The Breakfast Theory

A few months back I had the idea of making slave earrings because  I realized I haven't seen anyone selling those locally . As much as I don't feel comfortable calling it that, there's no other name for it, is there? If there is then please educate me, until then I shall call it slave earrings.  So one trip to the store I bought earring clip-on's which I thought I could use as the cuff since I couldn't find any that resembled those I saw on the images I have. But I had a bazaar then that I needed to prepare for so experimenting was lowest on my priority list. I've made some earrings that I thought would look great as slave earrings but when I was figuring out how to put on the clip-on earring cuffs, it looked awkward, not to mention painful on the ear. I was starting to suspect it's not even for the purpose I bought it for! So as much as I wanted to debut my new earring line I had to forego that idea since I didn't have time to go find earring cuffs I

THE LADY KILLER by PAIZLEY STONE PLOT: Detective Laura Peterson is a tough cop, well respected for doing a good job of taking the scumbags off the streets. But a serial killer victimizing women is proving to be a hard case to break. Along with her team, she follows evidence that has been left on purpose by the psychopath, luring them in his sick game. But just when she thought she was hot on his trails, she realizes she's being stalked. And may very well be the next victim. Although it may seem to be just another one of those serials, the twist in the end will surely make up for the typical storyline.  The protagonist reminds me of both Maria Bello's character in the T.V. show, Prime Suspect , and Stana Katic of Castle . She is a forty something detective in a male dominated work, but well respected and accomplished. But she's not feminine though,  which shows her maturity, a woman free from fickle thoughts.  T here were only about two times, I think, wher

THE ONE YOU LOVE by PAUL PILKINGTON PLOT: Emma Holden was on her hen party when her world fell apart. She finds out not only has her fiance gone, but his brother is also on their bathroom floor battered, unconscious and barely alive. As she does some investigating of her own she's slowly convinced that her fiance is innocent and in danger. With a stalker watching her every move, she must race against time to save him. But will she be able to handle the dark secret her family keeps?  Another one of those books that I almost didn't read because of the cover. Thank God the bookworm in me fought to read this. The cover isn't appealing but the story is actually quite good.  I may be a bit biased about books from England just because I don't understand some of the words and expressions. And I have this unconscious irritating habit of reading in my mind with a  British  accent. It can get very tiring. Good thing that I opened this book without knowing where the settin

A PURSE TO DIE FOR by MELODIE CAMPBELL and CYNTHIA ST-PIERRE PLOT: A television celebrity and fashionista Gina Monroe returns to her hometown to attend her grandmother's funeral. After the reading of the will didn't turn out well for some, the death itself becomes suspicious. Then a fashionable woman's dead body is found on their backyard. This brings the police in and another murder occurs.   Novellas, or chick lits, is like a commercial break from all the more serious books I usually read. They're just fun distractions that's sure to leave you feeling giddy or kilig (romantic thrill). And to be honest the cute and chic book covers is what sells it.  Although I don't expect much from these kinds of books because they're feel good books and not cerebral, there are still those that leaves you less than amused. If you think the murders will revolve around the designer purse somehow, you're in for some disappointment. I got this book for free

MIND GAMES by CLAUDE BOUCHARD PLOT: Another serial killer is on the loose. This time the killings are vicious and sexual. The police are again at a loss for what kind of criminal they are looking for. They ask a profile for the killer from a psychiatrist, but still turn up empty handed as the killer continues with his sex slayings.  Chris Barry offers his assistance and with his hacking prowess was able to piece together the mind of a very shattered soul. This book is by far the best out of the three I've read from Bouchard. Although details of any sexual crime makes me nauseous, I was taken aback by how vivid his description  was  of the sexual violence that it bothered me for days when I remember it.  From the previous two novels I read, I didn't expect to get this from him. The story telling was fluid. Although it was obvious from the first few chapters who the killer was, it was still gripping. This is a story that hopefully doesn't and isn't ha

THE CONSULTANT by CLAUDE BOUCHARD PLOT:  After helping the police with the Vigilante case, Chris Barry is invited to join a clandestine government agency. His first  assignment finds him at a shipping firm to investigate a possible murder. With his skills he soon finds out that the firm is being used to import drugs. When his cover is blown the criminals make it personal which leaves him no choice but to show them what his skills really are. Still high from his first book I attacked this with much expectation. Although it's nice to see the friendship and love shown between the couples and their friends, this is after all a crime novel. I find this too mild, a.k.a. bland.  The real action begins only when the bad guys take things personal. You have to read the book. I don't want to spoil what 'taking things personal' mean for this book. The second book gives us the details of Chris Barry's and his wife's background. I think it was written

BIRTHMONTH: July When we think love, vivacity and passion, the color red immediately comes to mind, because red is the color of love. It radiates warmth and a strong sense of vitality. The red of the ruby is incomparable: warm and fiery, it was not for no reason that the name 'ruby' was derived from the Latin word 'rubens', meaning 'red'. Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism of this color: fire and blood which implies warmth and life. The ruby is the best gemstone to express powerful feelings because ruby-red itself is an absolutely undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful color. Instead of symbolizing calm, controlled affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate, unbridled love that people can feel for each other. MYTHS & LEGENDS Ruby has accumulated a host of legends over the centuries. People in India believed that rubies enabled their owners to live in peace with their enemies. In Burma (a ruby source

                                         THE VIGILANTE by CLAUDE BOUCHARD THE PLOT:  The first installment from his Vigilante Series, this book is about a serial killer out to get the scum of Montreal. From obvious sins like drugs and gang activities to past crimes committed and domestic violence, The Vigilante, as he's called, shows no mercy. He stalks his prey and carries out his crimes with precision leaving no evidence behind making it hard for the police to catch him.  It doesn't help that the general public is rooting for the killer too because he is targeting the bad guys. The Vigilante sends out untraceable messages through the internet and the police asks the help of a computer executive to track down the killer. But the killer seems to be too intelligent even for the I.T. guys.  As an avid Criminal Minds fan, I like 'serial killer' themes which is why I got the book. I'm used to reading Ludlum and Clancy novels so my expectations weren'