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Crystal C

Crystal C

I am a wife (married my life long love) and mother of 2 girls. i hope to pass on my love of books, music, dance, and nature to them, and of course to teach them to love their selves for who they are, and not to be scared to show the world who they really are. one of my fave quotes is "DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING"
  • WA, USA
  • member since February 25 2008

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  • Sassy Sipe

    Sassy Sipe says

    Hello, I am giving away a FREE copy of AFTERNOON DELIGHT BY RONNA GAGE.
    It has recieved some great reviews for a short story. To read more of the reviews and order your copy go to www.freyasbower.com

    CONTEST DETAILS;
    Question to answer-
    "What reaction did Sean have to his wife's 'confession'?

    If you know the answer, please respond by sending an e-mail. I will pick at random the correct answers by drawing.
    Drawing date will be June 21, 2009.

    Good Luck
    Sassy Sipe/Ronna Gage

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hi dear, i am really sorry for not responding to you lately :(
    i was so busy with my finals and then my graduation... YES I DID IT :D and i applied for a master degree in another university (KAUST) and they accepted me ...

    i am having a fun time now, feeling good but didn't read that much though :( i just finished virgenia's "notorious" and the " new moon" from twilight saga ... but thats it
    i will start catching up soon ...

    Sorry again mi amiga, and i really wish you a very special day :D
    say hi for your lovely girls for me

    Thanks, May

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shay

    Shay says

    I loved the twilight series a total blast to read

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. Celeste B

    K. Celeste B says

    An author always thinks her/his book is GREAT. But rather than me tell you, will you take a moment to read the following reviews and maybe add them to your shelf? Thank you very much. I think you’ll love them as much as the readers below did.

    February, 2009, Sojourn With A Stranger, K. Celeste Bryan
    Rating: 5 stars * * * * *

    Blurb:

    Penniless when she arrives in Norfolk , her mother and father drowned at sea, Raine Brinsley would give anything to return home to her grandfather in Maine . When Derek Stafford, owner of a large plantation, offers a solution to her dilemma, she’s stunned, if not outraged. She’d prefer to fulfill the contract to have his child and forget about him and his self-serving scheme. But she hadn’t counted on the decadently-delicious passion he’d awakened in her.

    Derek’s only desire was to father an heir for Stafford House, thus securing his future. He didn’t count on the Scottish lass with dark green eyes to interfere with his well-laid plans. But after one night in her arms, guilt, not to mention the loss of his heart, became his penance. Now he’d do anything to get her back, anything to quench the hunger and passion tormenting his soul.

    Review:

    My Thoughts: ***Sigh*** What can I say...

    This was such a good book! K. Celeste Bryan did a superb job in this story!!! I was immediately pulled into the story of Raine and Derek.

    Raine is a young woman full of Scottish blood... and we all know how stubborn those Scots can be! When faced with the tragic loss of her parents she finds herself stranded in Norfolk without a penny and refusing to write to the only relative she has left. She will not except Derek's offering to pay her way home, willing only to work in his employ to save money to make her own way home. Derek comes up with another plan... a very selfish one at that. If Raine agrees to Derek's schemes she will have enough money to get home, take care of her Grandfather, and never worry about money again.

    Bryan makes you love, hate, and pity Derek. He was selfish and selfless. He blames himself for his late wife losing her mind, that and the decisions he has made since Raine showed up on his doorstep sends him running from Stafford Hall when Raine needs him the most.

    I didn't want the story to end. It was another late night of reading...

    There was love, loss, mystery, and ghosts in this book. It is a must read that has landed a permanent spot on my shelf under favorites!!

    Posted by Heather at HEATHER'S READING ROMANCE

    WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE REVIEWS

    FIVE STARS

    First off let me start off my saying . . . I loved Where the Rain is Made! I predict this book to be a best seller. It is so good that words can’t describe it, but I will try. I enjoyed everyone from Cesca to Meko and everyone else in between. I read the electronic version and at three hundred plus pages, I sometimes have a hard time sitting for so long staring at a computer screen. I have to tell you that when I began reading this book I found myself glued to the seat. My husband ended up cooking dinner for me as I was engrossed in this book. Where the Rain is Made is a pleasure to read. There are not many books that come along like this one, but when they do, watch out. I am now on the hunt to read more books by K. Celeste Bryan.

    Reviewer for Cheryl's Book Nook: http://cherylsbooknook.blogspot.com
    * * *
    New K. Bryan fan!
    By war "lv2rd" FIVE STARS

    I just have to say I would and have recommended this book to all fans of paranormal and historical romance. Bryan writes a great story! This is the story of Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time wanderer Cheyenne Dog warrior, and Fracesca Duvall, a white woman taken captive by him. The story starts off with Meko being sent back in time to try to save as many of the Cheyenne as possible but not interfere with the outcome of battles. Cesca and her father and brother live in Colorado looking for gold as so many settlers did at the time.

    Where The Rain Is Made starts off with action and Im telling you it doesn't stop until the very last period. The Dog Soldiers attack the mining community and she is taken prisoner by Meko. Her brother is taken prisoner by a more ruthless soldier and the same one that killed their father. Cesca and her brother go through so much after they are captured but she remains a strong heroine, and that is what I really really like about this book. She does not cower, and only begs for her brother to be spared. I like the strength and that would be expected as she becomes the Dog Warriors wife.

    Bryan had me go through a gamut of emotions with this book. I was laughing, fearing, crying, and there were so many moments of heart wrenching emotion with the hero and heroine. Bryan also introduced me to so many historical things I did not realize, ie: Dog Soldiers, had no idea they existed, she really did her homework on the back story here. There were many scenes with indian celebrations,and traditions. The story has a great twist at the end and I look forward to Bryan writing a story on Mountain Lion maybe?! I will be revisiting this book many many times.

    * * *
    Wendy From Goodreads had this to say:

    “This is a great book! I highly recommend reading it! Plus the author is a wonderful person in general and responds graciously to all her emails!

    Ethan Gray aka Meko, a time traveling Dog Soldier is called upon to go back in time from his modern day life to help his people, he meets his fate with Francesca (Cesca) the green eyed wildcat, when the Dog Soldiers are warring on the mine camp her father and brother are at. She is captured by Meko, and wow...does the story ever keep you glued to it. There was suspensful moment after suspensful moment. The conflicts and hurdles were just non stop but the love story was so touching.

    Plus Bryan gives you so much great history about the Cheyenne in the book. I went through so many emotions with this book. I laughed, there were numerous times I felt my heart just clench in my chest for Cesca and Ethan. I havent read an Indian romance in a long, long while, but Im telling you WHERE THE RAIN IS MADE is a great book.

    I will be revisiting it frequently to say the least.”

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • K. Celeste B

    K. Celeste B says

    Thanks for the friendship.

    Kat, http://www.kcelestebryan.com

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jean-Marie D

    Jean-Marie D says

    Definitely Pirate and the Pagan and Dragon and the Jewel, also loved Hawk and the Dove and A Woman of Passion [--- I loved the main character's flaws in that book, she was so believable. Honestly they are all my favorites and just those few are a hair above the others. I haven't read Seduced yet but it's on my list. She is so gifted - what a beautiful mind. I fall in love with all her men! The Pirate men are my fave though - Hawkhurst "Hawk" is sexy and so is the main one from The Pirate and the Pagan. I WANT ONE OF THOSE GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( I love Virginia and hate her at the same time! She makes these incredibly sexy men that don't exist. LOL

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jean-Marie D

    Jean-Marie D says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Virginia Henley!

    Which ones are your faves?

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Shayla

    Shayla says

    Crystal,

    Glad you found the Shay you were looking for...maybe I was some help in a round about way...lol..

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris C

    Chris C says

    Thanks for turning me onto the site I did not know about it. I love to read and have my BA in English Lit so this makes sence to me.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Reem Y

    Reem Y says

    thnx:)

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hi dear, CONEGRATULATIONSSSSSSS ^_*

    i am so happy to hear that you are fine and well, and i wish you a very fast recovery so you can enjoy yourself with a good book soon :P

    may God bless your almost-to-come new year & your lovely new baby and give you more than what you want in life...

    Merry Christmas and happy new year for you dear!

    your friend..
    May

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    HELLO new/old mom,

    How are you, and how are you sweet baby?? i miss you so much.
    hope you are doing great and see you soon i hope
    i wanna know what are you reading now??

    Have A Nice Day!!
    May

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sassy Sipe

    Sassy Sipe says

    Hi Crystal. HOw are you doing? Great here. Have fun.
    S

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hi dear, how are you? how is your baby!!! i missed you so much since i was so into
    studying and finals but now it is all finished ^_^

    i am still readying infamous..

    what about you??

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    hi crystal.. sorry i didn't understand your Q!! and woow, you will be EXPECTING i bit that iswonderful, hope it will be as easy as drinking tea for you ^_^

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sassy Sipe

    Sassy Sipe says

    I have this same pic on BEBO

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Sassy Sipe

    Sassy Sipe says

    So you got some catching up to do. Get to reading, before that baby comes along.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Thank you crystal, i will try to get it..

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Flower Girl

    Flower Girl says

    Hi Crystal,
    i am so happy for you and i see you larged your collection .. NICE ..
    but one of your books caught my eye, "One Knight In Venice" if you don't mind telling me about it, the title is so interesting..
    Thanks ..
    May

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Shayla

    Shayla says

    Sorry Crystal, I'm not the Shayla you're looking for but glad to be a friend! I hope you find her!
    Shayla V.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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