C.J. Miller

I'm always on the lookout for great chapter books for my daughter to read.  Here are her favorites: 1. The Adventures of Sophie Mouse 2. Judy Moody 3. Whatever After 4. Little Legends 5. Rescue Princesses 6. Unicorn Princesses 7. Owl Diaries 8. Finding Tinkerbell 9. Never Girls 10. Magic Tree House

Cover Art: Sweet and Spicy Designs Editing: Linda Edits Amazon: Get it now! Maestro Kieran Gallagher is a symphony brought to life. Hauntingly beautiful. Filled with breathtaking talent. And tragically untouchable. Rae Davis considers it the opportunity of a lifetime to work as the assistant to the virtuoso, until her feelings for him swell into an unrequited love. Unfortunately, the Maestro lives for his music, leaving him oblivious to all else. Pained by his clueless rejection, Rae throws away her dream and walks away. Only then does Kieran realize the passion to compose left with her. Without Rae, both his music and his life are barren and empty. Can he orchestrate a way to win her back? Or will the melody in his heart be silenced forever?

I was hoping to get this post out sooner, but this year has been crazy busy and has flown by! I wanted to share our experiences with peanut oral immunotherapy in hopes it helps someone else. Before starting this journey, I read everything I could and a lot of what I read helped to guide our decision. DISCLAIMER: Please note, I am not a medical professional, just a mom. Everything below is just our experiences and this process should only take place after consulting with a qualified allergist and under her supervision. BACKGROUND: My seven year old son has a peanut allergy diagnosed at 18 months by an allergist (scratch test). He had his first reaction around 16 months after eating peanut butter. Over the course of the next 6 years, scratch tests and a blood test showed he was unlikely to outgrow his allergy. Strict avoidance gets difficult as my son gets older. Birthday parties, weddings, potlucks, school parties, and school lunches become places were he could have an exposure ...

One of my kids' favorite toys this year are the wizard and witch wands that they made at the library from chopsticks and hot glue. Seriously, they play with the wands every day. I had the idea to make them a potions kit. Supplies: measuring spoons plastic spice bottles with lids cauldron labels craft sticks (as mixers) vinegar, spices, glitter, baking soda, Pop Rocks, grass, rocks (food store, craft store, or found outside) Ideas to label the spice bottles: nightshade essence porcupine quills (dried pine needles) moonstone dust (white glitter) knotgrass ground unicorn hoof (colored glitter mixed) baneberry ginger octopus powder (orange spice mixed with glitter) sage rose oil pond water (white vinegar) dragon drool (rubbing alcohol) The potions: Pop Rocks + Soda = fizzing Vinegar + baking soda = bubbling (I'm still working on this part of the kit, and will post more details when I'm finished) It's one of the gifts I'm mo...

One night with a committed bachelor… Sought-after bachelor Ethan Davenport has been in love only once—and when it ended in disaster, he swore to never let it happen again. The black sheep of his family, he does things his own way—alone. But a one-night stand opens his eyes to the woman who’s been there for him all along. Scarred from the past, Faith Bishop won’t ever tell Ethan how she feels about him. She tells herself they’re just friends…until one night changes everything. When she becomes pregnant with the billionaire’s baby, she can’t hold back her hopes for a real future with Ethan. Faith’s used to making it on her own, and she doesn’t know if she can trust Ethan to give her the family she’s never had. But Ethan won’t lose his friend and his baby in his life. He’ll do anything to prove to Faith that he’s changed…and she’s the reason why.

Ocean Sands Series Book 2 On the golden beaches of Ocean Sands, sparks fly between a hardworking single mother and a billionaire from humble beginnings… Computer tycoon Dominic Russell has more money than he ever imagined, but he’s missing something that money can’t buy. When he meets Eden Bell, he’s intrigued by the down-on-her-luck waitress. A relentless competitor, Dominic sets his sights on winning her heart. Fiercely independent Eden Bell doesn’t believe in true love. She’s been burned before, and while Dominic’s attention is flattering, she doesn’t expect the committed bachelor to fall for her and her ready-made family. The charming entrepreneur proves hard to resist, and the two embark on a relationship that could change them both forever. But Eden’s been hiding a life-changing secret from Dominic, and if it comes to light, the truth could tear them apart.

Starlit Sand Ocean Sands Series Book 1 Amazon Kobo Google Play iBooks Nook A night of passion with a rock star... Workaholic family law attorney Lauren Catalano has been burned by love. But meeting a handsome stranger on the beach on the heels of her divorce, she can't ignore the passion he sparks. When Lauren learns her mystery man is rock superstar Noah Devereux, she’s convinced it’ll never last. But one night together turns into more and Lauren resists falling for a man who’s touched her heart in a way she never thought possible. Humiliated by his supermodel ex’s infidelity, Noah questions the worth of his fame and fortune if all it earns him are hollow relationships and betrayal. Lauren’s honesty and loyalty hit Noah hard and he starts to believe that Lauren’s the woman he needs in his life. Will Noah convince Lauren to believe in happily ever after or will their affair end in more heartbreak?