Friday, January 20, 2017

A Dilemma for Daisy by Carol Ann Kauffman


Daisy Mazlo faces a dilemma. She’s met the man of her dreams in Cooper MacNeill, a gentleman in every sense of the word, tall, handsome, wealthy, witty, and very interested in her. But Daisy can’t accept his love, so she runs away, moving back to Oakville where she grew up to sort out her feelings. Will the small loving community of her past help her find herself? Will Cooper come after her? Will a letter be pivotal in resolving Daisy’s dilemma? 

Will love win out?



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Daisy is warm-hearted and passionate, but she's nobody's fool. She's got a sense of humor, too! While she may be willing to risk everything for love, she's got a brain too, and she's not afraid to use it. I loved this story with its twists and turns and its satisfying end.


Excerpt:


As large group of loud, agitated men in business suits were being seated at the table behind her, Daisy heard Cooper’s name mentioned. She listened.

“Yes, I’m sure I saw that slippery con man, Cooper MacNeill, walk in here while I was waiting in the lobby. But I don’t see him anywhere in here,” one man said. “I’m going to look for him.”

“That miserable weasel should be behind bars instead of having dinner in Chicago’s newest and most

exclusive restaurant,” another agreed. “You go look for him. I’ll call the police right now. Let’s nail this criminal.”

She glanced back as the man tapped some numbers into his phone.

“That scam artist manipulated us into making that ridiculous gold-digging oozy Melinda, a very rich woman and made us all look like fools. You know he was sleeping with her. He sleeps with all his so-called clients.”

“He conned our company out of six million dollars. He needs to do some serious jail time.”
“I’d like some private time alone with him before I turn him over to the authorities,” said another.


Daisy pulled out her phone and hit redial to get Cooper’s number.
“Run,” she whispered when he answered. “They’ve called the police. Run. They’re looking for you right 
now. Go!”

“I hate to leave you in there with no way home.”


“Just go. I’ll be okay. I’ll call a cab.”


“No. That’ll stick you with the bill. Luca’s is expensive.”


“I have a credit card on me. I’m okay. Go. Please.”


“I’m sorry,” he said. 
She turned off her phone and put it away.


Daisy poured herself another glass of wine and continued to listen to the loud, angry conversation behind her, detailing Cooper’s line of work and his reputation as a con-man, a scammer, and a grifter. 

She ate the appetizer. She drank her wine. She ate her dinner. Then she drank his wine. She had the waiter box up Cooper’s dinner to take home. She finished up what was left in the wine bottle. She called a cab.

It was a night to remember, all right. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

The Magical Team of Sanae Kushibiti and Jacky Quetard






Sanae Kushibiki was born in Japan. 

Jacky Quetard was born in Orleans, France. 


They met in London in 1974 and together they create some very unusual and beautiful  artwork.



 

Their artwork is classified as naïve. It has elements of retro art and humor. 


They work on the same canvas together, complementing each other’s style and strength. 





Sanae picks the colors and adds the human and floral components of the composition.  She loves flowers.

I love her color choices and her whimsical additions to the paintings.





Jacky uses his love of architecture to add mechanical elements to compose the basic structure of the painting. He loves trains. 

Their work is highly sought after in Europe and Japan.




Magazine Articles :
“Jacky and Sanae mix dreams and reality. Their naive paintings are highly rich in colour with a touch of retro and a pinch of humour.”
(Vivre sa Ville 2001)
“Bravo, continue...you are on the right track.”
(Journal La Vie du Rail)
“One can also appreciate the technically skilled Quétard family's enchanting naive paintings.”
(La République du Centre)
“Their naive paintings are the result of or marriage between their two personalities, their sensitivity and tenderness and their two talents.”
(La République de Centre 1996)

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

FREE TODAY! MacKalvey House by Carol Ann Kauffman


Young American Michelle Rosemont visits England after graduation and decides to stay. She takes a job as photographer for a Historical Magazine and falls in love with Kenneth MacKalvey, an older British author with a shady past. Old families scars resurface and play havoc with Michelle and Kenneth's relationship, as she struggles to come to terms with her father's abandonment.

MacKalvey House is FREE today.
Link: http://tinyurl.com/jkdsnyd


Sunday, January 15, 2017

Schedule for Jan. 16 - 20, 2017



Schedule
for 
Jan. 16 -20, 2017

Mon., Jan. 16 -    The Beautiful Art of 
                                 Hillary Eddy
Tues., Jan. 17 -   MacKalvey House by Carol Ann Kauffman
                                 A Time After Time novel
Wed., Jan. 18 -    The Magical Team of San Kushibiki and 
                                 Jacky Quetard
Thurs., Jan. 19 -  Book Review
                                 Miss Demeanor Suspense Series
Fri., Jan. 20 -       A Dilemma for Daisy by Carol Ann Kauffman
                                 A Monday Mystery Society Book Selection