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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n Because her father was a prominent businessman running for political office, Annalee’s case generated wide-spread attention and those responsible for her\u00a0 punishment were careful not to show her any favor. Annalee was assigned a penalty of a number of community service hours but was surprised not only by how difficult the assignment would be but the sheer animosity shown her by some of the people she would be working with and even her own probation officer.<\/p>\n This story was so heart-warming as Annalee found true purpose in her life as she spent more time with the underprivileged children in the center and saw something different in the lives of the people around her. Secrets and misunderstandings were common and it was fun to watch a sweet romance develop between Annalee and C.J. despite multiple complications.<\/p>\n The book was well written and I found myself absorbed by Annalee and C.J.’s story. It was the perfect blend of drama, romance, and faith with memorable characters and and encouraging plot. I would definitely recommend “Ain’t Misbehaving” to any who enjoy a good contemporary romance.<\/p>\n I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Carlton Whelen hides behind the nickname of CJ so people won\u2019t treat him like the wealthy son of the Whelen Foundation director. Working at the foundations after-school program delights him and annoys his business-oriented father. When a gorgeous prima donna is assigned to his team, he not only cringes at her mistakes, but also has to avoid the attraction that builds from the first time he sees her.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n She enjoys road trips with her family and friends, photography, scrapbooking, and participating in musical theater. Her favorite past time is game night with her family and her kids\u2019 extended collection of friends.<\/p>\n GUEST POST FROM MARJI LAINE:<\/strong><\/p>\n AIN\u2019T MISBEHAVING delves into the depth of life from the perspective of a shallow, sheltered woman. Annalee Chambers has been raised to pay attention to all aspects of society, particularly the appearance of success. Being cultured and socially-educated, she\u2019s not really prepared to work in one of the poorest sections of town. And she\u2019s really not expecting to find such joy intertwined with such poverty.<\/p>\n Having my story set in my hometown has some fun aspects. I got to handpick the homes for the main characters and the locations for the after-school program. And even now when I drive past some of those places, I get all excited about the story again.<\/p>\n For instance, I chose a particular building downtown to be CJ\u2019s (the hero\u2019s) condo. It\u2019s in One Arts Plaza. This condo was for sale when I was writing the book so I was able to download actual pictures of the place including the view from its southeast facing patio. You\u2019ll laugh, but I don\u2019t drive by that building without looking up to the 18th<\/sup> floor and half expecting to see CJ standing there.<\/p>\n AIN\u2019T MISBEHAVING goes much deeper than only the setting, though. It was written a number of years ago, so many that I barely remembered the storyline. But when I started editing, I was moved to tears again and again. These characters are so real, and I would love to meet them!<\/p>\n I hope you\u2019ll enjoy AIN\u2019T MISBEHAVING and watch for Annalee and CJ to have an extra special cameo part in Book 2 of the Dallas Duets, PUTTIN\u2019 ON THE RITZ.<\/p>\n BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeanette\u2019s Thoughts<\/span><\/a>, January 27<\/p>\n Janices book reviews<\/a>, <\/span>January 27<\/p>\n Remembrancy<\/span><\/a>, January 28<\/p>\n Mary Hake<\/a>, January 28<\/p>\n Reflections From My Bookshelves<\/span><\/a>, January 29<\/p>\n Inklings and Notions<\/a>, <\/span>January 29<\/p>\n Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, <\/span>January 30<\/p>\n Carpe Diem<\/span><\/a>, January 31<\/p>\n A Baker\u2019s Perspective<\/span><\/a>, February 1<\/p>\n Multifarious<\/span><\/a>, February 2<\/p>\n Daysong Reflections<\/a>, <\/span>February 2<\/p>\n Bibliophile Reviews<\/span><\/a>, February 3<\/p>\n proud to be an autism mom<\/span><\/a>, February 4<\/p>\n Power of Words<\/span><\/a>, February 4 (spotlight)<\/p>\n A Greater Yes<\/a>, <\/span>February 5<\/p>\n Reading is my Super Power<\/span><\/a>, February 5 (Interview)<\/p>\n Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/span><\/a>, February 6<\/p>\n margaret kazmierczak<\/span><\/a>, February 6 (interview)<\/p>\n Simple Harvest Reads<\/span><\/a>, February 7 (Guest review from Mindy Houng)<\/p>\n Bigreadersite<\/a>, <\/span>February 8<\/p>\n Avid Reader Book Reviews<\/span><\/a>, February 8<\/p>\n Kaylee\u2019s Kind Of Writes<\/span><\/a>, February 9<\/p>\n Pursuing Stacie<\/a>, <\/span>February 9<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" "\\"divider2\\"")
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\nTrue, Annalee\u2019s crime amounted to very little, but not in terms of community service hours. Her probation officer encouraged her with a promise of an easy job in an air conditioned downtown environment. She didn\u2019t expect her role to be little better than a janitor at an after-school day care in the worst area of town. Through laughter and a few tears, Annalee finds out that some lessons are learned the hard way, and some seep into the soul unnoticed.<\/p>\nMarji Laine<\/strong> has completed seventeen years of homeschooling with the surreal notion that she\u2019ll now have time on her hands. But that\u2019s unlikely. Her publishing company, Write Integrity Press, keeps her extremely busy. In her spare time, she teaches a high school and college Bible Study, leads a Sunday morning high school fellowship group, directs a children\u2019s choir, and sings in her church\u2019s adult choir.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n