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		<title>Thank You For Flying Air Zoe by Erik Atwell</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I got real excited when Erik Atwell approached me about doing a blog tour for his chick lit novel Thank You For Flying Air Zoe. A male writing chick lit? I had given this a shot before with Robert Rave and his novel Waxed and had a blast with it. So I was excited to give this book a try. Apart from completely befriending new-Dad Erik, I had such a fun time with his book! The story begins with Zoe Tisdale about dying in a plane crash. That might be a bit dramatic, but it scared the crap out of Zoe, who begins to think about her life choices. Once in an all-girl garage band with aspirations of becoming a rock star, Zoe, now in her forties, is selling butter. Yes, her life did not pan out the way she expected. After her near plane-crash, she decides she is going to chase her dreams again. She wants to reunite the band, The Flip-Flops. This proves to be a challenge, as two members of the band aren’t speaking to each other (and are sisters) and the third is the over-the-top environmentalist that lives in a tree. But Zoe refuses to give up hope when it comes gaining her youth back. So buckle up, and get ready to fly Air Zoe!
I tried to make my synopsis as fun as Erik’s writing, but I don’t think it worked. Seriously, he just has a way with words that will keep you laughing as you read this story. Zoe was such a fun main character, someone who is so confused at how her high hopes of winning a Grammy turned into her selling butter. The supporting cast is a whole other story, and I loved all the ladies and their stories. I think Ginger was my favorite, just an off-the-wall high society wife and mother whose every scene had me snorting with giggles. If you are a fan of eighties music, you want to read this book. Or if you just appreciate a fun, light-hearted book that will make you smile, check out Thank You For Flying Air Zoe.
[Rating: 4]
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		<title>The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Lost Daughter by Lucy Ferriss is a heartbreaking tale of a long-buried secret between two young lovers. As a teenager, Brooke O"Connor finds herself pregnant with her high school sweetheart's baby. Lost and confused, she makes a decision that changes her life in ways she could have never imagined. She eventually loses the baby, Alex (her boyfriend), and her youthful innocence. We catch up with Brooke fifteen years later, where we find her happily married, co-owner of a Nursery, and a mother to a beautiful baby girl. At first, she seems to be living the perfect life, far removed from the decisions from her past, but we quickly find out that it couldn't be further from the truth. Her life comes to a cross roads as her husband suggests trying for another child just as Alex resurfaces from the past, revealing a secret that will leave Brooke exploring the deepest, darkest parts of her heart. 

At first, I was hesitant to read The Lost Daughter due to the sensitive subject matter, but I gave the book a chance and I am glad that I did. The Lost Daughter delivers everything you expect from a good story; the characters are flawed yet beautifully written and the details are perfectly placed. Lucy Ferriss courageously weaves through a very delicate topic with ease, whilst making you think the entire time about what you would do if you were in the character's shoes. I tore through each page wondering where the story would take me.
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		<title>Ros by Dee DeTarsio</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I really enjoyed the first two books from Dee DeTarsio  - The Scent of Jade and The Kitchen Shrink – so I was excited when she contacted me regarding her latest story – Ros. I was intrigued because this story featured Ros, basically an alien from the future that time-traveled back in time and planets to try to figure out what happened to her brother. Heroine Micki has to try to figure out how to hide this extra-terrestrial from the military, her mother-in-law, and her cat – who is featured pretty heavily throughout this journey. Ros gave me a lot of laughs, and I love these little twists in books, so the whole alien part only added to my experience instead of hindering it. DeTarsio has a special way of writing. In The Scent of Jade and now again with Ros she can stretch the chick lit genre into something more. I love that she pushes these boundaries and really steps outside the box. I admire that from both a reader and author perspective. I have to recommend Ros, because the story will make you laugh, but will also really touch you. And it’s so fun to read the creative ways someone thinks the future will be like. Ros going to the bathroom – amazing! I will eagerly await the next gem from Dee DeTarsio!
[Rating: 4.5]
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		<title>Scotland by Starlight by Nancy Volkers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cassie Wrentham is moving to Scotland. She will finally be with Ralph Macnair, the (much) older but charismatic Scotsman she fell for on her first visit to the country. Cassie hopes she is finally ready to settle down and start a great life, but her doubts start crowding her way. She worries about finding a job, affording rent, making new friends, and if she should marry Ralph. Would it only be for convenience and a Visa? Or were she and Ralph truly meant to be?
Scotland by Starlight is the sequel to A Scottish Ferry Tale by Nancy Volkers. I actually liked this more than the first novel, and quickly became enchanted by the characters and their story. Cassie was very relatable in her reluctance to get married, and Ralph practically had me swooning for him throughout the pages. One thing I would change would be the heavy Scottish dialogue. Sometimes I couldn’t understand what he was saying and that snapped me out of my trance. One other thing too would be giving just a bit of information that reader’s learned in the first novel. Some characters and situations were brought up in Starlight that I couldn’t exactly remember. It’s hard to balance between saying too much and boring readers with facts they already know, and giving away the right amount of information to help jog the memories. But let’s talk about the ending that you will never see coming. I sure didn’t. I don’t want to give away too much here, but you will cry. And cry some more. Be prepared for a shocking conclusion. 
[Rating: 3.5]
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		<title>Live Out Loud by Heather Wardell</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, another Heather Wardell book on the blog. I’m happy to announce I have read and reviewed all of her books, and she is at the top of my Favorite Authors list. Live Out Loud captures the story of Amy, hobbyist songwriter with a heavy goal on her mind – honor the memory of her late childhood friend. Amy thinks the way to do this is to start a support center for teenage girls, but when Amy suddenly catapults to fame thanks to a video of her singings blows up the internet, Amy is faced to realize that maybe the center isn’t meant to be. Amy – now posing as Misty Will, hit pop star – has fame at her door and teenage girls following her every move. Can Amy really give up being Misty – or is the call of fame too strong for her to ignore?
Another book I highly enjoyed from Wardell. Amy is such a confused character, so sure that she knows what she wants just unsure how to reach it, but at the same time – she’s hopelessly lost. She knows she wants to honor her friend, but it’s fairly obvious that she has no idea how to go about the center. I loved the pop culture twist in the book – how to become an overnight sensation with just an uploaded video, the pressures celebrities have on them when their considered to be role models, and the great content that gets delivered in each book from Wardell. There are some hard hitting topics discussed – from teen death to abortions – but the story is very touching and I would definitely recommend Live Out Loud. 
[Rating: 4]
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		<title>The Divorce Club by Jayde Scott</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Divorce Club by Jayde Scott is a book for the women. While the story follows Sarah, a young mother whose husband has just taken off to be with someone even younger, I fell very easily into the story even though I am not married, divorced, or a mom. I think Sarah will be very compatible to many readers, and her journey pulled me in right from the first page. On her own for the first time and having to support herself and her thirteen-year old daughter, Sarah comes up with the idea to start a divorce club – a place where women going through a divorce can come for support, advice, or just bitch about their exes. The club features a slew of different woman, but the most interesting member is Jaime, the only male of the group. Sarah is forced to fight off her attraction to Jaime, and also try to figure out why he joined the group. And contend with a stalker. And deal with ex-husband who has just took up residence at their house again. The chaos is complete is Sarah’s life, and now she just has to figure out how to take control. I really enjoyed The Divorce Club. Like I said earlier, I think this book will strike a chord with all women, whether you can relate to Sarah’s story or not. Scott’s writing is key, humorous yet insightful, witty and distinctive, and the plot twists will keep you frantically reading until the end. ]]></description>
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		<title>Until Again by Lou Aronica</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I took a chance on Blue, a fantasy novel by Lou Aronica, I was super pleased I did. I gave the book 4 1/2 stars and fell in love with the story and characters. When Aronica contacted me about reviewing Until Again, the prequel to Blue, I had to say yes. A chance to find out about these amazing characters before all the events in Blue transpired? Yes please! The prequel follows Chris Astor and the divorce that he is going through. While not too sad to be divorcing his wife, he is devastated that he won’t be able to see his daughter, Becky, as much. The father and daughter have a tradition of weaving tales of the fantasy world Tamarisk, with Princess Miea and her mystical land. Until Again shows readers the background of some major events that lead to the plot lines in Blue, and I recommend both of these novels. Even if you don’t normally read fantasy, give Lou Aronica a chance. He spins a masterful story, touching and emotional, that will leave you thinking about these characters far long after you’ve closed the books. 
[Rating: 4]
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		<title>Blank Slate Kate by Heather Wardell</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been a fan of Heather Wardell’s since her first book, and have happily read and reviewed each and every one on Chick Lit Plus. When she contacted me about doing a tour for Blank Slate Kate, I was thrilled. Mainly because I got to read another book. I was super curious about this one, where the main character wakes up in her thirties – but her last memories are from when she is seventeen. Kate – or is her real name Kate? – has lost all her memories from the past fifteen years. She has to try to figure out who she really is, and things really get complicated when her husband appears. Kate doesn’t have any recollection of this man, her wedding, her corporate life. How can she piece the puzzle together?
Again, another five star review for a Wardell book. Once I started this book, I just could not put it down. I loved figuring out Kate’s life with the little clues that would come to us throughout the chapters. It was such a mystery, and a very well thought-out and written one at that. Twists and turns surfaced at so many points, but instead of being overwhelming, it just kept making the book better and better. The aspect I think I loved the most was the ending. Wardell gives her books the best endings – they never end the way you think they will or is the “norm.” (Check out Planning to Live and you’ll see what I mean). I really enjoyed the ending to this book as well, and again – if you haven’t checked out Heather Wardell  yet – do it! You’ll thank me!
[Rating: 5]
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		<title>Empire of Light by Gregory Earls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Review written by Sara Palacios
Empire of Light by Gregory Earls is an endearing tale of a young, black cinematography student. The story begins with Jason Tisse, taking on the notoriously tough American Film Institute, ruthlessly trying to pave his way through life and closer to his dreams. A chance encounter with the Dean of Cinematography, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Stages of Grief by Bethany Ramos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bethany Ramos is on tour with CLP Blog Tours and 5 Stages of Grief. This book really intrigued me. I thought it was different from a lot of books I have read lately, and I thought the timing in the main character’s life was really interesting. Danielle Starkey gets a disturbing phone call regarding a vacation that her husband booked – with his mistress. Danielle is furious that her husband was cheating on her – past tense because her husband died in a tragic car accident. Danielle doesn’t know what to think about Cherry James (such a mistress name) and why her husband was cheating. How do you get resolution when the cheating party is six feet under? Danielle comes up with a scheme to confront Cherry James about the affair, but in the process, manages to almost lose her cushy job as a magazine beauty editor. Will Danielle be able to keep it all together, or will this latest twist be too much to handle?
I thought Ramos gave readers a whole new angle to work with during Danielle’s journey. Her husband is already deceased, she’s already allowed herself to break down about it, and now we watch as this new piece of information gets brought to life. While the story is sad, it’s also humorous, charming and realistic.  Danielle relies on her best friend to help get through, and she also gives her shot at online dating. The beginning went kind of fast for me, I was trying to figure out what the heck was all going on, but once I was a few pages in I started to get a handle on Danielle and her friends and what she was going through. I also loved that Danielle was a beauty editor, and watching her on the job was a lot of fun – something I think chick lit fans will enjoy. Overall, I’m really impressed at the story and characters Ramos created and think this is a book to get on your to-read lists!
[Rating: 4]
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