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Cutting Ties by Francine Pascal

I am nearly done with The Sweet Life eSeries from Francine Pascal, and just finished the fifth installment. Cutting Ties brings the drama to more of an edge, almost letting readers get the true story on Robin Platt and her accusations against Bruce Patman. The cliffhanger made me very anxious to get the final puzzle piece. I’m still hoping Jessica and Todd can make it work, though I’m really unsure Elizabeth and Bruce will get another shot at love, with the Annie obstacle now. And Lila wasn’t brought up a whole lot in this book, but I’m curious where she will finish out the series with her drama. The one part I really disliked and stood out to me was when the POV turned to Jake – Jessica and Todd’s son. I thought that was really unnecessary, and going from always being in the adult’s minds to suddenly a toddler’s was confusing – and abrupt. But if you loved the Wakefield twins and the rest of the Sweet Valley, you’ll want to read this eSeries!
[Rating: 4]

CLP Blog Tour Giveaways!

Some fab giveaways are happening now at CLP Blog Tours! Enter for your chance to win!
$10 Amazon gift card – Viewer Discretion Advised by Cindy Roesel
$10 Amazon gift card – The Way by Kristen Wolf
$25 Amazon gift card – Fatty Patty by Kathleen Irene Paterka
5 pieces of custom jewelry and a $10 Amazon gift card – This Tangled Thing Called Love by Marie Astor
$10 Amazon gift card – Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp

Guest Post from Kristen Wolf

I’ve always envisioned THE WAY as taking place in multiple time periods. In fact, when I first started writing the book, I alternated the story of Anna/Jesus in ancient Palestine with a modern-day story involving a female archeologist.

By the time I was about halfway through, both stories began to take on such lives of their own that each really demanded their own time—their own book. So, rather than conjoining the stories, I divided them, with the intention of writing the more modern-day story as the second book in the trilogy. In that book, we would learn a lot more about the history and life-cycle of The Way and its supporters.

In the third book, I intend to bring the practice of The Way from the modern day and into the future. By doing so, I hope to offer an alternative vision not only of spirituality, but also of the future shape and nature of our world.

Really, the ideas behind the practice of The Way are eternal, in a sense, given that they reflect life itself. So to me it seems very natural, and exciting! to contemplate exploring how these philosophies might impact our world throughout time.

On Tour: Breaking the Rules by Cat Lavoie

Cat will be on tour August 20- September 10 with her chick lit novel Breaking the Rules When twenty-seven year old Roxy Rule’s best friend…

The Sixes by Kate White

I was thrilled when I won a copy of The Sixes by Kate White in a giveaway. White is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, and is a New York Times bestselling author, and I had yet to read a novel from her. So I tore into The Sixes with enthusiasm, and was engrossed in the story from the first page. Phoebe Hall finds herself in a sleepy college Pennsylvania job after her fabulous life crashes to pieces seemingly overnight. With her long-term boyfriend breaking up with her and being accused of plagiarizing her celebrity biography book, Phoebe needs a place to try to catch her breath. But she gets swept up in the mystery of a secret society on campus, one made of girls that would possibly go as far as murder. When the body of college female washes up from the river, the town’s facade is looking less and less rosy. Phoebe starts to distrust everyone in town – including the man she starts seeing, psychology professor Duncan Shaw. While she tries valiantly to find the real murderer, she doesn’t realize how close to them she may be – or how dangerous her path is.
I can’t even count how many times I got chills while reading this book. A true thriller, I was gasping and shrieking, and one time even found myself covering my eyes – something I do when watching scary movies (not as good when trying to read a book)! There is a lot going on in the story – to Phoebe’s current personal life, her past secrets, all the key players in the town, and plenty of suspense throughout the entire novel. I was thoroughly confused as to who the real killer was, and was shocked at the ending. I loved this mystery novel, suggest you read it, and can’t wait for more Kate White to land on my bookshelf!

Rum Punch Regrets by Anne Kemp

I was very excited when Anne Kemp requested to go on tour with CLP Blog Tours. I was crushing on her Abby George series, and couldn’t wait to dive into Rum Punch Regrets. As a travel lover, I was ecstatic to find out the novel was based in the Caribbean. The MC is thirty year old Abby George, who has been having some pretty rough weeks. Her mother passed away, she lost her job, and she was dumped by her fiancé. Whew! Her luck seems to be turning around when her sister offers to send her to the Caribbean to help clear up some mysterious baggage that she seemed to leave behind. Abby jumps at the chance to clear her head – but everything gets foggy upon arrival. Seems her sister forgot to mention she owned and was in the process of selling a bed and breakfast….and a few other major family secrets. What a fun read! I loved the setting especially, and the details and pictures painted in my mind were amazing – and really makes me want to plan a vacation! (What’s that – a honeymoon calling my name?!) There was a lot of drama, some hilarious characters, and the mystery was my favorite part. Abby stumbles upon a huge secret while at the B&B, one that is life-changing for her and others. The third book in the series is a must-read, because not everything is tied up neatly at the end. Be sure to also check out the first book, which is a novella titled All Fruits Ripe. I will be anxiously awaiting that release!
[Rating: 4]

Guest Post by Courtney Parker

Creating the Inner Circle By Courtney Parker   As a writer, one of the greatest compliments you can receive is when someone (especially a celebrity)…

What The Dog Ate by Jackie Bouchard

What The Dog Ate by Jackie Bouchard starts off at the vet’s office, where after hours of bewilderment as to what could have possibly gone wrong with her dog, Maggie Baxter is handed a tiny pair of lavender thong panties that Kona, her dog, accidentally digested. The only problem is, the panties aren’t hers. Much to her surprise, they belong to a “friend” of her husband of the last seventeen years, and this is how she finds out that he has been cheating on her. When he leaves her, Maggie and Kona must learn to fend for themselves and piece their life back together. She takes on a new strategy for living her life and stops analyzing everything and just goes for it, similar to the way her dog Kona thinks. Will this new strategy help her solve her woes and move on from a broken heart?

I absolutely adored What The Dog Ate! Being a dog lover, I found the relationship between Maggie and Kona to be authentic and heartwarming, and it made me think about my two boys and how much I adore them. What The Dog Ate is tender story about following your heart (or your nose) and how sometimes, the perfect companion is mans best friend. Overall, a truly heartwarming story that I would highly recommend to any dog lovers or to anyone looking for a heartwarming story.

[Rating: 4.5/5]

On Tour: Showbiz by Ruby Preston

Ruby will be on tour August 20-September 3 with her novel Showbiz After four years in Manhattan, slaving away as the under-appreciated apprentice to the…