The Latest From My Instagram Feed - Click to View!

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Polkadoodles' Gems - Week 18: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone. It's Saturday - time for a new Gem of a Challenge from Polkadoodles! You can find our challenge blog here: A Gem of a Challenge

Are you ready for this week's TOO CUTENESS? Halloween is my favorite holiday, and my favorite reason to make cards too! In honor of Halloween, I've created this adorably spooky scene!


I've used Giant Hugs Elephant for my main image today, with the background coming from the Witchie Witchie download bundle. Love that haunted backdrop! He's all dressed up for Halloween with the witch's hat from the Winnie Wednesday collection - image Winnie Wednesday Witch & Cat. I color printed the image then cut out the hat and used it on the elephant today! The broom and broom parking sign are also from the Witchie bundle.

Our Gem of a Challenge challenges run for 2 weeks, so you've got lots of time to link up, and they are ALWAYS Anything Goes! Visit the challenge blog HERE

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Catch the Bug Clean & Simple (1/3)
Crafter's Castle #32 AG (1/3)
Art Impressions Quick & Simple (1/3)
Creative Fingers - #191: AG (1/3)

QKR Stampede - #402: AG (1/3)
Pattie's Creations #173 AG (1/3)
Move Along With The Times - Elephants (1/3)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Friday, August 28, 2020

Brutus - by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes BRUTUS, a Paranormal Romantic Comedy that will surely cause evil vampires to kidnap the author.

Can the World’s Toughest Immortal Warrior Win the Heart of the World’s Toughest Immortal Woman?

Brutus is not your average immortal warrior. He leads the gods’ army, he’s tough as nails, and his mind is so powerful, he no longer speaks to communicate with his men. Some call him telepathic; he just calls it being a badass. But despite the many bloody battles and hard-won victories, this is one mission he’s not so sure about. There is a plague sweeping the immortal world. Gods, vampires, incubi—no one is safe, except for those with mates, and sadly, there just aren’t enough women to go around. To keep the gods’ army intact, ready to protect the human world, Brutus must convince a group of ancient female warriors, located deep in the Amazon jungle, to return home with him, and…well…go on dates with his men. But when the toughest, meanest, man-hating, sexiest woman of the group catches his eye, all he can think about is conquering her heart.

WARNING: This book contains a smokin’ hot immortal warrior looking for his forever love, a randy invisible unicorn, and bad, bad, such bad language. Okay, and some sex. Fine, yes! Lots of sex! And a kitten, a bit of violence, a man who loves knitting, mannibalism, unruly deities, Mayan priests who babysit animals, a naked goddess who wears a bee bikini, leather pants (for men), a very randy ghost who’s desperate for her HEA, anecdotes about evil mermen, a BIG plot twist even the author didn’t see coming, and a ton of romancy kind of stuff.

BUY LINKS

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon AU NOOK| APPLE BOOKS | KOBO

Other books in the series

IMMORTAL MATCHMAKERS, INC. ●Amazon: http://smarturl.it/3qyto3 ●Kobo: http://bit.ly/1V354PR ●Nook: http://bit.ly/1JKdY2P ●Apple Books: http://apple.co/1Jq3i2X ●Google Play: https://bit.ly/31b37fc TOMMASO ●Amazon: https://smarturl.it/y01o54 ●Kobo: https://bit.ly/319nRUP ●Nook: http://bit.ly/1WrUJ3E ●Apple Books: https://apple.co/3aHSyU0 ●Google Play: https://bit.ly/2Ygp36N GOD OF WINE FREE when you sign up to my Newsletter Sign up here ➡️ http://bit.ly/26YeeDV ●Amazon: https://smarturl.it/e7t272 ●Kobo: https://goo.gl/y6YUBV ●Nook: https://goo.gl/2Z6kRB ●Apple Books: http://apple.co/1TdfNH7 ●Google Play: https://bit.ly/2FFkvAF GODDESS OF FORGETFULNESS ●Amazon: http://smarturl.it/m7welr ●Kobo: https://goo.gl/cbzCQ9 ●Nook: https://goo.gl/bDyLei ●Apple Books: https://goo.gl/CCTZwA ●Google Play: https://bit.ly/3hfm6uN COLEL for #99cents! ●Amazon: https://smarturl.it/colel ●Kobo: https://bit.ly/2QlG1g1 ●Nook: https://bit.ly/3iPXSro ●Apple Books: https://apple.co/34iHr2O ●Google Play: https://bit.ly/34aA4um

About the Author

MIMI JEAN PAMFILOFF is a New York Times bestselling author who’s sold over one million books around the world. Although she obtained her MBA and worked for more than fifteen years in the corporate world, she believes that it’s never too late to come out of the romance closet and follow your dreams. Mimi lives with her Latin lover hubby, two pirates-in-training (their boys), and their three spunky dragons (really, just very tiny dogs with big attitudes) Snowy, Mini, and Mack, in the vampire-unfriendly state of Arizona. She hopes to make you laugh when you need it most and continues to pray daily that leather pants will make a big comeback for men.

Sign up for Mimi’s mailing list for giveaways and new release news!

=====

MY REVIEW:


The Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. journey continues!


The latest installment from the Immortals’ saga is overflowing with drama, chaos, sass, and sexiness. Book 6 features Brutus, one of the hottest of the immortal soldiers in service to the Gods, and is yet another 5-star read from Mimi Jean Pamfiloff. Her books have become an automatic 1-click for me, and across all the different genres she brings us, I have yet to be disappointed. The Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Book 1 (Andrus) was actually my VERY first Mimi Jean book! After Andrus I went back to devour all the Accidentally books, and now I’m pretty sure I own her complete works. #sorrynotsorry


We see nearly EVERYONE from the Immortal Matchmakers world make an appearance throughout this book, which I just loved. That check in to see what they’re all up to after we’ve absorbed their stories earlier in the series is such a treat! In my opinion, this series is best read in order, because there is a LOT (of amazingness) going on. Mimi Jean’s world building is fantastically fun!


If you enjoy hilariously sassy wit, adventure, steamy romance - and a serving of extra chaos and crazy courtesy of the Goddess of the Underworld, then you absolutely need this book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. However, I’ve purchased MANY of Mimi Jean’s books in the past, and would have happily 1-clicked this one!


My general rating rationale:

3 – Perfectly fine story, perhaps some minor editorial errors. Entertaining. Typically with this rating I feel like there could have been MORE – be it believably/relatability, character development, internal dialogue, explanations or depth, richness to the overall storyline, etc. May lose a bit of engagement here and there but always finish reading.

4 – A very good book. Engaging, with well-developed characters, a great plot, relatable scenarios; keeps you invested to the last page. Would recommend to reader friends.

5 – Can’t say enough amazing things, loved the characters, fabulously detailed plot, a quick hook, intense investment in both story and characters (including supporting characters) throughout the book. Will tell anyone who will listen that they should read it (if they won’t listen, I’ll be louder).


Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Polkadoodles' Digi Choosday - Week 33: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone! It's Choosday already! That means a new Digi Choosday challenge, and a new DISCOUNT CODE for the Polkadoodles shop! Head over to the blog to grab it before your shopping spree!

Today's challenge is, as always, Anything Goes! For my project this week, I've created a Christmas gift/customized photo frame! 

The backing paperpenguin, gift bag, and word art are all from the Winnie White Christmas collection. I just love the colors in this bundle!

The penguin with gift is a precolored element, and then I've colored the bag of gifts using Copic MarkersI buy mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their low prices and fast shipping. 

Don't forget to head over to the blog to grab today's discount code! Then shop your heart out. Choosday is the best day!


I'm entering this into the following challenges - 


Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes (1/1)
SSS Wednesday: Bright & Cheerful (1/5)
Colour Crazy #26: AG (1/2)
Catch the Bug July AG (2/3)
Crafter's Castle July #31 AG (2/3)
Crafty Catz #513: AG (2/3)
Creative Fingers - #189: AG (2/3)
QKR Stampede - #401: AG (2/3)
Pattie's Creations #172 AG (2/3)
Through the Purple Haze - #169: AG (2/3)
Classic Design Team Challenge - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Perfect Time to Craft - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Bit More Time To Craft - #119: AG (unlimited)
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - June AG (1/3)
Cuttlebug Mania - AG (1/3)
Lemon Shortbread - #123: AG (1/3)
Crafts Galore Encore - #77: AG (1/3)
Happy Craft - June AG (1/3)
Love to Craft - July AG (1/5)
Morgan's Art World - July #7: AG (1/3)
The Crafting Challenge - July: Bright Colors (1/3)
The Creative Crafters - #29: AG (1/3)
Your Scrapbook Place - July AG (1/3)

Be sure to join in to our Anything Goes challenge via the link up at the Digi Choosday blog for your chance to win! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Polkadoodles' Gems - Week 17: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone. It's Saturday - time for a new Gem of a Challenge from Polkadoodles! You can find our challenge blog here: A Gem of a Challenge

Are you ready for this week's TOO CUTENESS? A ray of sunshine with happy, fluffy clouds help this little monkey share her love!


I've used Silly Monkey as my main image, with the sentiment from Bananas 'Bout Ya - both from the original Too Cute line. The clouds and bee are from Winnie Special Moments design sheets, and the paper is 

Our Gem of a Challenge challenges run for 2 weeks, so you've got lots of time to link up, and they are ALWAYS Anything Goes! Visit the challenge blog HERE

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Catch the Bug July AG (1/3)
Crafter's Castle July #31 AG (1/3)
Crafty Catz #513: AG (1/3)
Creative Fingers - #189: AG (1/3)
QKR Stampede - #401: AG (1/3)
Pattie's Creations #172 AG (1/3)
Through the Purple Haze - #169: AG (1/3)
Classic Design Team Challenge - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Perfect Time to Craft - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Bit More Time To Craft - #119: AG (unlimited)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Polkadoodles' Digi Choosday - Week 31: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone! It's Choosday already! That means a new Digi Choosday challenge, and a new DISCOUNT CODE for the Polkadoodles shop! Head over to the blog to grab it before your shopping spree!

Today's challenge is, as always, Anything Goes! For my project this week, I've created a waterfall card using fun elements for a summery/vacation friend card! 

 

 

 


My elements are from Work & Play 6 and Summer Breeze Digiscrap Kit. The backing paper is from Work & Play 12 and the sentiment is from Winnie Special Moments.

I've colored Miss Winnie using Copic Markers - I buy mine at Scrapbookpal.com for their low prices and fast shipping. You can find this elf shoe cutting file, which works for all cutting machines RIGHT HERE - what a steal! This fun shape makes it so easy to create an amazingly complex LOOKING card without a lot of hassle. The fringe/banner die is from MFT called Party Banner, and the flag for the sentiment is Paper Smooches.

Don't forget to head over to the blog to grab today's discount code! Then shop your heart out. Choosday is the best day!


I'm entering this into the following challenges - 


Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes (1/1)

SSS Wednesday: Bright & Cheerful (1/5)
Colour Crazy #26: AG (1/2)
Catch the Bug July AG (2/3)
Crafter's Castle July #31 AG (2/3)
Crafty Catz #513: AG (2/3)
Creative Fingers - #189: AG (2/3)
QKR Stampede - #401: AG (2/3)
Pattie's Creations #172 AG (2/3)
Through the Purple Haze - #169: AG (2/3)
Classic Design Team Challenge - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Perfect Time to Craft - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Bit More Time To Craft - #119: AG (unlimited)
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - June AG (1/3)
Cuttlebug Mania - AG (1/3)
Lemon Shortbread - #123: AG (1/3)
Crafts Galore Encore - #77: AG (1/3)
Happy Craft - June AG (1/3)
Love to Craft - July AG (1/5)
Morgan's Art World - July #7: AG (1/3)
The Crafting Challenge - July: Bright Colors (1/3)
The Creative Crafters - #29: AG (1/3)
Your Scrapbook Place - July AG (1/3)

Be sure to join in to our Anything Goes challenge via the link up at the Digi Choosday blog for your chance to win! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Polkadoodles' Gems - Week 16: Anything Goes!

Good morning everyone. It's Saturday - time for a new Gem of a Challenge from Polkadoodles! You can find our challenge blog here: A Gem of a Challenge

Are you ready for this week's TOO CUTENESS? In honor of August 1st (where has the summer gone?!), I've deviated from my recent Christmas in July kick to bring you a sweet little friendship bear with a nice summery look. Perfect for holding on to those last halcyon days before the back to school madness begins!


I've used Too Cute - Bear as my focal image today, along with this sweet sentiment from the Winnie Sunshine Delight collection. Papers are from the Work and Play 12, Work and Play 10, and Horace and Boo bundles.

Our Gem of a Challenge challenges run for 2 weeks, so you've got lots of time to link up, and they are ALWAYS Anything Goes! Visit the challenge blog HERE

I'm entering this into the following challenges - 

Catch the Bug July AG (1/3)
Crafter's Castle July #31 AG (1/3)
Crafty Catz #513: AG (1/3)
Creative Fingers - #189: AG (1/3)
QKR Stampede - #401: AG (1/3)
Pattie's Creations #172 AG (1/3)
Through the Purple Haze - #169: AG (1/3)
Classic Design Team Challenge - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Perfect Time to Craft - #7/July: AG (unlimited)
A Bit More Time To Craft - #119: AG (unlimited)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...