A serial killer is on the loose in Green Valley, but what if he’s the good
guy?

The year is 2036 and the United States is pulling out of an economic
crisis, thanks to new industries and technologies that thrive in Green
Valley, Ohio. Regarded as “America’s Hope,” the city also boasts being
named the safest city in America for five years running. But now Green
Valley, one of only a handful of cities protected by the
still-experimental Unified Enforcement Police, struggles to catch a
new-era murderer who continues to kill and elude capture. As the elite
federal police close in on the killer, they discover that something
darker has infiltrated their perfect city.

Happily bumbling through his predictable life, Milton Simon comes
face-to-face with murderer Clarence Jasper and is surprised to find that
the killer has a message for him: JOIN ME. Milton soon learns that not
only is Green Valley not the safe haven everyone perceives it to be; it’s
Hell on Earth.

Green Valley:  GOODREADS  AMAZON   BARNES & NOBLE    INDIEBOUND

My thoughts:   Dystopian novels have a unique tinge to them.  Several of them have left me with a strange afterthought, this odd feeling that I can’t shake.  That’s how I felt when reviewing Green Valley.  This book was unlike any other novel I’ve read.  The characters were very interesting and so different from each other.  At first I had a very hard time distinguishing the chapters.  The book reminded me a little bit of the Lost series. You know how everything kind of makes sense in a hazy sort of way?  That’s how reading this book felt.  And as I imagine, it must have been that way for the characters in that fictitious world.  This book was so far outside my comfort zone that it has its own zip code.  Disturbing, horrifying, and kind of thrilling are the only ways I can even attempt to describe it. [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received this book to review. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Book covers melt me. In real life I strive to look beyond surface appearance, but the cover of a book can win me over in a heartbeat. The image on the front of A Promise Kept is no exception.  How could I resist a book that hints of heirlooms, a hope chest, and an log cabin’s attic window?  Instant love.

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Welcome to the Natural in the New Year Giveaway Hop hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network.  Since people often start evaluating their lifestyle in the New Year, the bloggers below have come together to help you win prizes that can help bring happier, richer, and healthier lives.  Each blog in the linky below is offering a natural prize to give away worth at least $25!  So join us in going Natural in the New Year!So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Natural in the New Year participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is Natulo, your first stop for natural products for the little one in your life. [Read more…]

Disclosure: I will receive a product sample. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Welcome tea and coffee drinkers!  The 3rd annual Tea and Coffee Review Blog Hop is hosted by A Year of Jubilee Reviews and takes place from January 22 through February 5, 2014.  As you’ll notice, each participating blogger is offering a giveaway of something to warm you up during these last few months of winter. Tea, Coffee, and Hot Chocolate are just a few of the great drinks that will keep you toasty warm until we hit spring.  See the linky at the bottom of this post?  Visit all of those blogs for your chances to win!

Our sponsor for this event is Coffee Direct.  Visit their site and find a few flavors that tickle your fancy! [Read more…]

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by PishPoshBaby. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

The arrival of a new baby is always an exciting time. In the winter it can seem like it’s taking forever for those sunny days to appear again. Once the baby arrives, you can be sure that mom will want to take her precious little one out on the town. Shouldn’t baby be riding in style? PishPoshBaby is expecting some new arrivals in 2014, too, like the Bugaboo Chameleon 3 pictured above.  In fact, they’re currently taking pre-orders for these new sweet strollers that will be available in February.  That way, the stroller will be ready to take its new passenger out for that first sunny day in no time.  I love the classic look of the Bugaboo, and that underseat bag is perfect for carrying the essentials while you take your baby for a stroll.

There are lots of reasons to take advantage of this pre-order opportunity!   [Read more…]