Giveaway: A Christmas Home by Greg Kincaid

A Christmas Home
by Greg Kincaid

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Published: October 2012
Publisher: Crown
Genre: Christmas
Paperback: 240 pages
Rating: 4

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Todd McCray, hero of A Dog Named Christmas, is now twenty-four years old and working at a local animal shelter, where he meets and quickly becomes best friends with Laura, a young volunteer. Laura, like Todd, has disabilities of her own, but her struggles are more physical than developmental. Their friendship is sealed when Todd—with the help of his trusted companion, the tenacious Labrador retriever named Christmas—trains a beautiful dog named Gracie to help Laura with the day-to-day life tasks that are difficult for her.

Life seems good for Todd, but all is not well in his hometown. Struggling families unable to make ends meet are abandoning more and more dogs, and the shelter is swelling to capacity. The local government is struggling to meet its obligations too, and in early December, on the cusp of another holiday season, Todd’s boss delivers the bad news. Due to funding problems, the shelter will close its doors before the end of the year. But what will happen to all the animals?

As the Christmas holiday approaches, Todd has limited time to find homes for all the dogs. Not to mention that he needs to secure a new job and figure out what to do when his friendship with Laura takes an unexpected romantic turn. All this seems overwhelming unless you’ve got a loving family, dedicated friends, and a couple of very special dogs behind you. In which case, nothing is impossible.

Series:
A Dog Named Christmas
Christmas with Tucker

PeekAbook: a movie version too...



My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): woof (with major tail wagging)
Entertaining holiday read that presents the Christmas spirit well with likable characters. And, if you are a dog lover you will enjoy this more.

--~ Book Giveaway courtesy of publisher ~--
WIN this book (print).

Open to all.

Offer ends: December 31, 2012

TO DO:

Comment below with a holiday greeting, story or joke.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

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* review copy courtesy of publisher

Songs of the Season 2012

Songs of the Season
Event production by
Random Magic Tour
Sasha Soren (Random Magic)
Dec. 10-25, 2012
Welcome to the Songs of the Season music hop!

You're invited to join us every day from December 10-25, to enjoy a virtual round of caroling (in my case - dancing).

You can visit another blog each day to find another wonderful music selection, handpicked by a great host - Schedule

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Grab a cup of cocoa and listen and watch my selection for your enjoyment!

Some Nutcracker favorites...



These marionetes are just as lovely to watch as the ballet...



And here is a little something for you...

--~ Book Giveaway courtesy of publisher ~--

Nutcracker
by E.T.A. Hoffman
illustrated by Maurice Sendak
WIN a copy of this book!

Open to US only

Offer ends: December 31, 2012

TO DO:

TELL me what your favorite holiday song is during this time of year.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

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* image source: victorian carolers

Winners for December

Here are the winners for giveaways that
ended December 16, 2012
during the I'm Your Man event

Thanks to all contestants!

Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James

Winner: Freda

Fifty Shades Darker by E L James
Winner: Alicia

Fifty Shades Freed by E L James
Winner: Mary

Story of O by Pauline Réage
Winner: none - no entries


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Book Blast Giveaway: The Stone Guardian

When myth becomes reality, reality becomes a nightmare.

Like any other teenager in America, Ashley just wants a normal life. But growing up in an orphanage for the insane is anything but normal. After endless therapy and increasing medication, her nightmares have only gotten worse.

Probably because they’re not nightmares.

The Stone Guardian
by Theresa McClinton
Just released: December 12, 2012
When Ashley’s mysteriously abducted, she finds a reality even less normal than the orphanage. And she discovers something else—she’s no ordinary orphan. Faced with enemies thought to only exist in fairy tales, Ashley discovers she possesses a powerful Maya bloodline. She’s the daughter of an ancient Maya Guardian, whose duty is to protect the Stone of Muuk’ich, an enchanted relic blessed by the gods. But first she must get it back from Sarian, a power-hungry demigod who slaughtered the last guardian—Ashley’s mother. Without the stone, all will be lost.

When she meets Arwan, a hot Belizean time bender, his delicious olive skin and dark eyes make her feel a little less alone. But his gentle whispers and reassuring touch might not be all they seem. How can she balance love and duty when it’s up to her to prevent the rising of the underworld? Especially when the guy she loves might be its crown prince…

INTERESTED?

Head over to Theresa's site to enter to win this book and her other goodies here.

Dreaming of France - 6

Dreaming of France
meme created by An Accidental Blog
join this week's round and add your link here
Grab a copy of the photo above and link back to my blog. Share with the rest of us your passion for France. Did you read a good book set in France? See a movie? Take a photo in France? Have an adventure? Eat a fabulous meal or even just a pastry? Or if you're in France now, go ahead and lord it over the rest of us. We can take it. Maybe we can all satisfy our yearnings for France, until we get there again.

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Today I will feature a Christmas window display in Paris - Dior Noël au Printemps.

Take a look at these lovelies - 74 dolls dressed in specially created iconic Dior outfits by the ateliers of the House.



Such a sweet treat to see these fashionable marionettes in action.

LOOK, behind the scenes...



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* image source doll