Book Blast & Giveaway: Winter Reads $100 Book Giveaway

Sit back, relax in your favorite reading chair and enjoy 15 Winter Reads from 15 bestselling YA authors. There is something to delight every reader in this box set – paranormal romance, futuristic sci-fi, historical, time travel, and contemporary. Many of the Indelibles have given you access to both the first and second books in their series – you’ll be reading well into the New Year! LIMITED TIME BOX SET - from 15 bestselling YA authors ON SALE 12/29 - 1/11...

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Article: Grab Button

The Problem If you google the term 'grab button' you will find lots of resources to help you design your own button. Most use PicMonkey, though I find Pixlr easier to use. I found designing the button took me a while, and mine certainly isn't great, but the tough part was getting the code to work! Where a box is meant to display the code for others to copy and paste, mine kept coming up blank. No matter how many tutorials I tried, or how many times I checked...

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Review: Meeting & Making (The Vampire Relationship Guide, 1) — Evelyn Lafont

An enjoyable novella with an interesting take on the vampire genre. Rather than horror, this book is falls more under the categories of fantasy-realism, romance and a hint of thriller, I suppose. I absolutely love the retro cover and series name. ...

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Book Tour & Giveaway: The Balborite Curse (The Dragon Stones Saga, 4) — Kristian Alva

Book stop tour time! Today I bring you an intriguing fantasy book. It's gritty and part of a series! So if you're looking for something new to try, I would suggest checking out the Dragon Stones Saga. Click read more to read the blurb, information about the author and enter into a $50 giveaway!...

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Author Interview: S.C. Rhyne

Recently I've been super lucky as I had the chance to interview S.C. Rhyne, the author of The Reporter and The Girl (Minus The Superman!). I would like to thank her for answering my questions and giving some great answers...

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Book Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway: Both Sides Now — Shawn Inmon

Synopsis: Just as she was flowering into her teens, life uprooted Dawn from the tanned crowds and sunny beaches of southern California. It transplanted her into rainy, rural Washington, where she strove to adjust, mature and thrive. Love came to Dawn--and was ripped from her by events and manipulations she could not control. But Dawn had a core of steel. An emotional castaway, she battled grimly through life's trials and sorrows, safeguarding her heart against...

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Review: The Girl Who Couldn't Say No — Tracy Engelbrecht

I expected this to be a semi-preachy book with some humour. A ‘beware this bad life choice’ sort of autobiography. It was a spur of the moment reading choice. It turned out to be a relaxing read, written in a friendly conversational tone with just enough humour to make you smile and take the edge of what could have been a very dry story. ...

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Friday Finds: 29-11-2012

Friday Finds is a meme started by http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com The idea is to show off the books you've discovered and added to your 'To Be Read' list! Today I have selected six books I found this week to share with you. If you click the book cover then you should be taken to it's Good Read page. Enjoy ~! ...

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Book Tour & Giveaway: Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show (Madison and GA - My Guardian Angel) — Melissa Perry Moraja

Reading isn't just for teenagers and adults, so today I'm taking part in a book tour aimed at children. This is the second book in the series Madison and GA by Melissa Perry Moraja, and is recommended for ages 6 - 12. ...

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Book Blitz: Bloom — Martin Kee

A guest review and interview for this new fantasy book! Brought to you by Extraordinary Reads...

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Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Music Box (Dollhouse, 4) — Anya Allyn

Release Date: Fall 2013 Cassie endures her darkest days under the rule of Balthazar. She finds a passage into the high tower, and comes face to face with the shadowy being whose presence has haunted her since her first days at the castle of La Falaise – and she makes an immense and horrifying discovery. At the museum, the last survivors of a bleak existence are barely holding on. And the strange Order of Sister Celia make a chilling decision. Someone very close...

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Teaser Tuesday: The Girl Who Couldn't Say No: Memoir of a Teenage Mom

A meme by Should Be Reading Basically it involves posting two sentences from a random page in the book I'm currently reading! If you like the teaser, you should check out the book and add it to your 'To Read' list. Miss Timid was a soft-spoken lady with frantic eyes, who was obviously out of her depth and actually looked like she could snap at any moment. She assured me he’d be okay. Tracy Engelbrecht (2011-05-16). The Girl Who Couldn't Say No: Memoir of...

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Book Blast & Giveaway: Rebels — Scott & Judith Powell

Synopsis The world is on fire. From the ashes like a phoenix rises a new America, one that will save it all. Under one condition; absolute and complete surrender. The world complies without question. Those who don’t are destroyed. It is in this world, John is born. His very name is treason. If the New America, now known to everyone as the State, knew what John was, they’d kill him, but instead they give him a gift. ...

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Review: The Reporter & The Girl — S. C. Rhyne

When reading my twitter feed I found someone asking for readers to review their debut novel. As a reader with a keen interest in new and relatively unknown authors, I jumped at this opportunity. When I started the book I was had a clear idea of what I thought it was going to be like. However, this book surpassed my expectations. Dancing with the two perspectives gave the book a whole new dimension, which I felt positively transformed the way I thought...

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Free eBooks: 17-11-2013

Today I found some free ebooks which looked pretty interesting. They are free for a limited amount of time, so it's worth downloading them if they interest you. All the books here have been rated 3 stars or above on GoodReads. There's a mix of genres so feel free to click the book cover (it will take you to Amazon) and you can read the description...

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Book Blast & Giveaway: Gateway — Christina Garner

Gateway by Christina Garner Everybody has their demons. Some are just a little more real than others... Ember has always known she doesn't belong in this world, but when she tries to correct the mistake, she wakes to find herself in a mental institution. There she draws the attention of Taren, a mysterious boy who isn't what he seems. When chaos erupts, they are forced to flee the institution together, and the secret Taren has been keeping, brings Ember...

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Book Tour + Giveaway PODs — Michelle K. Pickett

PODs by Michelle K. Pickett Synopsis Seventeen-year-old Eva is a chosen one. Chosen to live, while others meet a swift and painful death from an incurable virus so lethal, a person is dead within days of symptoms emerging. In the POD system, a series of underground habitats built by the government, she waits with the other chosen for the deadly virus to claim those above. Separated from family and friends, it's in the PODs she meets David. And while true...

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Review: Heritage (The Grimoire Saga, 3) — S. M. Boyce

Kara Magari isn’t normal, even by Ourea’s standards—and in a world of shape-shifters and soul stealers, that’s saying something. To the royalty, she’s a loose cannon. To the masses, she’s a failure. But Kara’s arrival in Ourea started a war, and she’s going to end it. An ancient isen named Stone takes an interest in Kara’s training, and it turns out he has more answers than he originally led her to believe. In an effort to unearth a secret that might...

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Review: Treason (The Grimoire Saga, 2) — S. M. Boyce

 Kara Magari ignited a war when she stumbled into Ourea and found the Grimoire: a powerful artifact filled with secrets. To protect the one person she has left, she strikes a deal that goes against everything she believes in. But things don’t go as planned. Braeden Drakonin can no longer run from who—and what—he is. He has to face the facts. He’s a prince. He’s a murderer. He’s a wanted man. And after a betrayal that leaves him heartbroken, he’s...

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Review: Lichgates (The Grimoire Saga, 1) — S. M. Boyce

Kara Magari is about to discover a beautiful world full of terrifying things—Ourea. Kara, a college student still reeling from her mother’s recent death, has no idea the hidden world of Ourea even exists until a freak storm traps her in a sunken library. With no way out, she opens an ancient book of magic called the Grimoire and unwittingly becomes its master, which means Kara now wields the cursed book’s untamed power. Discovered by Ourea's royalty, she...

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New Sharing Options

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The world of blogging is still pretty new to me. However, I have found out about AddThis, so you'll be able to easily share things while you read and navigate my blog. I think it's a lot more user friendly than the tiny icons at the bottom of each blog post. Hopefully that works without any issues, but let me know if anything does go wrong if you try to use it! I've also added my blog to bloglovin' if that's your thing ...

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[Giveaway] $10 Amazon Giftcard

Image by ramy on DeviantArt I really wanted to try running a giveaway so here it is! The winner will receive a $10 amazon gift card or (at the winner's request) a GBP/£ equivalent for use on amazon.co.uk. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveawa...

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Book News: Lanherne Chronicles Prequel Released!

If you have been reading my blog for a while then you will know I read (and absolutely loved) the first two books of the Lanherne Chronicles. The first book was a refreshing take on the zombie genre (you can check out my review here). The second was equally amazing, with just the right balance of horror, evil and family (review here). So obviously I was excited to hear there was a prequel in progress and now, here it is! I'm so overjoyed, this is the next...

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Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway!

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7". All New Kindle Fire HDX 7" Giveaway The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value) ...

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Review & Blog Tour: Destiny (New Avalon, 1) — Andrea Buginsky

Elena Baxter has spent her life desperately wanting to fit in. She’s used to being teased and taunted by the popular girls, but when she celebrates her sweet sixteen birthday and receives two amazing gifts—the power of telekinesis, and the truth about her heritage—she has high hopes that things will change. But her wish does not come true, and Elena is bullied just as she was before, only this time her hurt feelings and frustration boil into something even...

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Review Reflections (Eternal Curse, 1) — J Dorothy

Reflections (Eternal Curse, 1) by J. Dorothy Star Rating: 4 / 5 Read the synopsis on GoodReads ...

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Review: Fluffy: A Journey Through Depression

Fluffy: A Journey Through Depression by Michael John-Ryler Star Rating: 2.5 / 5 The real reason I choose to read this book is because, from the front cover and title, I thought it may be a young teen account or a book for children (about a depressed rabbit called Fluffy) which would guide youngsters through some of the key features of depression. I was pretty wrong about that!  This book doesn’t really tell the ‘journey’ of a man through depression,...

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Review: A Sexy Journey (Delilah's Diary #1)

Delilah's Diary #1: A Sexy Journey by Jasinda Wilder Star Rating: 3 / 5  This book is something I picked from my Kindle library because of its short length. It seems most of the short books on my Kindle are erotic. I found that this book made a great bedtime read because of this. The plot is easy to follow, it's easy to read, and quick to finish. I'm not sure if this plot is typical in erotica or chick-lit, so I can't comment on its freshness....

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Review: 21 Hours

21 Hours by Dustin Stevens The synopsis can be found here on GoodReads. I suggest reading it before this review. 4 / 5 Stars The writing style and characters really make this book enjoyable. I've never read a book that was primarily a thriller, so this was a first for me. I have to say that I really enjoyed it. It's a bit dark, but there's nothing too heavy, explicit or disturbing contained in this book. First Impression Neither the title or...

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Review: The Cleansing

Book Summary After the earth suffered from a series of severe natural disasters that claimed many lives, people are still fearful years later. America allows in foreigners from other devastated areas to assist with rebuilding. As a result, a new wave of immigration occurs, and now Americans are in the minority. They are discriminated against and blamed for global warming.  When a foreigner becomes president of the United States, he devises a plan...

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Review: What Money Can Buy (Adult/Erotic Book)

Book Summary ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD... When sexy temp Lauren is summoned to the office of her fearsome, billionaire boss Jason King, she's certain that she's about to be fired. Struggling to make ends meet and working two jobs to pay her father's medical bills, Lauren braces herself for a dressing-down from the handsome, enigmatic playboy. CAN BUY ANYTHING YOU DESIRE... But Jason King has other plans. He's been watching Lauren since the day she arrived,...

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Review: 99 Reasons to Hate Cats

Book Summary 99 Reasons to Hate Cats is for cat lovers - and those who manage to just peacefully coexist. You'll find yourself and your cat (or cats) in the pages of this fun, funny cartoon book. It shows the many ways our feline friends can make us smile, laugh and be driven a little crazy. All of the reasons are inspired by daily life with real cats. Short biographies of each of the felines who inspired the art are included in the back of the book. Each...

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Review: Five More Days With The Dead

Book Summary (from Amazon) Almost eight years ago the world changed and the laws of nature were broken. By the hand of man or by God, no-one knew for sure but now the dead were forever denied the solace of their dark oblivion. It was simple, if you died you came back, if you got bitten you came back. It didn't matter who you once were or what you once did, that was all gone now. All would become just one more of the Dead, stalking the living...

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Review: Life First

Book Summary (from Amazon)  Strong-willed Kelsey Reed must escape tonight or tomorrow her government will take her kidney and give it to someone else.  In this future forged by survivors of pandemics that wiped out 80 percent of the world's population, life is valued above all else. The government of "Life First" requires the mentally ill to be sterilized, outlaws abortions and sentences to death those who refuse to donate an organ when told.  Determined...

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