What Makes a Dad?

Today on what in America we celebrate as Father's Day it is the perfect day to think about what we all consider makes a Dad. Is it someone who actually IS the person who created the child? If so there are a lot of dads out there who are sure leaving their children alone. No, that is not what makes a Dad in my book. In my book it is what is in the heart and soul that makes a dad. It could be a man or even a women for that matter. It is the thoughts and actions that make a Dad. 

Zoe ( my 6 year old granddaughter) and I were talking about Dads this week with Father's Day around the corner and her Father out of the picture for good. She lives with us along with her mom. She wanted to know if it was "allowed", her words to me, to celebrate Father's Day with her Grandpa. 

This is what got me thinking about What makes a Dad. My husband is wonderful father to my two daughters and both are now married, each with one daughter.  Alex I have to say is a great Dad to Darla Rae...Kassy SCORED in that Department!!  

Having my oldest daughter Keelee live with us and Zoe too makes us so much closer and gives him a chance to be both a Grandpa and a father figure to Zoe.

Both of my granddaughters think the sun shines and sets with their grandpa and rightly so. He knows how to make them laugh and loves them both beyond the moon and back. Even though one lives with him, BOTH are loved with the same amount of joy and no one would know from looking at them when you see them together. They are loved beyond measure. 

I want to thank my love for being such an amazing father and grandpa to our girls and granddaughters. He stepped in when many men would have said they already raised their kids and were ready for the "after time". Not you... You took on a second job to help make things work. Boy I was so lucky to meet Dolly at Sanger Harris back in 1983 and go on that blind date with you. Who would have thought back then it would lead to almost 30 years of marriage and these beautiful girls. I  never doubted our love was meant to be in spite of those who speak against us. Thank you for always being in my corner even if it quitely. As it is your nature. You will always stand by me and our girls...even if others do not agree with us our the way our lives are lived. You will always let them know they are loved, believed in and most of all respected. And if people can not follow that for your girls, well maybe then they are not supposed to be part of our family unit. You my love have helped us see what we need to be as a family to be happy, healthy and most of all whole. You have made our family perfect imperfect whole. You are a wonderful Father, husband and Grandfather.  I love You!

 

Jane Porter’s Take a Chance on Me earns a star review on Library Journal! And First Book in the Series IS FREE Right Now Take Me Cowboy.

I love knowing that others think highly of authors and books that I have fallen in love with and the Library Journal agrees with me and more. Here is part of what they had to say about Jane Porter's  Take A Chance On Me.

“The latest in Porter’s “Love on Chance Avenue” series (Miracle on Chance Avenue) is her best yet. She does an excellent job of making Marietta itself a strong character, while adding humor, charm, and swoons to great effect. Mandy and Ty are engaging romantic foils, with Bette’s meddling sweetness always there to stir the pot. This series continues to get better and better.” – Library Journal.

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The first book in the Love on Chance Avenue Series, Take Me Cowboy Is **Free** right now at this moment for you to grab and start your reading pleasure. This is the perfect way to explore not only an author that might be new to you but get to know Marietta, Montana. A community that will welcome you with open arms and a heart a large as cowboy country.
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My Review of Take Me Cowboy by Jane Porter

Take Me, Cowboy by Jane Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of those books I can read several times and it never gets old. In fact i have read it now 4 times. One time when it was released, then before book 2 and 3 in the series came out as a refresher for my old mind and then just last night. Folks who know me in romanceland land know that I love Cowboys and I have a thing for Montana and Marietta in particular. This book is the beginning of the series and it just sets the tone. It just says something to me and hey it's got cowboys. WIN WIN.

This book had me from the moment I started reading it until the very end. We have a beautiful bride who not only is being stood for all intents and purposes but also is losing her livelihood as well. Snooty Charles was not worthy.. as the saying goes.That jerk of a fiance, well if only I could backhand the man through the computer he would end up in New Zealand that is for sure. BUT enter Colt the cowboy...the long hidden crush. Sizzle, crackle, pop there is chemistry even as she stands there in her wedding dress. That is when you know this is a book that you can not put down.
I like the fact that we get to see these two grow back together in friendship and watch it develop into more. The author shows us their past and how it leads into their future. I invite you take a Chance on Love with this couple.


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Friday June 1 Today is World Outlander Day and You Can Get Your Copy of the Book for a SteaL!

I just got a text message and an email from my sister, the librarian alerting me that today is a very special day in the book world. It is World Outlander Day.  What does that mean? It means if  you are one of those like me who has put off buying the book, you are going to scream for joy because you can pick up the FIRST NOVEL in the series for $1.99. YES I am not joking. BE SURE TO CHECK PRICES BEFORE YOU BUY.

In addition to full text of the book, it also includes bonus work as well.
An interview with the author Diana Gabaldon
An Outlander's Reader's Guide
An Excerpt from the second novel in the series, 
A Dragonfly in Amber.

Places to buy are listed below: Remember to always check the price before buying as the price is subject to change.

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Just a wee bit on Author Diana Gabaldon because well I love knowing about who I am reading what they are writing. For me this is so cool cause I had no idea she was from the USA!


Diana Gabaldon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular Outlander novels—Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes (for which she won a Quill Award and the Corine International Book Prize), An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart’s Blood—as well as a collection of Outlander fiction, Seven Stones to Stand or Fall; the related Lord John Grey books Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, and The Scottish Prisoner; two works of nonfiction, The Outlandish Companion, Volumes 1 and 2; the Outlander graphic novel, The Exile; and The Official Outlander Coloring Book. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband. She writes and publishes under Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau.

As I Am By Mel Teshco A Book Finally That is Written about so Many of Us in this World

I received an advanced review copy or ARC of As I Am to read  and as soon as I begin to read this book I knew that I had finally found a book that I could truly relate to. One that had a character that  was like me. So many books if they are romances, cozy mystery or even romcoms none have ever been written about folks like me. People who have disabilities yet continue to go on day to have a wonderful life with romance and family. Please take a moment and read my review below. I would also recommend Mel Teshco's books... She has a way with words. And As I Am proves it. I own this book in my library... yes I had a review copy but as a way to support this author, I purchased it as well.


As I Am by Mel Teshco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As I started reading this book, I quickly realized this was one of those books that I would A. Need a full box of Kleenex to get through it and B. It was going to be a hard but good read. See I am someone who has spent over half my life in constant pain. Not as long as our main character Molly , but long enough and deep pain as she feels that I can relate to her. This character moved me. This is the first time I have truly been about to see myself in a book and if felt AMAZING.
Brock : He is her saviour. He saves her and he definitely comes on very strong. There are reasons for this you will find out when you read the story. Funny except for the money part reminds me of my hubs. Again it brought out the Kleenex while reading.

This book has so many good parts and so many parts that reminded me to go and hug my husband. Yes, if you live in pain WOW or know someone who does (or a silent disease) this will truly strike you to the core. Even if you do not this book for me is a different kind of romance but one that is SO NEEDED in our day when our bodies are not perfect. Thank you to Author Mel Teshco for this book.

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Beauty and the BeefCake by Pippa Grant one of my Favorite ROMCOM Authors

Beauty and the Beefcake: A Hockey/Roommate/Opposites Attract Romantic Comedy by Pippa Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found my book boyfriend, no girlfriend, no pet...no this is my favorite book of all times. This is a book that I will read and re-read. I think this book and the book before in this series Royally Pucked are two books that have stolen a place in my heart forever. Ares, Felicity and Loki (yes a monkey) are now my la familia. Author Pippa Grant has found a way to take a huge gentle giant of a hockey player, who rarely speaks out loud; but speaks thru his actions on and off the ice. She molds him into a person that I and almost everyone I have spoken to has fallen in love with. Felicity, oh my stars is a quite a character or two or three. You will understand when you read this book. I have to think she if this were a paranormal book she would be Ares life mate. As a person she had me rollin on the floor in tears. Our author is amazing in her descriptions to the point at times I felt like I was right there in the room with them. I could see her and her friends at the comedy club. Yep that real indeed. Then we have Loki the monkey. He is not Ares's pet but his friend who but he has adopted Ares. Loki has a life all his own and he knows how to communicate with all around him including those who have passed beyond...Grammy. This book has it all... from dickcookies to talking on a cell phone in gifs, a ghost that knows how to knit from the beyond and a monkey who opens doors that really should be left closed. If you have not had the privilege of meeting this author through her books. I invite you to pick one up... now I would highly suggest starting at Mr McHottie the book that started it all and move on from there. And if you have kindle unlimited yep she has them in the KU library... It won't hurt to read them out of order but if you decide to read just a few then read Ares's twin too. Zeus has his own book which came out first. Can't have one without the other. So if The Pilot & The Puck Up (Zeus's book) and Beauty and the Beefcake (Areas ) and don't worry I heard thru the Pipsquad there are more books coming soon for us to read too. For a RomCom this book is one of the best out there. For the record in MY BOOK this BOOK is one of theod. best books Period.

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Oh I have a New Town to Stalk Folks Bliss, Kansas.. You can start for FREE Right Now TOO

What a wonderful and must I say delish town I discovered between the pages of my kindle. It all started when a set of billionaire triplets discovered that their dad's will was not so clear cut as that expected it to be upon his passing.  I invite you to discover Bliss, Kansas like did and fall in love.

The Billionaires in Blue Jeans Series

Diamonds and Dirt Roads which happens to be FREE on Kindle at the time of my blog post is the first book in the series.

Diamonds and Dirt Roads by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful Blissful Beginning to a New Series.

What a wonderful start to a new series by author Erin Nicholas. The sisters, triplets learn that they have to all sort of disappear to a small town in Kansas for a year to make ...pies. What a well written and at times extremely soul touching but yet funny book. I love how Erin Nicholas has the ability to reach into my past and touch a little bit... Adding it to her stories. It is like she know me personally, which she does not, and finds she needs to showcase my flaws and fix me. These sisters, like so many of us ( whether by blood or not) have issues as well as their strengths. Some were expected and others were happy surprises. I invite you to sit back, grab some crispy bacon, a jar of Nutella and just enjoy some Bliss.

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In the second book of this series High Heels and Haystacks  we get to know more about triplets and the town but really this is sister Ava's story and for me it is the funniest story. Because I can see how she was in New York and how she becomes in Bliss.

High Heels and Haystacks by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book so good it will have you baking pies and chasing chickens

I want to move to Bliss !!! This is the second book in a triplet book series...yes you read that correctly TRIPLETS. And girls at that. All look they same but let me tell you we learned from the first book in this series, these sisters are definitely not the same in personality. In High Heels in Haystacks we get to know Ava the sister who runs the empire and Parker who runs the diner. Holy Mo!y it is so much fun that these 2 were attached to each other. Erin Nicholas has given us get another wonder well written and yes even got at times book. Made me pull out my baking dishes and try my hand at an Apple pie or two...well three. Yes they went in the trash just like Ava's okay. I am so excited about the third book coming out next month.

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Cashmere and Camo is the newest book that just came out. It completes the series based in Bliss...Sadly for this reader. I am hoping that our Author will return to Bliss at some time in the future and take us there with her, because I for one found a new fictional town  that I follow.

Cashmere and Camo by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the final book in a three part series from Author, Erin Nicholas. Each book can be read as a standalone , but hey it's about hot triplet girls so why would you want to do that? I loved each book but Noah and Brynn are my favorite of the three couples. I mean here is a shy , geeky, lab gal today who blossoms before our eyes. Then we have Noah big tough muscle ex Marines who fights falling in love. This book had it all humor...come on Noah fixes Brynn up on dates and tags along? Heat...yep lots of heat. Our author is so good for that. She catches us up on all the friends and family in Bliss before the book ends too. Although I would like to throw it output there as a Bliss fan, I am already imagining other books based in this town should our Author SO choose to go back to Kansas.
I own this book in both kindle AND book form. LOVE IT

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So Many Good Books This Month From Babies to BDSM To Royalty

Life can be scary at times and at other times well lets just say I have decided it is time to look for the fun and good and what is not better than a Hot Hockey Playing Royal? How about one who has a monkey around him named Loki? Royally Pucked by Pippa Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One funny book that had me begging for more

Another five star hit by Pippa Grant. When I want a good romcom I know I can turn to Author Pippa Grant and she did not disappoint me with Royally Pucked.Where will you find one book with an accidental pregnancy hot hockey players, emotional support monkey and in yes dick cookies. Well written and rib hugging funny. When I hit the end I kept looking for more because I just didn't want to say goodbye too them ... It was so much fun to read.

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 How about Billionaire Brothers who always compete... One decides it's time to have a baby. Will the other jump on too? So much fun with this one. Who knew Coffee and birthing babies could be this much fun?

Shopping for a Billionaire's Baby by Julia Kent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well worth the wait!!! It seems like I have been waiting forever for another book in this series. And just like Shannon and Daclan pregnancy it seems like forever. But in true Julia Kent form she gave us not not just a book filled with laughter and yes loving, but she also managed to update us on our favorite characters and some not so favorite. We got a peek into the lives of women ( thank you) and I have to say to I love all the little twists and turns and Easter eggs. I am so looking forward to Amanda and Andrew 's next book and please can we get us some Hamish???


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Let me share with you one of the hotter more steamer books this week. One that I read and then past right on over to my Hubs to read. Yes, he has a kindle and reads quite a few of my books. This book is by one of my favorite authors and she is taking us through the alphabet....
G is for... by L. DuBois
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G is my favorite letter. Great Read!!

G is my favorite letter of the alphabet. Holy moly Author, L. DuBois sure did light the fires at LA top club. We are sure lucky to be there to see Master Dowell and sub Sejal as they play the overseer's new game. Ever wonder about fantasy and real life. If you dream it will it happen. Hum.... Let me share just a wee bit ~cause I am not one to give a storyline away. Bonded couples normally are not separated in this game the overseer is now playing. But this time, circumstances change and Sejal, who was bonded was given away for the weekend. See... letter G. But there is more of so much more. The overseers know so much about so many. It's like they are the best matchmaker ever or the Grand Masters...oh no that's another book. This book had best to the 20th degree and believe me I am handing it off to my Hubs to read.But it also has humor and romance and yes there is even a sad bit. I've read them all. This series so far, it's my favorite couple and I hope we get peeks of them in later "letters" as our author takes us through the alphabet.


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Looking forward to seeing what books I read today to share with you tomorrow? Check back I have 2 really good ones ready to crack open.