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October Art Challenges 2019 Day 2

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 Drawlloween Day 2: Catacombs  Whimsyween Day 2: Wicked Witch of the Westside Katnipp's Inktober Day 2: Cosy Sweater Happy Halloween! xo Alicia

The Highland Outlaw

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The Highland Outlaw by Heather McCollum My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shaw Sinclair has been tasked with a mission. He has to deliver a baby to the coast to send it off to safety. While travelling through a festival he spots Alana Campbell. He coerces her into joining him on the trip to the coast of Scotland with his agreement to help her rescue her mother after. They must pose as husband and wife to accomplish their mission, only fueling their attraction more. Such a fast-paced story! I was entertained from beginning to end. Once I got comfortable with the pacing, it was hard to put down. All the action was interesting and at times leaves you holding you breathe. I did not want this story to end. This was my first time reading something from Heather McCollum and I'm looking forward to picking up her other Highlander books in this series. I was provided with this ARC from Entangled Publishers and NetGalley. #TheHighlandOutlaw #NetGalley View all my reviews

Find The Best...

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xo Alicia

Creative Practice: 100 Watercolor Squares

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No. 76 xo Alicia

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source ART Inkspiration Calendar-Power Pastels and Inkredible Ink The C Word Printing Drop Shadows with Gelli Arts Miniature Collage Tiny Abstractions in Gouache Inspiration Calendar: Waterbrushes PrintInktober: Days #16-21 Gel Printed Cacti Placeholders Inkylicious Printing BOOKS Review:  The Outlaw's Heart  by Amy Sandas Cover Reveal: The Business of Blood by Kerrigan Byrne Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Misadventures with a Firefighter Review: The Boyfriend Contract Exclusive Excerpt: Wanderlove Exclusive Excerpt: Hard Chrome  by Vanessa North Cover Reveal: His Royal Highness  by R.S. Grey Cover Reveal: The Lord I Left NBJ Weekly Recap- 22 Oct. 2019 Exclusive Excerpt: Wild Open Hearts MISC 10 True Crime Documentaries to Stream Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

October Art Challenges 2019

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 Drawlloween Day 1: Vampire  Whimsyween Day 1: Costumed Shadows Katnipp's Inktober Day 1: Pumpkin Pie xo Alicia

How to Capture a Duke

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How to Capture a Duke by Tina Gabrielle My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lady Olivia is dragged to a country house party at the residence of the Duke of Keswick by her Mother in hopes of finding her a husband. She escapes to the stables and while admiring the horses is sent back to the house by the head groomsmen. The next morning she heads out to the stables determined to ride and she heads out with the groomsman unchaperoned. Upon her returned she's summoned by the dowager duchess and accused of stealing another Lady's family heirloom. When she mentions her unchaperoned ride as proof of her innocence, she learns the groom is Tristan, the Duke of Keswick. To avoid scandal it's decided that they must marry immediately. Tristan believes she manipulated this whole scheme, no matter what she says. This was such a slow burn. He fights his attraction to her. And when she mentions producing an heir, he shuts it down. He's afraid a child would have his stutter and wants to avoi

Riding the Wave...

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xo Alicia

Creative Practice: 100 Watercolor Squares

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No. 75 xo Alicia

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source Art Abstract Landscapes Paint Pens and Gelli Plate from Jane Davenport Halloween Card With 3x5 Gelli Art Plate Halloween Scan Favorite Art Journal Types #Printinktober Days 8-15 Inktober! From Peachy Keen Bookish Stuff My Forever Plus One by Shannon Schroeder spotlight Review: War of Hearts by S. Young Exclusive Excerpt: The Wallace Girl Spooky Tales Exclusive Excerpt: The Rebel Queen NBJ Weekly Recap: New And Upcoming Releases Review: The Highland Jewel by May McGoldrick Review: Enamoured by J.S. Scott Spotlight: How To Capture a Duke by Tina Gabrielle Misc Join I Hanna's DIY Postcard S wap Make Your Own Halloween Sweater Using DIY kits with kids Online Workshop Sale Word Nerd Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

The August Break Part 3

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 Day 18: My Hands  Day 20: Two  Day 21: Right Now  Day 22: Clouds Day 25: Green I skipped a few days here and there and eventually stopped on the 25th. I'm hoping I find inspiration to do all the days for December Reflections. xo Alicia

A Family By Christmas by Viv Royce

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A Family by Christmas by Viv Royce My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a sweet Christmas story. It's like a Hallmark movie in book form. Sweet little girl Casey walks into Emma's shop with a request. She needs chocolates to help her Dad fall in love again because she wants him to be happy. When Grant is moved by the gift from his daughter and has to find out here the world-class chocolate came from. He finds himself drawn to Emma. Both are hesitant to risk their hearts. This was just a sweet sweet story. It is a little angsty, as they fight their developing feelings. But it was not annoying. View all my reviews

I Might Lose ...

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xo Alicia

Creative Practice: 100 Watercolor Squares

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No.74 xo Alicia

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August Break Part 2

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 Day 8: Curved  Day 12: 5 Facts About Me  Day 13: Last Year  Day 14: Favourite Smell  Day 15: Intentions Day 16: Number xo Alicia

The Shape of Night by Tess Gerritsen

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The Shape of Night by Tess Gerritsen My rating: 4 of 5 stars The last couple of chapters made this book impossible to put down! I needed a whiskey after finishing this one. Ava travels to a small coastal town in Maine to get away from her life in Boston and most importantly a tragic secret. The minute she walks into Brodie's Watch, the old home she is renting, she feels at peace in the home-until she starts to hear strange noises. Right away this book drew me in and kept my attention from beginning to end. #TheShapeOfNight #NetGalley View all my reviews

Your Inner Glow...

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xo Alicia

Creative Practice: 100 Watercolor Squares

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No. 73 xo Alicia

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source From Happy Planner to Happy Happy Art Journal Whimsical and Wild Workshop Free Fall iPhone Wallpaper Exclusive Excerpt: Love Me Tomorrow by Maria Luis Digital Art with Gelli Arts by Joanna Grant October Patreon Preview New Technique Video To Launce ARTober NBJ Weekly Recap - New Book Releases etc. Exclusive Excerpt: The Broken One by Ruth Cardello Ink Calendar: Finishing Line Pens Breath of Autumn: October 2019 Printable Word Nerd Have a Splendid Weekend! xo Alicia

August Break 2019

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 Day 2: Pink  Day 3: Lines  Day 4: Buttons  Day 5: Citrus  Day 6: Currently Reading Day 7: Human xo Alicia