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Friday 26 December 2014
Thursday 25 December 2014
Happy Holidays from CBY!
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Wednesday 24 December 2014
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - Deadly, Calm and Cold by Susannah Sandlin
Deadly,
Calm and Cold
The
Collectors
Book
2
Susannah
Sandlin
Genre: Romantic
Suspense
Publisher:
Montlake Romance
Date of
Publication: December 2, 2014
Number of pages:
280
Word Count:
Approx 88,000
Cover Artist:
Kerrie Robertson/
Book
Description:
From
award-winning author Susannah Sandlin comes the second book in The Collectors
series.
How far will
ordinary people go to protect their secrets? The Collectors’ games are as much
about manipulating lives as finding lost treasure. Everyone is expendable as
the ruthless C7 pushes people into gambling with their lives in order to find
priceless objects lost to history.
Samantha Crowe's
secrets could ruin her career, while Brody Parker's could get him killed. They become
pawns for two Collectors seeking Bad King John's crown jewels, which
disappeared in rural England back when Robin Hood roamed Nottingham.
This time,
however, the Collectors--a ruthless dotcom billionaire and a desperate London
detective--might not be playing for the same team, leaving Sam and Brody
trapped in the middle.
One thing's for
sure: If either hope to survive, Sam and Brody will have to find a way to
overcome their distrust--and their growing attraction--in order to succeed on
this winner-take-all treasure hunt.
Buy Links:
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Book Blast & Giveaway - Where Silence Gathers by Kelsey Sutton
Where Silence Gathers
by Kelsey Sutton
Book Description:
In this companion novel to the critically
acclaimed Some Quiet Place, Alex must choose between Revenge and
Forgiveness.
For as long as she can remember, Alexandra Tate has been
able to see personified Emotions, and she's found a best friend in Revenge. He's
her constant companion as she waits outside Nate Foster's house, clutching a
gun. Every night since Nate's release from prison, Alex has tried to work up the
courage to exact her own justice on him for the drunk driving accident that
killed her family.
But there's one problem: Forgiveness. When he appears,
Alex is faced with a choice—moving on or getting even. It's impossible to decide
with Forgiveness whispering in one ear . . . and Revenge whispering in the
other.
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Tuesday 23 December 2014
Blog Tour Spotlight - Winter Wolf by RJ Blain
Winter
Wolf
Witch and Wolf, Book 2
RJ Blain
Publisher: Pen & Page Publishing
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Book Description:
The Hunted Wizard
When Nicole dabbled in the occult, she lost it all: Her voice, her family, and her name. Now on the run from the Inquisition, she must prove to herself—and the world—that not all wizards are too dangerous to let live.
The savage murder of a bookstore employee throws Nicole into the middle of Inquisition business, like it or not. Driven by her inability to save the young man’s life, she decides to hunt the killer on her own. Using forbidden magic to investigate the past, she learns that the murderer is in fact a disease that could kill the entire werewolf race.
Forced to choose between saving lives and preserving her own, Nicole embraces the magic that sent her into exile. Without werewolves, the power of the Inquisition would dwindle, and she could live without being hunted.
Nicole’s only hope for success lies in the hands of the werewolves she hates and the Inquisition she fears, but finding someone to trust is only the beginning of her problems. There are those who want to ensure that the werewolves go extinct and that the Inquisition falls.
But, if she fails to find a cure, her family—including her twin sister—will perish…
Witch and Wolf, Book 2
RJ Blain
Publisher: Pen & Page Publishing
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Book Description:
The Hunted Wizard
When Nicole dabbled in the occult, she lost it all: Her voice, her family, and her name. Now on the run from the Inquisition, she must prove to herself—and the world—that not all wizards are too dangerous to let live.
The savage murder of a bookstore employee throws Nicole into the middle of Inquisition business, like it or not. Driven by her inability to save the young man’s life, she decides to hunt the killer on her own. Using forbidden magic to investigate the past, she learns that the murderer is in fact a disease that could kill the entire werewolf race.
Forced to choose between saving lives and preserving her own, Nicole embraces the magic that sent her into exile. Without werewolves, the power of the Inquisition would dwindle, and she could live without being hunted.
Nicole’s only hope for success lies in the hands of the werewolves she hates and the Inquisition she fears, but finding someone to trust is only the beginning of her problems. There are those who want to ensure that the werewolves go extinct and that the Inquisition falls.
But, if she fails to find a cure, her family—including her twin sister—will perish…
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Book Blitz - Hark by Justin Bog
Hark
by Justin Bog
Genre: Short Stories / Christmas
Date Published: November 2014
Book Description:
A beautifully written collection of short stories from critically acclaimed Pacific Northwest writer Justin Bog, Hark explores the range of emotions surrounding the holidays. From melancholy to madness, loss and despair to hope and forgiveness, these six tales shimmer with feelings, some we’d rather stuff away, that Christmas can evoke.
Within Hark–A Christmas Collection, a retired police officer faces another Christmas Eve while bitter recollections haunt his every turn, a lonely woman plans to seduce Santa Claus one Christmas Eve, a widow grows anxious as she searches for a present she misplaced and intended to send to her ungrateful sister, a woman can’t keep the images of her past–these ghosts–from haunting the life she chooses to live, a bookstore clerk and his partner join a Christmas party in Sun Valley, Idaho and are taught a lesson most un-holidaylike, and, finally, a couple portrays Mr. & Mrs. Claus in their small island town holiday festivities and face a grim diagnosis together.
Set in colorful locations around the United States, from Anacortes, Washington, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Sun Valley, Idaho, each tale focuses on people who struggle to make good choices, learn lessons, and maybe even find peace during the holiday season.
A bonus story, Poseidon Eyes, from the upcoming Sandcastle and Other Stories–The Complete Edition, is included.
Book Description:
A beautifully written collection of short stories from critically acclaimed Pacific Northwest writer Justin Bog, Hark explores the range of emotions surrounding the holidays. From melancholy to madness, loss and despair to hope and forgiveness, these six tales shimmer with feelings, some we’d rather stuff away, that Christmas can evoke.
Within Hark–A Christmas Collection, a retired police officer faces another Christmas Eve while bitter recollections haunt his every turn, a lonely woman plans to seduce Santa Claus one Christmas Eve, a widow grows anxious as she searches for a present she misplaced and intended to send to her ungrateful sister, a woman can’t keep the images of her past–these ghosts–from haunting the life she chooses to live, a bookstore clerk and his partner join a Christmas party in Sun Valley, Idaho and are taught a lesson most un-holidaylike, and, finally, a couple portrays Mr. & Mrs. Claus in their small island town holiday festivities and face a grim diagnosis together.
Set in colorful locations around the United States, from Anacortes, Washington, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Sun Valley, Idaho, each tale focuses on people who struggle to make good choices, learn lessons, and maybe even find peace during the holiday season.
A bonus story, Poseidon Eyes, from the upcoming Sandcastle and Other Stories–The Complete Edition, is included.
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Monday 22 December 2014
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - If You Believe by Mya O’Malley
If You Believe
by Mya O'Malley
Book Description:
Sometimes love only comes once in a lifetime. For some lucky people, it is possible to love again.
Melody and Jack had shared an unforgettable love story that abruptly came to an end. Melody, left picking up the pieces, finds herself alone years later, with no hope or desire to date again. With the holiday season approaching, Melody finds it particularly difficult to get Jack out of her thoughts.
Jack isn’t sure if he’s an angel or a ghost, but his mind is set on one thing only, finding a new love for Melody by Christmas Eve at midnight. Easier said than done, with many obstacles to tackle, Jack underestimates how difficult the task is. With conflicting emotions, Jack takes it upon himself to find a man for a woman he still loves.
With the clock ticking as the holidays approach, this charming story of finding love the second time around will have you laughing and crying, but ultimately, it will have you believing in true love.
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Blog Tour Interview & Giveaway - Broken Bonds by Karen Harper
Broken Bonds
by Karen Harper
Book Description:
by Karen Harper
Book Description:
Three
very different sisters…
Three desirable, dangerous men…
Three endangered lives…
THE COLD CREEK TRILOGY is set in Appalachia in
a small town where the enemy is us.
Three desirable, dangerous men…
Three endangered lives…
THE COLD CREEK TRILOGY is set in Appalachia in
a small town where the enemy is us.
Haunted by the past…
Cold Creek is a place with a dark history, especially for
the Lockwoods. Now adults, the three Lockwood sisters are still recovering from
the events that led to the destruction of their family when they were children.
Determined to move forward, Tess and Kate are making fresh starts, ready to put
bad—even deadly—memories to rest and settle happily in the small but booming
town. And they're hoping their older sister, Charlene, can do the same.
Char is back in town seeking comfort as she figures out her next move. A social worker used to difficult situations, she soon runs afoul of some locals who think she's sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. She's certain something sinister is being covered up, and when she witnesses Matt Rowan being run off the road, she knows she's right.
Working together, Matt and Char figure uncovering the truth will be dangerous, but living in Cold Creek won't be safe for any of them until its secrets are revealed.
Char is back in town seeking comfort as she figures out her next move. A social worker used to difficult situations, she soon runs afoul of some locals who think she's sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. She's certain something sinister is being covered up, and when she witnesses Matt Rowan being run off the road, she knows she's right.
Working together, Matt and Char figure uncovering the truth will be dangerous, but living in Cold Creek won't be safe for any of them until its secrets are revealed.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Lessons in Love (Lessons in Love #1) by Clarissa Carlyle
Lessons in Love (Lessons in Love
#1)
Release Date: 02/24/14
Genre: New Adult
Pages: 183
Summary from Goodreads:
Book 1 in the Lessons in Love New Adult Romance
series.
The Lessons in Love series follows the story of high school cheerleader Alex
Heron. She's pretty, blonde and popular. Alex seems to have it all, but she's
hiding a dark secret from her past that threatens to destroy her future. Only
the handsome new math teacher, Mark Simmons, can see past Alex's façade to the
real girl hiding inside. He wants to help Alex overcome her past, but will
their developing feelings for each other get in the way?
Book Blitz - Bittersweet by Shewanda Pugh
Bittersweet
by Shewanda Pugh
Genre: Young Adult Romance
Date Published: December 9, 2014
Book Description:
In the aftermath of one tragic and uncertain night, Edy and Hassan shut out the chaos with a kiss. But when Hassan's traditionalist mother sees that kiss … well, a nightmare of a different sort begins. After all, he still has an arranged marriage on the horizon.
Love attacks the glue of their two bonded families; while the slow tug of success pulls Edy and Hassan in opposite directions. After denying their feelings for so long, they now have each other, but are forced to ask themselves if being together is worth it.
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Sunday 21 December 2014
Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop - Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Midwinter's Eve Giveaway Hop
December 21st - 31st
Hosted by Bookhounds
Several blogs are taking part, so there's lots of amazing gifts to be won. Check out the rules of the other blogs. I will contact the winner via email within 5 days following the end of the contest. Winner will also be announced on this page.
***Giveaway***
My giveaway is for a $10 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash.
Ends December 31st (midnight GMT).
International.
Contest is void where prohibited. Entrants must be 13 or else have parent or guardian’s permission to enter. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. The winner will be posted on this page after the winner responds. Winning entries will be verified for authenticity.
Week Blitz & Giveaway - Fusion: An Anthology by Various Authors
Fusion: An Anthology
Genre: Paranormal Urban Fantasy
Date Published: December 16, 2014
Book Description:
NEW from HIJINKS INK PUBLISHING…..
FUSION: Nine outstanding fantasy stories merged together to create a bestselling reaction.
An anthology designed for readers of fantasy . . . Paranormal, urban/contemporary fantasy, science fiction and dystopian fused together in one epic fantasy bundle. Make your way through fire and ice, love, lust and hate as NINE International Bestselling Authors come together to spin their tales of magic and destruction. This is a truly unique bundle that successfully blends all aspects of the Fantasy genre.
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BOOK REVIEW: Crush by Lacey Weatherford
Crush
Author: Lacey Weatherford
Genre: YA Romance
Publisher: Moonstruck Media
Publication Date: October 18th, 2012
Book Description:
Cami Wimberley has a plan, and that plan includes no room for boys—especially the big time party animal, Hunter Wilder, no matter how handsome and charismatic he is. She’s beautiful, a senior, extremely talented, gets good grades, and is working her way toward her dream college to be a musical theater major. Everything is perfect.
Hunter Wilder does not want a girlfriend—that would complicate his life way too much right now. He especially doesn’t want this girl, Miss-Goody-Two-Shoes, so how come he can’t keep his eyes off her? He tries to keep her at arms length, but fate seems to keep pushing them together. Before long, it’s obvious to everyone they’re crushing on each other.
As sparks begin to fly, Hunter finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into hot water. Soon he’s scrambling to keep Cami from discovering his dark secret—one that can destroy their entire relationship.
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Saturday 20 December 2014
Book Blitz & Giveaway - Where Dead Bodies Lie (The Body Dowser Series, #1) by Kat Cazanav
Where Dead Bodies Lie
(The Body Dowser Series, #1)
by Kat Cazanav
Release Date: 12/16/14
Summary from Goodreads:
For as long as I can remember, I have been told to
follow three important rules;
Always guard my ability
Never share my secret
And pretend to be normal.
However, those three little rules don’t make my life easier. I still find dead
people and deal with strange visions. Not to mention, an attraction to a boy
who doesn’t exist. Whenever we cross path’s he mists away like smoke on a
mirror. He drives me crazy, that Kaff Cooper.
As a flock of dead crows fall from the blackened sky, Kaff becomes the only one
who can see the truth straight to the dark underbelly of who I actually am.
My hands feel the pull to extract the forsaken, the lost, the forgotten. It
comes as naturally as breathing and there is no stopping it.
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Book Blitz Excerpt - Nobody's Baby by Carol Burnside
Nobody's Baby
by Carol Burnside
Book Description:
She was the incubator,
nothing more
until the parents died tragically.
Now she’s having Nobody’s Baby.
nothing more
until the parents died tragically.
Now she’s having Nobody’s Baby.
For Kate
Morissey, becoming a surrogate seems like a great way to refill her tuition
account and get the education she’s always wanted. After putting her life on
hold to raise and educate her two brothers, she’s desperate for freedom and a
college degree that will secure her future. Weeks away from realizing her
dreams, a freak accident threatens everything.
Adopted as
a boy into the safety of the Hawthorne family, Rio swore he'd never become a father. He won’t pass along
his cruel legacy of abuse. When he inherits the last Hawthorne
Book Of The Week {Wattpad}
And the Book Of The Week Nominations are:
Click on the book covers to sample the works.
Click on the book covers to sample the works.
Sinister Games (Short Story / Gothic)
The Mountain Dancer (YA Fantasy)
My Life is Bursting Into Flames (Middle-Grade Fantasy)
Circle of Trust (Romance)
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