It’s the fifth Friday of the month, so that means our contest comes from all four of the Plotmonkeys! This week, we chose this:
This refreshing collection includes everything needed to make a deluxe ice cream sundae; simply add your favorite ice cream. Chocolate and caramel ice cream sauces, maraschino cherries, chopped peanuts, rainbow sprinkles, famous Guittard smooth and melty mints, light and crisp lady fingers and Bridget’s butter waffle cookies are accompanied by two nostalgic ice cream bowls and an ice cream scooper. It’s easy to create classic soda fountain ice cream sundaes when you have all the right tools and ingredients.
Doesn’t it look YUMM-O? (Borrowing a phrase from my favorite Food Network personality!) The perfect summer treat! Since no ice cream is involved, you can always use dairy-free icecream or frozen yogurt or whatever fits on your diet. Or have a party! What’s better than a sundae party for two?
We’re also including a $25 gift certificate to Amazon!
Just put in a comment…US winners only because of shipping.
OH–AND REMEMBER…only one entry per IP address. And yes, we’re watching. We need to be fair to all our loyal Plotmonkey readers.
Oh…and just in case you haven’t noticed…there are TWO, count them, TWO Plotmonkey books out this week. Keep those bookstore reports coming!
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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Wow, a bonus package LOL. I’m really starting to get into ice cream – I used to have it only once in a great while, so this sounds yummy.
You guys truly are generous, and I appreciate how much you think of your fans. It makes me sad, and a little angry, that people cheat.
But I’ll stay off the soapbox and just wish everyone a great weekend – summer is in full swing – woo hoo! 
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Yummy, I love ice cream!! It’s so hot here I should be having it for breakfast.
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Awesome prize! It does look YUMM-O. lol Have a great weekend everyone!
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Awesome prize. I got She’s No Angel but haven’t found Carly’s yet. Happy Friday!!
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That’s a good news/bad news thing, Stacy S. Hopefully next week will bring better news. Considering we’re hearing about July 1 dates, you should have it by Tues the latest. Thank you!
And hey … we’re generous because YOU area all generous! You show up here daily and give us your time and YOU! :love:
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I love ice cream – so this is perfect. And a gift certif which can be used for books. What could be better?
Happy 4th to all. Am taking off Mon and Tues so will have a looooong w/e.
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My two favorites – ice cream and a gc for books. Can’t beat that. Very generous and fun as usual. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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books and ice cream:party: Happy Friday!
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Please don’t include me, I just wanted to pop on here and wish everyone a great weekend. And to tell you all that you are going to LOVE Joel’s story “Born to be Wilde” I just finished reading the ARC I won and loved the chemistry between Lora and Joel.
Good luck to everyone!
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Please?? This vacation started out so nice and thanks to hubby’s kids who came in on tuesday, all we are doing is fighting. I hate the way they treat my daughter and myself when he can’t hear them, so he doesnt’ believe us. I want to go home. :cry:Except that there will be no bathrooms there until tomorrow. I can always rent a port-a-pottie I suppose.
I need ice cream, and alcohol too.
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What a great prize just before the 4th! Have a great weekend everyone!
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Wow – what a fantastic prize!! I love ice cream sundaes!! And an Amazon gift certificate to buy more books!! Well it just doesn’t get any better than that!!
Happy Friday everyone!
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How do you guys keep coming up with the prize ideas?? Especially with all the other stuff I’m sure you need to do.
Have a great weekend everyone here at Plotmonkeys!!
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Already have both books!! Have a great weekend everyone.
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Wow! You have thought of my two favorite things for prizes…more books to read and ice cream accessories for more creative ways to have this wonderful treat. What more could a gal ask for to enjoy on a sunny and warm Summer day.
Wishing everything a happy, safe and terrific week-end and a fantastic July 4th if you are fortunate enough to have the week off.
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Fabulous prize! Perfect for summer.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Books and ice cream
we love you gals
Have a great weekend everyone
Happy 4th
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Two books and ice cream what more could a girl want? hmmm
Hope everyone has a great weekend
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what a wonderfully delicious prize.. i would have to fight the kids for this one…lol.. hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.. im off to look for books this weekend.
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I love ice cream!!!! Another great prize pack as always.
Both new books are on sale in my town…can’t wait to read them.
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I would love all the treat but most of all the books however I will buy them any way my favorite people
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Awesome prize as always!!! Ice cream and books…doesn’t get much better. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend.
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Great prize for this long, hot summer. Have a wonderful weekend.
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ice cream fixings!! perfect for the recent weather. it’s been so sticky out! hope everyone has a lovely weekend.
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Commenting on yesterday…I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the food network. I have learned many techniques (and want to learn more) am inspired by the food network, etc. Plus, I love it because I can have it on and there is no violence, or other images that I don’t want my kids to watch. Plus, one of my boys has been inspired to cook for me! Can’t beat that! I could go on forever…that was my favorite topic. Have a safe weekend, everyone….
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What a great present . Happy Weekend all !!!!:lol:
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Oh, yummy! I love ice cream and books. :thumbsup2:
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Have a great weekend everyone!
:wave:
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ev, might I suggest..
They’re very small, fit in your purse or pocket, and no one will know you are recording them until you need them to, if you know what I mean! You can probably find a cheaper one at Wal-Mart or Radio Shack.
Hugs!!!
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Wow! The gift basket sound delicious!
Anna
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:happy2: Julie I was thinking the same thing!!!
Ev, hang in there!!
:cocktail::cocktail:
Great prize:present:
After all the foodnetwork discussion yesterday, I was in the mood to cook, even though it was 95 degrees here and I don’t usually cook when it’s that hot, so I went on the foodnetwork.com website and got a recipe for any easy chicken francese and it was a big hit with my family:thumbsup2: so check out the website it was pretty cool.
Well have a great weekend everyone…TGIF:party:
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Oh, me, me, me! Ice cream–fantastic! Amazon–even better! (And I’m so sorry that the week’s been un-fun, ev–hope that gets better soon!) Happy weekend, everyone!
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Ev – I’m so sorry. I’ve been in a similar situation before and I know how frustrating/hurtfull it can be. Here’s a big hug! That’s exactly why I’m not doing the family vacation over July 4th. They’re not happy and think I’m a Bee-yotch for not wanting to be around them (inlaws) but it’s better than murder!
As for the bathroom – my college age son’s friends (who claim they can’t afford toilet paper) just go to the grocery store or fast food restaurant whenever they need to. 8O There’s gotta be a better plan!!!
Have a great weekend, everyone!!:party:
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Another great prize!
Ev, my mom is getting married in a couple of weeks and her fiances daughter acts so polite when everybody else is around but then she turns into a spoiled brat when it is just us. A while back she told her dad a bunch of lies about the way me and my sister were treating her. Before that, we were trying to be nice to her but now we don’t even make the effort. Her dad has slowly started seeing her true colors so maybe one day your hubby will too. And I agree with Julie’s idea about a tape recorder if you are really getting tired of the way they treat you and your daughter.
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Hang in there Ev….I have the same thing going on when my stepson comes over. Do you know he wouldn’t even come near my daughter, his half sister until she turned 1 year. I asked if he wanted to hold her etc…and he never would. And my daughter cries her little eyes out when he “pops over” for a 10 minute visit then leaves. All she wants is his love and attention.
UGH…I agree with Julie….get a recorder and force your hubby to hear the awful truth one way or another. Why should you be miserable.
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I only eat ice cream in the summer. Since it is an occasional indulgence, I feel free to indulge. My favorite ice cream is gelato. It is hard to find in rural Idaho so I do buy it when I see it out of town.
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Yum!!! The one thing that can tempt me is anything to do with ice cream.:devil: But I’m on vacation once I get off work tonight so I’ll worry about that another day. Happy weekend, everyone!:party:
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Awesome prize! Have a great weekend everyone! :)
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i like the little peanut butter cups in my ice cream (MOOSE TRACKS) on the boxes though it kinda looks like moose droping though lol happy friday all and great prize
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Trying to read what the bottles say
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Woo-hoo for Fifth Fridays! Ice cream is a summer thing for me too.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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If possible your prizes keep getting better and better
Thanks for the chance:D
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Wow, you guys knows how to hold a good contest!
Have a great weekend everyone.:thankyou:
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Sundae party for two…sounds nice!
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Oh My Gosh! What a fantastic prize!
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What a wonderful prize.
I’m the queen of ice cream. I love it. It is my one guilty pleasure,but i justify all the ice cream by saying that I eat it for the calcium:doggie:
And two PM books to boot. What a delightful prize.
Y’all enjoy the weekend.:doggie:
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Wow, just looking at that made me gain 10 lbs! LOL – But oh so yummy indeed!
Have a nice weekend girls!
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Yeah, for Ice-Cream. I absolutely loved Cross My Heart, I read the hardcover when it came out last August. I am anxiously awaiting for Sealed with a Kiss that I will buy the day it is released. Happy Friday everyone
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Fabulous prize. Have a great weekend everyone. Cross My Heart by Carly Phillips and She’s No Angel by Leslie Kelly .
Both new books are on sale in my town…can’t wait to read them.
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Wow-wee!! We sure love our ice cream and that would go great! LOL :) Add me too, of course! :)
Lois, who is drooling all over the keyboard. . . :)
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June is my favorite month – my birthday, my mother’s birthday and beautiful weather.
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Wow! Awesome prize! You ladies come up with the coolest prizes! Have a great weekend everyone!
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Oh Ev they know they are getting to you. Kids can be so cruel.
Julie’s idea isn’t a bad one.
If that’s not possible I would just so act like you and your daughter are having a blast and they so can’t possibly understand what they could have if they were a part of that. Instead of them spending so much time trying to be disruptive. I might also ask dearest hubby if they learned to be so manipulative due to the divorce or because they learned at an early age how to play Mom against Dad. Give him some food for thought.
Must importantly you are the smart adult outsmart them.
Me I would call a family meeting and tell them (in front of Dad )that
you have decided they might want to try as hard to get along as they do to be hurtful and maybe, just maybe, you’ll decide not to become the wicked step mother they deserve.
Most of all remeber we luv ya, I couldn’t find a choc icon but how about
Today Ev if I win you can have my basket of goodies.
I’ll just take the amazon book certificate. Oh yeah!
Thanks PlotMonkeys! I am on my way to a book store 1 hour away in
Maine.:hissyfit: I want “She’s No Angel” by Leslie:hissyfit:
and:fryingpan: I am not waiting until I get:wallbash:
home to get my copy in the mail. TaDahhhh….:love2::kiss::love2:
Wish me luck!!!:love2::kiss::love2:
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Amazon and ice cream, yay! That’s a lovely combination. Thanks for the chance to win.
Congrats on the book releases, Carly and Leslie! I’ve read Cross my Heart and loved it. Now I just need to pick up Miss Leslie’s book. I like the Trouble books, so I’m looking forward to it! :wave:
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Hang in there Ev and Julie’s idea is great
I have been down that road also
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Yumm-O is correct!
Good Luck Everyone!!!
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MMMM…ice cream! Anyone else channeling Homer (Simpson)? Of course, Homer wouldn’t know what to do with an Amazon gift card. :wink:
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What a yummy prize and a gift certificate to Amazon too!:bowdown: I know exactly what two books it would be spent on!
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Thank you Plotmonkeys for the great gifts :kiss:
Have a great weekend!
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I just got off work after giving myself rope burn on my left hand which is now blistering, I had to check the website and saw the wonderfull prize for friday! I love it!!!
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Have a great weekend!
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Pick Me…Pick Me…she says jumping up and down arms waving madly.
:cheer:
It’s my favorite above everything.
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Just wanted to pop in again and tell Carly I found & got your book today.
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Oh my gosh ice cream is my weakness! What a great giveaway! Hope everyone has a great weekend too.
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What a wonderful prize package, two things I like a lot ice cream & reading! Yummmm!
Ev, good luck with your situation. I hope you find a way to resolve it. Hugs to you ((())).
Melissa, ouch! Hugs to you also. ((())) Take care of that hand.
Everyone have a great weekend. :)
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Have a great weekend everyone.
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Another great prize from the Plotmonkeys!:party: Hope everybodys weekend is fun.
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WONDERFUL PRIZES–HOPE I WIN. I ORDER FROM AMAZON
ALL THE TIME. LOVE ICE CREAM–LATEST KIND AT MY STORE
IS KEY LIME PIE ICECREAM. I LOVE ALL KINDS OF ICE CREAM.
ALICE IN TEXAS
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Eureka! At Borders, Glendale, CA, this A.M., found the HQNs by Leslie & Karen (on lst floor at new PBs), even though when I called yesterday, I was told not there. Since L.A. seems the world’s worstx, as far as distribution, maybe, this is a sign that they’re finally released in other cities, as well.
Due to cholesterol watch please delete my post from this week’s giveaway, but, thank you for providing all you give.
Leslie, hope your hand/wrist are improving, & the move-in is going well.
Patricia A.
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Yummmmm!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ditto on the yummy part! Love ice cream more than chocolate but who can eat 1/2 cup only? That’s what size the recommended serving is plus if you make a sundae, the serving size will be reduced to a teaspoon!
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The ice cream party is a great idea. What a great way to cool off after reating those TOW HOT BOOKS that are coming
Have a great weekend, everyone.:)
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Oh wow. THis has got to be my fav prize! I :love2: ice cream. I’m not kidding, I really :love2: :love2: it….lol.
(I’m easy to please)
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YUMMO just covers is exactly right!
Liz
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YAY for the fifth Friday! The gift basket is gorgeous. One of my favorite things in the world is ice cream. I’m heading to the bookstore this weekend to pick up both books. Have a great weekend, all.
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Not an entry for today.
Leslie, Leslie, Leslie.
I want you to know I have tried my best.
I pre ordered at amazon and paid 2 day shipping.
“She’s No Angel” ships July 3rd.:wallbash:
I have been to Borders, Walden books, barnes & noble and
mr. paper back as well as wally worlds
in several new england states:doh:
I give up. I was told by at least 6 different stores that your
book doesn’t release until July 1:wtf:
Understand I have in my travels purchased many books
not scheduled to be released until July, but available in JUNE.
I love your books and think you are very special but
I won’t be able to get your book until next week.
I will buy 2 but bah humbug you need to whip whoever
screwed up your release date with a wet spaghetti noodle.
They deserve it. Hugs jeannie:wave:
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Yumm-o!!
What a great prize.
Good Luck on making the Best Seller List
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What a great prize.
Have a greet weekend ladies
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Wow! Those chocolate sauces sure sound yummy and the bowls are so cute. I hope eveyone has a great weekend!
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Cool prize….it looks awesome, as usual!!
Leslie, I’m reading She’s No Angel…and I’m lovin’ it!! A few co-workers and I pass books around to each other, but they were SO excited about it, they’ve gone and bough their own, including Carly’s book as well. I work in a doctor’s office that only women frequent, and they’ll see it laying on my desk and ask if it’s a worthy read. Duh.
)
Have a great weekend everyone!!
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Hi girlies,
I saw this prize and I thought after this week I could really use an icecream fix and maybe it would cool off my hubby he got electrocuted at work last week and miraculously he survived but is having some trouble with his legs but it could have been alot worse on a brighter note he gave me all kinds of good names to call him now hot stuff, sparky, flash, zippy . haha I love all of your books they take my stress away so keep them coming ! Have a great weekend ! Tammy
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wow, this blog always has the best posts and prizes! thanks for being so awesome!
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Ice cream! Yeah! What could go better with a hot summer book?
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Ice cream is the best possible dessert ever. Good choice for a giveaway.:D
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Have you ever taken the quiz “What Flavor of Ice Cream are You?” I put it on my blog yesterday. I’m Rocky Road. :love2: Interesting because I happen to like it, but weird. Anyway – if anyone’s interested – take the quiz.
I have been reading excerpts from Leslie’s book online this week. It’s on my list of must haves.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Yum, ice cream paraphernalia. I just had some Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough ice cream earlier. :)
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Thanks Donna! I hope that my hands get better too!! And Tammy I’m sorry to hear about your hubby…but those names are pretty Hot Stuff!! :)
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Wow Ice Cream and a GC! On a day like today both would be great. Stay inside have a little ice cream sundae and do a little online shopping. Sounds perfect to me. Happy Weekend everyone!
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Yummy, yummy, yummy!! Who can resist ice cream with chocolate sauce in the summer.
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Jeanie, Even though Amazon has the release date as 7/3, they ship it before that date, I’m happy to say I recieved my copy of She’s No Angel today!!!! And can’t wait to start reading!!:party:
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I promise to use real ice cream!!! LOL Those toppings deserve real ice cream :)
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday week!
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Hi Tina,
I am on vacation in Maine the books shiiped to my home:hissyfit:
$23.00 for 2 days shipping. Dummy me.
I did manage to get “Heat Wave” so that will be tonights reading.
The girl at the store today said she’d save me one next Tuesday.
I was just anxious and disappointed they didn’t arrive before I left home.
I also wanted Leslie not to be disappointed when the sales of her book
don’t go big time when she expected. Cause they are gonna!!!
They are just not on the shelves here yet Leslie :love:
I’m sure you will do great once they are.:love2:
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Hi all, TGIF…I leave for vaca and my graduation trip tomorrow in the am…I can’t wait…I am meeting up with two of my college buddies and we are going to road trip it to my graduation in AZ…I checked out the two books while I was at Walmart today and I can’t wait until I finally get to read them…I was going through some of my “old” books and found one that Carly wrote…it was for Harlequin’s Born in the U.S.A series…I loved that one, so I am sure that I will love this one too…I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend and rest of the week…I may not have internet access for the next nine days, since I will be in a car most of the time, so I will see you all in two weeks…ttyl
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Yum is right! And so good for the heat from the 90′s here! Looks beautiful! I hope I can go Sunday out to find the releases! I’ve been looking forward to Carly’s book in PB and must check out the other one too! We going in the morning to my family’s. My son graduated this week from HS so we having a picnic/party. Its been two years since I saw them so I’m resting up for the long ride. I have to go pull out a couple books to take with me! I never leave the house without a book. A suggestion too, keep one in your glove compartment in case you finish a book and need another :)
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Why, that would make the perfect dessert after a yum-o dinner of stoup and sammies!
(Guess who else is a big fan of that Food Network personality!)
Happy weekend, all!
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Ice cream is the best!!!I could eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner…lol and with a good book I would be in heaven
Donna
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Thanks so much to everyone who’s bought/has tried to buy She’s No Angel. Jeannie I so appreciate your efforts!
Move in kicks into high gear tomorrow. Unforutnately I now have a brace on left wrist splint on right finger and cant lift my rght arm at all since I shocked the hell out of myself on an uncovered light switch at the house yesterday. I really should just stay 8in bed b4 I* kll myself.
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OOHWEEE!!!!! That gift basket looks amazing. Now that I could use especially now that it’s going to one helluva hot summer. Hope everyone here has a great 4th of July.:party:
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great things as always. have a great weekend ladies:party:
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Hope everyone has an awesome weekend. Leslie be careful this weekend when you move. Carly i already own your book when it first came out in hardback, and Leslie, i bought your book wednesday waiting for it to ship to my house. =o)
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Hey guys,
sorry I haven’t been around for awhile, the:evil: evil IT guys at my company have blocked my access to the blog!!!! I know how dare they!!! :wallbash:
I hope everyone is doing good.
Lesile, I just picked up She’s no Angel.:party:
And I wait until the rest of the plot monkey books are released!
well I hope to chat soon!
Trish
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Awesome prizes!!! Have a great weekend everyone!
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okay i am postin way late…..just to say I finally got my two books. I have been soooooo sick since I got to my moms….If I am not better by mon i am finding a doctor somewhere….i cannot take much more of this…
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That is a YUMM-O prize. I love ice cream and chocolate. There my favorite sweet indulgences. I rarely go a day without one of them.I’m so bad.
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Awesome prize
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You had me at maraschino cherries. It’s one of those I can literally eat until I’m sick. The other is licorice.
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:wave: Everyone,
WoW! That is a wonderful prize. Please count me in :-) GoodLuck everyone.
Have A Wonderful Weekend
Hugssss
LindaH