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A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn Review! @deannaraybourn

A Curious Beginning
A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, #1 
NAL
(September 1, 2015)
ASIN: B00SI0B5F8
ISBN-13: 978-0451476012

Veronica Speedwell is not your typical Victorian-era woman. Scoffing at the notion of marriage, she is a lepidopterist by training and has traveled the world searching for rare specimens of butterflies, leading to several series of adventures around the world. However, mere hours after burying the second of the two spinster aunts who raised her, she comes home to find her cottage being ransacked and is saved by the kind, yet mysterious Baron von Stauffenbach, who warns her of impending danger. 

Thus begins the aptly named A CURIOUS BEGINNING (NAL Trade Paperback Reprint; July 12, 2016; $15.00), now available in trade paperback.

Packing her few belongings (most importantly her trusty butterfly net), Veronica follows the Baron to London where he leaves her in the care of the ill-tempered naturalist, Stoker. However, the Baron himself is brutally murdered and Stoker fears that they may be being set-up to take the fall, he and Veronica elude the authorities. Aided by her sharp wit (and tongue), the hirsute Stoker, and a well-placed hatpin, Veronica flees London. However, there are still mysterious men trying to single her out. And Stoker, keeping his oath to the Baron, tries to keep her safe at any cost. What follows is a series of adventures involving noble families, harrowing boat escapes,a stuffed mouse, and a traveling freak show.

As Veronica and Stoker get closer to uncovering the Baron’s killer, more details emerge about how this is related to Veronica, as there is still a threat to her safety. And that threat is tied to her true parentage.

About the author

Deanna Raybourn is the author of the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Lady Julia Grey mysteries and several standalone novels. She lives in Virginia with her family.

Praise for A CURIOUS BEGINNING

“Deanna Raybourn…brings energetic storytelling and a strong sense of history to

A CURIOUS BEGINNING.”

—South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“Fans will be delighted with Raybourn’s return to this era, while page-flipping newcomers will find them full of witty riposte and elegant descriptives…. Both will be crying for more, and Raybourn delivers.”

—Florida Times-Union

“Raybourn introduces her latest feisty heroine, deftly twining together suspense, romance, and cracking good dialogue….As Veronica and Stoker careen through dastardly plot twists, they match wits, bantering with skill worthy of Tracey and Hepburn. A thrilling—and hilarious—beginning to a promising new series.”

—Kirkus Reviews

My Thoughts

This is the first book I have read by Deanna Raybourn and I am glad that this book is the first in a new series. That way I can start off enjoying a new storyline. Veronica Speedwell is not a typical woman in Victorian England, nothing uptight or straitlaced about her. She is a lepidopterist, a collector of butterflies, and has traveled around the world. After her last remaining aunt's funeral, she is contacted by Baron von Stauffenbach, who tells her she is in danger but won't say by whom or why.

Not giving away too much of the story, I will say I love the characters in this story especially Veronica, she is fiesty, sure of herself and what she wants out of life and is not going to let anyone get in her way especially when her life could be in danger. A Curious Beginning is sure to please the mystery or historical fiction fan. Characters good and bad, written with a comedic flair but also suspenseful. I definitely look forward to the next in the series, A Perilous Undertaking Book #2

A Perilous Undertaking
A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, #2 
NAL
(January 10, 2017)
ASIN: B01EH1EL20
ISBN-13: 978-0451476159

About Deanna Raybourn

A sixth-generation native Texan, New York Times bestselling author Deanna Raybourn graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a double major in English and history and an emphasis on Shakespearean studies. She taught high school English for three years in San Antonio before leaving education to pursue a career as a novelist. Deanna makes her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

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Devri Walls lives in Meridian ID with her husband, two kids and the cutest must you've ever seen. After suffering from an abundance of creativity with not enough places to put it, she turned to writing. Which in the end, turned out to be exactly where she should have been putting it all along.


Q&A With The Author:

1.    What inspired your book?

Actually, the cover. The art was done by Claudia McKinney from Phatpuppy art who also did all four of the covers for my first series. I saw the art in her portfolio and knew I wanted to write this guy’s story! So I bought the image first and wrote around it.

2.    How do you spend your free time

I have kids, what is this “free time” you speak of?

I’m a foodie, I love going out to eat. I also love watching shows of all kinds, theater or T.V. Also reading or course.

Connect with the Author here: 

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Tybolt’s a Deviant, a hated race immune to direct magic in a world where Wizards ensure survival. But when he loses his entire family to a spell-made storm he joins an elite group of Wizard hunters, organized beneath the new non-magic wielding king.

Now eighteen, he spends his days capturing Wizards. But the nights are his, reserved to feed the starving villagers of Eriroc under cover of dark. There’s always more people in need than he can help, and one of these days he’s going to hang for theft from the royal kitchens.

Although Tybolt and his fierce partner, Auriela, have imprisoned many Wizards, the one partially responsible for the storm that killed Tybolt’s family is still out there: Alistair. When an old informant claims to have information regarding their elusive prey, everything changes.

In a cruel twist, Tybolt realizes he isn't who he thought he was at all. How can he save himself, the people, and those he loves while keeping his secrets safe? Can he hide his true nature and allow the corrupt king to remain on the throne?

Or will he have to unveil himself and risk possible execution to save them all?

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Top Ten List:

1.    I can’t wear lipstick without looking like a painted china doll. Seriously guys, it looks ridiculous.

2.    I drop pretty much everything I touch.

3.    I ruin SO MANY CLOTHES. I spill all the time, it’s a little embarrassing.

4.    I love, love, love Thai food.

5.    I used to struggle with depression and anxiety really bad. Once I learned how to deal with it, my likes and dislikes totally changed. Now I can’t stop buying things in really bright colors.

6.    I couldn’t afford to put in granite counter tops in the house we bought and they were so bad! So, I painted them with chalk board paint. FYI -- they look pretty awesome.

7.    I’m a super-fast reader. About 100 pages an hour.

8.    I come across as an extrovert because I’m a performer, but I’m a TOTAL introvert.

9.    When my kids ask me “why” I sing the theme song I made up about how I’m the meanest mom in America. Works like a charm.

10.   I have an auto immune disease called, Ankylosing Spondylitis. It’s a mouthful and a pain in my butt. But we all work through hard things, this just happens to be mine.

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The Memory Painter: A Novel of Love and Reincarnation by Gwendolyn Womack! @hfvbt @Gwen_Womack @PicadorUSA #TheMemoryPainterBlogTour #Historical #Fiction #Romance #Mystery



Publication Date: July 5, 2016 Picador 
USA Paperback; 
336 Pages 
ISBN: 978-1250095770 
Genre: Historical Fiction/Time Travel/Mystery/Romance Finalist for the 2016 RWA Prism Awards for Best First Book & Best Time Travel/ Steampunk category.

      
 Two lovers who have travelled across time. A team of scientists at the cutting edge of memory research. A miracle drug that unlocks an ancient mystery. At once a sweeping love story and a time-travelling adventure, Gwendolyn Womack's luminous debut novel, The Memory Painter, is perfect for readers of The Time Traveler's Wife, Life After Life and Winter's Tale. Bryan Pierce is an internationally famous artist, whose paintings have dazzled the world. But there's a secret to Bryan's success: Every canvas is inspired by an unusually vivid dream. Bryan believes these dreams are really recollections―possibly even flashback from another life―and he has always hoped that his art will lead him to an answer. And when he meets Linz Jacobs, a neurogenticist who recognizes a recurring childhood nightmare in one Bryan's paintings, he is convinced she holds the key. Their meeting triggers Bryan's most powerful dream yet―visions of a team of scientists who, on the verge of discovering a cure for Alzheimer's, died in a lab explosion decades ago. As his visions intensify, Bryan and Linz start to discern a pattern. But a deadly enemy watches their every move, and he will stop at nothing to ensure that the past stays buried. The Memory Painter is at once a taut thriller and a deeply original love story that transcends time and space, spanning six continents and 10,000 years of history.

“Gwendolyn Womack's tale dazzles.” ―US Weekly (Standout Spring Novels)

“…hang on for a wild and entertaining ride around the world and through the centuries back to ancient Egypt.” ~ Library Journal, starred review

“A sweeping, mesmerizing feat of absolute magic. . . . ” ~ M.J. Rose, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Witch of Painted Sorrows

“Layers of past and present form a rich pastry of a narrative, poignant and thoughtful, rich and suspenseful, filled with intrigue and dripping with meaning... ” ~ Charlie Lovett, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Bookman's Tale and First Impressions

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About the Author

Originally from Houston, Texas, Gwendolyn Womack began writing theater plays in college at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She went on to receive an MFA from California Institute of the Arts in Directing Theatre, Video & Cinema. Currently she resides in Los Angeles with her husband and son where she can be found at the keyboard working on her next novel. The Memory Painter is her first novel. For more information visit Gwendolyn's website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Wednesday, July 6 
Review at Creating Herstory 
  Thursday, July 7 
Review & Excerpt at The Book Junkie Reads 
Excerpt at Diana's Book Reviews 
  Friday, July 8 
Review at Oh, for the Hook of a Book! 
Review at Library Educated 
Review at Just One More Chapter 
Excerpt at What Is That Book About

Saturday, July 9 

Interview at The Book Junkie Reads 

Spotlight at Passages to the Past

Sunday, July 10 
Review at One Book Shy of a Full Shelf 
  Monday, July 11 
Review at Book Nerd 
Review at Layered Pages
Interview at Oh, for the Hook of a Book! 
  Tuesday, July 12 
Review at Jorie Loves a Story 
Review at CelticLady's Reviews 
Interview at History From a Woman's Perspective

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To win a $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card & Vegvisir decal and Eye of Horus Necklace, please enter via the GLEAM form below. 

  Rules – Giveaway ends at 11:59pm EST on July 12th. You must be 18 or older to enter. – Giveaway is open to US & Canada addresses only. – Only one entry per household. – All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. – Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen. 

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Now and Then Friends by Kate Hewitt Book Spotlight! @katehewitt1

The USA Today bestselling author of Rainy Day Sisters returns to Hartley-by-the-Sea...

 

Childhood best friends Rachel Campbell and Claire West have not only grown up, but after fifteen years, they've also grown apart...

 

After her father left, Rachel had to dedicate her life to managing her household: her two younger sisters, her disabled mother, and her three-year-old nephew. When Rachel’s not struggling to look after all of them, she makes her living cleaning the houses of wealthy families—inclulding the Wests, where a surprise now awaits her. . . .

 

A lifetime of drifting in other people's currents has finally left Claire high and dry. First it was her parents, then the popular crowd in school, and finally her fiancé. Now she’s returned to Hartley-by-the-Sea to recover. But running into Rachel brings back memories of past mistakes, and Claire wonders if she now has the courage to make them right.

 

Soon Claire’s brother, Andrew, asks Rachel to keep an eye on Claire, which is the last thing either woman wants. But as their lives threaten to fall apart, both Claire and Rachel begin to realize what they need most is a friend. The kind of friend they once were to each other, and perhaps can be again. . . .

Kate is the USA Today-bsetselling author of over 40 books of women's fiction and romance. She is the author of the Hartley-by-the-Sea series, set in England's Lake District and published by Penguin. She is also, under the name Katharine Swartz, the author of the Tales from Goswell books, a series of time-slip novels set in the village of Goswell. Other series include the Emigrants Trilogy, the Amherst Island Trilogy, and the Falling For The Freemans series.

She likes to read romance, mystery, the occasional straight historical and angsty women's fiction; she particularly enjoys reading about well-drawn characters and avoids high-concept plots.

Having lived in both New York City and a tiny village on the windswept northwest coast of England, she now resides in the English Cotswolds with her husband, five children, and an overly affectionate Golden Retriever. 

You can read about her life at http://www.acumbrianlife.blogspot.co.uk.

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Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum Review @BrandBacker @exuviance

About the Product

Good news, allergy sufferers! Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum is here to help decongest, de-puff, and tone the eye area for a rested, youthful appearance. This eye serum not only helps to firm and tone both eyelid and under-eye droopiness over time, but targets microcirculation and helps strengthen fragile skin, reducing the pooling that can lead to puffiness and bags. The cooling roller ball applicator feels divine on tired, puffy eyes as it massages to help stimulate circulation, while delivering serum to the eye area.

Product snapshot:
• Eyeliss™ and Actiflow® target microcirculation and helps strengthen fragile skin, reducing the pooling that can lead to puffiness and bags
• NeoGlucosamine® helps firm and tone both eyelid and under-eye droopiness over time
• Triple micro-roller applicator massages to stimulate circulation, while delivering serum to the eye area
• Caffeine helps stimulate and invigorate the skin
• Chamomile, Green Tea and Cucumber refresh the eye area

The benefits:
Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum helps decongest, de-puff and tone the eye area for a rested, youthful appearance with visible results in just 4 weeks*. The special triple micro-roller applicator gently massages to stimulate circulation and drainage while delivering a depuffing complex of botanical ingredients. A blend of peptides plus a citrus antioxidant in Eyeliss™ and Actiflow® targets microcirculation and helps strengthen skin, reducing the pooling that can lead to puffiness and bags. NeoGlucosamine® helps build the supportive gel cushion** for collagen and elastin, to firm and tone both eyelid and under-eye droopiness over time. Caffeine helps stimulate and invigorate the skin. Chamomile, Green Tea and Cucumber refresh the skin, while special micro-fillers soften and smooth the look of fine lines and crow's feet for an immediate de-aging boost. Ophthalmologist tested.
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EXUVIANCE® is created by Drs. Van Scott and Yu, widely recognized as leaders in the field of cosmetic dermatology. They discovered the antiaging benefits of Glycolic Acid and created and patented the first Glycolic Peel. Since their ground-breaking discovery, the creators of Exuviance have continued to develop many new patented antiaging ingredients backed by evidence from numerous scientific and clinical studies. Recognized around the world, Exuviance formulas are expertly developed to visibly transform skin by combining their patented innovations with the best, state of the art technologies available in dermatology today.

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My Thoughts

This is the 5th product from Exuviance that I have tried. I love this brand because they are quality products, made with natural ingredients and they actually work. I have used the Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum and have found that it actually diminishes the puffiness under my eyes. Easy to use roller ball tube that lasts because you only need a small amount. I am 62 years old and as I age, I have found that the lines and wrinkles and puffiness is not something that a good rest will take care of. I find that I need that little extra help with these problem areas. I highly recommend the Exuviance line of anti-aging products especially the eye serum.

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$150 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

Dropprice is an innovative startup that rewards moms for being social. Essentially, they empower moms to drop prices of kids & baby products with a click. The price continues dropping as more moms click “Drop the price”. Every week new promotions are launched and moms drop prices by sharing them on social media. See the chart below to understand the power moms have and how important it is to share with other moms. 

 

In today’s promotion for the GUND Philbin Bear, it started out at $30.00 and for each mom that clicks, the price drops a bit. The price will continue to drop for each mom that participates. 

 

You can choose to share on social media to get more moms to click “Drop the price”, or you can “Buy Now” at the current price. Keep in mind that when the price gets low, they usually sell out and you will no longer have the chance to buy that item. As an added bonus every item on Dropprice ships for free! Do you want to give it a try? This is such a fun and exciting way for moms to save lots of money by collaborating with each other. If you would like to have a chance to win a $150 Target gift card, you can experience dropping the price by following the instructions below.

Giveaway: Win a $150 Target Gift Card

All you have to do is help moms drop the price of this GUND Bear and you will be entered to win a $150 Target gift card. Just click “Drop the price” on the entry form below for a chance to win. For even more entries, share it on your social media networks via the entry form — every time one of your friends also clicks to drop the price, you’ll automatically receive additional giveaway entries! 

This giveaway ends on 7/26/2016; you must be a US Resident and be 18 years or older to enter. Winners are randomly selected and contacted via email; the winners will be listed at the top of the entry form when the giveaway ends. 

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Robert Lamoreaux JD is a successful attorney who has specialized in estate and financial planning throughout his career. He holds degrees from Brigham Young University and University of Utah College of law as well as certificates from many other institutes of higher education around the country. He has lectured extensively from coast to coast and has traveled the world managing assets, which have been gifted, to an international charitable organization. Robert has given legal counsel to numerous corporations, colleges and universities, prominent individuals and the IRS. He has vast knowledge, which has come from planning numerous estates of all types and sizes. Robert currently has a successful private practice and continues to be in demand for his work on estate law and financial planning.

Q&A With the Author:

1.     What inspired your book?

a.         I realized, while attending an Estate Planning Seminar in Seattle, that everyone needed the information I had and it was not accessible to most people because of cost.  A book seemed a reasonable solution at the time. 

2.     How do you spend your free time

a.     I go on missions for my church, with my wife; I read good books;  I surf the internet;  I watch old chick flick movies and spend time with my family.

Connect with the Author here: 

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This is not a ""get rich quick"" book. This book is for readers who are concerned bout their financial state. Robert Lamoreaux JD uses his extensive knowledge and experience to create a straight-forward, easy-to-read, behind-the-scenes look at the factors influencing all aspects of personal finances and future retirement.

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