🎉🌟 BLOG ANNIVERSARY 🌟🎉

It's my blog's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY in July!!!

I never thought I'd have 100 people like my blog let alone 3000+! Thank you so very much for following my little blog!
So why don't I have some giveaways?
How about five each week of July for a total of 20 giveaways?
Be on the look out for the first giveaways the week of July 4th!

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Let's talk about ugly cry books that are awesome!

This giveaway is for a paper back copy of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes​. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book and want to share it with someone! I warn you. It is gut wrenchingly beautiful and you will need tissues. Lots of them. Maybe a whole box. I will throw in a mystery swag envelope to make you feel better. :)

To enter:

1. Like this post.
2. Like my page
3. Comment below on an ugly cry book that you loved.
4. Sharing the giveaway is optional and greatly appreciated.

All entries must be on my Facebook blog page!!! (https://www.facebook.com/mrsolivingthechaos)

That is all you have to do! I will leave this open until 12/4 at midnight and then use random.org to pick a winner.

Disclaimer: Facebook and this fabulous author have nothing to do with this giveaway. It’s just me being giftie. :)

FINAL DEBT is almost here!!!!

Releasing on Nov. 30th!

“I’m in love with her, but it might not be enough to stop her from becoming the latest victim of the Debt Inheritance. I know who I am now. I know what I must do. We will be together—I just hope it’s on Earth rather than in heaven.”

ONLY FIVE MORE DAYS!!!

AND......details released the same day as Final Debt!!!!

Perfectly Imperfect by Harper Sloan

NOW AVAILABLE on the following retailers: 

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1QqBIuM

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1HPNwUw

Nook: http://bit.ly/1kZQ87U

iBooks: http://apple.co/1WW6mAw

Blurb

Mirror, mirror ... who's the fairest of them all?

I still cringe when I hear that line. A fairy tale that had girls pretending they were the fairest, the most beautiful, and the most entitled. A fairy tale most couldn't grow out of turned my haunted childhood memories into a living nightmare. Girls who grew up believing that pile of garbage became the meanest of all 'mean girls.'

And those mean girls were right - it was a line meant for all the beautiful people in the world - and I knew the answer would never be me.

The women with long legs, flat stomachs, and perfect chests.

The type of women Kane Masters gravitated toward.

Well, that's definitely not Willow Tate.

No. That will never be me.

Because I'm completely imperfect.

And ... I hate myself.

I have no idea what Kane could possibly see in someone like me when he could have them.

About the Author

Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her eReader attached. She enjoys bad reality TV and cheesy romantic flicks. Her favorite kind of hero--the super alpha kind!

Harper started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.

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 This is the mother of all giveaways. Why? Because it is for FIVE BOOKS!!! Yes, you read that correctly. In celebration of the Nov. 30 release of Final Debt by Pepper Winters I am giving away the first five paperback books in the series AND swag, some of which is signed!!!!

Pepper is my favorite author on the planet! I want to share this AMAZING series with you!

To enter: 

Like this post.
Like my blog.
Head over to Pepper’s Facebook page and give her a like! (https://www.facebook.com/Pepper-Winters-539976006062848/?fref=ts)
Comment below on your favorite dark read!
Sharing the giveaway is optional and greatly appreciated.

All entries must be on my Facebook blog page!!! (https://www.facebook.com/mrsolivingthechaos)

That is all you have to do! I will leave this open until 11/27 at midnight and then use random.org to pick a winner on 11/28.

Disclaimer: Facebook and this fabulous author have nothing to do with this giveaway. It’s just me being giftie. :)

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Since November is a month to reflect on things we are thankful for and giving, I am having another giveaway!!! I am very appreciative of my followers! Thank you again for liking my little blog page.

This giveaway is for the first book in the Rose Gardner series by Denise Grover Swank. The winner gets a brand new paper back of Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes plus a mystery swag envelope.

To enter:
1. Like this post.
2. Comment below by something you are thankful for.
3. Sharing the giveaway is optional and greatly appreciated.

All entries must be on my Facebook blog page!!! (https://www.facebook.com/mrsolivingthechaos)

That is all you have to do! I will leave this open until 11/14 at midnight and then use random.org to pick a winner on 11/15.

Disclaimer: Facebook and this fabulous author have nothing to do with this giveaway. It’s just me being giftie. :)

Jodi Ellen Malpas's on-line store is LIVE!!!!!

OMG! How exciting is this?!?!?! Jodi's store is up and has some very pretty items available. I might have bought one or two things....or ten...but who is counting!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk

Just look at these!!! I bet they will not last long so go now!!!

This Man journal!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/all-products/this-man-journal.html

This Man card with quote!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/all-products/one-night-greeting-card-159.html

Over sized cup and saucer!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/all-products/one-night-chunky-cup-saucer.html

Membership to The Manor signed by Jodi!!!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/gifts/one-night-greeting-card.html

This Man quote print!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/all-products/this-man-art-print.html

"M" greeting card!

http://shop.jodiellenmalpas.co.uk/all-products/one-night-greeting-card-162.html

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Holy Smokes!!! I just realized my page has over 1400 likes on my Facebook blog page! I never thought I would have 100 let alone over a 1000. So thank you very much!!

In celebration I want to have my very first giveaway! How about the newest release by K. Bromberg​, Hard Beat! The winner gets a brand new paper back plus a mystery swag envelope.

To enter:

1. Like my Facebook blog page. (https://www.facebook.com/mrsolivingthechaos)
2. Like this post.
3. Comment below by listing one of your favorite books. (I'll admit it. This is to find my next book to read!)

All entries must be on my Facebook blog page!!!

Sharing the giveaway is optional, but greatly appreciated.

That is all you have to do! I will leave this open until Monday, 11/9 at midnight and then use random.org to pick a winner on Tuesday, 11/10.

Disclaimer: Facebook and this fabulous author have nothing to do with this giveaway. It’s just me being giftie. :)

Happy National Author's Day!

Forgotten Desires by Jodi Ellen Malpas is LIVE TODAY!!!!

A short story of 5K words released for The Eve Appeal. All profits on the sales of this book will be donated to the women's cancer charity. Forgotten Desires is a small story with a big message to women everywhere. 

Note to readers: This eBook features samples of chapters from Jodi’s published works, including the first chapter of THIS MAN – the 1st book of the This Man Trilogy, and the first chapter of ONE NIGHT: PROMISED – the 1st book of the One Night Trilogy.

About the short story…
Kelly has fallen into the humdrum of everyday life. Her fulfilment is found in the washing, the cleaning, the ironing and running herself into the ground with her job. She’s not sure when it happened, but the fun, spontaneity and excitement in her life was lost somewhere along the way. So when she's asked out on a date by a gorgeous man who demands her attention, Kelly’s not so sure she’s up for it. It’s been a while, to say the least. It would be easy to refuse, stay at home, finish that pile of ironing, and then answer some work emails. The thought of being so organised alone brings a smile to her face. But with the encouragement of her best friend, she bites the bullet and goes all out. Bye-bye ironing, hello gorgeous man. She doesn't know where this Kelly has been, but she quite likes her, and she doesn't plan on misplacing her again.

Amazon UK: http://goo.gl/MaL4pe
Amazon US: http://goo.gl/cZcO5u
Kobo: https://goo.gl/WtTRwo
iBooks: https://goo.gl/ObQYLz
Nook US: http://goo.gl/lEUoK0
Nook UK: http://goo.gl/39Bsg4

Unique Fabric Covered Notebooks

Looking for a unique journal, diary or notebook? 

Tired of the boring assortment of notebooks found in the stores? 

Then jump on over to the Southern Owl Shop on esty. I just listed 15 fabric covered notebooks and more will be listed today or tomorrow!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernOwlShop

Review of Monster in the Dark (box set) by Pepper Winters

On my ULTIMATE FAVE series list!!!!!

It's hard for me to write reviews especially on my favorite books because I don't think I can do them justice. 

This series is one of my ULTIMATE faves. The series consists of Tears of Tess, Quintessentially Q and Twisted Together. Right now Pepper is writing a fourth book, Je Suis a Toi, for the series which is supposed to be a novella, but I have a feeling it will be full length. I can't wait!

How can I describe these books. Dark, erotic, haunting, captivating, AMAZING!!!! They pushed my boundaries on what I considered erotic. Yes, they are hot, but there is a love story there that sucked me in. I am so in love with Q, Tess and Pepper! I FLOVE everything this woman writes!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Dark-Pepper-Winters-ebook/dp/B00UIPVOMK/ref=la_B00EWT0DJ8_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442409151&sr=1-10

Driven, Fueled, Crashed, and Raced Boxed Set by Kristy Bromberg

IT IS LIVE!!!!!

If you are new to this NYT Best Selling series or it’s a longtime favorite, read all 1,400+ pages of Driven, Fueled, Crashed, and Raced like never before along with some exciting bonuses in this limited time only box set.

The Driven Series Boxed Set - Limited Edition (Books 1-4) contains the following:

1. Driven (Book 1)
2. Fueled (Book 2)
3. Crashed (Book 3)
4. Raced (Book 4) -the chapters are placed in chronological order in Books 1-3
5. (3) additional Rylee & Colton scenes that are reader favorites
6. The entire prologue of ACED (the unexpected continuation of the series)
7. An extended excerpt of Hard Beat (releasing 11/3/15)

New to the Driven Series? Get ready to fall head over heels in love/hate with cocky, bad-boy race car driver, Colton Donavan, and a selfless, defiant social worker, Rylee Thomas. The Driven Series puts a new twist on the heartbroken heroine and damaged alpha storyline with its underlying themes of redemption, acceptance, and the importance of family. Described as a constant rollercoaster of emotion, humor, and sex, find out why readers claim Rylee and Colton are unforgettable characters who have touched their hearts and souls forever.

This box set will be on sale for a limited time only until October 16, 2015.

Amazon - http://amzn.to/1ibQt6M
Amazon UK - http://amzn.to/1L0DjnX
iBooks - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/driven-series-boxed-set-limited/id1038178943?mt=11
B&N - http://bit.ly/1JUSj2t
Kobo - http://bit.ly/1K9HOMr

Limited Time Sale!!!

Monsters in the Dark trilogy by Pepper Winters

RARE SALE. STRICTLY LIMITED TIME

New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Trilogy only 99c!

Voted Best Dark Romance and Best Dark Hero of 2013.

TEARS OF TESS

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1EjkNRy
iBooks: http://bit.ly/1zjXm7p
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1v8YtdF
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1ALRE2y
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Ec1ZGc

QUINTESSENTIALLY Q
Amazon: http://amzn.to/17KspTp
iBooks: http://bit.ly/17k3Mvp
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1Ay52Jc
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1zK6K31
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1zSgdp9

TWISTED TOGETHER
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Ay5k2O
iBooks: http://bit.ly/1DAyAF0
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1ALSvR1
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/19qphwp
Google Play: http://bit.ly/17iEmyO

The most magical place on earth

I took time out of my "chaos" last week to visit the most magical, awe-inspiring, creativity stimulating place on earth.

Hobby Lobby.

I spent two hours wandering through the aisles until my basket was too heavy to carry. Note I didn't go for a cart. Keeps me from buying too much. (Yeah, right.)

And it is also very bad place for me to go while decorating my home office.
All frames 50% off. Well played HB.

And evil. Just plain evil.

Read Books!!!

I had the share my neat find from etsy!
These blocks are so cute.
I bought them from Letters of Love Designs (https://www.etsy.com/shop/LettersOfLoveDesigns).
Another perfect addition to my office!

Adventures in Weim World

Meet Misdemeanor (Missy) and Felony, sister and brother Weimaraners. This is part of the Adventures on Weim World tab, but I thought they need a proper introduction via a post.
We brought from friends of friends in Oklahoma City at six weeks of age in 2004. Little did I know just what Weims would and could do! I was not a dog person. Mr. O was raised with Weims, but neglected to fill me in on typical Weim behavior.

From the American Kennel Club.
FRIENDLY (We have that covered.)

FEARLESS (Applies to Missy. She hates the AC repair man. Felony is a big chicken.)

OBEDIENT (Seriously? Have you met my Weims?!)

Traits from my experience.

HIGH STRUNG (Oh, Felony, Felony, Felony. Missy was a Golden Retriever in a Weim body until this year.)

VELCRO DOGS (They stick like Velcro. Literally. Just try pealing Felony off during a thunderstorm.)

ATTENTIVE (Felony could do anything in the house if he had opposable thumbs.)

GASSY (They scare each other with their farts.)

GUARDIANS OF THE YARD (They protect the yard from birds, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits and skunks. Need I say more?)

The stories I have on these jokers. Destruction of metal downspouts, lawn ornaments and house siding. Escape onto the golf course. Frequent visits to the emergency vet. My favorite (not really) removal of invading skunks in the backyard.

Overall they are loving dogs and bring joy (and chaos) to our lives.

I hope you enjoy their tales.

Mrs. O

Who is Mrs. O? Why I am living the chaos?

Ahhhh....the chaos of life. My days revolve around a work-at-home consulting business that requires some travel, playing chauffeur for the child, wife duties for Mr. O, maintaining a household, paying bills, washing and folding mountains of laundry, unloading the dreaded "clean" dishwasher and playing door-opener/feeder for two dogs. Yes, that takes up my time, everyday, almost 24/7.

Sound familiar? I bet you live it, too!

I am retentive and somewhat of a type-A personality which tends to cause me lots of stress. As we speak the child and Mr. O are re-arranging her bedroom so she can play the Wii easier. I refuse to go in there for fear of taking over, creating more chaos and butting heads with the type-A person I married. He commented that I will "freak out" when I see it. (I started the deep breathing exercises.)

OK, I admit it. I am a control freak. Things must be in order and my way. This brings to me to my favorite phrase I discovered a few years ago.

                                       Learn to let go of order and enjoy the chaos!

Easier said than done, right? I agree, but I attempt to embrace it.

My escape from chaos is through books. Lots and lots of books. Thank goodness for e-readers or I would be in serious trouble when I travel! Reading was a part of my life as a child. I spent summers as a pre-teen devouring Nancy Drew mysteries. However, as an adult, the duties of college, jobs and family took over. I read less and less. Three years ago life threw me a curve ball and tilted my world on its axis. I questioned who I was (still do sometimes) and what was my purpose to my family and friends. I bought a Nook because I love tech gadgets and suddenly I re-discovered my passion for books. They calmed my restless mind, soothed my soul and opened up new ways to view my life.

What genera do I read? New adult romance and erotica are my go to reads. Some call it smut. I don't care. I like it. Scratch that. I love it! The smuttier, hotter, dirtier and darker the better. It was Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James that sucked me in. Occasionally I read other fiction, mysteries and paranormal books, but I always end up back with my favorite type of books.

Now is an amazing time to dive into reading. Indie publishing opened up doors for authors who wouldn't be published otherwise. And their books and stories are AMAZING! Just surf through the books available on Amazon in the contemporary romance section (over 109,000 published as of today). There are so many to choose from that I keeping buying books and feeding my "one-click addiction".

My blog goal is to share the books I love and those on my TBR (too be read) list. I want to help indie authors promote their books through my blog and on other social media sites. And I want to help YOU find your next book hangover!

Along the way I will share musing on other topics such as the Miss E Chronicles, Adventures in Weim World, The Travel Vortex and Things Mr. O Says.

Stick around! There is more to come!

Mrs. O