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Welcome to the September edition of monthly news! Not much happened except I got a real 9-5 job. I may be a little scarce, but it's only part-time so I'm hoping I won't miss much at all. My first job, other than blogging, in many years though, so I'm excited. I finally feel a change in the air the last two days. I was wondering if Fall was going to start, then it did. BOOKS: The Right Wrong number by Barbara Delinsky Cold, Cold Heart by Karin Slaughter (recommend) The Midnight Games by David Neil Lee Based On A True Story by Norm Macdonald Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens (recommend) PRODUCTS: Kadori Professional Salon Hair Dryer G.U.Y. 2300 (recommend) MOVIES: Independence Day: Resurgence  (recommend) Kung Fu Panda 3  (recommend) Empire Season 2  (recommend) Yearly Total:   64  Books, 5 Products & 12 Movies Book of the Month: Book of the Year:

Welcome to Week 293! Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56 or 56% in your  eReader (If you have to improvise, that's ok.)  *Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it) *Post it. *Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url.  *It's that simple. Or join The Friday 56 on  Instagram ! Rules: * Grab a book and find a creative way to showcase your 56. It can be a photo of the book and the 56 in comments, or whatever you come up with. Make sure to use the hashtag  #Friday56 *Add your Instagram url to the Linky. AMAZON PAGE 56 Book #2 in this series by Sarah J. Maas for this week's #Friday56 A photo posted by Freda Mans (@fredasphotos) on Sep 29, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT                                 ONLY FRIDAY 56 PARTICIPANTS MAY USE THE LINKY. Book Beginnings leave your links in the comments if you didn't join in the Friday 56. Book Beginnings **No compensa

The author of  Still Missing  targets her readership with a novel that hits all the notes they come to expect from her―and ratchets up the stakes even more. Lindsey Nash has left an abusive relationship and her ex-husband was sent to jail. She has started over with a new life, her own business, and a teenage daughter who needs her more than ever. When her husband is finally released, Lindsey believes she has cut all ties. There is no way he can ever find her and her daughter again. But she gets the sense that someone is watching her, tracking her every move. Her new boyfriend is threatened. Her home is invaded. Even her daughter is shadowed. Lindsey is convinced it's her ex-husband, even though he claims he is a different person and doesn't want to do her any harm. But can he really change? Is the one who wants her dead even closer to home than she thought? Hardcover:  384 pages Publisher:  St. Martin's Press ( March 14, 2017 ) - PRE-ORDER TODAY! ISBN:  978125003456

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website,  www.jillshalvis.com , for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the- mountains adventures. Jill Shalvis' Social Links:  Facebook Twitter   Series:  Heartbreaker Bay Paperback:  384 pages Publisher:  Avon (September 27, 2016) ISBN:  9780062448040 If she has her way . . . Willa Davis is wrangling puppies when Keane Winters stalks into her pet shop with frustration in his chocolate-brown eyes and a pink bedazzled cat carrier in his hand. He needs a kitty sitter, stat. But the last thing Willa needs is to rescue a guy who doesn’t even  remember  her . . . He’ll get nothing but coal in his stocking. Saddled w

Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 contemporary romances, including the Gansett Island Series, which has sold more than 2.3 million books, and the Fatal Series from Harlequin Books, which has sold more than 1.2 million books. In addition, she is the author of the Green Mountain Series as well as the erotic romance Quantum Series, written under the slightly modified name of M.S. Force. All together, her books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide! Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news. Join Marie’s mailing list on her website at  marieforce.com  for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area.  Marie's Social Links:  Facebook   Twitter   Instagram READ AN EXCERPT He’s good for one thing and one thing only—and she wants it bad. Honey C

Welcome back to the Lyon’s den, with all its passion, music, and jaw-dropping performances! Three months have passed since Lucious Lyon’s ( Terrence Howard ) shocking arrest. Now, released from prison, he and Cookie ( Taraji P. Henson ) enter a hostile competition to dominate the music industry. Despite an ongoing feud between their sons Jamal and Hakeem, a stunning betrayal may unite the family against an outside takeover of Empire Entertainment Records. Meanwhile, Cookie learns a frightening truth about her new lover, and tragedy tests Andre’s newfound faith. Featuring off-the-charts guest stars, the acclaimed second season of EMPIRE is here, along with exciting special features that grant you backstage access! EMPIRE stars Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones and Serayah McNeill. In addition to the regular cast, the series has featured guest appearances by a wi

Welcome to Week 292! Rules: *Grab a book, any book. *Turn to page 56 or 56% in your  eReader (If you have to improvise, that's ok.)  *Find any sentence, (or few, just don't spoil it) *Post it. *Add your (url) post below in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url.  *It's that simple. Or join The Friday 56 on  Instagram ! Rules: * Grab a book and find a creative way to showcase your 56. It can be a photo of the book and the 56 in comments, or whatever you come up with. Make sure to use the hashtag  #Friday56 *Add your Instagram url to the Linky. Read my review HERE . PAGE 56 This week's #Friday56 is from a Canadian comedian. A photo posted by Freda Mans (@fredasphotos) on Sep 22, 2016 at 5:48pm PDT                                ONLY FRIDAY 56 PARTICIPANTS MAY USE THE LINKY. Book Beginnings leave your links in the comments if you didn't join in the Friday 56. Book Beginnings **N

Carol Marinelli was born in England then emigrated to Australia. She lives in Melbourne and is the mother of three children.  1)       Where did you gather inspiration for Zazinia? I could just see it in my mind’s eye. I like desert settings and have written a few of them but each desert and palace appears differently to me. I wanted Zazinia to have an ancient and traditional feel, in contrast to the modern and glittering Dubai, where the book is also set. 2)       How do you think the setting affects the story?  The setting is vital. The Sheikh’s Baby Scandal takes place in London, Dubai and Zazinia. The location changes reveal more facets of both characters personalities. Kedah is a very rich playboy but all that has to change when he returns to Zazinia and he reveals a more formal side. Felicia is a very independent heroine. Instead of being taken out of her comfort zone in Zazinia, she comes into her stride. I really liked that about her.