Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Leger's Reunion by Lacey Dearie



Returning to Glasgow after a brief spell in his new island home has left Leger feeling homesick and heartbroken. His son and daughter have grown up without him, his beloved Ginger has found a new tom and a thief is running amok in the area while his former sidekick, Amber, is uninterested in catching the culprit. On the plus side, the extra pounds he gained during his brief retirement have done nothing to ruin his appeal with the local mollies. 

Leger faces uneasy choices. Should he help Amber collect clues and point her in the right direction? How can he win back Ginger? Did he make the right choice when he chose to retire at such a young age? 

This is the first story in a festive trilogy and will be followed by Leger's Lights and Leger's Miracle.

Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Legers-Reunion-Sleuth-Christmas-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00NH0L3G0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412256789&sr=1-1&keywords=Leger%27s+Reunion+by+Lacey+Dearie

Dear Gentle Readers,
Just a reminder that Lacey Dearie's LEGER'S EYES, a Halloween Cat Sleuth story is free tomorrow on Amazon.com. Leger, the Scottish cat sleuth is a world-wide favorite.  If you are not familiar with the Leger series, this is your chance to discover the world of Leger.
Hugs,
Carol

Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Legers-Eyes-Leger-Sleuth-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00FWMIHOW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412342840&sr=1-1&keywords=Halloween+Cat+Sleuth+story+by+Lacey+Dearie




Monday, October 6, 2014

New Review of BENTLEY SQUARE




Format:Kindle Edition
I was captivated with the story from the very beginning, the interactions of Becca and Richard, the fleeting connections, the daydreams that become truths, the mysterious connection between the two, all this totally had me invested from the very beginning. The characters are developed so much you truly get a great understanding of the conflicts and perspectives, a lot of the narrative reminded me of Mad-Men and I really felt that this is a perfect story for a Hollywood movie adaptation. At the end I really felt that I had read a real classic and have already recommended this to my friends, you will not be disappointed with this gripping and truly entertaining love story.

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Friday, October 3, 2014

BLIND TASTING, New Book from Angela Ford





Book Description:

Dr. Rebecca Miller is devastated over her fiancĂ©'s affair...with her best friend. Country charm is the best medicine. Along with a good friend and a bottle of wine.  
In the heart of wine country, four friends spice up their book club and create The Love List. Love is the last thing on Becca's mind until she's matched with Chase Tanner.  

Chase discovers the love list and believes to be fooled. Can Becca convince him she really does love him?

Buy Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Blind-Tasting-Love-List-Book-ebook/dp/B00NTOPXH4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1411503902&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=blind+tasting+angela+ford



Excerpt from Blind Tasting
He sighed. “Back in high school. She dumped me for the quarterback. From there I never wanted to get too close to anyone. It hurt.”
Becca’s heart ached for him. “And that’s where your reputation began?”
“Guess so. But I was young and thought I was in love. Not like you. I can only imagine the hurt you felt.” He moved closer to her. His hand gently touched her face. Any hurt she’d experienced disappeared with his touch. His eyes watched her lips part. “May I kiss my lady?”
Becca smiled. “I’d like that.”
His lips were as soft as she imagined. The taste of his kiss made her wonder why she waited so long. She wanted to kiss him six months ago at the cafe. His fingers played with her hair and briefly touched the skin on her neck. He deepened the kiss. She followed his lead and moved in closer. She felt his heartbeat against hers. Becca opened her eyes when the kiss ended.
He smiled. “Hungry?” Chase made her a plate of chicken and salad and fed her the first bite. “Hope my lady likes it.”
“You are a very talented man.” Becca took the plate from him.
He grabbed a plate for himself. “I hope that remark includes the kiss.”
“Oh, the food is great too.” 
Chase laughed. “Thank you.” 

Bio:
Angela Ford originates from Nova Scotia…Canada’s Ocean Playground! Her love of the ocean and sunsets are always in her heart and give her inspiration. Her love for words keeps her turning the page. She is never without a book, whether she’s reading or writing. Now residing in Ontario, Angela works in Finance – numbers by day – words by night. Her dedication to volunteer and involvement with cyber safety seminars gave her an Award of Distinction and sparked the idea for her first book Closure – suspense with a dash of romance that hit the best- selling Action/Adventure. Her next release, Unforgettable Kiss, delivers a romance with a dash of suspense. Forbidden released in June 2014…Closure’s sequel. Between two jobs, being a mom with a home always filled with teenagers and rather interesting stories; she is lucky to have one very patient and understanding man. But it is the furry family members who rule the house – a Puggle, two loveable cats and two unique Guinea Pigs. Every possible quiet moment she finds, she treasures and just writes about the moments to come. Angela is an avid reader of romance, a member of the RWA and Mississauga Writers Group. She is thrilled to be part of her new family BTGN. You can follow her at BTGN www.bookstogonow.com or visit her website/blog Romantic Escapes at http://www.angelafordauthor.com to connect with her on her social network sites. She loves to hear from her readers – they keep her smiling! 


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Ange xo

-- 
Angela Ford

​Best Selling Author of Closure 

A Suspense with a Dash of Romance
Unforgettable Kiss
A Romance with a Dash of Suspense
​Closure's sequel Forbidden released June 24, 2014 at Amazon

Personal Assistant to Angela Ford



About Angela Ford:

Angela Ford originates from Nova Scotia...Canada's Ocean Playground! Her love of the ocean and sunsets are always in her heart and give her inspiration. Her love for words keeps her turning the page. She is never without a book, whether she's reading or writing. Her dedication and involvement with cyber safety seminars gave her an Award of Distinction and sparked the idea for her first book Closure. Between two jobs, being a mom with a home always filled with teenagers and rather interesting stories; she is lucky to have one very patient and understanding man. Every possible quiet moment she finds, she treasures and just writes about the moments to come. You can follow her at www.bookstogonow.com or visit her website/blog at www.angelafordauthor.com 
She is a member of the RWA and an avid reader of Romance. 
Follow on twitter http://twitter.com/angelaford67
Follow on facebook http://facebook.com/writerangelaford
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P.S.  Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 21, for the LOVE LIST Blog Tour with Angela and the lovely ladies of BTGN for exciting events and prizes right here on Vision and Verse!
C


Thursday, October 2, 2014

MOON SHADOWS by Kenzie Mack



5.0 out of 5 stars Tight, Suspenseful, Well-WrittenSeptember 3, 2014


This review is from: Moon Shadows: A Reader's Choice (Moon Series Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Moon Shadows by Kenzie Mack is a new take on love at first sight. Our handsome hero went out for a jog, encountered great danger, and found the love/lust of his life. Kenzie constructed the story to allow the reader to choose the path and degree of hotness of the story. A tight, suspenseful, well-written paranormal love story. Can't wait for the next installment.

Amazon Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Moon-Shadows-Readers-Choice-Book-ebook/dp/B00J12ARHO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411412820&sr=1-1&keywords=Moon+Shadows+by+Kenzie+Mack

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

New Work from Artist Reina Cottier

Good Morning, Gentle Readers,
I have another very special treat for you this first day of October, something to surely brighten up your day.  One of Vision and Verse's favorite artists, the very talented Reina Cottier, has some new work to share with us, and it is lovely, lovely, lovely.  Enjoy!
Hugs,
Carol


1/Koru Royal

​My inspiration for this piece was to create 

something with a more regal,​
​ look to it, something that looked 'priceless' or 'collectable', I also love the idea of cool tones and warm tones together, so wanted to design a piece where I could combine everything. The koru (meaning: new life & harmony) is nearly always a shape I start with to get my 'flow' going with my paintings, and this one just went so smoothly from beginning to end. The cools of the greys/blues contrasting against the gold really makes it pop. I was delighted with the outcome, softs hazey edges with crisp fine detailing. Its all about the contrast & flow. 







2/ Owl

This wee chap just emerged one day, I knew it was going to be an owl, but no idea just 'how'. I wanted a detailed koru ​
​(meaning :new life and harmony) to represent his body, so I started with that first, and once I had that done, the rest just presented itself very quickly. I also wanted the contrast of the white and black and to keep the 'colour' side of it very simple, I didnt want some very vibrant contrasting colours to outweigh the detail on him. 







3/​

​ Tribal Moon​
​This piece was inspired by the very full moon we had a couple of months ago, it was so big and bright in the sky. ​
​I love the fusion of tribal meets nature, hence the abstract symbols tribal markings ​, maori & pacifica inspired, scattered thru the painting. I wanted to create a dynamic vibrant peice where the moon was the focal point but the backdrop (night sky & stars) and forefront (flora) played a key role too. 
I feel I achieved this.


About Reina Cottier
Kiwi artist. Abstract Original Paintings. To see complete works to date:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241983612514940.56527.24Share my images with my name attached -thankyou. To buy please message me here on FB.
Biography
I live in Aotearoa/New Zealand and I am blessed to be a part of this wonderful land & her people. Creatively I feel my art is very much inspired by my interests- mother earth, the ocean, nature, culture, & my experiences, (I live life to the full!) both here in NZ and overseas (I have traveled extensively in NZ, Australia, Canada, UK & Europe, US, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pacific Islands).






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P.S.  Reina has a knock-out 2015 calendar available on her website.  Check it out!