Marcia Lynn McClure strikes again ~ A Bargained-For Bride book tour & giveaway

A Bargained-For Bride by Marcia Lynn McClure (Novella)

Excerpt

“You’re the sweetest girl in Mourning Dove Creek, you know?” Jack mumbled as he paused in kissing Jilly a moment.

Jilly smiled. “And you’re the handsomest man in Mourning Dove Creek, you know,” she flirted in return.

Jack smiled. “I do know,” he said.

Jilly giggled. Jack Taylor was so predictable—and a little conceited.
He really did think he was the handsomest man in Mourning Dove—and he
was, for the most part.

Secretly, however, if Jilly ever allowed herself to be completely
honest about it (which she tried to avoid), there was one other man in
Mourning Dove who always crossed her mind when the subject of the
handsomest man in town arose. Yet there was no lingering on thinking of
that man—no sirree! Not for a moment! Not for any reason—ever. And so
Jilly just kept telling Jack that he was the handsomest man in Mourning
Dove Creek. Besides, it was almost true—being that the other man lived
outside of town and not right in town the way Jack did.

 Amazon * Distractions Ink

Author Marcia Lynn McClure

Marcia Lynn McClure’s intoxicating succession of novels, novellas,
and e-books, has established her as one of the most favored and engaging
authors of true romance. Her unprecedented forte in weaving captivating
stories of western, medieval, regency, and contemporary amour void of
brusque intimacy has earned her the title “The Queen of Kissing.”

Marcia, who was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has spent her life
intrigued with people, history, love, and romance. A wife, mother,
grandmother, family historian, poet, and author, Marcia Lynn McClure
spins her tales of splendor for the sake of offering respite through the
beauty, mirth, and delight of a worthwhile and wonderful story.

Blog Tour Giveaway

$25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 11/12/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an
Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified
prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or
older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be
chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will
have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway
is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any
other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries
received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy
from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.



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School Lunches, Family Travel, Picnics and More with Cool Gear ~ Review & Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read

 

Cool Lunches with Cool Gear!

My two older children LOVE to take their lunches to school.  With the new food rules about healthier school lunches, my kids eat at school less and less than they used to.  The 'whole wheat' breads and buns often taste stale to them, and many of the side items are weird and do not taste as the kids think they should.  So sorry "healthier" lunch options, but my kids are not fond of your taste, textures, funny looking broccoli or weird dried apricots and beets for side dishes.



So, with lunchboxes frequently disappearing while left at school by one of my children - no need to mention which one (oldest and only son) . . . we are always on the lookout for inexpensive but fun lunchboxes and ice packs to hold their ever expanding selection of "easy to pack and take to school" foods.



When I saw a review on a fellow mom blogger's blog post, I thought I'd see if Cool Gear would be willing to have me review for them as well.  My kids and I were all absolutely thrilled when they said YES.  So, I had my youngest, who is currently in half-day kindergarten and not yet eating school lunches, help me choose the 'gear' for this review.



She and her sister both love peace signs, hearts, flowers and butterflies - so the lunchbox was an easy choice for her but not so much for me.  Cool Gear has a great selection and I had a hard time choosing. . .  'should I be the good mommy and get one for the kids or get the fun one for Me?!?'

So, I let her choose.  Then I took over and chose these wonderful inventions to add to the set.  They are "stackable snack cups" in three fun sizes.  Perfect for little portions on the go.  The largest one (9.6 fl oz) has a gel inside that is freezable like an icepack.  The middle size one (9.2 fl oz) has a freezer gel lid - then the smallest one (7.6 fl oz) is the perfect size for applesauce or fruit packs.

And finally, we were sent a Cool Gear 24oz Razor Water bottle with a freezer stick that can be inserted to keep drinks cold and fresh.  This one was randomly selected by Cool Gear and my son loves the color.  The girls are ok with it but would have preferred the pink one of course - lol

Well, we are all more than happy with these products and they have already been used quite a few times for school lunches, twice now for on the go snack time, and once for an impromptu backyard picnic with my youngest.  Cool Gear can be purchased at local stores or via their online store at http://shop.coolgearinc.com/



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Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Gymboree Lovers ~ this Sale's for YOU - #affiliate

The Gymboree $16.99 & Under Sale is in
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customers can stock up on accessories for $3.99 or less! Don't miss your chance
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Clothing for babies, toddlers, girls and boys at unheard of prices!  Check it out . . . before the sale ends!

Now is the time to stock up on winter must-haves or get an early
start on holiday shopping! The Gymboree $16.99 & Under Sale is in full swing and features everything on the
site! Don't miss your chance to stock up on adorable outfits for the children in
your life. Plus, save big on hats, socks, jewelry and more with the Gymboree $3.99 & Under Accessories sale. These offers are only valid for a
limited time and while supplies last. Be sure to check out Gymboree today!

Disclosure: Mom Loves 2 Read is an affiliate with Gymboree and will receive a small compensation for purchases made using the links within this post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Mary's Little Lamb is worn out ~ Review of Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep on Mom Loves 2 Read

“Young Mary had a little lamb.
His name was Sheppard sheep,
And everywhere that Mary went
That sheep was sure to sleep.”

 

This
is not your average Mother Goose nursery rhyme. In this hilarious
parody, poor Mary has one very sleepy, slumbering, snoozing sheep named
Sheppard and Mary’s mom is not happy. 



Can Mary can keep her sleepy sheep awake? 




Young readers will laugh along at Mary’s zany attempts, as she tries
everything from spicy-hot fiestas to water fights. The humor is fast and
fun in this easy to read rhyming adventure.







My Review:



What is poor Mary to do with her Little Lamb.  After following her to school, he is exhausted.  This poor sheep is sleepy and Mary's Mom is not happy about it.



Adorable, fun and entertaining, Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep is another fantastic ebook by author Julia Dweck.  After reading Blucy, my daughter's were thrilled to find that we could review another book by this same author.  Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep is full of wonderful illustrations, imaginative humor and rhyming fun.



All of my children, even my 12 year old son love this story.  They laughed, giggled and pretended to be sleepy sheep throughout each reading of this charming story.  Another highly recommended children's book from an author my children have added to their personal favorites!



Mary Had a Sleepy Sheep can be found on Amazon.com for only $3.19!  Makes a great gift for little ones to read on kindle, ipad, iphone or whatever ereader you have!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Adorableness wrapped in an ebook package ~ Review of Blucy on Mom Loves 2 Read

Who or what is Blucy you ask?  That is a wonderful question . . . Blucy is . . . well . . . a Blue Cat.

Well she didn't start out blue.  A little girl named Mandy goes to the pound to find a new pet.  She sees a cat named Lucy and decides to take her home. Mandy sees that as Lucy's mood changes, so does her fur . . to blue.  Lucy tries to figure out what is making Lucy Blue.



I won't tell you more, you will need to read this absolutely adorable book for yourself.  My children absolutely love Blucy.  My 5 year old actually took off with her sister's kindle and hid in her closet to read Blucy over and over.  This fun rhyming story has wonderful illustrations on each page that really captured my daughter's attention and imagination.  She still talks about Blucy days and even weeks after

reading the story.

Now I have to keep explaining why we can not go out and get her a blue cat like Blucy.



Blucy is FREE today on Amazon.com - not sure how long this will last so don't miss a chance to grab this adorable ebook!

Julia
Dweck writes children's stories for digital and traditional
publication. Her stories span the spectrum of humor, fantasy, and
edutainment in rhyme and in prose. Check out her newest eBook, "Blucy," a
colorful romp and rhyming cat tale. Fun cat facts and a Blucy activity
are included in this playful adventure.



Julia's background in
elementary education affords her the opportunity to be in touch with
what children want to read and what makes them giggle. She's
collaborated with leading artists in the world of children's literature
to produce over 20 Amazon eBooks.

(from amazon's author profile)

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

The Funny Adventures of Little Nani by Cinta Garcia de la Rosa ~ Book Tour

Title: The Funny Adventures of Little
Nani

Genre: Children’s Book

Author: Cinta Garcia
de la Rosa

Publisher: CreateSpace (June 18, 2013)

Pages:
100

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1490413766

ISBN-13:
978-1490413761

Little
Nani is a little girl who likes helping people. However, when she helps people
the results can be a bit unexpected. Why is that? Little Nani is a witch! Or at
least she wants to be a witch. With her magic wand, she will try to cast
different spells to help her friends, but she won’t be successful all the time.
Follow Little Nani in her funny adventures and meet her extraordinary friends.
Funny ostriches, horses that love reading, super-fast turtles, grumpy zombies…
Little Nani has lots of friends! You can also draw your own characters! Little
Nani is willing to become a good witch. Will she manage to do it? Who knows?
Read the stories and discover what happens next!

EXCERPT (From “Little Nani and the Flying
Muffin”).

“I’m bored!”

“How can you say that you are bored when I am reading to you one of
the funniest books I have read in a long time?” said Horse in an exasperated
tone. When Little Nani shrugged her shoulders, Horse had retreated to his
favourite rocking chair in a corner of the room.

“Can I go out and make angels?” asked Little Nani, who was upside
down, standing on her hands.

“Don’t be silly. You can only make angels in the snow, not in the
rain,” said Horse without raising his eyes from the book.

“Can I go out and jump in the pools?” asked Little Nani, who was
hopscotching all over the room.

“If you go out you will get soaking wet, and then you will catch a
bad cold, and then you won’t be able to go out for a long time,” said the
impatient horse. He didn’t like being interrupted while
reading.

“Then I will cast a spell to make the sun come back,” said Little
Nani, trying to take her magic wand out of her pocket while rolling on the
floor. Big Billy, watching her efforts to take her magic wand out, and fearing
that Little Nani could make the rain turn into a tempest, quickly pecked Little
Nani’s hand.

“Ouch!” exclaimed Little Nani. “That hurt!”

She tried once more to take her magic wand from her pocket, but
this time it was Skinny Nikki who pecked Little Nani’s
hand.

“Ouch!” exclaimed Little Nani again.

It was pretty clear by now to Little Nani that she wasn’t going to
have any fun that day. She thought that the rain was boring and, folding her
arms with an angry look, she sat down in a corner.

Purchase your
copy at
AMAZON

About the
Author:

Cinta
Garcia de la Rosa is a Spanish writer who has loved the written word since she
discovered she was able to read books at age 5. Since then, she has become a
bookworm and reads around 100 books every year. She also writes, every day,
compulsively, even in the middle of the night. You cannot control when
inspiration hits you, can you? She writes in English because she is convinced
that in a previous life she was British, so writing in English feels more
natural to her than writing in her native language. Yes, she is crazy like that.
Cinta Garcia is the author of “The Funny Adventures of Little Nani”, a
collection of short stories for children, and “A Foreigner in London”, a short
story published on Smashwords.

Her
latest book is The Funny Adventures of Little Nani.

Visit her
website at www.cintagarciadelarosa.com.

 

Connect &
Socialize with Cinta!

TWITTER | FACEBOOK
| GOODREADS

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

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