THE CHALK MAN by C.J.Tudor

It has been a while since I have found a book that kept my attention. This thriller is one of the must reads of 2018, at least for me. I found the characters to be very likeable and I could relate to them very easily. This book reminded me of another very popular book by a different author but once I started reading that is where the likeness ended. The story was easy to follow even though I had a few questions that needed answers at the end. I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to adding it to my collection. I will also be reading this book again. I received a copy of this book via @bloggingforbooks #bloggingforbooks complimentary for testing purposes. 

THE CHALK MAN

by

C.J.TUDOR

In 1986, Eddie and his friends are just kids on the verge of adolescence. They spend their days biking around their sleepy little English village and looking for any taste of excitement they can get. The chalk men are their secret code; little chalk stick figures they leave for one another as messages only they can understand. But then a mysterious chalk man leads them right to a dismembered body, and nothing is ever the same.

In 2016, Eddie is fully grown, and thinks he's put his past behind him. But then he gets a letter in the mail, containing a single chalk stick figure. When it turns out that his friends got the same message, they think it could be a prank . . . until one of them turns up dead.

THE BREATHLESS

by

TARA GOEDJEN

I have never read a Gothic mystery but I am a huge fan of supernatural books so I was not sure if I would enjoy this book. However, I have found that I had a hard time putting it down. 

Set in Alabama in a decaying mansion Mae is a very strong character and Cage is the guy accused of murdering her sister. When he returns almost a year after Ro's death with no memory of what happened. He sets out to try to remember what happened to her. Running from Sonny and Childers makes it very difficult for him to try to discover what took place. But he finds a friend in Mae, and she believes that he did not harm Ro. I found this book to be very creepy but not scary at all. For me it was a little weird in places but that made the book even more appealing. I am looking forward to more from this Author and was amazed that this is a first book. I give this book 4 stars and look forward to reading it again.

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A PRAIRIE GIRLS FAITH

A PRAIRIE GIRL'S FAITH

Stephen W. Hines

I have been a fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House series of books since I was a child, so it just made sense that I would want to read this. I thought that it would be about her spirituality and not much else but I was wrong. It actually gave a more in depth look at her life, and that is what I loved the most. 

This book gives you insight into Laura Ingalls life from an early age and into her later years. It also touches upon the relationship between herself and her daughter. This is a book that I have added to my library of books. It is something that I will read again and again. I give it 4 stars.

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I received this book compliments of blogging for books.

 https://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Girls-Faith-Spiritual-Ingalls/dp/0735289786

God Gave Us Family

 Lisa Tawn Bergren (Author), David Hohn (Illustrator)

https://www.amazon.com/Gave-Family-Lisa-Tawn-Bergren/product-reviews/1601428766/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

“Whenever somebody is loving and caring for another, that’s a family,” Mama tells Little Pup in Lisa Tawn Bergren’s children’s book, God Gave Us Family.

We enjoyed this book very much. My grandson is seven and I felt it was perfect for helping him understand the dynamics of a family. It discusses the many different types of families and explains how we are all a part of God's family. It also helps a child to understand why he/she should love the family that they have. 

This book opened us up for conversation and that is hard sometimes as he isn't open to discussing things like this. He was asking questions and we had a very in depth discussion about our family. The illustrations are very well done. Meant for ages 3 to 8 I felt that "God Gave Us Family" was a perfect fit for our family. The wording in this book was also great for my seven year old to read by himself as there weren't any large words. However, I would read it together as a family as it opens up a lot of opportunities for discussion. I would give this book 5 stars as we love it.

I received this book via Blogging for Books.

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FACE MASKS

I have actually found a facebook page that I love so I started following it. I am including the link at the bottom and I give credit to these recipes for face masks to them. They are always posting awesome content so feel free to check them out. Now on to the good stuff. #kutemax

Pumpkin Face Mask

I have tried this recipe and it is amazing. Pumpkins are full of Vitamin A and Antioxidant Vitamin C as well as Zinc so this mask just makes sense when you use it on your face. I have been using this mask every three days for almost 2 weeks and the results are awesome. Try it for yourself and let me know how it goes..

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of canned pumpkin

1 teaspoon of honey

1/2 teaspoon of milk

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients.

Apply to a clean face in circular motions and make sure to avoid the eye area.

Leave the mask on for 15- 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.

Nutmeg & Cinnamon Face Mask

Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties and can actually help to reduce pore size and diminish acne spots and scars. Cinnamon acts natural exfoliant and antiseptic. When these spices are combined with honey, it creates a skin healing mask.

A word of caution though: Nutmeg can be harsh on skin -- especially sensitive skin -- so be sure to try the mask out on a small patch of skin before applying it all over.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of honey

1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients.

Apply to a clean face very gently in circular motions and be careful to avoid the eye area. Do not rub or scrub it in as it can easily cause irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Leave the mask on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.

Sugar & Spice Body Scrub

You already know how great cinnamon and pumpkin are for your skin, but when combined with brown sugar, a natural exfoliant, this scrub will leave your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of canned pumpkin

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients.

Apply all over your body (concentrate on areas where your skin is driest), avoiding the face and scrub gently to exfoliate.

Rinse off scrub with warm water and pat dry.

Cranberry Face Mask

Cranberries are naturally rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and plenty of other antioxidants, which will keep your skin looking healthy and even decrease dark circles. This power-packed berry also acts as a natural toner, and when combined with moisture-rich honey and yogurt, creates a soothing mask.

Ingredients:

6-7 crushed cranberries (fresh, not canned!)

1 teaspoon of honey

1 teaspoon of plain yogurt

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients.

Apply to a clean face in circular motions, avoiding the eye area.

Leave the mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse it off gently with warm water.

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THE FIFTH PETAL by BRUNONIA BARRY

THE FIFTH PETAL

by

BRUNONIA BARRY

Set in 2014 Salem, Massachusetts, a young boy dies and Rose Whelan is again under suspicion. But that is nothing new as public opinion held her responsible for the murders of the Goddess murders in 1989. Rafferty, the Chief of Police is tasked with the investigation and it quickly becomes apparent that the murders are linked. Vengeance for past wrongs are the basis for the plot of this book, but who is willing to commit murder? 

I could not put this book down. I just finished it and I want to read it again. You have to pay attention to this book as it delves deeply into lore and legend. I found myself wanting to fact check the legends for myself. I found this to be a great read if your into occult genres. 

I received this book via Blogging for Books for testing purposes. 

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HERE AND GONE BY HAYLEN BECK

HERE AND GONE

by

HAYLEN BECK

Audra is fleeing an abusive marriage with her children and just wants to reach California.

However, after being pulled over by a sheriff things start to get really weird. Her children disappear and no one believes her. Across the country a man hears the reports and since he experienced something like this he is drawn into the fight. 

This book was a page turner that I could not put down. I had this book read within a week and have read it over and over again. The plot sucks you in and keeps you intrigued. I found this book to be very enjoyable. 

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