Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 9, 2012, 7:32 am
Today I am pleased to host Kathryne Kennedy as part of The Elven Lords Blogger Hop. Stonehame The elven lady La'laylia rules here, with her lavenderscepter attuned to the gemstones of the earth. The palace is constructed of onegigantic piece of amethyst, and the very air within the court seems to ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 9, 2012, 7:30 am
I particularly like these characters and was fully engaged throughout the story. The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne KennedyMass Market Paperback: 448 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (February 7, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1402236549ISBN-13: 978-1402236549Genre:  Fantasy Romance My Rating:Â...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 8, 2012, 7:31 am
Please help me welcome Samantha Grace to  Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf.Hello Samantha!Q1.  What inspired you to write historicalromance? SG:  I love immersing myself in aworld that doesn’t provide constant reminders that pull me out of the story. Mylife is so different from the historical he...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 8, 2012, 7:30 am
This is a light historical romance with the tables turned on a carefree bachelor. Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrelby Samantha Grace Mass Market Paperback: 416 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca (February 7, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1402258313ISBN-13: 978-1402258312Genre: Historical Romance...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 7, 2012, 7:30 am
This story has likeable characters, family involvement and a second chance romance. Exclusively Yours (The Kowalskis)  by Shannon StaceyMass Market Paperback: 352 pagesPublisher: HQN Books; Reissue edition (December 20, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0373776780ISBN-13: 978-0373776788    Genre: Co...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 6, 2012, 11:18 pm
WELCOME TO 2012 FOLLOWER LOVE GIVEAWAY HOP!I love my followers and wish you could all win. :-) This hop is hosted by the fabulous Kathy at I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Rachael Renee Anderson  The hop runs from Tuesday, February 7th through Tuesday, February 14th. My Giveaway is for ANYONE who ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 5, 2012, 10:00 pm
This meme starts at Book Journey! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 5, 2012, 4:35 pm
[Continuing the message from last week based on 1 Timothy 4:1-10.]  Last week our associate Pastor was warning us against Saboteurs who might mislead believers. How do we protect ourselves from this? He recommended: 1. Stay in the word - the better you know the best manual, the less likely you will...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 5, 2012, 12:05 am
Welcome once more to SBB. I hope everyone had a good first week sliding into February. I am still moving at fast speed.. Thank you to all those who commented last week. Most of us are not fans of love triangles although they are okay if there is no infidelity, no cheating and it moves along quic...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 4, 2012, 9:57 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners of Two Copies of Deeper Water Carol M and misskallie2000 ARC copy of  A Demon Does it Better Pam K ALL WINNERS please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form so I can mail the books out to winners.  Please reply within 72 hours! 
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 4, 2012, 6:12 pm
Good Afternoon! I’m pleased to announce a celebration of all things Elven! In honor of the release of The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne Kennedy this month, the third book in her Elven Lords Series, we have an exciting book blogger hop in which 7 bloggers will take you on a journey to the mythical v...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 3, 2012, 3:30 pm
This is full of intrigue and peeks into what might have been happening in Washington during the Civil War days leading up to Gettysburg. Grant Me Timely GraceUNABRIDGEDby Timothy Woods Narrated by Andy MackLENGTH16 hrs and 38 mins AUDIBLE RELEASE DATE09-09-11 Genre: Historical Fiction ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 3, 2012, 7:30 am
[** If you are new to Friday Pick Giveaway - Welcome!  Scroll down a bit (below book group #19) for instructions on how to enter.]  Another busy week for me. This year has started out at high pitch at my office - such a blessing! Thank you to all who entered January 27 Pick.  There were NO Automa...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 2, 2012, 7:30 am
This book is suspenseful, strange and engaging! The Rook  by Daniel O'MalleyHardcover: 496 pagesPublisher: Little, Brown and Company (January 11, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0316098795ISBN-13: 978-0316098793Genre:  Fantasy, Thriller My Rating:  4.25 of 5.0 Book Description Publication Date: J...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Feb 1, 2012, 7:32 am
As part of the Forever's Paranormal Blog Tour I am please to share a Mini Q&A with Kendra Leigh Castle, author of Midnight Reckoning. 1.      Do I plot out the series? I openly admit to being a pantser extraordinaire.  I never know what’s going to happen when I sit down to write!  Each book...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 31, 2011, 10:28 pm
I like strong shape shifters and sexy, cherishing men - this fits the bill!  Unleashed by Sara Humphreys Mass Market Paperback: 320 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Original edition (October 1, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1402258437ISBN-13: 978-1402258435     Genre: Paranormal   Â...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 30, 2011, 10:50 pm
This meme starts at Book Journey! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 30, 2011, 3:41 pm
Our Pastor continued his message based on 2 Corinthians 9:8.  He encouraged us again to feed the Spirit more than the Physical body. Then he reminded us not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. He gave two "laws" to apply. 1. The Law of Concentration - ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 29, 2011, 9:53 pm
Once more .... welcome to Saturday Night and Sharing Beyond Books!  Thanks for your comments this past week. There were several interesting and catching titles that attracted us.  Most of them seem to be cozy mystery titles. I like Birgit's mention of If Books Could Kill but I think that Llehn...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 29, 2011, 9:40 pm
Congratulations to Winner of the copy ofKiss of Nightby Debbie Viguie katpash ---- please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form so I can mail the book out.  Please reply within 72 hours! 
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 29, 2011, 8:00 am
My favorite "In Death" listen so far! Vengeance in Death: In Death, Book 6  UNABRIDGED by J. D. Robb Narrated by Susan Ericksen      Genre: Crime Thriller      My rating: 4.75 of 5.0 Product Description: He is an expert with the latest technology...a madman with the mi...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 29, 2011, 7:30 am
This is another suspenseful investigation with the wonderful narration that makes this series click for me. Ceremony in Death: In Death, Book 5 UNABRIDGED by J. D. Robb Narrated by Susan Ericksen Genre: Thriller Suspense My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0 Product Description Conducting a ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 28, 2011, 7:30 am
[** If you are new to Friday Pick, scroll down a bit (below book group #19) for instructions on how to enter.] This has been a good week. I am enjoying the cooler nights (40s) but it still gets to the high 70s in the day. Is everyone ready to move into November... and then December??? Thank you to...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 27, 2011, 5:00 pm
... to share the info with your blog readers, on Facebook and Twitter, and however else you’d like ... Leanna EllisHannah Schmidt pines for Jacob, the boy who saved her life when she drowned, bringing her ... of her soul. Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches, Oh My! Paranormal Romance for $0.99!Â...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 27, 2011, 7:30 am
This author has beautiful phrasing and great warmth in her stories.   The Rose Garden  by Susanna Kearsley Paperback: 448 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (October 1, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1402258585ISBN-13: 978-1402258589Genre:  Fantasy, Time Travel My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0 Product Des...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 26, 2011, 7:30 am
See below for Tour wide Giveaway chance. Doesn't this look like a fun read for October and Halloween?! TheSoundtrack to Our Lives (Or a Book) by Jennifer Harlow Idon’t do silence. I can’t. I grew up surrounded by chaos instrumented by threedemons by the names of Ryan, Liam, and Trevor, my three...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 25, 2011, 7:30 am
This is an interesting story of time distortion! TimeSplash by Graham Storrs Narrator: E.J. NewmanPublisher: eMergent PublishingProof-listener: Susan ClaybrookLength: 9:11:32 Genre:  Time travel, Science FictionMy Rating: 4.25 of 5.0Product Description Jumping back in time used to be fun... until ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 23, 2011, 10:36 pm
This meme starts at Book Journey! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 23, 2011, 4:30 pm
This morning we celebrated communion again. It is always a time when my heart swells. Our Pastor preached on the "quickening" of The Spirit.  He pointed out that if we are feeling empty then we are not allowing The Spirit to abound in us.  The Spirit will energize us if we allow it to rule over ou...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 23, 2011, 12:00 am
We visited some more beautiful ports on the second week of our Scandinavian Cruise. I have created a slide show with captioned pictures. If the slide goes too quickly, you can click on the bottom of the slide show, click on the pause and go one at a time. Next week I'll post the final pictures - I h...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 22, 2011, 10:21 pm
Welcome to ..... Saturday Night and Sharing Beyond Books!  Thanks for your comments this past week - there were some fun answers. Several of us wanted a 'date' with Roarke but some of you named characters I don't even know so I will be looking them up.  I do agree with Sarah that Jamie Fraser f...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 22, 2011, 12:43 am
Congratulations to All of these Winners!!! Two Winners of Forever Romance Contemporary Double "Going Home" books: Home at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay   Home Sweet Homeby Bella Riley ************************************************ Forbidden by Ted Dekker **************************************** ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 21, 2011, 7:30 am
Whew - this week has flown by especially with me traveling to Orlando and back on Tuesday and Thursday.  It was fun but now I have a push for work on Friday. :-) Thank you to all who entered October 14 Pick. There were THREE (Woo Hoo again!) Automatic winners this week (those who requested the book...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 20, 2011, 10:05 pm
I didn't get to read much or write any reviews the past two nights as I was out of town for an industry seminar. My title underwriter, Stewart Title, put on a great two day conference with a pirate theme and a  fun casino night.  Last night I played blackjack for about three hours. We had fun with...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 19, 2011, 7:30 am
This is an easy read with lots of Christmas cheer and love, with the fun of a little mystery. The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo Hardcover: 288 pagesPublisher: Little, Brown and Company (October 17, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 031609739XISBN-13: 978-0316097390     Ge...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 18, 2011, 7:30 am
If you enjoy true stories revealing remarkable character you will want to read this book with its inspiring words of wisdom and insight. Unmeasured Strength  by Lauren Manning Macmillan Audio, August 2011 ISBN: 978-1-4272-1425-6, ISBN10: 1-4272-1425-5, Audio Run Time: 6:00 Genre: Memoir My Rat...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 18, 2011, 1:22 am
I'll be doing at least one more FLASH GIVEAWAY  this month! And probably several before Christmas - my boxes are overflowing!! The Two winners are.........                       Here was the vote count for 29 votes less two for any days: Sat - Mon  = 7Sun - Tues = 2.5Mon - We...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
Shona Husk Interview,Author of The Goblin King Q1.  Do you find writing in different genresrequires different techniques?SH: I write paranormal and fantasy romance so I find them quite similar in thatboth require believable world building. But where paranormal is grounded inreality with fantasy I ...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 17, 2011, 2:00 pm
Yes - I like fairytale romances.:-) The Goblin Kingby Shona Husk Mass Market Paperback: 352 pagesPublisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Original edition (October 1, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1402259859ISBN-13: 978-1402259852Genre: Fantasy My Rating: 4.0 of 5.0 Product Description: Cursed by a Druid...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 17, 2011, 12:51 am
This meme starts at Book Journey! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other blog gers, see some wonderful blogs, and put...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 16, 2011, 3:53 pm
This morning we were blessed with a guest minister/singer, John Starnes. John spent a number of years as a singer with the Jimmy Swaggert Ministries.  He gave a bit of testimony sharing how he had his life all planned out - he'd sing at his job for 30 years or so, then retire; his daughters would g...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 15, 2011, 9:44 pm
Happy Saturday Night again.  I hope everyone has had a good week. Mine was busy, busy. Ha - so what's new? Thanks for your comments this past week - it seemed like those questions were a bit easier to answer than some. The majority of us like any setting but we all seem to agree we want it well w...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 15, 2011, 7:28 pm
Just for fun this is a FLASH GIVEAWAY  I have been intending for several weeks and more. Since I wanted to post this before my cruise I am going to have TWO Winners. The giveaway is for ANY book on my Review and ARC giveaway list! I have added a few more ARC and review books. TO ENTER:  Must be a...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 14, 2011, 7:30 am
I have been so busy this week and I completely forgot about the Flash Giveaway I was going to post. Hopefully I'll get it posted soon!  It looks like I had failed to cross out a few books that had been won while I was away on vacation.  I have updated the lists now, deleting all those that have be...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 13, 2011, 7:30 am
This is entertaining in a YA appropriate fashion. Audible Audio EditionListening Length: 7 hours and 23 minutesProgram Type: AudiobookVersion: UnabridgedPublisher: Harper AudioAudible.com Release Date: June 29, 2010Language: EnglishGenre: YA My Rating: 3.75 Publisher's Summary: Wyldcliffe Abbey S...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 12, 2011, 7:30 am
I liked this and will want the next book since this ends with mysteries still to be revealed! (Including the Q in the product blurb.) Kiss of Nightby Debbie ViguiéPaperback: 304 pagesPublisher: FaithWords; 1 Original edition (October 7, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0446570869ISBN-13: 978-04465708...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 11, 2011, 7:30 am
This is an enjoyable tale of a young woman's adventures on the Oregon Trail. Where Tomorrow Waits (Westward Dreams, Book 3)by Jane Peart Paperback: 224 pagesPublisher: Zondervan (July 2, 1995)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0310412919ISBN-13: 978-0310412915Genre:  Historical My Rating: 4.0 Product Descr...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 9, 2011, 11:00 pm
This meme starts at Book Journey! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other blog gers, see some wonderful blogs, and put...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 9, 2011, 5:55 pm
Today is National Pastor Appreciation Day.  Our Pastor gave a very good sermon and I have notes for another day.  But before Pastor preached he prayed to lift up ministers everywhere.  Sometimes ministers are not appreciated and they might get discouraged.  I immediately thought that if a minist...
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Martha E. posted an article on Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf - Oct 8, 2011, 10:01 pm
Happy Saturday Night.  I only found one or two books for Halloween so I don't have a list of those to add. I do have a few more Holiday and Valentine titles I can add next week. And I am going to include the ARC Giveaway Box ** for the SBB winners to pick from starting with the winner announced her...
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