Melting Into You (Due South Book 2)

I got the chance to read and review Melting Into You book 2 from the Due South series written by Tracey Alvarez. 

I (once again) will not include spoilers as I can't stand when I find out what happens before I read the book!  But I will tell you that this is a GREAT, fast romantic read!  The characters are dynamic and you can't help but fall in love with Zoe and Jade.  Those little girls make the story even better.  Watching Kezia and Ben fall in love is a rollercoaster of emotions.  Anger, sadness, hope, love, seduction...  You will experience it all!  This was such a fast read, I ended up reading the whole thing in a day (which you know is a feat because I have two little humans running around!). 

Over all, if you are looking for a good romantic read, this would be a great series to get into!  :)

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Charlie the Cavalier Printable Image for Children's room or playroom!

I also got a chance to review a sweet printable Charlie the Cavalier image for a kid's room or playroom!

This image is from the book.  It is Charlie and his friend dancing and playing!  It is so cute and perfect for a playroom!  :)

If you would like to get this image please go here and check it out!  :)
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Charlie the Cavalier Begs for Attention Children's Book and Printable Puppet Review

I had the chance to review Charlie the Cavalier Begs for Attention.  :) 

 

It is a really sweet and cute story book for children!  The thing that I liked best about it was that it really addressed a subject that affects children of all ages....  When a loved one leaves them!  I loved the rhymes and especially the knock, knock joke (Eli LOVES to tell knock, knock jokes!)  The pictures were really sweet too. 

The other thing that I really loved about this book is that there is a FREE printable puppet that you can print off.  :)  The best part about this (to me) is that you can print it off before you leave and you can Skype or FaceTime with your child and s/he will see that you have Charlie with you!  I love that!

Over all this book was super sweet!  Eli said that he really enjoyed it.  :)  And you know you have a hit when a 4 year old likes it!  ;) I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Hidden Under Her Heart EBook Review

 

Hidden Under Her Heart is an EBook that I received for free to review from the author, Rachelle Ayala. 

Ok, so this is the VERY FIRST Christian Romance novel that I have ever read.  I truly thought, "What could be so interesting about a Christian romance novel?"  I thought that they would meet, fall in love and get married. 

Boy was I wrong!

This book....  Man, this book....

At first I wasn't sure that I liked it.  Maryanne and Lucas met in such a way that I thought it was going to be exactly like I had imagined.  But then things got intriguing.  I honestly couldn't put it down for two days!  (And that is saying a lot considering I have two little humans at home that have to be tended to!) 

Maryanne and Lucas are the couple that you route for.  You WANT them to make it against all odds.  At moments it looks like things are going to fall apart, but then you get a glimpse of hope for their relationship to hold on to.  There are MANY touchy subjects that I wasn't expecting (rape, abortion, prematurity, NICU stays) and I wasn't ready for them when I started the book.  But the author took Maryanne and Lucas through each event in a graceful way. 

The thing that SHOULD have popped out to me the most (I think) was abortion issue.  But the thing that DID stand out to me the most was the prematurity and NICU stay.  I think this was the thing that hit me the most because I had been there and done that, so it was shocking to see it in a Christian romance novel considering it has nothing to do with romance!

I don't like to give away to much when I do book reviews, but I think that this was an interesting read!  I really enjoyed the ending!

Over all, this book beat my expectations of a Christian romance novel.  If you want a book that goes beyond the romance and into the depths of the relationship, then this is the book for you!  :)



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May Little Book Club Unboxing

Soooooo....  We got a month subscription to The Little Book Club in May.  I bought a deal through Plum District for a one month sub for only $11.70!  Great price considering normally a month costs $25.00.  :)  When I first heard about this sub box, I REALLY wanted it to be great!  I am a book fanatic!  Eli and Jack have ALL KINDS of books already!  lol.  :)  The May box theme for a 3.5 year old was Dogs and Cats....  Right up Eli's ally!  :)

 

The box is super cute!  I really loved the color and the label!  :)

 

 

I also LOVED that they included a personalized envelope for Eli!  He recognizes his name now and loved seeing it in print! 

The three books that came were Skippy jon Jones ($6.99), Harry the Dirty Dog ($6.99) and Tumford the Terrible ($16.99).  Two were soft cover and one hard cover.  We didn't have any of these so that was great!  :)

I paid $11.70 for a month subscription and we recieved $30.97 worth of books!  Totally worth it...

BUT....

There were MANY problems with the shipping on this.  First of all, I placed my order the first week of May and my order didn't ship till the last week of May.  :(  And then I recived the shipping notification about a week before the books actually shipped!  :(  So this sub box is a no go for us...  :(

 

 

Little Pnuts box review

I am super excited about this box from Little Pnuts!  I won this box from City Mom Blogs Network awhile ago.  :)  I chose to get this box for Jack's age because Eli gets a monthly subscription to Citrus Lane.  I totally loved this box and would subscribe except for the little fact that I don't have a job and am enjoying being a stay at home mom for a while!  :)

Little Pnuts is a quarterly box that comes for ages 0-6!  Huge age range!  :)  You can pay $25 monthly or $240 annualy.  (On another note, this was started by the mom of a 26 weeker!  Awesome to support preemie mama's!)

On to the box!

Such a cute logo!

In each box they include a little pamphlet with info about the special delivery!

This is Tall Tom from Haba. It's a really cool toy! 
It's a stacking toy that is velcro. 
Lots of cool little extras like the crinkle sound, mirror and ring.
($29.99)

This is the Baby Car from Plan Toys.
Eli loves playin with this one with Jack.  :)
($15.99) 

This is a Clutching Toy Little Friend.
Jack likes this one! He is very flexable
and useful for teething!
($9.99)
 

This is Jack's favorite item in the box! 
Indestructibles book Wiggle! March!
It is chewproof, rip proof and washable!
($4.99)



Over all this box was AWESOME!  I really wish we could afford a subscription, but alas we can't! 

Paid: FREE because I won it!
Worth: $60.96
Woot Woot!

 

Barefoot Books

Since we subscribe to Citrus Lane and recieved a Barefoot Book a couple of months ago, we were sent a survey about the books.  After completing the survey I got a $15 coupon code for a free book!  Awesome!  Usually when you get these codes they don't include shipping...  But this one did!  So Eli scored a free book and I was able to use the code because I didn't have to pay shipping!  Woot woot!!

Bikini Ready Cravebox Review

So I entered the drawing for the Bikini Ready Cravebox on a whim...  And I was choosen.  :)

I won't be wearing a bikini this summer, but it will be a great box to use!  :)  I already started...  lol.

The box

They always include this little card.  It talks about all things Cravebox!

Inside the box

Some awesome samples.... Weleda Lotion (X2) and Oils (X2)

Sally Hansen Hair Remover Wax Strip Kit.
I have never used wax before...  This is going to be an interesting experience!  lol

Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips
in Tri-Bal It On color.
Already used these on my toes!
I have used these before and they are fairly easy to use.

My Tri-Bal It On toes!  :)  See my flip flop tan already?  lol. 
Love living in Sunny South Florida!

A Zone Perfect bar in Chocolate Caramel Cluster.
Looks yummy!

Last but not least, The Fast Metabolism Diet book.
Interesting...  We will see if I have time to read!  :)

Over all it was an ok box.  I am not really super excited like I was about the book box, but it wasn't the horrid box either...  There was also a GymPact Androic App $5 gift card that I didn't take a picture of.

I paid $13.00 for the box and it is worth $35.60 so not bad.  :)

Also, the book isn't supposed to be released till April 9 and it's April 5!  Got a copy ahead of everyone else!  COOL!  :)