WEDNESDAY REVIEW - Baby I'm Yours

Welcome back!

Today's book was published in 2008. I didn't realize that when I plucked the book of my over-loaded book shelf. I just saw Karen Templeton on the spine and since the book was on that shelf, I knew I'd not read the story yet.

About the book:

Kevin Vaccaro just found out he was a father... of a five-month-old! He'd put up a hell of a fight to overcome his troubled past. That was nothing compared to the battle he was about to wage for his child's future. — Julianne McCabe had no intention of giving up her sister's child -- the child she loved as her own -- without a fight. Yet that was before Kevin started bonding with his daughter. Before he awoke feelings that made the grieving widow long to share more than late-night feedings. But was she ready to risk her heart again to be the wife Kevin needed? To become the family they both wanted?

In true Karen Templeton fashion, this book was a "don't want to put down" read.  Karen had a way of taking her character flaws also be their strengths. Watching them evolve as you read is an experience I expect from a book. 

I giggled at times, out right laughed at others but the most important part is the 'tissue chapters'. I bawled more in the last twenty-three pages that adorable little Pippa did through the entire story. She was a good baby. so grab the tissues and your copy of BABY I'M YOURS --- > HERE and enjoy!

Baby I'm Yours is the third book in the 4-book Guys & Daughters series. 

You'll find all of Karen Templeton's book son her Amazon Page --- > HERE as well as her GOODREADS page 

Thank you for indulging me in this blast from the past. I'll try to be more current next week ;-)

All my best!

~Angela
 

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Karen Templeton

  Hi, everyone!

I know I've not posted for a couple of weeks. Bob came home for his 21 days. When he comes home, if I've not prepared ahead of time, everything falls by the way. My time with him is the most important thing in my life. If he wasn't gone for 21 days then home for 21 days, I might not focus on him quite so much all at once. The good news is, he's preparing to retire at some point next year. Then I can set regular office hours. I don't know what excites me more, having him home all the time of being able to have a schedule. LOL The ADHD in me cries for the latter.

Speaking of retirement, Today's Author Spotlight shines on a 'retired' author. She's happy being grandma and I don't blame her one bit.  I'm talking about Karen Templeton

Here's a bit about Karen Templeton:

NOTE: This bio is several years old but you'll still find her on FB. I'll have the link below.

As the mother of five sons, now grown, I love to write about real people dealing with the drama (and humor) of everyday life. And dogs. And sometimes cats, but mostly dogs. Because you simply can't get too overly serious about stuff with a dog in the house.

Over the past fifteen years, I've written nearly 40 books for Harlequin/Silhouette and Red Dress Ink, and three of my Special Edition titles (A Mother's Wish (2009) Welcome Home, Cowboy (2011) and A Gift for All Seasons (2013) have won the RITA award, the romance industry's top prize for published authors. And I was thrilled when my November 2014 title, Santa's Playbook, earned the Romantic Times Gold Seal of Excellence, out of the hundreds of releases reviewed by the magazine for that month.

I am very active on Facebook, both under my pen name Karen Templeton and my full name, Karen Templeton Berger, running giveaway contests whenever I have a new book out...or just feel like it. I also maintain a website with all my most recent news, as well as excerpts from my entire backlist. So come say "hi." And if you should feel so inclined as to leave a review -- however brief -- of any of my books, that would really make my day.

Happy reading!

I didn't realize Karen  had retired until I started putting her link sheet together for this week. Since I'm wrapped up in a retreat for the first part of this week, Sunday afternoon was a little late to find a replacement read. That said, ANY book by Karen Templeton is a winner in my book.

I'll be reviewing, BABY I'M YOURS - Book 3 in the Guys and Daughters (4 book) series. I might just have to go pick up the other 3. 

You'll find Karen on Facebook under both her author name- Karen Templeton as well as Karen Templeton-Berger. 

All my best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

All  my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Karen Templeton

 Hi, everyone!

I know I've not posted for a couple of weeks. Bob came home for his 21 days. When he comes home, if I've not prepared ahead of time, everything falls by the way. My time with him is the most important thing in my life. If he wasn't gone for 21 days then home for 21 days, I might not focus on him quite so much all at once. The good news is, he's preparing to retire at some point next year. Then I can set regular office hours. I don't know what excites me more, having him home all the time of being able to have a schedule. LOL The ADHD in me cries for the latter.

Speaking of retirement, Today's Author Spotlight shines on a 'retired' author. She's happy being grandma and I don't blame her one bit.  I'm talking about Karen Templeton

Here's a bit about Karen Templeton:

NOTE: This bio is several years old but you'll still find her on FB. I'll have the link below.

As the mother of five sons, now grown, I love to write about real people dealing with the drama (and humor) of everyday life. And dogs. And sometimes cats, but mostly dogs. Because you simply can't get too overly serious about stuff with a dog in the house.

Over the past fifteen years, I've written nearly 40 books for Harlequin/Silhouette and Red Dress Ink, and three of my Special Edition titles (A Mother's Wish (2009) Welcome Home, Cowboy (2011) and A Gift for All Seasons (2013) have won the RITA award, the romance industry's top prize for published authors. And I was thrilled when my November 2014 title, Santa's Playbook, earned the Romantic Times Gold Seal of Excellence, out of the hundreds of releases reviewed by the magazine for that month.

I am very active on Facebook, both under my pen name Karen Templeton and my full name, Karen Templeton Berger, running giveaway contests whenever I have a new book out...or just feel like it. I also maintain a website with all my most recent news, as well as excerpts from my entire backlist. So come say "hi." And if you should feel so inclined as to leave a review -- however brief -- of any of my books, that would really make my day.

Happy reading!

I didn't realize Karen  had retired until I started putting her link sheet together for this week. Since I'm wrapped up in a retreat for the first part of this week, Sunday afternoon was a little late to find a replacement read. That said, ANY book by Karen Templeton is a winner in my book.

I'll be reviewing, BABY I'M YOURS - Book 3 in the Guys and Daughters (4 book) series. I might just have to go pick up the other 3. 

You'll find Karen on Facebook under both her author name- Karen Templeton as well as Karen Templeton-Berger. 

All my best!

~ Angela

 

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

I hope this post finds you on track with whatever you are choosing to do. Keep moving forward!

All my best!

~ Angela

WEDNESDAY REVIEW - Culinary Confections

 Good morning, friends

I'm on a short leash today so this will be a brief review. Bob is on his way home and the house is a disaster LOL.

AMAZON

Blurb:

Madelyn Jones has always wanted to take over her aunt's bakery. For her dream to finally come true, she has to bake a wedding cake for a customer and nail it to perfection. Luckily for her, her best friend, Justin, is in town, after finishing culinary school. He decides to help Maddie out and the pair start working on the most perfect wedding cake they can muster.

But between sugar flowers and tasty fillings, the two best friends slowly understand that there is more than friendship lingering in the air. As they spend their days alone in a small kitchen, how long can they deny their ever-growing chemistry?

I loved the premise, and the growth between Madelyn and Justin as they worked together on what could be a make or break commission for Madelyn's bakery. I don't usually read books with college-aged characters so I was a bit out of my element but I did enjoy the story. 

I loved the premise and I think J.K. Lambo was on the right track. That said, the story seems to get lost in repetitive and passive word usage. I have no doubt with some tightening as well as another round or two of edits this would be a great book, 

I'm giving CULINARY CONFESSIONS:

. 8

Click on any of the links below to learn more about Joanne Lambo and give her all the loves & follows.

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All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Joanne Lambo

 Good morning, friends!

Little late today. Instead of writing this up last night, I watched Courtroom Insider with Nate Eaton from East Idaho News as he recapped the day's proceedings from the Chad Daybell trial. 

Today, we're shining the spotlight on Joanne Lambo aka J. K. Lambo

I met Joanne through Sarra Cannon's 'Hearties' group (Sarra's author stuff is all under Heartbreathings - thus her followers are Hearties)

Let me introduce you to Joanne:

Joanne Lambo is the author of her debut new adult novella, Culinary Confessions, and loves to sketch in her spare time. She has spent the last few years writing short stories that are perfect for anyone who enjoys a cozy read with a good cup of tea, or readers who like books with relatable characters. Joanne particularly loves the rush that comes with crafting a new story.

When she isn’t writing, you can find her watching her favorite T.V. series, Person of Interest, or baking decadent desserts. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to catch up with the latest news about her works in progress.

During one of our many writing sprints, Joanne mentioned she was writing a book involving a bakery. Hey, so am I!  While I know our books are totally different, was nice to hear someone playing with sweets. We both love to bake (though I've left the competition world behind and just write about them)

I'll be reviewing her book, Culinary Confections. 

In the mean time, click on any of the links below to learn more about Joanne Lambo and give her all the loves & follows.

WEBSITE   PUBLISHING COMPANY   LINKEDIN   FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM   TWITTER-X    IG     YOUTUBE   KO-FI   TIK TOK   GOOD READS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela