Friday, July 25, 2014

BOOTY FRESH || "PRIVATE" ODOR NEUTRALIZER REVIEW







Product Review:
WHAT THIS DOES:
Yes, this is a spray for your bum  Simply spray it directly between the buttocks, let it sit, wash it away, and you will be absolutely stink free down there. Doesn't matter how offensive or "permanent" the odor was before; it absolutely works.

THE MOST AMAZING SPRAY FOR YOUR BUM: With a full application of Booty Fresh, you won't notice a scent from offending areas for up to two weeks or longer.

BEYOND HYGENEGet's Where Soaps, Wipes, and Toilet Paper Can't.  Regular washing can not remove everything permeating the skin.  In fact, toilet paper is a huge cause of a "permanent" odor down there.

DATING | EXOTIC TRIPS | CAMPING: Spray on Booty Fresh for that extra boost of freshness where you’ll need it most. Complete confidence that you are clean and sexy wherever you are!

UNSCENTED & EXTRA SOOTHING: Booty Fresh is made with soothing aloe vera & leaves your bum smelling like...  well...  nothing! That part is for you to decide.

ALL NATURAL & SAFE: Safe to spray in mouth - safe to swallow (yuck! - we DO NOT recommend) – 4oz Spray – Made in the USA – All natural enzyme substrates – 120 Uses

IN OTHER WORDS:
This will give you a totally stink-free-bum (or whatever your word for it is), even if nothing else seems has worked. I don't know how to say it any other way: It Totally Works.



My Review:

So I kind of took on this review because I just had to know if it worked. I know there is a spray for everything, so why not something to neutralize booty smell. I don't care what anyone says, at some point in your life, your booty has been a little funky. In a hot climate, exercising, road trips, and even if you are naturally a hot person. I'm not a small person, nor do I have the awesome ability to be hot and not sweat like my mother. At the time that received this product I was living in Oklahoma. Anyone who knows Oklahoma, knows that it's hot AND humid, ALL THE TIME! So, I know everyone is probably still thinking that this is a joke or a gimmick, right? Well its not. When I received this I was busy packing, moving, and getting all kinds of sweaty. I'm sure that's a great picture in your mind, right? Probably not, I know. Anyways, I gave it a try. Just a couple of sprays and voila! I was like new again. The rest of me was sweaty but at least my booty was fresh again haha. It actually works. To really put it to the test, I tried it out on my 5 year old son. Anyone who has a little boy knows that when they get hot and sweaty, their private areas do not smell like roses. It's a gawd awful smell that nobody EVER wants to smell. I sprayed hit booty and his "boys" and it was like the funky smell never existed. I'm thankful it worked because I don't know that I could have smelled that again. I seriously would buy this for at least the summertime, if you workout a lot, or if your kid is in sports. It's an amazing product and it lasts!


If you want to view more information, reviews, or want to buy the product (which you should!), click here.



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

M>notes notepad Review










Product Description:
m> notes is a simple but elegant notepad app for making text notes just about anything.

m> notes is designed to be convenient to use and makes it easy to focus on what's important - your notes' content and context. 

Key Features:
- Consistent sliding navigation
- Organize your notes and sub-notes into colored notebooks
- Add photos to your notes, make photos with your camera or choose a picture from the gallery
- Action Bar provides context information even on older devices
- Drag and drop to reorder notes
- Share your notes via Twitter, Facebook, email, etc.
- Backup to Dropbox
- Backup to SD-card

Premium Features:
- Widgets
- 9 fonts to choose from
- Additional icons
- Unlimited notebooks
- Imports notes from the free version



My Review:

I thought this notepad was pretty decent. You can do quite a bit with it as far as organization and adding pictures to your notes. It also has the ability to share through social media and email. The fact that it can be backed up to your sd card or dropbox is also pretty awesome too. If you decide to buy you do get a few extras and don't lose anything from the free version as it imports it from the free version to the premium version. The description pretty much sums up everything about it. I, personally, don't need another notepad app on my phone as mine already comes with one sufficient for the few random notes I make, but if you don't have a notepad or need a better one, this is one to check out! Even the free version is worth it if you don't have one. 
If you are interested in trying this app out on Google Play, click here.





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Valentia Skin Care Even Glow Serum Review









Product Description:
Valentia Skin Care NEW - EVEN GLOW SERUM - 20% Vitamin C - Natural & Organic Ingredients -

98% Natural Ingredients (see below for a description of our Key Ingredients chosen specifically to enchance Vitamin C efficacy on the skin)
 

  • EVENS SKIN TONE:
    Vanquish dark spots and skin discoloration, replacing uneven and ill-textured skin with smooth, wrinkle-free skin that leaves you looking flawless and ageless.

    INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE:
    Revitalize your skin with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and visibly brighter. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.

    ABSORBS RAPIDLY:
    Moisturizes skin due to the capacity of the hyaluronic acid to absorb water, thereby increasing fluid between cells, giving your skin a smoother and younger appearance. This intense water absorption means no more dry, peeling or cracked skin, even in extreme weather.

    BOOSTS COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
    The presence of Organic Rosehip Seed oil to support Vitamin C increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

    REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES:
    Reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles with the help of our foundation 20 % Vitamin C. Special ingredients such us Hyaluronic Acid and Organic Sea Buckthorn oil work to plump up the skin, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles in the skin so it is smoother, clearer and younger.
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KEY INGREDIENTS

Vitamin C: With a 20% concentration does more than boost the body’s immune system; it also provides many benefits to keep the skin tight, smooth and looking ageless. Vitamin C has been scientifically proven to reduces the effects of sun exposure on the skin, including sunburn, sun spots, redness and wrinkles.

In addition to helping reduce the signs of aging, Vitamin C is essential for everyday maintenance to strengthen and smooth out the skin, as well as neutralizing free radicals before they can damage the skin. 

***Our additional Key Ingredients below were all selected for their ability to enhance and support Vitamin C's effect on the skin. 

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil & Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil - These oils promote skin hydration and lock in moisture to protect your skin from signs of aging and improve its beauty and youthfulness. Rosehip Oil specifically has been used in medical communities around the world for those with serious skin ailments and only recently has North America learned to embrace natural solutions from our ancestors. These two organic oils are full of antioxidants and therefore act as the perfect supporting cast for our best friend - Vitamin C

Resistem (Plant Stem Cells) - This provides the perfect mix of protection from stress-related aging and promotes skin detoxification. Resistem will help your skin regenerate faster while protecting it from environmental stressors.

Hyaluronic Acid (Botanical) - Holding up to 1000 times its weight in water and drawing moisture out of the environment and onto the surface of your skin ,there is not a more effective moisturizing agent on the market today. Penetrates deeply, and actives collagen production for a fresher, younger, firmer, and brighter complexion

Green Tea Extact- The catechins in green tea are a potent antioxidant which also contribute to the overall anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant benefits of this ancient health and beauty secret.





My Review:

I finally got what I expected in a bottle...ORANGE! The last Vitamin C type serum I tried smelled like witch hazel and didn't do much good. This even glow serum, on the other hand, was A-W-E-S-O-M-E! It comes in a nice, neat little box and the bottle is labeled simple with just the information a consumer needs. When I got the bottle out of the box my first instinct was to smell it, so I did. It actually smelled like oranges. I wasn't expecting that at all! The even bigger shocker was when I went to put some on my fingertips to apply to my face and it didn't run right off them! This serum is actually thick enough to last on your fingers instead of running right off them like other thin "serums" do. Definitely pay attention to the amount you start out with. A little goes a looooong way! Which is awesome because it gives you more than you expected for your money. It didn't leave my skin sticky feeling at all, which I was a little worried about. It does take a minute or two for the serum to dry on your face. If you're that impatient, use the cool setting on your hairdryer or fan your face until it dries. You can put lotion or makeup right on top of it with no issues. Within the first couple of days I noticed a difference. My skin seemed much more smooth that it did. I have combination skin BAD! This actually helped calm down the dry parts of my face and the shiny areas as well. It was almost like having normal skin again! I can't speak for any skin type but my own. It does say that it is good for all skin types. I can attest that it works for my combination skin, so you may want to look into this stuff. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone to at least try out. You may be very pleasantly surprised like I was. I would show a picture of before and after but you really can't tell a difference. I am a redhead, which means pasty white skin with freckles. No matter how many different ways I tried taking a picture, there was no way to tell anything. 

If you are interested in seeing more information, reviews, or would like to purchase this product on Amazon, click here.


I would also like to apologize to Valentia Skin Care for my late review. 



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.



Garcinia Cambogia Advanced PLUS Slender Cleanse Advanced Review





    Both bottles - picture from Amazon



    Product Description (on Amazon):
    • YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT FASTER USING A COMPLETE FAT BURNING SYSTEM...It's a proven fact! - Just using Garcinia alone won't do it...YOU NEED THE ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS BUNDLE!- High Potency Garcinia Cambogia Advanced working synergistically with Gentle Slender Cleanse Advanced. Together they will Deliver Safe, Effective, Convenient and All Natural Fat Burning Weight Loss!!!
    • AS SEEN ON TV Doctor's "Miracle Fat Burner in a Bottle" FULL STRENGTH Garicina Cambogia Advanced and the Perfect Gentle Colon Cleanse of Slender Cleanse Advanced for your PERFECT Slimming 1-2 PUNCH!
    • Burns Away Stubborn Belly, thigh and Butt Fat Yet Still Has Less than 5% Caffeine for "Jitter-Free" - MAXIMUM Weight Loss, Energy Boost and A General Sense of Calm Well-being!
    • 100% Natural Veggie Caps with a FULL 60% HCA-Absolutely NO Fillers, NO Binders, NO Artificial Ingredients, GLUTEN-FREE, Made in the USA in a FDA Certified and GMP Approved State of the Art Facility!
    • No Questions Asked A to Z MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE!!!


Supplement Facts for both from Amazon







My Review:
I was taking a prescription medication for weight loss and when I saw this available to try out on Tomoson, I jumped on it. The list of side effects on these medications from doctors are ridiculous. While it did work, it was not looking like the best thing for my health. 
The capsules are a little big, but they're about normal size for this type of product. You take 2 capsules of the Garcinia Cambogia and 1 capsule of Slender Cleanse Advanced 30 minutes before a meal. There are only 60 capsules in each bottle so I usually only took 1 Slender Cleanse Advanced before breakfast and dinner. I eat lunch, but it's usually more like multiple healthy snacks between breakfast and dinner. 
After a few days of following the dosage I did notice that I was feeling a little better than I had been. By this I mean that I felt more energized and less sluggish. After about a week I noticed that I wasn't able to eat as much as before. I was starting portion control on my own, but even some of my smaller portions were a little much for me. 
I took both supplements together for almost the entire month (I ended up moving and trying to remember to take these was not going to happen. 5 people traveling in 3 different vehicles and of course this includes my 5 year old. I had other things on mind lol). I lost 10 lbs during the time I was taking these supplements. I was very excited by that! I'm sure the ridiculous heat and humidity in Oklahoma was a little bit of help, but otherwise, I am very happy with this pairing of supplements.
I didn't notice a change in some of the other things listed that can be helped out with the supplements but that doesn't mean that it won't help someone else. 
These products won't work for everyone, and are designed to help people lose 10+ pounds. Don't expect a miracle overnight and don't expect it to work the best if you don't do your part by eating and exercising. You want the good results, do your part!

If you are interested in reading more information, reviews, or would like to purchase these products click here to go to their Amazon page.


Side Note:
I would like to give my apologies to Team Innovations, LLC for my review being so late. If I do get the chance to work with you again in the future, I definitely won't let this happen again. 


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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Natures Best Vitamin C Serum Review





Vitamin C Serum Description: 

Nature's Best Vitamin C Serum - #1 For Face, Eyes & Acne On The Market - C + E + Hyaluronic Acid Reverse Skin Aging & Wrinkles - Look & Feel Years Younger - Organic 18% Vitamin C Serum > Vidi, Obagi, Powder, Cream


  • Clinically Test and Proven to Stimulate Collagen, Reversing the Effects of Aging.
  • This is the Highest Quality Vitamin C Serum Available on the Market, Guaranteed to Work.
  • Our Serum will remove Toxins & create Collagen, Diminishing fine Lines & Wrinkles.
  • Organic Ingredients make this product Perfect for all Skin types, dry, oily, sensitive.
  • Manufactured in the U.S.A by our Top of the Line FDA Certified Cosmetic Lab.
  • Not tested on animals.


  • My Review:

    The product comes in a nice glass bottle with a nice label. It doesn't have a lot of extra "junk" on it to advertise like some companies do. It gives the obvious, which would be the company name, product, and fl oz amount. It also includes a full list of ingredients (showing percentage of naturally derived ingredients and organic ingredients). And last but not least, a description of the product and directions. The dropper is made of glass, so definitely be careful. I love that it has a dropper, however, I wish it wasn't flat at the bottom of it. The serum was a bit thinner than I had expected so it will slowly start dripping from the end. Definitely make sure you are ready to apply before you pull the dropper out. I've never used this type of product before so I really wasn't sure what to expect for a scent. My naivety told me to expect oranges in a bottle. Of course, I was wrong. The serum is a milky clear color. I smelled it before using it and it was a very familiar scent and definitely not what I was expecting. I got a strong whiff of witch hazel. Anyone who knows what witch hazel smells like, knows it's not a great smell. There are other ingredients that kind of mask the smell, but it's a very strong scent to try and overpower. When applying the serum, do not put too much on your hand before applying it to your face/neck. The warmth from your hand will thin it out a little more and you'll moisturizing your hands instead of your face. It goes on smooth and dries fairly quick. I won't say I didn't fan my face a little, but I'm sooooo impatient. I'm working on that, but for patient people, it dries pretty quick. Once it's dry, you can apply your daily moisturizer and anything else you use on your face. I used this product for a couple of weeks and didn't really see a huge difference. I'm not saying it doesn't work, because there's plenty of people on amazon that would disagree with me. I am a redhead with weird sensitive combination skin. I think people with more normal skin would have a better result. I would recommend this product to people with normal skin. Maybe even oily skin since the serum has witch hazel, which is an astringent. 

    You can view and purchase this item on Amazon here.




    Attempting to show what it looks like on my skin. I'm a little pasty so it's hard to tell. 













    Side Note:

    I would like to apologize to Mystelic for my tardy review. I would love to work with you again and hope that you can forgive me for this unprofessional moment I had.











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    Monday, July 7, 2014

    SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer Review





    Product Description: 
    SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer: Stainless Steel Vegetable Spiralizer with Special Japanese Blades 2 Julienne Sizes, Perfect Spiral Cutter for Low Carb Healthy Vegetable Meals - Best Spirelli Julienne Super Cutter for various Veggies such as Zucchini, Paderno & Carrots - As seen on numerous cooking shows it's Perfect for Low Carb Heart Healthy meals - With Manual and Cleaning Brush

    • ★ Top Quality Spiral Slicer - Spiralizer with Bonus Brush for Easy Cleaning

      ★ Feature: Special, sturdy Japanese blades made of stainless steel Create endless Julienne strips Two Julienne sizes - 2x3 mm and 3.5x5 mm Dishwasher - safe Stainless steel / plastic

      ★ Easy and quick to operate, small enough to fit into your kitchen drawer, and works better than expensive spiral cutter products

      ★ Comes complete with a KITCHEN BRUSH, DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

      ★ Designed to make raw vegetable "pastas" with ease from carrots, zucchinis and the like, the SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer is the perfect gadget for raw foodists. From veggie spaghetti, easy stir fry, to fancy garnishes for the sushi plate, this spiral cutter makes it all so easy. It is ideal for making curly strands of firm vegetables, creating garlands of vegetables, making stunning salads and food preparations. Creating easy and healthly meals -

      ★Simply use this vegetable spiralizer like a pencil sharpener. There will be a little leftover (like a pencil-sized core) which you can easily slice as normal. SuperSwizz Spiral vegetable slicer can cut spirals in 2 thicknesses (2x3mm & 3.5x5mm).

    My Review: 
    This is the first time I've ever tried this type of product. I had been looking at other products until I found this opportunity to try the SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer. It is built pretty well. I did have one of the metal parts pop off at one point but it was easy to put back on. Part of the problem was the size of the zucchini that I was using. You definitely have to check the size of the veggie that you are wanting to use and compare it with the size of the opening at either end before using the slicer. If it doesn't fit right, you're not going to get what you're wanting out of the slicer. I chose to use zucchini to make veggie pasta to go with the spaghetti sauce I had made with turkey meatballs. I made this for my parents. Technically for my son too, but he's 5 and wasn't having any part of this experiment. My parents loved it and surprisingly, so did I. Slicing the zucchini was fairly easy (like I said before, I had sizing issues, but worked my way through it). I found it easiest to cook the veggie pasta by putting it into a metal colander and steaming it. I did boil it in a pan another time but that process took longer and was easier to overcook them. I plan to try other vegetables in the future. Also, the included cleaning brush is awesome, I don't think you'd be able to handwash it properly without it. It's a very helpful tool and I'm very glad it was included since I don't have a dishwasher in my new place. Overall, I love the SuperSwizz Spiral Slicer and would definitely recommend it. 
    Right After Steaming

    Finished product (Zucchini & Yellow Squash pasta with
    red sauce, turkey meatballs, and a sprinkle of
    grated Parmesan cheese)






    You can purchase this item on Amazon.com by clicking here.



    Additional Note: I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to Pure Luxe LLC for the tardiness of my review. It was highly unprofessional and will not happen again (if I am given a chance to work with your company again in the future). I appreciate being given the opportunity to review your product.




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    Book Review | Saving Gracie By Nancy DeMarco


    Book Description:
    Saving Gracie is a small-town murder mystery with plenty of humor, a touch of romance, a hint of paranormal, and enough suspense to raise your heart rate. When Gracie is accosted by a redheaded ghost, Officer Marcel Trudeau assumes the old gal is hallucinating. Again. But to Gracie the dead girl is real, and her message is urgent—someone will die tonight. Sure enough, a body surfaces in Echo Pond, and the town of Coyne Falls plunges into chaos. In the furor that follows, the victim's widow jumps out a window, a dead man sends text messages, a missing person is duct taped to a toilet, and a beagle runs howling into the night. Meanwhile, the ghost sends Gracie on a mission: "follow the beagle" to save a life.

    Author's Website - Click here
    Saving Gracie on Amazon - Click here

    My Review: As I have said in other book reviews, I don't read many books these days. It's a bit hard without a lot of free time having a busy 5 year old. I can actually say that I actually got mad a few times because I had to put the book down. It's been quite a while since I've had a book of this type actually capture my attention this strongly. Nancy is an awesome writer and storyteller. The book has many twists and turns that keep you thinking and wanting to read more. The descriptions are amazing and allow you to imagine them in your mind as you read. You can't help but love Gracie. The book is very suspenseful and even has a little humor thrown in too. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. I look forward to possibly reading more books by Nancy if I get some free time.

    Additional note: I would like to personally like to apologize to Nancy DeMarco for the tardiness of my review. It was very unprofessional of me and there is no excuse for it.

    I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

    Tuesday, June 24, 2014

    Sundown Naturals® Adult Multivitamin Gummies

    Sundown Naturals® Adult Multivitamin Gummies



    I received a sample of these Sundown Naturals Adult Multivitamin Gummies free from Smiley360. I love that they make gummies for adults now. I almost started taking kids vitamins lol. I love gummies. They could taste a little better, but way better than chewables and swallowing a pill any day! I'd recommend them for sure!

    Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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    Book Review | Whole Latte Love by Rachelle Ayala

    Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

    Investment banking intern Carina Chen doesn’t need any distractions—especially the sexy, guitar-playing barista she rooms with for the summer.

    Free spirit Dylan Jewell appreciates the delightful universe of women who vie for his attention. His goal in life is to do good, make happy coffee, and help the homeless.

    When Carina moves in, she insists on rules of conduct to quell her instant attraction to Dylan. But when her boss asks her to turn Dylan into a businessman, she can’t think of a reason not to take advantage of his hospitality.

    Their chemistry is white hot, but Dylan refuses to play Carina’s game, unable to understand how he can fall in love with a woman who puts profits in front of people. When Carina realizes Dylan isn’t budging, she risks all to gain a single night with him. Will her gambit backfire or will Dylan discover Carina’s true heart before she runs away with his?

    Set in Berkeley, California, Whole Latte Love is an opposites-attract romance mixing bluesy rock music, hot, steamy love scenes, and financial shenanigans.




    My Review:

    I'm not too excited about this type of book usually but I decided to give it a try. I will say that the author does a very good job at painting the pictures of the story in your head. So well, in fact, that you just fall in love with the characters. It's not one of those cheesy romance books where they meet, fall in love, and live happily ever after. It actually has a somewhat more normal story line. I won't spoil the book for anyone by giving examples. I'm sure you can figure out what I mean when you read this. If you are into romance novels and don't want the cheesy stories that most write about these days, pick this book up! You won't be disappointed. Hot, steamy, and a real story. I would recommend this book again and again!

    I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

    Thursday, May 22, 2014

    Learning Success Program Review

    Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

    I decided to give this program a try through Tomoson after noticing how my son acts when we try to do his homework in pre-k. Yes, I said pre-k. He had homework 3 times a week and had 2 short little take home books that they had to read twice a week. He could usually read them pretty well but if he wasn't feeling like it, he wouldn't even try. My son has never been diagnosed with any of these "learning difficulties" but that doesn't mean he does or doesn't have them. I don't have a color printer so I actually ended up printing some of these out in black & white and then using crayons to match the colors in the emailed exercises in order to complete the activities. My son has started to like some of the activities and has even fully finished a few of them but we are still working on it. This program is only going to be useful to you if you stick to it. Like the program description below says, results start at around 3 months. I haven't been doing the program with my son that long, so I haven't started to see many results. I have confidence that I will in the future by sticking with this program my son will be able to overcome some of the issues that he has had in school. He starts kindergarten next year so I'm hoping we can get some of these issues worked out by the time he goes back to school.




    Program Description:
    The learning success program is a simple do-at-home program that will show you how to find the core problems and overcome them. Learning is made up of basic core skills. There are 16 of them in all. Typical learning difficulties are small weaknesses in a combination of two or three of these skills. Helps overcome learning difficulties such as:

    • Dyslexia 
    • Dyscalculia 
    • Dysgraphia 
    • ADD/ADHD 

    Each of these terms simply means that there is a weakness in two or more of these basic learning skills. But it doesn't define which. Once you get started in the course you'll quickly find the trouble spots. Once you do that your child will be on the path to learning success. You will learn simple exercises that strengthen the skills needed for successful learning. Modern scientific breakthroughs have discovered a number of methods for overcoming these problems. Once you do your child will actually enjoy homework.
    The normal price for this course is $564
    The course is delivered via email. You will receive emails each day with exercises you simply print out and do with your child. Takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes 3-5 days per week. Results are typically seen starting at about 3 months but can come earlier. Severe problems will take approximately 1 year to overcome. We will continue delivering exercises for one year or until you cancel.

    For more information or to purchase the program for yourself - click here.


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    Thursday, May 15, 2014

    Giveaway | Haven Series Collection by D.C. Akers

    One lucky winner will receive a code to download the Haven Series Collection - Two Book Set - By D.C. Akers. Enter now!

    Book Review | Haven Series Collection By D.C. Akers

    Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

    I'll admit that I haven't done a whole lot of reading in a while. I decided to go ahead and give these books a shot because they were new and from an author I've never read. I will quite often deny that I like fantasy type books but that is mainly because I am so picky on the types of fantasy books I read. I couldn't get into Harry Potter or the Twilight books. Some books are either too juvenile for my liking or they start too slow. I prefer books to jump out, grab me, and keep me hooked until I've read the book in a day or two. I'm beginning to think that I prefer the more twisted fantasy books over others. It really all depends on my mood though. 


    Book Descriptions:

    Haven Series Collection (Books 1 & 2): 

    Known as a place of refuge, Haven is a sanctuary for those with supernatural abilities. Decades of peace between the Witches, Vampires, Goblins, Elves, and Orcs is coming to an end. Now the once tranquil world is shrouded in deception and corruption. Dark secrets tear at the very fabric of their alliance, giving way to an evil that stirs in the shadows. Exhilarating and utterly gripping, the HAVEN series is an action-packed journey full of suspense, magic, mystery, and intrigue.

    A Stranger Magic (Book 1):




    Sam Dalcome thinks he is so completely average that no one ever notices him. Until he discovers a mysterious stranger outside his home. Bewildered, he tries to uncover the stranger’s intentions. But Sam is sidetracked when he and his friend Travis discover a secret passageway deep in the town’s quarry that leads to a hidden cavern. What they uncover next will not only change their lives forever, but will uncover the first clue to a deadly Dalcome family secret. Sam finds himself drawn into a world of mystery and magic he never knew existed, which brings him closer to a destiny he never knew was possible. Get it today for FREE.

    Revenge of the Viper (Book 2):

    The Great War of Haven ended thirteen years ago but Alisa Dalcome is about to discover that the war did not end for her. Placed on Earth as a sleeper agent for the Majesty of Haven, Alisa had one objective—protect the portal keys at all costs. In the wrong hands the magical keys could jeopardize the safety of everyone on Haven. But Alisa’s relocation was more than just Majesty business; it was also a chance for her to escape her enemies, enemies that still wanted her dead. Alisa wasn’t thinking about herself when she left Haven, she was thinking about her children Sam and Sarah. The Great War had already taken her husband Rylan; she would be damned if she would let it take her children too. But what Alisa didn’t count on was her inquisitive son Sam and his friend Travis. Sam’s world has turned upside down after discovering magic is real. After barely escaping the caves Sam begins to piece together the past day’s events when he stumbles onto his mother’s secret past. With the clues mounting, Sam must dig deeper to uncover the truth that could change his life forever.
    But Sam doesn’t realize that his mother’s past has already caught up with them. Hidden within the shadows nearby is Haven’s most malevolent predator—the Viper. A hunter forged from the blackest of magic, it watches, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Can Sam uncover the truth in time or will his mother’s past collide with the present placing them all in grave danger?




    My Review

    I don't plan to spoil the books for you, so please feel free to continue reading. 

    Everyone seems to have different opinions about the pace of these books. I, personally, find the book to be a little on the slow paced side. I'm not sure if that is due to the shorter chapters with longer descriptions and details or if my mind is automatically comparing it to other fantasy books I have read. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though. I am a single mother of a 5 year old that wants Mommy's attention all the time, so the slower pace and shorter chapters make it easier to put the book on hold until you get another chance to read. Some people are able to put a bookmark anywhere and pick up right where they left off, but I have to stop at chapter marks. It's almost like I will forget everything I've read if I bookmark anywhere else. I might just be OCD though :)

    One thing I do love about the author is the details and descriptions. Some people love a good fantasy book but don't have the mind that creates the vision like others do without deeper descriptions to help. He is very good at painting the picture that helps us envision the story in our minds while we read. These books definitely take you to another place and help capture your attention. There are other worlds and characters that could use more descriptions but with any series, that just means there is room for more books where they will quite possibly be featured. 


    The Conclusion

    I would definitely recommend reading these books if you are into other fantasy books like Harry Potter and Twilight. They are great books for someone with a hungry imagination that wants to be taken to another world. 

    You can purchase the ebooks on Amazon.com for the Kindle Price of $4.95 which includes both books. If you prefer a physical book, you can get the paperback in large print for $11.81 (as currently listed on Amazon.com).


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    D.C. Akers

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