Fans Of Rilo Kiley Will Love This
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As a Rilo Kiley fan I expected nothing less than spectacular from Jenny Lewis and that is exactly what she delivered on this album. The album is filled with tracks that will leave you with a feeling of joy from the first track to the last.
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Natasha and her upwardly mobile girlfriends have faced the uphill battle of finding an acceptable mate with similar goals and successes.  Caught off guard in a production meeting, Natasha proposed a reality show dating game in which women such as herself get the chance to meet carefully prescreened, successful men.  She proposes a cruise as the site of interaction and is surprised and thrilled when her concept is accepted.  Thinking she'll orchestrate in from a distance, Natasha is both shocked and a bit put off that she's expected to hand select contestants and participate in the cruise as producer.

Though a bit overwhelmed, she is excited at the chance to shine as a producer and thinks she'll be able to take a hands off approach until one contestant Tyrrell Randall takes her breath away.  Tyrell, an up and coming owner of a record company, decides to use his years of experience wooing women to compete on the show all in hopes of winning the money that he desperately needs to leave his day job and really get his record company on the map.  He doesn't expect such an immediate and visceral reaction to the show's producer.

This book follows the production of Natasha's show and allows us to watch and see whether Natasha and Tyrell will be able to keep their minds and hands off of each other and on their prospective tasks of producing an amazing show for Natasha and winning the grand prize and perhaps the affections of one of the beautiful female contestants for Tyrrell.

This is a cute story that includes the shenanigans of Natasha's coworkers and the other contestants on the show.  It is an energetic and delightful read - something I've come to expect from Author Leslie Esdaile.
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Even the side stories capture what we love so much about Holo and Lawrence's relationship, don't let the straying from the main story fool you into thinking this isn't worth reading because trust me it definitely is.
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This is a really cool version of Toralei. I was able to order this on Target.com for $19.99 plus tax. Although all the previous power ghouls have been heroes....Toralei plays the dastardly villain "Catastrophe". The back of the box features a mini story about how "Catastrophe" ruined a SKRM match by deploying rotten gargoyle eggs into the arena along iwth a goregeous full color comic style picture of Toralei. I love the hair on this doll. It is very long which we have previously not seen on Toralei. The hair at the crown of her head is a lighter orange color with the rest of her hair being a darker reddish russet shade. Her hair is pulled into a high ponytail. The front of her hair has no stripes, but starting from where it is pulled into a ponytail has some black stripes running down the center and down the back. She wears a molded black plastic mask which comes up into cat ear points at the top and has three molded whiskers coming down over her cheeks. Her lips are painted are very dark pink with a reddish tint to it. Her eyeshadow is purple on her eyelid and russet from the crease up to her browbone. She wears a long sleeve bodysuit that has red orange and a black and grey fishnet print stripes. There is a black collar at the V-neck of the bodysuit. She wears very tall red boots with a tiger stripe print molded into them and thick black soles and heels. Her hands are done with the regular Toralei glove mold, with the gloves being painted black. The best part of this doll to me is her accessories. In her left ear she has a black pyramid stud and a black hoop, and her right ear features a black pyramid stud. Her red necklace is mad to look like a cat collar with a small skullette in the center and studs running around it. Her plastic belt is metallic silver and has an adorable kitty cat face in the center. There is a molded pouch on the side that has a two orange plastic feathers hanging down from it. On her right wrist is a metallic silver long cuff bracelet. On her left wrist is an amazing bracelet that is a new mold. It is a shorter metallic silver cuff with studs on the bottom and the most adorable mouse on the top. Even his little tail can be seen!! She also comes with never style stand with the black skullette base and a clear bar that comes up between the dolls legs instead of around the waist. She also comes with a brush and a comic book. Overall I love this Toralei and I hope we see more releases of her especially with the long hair!!
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One of my favorite queens of dark and twisty romances decided to embrace her light side by penning her first romantic comedy.  If you are familiar with Aleathas books,  she is known for crafting intricate plots infused with mystery, murder, and suspense.  Plus One is not intense; its just light and fun.

Kimbra needs a date for her cousin's wedding.  She is expected to bring her boyfriend as her plus one. The trouble is shes minus one. Desperate for a date, she ends up getting her boss to accompany her.  They agreed it was only going to be one weekend. It turns out to be one weekend they would never forget.

Plus One is dirty, sexy and so much fun to read.  I think this book isn't supposed to be an over-the-top fairytale romance, but its sure hearts and flowers!  One-click worthy.
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Im sorry, I wish i knew what these other people were talking about. I like Rilo Kiley's old stuff, and I like this CD. Im not going to sit here and preform a song by song description or comparison to another Rilo Kiley CD. What is the point of that? And the guy who complained about the lyrics is waaaayyy  off base.

What I will do is tell you this. I bought the CD 2 months ago and it hasn't left my player yet. The end.
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Great album.  Reminiscent of Ryley Walker, but stands out on its own in a different way.  I kind of stumbled across this album, but it is currently one of my favorites.  This is definitely going onto my regular rotation.  Great for a Sunday morning, or any morning really.
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This book has some great laugh out loud moments and I love Jethro! Jethro is tall, bearded, self assured and all man. When he meets Sienna it's instant attraction.  Sienna is a buxom Latina superstar comedian.  She loves that Jethro has no idea who she is when they  meet. Needless to say her secret doesn't stay under wraps for long and Jethro comes face to face with what Sienna has to deal with as a famous actress. The relationship starts off with a lot of bumps and stops and starts.  I won't give away any specifics but in typical Reid fashion you can expect a slow buildup, some sexy times, and a nice happy ending.  I generally love all of Penny's books and adore her quirky, smart romances.  I  was especially excited to see the sneak preview for the next book featuring Cleatus!!!
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This book had me interested from the very beginning when Veronicas life/job expectations come to a screeching halt because her boyfriend John doesnt propose to her as she is anticipating.  It definitely reminded me of the beginning of Legally Blonde when Elle is totally expecting Warner to propose at dinner that night but then (surprise!) he breaks up with her.  The gist of the novel follows Veronica as she navigates her post-John life, juggling a job she hates with Match.com dates and a possible new hobby as a journalist.
Better in the Morning is light, funny, and full of lifes unexpected pitfalls and pleasures.  I felt the whole time like I was binge-watching episodes of Friends or Sex in the City.  There were multiple points in the novel when I thought, this would make a great TV show.  Ronays writing is fun and engaging and she really connected with me as a newly-30 gal in the city.  She includes just the right combination of lighthearted suspense, cringe-worthy moments, and humorous interactions.  If you're a fan of chick-lit, youll love it; and youll be cheering for Veronica (and Syd) the whole way.
Also, anyone who is Italian or has Italian friends/relatives will love all of the Italian references and idiosyncrasies.  From St. Anthony to capisce to the cannoli-loving Grandpa Sal, I smiled every time.  Bravo, Fern Ronay!
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This Kilim Collection is great.........  The Red & Linen colors go really well together.  Thinking of getting the other colors too.
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Barbie as Marlo Thomas''That Girl' is an astonishing likeness and adds charm and fun to the collection started with Barbie as Jeanie and Barbie as Bewitched. I think this doll really captures the fun/fantasy that Marlo Thomas conveyed in the series. Her independence and spirit also!
All Mattel has to do to complete these Pop Culture Heroines is to come up with Barbie as Batgirl and Barbie as Mary Richards or Rhoda from the MTM series and spinoffs! :)
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Cilla McGowan is the granddaughter of the famous actress/singer Janet Hardy.  Cilla's mom Dilly is also a star and Cilla herself was a child star and had a successful TV series.  Cilla's mom and dad divorced when she was little.  Cilla has finally bribed/persuaded and in the end paid to have her mom sell her Janet Hardy's farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.  The last few years has seen Cilla "flip" houses - that is, buy an old broken down house cheap, rehab and remodel and sell for a nice profit.  Cilla got into this as her ex-husband had also been doing construction along with being a rock musician.

As Cilla takes her first real tour of the house and write notes on what she will do, her father comes by.  He, his second wife and her half-sister live in the small town area that the farm is just outside of.  Cilla never got to really know her father as her parents divorced when she was quite young and her mother kept her very busy with her movies, singing, TV series, etc.  Cilla does not know what family really is as her mom flitted from husband and boyfriend and back again and is currently on her fifth husband.  Cilla is sick of Hollywood and is studying for her contractor's license so she can have her own business flipping homes.  Cilla's dad also gives her some names of local contractors she can use.

Across the road from Cilla in a lovely Victorian home lives Ford Sawyer, graphic novelist, and his very ugly dog.  Ford gets inspired for his new graphic novel series when he sees and watches Cilla from across the road.

As the ensuing romances struggles, Cilla also is determined to learn more about Janet Hardy and find out who wrote a bunch of unsigned love letters that she has found in the attic.  Unfortunately, some one is not happy with Cilla's possible snooping and more and more dangerous incidents and threats occur.

How this is resolved and Cilla learns that she does have a family and friends who care and she can rely on is very well done.

Highly recommended.

Valerie Matteson
Ann Arbor, MI
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I hope she adds to this collection, this  Book is awesome
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This was an adorable novella, perfect for fans who love those sweet and swoon worthy movies on the Hallmark channel this time of year. Kary has such an amazing style of writing and you can't help but adore her characters. Madeline was a quirky little thing full of sass and I loved the fact that she could bring humor to all things bad. She's a heroine worthy to me! Great book. Definitely got me into the holiday spirit!
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I am not a big fan of mainstream films, but this one caught my imagination. It stars Keira Knightly as Gretta - she has come to New York with her boyfriend Dave who has just had a big hit. Despite having collaborated on a number of songs he soon gets blinded by the glitz of the high life and leaves her stranded and alone in a foreign city.

Before deciding to head off home she hooks up with James Corden who gets her to play an open mic night where she is spotted by alcoholic shambles of an A and R man Dan (Mark Ruffalo) and he decides she can be a star. She on the other hand does not believe him and then the fun begins.

I really enjoyed this, the songs are great with Keira Knightley sounding a bit like Nat Johnson (check her out if you are not aware of her music) in places. Dan drives a great old Jaguar Mk X and the film has a heart a soul and a positive message all wrapped up with some great performances and it is even funny in places too. Bit of a guilty pleasure but one I am happy to admit.
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'Kim Possible', the hit Disney animated show, has now produced a great soundtrack. With artists like Smashmouth, Christina Milian, LMNT, Christy Carlson Romano (the voice of Kim Possible), and many others, this is a great buy for any KP fan. Personally, my favorite songs are Say The Word and The Naked Mole Rap!
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I like the plot and the introduction of conflict - what happened to Majo's mother and whether Majo should trust her.  If anything, I wish there had been more freestyling on Gina's part. I hope Gina Rodriguez releases an album! Her emcee chops took my girl crush to the next level.