Review and a Giveaway

With the holidays fast approaching I have a special giveaway and a review to share with you today. First the review since we all know books make wonderful gifts no matter the time of year, but the holidays are a great time to buy for youngsters.

THE ADVENTURES OF ISAIAH JAMES: BEACH BOY by  

Sabrina K. Carpenter

 
This is a delightful story of an adventure young Isaiah James and his family go on one day. 

The story combines learning, imagination, and family togetherness. During Isaiah’s adventure he soared with the seagulls, rode a seahorse, and swam with the dolphins. 

Author Sabrina K. Carpenter uses her debut children’s book to encourage youngsters and their parents to treat each day as an adventure. It's a fun book for parents to read to their children, as well as the children to read as they get older.

The beautiful illustrations by Doreen Freeman add a magical element to this inspiring story.

The Adventures of Isaiah James: Beach Boy by Sabrina K. Carpenter, Illustrated by Doreen Freeman, Perfected Pen Publishing, @2010, ISBN: 978-0982773710, Paperback, 30 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure - I requested this book and it was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.

It’s November and Thanksgiving is coming. The operative word is “giving” so of course, the folks at Hachette have another wonderful Forever Romance giveaway.

Three lucky winners will receive this November Forever Romance package of four intriguing romance books. See the end of the post for the giveaway guidelines. Here are the books included in the package.

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (ISBN: 9780446406901) by Lisa  Dale is a 368-page paperback.

Sometimes love finds you when you least expect it. Lana Biel has always wanted to shake the dust of Vermont off her feet and see the world, one exotic country after another. But when a lighthearted spring fling changes her life forever, she turns to the one man whose strong shoulders can lighten any burden: her best friend, Eli Ward.

Eli has always been there for Lana--after all, that's what best friends do. But Lana isn't the only one hiding something. Eli is keeping secrets of his own that threaten their relationship.

MONTANA LEGACY (ISBN: 9780446548618) by R.C. Ryan is a 304-page paperback and the first installment in the Montana series featuring the McCord cousins.

They're the McCords...three rugged, sexy cowboy cousins who'll inherit the family range--if they seek the treasure hidden on it. But even more precious are the women who can tame their wild hearts...

She was the one person who shook Jesse McCord's quiet determination. She was the only one he ever let in, body and soul. Then suddenly Amy Parrish was gone and the oldest McCord cousin devoted his life to the family ranch. Now Amy is back, offering help to Jesse find the McCord gold. Yet Jesse's not about to give her a second chance, and he hopes his pride will protect him from her irresistible charms. But under the wide prairie skies a dangerous, unseen enemy is fast closing in, threatening Amy and Jesse's very lives and the promise of their ...

TALL TALES AND WEDDING VEILS (ISBN: 9780446617871)  by Jane Graves is a 400-page paperback.

Accountant Heather Montgomery is a planner. So never in her wildest dreams did she think she'd run into sexy charmer Tony McCaffrey in Vegas, play lady luck, and celebrate his jackpot with a champagne-soaked night. And she certainly never expected to wake up the next morning married! How could this good girl pick a man whose fridge is empty and whose apartment is a disaster zone, yet still drives her so crazy with lust she can't see straight?

Quickly hitched and happily ditched, Tony can't wait to get back to his playboy ways. But when Heather's family is thrilled that their no-nonsense daughter is finally in love, he proposes a plan: stay married for a month to repay his good luck charm, even though she sterilizes his toothbrush and forbids anything between the sheets. But Heather is more than he bargained for--a sharp-witted, passionate woman who just might turn his near miss into wedded bliss!

TALK OF THE TOWN (ISBN: 9780446618588) by Sherrill Bodine is a 336-page paperback.

GOSSIP QUEEN DETHRONED!

Darlings, what a to-do at the Daily Mail today! After fifteen years as Chicago's gossip guru, Rebecca Covington has been demoted from divulger of secrets for the city's elite to headlining recipes in the Home and Food section. Apparently, a touchy senator is threatening legal action for Rebecca's latest extramarital scoop. But Windy City rumor has it that new CEO and dreamy Pierce Brosnan look-alike David Sumner downgraded Rebecca in favor of fresher, younger blood on the social beat.

Industry insiders expect Rebecca to fight her denouement, and inquiring minds have already seen the feisty maven trading quips and searing glances wtih her arresting new boss. Rebecca swears she'll reclaim her shining star status, but can the dishy diva even cook? And how can she ignore David's arousing effect on her sensibilities?

Don't miss a trick, darlings. Sparks are going to fly.

Now for the package giveaway guidelines. To enter the giveaway, send me an e-mail (mcbookshelf@gmail.com). Your subject line should read, “Win November Forever Romance.” Your message should include your name and mailing address. The contest is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only and no post office box addresses can be accepted. In addition, Hachette is advising winners that they will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if they win the same title in two or more contests, they will receive only one copy of the title (or one set in the case of grouped giveaways) in the mail. (Winners here have always be great about letting me know if they have already won the book somewhere else so another winner can be selected. However, this announcement is something that has to be passed along from Hachette). And, just so you know, I don’t share the mailing information or use it for any other purpose. The deadline to enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 sets of the November Forever Romance giveaway package will be 8 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, Nov. 27.