Fever Dream-- Book review

At the old family manse in Louisiana, Special Agent Pendergast is putting to rest long-ignored possessions reminiscent of his wife Helen's tragic death, only to make a stunning-and dreadful-discovery. Helen had been mauled by an unusually large and vicious lion while they were big game hunting in Africa. But now, Pendergast learns that her rifle-her only protection from the beast-had been deliberately loaded with blanks. Who could have wanted Helen dead...and why?

With Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta's assistance, Pendergast embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery of his wife's murder. It is a journey that sends him deep into her past where he learns much that Helen herself had wished to keep hidden. Helen Pendergast had nursed a secret obsession with the famed naturalist-painter John James Audubon, in particular a long-lost painting of his known as the Black Frame.


As Pendergast probes more deeply into the riddle-the answer to which is revealed in a night of shocking violence, deep in the Louisiana bayou-he finds himself faced with an even greater question: who was the woman he married? ( Good reads.com)

This was a another aspect to Pendergast and learning more about the proper FBI agent who lost his wife. There was also another story about his ward and a mental institution.

This book did keep me on my toes on wondering all these thing about his wife Helen...Did he really know her at all ? They had only been married for 2 years before she was killed in Africa.

It was great to see the Detective and his girl friend who is also a cop trying to solve the mystery with Pendergast..made me wonder even about this FBI agent who seems to have some weird hobbies. The book did end suddenly so there has to be another book , because  I want to find out more about Pendergast/Vinnie.

Book Review=3

Thanks to Grand Central for the book this is my Honest Review.

Broken -- Book Review

Laila had it all--love, family, wealth, and faith. But when her faith crumbles, her world falls apart and Laila finds herself living an empty, dangerous life as a call girl in Chicago.

When she is threatened, Laila shoots and kills a client in self-defense, sending herself into a spiral of guilt and emptiness. Six months later, she is trying to move on, but she's haunted by the past. She hasn't told anyone about the man she killed, and she's still estranged from her family.

When she is approached by a stranger who says he knows what she did, Laila has no choice but to run. But the stranger stays close behind, and Laila begins having visions of the man she killed. Little does she know she's being hounded by something not of this world, something that knows her deepest, darkest secret.

Scared and wandering, will Laila regain her trust in God to protect her from these demons? Or will her plea for salvation come too late?( Goodreads.com)

I found this to be an interesting book with many Point of Views.

It was an okay read and didn't relate to any of the characters but loved the message behind the book. Laila has had a rough life and we see that she had an abortion, and was a lady of the night , and thought that she killed someone.

It was interesting to see Lex's point of view along with James point of view. It was nice to see what a person would do to save or help a family member.

I did enjoy all the journal writing that Laila did because that helped me connect to her and understand her pain.I agree with writing things down is a great way to release your thoughts and experiences.

Best Line in the book: But I don't think that's how it works. You don't just all of a sudden start over. You carry it with you.

Book Review=3

Thanks to Faithwords for the book and this is my Honest review. It comes out May 25,2010

Wordful Wednesday

I have meet some wonderful ladies through our local MLM-- This was one event where I was helping too along with my kiddos. Thats Liz's daughter helping too.

I have made some lasting friendships through the site and many events that have happened while being there. I have enjoyed the MLM beauty experience, Mall Night, Ikea events, and even meeting moms at the Park.

Do you have mom friends to talk to ?? I do

Moaning Monday

Well this week isn't too busy

Pinewood Derby on Tuesday and let just say his car is all Ben 10 -- He has a fun time doing this project.
FIG for M

There is a Momslikeme event with Ikea , I can't make ....but if you can be sure to sign up.There is also a cute baby contest there too.

I got the girls some easter dresses for this next sunday. Hoping to change the pic soon.

Picked up new moon DVD

Reading & Reviewing books

We also have gotten rid of the toddler beds and now have 2 bunk beds and the rooms look so much cleaner. Also did some spring cleaning this last weekend.

I also found out that I won purple nail polish from parajunkee

****100 Followers Contest

Whoo Hoo I'm up to 100 followers and so I'm giving away to the lucky follower-- $25 GC to amazon.com and something else that is my favorite thing.

Most of you know I was really into the Twilight Saga and pushed the book along to you..so since this weekend the movie of New moon comes out on DVD...

What is your favorite movie to watch again and again ??

Follow me and thats it

Contest goes until March 26

Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood -- Book Review

Popularity is the best revenge.

In the final weeks of eighth grade, Lauren Wood made a choice. She betrayed her best friend, Helen, in a manner so publicly humiliating that Helen had to move to a new town just to save face. Ditching Helen was worth it, though, because Lauren started high school as one of the It Girls--and now, at the start of her senior year, she's the cheerleading captain, the quarterback's girlfriend, and the undisputed queen bee. Lauren has everything she's ever wanted, and she has forgotten all about her ex-best friend.

But Helen could never forget Lauren. After three years of obsessing, she's moving back to her old town. She has a new name and a new look, but she hasn't dropped her old grudges. She has a detailed plan to bring down her former BFF by taking away everything that's ever been important to Lauren—starting with her boyfriend.
Watch out, Lauren Wood. Things are about to get bitchy. (goodreads.com)

Helen and Lauen BFF , and they see the Seniors doing their prank. Some how Helen is called the snitch and blames Lauren for destroying their friendship. Helen moves away but then has the chance to come back as a new person and raise some heck to her friend Lauren. Helen's parents are going away to a hippie commune in Maine and so she lives with Grandma. Helen's choices and friendships are what drive this story and getting back at someone isn't always worth it.

I could relate to Helen because I certainly wasn't popular in High school at all. I was different like Helen. Cute story about Friendship, anger, being popular , family and Karma.

This book came out in Jan 2010.

Book Review=3

Thanks to aroundthewordtours for the book and this is my Honest review.

Innocent-- Book Review

The sequel to the genre-defining, landmark bestseller Presumed Innocent, INNOCENT continues the story of Rusty Sabich and Tommy Molto who are, once again, twenty years later, pitted against each other inariveting psychological match after the mysterious death of Rusty's wifeOkay ..I have never read this author and only seen the movie of Presumed Innocent  with Harrison Ford , and never read the book , but now I want too. This book catches the reader up to what happened in the previous book so thats good for the reader.

This book has mutiple POV and there is a timeline showing the important information. Its clearly defined who is speaking and their reasoning on why they do their actions.

First Line: A man is sitting on a bed. He is my Father.

Tommy, Rusty, Nat , and Anna are the main characters speaking in the chapters. Everyone has a secret . There is some court room drama but its easy to understand what's happening.

This is the follow up to Presumed Innocent and this story takes place 20 years later. This book has twists and turns and the more I got into the book, I wanted to see what happens with Rusty , Tommy , and Nat. It does bring up some serious issues like mental illness and affairs and what happens when you are a judge and there is alot a family interaction. There is also a lot of court room drama and ..its easy to understand all thats happening. I do hope that this is turned into a movie too.

I can't put into words how good this book was and kept me on my toes . Its a good read and recommend it to all my fellow friends who love a good mystery.

Book Review=4

Thanks to Grand Central for the book and this is my Honest Review and it comes out May 4,2010.