26 December 2014

For Nick - The Friday 56 and Book Beginnings on Friday

The Friday 56 and Book Beginnings on Friday             

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I've just finished reading this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Synopsis: For Nick
What would you do for love?

Zachary Drake had love in his life—and tragically lost it. He knows it won’t come his way again. Andie Parker would do anything for the love of her life.

Even marry a total stranger.

In spite of the unorthodox manner in which Zach and Andie come together, there is no denying that things are unexpectedly good between them, taking them both by surprise.

However, when secrets come between them—and trust does not—Andie soon finds herself vowing to never make the same mistake again. But, she’d do it again in a heartbeat and she knows it. She’d marry a hundred strangers if it helped Nick. She’d do anything for Nick . . . anything.
 

 
Book Beginning
Emily quickly donned her leggings, then her sweats and a thin, long-sleeved t-shirt, followed by a turtleneck and her favorite sweatshirt.
 
 
 
 
The Friday 56 (from pg 56)
“You see, we just have to get used to each other’s touch , that’s all. We can do this, Andie.” His hands moved into her hair as he ran his fingers through her locks. She let her arms encircle his waist and hugged him tightly, closing her eyes and feeling his warmth, burying her head in his chest. He felt good, comforting. She let her hands gently run over his back. When he leaned back a little, she tilted her head up to look at him and in that moment their eyes met and held. For a fleeting second, Andie wondered if he was going to kiss her—
 
 
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 297 pages
Amazon Link - For Nick
 

4 December 2014

'One Lovely Blog Award'

One Lovely Blog Award
I was nominated by Paula Martin for the 'One Lovely Blog Award'.

The award recognizes bloggers who share their story or thoughts in a “lovely” manner, giving them recognition and helping them reach more viewers. In order to “accept” the award the nominated blogger must follow several guidelines.

The Rules for accepting the Award(s):

1. Thank and link back to the awesome person who nominated you.
2. Add the One Lovely Blog Award logo to your post and/or blog.
3. Share 7 things about yourself.
4. Nominate up to 15 other bloggers and comment on their blogs to let them know.
 
So, first, thank you Paula Martin for this lovely compliment and opportunity. Here's her blog which I'm sure you'll enjoy http://paulamartinpotpourri.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/one-lovely-blog-award.html 
 
Seven things about me:
 
 
 
1 - I am a cat lover, and until a few years ago never lived without one in the family.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 - I am a Scot, but have lived in England for many years now.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 - One year, when a child and the Loch was frozen over and the was a curling match going on, my siblings and I skated across to the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 - I'm a lover of wide open spaces and live near the sea.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 - I garden to relax. This year I redesigned several areas, which included a small stretch of drywall construction.
 
 
 
 
 
6 - I'm an avid reader, and - especially in the winter - will often curl up for the day and read for hours on end.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7 - I would love to travel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Now I nominate these friends for the Award:-