And the winners are….

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…..of Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “GROWING UP BRAVE” by Donna B. Pincus, PhD ENDED

CMash August 25, 2012 18 Comments

AUGUST 25th to SEPTEMBER 8th, 2012

GROWING UP BRAVE
by DONNA B. PINCUS, PhD

SYNOPSIS:

—Kids can have the strangest fears, and yet we all seem to treat such fears in the worst possible ways. We shrug them off and think that our kids will outgrow them, or we advise our kids to suck it up, or we refer to the abstract by saying, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself,” which probably means nothing to a 3-year-old or even a teenager.

—The dangers of mistreating a child’s fear can be, at its simplest, a lifelong mild phobia to, at its most complicated, self-harm, self-sabotage, and even substance abuse. So how do we know when to talk our children out of fear over milk and cookies and when to seek professional help? Donna Pincus’s GROWING UP BRAVE tells us how, and it’s nothing to be afraid of.

—With social and academic pressures at an all-time high, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder and many others go undiagnosed. More children than ever are being prescribed psychotropic drugs. In GROWING UP BRAVE, nationally recognized childhood anxiety expert Dr. Donna Pincus demonstrates that excessive anxiety is manageable and even preventable when parents learn how to identify and understand it and respond by using convenient and simple parenting techniques. The book’s effective tools teach parents:
– how to promote a warm, secure attachment with their child in only five minutes a day
-develop routines that help ward off anxiety
-implement Dr. Pincus’s “bravery ladder”
-and much more.
GROWING UP BRAVE is an empowering and valuable guide that will leave parents equipped to help their child regain confidence and happiness.
For more information on this topic, visit the following sites:

When should you be concerned about your child’s fear? Donna shares a quick guide to find out on the Growing Up Brave Facebook page.

Follow @DonnaPincus on Twitter to get quick tips like “Intervening early in establishing healthy sleep routines for children can actually prevent future psychological problems!”

You can also learn more at about Donna and child anxiety on GrowingupBrave.com and ChildAnxiety.net.

THANKS TO ANNA, AND THE FANTASTIC

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CMash August 23, 2012 1 Comment

…of What In God’s Name by Simon Rich

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ENTRY PAGE for FOREVER’S “PLEASURES TO SEDUCE” DOUBLE GIVEAWAY ENDED

CMash August 23, 2012 22 Comments

AUGUST 23rd to SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012

PLEASURES OF A TEMPTED LADY

and A STUDY IN SEDUCTION

by JENNIFER HAYMORE and NINA ROWAN

SYNOPSIS:

Pleasures of a Tempted Lady

DANGEROUS DESIRE
–Captain William Langley knows the ocean well, but nothing could prepare him for what he discovers adrift on the cold Irish Sea. The tiny boat carries two passengers: a child–and Meg Donovan, Will’s long-lost love. Meg’s disappearance at sea eight years ago was a devastating blow. Now she’s back, as beautiful as ever, and with secrets as deep as Will’s own . . .
–After years held captive by a cold-blooded pirate, Meg has finally escaped with little Jake, the boy she’s come to love as if he were her own. But the pirate wants his revenge–and Meg must do whatever it takes to shield Jake from the madman. Determined not to lose Meg again, Will vows to protect them both, yet Meg can’t risk putting the only man she’s ever loved in danger. With the threat to her safety growing, and her passion for Will burning brighter every day, surrendering herself to Will might be a pleasure too tempting to resist . . .

A Study In Seduction

A HEART DIVIDED
–The lovely Lydia Kellaway can solve the most complex puzzles. The one challenge she can’t top? Managing the most infuriating man she’s ever encountered.
–Alexander Hall, Viscount Northwood, has purchased a one-of-a-kind locket from a pawnshop, unaware of the priceless sentiment it holds for Lydia. The gentlemanly thing to do would be to simply return it. But Alexander is curious to see just how bold this brilliant beauty will be…
A LOVE UNEQUALED
–What begins as a playful wager quickly escalates. As their sizzling attraction grows, even Lydia can’t account for the feelings Alexander arouses with his smile, or the fire he ignites with his touch. But when a dark family secret is suddenly thrown into the equation, it just might divide them forever . . .

THANKS TO JIHAN, AND THE TERRIFIC PEOPLE

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I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
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CMash August 22, 2012 1 Comment

………..of Love Comes Later by Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar

4 Tobias Gc Easy entry for fans of this blog post

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……of A Girl Like You by Maria Geraci

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “LIFE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS” by Roisin Meaney ENDED

CMash August 20, 2012 25 Comments

AUGUST 20th to SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2012

LIFE DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS
by ROISIN MEANEY

SYNOPSIS:

When Audrey Matthews offers an evening class in life drawing, all she’s looking for is a little extra pocket money and something to fill her Tuesday nights. So she hires a model and recruits five students – each of whom have their own reason for being there.

For Zarek, a Polish immigrant, the class is a welcomed distraction and a place to escape his dull cafe job and noisy roommate. Then there’s the handsome, mysterious James who has moved to the small town of Carrickbawn to look for a new start for himself and his daughter. He’s vowed to keep to himself, but then his interest in Jackie, the class model and single mom, takes a more personal turn.

Audrey has just fallen in love — with the adorable puppy in the window of the local pet shop. Will she be put off by the store’s brusque owner or does she find out that his bark is worse than his bite?

As the weeks pass, it becomes clear to the members of the drawing class that their fellow students aren’t exactly who they seem.

THANKS TO JIHANE, AND THE VERY NICE PEOPLE

AT FOREVER (THE HACHETTE BOOK GROUP)

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GIVEAWAY ENTRY PAGE “INDIA’S SUMMER” by Therese ENDED

CMash August 15, 2012 36 Comments

AUGUST 15th to AUGUST 29th, 2012

INDIA’S SUMMER
by THÉRÈSE

SYNOPSIS:

INDIA’S SUMMER by Thérèse is the story of India Butler, single and about to turn forty, who travels from London to LA to reinvent herself. In a world illuminated by the flashbulbs of the paparazzi, she discovers the true meaning of “having it all’ while spending the summer with her sister Annabelle, a famous Hollywood actress, and her brother -in -law, a legendary rock musician.
They welcome India into their opulent, fast-paced lifestyle, whisking her from fabulous fundraisers to parties each more opulent than the last. This does nothing for India’s confidence and she maintains a wry detachment until she begins dating Adam, a gorgeous A- list actor. In an attempt to appear more successful she lies to him about her career.
Disaster strikes and India is drawn behind the veneer of Hollywood glitz and glamor and into Hollywood’s private lives. As her illusions about the perfection of their LA lifestyle fade away, India has an epiphany about her own real talents. .
India is in her element until her new life in LA unravels.

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I am not responsible for lost or damaged books that are shipped
from agents. I reserve the right to disqualify/delete any entries
if rules of giveaway are not followed

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