Archive for October, 2013

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This is my own version of a weekly bookhaul post where  I’ll be telling you about all of the books I got this week, whether print or e-book plus all things new on fuonlyknew.

I got a few books this week, some free, some for review, and some I purchased just for my reading pleasure.

I also post reviews on another blog aknifeandaquill . It’s all about horror. If someone doesn’t die, we don’t do it here!

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Here’s some I picked up to review on both blogs. Double exposure for the author:)

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Rod Doll was free at time of posting. Click on the cover to get yours.

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Here are some I picked up to review on fuonlyknew.

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Got some good ones!

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Got some freebies for ya!

Go HERE to get  Revelyn

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and some more freebies.

 

Just click on the covers to get yours. Make sure they are still free. Were at time of posting.

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Books for Review.

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And an upcoming release by Emma Meade. Beneath Manhattan Skies. You can catch the cover reveal on Friday, October 25th!

Trying to slow down for the holidays. I have too many review books. But I had to have these!

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Books I won.

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I won a signed print copy of Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart from My Bookish Ways

Thanks Kristin and thank you Jeff!

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I won Arctic Fire by Paul Byers from fundinmental

Thanks Sherry and thank you Paul!

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Reviewed this week. Busy writing more!

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You can read my review of Sorrow’s Point and enter the giveaway on HERE.

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You can read my review of Empath HERE.

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Scheduled reviews for next week.

You can read my review on my Monday Minis post.

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As the World Dies: Untold Tales Volume 1  As The World Dies Untold Tales Volume 2  As The World Dies Untold Tales Volume 3

You can read my reviews and enter the giveaway on Tuesday, October 22nd!

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You can read my review and enter the giveaway on Friday , October 25th!

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Several more reviews and awesome giveaways coming this next week. Be sure to stop by!

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Other posts this week. Just click on the links to see the posts.

Giveaway Blast ~ Praise for Black ~ Russell Blakes new detective series

4th Annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop!

International Signed Paperback Giveaway ~ Dark Migration by Sandra R. Campbell

Bronze, Book One in The Glister Journals ~ Tour Giveaway

Blast and Giveaway ~ Sisters in Bloom, Snow Sisters #2 by Melissa Foster

Release Day Blitz and Giveaway for Heartbreak Ranch by Anastasia Ryan

Teaser Tuesdays #43 ~ Empath by Becca J. Campbell

From Terah Edun’s Courtlight Series ~ Sworn To Conflict ~ Cover Reveal and Giveaway

Giveaway Blitz and Authors Favorite Quotes ~ Fearsome by S.A. Wolfe

Giveaway Tour and My Review ~ Sorrow’s Point ~ Fear that which can’t be seen.

WWW Wednesday #21 ~Gray eyes, pulsing lights, and ever green

Giveaway and Spotlight on Underground, The Secrets Series: Book Two by T.R. Graves

Cover Reveal and Giveaway ~ The Elemental Enmity Series by Christie Rich

Cover Reveal ~ The Corvids: Winter, Book #2 by Lisa Ann Brown

International Giveaway Blitz ~ Urban Harvest ~ A smorgasbord of Awesomeness!

Freakin Fridays # 21 ~ The Monster Mash Musical

The Friday 56 #3 ~ Released: The Shapeshirfter’s Library ~ Free today!

Quote It Saturday ~ YOUNG

On sale now! Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle by Taylor Dean

New Release Review ~ Empath by Becca J. Campbell

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Go here to find all of my giveaways. Enter one or enter all of them!!

Go here for a list of free e-books.

Busy, busy, busy. So many delicious reads! Some I’ve read and will be posting my reviews soon.

So what did you get this week? See something you like? Do you have any of these? Leave a comment and let me know.

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It’s always a wonderful thing to discover a new series. I’m addicted to them and am always on the lookout for some new ones.

Empath is the first book in The Flawed Series by Becca J. Campbell.

After I started reading this, I returned to look at the cover. It’s a perfect representation of Jade and I understand the whole covers connection to the story. A really great job!

I won’t keep you waiting any longer. Read on to learn more about Empath and enjoy my review.

Don’t forget, Empath is on sale right now for only 99 cents!

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Supernatural empathy isn’t a gift, it’s a curse. Anywhere she goes, Jade’s emotions are replaced by those of the people around her.

Jade grew up in a suburb of Colorado Springs, protected from other people by her parents. Now she faces college—and the world—with nothing to shield her from unwanted feelings.

When Cam, a classmate with a major crush on her, unintentionally hijacks her emotions, Jade struggles to keep from being carried away in feelings of attraction. When Ethan, a psychopath with a thirst for fear, fixates on her, the emotional impact could be lethal.

Caught in a deadly trap, Jade must untangle the emotions and find a way to use her empathic curse to overcome this killer or be overcome by him.

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My Review

I’ve read Gateway To Reality by Becca and really enjoyed it so I didn’t hesitate to join the tour and review Empath! This is quite different from her other book and it has some intriguing slants on empaths and some other abilities that the characters have in this book, a new approach and way to look at them, which I found very refreshing.

It probably wasn’t a good idea for Jade’s parents to keep her isolated while growing up. Now she’s starting college and going to her first class and she’s not yet learned to put up a protective barrier between her and other people’s emotions. She doesn’t just feel their emotions, theirs become hers, she feels and reacts to what they are feeling.

One good thing is she meets Cam. Yes, his emotions become hers when she’s near him, but his are sunny and pure and it makes it easy to be with him. He’s like a shield between her and others. That is, until his feelings for her deepen and she has to fight her reactions when he becomes more passionate.

A chance encounter at the grocery store exposes her to the dark, evil emotions of a stranger. Unbeknownst to Jade, Ethan has her firmly in his sights and can’t wait to add her to his collection.

My thoughts

The thing that most intrigued me about Empath was how the author introduced each characters unusual abilities and made it uniquely her own.  They are more like a human condition than a supernatural one.

Some of the characters gain their abilities through physical trauma, but some, like Jade and Logan, a professor and loner at her college, are born with them.

Logan doesn’t know why he’s like he is and keeps to himself so no one will learn his secret. A casual encounter with Jade has him wishing he were different. He’s drawn to Jade but not sure if he should act on his attraction.

When Jade bumps into Logan on a hike in the woods, she’s pleasantly surprised to not feel anything from him. She doesn’t feel his emotions, and enjoys being able to feel her own when they are together. This, along with his rugged good looks, stir up an attraction, plus she’s curious to see what he may be hiding.

Jade now has some new friends and a possible love interest or two, but she’s also caught the eye of a sadistic predator.

The author writes in several points of view so you can see what each character is thinking and understand their actions better. The switches in points of view are easy to follow as they are written in their own distinct voices. I liked this as I was further connected to the characters and came to care for them, or in one instance, loathe and fear one.

There are some fun scenes when Jade steps outside her comfort zone and tries some new things and some scary, suspenseful ones as her predator approaches.

Empath is a clean new adult fantasy romance. There are no sex scenes and the predators actions are not explicitly detailed, leaving you to use your imagination.

I’m into this series now and looking forward to what comes next. While this chapter of the series is wrapped up, there are some teases at the end which raise your curiosity and make you want to come back for more.

5 Stars

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During the Empath Blog Tour (September 16th – October 20th), the first book in the Flawed series will be on sale for a discounted price of $0.99. Grab it for cheap while you can!

Amazon US | Amazon UK  | Amazon CA  | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Kobo

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Becca J. Campbell

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Becca J. Campbell is the author of the New Adult Romantic Science Fiction novels Foreign Identity and Gateway to Reality, New Adult Romantic Paranormal Thriller Empath (The Flawed Series #1), and  Sub-Normal, a series of Science Fiction short stories.

An avid lover of stories that tiptoe the line between fantasy and reality (even when they plunge off one side or the other), Becca looks for new angles on bridging the gap between the two. She holds a special place in her heart for any story that involves superpowers or time travel. Her passion is defying the limits of her own creativity. You can find her on her

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Exciting news!
Taylor Dean is offering Lancaster House and The Middle Aisle on sale for the Halloween holidays.
The special price of 99 cents ends after October 31st.
Go HERE to get yours!
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Is he real? Is he just a figment of her imagination? Is he a ghost?
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Lancaster House  The Middle Aisle (Lancaster House)

My Reviews

Lancaster House

Zoe Grayson needs a change. So, she moves to another state, purchases an old, dilapidated 1920s Victorian Mansion, and sets out to restore it to its former glory. As she begins the restoration, she finds herself falling in love with the old house . . . not to mention its illustrious builder, Mr. Lancaster. Zoe becomes obsessed with the house as she discovers its secrets; hidden rooms, secret passageways . . . and a mysterious man who seems to think the house is his. Who is he? More importantly, how does he live in her home unseen and unheard?

The unexpected answers leave her reeling—and questioning everything she’s ever known. To her dismay, Zoe’s actions land her in the local psychiatric hospital, scheming for ways to return to Lancaster House . . . and the love of her life.

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The Sequel to Lancaster House

Zoe Grayson is back in Lancaster House, ordered to bed rest for the duration of her unexpected pregnancy. Doctor Wade Channing, her overzealous psychiatrist, is living in Lancaster House, taking care of her, waiting on her, and tending to her every need. It seems to be the perfect arrangement.

There’s just one catch.

She has to tell him her story—everything that has happened in her life since the moment she escaped from Serenity Hills. It’s been quite an adventure to include renovating another home and a walk down the middle aisle.

But, that’s all over now. Nothing is real. It never was.

How did she end up in this miserable situation?

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Other books by Taylor Dean

Exciting news!

SIERRA, has been chosen as a 2013 Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book Award Finalist!!!

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Finished reading this and will be reviewing soon.

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About Taylor Dean:

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Taylor Dean lives in Texas and is the mother of four grown children. Upon finding herself with an empty nest, she began to write the stories that were always wandering around in her head, quickly finding that she had a passion for writing, specifically romance. Whether it’s paranormal, contemporary, or suspense-you’ll find all sub-genres of romance in her line-up.

Lancaster House & The Middle Aisle, available in print or eCopy
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For all of Taylor Deans books go here.

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I just discovered this fun meme hosted by Freda’s Voice

Create your post and add the graphic above.
Add as many quotes as you wish, from whomever you wish. It can even be lyrics to a song.
Just tell us who it is. Anonymous welcome too.

Use your interpretation of the word. It can vary in form and does not have to be exact.

Each week is a different theme. This weeks theme is YOUNG

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“The young feel tired at the end of an action, the old at the beginning.”

T.S. Elliot

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“Let’s tell young people the best books are yet to be written; the best painting, the best government, the best of everything is yet yo be done by them.”

John Erskine

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Remember you were young once and keep a song in your heart.

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The Friday 56 hosted by Freda’s Voice.

The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader and find any sentence, or a few (no spoilers) that grabs you and post it.

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Most of all, she loved her cozy alcove for those days she curled up with a fantasy novel, a pot of French Roast, and a pan of brownies.

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She didn’t want change: she wanted the status quo, just better.

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She’d meet Chronus’s friend, have a pleasant evening, eat well, come home early, and read all weekend. It wasn’t as if she were looking for a soul mate.

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Released ~ The Shapeshifter’s Library

This is FREE right now on Amazon

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Released (The Shapeshifters' Library, #1)

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Love dogs?  Love books?  Love libraries? Hate Book-burning werewolves?

Once long ago the Shipsfeather Academy was a training ground for an ancient race of dog-shifters whose mission was to protect the world’s knowledge. A powerful curse sealed these librarians in the basement of their building and gave the control of the town to a pack of book-burning werewolves.

Librarian Liberty Cutter watches in horror as the town’s public library goes up in flames and plans to re-establish the library in the abandoned Shipsfeather Academy building. Chronus, the Old English Sheepdog headmaster of the academy and leader of the dog-shifters, knows he must make some changes to continue to keep his pack safe. But even if he could persuade Liberty to believe in a talking sheepdog, how far can she be trusted? And will she ever be able to care for him as a man. He has to try, because Liberty Cutter and her staff of zany librarians may hold the key to the dog-shifters’ freedom…and the future of the town.

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Amber Polo

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As a quirky librarian I love bringing to my books a look into another world with a little humor and a story to keep  pages turning. My new series “The Shapeshifters’ Library” features a library full of librarians and dog-shifters trying to stay one step ahead of the book-burning werewolves.
Book One “Released,” Book Two “Retrieved,” and “Recovered” Book Three.

I’m also really good at relaxing people, so my latest book Contains all the tips a librarian/yoga teacher wants writers and readers to know. I wrote “Relaxing the Writer – Guidebook to the Writer’s High” to help everyone to sits to read and writes and recorded my relaxation CDs “Relaxing the Writer Relaxation” and “Relaxing the Writer Hand Meditation” to offer a way to learn to release stress!

I’ve written 2 romance novels, one with a paranormal twist a “Romancing Rebecca” and another “Flying Free” about living on an airpark (as I do) and a couple of shorts.

I love to review books and my secret guilty pleasure is Goodreads Never Ending Book Quiz…current rank 492 – out of 76,7440 (old news)

Find me at www.amberpolo.com and www.relaxingthewriter.com.

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Freakin Fridays!

Freakin Fridays is my own little meme. I’ll be posting about books, movies, and all things scary.

Feel free to join in and do your own Freakin Fridays posts!

Tune in every Friday. Get your scare on!

Let’s have some fun!

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Too funny! When I wasn’t laughing I was singing.Now that’s scary!

I love this song!

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Where to begin?!!

Celebrate the spooky season with this collection from some amazing authors.

Many you will recognize and you’ll also discover some new ones.

I love short stories and collection. What better way to discover new authors and sample their writing. I personally am partial to them because I love writing reviews and it’s very difficult to review shorter stories without revealing much. I accept that challenge and try to tell about the story while teasing readers to read the book to find out what’s really happening.

Check out Urban Harvest.

Meet Donna Ansari, one of the authors, and enjoy her excerpt from Vampires of the G Train.

And don’t forget to enter the giveaways!

Yep, two giveaways and both are open Internationally!

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Urban Harvest: Tales of the Paranormal in New York City Anthology
Publication date: September 22nd 2013
Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy
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New York City–it’s home to 8 million people trying to make their way through the day–a crop of humanity seething with hopes and fears, dreams and nightmares. Autumn comes, and nine authors harvest nine tales from this unique setting and people. From stories of everyday life in an otherworldly light to nightmarish tales of human darkness, Urban Harvest has something for everyone.
Urban Harvest contains tales of the paranormal from Alex Shvartsman, Laurie Treacy, Donna Ansari, Tara Hill, Laura Wenham, Andrea Stanet, Don Corcoran, Saif Ansari, and Sean Sakamoto.
In keeping with the spirit of harvest, all proceeds from this anthology will go to support City Harvest, an organization that feeds NYC’s hungry.
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Donna Ansari is the editor and a featured author in Urban Harvest: Tales of the Paranormal in New York City.

Tell us about Urban Harvest. Why urban fantasy? Was this your first anthology? How did you settle on City Harvest as the charity of choice? 

New York City is so full of people that on one hand, it seems a highly unlikely location for paranormal activity. But on the other hand, it also seems like the perfect location—lots of places where all sorts of nasties can hide in plain sight.

There are so many worthwhile charities, so picking one was a difficult decision. But you can’t live in NYC without seeing how many people are going hungry. It’s often a stark contrast to the amount of cheap junk food that’s available. And with the season now being autumn, the harvest, I couldn’t help but think of those who go without enough food.

As an editor, what do you look for when reading submissions? Can you share any tips for writers (like something you see repeatedly or things that bother you)?

Apart for being good stories in their own right, each story that goes into an anthology has to fit in and play nicely with all the others. In this anthology, I tried to feature a mix of different kinds of stories, while having them all feature NYC in a prominent way. As to what particularly bothers me as an editor–that would be writers who don’t proofread their work! You could have a brilliant idea for a story, but if I’m going to have to spend several hours picking through the mistakes, it’s not worth it.

Who are some of your favorite authors? Have they inspired you in any way?

About 20 years ago I first read a book by Charles DeLint, and was introduced to the concept of urban fantasy. Neil Gaiman has also been a big inspiration to me, particularlyNeverwhere, which takes place in London, another one of my favorite cities. Mike Carey’s graphic novel, Lucifer, taught me that it’s okay to route for the “bad” guys, and I’m currently enjoying his urban fantasy Felix Castor series.

Can you tell us a little bit about any other projects you are working on?

I also write an urban fantasy series, Vampire in the City, which is about vampires in New York City. Emma, the protagonist of the series, was turned into a vampire in book one. Prior to becoming a vampire, she worked at an ad agency, lived alone, and had relationship issues. Now she still works at an ad agency and still has relationship issues, but lives with a witch and a werewolf. Emma has not fully come to terms with being a vampire yet. She is happy about not being allergic to her cat or having to wear glasses anymore, but doesn’t like to involve herself in vampire politics. There will be a total of six books in the Vampire in the City series, and Book Four is about to come out.

Do you think you’ll put any other collections together?

I enjoyed putting together Urban Harvest so much that I am strongly considering doing another one next year. Perhaps I would do one with a different theme and to benefit a different charity. An anthology to benefit an animal shelter that features shifters sounds kind of cool.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

Webpage: http://donna-ansari.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vampire.in.the.city.series

Twitter: @donna_ansari

 

Vampires of the G Train

Deciding that keeping him talking was the best strategy, she asked, “Are you going to turn me into a vampire?”

The man looked surprised. “No. Why? Do you want to be a vampire?”

“Sure. I mean, it sounds so interesting.”

“I guess it’s pretty cool,” he admitted. “Even though I’m kind of new at it.”

“What do you like best about being a vampire?” Claire asked.

“Besides the blood?”

Claire gave the generally accepted hand gesture for hurry it up.

“Well, doesn’t everyone want to live forever and stay young and beautiful?” he asked.

Claire tilted her head to the side and gave him a questioning look.

“I mean young,” he quickly amended.

Then what Claire had been waiting for happened. With a lurch, the train finally started moving again.

The man frowned. “Must be on some kind of a switch or a timer.”

But Claire didn’t want him to notice what was happening with the train, so she said, “What’s your name, anyway?”

“It’s Harold.”

“Do people call you Harry?”

“No.”

“Anyway, Harold, I’m Claire. So, can you tell me what it’s like being a vampire?”

“Well, I’m new at this,” Harold admitted.

“You said that. How new? Like are you less than a thousand years old or something?”

“I was just turned about a week ago. As I was saying, you are meant to be my first kill.”

“Me, specifically?” Claire asked. “Or just any idiot who wandered into the train alone at night?”

“Not you specifically,” Harold said, almost smiling.

Claire suddenly had an idea. “How about I bring you over my boyfriend’s apartment instead? He’s much bigger than me, and that means more blood for you.”

The man shook his head. “I’m not supposed to get off the train.”

The G train had just pulled into a station, and the doors dinged open.

“Well, that works out for me,” Claire said. She managed to twist around enough to land a pointy elbow in his inner thigh before jumping up and leaping off the train. Unfortunately, something caught her mid-leap.

Harry had caught her around the waist and pulled her back into the train as the doors closed.

“Good try. I’m not letting go of you again.” He sat back down and pulled her beside him. Then he yanked her head to the side until her throat was by his mouth.

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Have I got a reveal for you!

I remember when I spotted the cover art for The Corvids: Autumn.

I loved it! And when I saw a chance to reveal the cover for The Corvids: Winter, I jumped on it.

Check this out!

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The Corvids: Winter

(The Corvids #2)

Francesca de Lorimar, the beautiful Gypsy necromancer from Ravenswood Glen, is called to investigate a murder at Talus Hall and exorcise the unruly poltergeists which nightly ravage the mansion. During her quest to unravel the truth, Francesca discovers scorching secrets about herself, her parentage, and of power, as she stumbles headlong into first love and battles the ancient evil which stalks The Corvids.

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Lisa Ann has been involved with storytelling and entertainment, in one form or another, her entire life. Beginning her creative journey as both a writer and an actor, Lisa Ann spent many years immersing herself in innumerable books, countless theatre productions and earning a degree in Musical Theatre. Shortly after college, she attended the Vancouver Film School to learn the finer points of screenwriting. This study culminated in the writing of a few feature length scripts and an overwhelmingly potent desire to move from Canada to Hollywood. Once ensconced in East Hollywood however, creative inspiration lured Lisa Ann away from screenwriting and returned her to her original writing intentions: to be a novelist. In three months, Lisa Ann had completed her first novel, I Raid, and there has been no cessation of her novel writing ever since. Moving back to Canada, she spent many years working as a talent agent in Vancouver before retiring from the film industry to focus on writing full-time. Lisa Ann derives great personal satisfaction by delivering her characters through the twisting arcs and unexpected tribulations of their imaginary lives. She strives to keep her readers on edge while enjoying the suspense and surprise of their literary journey. She resides in picturesque Vancouver, BC, Canada where she is happily nestled in between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountain range.

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The Corvids: Winter Hosts’ list:

E.M Havens | Emma’s Ranblings on Supernatural Fiction | Fuonlyknew /  Happy Tails and Tales | Lusty Penguin Reviews | Mind Reader | Mythical Books Proserpine Craving Books | Vaempires | What the Cat Read

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I’m excited to bring you the cover re-reveal for the Young Adult Series, Elemental Enmity by Christie Rich.
  These books are all released and available for sale, so be sure to pick up a copy today, especially since Five, the first book, is available for FREE!
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About the Elemental Enmity Series:

Rayla Tate is an ordinary girl who wants a bit of freedom
from her controlling aunt. When she leaves her hometown, the one place that
could have protected her from the fae, to pursue her dreams in the art world,
she discovers a new life full of adventure, just not what she expected.
When the world of the fae comes chasing after her, Rayla
must learn what her role is in the age old battle for dominance between human
and fae. The two worlds collide, bringing her step by step closer to her true
destiny and the foe of a lifetime.
True evil rests in the shadows and will do anything to steal
Rayla’s power. She must fight for her freedom and those she loves, both fae and
human. Will Rayla overcome the odds and free a people enslaved by darkness, or
will she find her world plunged into an unimaginable abyss of destruction?
Elemental Enmity is a story about free will, power, love,
lust, overcoming inner and outer demons, and the ultimate battle of good versus
evil that exists inside each of us. True power comes from within, a lesson,
like all of us, Rayla must learn.
Join Rayla on a journey of a lifetime and discover what it
means to be truly in love. Five, Elemental Enmity, Book One is FREE on all
major e-retailers. I hope you’ll pick up a copy and enjoy a read on me!
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About the author:

I grew up daydreaming about fairytales, and my love for discovering
new worlds has never died. I am not one of those writers who always knew
I would write. I thought that was what other people did until one day, a
few years ago, I took a challenge from a friend and typed my first
words. My journey has been wonderful, and I cannot imagine a day where I
would ever give up writing. My love for reading is what fueled my
imagination in the first place and still does. When I am not writing or
reading, I enjoy family time with my husband and two children. My family
and I live in a quiet community in Northern Utah, and I am so thankful
for the rich life I have been blessed with.

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It’s a pleasure to spotlight another book by T.R. Graves.

Underground is the second book in The Secrets Series.

I would call this a contemporary romance with some suspense and thrills mixed in.

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting series.

And don’t forget to enter the giveaway!

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Underground Book Description:

Betrayal and loss have changed Emily Riddle in ways she never thought possible. With a death wish guiding her every move, she’s willing to compromise her morals, ethics, and instincts to bring to justice the men who’ve broken her heart… even if that means living a life underground, being someone she’s not, and pretending to respect the very men she’s positioning herself to take down.

As soon as she teams up with the district attorney, Tope Bryson, and agrees to be a member of his covert operation, she returns to the commune and convinces the patriarchal leaders she is the most qualified person to take on roles traditionally assigned to men. Desperate and without options, Owen, the commune’s leader and Emily’s father, agrees to a temporary change.

Emily takes full advantage of the opportunity and quickly proves to him, much to her brothers’ dismay, that he can’t live without having her in those critical roles and that she may be the best candidate for his next in command.

She and Tope quickly realize that the men of the commune consider a woman who threatens the good ol’ boy system that’s been in place for decades public enemy number one. Determined to protect Emily from her brothers, Tope plants an undercover officer and charismatic law student, Noah Babineaux, in the commune. Neither Tope nor Emily is prepared for the attention Noah pays her.

With a nothing-else-matters attitude, Emily focuses on her underground mission and pushes down her hate, anger, grief, and… blossoming feelings until they threaten to explode from the inside and tear her apart. It’s a race against the clock to get the evidence necessary—and ultimately, the retaliation Emily craves—before a life of submissive brutality, or sibling jealousy, kills her.

 

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    Author’s take on the leading lady:   Emily Ador Riddle

Emily is described as tall and naturally beautiful. Her puppy dog eyes are so sad that everyone who meets her feels the sorrow that’s such a part of her that it might well be a second skin. Unfortunately, the things Emily’s seen prevent her from being the happy-go-lucky girl she would be if she weren’t a slave to the men of the commune and she hadn’t been made to witness atrocities that have changed her life forever. Like any good hero, Emily uses the injustices she’s witnessed and the ones she suspects are occurring to strengthen her resolve. She insists on a better life… not just for herself but also for the other women of the commune, and she takes matters into her own hands to get what she wants.

Emily’s life is so miserable, her world is so horrific, and her losses are so great that readers will not be able to keep themselves from pulling for her and hoping and praying that the men of the commune get their due. Even more than revenge, the readers will want to see Emily get her well-deserved happily ever.

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About the Author

 T.R. Graves

The author of Warrior, Secret, and Still Standing series—currently available—and Moral Dilemma and Underwater series—to be released in 2013/2014.

She lives in Texas with her husband, their nineteen-year-old daughter, and nine-year-old son. Besides being blessed with a supportive family, she counts her career as an administrator and registered nurse in not-for-profit hospitals among her most fulfilling accomplishments.

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