Today I'm excited to share the cover of A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander, the second book in the Bakeshop Mystery series. This book releases June 30, 2015 by St. Martins Press.
A Batter of Life and Death
Author: Ellie Alexander
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway - This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak
Welcome to my tour stop for This Heart of Mine by Brenda Novak. The tour will consist of reviews, excerpts, interviews and guest posts and runs March 16- April 7th. Check out the tour page for more information.
This Heart of MineAuthor: Brenda Novak
ISBN-13: 9780778316725
Pages: 400
Book Description:
As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next!
Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. Now, after serving her time in prison, Phoenix has been released. All she wants to do is return to Whiskey Creek and get to know her son. But Jacob's father isn't exactly welcoming.
Riley doesn't trust Phoenix, doesn't want her in Jacob's life. He is, however, ready to find someone to love. And he wants a good mother for his son. He has no idea that he's about to find both—if they can forgive the mistakes in their past…
Book Description:
As the daughter of a hoarder, Phoenix Fuller had a tough childhood. So when the handsome, popular Riley Stinson became her boyfriend in high school, she finally felt as though she had something to be proud of. Phoenix was desperate not to lose him—especially once she found out she was pregnant. Yes, she might have acted a bit obsessive when he broke up with her. But she did not run down the girl he started dating next!
Unfortunately, there was no way to prove her innocence. Now, after serving her time in prison, Phoenix has been released. All she wants to do is return to Whiskey Creek and get to know her son. But Jacob's father isn't exactly welcoming.
Riley doesn't trust Phoenix, doesn't want her in Jacob's life. He is, however, ready to find someone to love. And he wants a good mother for his son. He has no idea that he's about to find both—if they can forgive the mistakes in their past…
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Numbers Game by Rebecca Rode
Numbers Game
Author: Rebecca Rode
Publication Date: March 16th,
2015
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
Book Description:
Treena can’t wait for Rating Day. Her high score will mean a life of luxury,
showing the world that she’s a valuable member of society, not a pathetic waste
of space. It won’t hurt her chances with her top-Rated boyfriend, either. But
when the big day arrives, her true number shocks everyone.
To get her life—and boyfriend—back, she must go undercover and expose a military spy. Doesn’t sound too hard, except that someone seems to want her dead. And then there’s the mysterious soldier with a haunted past and beautiful brown eyes. Together, they discover a dark numbers conspiracy, one that shatters the nation’s future. They must band together if they are to survive the dangerous game of numbers—and the terrible war that rages within Treena’s heart.
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Cover Reveal - Aventurine by B. Kristin McMichael
Aventurine
(Chalcedony Chronicles
#3)
Author: B. Kristin McMichael
Publication Date: April 2015
Genres: Time-Travel, Young Adult
Book Blast & Giveaway - The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween by Barbara Becker Holstein
The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween
Author: Barbara
Becker Holstein
Genre: MG/YA Coming of Age
Genre: MG/YA Coming of Age
Book Description:
"I hate Angela and I wish she would move away tomorrow!"
"I get so worried when I hear my parents fighting at night." "My
mother thinks my crush is silly. I know I am in love!" "I have so
many questions about growing up. Who will answer them?" "I feel so
awful when Jake makes fun of me." "When I grow up I going to remember
how to have fun with my kids and never look away." Growing up is tough.
Adults don't always understand you (even though they were once kids), and
children today face increasing pressure to be, look, or act a certain way.
Written in the voice of a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, The Truth
provides young girls with an opportunity to see how a girl, who is in many ways
like themselves, handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Each
new page brings forth a discussion to help girls handle everyday problems: How
do you survive a bully? How do you handle a crush on a boy? What can you do
about relentless teasing by your peers? What really matters as you grow older?
In a positive and supportive diary-entry format, Dr. Barbara
Becker Holstein encourages tween girls to carry the most precious parts of
themselves into adulthood. A great book for mothers and daughters to read
together, The Truth is aimed to improve communication, understanding, and
self-esteem for young girls as they enter the rocky road of teenager-dom.
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Blog Tour Interview & Giveaway - The Page by M. Jonathan Lee
The Page
Author:M. Jonathan Lee
Genre: Contemporary Thriller
Book Description:
"Following a tragic car accident, Michael Sewell is alone for the first time. The loss of his wife, Margaret after thirty years of marriage has left a hole far greater than Michael could have imagined.
Persuaded to go on holiday, by his daughter Jane, a page blown from a book crosses the pool and sticks to his chest. The words from the page resonate with Michael, describing in detail the exact events leading up to the accident.
Now, Michael must delve into his past and face his future, taking him and his family on a horrifying and tragic journey toward the truth."
Author:M. Jonathan Lee
Genre: Contemporary Thriller
Book Description:
"Following a tragic car accident, Michael Sewell is alone for the first time. The loss of his wife, Margaret after thirty years of marriage has left a hole far greater than Michael could have imagined.
Persuaded to go on holiday, by his daughter Jane, a page blown from a book crosses the pool and sticks to his chest. The words from the page resonate with Michael, describing in detail the exact events leading up to the accident.
Now, Michael must delve into his past and face his future, taking him and his family on a horrifying and tragic journey toward the truth."
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Tuesday, 17 March 2015
Blog Tour Spotlight - Night Buddies Go Sky High by Sands Hetherington
Night Buddies Go Sky High
Author: Sands Hetherington
Genre: MG Fantasy / Adventure
Book Description:
Young John Degraffenreidt and his red crocodile buddy, Crosley, show up
at the Pineapple Cheesecake Factory and find Big Foot Mae lying on the floor,
staring up at her Great Star Puzzle on the ceiling. Crosley only wants a new
supply of pineapple cheesecakes, but what Mae points to on her ceiling will
start the Night Buddies on a totally new fantasy adventure.
A suspicious white
dot has passed through the Corkscrew Constellation and is now moving underneath
the Hound Dog Stars. Across the Borough, Crosley s brother Crenwinkle sees the
same curious speck in the sky. It looks to be a long night for sleepyhead John,
but thanks to the time spreader dingus with its sleep retardant setting, he
gets right into their next escapade. Join the Night Buddies as they embark on
another Program, this time taking them all the way into the stratosphere in
their racing blimp.
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Blog Tour Spotlight - Risen II: The Progeny by Krystal Lawrence
Risen II: The Progeny
Author: Krystal Lawrence
Publisher: Telemachus Press
Pages: 281
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Format: Hardcover/Kindle
Book Description:
Producers take note! Francis Barclay is back and he’s ready for prime time.
Fans of horror/suspense masters Stephen King and Dean Koontz are sure to delight in the return of Francis Barclay, the vengeful and bloodthirsty vampire resurrected from the dead after 200 years, in RISEN, by the “Mistress of Macabre,” Krystal Lawrence. Barclay, cremated at the end of RISEN, has once again returned from the ashes -- and this time he’s not alone!
In Lawrence’s riveting sequel, RISEN II: THE PROGENY, Barclay is working his slow and agonizing way back to Alder Lake, determined to save the child he accidentally sired.
RISEN began the tale of Francis Barclay’s return to Alder Lake to avenge the centuries old murder of his family. In this spellbinding sequel, Barclay is determined to save his progeny. When last we left Alder Lake, seven year-old Lorna was waiting patiently by the window for her blood-father’s return. Her wait is now over. She has inherited Francis Barclay’s luminous glowing eyes as well as his taste for blood.
Alder Lake is once again plagued by murder. Only this time, the suspect will surprise everyone!
The “Risen” books may remind readers of the SOOKIE STACKHOUSE NOVELS by Charlaine Harris or Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT series, but Lawrence reaches farther back for inspiration in the undead genre. She calls her novels “vampires for grownups,” in the manner of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA, the most famous bloodsucker of them all.
The main similarity of the RISEN novels to Harris’ and Meyer’s books lies in their rich potential to be adapted into the kind of theatrical or television films that can’t miss in attracting hordes of dedicated fans.
Author: Krystal Lawrence
Publisher: Telemachus Press
Pages: 281
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Format: Hardcover/Kindle
Book Description:
Producers take note! Francis Barclay is back and he’s ready for prime time.
Fans of horror/suspense masters Stephen King and Dean Koontz are sure to delight in the return of Francis Barclay, the vengeful and bloodthirsty vampire resurrected from the dead after 200 years, in RISEN, by the “Mistress of Macabre,” Krystal Lawrence. Barclay, cremated at the end of RISEN, has once again returned from the ashes -- and this time he’s not alone!
In Lawrence’s riveting sequel, RISEN II: THE PROGENY, Barclay is working his slow and agonizing way back to Alder Lake, determined to save the child he accidentally sired.
RISEN began the tale of Francis Barclay’s return to Alder Lake to avenge the centuries old murder of his family. In this spellbinding sequel, Barclay is determined to save his progeny. When last we left Alder Lake, seven year-old Lorna was waiting patiently by the window for her blood-father’s return. Her wait is now over. She has inherited Francis Barclay’s luminous glowing eyes as well as his taste for blood.
Alder Lake is once again plagued by murder. Only this time, the suspect will surprise everyone!
The “Risen” books may remind readers of the SOOKIE STACKHOUSE NOVELS by Charlaine Harris or Stephenie Meyer’s TWILIGHT series, but Lawrence reaches farther back for inspiration in the undead genre. She calls her novels “vampires for grownups,” in the manner of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA, the most famous bloodsucker of them all.
The main similarity of the RISEN novels to Harris’ and Meyer’s books lies in their rich potential to be adapted into the kind of theatrical or television films that can’t miss in attracting hordes of dedicated fans.
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Blog Tour Excerpt & Giveaway - The Truth About Lilly by Christy McKee
The Truth About Lilly
Author: Christy
McKee
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Description:
Disgraced…
Lilly Talbot never imagined she would be starting her life over
again. Losing her good name for something she didn’t do has driven her to move
into an old lake house she inherited in Vermont. Upon arrival, she is shocked.
Half the roof is about to slide into Lake Champlain. Even more upsetting, the
man who can fix it will only agree if she trades him room and board for his
labor. What will the good people of Haley think of her sharing a house with the
handsome bachelor?
A man with a past…
Connor “Mac” McQueen, once one of the infamous Whiz Kids of Wall
Street, spent three years in prison for insider trading. Only one thing
sustained him during his time inside, the thought of owning Point Cottage, a
home he’d fallen in love with years ago. He plans to turn the house into a
stunning showcase for his eco-friendly home construction business.
Secrets and lies…
Now someone’s trying to drive Lilly from her home. Is it someone
from her past? Mac has secrets of his own-- that could ruin lives if revealed.
But if Lilly and Mac are to have a future together they must first delve into
the past for answers and accept some difficult truths about each other. Only
then, will they know if true love is in their hearts.
Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop - Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop
March 17th - 29th
March 17th - 29th
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
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 March 29th (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.
Enter the giveaway and then hop on to the next one.
Thanks and good luck to everyone!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Book Blast & Giveaway - Reconciled for Easter by Noelle Adams
Reconciled for Easter
Author: Noelle
Adams
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book Description:
Abigail has been
separated from her husband for almost two years. After a marriage that brought
her only insecurity, she seeks a life now of peace and independence with their
six-year-old daughter. Thomas wants to put their marriage back together,
because he liked the wife he used to have, but she never wants to be that
person again.
Blog Tour Interview & Giveaway - City of Illusions by Judith Works
City of Illusions
Author: Judith
Works
Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction
Book Description:
A yearning for change puts Laura on the road to Rome but her
marital problems, muted in cool Seattle, become magnified in the glare of the
Roman sun. Will she find happiness in the Eternal City or are her dreams only
an illusion?
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Monday, 16 March 2015
Blog Tour Excerpt & Giveaway - Riddle of Fate by Tania Johansson
Riddle of Fate
Author: Tania Johansson
Publication Date: May 29th, 2014
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult
Book Description:
Khaya’s life, a life the Order say was
never meant to be, is thrown into turmoil when she discovers she has a second
ability. The Company who employs people like her – with rare and special
abilities – insists that having more than one inevitably leads down a dark
spiral into madness. So they are watching and waiting, ready to terminate her at
the first sign of trouble.
Now, on the run from the Company’s agents while trying to prove her sanity, Khaya realises they are not the only ones she should fear. Angels are working towards her demise as well.
Blog Tour Spotlight - Galadria: Peter Huddleston and The Knights of the Leaf by Miguel Lopez de Leon
Galadria: Peter Huddleston &
The Knight of the Leaf
Author: Miguel Lopez de Leon
Publisher: Galadria Worldwide
Pages: 148
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Paperback/Kindle
Book Description:
In book three of Miguel Lopez de Leon’s Galadria fantasy series, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE KNIGHTS OF THE LEAF, Peter and his family command a mystical cast of powerful, exciting new characters in their war against the blood-thirsty tyrant, Knor Shadowray.
Reviewers of book three of the GALADRIA trilogy praise the author’s stunning artistry and skill:
“A grand finish to a YA trilogy that never fails to challenge audience expectations.”–Kirkus Reviews
“With the close of his Galadria trilogy, Miguel Lopez de Leon packs battles, travel and adventure into a story that’s ultimately about family ties.”–BlueInk Review
“Once again, the writing in this book is superb and the story is fast paced and action packed.”–SPR Review
In book one of the trilogy, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE RITES OF PASSAGE, 12-year-old Peter leaves his friendless, uneventful life in the suburbs and suddenly finds himself spending the summer chomping down magical chocolates and tossing around an enchanted boomerang at Hillside Manor, the 3000 room home of his aunt Gillian Willowbrook. While there, Peter learns he is the next in line to the throne of a magnificent realm called Galadria where his aunt is queen. His position is being challenged by a ruthless nobleman, Knor Shadowray.
Book two, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE MISTS OF THE THREE LAKES shows Peter struggling to play the role of a prince. After being accepted as the heir of the Golden Realm, his new challenge is to gain command of Galadrian princely etiquette and survive dangerous adventures with his fearless white tiger, Rune. At a parade held in his honor, Peter and his aunt are violently ambushed by a band of screeching monstrosities and a merciless dark army led by the fiendish Knor Shadowray.
In the final book in the Galadria series, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE KNIGHTS OF THE LEAF, the story continues where book two left off: Knor Shadowray’s relentless attack on the ruling Willowbrook family. In a desperate attempt to save her kingdom, Queen Gillian Willowbrook sends Peter and his grandfather to the Forests of Fernell to recruit a multitude of diverse warriors to defend the crown. Populated with serpent priestesses, nature-loving knights, magical weapons, paper-thin tree nymphs, and political fairies, the final installment of the Galadria trilogy shows the Galadrian populace at their breaking point as the realm explodes into a full-fledged civil war. A flurry of riotous battles are fought against the villainous Knor Shadowray’s ambitious attempt to capture the crown of Galadria.
De Leon developed the GALADRIA series out of a love of the fantasy genre and the thrill of creating “new worlds, creatures, and story lines…enhanced with magic and otherworldly mystery.” The trilogy also tells the coming-of-age story of a boy as he learns to accept himself and discovers the family he never believed he would have. “The Galadria trilogy is mainly about a lonely boy who, through overcoming obstacles, finds out who he really is. I think everyone has an element of the extraordinary in them, and I hope Peter’s story shows that,” de Leon says.
Author: Miguel Lopez de Leon
Publisher: Galadria Worldwide
Pages: 148
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Paperback/Kindle
Book Description:
In book three of Miguel Lopez de Leon’s Galadria fantasy series, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE KNIGHTS OF THE LEAF, Peter and his family command a mystical cast of powerful, exciting new characters in their war against the blood-thirsty tyrant, Knor Shadowray.
Reviewers of book three of the GALADRIA trilogy praise the author’s stunning artistry and skill:
“A grand finish to a YA trilogy that never fails to challenge audience expectations.”–Kirkus Reviews
“With the close of his Galadria trilogy, Miguel Lopez de Leon packs battles, travel and adventure into a story that’s ultimately about family ties.”–BlueInk Review
“Once again, the writing in this book is superb and the story is fast paced and action packed.”–SPR Review
In book one of the trilogy, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE RITES OF PASSAGE, 12-year-old Peter leaves his friendless, uneventful life in the suburbs and suddenly finds himself spending the summer chomping down magical chocolates and tossing around an enchanted boomerang at Hillside Manor, the 3000 room home of his aunt Gillian Willowbrook. While there, Peter learns he is the next in line to the throne of a magnificent realm called Galadria where his aunt is queen. His position is being challenged by a ruthless nobleman, Knor Shadowray.
Book two, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE MISTS OF THE THREE LAKES shows Peter struggling to play the role of a prince. After being accepted as the heir of the Golden Realm, his new challenge is to gain command of Galadrian princely etiquette and survive dangerous adventures with his fearless white tiger, Rune. At a parade held in his honor, Peter and his aunt are violently ambushed by a band of screeching monstrosities and a merciless dark army led by the fiendish Knor Shadowray.
In the final book in the Galadria series, GALADRIA: PETER HUDDLESTON & THE KNIGHTS OF THE LEAF, the story continues where book two left off: Knor Shadowray’s relentless attack on the ruling Willowbrook family. In a desperate attempt to save her kingdom, Queen Gillian Willowbrook sends Peter and his grandfather to the Forests of Fernell to recruit a multitude of diverse warriors to defend the crown. Populated with serpent priestesses, nature-loving knights, magical weapons, paper-thin tree nymphs, and political fairies, the final installment of the Galadria trilogy shows the Galadrian populace at their breaking point as the realm explodes into a full-fledged civil war. A flurry of riotous battles are fought against the villainous Knor Shadowray’s ambitious attempt to capture the crown of Galadria.
De Leon developed the GALADRIA series out of a love of the fantasy genre and the thrill of creating “new worlds, creatures, and story lines…enhanced with magic and otherworldly mystery.” The trilogy also tells the coming-of-age story of a boy as he learns to accept himself and discovers the family he never believed he would have. “The Galadria trilogy is mainly about a lonely boy who, through overcoming obstacles, finds out who he really is. I think everyone has an element of the extraordinary in them, and I hope Peter’s story shows that,” de Leon says.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - Summer Confessions by Lynn Vroman
Summer ConfessionsAuthor: Lynn Vroman
Release Date: 03/10/15
Genre: YA Contemporary
Publisher: Untold Press
Pages: 162
Summary from Goodreads:
Macy Diaz has managed childhood friend Jeb Porter’s crush for years. However, his infatuation turns to obsession, even putting a kid in the hospital just for hitting on her. In the past, Macy brushed it off, explained his bizarre acts away. But now she harbors a secret. She’s in love…with Jeb’s sister, Rachel.
By some miracle, Rachel loves Macy back, and despite the small minds polluting their sleepy southern town, they’re sticking together. Unfortunately, making sure Jeb never grows suspicious proves harder every day—until everything falls apart.
As a sick, unstable Jeb starts to threaten all Macy values, she is reminded of what has always been perfectly clear. Macy belongs to him, only him, and he won’t let her go. Ever.
If only Macy could’ve loved Jeb, she wouldn’t have to worry about surviving him now.
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Book Blitz & Giveaway - The Damned by October Weeks
The
Damned
Author: October Weeks
Genre: Dark Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: March 12, 2015
Word Count: 69,000
Cover Artist: Jay Aheer
Book Description:
Eight years ago, slayer Tuck Houston lost two of her closest friends to a Damned vampire named Josef Dragos—a beast who traded the sun for darkness and blood. She’s been hunting him since the day she walked into the carnage he created. But Josef has hidden himself well in the underground, from both slayers and other vampires.
Author: October Weeks
Genre: Dark Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: March 12, 2015
Word Count: 69,000
Cover Artist: Jay Aheer
Book Description:
Eight years ago, slayer Tuck Houston lost two of her closest friends to a Damned vampire named Josef Dragos—a beast who traded the sun for darkness and blood. She’s been hunting him since the day she walked into the carnage he created. But Josef has hidden himself well in the underground, from both slayers and other vampires.
When slayers
around the globe start disappearing in a familiar pattern—Josef’s pattern—she’s
put on the hunt. And despite the painful memories and very real threat to her
future that come with tracking him down, Tuck is certain of one thing: she is
going to make Josef Dragos wish he’d
never been born.
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