Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles, and a Cherry on Top! Review

Are you looking for a darling book about horses? Look no further because I have a great book for you. Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles, and a Cherry on Top is written by Brittany Bevis and Illustrated by Pam Talley. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Caballo Press of Ann Arbor. This is my second book that I have reviewed from this company and couldn’t be more pleased. The first one I reviewed you may remember was Hayseed’s First Race.

Two Foals, a Dash of Sprinkles, and a Cherry on Top is about a sweet little girl named Madison who comes to stay with her grandfather on his farm. In the morning Madison liked to sit at her window and count the horses just like her grandfather taught her, to make sure no horses strayed during the night. As she was counting she noticed there were two new horses. She realized that those were new baby foals. One of those little horses however was covered in spots and made Madison worry that the foal was sick.

Madison rushes to tell her grandfather about the sick foal. He wants to know what makes her think that the foal was sick. She told him when she had spots all over her one time she was itchy and sick. To ease Madison’s mind her grandfather decided to walk with her so they could take a look at the foal.

Madison was still in a panic but her grandfather assured her that the foal was ok. He asked her if he ever told her the story of why horses have spots. Madison said no and her grandfather continued on to tell the story. I don’t want to give away the story but let me tell you it is one of the sweetest stories I have read in a long time. It all has to do with God creating animals and also eating his favorite dessert.

I know what Two Foals have in common with a dash of sprinkles but I want you to find out for yourself by reading this wonderful story. I will tell you that sometimes a big mess can lead to one of God’s greatest creations.

You can order this book on the Caballito Children’s Book section of Caballo Press Website here. A hardback can be purchased for $18.47 and a paperback for $12.47.

*Note I was given a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I was not paid for my review. This is my honest opinion of the book.

Gertrude’s Broken Wand Review and Giveaway

Halloween is just around the corner and so is the book launch for Gertrude’s Broken Wand. It launches today the 22^nd! This is the first book in the Marmalade series written by Jason Thibeault and published by Dime Novel Publishing.

First before I go into detail on this book, let me tell you how much we loved it! Halloween is one of our favorite holidays in the year. Our house is known as the “Scary House.” You will have kids in the neighborhood ask “Have you guys been to the scary house yet?” We love that our house is known as the “Scary House” because we put a lot of effort into decorating each year. So you can imagine how perfect that this book is for my family. What else would you expect from a book that has the curse of a perpetual Halloween? It is a perfect book that fits right in with our “scary house.”

Our plan as a family was to read a chapter a day. The chapters are short and to be honest when you start reading the book there is no way you can just do one chapter a day! We were hooked within the first two chapters that we read. My kids wanted more and to be honest so did I!

So what is Gertrude’s Broken Wand about?

On an otherwise normal 4th grade school field trip, Rebecca gets separated from her classmates while trying to find the bathroom. But when she slips in the dark and falls down a hole, she ends up in the land of here, an enchanted kingdom that is suffering from a powerful curse…everyday is Halloween.

But it’s not costumed trick-or-treaters that roam the land nor is it candy they want. Ghosts, ghouls, werewolves, skeletons and a host of other baddies, eager for a taste of warm flesh, have turned the once beautiful land into a spooky landscape.

Unfortunately, Rebecca’s problems have only just begun for when she landed in here she also landed on Gertrude, the kingdom’s witch, breaking her wand and the one chance to lift the curse. Now Rebecca must get Gertrude’s wand fixed, avoid getting eaten (or worse), and find a way home all before the sun sets. Because here needs a real name or it, and everything inside, will cease to exist forever.

Sounds awesome right? It is and it fits right in with Halloween. I loved that my kids begged for more when we stopped for the night. My kids sighed and said “Awe mom!” They wanted me to keep reading. There are not many books that keep my kids asking for more but this is one of them. Now they can’t wait for the second book.

So if you love Halloween and love good books then this book is the right one for you and your family. I recommend getting this book. I also challenge to you put it down if you can.

Gertrude’s Broken Wand can be found on Apple, Amazon (print and e-book) and Barnes and Noble (e-book only.)

You can read the first chapter of the book here.

Now on to the giveaway! One lucky person will win a copy of Gertrude’s Broken Wand.

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*Please note I did receive a complementary book and I was not paid for my review. This is my honest opinion of the book.

The Chocolate Diaries Book Review

Thanks to Blogging for Books and WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing group I had the opportunity to review the book “The Chocolate Diaries” by Karen Linamen.

Who doesn’t love chocolate? I know I love chocolate. This book contains many sweet little tips, stories and just recipes to use in your life. We all know that life isn’t perfect. It is hard and if we rely on God we can overcome many things. Oh and don’t forget a little bit of chocolate on the side.

This book has many stories of how people have triumphed over different things in their lives. From being divorced, losing a loved one, and even a person who over comes being blind and does some amazing things such as climb a few different mountains.

This book has inspired me to set goals and go for those sweet things in life that I have always wanted to do. I also must remember it can’t be done alone. God is there by our side and so are our friends.

I recommend grabbing a good piece of chocolate or two and read the wonderful stories in this book. I am sure you will be inspired too.

The Chocolate Diaries can be purchased on Amazon.com for $11.89.

* Note I did receive this book for review purposes. I was not paid for my opinion of the book.

Book Review: Lonestar Homecoming

The book Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble is about a woman named Gracie who is about to marry her fiancé when the FBI shows up at her door. Needless to say she has to run with her daughter from her fiancé Cid. All she has on her is $5 and she is wearing a wedding dress. Within the first 5 pages of this book I was hooked! I don’t want to spoil it by writing too much. She does have a man named Michael come to her rescue who becomes her “knight in shining armor” as I like to call it.

There are not many books that are romance and action novels. Well not many out there that I have found and couldn’t put down. It was hard for me to stop reading. I hated to put this book down. Truly one of the best books I have read in a long time. If you are like me and you are not into the mushy romances this one is great for you. It has just enough romance and a lot of action. It makes your heart race.

This is the 3^rd book of a series but you can read it without reading the other 2. I did and still it made sense. Some series you can’t read out of order but this one I believe you can.

This book can be found on Amazon here.

*I received this book for free for review purposes from Book Sneeze, the Thomas Nelson Company. I was not compensated for my opinion of this book.

Book Review: Happily Ever Laughter

Happily Ever After is a collection of stories from real-life couples compiled together by: Ken Davis. This book will have you laughing out loud at the funny things that happen to the couples throughout their lives. It is just the simple things that can bring a funny moment. Such as in the first chapter of the book. The opening of the book has this short little story...A husband who didn't know how to do housework decided to wash his sweatshirt. Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to his wife, "Hey, what setting do I use on the washing machine?" She answered, "Well, it depends. What does it say on your shirt?"He yelled back, "Denver Broncos!"

I know I have had similar experiences with my husband. Throughout the whole book I find myself relating to each story and laughing so hard. I bet if you are married you can find at least one story that is similar to a story from your own life experience. This book will help you understand that sometimes the uncomfortable and difficult things can still bring joy into your life.
I would recommend this book to any married couple or couple that is going to get married. It is a wonderful read.

This book can be found on Amazon here

I want to thank Tnydale for this complimentary book.
*Note I was not paid to review this book. This is my opinion of the book.

Book Review: The Medium Next Door

I recently had the chance to read and review the book "The Medium Next Door. Adventures of a Real-Life Ghost Whisperer" by Maureen Hancock. This book takes you through the journey of how Maureen became a Medium and also how she has helped others with her amazing abilities.

First let's get to know Maureen Hancock a little...

Spirit medium Maureen Hancock discovered her psychic abilities to communicate with the dead when she was just five years old. Descended from a long line of legendary Irish mystics, she was no stranger to the spiritual realm, but she kept the otherworldly messages to herself throughout her childhood, eventually suppressing them almost completely.

Maureen wouldn't open herself up to the spirits again until she was in a near fatal car crash. Soon after she began to hear hundreds of voices who were helping her solve cases and expose fraud in her job as a litigation paralegal at Logan Airport. Accepting her gift but keeping it under wraps she married and had children. It was not until tragedy struck on 9/11 and Maureen was bombarded with messages from the spirits that she realized she had to put her ability to its best use. She left her job at the Airport and opened the holistic healing center Pathways to Healing and launched the cancer foundation Manifest a Miracle.

Today, known as the "Medium Mom ,"as well as "Comedian Medium" Maureen strives to balance raising her children, speaking with the deceased , assisting the dying, searching for missing children, and teaching about life after death.

So Maureen Hancock is the Medium Next Door. I must say I was a little skeptical on if she could really be a "Ghost- Whisperer" or not. I do believe after we die we all still live as a spirit and I believe there is a heaven. I just wasn't sure if I could believe there was someone who really could talk to the loved ones we have lost.

Maureen shares so many stories about those who have passed and who have come to her. I laugh when I read about how someone comes through and pretty much drives her crazy until she gets to the person that she is supposed to relay a message to. This book is not only filled with wonderful moments that touch your heart but also funny moments that will have you laugh out loud. Maureen has a great sense of humor. I think you would have to have one to able to listen to all these spirits who are trying to get through.

Throughout the whole book I got chills as she told the stories of each spirit that came through and then how she even got families to write what their experience was. This made me see how real she was. Maureen is an amazing woman that I am glad I got to read about. I am now a believer in what she does.

If you are someone who is having a hard time dealing with a death of a loved one then you should read this book. It gives you more of an understanding of the after life. I believe it can give you comfort knowing that your loved ones are ok. You will one day be together again.

To read more about Maureen and what she does check out her website here.

Also you can check out Maureen's show Psychic in Suburbia July 30th ET/PT on the Style Network.

If you would like to purchase a copy of Maureen's book it can be found at Amazon.com here and Barnes and Noble here.

*Please note that I did not get compensated to write this review but the book was given to me for review purposes.