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Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz: Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 29, 2016
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Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann KrentzSecret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz


Thanks to Erin D. Galloway of Berkley, I am giving away one paperback copy of Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz.  This book was published last year in hardcover and today it is coming out in paperback.

Description of Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz


Madeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters—until a secret tore them apart. Now, it might take them to their graves. 
 
Nearly two decades after her childhood—and her friendship with Daphne—were destroyed in one traumatic night, a dying man’s last words convey a warning to Madeline: the secrets she believed buried forever have been discovered.
 
Unable to trust anyone else, Madeline reaches out to Daphne and to the only man she can count on to help: Jack Rayner, a security expert with a profoundly intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. Along with his high-tech genius of a brother, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth….

Praise for Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz


“A suspenseful, romantic escape.”—People

“Krentz’s focus always is on the relationship between her central characters: Complex, strong-willed and vulnerable, they’re at the heart of what might be her best work yet.”—The Seattle Times

“Fans of bestselling Krentz’s books once again hit the literary jackpot with Secret Sisters as the doyenne of sophisticated romantic suspense serves up another irresistible combination of sharply etched characters, suspenseful plotting, smoldering sexual chemistry, and wonderfully written dialogue that snaps, crackles, and pops with the author’s distinctive wit.”—Booklist (starred review)

About Jayne Ann KrentzSecret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz


Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers and has sold 40 million novels.  She has written romantic thrillers under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. Learn more at jayneannkrentz.com and connect with her on facebook.com/JayneAnnKrentz.

Giveaway of Jayne Ann Krentz


This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on December 16, 2016 midnight pacific time.  Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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Nov 16

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Big Flies by Keith Hirshland: Review

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 28, 2016
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Big Flies by Keith HirshlandBig Flies by Keith Hirshland


In Sierra Nevada, Leland’s father, Chester Daniel David, highly celebrated travel writer dies. Leland becomes heir to the estate.  It is there that Leland comes across disturbing evidence that all the travel stories his father told were not authentic.  Worse, Leland is compelled to solve the mystery of what Chester had really been up to and at the same time, try to solve several related unsolved mysteries.

Some of the unsolved mysteries used in the story are real mysteries that are still unsolved today like the D. B. Cooper plane skyjacking and ransom demand in the Pacific Northwest and the inexplicable vanishing of $1 million from the Chicago First National Bank.

Big Flies is an entertaining search for the truth.  Keith Hirshland uses lots of humor and a well drawn out and colorful cast of characters.  With an intriguing plot and beautiful landscape, Hirshland weaves his tale seamlessly. I don’t read a lot of mysteries but I am so glad I read ‘Big Flies’!  I loved how Hirshland tied in real events to give it a more realistic feel.  I truly didn’t want it to end!  Highly recommended!

I received the ebook for my honest opinion.

4.5/5

About Keith HirshlandBig Flies by Keith Hirshland


Keith Hirshland is a sports television producer with more than three decades of experience and an Emmy award under his belt. He produced shows that aired on ESPN and ESPN2. Hirshland later was among the first forty people hired by The Golf Channel in 1994. He was in the middle of the action when it premiered in 1995 and provided his talents for the all golf network for close to two decades.

Big Flies is Hirshland’s second book and first novel. He is the author of Cover Me Boys, I’m Going In (Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat), a memoir about his experiences in the television industry. Hirshland lives in New Jersey with his wife and Bernese Mountain Dog.

Website: http://www.keithhirshland.com
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Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook by Ziggy Marley

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 27, 2016
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Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook by Ziggy MarleyZiggy Marley and Family Cookbook by Ziggy Marley


I have always liked Ziggy Marley’s music so when I saw that he also had a cookbook out, I was curious.  It was presented in an email to me with an offer for a free copy.  Part of the pitch said it has “many vegan and vegetarian recipes.  Normally, I will only accept cookbooks that are vegan or at least vegetarian but I made an exception for this one.

The book is beautiful with colorful ingredients and photos of many of the dishes.  Just look at the cover to get a glimpse of the beauty! However, I was disappointed that there were not as many vegan and vegetarian recipes as I was lead to believe.  I know some people consider fish to be vegetarian however; real vegetarians will tell you that “if it can stare back at you, it’s not vegetarian.”  Since this book has many fish recipes, I think that is where the confusion came from.

That said, there are a few veggie recipes and there are some that can be tweaked to become vegetarian or even vegan, if you know how.  My favorite recipe is the Coconut Curry Squash Soup.  It was already vegan, so no tweaking required. It was so flavorful that I have already made it twice.  The lental Soup was good as was the Tofu In Coconut Carrot Curry. There are also some nice salad and smoothie recipes.

Seeing photos of some of the fish and chicken dishes were a bit off putting to me but I did know the risk I was taking accepting this cookbook so I certainly can’t take points off for that.  Over all, it is a solid cookbook with some good recipes.  It would be especially good for someone transitioning to vegetarian.

I received the colorful hardcover book for my honest opinion.

4/5

About Ziggy MarleyZiggy Marley and Family Cookbook by Ziggy Marley


Throughout the course of his three-decade career, Ziggy Marley has built a music legacy both alongside his siblings with Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers (ten albums) and as a solo artist (six albums to date). As of 2016, Marley’s music has garnered seven Grammy Awards and an Emmy; the humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer continually progresses at every turn.

In 2012, he launched Ziggy Marley Organics, which includes a line of GMO-free coconut oils and hempseed snacks. Deeply committed to charity work, Ziggy leads U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), his nonprofit organization that focuses on uplifting children’s lives through education around the world. He is also the author of the children’s book “I Love You Too,” published by Akashic Books/Tuff Gong Worldwide.

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