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Fighting For The Edge by Jennifer Comeaux ~ Blast Giveaway

Posted: November 7, 2013 in Book Blast, Contemporary Romance, giveaways, Series
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Welcome to my stop on the blast for Fighting For The Edge.

Check out this exciting series and don’t forget to enter the giveaway.

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Two friends. Two dreams. One night that changes everything…

Ice dancer Aubrey London scoffs at romance. She’s focused on winning a medal at the upcoming Olympics and uses that as her excuse to avoid serious relationships. But when she and longtime friend Chris Grayden are thrown together by unforeseen circumstances, Aubrey finds herself questioning everything she’s ever known about love, complicating her life both on and off the ice.

Pairs skater Emily Petrov embraces romance. She and her husband Sergei still act like honeymooners two years after their wedding. As Emily’s coach, Sergei provides constant support while she prepares to challenge for gold at the Olympics. But Sergei’s support might not be enough to help Emily overcome the one challenge she never saw coming.

With the Games only weeks away, Emily and Aubrey are on the verge of realizing their dreams. But one snowy, stormy night sets in motion a series of events that will test them in ways they never imagined, giving them more to fight for than Olympic medals.

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Praise for Fighting for the Edge

“Emily and Aubrey’s final challenge is Jennifer Comeaux’s greatest victory. Both touching and suspenseful, Fighting for the Edge is a game changer that will have fans of the series giving both the characters and the author a standing ovation once they’ve turned the last page. If I could pass out medals, Jennifer would earn gold for writing my favorite romance of all time.” – Jenna at Jenna Does Books

“Jennifer Comeaux puts you in the action, makes you smell the ice and hear the roar of the crowd during the nail-biting competitions, and she’s a master at creating first love jitters in your stomach from the steamy scenes that are so hot without being explicit.” – Christina Jean Michaels, author of Epiphany

Life on the Edge (Book 1)

Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history.

Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.

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Edge of the Past (Book 2) Summary:

Emily’s skating career and personal life have never been more golden. She and her partner Chris have won every competition they’ve entered this season, and she’s found the man of her dreams in her coach Sergei. But when one of the biggest competitions of the year takes Emily and Sergei to Russia, Sergei’s past explodes into the present and makes Emily doubt everything in their future.

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Author Jennifer Comeaux

Jennifer Comeaux is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren’t any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she’s a diehard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is travelling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing.
When not working or writing, she is an avid follower of the sport of figure skating, travelling to competitions around the country. Those experiences allow her to see another side of the sport and serve as an inspiration for her writing. Jennifer is blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who have encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a published author.
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Book Blast Giveaway

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Ends 11/28/13

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Drowning ~ Giveaway and Guest Post by Rachel Firasek about writing to music

Posted: November 7, 2013 in Blitz, Contemporary Romance, giveaways, New Adult
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Learn more about Drowning, Rachel Firasek’s New Adult Romance, and read her guest post about writing to music.

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a chance to win the book, some swag bags, and a Kindle Paperwhite!

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A fun Guest Post by Rachel Firasek

Writing to Music

Hi everyone! Thank you for having me on the blog today and letting me share a little about my writing process.

I think most creative minds enjoy music, so it’s not a big surprise to hear that “another” author wrote a book to a song…or a group of songs. Here’s a link to my Drowning playlist if you’d like to hear the inspiration to the words. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqwJvVojAxIx9zWY3Nq3p24xr0JAand4E

There’s one song that really hit home for this book. Apex Predator by Otep. Wow, what a powerful piece. It’s twisted and dark and scary. During a scene with Alice and her father, I listened to this song on repeat. It’s definitely the perfect mood setter for some of the darker parts in this novel.

And when I really needed to pull myself out of the evil that underlies the base of my plot, I turned to Volbeat for their Cape of the Hero to remind me that there would be a HEA. Seth is what I consider a normal hero. He doesn’t have super hero powers. He’s not good with guns or knives. But like the father in the video, he wants to be there for Alice, even when he’s physically not.

And Pink’s, Just Give Me a Reason is the perfect balance for Seth and Alice’s love story. He’s pretty straight forward about his interest, but she’s always in her head. It’ll take a lot of patience and a lot of love to get them past her pain. But he knows she’s worth it, and he has to try.

So…that’s just a few songs on my playlist that I loved to use while writing this book. I’d love to find out your favorite song…or one that inspires you in life. So, for a chance to win an eCopy of Drowning, name your “go-to” song.

Oh, and thanks for stopping in today! J

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Drowning by Rachel Firasek
Publication date: October 26th 2013
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
Synopsis:

*Drowning is a New Adult Contemporary Romance suited for 18+ due to some violence, language, and sexual content*

“I dare you.”

Those words would change adrenaline junkie, Alice Harrison’s life  forever. She’s a party girl that doesn’t believe in love until she meets a man that only writes about it.

Seth James escaped his overbearing father and moved into one of the  James family’s vacant condos, hoping to create the music he loves in  peace. But the fragile calm he’s envisioned shatters when a tiny woman  with a world full of energy bounces out of the elevator and nearly takes him out.

With the patience of a saint, Seth seeks the dark that keeps Alice  from enjoying life. He challenges her to exorcise the demons in her past in order to discover the true meaning of love. But when the walls fall  down, the hidden deceptions will bare the ugly truth about a woman  drowning in sorrow and a man who may not know how to be her hero.

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About Rachel Firasek
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Rachel Firasek spends her days daydreaming of stories and her nights putting the ideas to ink. She has spent a dull life following the rules, meeting deadlines, and toeing the line, but in her made up worlds, she can let the wild side loose. Her wonderful husband and three children support her love of the written word and only ask for the occasional American Idol or Swamp People quality hour.
She has a philosophy about love. It must devastate or it isn’t truly worth loving. She hopes that you all find your devastating love and cling to it with all your heart!
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I have one ebook copy of Drowning to give away

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Want to win a T-shirt of Waking Up Dead by Emma Shortt?

Posted: November 6, 2013 in apocalypse, Blog Tour, giveaways, horror, Romance, Zombies
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Happy days! Halloween may be over but it’s always zombie time on fuonlyknew!

Just check out Emma Shortt’s Waking Up Dead

I’m loving her cover art and the poster makes me think MOVIE!!

I have a fun giveaway for ya too.

You could win a Waking Up Dead T-shirt!

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 Waking up Dead

End of Days Love

Book One
Emma Shortt

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Genre: Horror romance

Publisher: Entangled Select

Date of Publication: 22 October 2013

ISBN: 9781622660353 / ASIN: B00BMKRLXG

Number of pages: 372 / Word Count: 104,000

Cover Artist: TK Designs

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Book Description:

You know your life has hit rock bottom when you’re living off cooked rats and showering once every few months—if you’re lucky. But for Jackson Hart things are about to get a whole lot worse. When her best friend, Tye, disappears hunting for food, kick-ass Jackson’s ‘head south to safety’ plan looks like it’s dead before it’s even begun. But then she meets ex-mechanic Luke Granger, who takes her to his bunker, feeds her with non-rat based food, and offers her protection against the zombie hordes—not that she needs it. She knows how to use a machete and isn’t afraid to.

Jackson was tempted to stay in the city with her rescuer. Food, shampoo and the possibility of finally getting laid, what more could she ask for? But the flesh eaters are getting smarter and the bunker is compromised, so Jackson and Luke have no choice but to make the journey south.

Luke and Jackson team up to find other humans in a road-trip romance for the ages. They travel for thousands of miles with zombies shadowing their every move. They must utilize every resource at their disposal…and then some. On the way, they discover that even if flesh eating zombies are knocking down their door, there’s always time for sex and even love.

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About the Author:

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As a kid Emma wanted to be an astronaut, or maybe Captain Janeway. Because she didn’t really think her career choices through very well she ended up in an everyday geek job, crunching numbers and sighing over syntax. It seemed a long way from the stars, and in an effort to escape Emma decided to get serious about her other passion. Writing.

Several years later and Emma has yet to walk on the moon or sit in the Captain’s chair, but she is still writing. She scribbles stories in all sorts of genres, contemporary, paranormal, post-apocalyptic, historical, sci-fi…if she hasn’t tried it yet she will before long. The only common theme is the romance. A hopeless romantic, everything Emma writes has a love story in there somewhere.

She lives on the west coast of England with her very Greek husband and teenage kiddos. Apart from all things geek reading is her main hobby and she likes nothing better than getting home from a hard day at work and curling up with a book, though sometimes she gets home and writes one instead.

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Controlling the Dead by Annie Walls ~ My Review and a Giveaway ~ Why the apocalypse and Tequila don’t mix.

Posted: November 6, 2013 in apocalypse, Blog Tour, giveaways, New Release, reviews, Series, Zombies
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Finally, it’s my turn to tell you about Controlling the Dead, but first I’m going to tell you about how I recovered from the emotional storm this book stirred in me.

Tequila! Yep, Tequila will cure what ails ya.

Just pour a shot, then another and …..well you know.

Pretty soon you’re whistlin Dixie and everyone is your friend. You won’t be worrying about being ripped apart by zombies. You’ll be worrying about being the one to get that worm.

Tequila isn’t Tequila without that little worm. I did some research and not wanting to shock you, I didn’t include a close up!

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See. He wants to be your friend.

Now, I prefer my shot of Tequila with a chaser. I like a cold Heineken to help wash it down. After finally reaching that worm, my memory leaves me.

The next morning, the hangover is a killer. If an undead stumbled upon me I couldn’t beat his zombie shuffle. I’d be lucky to be able to open my eyes.

Personally, I think it’s the worm.

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Title: Controlling the Dead (The Famished Trilogy #2)

Author: Annie Walls Published: Oct. 27, 2013

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With the help of her new companions, the path Kansas follows leads to more knowledge of the ever adapting famished.

The team finds help in unlikely places, meeting more survivors, and discovers the possibility of a new beginning.

When the team experiences a devastating loss, Kansas struggles to keep her humanity from fading and distorting like that of the surviving society around her. It begins with knowing who to trust and who to leave behind. First, she must trust herself – she won’t make the same mistakes twice.

As the answers to her questions are revealed, Kansas begins to understand the knowledge comes with a heavy price and great responsibility of controlling the dead.

In a trilogy plot thick with twists and turns, this adult dark fantasy is as emotional as it is horrifyingly gripping.

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My Review

I’ve been waiting and waiting for this book. Kansas is in my top five of kick butt gals and I missed her. I missed her, and Rudy, and yes, even Mac.

But the Kansas I meet in this book is changed. She’s on the verge of losing it. After all she’s been through I don’t know how she keeps moving forward, but she does, albeit unsteadily. She can’t stand to be idle, to have time to think. So any down time she has she spends plinking zombies.

After Kansas and Reese finally reach New Orleans, and finally get to meet the elusive Mago, they get answers they didn’t count on. And it just gets worse from there.

While Kansas is teetering on the edge of a brain meltdown, Rudy has his own problems, so he’s not much help. And Mac is, well, Mac, so definitely not much help for her there.

There was so much happening that I was on the edge too. The suspense was acute, the violence was awesome zombieness, and the back and forth dialogue was as witty as ever.

Part of the suspense, for me, was waiting to see whether the heat between Rudy and Kansas would be ignited. But, guess that’ll have to wait.

When you do read Controlling the Dead, brace yourself. Annie Walls pulls no punches, keeping you in a perpetual state of suspense and fear, putting you right in the bloody thick of things, and squeezing your heart til you want it to stop.

But don’t.  The author does give you a reprieve at the end. Something from Rudy. You’ll love it! After all, you did survive the book!

When things get this bad, they can only get better, right? I guess we’ll have to wait and see. It’s all in the author’s hands, or mind, and we can only go where she takes us.

5 Freakin Stars!

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Author of dark fantasy and sub-genres of horror. Voracious Reader and Googler. Lover of dark humor. Horror Buff. Zombie Apocalypse Enthusiast. Loyal Cracked follower. Pinterest Addict. Wife of adoring husband. Mother of a seven year old Bruce Wayne. Cook. Maid. Kisser of boo-boos. Ultimate Time Waster. Perfect Procrastinator. Lolly Gagger. Trubie. Cake Decorator. Tea Drinker. Sculpey Sculptor. Girl Gamer. Perfectionist in the art of Facebook stalking. And now, God help me, a blogger. Oh yeah, and a twitter, twatter, tweeter. Well yeah, I’m one crafty bitch.

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MY 5 STAR Review

Life for Kansas was perfect until the day the world changed.

She has been hiding out for four years in solitude. It’s the only way to survive. The only way not to draw the living dead. Helping a small group of people, she learns the new world might not be what she assumes. Venturing out of her refuge and comfort zone, she meets Rudy, who helps her find a greater purpose. She realizes that the world has moved on without her. Only it’s not what she expects. Her knowledge of the living dead grows and only makes her more curious as humanity continues to hang on by a thread. While on her search for answers she finds comfort in new friendships and love, but her past seems as if it will haunt her forever.

Kansas takes it upon herself to help other survivors, which would be easy if the famished were the only obstacles.

In a trilogy plot thick with twists and turns, this adult dark fantasy is emotional as much as it is horrifyingly gripping.

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Supernatural Six Blitz Giveaway and Sale with authors you may recognize!

Posted: November 5, 2013 in Blitz, giveaways, Supernatural, YA
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Just check out all of these awesome novels!

This set includes 6 novels by 6 authors at a special sale price of .99 cents!

The regular price for all of these stories is $16.79, so you save a whopping $15.80!

Let’s learn more about these stories shall we?

I have one excerpt for you and a giveaway!

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Supernatural Six
Allie Burton, Brenda Pandos, Elle Casey, Juli Alexander, L.G. Castillo, Tawny Stokes
Publication date: November 1st, 2013
Genres: Supernatural, Young Adult
Synopsis:

Secret powers, genies, mermaids, angels, vampires and demons. There’s something for every paranormal enthusiast. Supernatural Six brings you six novels from six authors who know how to raise the stakes and tame the darkness.

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Duality by Elle Casey (New York Times Bestselling Author) – Malcolm’s had a problem for as long as he can remember. No matter where he goes or what he does, he leaves misery in his wake. But then Rae shows up in his life, and everything changes. Darkness cleaves to light. Anger yields to joy. The question is whether she’ll be his salvation or his destruction.

Three Wishes by Juli Alexander – Not every seventeen-year-old girl works part time granting wishes, but when you’re a genie, you have obligations. Jen finally gets a shot as a drummer in her brother’s band.  Just when it’s looking good for her, Leo Fuller shows up, and this bad boy genie’ s after more than just her drummer gig.

Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton – Teen runaway Pearl craves anonymity, but when she saves a toddler from drowning she draws attention to her special water skills. Unknown to her, a war rages under the ocean and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. Pearl must choose her own destiny—ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.

Lash by L.G. Castillo – Banished angel Lash seeks to redeem himself by protecting Naomi, a woman who has lost her faith. But when danger threatens — and his passion for her swells — will he choose his cherished home or his heart?

The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos – Julia Parker would trade her ability to feel others emotions in a heartbeat, especially half the boys in school. When a vampire hunter rescues her before she’s devoured by a bloodthirsty stalker, Julia discovers no one is safe. Unsure how to help, she seeks the advice of a psychic, only to find out she alone is the key to stopping the madness, problem is it’ll require her rescuer’s life.

Static by Tawny Stokes – Salem, a teenage groupie for the punk band Malice, gets more than she bargained for after a night of partying with the band–a headache, a stomachache and a sickness that’s turning her into something inhuman. Only Trevor, the roadie, can help her navigate her new world of danger, darkness, and love.

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I have a great excerpt for you.

I had to choose just one from any of the novels so I did eenie meenie minie moe and landed on:

Duality by Elle Casey

My name is Malcolm.  For as long as I can remember I’ve brought nothing but misery to those around me.  Pain.  Sadness.  A loneliness so bone-deep it smothers any thoughts of joy or hope that might try to seep in from reality.

I don’t do this on purpose.  In fact, I’d do anything to change it, this effect I have on people.  Some kids might think they want to be an agent of darkness, so they dress up in black clothes and dye their hair and do drastic things to their wardrobes, shocking people with their angry, outlandish attitudes.  But if they were to walk a day in my shoes, they’d change their minds in a second.  They’d join the Latin club and study hard and do everything they could to make their parents proud.  No one truly wants to be me; they just think they do.

I call myself that – the agent of darkness – but I don’t really know what I am or what my problem is.  What I do know is that it’s real and it’s nothing I can control …

…I’m just Rae.  And for as long as I can remember, I’ve had this problem.  It follows me everywhere like a faithful dog at my heels.  People who get near me become happy. Too happy.  They become so full of joy, they eventually get to the point that they can’t not be around me.  And in their need to be close, they get too close.  They smother me.  They scare me.  They become a danger to everyone.

Or at least, that’s what my dad thinks.  The problem is, he suffers as much as the strangers do from the effects of being in my presence.  He thinks he’s just being a protective, loving father, but I know the truth.  He’s under my thrall.  He can’t be without me, just like my mom can’t.  Just like the kids at my last school and the one before it and the one before that one…

The only thing keeping my parents from homeschooling me on an island in the middle of nowhere is my threat that I’ll leave them.  It’s a threat I have to reissue every time they pull me from another school.  Eight times in the last three years, I’ve stared my parents in the face and warned, “If you don’t enroll me in a public school somewhere, I’m going to disappear and you’ll never see me again.  Ever.”

And so they enroll me, because they have no choice.

Neither of them wants me to leave.  In fact, they both believe they’d die if I ever did.  It’s been a burden of mine that I’ve been unable to shake, try as I might, since I was old enough to understand what was going on.  I hate to say this even just to myself, but one of these days, I am going to leave.  I’m going to disappear forever and never look back.

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Grand Finale for The Exotic Tour and Giveaway

Posted: November 5, 2013 in Blog Tour, Debut Novel, giveaways, Romance
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The Exotic Tour Grand Finale

  

Happy Festival of Lights!

 

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An Incurable InsanityAn Incurable Insanity

by Simi K Rao

Paperback, eBook, 376 pages

Published October 8, 2013 by Tate Publishing

Her heart fluttered when she heard the sound of the key turn in the lock. She quickly adjusted her maroon silk sari with the yellow border, the one that had caught his eye, and waited eagerly for his footsteps.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven… Yes, exactly seven steps before he stopped, hesitated for a few moments, then removed his shoes one by one and arranged them neatly side by side on the shoe rack.

She smiled. He had been mindful of taking his shoes off every day now… 

 

* Read an Excerpt *

We offer flowers in traditional welcome.

You are our honored guest on our tour…

 

10/20: Launch – Tressa’s Wishful Endings

 

“In Rao’s debut novel an arranged marriage sets the stage for an intimate look at the exasperating madness of love….An often intoxicating…will-they-won’t-they tale.”- KIRKUS REVIEWS

 

10/21:

#Dawat-Recipe Intriguing Reads

 

No discussion on India would

be complete without mentioning its food which is as rich and colorful as its

residents. And I am not kidding when I say that travelling from one region to

another will not only introduce you to different

languages and dialects but

also to markedly varied cuisines.

 

I still have very fond

memories of my Grandma’s kitchen where food used to be prepared the way it

should be—from scratch. It was labor intensive but also a lot of fun. I know

because I used to help.

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#Vivaah-Marriage Ritual

The Wonderings of One

Person

 

Exotic wedding_handsHindu marriages are

all about customs and rituals. There are several both before and after the

wedding ceremony making it a very elaborate affair. But the most important of

them all is the Seven Vows or Saath Pheras which occur during the ceremony

because they are said to contain the essence of the practice of marriage.

Without them a marriage is considered meaningless.

 

‘Ruhi quietly and

blissfully followed Shaan around the sacred flames carefully listening to and

reciting the Saath Pheras in her mind.’ – An Incurable

Insanity

10/22: #Desi-Indian Culturevvb32 reads

 

 

Indians in general are deeply rooted in tradition. Our culture

gives us our identity. Most of us (especially those living away from the

homeland,) cling to it, even though several aspects especially in these modern

times, make no sense at all.

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Cherish your

wife as a blessing sent to you from heaven; let the kindness of your behavior

endear you to her heart.

 

10/25: #Desi-Indian CultureChristy’s Cozy Corners

“Unclasping the sacred marriage necklace from around her neck, she

laid it down carefully on the counter. Then, wiping off the vermilion dot from

her forehead, she examined her face again.



She smiled. Finally, she knew who

she was. She was Ruhi Sharma, and there was no looking

back.” –  An Incurable Insanity

 

10/25 – #Desi – Shakti “the Divine Woman” – A Casual Fling with the Keyboard

 

She is bold and liberated. She speaks her mind. She is tough and vibrant. She knows what she wants and doesn’t compromise on her values.

 

10/26: #Dawat-Recipe Book Babe

“Chai?”


“Huh? Yes please with just a pinch of sugar. Thanks!” He took the cup from her hands, careful not to touch her fingers. – An Incurable Insanity 

 

A cup of this refreshing brew served piping hot, awakens the senses and drives the blues away.

 

10/27: #Dawat-RecipeBrooke Blogs

Kheer“It was the best puddinghe’d ever tasted…for obvious

reasons.” ~ An Incurable Insanity

 

After all the spicy heat of chai and parathas, let’s cool the

tempers with something sweet and delish!

 

10/28: #Dawat-RecipeLiving a Goddess Life

 

“Standing in front of

the large bathroom mirror, she combed her long thick hair. Should I leave it

loose or braid it? Should I put on makeup or go bare? Should I wear all my

bangles or just a couple of them? So many questions! Why don’t all men come with

a user guide?”

 

10/29: #Desi-Indian Culture Sun Mountain Reviews

She had gone through all the

miscellaneous ceremonies associated with the typical grand Indian wedding—the

engagement, the Mehendi, the Sangeet, the Haldi, and the grand finale; her

father had spared no expense… – An Incurable

Insanity

Wedding Henna

Mehendi

(Henna) is derived from the ancient Sanskrit word Mendika. The tradition of

applying it is several thousands of years old and is perhaps the most

traditional form of body art. It is meant to ‘awaken the inner

light’.

10/30: #Vivaah-Marriage RitualMel’s Shelves

 

The bombshell had dropped on their wedding night. He had walked into the room late as she sat there, a shy bride in all her wedding finery waiting, nervous yet excited at the same time, to meet the man she had hardly spoken to or looked at. What would he say, talk about, or do?

She had heard a lot of stories about what to expect, some factual and some fabricated (her friends had prepared her well), but she wanted her own to be special, unique, and it was…

 – An Incurable Insanity

10/31:

#Desi-Indian Culture Shannon McDermott

 

“Go ahead, Shaan,” Bee said softly, giving him

permission.

 

He pinched a small amount of the red powder and placed it firmly in

the parting on her forehead. Not entirely certain why, but this makeshift

ceremony appeared more meaningful to him than the one on his wedding

day.

“Perfect! Now my mishti

bon looks like a bride, a very

beautiful bride.”

 

11/1: #Dawat –  Beck Valley Books

Paratha [par-AA- THA] Hindi पराठा is one of the most popular types of unleavened flat breads in Punjabi North Indian Cuisine and Pakistan.

 

Prepared from pan frying whole wheat dough which usually has ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil in it, parathas are often stuffed with vegetables such as mashed boiled potatoes or aloo, cauliflower (gobhi), radish (mooli), other vegetables and or paneer (fresh Indian cheese).

 

Parathas, particularly the stuffed ones, are simply eaten with pickles, chutneys and or yogurt on the side and make for a wholesome meal at any time of the day.

 

In my book ‘An Incurable Insanity’ my protagonist Ruhi, when she first arrives in America, longs for home, the feel of her mother’s pallu (sari’s edge) and for the taste of fresh homemade parathas and piping hot chai. 

 

11/1 – #Dawat – “Bashful Bride” – A Casual Fling with the Keyboard

She sits on the rose strewn bed

A bashful bride

In all her jeweled splendor

Hennaed hands resting on drawn up knees

Innocent and uninitiated

Awaiting the approach of her beloved

the shy bride

 

11/3 – 11/5: Grand Finale – Giveaway runs through 11/11

Happy Diwali!

Go read the #Talk on Simi’s Facebook 

as she has walked us through the beautiful backdrop to her amazing book… 

Simi K. Rao

Simi K. Rao was born in India and has been living in the United States for several years. The inspiration for An Incurable Insanity came from what she has seen transpire among and within the immigrant community. Some of the experiences included are her own; some have been garnered from friends and casual conversations with acquaintances…

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A .99 cent sale and Giveaway ~ Sierra by Taylor Dean ~ A 5 Star Romantic Suspense

Posted: November 4, 2013 in Book Blast, giveaways, reviews, Romance, suspense, Trailer
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Sierra 99 cents

I’ve read every book Taylor Dean has written. She’s a favorite author of mine and I’m always looking for her next book.

Once you read one of her stories, you’ll be like me, excited and bursting to tell someone about it.

Sierra is Taylor’s favorite of her books and it’s mine too.

Read my 5 star Review Here.

I was lulled by the cover art but that was just the outside of the book. What happens once you begin reading is a romantic suspense that grabs you and spins you out of control. Setting you down only to grab you again.

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Sierra by Taylor Dean

Have you ever been lost in the woods?

Alyssa Fontaine’s life, loved ones—everything familiar and dear—are brutally taken from her.

Taken captive by two men, she endures a horrific nightmare. A new life is forced upon her and even a new name.

Just when it appears that no hope is in sight, she is saved by an unlikely twist of fate. Trapped in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, life will open its arms to her again and she will embrace it. She will find love such as she never knew existed.

Sierra is a heart-wrenching story of the power of the human spirit to survive amidst impossible circumstances and severe losses. It is a story of survival . . . and hope.

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Excerpt from Sierra:

This is one of my favorite scenes in Sierra. It’s a pivotal moment, wherein Alyssa’s life can change for the better–or for the worse. After facing extreme cruelty, she is faced with utter kindness. I love the marked difference between her experiences. ~Taylor Dean

“Please sit,” he whispered. Her eyes were drawing him in. She didn’t seem to be scared of him, she seemed to know he wanted to help her. First, he filled a glass with water and held it to her lips. She drank thirstily, but then shook her head negatively when he wanted her to finish all of it. At the sink, he filled a small plastic tub with warm water, grabbed shampoo, and went back to Alyssa. The kitchen sink doubled as his bathroom sink. He had all he needed to clean her up, including a small first aid kit. He knelt in front of her. Once again, he gently touched her chin and lifted her face to his. Her eyes were bright with unshed tears. She had the biggest brown eyes he’d ever seen.

“Just relax and let me take care of you, Alyssa,” he whispered softly.

She responded with a slight nod. Sitting in the kitchen chair, he had her slowly lean her head back till it was resting just above the tub. He gently began to wash her hair, first getting it wet and then massaging the shampoo into her scalp. She winced when he touched the spot where dried blood matted her hair, so he was extra gentle there. Her long hair was tangled and filled with dirt and bits of dried leaves. It took some time to get it clean and several refills of warm water in the tub as he rinsed. Alyssa closed her eyes and relaxed for probably the first time in days. He worked conditioner into the long locks and then had her sit up as he gently combed through it, removing all of the snarls. He then parted the hair where the wound on the scalp was located and took a look at the gash. It was angry and red, and it needed stitches, but would have to wait till he could retrieve his medical supplies from the supply room. He disinfected it with alcohol and moved on.

He again knelt in front of Alyssa. Her eyes opened and stared deeply into his, desperately trying to communicate without words. A lone tear fell, drizzling down her cheek. He brushed it away with his fingertips. This was harder than he thought. He knew this was the first gentle touch she’d felt in days. The abuse she had suffered was obvious to him as he noticed her many bruises. He grabbed his kitchen stool and sat before her. Using a washcloth, he began to wipe her face clean. As he worked, their eyes met and held. Ever so gently he wiped the dirt and grime away from days spent outdoors. And with it he wiped away tears and pain.

“Please help me,” Alyssa whispered.

Alex stole a glance at Pa and Adam. Pa’s eyes were closed and a soft snore emanated from him. Adam was wide awake, his shotgun pointed at Alex, but he stared into the fire sullenly. Alex leaned forward to grab the tube of anti-biotic ointment on the table. With his lips to her ear as he brushed past, he whispered, “Everything’s going to be all right, Alyssa. I won’t let them take you, I promise.”

Alex then applied the salve to the small cuts on her face and lips. Each and every one of his ministrations clearly brought relief to her. Every time Alex looked her in the eyes, she met him with eyes that spoke volumes. He refilled the tub and washed her arms and hands and then took his time cleaning her fingernails, occasionally massaging her hand as he looked into her eyes. He also applied cortisone cream to her numerous mosquito bites. Next, he decided to tend to her neck and wrists. He cringed inside at the raw, bloody skin underneath the ropes. The first thing he’d wanted to do was cut the ropes, but he didn’t want to push his luck. However, now it was time. He went to the kitchen counter and unsheathed a kitchen knife. The sound of the knife being unsheathed brought Adam to his feet immediately.

Shotgun aimed at Alex, he yelled, “Put it down, Doc.”

Alex faced him without flinching. “I’m cutting the ropes. They’ve rubbed her skin raw and it’s going to get infected,” he said with steel in his voice. “You can have the knife when I’m done.”

Pa awoke from his snooze in the commotion. “Sit down, Adam. Doc’s right. Let ‘em fix her up,” he growled.

Adam continued to stand, anxiously waiting while Alex cut the rope on her neck and freed Alyssa from her leash. He then cut the other ropes and freed her wrists. She closed her eyes and Alex could see the relief on her face. He wondered just how long she had been bound. He handed the knife to Adam roughly and stared him in the face. “Satisfied?”

“Won’t do any good, I’ll just be puttin’ the ropes back on ya know,” Adam taunted.

Not if I have anything to say about it, thought Alex.

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Praise for Sierra:

Every now and then you come across a novel that profoundly takes your breath away, and Sierra is that novel. -Kathleen of Jersey Girl Book Reviews

Riveting from beginning to end. Be prepared to read straight through. -Sherry of Fundinmental Book Reviews

I thought I had read romances before, and books like “Jane Eyre” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” I had always considered the peaks of romantic literature. Let me say this. This is the most romantic book I have ever read in my 38 years on this planet! -Ruth of My Devotional Thoughts

What I like most about Sierra was how Taylor lulls you in the beginning, then she shreds the peaceful scene to pieces. It happens so fast you barely have time to comprehend what is going to happen. Just like in real life. -Laura of FUONLYKNEW Book Reviews

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TaylorAuthor Taylor Dean

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.

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I Have People

I Have People

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Flash Bookblast Giveaway!! Order of the Seers by Cerece Rennie Murphy

Posted: November 3, 2013 in Book Blast, Fantasy, giveaways, otherworldly, Series
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Order of the Seers FLASH Bookblast!! 

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Order of the Seers (Order of the Seers, #1)  The Red Order (Order of the Seers, #2)

Order of the Seers FLASH Bookblast!!  

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What would you do if you held

infinite power

in the palm of your hand?

Order of the Seers begins with the journey of Liam and Lilith Knight, a brother and sister who are hunted by The Guild, a ruthless world organization that seeks to capture and exploit Lilith’s unique ability as a Seer to envision the future. Soon after they are forced to leave their home, Lilith and Liam discover that she is not alone. Other Seers like Lilith are routinely kidnapped and enslaved by the Guild for the purpose of consolidating wealth and power around the world… see more on Goodreads

In The Red Order, Book II in the Order of the Seers Trilogy:

The Lost Seers embark upon a world-wide mission to save their kind from the tyranny of the Guild and unveil their greatest weapon –  Developed in secret, The Restoration Project has the potential to awaken the supernatural ability within every man, woman, and child on earth and bring down the very foundation of the Guild’s power and authority.

But the Guild has other plans. Driven by the necessity for control, Crane Le Dieu creates The Red Order… see more on Goodreads.

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Order of the Seers

Chapter 1: The End

Sunday, June 22, 2008 

Liam was losing his patience. “Aw, come on! Are you serious? You can’t

want to ride this thing again!”

Instead of answering her older brother, Lilli remained in her seat as

the Ferris wheel conductor looked on expectantly, hand outstretched and

waiting for another two tokens.

The way Lilli’s skinny arms hugged her book bag while she stared

blankly at the pressed metal floor of their “Fairy Land Caboose” made it

hard for Liam to stay angry. The sight of her looking so dejected softened

him enough to give the conductor his fifth set of tokens in less than 45

minutes. Liam settled back into his seat just as the lap bar clamped down

uncomfortably against his thighs.

“Lilli, say something. Why’d you drag me out here if you were just gonna

sulk? I hate the carnival, you know that.”

“I know something… okay? Just… trust me. We have to stay here.” Her

voice was so low he could barely hear her over the wind-up music that was

blaring from the overhead speakers.

“Did Mom say something to you?”

Lilli responded to his question with silence and a barely discernable

shake of her head back and forth. He tried again.

“Lilli! Did Mom…?”

“Yes,” she snapped.

They both fell silent again as Liam took in the latest weird thing of the

day. Lilith Knight, or Lilli as she preferred to be called, had always been

strange. Even when she was five, she could beat Liam at chess lazily, without

even thinking about it. She would find things and give them to you before

you asked for them. Before you, or even she, knew why. Up until recently,

he thought she was just a freak. No biggie. All little sisters are like that, he told

himself.

It was only in the past few months that his perception of her began

to shift, after her prediction that he would catch his new girlfriend, Krista,

kissing his teammate Lance in the locker room after their championship

game. At the time, he’d brushed off her premonition as meddling. Krista

wasn’t even his girlfriend and his team was 1-1 with the whole basketball

season ahead of them.

He’d forgotten her warning completely until two months later when he

ran back into the locker room after winning the championship to get the

jacket he’d left behind and immediately smelled Krista’s perfume. When he

found them, two thoughts overshadowed the scene unfolding in front of

him. The first was that what they were doing wasn’t really “kissing,” though

he could see how a sheltered thirteen-year-old would describe it that way.

His second thought was that Lilli was right; she was exactly right. He was so

stunned by Lilli’s accuracy that he didn’t even bother to disturb them, leaving

his new ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend to their business. From that

moment, Liam understood that Lilli wasn’t just a freak, or more accurately,

that she wasn’t a freak at all. She was special…gifted.

The sound of Lilli’s sniffling followed by the trembling of her body

as she began to cry uncontrollably broke the long silence that had fallen

between them. What the…, Liam half-mumbled as his mind swung from

irritation to absolute bewilderment. Slowly and deliberately, Liam moved his

palms down the front of his face as he fought the urge to shake the truth

right out of her and end whatever this was. But he couldn’t. She’s so brittle

already, he thought, without any idea as to why. So instead, he reached out

to envelop his sister in his arms, trying to soothe her and comfort her from

some unknown force.

“Lilli, it’s all right. I’m sorry, okay? Don’t cry. Just… tell me what’s going

on. Why are we here?”

Continue Chapter 1 of Order of the Seers HERE.  Read Chapter 1-2 of The Red Order HERE.

My name is Cerece Rennie Murphy, but, among my 5 siblings, I am known and teased by my superhero name, Wonder Worry, (and yes, I am a little worried about your reaction to what I just said). While in my youth, I used my superpower to whip minor setbacks into epic tragedies in 60 seconds flat, I no longer have the time to hone the skills I once possessed, which were handed down to me VERY CAREFULLY by my mother and her mother before. 

Instead of spending my days imagining worst case scenarios, I am now on the front lines of true disaster prevention – treading the fine line between boo-boos and permanent brain damage, fighting crimes of curiosity, omission, absent-mindedness and sleep deprivation. I carry others down the winding, bumpy road of youth that starts out at the nexus of unique and brilliant but intersects with narcissistic serial killer at some distant point I hope fervently to avoid. As you might have guessed, I am a wife and mother of 2 small children. Luckily, my family lights up the sky so I never stumble too hard or lose my way.

I would lament the luxury of needless worry, but alas, I don’t have the energy. As I write this, I am losing a battle fought between my trusty sponge and a hardened glob of half-eaten cheese that traveled from the kitchen to the living room rug in the palm of a very small, but mischievous hand. Its stronghold on the fibers suggests occupancy of at least 2 days, but I’ll never know for sure. Rather than despair, I’ve chosen to retreat to my keyboard, noting that I have won the war – most of the rug is un-cheesed. 

Before I worried. Now, I write. 

I look forward to slowly, quietly, in my own shy way, becoming a part of this community. If you would like to get to know me and my work a bit better, you can visit me… 

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What’s New On My Bookshelf #42 ~ Now that’s a lot of books!

Posted: November 3, 2013 in Book Promos, Freebies!, giveaways, New Release, reviews, Series, What's New on My Bookshelf
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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:)

No new ones added this week. I am behind on reviews so will add more after I catch up!

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Here are some I picked up to review on fuonlyknew.

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plus this younger readers story.

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Got some good ones!

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Got some freebies for ya!

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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.

You can also find more free books HERE.

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Books for Review.

None to show you yet. Am considering some right now.

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

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Books I won.

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I won  The Ninth Orphan by Lance & James Morcan from The Goodreads Event from Sterling Gates Books. Lance also gifted me a copy of his book Fiji.

Thanks so much to Goodreads, Sterling Gates Books and Lance Morcan for these wonderful books!

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The Little Mermaid of Death (Zombie Fairy Tales #9)

I won The Little Mermaid of Death: a short story from the Zombie Fairy Tales series by Kevin Richey from a giveaway at I Smell Sheep!

Thanks so much ya’ll!

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Reviewed this week.

Only one this week but a bunch more coming next week!

Bad Juju

Catch my Review and my comments about voodoo dolls HERE.

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Scheduled reviews for next week.

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Reviewing The Shed on my Monday Minis post on the 5th.

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TIARA TROUBLE

Catch my review of Tiara Trouble on Monday, November 4th.

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You can read my reviews of The P.J. Stone Gates books on Tuesday. November 5th.

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Read my ARC review of Controlling The Dead and enter the fun giveaway on Wednesday, November 6th.

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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.

The Spotlight is on Hollow’s End by Marianne Morea ~ The lies and horror are coming to an end

The Beasty Series ~ A Monster Sale and Giveaway

Gena Showalter’s BLACK AND BLUE Halloween Hop! Tricks and Treats!

Teaser Tuesdays #45 ~ Cemetery Girl by David Bell

Cover Reveal ~ Wasteland ~ A Flight Novel by Lindsay Leggett

Giveaway and My Review ~ Bad Juju by Dina Rae ~ And accessorizing your voodoo doll

The Spotlight is on Phantom Summer by Amy Sparling and an International Giveaway

WWW Wednesday #23 ~ Something Wicked, Cemetery Girl, and Days With The Undead

Katscratched Series by D.T. Dyllin ~ One free and one for 99 cents!

Giveaway Tour ~ Portents: An Amanda Ryder V.I. Novel

The Tempest Murders ~ Guest Post by P.M. Terrell Plus a Giveaway

Thursday Theatre #20 ~ Under the Bed and Fear of the Dark

Lovin these covers! Section 51 and Department 51 ~ Bring on the aliens

My Date From Hell by Tellulah Darling ~ Blitz Sale and Giveaway!

Tour Giveaway ~ Crazy Ex-Ghoulfriend by Angela Roquet

The Friday 56 #5 ~ She stands between the living and the dead ~ A Touch Menacing

Book Blast ~ The Remade: Akila’s Psalm by Casse NaRome

Book Blast and Giveaway ~ Fields of Elysium by A.B. Whelan

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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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Book Blast and Giveaway ~ Fields of Elysium by A.B. Whelan

Posted: November 3, 2013 in Book Blast, giveaways, otherworldly, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance, Series, YA
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Fields of Elysium Saga Book Blast!!  

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Praise for

FIELDS OF ELYSIUM

by

A.B. WHELAN

 

“The novel’s take on otherworldly travel is a compelling one, and the romantic plot will likely appeal to Twilight fans.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“I expected a good love story with a paranormal twist. I got so much more. I think you should take the chance and read it. Let this book take you on the adventure, fall in love.”

– Young Adult and Teen Readers

“Fields of Elysium is a fabulous read. … Whelan paints her faith into the fabric of her story with deft, light brushstrokes, making her work accessible to all, no matter their spiritual beliefs or background.”

– Readers Favorite

“Very creative in the description of Arkana and the characters are enjoyable.”

– Book Nerds Across America

“A.B.Whelan has an amazing imagination, she has certainly developed a very complex and rich world.”

– Mei’s Reviews

“This coming of age sci-fi story involved jumping back and forth between two world and the many exciting adventures had on them. There was plenty of action which kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more.”

– Larry Gray’s Reviews

Fields of Elysium (Fields of Elysium, #1)Fields of Elysium

(Fields of Elysium #1)

by A.B. Whelan

December 12th 2012 by InMotion Capitol 

 

Summary:

How can love mend a heart full of

hate?

Small town girl, Molly Bennett, moves to Los Angeles

where she becomes an outsider while attending Beverly Hills High School. It

seems life cannot be any more dreadful. Then one day after school, something

magical happens. On a secluded hike in the Hollywood Hills, Molly chases her

disobedient mutt and only friend into a hidden cavern. She stumbles upon a

strange glimmering gateway that transports her to Arkana, a planet that is the

cradle of an advanced human race. There, teenagers navigate amazing flying

vehicles, compete in perilous games for glory, and possess supernatural powers.

While Molly tries to wrap her mind around this unbelievable discovery, she meets

the alluring and mysterious Victor Sorren. He is a Sentinel Apprentice, whose

hatred toward people from Earth is beyond understanding. Yet every time Victor

unpredictably saves Molly’s life, his heart draws closer to hers, no matter how

much he tries to fight against it. It further complicates things that their

growing friendship is strictly forbidden. Earth people are prohibited in Arkana,

yet Molly continues to cross through the portal to Arkana to see Victor. Torn

between their double lives, they go down a dangerous path, from where there is

no return and multiple endings.

 

Fields of Elysium is a suspenseful romantic tale full of

forbidden secrets, danger, deception, and the never-ending fight for true

love.

 

Winner of the Indie Book of The Day and the Book of The

Week by My Guilty Obsession!

 

Fields of Elysium is for sale at:

 

Praise for

VALLEY OF DARKNESS


“A.B Whelan’s world building and storytelling is remarkable. A very well deserved 5 STARS”

– Addicted to Novels

“This novel exceeded my expectations, and proved that the series just continues to get better. … Valley of Darkness is interesting, beautifully written, and altogether a wonderful addition to the series.”

– The YA Lit Chick

“Once again, AB Whelan captivates me with her storytelling. I loved this book. Actually, I love this whole story.”

– Clean Teen Reads

“A sci-fi YA novel you will not be able to stop reading.”

– Larry Gray’s Reviews

Valley of Darkness (Fields of Elysium, #2)Valley of Darkness

(Fields of Elysium #2)

by A.B. Whelan

November 2nd 2013 by InMotion Capitol 

Summary: 

After months of amazing adventures and secrecy, Molly

and Victor find peace in each other’s arms. Adam’s memory has been erased. The

secret of the Arkanians is safe. Life couldn’t be more perfect.

But Molly

is robbed of her short-lived happiness when a devastating tragedy strikes her

family, shattering her entire existence. Faced with a terrifying future, she

feels that there is nothing left for her on Earth but an insensitive aunt and

her little brother, while Arkana promises a place where she might find happiness

and purpose again.

Victor tries to convince Molly to move to his village

in Arkana, where they can live together in secret. But Molly refuses to live in

the shadows. She wants to be a Sentinel and join the fight against the Terrakas.

But getting into the Academy requires more than a pretty face.

 

Valley of Darkness – book two of the Fields of Elysium Saga – was released in two parts in Ebook. 

Part 1 release date: May 30, 2013

Part 2 release date: November 2, 2013

 

Now available!

 

eBook on Amazon * Paperback at Createspace

Valley of Darkness Part 1 ebook is for sale at:

About the Author

A.B.Whelan

A. B. Whelan

 

I’m a Hungarian born American writer, who was lucky

enough to travel Europe, Africa, and The Middle East and live in Ecuador, Crete

and Italy. I graduated as a computer engineer, thus if anybody

tells you math and literature can’t walk hand in hand, don’t believe them.

*smile*

 

I’m the author of the Fields of Elysium saga, which I

like to call a young adult romantic fantasy. The first book of the series was

inspired by amazing movies like Dirty Dancing, Avatar, and Twilight and earned

praise from prestigious review companies and readers. I’m currently working on

book three and four, and planning to write two more novellas to finish the

series, dedicated to two very interesting characters in my story, Victor Sorren,

the byronic hero, and The Prophet, the mysterious leader of the Arkanians.

If you would like to know more about my series, please

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Blast and Blogger Giveaways

Blast Giveaway – 3 Winners! (International)

1) $50 Gift card or PayPal cash

2) One paperback copy of Fields of Elysium and one paperback copy of Valley of Darkness

3) One Italian Handmade jewelry box with Murano Glass top.

Ends November 16th

 

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by the author and Prism Book Tours http://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/ and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Are you a blogger and want to join in on the fun? 
Enter this giveaway for posting this blast, reviewing, and sharing!!!
 
Blogger Giveaway Gift Pack (1 Winner, International)
1) One Modella cosmetic bag
2) One Twilight Woods triple moisture body cream by Bath & BodyWorks
3) One Shiny Kiss flavored gloss by Victoria’s Secret 
4) One signed copy of Fields of Elysium 
Ends November 16th.
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by the author and Prism Book Tours http://prismbooktours.blogspot.com/ and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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