ARE YOU LISTENING? ALEX CROSS, RUN: A PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

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ALEX CROSS, RUN

BY JAMES PATTERSON

ABOUT THE BOOK:

DON'T LOOK, ALEX CROSS

Top plastic surgeon Elijah Creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, no-expense-spared "industry parties," bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. That is, until Detective Alex Cross busts one of Creem's lavish soirees and ruins his fun. Now Creem is willing to do anything to avoid going to jail.

DON'T THINK, ALEX CROSS

But Alex doesn't have time to dwell on that case. A beautiful woman has been found murdered in her car, a lock of her hair viciously ripped off. Then a second woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window with a brutal scar slashed across her stomach. When a third mutilated body is discovered, rumors of three serial killers on the loose send Washington D.C. into an all-out frenzy.

JUST RUN

Alex is under so much pressure to solve these three grim cases that he hasn't noticed that someone else investigating him-someone so obsessed and so twisted that they'll do anything-ANYTHING- to get the vengeance they require. Alex Cross, Run is James Patterson's most unrelenting story yet-a white-hot, sensational thrill ride with the most extreme and gripping characters Patterson has ever brought to life. - See more at: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-patterson/alex-cross-run/9780316097512/#desc

DON'T LOOK, ALEX CROSS

Top plastic surgeon Elijah Creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, no-expense-spared "industry parties," bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. That is, until Detective Alex Cross busts one of Creem's lavish soirees and ruins his fun. Now Creem is willing to do anything to avoid going to jail.

DON'T THINK, ALEX CROSS

But Alex doesn't have time to dwell on that case. A beautiful woman has been found murdered in her car, a lock of her hair viciously ripped off. Then a second woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window with a brutal scar slashed across her stomach. When a third mutilated body is discovered, rumors of three serial killers on the loose send Washington D.C. into an all-out frenzy.

JUST RUN

Alex is under so much pressure to solve these three grim cases that he hasn't noticed that someone else investigating him-someone so obsessed and so twisted that they'll do anything-ANYTHING- to get the vengeance they require. Alex Cross, Run is James Patterson's most unrelenting story yet-a white-hot, sensational thrill ride with the most extreme and gripping characters Patterson has ever brought to life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family. - See more at: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-patterson/alex-cross-run/9780316097512/#desc

James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 240 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Mr. Patterson also writes the bestselling Women's Murder Club novels, set in San Francisco, and the top-selling New York detective series of all time, featuring Detective Michael Bennett. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family. 

SOME OTHER ALEX CROSS BOOKS:

MY REVIEW THOUGHTS:
Recently I wrote how James Patterson had written "one of Patterson’s best books in a long while" with MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALEX CROSS (See my review there). Surely, this can't happen each and every novel but SURPRISE! Patterson has done it again with ALEX CROSS, RUN! I am almost finished with it now and my review will follow soon. Please watch for it so that you can see what I have to say AND to gain some bonus entries for the giveaway. I don't think you will be disappointed...I know I'm not!

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FRIENDS AT HACHETTE BOOKS FOR AN AUDIO
BOOK COPY OF ALEX CROSS, RUN
 THAT I AM ABLE TO OFFER AS A GIVEAWAY
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LET'S GET COZY! WAVE GOOD-BYE: A PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

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WAVE GOOD-BYE 
A Southern Beauty Shop Mystery

BY LILA DARE

ABOUT THE BOOK:

St. Elizabeth, Georgia, offers charm, Southern hospitality—and the occasional murder. This time, when a new hair salon tries to steal business, it’s someone’s life that gets cut short...

Violetta’s salon is up in arms. Business is dead. Snippets, a big box haircutting chain, has opened in St. Elizabeth, undercutting prices and luring away loyal customers. Violetta’s daughter, hairdresser Grace Terhune, is shocked to discover that it’s her old high school rival Lisa Butterworth who’s behind the big sweep—and Grace isn’t going to take this sitting down. Snippets’ cold-blooded prized employee is doing wonders with Violetta’s client list. According to Lisa, it’s just business—until a bitter confrontation leaves Grace more than frustrated, and Lisa less than alive. Now Grace is the prime suspect in her rival’s murder. And only her friends at Violetta’s can save her—before the charge proves permanent.

BEAUTY TIPS AND TRICKS INCLUDED!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Author of the Southern Beauty Shop mysteries, Lila Dare was born in Georgia and has lived in Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia.  Although she has never worked in a beauty shop, she frequents salons and likes to tell her stylist:  “Surprise me.”  Maybe that’s why she looks nervous in her photo.  She currently lives west of the Mississippi with her husband, two daughters and dog, and misses Southern cooking and friendliness, but not the humidity.

Laura DiSilverio: "I'm the author of the Swift Investigations and Mall Cop mystery series. After twenty years as an Air Force intelligence officer – serving as a squadron commander, with the National Reconnaissance Office, and at a fighter wing – I retired to parenting and writing full-time. Spying was easier."

....And yes, Laura is also Lila Dare!

To read more about the real Laura DiSilverio/Lila Dare, visit Laura's website HERE

 

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SOUTHERN BEAUTY SHOP MYSTERY SERIES:

                 

  

VISIT LILA/LAURA'S WEBSITE HERE TO SEE OTHER BOOKS WRITTEN BY "THEM"

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THANKS TO KAYLEIGH AND THE GOOD FOLKS

AT BERKLEY PRIME CRIME AND PENGUIN BOOKS,

I HAVE ONE COPY OF WAVE GOOD-BYE,

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BRUNCH WITH BINGO: SIX SISTERS' STUFF BLOG TOUR: A REVIEW AND SPECIAL GIVEAWAY

JOIN THE DINNER CHALLENGE

According to Pew Research , only about half of families make dinner a daily ritual and another third eat together a few times a week. Roughly one in 5 families (20%) eat together only occasionally or never.  In conjunction with the book’s release, on  March 4, 2013, SixSistersStuff.com will launch a 4x4 Dinner Challenge. Families are encouraged to eat together as a family at least four times a week for four weeks. 

Families can register online at www.SixSistersStuff.com and receive meal tips, ideas for family activities, and helpful recipes to assist in making this challenge a reality.  “We grew up knowing the importance of feeding our families a home-cooked meal and sitting down to eat it together,” said Camille, the oldest sister.  “Even the busiest of people can make the food and project ideas we share, which will give you even more time to spend with your family and loved ones.” 

See more about an EXTRA WAY TO WIN this book at the bottom of this post.

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SIX SISTERS' STUFF

Family Recipes, Fun Crafts, and So Much More!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The authors of Six Sisters’ STUFF teach families just how simple putting dinner on the table can be. This beautifully designed full-color book provides a collection of over 80 simple recipes, crafts and ideas that will help busy parents and families spend less time cooking in the kitchen and more time creating lasting memories together.

In their debut cookbook, the sisters (yes, six biological sisters— Camille, Kristen, Elyse, Stephanie, Lauren, and Kendra) show families just how simple putting dinner on the table can be.  From Baked Chicken Fajitas to Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sliders to Mini Oreo Cheesecakes, Six Sisters’ Stuff has nearly 100 easy-to-follow recipes that use ingredients commonly found in your pantry.  Each recipe includes easy-to-follow instructions and photographs that eliminate any guess work.

Six Sisters’ Stuff also includes a collection of simple and inexpensive craft ideas – how to make hand puppets, felt bows, decorative wreaths, and more – plus lists of fun family activities for road trips, entertaining rainy-day ideas, healthy snack suggestions, and even some recommendations for cheap date nights. This family-focused cookbook is really more of an idea book to help families create fun, lasting memories together.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Visit THE SIX SISTERS' STUFF website "Bio" HERE to read all about these amazing six women.

A SAMPLE RECIPE:

 

BETTER-THAN-ANYTHING BROWNIES

Ingredients:
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) bag Heath toffee bits

Directions:
Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk.  Press 1/2 of mix into a 9 x 13-in. greased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.  Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits.  Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk, pour over toffee bits.  Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips.  Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top).  Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. - See more at: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/better-than-anything-brownies-recipe.html#sthash.cRaDtpyi.dpuf

INGREDIENTS:
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) bag Heath toffee bits

DIRECTIONS:

• Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. 
• Press 1/2 of mix into a 9 x 13-in. greased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. 
• Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits. 
• Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk, pour over toffee bits. 
• Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips. 
• Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top). 
• Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 
• Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

Ingredients:
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) bag Heath toffee bits

Directions:
Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk.  Press 1/2 of mix into a 9 x 13-in. greased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.  Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits.  Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk, pour over toffee bits.  Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips.  Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top).  Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. - See more at: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/better-than-anything-brownies-recipe.html#sthash.cRaDtpyi.dpuf

Ingredients:
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) bag Heath toffee bits

Directions:
Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk.  Press 1/2 of mix into a 9 x 13-in. greased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.  Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits.  Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk, pour over toffee bits.  Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips.  Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top).  Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. - See more at: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/better-than-anything-brownies-recipe.html#sthash.cRaDtpyi.dpuf

Ingredients:
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1 (5 3/4 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
3/4 cup melted butter
1 bag milk chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) bag Heath toffee bits

Directions:
Mix together cake mix, melted butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk.  Press 1/2 of mix into a 9 x 13-in. greased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.  Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle on half the bag of Heath toffee bits.  Melt together caramels and rest of the evaporated milk, pour over toffee bits.  Sprinkle on half the bag of chocolate chips.  Spread the remaining batter on top (this is easiest if you take pieces of the batter, flatten each individual piece in your hands and place on top).  Sprinkle remaining toffee bits and chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. - See more at: http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/better-than-anything-brownies-recipe.html#sthash.cRaDtpyi.dpuf

A SAMPLE CRAFT:

 

RUFFLES AND YARN FALL WREATH

Here is what you need:
-Skein of yarn (mine was 165 yards long and I used almost all of it)
-Foam wreath form (mine was a 14" wreath from Hobby Lobby)
-1/2 yard of felt
-Scissors
-Needle and thread
-Hot glue

- The first thing that you will want to do is wrap your wreath. I just put a little dot of hot glue on the back, glued the end of the yarn down, and just started wrapping. It took about 30 minutes (I went around the whole wreath twice). I used another little dot of hot glue to hold the end down when I was finished.

Next, cut your felt.
-I had three strips of felt: 6"x 24", 4.5"x 24", and 2.5" x 24".
-If you want smaller or larger ruffles, adjust the width accordingly.
-Lay the three strips on top of each other (the largest one on the bottom) and using your needle and thread, sew a simple running stitch down the middle.

- As you sew, cinch your material so that it is ruffled (it is much easier to do this as you go instead of at the end because the felt is so thick and the thread that I used wasn't strong enough . . . I suggest using the thickest thread you can find!).

-Keep sewing and cinching as you go . . . it doesn't really matter if the ends aren't ruffled- but make sure that the middle is ruffled.

-When you reach the end of the felt, cinch it as tight/ruffly as you want and tie a knot so that it will stay in place.

- Now all that you have to do is wrap your ruffle around the wreath where you want it and glue it in place! I went crazy with the glue so that ruffle isn't going anywhere!To see more details for this project, you can visit the Six Sisters' Stuff blog HERE.

MY THOUGHTS/REVIEW: 
SIX SISTERS’ STUFF: FAMILY RECIPES, FUN CRAFTS, AND SO MUCH MORE from Shadow Mountain books is SO MUCH fun! I must have been on another planet and guess hadn’t heard about these special siblings up until just before I got the book when a friend posted a recipe of theirs. Then I got this amazing book and have to say, even if you don’t cook or craft, this is one fabulous and entertaining read. Not only are the recipes simply written (and also many are really easy), but they are accompanied by mouth watering photographs. The crafts are explained with words and step-by-step pictures and there are so many I want to try that I don’t know where to start.

As the sisters say in their introduction, the importance of family is something they grew up with and want to pass that along to their readers. This is obvious by their interest in promoting families eat dinner together with their current “Dinner Challenge”. They created their book in order to help busy parents and folks make wonderful things to decorate their homes, have fun with, and eat.

The recipes are divided into Main Dishes, Slow Cooker, Sides, Salads, Breads, and Desserts. There are about 12 easy to follow crafts as well. But I think my favorite part is the “And So Much More” sections. These are articles and tips to help make life easier and more pleasurable. An example that I liked immediately was “Build Your 72-Hour Kit in 52 Weeks”. When gathering things for emergencies, it can often be a daunting tasks, especially when you need several of each thing for every family member. They break it down to have you do one thing a week and after that one year, yours are all complete. Of course, if you want, they suggest doing a few a week and being done sooner which is quite feasible as so many are very easy to do. I also liked the “Spring Cleaning Checklist” because it made me think of things I never had thought of before.

The three sections of the book are intermingled so that a food section is followed by a craft and/or an article. I enjoyed just reading the book. I skimmed all the recipes and do admit I read the majority of crafts but didn’t miss one single “extra” article. SIX SISTERS’ STUFF is not only fun to read but really well planned out and gorgeous to look at. I’m betting this will be one we will all keep on our shelf and refer to a lot even after we read it.  

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THANKS TO MICHELLE AND SHADOW MOUNTAIN

I HAVE ONE COPY OF THIS COOK, CRAFT,
 AND CREATE BOOK, SIX SISTERS' STUFF, 
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AN EXTRA WAY TO WIN

 A Special Giveaway promotion is available with this tour! 

For AN EXTRA WAY TO WIN, please do one of two things..

1) Like the Six Sister’s STUFF facebook page and comment that you are joining the 4x4 Dinner Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/SixSistersStuff

2)   Click the 4x4 Family dinner banner on the website www.SixSistersStuff.com (on the right sidebar) and leave a comment that you are joining the challenge.

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THE GIRL IN THE WALL: A PREVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

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THE GIRL IN THE WALL

BY DAPHNE BENEDIS-GRAB

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Ariel's birthday weekend looks to be the event of the season, with a private concert by rock star Hudson Winters on the grounds of her family's east coast estate, and all of Ariel's elite prep school friends in attendance. The only person who's dreading the party is Sera, Ariel's former best friend, whose father is forcing her to go. Sera has been the school pariah since she betrayed Ariel, and she now avoids Ariel and their former friends. Thrown together, Ariel and Sera can agree on one thing: this could be one very long night.

They have no idea just how right they are.

Only moments after the concert begins and the lights go down, thugs open fire on parents and schoolmates alike, in a plot against Ariel's father that quickly spins out of control. As the entire party is taken hostage, the girls are forced apart. Ariel escapes into the hidden tunnels in the family mansion, where she and Sera played as children. Only Sera, who forges an unlikely alliance with Hudson Winters, knows where her friend could be. As the industrial terrorist plot unravels and the death toll climbs, Ariel and Sera must recall the sisterhood that once sustained them as they try to save themselves and each other on the longest night of their lives

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Daphne Benedis-Grab earned an MFA from The New School in creative writing and her thesis became her first book for teens, Alive and Well in Prague, New York. She has built houses for Habitat for Humanity and taught adult literacy classes, and now lives in New York City with her husband, two kids, and a very spoiled cat.  

To read more about Daphne, visit her website and see her "Bio" HERE.

PRAISE FOR THE GIRL IN THE WALL:

"Quickly paced and without a dull moment, Benedis-Grab manages to write a disturbing, yet entertaining, novel that will entrance future readers. Budding young romance adds an extra touch to the already thriving story line, and the will to survive makes this an inspiring read. I recommend The Girl in the Wall to readers addicted to fast-paced storytelling and action. Benedis-Grab's novel is a must-read." --Blogcritics.org

"Two high school seniors re-evaluate their failed friendship under dangerous circumstances. Benedis-Grab alternates between the two girls' perspectives; nearly every chapter ends with a cliffhanger, keeping tension high. The action and high stakes should keep readers engaged." --Publishers Weekly

This contemporary YA novel packs a punch. Using alternating perspectives - one of my favorite devices! - Benedis-Grab weaves a compelling, scary tale of one fateful night in the lives of two former best friends. Also, it's gratifying to see teenage girl characters kicking butt while also patching up their friendship." --Persephone Magazine

"Daphne Benedis-Grab's debut YA novel is filled with suspense, danger, and murder as the clock ticks through a deadly night. From the very first chapter, I was hooked, and the story got more intense every page! It's an absolutely thrilling ride, and I look forward to Ms. Benedis-Grab's next foray into young adult literature!" --Jack and Jill Magazine

"This book gripped me from the beginning and I finished it in a day. The action was intense but well-paced, the characters were realistic and meaningful, the consequences were honest. If you're looking for a different YA book, try this one." --Book Sojourner  

 HAVE YOU READ THIS OTHER DAPHNE BENEDIS-GRAB BOOK?

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I HAVE ONE COPY OF THIS WONDERFUL

NEW NOVEL, THE GIRL IN THE WALL,

TO GIVE AWAY TO ONE LUCKY WINNER!

   
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