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The Loss of my Mom and Going Forward…

April 8, 2019 by Darlene

There are many of you who follow me on Facebook who know that my mom passed away on March 2 of this year.  It was very unexpected and the loss has devastated me.  My mom and I fought all the time – well not all, but we loved each other just as fiercely.  She was my friend and confidant and I’m quite lost without her.   She has left a huge hole in my life and my dads and at this point I don’t feel as though I’ll ever move past this deep loss and hurt.  Anyhow I wanted to acknowledge the loss here on my blog where I’ve shared many things throughout the years.

Through other hard times in my life I turned to blogging so I’m going to try concentrating on it again.  I really want to write short reviews and I’m going to attempt that this week but I will likely share thoughts on my mom and just getting through some days as well.

Reading and listening to books hasn’t been going the best.  Im having a really hard time concentrating so not much is getting finished.  I did finish The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver for my face to face bookclub.  I listened to it and while I loved it years ago when I read it I didn’t enjoy it so much this time.  I think it was just too much of a novel for me at this point.  Now I’m listening to Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen for my other book club and I’m enjoying it.

So that’s all for now.  Hope everyone is doing well.  I’ll leave you all with a pic of Sammy and I hope to see you all over the next while as I make my way through this new reality of life I find myself in.

 

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Chatting about Podcasts

December 27, 2018 by Darlene

So I’m really into podcasts. I like them because they are like little bites. I can fit in an hour here or there when I don’t feel like delving into an audiobook. My favourites are anything to do with crime. So I’m going to list some of the ones I like to listen to but what id really like to know is if you all like to listen to them and what you listen to. I’m always on the lookout for new ones.

I’ll talk about two of my favourites for today:

Casefile – I love this podcast. It’s a different case each week although on some they will spend a few episodes. Some are cases I’m familiar with that I’ve heard about in the news or on a crime show (which I’m also addicted to) but others are new to me. The episodes are about an hour sometimes more. Many are quite graphic but there is a clear warning before you listen as to the content that could be disturbing to some. It’s a really interesting podcast and I love the voice of the narrator. I wanted to know who he was but he wants to be anonymous. Either way he has a voice I could listen to for hours.

Serial – I’ve listened to this one from the beginning. I loved the first season, the second not as much but the third one was awesome. They go inside the courtroom and discuss some cases and how the criminal justice system works and it was very interesting.

How about everyone else?  Any faves to share?

 

 

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Merry Christmas to All!

December 24, 2018 by Darlene

Merry Christmas everyone from me and sweet Sam!  I’m going to take a few days away from the blog for Christmas but will be back later this week. I wish all the best for all of you and plenty of good times with family and friends over the Christmas season! ???

 

 

 

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BookTrib Holiday Thrillers Giveaway

December 14, 2018 by Darlene

BookTrib is having an awesome giveaway promotion through the month of December (13th- 20th).  Each week they will be giving away 20 books to one lucky winner!  What could be better than to curl up in your favourite chair with a drink and the tree lights on and a thriller in your hands. Not much I’d say!  Be sure to check back each week as there will be a different box of books up for grabs.

All you have to do is click on the BookTrib photo below and it will take you right to their site where you can enter. U.S. entries only. Good luck to all!

 

 

***U.S. Entries Only***

As part of our holiday giveaway promotion, BookTrib will be giving away 20 books each week to one lucky winner through the month of December. Who needs to feel cozy and safe when you can feel frightened and paranoid reading a fantastic thriller? Like what you see? Enter for a chance to win lots of great titles and be sure to check in next week to see what our new box might have in store for you!

 

Source:  Giveaway through BookTrib. All above information obtained from BookTrib publicist.

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I think…I’m back!

July 20, 2018 by Darlene

Hey everyone, it’s been ages since I’ve blogged regularly it seems but I’m going to give it a go again. I’m kind of feeling the blogging bug so we’ll see what happens this time around.

Between health issues and family issues things have been kind of crazy and I just couldn’t seem to get motivated enough to blog. I do miss it though so I’m hoping that will be motivation enough for now.

I do have to decide on how I want to do reviews because I really don’t want to longer ones like I used to. Anyhow I look forward to getting back to it and I hope I eventually get my reader’s back.

…And the latest cute pic of little Sam for everyone ❤️

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Cover Reveal for Blue Satin Sashes by Millenia Black & Giveaway (Rafflecopter)

September 15, 2016 by Darlene

Today is the cover reveal for Millenia Black’s newest novel Blue Satin Sashes which is part of her Favorite Things Trilogy. It releases on November 16, 2016 and I can’t wait to read it. I read Raindrops on Roses, the first book in the trilogy, and really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to getting back to the characters and the story. In the meantime I’m going to share with you the newest book is about as well as the first one and be sure to enter into the giveaway at the end of the post.

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About Blue Satin Sashes

From the #1 bestselling author of The Great Pretender comes the highly anticipated second book in the captivating Favorite Things Trilogy—Blue Satin Sashes is a searing story of love, passion, desperation and vengeance…

What happens when you fall in love with someone else?

Paris, France. Corporate brand designer Michael Frost knows he’s found a once in a lifetime love in professional illustrator Priscilla Bauer, the granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood icon—but Michael must now cross an ocean of regrets to repair damage inflicted by his heartbroken high school sweetheart Amber Holland, whose increasingly extreme attempts at sabotage may know no bounds…

How will she win? How will she lose?

Brave the razor-sharp edges of an intensely hot love triangle as Michael and Priscilla discover the depths of Amber’s passion ultimately rivals their own.

Preorder: Amazon

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About Raindrops on Roses

A Searing New Trilogy from the #1 Bestselling Author of The Great Pretender

What happens when his ex just won’t let go?

Mayfair Island, Florida. Grief-stricken after the sudden loss of her beloved grandmother, an enduring but reclusive Hollywood icon, young Priscilla Bauer finds herself adrift and looking to find solace in the arms of her vast inheritance, when she meets the kind and considerate corporate brand designer, Michael Frost—a drop dead gorgeous beacon of light in her all too dark night.

Falling hard and falling fast, Priscilla has no idea she’s stepped into dangerous territory…someone else has already branded Michael Frost her very own—with no intention of letting him go!

Love. Loss. Jealousy. Vengeance. Passions are high but bitter vengeance gets even higher in this razor-sharp love triangle you won’t forget!

With Raindrops on Roses, the captivating Favorite Things Trilogy takes flight!

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Buy: On sale for 99 cents right now at Amazon

 

About Millenia Black

No one does family and relationship drama quite like bestselling author Millenia Black!

Heralded as a double life and relationship expert, she’s been a featured guest on radio shows across the country, discussing the 7 Smoke Signals Your Man is Living a Double Life. Millenia lives in Florida where she’s currently hard at work on her next release. BLUE SATIN SASHES—book two of the highly acclaimed Favorite Things Trilogy—is out November 28, 2016!

Currently unmarried, she’s never dated anyone living a double life…

She thinks.

Link up w/Millenia for updates & giveaways!

Website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads

 

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Source: All information contained in post was provided by the author, Millenia Black. No compensation was received.
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