Finished Reading - Highlander for the Holidays

Description (from publisher):

After a brutal attack, Jessie Pringle moved to the small mountain town of Pine Creek, Maine, to start over. But she never expected to meet Ian MacKeage, who had seemingly stepped right out of the Scottish Highlands. As drawn to Ian as he is to her, Jessie finds it more and more difficult to deny her own desires...

Then, on one of her long walks through the wilderness, she meets a kindly hermit who sells her a walking stick-one imbued with a magic that may allow Jessie to finally be rid of the pain of her past, and build a future with Ian.

Book Stats
Title: Highlander for the Holidays
Series: Highlander #8
Author: Janet Chapman
publisher: Jove imprint of Penguin
ISBN: 9780515150087
date published: Oct 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Contemporary Romance with Paranormal elements, 18+
pages: 352


My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 27
fiction or non-fiction
new or re-read
own or borrowed or review
from the shelf or new purchase (10-27-11)
print or electronic
if new...purchased at Target
challenge or just because


Reviewed at...
Book Dragon's Lair
amazon
Powell's
Fictionwise/eReader
Book Depository
Barnes & Noble
publisher
GoodReads
LibraryThing
Shelfari

Challenges
Christmas Spirit

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster

The pleasure of your company is requested
at the wedding of Miss Eliza Cynster

...but not until she's rescued from a daring abduction by the most unexpected of heros!

Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather's engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along - gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling.

Villains and rescues are a far cry from Jeremy's expertise, yet he cannot abandon a damsel in distress. But danger lurks and hurdles abound in their race to escape the mysterious laird, until a final confrontation on a windswept cliff reveals what their future life could hold - if both are bold enough to seize and own the unexpected love they now share.
Description:

Book Stats
Title: In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster
Author: Stephanie Laurens
publisher: Avon (imprint of HarperCollins)
ISBN: 978-0062068613
date published: Sep 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Historical Romance
pages: 448



My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 21
fiction
new
own
new purchase
print
if new...purchased at Target
challenge & just because


Reviewed at...
nowhere yet


Challenges
Fall into Reading

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

Finished Reading - Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue

Description:

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Miss Heather Cynster . . . but not before she encounters kidnappers, danger, and a daring rescue at the hands of Viscount Breckenridge

Determined to hunt down her very own hero, one who will sweep her off her feet and into wedded bliss, and despairing of finding him in London’s staid ballrooms, Heather Cynster steps out of her safe world and boldly attends a racy soiree.

But her promising hunt is ruined by the supremely interfering Viscount Breckenridge, who whisks her out of scandal—and straight into danger, when a mysterious enemy seizes her, bundles her into a coach, and conveys her out of London.

Now it’s up to the notorious Breckenridge to prove himself the hero she’s been searching for all along . . .

Book Stats
Title: Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
Author: Stephanie Laurens
publisher: Avon (imprint of HarperCollins)
ISBN: 9780062068606
date published: Aug 2011
format: Mass Market Paperback
genre: Historical Romance
pages: 448



My Stats
Date Finished: Nov 19 (early, early)
fiction
new
own
new purchase
print
if new...purchased at Target
challenge & just because


Reviewed at...
Book Dragon's Lair
amazon
Powell's
Book Depository
LibraryThing


Challenges
Fall into Reading

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

52 Small Changes: Hydrating

I'm hydrating this week.

Day one, I've been up for 5 hours and have yet to have a full glass of plain water. My soup was cream based, my breakfast drink was a soda, I've been in the car or running errands for 4 hours and didn't take a water bottle with me. I did take my medication when I got up. I haven't had enough "wet" of any kind to qualify as hydrating today.

So......Day 1: water? no. medication? check.

Sigh, let's see what tomorrow brings.




52 Small Changes
One Year to a Happier, Healthier You
by Brett Blumenthal

publisher: AmazonEncore
January 3, 2012
ISBN 978-1612181394
Format: Paperback (8x8)
as my copy is an uncorrected proof, I do not know if the finished copy will be hardcover or not.
non-fiction, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvment
380 pages


Product Description:

This “how-to” manual for achieving a state of optimal health and wellness outlines fifty-two weeks of small, yet productive changes that readers can make to live a happier, healthier life. Why fifty-two? By making one small change each week over the course of one year, this will ultimately lead to the big change of living a healthier, happier lifestyle - because ultimately it is the small steps that make the most lasting difference, rather than trying to overhaul an entire lifetime’s worth of bad habits all at once!

Small Changes addresses all areas of well being, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, mental wellness, and even the health of one’s home environment. With weekly goals such as Taking Time to Stretch, Choosing Whole Grains, Spending Time in Nature, and Reducing Dust in Your Home, this enthusiastic guide to long-term wellness is a must-read for anyone ready to change their life for good.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary review copy of this book without any obligation to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in my review are mine and may differ from yours. Book information courtesy of the publisher.

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

DWtS: Have you picked your final three?

I surprised myself with my choices. I want Rob to be int he final three with Ricki and J.R. Of, course, I don't want him to win, he's not that good but even if he's still on because of popularity (Palin anyone) he can dance! (Palin again)

Nancy seems to have lost heart and what was that "don't tell me your tired" bit? I love my DVR...I just fast-forwarded through whatever complaint she was making. Too bad for her, I also fast-forwarded some of her dance.

I forgot to mention a guest from last Tuesday....Justin Bieber....heard of him? Gah, who hasn't! Actually, I liked his voice, not song/act choice but he does have a nice voice. Except, well, Derek danced without his shirt. Just him and his partner. No other dancers or performers to distract the cameraman. Just Derek, half dressed. Oh, and his partner ;) I guess I'm really not a 14-year-old girl because seriously? Derek vs. Justin? No contest!

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011

DWtS: Good-bye David

I was expecting Nancy to be gone.

I'm guess she'll be next then Hope & Rob. Leaving Rikki and J.R. to battle it out for the top spot. No idea who the third will be. I had given up by this time last season. I'm no longer voting....can you believe it was too stressful? Yikes.

I'm glad Carson is still doing stuff, he's so fun!



What is the profile of a Criminal Minds fan? What about us enjoys viewing these kinds of shows?

I don't know, I just like watching. L.D.S.K because the FBI doesn't do so good with snipers. shrug. "you don't need a gun to kill someone" no, but it helps. Good shot Dr. Reid.

Talk to someone about your headaches.

Also added to the line-up is Body of Proof and Person of Interest. I think I need to see PoI from the beginning, I feel like I'm missing something. As for BoP, I don't know if I enjoyed the show because of the show or because it involved horses. Castle is in the DVR and Bones is programed in.

copyright Gina Francis 2009-2011