Books read Aug 15

  

Dragon's Fury: Children's books about anger, picture, preschool, ages 3 5, kids Emotions and feelings book 6 by Michael Gordon

Colorful children's rhyming story.

Story starts with Ben and he's got a special friend that he plays with.

They decide to bake a cake but the dragon does not want to eat dinner, he'd rather have cake first.

He knows what to do to calm himself down and gets angry at the park closing for the day.

They both become upset and when Gronk yells so does Ben and they feel better then.

About the author is included at the end along with works by the author.

Offer of free book.

The Bad Dragon: (Anger books for kids, childrens, ages 3 5, picture books, preschool) (Emotions & Feelings) 

Book starts out with a nameplate then the story.

Colorful, children's rhyming book about a dragon and it's his first day of school. His mom tells him to be kind and patient.

He acts like a spoiled child when he doesn't get his way, has to wait to get in line and sit in a certain chair.

Everybody knows he acting like a bad dragon. Next day he teacher tells him about the rules Nell speaks up and acts til Blerk realizes what is important.

Like this one because it's about making friends.

About the author is listed at t the end.

Other works are highlighted at the end.

How To Accept No: Children's book about emotions & feelings, kids ages 3 5, preschool books (Self-Regulation Skills 10)  by Michael Gordon 

Offer of a free book and name plate start this book.

Josh is upset because he has to spend at the store with his mother and he'd rather be doing other things.

She explains what she does when she gets impatient and Josh tries it himself.

His dad also sees another time that he doesn't get to play with his toy cuz another is using it and he comes up with another idea to get the anger out of Josh.

Coloring pages are included at the end of the book.

About the author and other works by the author are listed.

Book Review: Sweet and Sassy Summertime – Volume 2

 

Sweet and Sassy Summertime – Volume 2

7 stories by 7 authors.

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Maeve Perfect Match Series by Josie Riviera

Love how this series, all stand alone  with a common theme, came to be, so cool!

This book starts out with Maeve and she's been so busy tending to her ailing brother and working and her friends notice it also. The match site owners want her to try out their service-pick an island and spend the allotted time together with her perfect match, while the company takes photos of them enjoying each other and the location.

She makes arrangements and ends up going to her island of choice, Corsica. Love the reasons why she wants to go there. She is treated with high regard when she arrives-everything is seen to and her match have itinerary they are following-places to see, things to do, and relaxing. She is a purchaser of hotel equipment.

Story also is following Edward and he is part owner of a huge company that is interested in making another resort-that's why he wants to go to the location-to take photos of the area and to see if it will work. He and Maeve do spend a lot of time together, getting to know one another and they are really from the different parts of society that you know it will never work out for their match.

Love the things they do, how caring each is to the other, especially love the food topics and sights and surprises. One doesn't go as planned when they meet up with Edward's friends and they really make her see a different side to Edward. Upon return she is summoned back to Ireland, an emergency. You know it was too good to be true.

Note from the author about the location, recipe included, acknowledgements, About the author and list of other works by the author are included at the end along with an excerpt from the next book.

I received this review book from the author and this is my honest opinion.

 

 

Book Review: Unforgettable Sweethearts: Unforgettable Lovers

 

Unforgettable Sweethearts: Unforgettable Lovers (The Unforgettables Book 18

9 stories from 9 different authors.

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Aloha to Love by Josie Riviera

Really enjoyed this story because it follows a woman-Angelina and she's a writer and some of her script needs correcting before they can make it into a movie.

The scientific expert Caleb is on the cruise also and he conducts classes about his career choice. He knows a lot about volcanoes. She takes his classes and he helps her with the script-he playing the male part.

Love that he tells her, when he stops reading his lines, that a guy wouldn't say that. what was written. They improvise and get through the script and then some.

Story also follows Rachel who's pregnant and on her way to meet her spouse who's already on the island.

Love hearing of the events that take place away from the ship and all that is learned on the excusions.

Good holiday romance, more from five others.

Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.

aug 12 Book Review: A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze by Josie Riviera

A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with s short introduction about the authors works and sign up for newsletter and free gift.
Story start with Emily and she's sitting at the location where she had met Joe from the storm where they were trapped together along with many others as the roads were shut down.
They exchanged information and stayed in contact with one another with calls. They learned a lot about each other and felt a great companionship when together.
When Joe, a truck driver does arrive they share a nice meal that the diner owner has put together. He's rather a match maker. She had lost her spouse a few years earlier and she feels as if she is intruding on her kids lives.
He has a surprise for her and she is agreeable. They are able to drive to a location where she's never been, a rather run down cottage by the sea. She does find faults with it but it will do. She loves the location and scenery and just doing things they want to do, no pressure.
Most important is she gets her own room, no pressure! Love the things they do while together but when he drops her off it's a good bye as he feels others see him as chasing after her and her money.
It's a wonder if they will ever get back together with one another after the misunderstanding.
Love that the couple is older and is in the same age groups as myself. Love hearing of the music and seashore.
Story ends with a note from the author and a recipe. Acknowledgements and listing of all the author's other works are listed.
I received this review book from the author and this is my honest opinion.

Books read Aug 11B

  

When I lose My Temper by Michael Gordon

Starts With a nameplate and story starts with Josh and he's ready to go to the park to play.

Problem is it's raining so his mom sees how angry and upset he gets and comes up with a great idea.

This even works on older kids and adults.

One page is extremely hard to see with black lettering and very dark background. Love how it shows his dad that the method worked.

What's even better is he does get the park eventually and he gets to use the method again til he is friends with the girls.

Coloring pages are included at the end. About the author is attached.

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

Meet the Top of the Wardrobe Gang by Melinda Kinsman

Love how this colorful children's rhyming book starts out with a challenge, find the nibbled carrot on every page.

Story starts out with toys inviting you into their home.

Like hearing about all the creatures and how they came about and all their adventures.

Fun educational activities to do are listed at the end of the book.

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

The Little Llama meets a Unicorn by Isla Wynter

Story starts out with Lila the little llama and she wants to meet a unicorn, she's heard a lot about them.

Colorful children's book and imagination. She follows the clues and information she knows of them.

She travels to a rainbow and asks many along the way if they've seen one of those.

Lila was so surprised when she finally did see one near the rainbow!

There are magic words to make it all possible, cute story.

About the author is included at the end along with other works are highlighted.

Opossum Opposites by Gina Gallois

Story starts out with facts about opossums and did you know facts.

Many colorful pictures in this children's book to enjoy.

Talks about features of them and about their lives from birth to older.

So many things to learn about these creatures, in a fun way.

I Don't Want to Go to Kindergarten I'll Miss You Too Much by Maureen King

Note from the author about techniques used not only for entering kindergarten but high school, moving, etc.

She strives to teach others how to cope and gain specific skills to practice daily for smooth transitions.

Story starts out with Tina just being woken by her mom and she wants hugs and kisses.

They are going school shooing after breakfast.

Tina really doesn't even want to go to school but her mom tells her it's going to be fun and she will love it.

They meet up with others school shopping and they know them also and Tina is reassured from Bobby that she will just love school.

They are invited to Bobby's house so they can show them how to use super powers so they won't be so sad.

Emotions and strength play a part in what is shown, so cool!

Notes for the reader are included at the end.

Activity directions are given.

Page where child gets to place their name and happy memories

Special kindle bonus pages Other resources are listed at the end as well.

Penguin coloring pages are included.

Daddy's Little Girl by Michael Gordon

Colorful children's book. Free offer of The Grumpy Dinosaur is linked.

Nameplate and story starts with Molly and her daddy who is the best ever. He is a super dad, he can do everything.

He is funny and powerful and takes care of everything even making her smile.

The words tell you what the pictures are showing and some are very comical, like makeup day!

About the author is included at the end and other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

Book Review: Wounded Heroes Anthology by several authors and Debra Parmley

 

Wounded Heroes Anthology by several authors and Debra Parmley

Starts with introduction about 5 authors, 5 stories about Heroes.

Short summary of each story is included.

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A Rosa for Russell by Pamela Ackerson

1864 Prison at Andersonville

This story is about Rosa and she's one nurse who helps heal others brought in from the war wounded.

Like hearing of how she also uses herbs and poultices to heal them further. She takes a liking to Russell and after he's discharged he comes back for more 

cures of hers and even has a holiday surprise for her...

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Two Step, New Steps  by Debra Pamley

Story starts out with Len and he's recuperating after his gunshot wound. He attends his motorcycle Marine friend Nash BBQ where there is an announcement of becoming engaged to Betsy.

Len is introduced to her sister Leann who has just gotten a job at the local bank in a few weeks time and is moving out of her sisters apartment.

Love the surprises during the BBQ and just the talk, so interesting just finding someone you want to talk to more. They set up a date of a movie and dinner for the next week.

Like how everything is going along so smoothly then BAM! Love how she helps the heroes who come to her rescue, like she had planned it. so cool. Can't wait to read more of her works.

Like getting out of my comfort zone and this author knows how to do that!

Love that Betsy and Nashs story starts in 'check out' from the author and continues in this one.

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Bringing Her Home by Teri Riggs

This story starts with backstory about Tommy and Jess. Uptodate story starts with Tommy and he's gotten a call from his boss, the captain.

He's now FBI and is called on many cases of missing people. Sex trafficking auction and Russian mob are all involved  and he has to rescue his old partner Jessica.

Lots of action, adult language and sexual situations.

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As Time Goes By, by  Maggie Adams

Elizabeth has buried her husband, killed in the war and his best friend Tank never even showed up. She goes on with her life and uncovers Robert's hiding place and his last letter for her to reach out to Tank for anything.

Story also follows Robert and how he has been in the hospital recuperating from his injuries. He does reach out to her and tries to find clues as to what happened to Robert and he knows she has the answers.

He also likes her, a lot...

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Fallen by Nia Farrell

This story I had a hard time with because it involves a priest and sexual habits with a woman. Being Catholic I was brought up that this is not ok.

Adult sexual situations.

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Meet the authors is included at the very end of this book.

Books read Aug 11

  

Desert Willow by Patricia Beal

Book starts out with praise for the author's works and acknowledgements.

Dedication page. Story starts out with Clara Malone and she's a dancer, even has the degree to show for all her hard work. She's just arriving in El Paso, TX to hand deliver a letter from her grandmother to a friend she once loved.

Her grandmother is in the hospital in Brazil along with her daughter. Love the times Clara gets to talk to with her mother, seems like for hours on end.

Clara is at a loss in the hot summer weather in TX, first time there and the family sends Andrew to pick her up. They are both attracted to one from the very start and he shows her around town and introduces her to the family she is to meet.

The grandfather won't show up til a few weeks later. Andrew and Clara get to spend a lot of time together and i like how she finds dollar general her special store, it even has clothes for her to wear.

They attend church, baptisms and she feels comfortable even after getting a temporary job in the dance class along with office work. 

Then her ex shows up and she knows Andrews ex is around also. Temptation and a strong will for both.

Like how it all ends but didn't see it happening that way.

Super love the bracelet with special words on them and hearing about her dedication with dancing.

 

Quintessential kale cookbook by Julia Mueller

Dedication and full color photos are enclosed.

Table of contents where recipes are broken up into meal categories.

Intro talks about different of kale and even how to harvest them from your garden.

Different methods for cooking are discussed.

Loved learning about kale and fat and that's how we consume it-in  soups or stir fry.

End notes are also included for further reading on the subject.

Indexed recipes are in every section in a different color so you can locate them faster in the book.

Each recipe starts with a full page color photograph, title and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar products.

Directions are given and prep, cook and total times. Tips are also offered along with variations.

There is NO nutritional information.   Watch out for recipes that may have up to 20 ingredients, line them up before you start cooking.

Minestrone soup would be my favorite to try.

16  Bonus recipes are also included to the paperback edition: they are listed here in the kindle version.

Index is shown at the end.

Sweets, Holidays and Family Recipes - Israeli-Mediterranean Cookbook (Cook In Israel - Kosher Recipes, Mediterranean Cooking 1

Foreword and introduction start this book

About the book and cooking philosophy is explained.

Each recipe starts with a title and color medium size photo. Summary of the dish is included.

List of ingredients are listed in metric and US measurements and you might be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low sugar, low fat products.

Directions are given ow to make and bake. Servings listed. Variations are also listed with tips.

There is NO nutritional information. So many delicious flavors are offered to try. I have my list of what i want to try. zucchini pancakes and love the tip of using a carrot so they won't burn.

Acknowledgements are listed at the end.  When I first got this book it took forever for Kindle to import the pictures they are very high quality.

Bread Making for Beginners: The Ultimate Recipes Guide for Baking Homemade Bread, Pizza and Focaccia by Andrew Farin

This book starts out with table of contents where recipes are broken up into different types of breads.

Medium sized color photos are present throughout the book. Introduction talks about the importance of bread and explains what all the components are.

Ingredients are also explained in further detail along with equipment needed. Bread making process guides you along the whole way.  Leavening and chart explaining about yeast temperature is shown.

Charts showing timetable of flour mixed with sourdough.

Each recipe starts with a full size color photo and the title along with a short summary.

List of ingredients and servings are given. Ingredient portion are listed in metric  NOT US measurements. Directions are given for each step.

There are NO nutritional information and you might be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar products.

With time and practice and patience anybody can make these breads.  Pizza topping have their own special chapter.

Measurement conversions are also charted