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Read, Love and Be Merry with Harlequin

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Harlequin wants you to read, love and be merry this holiday season. With entertainment ranging from books, audiobooks, movies and our annual Christmas countdown calendar, Harlequin is warming hearts with stories that are uplifting, inspiring and guaranteed to deliver a holiday happily-ever-after.

“It’s no surprise that readers turn to Harlequin for holiday entertainment,” shares Dianne Moggy, Vice President, Editorial. “Love is all around us at Christmas—in the cards we send, the gifts we give and the songs we hear. This time of year is about heartfelt connections—and that’s what you’ll find in Harlequin stories.”

With more than 140 Christmas-themed novels being released in print, ebook and audio this holiday season, Harlequin has something for every wish list and budget. December is the perfect time to cozy up, relax and watch six new Harlequin Christmas romance movies, available on UPtv in the US and on the Super Channel in Canada.

The new book-to-movie adaptations include:

The movies are available for purchase in DVD format, and for digital purchase through iTunes and Amazon. Additionally, readers can visit Harlequin.com daily for our annual Christmas countdown calendar running December 1 to 25 with a new gift each day.

Apple Books Lists The Top Sellers of 2019

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19Apple announces their bestselling books of 2019.

1. The 19th Christmas by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro – 9780316494021 – (Little, Brown and Company)
2. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – 9781250301710 – (Celadon Books)
3. The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle – 9780062407511 – (Harper)
4. A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci – 9781538761625 – (Grand Central Publishing)
5. Criss Cross by James Patterson – 9780316457149 – (Little, Brown and Company)
6. Under Currents by Nora Roberts – 9781250213273 – (St. Martin’s Publishing Group)
7. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn – 9780062654205 – (William Morrow Paperbacks)
8. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman – 9781524797195 – (Random House Publishing Group)
9. Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle – 9781488045356 – (Park Row Books)
10. The Guardians by John Grisham – 9780385544191 – (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
11. The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz – 9780345546784 – (Random House Publishing Group)
12. Tom Clancy Code of Honor by Marc Cameron – 9780525541745 – (Penguin Publishing Group)
13. Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi – 9781250171009 – (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR))
14. Blue Moon by Lee Child – 9780399593550 – (Random House Publishing Group)
15. Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered by Georgia Hardstark & Karen Kilgariff – 9781250178961 – (Tom Doherty Associates)
16. The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn – 9780062678447 – (William Morrow)
17. The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts – 9781250123060 – (St. Martin’s Publishing Group)
18. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen – 9781250130938 – (St. Martin’s Publishing Group)
19. The Stranger Inside by Lisa Unger – 9781488050985 – (Park Row Books)
20. The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney – 9780425285053 – (Random House Publishing Group)

SNEAK PEEK: A Triple C Ranch Wedding from Debra Parmley

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ATripleCRanchhristmaswedding_Web72A Triple C Ranch Wedding from Debra Parmley

Lucy Woods has dreamed of her perfect wedding since she was a young girl. A designer of jewelry and dresses, she designs her own dress and will marry the man of her dreams in a Christmas wedding at the Triple C Ranch. She worries something will go wrong to ruin the wedding.

Jack Barr will marry the woman he loves in just two days. The rehearsal dinner is tonight. But after the ranch foreman is hospitalized with a stroke, horse thieves have stolen all ten horses from the ranch and he’s the one man close enough to chase them.

With the help of the Brotherhood Protectors and the state police, will they catch the thieves? Will Jack make it to the rehearsal dinner on time? Will Lucy’s fear that something will go wrong and ruin the wedding come true?

You can purchase A TRIPLE C RANCH WEDDING at:
Amazon

 

About The Author:
PARMLEY_DEBRA_HEADSHOTAuthor Debra Parmley believes “Every day we are alive is a beautiful day,” and she likes to give her readers and her story people a story with a happy ending.

A hybrid, multi-genre author, Debra’s first romance, A Desperate Journey, a gritty western historical, was published in 2008 in eBook and 2009 in print after being selected as one of ten novels to compete in the American Title II contest put on by Dorchester Publishing and Romantic Times Book Lovers magazine. Her agent sold the book to Samhain Publishing one year later. 

An Air Force veteran’s wife, Debra enjoys writing military romantic suspense. She married her high sweetheart and after living in five states, has lived for over 20 years near Memphis, TN.

Founder of Shimmy Mob Memphis, a chapter of Shimmy Mob international, an organization which raises funds for local domestic abuse shelters around the world, Debra is a retired belly dancer. Several of her books feature belly dancer heroines.

Debra writes romantic suspense, historical romance, contemporary romance, fairy tale romance, dystopian romance and holiday romance. All of her stories contain some element of suspense.

A world traveler, Debra often brings home folk tales and music from countries she has visited and has set foot in over thirteen countries.

Her five favorite things are shooting primitive archery with her Mongolian horse bow, shooting long guns, shooting pool, walking on the beach, and hearing from her readers. Each card and letter is a joyful treasure, like finding that perfect shell on the beach.

Visit www.debraparmley.com

Other places you’ll find Debra::::

Website: www.debraparmley.com

FB personal page https://www.facebook.com/debra.parmley.7

FB fan group (run by my PA/sister): Debra’s Beautiful Day Dreamers:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/debraparmley/

FB fan page(run by my PA/sister): https://www.facebook.com/authordebraparmley/

To Catch An Elf: Debra Parmley’s Creepy Shelf Elf Group! Every Dec I host a 12 days of creepy elf party and have SO much fun doing it! To be notified of when the party starts, join this group, which is mostly quiet the rest of the year https://www.facebook.com/groups/793115644206381/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraparmley/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebraParmley

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/debraparmley/

Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals/latest

Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Debra-Parmley/e/B002BM9H4A%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/debraparmley

Newsletter sign up: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/w9s9h0

YouTube: Debra’s Beautiful Day YouTube Channel (for contests, first chapter reads, and more):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27hTWse4gLJxTETQw6i7xw/

Be sure to subscribe and watch for the live giveaways!

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG® ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND PBS KIDS

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cliffordSCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT’S NEW CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG® TO LAUNCH DECEMBER 6 ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND DECEMBER 7 ON PBS KIDS

The NEW Clifford The Big Red Dog® TV series produced by Scholastic Entertainment will made its larger-than-life debut on Amazon Prime Video, December 6, and PBS KIDS, December 7. The eagerly-anticipated rebooted series will include 39 22-minute episodes featuring Clifford and his best friend Emily Elizabeth, new friends, new imagined adventures, a vibrant new art style, and an original song in every episode. The new series will be supported by an expansive licensing and consumer products program and a global publishing program with new titles launching in 2019. Scholastic is seeking licensing partners in all product categories, the first wave of licensees will be announced soon. The live-action hybrid Clifford The Big Red Dog feature film from Paramount Pictures premieres on November 13, 2020.

Inspired by the best-selling Scholastic books of the same name, written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell, the first Clifford The Big Red Dog TV series premiered on PBS KIDS in 2000. The standout show has aired in 110 countries and has garnered numerous industry excellence awards. Scholastic published the first “Clifford The Big Red Dog” title in 1963, and today there are more than 133 million Clifford books in print in 16 different languages.

“Clifford has been a beloved friend and enduring presence in children’s lives for more than 50 years,” said Iole Lucchese, Scholastic Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Producer. “We’re thrilled to introduce the reimagined Clifford the Big Red Dog series to a new generation of families, including the millennials who grew up with Clifford and now get to share his stories of loyalty and kindness with their own children.”

“We look at every character on PBS KIDS as a role model for the joy of learning,” said Linda Simensky, VP, Children’s Programming, PBS. “Emily Elizabeth and Clifford showcase the thrill of working together and learning from one another, through stories that weave together imaginative play, early learning, and social-emotional concepts.”

“With an exciting expanded world and so many big adventures ahead, Clifford The Big Red Dog will win over children and families around the globe once again,” said series co-executive producer Caitlin Friedman, SVP & General Manager Scholastic Entertainment. “From a fresh new look to a full-scale licensing program with products that will help kids extend the fun and positive messages of the series beyond the screen, Clifford is well-poised to make a larger-than-life return.”

Clifford The Big Red Dog is produced by Scholastic Entertainment. 100 Chickens and 9 Story Media Group are helping to bring this great big series to life.

Barnes & Noble 2019 Book of the Year: Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Chosen

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mole thingCharlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse 

Barnes & Noble announced that booksellers around the country chose Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse as the winner of Barnes & Noble’s 2019 Book of the Year.

“Our booksellers chose eight brilliant and diverse titles for our inaugural Book of the Year prize shortlist. We are pleased to announce Charlie Mackesy’s extraordinary The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse as our winner,” said CEO James Daunt. “This is the book more than any other that has caught the magpie eye of our booksellers. Word of mouth amongst our booksellers has made this inspirational book the surprise bestseller of the year. We are very proud to name it now our 2019 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year.”

Barnes & Noble booksellers from around the country nominated their top books from 2019, which were then narrowed down to eight titles by a selection committee, including Mr. Daunt. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse was voted on by booksellers as the 2019 Book of the Year.

Here’s what Barnes & Noble booksellers had to say about the winner:

“To quote The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse: ‘Tears fall for a reason and they are your strength, not weakness.’ Need I say more? The book is spectacular. The perfect gift for anyone. Inspirational, thought-provoking and beautifully illustrated.”

—Amanda Craig, Birmingham, AL

“The boy on his journey through life, the mole who he first encounters, a fox who may not be what he first appears to be, and a horse who is hiding a secret. Every page is worthy of meditating on as you take your own journey with these characters.”

—John Carroll, Tupelo, MS

“This book touches the heart and reminds us of who we want to be and the world we want to create for ourselves and others. A beautiful book for the soul as well as the eyes.”

—Glenda Moret, Brentwood, TN

The other Book of the Year Finalists were:

  • The Testaments, by Margaret Atwood;
  • The Food of Sichuan, by Fuchsia Dunlop;
  • Mythos, by Stephen Fry;
  • The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides;
  • Olive, Again, by Elizabeth Strout;
  • No One is Too Small to Make a Difference, by Greta Thunberg;
  • and The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead.

 

BOOK REVIEW: Dark Illusion (Dark #29) by Christine Feehan

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dark illusionDark Illusion (Dark #29)  by Christine Feehan
Review by Maureen Gianinio

Another wonderful read by Christine Feehan. This book contains so much its difficult to summarize in a review without feeling you’re leaving too much out. You really need to experience this one in its entirety, submerge yourself in it!

The definition of Illusion is prevalent in many ways throughout the story. The magical use of power to make a thing wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses. And information that gives a deceptive appearance or impression about a person or event, a false idea or belief based on information you have about others.

The hunt for Xavier’s book is on! The book was somehow taken from the safe keeping of the Prince. I love the way it happened and no one suspected the truth. It leads to misconceptions and twists that make this book even more intriguing. The journey Isai and Julija have to take to discover each other’s intentions is not the typical lifemate claiming. They move from separate untrusting journeys to one solid union to fight for their survival and the survival of the Carpathians. For them to reach that place they need to unravel their misconceptions, self perceptions, judgments of themselves and each other. To do this they need to be open, trusting enough to share their journey, their pasts. Both are heart-touching and heartbreaking.

Isai quickly realized he was wrong about his perception of her deceit and treachery. Understanding dawns as he comes to know her. Sees her reaction to events as they search for the book.

Julija has a bit more difficult time trusting, her life had bombarded her with so much deceit, misconceptions of herself and others, she doesn’t know what is real, what to trust. She becomes open to him and their relationship through the support and knowledge she gets from her friendship, her bond with Elizabeta. Love the way this is shared in the book. Love how her self sacrifice for Elizabeta and the Carpathians is revealed, even with all it may cost her. She becomes one of my favorite heroines in the Series. Her courage and trust in him builds a strong bond that gives her hope and faith in herself, in him, and them as a couple and at last hope for victory.

As they share their histories, Isai begins to melt my heart. His stoic strength, facing those who had and would harm his woman, his encouragement to help Julija understand, come into her own abilities and admire her confidence in herself is so beautifully written. They use her knowledge and the knowledge he has learned from other Carpathians to fight the evil mages, form unique alliances. (Always trust someone who is kind to animals.) past events from previous books are wonderfully revisited as they decide how to proceed.
The love story that develops between them touches the heart. Forgiveness and acceptance, and the willingness to sacrifice everything for each other. they join together to overcome her family , discover the truth about his brother, and destroy Xavier’s book.

All with action, and amazing Mage against Carpathian battles. Passion and romantic touching moments, and of course touches of humor. In the end one powerful mage remains as a danger to Julija and the Carpathians, adding even more danger beyond the Vampire threat. Questions about Ferro and Elizabeta are raised. And something big is brewing for the Ancients and those at Tariq’s compound. I’m going to absorb all that’s in this one for awhile while anticipating what’s coming next!

BOOK REVIEW: Driven to Distraction (Road to Love, #1) by Lori Foster

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fosterDriven to Distraction (Road to Love, #1) by Lori Foster
Review by Maureen Gianinio

What a fun heart-touching and at times heart-stopping read!

Mary Davis grows beautifully in this story, learning you cant move to the next chapter of life if you keep rereading the last one. Brodie Crews , who never thought he’d want a next chapter, moved forward in true alpha hero fashion to ensure his story with Mary happens.

Their journey towards a happily ever after is helped along by wonderfully written supporting characters, who’s witty banter and heartfelt advice help move these characters forward and awaken them to what they need in their lives and from each other.

Along with the romance are the moments of danger which give us an edge of the seat plot and also awakens the determination and recognition of what two people can mean to each other. After misconceptions and walls are removed with sad revelations and wanting to give a few smacks upside the head, they figure it all out and readers say see you later with a dreamy sigh.

On to re-read Slow Ride, the story of Brodie’s brother Jack, fun to visit this family again as I wait for the surprise 3rd book All Fired Up in the Road to Love Saga.

 

Literary Review Announces: The Bad Sex in Fiction Winners 2019

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Jocie McKade
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literLiterary Review’s Bad Sex in Fiction Award

Since 1993, the Bad Sex in Fiction Award has honoured the year’s most outstandingly awful scene of sexual description in an otherwise good novel. Drawing attention to the poorly written, redundant, or downright cringeworthy passages of sexual description in modern fiction, the prize is not intended to cover pornographic or expressly erotic literature. The Award was established by Rhoda Koenig, a literary critic, and Auberon Waugh, at that time editor of Literary Review.

Browse the best of the worst in bad sex literature by following this link…….

The Audiobook Readers Waited 12 Years For Tosca Lee’s Demon: A Memoir

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Jocie McKade
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demonTwelve years after its initial release, New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee’s award-winning novel, Demon: A Memoir, is available in audiobook from Tantor Media read by Joe Hempel.

Called “a rare find that must be read” (Ted Dekker), and a “powerful, discerning tale” (Midwest Book Review), Demon has been a Christy award finalist, American Christian Fiction Authors Book of the Year finalist, and the recipient of Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Silver. It is today considered a staple of the Christian supernatural genre in the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters and Frank Peretti’s This Present Darkness.

“Compulsively readable and subtly convicting, Demon will forever recast your
understanding of redemption.”
—NYT bestselling author Nicole Baart

“So few books rattle me to the core yet lift my hopes to the heavens in the same breath.
Tosca Lee’s Demon: A Memoir is a rare find that must be read.”
—NYT bestselling author Ted Dekker


Clay’s life has reached a standstill. Recently divorced, he spends his days drifting from his drab apartment to his equally lackluster job as an editor for a small Boston press and back again. His dreary routine has left him mired in a seemingly meaningless existence, until the night he meets Lucian—a demon—and everything changes. With the simple words, “I’m going to tell you my story, and you’re going to write it down and publish it,” Lucian catapults Clay’s mundane life into turmoil.

What begins as an intriguing mystery soon spirals into a chaotic obsession as Clay struggles to piece together Lucian’s dark tale of love, ambition, and grace—only to discover the demon’s story is strikingly similar to his own. And the only thing that matters now is finding out how the story ends…

Demon: A Memoir is available wherever audiobooks are sold.

Tosca Lee is the New York Times bestselling author of eleven novels, including The Line Between, A Single Light (September, 2019, Howard/Simon & Schuster), The Progeny, The Legend of Sheba, Iscariot, and the Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker. Her work has been translated into seventeen languages and been optioned for TV and film. She is best known for her meticulous research, masterful prose, unexpected points of view, and high-octane thrillers. Demon: A Memoir was her debut novel.

Lee is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2014 ELCA Book of the Year in Fiction for her portrayal of the infamous betrayer of Christ in Iscariot, which Publisher’s Weekly calls “impeccable and masterful.” The Legend of Sheba was a finalist for the same award the following year. In addition to the New York Times, her books have appeared on the IndieBound and Christian bestseller lists, the Goodreads Choice Awards and Library Journal’s Best Of lists.

She has been called the “queen of psychological twists,” and “in a league of her own,” her work praised by Publisher’s Weekly, The Historical Novel Society, Kirkus, Booklist, Woman’s World, Romantic Times, BookReporter, BookRiot, The San Francisco Book Review, The Dallas Morning News, and The Midwest Book Review as “deeply human…” “powerful…” and “mind-bending.”

Lee lives with her husband and two of four step-children still at home in Nebraska and shares her adventures as an author, city-girl-turned-farmer’s-wife, and insta-mom of four (or five, if you count her 140-pound puppy)—on social media. To learn more about Tosca, please visit: www.toscalee.com.

Tosca is available for interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests – please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925.  We look forward to the coverage!

BOOK REVIEW: The Cranky Mom Fix by Becky Kopitzke

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Jocie McKade
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CrankyMomcover-300x464The Cranky Mom Fix: Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the “momster” in All of Us
From author Becky Kopizke

This is a good self development book if you’re looking for parenting advice. The author gives Godly advice on how to calm yourself when you’re feeling frustrated as a parent. Before the “momster” comes out try remembering a few bible verses to help you through your anger. I’m a momster, and I when I saw this book I knew I needed it. It took me a while to get through it, since I wanted to take my time reading each chapter and implementing the teachings. It has helped me calm my momster.

Book Summary:
If we’re honest with ourselves, almost every mom knows she can go from being kind to cranky in no time flat. When we’re tired, busy, anxious, preoccupied–okay, so anytime, really–we tend to default to snapping and barking at the people we love best. But life doesn’t have to be this way.

Through coaching other moms who share a desire to be a kinder, gentler parent, Becky Kopitzke has learned the keys to taming the “momster” in all of us. And in this grace-filled book, she will help you

– assess the triggers that spark your angry responses
– understand your children better so you can minimize frustrations
– learn gentle, effective responses to trying situations
– and much more

Consider The Cranky Mom Fix your personal battle plan to focus on who you are and how to wield God’s wisdom and strength in your family. With an extensive resource section of practical activities, tips, and self-assessment tools, this book will help you reclaim true peace for your soul and your home.

PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE IRISH READER REVIEWS.

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