pick this up when I saw it.  $1.29

Elastic Bands perfect to keep your Smash Journal closed. I love that it comes in a pack of two pretty colors black & white and tiffany blue. $1.29

This black and white polka dot band is perfect to put additional pens. pencils, markers etc
$1.99

 These K&CompanySMASH™ Plastic Pockets are perfect for securing your favourite stuff in your folio. Includes 5 pockets each with different designs. Approximate size of pockets: 7.6 cm x 8.25 cm (3×3.25 in.), 10.1 cm x 10.7 cm (4×4.24 in.), and 11.4 cm x 15.8 cm (4.5×6.25 in.). $1.29 and I got two of these.

 List pads are perfect for when you get into a Smash Journal funk. The ones I got were: Blank , Top 10, Activity, and two Travel ones. These were on sale for $1.29 to $1.49

Then I happened to be in Walmart looking at some craft supplies for Michael to do this summer and I spotted a small Smash display and got another Smash list in Top 10, page tabs that are labelled with I want, I need, to make, to bake and to buy (I already have another Smash journal in mind for these ones), a pack of page tabes that you can fill in yourself and a pink pen/glue stick.

Have you ever heard of Smashing Journals? Does this interest you?

What are you Smashing Essentials?

Call Me Crazy

Be sure to check back often as I part take in the Smashing Saturdays hosted by Katie from Call Me Crazy where I will be sharing my Smashing journal with you and be sure to check out Katie’s Smashing Saturday posts on her blog.

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Cover Reveal/ Forever Us by Sandi Lynn

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Hello everyone!

New York Times Bestselling Author, Sandi Lynn, is currently writing her third and final installment in the Forever Black Series, FOREVER US, and I’m so excited to be taking part in the cover reveal today!
So, without further ado, here is the cover of
FOREVER US BY SANDI LYNN!


About The Book:


Title: Forever Us (Forever Black #3)
 
Author: Sandi Lynn

Publication Date:  November, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance 



The story of Connor and Ellery Black continues in the last installment of the Forever Black Trilogy, Forever Us.

You took Connor and Ellery’s journey of love, courage, andstrength as Ellery’s illness threatened their future in Forever Black. You continued their journey through the eyes of Connor Black in Forever You as you watched them get their happily ever after through marriage and planning for their first child.

Join Connor and Ellery once again as they face the challenges of parenthood. Take their journey in Forever Us as they learn to cope with the demands of a new baby, a demanding career, and the onset of a new challenges in which Connor and Ellery must confront for the sake of their family.





Find Forever Us Online:

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 About The Author:

I’m a wife and the
mother of three teenage girls. I spend all my time balancing the roles of wife, mother, and author. I have two dogs and two cats. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and I’ve had many dreams of writing and publishing a book. In
just a little under a year, I’ve written and published two novels in which one was a New York Times Bestselling Novel, and the other was a USA

Today’s Bestselling Novel. When I’m not writing, I enjoy going on dates with my husband by going to the movies and out to dinner. I have a severe coffee addiction, and you can usually find me hanging out at the local Starbucks with my laptop!







Find Sandi Lynn on the Web:

Twitter | Official Page | Goodreads | Pinterest | Facebook

 

PREVIOUS FOREVER BLACK NOVELS:

Title: Forever Black (Forever Black #1)

Author: Sandi Lynn

 
Publication Date:  February 16, 2013 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Literary Awards: USA Today’s Bestseller 



When Ellery moved to New York with her boyfriend, she thought they’d live happily ever after in their small New York apartment. She never thought he’d pack his bags and leave because he “needed space.” With her new-found single status and fear of being alone, Ellery buries herself in her artwork and paintings until one night she helps a mysterious intoxicated stranger get home safely. Little did she know, the mysterious stranger is none other than CEO and millionaire, Connor Black. After finding Ellery in his kitchen the next morning and assuming she broke his #1 rule about sleepovers, he becomes intrigued, not only by her stubbornness and defiance, but by her kindness.

Connor Black, emotionally dead and damaged, that stemmed from a personal tragedy, made a vow to never love or fall in
love with a woman, until Ellery Lane walked into his life by accident. After she opens up and shows him her world, Connor starts to feel emotions and feelings he never knew existed. Despite the rumors and warnings regarding Connor Black and his use and misuse of women, Ellery finds herself being drawn into his world.

Ellery knows they can never be together because she is harboring a deep secret that could destroy Connor emotionally forever.

Join Connor and Ellery as they embark on a journey of courage, love, and strength. Will it be enough to save them?

Find Forever Black Online:

Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | iBookstore | Kobo

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Title: Forever You (Forever Black #2)

Author: Sandi Lynn

 

Publication Date:  May 29, 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Literary Award: New York Times Bestseller 

New York Times bestselling novel, Forever You, is the highly demanded sequel to USA Today’s Bestseller, Forever Black.

Connor Black’s life consisted of his company and his use of multiple women.

There was never going to be love, relationships, or a fairy-tale life.

Emotionally dead and damaged, that stemmed from a personal tragedy, Connor

Black vowed never to feel any emotion or fall in love with a woman. That was

true until Ellery Lane

walked into his life by accident and changed his life forever. He begins

experiencing feelings and emotions that he never felt before and finds himself

being drawn into her world.


You took the journey with Connor and Ellery as their love, courage, and

strength were put to the test. You watched their worlds come together through

her eyes in Forever Black, and now it’s time to take the journey through his in

Forever You.

Find Forever You Online:
Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | iBookstore | Kobo

 Thank you for stopping by!

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Book Spotlight/ Parallax View

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ABOUT PARALLAX VIEW
It’s late in the Cold War, and the Soviet Union is slowly disintegrating.

In the midst of this uncertainty and upheaval, a mysterious group of KGB officials has concocted a desperate plan in an attempt to maintain power.

And one beautiful young CIA operative is all that stands between this shadowy cabal and the outbreak of World War Three.
Spring, 1987. CIA Special Operations agent Tracie Tanner is tasked with what should be a relatively straightforward mission: deliver a secret communique from Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

After smuggling the document out of East Germany, Tracie believes she is in the clear. She’s wrong. There are shadowy forces at work, influential people who will stop at nothing to prevent the explosive information contained in the letter from reaching the White House.

Soon, Tanner is knee-deep in airplane crashes and murder, paired up with a young Maine air traffic controller and on the run for their lives, unsure who she can trust at CIA, but committed to completing her mission, no matter the cost.

 
 

ABOUT ALLAN LEVERONE

Allan Leverone is the author of five novels, including the Amazon Top 25 overall paid bestselling thriller, THE LONELY MILE. He is a 2012 Derringer Award winner for excellence in short mystery fiction, as well as a 2011 Pushcart Prize nominee. Allan lives in Londonderry, NH with his wife and family, and a cat who has used up eight lives.

Visit his website at www.allanleverone.com.

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