Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Welcome
Happy Friday, friends! 
It’s been a fun and jam-packed week around here, and I’ve got some amazing Friday Finds to share with you today—book reviews, spotlights, recipes, crafty goodness, and even some very exciting giveaways (hello, $100 Target gift card and a phone call with an author 
). Whether you’re here for your next TBR obsession, a cozy crockpot recipe, or just to see what’s new, there’s something for everyone.
Scroll through and click on anything that catches your eye—you might just find your next favorite read (or dinner idea)! And don’t forget to check out the fun question of the week and share your answer in the comments for a chance to win a little something extra.
Let’s dive in!
Gina
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Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Book Reviews, Spotlights, Posts
I had some great spotlights and reviews this week, with incredible prizes: a $100 gift card, 
Phone call with an author , and Multiple winners Click on each image below to learn more.
The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton ~ #YoungAdult #Fantasy
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CAIO by LS Delorme ~ #BookReview #Paranormal #Romance #LegalThriller #TheLimerentSeries
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Foster’s Leash by Sarah Sommer ~ $100 Target Gift Card #BookReview #childrens #Pets #PetFostering
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THE THIRD ELEMENT: The Missing Key to Activating the Law of Attraction by Randy Lyman [Win a phone call with the author + more prizes]
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The Matriarch Messiah by Maxime Trencavel (Mystery of the Matriarchs Book 2) #ScienceFiction #Romance #HistoricalThriller #tailofthebird $20 Gift Card – 2 Winners
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted by Jess Ames (Clearwater Dreams #2) $25 Gift Card #Spotlight #WomensFiction #FoundFamily
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Here’s a look back at last week’s Friday Finds, in case you missed it
Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Recipes
Cheesy Potatoes are a favorite Holiday recipe in my family. I found this super recipe from Simply Stacie that you might enjoy. It’s made in the crockpot and uses shortcuts that you won’t believe.
Did you know Campbell’s sells cheese soup? If I knew, I forgot. You can also use their nacho cheese soup to kick this recipe up a notch.
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Don’t these Pesto Turkey Squares from Pillsbury look perfect for a family get-together?
They are simple to make using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls or Sheets.
You can find lots of great ideas in this book from Pillsbury.
Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Fun Time
What’s one thing people might not know about you?
(I used to be a mailman.)
Share your answer in the comment section to be included in the next fun-time drawing!
Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Book Shelf
I just added both of these to my TBR shelf!
Love’s Academic 2-Book Series by India Holton
Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical fantasy rom-com reminiscent of Indiana Jones but with manners, tea, and helicopter parasols.
“So riotously clever it almost defies description…an alchemy of romantic elements held in perfect harmony.”—NPR
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The Talented Pretzel by Megan Morales
First Place Winner: The BookFest Awards 2024 — This inspirational book sparks conversations about self-confidence and self-worth, supporting emotional growth and self-empowerment. Charming, original characters teach compassion and empathy toward others, while diversity and uniqueness are celebrated through acts of kindness and friendship.
Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 |Independent Author News
All That Was Left Unsaid by Danielle Dragona is entering the final stages of the self-publishing journey. It sounds like a fascinating book. My review will be live in May or June, depending on how quickly I receive an ARC. I am excited to be a part of this journey with Danielle from start to finish.
All That Was Left Unsaid is women’s fiction that unfurls a tumultuous tale about Katrina
Johnson, a newly widowed woman in the evening of her life. Now in her seventies and
drowning in her present unfamiliar circumstances, Katrina becomes a stranger to herself as she struggles to recover her identity that was suddenly stripped away with the passing of her
husband, Sam.
Plummeting into a boiling stew of regret and grief, she not only mourns the loss of the only man she’s ever known but also laments the death of the dreams she had for their life together, many of which never flourished, colored by scathing lies and deception.
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Pineapple Easter Egg by Amy VanSant
This is a super fun and unique mystery full of hidden “Easter eggs” for you to spot. Famous actor anagrams, Jimmy Buffet song references—find them all!
Easter eggs surround the body. One of them has a note. Charlotte teams up with Sheriff Frank to solve a cryptic murder in a do-or-dye situation.
NOW OPTIONED FOR TELEVISION!
Every book can be read as a standalone mystery – hop in anywhere in the series.
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Friday Finds | 04-11-2025 | Fun Creative Finds
6 Crochet Cactus Plants – All-Inclusive Kit
All-In-One Plants Starter Kit: MAGIMUSE crochet kits come with everything you need to create adorable plants. They include beginner-friendly instructions and a video, enough 6-color yarn, stuffing, eyes, an ergonomic Crochet Hook, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker. With all the necessary tools conveniently packaged together, you can save time and effort by not having to search for each component individually.
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A mail person? That’s cool. I was once The Bride of Frankenstein for Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt. (Knott’s is a large amusement park near Disneyland.)♥️
How fun for you! I went to Knott’s Berry Farm many…many years ago. It was a fun place.
All the books look like great reads, the crafts creative but those Easter Egg Rice Krispie treats are creative and really look tasty
I know! I can’t wait to try them
Bet they’re delicious but where did you get the colored Rice Krispies?
You dye the marshamllow, butter mixure before you stir in the rice krispies. I think the recipe said gel food dye works best.Color possibilities are endless.
I don’t see the Easter Egg rice treats recipe. Was that last week? I see potatoes with cheese and pesto pizza. Maybe it’s my phone.
Happy Easter anyway. Shared your delightful post!
The Easter Egg Rice Krispie treats were in the email subscription only. I’ll include in next weeks regular Friday Finds post since it was such a big hit.