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“The Viscount’s Vow” by Julie Coulter Bellon review & giveaway

Posted on July 16, 2020 by EmpowerMoms

I really enjoyed reading this historical romance!

Charlotte and Edward had been friends for years but after returning from the war, Edward had demons he constantly faced And felt he didn’t deserve love or redemption. Throughout The book we read about Edwards struggles with his memories of the war, survivors guilt, Alcohol abuse, and struggling to fit into society.

Charlotte was such a caring And loving individual! She took her job as friend and fiancé very seriously with helping Edward recover and trying to understand his frustrations and limitations.

Christian and Lady Alice (from The Marquess meets his match) are mentioned towards the end, but primarily this book focuses on Charlotte and Edwards story which can be read as a standalone book.

I have read many books by this author and I highly recommend this book and her others! I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
A man changed by war. The woman who loves him. And a secret that could tear them apart.

Edward Rutledge, the newly minted Viscount Carlisle, has come back from war a changed man. The echo of the battlefield and the death of his best friend Marcus haunt him to the point that he decides to break his betrothal to Charlotte—the only woman he’s ever loved.

When he’s summoned home to Hartwell Manor, he comes face-to-face with her. Slowly, her strength and love make him see that he might be able to reclaim what he thought was lost. But when word reaches him that Marcus might not have died in Spain and yet lives, Edward will do anything to bring his friend home. As the mystery deepens, however, Edward is drawn into an intrigue that forces him to confront the demons that have plagued him since he returned to England. Will he have to sacrifice everything he’s built with Charlotte in order to keep her safe?

Purchase your own copy here:
https://amzn.to/2OhUcBC

About the author:

Julie Coulter Bellon is the author of nearly two dozen romantic suspense books. Her book All Fall Down won the RONE award for Best Suspense, Pocket Full of Posies won a RONE Honorable Mention for Best Suspense and The Captain was a RONE award finalist for Best Suspense. Most recently, her books The Capture and Second Look were both Whitney finalists for Best Suspense/Mystery.

Julie loves to travel and her favorite cities she’s visited so far are probably Athens, Paris, Ottawa, and London. In her free time she loves to read, write, teach, watch HawaiiFive-O, and eat Canadian chocolate. Not necessarily in that order.

If you’d like to be the first to hear about Julie’s new projects and receive a free book, you can sign up to be part of her VIP Readers Group at juliebellon.com

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Power Walk Through The Decades 5 DVD Set NEW with Gina Buber Up to the Beat Fitness

Posted on July 15, 2020 by EmpowerMoms

$49.95 when it will be released!
Purchase here when its available: https://amzn.to/3etTeg9

Are you ready to power walk off those pounds through the decades?

Join Gina B through 5 decades of high-energy cardio blasting power walking workouts. Get ready to twist through the 60’s, disco through the 70’s, pump it to the 80’s, rock out the 90’s and party it up to the 00’s. Each mix is choreographed to the BEat using our signature Dance That Walk method so that you can sweat it out to everyone’s favorite all time hits.

What you’ll get in this pack:
# Each decade DVD includes a 55minute workout
# 3 x 15minute power walks in each decade
# Warm up and cool down with each decade
# No equipment needed
# Close to 5 HOURS in total workouts!

With 6000 steps in each decade DVD, you’ll Walk, Dance and Sweat your way to the greatest hits from the 60’s to the 00’s!

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#yoursuper 7 day smoothie superfood challenge

Posted on July 14, 2020 by EmpowerMoms

I had been seeing several Facebook and Instagram posts for the #yoursuper 5 day detox challenge so I decided to look up the company after a friend gave me some samples of “Forever Beautiful” packets.

I signed up for some of their free recipe booklets online and came across their 7 day smoothie challenge. I have been making protein smoothies for years, but I typically make the same kind over and over again so I was looking forward to trying to new ingredients and adding superfoods to my smoothies.

I ordered my starter pack from amazon and started my challenge on a Saturday.

After 2 days, I realized I could save some time if I made up some of my smoothie bags ahead of time and label them. I added spinach leaves to every recipe whether it called for it or not. I wanted to make sure I was getting enough greens and didn’t want to waste the big bag of spinach leaves my husband bought me for this challenge.

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

DAY 7

REPEAT-day 8

FINAL THOUGHTS:

I liked the challenge because it got me trying new ingredients in my smoothies, like dates and avocados. I plan on using more of their recipes to come up with even more variety. Most of the recipes call for an entire banana which is high in sugar, so I’m going to find alternatives to that (like sweet potatoes!) or use 1/2 banana.

I added my own protein powder and spinach leaves to almost every smoothie in the morning so I didn’t follow it 100%. I liked trying all the sample packets from the company and none of mine were expired. (some of the amazon reviews said the packets were old)

I ended up ordering some of the full size products online and will be using them for the next month or so before I decide what products I really like and find beneficial. I did NOT sign up for the monthly subscription service because I don’t want the 3 month commitment and I don’t plan on buying all of these products on a regular basis due to cost. Check back here next month or on Instagram for more smoothie pictures and thoughts.

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“The Artist’s Healer” by Regina Scott and 50th Book Release giveaway #Regina50

Posted on July 13, 2020 by EmpowerMoms

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

Regina Scott On Her 50th Release

When my first book, The Unflappable Miss Fairchild, was published, I never dreamed I’d have the chance to publish 49 more books. It was enough to know a publisher had taken a chance on me, that the story in my head and my heart would reach readers. I have loved the Regency period for years, so it’s not surprising that many more stories set in that time period would urge me to tell them, culminating in the publication of The Artist’s Healer, the third book in my Grace-by-the-Sea series. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to be able to delve into other eras and locations as well: pioneer Seattle, turn-of-the-century Texas, the old West. Many, many thanks to all my readers for allowing me to be a part of their lives. 50 books! Who knew? Here’s to many more adventures ahead!

—Regina

The Artist’s Healer
(Grace-by-the-Sea #3)
By Regina Scott
Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 175 Pages
June 29, 2020

Grace-by-the-Sea: Where romance and adventure come home.

Spunky artist and entrepreneur Abigail Archer is determined to see her friend, Jesslyn Denby, restored as director of the spa at Grace-by-the-Sea, even if that means ousting the news physician who took her place. A shame she was recently injured and requires him to dance attendance on her. But if he thinks she’ll meekly accept his orders, he’d better think again!

Doctor Linus Bennett came to the little coastal village with his young son to escape a troubled past. He’s not about to lose his post to some crusader, but the pretty painter awakens feelings he’d thought long buried. When it appears the French are about to invade, Abigail and Linus must work together to save the village. In doing so, the doctor may just find that falling in love with the outspoken Abigail is the best prescription to heal his wounded heart.

This sweet, clean Regency is the sequel to The Heiress’s Convenient Husband.

Bookstagram Tour

Follow the Bookstagram Tour here, for extra entries in the giveaway!

July 13th: @beautyinthebinding
July 14th: @suziewaltner
July 15th: @bookobsesswithjess
July 16th: @jhannabass
July 17th: @bookslifeandchrist

50 Book Releases

(Linked to an Amazon affiliate link.)

About the Author

Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn’t sell her first novel until she learned a bit more about writing. Since her first book was published, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages, including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese. The Artist’s Healer marks her fiftieth published work of warm, witty romance. She loves everything about England, so it was only a matter of time before she started her own village. Where more perfect than the gorgeous Dorset Coast? She can imagine herself sailing along the chalk cliffs, racing her horse across the Downs, dancing at the assembly, and even drinking the spa waters. She drank the waters in Bath, after all! Regina Scott and her husband of 30 years reside in the Puget Sound area of Washington State on the way to Mt. Rainier. She has dressed as a Regency dandy, learned to fence, driven four-in-hand, and sailed on a tall ship, all in the name of research, of course. Learn more about her at www.reginascott.com.

50th Book Release Giveaway

One winner will receive an ebook of The Unflappable Miss Fairchild and a $50 Amazon gift card (open internationally)

Ends July 19, 2020

ENTER HERE

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“Following the Evidence” by Lynn Shannon GIVEAWAY

Posted on July 8, 2020 by EmpowerMoms

Following the Evidence Blog Blitz
Welcome to the Blog Blitz & Giveaway for Following the Evidence by Lynn Shannon, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Following the Evidence
Author: Lynn Shannon
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: July 7, 2020
Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Bringing a tracking dog to town
put her in a killer’s sights

Inheriting a ranch is a fresh start for Emma Pierce, her baby and her search-and-rescue dog—until someone tries to kill her.

But Sheriff Reed Atkinson won’t let anyone hurt his first love…especially when they uncover a connection to his vanished sister.

Can Reed solve both cases before he loses his sister and the woman he’s falling for all over again?

PURCHASE LINKS*: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | Christianbook

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lynn Shannon writes novels that combine intriguing mysteries with heartfelt romance. Raised in Texas, she believes pecans and Blue Bell ice cream are must-haves for every household. Lynn lives with her husband, two children, an extremely spoiled dog, and a turtle who hibernates half the year. You can find her online at www.lynnshannon.com.

CONNECT WITH LYNN: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a copy of Following the Evidence and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Following the Evidence JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway will begin at midnight July 8, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on July 15, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.