On Tour: Free Gift With Purchase by Jackie Pilossoph
August 30, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Jackie will be on tour September 3-17 with her novel Free Gift With Purchase
Your FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE doesn’t always come from the department store makeup counter!
Emma and Laura are about as different as two sisters can be. Emma’s always been the party girl, Laura, the hardworking doctor. But now, the two have something in common. Both are newly single and trying out the dating scene after marriage.
Emma’s a widow and a single mother with a guilty secret she can’t let go. Laura’s husband just dumped her for one of four women he’s been sleeping with. A dispute over the house forces Laura to move in with her sister and that’s when the fun begins.
Go on some dates with these 42 and 44 year-old adorable sisters who are both looking for love and your jaw will surely drop! Laura’s mixed bag includes Dan, a selfish womanizer, Ari, a stalker, and Tim, a compulsive liar. For Emma there’s gorgeous, sexy Preston, a self-proclaiming “fun guy,” beautiful Alice, who’s a lesbian, and a string of Matts who go from bad to worse. Then there’s separated, charismatic, wealthy Luke Sullivan. Luke’s carrying some baggage, but he makes Emma’s heart stop every time he appears.
Free Gift With Purchase is a book about two sisters who have always seen things from an entirely different perspective, but who as women in need of each other learn to consider that instead of judging, looking through each other’s eyes might make their lives a lot richer. In other words, when you buy into opening your heart and believing in yourself, you might just end up with a Free Gift With Purchase.
Please visit CLP Blog Tours for all the tour stops!
Author Bio:
Jackie Pilossoph is also the author of Jackpot! and Hook, Line and Sink Him. She is a freelance corporate and newspaper reporter, and columnist for the Pioneer Press. Pilossoph holds a masters degree in communication from Boston University, and is currently working on her fourth novel.
Connect with Jackie!
my website and blog: www.jackiepilossoph.net
Future Tour: Free Gift With Purchase by Jackie Pilossoph
July 4, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Jackie will be on tour September 3-17 with her novel Free Gift With Purchase
Your FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE doesn’t always come from the department store makeup counter.
Emma and Laura are about as different as two sisters can be. Emma’s always been the party girl, Laura, the hardworking doctor. But now, the two have something in common. Both are newly single and trying out the dating scene after marriage.
Emma’s a widow and a single mother with a guilty secret she can’t let go. Laura’s husband just dumped her for one of four women he’s been sleeping with. A dispute over the house forces Laura to move in with her sister and that’s when the fun begins.
Go on some dates with these 42 and 44 year-old adorable sisters who are both looking for love and your jaw will surely drop! Laura’s mixed bag includes Dan, a selfish womanizer, Ari, a stalker, and Tim, a compulsive liar. For Emma there’s gorgeous, sexy Preston, a self-proclaiming “fun guy,” beautiful Alice, who’s a lesbian, and a string of Matts who go from bad to worse. Then there’s separated, charismatic, wealthy Luke Sullivan. Luke’s carrying some baggage, but he makes Emma’s heart stop every time he appears.
Free Gift With Purchase is a book about two sisters who have always seen things from an entirely different perspective, but who as women in need of each other learn to consider that instead of judging, looking through each other’s eyes might make their lives a lot richer. In other words, when you buy into opening your heart and believing in yourself, you might just end up with a Free Gift With Purchase.
Please visit CLP Blog Tours for the full tour schedule!
(On Sale July 2012)
Blog Tour Sign Up: Free Gift With Purchase by Jackie Pilossoph
June 19, 2012 by Samantha
Filed under CLP Blog Tours
Jackie will be on tour in September with her contemporary women’s fiction novel (with sub genres of chick lit and romance) Free Gift With Purchase. Please use the sign up form below if you would like to be included. PDF files will be provided for reviews, and Jackie will be available for a guest post or interview, and book excerpts can be requested. I will contact everyone chosen to participate. Thank you!
Your FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE doesn’t always
come from the department store makeup counter.
Emma and Laura are about as different as two sisters can be. Emma’s
always been the party girl, Laura, the hardworking doctor. But now, the
two have something in common. Both are newly single and trying out
the dating scene after marriage.
Emma’s a widow and a single mother with a guilty secret she can’t
let go. Laura’s husband just dumped her for one of four women he’s
been sleeping with. A dispute over the house forces Laura to move
in with her sister and that’s when the fun begins.
Go on some dates with these 42 and 44 year-old adorable
sisters who are both looking for love and your jaw will surely
drop! Laura’s mixed bag includes Dan, a selfish womanizer,
Ari, a stalker, and Tim, a compulsive liar. For Emma there’s
gorgeous, sexy Preston, a self-proclaiming “fun guy,” beautiful
Alice, who’s a lesbian, and a string of Matts who go from bad
to worse. Then there’s separated, charismatic, wealthy Luke
Sullivan. Luke’s carrying some baggage, but he makes Emma’s
heart stop every time he appears.
Free Gift With Purchase is a book about two sisters who have always
seen things from an entirely different perspective, but who as women
in need of each other learn to consider that instead of judging, looking
through each other’s eyes might make their lives a lot richer. In other
words, when you buy into opening your heart and believing in yourself, you might just
end up with a Free Gift With Purchase.
**Jackie’s tour is now full. Thanks to everyone who signed up!**
Jackpot by Jackie Pilossoph
August 31, 2011 by Samantha
Filed under Chick Lit Review
Siblings Jamie and Danny Jacobson are not looking for love. Jamie has been burned by a cheating ex-husband, and has lost faith in the meaning of love and faithfulness. Danny is an aspiring actor who also works as a teacher, and is better at one night stands than any real relationships. But brother and sister get the shock of their life when their slightly overbearing Jewish mother, Frankie, wins the lottery. Frankie, who lost her husband when the children were both young, has wanted to be fulfilled by grandchildren for years. After her lottery winnings flow in, she devises a plan to get those grandchildren- a promise of $8 million dollars that Jamie and Danny can collect if they produce a child. The siblings are shocked- until the scent of money starts to become intoxicating. Jamie decides to use her co-worker, Drew, who has always crushed on her, to help her become pregnant. But along the way, Jamie thinks she could actually be falling in love with him- but doesn’t know how to confess the real reason she finally gave him a chance. And Danny falls head over heels with Courtney, a business owner who cares more about his teaching than acting career, but is crushed when she reveals she cannot have children. Both Jamie and Danny need to decide, do they pick love- or the cash prize?
Jackpot! is the second novel from Jackie Pilossoph, who once again will not disappoint. The story is written in alternating point of views, between the brother and sister. Pilossoph once again shows off her ability to get into a man’s head and write effectively from the male perspective. Both Jamie and Danny could seem selfish, but with snappy dialogue, loveable personality traits, and a soft spot for families, the two main characters will become your friends throughout the story. I enjoyed that not only was this novel light and funny, but there was a serious note underneath it all. What would you pick if you had to make the choice- love or money? Many of us would say love in a heartbeat, but the characters go through very real struggles along the way to make their decisions. I thought the entire novel had a very real feel to it, and I liked watching how it would all come together. Add in a heart clenching plot twist with Frankie, and plenty of scenes that will leave you laughing out loud, Jackie Pilossoph definitely hits the Jackpot! with her sophomore novel.
[Rating: 4]
My Top 10 of 2010
December 29, 2010 by Samantha
Filed under Chick Lit Review, Samantha's Favorites
Now that 2010 is almost officially over, I decided I just had to make a list of my favorite books of the year. As I looked at my Excel spreadsheet that listed the 121 titles that I read during the past year, I got a little overwhelmed at picking my Favorites. Luckily, I realized that I had made this task a bit easier on myself by adding a Favorites section on my blog. That helped narrow down my choices, but it was still difficult coming up with my Favorite 10 of 2010. Here are the books I chose (in no particular order).
Go Small or Go Home by Heather Wardell- 4.5 stars
A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff- 4 stars
Waxed by Robert Rave- 5 stars
Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph- 4.5 stars
Good Things by Mia King- 4.5 stars
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella- 4.5 stars
Reunion by JL Penn- 5 stars
On Folly Beach by Karen White- 5 stars
Georgia’s Kitchen by Jenny Nelson- 5 stars
Life After Yes by Aidan Donnelley Rowley – 5 stars
Novels that should be a Movie Nominees
The nominees for Novel that should be a Movie:
A Total Waste of Makeup by Kim Gruenenfelder
I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk
Size 12 Isn’t Fat by Meg Cabot
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph
Please vote for your favorite by commenting below. Everyone who votes is entered to win!
Best Debut Novel Nominees
The nominees for Best Novel from a Debut Author:
The Opposite of Me by Sarah Pekkanen
I’ll Have Who She’s Having by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
Reunion by JL Penn
Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph
Perfect on Paper by Maria Murnane
Please vote for your favorite by commenting below. Everyone who votes is entered to win!
Chick Lit Plus Awards: Prize Winners Selected!
A big thank you to everyone who nominated their favorites for the Chick Lit Plus Awards! I had a great response and can’t wait to see who the winners turn out to be! I will be tallying up the nominations this week, and starting next Monday, the final voting process will begin. Be sure to vote for all your favorites- more great prizes will be handed out! Speaking of prizes, listed below are the names of all the winners for those who nominated. Thanks again to everyone who voted, I’ll be looking forward to hearing more opinions next week!
**1 Winner of all three Marla Martenson novels, Excuse Me, Your Soul Mate is Waiting, Good Date, Bad Date, and Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker:
Jencey Gortney
**2 Winners to receive both novels by Micheline McAllister: Welcome to My Life and Love You, Love Your Work, Let’s Do Lunch!
Melissa Amster & Michele (HearDoc2B@gmail.com)
**2 Winners each to receive a copy of Swallow by Tonya Plank:
Susan Parham & Sara_Lisa
**2 Winners each receive a copy of Reunion by JL Penn:
Stephanie(christmansl@gmail.com) & Sarah(sarah.barnard@bigpond.com)
**3 Winners to receive a copy of Vivian Rising by Daniella Brodsky:
Stephanie(christmansl@gmail.com), Runner10(csdsksds@gmail.com), & Joanne Elvin
**1 Winner to receive a copy of Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph:
Susan Parham
**2 Winners to receive a copy of Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger:
Michele(HearDoc2B@gmail.com) & Emily(wolffemily@gmail.com)
All winners- please email me your mailing address at Samantha@chicklitplus.com by Friday August 27th
Chick Lit Plus Awards: Day 5 Nominations
Categories: Novel That Should Be a Movie, Best Novel Made Into a Movie, Character with the Best Job
Prizes: 3 winners will receive a copy of Vivian Rising by Daniella Brodsky
Winners will be announced August 23rd.
Please post below to enter your nominations, or email me directly at Samantha@chicklitplus.com. The top 5 from each category will go on to the final voting process.
Some early nomination votes for these categories include:
Hook Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph- Novel That Should Be a Movie
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella- Best Novel Made Into a Movie
Marla Martenson- Matchmaker- Diary of Beverly Hills Matchmaker by Marla Martenson- Character with the Best Job
Hook, Line and Sink Him by Jackie Pilossoph
July 8, 2010 by Samantha
Filed under Chick Lit Review, Samantha's Favorites
Anna is desperate to get married. So desperate in fact, she hires two guys to help get that shiny ring on her finger. Jeff and Dave, two commitment phobic friends, overhear Anna and her boyfriend getting in an argument during dinner, and tell her their idea to help speed up the engagement process. Anna eagerly pays them, and within weeks- she’s engaged! The three decide to take up a business together- helping women (and men!) get engaged. It’s an easy way to make cash, but before too long, the business starts to get too personal. Dave is being targeted to propose to his girlfriend, and Jeff starts having feelings- for the newly engaged Anna.
Hook, Line and Sink Him, the debut novel by Jackie Pilossoph, will hook readers from the beginning! This novel was a breath of fresh air for me, letting me laugh out loud, connect with each character, and offer a little something different from the usual chick lit novels- a male’s perspective. The entire novel is written from Jeff’s point of view, and it was unusual to get inside the guy’s head for once and see how he viewed love and relationships. I loved seeing how his love for Anna changed him from a downright player with a different lady every night, to a dog-sitting love puppy. I am putting this on my Favorites list!
Rating: 4.5/5
