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Bereaved bride Abby Clark is tortured by visions of the fatal crash that took her fiancée on their wedding day. She succumbs to a dark existence where loneliness, sadness and nightmares dwell; until handsome, brooding Bryce Holden walks through the door of her favorite coffee shop, wearing the same cloak of despair and grief. Abby discovers in Bryce someone who understands love and loss, and soon their close friendship grows into a deep love. But ghosts make strange bedfellows, and Abby is forced to battle the tormenting images that continue to haunt her, and confront the ethereal presence of a beloved wife to protect her future with Bryce. </blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Embrace Me (Notice Me #2) by Rebecca Turley</b></span><br />
Released: 1st August 2013<br />
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What will happen to the girl who has everything?<br />
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After a rough start to life, Shannon Downing finally has it all. She has her Mr. Notice Me, she has reconnected with her long-lost mother, and she is the sole heiress to a multi-billion dollar company. The only problem is going public with that information. Hidden away at a ranch in Texas at her mother’s insistence, Shannon’s world starts to crumble. Not only does she learn of Maisy Field’s kidnapping, but she hears a secret that could destroy everything and everyone she loves.<br />
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Some parts of my New York life were the same. The main thing being that my dear friends Lorna and Bradley were still a big part of my life. Charlie and I now lived in his stunning penthouse flat together in Brooklyn. By far, the best part about living there was waking up every morning in Charlie arms with the New York skyline surrounding us. I always felt as if I was home.<br />
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Luckily, I had seen nothing of the Field family; my mother made sure of that. I could only imagine what she must have said to them in their board meeting once we left our island. A few months later, I noticed the Fields lost a lot of stock in some unstable deal, which would have cost them dearly. I had a feeling my mother was making her point.<br />
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The only major change in New York was my high powered job and how much I loved it.<br />
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Charlie had been right, and I threw myself into making Headcom the best marketing front line company New York had ever seen. Contracts were coming in from all over the world. As the workload began to double, I took Lorna on as my Assistant Director. She almost squashed me to death in celebration.<br />
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“No way! Are you being serious?” she screeched as her long red hair danced frantically behind her back.<br />
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“Yes. I couldn’t think of anyone else I’d rather work with.”<br />
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“You do realise you don’t have to do this? I mean, I know you are grateful that I helped save you from the evil William Field and find your mother, but I did it because you are my friend. You don’t owe me anything.”<br />
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“I know that, silly,” I laughed. “I am doing this because you are the best. You have had input in every major contract we have gained. Lorna, you deserve this.”<br />
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“Thank you, Shan. I really don’t know what to say.” She wiped the tears from her deep brown eyes.<br />
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“Just say you and Bradley will come and celebrate at Charlie’s and mine tonight?”<br />
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“How could I refuse?” replied Lorna, catching me in another body crunching hug.<br />
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The four of us sat on the balcony watching the traffic glide across the Brooklyn Bridge. Dusk was slowly falling in the distance as we sat sipping our red wine.<br />
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“Did you watch the game last night?” Bradley asked Charlie.<br />
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“No, I was working late.”<br />
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“Did Forever America go for your ideas in your meeting yesterday?” Bradley remembered.<br />
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“Yeah. We have signed a six month contract.”<br />
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“Charlie, that’s wonderful!” Lorna beamed. “You never told me, Shan.”<br />
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“I was going to,” I replied, embarrassed that I had forgotten.<br />
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“I only told her this morning. Shannon has had an eventful week, promoting some annoying girl at work.” Charlie smiled at me, noticing the panic on my face. He could tell I felt guilty as he changed the topic.<br />
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“I am not annoying,” Lorna protested, looking at me. I just laughed.<br />
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“Are we all still up for the charity ball on Friday night?” I asked a few bottles of wine later.<br />
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“Of course,” Lorna replied, refilling our empty glasses.<br />
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“Have you sorted your dress?”<br />
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“Yeah, I went to Bloomingdales. They have the most amazing dresses. What about you, money bags?”<br />
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I rolled my eyes, grinning. Lorna was always so witty. “I have a dress but, no, I haven’t spent the price of a car on it.”<br />
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“Why not?” asked Bradley. “It’s not like you can’t afford it.” <br />
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“Shannon is still a secret, remember? It’s safer this way—for everyone,” Charlie replied, stroking my face. “She would be a target for so many people. Not to mention the press. Jennet wants her prepared for that before the announcement is made.”<br />
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I wasn’t really sure if I would ever totally prepare myself for that day. Maybe if I hadn’t witnessed what it felt like to be a daughter of a multi-billionaire with Megan, I wouldn’t fear it so much.<br />
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Megan had been used to her fame. She had grown up with it—loving the limelight and all the perks that came with it. Somehow, I knew it wouldn’t be that way for me. I would be a journalist’s dream story: Princess Rapunzel Returns! <br />
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Charlie feared how I would handle everything. He wanted to protect me, but he could only do so much.<br />
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My mother had her own ideas of protecting me. She had silenced all the witnesses on the beach the day Charlie rescued me, promising to bankrupt anyone who broke the confidentiality agreement—it appeared that most of them had been the Fields’ lawyers. Her protection, however, also included living on her ranch in Texas. I didn’t like the thought of being so far apart from Charlie, but I knew it was something I would have no choice but to consider at some point, because even he was telling me it was a good idea.<br />
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I sat playing with my empty mug, watching Charlie prepare dinner.<br />
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“You need to at least consider Texas, Shan. Your mother is right about the media circus,” he muttered, bringing Texas up yet again. This was the third time this week.<br />
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“But I want to stay with you!” I sobbed.<br />
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“I can stay with you at the ranch when I am not working. It really won’t be that bad,” he replied. “I mean, it’s safer for you. That’s the most important thing.”<br />
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“I thought us being together was?”<br />
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“But we are together. Just because we are apart, it doesn’t mean I love you any less.”<br />
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“I know. It’s just hard being away from you.”<br />
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“It’s only Texas, Sweetheart. I really think you need to consider it—just for a while.”<br />
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“Are you bored of me already?” I asked, suddenly worried. He was the most striking man in the world, after all. He could have had enough of me.<br />
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“You are so ridiculous sometimes,” he laughed, putting his hands through his deep brown hair as he was walking towards me.<br />
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“Why?” I asked. He still hadn’t answered my question.<br />
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Charlie sat next to me on one of our kitchen stools, taking my hand in his before he spoke. “I travelled across the world to save you, Shannon Downing, because I know I will never love anyone the way I love you. How the hell could you think I would ever get bored of you?”<br />
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He moved his head so our lips were just inches apart. I could feel my stomach burst just at our closeness as his blue-green eyes poured into mine.<br />
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“Well, if you put it that way,” I replied, overcome by his words.<br />
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“You, Miss Downing, need to realise the worst is over. It’s only happy times ahead for us now. We have already found each other. All we have left to do is enjoy it.”<br />
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“I can live with that,” I whispered as Charlie’s soft lips pressed tenderly against mine.<br />
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I knew he was right, but all my life, when things were going right, something bad was always lurking around a corner. That was my old life, though. Surely things were different now.<br />
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About the Author</h2>
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Rebecca Turley lives in the captivating town of Malvern, Worcestershire in the UK with her husband Jon and cat Millie. A hopeless romantic like most women, she enjoys becoming lost in a love story almost as much as writing one.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Undressed (The Manhattanites #1) by Avery Aster</b></span><br />
Released: 15th February 2013<br />
Genre: Erotica Romance<br />
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Content Warning: due to graphic sex scenes, strong language, suggestive themes, mature humor, and just about everything your mother ever told you not to do–including wearing a see-through dress, this novel is for adults only.<br />
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Milan’s notorious playboy, Massimo Tittoni, seems to have everything–Lamborghinis, exotic women, palaces throughout Europe and business success. Ramping up his fabric company to go global with a new apparel brand, he ruthlessly stops supplying fabrics to the American client who inspired the collection. But once they meet, what’s he willing to give to get her in his bed?<br />
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Upper East Side designer Lex Easton will be damned if she’ll let an Italian stud muffin knock her down. So what if she named her favorite vibrator after him. With Fashion Week approaching, she’ll do whatever it takes to secure the fabrics she needs to become the next Diane von Furstenburg– even sleep with her rival. But when she arrives in Europe the paparazzi chronicles her every move and she finds herself in a situation never imagined. Lex’s Louboutins stilettos are dug in deep to win this war. All’s fair in love and fashion!<br />
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Avery Aster’s super-glossy debut novel is loaded with passionate escapism, pitting American ambition against Italian tradition. Erotic romance fans who appreciate extended sex scenes, witty banter and glamour mustn’t miss Undressed.<br />
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Inside Scoop: Though the hero and heroine remain monogamous, their Prada-wearing friends indulge in a ménage a trois and other fashionable sexual fun and games.</blockquote>
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It’s a series of full length novels focusing on relationships. Each book may be read as a stand alone and features a HEA w/ closure for the couple’s story. If you’ve enjoyed TV shows like Girls (HBO), Dirty Sexy Money (ABC), and The Bold & the Beautiful (CBS) then you’ll love this series. Avery’s characters are over the top. They have raunchy sex, speak their minds and the plots are twisted. (In a good way!)<br />
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<i>*set-up: Lex Easton is meeting Massimo Tittoni for the first time. Desperate for the fabrics, she has shown up at his summer estate to try and secure them before Fashion Week starts. </i><br />
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Distracted by a strawberry he brought to his mouth, the prince didn’t notice her. But she saw him, those perfect, sensual, full lips and the way his tongue slid out to catch the berry. He popped it in his mouth. Incredible.<br />
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Holding her breath, Lex stepped closer, right up to the hedonistic hearth. Why did the sunshine spotlight on her center stage? No monologue prepared, she didn’t think about what she’d say in a situation such as this one. Lex felt sensory overload. It would take every ounce left in her to stay focused on the Easton business at hand, not the Tittoni pleasure around her. Calm your kitty.<br />
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At last, the Adonis glanced up and dropped another ruby fruit’s helping into his mouth. He stood, wrapping a Turkish towel around his narrow hips. The white cotton stretched similar to canvas, ready for a Grecian painter to color something fantastic. “Sì è persa?” he asked as he approached her.<br />
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Holy Coco Chanel! Okay, hotter in person than she’d seen in the tabloid photos or blogs—her dildo fantasies couldn’t have imagined—and she’d tried her best. But she’d come here to get her fabrics. She didn’t have time for Mediterranean sunbathing. Her boat would be on the dock in less than an hour and she needed her textiles.<br />
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“You must be Prince Massimo Tittoni,” she responded in English. She felt her cheeks tingle with a spark. Excitement waved as heat ran down her breasts, stopping at her pussy. A fierce siren intensified, one which made her want to reach down and touch her clit. She crossed her legs while standing, hoping, praying he’d be clueless as to why.<br />
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“Sì. And you’re the fashion designer—” His attempt to tuck in the towel failed and it became loose, revealing his massive cock’s shape. It was decorated with a mighty helmet head for the tip—confirmation the blog’s photos, indeed, were real.<br />
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Moist legs clenching tighter, she rolled her shoulders back, raw arousal soaking her panties. Not wishing to make her admiration obvious, Lex focused on his dark eyes. She inhaled a shallow breath and walked forward.<br />
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“I’m Lex Easton with Easton Essentials in New York.”<br />
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Deep grooves spread across his forehead as he proclaimed, “When we spoke on the phone, I thought you were Signor Easton’s assistant. Today when Roberto announced your arrival, I learned you were Signorina Easton. Our phone call became inaudible.”<br />
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Assistant, my ass. “Lex is short for Alexandra and yes, it was me with whom you spoke. I’m the company’s owner.”<br />
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Massimo paused then continued, “You were instructed to stay in your villa until dinner, were you not?”<br />
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“Yes, I’m sorry, Your Majesty, but I couldn’t wait. It’s imperative we speak. Please afford me a minute,” Lex begged. Balling her hands into fists in an attempt to control her nerves, she became conscious that visiting Isola di Girasoli might be in vain. From his vantage point, she must’ve appeared to be a maniac to have interrupted his vacation.<br />
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The prince put his hands on his hips. Beneath the towel, his groin became more visible.<br />
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Is he getting an erection? Hmmm. Lex tried her best not to stare, let alone lick her lips, though her throat felt dry. “I’m here for the day,” she added, hoping to persuade him to speed this up by giving him a deadline. “I’m heading back to Sicily tonight, flying up to Milan for an event tomorrow.”<br />
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Stepping closer, his large frame overshadowed hers as he spoke, “Lex has it all planned out, guys.” Massimo gave Luigi and his angels a nod to listen and mocked, “Happy we could oblige you on this Italiano fashion tour. Giorgio Armani has a casa a few islands up. You may wish to interrupt his holiday too. Have at it.” His sharp jaw clenched and his eyes narrowed.<br />
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Touché, Tittoni. Hard to remain coherent when close to him, he seemed massive in proportions, including muscle, cock, ego and sarcasm. Swallowing air to sober her response, she answered, “Yes, as soon as we finish here. I’ll be on my way.”<br />
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He chuckled in mockery. “Lex, there is no boat service until Thursday. The captain comes twice a week. You will have to stay two nights—unless you can swim back to the mainland. It’s a far distance, even for an athlete.” He studied her up and down and added, “Which you are not.”<br />
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What an asshole. “No, and I don’t pretend to be. Still, I can’t stay. I’ll call a water taxi if I miss the boat.” According to her watch, she was not going to make it.<br />
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Massimo’s deep laugh bounced off the pool’s concrete encasement. The girls, now dressed, waited behind him with Luigi. To be dismissed? “The boat has been on the same schedule for more than fifty years and cannot change course to meet your demands.”<br />
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The women shifted, growing restless, and the prince turned. “Ladies, Luigi’s getting bored. Get back in the pool.”<br />
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He took Lex’s hand.<br />
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Ohhhhh my.<br />
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His demonstrative touch became warm and strong and confirmed in an instant her entire body wanted him.<br />
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Not today. No way. No how. Her brain on the other hand told her to knock it off.<br />
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“You and I are getting off to a bad start,” Massimo acknowledged. “It is a pleasure to meet such an accomplished designer. Please accept my apology and stay for dinner.”<br />
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“Huh?”<br />
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“We will discuss Easton Essentials over a nice meal.” His playful fingers touched hers, and Lex became compelled to jump in her Jimmy Choos. But she didn’t.<br />
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You’re finger-fucking my palm. You hot pig. But she stood her ground.<br />
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He flirted with her to stay the night.<br />
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She wasn’t blind and she never played stupid.<br />
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What other option spoke to her? Get naked and jump into the pool with Luigi’s girls? Three against one, she didn’t have a chance. But the prince didn’t pay them much mind.<br />
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No matter. Lex must keep this professional. She couldn’t backstroke to Sicily.<br />
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“Fine, I’ll return to the villa. See you this evening.” It was difficult to take her eyes off him as she dipped her head in parting, letting his grip go.<br />
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“And, Signorina Easton, please dress for dinner.” His mouth twisted into a grin as he sized her up. Dropping the lingering towel, he leapt headfirst into the water. Massimo did a perfect dive, no splash, not even a ripple.<br />
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But his plunge wasn’t what impressed Lex.<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-58674048269893393632013-08-13T18:03:00.000+10:002013-08-13T18:03:02.735+10:00COVER REVEAL: The Devil's Tattoo by Nicole R. Taylor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Zoe Granger picked up her first guitar the day her heart was smashed into a billion pieces. It was a way to keep her mind off her inevitable downward spiral, but music soon became her escape. She's been burned too many times to tell and is just happy to coast through life, never putting herself out there. That's until her best friend Dee suggests they start a band and suddenly she finds herself not just a part of it, but fronting the whole outfit.<br />
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They call themselves The Devil's Tattoo and when they release their debut EP, it rockets to the top of the charts and it's like an overnight fairytale. Contracts, photo shoots, royalties and interviews are heaped onto the shy Zoe and it's like she's finally found her place. Then comes the phone call that changes everything. They've been asked to co-headline a tour with one of the hottest bands of the moment, The Stabs and Zoe will never be the same again.<br />
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Will Strickland is one fourth of the hottest indie rock band to ever grace the airwaves. He's the bass player in The Stabs, hot as hell and could have his pick of any girl that flings herself at him. But he's only got eyes for Zoe and she has no idea why he'd bother. She's got one hell of a trust issue and an attitude to boot and Will seems to be the one who wants to tame her, but is he game enough?<br />
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The Devil's Tattoo and The Stabs go on the road and it's either going to be a highway to hell or a stairway to heaven. Only time will tell who will come out on top and Zoe's determined to do it without getting her heart broken… again.</blockquote>
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Dee pulled out another notebook from his bag and tossed it to me. "Write the lyrics."<br />
I look at the empty notebook and Dee's tattered one that's full of ideas and marks and don't know where to start. I try not to think about it too much as I grab a pen and write out the music best I can. It's already there, I just have to translate it into something coherent. But, when it comes to the words, I see what Dee's written and it could be a song for me. No wonder he wants me to change it. He wants the song to be from me, instead. My side of the story.<br />
The couch dipped next to me and Dee stuck his head over my shoulder to see what I'm writing. I pressed the notebook into my chest and he tried to snatch it away.<br />
"Hey," I cried. "I like you and all Dee, but stop trying to feel me up."<br />
His lips curved into a sly smile and he knew that I was onto him and for once I don't argue.<br />
"What are we gunna call ourselves?" Frank asked. Before Chris could open his mouth he added, "No ideas accepted form Chris."<br />
"Why not?” he grumbled.<br />
"We're not into Morrissey," Dee laughed.<br />
"I think Empty Hands is a good name for an indie band," I said kindly.<br />
"Thanks, Zoe," Chris smiled and tapped his bottle against mine.<br />
"We're not a pansy mopey indie band," Frank said and beat on his chest. "I want to beat the shit outta those skins, for one. I'm too manly to get in touch with my feminine side."<br />
Dee's watching me with a frown and I realize I've been running a finger along the scar on my arm.<br />
"Tattoo," he said, his eyes meeting mine.<br />
"What?" I jumped and tucked my hands under my legs.<br />
"Tattoo," he said again and I could almost see the light bulb over his head. "The Devil's Tattoo."<br />
As soon as he says it, I knew he wanted to name the band after me. I can't help but wonder who the devil is meant to be. The devil scarred my arm and I covered it with a tattoo.<br />
"Dee," I began to scold him.<br />
"Bloody LOVE IT," Frank shouted, on his feet.<br />
"It's not like that, Zoe," Dee whispered in my ear. "You're my phoenix from the ashes. You're my version of the devil, babe."<br />
It sounded like he was declaring his love for me and in a way he was, but not like that. Dee's my brother. Dee's my family.<br />
I smiled at him. "The Devil's Tattoo."<br />
"All in favor?" Dee asked, but it's already been decided.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Nicole R. Taylor is a paranormal,
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Australia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Nicole is a graduate of the University
of Ballarat Professional Writing and Editing program and is a former music
memorabilia sales person and grocery merchandiser. Previously, she has written
for </span><a href="http://fasterlouder.com.au/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000e9;">Fasterlouder.com.au</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
and various small street press music and entertainment publications
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When she isn't writing, Nicole likes
to spend time curled up with a good book and her 3-year-old rescue cat, Burger.
She gets itchy feet more often than not and has lived in three countries and
travelled to three times as many.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Her new paranormal fantasy
series, </span><i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Witch Hunter Saga</i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> is available in print and eBook
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Jordan's life seems to be going in circles. Orphaned, home-schooled and born into the family business, she doesn't have a lot of friends, she doesn't have a lot of choices. Her life is dominated by her uncle, her older brothers and a couple of annoying Angels who expect her to get off her backside and keep Evil in check. All she wants is a few days to herself, to relax, to dream and to listen to her Daughtry cds, but that isn't happening. Oh, well. Everyone has their demons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Nicole Storey lives in Georgia with her wonderful husband, two prodigious kids, and a plethora of pets. When she isn’t traveling to magical realms with potty-mouthed pixies or fighting demons, she enjoys reading and reviewing books, gardening, cooking, and planning for her favorite holiday – Halloween! She is an author of juvenile fantasy and YA paranormal books and is published with Inknbeans Press. Her books can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Sony, and Smashwords in e-book and paperback.</span></div>
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-26109731245244887542013-08-09T14:30:00.000+10:002013-08-09T14:30:00.091+10:00COVER REVEAL: The League of Skull and Bones by M.J. Fletcher<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Jess Grimm has the ability to travel to any dimension in the multiverse. There’s only one
problem... it’s killing her. <br />
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Jess is a in a race against time to find a device that can slow the progression of the power
inside her, but she isn’t alone. Others want her power, and they don’t care how they get, or if she
is dead or alive when they do.<br />
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The only person willing to help her is the mysterious Ronan Sparrow a member of the
League of Skull & Bones, one of the very groups that want her power. But what does Ronan
want in return? Can Jess trust him or will she find herself alone with enemies on all sides?<br />
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The League of Skull & Bones, Book 1 of The Grimm Chronicles</blockquote>
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Snarls and growls surrounded me, running my blood cold. I moved my head from side to
side, scrunching my eyes, trying desperately to catch sight of the beasts before they reached me.
My crimson swords weighed so heavily in my hands that I felt as if I’d been fighting for what
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Claws and fangs suddenly slashed out from the darkness and I did my best to defend
myself, though in my heart I knew it was a losing battle. The beasts were overpowering me and
soon I wouldn’t be able to stop them. No one was coming to save me. I was alone. </div>
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Talons slashed across my back and warm blood trickled down as pain shot across my
spine. I stumbled and the beasts—I was sure—tasted victory. They moved in at me in waves. I
spun my blades trying to battle the never-ending tide, trying to survive. </div>
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It was hopeless. For every monster I took down, another two took its place. I wanted to
live, I wanted to fight, but the agonizing pain of my flesh being torn and sliced was too great to
bear. I couldn’t go on. The jaws of one of the beasts clamped on my wrist, and I lost my grip on
one of my swords. It fell from my hand and clattered to the ground and with it went my last
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Blood drained from my body and my vision faded. I would soon black out, and then the
beasts would feast on me. A scream bubbled in my throat and my mouth fell open, but no sounds
came out. I closed my eyes, not wanting to see my own death and hoped that darkness would
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I bolted out of bed, my mouth still open in a silent scream, and my sheets tangled around
me soaked with sweat. I stood at the foot of my bed, my breathing coming in ragged gasps.
The nightmares came almost every night. I couldn’t escape them no matter how hard I
tried. I yanked at the sheets, dragging them off me and tossing them back onto the bed.
I’d worn only an old t-shirt to bed, though now I wished I had worn more. I didn’t want
to see my scars, didn’t want to be reminded yet again, but I couldn’t stop my fingers from tracing
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I walked from the top floor of my loft, down the stainless steel steps to the kitchen area. I
yanked open the fridge and grabbed the container of milk and took a gulp. I placed it back in the
fridge and slammed the door closed. I slipped down onto the couch that faced the large windows
dotting the walls of my loft and sighed at the breathtaking view of Paris. It always calmed me.
My fingers mindlessly drifted over the scars on my arms. They were a reminder of the
very real night I had been trapped in a nearly unwinnable fight. Monsters had surrounded me and
had almost killed me. If it hadn’t been for my friends, I would have died. </div>
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But I hadn’t died, or had I? I was far from the girl I had once been. Once I was the
prettiest girl in school, and the girl who had hit every club and had had a blast when she had
moved to Paris. But after the vicious attack everything had changed, most of all me. </div>
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My fingers suddenly stopped, settling on the edges of identical tattoos on both my
forearms. I glanced down at the image of a Skeleton Key. My scars refused to cross paths with
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I slid my finger over the tattoo, and felt a buzz of power run through me. These unwanted
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The monsters may not have gotten me, but these tattoos were a different matter. They
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I pulled my knees up into my chest and took a deep breath. Maybe I would wait here until
dawn. Then I wouldn’t have to worry about any more nightmares or death that constantly stalked
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I sat alone in the dark looking out on the City of Lights, awaiting the dawn and praying
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-90754896306130751312013-08-08T07:00:00.000+10:002013-08-08T07:00:01.179+10:00Book Review: The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<b>Goodreads Summary:</b> Allison Sekemoto has vowed to rescue her creator, Kanin, who is being held hostage and tortured by the psychotic vampire Sarren. The call of blood leads her back to the beginning—New Covington and the Fringe, and a vampire prince who wants her dead yet may become her wary ally.<br />
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Even as Allie faces shocking revelations and heartbreak like she’s never known, a new strain of the Red Lung virus that decimated humanity is rising to threaten human and vampire alike.</blockquote>
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<b>Title:</b> The Eternity Cure<br />
<b>Series:</b> Blood of Eden #2<br />
<b>Author:</b> Julie Kagawa<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Harlequin Australia<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> 30th April 2013<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy<br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook<br />
<b>Source:</b> Publisher via NetGalley and also purchased<br />
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This is another fantastic instalment from Ms Kagawa in the Blood of Eden series. The Eternity Cure is a full on adventure and Allie is a fantastic character. As with all of Ms Kagawa’s books, I love the writing style, so easy to read and addictive and this one is no exception to that rule.<br />
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Allie survived her meeting with her blood brother, Jackal and is now having nightmares when she sleeps, but they aren’t true nightmares, they are visions of what Kanin is enduring while in the evil hands of Sarren. Allie can feel the pull of her Sire and after leaving Zeke, she is now determined to find Kanin and rescue him from the torturing hands of Sarren.<br />
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Following the pull between them, Allie travels surviving off thugs and baddies that she finds along the way. The pull is taking Allie to Old D.C. and once she gets inside the fences, she doesn’t find Kanin waiting for her, but somebody that she thought she left behind. They form a pact and decide to call a truce to their fighting, wanting to find Kanin together and discover a cure for Rabidism. Allie decides not to trust him, but figures two is better than one when confronting the likes of Sarren.<br />
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After a close call with the Rabids in Old D.C., the pair travels back to where it all began, New Covington. Allie is a little apprehensive of returning to where she was born twice and doesn’t really want to go back.<br />
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Following protocol and trying to be good vampires, they go to check in with the Prince of New Covington. Finding that things have changed, the Fringe is no longer safe to humans or vampires. It appears a new strain of the virus has been released and is creating a new version of rabids, bleeders. These crazy psychotic humans tear their own flesh and try to eat anything they can catch before dying. Having to go underground, they find a guide through the sewers and into the City to see the Prince.<br />
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Allie cannot be sure who to trust anymore, can she really trust the Prince even though they both want the same thing? Finding betrayal in the Prince’s tower and love, Allie doesn’t know what she will do, but the only thing she does know is that a cure must be found to stop the bleeders virus from spreading. With no humans, the vampire race cannot survive either.<br />
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Will they find a cure for rabidism or the bleeders? Does one really exist? Can Allie find Kanin and stop Sarren from destroying him for good? Can a vampire have a broken heart? What will the next adventure be for Allie?<br />
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I really enjoyed the twists and the unexpected turns along Allie’s journey. She really did mature in this one and learned from some of her mistakes, but the biggest lesson of all is to come. She had so many questions that she hasn’t gotten the answers to; she was a little annoying about her feelings and the indecision, but I still love her. Allie has such an attitude and I love her cheekiness when she tries to talk herself out of situations. I cannot wait to read book 3, The Forever Song that will come out next year (a whole year to wait, aarrrggghh!)<br />
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Julie Kagawa, the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey and Blood of Eden series was born in Sacramento, California. But nothing exciting really happened to her there. So, at the age of nine she and her family moved to Hawaii, which she soon discovered was inhabited by large carnivorous insects, colonies of house geckos, and frequent hurricanes. She spent much of her time in the ocean, when she wasn’t getting chased out of it by reef sharks, jellyfish, and the odd eel.<br />
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To pay the rent, Julie worked in different bookstores over the years, but discovered the managers frowned upon her reading the books she was supposed to be shelving. So she turned to her other passion: training animals. She worked as a professional dogtrainer for several years, dodging Chihuahua bites and overly enthusiastic Labradors, until her first book sold and she stopped training to write full time.<br />
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Julie now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, where the frequency of shark attacks are at an all time low. She lives with her husband, two obnoxious cats, one Australian Shepherd who is too smart for his own good, and the latest addition, a hyper-active Papillon.<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-74269412633078671662013-08-07T16:52:00.004+10:002013-08-07T16:52:43.111+10:00COVER REVEAL: Ruin by C.J. Scott<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kate Bell isn't perfect. Not even close. The things she got up to in college would cause her parents to fall off their pedestals in shock. Home for the summer vacation, Kate settles in for a long, boring break in the tiny backwater of Winter with folks who still treat her like she's twelve.<br />
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Then Ben Parker arrives and suddenly Winter gets interesting. He's hot, mysterious and good with his hands. Kate falls for him instantly, but her cop father warns her to stay away. But how can she stay away from someone as compelling as Ben? Someone who thinks she's perfect just the way she is?<br />
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When Ben's secrets catch up to him, not only is Kate's heart in danger of being broken, but Ben's entire future could be ruined.<br />
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RUIN is a new adult contemporary romance intended for mature readers. It contains strong language and sexual situations.</blockquote>
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C.J. loves reading stories that take her away to another world. If she’s in the middle of an amazing book, she’ll keep reading while cooking or cleaning (when she can be bothered doing either).<br />
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-45242521543417375962013-08-05T14:30:00.000+10:002013-08-05T14:30:02.165+10:00Book Review: Uninvited by Leigh Spiegel and Meg Summers - BLOG TOUR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Uninvited (South Hills Sidekicks #1) by Leah Spiegel and Meg Summers</span></b><br />
<b>Released:</b> 11th February 2012<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Young Adult Humorous Chick-Lit<br />
<b>Format:</b> Paperback - thank you for the lovely card Leah<br />
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When Alley started her senior year at Upper East High in the South Hills area, it was supposed to be the usual drag of hanging out with people who spent more on one outfit than Alley did on her entire wardrobe. That was until Kirsten, a girl in their clique, suddenly goes missing and the only people who seem to care are her friends. All evidence leads to the new comer Shane, a cocky and self-pretentious person in Alley’s opinion, but the police seem uninterested so she and the rest of the girls start a little investigation of their own. But they are nowhere closer to finding Kirsten than when they started and now they had the police’s attention; just not in the way they expected. The girls have to start over and discover that maybe it wasn’t an outsider who took Kirsten, but someone within their own clique who has something to hide; a secret that just might have gotten Kirsten killed.</blockquote>
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I absolutely adored this book and the beginning to the South Hills Sidekicks series. It was such fun and the characters were so fantastic that I couldn’t put it down. I had a little trepidation when I went to start the book, but as soon as I turned the first page I was hooked on the fun and unique world that these two wonderful ladies have created. The style of writing they have attributed to Uninvited was fabulous and like so funny.<br />
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Alley has started her senior year at Upper East High with her best friend since grade 3, Val. Since Val is in with the popular clique, Alley is automatically included as well. The rest of the group includes Kirsten the Queen, Kayla and Libby, plus a bunch of boyfriends. First day and Kirsten introduces the group to a newbie, Shane. It is quite unusual for a new kid to be included in the popular group, but Kirsten knows him from somewhere or other and gives him the recommendation to join them.<br />
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Kirsten was turning eighteen and planning to have a big party to celebrate, that afternoon, the girls were going dress shopping to help Kirsten find a dress for her party. Everybody turned up at the dress shop except Kirsten. Something is wrong, Kirsten isn’t answering her phone and nobody seems to know where she is. The girls just assume she is with her boyfriend and will talk to her tomorrow.<br />
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Tomorrow it is confirmed, Kirsten is missing. She didn’t turn up for school and didn’t go home last night; her car is still in the school parking lot. Now Val is extremely upset as are the rest of the group and after speaking with the police, they hope she is found soon.<br />
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Val and Alley have some suspicions about Shane being behind the kidnapping. He turns up the day Kirsten disappeared and they were acting a little weird at lunch, something just seems off with Shane. Val is determined to get to the bottom of it, when the police seem to push their ideas out the window. Val is scheming and has decided that the girls will help her uncover Shane’s secret and find Kirsten.<br />
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Val is known as a ditzy klutz and nobody seems to be taking her very seriously, but the girls follow along with her plans and get themselves into all sorts of mischief. The police seem to think it could be somebody at school and this puts more suspicion on Shane.<br />
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Will they really be able to find Kirsten? What is Shane’s secret? Is there something going on between Shane and Alley? Are the alibi’s true for the group’s boyfriends on that night?<br />
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Everything comes to a head when Val decides to have a party. Follow along with Val, Alley, Libby and Kayla as they try to solve the mystery of their missing friend. It is a lot of fun and I was laughing out loud quite a lot with the humorous outbursts from Alley towards Shane. I loved this book so much that afterwards I had to grab book 2, Confiscated and 3, Compromised so I can find out what antics the group get up to next. This is definitely a favourite of mine for this year. I highly recommend to all young adult readers that are looking for a light hearted, fun and intriguing read.<br />
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Although we moved down to North Carolina several years ago, we’re originally from the Pittsburgh area. (That’s why a lot of our characters either live in the Burgh or reference our hometown football team, The Pittsburgh Steelers.) And yes, we even have the Southern accents to show for it now. Although Megan’s is considerable thicker, Leah still can’t understand the locals.<br />
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<b>by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7171942.Katie_Lee">Katie Lee</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Release Date: August 1<sup>st</sup>, 2013<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><i>Jason Kincaid is young, hot and successful.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>An All-Star outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, he finally had everything he ever wanted, including a second chance with his high school sweetheart, Megan Williams.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>But their hopes for a ‘happily-ever-after’ are dashed by tragedy.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>A horrific car accident wipes out most of Jason's memories. Unable to recall anything from the last fifteen years of his life, Jason is suddenly adrift, his once charmed life now in ruins.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i> Megan finds herself in the untenable position of having to deal with the fact that the man she’s helping to rebuild his life may look, and even act, like her beloved fiancé, but in reality, isn’t any longer.<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Trying to protect herself, as well as Jason, Megan fights the attraction between them. . .to no avail. As their potent connection inevitably draws them closer, Megan wonders,<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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grin widened, as he leaned forward on the table. “When did you get that tattoo
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “How’d
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “Home
movies.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “Home
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Suddenly,
a mental image of the beach house popped into her mind and she realized much
too late that the house was brimming with personal things of her. . of him. .
.of them. And then she started to panic, doing a mental inventory of the
collection of home movies that she and Jason had and how each one had been
made. Which one of those had revealed her tattoo to him? For one brief,
horrifying instant, she actually wondered if they had ever made one of those
home movies. A part of her wanted to rush right out to the beach house that
instant and start gathering up those DVDs.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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Katie Lee has had a lifelong love affair with books. She fell in love with her first book in the second grade and hasn’t looked back since. She first took up writing as a hobby, wanting to craft her own magical adventures, and through the love and encouragement of family and friends, decided to get serious about writing and share her stories with the world.<br />
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-69520478514559722922013-08-02T14:30:00.000+10:002013-08-02T14:30:01.908+10:00BOOK BLITZ: I Breathe You by Lori L. Clark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I Breathe You by Lori L. Clark</b></span><br />
Release Date: 2nd August 2013 (TODAY!!)<br />
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance<br />
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When a tragic accident leaves Rhane Evans — lead vocalist for the rock band Fate’s Crazy — permanently unable to speak above a whisper and kills the love of her life, she moves across the state to pick up the pieces. Shattered, Rhane struggles to understand what happened the night of the accident, an accident everyone blames her for, even though she wasn’t driving the car.<br />
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Enter Ian Callahan. He’s the one person who may have a more tumultuous past than Rhane. Though they try hard to deny the sizzling attraction between them, it proves nearly impossible. When Ian’s troubled past threatens to tear them apart, they begin to believe happiness isn’t in their cards.<br />
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Because Fate’s Crazy that way…</blockquote>
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Gwen announces that it's time to eat and we make our way to the kitchen with T leading the way. I stiffen momentarily when Ian's fingertips rest gently against my lower back but soon relax beneath his reassuring touch as he guides me forward.<br />
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Several times during dinner, I sense Ian's eyes on me, and I glance up. The first couple of times, I quickly avert my gaze to the plate in front of me. But now, a glass and a half of wine later, it's getting harder to shift my attention elsewhere. He watches me through hooded eyes, and I refuse to look away. I reach for my wine and swirl the liquid slowly around in the goblet. I take a long swallow and slowly run my tongue around the perimeter of my tingling lips, teasing him. His eyes darken and the corner of his mouth tips into a half smirk.<br />
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After we eat, I stand, offering to help Gwen clear the table. Shockwaves of electricity jolt down the center of my back when Ian steps behind me and whispers into my ear. "Thank God you weren't eating a banana or I might have had to excuse myself from the dinner table for a few minutes." I draw my lips between my teeth to keep a mad case of giggles from erupting.<br />
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"I'll go bring in some wood for the fire," Ian offers. Under his breath he mutters low enough only for me to hear, "It'll be the closest thing to a cold shower I can get away with right now."<br />
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"Do you want me to help?" I whisper playfully.<br />
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"No. You’ve done more than enough already," he shakes his head. Gwen arches an eyebrow at his remark. I understand the meaning behind his words and grin. He shrugs and walks outside with a huge smile on his face.<br />
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About the Author</h2>
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I read, I write, I run 1/2 marathons for fun. Ten things about me: <br />
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1. I’m an only child.<br />
2. I love dogs! <br />
3. I was born in Iowa City, Iowa and lived in Iowa my whole life until January 2007.<br />
4. I worked as a professional psychic reader for 2 years.<br />
5. I’m a Pisces Sun, Leo Moon with Aquarius rising.<br />
6. I’ve written 5 books and am in the process of brainstorming a 6th.<br />
7. I don’t look or act my age!<br />
8. I ran my first 1/2 marathon at age 50.<br />
9. I love 80′s hair band music.<br />
10. My day job is as a claims payment analyst for one of Fortune 500 Magazine’s “Top 100 places in America to work.”<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-49480686798938068392013-08-01T14:30:00.001+10:002013-08-01T14:30:02.484+10:00COVER REVEAL: Torch by Cambria HebertToday I am helping to reveal this fantastic cover for Cambria Hebert's New Adult series. Check it out....<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Torch (Take It Off Series) by Cambria Hebert</span></b><br />
(A sexy series of stand alone novels all in the new adult contemporary genre)<br />
Release Date: 23rd August 2013<br />
Genre: New Adult Contemporary <br />
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**Note: this book is a New adult book which contains graphic language and sexual content. This book and is NOT intended for young adult readers. Recommended for ages 18+**<br />
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If you can’t take the heat… stay away from the flame.<br />
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Katie Parks has been on her own since the age of fifteen. All she’s ever wanted is a place to call her own—a life that is wholly hers that no one can take away. She thought she finally had it, but with the strike of a single match, everything she worked so hard for is reduced to a pile of smoking ash. And she almost is too.<br />
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Now she’s being stalked by someone who’s decided it’s her time to die. The only thing standing in the path of her blazing death is sexy firefighter Holt Arkain.<br />
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Katie’s body might be safe with Holt… but her heart is another story.<br />
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As the danger heats up, sparks fly and the only thing Katie knows for sure is that her whole life is about to go up in flames.</blockquote>
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Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series, the new adult Death Escorts series, and the new adult Take it Off series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting <a href="http://www.cambriahebert.com/">http://www.cambriahebert.com</a><br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-21565510150859190152013-08-01T14:30:00.000+10:002013-08-01T14:30:02.234+10:00BOOK BLITZ: Scorched Treachery by Rebecca L Ethington<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this awesome cover for Scorched Treachery, the third book in the Imdalind series by Rebecca L. Ethington. Plus as usual, a giveaway at the bottom.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Scorched Treachery (Imdalind #3) by Rebecca Ethington</b></span><br />
Released: 12th July 2013<br />
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance<br />
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While Joclyn is trapped in the tormenting hell of Cail’s mind, the battle around her only continues to grow and spread.<br />*<br />
Edmund has infiltrated the underground hallways of Prague, guiding the massacre that would end the lives of the last of the great magical race. In her attempts to stop him, Wynifred has been captured and her magic restrained. Chained up in the ancient dungeons of Prague, her fate is left in the hands of her father, who has tried to kill her before.<br />With Ryland’s screams and Sain’s fragmented sights as her only company, Wyn must rely on something that has been hidden deep inside of her for centuries to help them break free.<br />*<br />
Ilyan’s whole life has been building up to one purpose. Protect the Silnỳ. He knows what he must do, and he has no doubt in his ability to do so.<br />But when his father’s magic removes Joclyn’s mind from her body, he is left protecting the shell of the one person he loves. Desperate to find a way to break her free of her prison, he makes a choice. And that one choice changes everything.<br />Now, Ilyan finds himself bound to Joclyn in a way that he never knew to be possible.<br />They say that blood is thicker than water, but Black Water burns, and Ilyan’s heart may not be strong enough to keep it pumping through his veins and give the girl he loves back into his brother’s care.<br />Even if he can, it may not be safe to do so.</blockquote>
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Clean Young-Adult Paranormal Romance<br />
Language: Low<br />
Violence: Moderate<br />
Sexual Content: Low to None<br />
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<b>Falling in love for the first time…</b><br />
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The year was 1860. I was sitting on a bench with several of my acquaintances discussing the festivities for the ball that was to occur that weekend when I saw what can only be described as the most handsome gentleman in our small village. He was proper as he hung the banner for the ball, his brow covered with sweat as his muscles pulsed against his suspenders. <br />
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I immediately inquired of my friends about who this handsome stranger may be, only to learn that he was the newly arrived brother of one of the most disagreeable girls in our circle. Alas! Was true love not to be?<br />
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But no, it seems we were destined. For he too, saw my beauty and sought me out for his own, the affections of which I heartily accepted…<br />
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I am actually married to my first love. Of course there were guys in between, but my darling husband returned to me after several years… and as for before… I met him when I was fifteen and we were both volunteering at a local Living History Museum – so I guess the above story is correct, there was just probably a lot more giggling involved…<br />
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Rebecca Ethington has been telling stories since she was small. First, with writing crude scripts, and then on stage with years of theatrical performances. The Imdalind Series is her first stint into the world of literary writing. Rebecca is a mother to two, and wife to her best friend of 14 years. She was born and raised in the mountains of Salt Lake City, and hasn’t found the desire to leave yet. Her days are spent writing, running, and enjoying life with her amazing family.<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-81134138719208963992013-07-31T14:30:00.000+10:002013-07-31T14:30:02.823+10:00GUEST POST: The Hero's Lot by Patrick W Carr - BLOG TOUR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Title:</b> The Hero's Lot<br />
<b>Series:</b> The Staff and the Sword #2<br />
<b>Author:</b> Patrick W Carr<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishers<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> 15th July 2013<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy<br />
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When Sarin Valon, the corrupt secondus of the conclave, flees Erinon and the kingdom, Errol Stone believes his troubles have at last ended. But other forces bent on the destruction of the kingdom remain and conspire to accuse Errol and his friends of a conspiracy to usurp the throne.<br />
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In a bid to keep the three of them from the axe, Archbenefice Canon sends Martin and Luis to Errol’s home village, Callowford, to discover what makes him so important to the kingdom. But Errol is also accused of consorting with spirits. Convicted, his punishment is a journey to the enemy kingdom of Merakh, where he must find Sarin Valon, and kill him. To enforce their sentence, Errol is placed under a compulsion, and he is driven to accomplish his task or die resisting.</blockquote>
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Heroes and Anti-heroes:<br />
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<b>What makes a great hero?</b><br />
I believe it’s mostly us. I don’t mean to imply that we are all heroes in the classic sense, far from it, but in the privacy of our comfy, over-stuffed reading chair we soar. The writers who paint their characters most deftly find a way to color their characters with a little bit of our personality. In the pages of their prose, we recognize ourselves, our own struggles and desires, the weaknesses and flaws that we are forced to call our own if we are being honest. By pirating a bit of his reader and blending our DNA with that of his protagonist, the author pulls us deeper into their story. Nowhere is this practice more readily apparent than in the Fantasy Novel.<br />
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After the author has built a world that is strange and unfamiliar to us, he must then populate it with people we recognize, but the one we must adopt as ourselves, in some measure, must be the hero, or even the antihero. And so many have done it so well. Consider Frodo Baggins. A hobbit, the least of the peoples, tasked with the impossible: to destroy the one ring of power. How many times have I felt the tasks of life were too much for me? More times than I can count. We not only identify with Frodo’s despair, we identify with his circumstances. He can’t quit. Well, in the journey through life, neither can we. Until the moment we shake off this earth-suit, we have no choice but to continue on the quest, despite everything the enemy (or enemies) throw against. If I can be so bold as to offer an interpretation, I think this might be one of the meanings behind Paul saying “present yourselves as a living sacrifice.” Simply put, it means you force yourself out of bed each day and crawl up on that altar, doing whatever it is your supposed to do. Sometimes it’s joyful, but a lot of times, it’s just hard.<br />
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How about another more extreme example: Elwin Ransom in C. S. Lewis’s book “Perelandra.” Who in their right mind would want to be the one to journey to a different planet and have the fate of its souls rest on them? Yet this is exactly the plot Lewis creates and the hero, an ordinary man who studies the origins of words for a living, must confront Satan himself to keep Venus from becoming another, more horrific version, of fallen earth. Ransom’s internal monologues teem with the fears and mental tricks of an ordinary man confronted by inescapable necessity. How many times have I tried to rationalize away a decision because I was afraid or embarrassed or untrusting? More times than I can count. And this is exactly the connection with us that Lewis explores through his protagonist in excruciating fashion. It is fiction at its best, a light that not only illumines its hero, but us as well.<br />
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The list of heroes I identify with could fill a book all its own: Frodo, Bilbo, Belgarion, Pug, Errol Stone, Elwin Ransom, The Pevensie’s. The list goes on and on, but they all share something in common; deep down they are all basically good. Scarier by far is when we identify with the anti-hero, when the author reaches into the dark places inside us through his prose and says, “this is you as well.” The list abounds here as well: Harry Dresden, Phillip Marlowe, and Thomas Covenant.<br />
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What do they have in common: They refuse to be “good.” They are driven, almost unwillingly, to fight for the right cause, but they do it on their own terms. Perhaps the best of these is Stephen R. Donaldson’s anti-hero, Thomas Covenant. He is aptly named. His first name is taken from the apostle who doubted while his last name implies an agreement made with God. <span style="color: red;">[SPOILER ALERT]</span> But Covenant is a leper and when he is transported to another world, there to save or doom it, his first act is to rape a 16 year-old girl. For over a thousand pages afterward we inhabit the mind of a man filled with self-loathing so deep not even the redemption of the land can purge it. In the 70’s this series sold over 6 million copies. Why? Because through Covenant, Donaldson takes us through an incredibly deep examination of something we all have in common: The struggle to forgive ourselves.<br />
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Of course, a lot of this is in the eye of the beholder. I was surprised to read a review for “A Cast of Stones” in which my protagonist was described as an anti-hero. I’d never thought of him that way. To me, Errol was the quintessential fantasy hero: born and living in humble circumstances, he must find a way to survive and save those around him. Yet when I considered his starting point, drunk and literally sprawled in mud and filth, I conceded the interpretation. That’s the wonderful thing about stories: They meet us halfway. Our past and our emotions give life to the words on the page and the story is ours and ours alone because the heroes…<br />
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…are us.<br />
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What about you? Who are your favorite heroes and antiheroes? Drop me a line sometime. I’d like to know what you think. <a href="mailto:Patrick@patrickwcarr.com">Patrick@patrickwcarr.com</a><br />
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In the backwater village of Callowford, Errol Stone's search for a drink is interrupted by a church messenger who arrives with urgent missives for the hermit priest in the hills. Desperate for coin, Errol volunteers to deliver them but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, Errol soon learns he's joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom.<br />
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Protected for millennia by the heirs of the first king, the kingdom's dynasty is near an end and a new king must be selected. As tension and danger mount, Errol must leave behind his drunkenness and grief, learn to fight, and come to know his God in order to survive a journey to discover his destiny.</blockquote>
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Patrick Carr was born on an Air Force base in West Germany at the height of the cold war. He has been told this was not his fault. As an Air Force brat, he experienced a change in locale every three years until his father retired to Tennessee. Patrick saw more of the world on his own through a varied and somewhat eclectic education and work history. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1984 and has worked as a draftsman at a nuclear plant, did design work for the Air Force, worked for a printing company, and consulted as an engineer. Patrick’s day gig for the last five years has been teaching high school math in Nashville, TN. He currently makes his home in Nashville with his wonderfully patient wife, Mary, and four sons he thinks are amazing: Patrick, Connor, Daniel, and Ethan. Sometime in the future he would like to be a jazz pianist. Patrick thinks writing about himself in the third person is kind of weird.<br />
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Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy<br />
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Serena knows a few simple things. She will always be owned by a warlock. She will never have freedom. She will always do what her warlock wishes, regardless of how inane, frivolous, or cruel it is. And if she doesn’t follow the rules, she will be tarnished. Spelled to be bald, inked, and barren for the rest of her life—worth less than the shadow she casts.<br />
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Then her ownership is won by a barbarian from another country. With the uncertainty that comes from belonging to a new warlock, Serena questions if being tarnished is really worse than being owned by a barbarian, and tempts fate by breaking the rules. When he looks the other way instead of punishing her, she discovers a new world. The more she ventures into the forbidden, the more she learns of love and a freedom just out of reach. Serena longs for both. But in a society where women are only ever property, hoping for more could be deadly.</blockquote>
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“May I kiss you now?”<br />
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No. Kisses leave me feeling sick. “I suppose it would be for the best.”<br />
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He leans closer. I want to pull away. Thomas's kisses were callous. Painful even. The thought of more of that makes me feel queasy. But giving my permission somehow makes it harder to pull away.<br />
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His hand reaches up and brushes my face. Flecks of gold are mixed with the green of his eyes. Suddenly, he scoops me into his arms and plops me on his lap. I yelp.<br />
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“Sorry, I guess I should have warned you first.”<br />
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After straightening my skirt with quivering fingers, I hold myself stiff. His nose nuzzles against the side of my neck. Warm lips brush my jaw and sweep along my cheek until they reach the corner of my mouth. My breath comes in shallow gasps. He smells lightly of citrus.<br />
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I don't move. His fingers tangle in my hair. His lips hover over mine. A nervous flutter grows in my chest. The creak of the door opening spurs him into action.<br />
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His lips touch mine. Flowing and sunny. They grow firmer. It feels so much better than I thought it could. His fingers run through my hair, the tendrils falling out of their confinement. Heat grows between us. He pulls me closer to him. Not only do I manage to refrain from fighting him, but I want to draw even closer.<br />
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“I was blown away by the beautiful writing, haunting themes, and chilling visuals.” <i>~Becca at Nawanda Files</i><br />
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“There were times when I had to fight back my tears and the emotion that this book drew from me made me feel so connected to what was going on as if I was actually there. You Are Mine should be on everyones to-read list and I cannot wait to see what Janeal Falor comes up with next.” <i>~Danielle at Coffee and Characters</i><br />
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Janeal Falor lives in Utah where she’s finally managed to live in the same house for more than five years without moving. In her spare time she reads books like they’re nuts covered in caramel and chocolate, cooks whatever strikes her fancy, and enjoys the outdoors. Her husband and three children try to keep up with her overactive imagination. Usually they settle for having dinner on the table, even if she’s still going on about the voices in her head.<br />
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Release Date: 19th June 2013<br />
Genre: New Adult Contemporary<br />
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Twenty-one year old Grayson Alexander finally breaks away from an abusive relationship and finds herself free for the first time in three years.<br />
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Determined to enjoy her new-found freedom, Grayson is intent on sticking with ‘no strings attached’ relationships—one-night stands, and steamy sex.<br />
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Her attraction to the sexy man in uniform quickly turns into an unhealthy relationship. They both try to resist the pull, but neither can stay away.<br />
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Grayson’s stomach flipped when the dark-haired man pulled up a stool beside her. She had no idea what her sister had said to the blond, who in turn had brought this sexy stranger to her side. Thankfully, the bar was dimly lit so he couldn’t see how red her face was. <br />
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He leaned towards her resting his forearms on the table holding her gaze steadily. “What’s your name?”<br />
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Grayson froze, she didn’t want to give her real name. She looked around for inspiration, and then glanced down at the amber and carnelian bracelet around her wrist. “Amber.” <br />
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“Amber.” He rolled the word around as if he was tasting it. “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Todd.”<br />
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Grayson raised the glass to her lips finishing her drink, and then pushed it to the side to pick up the next. She wasn’t sure why she’d lied about her name, but it was too late now anyway. Maybe if she pretended like she was someone else, she could actually go through with the madness?<br />
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A.J. Bennett lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and bulldog. She’s addicted to coffee, popcorn and books. Becoming an author has been a lifelong dream, and she’s extremely excited about her debut novel Now or Never.<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-76926286276116987132013-07-28T07:00:00.000+10:002013-07-28T07:00:14.578+10:00BOOK BLITZ: Spirit by Shauna Granger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I share with you the latest book in the Elemental series by Shauna Granger, Spirit. Check out the series and a giveaway at the bottom.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Spirit<br />
<b>Series:</b> Elementals #5<br />
<b>Author:</b> Shauna Granger<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> 30th April 2013<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy<br />
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<b>Summary from Goodreads:</b> Not even a guardian angel is more powerful than Death.<br />
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Always careful to watch out for others, Shayna put too much trust her abilities to keep herself safe and has been cut down by crazed man. Now she is trapped in the land of the dead, watching as her two best friends suffer the consequences of her death; their powers are fading and soon they will too. Shayna is desperate to return to the land of the living to save them from a similar, cold fate. To save her friends Shayna must turn away from the Light and, in doing so, sacrifice her wings.<br />
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But the longer Shayna stays among the dead, the further she slips from sanity. If Shayna cannot find her way back she will be condemned and lost forever among the restless souls of the dead. With nothing left to lose, she will do whatever it takes to fight her way back, with or without her wings.</blockquote>
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In the distance, I heard something echoing my screams. I had a moment of panic and looked right and left, but the monstrous cries stopped. I held my breath to listen, not even daring to move. In the sudden quiet, the snuffling breath and breaking twigs behind me sounded like gunfire.<br />
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I was no longer alone.<br />
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My mouth was dry, and my hands were suddenly shaking. I dared not breathe for fear of giving myself away before I knew what the noisy thing was. Whatever it was, it was too close to be whatever had roared in the distance. Great, two things to worry about. Slowly, I inched around the tree, bracing myself with one hand, to try to see what was creeping up on me. I kept my face pressed against the smooth trunk, trying to keep myself as small as possible. Dead leaves crunched and twigs snapped as the thing made its way through the dark forest. It finally came around another group of trees, and by the weak moonlight, I made it out.<br />
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For one heart stopping moment, I thought it was the Hell Hound Ian had set on me so long ago, but this thing had thick, coarse fur, so white it nearly glowed. Its paws were as big as both my hands put together, shoulders as high as mine, and its tail swished back and forth, back and forth as it snuffled against the ground, looking for a scent to follow. I might’ve thought it was beautiful until he picked up his head and swung his face in my direction. It reminded me of a snow leopard after a bloody battle.<br />
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His black lips stretched wide over a mouth full of razor-like teeth, each one as long as my finger, and saliva foamed and dripped from the corners of his mouth. His eyes were black and beady, nearly lost in the ruff of fur around his squashed nose. His ears were flattened against his head as he galumphed through the trees, snuffling the ground. He got ever closer to me, and I knew my chances of escaping dwindled as I stood frozen in place. I chewed the inside of my cheek, trying to think of what to do. Yes, I could run, sure, but to where? The trees seemed to go on and on, and I had no idea where I was. I would’ve climbed a tree, but all of the branches were too high for me to reach, and the trunks were smooth in the winter hibernation.<br />
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Laying the flat of my hand against the tree, I tried to make contact with it, asking it to open up and take me in, to hide me from the monster. But the tree remained quiet and firm against my hand. I had hoped the pain returning meant I had some of my powers back, but if I couldn’t get a tree to hear me, then I definitely had no Earth powers here. I cursed silently before edging to stand up, keeping my body pressed tightly against the tree.<br />
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Risking another glance around the trunk, I saw the creature turn left, away from me, sniffling and snuffling as it went like a pig looking for truffles. Just as I was about to turn and sneak away, my foot slipped on some loose dirt, and the toe of my boot scraped against a root. In the quiet, it sounded absurdly loud, but not so loud as the beast’s surprised snort. Its ears shot straight up and turned toward the sound, toward me.<br />
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Our eyes met, mine round and unblinking, its narrowed and angry. It craned its head back, its neck lengthening as it did, and howled so long and loud that I cringed away. Before it dropped its head, I spun on the spot and ran.<br />
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Like so many other writers, Shauna grew up as an avid reader, but it was in high school that she realized she wanted to be a writer. Five years ago, Shauna started work on her Elemental Series. She released the first installment, Earth, on May 1, 2011 and has since released four sequels, with the series coming to an end with Spirit. She is currently hard at work on a new Urban Fantasy series, staring a spunky witch with a smush-faced cat named Artemis.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Summer Love<br />
<b>Series:</b> Senior Year #1<br />
<b>Author:</b> Marysue G. Hobika<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Onehiplitchick<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> June 2013<br />
<b>Genre:</b> New Adult Contemporary<br />
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Carly and her best friend Becca are ready to drop a nuclear bomb on summer. It’s the last one before reality sets in and they’re off on their own. Carly is ready to break the mold and stop being known as a goody-two-shoes. In order to get the ball rolling, she agrees to a double date with Gavin – her good-looking, yet moody, lab partner.<br />
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Gavin doesn’t have summer plans except to work at his two jobs and hang out in his room drawing. He likes to keep to himself, but lets his brother Nate talk him into going on a double date. Carly isn’t like the rest of the girls at school that drive him crazy. She doesn’t ask a lot of questions and seems to know when to give him the space he craves. Gavin always thought that she was beautiful, but he believes that relationships and love are a lost cause.<br />
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Will their date prove that summer love is right around the corner or will it be a dead end?<br />
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The band played and I held my breath, waiting to hear Carly’s voice. I thought maybe she’d lost her nerve. I was ready to rush in and rescue her, even if she didn’t want me to, when, like magic, she began to sing. The notes that came out of her mouth were full and sensuous, changing the band’s sound completely. It was harmonious, free flowing, and full. <br />
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I’d heard the band last summer, and even though they were good, something had always been missing. That something was Carly. Her voice fit and molded perfectly with Nate’s, and I felt another tinge of jealousy. Their sound filtered through the cracks and walls of the garage and into the night air. For a second, I forgot how to breathe. I found myself slinking back into the garage as the song came to an end. I felt empty and lost when she hit the last note, and every cell in my body craved more. I’d been wrong. So very wrong. <br />
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Everyone in the garage was silent, as if the music had cast a spell on them. All of a sudden, led by Ed, claps and cheers echoed. Carly looked elated until her gaze landed on me. I read in her eyes that she thought I was a jerk for not believing in her, and I couldn’t blame her. I was a jerk. <br />
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“Damn!” shouted Ed. “That gave me goose bumps.” He hugged himself, rubbing his hands over his arms. <br />
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“I told you Carly could sing,” Becca said, directing her words toward Nate.<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Bittersweet Junction<br />
<b>Series:</b> N/A<br />
<b>Author:</b> Ivy Sinclair<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Self Published<br />
<b>Release Date:</b> 10th July 2013<br />
<b>Genre:</b> New Adult Contemporary Romance<br />
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Best friends once, lovers never, yet an attraction that can’t be ignored.<br />
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Five years ago, Julia Bell walked away from her life the moment her high school diploma was in her hand. She left her family and friends behind to start over and escape the chokehold of small town life in Benton Hill. But an urgent call from her little sister brings Julia back to her hometown wholly unprepared for what awaits her.<br />
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Ben Miller was always the nice guy. Just before high school graduation, he stepped out of that role hoping to capture the heart of the woman he loved. Instead, in quick succession he lost the girl, and the future he worked so hard to achieve.<br />
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Even though Julia and Ben are drawn to each other, echoes of the past block them at every turn. Secrets are exposed, and reality needs to be dealt with if they can ever hope to move past the bittersweet junction that ripped them apart.</blockquote>
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<li><b>Regular or decaf?</b> Regular, fully loaded. Coffee is my friend. :)</li>
<li><b>Swimming in the ocean or a pool?</b> I’m not a swimmer at all, but I do enjoy splashing in the ocean.</li>
<li><b>Candles or spray air fresheners?</b> I always have a candle burning in my office when I write.</li>
<li><b>Do you have a green thumb for plants?</b> No. The only success I’ve had with plants are ones that can grow and thrive despite the fact that I forget they’re there and don’t water them for two weeks.</li>
<li><b>Do you like feather pillow or foam?</b> I have a foam pillow right now. Pillows are tricky- a bad one has such an impact on getting a good night’s sleep.</li>
<li><b>What do you collect? Trinkets? Books? Gadgets?</b> I am a gadget girl. I am definitely an early adopter when it comes to technology.</li>
<li><b>Coke or Pepsi?</b> I can go either way on the regular stuff, but I definitely prefer diet Coke over diet Pepsi.</li>
<li><b>Tell us about the first story you ever wrote and how old you were.</b> I was twelve the first time I remember trying my hand at fiction. The story was about two sisters who were trapped in their house as it was shifting in time between the present, and a disturbing event in the past. Of course, some ghosts came to visit as well.</li>
<li><b>Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the country?</b> I live in a suburb of Minneapolis. I feel like that’s a nice balance. I have access to all the city has to offer, but live in a neighborhood with wetlands and lots of greenery.</li>
<li><b>Who is your favorite actor?</b> Robert Downey Jr. or Ryan Reynolds. I can’t choose between them.</li>
<li><b>What is your favorite movie?</b> We own more than 500 movies- we’re big movie buffs so it’s hard to pick just one. Gone with the Wind has inspired a lot of trends in my writing though.</li>
<li><b>Do you play an instrument? If so what?</b> I’ve played the flute and the French horn in my time. I wasn’t very good at either one.</li>
<li><b>Besides writing what other artistic talents, do you have?</b> I’m a singer from way back. In school I was in choir, show choir, and always participated in the school musicals. Now I settle for karaoke nights at one of our local dive bars.</li>
<li><b>What was your first job?</b> I started delivering newspapers when I was fourteen. I did some babysitting as well.</li>
<li><b>Have you ever gone to work wearing house shoes?</b> Only when I’m working from home. :)</li>
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Ivy Sinclair cut her romance teeth on classics like Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, and Sabrina. She is a firm believer in true love, a happily ever after ending, and the medicinal use of chocolate to cure any ailment of the heart. Ivy’s guilty pleasures include sushi, endless Starbucks lattes, and wine. Readers of Ivy’s stories can expect smoldering sweet stories of romance that tug at the heartstrings.<br />
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<br />Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-17537464948239150412013-07-25T19:13:00.001+10:002013-07-25T19:13:38.762+10:00COVER REVEAL: Dream Girl by S.J. Lomas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Christine, dreams have never meant much. Until she meets Gabriel. Everyone thinks Christine should stay away from her new coworker at the library—thanks to his bad reputation—but when her dreams grow more vivid and she becomes entangled in a dangerous dream world with Gabriel every night, she can’t stay away. Soon it’s clear there is far more to dreams than Christine ever imagined, and now she’s on the path to making the biggest, and strangest, decision of her life. </blockquote>
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-33255013231108241502013-07-24T15:14:00.000+10:002013-07-24T15:14:56.261+10:00COVER REVEAL: Supernatural Fog by Louisa KleinToday I am sharing this fantastic cover for book 2 in the Supernatural Freak series, Supernatural Fog. Check it out and if want to check out book 1, you can find my review <a href="http://turnersantics.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/book-review-supernatural-freak-by.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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1) Learn how to use your new powers;<br /> 2) Find the other spirits;<br /> 3) Keep up with the training;<br /> 4) Defeat the Dark Cloud;<br /> 5) Don’t you ever,<br /> <br />EVER fall in love with your best friend.<br />Yeah, easier said than done. Supernatural Freak Robyn Wise is, well, freaking out.<br />She’s trying to adjust to her new life as the Spirit of the Cat’s incarnation. But with little success. She cannot find the other animal spirits who are supposed to help her, nor can she master the tricky art of telekinesis.<br /> And then there’s James, her wizard best friend. They kissed in a moment of passion, right after she had slayed a powerful infernal monster.<br /> After that, being around James awakens a range of emotions she’s really not eager to analyse. She just wants to be back to normal, to be friends again. Trouble is, it’s not that easy.<br /> Especially when a mysterious Fog attacks London and the city’s survival depends on she teaming up with James. But it’s not a big deal, right? They can totally keep things friendly and professional, right? Right? RIGHT?</blockquote>
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Louisa Klein is 25, lives in the UK but was born in Germany and brought up in Southern Europe by a German dad and an Italian and French mum, which made her a little confused at first. She has a degree in Medieval Studies and a postgraduate one in Marketing. She's been working in publishing on and off since she was 17. A freelancer and an urban Fantasy writer during the day, at night she puts on a mask and fights British crime. She gets very little sleep. <br />
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Krafty Beginningshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714582347523693185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703931473049125277.post-88853798944046603272013-07-23T18:00:00.000+10:002013-07-23T18:00:10.753+10:00COVER REVEAL: A Wicked Kind of Dark by Jonathan K Benton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Author Jonathan K. Benton</span></b><br />
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Jonathan Benton always wanted to write books, having won first place in a short story competition when he was ten. Inspired by writes such as Ray Bradbury and Stephen King, Jonathan first discovered the crossover genre of literary/fantasy while reading Bradbury’s Something Wicked This Way Comes.<br />
Jonathan grew up in New Zealand, dreaming of travelling to London and finally making the pilgrimage in his mid-twenties. Returning from England, he settled in Australia, the country he now calls home, and decided to take his writing seriously.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A Wicked Kind of Dark</span></b></div>
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Robert Duncan no longer believes in magic. A mysterious call about a blood moon, however, leads him back to the magical world of his childhood and to Luthien, the beautiful girl with flame-coloured hair, who he loved and lost.<br />
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As Robert unravels the secrets of his childhood, darkness enters his life and an ancient evil awakens. To have any chance of defeating the dark forces that would destroy two worlds, Robert must find Luthien before the rise of the blood moon. He must, once more, believe in magic …<br />
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A Wicked Kind of Dark mixes vast and spectacular fantasy landscapes with gritty urban reality. A must-read for people of all ages who believe in the power of imagination, and the importance of never losing touch with your inner child.</blockquote>
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Ends 8/15/13</div>
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