Books
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Review: Changing Nature (The Immortal Descendants #3) by April White
The Immortal Descendants has been one of my most favorite new series over the last year or so. I absolutely love the world that the author has created. Each book moves the story forward and the world and the premise of the story, characters, and plot are all unique but yet work so well together. In this third book, we find ‘Clocker’ Saira and Archer enjoying a summer of romance when suddenly Immortals start being kidnapped. The ‘Mongers’ will do anything to gain power and control over the other descendant families, especially after they target a powerful shifter. Saira and Archers (along with the rest of her crew) must travel back in…
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Giveaway: LES MISÉRABLES a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition by Victor Hugo
I’ll be honest, I’m a book cover whore. The new edition of this classic is outstanding and calling to my inner book cover obsession! I love the colorful and attractive cover which simply screams READ ME! I am thrilled to be offering this PENGUIN CLASSICS DELUXE EDITION of the Victor Hugo novel, LES MISÉRABLES! I am a huge fan of the film and soundtrack but haven’t actually read the book (but I will be next month!). Thanks to the publisher I am thrilled to be able to offer a giveaway copy for your reading pleasure! Be sure to check out details about this edition at the end of the post here…
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Spotlight Feature: HAUNTED by Lynn Carthage
Publication Date: February 24, 2015 Kensington Books Formats: eBook, Paperback Pages: 288 Series: Book One, The Arnaud Legacy Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal Sixteen-year-old Phoebe Irving has traded life in San Francisco for her stepfather’s ancestral mansion in rural England. It’s supposed to be the new start her family needs. But from the moment she crosses the threshold into the ancient estate, Phoebe senses something ominous. Then again, she’s a little sensitive lately—not surprising when her parents are oblivious to her, her old life is six thousand miles away, and the only guy around is completely gorgeous but giving her mixed messages. But at least Miles doesn’t laugh at Phoebe’s growing fears.…
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Spotlight/Giveaway: THE FAIRYTALE KEEPER by Andrea Cefalo
Please join Author Andrea Cefalo as she tours with HF Virtual Book Tours for The Fairytale Keeper, from February 16-March 13. Take the Fairytale Keeper Playbuzz quiz and enter to win a Fairytale Keeper Clutch Purse & $25 Amazon Gift Card! Re-Release Date: February 1, 2015 Scarlet Primrose Press Formats: eBook; Paperback Pages: 262 Series: Book One, Fairytale Keeper Genre: Young Adult/Historical/Fairytale Retelling Adelaide’s mother, Katrina, was the finest storyteller in all of Airsbach, a borough in the great city of Cologne, but she left one story untold, that of her daughter, that of Snow White. Snow White was a pet name Adelaide’s mother had given her. It was…
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Announcement: Winner BLACK DIAMONDS by Catherine Bailey
And the winner of BLACK DIAMONDS by Catherine Bailey is….. Anne (commented on blog post) The winner will be notified via email. Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thank you to the publisher for making this giveaway possible!
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Review: The Edge of Dreams (Molly Murphy Mysteries #14) by Rhys Bowen
For years my mother has been trying to get me to read Rhys Bowen’s books. I have literally received Her Royal Spyness in the mail at least three times now. Here’s why I haven’t picked up any of Bowen’s books….there are so many book series out there with a female detective set around the same time that how different could it really be? What distinguishes Bowen’s heroines from the others? OK so maybe mother does know best….mother you were right, I should have picked up Bowen’s books a long time ago! When The Edge of Dreams came up for review, I knew I would be starting the Molly Murphy series in…
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Guest Post: A Conversation with Rhys Bowen & Tasha Alexander
This week I have the fabulous opportunity to be part of a join mystery tour featuring two of my favorite mystery writers, Rhys Bowen and Tasha Alexander. Make sure to check out my reviews this week on both of their latest books. In the mean time, check out this join post/conversation from both authors about becoming incidental writing experts!
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Review: The Counterfeit Heiress (Lady Emily #9) by Tasha Alexander
Lady Emily and her husband, the dashing Colin, are enjoying their evening out at an exclusive costume ball. A strange encounter with a masked man leaves Emily scratching her head. She was certain that she was the only Artemis at the ball but clearly the masked man was expecting a different sort of Artemis. Well the only other Artemis at the ball is the eccentric Estella Lamar. Estella hasn’t been seen in society for years. She is known for her world travels and is rarely….if ever…..seen in society. Emily’s long time friend Cecile knows Estella well from a childhood spent together. When Cecile sees Estella at the ball, she knows she’s a fraud. Someone is impersonating…
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Review: Shadows Over Paradise by Isabel Wolff
Jenni’s has lived in the shadows most of her life. She is an accomplished ghost writer where she never gets any recognition for her work. She is in a tedious relationship with her boyfriend of two years. She never wanted to have children but did hope to get married one day. All of her friends are getting married and having families and she does feel a little left out. Her boyfriend soon starts pressuring her to have children but she refuses. She has been harboring a childhood secret and can’t bare to share it with him. At a friend’s wedding, Jenni receives an offer to ghost write a woman’s memoirs.…
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Giveaway: BLACK DIAMONDS by Catherine Bailey
Are you going through Downton Abbey withdrawals? I don’t know about you but I know I am! If you are longing for more history and mystery from this exciting era in English history this book is going to be exactly what you are looking for! Thanks to the publisher, I am ecstatic to be able to offer a copy of Black Diamonds by Catherine Bailey for your enjoyment! Giveaway runs 2/19/15 to 2/26/15 Winners will be announced 2/27/15. (how to enter) On this blog you must leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway. Your comment MUST include your email so I can contact you….if you do not enter an email in the…