ARC Book Review: Dating the Alphabet by Samantha Napier

I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher  via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Publisher: Impulse Australia

Pub Date: 31 March 2015

Pages: 227

Challenges: Women's Challenge

Summary

Ramona Rawlings is going to make dating fun again. Armed with an alphabet poster, post-it notes and her best friend Emma, Ramona is going to date the alphabet - from A to Z and everything in between. Throw in the chaos of managing a theatre restaurant with a roster full of strong personalities, unfulfilled dreams and lustful hook-ups and Ramona's world is turned upside-down. In between Evan the arrogant, Ivan the emotionally stunned and Glen the racist, Ramona discovers what she really wants. But how many frogs will she have to kiss before she finds her fairytale?

Blog Tour: From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange by Tina Aldatz - Review

I received a copy of this book from the PR company as part of the blog tour in exchange for my honest review. This did not influence my opinion of the book in any way.

Publisher: Apparel Insiders LLC

Pages: 119

Challenges: Women's Challenge

Where to buy this book: Nook  Amazon Kindle  Tina Aldatz's website

Synopsis

"You are smart. You are pretty. 

You can do what others do, but better."

~Phylis (Aldatz) Tuthill

At 7 years old, Tina Aldatz had no idea of the impact and weight of her mother's words - said at the time to an impressionable Tina to counter the snide remarks of classmates who teased her for dressing "like the people on TV". The affirmation stuck, further validating Tina's childhood dreams of an improved life for her and her family, while building an unshakeable confidence that would later lead the young fashionista to creating the multimillion-dollar designer shoe accessories company, Foot Petals Inc. In this intimate, no-holds-barred autobiography, Tin candidly shares about her humble yet tumultuous upbringing, a freak accident at the beach that damaged the soles of her feet (and later inspired the brand), and lessons learned in corporate America that served as the impetus in her eventually calling her own shots. Filled with wit, wisdom, and unrelenting honesty, From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange offers a detailed look into the life of one of the most creative and successful "serial entrepreneurs" in the game. Complete with Tina's Six Essentials of Business and a play-by-play account of the creation of Foot Petals Inc., From Stilettos to the Stock Exchange proves that with faith, hard work and confidence, "The American Dream" is within reach for any person with the desire and will to make it their reality.

Stacking the Shelves (Apr 11)

Stacking the Shelves is all about the books we are adding to our shelves, physical or virtual, and sharing our excitement about our new titles. And why not, maybe also finding a great new read in the process! This weekly meme is hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

So, we're back here at the end of another week. These past two weeks were pretty crazy, especially with all the extra work that has to be put in for the holidays to make sure everyone visiting the house is sufficiently fed. And by that we mean that they should really be eating so much that they will be unable to get back on their feet and leave before several hours. Anyways, I had a lovely time with family and friends, and also had some spare time for reading, which is always a plus! So, let's check out those new titles, shall we?

ARC Book Review: The Second Guard by J.D. Vaughn

I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher  via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Pub Date: 14 April 2015

Series: Second Guard #1

Pages: 432

Challenges: Women's Challenge

Summary

In the peaceful realm of Tequende, all second-born children at the age of 15 must journey to the Alcazar to fulfill the mandate of the Oath of Guilds. There, they train to earn a place among the queen's legendary Second Guard, or work as indentured servants. Talimendra has always wanted to join the Guard, but there are dark rumors in the queendom that she may not be ready for. Rumors that whisper of greed, traitors and war. There is very little time and too many unanswered questions, but one thing is for certain: if there is a traitor among the Second Guard, then everyone - including the queen - is in grave danger.