Sunday, June 30, 2013

Cover Reveal - Blood Rule - Heather Hindlebrand & Giveaway






Blood Rule

Book 4 in the Dirty Blood series

Coming 8/6/13!




Forty-six.

That’s how many hybrids survived the Hunter attack in the woods after I revived them with an injection of my blood. That’s how many followed me home to Frederick Falls. And that’s how many were now mentally linked to me through a blood bond.

 

Two days. Three valium. Fourteen hours of sleep.

That’s what it took to realize I wasn’t losing my mind as a result of the noise in my own head.

 

Sixteen.

That’s how many days have passed since I almost killed Alex. That’s how many days I’ve sat by his bedside, waiting for him to wake up. To ease the guilt, to understand his betrayal, to remember the exact shade of brown in his eyes.

 

Zero.

That’s my chances of skating by with Gordon Steppe and the Hunter Council. They want me for questioning. I’m afraid what’ll happen if I give them answers.

 

 
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Friday, June 28, 2013

Witchwood Estate - Cursed - Patti Roberts Book Review


Author: Patti Roberts
Published: 23 June 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal
 
 
 
 
Book Description
Brought back from the clutches of death by a power she does not understand, Alexandria is focused on getting her life back to normal, whatever that means. With new friends, Andrew, Kat and River by her side, Alexandria lets herself believe that her future is looking promising.

Things take a turn, however, when a handsome stranger arrives in Ferntree Falls, and Alexandria begins to wonder if his presence is a blessing or a CURSE.
 
 
My review
 
As always with each instalment of The Witch wood Estate series, Patti Always leaves us wanting more. The books are short in length as in any TV series, but filled with action, evil, adventure, mystery, and an even a little sparkly flare of romance brewing.

In this instalment we meet new characters, which I have to say I eagerly await for more of. Find out the cliff-hanger from book two and breathe a sigh of Relief.

I love the world of the Paranormal and Patti gives us a smorgasbord in this instalment. I love the new characters she had added into this series, and is curious as to which direction she will take us.

The only thing I can complain about is that we are always left wanting more. But like any TV series we are left eagerly awaiting the next instalment, making conclusions and thoughts of our own as to which way the story will take us. I have to say the new hotties that Patti has added into *Cursed* , have me curious and maybe even a little starry eyed. Im a sucker for a man with fur and fangs ;) lol.


Witch wood estate - is a truly unique series filled with an abundant tale of witches, potions and magic chants and also mysteries within. Patti brings this fantastic and imaginative story to life at every page.

The added extras at the end of each series is a wonderful addition to anyone interested in learning more about the witchy ways, crystals, herbs and much more.
 
 
About this author
 
 
 

Patti Roberts loves reading and writing Medieval themes. An Australian Author currently writing the Witchwood Estate and the Paradox Series.

Long ago, in an almost forgotten Realm, a race of fallen Angles called the Grigori clash with a ruling house of Angels Called the Bulguardi. Their battle changed events in the Ancient World and the New World forever. A Realm where a year can last centuries and an Ancient magical people still rule, even the immortals face danger. Rising up from their imprisonment underground on Altair, evil has returned and the Grigori are on a destructive path of revenge. When their preferred food source becomes scarce, Earth, a world teaming with humans, becomes their target.

Trapped between the old world and the new, a little girl is cursed with horrific visions from the past. From an Ancient world to the new world on Earth, this is a tale of myth and legend, mayhem and magic, birth and death. A tale of families torn apart, souls searching for lost loves, and evil is walking out of the shadows. You can run, but you cannot run forever.

“ I'm astounded by the writer's imagination, the rich writing and beautiful prose as well as the intrinsic plot. ” JDS

Paradox Series: http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com...

Witchwood Estate: http://witchwoodestate.blogspot.com.au/
 
 
Email - pattiroberts7@gmail.com

Blog - http://theangelsarehere.wordpress.com/

Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/3woe84l

Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/PattiRoberts7
 
 
 

Resisting Fate by Heather Van Fleet Book Blitz & Giveaway





Title: Resisting Fate

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Sunshine Press

Release Date: June 28th

Blurb:

Seventeen-year-old Emmy O’Connell is the epitome of a hot mess.

Her boyfriend’s been shipped out of town to some boarding school four states away. Her step-douche is constantly drunk and badgering her. And then there’s her good-ole-mom… The lady is nothing more than a miserable shell of a woman. She’s turned off all of her feelings and her ability to be a good mother as well, leaving poor Emmy and her four year old brother Jamie to suffer. Life couldn’t get much worse, right?

Enter the elusive, cocky, and oh-so-broody Jack Hartman…

The jerk cousin of her boyfriend becomes Emmy’s worst nightmare…times ten. He’s cruel. He’s insensitive. But he also has this strange little ability over her – he makes her weak in the knees with thea single touch. No matter how miserable or amazing Jack makes her feel, Emmy can’t seem to deny him, especially when he takes on the role of her protector –her pseudo-knight in a black leather coat.

A knight who also happens to ride in on his black Harley, instead of a white horse…

And to make a bad situation worse…

Werewolves and teens shouldn’t mix! But what can Emmy do when she finds herself thrown head first into the center of it all. Can she handle the supernatural mess her life rapidly becomes or will she fight against the inevitable fate her heart desires?

 

Excerpt:

“That smart mouth doesn’t sit well with me,” he licked his lips. His eyes never wavered from mine.

 I nibbled on my lower lip, just as a small smile graced the edges of my mouth. Oh yeah, my bravado was about ready to kick some ass. I think I kind of liked being a smart ass.

“What are you going to do about it Jack?” I inhaled a breath, taking in his warm, delicious scent. My throat went even drier than before. I practically stared holes into his face as I studied every tiny mark, every single scar on his perfectly flawed skin. He was gorgeous, with a little scar here, a little white patch there. His hotness could have left me breathless for days if I kept up my perusal any longer.

And then I blinked, Christ. I knew exactly what had to be done. I had to kiss him. I had to get this itch scratched and then I had to move on. His eyes darkened, his breath was warm and heavy over my face, and he licked his lips. I blinked. Holy-balls… He wanted to kiss me too.

That ever-present electricity running between us wouldn’t stop. If anything, it only increased our pull. I moved in; his lips touching my lips was all I wanted. I needed to feel again, feel it all with a boy who hated me, but apparently wanted to kiss me as badly.

 Dryness on dryness soon changed to warmth on warmth, and when I pressed my mouth fully to his, his hands left my neck, and went to my waist. His fingernails dug into my sides and the son of a bitch pushed me away from him.

So there I was, my head tilted to the side, ready, willing, and able to do whatever the hell this moment led us too, and all he could do was chuckle. Yes. Chuckle. He was the biggest rat bastard.

Ever.

 

Author Bio:

Heather Van Fleet currently resides in northern Illinois, with her three little ladies, Kelsey, Emma, and Isabella, and her fabulous hubby (and high school sweetheart) Chris, with whom she’s been blissfully married to now for ten years. She’s a stay at home mom by day, and an avid and completely obsessive writer and reader by night.

Heather always had a soft spot in her heart for books, and she’s been creating her own little stories since she was a seven year old. But she never really had the confidence or the time to actually sit down and really do something about it, until her youngest daughter was born just two years ago.

Resisting Fate, book one in her Predetermined series, is her young adult, paranormal baby! It’s packed full of wolves…witches…and one sassy little red-headed teenage girl! She had an absolute blast writing it, and can’t wait to share it with the world!

 

 
 
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Soul Taken - Spotlight Tour & Giveaway

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Today is release day for Katlyn Duncan’s Soul Taken! There will also be a Rafflecopter giveaway during the tour that kicks on off June 17 and runs thru the 30th.
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After-life just got a lot more complicated
Maggie is a Soul Collector. It’s her job to transport souls from the Living Realm to the After – but during a mission to find a stolen soul, she ends up stuck in a teen mean girl’s body.
Trapped, Maggie’s soul is catapulted into Ally’s life – and the human world she hasn’t experienced for one hundred years. But, as a descendant of the most powerful beings in the After, Maggie must rescue Ally before the girl’s soul dies…
To survive, Maggie must uncover devastating secrets – because with one soul taken by a terrifying enemy, Maggie’s could be next!
 
 
 




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About the Author
Debut author for the YA Paranormal trilogy, The Life After. I am represented by Carina UK. I love to read, write, cook, and snuggle with my Wheaten Terrier as much as I can. I’m a huge fan of any book that strikes my fancy and I am always looking for recommendations!




Buy Links
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Taken-ebook/dp/B00CWL2C10/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369129822&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=SOUL+TAKEN+KATYLN+DUNCAN

Amazon USA: http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Taken-ebook/dp/B00CWL2C10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369171609&sr=8-1&keywords=soul+taken

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Title and Cover Reveal for Soul Saver Series Book 5 from Kristie Cook!!!

I'm so excited to participate in the cover reveal of Kristie Cook's next installment in the Soul Savers Series. But first – Kristie, Tristan (the major HOTTIE!!!! From the Soul Savers Series) and Tristan's advocate Lisa need your help!



 



Right this very minute Tristan is participating in his first match in the NA Crush Tourney!


 



Then go threaten everyone you know to vote for him … or ask nicely. Whatever works. If WHEN Tristan wins, Kristie will share "A never-before-seen scene written from Tristan's point-of-view that I promise you will love. And if he wins the whole tourney? You'll get to read about their wedding night from Tristan's POV.".

Okay, now on to the gorgeous cover and title for Soul Savers Book 5:


Isn't it amazing? I can't wait for this book! It comes out later this summer and don't forget to follow Kristie for up-to-date news. Now don't forget to go vote for Tristan! Want to know why you should? Visit Lisa's blog - A Life Bound By Books for her advocate post – you'll LOVE it and while you're there VOTE for Tristan!!!

Voting starts on Monday, June 24th at 11:59 PM EST and closes Tuesday, June 25th 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST)
(Opens Monday at 8:59 PM PST and closes Tuesday at 8:59 PM PST)






 

Here's the link:

Tweet like crazy! Be sure to include the following hashtags and the link in your tweets so we can find you and others know where they can vote for Tristan too!

#NACrushTourney - #KnightRiders - http://bit.ly/3zlyR7


And don't forget to grab an eBook copy of the first book Soul Savers Series, Promise! It's FREE!!! On all platforms! Here's the links:

Order the FREE eBook Online here: AmazonBarnes and NobleiBooksKoboSmashwords
In the UK: AmazoniBooks




About the Author

Kristie Cook is a lifelong, award-winning writer in various genres, from marketing communications to fantasy fiction. She continues to write the Soul Savers Series, a New Adult paranormal romance/contemporary fantasy, with the first four books, Promise, Purpose, Devotion and Power available now and the next book coming in June 2013. She’s also written a companion novella, Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella, currently available. Over 160,000 Soul Savers books have been sold, with Promise peaking at #54 on the Amazon Top 100 Paid list and at #1 in the Amazon Fantasy category.

The Space Between, which releases April 2013, kicks off her second New Adult paranormal series, The Book of Phoenix.

Besides writing, Kristie enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and riding on the back of a motorcycle. She has lived in ten states, but currently calls Southwest Florida home with her husband, three teenage sons, a beagle and a puggle. She can be found at:

 

Author's Website & Blog: http://www.KristieCook.com

Soul Savers Series Website: http://www.SoulSaversSeries.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kristiecookauth
 

Monday, June 24, 2013

Dare You To - Katie McGarry Book Review






Release Date: 7th June, 2013

Publisher: Mira Ink

Pages: 352pgs

The Story

Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. "Dance with me, Beth."

"No." I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again....

"I dare you..."

If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk's home life, they'd send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom's freedom and her own happiness. That's how Beth finds herself living with an aunt who doesn't want her and going to a school that doesn't understand her. At all. Except for the one guy who shouldn't get her, but does . . .

Ryan Stone is the town golden boy, a popular baseball star jock-with secrets he can't tell anyone. Not even the friends he shares everything with, including the constant dares to do crazy things. The craziest? Asking out the Skater girl who couldn't be less interested in him.

But what begins as a dare becomes an intense attraction neither Ryan nor Beth expected. Suddenly, the boy with the flawless image risks his dreams-and his life-for the girl he loves, and the girl who won't let anyone get too close is daring herself to want it all . . .
 
 
My Review
 

As much as I loved Katie McGarry's debut novel Pushing The Limits, I have to say that Dare You To is now my favourite.

 Katie McGarry has certainly written a wonderful sequel - This Ya contemporary shows us many aspects of being a teen. Katie certainly grasps the teenage voice well within this story.

We meet Beth and Ryan in this instalment, they meet upon a Dare and life changes for them both.

 

Katie has put forth all the emotions well within this story, we see sexual tension, volcanic chemistry that is just off the charts,  we have strong characters with flaws but also a  well-developed storyline with tons of depth and detail.

The book is written in dual perspectives from both characters. I enjoyed seeing this,  it gave us depth into the characters and the storyline, and we see so many emotional sides you feel as though you are within the story itself.

I immensely enjoyed both the characters Beth and Ryan.

Beth was rough and unsure of how love is supposed to go but upon Meeting Ryan she finds out more than she ever bargained for and the story shows her growth with Ryan her feelings and herself along the way.

Ryan – well ** swoon ** what can I say – he is Beth’s ideal equal.  He is certainly not at all what he seems, but certainly is caring in his own ways. But amongst the read I found Ryan did everything I could have wanted and certainly didn’t always expect.

Dare To you, gives us all the emotions one could feel in a story. It’s a roller coaster ride filled with heartache, love, friendship and new beginnings.

A wonderful Ya contemporary romance that will have your heart aching but also fluttering. Loved this instalment and can’t wait for the next already!
I  would definitely recommend this book to all , since I found this one was even better than the first book in the series .. Ryan I loved ..... <3  Grab your copy today
 
 
Big thank you To Harlequin for suppyling me with this book for review for my honest opinion.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 


 

Friday, June 21, 2013

Sucker Literary’s Blog Tour -





Sucker Literary – Volume 2 Blurb

When Alex’s bandmates invite a girl to sing lead, a battle of the sexes becomes a battle over something unexpected. . . A girl tells her friend about hooking up with longtime crush Fred, but his kisses are not what makes that night in his car memorable. . . A therapy session with Doug might just make Jason go insane again. . . Wallflower Aubrey hooks up with Gordon after the cast party, which would be fine if he weren’t the most forbidden fruit of them all…Savannah certainly doesn’t sound like a convict’s name, so maybe hanging out with her isn’t all that dangerous. Miki is committed to getting over Dex, yet she can’t get him off her answering machine—or her doorstep. In between puffs of cigarettes and attempts to smear lipstick on her face, Allie’s grandmother dishes out advice that maybe Allie should take. . . And finally, what’s a girl to do with Satan as both her boss and father? Nine short stories pose the questions we obsess over whether we’re growing up or all grown up: Who should I love? Am I doing the right thing? Is there ever an end to heartbreak? In its second volume, SUCKER continues to showcase the very best emerging talent in young adult literature and give (some of) the answers to Life’s Big Questions along the way.

 

Please include ALL the following links (in either form):

Sucker will reopen the doors for Volume 3 submissions. One day ONLY, August 1, 2013. Find the guidelines HERE.

Sucker Free Day – July 20th and 21st

Get a free digital copy of Sucker Literary Volume 2 on Amazon.

 








Monday, June 17, 2013

Immortals Cover Reveal - Ednah Walters

 
Okay everyone, I know a lot of you have been waiting for this since the release of Runes on May 20, 2013.  When I found out that Ednah was doing a second book in this great series, I jumped at the chance to do the cover reveal of Immortals which is book 2 in this great series.  First thoughts I had were awesome more Torin St.  James.  And my second though was, So when does Immortals come out.

Product description of Immortals:

Nothing can stop Raine Cooper when she wants something…

Raine finally knows that her gorgeous neighbor, Torin St. James, is a legend straight out of Norse mythology but that doesn’t stop her from falling hard for him. Torin is crazy about Raine too, breaking the one rule he lives by: Never fall for a mortal. The problem is he no longer remembers her or that she saved him by making a deal with Norns—Norse destiny deities—the same Norns who have now erased his memories of their past together to punish her.

So Raine comes up with a plan...

She will make Torin forget his one rule a second time and fall in love with her all over again. But before Raine can put her plan into action, the Norns return. This time, they demand she protects Eirik Seville, her best friend since childhood, from an evil so dark even the Norns are scared.

But you know what they say about well-laid plans…

Caught between protecting Eirik and convincing the stubborn, cocky Torin St. James that the two of them are meant to be together, Raine's life slowly unravels. Friendships are tested. Enemies become allies. Desperate, Raine makes choices that could not only tear her and Torin further apart, but lead to the destruction of everything and everyone she loves.


Release Date:
August 5th 2013 by Firetrail Publishing

About Ednah:


EDNAH WALTERS grew up reading Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys and dreaming of one day writing her own stories. She is a stay-at-home mother of five humans and two American short-hair cats (one of which has ADHD) and a husband. When she is not writing, she’s at the gym doing Zumba or doing things with her family, reading, traveling or online chatting with fans.

Ednah is the author of The Guardian Legacy series, a YA fantasy series about children of the fallen angels, who fight demons and protect mankind. AWAKENED, the prequel was released by Pill Hill Press in September 2010 with rave reviews. BETRAYED, book one in the series was released by her new publisher Spencer Hill Press in June 2012 and HUNTED, the third installment, will be released April 2013. She’s working on the next book in the series, FORGOTTEN.

Ednah also writes New Adult paranormal romance. RUNES is the first book in her new series. She is presently working on book 2, IMMORTALS.
 
Under the pseudonym E. B. Walters, Ednah writes contemporary romance. SLOW BURN, the first contemporary romance with suspense, was released in April 2011. It is the first book in the Fitzgerald family series. Since then she has published four more books in this series. She's presently working on book six. You can visit her online at www.ednahwalters.com or www.ebwalters.com.

Connect with Ednah:
 



Twitter: https://twitter.com/ednahwalters

Now for the most awesome covers.


Print Cover:

Ebook cover:
 

I am not sure which cover I love more.  But I am in love with Torin and Raine being on the cover.

Also before I forget.  Go to YA Sisterhood on June 17th and vote for Torin St.  James for best YA Crush.  Ednah will be having a most awesome giveaway for bloggers who vote for Torin St.  :James.

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Friday, June 14, 2013

The Reconnaissance by Aubrie Dionne




Reconnaissance

Paradise Reclaimed Book # 2

Aubrie Dionne

Expected Publication Date: May 1, 2013
Published By: Inkspell Publishing


Blurb

Nova Williams has lost her one shot at Lieutenant hood and at love. Lieutenant Crophaven has promoted her rival, Andromeda, all because her lifemate, Sirius, sacrificed their mission to win back Andromeda’s love.

While sneaking out to prove Andromeda is a fake, Nova finds an alien ship hovering over their colony. Lieutenant Crophaven assigns her to a reconnaissance mission, giving her a second chance to redeem herself. Sirius must fly her and a research team to the vessel to decide if they are a threat. Thrown together with the lifemate that betrayed her, she battles with her own jealousy while her team battles for their lives.

Can she forgive Sirius in order to save her team and warn her colony?

 



Info on Book 1 -Colonization can be found here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15769793-colonization

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About the Author-Aubrie grew up watching the original Star Wars movies over and over again until she could recite and reenact every single scene in her backyard. She also loved The Goonies, Star Trek the Next Generation-favorite character was Data by far-, and Indiana Jones. But, her all time favorite movie was The Last Unicorn. She still wonders why the unicorn decided to change back to a unicorn in the end.

Aubrie wrote in her junior high yearbook that she wanted to be "A concert flutist" when she grew up. When she made that happen, she decided one career was not enough and embarked as a fantasy, sci fi author. Two careers seems to keep her busy. For now.

Now for the professional bio:

Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England. Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade, Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber, and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Entangled Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow Publishing. She recently signed her YA sci fi novel with Inkspell Publishing titled: Colonization: Paradise Reclaimed, which will release in October 2012. When she's not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in orchestras. She's a big Star Trek TNG fan, as well as Star Wars and Serenity.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Interview & Giveaway with Katie McGarry * Dare You To *

Today I have a wonderful giveaway for you all with a few questions Katie was wonderful enough to answer on the blog today. One winner will win a copy of Dare you to suppiled by Harlequin Australia. The competition is Au only. Big Thank you to Morey Media for the copy for this giveaway .
 
 
 


Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. "Dance with me, Beth."

"No." I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again....

"I dare you..."


If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk's home life, they'd send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom's freedom and her own happiness. That's how Beth finds herself living with an aunt who doesn't want her and going to a school that doesn't understand her. At all. Except for the one guy who shouldn't get her, but does....

Ryan Stone is the town golden boy, a popular baseball star jock-with secrets he can't tell anyone. Not even the friends he shares everything with, including the constant dares to do crazy things. The craziest? Asking out the Skater girl who couldn't be less interested in him.

But what begins as a dare becomes an intense attraction neither Ryan nor Beth expected. Suddenly, the boy with the flawless image risks his dreams-and his life-for the girl he loves, and the girl who won't let anyone get too close is daring herself to want it all..
 
 
Interview with Katie
 
 

Who designed the covers?

 
My publisher designs my covers and I think that they are absolutely amazing! From the colors to the design to the models they choose—I’m in complete and utter awe
 


How many books do you intend to have in this series?

 

Right now I’m finishing up revisions for Isaiah’s story, CRASH INTO YOU, which is scheduled to be released in December 2013. I have a few other characters from the PUSHING THE LIMITS universe who are pulling at me to write them, but for now I’m focusing on Isaiah.


What was the hardest part of writing your books?

 

My characters are often raw and are going through very emotional times in their lives. In order for my characters to have the intensity I’d like them to portray on the page, I have to place myself in their shoes. It’s often a dark place to be and that can be very emotionally draining.




About the author.

KATIE MCGARRY was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. She is a lover of music, happy endings, and reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan.

Katie would love to hear from her readers. Contact her via her website, katielmcgarry.com, follow her on Twitter @KatieMcGarry, or become a fan on Facebook and Goodreads.

 

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