Black 'n' Gold Girl's Book Spot

Everyone who knows me will tell you that summer is my favorite time of year. I've always loved warm, sunny days when I can relax on the deck or by the ocean with a good book. I think it's because I was born on the last day of summer that the appreciation for the season comes naturally. Here in Pennsylvania the season seems to race by. You gotta soak up the sun while it's high in the sky...with the proper SPF, of course! While books and beaches are two things I associate with summer, flip flops and sunglasses are two other key ingredients for the perfect summer. Check out the complete collection at WarbyParker.com ! Just in time for county fair season, the folks at Warby Parker , a top name in prescription eyewear, have introduced a line of multi-layered sunglasses (the Field Series collection) that are definitely on-trend and perfect if you want to achieve a unique look. Is there such a thing as uncool sunglasses? Not at Warby Parker ! I am such a sucker for a bo...

The Valley by Helen Bryan Copyright 2016 Lake Union Publishers ISBN: 9781503936157 The Story: Left suddenly penniless, the Honorable Sophia Grafton, a viscount’s orphaned daughter, sails to the New World to claim the only property left to her name: a tobacco plantation in the remote wilds of colonial Virginia. Enlisting the reluctant assistance of a handsome young French spy—at gunpoint— she gathers an unlikely group of escaped slaves and indentured servants, each seeking their own safe haven in the untamed New World. What follows will test her courage and that of her companions as they struggle to survive a journey deep into a hostile wilderness and eventually forge a community of homesteads and deep bonds that will unite them for generations. The first installment in an epic historical trilogy by Helen Bryan, the bestselling author of War Brides and The Sisterhood , The Valley is a sweeping, unforgettable tale of hardship, tenacity, love, and heartache. Check out wha...

You. Guys. SDCC, or San Diego Comic-Con for those of you not as familiar with geek speak, is THE place to be if you love movies, TV, comics, or pop culture of almost any kind. Unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to attend, but I always follow the goings on pretty closely online. There are always a plethora of teasers, character reveals, and of course exclusive movie trailer releases. This year's SDCC guests have not disappointed. I gotta say I thought superhero films were getting a liiiittle played out, but boy was I wrong. The trailer for Wonder Woman just blew me away and the second official Doctor Strange trailer is trippy as all get out. And the tagline for that one..."The impossibilities are endless". Whoa. Superheroes are clearly here to stay and both films are bound to be blockbusters or I'll eat my hat! Is there anything from SDCC that you want to discuss? What films are you most excited to see? Any surprising TV news? Please feel free ...

The Daredevil Snared by Stephanie Laurens Copyright 2016 Mira ISBN: 9780778318965 The Story: Responsibility knocks, and a reckless, hedonistic man responds and opens the door to love—thus is a daredevil snared. #1 New York Times  bestselling author Stephanie Laurens brings you the third installment in THE ADVENTURERS QUARTET, continuing the drama of Regency-era high seas adventure, laced with a mystery shrouded in the heat of tropical jungles, and spiced with the passionate romances of four couples and their unexpected journeys into love. Captain Caleb Frobisher, hedonistic youngest son of a seafaring dynasty, wants to be taken seriously by his family, and understands he has to prove himself sufficiently reformed. When opportunity strikes, he seizes the next leg of the covert mission his brothers have been pursuing and sails to Freetown. His actions are decisive, and he completes the mission’s next stage—but responsibility, once exercised, has taken root, and he remains ...

Title: Jilted Author: Varina Denman Genre: Drama Publisher: David C. Cook Date: June 1, 2016 Book Three in the Mended Hearts series Lynda Turner has struggled with depression since her husband abandoned her and their young daughter fifteen years ago. Yet unexpected hope awakens when a local ex-convict shows interest. As long-hidden secrets resurface, Lynda must fight for her emotional stability and for a life where the shadow of shame is replaced by the light of love. Jilted  tells of a woman who has lost the joy of living, a man determined to draw her back toward happiness, and a town that must—once and for all—leave the past where it belongs. It is a gentle reminder that all things can work together for good. Author Bio – Varina Denman is author of the Mended Hearts series and a native Texan. She spent her high school years in a rural town and now writes stories about the struggles women face in similar small town settings. She and her husband live near ...