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Donna (The Girls of Spindrift Book 2) by VC Andrews

August 14, 2017September 3, 2023 ellen 19 Comments Books
Donna (The Girls of Spindrift Book 2) by VC Andrews

This weekend I had the chance to read Donna – The Girls of Spindrift Book 2 by VC Andrews. I remember being a huge fan of VC Andrews in high school when the Flowers in the Attic books came out. But, I hadn’t read anything recently. Donna is a novella, and Book 2 in the […]

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The Trial of Prisoner 043 by Terry Jastrow

August 12, 2017September 1, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Books
The Trial of Prisoner 043 by Terry Jastrow

I’m not a huge fan of political stories, but when I heard the premise of The Trial of Prisoner 043 by Terry Jastrow, I was intrigued. I’d never heard of another book like it so I decided to give it a try and share my thoughts about this historical drama. The Trial of Prisoner 043 […]

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Revenge Fires Back by JR Thompson

August 8, 2017August 28, 2023 ellen Books
Revenge Fires Back by JR Thompson

He tries to control his anger,but it gets the best of him. He makes poor decisions and quickly discovers REVENGE FIRES BACK Brady Clark’s family chooses horrible timing for their first camping trip – a night when a fierce storm leaves them stranded in the woods. Circumstances that leave him running around in the forest […]

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Brazen Gambit: Arnie & Zellie Cozy Mystery

August 7, 2017September 15, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Brazen Gambit: Arnie & Zellie Cozy Mystery Series Book 1

Brazen Gambit is the latest cozy mystery I read, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you. If you’re not familiar with cozy mysteries, they are a subgenre of crime mystery where the sex and violence are downplayed. They usually take place in a small town and revolve around members of the community. It […]

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Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker

August 6, 2017August 26, 2023 ellen 38 Comments Books
Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker

With the kids off at work and friend’s houses, I spent a relaxing weekend reading Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker. I love that the kids are old enough to be independent because it means I have more me time. Of course, some days it means more stress but you have to take the […]

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New Books for National Coloring Book Day

August 2, 2017August 23, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
New Books for National Coloring Book Day

 Did you know that National Coloring Book Day is August 2? It’s the perfect time to celebrate with a new coloring book and set of gel pens or pencils.  National Coloring Book Day My kids always loved coloring when they were younger, but lately, coloring has become popular with adults as well. I’ve reviewed quite […]

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Daily Drawing Prompts Book

August 1, 2017August 22, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Books
Daily Drawing Prompts from Drawing for Joy

Have you ever wished you could get daily drawing prompts? Check out this amazing drawing prompts book that you can use today. Daily Drawing Prompts Book You know, just small inspirational prompts to encourage creativity and improve your drawing. I’ve been thinking that something like this would be a great way to relax and unwind […]

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Best Christian Romance Novels

July 28, 2017August 21, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Best Christian Romance Novels With Strong Heroines

If you’ve been searching for the best Christian romance novels, I wanted to share a few of my picks with you. As much as I love to read Christian romance books, I’m not a fan of some heroines. I prefer romance books with strong, independent women as heroines; sometimes, that’s difficult to find in the […]

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Without Fear or Favor by Robert K. Tanenbaum

July 25, 2017August 19, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Without Fear or Favor by Robert K. Tanenbaum

This past weekend, I read Without Fear or Favor by Robert K. Tanenbaum. I’ve read a few books by Robert K. Tanenbaum, and I have always been impressed with his legal thrillers. Preorder this book right now! Without Fear or Favor In the twenty-ninth novel in the New York Times best-selling Karp-Ciampi series featuring the best […]

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Break IN: An Ivy Nash Thriller Book 4

July 21, 2017August 17, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Break IN: An Ivy Nash Thriller Book 4 by John W Mefford

This week has been a challenge so I took an afternoon off to unwind with a book. I rarely take time off from work, but I needed it this week. The book I chose was Break IN: An Ivy Nash Thriller Book 4 by John W Mefford. You’ve probably seen me review quite a few […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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