Dangerous Lady

"No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - which makes her one very dangerous lady.Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put away Maura once and for all - and not everyone in the family think that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past - and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not make entirely of stone."

This was my first Martina Cole book, recommended to me by a friend and it was one of the most amazing reads ever. The story line was never dull and it really was the definition of a book you cant put down. Following Maura's story is once again moving and inspiring - Martina really rocks the girl power vibe as she does best. Even if your not a big reader I seriously recommend you read this book if nothing else!



Coming one day soon (after I read it) the sequal to Dangerous Lady: Maura's Game.

Faceless

One of many of my Martina Cole collection, this has to be one of my favourites! With a gritty, mature & captivating story line, I couldn't put this book down - Even when walking through the city centre.

The story is based on Marie Carter, a former prostitute and drug addict, now in her 30's, who has done a 12 year stretch in prison for murder. Her mother despises her, her sister isn't too keen on her either, her brother is dead and she is left with the slightest glimmer of love from her father, not that her mother would ever let him show Marie he cares. Not to mention she has two children who are now young adults with their own families and don't want anything to do with her either.

Marie manages to stay at a half way house, get a job and make some friends - and enemies, along the way. She demonstrates the greatest effort to re-unite with her kids always trying no matter the setback. However Marie's heart is broken to find that history is repeating itself and her daughter is following in each and every one of her footsteps day by day. Can Marie save her daughter? And where is her son?

Martina Cole pulls you into Marie Carter and you feel so much compassion and sorrow for the character, but at the same time she inspires women everywhere the way she portrays Marie to be so strong even after hitting rock bottom.

The story has a fantastic ending that i didn't see coming and it produced so much emotion that i was shaking with a mix of feelings i remained silent for a good 10 minutes after in complete awe of this woman's amazing book.

I don't wanna share too much as i will ruin it for you but i seriously recommend you get stuck into this book! Girl power.

Cupcake Practice

I have always had a fascination with Cupcakes, especially since they've become some how chic and fashionable - but much to my dismay I'm a long shot from creating a cupcake that resembles something more than a not so bad cake with a dollop of badly presented icing on the top... Ah well practice makes perfect.. here are some of my attempts..



These I only practiced the icing on the cakes were already bought.. not bad I guess ?

 I decided to make a different cake, rock buns but in paper cases, i guess they re more heavy cakes really.. then i iced them with butter cream icing and sprinkles.










I suppose when your presentation is amateur at least your not to scared to devour the delicious cake because its too pretty :D

I guess if I practice anymore I'll keep adding pics to my collection.
Jessx

smoothie time

Strawberries & Oranges:

This one is real quick and easy & only uses simple fruits so you don't have to run to the supermarket!

All you got to do is get roughly 5 to 6 oranges and 4 large or 6 small strawberries ( to fill three champagne glasses or two cups) - I hadn't done the dishes! chuck them in the blender along with 20 ml water, a handful of ice cubes, 3 desert spoonfuls of sugar and a teaspoon of honey and blenddddddddddd. And there you have a sexy tasting smoothie.. add the vodka according to your taste and it doubles up as a cocktail!

jessx

A new look for New Look

Iron Fist All Star Wedged Boots@ Newlook £109.99

I was just innocently browsing the newlook website as I had a store card (although i hardly shop there) and thought I'd seek some beatiful suprises.. when I stumbled across the online brands.. enter Iron Fist .. These shoes are to die for, I now have 10 times more motivation to get a job to buy these - unfortunately my storecard limit is £50 else id have bought them already..

Orange Floral Wedges @Newlook £24.99

But its not all tears as I am buying these...

Alot cheaper but floral - a key in fashion right now
and BRIGHT - a key in my life always.
I'll be stumbling into summer with a big grin on my face.






So NewLook has well and truely shocked me as I used to think it sold a majority of shit and a few super finds - I'm sorry Newlook.