My own April and Taj!
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Well made and fun key chain. My obsession with April the Giraffe and her baby Taj fulfilled!
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Just arrived in Italy. It's my favourite kajal! Buy it! Cheap and chic!
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I feel like Addy is my best friend.

From the elegant descriptions of her houses to the tender recaps of her loves and her hunger to provide for her boys, I was transported to each venue.

I felt sadness when she recanted conversations with her Mother and the coldness she got from her sisters.  At least she finally had some closure with her mom and I envy that since I lost my Mom at such an early age and was not able to gather the wisdoms one can only get from a Mom.

READ IT.  Addy, you can come live with me and decorate my home!
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Teja is so bad-ass and I was really happy she finally had her HEA!  I'm also a fan of Sullivan, even though his "non-believer" attitude annoyed me in earlier books.  It was nice he turned out to be a pretty powerful bad-ass too!  Don't want to be too spoiler-y but I especially loved the tree at the end! I really hope she releases the next book soon!  I've become addicted & need my fix!!  I really think these books could be really huge in the future.  Love the characters, ongoing plots & the world of the phases!
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I have been so touched by this story!  I felt like I was right there.  I even knew without a doubt what the visions of both Rising Eagle and his wife had each time, even as she was Star Dancer.
My name is Starr!  I absolutely love Indian stories, especially the historical ones.  I think I've said it before but my husband is part Cherokee (and looks like an Indian). I love him deeply and am proud to be his wife and friend!  I am a very white paleface on the outside but inside I feel Indian.  Thank you for this story.  On on to the next Mystic book.
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As always April delivers HOT HOT HOT stories.  This is a great story and very important and current in our world today.  Many young men and women have bravely fought for us in the military, some giving up the ultimate freedom and others returning injured.  Thank you for your service to all future, current, and veterans who may read my review!  Without you I wouldn't have the freedom to read and review this book!

This is the story of Kayla (Kaylani Gabriella Santomas), a child psychologist, from a very wealthy Spanish family who has had enough of bad dates and horrible frogs after her 2 month marriage fell apart.  She is 30 now and ready to move on with her life.  This is when Ryan Mitchell enters her life - he is her blind date.  He was in the Army - Special Forces - and returned from Afghanistan injured.  They both turn each other's lives upside down.  They challenge each other and bring fears out in the other.  Give this book a try and find out if they get their happy ever after.

Favorite Passage: It had been so long since he'd been with a woman, and even longer since he'd touched one as sexy as the dark-eyed nymph in the room with him.  Why would a woman that beautiful want a blind date?  Men had to be throwing themselves at her.

This is part of the Wounded Soldiers series - coming soon A Hero's Honor!
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Even though I read her blog posts as soon as they go up, and so had seen the contents before, I love having this book in my hands in paperback. Every story is on pages of a different color, which means the non-bound sides of the book are a rainbow!
Her stories are so personal but told in a very relatable way, and so funny and touching. You will enjoy it, Alot.
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WOW! Where do I begin? I am speechless! Not since ARR came out with Thiruda Thiruda have I come across one music album that contains such a diversity of musical styes.

Its tough to pick favourites - each song is so beautiful. All of the vocals are top notch. Instrumentation and Sound engineering is fantastic. Here are the songs I find myself listening to the most.

* Pardesi - Very modern.
* Yahi Meri Zindagi - Beautiful, uplifting and full of life. Very hummable.
* Paayaliya - Fantastic song with a punchy bass line infused with carnatic style sitar and shahnai.
* Dil Me Jaagi Armaaye - Simple and beautiful melody - vocals over piano. Very calming, bluesy.

In all fairness, credit also goes to Anurag Kashyap for making such a good movie. I find myself visualizing the movie as I listen to each song. The fantastic video makes the songs even more memorable.

There is clearly a renaissance happening in Indian cinema and music. I am fortunate to be witnessing it firsthand.

Needless to say, I will be watching out for new work from Amit Trivedi/Anurag Kashyap.
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Oh my! I can NOT wait until the release of this book! This is a prequel to the upcoming full book Four week fianc&eacute; that will release on June 23rd!! I will be waiting impatiently for the release and you will too once you read this novella! JS Cooper is hands down one of the BEST authors so I was not surprised I was totally in love with the main characters Mila & TJ and left dying to know how their story unfolds and what twists and turns are going to happen along the way! This is a story is about Mila, who has been in love with TJ since she can remember; after all he is her brothers best friend! TJ was never interested in Mila- until now! It seems that their annual trip to the family lake house has them both hoping for more... But who is really chasing who? Do they know? Will Mila agree to be TJs 'fake fianc&eacute;'? And will true love contour all? I can't wait to find out!!
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I loved April's other books, so it goes without saying that I was beyond eager to get my greedy hands on her new words.

Wink, Poppy, and Midnight are all such different characters. I loved the sharp, staccato chapters. Normally, I can't stand more than 2 POVs, but I was craving each character to tell me what was going on from their side.

The plot was twisty and intriguing and filled with mind-effery in a way that only April can give us. Not to mention her gorgeous and atmospheric prose. I want to live in her words and never come out.

With this story, she has officially become an author whose grocery list I will read.
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Another  good book from  amira! Love her  stories !
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Ive officially bought every damn book this woman has written! Her stories are fun, exciting, frustrating and equally riveting. March has a talent to write characters with tangible chemistry and scintillatingly seductive scenes. Although this story wasn't my favorite, I definitely did enjoy it. This was a nice lil somethin somethin  and fans won't be disappointed with this spinoff.

Yes I love Greer but Id be lying if I said I wasn't here for Banner and Logans story the whole time! My expectations are high Ms. March! Im ready!
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I've been a fan of Hari for years, her food is amazing, and so excited to see her first book.  Indian food in a slow cooker....I can't wait to try some more of these incredible recipes.  The lamb shanks are to die for!
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Miss JS Cooper, you never fail to us! Thanks for the teaser!

This prequel is amazing! I love Mila and TJ characters, they are so real to me. I can't wait until the full novel comes out. This is a great prequel to Four Week Fianc and it introduces us to Mila and TJ. This short novella gives you just enough to hook you and leave you wanting more. TJ and Mila have great chemistry together and I want to get to know Cody also, This is told from both TJ's and Mila's POV and that makes this even better knowing his feelings. Barbie is a mystery. I'm just WOW and WOW! The characters are so funny, especially Mila and Sally
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Reviewing for three awesome stories!

Afternoon Delight by B.L. Berry.
Amazing. Berry is always amazing, so I was not surprised. This short story was just hilarious. I am not a mom... but I have been surrounded by many awesome women who are and I couldn't help but picture them as I read this. I fell in love with Tara and Cam and their three little munchkins!! This can be hard to do with a short story, but they all were so amazing!

The Professor and The Doofus by JA Derouen
I love this ladys words. Whether they are bringing me to tears, making me laugh, or doing both at the same time. This story is about the Professor and the Professor is awesome. It is also about hilarious/endearing activities that a mom can go through with their child no matter their age. Again, I don't have kid, but I could totally see myself in these situations if I ever become one. I mean, I totally have these #momfail moments even without children! JAs story is hilariously relatable and just amazing!

How Spoiled is Rotten? By Stephanie Rose
I loved this story so much! It read to me like an I love you letter to her dear little one. It was so funny, but filled with so many different emotions, like love and frustration and guilt and even more love. I could feel how much she loves her child in this story and I think that was my favorite part besides the awesome pouty lip (that we all fall for at one time or another) and the hilariousness of getting interrupted during *ahem* grownup times. My favorite line was, Do you see this, Mommy? Do you see Im crying? You just keep talking, and you don't even care! I could just feel this boys confusion as to why his mommy was ignoring his tears and how he would not stand for that. It was just too good!

I absolutely can't wait to read more stories from this collection!
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I was fortunate enough to get my grubby little mitts on an advanced copy of this book, and I'm so glad I did! Of course I laughed and pumped my fists in solidarity--that's what Jen Mann does, people--but there is also an unexpected sweetness to this book. Amy Flory hits a home run opening the anthology with her essay "The Interview," and the ladies who follow do not disappoint. Five things I learned while reading:

1. Ladyscaping should never be done on the cheap. Or in front of your toddler.
2. Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but holy cannoli it's hard and some days we just wanna say EFF THIS and take a nap. And that's OK.
3. Shower sex only works in the movies.
4. Millions of poop particles are gross, yet hilarious.
5. Moms are warriors fighting all kinds of battles, and Beth Caldwell is a BOSS.

The parents in my life are getting this book for every holiday, and maybe a Tuesday. Jen Mann needs to put out one of these anthologies every couple of years because I can't get enough. Brave, ladies!
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I'm over here wiping tears and smiling at the same damn time! The ending was getting scary for me. I was over here praying for Taraj like she's real. & it seems like we will be getting a part 3! You know you'll be getting harassed until that drops too!