New Release Review: The Weight of Life by Whitney Barbetti

I am so excited to announce that I have a signed paperback of The Weight of Life by Whitney Barbetti up for grabs on my Facebook page! I would love it if you would enter!

Weight of Life by Whitney Barbetti

Release Date: June 28, 2017

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Mila

“Don’t let go.” Those were my first words to him, as I hung over the side of a London bridge. The words I would soon say again, in a moment that didn’t involve bridges, but something much more fragile: my heart.

He held onto me for three weeks, in a time when I needed to be held. Needed to connect to someone who understood how loss tunneled unrepentantly through the fabric of your soul.

Although he said he'd stay, we both knew he wouldn't. I had already survived one loss—I didn't know if I'd survive another. 

Ames

She spun into my life like a tornado of smiles and chatter and everything else I'd long avoided, with a persistence that I admired, albeit begrudgingly. She broke down each neat wall I’d constructed without even trying. Her presence alone caused me to remember what it felt like to smile, to look forward to what the day would bring.

But it was only supposed to last three weeks.

“Don’t let go,” she’d pleaded.

I’d promised her I wouldn’t—but I would. I didn't have a choice.

My review: 5 Stars!

Oh my gosh, I loved this book so much! It was so perfectly emotional, the characters were so well-developed and SO REAL and Whitney Barbetti does dialog so well- I just can't say enough good things. The Weight of Life was just beautifully written- it was flawless!

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Coming Soon: Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen

COMING SEPTEMBER 6th: A sexy new hockey series from Sarina Bowen.

I am a BIG fan of Sarina Bowen's Ivy Years series! In fact, I listed the first book in the series, The Year We Fell Down, in a favorites post a few months ago. In the last book in that series, The Fifteenth Minute, we were introduced to Leo Trevi and given a bit of the back story about his high school girlfriend, Georgia. I am so glad we get to read more about them in Rookie Move: A Brooklyn Bruisers Novel!

In high school they were the perfect couple—until the day Georgia left Leo in the cold... Hockey player Leo Trevi has spent the last six years trying to do two things: get over the girl who broke his heart, and succeed in the NHL. But on the first day he’s called up to the newly franchised Brooklyn Bruisers, Leo gets checked on both sides, first by the team’s coach—who has a long simmering grudge, and then by the Bruisers’ sexy, icy publicist—his former girlfriend Georgia Worthington. Saying goodbye to Leo was one of the hardest things Georgia ever had to do—and saying hello again isn’t much easier. Georgia is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional, but when a press conference microphone catches Leo declaring his feelings for her, things get really personal, really fast... 

"Romantic and hilarious, Rookie Move will hook you from page one. Nobody does hockey like Sarina Bowen." --Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Off Campus series. 

Pre-Order Links: Amazon iBooks Kobo Google

Sarina is also hosting a giveaway for a signed paperback (reader's choice) and the right to name a teammate in Brooklyn Bruisers #2.

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Review and Giveaway: Carey Heywood's Chasing Daylight

I've been a fan of Carey Heywood's writing since I discovered her books Him, Her (Kindle edition current free on Amazon!), and Them and the fabulous sequels (Sawyer Says and Being Neighborly). This summer I devoured (and loved) the first two books in her Carolina Days series (The Other Side of Someday and Yesterday's Half Truths). When I read that the third book in the series, Chasing Daylight, would be released this fall, I was so excited that I'd get to know Mitch, an injured vet introduced in Yesterday's Half Truths, better.

The thing I love most about Heywood's writing is her conversational tone- I really feel like a friend is telling me a story as I am reading. And although I have loved her prior work, I really feel like Chasing Daylight is, well, just MORE. In addition to the romance, which is definitely quite steamy, there's some action, suspense, hospital stays, and a charming dog named Zeus. He may be the one you list as your next Book Boyfriend, he's just that sweet. I don't want to spoil too much so I won't go too in depth in this review, but I think you'll love the story of Mitch and McKenzie's relationship. Both are dealing with traumatic pasts, although their issues are quite different.

If you haven't yet read the first two books in the series, not to worry, this can be read as a stand-alone, but if you have, you'll enjoy catching up with characters like Clay and Luke when Chasing Daylight releases on September 21. And if you haven't read them yet, you're in luck! Carey has provided me an Amazon ebook copy of each of the first two books in the series to give away!

 

 

The Other Side of Someday is Courtney and Clay's story, and Yesterday's Half Truths is about Lindsay and Luke. Courtney and Clay have somewhat of a more traditional romance, meeting each other after Lindsay has quite a disastrous morning that leaves her relationship, job, and car in shambles. Lindsay and Luke's relationship begins via the internet as Lindsay has a secret she's hesitant to reveal.

 

Giveaway Details:

 

One winner will win an Amazon ebook copy of each of the first two books in the Carolina Days series.

 

To enter, please visit to Facebook and "like" Carey Heywood's author page. After you have done that, come back here and leave me a comment telling me which book in the Carolina Days series you're most interested in reading (please leave your email address so I can contact you if you win). The giveaway is open to both US and international residents and will close on September 11th at midnight CST.

 

Winner chosen via random.org! Lyndsee!

 

 

Disclosure: I was provided with digital copies of all three books in the Carolina Days series for review purposes. Some links in this post are Amazon affiliate links.

Glossybox Giveaway- Local Friends Only

 

Today I've got a great giveaway to share for my local friends! I have an extra brand-new duplicate of a box from last summer that I'd love to pass on to a friend. Read on to enter the Rafflecopter.

 

Although GLOSSYBOX is more expensive ($21 versus both Birchbox and Ipsy's $10), the quality is so much better- these are high end brands! I also LOVE the beautiful, high quality boxes they send each month. They are great for drawer organizing or keeping craft products in.

 

Here's a run-down on what's in this box, along with the value of each product.

 

• Mitchell and Peach Body Cream: (value: $14 for 1.4 fl oz)
• GLAMGLOW® YOUTHMUD® TINGLEXFOLIATE TREATMENT: (value: $20 for .5 fl oz)
• Malin+Goetz Mojito Lip Balm:  (value: $7 for .2 oz)
• Skin Inc, Skin Supplement Bar Custom-Blended Anti-Aging Serum: (full-sized product value: $45 for .34 fl oz)
• Philip B. pH Restorative Detangling Toning Mist: (value: $11 for 2 fl oz)

Total Value: This box has a value of $97!

 

GLOSSYBOX also has a great point program- if you answer their survey questions on each product after you receive it, you will receive 100 points. After you have collected 1000 points, your next box is free. So after 10 months, I will have a free box.

 

They also have a referral program and if you use my link to sign up, I'll receive 200 points, getting me closer to my free box! You can do the same with your friends after you sign up. Right now you can use MSAMARCH15 to save 15% off your first box.

 

If you are local, to enter the giveaway, just leave me a comment! (Giveaway open to local residents only- I will not mail the prize.) Giveaway will close on Sunday, March 8th at 8 pm.

 

Other places to follow:

https://instagram.com/sasha2599/

https://www.pinterest.com/sashasays/

https://twitter.com/sashasaysblog

 

Edited to add: Winner! I used random.org and it chose Lindsey!

 

 

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Fun Giveaway at Manicure Mommas!

I have some fun brand-new makeup items I'm giving away at my nail blog! I would love it if you'd stop by and enter!

Visit my nail blog for a BCA Stila giveaway

I recently received Stila's Positively Pink Cheek Palette to review and I've been wearing it pretty much everyday! It's a gorgeous pink with lighter pink embossed BCA ribbons in it that give the powder the slightest glow. Note that it's definitely not glittery!

I'm excited to say that I also have one to giveaway- and it's in a cute set with a Lip Glaze as well.

Stila Positively Pink Cheek Palette

This multi-colored pressed powder blush has a luxe, velvety finish and embossed pink ribbons for a positively glowing flush. For each purchase, $1 of proceeds will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $16, Available in October 2012 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Stila Positively Pink Set

This collectible, multi-colored, pressed powder comes paired with a Stila Lip Glaze to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each purchase, $1 of proceeds will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $18, Available in October 2012 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Visit Sasha Says Nails to enter!

Disclosure: The Stila products pictured above were provided to me for PR purposes.

China Glaze Giveaway at My Nail Blog

When Beauty Stop Online sent me some China Glaze purples to review, they offered to send me 3 bottles to giveaway as well!

Left to Right:

Royal Tease

Draped in Velvet

Let's Groove

The winner of this giveaway will win a brand new bottle of each of the shades pictured above. I'll use Rafflecopter to manage the giveaway and choose the winner over at my nail blog. Come visit me there and enter! Good luck!

Disclosure: Polish for giveaway was provided by Beauty Stop Online (thanks guys!)

Garnier B.B. Cream: Review and Giveaway

I was recently invited to join the BzzAgent Garnier B.B. Cream campaign, and I jumped at the chance. I have heard so much about BB creams, and have even tried (and liked!) one by Dr. Jart+ from Sephora, but at $32 for 1.7 oz, I have been watching for a more affordable option.

Say goodbye to dull skin. Banish blotchiness. And discoloration and dryness? They're done for. Thanks to new Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream – an all-in-one beauty solution that renews, brightens, evens, hydrates and protects – your precious face is in the best of hands.

Short for Beauty Balm, Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream combines intense hydration with tinted minerals and Vitamin C, so you can ditch that drawn-out beauty routine for naturally more even, radiant and smooth skin in minutes.

Used as often as you want to refresh your look, Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream instantly delivers big results:

• Renews radiance
• Brightens your complexion
• Evens skin tone and blurs imperfections
• Hydrates for 24 hours
• Protects against UVA & UVB rays with SPF 15

Garnier B.B. Cream is available at mass retailers (such as Target and Wal-Mart) for a suggested retail price of $12.99.




The texture of this B.B. cream is lovely- it's creamy, but not greasy. I find that it sinks right in to my skin. I use a damp foundation brush to apply it and top with a finishing powder to set.

I've noticed that a lot of B.B. creams only have one color option, but Garnier's version has two shades- Light/Medium and Medium/Deep.

I liked the product that BzzAgent sent me so much, that I purchased one to give away to a Sasha Says reader! Read on to find out how.






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Stila Lip Product Giveaway

I'm hosting a giveaway for a Stila Lip Glaze and coordinating Lip Liner at my giveaway blog. Stop by and enter!

Stila Palette Giveaway

Have you seen the darling new Stila Travel Palettes? I purchased two of the "Pretty In Paris" palettes- one for me and one for *you*! I am wearing the eye shadow today (Crepe and Jolie) and I love it.

From Sephora.com:

The second in a five-part series of collectible palettes, The Pretty in Paris palette is all you need to get pretty on the go! It features Stila's award-winning eyeshadows in four trend-setting shades: Crepe (pale pink), Cherie (reddish brown), Jolie (brownish pink) and Chocolat (brown). The palette also includes Convertible Color in "Rosebud", a limited-edition shade, and a built-in mirror for easy application and touch-ups on the go!

Giveaway will close Wednesday, Aug 4th at 9:00 pm CST and I will choose 1 winner, who needs to be from the US.

To enter, just follow Sasha Says and leave a comment with your email address!

Easy Peasy! Good luck!

Link to Amazon gift card giveaway

Check out Trainer Momma- she is giving away some Amazon giftcards! Cool!

OPI Giveaway at Manicure Mommas

OPI Pearl of Wisdom
OPI Jade is the New Black

Do you follow my nail blog? If not, you may not have seen that we are giving away two of the new OPI Hong Kong collection shades.... They are so pretty!

Head over to Manicure Mommas and enter.

Two Giveaways

I am giving away a brand-new tube of Cover Girl Lash Blast Length at Sasha Says Giveaway, and Smoochiefrog has a polish giveaway on our nail blog, Manicure Mommas.

What are you waiting for? Go enter!

Giveaway at Manicure Mommas!

It looks like I've overbought, and you can benefit from my over-shopping!

I'm going to give away these two Sephora by OPI shades. So pretty- but I don't need two!

One winner will win both shades, both new and unopened.

Sephora by OPI Meet for Drinks (indoor pic)

Sephora by OPI Queen of Everything (outdoor pic)

To enter:

Head on over to Manicure Mommas before Friday at 10 CST!

Giveaway at Manicure Mommas!

Smoochiefrog is running an awesome giveaway at Manicure Mommas! Go check it out!

Link to a Fab Giveaway

Go visit my friend Katy today. She is hosting a no-strings-attached givewaway of a FREE Scentsy warmer (of your choosing) and 1 scent bar (of your choosing). {$35.00 value}

I was recently given one of their plug-in warmers as a gift and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Go see Katy!

Fabulous Giveaway at Manicure Mommas

Smoochiefrog is sponsoring a fabulous giveaway at Manicure Mommas- one unopened package of OPI mini nail polishes in the following colors: Ghostess with the Mostess, Boo-berry (both of which glow in the dark) and Pumped-Up Pumpkin.

Head over to Manicure Mommas to see how to enter! Good luck!

Stila Eye Shadow Giveaway!

Head over to my giveaway blog- I'm giving away a Stila eye shadow in Kitten!

Giveaway: Buxom Lips

Head over to my giveaway site, Sasha Says Giveaway!, for a chance to win a BE Buxom Lips!