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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><b>Release Date:</b> 5/22/2014</span><br />
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(FREE, book #1), <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIWJ78C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JIWJ78C&linkCode=as2&tag=what0dd-20&linkId=4NR3PQP4REUQ7HRH">Fracture</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=what0dd-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00JIWJ78C" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
(book #2)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">In books 1 & 2 we learn that Sloane's sister was kidnapped. The sexy, killer (literally, he kills people), bad boy hero, Zeth is helping Sloane get her sister back. Sloane is a trauma doctor who was raised by a minister and traded her virginity for information on where her sister is. Oh and Zeth and Sloane are most likely falling for each other. Who am I kidding? It's a romance series, of course they are. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Now that you are semi-caught up here is what happens in <i>Burn</i>. Well, I can't say much because the whole thing is full of action, surprises and sex. I don't want to spoil much. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><i>Burn</i> picks up right where we left off in <i>Fracture</i>. Zeth and Sloane are in Julio's compound where they plan to rescue Sloane's sister, Alexis, during a sex party.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"> Sloane is supposed to convince Julio that she is an escort there to join Zeth at the party. She tried... She stands up to Julio and he appears to accept that even though she is a doctor she could still be there for the party. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Sloane gets together with "the girls" on the compound before the party. She is hoping to see Alexis but she isn't there. She learns there are 2 other girls that are away. Neither are named Alexis but Sloane suspects she is going by a different name. The girls are Julio's prostitutes that will help entertain the party guests.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">The MC, Widow Makers, show up for the party. The president of the club is named Rebel. Rebel was supposed to be the one who got Sloane's virginity in book 1. Zeth knows this but Sloane does not. Rebel becomes an important character. I can't tell you how without ruining the whole book! But trust me, its good! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Callie Hart has kept me on the edge of my seat since book 1. <i>Burn</i> (Book 3) is full of action, twists, turns and surprises. Then, there's the sex... HOT! Zeth is a crazy, kinky bastard. Miss Hart writes scenes that will have you screaming at your eReader, gasping in awe and ready for action. I found myself saying "He is NOT going to use that! Oh yes, he is!" out loud, more than once. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">There is a lot of things going on this series. Gangs, organized crime, motorcycle clubs, sex, spying, kidnapping and plot twists are all woven together like a delicate piece of lace. At the heart of it all is a love story. Sloane started as a virgin and morphs into a viper with an insatiable libido which matches that of her deviant lover. She is willing to do absolutely anything to find her sister. Zeth is a broken, hard shelled, tattooed badass with a past. He starts to soften a bit with Sloane as they spend more time together than he is used to. He is protective over her and is even amused with her at times. In <i>Burn</i> he admits that she confuses him. These characters grow at a perfect pace with the story. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">I recommend this whole series to everyone! If you aren't afraid of some graphic wording and love dark, erotic subject matter, this is for you! If you haven't started this series yet, you must! The first installment, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJPO9R8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IJPO9R8&linkCode=as2&tag=what0dd-20&linkId=HEWDJIM2ZMUOFC5E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deviant</a></i>, is currently free. I give this book (and the series so far) 5/5 stars! And the steam factor is 5/5 as well! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">I know this because I diagnosed myself.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from a very prestigious university.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">I am charming, attractive, and you probably want to sleep with me.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">I take what I want, when I want, and I enjoy picking the most tragic of all my patients to experiment with.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">I have no remorse, I am unrelenting in my pursuit of tragedy, and I am about to meet my match.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">Her name is not important, I am only allowed to call her Mistress. She is a femme fatale, a patient, and now an obsession.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">She will destroy me, I will do anything to get inside of her.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"><b>Author: </b>Jaden Wilkes</span><br />
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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095230416848250876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700713205097204184.post-77842109444463002512014-03-30T09:27:00.000-07:002014-03-30T09:27:11.841-07:00Q&A with Julia Kent Author of Share Me in the Spring Fling Anthology<span style="font-family: inherit;">I recently had the opportunity to ask one of my favorite authors some fun questions! Julia Kent is the author of many of my favorite books. If you are into steamy romantic comedy type books, LOOK HER UP! (I hereby name steamy-romantic-comedy an actual book genre)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can check her out in the Spring Fling New Adult Anthology set in New Orleans at Spring Break during Mardi Gras. For more info see my review (link below)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> When did you realize you wanted to be a writer? Did you know what genre right away?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> I've been writing for years, but turned to romance more recently. Wrote my first novel nearly twenty years ago, actually!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> Do you have a favorite book that you have written? How about a favorite Character?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> Oh -- seriously? Do I have to pick one? It's like picking a favorite kid. LOL. I do have a TOTAL author crush on Alex from It's Complicated/Complete Abandon/cameo in Random Acts of Trust, though. ::blush::</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> Do you have a specific method for writing? Do you brainstorm, outline or simply start writing as it comes? Give us some insight into your "process".<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> I write between my kids' demands for food and attention. I still have one who isn't of school age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> Are any of your characters based on anyone you know personally? (You don't have to tell us who they are, unless you want to)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> Nope. Not a single one. Other than Thor (Mike from Her Billionaires). I personally know Thor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> I have noticed mention of items like Diva Cup, Cloth Diapers and Babywearing in your books. As a cloth diapering and babywearing mom, I have to ask if you use(d) cloth diapers?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> I did! For one child. He's my easygoing kid, too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> On a man: Boxers or briefs?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>WMW:</u> Coffee or Tea?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">OMG IS THAT A QUESTION? Coffee, of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anything but winter. I live in New England.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Julia:</u> Man. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my silly questions Julia! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">See why I love her? Check out her many awesome books, I have read them all! </span></div>
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<a href="http://whatmommywants.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-random-acts-of-trust-by.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My review of Random Acts of Trust</span></a></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Four tales of hot New Adult romance in New Orleans …</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Party Spring Break–style with four bestselling romance authors, including Julia Kent and Sara Fawkes, as they dish out sexy tales of romance in the Big Easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Share Me</em> by Julia Kent</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Emma Barton has just been dumped—for being boring. Now she's letting loose and reclaiming her inner bad girl with not one, but <em>two</em> sexy strangers! Double the pleasure means double the fun, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Shake Me</em> by Sara Fawkes</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Determined to forget her cheating boyfriend, Cassidy Dupre agrees to a night out with playboy Travis Dean. But when she finds herself wanting more than she bargained for, this evening could spell desire … or disaster!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Show Me</em> by Cathryn Fox</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Eva Parker wants a lesson in seduction … from her brother's best friend. When teaching becomes tension, will they be able to keep it professional? Or will friends forever become something much hotter?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>Shock Me</em> by Lauren Hawkeye</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Callie Gilmore is determined to break out of the friend zone with Ryder Hawkins. Donning a mask and making her move seems easy, but when fate throws a curveball, Callie must choose: turn and run … or embrace the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Set in New Orleans in middle of Mardi Gras, we follow the stories of four young women. Emma Barton doesn't usually do "pleasure" trips. Her vacations mostly consist of charity work. After spending years with her high school boyfriend turned fiance, she finds herself single. He said she was "boring". Well, how boring is it to find two hot guys to spend the week with in New Orleans? Cassidy Dupre used to be good friends with Travis Dean until her mom died. She tried to become the young woman her mom would have liked, shunning Travis in the process. Travis tortures and teases her all through high school but when he sheds light on her cheating boyfriend they run to New Orleans to find him, together. Travis and Cassidy finally get what they both really need. Eva Parker is a self proclaimed geek and is ready to hand over her "V" card!! She has had a crush on her brothers best friend for as long as she can remember. She knows she can't have him but decides to trust him to show her how to be attractive to other men. He doesn't want her to be with other men, he certainly doesn't want some other guy getting her "V" card! Then there's Callie Gilmore. She is best friends with Ryder Hawkins. She doesn't want to be just friends and decides that New Orleans is the perfect opportunity to seduce him. At the masked ball she leads him back to his room, and just before she gets what she wants someone bursts through the door. It's Ryder at the door, with another woman. Which means the man it the bed is NOT Ryder! Turns out, its his brother. Callie has a decision to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">All of these stories are hot! The collaboration between the authors was fantastic. There is one common thread throughout the stories that I will leave you to find for yourself. I would describe this book as watching a movie from four different perspectives. Its all the same time frame, setting, etc. We just get to </span><span style="color: #222222;">experience</span><span style="color: #222222;"> Mardi Gras through four sets of eyes. The only thing that would have made it better would be if somehow the characters from the different stories would have had cameo appearances in the other books to tie them together a bit further. I could see how that would be a challenge and perhaps the authors may not have wanted to write about someone else's characters. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">This is not a typical boxed set of somewhat similar themed stories. These authors worked together to create a seamlessly flowing anthology that takes you right to Bourbon Street. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a collection of mid length steamy reads!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Julia Kent:</b><br />USA Today Bestselling Author Julia Kent turned to writing contemporary romance after deciding that life is too short not to have fun. She writes romantic comedy with an edge, and new adult books that push contemporary boundaries. From billionaires to BBWs to rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every book she writes, but unlike Trevor from Random Acts of Crazy, she has never kissed a chicken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lauren lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada with her husband, toddler, pit bull and idiot cat, though they do not live in an igloo, nor do they drive a dogsled. In her nonexistent spare time Lauren can be found knitting (her husband claims that her snobby yarn collection is exorbitant), reading anything she can get her hands on, or sweating her way through spin class. She loves to hear from her readers! Hawkeye's stories include erotic historical, steamy paranormal, and hot contemporary. Make sure to check out her work as Lauren Jameson, where her erotic romances take a walk on the wild side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books that her readers will love.</span><br style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Cathryn also writes Young Adult novels under Cat Kalen and co-writes paranormal romance as Taylor Keating.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #181818; line-height: 18px;">Sara Fawkes has always loved spinning tales, but her romantic roots come from sneaking her mother's old Johanna Lindsay books from the dresser drawer. She's been writing stories since she was a little girl (and has the home made books from preschool to prove it), and loves creating stories and characters and interesting messes for them to get into. An avid traveler and adventure motorcyclist, her dream job includes selling everything off and leaving civilization to see the world on two wheels, writing in cafes in each country she visits, and living off her writing. In the meantime however, she lives in California with her menagerie of pets and, when not writing, loves to rebuild old motorcycles/cars with her Dude and plays with the characters in her head. You can find her online talking about whatever strikes her fancy at: </span></span><br />
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I started off really loving the way the story was headed. A strong female going through the worst imaginable losses trying to get some normalcy in her life meets hot MMA fighter when he saves her from drowning. He seems like the biggest man-slut around and she runs (I can't say I blame her). It becomes obvious that he has something else pulling him to her. She doesn't want anymore drama in her life so she tells him they can't pursue a relationship. He begs/insists they at least be friends.<br />
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Being friends works for a while. Until they kiss. She runs again. I recall this happening a few times. Ultimately they end up together. The whole time they both admit they have secrets and neither pushes the other to share them. Of course a relationship like this could never work. We as readers know that the secrets need to come out, especially when we know hers are really not going to affect the relationship.<br />
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After hers are revealed she can't find him for a week. She, of course, thinks its because of her past. She hears that he is seen with his ex girlfriend at the campus hospital. Having her own issues to deal with, her past coming back to haunt her, Lorrie was headed back home. The rumors are confirmed and he doesn't get a chance to explain why.<br />
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It is at this point that we start reading Hunter's POV! We learn his secret and how similar it is to hers. Similar in that it isn't something to destroy their relationship. He participates in a MMA fight when he realizes he has lost Lorrie. She finds him mid fight. He is taken to the hospital and she leaves for home unsure if she will ever return to college.<br />
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I have left out a ton of details! You will have to buy the book to get them. I really do love the story in Wrecked. The writing is fluid and you have no trouble slipping right into their environment. The characters are relatable. Like most books I read, I was thinking about the characters even when I couldn't be reading about them.<br />
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I wished we had Hunter's POV sooner in the book. I also was bummed that it was a cliffhanger. This wasn't a short book really so I had assumed there would be some kind of closure. I'm honestly not sure if I will buy the next book. I have read reviews that it was disappointing.<br />
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If you don't mind getting attached to characters and are OK with buying 2 books to get the whole story this one is FANTASTIC!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">Bridget Hartwell is a columnist at a magazine called <i>Sultry</i>. In an effort to further her career with her new boss, Bridget agrees to write some "edgier" articles about BDSM. She already writes articles for women of a "sex-positive" nature but nothing like this. After being told she couldn't just Google such things by her best friend. Her best friend gets her an interview with an established dominant that is active in the BDSM scene. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #191919;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">There isn't a character in this book that I don't like! Even the "bulldog" new boss, Marcy! Bridget is a strong woman who knows what she wants (or what she thinks she wants) and is willing to give up having a man in her life to achieve it all. It was great to see her realize that it was okay to be submissive and that it didn't mean she was weak! Max is a college professor who was a nerd in high school and a late bloomer. He has had only one serious relationship that ended badly when he revealed his desire to explore his dominant side with her. This past experience makes Max hesitant to get attached to the inexperienced Bridget. I liked both Max and Bridget instantly! You could feel the chemistry between them before she even knew about his predilection. But once they started her "training" it was explosive! Bridget's best friend Helen is awesome and I would love to read more about her! She knows very well how Bridget feels about her neighbor before setting her up on a blind date/interview with him. I suspect she knew Bridget would be submissive and saw this as a perfect opportunity to let her explore it. I would give Helen the "best supporting character" award!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">The book is well written with a story that flows nicely. Bridget and Max both develop at about the same pace. I love how Mrs. Winters shows them developing each other as well as the internal development going on with Bridget. The supporting characters are all crucial in the development of the main characters as well. There are no arbitrary people flitting about. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">This is a stand alone book! No cliffhanger. No "but, what happened with_____?". Everything is clear and explained. The only thing I would like to explore further is Helen. I see her having a very interesting story! The detail in the intimate scenes is explicit. You are inside Bridget's mind, feeling what she feels. This book gets a 5/5 on the steam factor here! There is dirty talk, toys, spanking and public experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #191919; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">I can't wait to read more from Elia Winters! She is currently working on a steampunk erotic novel called Combustion! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title:</b> Blindness</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Genre:</b> New Adult, Romance</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Release Date:</b> 2/25/2014</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Charlotte or Charlie as her dad used to call her is a hard character to describe frankly. She is flawed, she is strong, she is independent while also being codependent. I love her! I want to be her friend. Charlie is dropped on her father's doorstep at 7 years old by a mom who was an addict and never told him she was even pregnant. Her father, Mac, did the best he could but they were basically roommates until an incident with her boyfriend left her with a bruised face. It is at that point that her father realizes she needs more and they become best friends. Then, after 1 year of having an amazing father, she loses him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Charlotte runs from the town that reminds her of all that she lost and starts fresh in college. She is dating Trevor for a year when she finds herself with no option but to move in with him and his severely dysfunctional parents. She has the "perfect" boyfriend and is looking forward to his proposal and the safe existence she knows she will have with him. Then she meets Cody. Cody is the tattooed math tutor she felt an instant attraction to. She shrugs it off, reminding herself of her perfect boyfriend, Trevor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cody is a former Motocross prodigy with a past as complex and devastating as Charlie. Cody lost his dad as suddenly as Charlie did. A devastation like that would cause anyone to lose concentration which is exactly what happened during Cody's last motorcycle stunt. A stunt just a week after his father's death leaves Cody in a wheel chair for months. Cody's mom, Shelly, remarried. She married Trevor's father. Trevor and Cody are step brothers. Trevor never mentioned a brother to Charlotte so when the math tutor she clicked with shows up for a family dinner, you can imagine her confusion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blindness is written in first person from Charlie's perspective. I love first person because it feels more like I get to glimpse into their thinking process. You get to develop along with the character. In this case Charlie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Reading this book, you go back and forth with her decisions. Will she stay with Trevor? Is she brave enough to leave that safe relationship and recognise the connection to Cody? Does she even know what love is anymore? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blindness has me literally saying "Wow"! There are things that come between the characters. Misunderstandings, blackmail, exes... Normally this would have me yelling at the characters to "Just tell him/her!!" But you know they can't! There are good reasons why things are left unsaid. The clarity of these is something Ginger Scott has thoroughly impressed me with. The story progresses in such a natural way, a flow that just keeps you going! If I wasn't reading this book I was wondering what was happening next. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This book doesn't leave me with more questions! I LOVE that about it! While there were a few extra side stories, they weren't ones that I felt needed development. They could potentially be separate stories but the amount of information is perfect in the development in the Charlie/Cody story. There is one particular one involving Trevor's dad's Chicago trips that I suppose didn't need to be so strong. It would have been just as effective to have him too involved in work to care. (Trying to avoid a spoiler) </span><br />
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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095230416848250876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700713205097204184.post-7240462712518716962014-01-30T14:18:00.000-07:002014-01-30T14:19:54.635-07:00Valentine's gifts for him that are really for you!I'm seeing a lot of posts about "what to get him for Valentine's Day" lately. Yes, I know it's coming up but really? Are you really buying things for him?<br />
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<li>Lingerie- You buy this to make yourself look sexy. Why? Because looking sexy makes you feel sexy! This is all about you! Honestly, he would prefer you with nothing on!</li>
<li>Candy- Totally guilty of this one here! My hubby isn't a candy person at all! But I buy him candy so I can eat it. He knows it. I know it. It is what it is!</li>
<li>Dinner out- This one is so you don't have to cook or clean. Not because he likes restaurant food better. He would rather you not spend the money. OK I suppose if you let him pick the restaurant it would be for him...</li>
<li>Boxers with hearts on them- He really doesn't care what goes under his pants... perhaps that should be re-worded. Perhaps not... This gift is really so you can throw away a pair of boxers that have more than the required amount of holes. </li>
<li>12 days of Valentine's- This is something I'm doing this year. Really, this is just to keep reminding him that the day is coming and that he needs to get to it!</li>
<li>Love coupons- This is actually part of my 12 days thing... These look like you are willing to do all these things for him. But you know he is going to lose them and forget about them. So you are giving him something that you know you won't have to follow through on.</li>
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Beer and a full body massage with a happy ending... Oh and to not have to guess at what you really want for Valentine's Day! I say buy yourself something you really want, wrap up the receipt along with a 12 pack and some massage oil. Give it to him a few days before Valentine's Day (Because we both know he hasn't bought anything yet) He might even be so grateful that he uses the massage oil on you!<br />
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Disclaimer: This post is meant to be taken with a light heart. My husband is amazing! He would appreciate anything I gave him! I know yours would too!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505283905165041409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700713205097204184.post-7126790076550649772013-12-04T11:56:00.000-07:002013-12-04T11:56:08.526-07:00Book Review: Random Acts of Trust by Julia Kent<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been spending so much time reading lately that I have been neglecting my blogging! I'm sure there are a few other things getting neglected lately too, like laundry and other stuff moms are supposed to do. I prefer to read than clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the authors I have been reading is Julia Kent! After reading ALL of her books (listed below) which were either free or I paid for, I contacted her and asked about becoming a part of her street team and <i>Random Acts of Trust</i> was just days from being released! So, I was sent an Advanced Review Copy free of charge to provide my honest opinion! To clarify I paid for all the other books, but <i>Random Acts of Trust</i> was a free review copy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>About the Author:</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Julia Kent is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes contemporary romance. Think: semi erotic, romantic comedy usually with a twist and often with more than 2 love interests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Julia Kent is like my long lost sister! In RAOC she mentions the Diva Cup. In <i>It's Complicated</i>, Laura briefly tackles breastfeeding issues including NIP (Nursing in Public). <i>Complete Abandon</i> talks about babywearing and mentions that Laura makes her own cloth diapers!!! All topics not usually in romance novels that are very close to my heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">My first experience with Julia Kent was <i>Random Acts of Crazy</i> (RAOC). In that book I feel in love with Darla and her brazen openness. We were taken through a journey that made all three main characters in that book grow both emotionally and socially. I have since read every other book written by Julia Kent!</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><i>Random Acts of Trust</i> is not a continuation of that story. (Although it does happen after RAOC) <i>Random Acts of Trust</i> is a new story about the drummer from the band we met in RAOC and his struggle to recreate a love lost years ago and to come to terms with what it is to truly trust.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Growing up in a society that was made up of fake lives, decided futures and family secrets, Sam and Amy went to different high schools and were on the debate team. Senior year they found themselves battling each other to make it to Nationals. For Sam, the stakes were very high. His entire college career would be decided by the outcome and little did he know his family life would be too. After the debate Sam disappeared from Amy's life. Four and a half years later Sam and Amy rediscover each other and the secret to his disappearance is revealed.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">When you are raised to tell half truths in order to cover up lies who can you trust? How do you learn to trust?</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">To be honest, The beginning moved a little slowly for me. It seemed a bit drawn out until about 20% into the book. But then we get hurled into a fantastic love story that made you root for them, laugh and cry and really want to get to know them on a deeper level.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">We meet the whole band which includes Trevor and Joe from RAOC and their girl, Darla. They are a big part in this book as well as Liam, the fourth member of the band. Each character feels like someone you either know already or want to know! Ms. Kent has a way of doing that!</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I have to mention that there is one part just past the halfway point that had me laughing so hard I was crying! My 3 year old kept asking me if I was OK... I don't want to spoil it so I will leave you with this: There was a urgent trip to visit a "Hoohaw" doctor and a misplaced cell phone.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Joking aside, I loved the overall story and found it very relatable. Afterall, who doesn't have a family secret? In this book you get:</span></span><br />
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</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I would say you don't need to read one before the other really. If you haven't read RAOC it could be read after and it would just fill in the back story of Darla, Trevor and Joe and explain the Chicken jokes.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">After the book we get a sneak peek at the next book starring Liam! The preview was awesome and I can't wait to read Liam's story!!!</span></span><br />
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Get the first "Billionaire" book for free here: </div>
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Read <i>It's Complicated</i> AFTER the Billionaires series:</div>
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She is currently finishing the third in the "Obedient" series:</div>
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And let's not forget the Random Acts series:</div>
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This may sound a little lame but... I missed reading! I used to read for pleasure all the time. A lady who works with me lent me a few books because I was complaining about not reading in a while. Well, one of the books just grabbed me!</div>
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The book she had me borrow first was <i>Tempted</i> by Megan Hart. This book is classified as erotic romance but is so much more! The way she told of the relationship between the main character and her sisters, mother and father just made you feel like you knew her all your life. Her husband was not the only relationship you knew, which is what I expected in a romance novel. I felt so connected to her (Anne) that I simply could not stop reading!<br />
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Normally in the morning my Other Half leaves around 5 am and I grab some coffee and surf the web, blog a little and enjoy some "me time" before the kids get up for the day. Instead I would get out the book and just read! When I wasn't reading the book I was thinking about reading it! I'm pretty sure that indicates some sort of addiction.<br />
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I don't want to give anything from the story away because I plan to do a full review of the book, as well as all of Megan Harts other erotic romance novels. Yes, I said ALL. I have read them all and there is another one coming out in August that I can't wait to read!<br />
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If erotic romance is not something you typically read then I suggest you read the upcoming reviews. I didn't think it was my cup of tea at first but, man was I wrong!Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095230416848250876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700713205097204184.post-15681464494432163562013-07-15T12:16:00.000-07:002013-07-15T13:07:48.433-07:00What Mommy Wants is becoming a KID FREE ZONE!So, I would like to start by saying that this blog has opened many doors for me. I started this blog with the wrong intentions and it snowballed entirely too fast for me to keep up with. I am extremely grateful for the fans who have stuck it out with me! You guys made me a great success, very quickly.<br />
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In the beginning I wanted to have a "review blog". I was greedy and saw many blogs getting awesome products to review. I was entering giveaway after giveaway and realized I could do what they were doing! So I took the plunge and started What Mommy Wants. Originally meaning "products that Mommy wants". Well, after reviewing MANY products, Mommy realized she was getting behind on her actual Mommy duties! (Yes, I did just talk about myself in the third person.) I fell behind, disappointed sponsors and let down my readers. After taking some time to reflect (and have another baby) I have decided that What Mommy Wants means something entirely different to me than I had expected or even wanted.<br />
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What Mommy Wants now means "What Mommy Wants to do/have/be/share <u><i>without</i> the kids</u>". If you want to know about what I'm doing <u><i>with</i> the kids</u>, I blog about that at <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teen Toddler Newborn</a>. I started that for the child related stories, review, crafts etc.<br />
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I am not going anywhere and neither is this blog. The change will be with you, my readers! I am in the process of an overhaul of this blog and while some of you will love it, I understand that some of you will hate it. I expect a significant decrease in fans, readers, pageviews and a great drop in my stats.<br />
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Along this journey I failed to remember that I like writing! Of course the products I got to keep were awesome but the real reason I want to keep this blog going is because I like writing!<br />
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<b>What you will <u>NOT</u> see on What Mommy Wants:</b></div>
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Baby product reviews</div>
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Kid product reviews</div>
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<b>What you WILL see on What Mommy Wants:</b></div>
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Possible rants about my kids</div>
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Thoughtful posts and stories NOT gushing about my kids</div>
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Marriage stuff (tips, stories, reviews)</div>
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Occasional mature content</div>
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Book reviews of the romantic genre</div>
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To sum it up, this blog is no longer the typical "Mommy Blog". The focus will be on actual writing, story telling, relationships etc, that I can't discuss around my kids. Basically, I don't have many grown up friends. I want to share grown up stuff and you guys will be my new friends. Do you accept my friendship?</div>
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<b>Here is the part where I say this: </b><br />
If you don't want to read foul language, see mature reviews or support my efforts to remain sane via some online venting please feel free to unsubscribe. I don't blame you and understand completely why some may be offended by the new content.<br />
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Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17095230416848250876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700713205097204184.post-57179214717637970142013-05-23T05:00:00.001-07:002013-05-23T05:00:51.104-07:00Time to start gardening! My tilted pot tower!
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<p> Pound the rebar stake into the ground about 1 foot deep. </p>
<p> Starting with an 8 inch pot, thread the rebar through the drainage hole in the pot until it sits on the ground. Fill with Potting Mix and your new flowers (Lobelia works great in our area and it looks like water is flowing over the sides of the pots)</p>
<p> The 4 pots will be the 6 inch pots. Thread through the drainage hole and when the pot reach the one below, use the soil to settle it in place staggered laft to right (or front to back). Fill pots with soil and flowers as you go making sure to leave room for the pot that will be on top of it.</p>
<p> The last pot on the top will be the other 8 inch pot. Fill it with more soil and flowers OR top it with a saucer for a bird bath! You may need to poun the rebar down some to make sure it is hidden beneath the soil. </p>
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Check out our amazing sponsors and make sure to read the Sponsor Spotlight Reviews (you get bonus points on the Rafflecopter for commenting on them)<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://simplewishes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Wishes</a> is providing a Hands Free Pumping Bra ($39) to our lucky winner! Check out the product review, with video <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/2013/04/26/sponsor-spotlight-simple-wishes-in-the-mother-knows-breast-giveaway/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://undercovermama.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Undercover Mama</a> is providing a nursing tank in the winners choice of color and size (with exceptions) ($29) You can read the product review for that <a href="http://wp.me/p2GV8j-n2" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://thenakedtank.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Naked Nursing Tank</a> is very generous! They are giving our lucky winner two (2) Luxury Bamboo Tanks and one(1) Classic Cotton Tank valued at $110! See the review, with video <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/2013/04/26/sponsor-spotlight-naked-nursing-tank-in-the-mother-knows-breast-giveaway/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://milkin-cookies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milkin' Cookies</a> is giving our winner a 2 week supply of lactation cookies ($22) in the winners choice of flavor! See the review and some <u>tips on boosting your milk supply</u> <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/2013/04/23/sponsor-spotlight-for-milkin-cookies-in-the-mother-knows-breast-giveaway-package/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://milkdiapers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milk Diapers</a> is providing for our winner ($6) See what our reviewer thought <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.princessamongsuperheroes.com%2F2013%2F04%2Fmilk-diapers-nursing-pads-review.html&h=aAQHw2br0" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.anneematthew.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annee Matthew</a> Maternity/Nursing Apparel is giving our winner a nursing shirt ($40). All of their tops are maternity AND nursing tops! See the review <a href="http://wp.me/p2GV8j-n6" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://onecreativemama.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Creative Mama</a> Breastfeeding Advocacy Apparel for babies is offering the winner a choice of onsie, shirt or romper in any design and color available! ($13-$19) See our cute review <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/2013/04/25/sponsor-spotlight-one-creative-mama-in-the-mother-knows-breast-giveaway/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.myfeedingfriend.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Feeding Friend</a> is giving our lucky winner their choice of Feeding Friend nursing pillow. ($40) See the review <a href="http://saving4five.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://itzbeen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Itzbeen Pocket Nanny</a> is going to go to our lucky winner! Keep track of everything your baby does including which side they nursed on last! ($25) Check out the review <a href="http://wp.me/p2GV8j-na" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://miny-moe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miny Moe</a> is providing a Nursing Pad Sampler to our winner. This will contain both reusable and disposable nursing pads ($40) Check out the review <a href="http://www.wereparentsblog.com/2013/04/sponsor-spotlight-miny-moe-mamas-mega.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://thedairyfairy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dairy Fairy</a> Nursing and Pumping Bra ($68) is giving our winner this amazing bra that does double duty! (I even nursed on one side while pumping on the other, at the same time!) Check out the review <a href="http://wp.me/p2GV8j-nc" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Nuby is giving our winner a set of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GDCCWC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003GDCCWC&linkCode=as2&tag=what0dd-20">Milk Storage Containers </a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=what0dd-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003GDCCWC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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I hope you are as excited as I am for all of the items in this package!! It ends May 20th so get all the daily entries you can! Good Luck!<br />
Use the rafflecopter form below to enter. This giveaway is open US and Canada. However if the winner is in Canada some of the prizes are not able to ship, therefore an alternate US winner will be chosen to receive the REMAINING items.<br />
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Exclusive skin care sponsor for Spa Week (April 15-21) this year is Beautify Skin Care!</div>
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Beautify Skin Care is a professional grade, all natural skin care line! Research has shown that skin responds better to natural ingredients than it does to synthetics. Taking this fact and the fact that 1 out of 3 women develop some form of skin cancer in their life, Beautify created a line of chemical free, natural skin care products!<br />
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I had the opportunity to test out one of their products. My face is smooth and supple thanks to the <a href="http://www.justbeautify.com/product/agedefy-moisturizer-cr%C3%A8me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Age-Defy Moisturizer Creme</a>. Age-Defy is specially formulated for younger skin. It protects and keeps skin looking youthful.<br />
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<li>Includes Acai: A Super-Fruit ranked as one of the best wrinkle fighting extracts on the planet. </li>
<li>Includes Green Tea, which is especially beneficial for sun or environmentally damaged skin. Daily application of this unique blend will leave the skin soft and supple.</li>
<li>Professional Grade: An abundant amount of the finest clinically-proven natural ingredients available in a Skin Care line, coupled with a higher potency. Helps younger skin defy the signs of aging. Gives you the same potency from the spa, at home. </li>
<li>Skin Tip: Also use Age-Defy Eye Treatment, DermaToner, DermaRadiance Mask and DermaScrub Microdermabrasion for even better, faster results!</li>
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This is amazing stuff ladies! From the gorgeous jar to the smooth application, you will be addicted! The creme has a fabulously clean and natural scent. Because there are no artificial perfumes its so delicate as well. Within 30 minutes of application I could feel a difference! That has never happened to me before! I live in Arizona where it is quite dry. In the winter months I get a flaky dryness near my hairline and eyebrows. Strange, I know. Last week I started to notice a dry patch in the middle of my forehead. It persisted for a couple of days until I got my Age-Defy. I put it on and it was gone... never to be seen again. </div>
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Whether you are a gourmet chef or a microwave maven, food can be sexy. This week on The Taste the contestants will have one bite to seduce the judges! It seems the judges/mentors have a different idea of what is sexy! I have to agree with Ludo and Nigella... Sometimes we need delicate, other times, not so much... Check out their sexy conversation:<br />
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See what the judge get to taste Tuesday on ABC at 9/8c</div>
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For a limited time enjoying a night out at the movies is as simple as enjoying your favorite cereals from General Mills. To catch up on the newest movie you can all go to the movies for free. That way you wont feel lost at next years Oscar awards.</div>
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We got a gift pack to try out and share with you! Ours had one of my favorites, Reese's Puffs! Needless to say the box didn't last very long! </div>
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From 11/08/2012 – 12/06/2013 you can receive a free movie ticket when you purchase two specially marked packages of General Mills cereals including Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams, and Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs.</div>
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After purchasing two participating cereals, visit <a href="http://www.generalmills.com/moviecash" style="color: #542f63; outline: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: initial;">www.generalmills.com/moviecash</a> to enter the unique code found inside each box of cereal and print-off your free Movie Cash certificate (good for one admission of up to a $12 value at participating theaters). </div>
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<b><u>To enter just leave a comment telling me which of the participating cereals you like best.</u></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Basically the contestants are divided into teams. Each team is mentored by a well known top chef. The individual chefs make a "spoon" and one spoon from each team is chosen to be tasted by the judges in a blind taste test! The winner gets immunity in the individual challenge!</span><br />
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You can see the most recent episode and even catch up on the whole season so far like I am on <b style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://abc.tv/Z3jimp" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </b>Trust me, if you like cooking. eating or just good ol' competition, you should check this out! Put the kids to bed, grab a glass of wine and enjoy!</div>
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When <a href="http://www.actionbabycarriers.com/?abc=6" target="_blank">Action Baby Carriers</a> asked if I would review their carrier I was very excited! Not only can it be used for front carries but also on the back!<br />
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<li>Become a fan on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ActionBabyCarriers" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!</li>
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3. This giveaway will last for 3 weeks. It will end on February 8th! Open to residents of the US and Canada!<br />
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<a href="http://misslilyswashingpowder.com/" target="_blank">Miss Lily's Washing Powder</a> is an all natural detergent that is safe for use on cloth diapers. Not only is it safe for your baby it is also safe for the environment!<br />
Melissa got a bag to test on on her new diapers for the baby due any day now! Check out how she used Miss Lily's to prep her cloth diapers in this <a href="http://wp.me/p2GV8j-hq" target="_blank">informative review</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mollyssuds.com/" target="_blank">Molly's Suds</a> is a eco friendly, cloth diaper safe detergent that Teen Toddler Newborn had the chance to review!<br />
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Spectra Baby USA is giving away a fabulous breast pump in our event! The best part is that you get to choose which one you want! They are each valued at approximately $200!<br />
Check out Melissa's video review where she shows us how each one works and compares their features!<br />
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This giveaway is for a great cloth diaper, sensitive skin and earth friendly detergent company called The Laundry Tarts! </div>
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Melissa from Teen Toddler Newborn has shared a post on how she used <a href="http://thelaundrytarts.com/" target="_blank">The Laundry Tarts</a> to clean a car seat cover (and other non-machine washable items). See how she did it and what she thought in <a href="http://teentoddlernewborn.com/2013/01/04/laundry-tarts-giveaway/" target="_blank">THIS POST</a>!</div>
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