STOP IT! by Sally O. Lee

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STOP IT!
Author: Sally O. Lee
Source: Author
*I received this book free of charge from
the author in exchange for an
honest review*

  • Paperback: 36 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (October 26, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1439261148
  • ISBN-13: 978-1439261149

MY THOUGHTS:

Stop It! is a children’s book focused on bullying and what children can do about bullies.

When it comes to reviewing books for children, I use a few different things to determine my opinion on it.
Was my child focused on the book as we read it together? Yes
Did she enjoy all the pictures or artwork throughout the book? Yes
Did she understand the meaning of what the book was about when we
discussed it afterwords? Yes
Did she ask me to read it again? Yes

Overall, my daughter understood the concept of the book, and she enjoyed the colorful pictures on each page. A good lesson for children to read about.

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

Harlequin Giveaway Contest!

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CONTEST IS CLOSED!!

The lovely people from Harlequin gave me 4 copies of The Cowboy’s Christmas Miracle to pass out. That means that I will pick 4 winners!!

Here are the details on the book:

THE COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Author: Raeanne Thayne

  • Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Silhouette; Special edition (November 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0373249330
  • ISBN-13: 978-0373249336

SYNOPSIS:
Christmas was tough for widow Jenna Wheeler and her four children. But even though she’d sold part of her family’s land to make ends meet, she was determined to spin the holiday into the stuff of magic—no matter what it took. Now if she could only find a job….

Maybe her new landlord could oblige—gorgeous, child-averse Carson McRaven. He needed a chef, and he knew the lovely Jenna could do a bang-up job—if only she could keep her brood out of his hair. But as he found himself catapulted into the cheerful chaos of her family…not to mention Jenna’s arms… he learned more about the spirit of Christmas than he’d ever dreamed.

HOW TO ENTER:

Just leave a comment on this post with your email address!

You must be a follower of my blog!

That’s it! Contest will run until Saturday Jan. 2nd, 2010

I received these books as a gift from Harlequin. I was not asked to review this book, and I was not paid in any way.

No posts, I am out sick

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Sorry all. I have a few review posts for you, but it seems Santa left me a special gift of a bad head cold in my stocking. I will be back soon with some book reviews.

What books has everyone been buying with their Christmas money? What books were under your tree? Feel free to share with me!

TAKE ME by Bella Andre

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TAKE ME
Author: Bella Andre

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket; First Edition edition (November 15, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416509577
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416509578

SYNOPSIS:

An appetite for sensual pleasures must never be denied. . . .

Lily Ellis has curves–soft, beautiful curves. The kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she’s always loved from afar, would never crave. But Lily is about to be proven wrong. Her sensual adventure begins when, despite her inhibitions, the demure San Francisco interior decorator agrees to model a plus-size dress for her fashion designer sister. Watching this sensual beauty move down the runway with mesmerizing power, Travis can’t believe it’s the same Lily he’s always known and always rejected. In a whirlwind of electric attraction, Lily is soon moaning Travis’s name in his bed, not just in her wild fantasies. But Lily is all too aware that she’s nothing like his past lovers . . . and now that she has him close at last, she’s praying Travis likes what he sees and feels. Determined to beat Travis at his own game by guarding her true feelings of love and lust, she spontaneously partners with him on a business deal that takes them all the way to Italy. In the seductive warmth of the Tuscan sun, Lily is about to unwrap her real self, and play a game of desire with the hot-blooded Travis. Will she be burned by an ecstasy that’s so all-consuming it has her seeing stars? Or will Travis open his heart to the sexy, exciting, and lasting love she has to offer?

MY THOUGHTS:

I have had this on my bookshelf for some time now, and I decided to finally read it! I loved how the author made Lily a character I could relate to. Out of all the romance books out there, I hardly ever get to read one with a women who isn’t a size 2! Lily is a size 16 trying to seduce a man she has been in love with since childhood. He happens to be rich, sexy as hell, and acts like she is invisible.

The author went through all the emotions a larger woman would go through. Am I skinny enough? What outfit looks the best on me? What if he see’s my cellulite? Us larger women have feelings and lust fantasies as well, and this book just goes to show it!

The only drawback to this book is the other characters story. Janica and Luke left me hanging. I would have loved some closure of their storyline. I am hoping the author will continue their story as well.

Overall, very likeable characters that made it very hard to put this book down! I loved it!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

SPREAD THE LOVE SUNDAY!

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It’s Sunday and that means another edition of Spread The Love Sunday! This is a weekly event here on My Overstuffed Bookshelf where I give back to my readers who have been great friends, followers, inspiration and all around great people! A place to showcase YOU!

If you would like to be featured on Spread the Love Sunday, just drop me an email and I will be happy to feature you!

This week I have Kayla here!

Name: Kayla
Blog: Sexy Women Read @ sexywomenread.blogspot.com

1. Tell us a little about your blog.

Well, my blog is for people who like to read romance books! It is strictly a book blog that only features romance novels. There are reviews, and sometimes a couple writing tips. I don’t hold my own contests, but every now and then, when I find a really great contest, I’ll also post them on my blog.
2. Why did you start your blog and what is your favorite thing about having a blog?

I love to read, it’s my hobby. A few friends and I read the same books (I got them hooked!) but after a while, I ran out of good books to read. So, I turned to the internet to search for some new books. I found some, okay, I found a lot, but I wasn’t satisfied. I wanted somewhere to go to be able to have lists and reviews on some great romance books that real people actually read and said what they thought. Which is why I took it upon myself to start a blog to do just that. 🙂 My favorite thing about having a blog is when people comment on the book posts telling me how much they love the book or author I talked about.
3. If you could be any character from any book, who would you be and why?

You have to ask the hardest question in the world, don’t you?! LOL I would have to say I would love to be Emma from Kresley Cole’s Hunger Like No Other because then Lochlain would be all mine!
4. Who is your favorite author(s)?

I can’t choose one, it’s impossible, so I’ll give you a (brief) list: Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kresley Cole, J. R. Ward, Gena Showalter, Lynsay Sands, Roxanne St.Claire, Shayla Black, Jaquelyn Frank, and sooo many more it’s crazy!
5. What is your favorite genre to read?

Genre? Romance.
Subcatagory? Paranormal, hands down.
6.What book are you reading right now?

Right now (I just started it this morning!) I’m reading Take Me Tonight by Roxanne St.Claire
7. Name some of your favorite blogs.

First off, I love this blog right here! It’s great Amy. 🙂
To name a few more..
8. Any tips for new bloggers?

Keep blogging! A blog filled with old updates is a boring blog! Even if you pop in to say “I’m busy right now, sorry, I’ll write again soon”, it let’s readers know that you haven’t forgot them. Also, I have a feeling vlogs are going to make a big slash soon, so if you want to jump on that boat, it would be something cool.

Thank you so much Kayla for joining us today!!!