HOODOO MONEY by Sharon Cupp Pennington

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HOODOO MONEY
Author: Sharon Cupp Pennington
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Draumr Publishing (May 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933157240
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933157245
SYNOPSIS:

Things are not always as they seem in The Big Easy…

After her almost-wedding to a bigamist, successful children’s author Braeden McKay has given up on love. She’s content to live vicariously through her imaginary heroine, Platypus Pearl, and a gaggle of adventurous, web-footed cohorts–until a working vacation in New Orleans shakes up her quiet, structured world. Had she known that souvenir nickel stolen from the grave of a hoodoo gypsy would catapult her into a nightmare of betrayal and murder, she would have insisted her friend put it back.
Cursed nickel or unfortunate happenstance? Sanderson Montgomery isn’t one to discount the supernatural beliefs of others. This is The Big Easy, after all, Mecca to the spiritual and the superstitious. As a veteran detective, neither does he ignore cold, hard fact. And the fact is, someone or something is bent on harming Braeden McKay, and it’s up to him to protect her while keeping his heart out of the mix.
Can love, the very thing Braeden wants no part of, be the one force greater than any adversary–even a hoodoo curse?
MY THOUGHTS:
First of all, look at that cover! Talk about making a book look suspenseful and paranormal! WOW!  Hoodoo Money had me turning the pages with enthusiasm and excitement.  The characters are great, the plot exciting and the romance wonderful!  This book has it all.  The author does a wonderful job of describing all the right things and using just enough detail that it is not over done.  It showcases Southern charm and spine tingling suspense!  A book that may end on page 292, but stays with you for a long time to talk about!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

Important Poll

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I have been debating on how to set up my giveaways.  If you please will take the time to answer my poll in my sidebar, it would help out alot!
The answers are pretty easy.
ONE book, once a week
MANY books, once a month
I was also thinking about just offereing a book with a review, but haven’t decided yet.
Thanks!

BOYS,GIRLS & OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL by Rosalind Wiseman

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BOYS,GIRLS & OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Author: Rosalind Wiseman
Source: Contest win
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (January 12, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399247963
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399247965
SYNOPSIS:

Looking for a new beginning after a terrible mean girl past, Charlie Healey realizes there’s no escaping high school drama.

Charlie Healey thinks Harmony Falls is the beginning of a whole new life. Middle school was brutal. But high school is Charlie’s big chance to start over and stay out of drama, except that on her first day she runs into Will, her ex–best friend, who had moved away. Now a varsity athlete and hotter than Charlie remembered, Will hangs with the crowd running the school. But Charlie doesn’t understand their power until an innocent delivery guy falls victim to a near-deadly hazing prank.
Torn between doing what’s right and her secret feelings for Will, Charlie must decide whether to turn in her very best friend or live with the guilt of knowing what he did.
Rosalind Wiseman’s first novel for young adults is a fresh, funny, and juicy read about friendship, betrayal, and how far some will go to be accepted. 
MY THOUGHTS:
This was a new to me author, but I had heard wonderful things about this book. When I received it in the mail, from a contest win, I was excited to start reading it.  The characters seem true to life with situations that are real to teenagers in high school. 
The author does not shy away from the harder issues that many teens experience throughout their high school years.  She touches on hazing, racism and drinking,  As I read this book, I relived some of my high school moments that I would have rather not remembered.  The bullies, the popular group that snubs everyone, and the teachers we all loved to hate.  In the reminder of it all though, I could see how the author wanted to portray it all for future young readers.  She gets her points accross and that is a good thing when writing or reading a book. 
This would be great to read as an adult, but even better for your teens to read to learn valuable lessons without the lectures.  
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

THE COWBOY WAY by Tory Richards

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THE COWBOY WAY
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid (2009)
  • ISBN-10: 1603135316
  • ISBN-13: 978-1603135313
SYNOPSIS:
Artist Lacey Owens comes home to her father’s ranch for a long over due visit, and a little R and R. She’s not prepared for becoming the means for revenge against him by an old enemy he helped send to prison. Getting involved with her father’s ranch foreman and partner Chase Saunders isn’t in her plans either. But as unexplained incidences occur and Lacey’s life becomes threatened, fate throws her and Chase together when he makes it his mission to protect her. Her independent nature rebels against his arrogant high handed methods and tempers ignite, but it soon becomes apparent that their animosity is only a ruse for the intense sexual longing stirring in their blood.
MY THOUGHTS:
What do you get when you put together a strong, sexy cowboy and an independent, strong daughter of the boss?  A hot romance from author Tory Richards!
This was one of those books that will have your pulse racing and your fingers itching to turn the page for more hotness that this book has! The suspense is there, but I was too busy focusing on the hot rancher Chase.  This author never disappoints with the strong, hot hero in her books.  The author knows how to capture your interest with the hot sex, but also with the romance and suspense that is key to a good book!  The secondary characters also are strongly written and loveable as well.  I look forward to hearing more about Brain and Mary in the future as well.  Lacey was a stong and independent heroine who was not afraid to voice her opinions throughout the book.  Finally a heroine with a backbone!  
Overall this book kept my pulse running at a fast pace and my glasses fogging up with every chapter!  Another wonderful book by a highly talented author!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

WINNER!!!!!!

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The contest for the 3 book giveaway of Carolyn Brown’s books has now closed.  The winner that was picked using Random.org is:




Congrats Stephanie and please contact me within in 48 hours with your mailing address at djsfoxylady@gmail.com
Please put Carolyn Brown Winner in the subject line.
Thank you to all who entered and be sure to check out my contest for the Cheryl Brooks book that is still open!