Playing Without Rules eBook & Giveaway

Book Blurb

A ballplayer's girlfriend hides his daughter from him because she fears he's like his abusive father. Marcia Powers wants nothing to do with ballplayer Brock Carter, especially after she told him to go away and pursue his dreams. She has more than she can handle with an elderly father, a business to run, and a four-year-old daughter posing as her baby sister. Brock Carter's back in town to rekindle his romance with Marcia, and this time, he's not letting her run him out of town. Marcia is unable to resist Brock, but determined to keep her secret. Brock's already lost his heart to Marcia once. Will he lose every dream, including baseball, when he discovers the real reason Marcia sent him away?

Playing Without Rules is available on Amazon (Read Free with Kindle Unlimited)

My Review

This story was hard to put down. I couldn't stop reading it until I was finished. It was that good.  

The setting of the story was well written and gave the reader a vivid image of where this story took place and what was going on.  

The characters each had distinct characteristics that made them stand out. 

Marcia had been in love with her boyfriend Brock when they were teenagers. Brock had big dreams of being a ballplayer, since it was like therapy to him. Marcia's dad had got Brock to take his anger about his past and his abusive father out in baseball. Marcia's father had took Brock under his wing and helped him cope with a very difficult situation. Brock never wanted kids because he feared he'd be like his father, although he very rarely ever showed signs of aggression towards people, besides the night his mother died. Even though Marcia and Brock had took precautions to avoid having kids, Marcia got pregnant. She wanted to tell Brock many times. The night she was going to tell him for the first time, he stated he disliked kids and never wanted them. This sealed their fate.  

After five years of separation, their love for each other never died, despite what they told themselves. Now Marcia's secret is at risk. Could she trust Brock enough to let him know about his own daughter or will fear keep them both back from being together? 

There were many times I was frustrated with Marcia and Brock for not overcoming their fears and letting them control their lives. But, given the situation, I probably would have acted similar.  

This book left me wanting to know more. I wished there were more scenes with Brock and Bianca (the daughter) together. They were so cute together, even though Brock didn't always know who Bianca truly was. I also wanted to know how he reacted when the new surprise or "ninja turtle" was joining the family. I wish we could have read/seen his first reaction to the news. 

Author Info

Rachelle Ayala is a bestselling Asian American author of dramatic romantic suspense and humorous, sexy contemporary romances. Her heroines are feisty and her heroes hot. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope. Subscribe to her mailing list for upcoming books and giveaways: http://eepurl.com/lR5kv and find her books at online retailers Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple iBookstore, and more. Fiction: Michal’s Window, Broken Build, Hidden Under Her Heart, Chance for Love Boxed Set, Knowing Vera, Taming Romeo, Whole Latte Love, Played by Love, Playing the Rookie, A Father for Christmas, Claiming Carlos, Roaring Hot, Playing Without Rules, Christmas Stray (upcoming) Want to Contact Rachelle? Facebook Reader’s Club *~* Aim to Love Romances Website *~* Blog *~* Google+ *~* Facebook *~* Twitter *~* Goodreads *~* Pinterest  

Review Tour Schedule

Tour Participant	Blog Name	Tour Date
Amber McCallister	http://thewonderingsofoneperson.wordpress.com	Tuesday, February 17
Lyssa Layne	http://www.authorlyssalayne.blogspot.com	Tuesday, February 17
Shandi K Dews	http://mamadewsreviews.blogspot.com	Wednesday, February 18
Nadene Reynolds	http://totallyaddictedtoreading.blogspot.com	Wednesday, February 18
Jamie Fredrickson	http://www.youhadmeatfreebook.blogspot.com	Thursday, February 19
Cheryl Bavaro	http://bavarofamilyreviews.blogspot.com	Friday, February 20
Debbie Rosa	http://adivareviews.com	Saturday, February 21
Liza Cochico	http://mlizcochico.blogspot.com/	Sunday, February 22
Raquel Leite	http://readingssunshine.wordpress.com	Monday, February 23
Kaitlyn Sigler	http://kaitmar.blogspot.com/	Tuesday, February 24
Chantel Rhondeau	http://www.chantelrhondeau.com	Wednesday, February 25
Paige Boggs	http://electivelypaige.com	Thursday, February 26
Jessica Cali	http://calibookreviews.com	Friday, February 27
Krista Bainbridge	http://www.savorysavings.com	Saturday, February 28
Jessica Cassidy	http://www.jessicacassidy.com	Sunday, March 01
Marie Dee	http://www.marieclara.com	Monday, March 02
Rachelle Ayala	http://www.rachelleayala.com/	Monday, March 02

Tour Giveaway Rachelle Ayala is generously giving away a $10 gift card (Paypal or Amazon) and a key chain (US and Canada only).

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Dinosaur T-Rex Room Guard with Motion Sensor

I received the Dinosaur T-Rex Room Guard through a promotion.

Product Info:

• Projects 24 Dinosaurs on three different reels over 3 feet
• 5 Roar sounds
• Ages 3+
• Uses 3 AA batteries 

When opening this package, I noticed how well the product was protected with only a few extra materials to hold the dinosaur in place. It was also very easy to open and get out. 

The instructions on how to work the dinosaur that were inside the box were very easy to understand. 

The dinosaur takes 3 AA batteries to get it to work. The battery space was easy to find and open (on the belly or underside of the dinosaur), but getting the top back on to close it was a pain in the butt. It took several times to get the tab to fit in the hole to be able to get the piece back on. I was afraid I might break the tab off, though the tab is pretty thick to prevent breakage.  

The three reels that work to project the dinosaur images onto a wall or flat surfaces were easy to find. The extra storage for the reels were wonderful and handy! It helps keep all the parts and pieces together without any getting lost.  

The one reel in use goes in the shoulder area of the dinosaur. When the orange slide for selecting if the projector is on or off is to the right, like in the picture, the projector is on. 

There's a power button on the underside of the dinosaur by the tale. When pressed in, the dinosaur will roar and project an image of a dinosaur on. 

If the orange tab (in the picture) is to the left, the projector is off and the motion detector is on. There will be no projection of a dinosaur. If the room guard t-rex is in a room with light (whether it's sunlight or by a room light), the t-rex will roar when it senses the light change. 

To turn off the dinosaur, you just push the button my the tail again. 

My experience:

The projector image wasn't very clear, but I also wasn't in a really dark room and the dinosaur was on the floor. When he was on a surface that was higher up, it was easier to see the dinosaur projection. The darker the room, the easier it is to see as well. When I had the projector part on, I didn't really notice it detecting motion or starting to roar.

When the projector part was off and the motion detector part was on, it would detect any movement or change in the light. Bumping it would make it roar even. 

I had left the dinosaur in the kitchen with it turned on the motion detector part. One of my dogs had walked by the dinosaur, not knowing it was there, and was startled. It ran back into the living room where I was. The other dog had heard the noise and went to investigate. That ended up with both of them going up to the dinosaur and sniffing it. 

My favorite part about this dinosaur, besides the motion detecting roars, was how all the extra reels were able to be stored in the dinosaur. As long as the items were kept together in their storing spot, no pieces would get lost. 

Check out this dinosaur out on amazon. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Children 'n Us Stroller Organizer

I received the Children 'n Us Stroller Organizer through a promotion. 

When I first saw the images of the stroller bag, I figured it was just going to be a cheapy one that would break within the first few uses by the way the material looked in the pictures. I'm very pleased to say I was wrong. The bag's material is much thicker than it appears in the images. 

The stitching is done well. I had yanked and pulled to see if I could get it apart, but it held strong. There is also a thick cushioning on the main part of the bag to help provide protection to the items inside, as well as have the bag be able to hold up weight.  

This stroller organizer can fit a stroller, car headrest, or bike. The straps are adjustable, which helps provide a prefect fit. 

The middle part of the bag has a ton of room. Longer than a rectangle kleenex box and taller than two kleenex boxes put together. There's a zipper pocket in the main bag area to keep loose or small items safe. There's two cup or bottle holders on the inside of the bag. There's a pocket on the outside, which is perfect for a phone. There's also a pocket with a flip cover on the outside of the bag that is perfect for a toy or small blanket. There's also a thin, but long pouch on the backside of the bag, which is perfect for a wallet. 

This bag has exceed my expectations on it's quality. The bag is study with plenty of storage space to hold all the necessary items needed to be carried around for a baby. 

Check out this bag on amazon. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.