Jewel in the evening review
928575
Ordered this book for a friend as she wants to read all of the books by this author.  It was in excellent shape and I gave it as a gift to a 79 yr old young woman.  Thanks for having the book as it was hard to find it.  Thanks for the good service.
2583603
Jewel came on to the music scene with the biggest selling debut album from a female solo artist. Her debut album, "Pieces of You" went 11x Platinum. She followed it up with, the 7x Platinum-selling "Spirit." She released a gold-selling Holiday collection. Then, her double platinum-selling album "This Way."

Now Jewel has always been Folk-Pop since her debut album. On "0304" she experiments with Dance-Pop styled music. There is still some folk influences on this album. I love this no matter any one says. Everyone who says Jewel is a sell out can hush their mouth because this album sold 500,000 copies(gold status) in the U.S. and 2.5 outside of the U.S. That means "0304" sold 3 million copies worlwide!
2089025
Last Night at the Ritz.  So Much content squeezed into twenty-four hours. The final hours caught me out as I assumed the ending would be happy.  I have recommended it to my book club.  I have hated five for you, but as a novel for discussion I would rate it a TEN.
3904532
I bought this for my husband, knowing that we would share it. We get very excited when a Eilen Jewell has a new CD. We love her music and this CD is probably one of her best. I put it right in my car, so that I will be able to listen while I drive. I will also listen to it on my cd player in the living room. Glad to have some new music to listen to.
1598848
Ah, so this is what became of Celine and Jesse. My BFF and I devoured Before Sunset & Before Sunrise, so of course we went to see Before Midnight. Their relationship parallels our life experiences and it was interesting to see how realistically their arguments reflect the daily struggles in a real marriage. It's good to see that even when you end up with the love of your life, it's not always happily ever after.
591318
More along a light read but  a good mystery and I liked this book as much as her others that I have read.  The jewel thief as a protagonist is a great story line with likable characters.  Entertaining and not graphic, a mystery  you can read in the evening and not feel unsettled.
512301
Jewels new album "This Way" is one of the best record's I have ever heard! By any artist! I have always been a fan of hers but when I listened to this entire album and each new song was better then the one before it, I was blown away! Truly amazing vocals, lyrics, guitars, esp the Steel strings on Love me, just leave me alone, this song is ROCKING! Nothing simplistic about Jewel in any sense, yet these songs let your mind roam, your heart scream in aggreement and your feet tapping all the way til the very last track! You will not be able to stop listening to it, I haven't and I am telling all who will listen to pick this one up, it is the album of the summer!!! TRULY!!! Enjoy!!
4790205
Of course I read The Jewel Series - awesome, by the way - and had to put everything that I was doing down so that I could catch up on this newest read.  I wasn't disappointed.  The only thing that I wish, however, is that there was more!
4677
Celtic Thunder is a wonderful group. Very entertaining, and a wonderful way to spend the evening. This DVD is great. I love it!!
3152718
I loved loved the relationship between Craig and Jewel. I liked that although she tried to act uninterested, he kept pursuing her. I liked that he was about to be open and honest with her about his past mistakes and his feelings for her. Jewel was able to trust him and most importantly herself again.
4867831
Spoilers Free Review!
3.5 Stars!

Teens living unusual lives are on of my soft spots. I enjoy stories where teens 'have different jobs'. So, this was a book I knew I wasn't going to pass up. It was a good read, I kinda want a little more of the 'Jewel Thief' side of her life. We got a little bit, a little tease but other than that, it's just what I was looking for. The lead character Mari moves back to New York to go into hiding. Her father's side of the family comes from a long line of Jewel Thieves. ( World of love to know more about the history side of her family.) We follow her as she's in hiding and how that plays out. Her mother is a good side character who plays a role in the story than just a parents role. This is a swoony, action story with a strong girl who followers her heart.

Characters: We get to know the tips of these characters, there's so much more to these characters, I wish we got to know more of them. (This felt like a first book in a series so I hoping there's more.) The lead, Mari, journals a lot, and I found those parts to be the best-written parts.

Plot: This plot of simple, with a few little twist. I could see one of the twist coming, but it planned out different than what I thought was going to happen.

Writing: I really enjoyed author Rosie Somers writing. Her pacing of writing, flow and styles made this book great.

Didn't like: I found that the Mari and Will falling for each other happened a little too fast.

Other than that this was a cheesy swoon, with a little bit of kick-butting book.

Diary of a Teenage Jewel Thief was read and reviewed part of a blog tour but all these thoughts are all mine and what I truly think of this book.
2645527
I loved Jewel. It takes you back to Mississippi in the old southern days. It tells of how Jewel struggles with her life as a child. It then goes on to tell how she raised her family and all the hardships. I tells a lot  about mongoloid children and the effort it takes to raise them. It was a  wonderful book, I learned a lot from it. It tells how much a mom will do to  for a child.
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Jewel has guts -- She's not afraid to try something new. I enjoyed the folk rock, loved the pop rock, and I also like this dance/R&B flavor of rock she's delved into.
I didn't expect to enjoy the album as much as I do, but I do! It's still very Jewel, lyrically, though the music is a change from her previous work... but it's a lot of fun to dance to, and I can see it being a great driving or exercise CD. My favorite songs are "Intuition" and "Yes U Can." I also thought it was fun/cool how she makes fun of the more annoying parts of our society.
All in all, I give the album 4 stars and recommend it to anyone who likes Jewel and enjoys upbeat music.
3699505
If you like a nice combination of thrill and romance, I suggest Fatal Charm by Blair McDowell.  Ok, you will not get the Bruce Willis kind of thrills but then who believes that, right?  In my personal case, the story was engrossing from page 1.  A bit cliche at some point if you ask me (Girl with no family; parents, of course, died tragically, only his sidekick to care for her.  Guy is blue-eyed and marble abs...).  But the story caught me from page one.

This is the story of how Caitlin, a jewel designer, gets involved in a scheme to recover a charm that was stolen from the Louvre by her apparently clean and pristine boyfriend.  Said boyfriend is taken prisoner by his former partners in crime as he kept this charm that turned out to have an important historical value.  From that point on, adventure and romance ensue in a story that will not let you put it down.  I'm pretty sure you will love it!
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Life is a lesson. Take notes  on page 33. I love this line from the Jewel Box, and to me, it sums up the storyline in a wonderful way. The Jewel Box is an absorbing, well-written story of a young woman struggling to overcome and learn from her mistakes while living her life to the fullest.

The story begins when Jill, aka Cherie, accepts the delivery of a beautiful antique bar to her antique shop. This antique piece will never be sold. The beautiful bar, that hosts the initials carved by the love of her life so many years before, brings with it a rush of cherished memories that span her lifetime.

The story unfolds as her memories take her back through her life filled with tremendous tests of her will, more than one heartbreaking loss, and a once in a life time love to a beautiful conclusion that will warm your heart and have you wiping a tear .
The Jewel box captured me from the first page. Ms McCartys talent shines as the characters and situations jump right out of the pages and into your imagination. Every character is so well developed you just know she must have known some of your beloved and sometime corky friends.

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys Romance. I will be anxiously awaiting her next book. I now have a new author to add to my Favorites list.
2802263
I enjoyed this book. As a fan of contemporary, witty romances,it didn't disappoint! It was one of those books you stay up all night reading. Tracey Brogan nailed it. I'm looking forward to reading more novels by this author.
3764720
It seems to me after reading reviews for Ms. Jewels books you either love her writing or you don't. I most certainly do! This one was no exception. I was up half the night finishing it. I read so many historicals I sometimes feel I've read the same things over and over. Ms. Jewels novels never give me this feeling. Her stories are refreshing and her style different.