Michelle Phan

My sister is very interested in makeup, and is always watching videos on YouTube so she can practice make and get tips. I learned about Michelle Phan after my sister talked about her YouTube videos, and since I’m not the best at makeup, I watched a few of her tutorials which were really good and informative. I was really excited to look at her book Make Up, and I think she does a great job of giving tips that range from everything to wardrobe and interviews to skin care tips and makeup application. The book has great photos, and I think it’s an ideal book for someone who is newer to the work force because of all the tips she gives about searching for jobs. This is the perfect type of book that you can read in depth once and then return to again and again for reminders of to start following some of the tips she gives.

 

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A Promise to Protect

A Promise to Protect is the second book in the Logan Point series by Patricia Bradley. Dr. Leigh Summerall is a single mother trying to pay off her student loans by working at a hospital in Logan Point. As soon as she has her loans paid off, she wants to move from Logan Point. When her brother Tony is facing problems, the Sheriff, and her ex, Ben Logan, comes back into her life. Ben soon finds himself being asked to take care of Leigh and keep her safe. Lehigh has other plans. She does not want to remember the past she had with Ben, but there are things that happen that cause her to need protection from Ben.

 

I really enjoyed this book and the characters of Ben and Leigh. I was really rooting for them to have a relationship. I also liked the suspense aspect of the book. I don’t read too many suspenseful stories, but this one really kept me entertained. It’s a quick read, and I cannot wait to read future books in this series.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Where Treetops Glisten

Where Treetops Glisten, by Tricia Goyer, Cara Putman, and Sarah Sundin, is the perfect book for reading during the winter season. Since the book is written by three separate authors, I wasn’t too sure how well written and cohesive it would be, but I really felt like the sections of the book fit perfectly together. Each author told the story of 1 of the 3 living Turner children during the winter season. The story took place during WWII, which is one of my favorite time periods to read about in books.

 

In Cara Putman’s “White Christmas,” Abigail Turner, who is attending college  and working at a candy store, is not looking for love. Her boyfriend was killed at Pearl Harbor, and she has sworn off relationships until after the war. Like it always seems to happen, she finds love when she least expects it. After meeting a man on the bus, who she senses needs her father’s help, a relationship soon follows.

 

Sarah Sundin’s “White Christmas” focuses on the one boy in the family, Pete Turner. He is home from his combat tour, but he continues to have feelings of remorse and sadness over his brother’s death many years before. Soon, he forges a friendship with a young girl and her mother, who knew him when he was little more than a bully. Again, there is romance during this part of the story.

 

Lastly, Tricia Goyer’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” follows Meredith “Merry” Turner as she is in the Netherlands serving as a nurse after having her heart broken by a boyfriend. When her past catches up with her, she needs to decide if she will trust the man she loves  and forgive him for the heartbreak he caused.   

 

I really enjoyed this book and the way the Turner family was so close to each other. They experienced their share of grief, but they all still have a strong faith that was clearly displayed in the pages of the book. I look forward to reading books by all three of these authors in the future!

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Deceived

Deceived is the third book in the Private Justice Series by Irene Hannon. Kate Marshall is suffering from the loss of her husband and 4 year old son three years after they died in a boating accident. Kate soon begins to question her sanity when she thinks she sees her son at a mall. Connor Sullivan, a private investigator and former secret service agent, is soon hired by her to investigate the death of her husband and son.

 

I really enjoyed this mystery because it had the perfect amount of romance tied into the story. It was hard for me to put this book down, since I really wanted to find out what exactly happened to Kate’s son when he disappeared. Although I read the other books in this series, you do not need to read them to enjoy Deceived.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Thunder

Thunder, by Bonnie Calhoun, is a sci-fi book that is set in post-apocalyptic America. With all of the dystopian young adults books that are so popular right now, I wasn’t sure how this book would compare to some of the others. I really enjoy books like The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Giver,  etc., so I was really excited to read this book. Selah is the main character, and she is just about to reach her 18^th birth remembrance. She tries to show her brothers that she has value by capturing a Lander. Her brothers decide to sell the Lander, despite the fact that she is the person who captured him. When she finds herself also being marked, she makes the discovery that she is part Lander. With Bodhi, the Lander she previously captured, she begins to search for her real father.

 

I enjoyed this book, and that could be because I really like dystopian books. I think that most teens would enjoy reading this book because it has just the right amount of suspense and action. I’m looking forward to reading more of Selah’s story in future books in this serious.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

A Robertson Family Christmas

A Robertson Family Christmas, by Kay Robertson and Travis Thrasher, is a cute short book that follows Hunter Clarke. Hunter lives with his mom, but he’s wishing he was able to spend more time with his dad and his brother. When Hunter travels to West Monroe, Louisiana to stay with the Robertsons, he is less than thrilled. Hunter soon takes part in all of the family traditions, cooking, hunting, and spending time with family.  

 

I thought this was a cute, short read (it only took me a day to read it) that is perfect for the fall/winter season. Although a younger audience may be best suited for this book, I think people of any age can enjoy it and the focus on family. It’s also nice for people who follow their show on A&E, since all of the same people are in the book that are on the television show. I also like how this book looks at a big family during the holiday season. It reminds me a lot of my family, so I think that made me even more interested in this book!

 

Also, I will be giving away a copy of this book to a reader. If you can leave your name and email address in the comments, I will randomly select the winner on October 7^th.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Willie's Redneck Time Machine

Willie’s Redneck Time Machine (Be Your Own Duck Commander) by John Luke Robertson and Travis Thrasher is a cute book for younger children who are interested in the Duck Dynasty Television show. The book is written by Phil’s grandson, and it’s a book where you get to choose your own path. These were one of my favorite types of books as a kid, so I’m glad I was able to get this book to read and share with my younger family members. I like how this book has the characters that can be found on the show, so a reader can relate the book characters to the Robertson family characters they see on A&E.

 

The book starts with the discovery of an outhouse in the Duck Commander warehouse. It turns out that this outhouse is a time machine that takes the reader throughout both the past and the future. There are four books in this series, and I am sure younger children, especially boys, (9-12) will really enjoy all of the books in this series.

 

Also, I will be giving away a copy of this book to a reader. If you can leave your name and email address in the comments, I will randomly select the winner on October 7^th.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."