Today I offer a Hawaiian Proverb:
Nana ka maka;
ho`olohe ka pepeiao;
pa`a ka waha.
Observe with the eyes;
listen with the ears;
shut the mouth.
Thus one learns.
The waves are pounding the North Shore ... check out my pictures on my travel blog, ALOHA ON MY MIND at this link.
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| Zsa Zsa loves football! |
My husband asked me to post this link - Peyton Manning's USO tour journal. Whether or not you are a football fan, you'll enjoy his camaraderie with the deployed troops.
I just finished Jennifer McQuiston's debut novel, WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND:
She woke up married…
And then she ran.
When recent widow Georgette Thorold wakes up in a Scottish inn with a wedding ring on her finger and lacking all memory of how she came to be there, she does what any well-bred lady with a modicum of sense and a distrust of marriage would do: she panics, clocks the wickedly handsome stranger in her bed over the head with a chamber pot, and runs.
James McKenzie, Esquire has either spent the evening protecting a very naïve, and—dare he say it—very drunk young lady from the advances of every disreputable character in the town of Moraig, or he has gone and married a pretty, scheming thief. Not that his own head is entirely clear on the matter, but when the woman in question repays his kindness with a knock on the head, the bill for her room, and the theft of his purse, an embarrassed James is determined to track her down and show her she picked the wrong solicitor to swindle.
As Georgette sets out to discover exactly what happened during her forgotten night, she uncovers a man that seems far more a hero than a rake. But when they finally meet, instead of sweeping her into his arms and kissing her senseless, he serves her with a summons, claiming she is a thief. Now the fight is on, and the only question is was it a night worth remembering? Or a mistake they would both rather forget?
She woke up married…
And then she ran.
When recent widow Georgette Thorold wakes up in a Scottish inn with a wedding ring on her finger and lacking all memory of how she came to be there, she does what any well-bred lady with a modicum of sense and a distrust of marriage would do: she panics, clocks the wickedly handsome stranger in her bed over the head with a chamber pot, and runs.
James McKenzie, Esquire has either spent the evening protecting a very naïve, and—dare he say it—very drunk young lady from the advances of every disreputable character in the town of Moraig, or he has gone and married a pretty, scheming thief. Not that his own head is entirely clear on the matter, but when the woman in question repays his kindness with a knock on the head, the bill for her room, and the theft of his purse, an embarrassed James is determined to track her down and show her she picked the wrong solicitor to swindle.
As Georgette sets out to discover exactly what happened during her forgotten night, she uncovers a man that seems far more a hero than a rake. But when they finally meet, instead of sweeping her into his arms and kissing her senseless, he serves her with a summons, claiming she is a thief. Now the fight is on, and the only question is was it a night worth remembering? Or a mistake they would both rather forget?
WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND is a Regency Romp. Comedy of Errors. Love at First Sight, er, first drink. And fated lovers. WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND was worth reading through the night to follow Georgette and James on their merry chase. I am giving away a print copy of WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND to one randomly selected commenter. To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment with your own news - what's happening in your area? Do you have a link to share? Can you recommend a good read?
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Saturday, March 16, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, March 17.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
Mark your calendar for Monday, March 18, when I host Jennifer McQuiston. I'll giveaway another copy of WHAT HAPPENS IN SCOTLAND.
To learn more about Jennifer and her books, check out her website at jenmcquiston.com.
Sad news, A docked cargo vessel sank off private wharf. No one was badly hurt, it's just that their is an oil spill. Hope it will be solved soon. If you want to read about it, here the link. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2013/03/13/ship-sinks-private-wharf-272641
ReplyDeleteThe only thing happening right now is standardized testing for the kids.
ReplyDeleteLiving in the Chicagoland area everyone is getting ready for St. Patrick's Day!
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered ebook author Adrienne Giordano, I really enjoy her books.
http://adriennegiordano.com/
Ok, it has been cold and I have been waiting to warm up. My husband is going to get a new commander on Monday, because the current one is retiring. I don't have any recommendation, because I think you have read them.
ReplyDeleteBonjour! Pretty quite in Quebec, Canada! We are just waiting for Spring to arrive, we still have 2-3 feet of snow to melt!ha ha
ReplyDeleteMy recommendation is X Marks the Scot by Victoria Roberts, of her Bad Boys of the Highlands! thank you for the nice giveaway!
Nothing much happening down here in South Florida. However my son has just opened up a Hearing Aid Business, so I'm going to shamelessly add his link here. It would be nice if people could go and "Like" his page, and also "Share" his page too.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Zounds-Hearing-of-Tampa-Bay/297881287005922?ref=ts&fref=ts
Not much here in Toronto.... All any one talks about is the weather and when spring will come...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed pushing the limits recently. great new writer!
My One and Only by Kristan Higgins is such a cute read. I'm planning to re-read it. All the books I've read by her are great.
ReplyDeleteIf you like cozy mysteries "It takes a Witch" by Heather Blake is really good. Our news is the weather...heating up to 85 degrees today. Most places are hoping for spring, and I'm hoping summer isn't hitting us too quickly this year!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty quite in Oregon today although the sun is shinging and spring is about to pop out all over :-). It's been cold but not enough rain to suit we natives...
ReplyDeleteI just finished Janet Chapman's HEART OF A HERO and it was awesome as are all her books, I won't miss any. Before that I read all of Larissa Ione's Demonica/Lords of Deliverance Series. If you like paranormal romance READ IT NOW =)
This is the last week for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (http://www.hlsr.com/) always a huge event. Our weather is gorgeous--low 60s and sunny.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. This book sounds like a lot of fun. And I love today's proverb!
Thanks for the fun post! This book sound awesome and it was already on my want list ;) Ummm... nothing really going on around town. Besides snow. And I'm not including the Taylor Swift concert set for tomorrow. It's all the radios can talk about right now. I'm pretending I don't know.
ReplyDeleteUSO clip uplifting. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSad but important info: http://www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/2013/03/healthy-living-with-janice-guest-author.html
I just read my first Elizabeth Essex - A breath of Scandal and enjoyed it. I'm now currently reading another one of hers! And I love the sound of this story!
ReplyDeleteJust waiting for Spring here in the northeast - my neighbors snowdrops have popped up so maybe the cold & wet weather will be over soon.
ReplyDeleteOn the happy side my 6-mo old great nephew will be here for a visit starting tomorrow - met him for the first time over Thanksgiving.
Thank you for the link for Peyton's USO Tour journal; it was amazing. I'm a big football fan, as well as a Peyton Manning fan. He is, as I've heard quite frequently, a class act.
ReplyDeleteNot really aware of anything happening locally. Even though it is still cool at night, we're in the 60's during the day and everything is starting to bloom, including my allergies. Been a bad week.
I won a book by Melinda Leigh - She Can Tell - and it was a great romantic suspense. Really liked it and I plan to get her other books. Here's the link to her website: http://melindaleighauthor.com/
I love books about Scotland. I like watching Once Upon A Time just so I can listen to Mr. Gold talk with his Scottish accent..LOL Yes, I am that pathetic...
ReplyDeleteI always have a link to share..lol You know how there's always news about the Bee population getting smaller? Well, I may have stumbled onto a reason why...Zombie Bee's. That's right, the Zombie Apocalypse is starting.. http://voices.yahoo.com/zombie-bees-zombie-apocalypse-has-begun-12035001.html
Nothing much going on here. I just finished reading SHE TEMPTS THE DUKE by Lorraine Heath and loved it. I am presently reading Shana Galen's IF YOU GIVE A RAKE A RUBY, and am enjoying it immensely.
ReplyDeleteNot a lot happening. The weather can't make up its mind and keeps changing, but the crocuses are blooming.
ReplyDeleteKresley Cole's Shadow's Claim is the most recent book that I've read that gets my highest recommendation.
I'm in California and it is 81 outside. I have my front and back doors open and it is gorgeous. I can't believe it is March. I'll be barbecuing dinner in a minute.
ReplyDeleteThis book has one of the best covers I've seen in a while. You can only have so many naked chests until they all start looking a like, you know?
ReplyDeleteNot too much going on here in Central Florida except this: Police are searching for man who robbed a Central Florida bank while wearing a pink sweater with lace and fuzzy slippers while carrying a handbag... That's Central Florida for you. :D
ReplyDeleteI'd like to recommend The Notorious Lady Anne by Sharon Cullen - fantastic historical romance featuring a lady pirate.
I live in Asia. It's been super hot the last few days. I keep cool by reading of course! Just finished reading an awesome fantasy romance: Christa McHugh's Tangled Web. Highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteNot a lot happening here. It's the early days of Autumn, so the weather is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading GOING POSTAL by Terry Pratchett. It's hilarious.
Our area schools are on spring break... so it's pretty quiet around here...
ReplyDeleteNot much is happening round here but I've been doing lots of fun things inside the comfort of my home Pale Rose Cottage. I have been sewing, baking goatscheese popovers, reading Kristan Higgins latest & just enjoying myself and spending time with my family and cats. It has been snowing a lot but life was warm surrounded by special people.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing happening in my area is one day it is cold and snowy and the next it is warm and sunny, then back to the cold.
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My 3 year old leg is healed from his fracture.. My Oldest had his blue and Gold banquet for Boyscouts and became a Weblow offically..... There have been helo's from ft bragg flying low over fayetteville, nc and around my neighbor since monday guess they are looking for someone... Hubby is sick and I my current class is kicking my butt but it was a beautiful day outside today and you can tell spring is coming.
ReplyDeleteI just read and enjoyed Perfect Fit by Carly Phillips.
ReplyDeleteWe have the county fair currently going on and the kids are out on Spring break. :)
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading Ranger by Monica McCarty and loved it! :)
no news here
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!
ReplyDeleteThe news here is all the state politicians are as corrupt as ever! One of the unique things about here is that one time a major who was in prison was re-elected to office!
No snow this week-end but no sunny weather either and cold, cold, cold again today. At least hurricane Sandy did one good thing and brought some trees down in our yard so we have plenty of fire wood to keep warm in both our wood stove and fireplace!
Be ready to buy plenty of warm clothes when you get to the East Coast!