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To any authors/publishers/ tour companies that are looking for the reviews that I signed up for please know this is very hard to do. I will be stopping reviews temporarily. My husband passed away February 1st and my new normal is a bit scary right now and I am unable to concentrate on a book to do justice to the book and authors. I will still do spotlight posts if you wish it is just the reviews at this time. I apologize for this, but it isn't fair to you if I signed up to do a review and haven't been able to because I can't concentrate on any books. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. I appreciate all of you. Kathleen Kelly April 2nd 2024

28 November 2018

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook Review! @MadelineNutrition

The Book
The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook offers practical, prep-and-go recipes to make long-term relief part of your everyday routine.
The anti inflammatory diet can be easily incorporated into your daily life―especially with a little help from your slow cooker. The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook makes it easy to eat fresh, healthy foods that fight inflammation with prep-and-go recipes for ready-to-eat meals when you come home.
Ready-made for your busiest days, the recipes in this anti inflammatory diet cookbook require a maximum prep time of 15 minutes. With no stove-top cooking needed, The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook is an effortless, everyday solution to healing your immune system.
The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook helps you fight inflammation and stay healthy every day with:
  • An introduction to the anti inflammatory diet that explains the basic principles of the diet, with a special focus on foods for fighting inflammation and foods that cause flare-ups.
  • 100 quick and easy recipes that maximize the convenience of your slow cooker with a maximum prep time of 15 minutes and no additional steps.
  • Slow cooking tips that include advice on getting to know your slow cooker, plus dos and don’ts for slow cooking.
A little preparation makes it easy to cross self-care off of your to-do list―and with The Anti Inflammatory Diet Slow Cooker Cookbook, it only takes 15 minutes.
The Review
First of all, I have to say that I love my slow cooker and that I have fibromyalgia so an anti-inflammatory cookbook will be so helpful in planning my meals. 

The recipes in this cookbook are pretty much just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker, set it and go. Well, you may have to peel and cut a few ingredients but that is about it. 

We all know that carbs and sugars can cause inflammatory issues so the recipes in this book eliminate that. There are recipes that are plant-based, poultry, meats, desserts, and sauces. Making desserts in the slow cooker has me intrigued!

There is an introduction at the beginning of the book that is helpful as it describes whole grains, flavorful spices and herbs, healthy fats and food sensitivities and allergies. The part that I like the most is the pantry and refrigerator essentials. 

There are a lot of the recipes that I intend to try, I may even share the recipes with my sister as she has the same issues. As I said, I love my slow cooker, I actually have two of them and I will be trying the recipes and I think that this cookbook will be a go-to for me in preparing my meals for hubby and me.

I received a copy of this book for review purposes only.

The Author

MADELINE GIVEN is a holistic nutritionist, author, and health educator. She works alongside women, helping them find the freedom of health in their ever-changing bodies. She is the author of The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure and The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cookbook. For wellness wisdom and real-food ideas, visit madelinenutrition.com or find her on Instagram and Facebook (@MadelineNutrition). She lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband and toddler son.

The Secluded Village Murders by Shelly Frome Book Tour Guest Review!

Genre: Cozy Mystery
Published by: BQB Publishing
Publication Date: September 1st 2018
Number of Pages: 339
ISBN: 1945448202 (ISBN13: 9781945448201)
Purchase Links: Amazon  | Barnes & Noble Goodreads 

For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fatal early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It's labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions over Chris Cooper's death. For Emily, if Chris hadn't been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn't fit.
As Emily heads across the pond for a prescheduled tour of Lydfield's sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor, she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.


Guest Review

Secluded Village Murders by Shelly Frome
Guest Review by Sally W.
Great book! I got so into reading it that I spent an entire day doing nothing else. The beautiful cover for this book pulled me in when I saw it and I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because I loved it! What a world that Shelly Frome has created here and what an interesting and compelling cast of characters.
Emily Ryder is a great heroine. She was so direct and so complicated. I couldn't help but root for her as she tried to find out who killed her friend and solve the mystery behind his so-called “accident.” I really enjoyed Chris as a character and wanted to keep learning more about him. I'm sad that we only got to know about him after his death. Babs ended up being one of my favorite characters in the story by far. She was hilarious and I loved her energy and determination. I would love to be friends with her in real life.

This story was so refreshing as a mystery. I feel like the mystery genre as a whole has stagnated a lot lately but this book put all those others to shame. This story is fast-paced, intriguing and absorbing. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good mystery story or just likes a great rainy-day read that makes you feel like you're using your brain. I really did not see the ending coming and was shocked that everything played out the way it did. I honestly hope that there is a sequel in the works just so I can get more of these characters. I loved this book! I'm really interested in reading any more books that Shelly Frome plans to put out. I hope there are more coming from him in this genre.  I give it 5 stars.
 Author Bio:
Shelly Frome
Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, a former professional actor, a writer of crime novels and books on theater and film. He is also a features writer for Gannett Media. His fiction includes Sun Dance for Andy Horn, Lilac Moon, Twilight of the Drifter, Tinseltown Riff, and Murder Run. Among his works of non-fiction are The Actors Studio and texts on the art and craft of screenwriting and writing for the stage. Moon Games is his latest foray into the world of crime and the amateur sleuth. He lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

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Violet Tendencies (A Rose City Mystery) by Kate Dyer-Seeley Book Tour and Giveaway! @BakeshopMystery


Violet Tendencies (A Rose City Mystery) by Kate Dyer-Seeley

 About the Book
Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series 
Kensington (November 27, 2018)
 Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages 
ISBN-10: 1496705157 
ISBN-13: 978-1496705150 
Digital ASIN: B07B73XJJG
 
Who could object to a flower festival? Britta Johnston and her aunt Elin are delighted that their Portland floral boutique is part of the city’s Rose Festival, which draws thousands to the Pacific Northwest for dragon boat races, fireworks, and other attractions—capped off by a big parade. They’re building a float that’s sure to rock the judge’s boat . . . until a gang of angry protestors shows up. The group, who call themselves Dark Fusion, are decidedly not into flower power, and they want to take down the system . . . including the upcoming extravaganza. Then their leader is strangled with a garland of violets—and Britta finds the body. With tensions running high and so much at stake, there are plenty of suspects, from the Grand Marshal to a longtime volunteer to a former Rose Queen. But before Britta and Elin can stem the violence, the case is going to get even more explosive . . .

About the Author

 
Kate Dyer-Seeley aka Ellie Alexander writes multiple mystery series, all with a Pacific Northwest touch. She lives in the PNW with her husband and son, where you can find her hitting the trail, at an artisan coffee shop, or at her favorite pub. Better yet—at all three.
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November 28 – The Montana Bookaholic – CHARACTER GUEST POST
November 29 – Moonlight Rendezvous – REVIEW
November 29 – Readeropolis – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
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December 1 – MJB Reviewers – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
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Review & Excerpt Tour for Game All Night by Lauren Helms @AuthorLaurenHelms @LaurenEHelms #GamerBoySeries #FallInLoveWithAGamer


What started as a game between friends turns out to be so much more in GAME ALL NIGHT, the next installment in the Gamer Boy series by Lauren Helms. Ruby Jacobs finds Link Witt opinionated, frustrating, charming as hell, and they’ll only ever be friends, but Link is ready to play this game for real, with no “game over” in sight. Fans of RS Grey and Penny Reid will enjoy this nerdy and flirty friends-to-lovers romance.

Title: Game All Night

Author: Lauren Helms
Release Date: November 26, 2018
Publisher: Self-published
Series: Gamer Boy #3
Genres: Contemporary Romance

Synopsis:

A game between friends...  
RUBY
Just friends.
That's all we are,
All we ever were.
But when I finally let myself go,
Let myself really feel,
The only thing I want is him.
Despite how opinionated, frustrating, and charming he is,
We're only friends.
He's my player number two.
But lately, we're powering up,
Trying for more,
And playing this game just might destroy us for good.

LINK
She deserves better,
Better than the game-less douche who gets to have her.  
She's strong, feisty, and so damn smart.
Too smart--if you ask me.
And now, I'm amped up for more,
Ready to play this game,
With no "game over" in sight.  

** This book can be read and understood as a standalone but does contain minor spoilers for the first two books in the series. **
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GAME ALL NIGHT Excerpt
Copyright © 2018 Lauren Helms

“You ready to meet my people?” I ask.
“Ready as I’ll ever be,” he shrugs.
Yay, he seems really into this. Wonderful.
I grab his hand and lead him to the back room. When we enter, I notice that the table I just vacated is deep in conversation. As we walk to the table, I can’t shake the feeling of being watched. But no one at the table even notices us yet. As we approach, I hear them talking about the publishing house courting Dex about a book deal.
“Hey guys.” I get their attention. Morgan and Gia have big smiles on their faces. Dex and Simon on the other hand are assessing the newcomer.
“This is Mason,” I go around the table and introduce him. Before I’m done with introductions, Bernie pops in between the guys and introduces herself too.
“So, you’re the sports guy,” Dex says, assessing.
Mason laughs it off, “I am. You’re one of the video gamers, I take it?”
“Sure am.” Dex still doesn’t ease his slightly scrutinizing demeanor. They make small talk for a bit. The girls trying to lead the conversation away from the tension the guys are throwing out. Don’t get me wrong, I’m flattered. I suspect this is exactly how my own brother would act right now. But while they are just meeting him, Mason and I aren’t new. I’ve been dating him for a while. It’s not like I don’t know him.
Simon excuses himself to get some refills for the table and as soon as they return, Link appears at the table. He doesn’t sit though, he stands. I could swear he’s puffing out his chest.
“I’m Link. You are?” he shoves his hand out for a shake.
Mason slowly takes a drink before making eye contact with him, making Link wait as he lowers his cup to the table, and grasp his hand.
“Mason. Ruby’s boyfriend.”
Link brings his other hand around and slaps Mason’s back, “Ah. Well it’s great to finally meet ya, Mace. I’ve heard almost nothing about you!” They drop each other’s hand at the same time I hear someone beside me snort.
“It’s Mason,” he corrects.
Link just blows him off, pulls over a stool and starts talking his ear off. I mean, I guess this could have gone worse. Amber, who I didn’t notice before, sits next to Link looking bored out of her mind. Dex and Morgan excused themselves to go chat with their parents. And it seems like the rest of the table are enjoying talking to Mason.
“So, do you plan on working for ESPN or SportsCenter some day? Like, is your gig with WTSL just a stepping stone or are happy where you are?” Bernie asks. She’s adept at keeping the conversation going. She’s also got mad interviewing skills.
Mason snaps out a laugh, he looks a bit annoyed with the line of questioning. Which baffles me since he usually loves talking about himself.
“Well, I have what you call a career. A real job. So yes, I have long-term goals,” he replies.
“Excuse me?” Link and Simon say in unison.
“Well, correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t you just play video games all day?” he asks.
“Among other things, yes. But I get paid probably three times more doing what I do than you could even imagine. It’s a real fucking job,” Link bites out and damn, he sounds pissed. I’ve never heard him so angry before.
He laughs. Mason actually has the audacity to laugh right in their faces.
I gulp. I’m afraid to look at anyone but Mason right now. It’s clear that our nice, “getting to know the new boyfriend time” is over.
“Right,” he drags out the word. “Well, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree then.”
Link growls and I risk a glance his way. But, I’m not prepared for what I see. He’s not staring down Mason with fire coming out of his ears, ready to attack. No. My throat catches at the sight before me.
I’m absolutely embarrassed. You know when you’re a kid and you do something bad, and instead of your parents saying they are upset with you, they tell you they are disappointed? It makes it so much worse. That’s how I feel right now.
He’s looking at me with disappointment in his eyes. He holds my attention and I start to say something, to try and fix where this conversation just went. But I stop. He gives a quick jerk of his head. He clears his throat and pushes off of the stool.
“Well, I think that’s our cue to leave. See ya around, Mace.” Link looks to his left to where Amber is collecting her phone and purse. Somehow she still manages to look bored. He motions a quick goodbye to the entire table, avoiding my gaze entirely. Then he walks away.
You could cut the tension with a knife when Simon stands and turns on his heel. He stalks towards the table where Morgan and Dex are sitting. Gia shoots me a pleading look as she follows him. Bernie sits stock-still, worry sketched on her face.
I start to speak, but Mason beats me to it.
“Well, that went well. They all seem alright, but I’m not sure I like the cocky asshole.”
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About Lauren Helms:

Lauren Helms has forever been an avid reader from the beginning. After starting a book review website, that catapulted her fully into the book world, she knew that something was missing. Lauren decided to take the plunge and write her first novel. While working for a video game strategy guide publisher, she decided to mix what she knew best--video games and romance. She decided to take the plunge and joined NaNoWrimo and a month later, she had her first draft. 
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