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Blurb from the book: Duty to King Tomas Dyrease, the newly made Earl of Irvaine and the village of Wisenvale, owes his good fortune to his king and the recent civil war. When his benefactor demands Tomas marry the cousin of a noble, he obeys. However, no one warned him that she wasn’t a typical noblewoman. Duty to Others Brielle Solarius struggles to keep her village from starvation under the new Lord Wisten, her cousin. The men rode off to war and never returned. The remaining women and children face a dire winter if they do not find a solution soon. When she learns her cousin sold her into marriage to save his life, she isn’t surprised. However, she is taken aback by Lord Irvaine’s unpolished ways. Was this man a noble or a foot soldier? Duty to Each Other Bound by the words of their vows, they face a rough future. They must forge a marriage while battling betrayal, accusations of treason, and villains from the past. Survival depends on their precarious trust in each...

Blurb from the book: Welcome to the Festival of Roses, a world full of magic and romance. Every year during the festival each boy leaves a flower at the door of the girl he believes is the "fairest of them all." Naturally, Snow White gets dozens of flowers, while her younger sister Rose Red is ignored. This year, though, things are different. For the first time, Rose Red has a mysterious admirer, and this year she isn't the only one jealous of her sister's beauty. But even though it’s a time of celebration, when girls begin disappearing, the festival turns deadly. With mysterious strangers arriving every day, an ominous marriage proposal, and magic and danger everywhere, Snow White and Rose Red will need to work together to survive the festival and solve the mystery. My Review: I love fairy tale re-tellings so when I found this on Amazon for free, I jumped on it!  Snow White and Rose Red is a quick and easy red.  The book is well-written and the plot moved ...

I am so excited to be a part of the cover reveal for Imaginable by author J. Meyers!  It is the second book in her series, and Intangible is the first book!  If you haven't read it, you need to head over to amazon or barnes and noble NOW and buy it!  It is awesome, you can check out my review of it  here.   Now, on to the cover reveal!!! Blurb: Twins Sera and Luke Raine’s unusual abilities are growing. Sera is healing vampires now, making them human again. And, at times, Luke can actually change the future he Sees. But Sera’s healing has dangerous consequences, and though Luke is altering the outcome of more visions, he can’t control them yet. Now Sera is in danger as the dark creatures of the Realm seek to use her. As Luke struggles to master his gift in order to save his sister, he discovers even more about his powers. And what he learns just may put him in greater danger than Sera has ever been. This book sounds so awesome and I ca...

And the winner, chosen by stattrek.com is..... GFC Follower:  Aline Tobing!!! Congratulations Aline!  I hope you enjoy your book! A big thank you to all who entered and to Rachel Rossano for her donation of Duty!

How Do You Find the Time to Write?  By Rachel Rossano I am the mother of three small children–a five-year-old and twin two-year-olds. I get asked this question a lot. “How do you find the time to write?” My usual responses get strange looks. “It keeps me sane.” No I am not a mean mother. I just find it helps my mental state to spend a few hours a week in a world of my own creation where the characters do what I tell them, generally. This is particularly crucial on bad days. Don’t look at me strangely, please. You do it yourself every time you watch your favorite program on TV or read a book. I am just a bit more of a control freak than most. “It is my only hobby.” Strange, but true. In order to write, I gave up all of my crafting activities, most of my reading time, and all of my other hobbies. Oh, and no TV or movies unless between projects or special occasions like extreme exhaustion and research. I allow myself movies and such if they are for research.  I ...

Baked Alaska by Josi S. Kilpack An Alaskan cruise is the setting for amateur detective Sadie Hoffmillers latest adventure. Sadie plans to spend time relaxing with her two grown children, Breanna and Shawn, and her boyfriend, Pete, while enjoying the luxury and cuisine of an elegant cruise ship and helping to plan her daughters upcoming wedding. But even as the crew prepares to leave port, Sadie has suspicions about the voyage ahead and the relationship between her normally easygoing son and a mysterious female passenger he obviously knows but refuses to discuss. When the woman is discovered unconscious during the second night at sea, Sadies apprehension escalates. Over the last few years, Sadie has developed an extreme dislike for secrets and it would seem her son is keeping one from her. *Includes eight new mouthwatering recipes, tested and approved by the official bakers of Sadies Virtual Test Kitchen. Praise for Baked Alaska Josi Kilpack has done it again. You would think...

Blurb from the book: A daring rescue. A difficult choice. Sophie desperately wants to get away from her stepmother's jealousy, and believes escape is her only chance to be happy. Then a young man named Gabe arrives from Hagenheim Castle, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother, and everything twists upside down. This could be Sophie's one chance at freedom---but can she trust another person to keep her safe? Gabe defied his parents Rose and Wilhelm by going to find Sophie, and now he believes they had a right to worry: the girl's inner and outer beauty has enchanted him. Though romance is impossible---she is his brother's future wife, and Gabe himself is betrothed to someone else---he promises himself he will see the mission through, no matter what. When the pair flee to the Cottage of the Seven, they find help---but also find their feelings for each other have grown. Now both must not only protect each other from the dangers around them---they must also pr...

I would like to thank,  I Am A Reader, Not A Writer  for hosting this giveaway hop!  I would also like to thank author  Rachel Rossano  for donating a copy of her newest release, Duty, a novel of Rhynan!  Here is the beautiful cover of the book! Book Summary: Brielle Solarius struggles to keep her village from starvation. The men rode off to war and never returned. The remaining women and children face a winter of starvation if they do not find a solution soon. Tomas Dyrease, the newly made Earl of Irvaine and the village of Wisenvale, owes his good fortune to his king. When that same king demands Tomas marry the impoverished daughter of the late Lord Wisten, he obeys. However, no one warned him that she wasn’t a typical noblewoman. Duty: a novel of Rhynan  follows their journey from strangers to friends as they face complications from their pasts and the shaky politics of a changing regime. Then Brielle is implicated in her cousin’s ...

Blurb from the book: Dear Reader, I wish to tell you a tale that began with a promise destined to change the lives of many. When only a child, Lady Adele of Berron lost her family during a dreadful battle and was betrothed to a stranger. Lord Rafe of Valrek, only a boy himself when the battle of Calis raged, grew to be a feared warrior and trusted advisor to his King.  But sadness filled his past and Adele served only to remind him of all he had lost. However, the promise that bound these two together caused great anger to some. What, Dear Reader, happened in those days of treachery and darkness?  Incline your ear that I may whisper the secrets that you so desire to hear...... Lady  Quill My Review: I really enjoyed this historical romance novel!  It was easy to read, the characters were interesting and I felt like I really knew them by the end.  I didn't want to put the book down when I had to, and I loved the premise of the story.  Two...

Blurb from the book: Ensuring her company's success is Debra Laurie's life. But when she goes undercover to investigate a failing hotel in southern New Zealand, she finds her confidence crumbling. Masquerading as a waitress is a disaster--especially when the hotel's assistant manager is a former rugby star she once had a crush on. Jase McEwan is struggling to keep the hotel afloat. An unpredictable manager, ridiculous demands from the head office, and employee unrest are problems enough. Now a haughty new waitress is causing mayhem in the restaurant--and in his heart. Determined to be impartial, Debra sets out to discover if Jase is responsible for the hotel's drastic situation. But the more she investigates, the more she likes his work--and the more their attraction sizzles. Before long, Jase has turned Debra's world upside-down. But what happens when he learns the new waitress is really his CEO? This book is free for the next few days!  Hurry over to  Ama...

And the winner of A Little Bit Cupid by Jennifer Shirk is..... GFC Follower  Cynthia Clubbs! A big congratulations to Cynthia!  I have emailed the author and you should have your book shortly!  Thank you to everyone who stopped by and participated!!!  A big thank you to Jennifer Shirk for her donation of A Little Bit Cupid! Happy Reading!!!

Blurb from the book: Feisty thirteen-year-old Alice Parker knows something isn't right. Aches and pains have started, she hardly sleeps and her craving for fruit is out of control. Suddenly she is top of the class in every subject. Feeling at odds with the world and being bullied by the 'coven' at school, Alice can't take much more. Only when she collapses and experiences a life-changing transformation does she learn why she is different. But with this new identity comes responsibility and Alice isn't convinced she can rise to the challenge. She just wants to be normal! The fact is she's anything but. Forgotten tales of a magical society are catapulted into the daily life of strong, memorable female characters who readers will grow to love. An intriguing blend of realism, suspense and fantasy, a must-read for girls of 7+. My Review: Well, it is no secret that I love a good middle grade book.  I may be an adult, but if there is a well written middle ...

Blurb from Amazon: Lyla Kelly and Marc Hosseini have never met. The forty-seven-year-old widow and mother of grown twin boys doesn't know what to think when she begins receiving letters from the son of an old friend. She never fathomed that Marc, twelve years her junior, could ever be interested in someone like her, especially since they have never even seen one another. Nor does she count on the passion that his mere words invoke in her. Go with Lyla and Marc on their journey of discovery, and watch a surprisingly-powerful love bloom between them–a love strong enough to rival the undying adoration that inspired the building of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The beautiful shrine, Taj Mahal. My Review: If you don't have a ton of time and you like romance, this short story may be just for you!  Lyla, who is widowed and Marc, who has never married, begin correspondence through mail and become good friends.  They quickly fall in love without ever meeting ...

Blurb from the novelette: Mariah Kennedy and Mason Malone have been best friends since high school. And she has loved him for that long. Afraid to share her feelings with him, she buries them inside, hoping to one day find the courage to admit what is in her heart. To Mason, Mariah is like the wind, a force blowing around him that he secretly wishes he could hold onto. Having kept his feelings for her hidden for years, he finally decides to confess his love for her. Then something happens that makes them both wish they had not waited so long to act on a love that carries the force of a hurricane–a love forever in motion, and powerful enough to endure forever. My Review: I am a big fan of J. Adams.  She always seems to pack an emotional punch into her novellas and she did not disappoint with Like the Wind!  Best friends who secretly love each other, too afraid to confess for fear of rejection or ruining their relationship.  It seemed plausible and the char...

Giveaway Alert!!! Jennifer Sh irk has graciously offered a copy of  A Little Bi t Cupid for giveaway!  To enter be  or  become a follower of my blog through GFC and for an extra entry  'like' my bl og FB page   here.   Make sure you leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner! This contest  wi ll run until February 11th, just in time to read it before Valentine's Day!  Good luck! Blurb from the novella: Finding love should be easy, but wedding photographer Phoebe Ward knows better. When Cupid shows up on a crazy mission to help her —and save the world in the process—Phoebe realizes love might be even more complicated than she thought. Even with Cupid showing her Mr. Right, she can’t stop thinking about his best friend, Mr. Wrong. My Review: A Little Bit Cupid is a fun and light-hearted novella!  Phoebe hasn't had much luck in love and then she meets Cupid at a wedding!  Really, Cupi...

The winners of the smashwords coupon for Hunter by Cheree Alsop are: Tore Melaine and Shari Congratulations!  Winners will be emailed with their coupon code!  Thank you for entering and happy reading!!!