Aug 9, 2013

Ella's Turning What Birthday Hop

Welcome to my stop for Ella's Turning What Hop. Thank you to Ella Jade for organizing this awesome hop.

We were asked to share a birthday memory. Mine is from a birthday three years ago. My husband Mike, has got a major chocolate addiction, the man loves to make what he has dubbed the Chocopolyse Cake. It's a three layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate pudding. The thing is huge, and very very very rich. For this birthday he added a layer of chocolate ganache.

See, 4 layers of chocolatey goodness. That man can make an awesome cake, love him. It's an awesome cake. Nom Nom Nom


Now we're celebrating Ella Jade's birthday with a giveaway. 

I'm giving away a digital copy of Olivia Starke's Dirty Love. A part of Decadent Publishing's 1NightStand Series.  


Look at the cover, it's just awesome, one of my favorites.


Kat goes on the prowl looking for a one night stand to rile up her new friends. A little shock and awe to keep her sane in a life no longer hers. When she’s matched with Jared through 1Night Stand, he seems perfect for her plans. Conservative, sweet, and sexy as sin, she’s ready for one hell of a ride.

But Jared is more than she bargained for—much more. And when her plans for amusement turn dangerous will the two find a way to stay alive?







Want to win? Easy follow my blog, wither through GFC, email, or Google+, and leave me a comment on your favorite birthday memory.

Also by commenting you'll be entered to win the grand prize! Which is a $75 GC to either Amazon or Barnes and Noble, remember to check out the rest of the blogs in the hop.









62 comments:

  1. Followed you by email. My favorite birthday memory was when I was sixteen and my mom chased down college boys that had mooned her, three of my friends, and me! kbinmich@yahoo.com

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  2. Happy Birthday Ella!
    cburkhart.1980@gmail.com

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  3. Favorite Birthday memories is my 28th when I found out I was pregnant with my first child. Of course that limited my partying that night but I was super excited. Keep telling my husband that that was his best gift yet. Happy Birthday, Ella!! jennigriffin48@yahoo.com. Following on both g+ and GFC

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  4. My favorite birthday memories was when all of my Friends went to the movies to watch the Raiders of the lost arc. joehawkshaw@yahoo.com.

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  5. my fave birthday memory... when I turned 5 my brother told me ALL my presents right before I opened them!

    Following this blog by GFC

    Thanks for being part of this blog hop!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA!

    jrryba(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. Email, Circles, & GFC following

    Happy Birthday, Ella.

    BeckeyWhiteATgmail.com

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  7. My fave birthday memory my parents got married on my 9 The birthday. Happy birthday Ella

    virgilio324@gmail.com

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  8. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Hien Huynh
    hien_huynh_tx(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. Favorite birthday memory would have to probably be my 21st :) least from what I can remember I had an amazing time haha
    Happy Birthday Ella!!
    crystal.glenn88@gmail.com

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  10. happy birthday ella. and thanks to you for being a part of this blog hop:) that is a lot of chocolate!
    followed by GFC:) My favorite birthday memory was my 23rd this year my daughter was born 2 days before my birthday and we got to leave the hospital on my birthday!:)

    indiansgirl9@aol.com

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  11. Holy Crap that cake looks amazing!!!:) I have no clue why, but my favorite Birthday memory is when I turned 9 I got my ears pierced. I had begged to get it done and my parents finally agreed.:)


    little.ingram@hotmail.com

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  12. Happy Birthday Ella! so glad to be a part of the blog hop! slazar918@aol.com

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  13. Happy B-day Ella have a great one <3
    mrscrabbyfan@gmail.com

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  14. I want to win! Happy Birthday!
    kyla.stein@gmail.com

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  15. Favorite birthday memory was when I was 18. : ) Nuff' said !
    stamper_sierra@yahoo.com

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  16. Happy Birthday Ella! That cake looks absolutely sinful...YUM!

    My favorite birthday was my 40th as I got my second favorite tattoo, a garter that goes around my leg with a derringer tucked in. My favorite is the tattoo I got for Mother's Day, the birth flowers of my 5 boys in a half sleeve. But my most favorite birthday is my children's. they are my world!
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  17. Favourite birthday memory would have to be when I turned 30, and several friends came to my place, made dinner while they sent me out of the kitchen, and we had a real nice evening talking and laughing.

    E-mail is blesha (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. Happy birthday to Ella! Thanks for participating in the hop. Favorite birthday memory...my husband surprised me one year by taking me out for dinner and having my friends at the restaurant.

    pjmillion(at)comcast(dot)net

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  19. Love the icecream cakes.. ;))
    Added you on circles and gfc.. valerie r

    She is celebrating with style.. and fun!! Thank you..

    vals_hemi at yahoo dot com

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  20. Thank you for the giveaway and happy happy bday Ella! kamclauc AT gmail DOT com! Followed via GFC as Kyla Patton. My favorite birthday memory is one birthday when I was 8 or 9 (I think) and my parents let me invite a bunch of people over, including all of my family, and everyone just ran around in the yard, jumped on the trampoline, got in and out of those plastic pools around the yard, ate homemade cake and ice cream that my mom made, and hit the pinata! It was super fun just to be a kid and run around with all of my friends on a great day that involved homemade yummy treats!

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  21. Happy Birthday Ella!!! Thank you for the awesome giveaway. My favorite birthday memory was when I turned 21 I think from what I can remember :) Best girls night out ever!!
    shaneanreed2@gmail.com

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  22. Followed by GFC! My favorite Birthday was turning Dirty 30!! :)

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  23. Thank you for the giveaway and Happy Birthday to Ella! Purexc00@aol.com

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  24. Happy Birthday to Ella!
    My birthday is 2 days before my wedding anniversary so I guess my favorite birthday memory is the one I had my bachelorette party on LOL, Carin
    mawmom at gmail dot com

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  25. Happy Birthday Ella! Another favorite birthday is my my hubby surprised me by taking me to The Melting Pot (fondue) for my birthday, he had flowers and chocolates as part of the pkg...love that place! fuades3@yahoo.com

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  26. I loved when I was younger and spent time with my family. I miss them today.

    daringzoey at yahoo.com

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  27. My favorite memory was last year when my ex and I got back together.

    GFC-BLHmistress
    Google + Book Lover's Hideaway
    email

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Happy Birthday! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Talkington07@yahoo.com

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  29. Happy Birthday, Ella! Thanks for sharing the wonderful day and the giveaways. Your chocolypse cake looks awesome. I really want to try some of that. My mom made me a cake with one layer of brownie in the middle of 2 layers fudge cake, with fudge syrup in between the layers and then fudge frosting all around, you then add more syrup to your slice put in the microwave heat for a few seconds, and put ice cream on the side. Very rich, but so totally scumptious, I would give a lot for it. evamillien at gmail dot com

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  30. I follow with goole+...
    Thanks for joining the hop!!
    caiidynsmommie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. Happy Birthday and holy crap where can I get a bite of that freakin' cake.
    mommysabookwhore@gmail.com

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  32. Happy Birthday to Ella.

    Thanks for taking part in the hop. That cake is huge and looks so delicious. =)

    humhumbum AT yahoo DOT com

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  33. Happy 40th Birthday Ella
    leetee2007@hotmail.com

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  34. I love chocolate but I think the Chocopolyse Cake is too rich for me.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  35. A favorite b-day memory doesn't come in mind, but I remember when I was younger, every year, and now, it's always raining or is overcast (in December) and watching a movie and going out for pizza was something my friends and I did.

    butterflypetals7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. Happy Birthday Ella! Fantastic blog hop!
    That looks like my kinda cake!
    samanthadarling1986@hotmail.com
    xxx

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  37. Happy Birthday Ella!! Thanks for the blog hop!!

    carrollfamily02@gmail.com<-- Follow w/ this email.

    My favorite was my 27th.

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  38. Happy Birthday Ella. jrcarroll314@comcast.net - followed via email

    Favorite Birthday Memory? Every year as a kid my mom would make me an angel food cake with chocolate chips - she still does!!

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  39. Happy B-Day Ella!! What an awesome idea for a hop! And so many awesome books to add to my TBR list!

    I actually had a wonderful 30th, went on a cruise with my BFFs!

    grapeapril75(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  40. Happy Birthday Ella.
    My favorite memory is from last year when my mother -in-law and daughter cooked the meals all day and we watched movies. My MIL also made me a homemade eclair tower... YUM!!
    GFC-Michelle Bledsoe
    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  41. Happy Birthday Ella- and thank for the giveaway!
    bschmdy18@yahoo.com

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  42. Happy day of your birth!!! May all things come to you. Marie melisk1966@yahoo.com

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  43. GFC: Cassandra Hicks
    My favorite was my 17th when my friend's dad let my friend throw me a wonderful party and it was the day I started dating my first love :)
    Happy Birthday Ella!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    dixiedukegurl2 AT yahoo DOT com

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  44. followed.
    Happy birthday Ella!!!

    I think my best one was this year when I turned 30. lol. Nobody said it and I kept saying I am 29 forever. Then instead of my hubby telling me happy birthday the first thing he told me is hey honey i got my new tires on and sends me a pic. lets just say he was in the dog house for a week. lol

    robertson_sueellen@yahoo.com

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  45. Happy Birthday Ella! Great Blog Hop. One of my best birthday is when my husband surprised me at work with flowers, chocolate and a pair of diamond earrings - made all my co-workers jealous.
    Following GFC

    Koala571@msn.com

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  46. Following your blog through GFC.
    I have several great birthday memories--just miss not being able to celebrate together with my twin sister! :-(
    Thanks for the giveaway!!
    barbistull(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. Hi,

    I followed you by email. My favorite birthday memory was when I got a dog as a birthday gift.

    schan26.wisc(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. Happy birthday Ella! Amazing giveaway!
    Favorite bday memory? Like my 6th or something. It was hunchback if doe same themed at my godmother's house

    torisurfergirl@gmail.com

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  49. cake baked by mom

    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  50. Happy birthday Ella!! My fave b-day memory was surprise weekend road trip to St. Augustine, for a long weekend at a great B&B.

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com
    GFC: BookAttict

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  51. Happy Birthday Ella! My favorite birthday memories are of when I was a kid and had a party complete with a pinata all of my friends and family would show up and we would have so much fun.

    jmesparza821 at gmail dot com

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  52. Follow by GFC - proudarmymom32

    When I was growing up, my dad would write a message on the chalkboard in the kitchen for us. He was always at work before we got up, but I can remember how excited I would get every year to see his homemade card. I was sad when he stopped doing it because he thought we we're to old. Okay, so maybe we all had moved out, but still. :D

    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  53. New GFC follower under Scott Wilcox. While birthdays have never been a big deal in my family, my worst birthday memory sticks out the most. Hope you don't mind and you get a giggle. It was my 9th birthday and I got all dressed up for my "party" in a poofy yellow dress with my bowl hair cut. Anyhow, NOBODY showed up (I was a loner in school) so my dad went to the neighbors house and asked if her son could come eat cake with us. Then he proceeded to humiliate me telling me the kid was a "rent-a-friend". I eventually got over this after many years of therapy and alcohol. :)

    Thanks for the great giveaway and Happy 4-0 Ella James.

    Best wishes,
    Marlena
    charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  54. Followed on Google+. A few years ago, my mom came to visit me for my birthday. We had a great day together shopping and going out for a nice dinner and dessert. It was low-key but fun.

    Thanks for the giveaway!!
    peki0101(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  55. Happy Birthday Ella!! I hope you have a wonderful day! The cake looks so yummy! Favorite birthday memory was this year when my autistic son told me he loved me! Thanks for participating in the hop!

    ehaney578 at aol dot com

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  56. I haven't had a birthday party in a long time, but the best present I ever got was 13 years ago - my son!

    Happy Birthday Ella! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!!
    Thank you for your generosity,
    Karen.arrowood@sbcglobal.net

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