I won a copy of Christmas on 4th Street from Harlequin Holiday Giveaway. I already have this so what should I do with this copy once I get it?
Here is the description of the book from Goodreads:
There's nowhere better to spend the holidays than with New York Timesbestselling author Susan Mallery in the town of Fool's Gold, where love is always waiting to be unwrapped... Noelle Perkins just got a second chance at life, and she intends to make the most of every minute. That's why she ditched a frustrating legal career to open her own store in Fool's Gold, California. The Christmas Attic celebrates everything that's magical about her favorite season. Business is booming, and as a bonus, gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan has offered to help out during the holiday rush.
Gabriel's memories of Christmas past contain more sour grapes than sugar plums, thanks to a drill sergeant father who ran his home like a boot camp. Spending the holidays with his family while he recuperates from injury sounds as appetizing as last year's eggnog. Still, there are some enjoyable distractions in town, including sunny, sexy Noelle...and the red-hot mistletoe kisses they can't stop sharing.
Gabriel didn't think he was made for happily-ever-afters. But when fate hands you a love as sweet and surprising as this, only a fool could refuse...
Comment below if you think I should have another Giveaway!! It is a really great book.
Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook: A Story Told Through 150 Recipes
Fool's Gold #12.1
Coming August 27, 2013 Well Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook is here. It came out today, August 27, 2013!! Whoo hoo!! I love this cookbook!! There are so many recipes I want to make. If you order or buy this cookbook before 8/31, you can enter to win an amazing mixer by going HERE. This cookbook makes a great Christmas gift!! You can also print a coupon for $2.00 off by going HERE. To read an excerpt from this book, then go HERE. That is the last link I am going to give you. Let me know if you order or buy!! This is a great cookbook!! I love it! We are having a small party soon to celebrate the cookbook and using some of the recipes. I will be taking some photos and putting them here.
According to Goodreads, "New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery invites you to taste the local cuisine of her beloved fictional town and share in a year's worth of deliciously seasonal recipes.
Fool's Gold is known as the Land of Happy Endings, but it's also the land of hearty appetites. Throughout the series, the residents of Fool's Gold have found joy, comfort and good times through food. Now two local Fool's Gold chefs will also find love through food! Join them as they flirt, fight and fall in love, one season at a time. You'll also find favorite recipes from popular characters in the series, such as: Heidi's Arugula, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese. Liz's Spaghetti for the Girls. Denise's Summer Berry Pie.
With chapters for summer, spring, fall and winter, you can find the perfect recipe for everything from holiday get-togethers to cozy date nights, always using the freshest ingredients. And the heartwarming love story that is woven throughout is Susan Mallery at her finest.
The more than 150 recipes and dozens of gorgeous photographs in this book will inspire you to find perfection in the simple and the seasonal. And with all of Fool's Gold with you in the kitchen, your every celebration will have a happy ending!"
I hope you have a great day! I will be looking at the cookbook later to write down which ones we will be making along with the ingredients we need!
Melissa
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Just One Kiss and Two of a Kind are available now. Three Little Words is available by pre-order. If you buy or pre-order, please let me know. Since I am a Fool's Gold Cheerleader, I can get points if you buy or pre-order Just One Kiss, Two of a Kind, & Three Little Words. Thanks.
I love Just One Kiss!! Always love returning to Fool's Gold. It is like returning home!! I love starting my summer reading a new Fool's Gold book!! I love the relationship between Patience & Justice. I love Felicia, too. She is something, but I think she would be a great friend. Always there for you no matter what & that is the type of girlfriend we all need. I love Lillie. Patience has raised a sweet little girl & she should be proud of herself.
Looking for a great book. I recommend Just One Kiss! Melissa
Tell to me.... If you could go cross country with 3 people, who would you go with?
Susan Mallery
Felicia Swift
Shane Stryker
Montana Bradley
Marsha Tilson
Gideon Boylan
Dakota Anderson
Justice Garrett
Ford Hendrix
Tucker Janack
Charity Golden
Annabelle Weiss
Patience McGraw
Ethan Hendrix
I would choose a girls weekend. Sorry guys!! I would pick of course Susan Mallery because I have not yet met her, but I hope to one day along with Montana Bradley because of her love of dogs and Felicia Swift because I am curious about her. Who are your 3? Comment below to tell me your 3!
I just wanted to say thank you for coming to our Blog Hop. I hope you are enjoying reading everyone's Best Kiss Ever. I really hope you join us in our Blog Hop.
In honor of being a Fool's Gold Cheerleader, I wanted to do something wonderful to get the word out about Susan's Mallery's new book, Just One Kiss that just was released. What a better way to do it than a Blog Hop!! It is a party on the internet. We-Cheerleaders- hope you will join us, too. Get those fingers typing on your blog then come back to this HERE to add your link. It is that simple. Just make sure that you are blogging about our theme: Best Kiss Ever.
Off to My Best Kiss Ever.
Let's Go back a step. How I met my husband.
No, we are not high school sweethearts. No, we did not meet in high school like Patience & Justice did in Just One Kiss. We went to different high schools. I almost went to Shawn's high schools, but we moved out of the city where Shawn went when I was in after I was in 8th grade. We moved to the country. I always wondered what if we did not move. What if we moved to another house in the same school district? Would I met Shawn or one of his friends then him? Do you know that I knew one of his friends in college? Yuck, I dated him, too! (That is for another blog post)
When I was in college, I took a job at a grocery store during breaks. My best friend, Sandy, was dating, a guy name Tim (She married him 3 weeks after I married Shawn--Our daughters are 10 days apart, too!!) Well, Tim wanted to set me up with Shawn. I was dating this guy at the time so I said no. Eventually, I did say yes. I told Sandy that go ahead & set me up with Shawn. We met on a blind date. No photos, etc. Our first date was this Carnival here. When I was young, I went to it all the time. Well, we were only there 10 minutes. Yes, 10 minutes!! Just say when you are a child you see things differently!! We went back to his place & watched movies.
My second kiss with Shawn or maybe it was the third was magical. Hey, I have to think back almost 20 years here. I can still remember it like it was yesterday. It was that kind of kiss that catches your breathe. That stops you in your tracks. I knew then that this guy was something special.
I hope you join us in our Blog Hop about "Best Kiss Ever"
I could not fit this within the Blog Hop Post so I am putting it here.
The Theme of the Blog Hop is "Best Kiss Ever."
Here is the Just One Kiss Excerpt:
Patience
opened her eyes as she tried to regain her balance. Warm, strong arms
came around her. Justice pulled her so close, she had no choice but to
settle against him. One second she was in danger of falling and the next
she was staring up into his dark blue eyes. Her head was still
spinning, but this time for a very different reason.
She rested her hands on his shoulders because it seemed the most
sensible place for them to be. She saw sunlight streaming through the
bare windows and tiny dust motes floating in the air. Felt her heart
beating too quickly and the intensity of Justice's gaze.
Then he was lowering his head. She had only a second to catch her breath before his mouth brushed against hers.
His lips were firm. Not unyielding, exactly, but determined. He was
taking charge and under the circumstances, she was good with that. She'd
had enough responsibility in her life, thank you very much.
He moved his mouth slowly, gently, exploring, testing, as if he enjoyed
what he was doing. She sank into him, giving herself up to the
delicious pressure.
She hadn't been kissed by a man in a long time. Years, actually. She'd
nearly forgotten the thrill of the closeness, the quivering in her
belly, the hint that there could be more and that the more could take
her breath away.
With more than 25 million books sold
worldwide, New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery is known for
creating characters who feel as real as the folks next door, and for putting
them into emotional, often funny situations readers recognize from their own
lives. Susan’s books have made Booklist’s Top 10 Romances list in four out of
five consecutive years. RT Book Reviews says, “When it comes to heartfelt
contemporary romance, Mallery is in a class by herself.” With her popular,
ongoing Fool’s Gold series, Susan has reached new heights on the bestsellers
lists and has won the hearts of countless new fans.
Susan grew up in
southern California, moved so many times that her friends stopped writing her
address in pen, and now has settled in Seattle with her husband and the most
delightfully spoiled little dog who ever lived. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
Remember that boy from high school, the one who you thought
about while listening to romantic songs on the radio, by yourself, in the dark,
sobbing because he didn’t return your feelings? Remember how seeing him in the
hallways at school made your breath catch in your throat? And if he caught your
gaze and smiled at you, your spirits soared.
Remember him?
What if he was your best friend? And what if you went to his
house before school one day so you could walk together as you always did… only
he was gone?
Gone-gone. The doors were open, the closets were empty, and
you never saw him again. He just… disappeared.
That’s what happened to Patience McGraw when she was a teen.
As JUST ONE KISS begins 15 years later, Patience is at work in a salon in
Fool’s Gold, California when Justice returns.
"Patience?"
She didn't recognize the male
voice, but turned anyway. A man stood in the entrance of the shop. He was tall,
with dark gold-blond hair and deep blue eyes. His shoulders were broad and he
had the kind of face that would be happy up on a movie screen. Nice, but she
had no idea who he...
She felt the cape flutter to the
floor as she really looked at the man moving toward her. He was a few inches
taller, a lot more muscular, but his eyes... They were exactly the same. They
even crinkled when he smiled at her.
"Hello, Patience."
She was fourteen again, standing
in that empty house, more scared than she'd ever been in her life. There hadn't
been any answers. Not then or since. No solution to the mystery. Just questions
and a gnawing sense that something had gone terribly wrong.
"Justice?" she asked,
her voice more breath than sound. "Justice?"
He gave her a slight shrug. The
familiar gesture was enough to send her flying across the shop. She flung
herself at him, determined to hang on this time.
He caught her against him and
held on to her nearly as tightly as she held on to him. He was warm and solid
and real. She pressed her head against his shoulder and inhaled the scent of
him. A clean, masculine smell that had nothing to do with the boy she
remembered. This wasn't happening, she thought, still dazed. Justice couldn't
be back.
Yet he was, and here. But the
man was very different from the boy and the moment got awkward quickly.
Justice has returned to Fool’s Gold to open a bodyguard
academy with a few of his ex-military buddies. (This is Fool’s Gold, where we
go light on danger and heavy on humor, charm, and fun, flirty romance.) Justice
leapt at the chance to return to the town that took him in at a very tense
point in his life, and he was eager to see Patience again, his sassy, beautiful
friend.
She’s just as open-hearted as she was back then, unstained
by the darkness in the world, darkness he lives with every day. The moment
Justice holds her in his arms, he vows to protect her from himself. Patience is
everything good and pure in the world, and he won’t ruin that. She draws him
like sunlight on a cold day, but though he can’t resist the need to be near
her, to kiss her, he won’t allow himself to fall in love.
Enter the JUST ONE KISS blog tour contest once a day every day from May 28
through June 9 for a chance to win a $25 Amazon or BN.com gift card! And
because this blog was set up by Fool’s Gold Cheerleader Melissa Leigh,
if you win, she’ll win a gift card, too!
Happy Day!! Today has finally arrived!! I can not believe that it is the end of May. My older 2 kids will be out of school before I know it. My first stop was Sam's Club. I was so surprised. Last year they had the most books, but this year they had zero. I was told they downsized their books because their books were not selling. They went from their book shelves to a table. I spoke with a couple at Walmart, who brought all of his books at Sam's Club and now they have to go to Walmart so they are not very happy about it. Sam's Club was not a wasted trip. My daughter will be 13 next week so I ordered her cakes (yes cakes) & her cupcakes for her class. I need 2 cakes because of her actual birthday & the day of her surprise party. Before I left I talked to a friend of Shawn's family & talked about Just One Kiss. I gave out some goodies!
The next stop was Walmart. Love stopping here because of the Book Rep, Linda. We talked about Susan Mallery. I told her about Just One Kiss, the Bodyguards!! I told her about Sam's Club & she told me how she was downsized a little, too. While I was there, I was chatting with some customers, & handing out bookmarks.
I brought Noah a book about a Military Working Dog & his handler. Noah can not wait to read it. I thought maybe he might want to read it with Shawn. I am trying to get him excited about reading again. Noah lost some interest, but I know he will get it back.
My last stop was Target. I did not have much time there because I had to get home to get Shawn and Ethan before we got Ash & Noah from school. Shawn's car broke down on Sunday & it was ready at the shop. I had to pick up a few things at Target. Target is the only store I have seen that has the New @ sign.
I had a great day cheering on my own!!! If you pick up Just Once Kiss, let me know. I get points. I would love to talk about the book. What you love? Who is your favorite character?
Night all! I am off to read more of Just One Kiss. By now, I am using done with it, but I have been reorganizing my house for summer.
I can not believe that the Fool's Gold Cheerleadering has officially begun!! Susan Mallery has a new release of the Fool's Gold series releasing tomorrow called Just One Kiss.
If you online or buy a copy, please let me know, you will be helping me get points during my Cheerleading season, thanks.
Any questions, just ask me!! I will be happy to answer them!!
Just One Kiss comes out Tuesday, May 28. Have you pre-ordered it? I have. This book is so good. I got an advance copy since I am a Fool's Gold cheerleader. Let me know if you pre-ordered it. I get points for it. Most importantly I want to chat about the book. I do not want to get away any spoilers for those who have not read the book yet. I want to know what you love about the book! Tell me! Us cheerleaders want to know.
So, onto the book that is coming out finally:
Just One Kiss
Coming Soon: May 28, 2013
According to Goodreads, "He won't hesitate to put his life on the line...but will he ever risk his heart? Falling
for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw's otherwise
awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot
the boy who captured her heart. Now, he's back in Fool's Gold,
California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can
she trust that he won't abandon her again-and her daughter, too?
When
bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought
him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet
beauty of his childhood friend. He's returned to open a defense academy,
and the Patience he once knew is all grown up. He can't resist her
smile, or her curves. But Justice's past doesn't make him husband, or
father, material.
Patience and Justice think they'll succumb to
just one kiss... Then one more... Okay, just one night together. But
they might learn that falling in love is beyond anyone's control."
I have not posted a review yet, but I will once I finish reading it. I have been reading the series called Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber so I can get ready for the tv series this summer. It is another series I love. What can I say? I fell in love with series with Susan Mallery!! Keep on Reading!! Melissa
I love going back to Fool's Gold!! It is like going home again! Seeing old friends, meeting new ones. I was laughing, crying as always with Susan Mallery's books. I am looking forward to the next 3 Fool's Gold books coming out this summer, which are Just One Kiss, Two of a Kind, and Three Little Words.
If you have not read this novella, I highly recommend it. You can purchase Halfway There at: Amazon Barnes & Noble itunes
I do not want to go too deep into the book since it has not came out yet. The reason I have a copy of the book is due to ----- I am a Cheerleader for Susan Mallery again. Yea!! I can not wait to get out there to cheer again for her this summer. We start May 27th. Once again, I will be sharing photos of my adventures along with my cheerleader helpers. Keep Reading! Melissa
According to Goodreads, here is what Halfway There is about "Fayrene Hopkins may be
only twenty-four years old, but she runs her own business and has big
plans--plans that don't involve falling in love yet. She's determined to
make her mark on the world before settling down.
She thinks
she's got life all figured out--until she meets Ryan Patterson on her
latest job. Fayrene senses his interest in her, and she has to admit he
gets her pulse racing. Luckily, starting a relationship with Ryan is
safe--he's leaving Fool's Gold when his work contract is up.
Ryan
has goals of his own and a job waiting for him in Texas. He doesn't
expect to get waylaid by a sassy blonde and cozy town. But what started
out as temporary is starting to look like the real thing. If only he can
convince Fayrene that some plans are made to be broken."
Just One Kiss
Coming Soon: May 28, 2013
According to Goodreads, "He won't hesitate to put his life on the line...but will he ever risk his heart? Falling
for Justice Garrett was a high point in Patience McGraw's otherwise
awkward adolescence. Even after he disappeared, Patience never forgot
the boy who captured her heart. Now, he's back in Fool's Gold,
California, and her passion for him is as strong as ever. But how can
she trust that he won't abandon her again-and her daughter, too?
When
bodyguard Justice Garrett was a young man, witness protection brought
him to this idyllic town and he never forgot its warmth, or the sweet
beauty of his childhood friend. He's returned to open a defense academy,
and the Patience he once knew is all grown up. He can't resist her
smile, or her curves. But Justice's past doesn't make him husband, or
father, material.
Patience and Justice think they'll succumb to
just one kiss... Then one more... Okay, just one night together. But
they might learn that falling in love is beyond anyone's control."
Two of a Kind
Coming Soon: June 25, 2013
According to Goodreads, "New York Times
bestselling author Susan Mallery welcomes readers back to Fool's Gold,
where a one-time fling could become the real thing... Felicia Swift
never dreamed she'd hear a deep, sexy voice from her past in tiny Fool's
Gold, California. The last time Gideon Boylan whispered in her ear was
half a world away...on the morning after the hottest night of her life.
Her freaky smarts have limited her close friendships, and romance, but
she came to Fool's Gold looking for ordinary. Gorgeous, brooding Gideon
is anything but that.
Black Ops taught Gideon that love could be
deadly. Now he pretends to fit in while keeping everyone at arm's
length. Felicia wants more than he can give-a home, family, love-but she
has a lot to learn about men...and Gideon needs to be the man to teach
her.
As these two misfits discover that passion isn't the only
thing they have in common, they just might figure out that two of a kind
should never be split apart."
Three Little Words
Coming Soon: July 30, 2013
According to Goodreads, " Can first love turn into the real deal in a sizzling new Fool's Gold story from New York Times
bestselling author Susan Mallery? Isabel Carlisle thinks she's cursed
in the romance department. Her teenage crush, Ford Hendrix, ignored all
her letters. Her husband left her for another...man. So Isabel has come
home to dust off her passion for fashion and run the family bridal shop
until her parents are ready to sell it. Then she'll pursue her real dreams. At least, that's the plan, until sexy, charming Ford returns and leaves her feeling fourteen all over again....
Seeing
Isabel all grown up hits bodyguard trainer Ford like a sucker punch.
Back when heartbreak made him join the military, her sweet letters kept
him sane. Now he can't take his eyes-or his lips-off her. The man who
gave up on love has a reason to stay in Fool's Gold forever-if three
little words can convince Isabel to do the same...."
Christmas on 4th Street
Coming Soon September 24, 2013
According to Goodreads, "There's nowhere better to spend the holidays than with New York Times
bestselling author Susan Mallery in the town of Fool's Gold, where love
is always waiting to be unwrapped... Noelle Perkins just got a second
chance at life, and she intends to make the most of every minute. That's
why she ditched a frustrating legal career to open her own store in
Fool's Gold, California. The Christmas Attic celebrates everything
that's magical about her favorite season. Business is booming, and as a
bonus, gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan has offered to help out
during the holiday rush.
Gabriel's memories of Christmas past
contain more sour grapes than sugar plums, thanks to a drill sergeant
father who ran his home like a boot camp. Spending the holidays with his
family while he recuperates from injury sounds as appetizing as last
year's eggnog. Still, there are some enjoyable distractions in town,
including sunny, sexy Noelle...and the red-hot mistletoe kisses they
can't stop sharing.
Gabriel didn't think he was made for
happily-ever-afters. But when fate hands you a love as sweet and
surprising as this, only a fool could refuse.."
I will be putting where you can buy these books later today or tomorrow. Thanks everyone for reading!
Keep on Reading.....Fool's Gold books!!
Who is reading Halfway There today? I am!! Melissa
To celebrate the end of the cheering season, I want to do a Giveaway for you all! It starts now & goes to August 21st. "Chasing Perfect" is a great book. It is the first book in the Fool's Gold Series. This is from Goodreads: The first in a brand-new series. Fool's Gold, California, is a charming community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. There's lots to do and plenty of people to meet, especially women. There's just one problem: the men don't seem to stick around. The situation needs to be fixed, and Charity Jones may just be the one to fix it.
Good Luck everyone! Below is about the giveaway. Melissa
Here is the Giveaway:
Susan Mallery is a New York Times Best Selling Author. She lives in Seattle with her husband & her toy poodle. If you want to read a series, then this is the series to read. It is that good. You will fall in love with the characters & the town. Susan has it set in a town called Fool's Gold, CA. I love Fool's Gold. Not sure if I would like living in a small town with everyone knowing everything about myself & my family, but I would love getting some help with everything. You just left the hospital or had a baby, then the town would be there helping you. I love that! You just broke up with your boyfriend then the girls are there cheering you up. How nice is that? You are sick with a cold. The town helps you out.
The Giveaway is: One person will win -1 Chasing Perfect Book by Susan Mallery with a Bookmark, a pen, tattoo, Susan Mallery business card & a little booklet!! -5 bookmarks for 5 friends so you can pass them out! -5 little booklets for your 5 friends. -5 tattoos for your 5 friends. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Please view our disclosure policy if you have any questions.
I almost did not do the contest to be a Fool's Gold Cheerleader, but something told me that I had to. I am so glad I listened to that little voice in my head (Thanks little voice! lol) because I have had the time of my life. Someone told me that this is something that is my. With 3 kids, nothing is ever just my! She is right! My food is not my! So, when I decided to do this, I realized this is something for me! Like I said, I almost did not do this, but now I am so happy I did.
From the end of May to the end of June, I lost 20 lbs. Whoo hoo!! It is because of all the walking I did while I was "cheering" I am disabled & live with chronic back pain. Being a Fool's Gold Cheerleader gave me hope to get moving. One of the Cheerleaders said "Guess all our cheers have gotten you moving more." Thank you JoAnne! I think she is right! The Cheerleaders are Awesome. Jenel, Susan, & the fellow Cheerleader motivates you. Michele motivated me to write a book about our struggles on raising our daughter with a chronic disease (#4).
I am going to do the 10 things that happened to be while I was a Fool's Gold Cheerleader. You ready?
10. Learned how to use Rafflecopter!
9. Having my first Giveaway!
8. Talking about my favorite author was easy!!
7. I met lots of Susan Mallery fans this summer!!
6. Still want to move to Fool's Gold, but now I wish Susan (& Jenel) could make the town. Ladies, could you have someone build it? Yes/No. Us cheerleaders would be happy to move there! What do you say Cheerleaders? I say YES!! I think Susan would make a great Mayor Marsha, knows all, sees all!
5. I have an idea for a Romance book!!
4. Decided to write about our Struggles with our daughter's disease & how it affects our family.
3. Moving more! -This is very important with being disabled & living in pain. -Something that my pain management doctor has been telling me to do for awhile now.
I wonder what Montana in "Only His" would tell me to do with my son's uncontrollable husky puppy, Bolt! He has been getting better since we got him.
This photo of him was taken at the vet's office & I was playing with in Paint Shop Pro.
What Bolt does:
1. He jumps over you when you sit on the couch at times.
2. He jumps on you when you come into our home.
3. He put his paws into his water bowl!
4. He slides the small area rug in the hallway to the front door!
5. He has messes at times on the second floor or in Ethan floor. I am trying to get a gate made by my carpenter. I have to get that area measure by Shawn tonight!!
6. I am training him to sit (he can do that), down (we will start that tomorrow), stay, lay, come.
I think Montana would tell me to be patient with Bolt, to give him time, not to yell, & don't punish. Not sure what Montana would tell me about the water bowl! Bolt does not stand when he drinks water. He lies to drink! Take him out every hour. I think Montana would love the blocking that area & Limiting him to one floor! I think Montana would love that I am training Bolt to sit, down, stay, lay, & come.
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