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Excerpt + Giveaway for Undone: An Unraveling Novella
Elizabeth Norris’ Unraveling series has been on my wishlist for quite a long time! That is why I was so excited to hear that the next book in the series, Unbreakable is on its way. For those of you who have already read Unraveling and are looking for a little more, Harper Teen Impulse has just put out a novella that goes between the first two books. Titled Undone, it contains three short stories to sate your taste buds while you wait for the next book. Riveting and romantic, Undone: An Unraveling Novella contains three short stories set in the world of Unraveling, the…
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Starseed Excerpt + Giveaway
Tour Schedule Starseed Author: Liz Gruder ISBN: 978-1937178291 Publisher: WiDo Publishing Published: February 2013 SUMMARY************************* Starseed concerns a sixteen-year-old girl who falls in love with a starseed boy who reveals that she, too, is half extraterrestrial, and is forced to choose her allegiance between Earth and her star family. ************************* Kaila Guidry has always known she is different. When she meets Jordyn Stryker at school, she finds out just how different. Jordyn was born and raised far from Earth, a starseed, one of six new students sent to Louisiana’s Bush High to learn human ways. But Jordyn didn’t count on…
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Angelology cocktails + enter to win the books!
In honor of Verlaine and Evangeline’s story moving from the streets of NYC to the depth of Siberia we’ve decided to use some good old fashioned Russian vodka as the base for our ANGELOPOLIS specialty cocktail. Angelopolis (21+) In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 fresh blackberries. Add ice, 1 ½ oz of ice cold Russian vodka, ½ oz of elderflower liqueur (like St.-Germain), and 1 tsp lemon juice. Shake, and strain into a highball glass with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with blackberries and lemon peels. Makes one cocktail. Drink Responsibly. Angelologist in Training (all ages) Muddle…
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Check out the trailer for The Flame in the Mist!
There’s evil-a coming from up on the hill If the Mist doesn’t get you, the Agromonds will. —From an old Anglavian rhyme The sun never shines in the land of Anglavia. Its people live within a sinister mist created by their rulers, the cruel Agromond family. The Agromonds’ control is absolute; no one dares defy them. But things are about to change, for the youngest of them is not like the others… Fiery-headed Jemma has always felt like the family misfit, and is increasingly disturbed by the dark goings-on at Agromond Castle. The night before her thirteenth birthday, Jemma…
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Facades and the Truth: A post by Jade Kerrion
Jade Kerrion is the guest of honor here on Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile today! She is the author of Earth-Sim, a quick moving Sci-Fi novel about a girl who has power over our history and, even larger spread, our whole world. Sound like something up your alley? Here’s a synopsis! What reviewers are saying: 5 Stars! “What a fantastic book by Jade Kerrion, it grabbed me from the very first page…Ms Kerrion’s writing is exciting and well paced to keep you wanting to know more…” Jem Moran has a reputation to prove and a secret to protect. The prestigious world simulation…
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A new piece from Laury Falter, author of Fallen!
Laury Falter is here again today! If you’ll recall, earlier this month I reviewed Fallen here on the blog. I’ve been waiting to see if Laury Falter would stop by with a guest post and, lo and behold, she agreed! Below is not merely an excerpt, but a whole new piece of writing from the POV of Eran. Isn’t that awesome? Whether you’ve read this book or not, chances are this will peak your interest. So enjoy, and don’t forget to add the book to your reading list! Add to Goodreads Eran’s account of the first time he met Magdalene “It…
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Why I Write: A guest post by Mia Hoddell
I’m pleased to welcome Mia Hoddell to the blog today! She is the author of Deadly to Love, a story about the power of love and the danger that it can lead to in the end. Sound tantalizing? Have some more temptation! There is a love that is so dangerous, so powerful, so intoxicating that it embraces your heart and smothers your mind until it leaves you defenceless. Serena knew that but still, it didn’t stop her. His name was Kai. He was the most beautiful, irresistible man she had ever encountered. Their attraction was too compelling to fight and…
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Romance in Dystopia: Guest post and giveaway with Nazarea Andrews!
I’m proud to welcome Nazarea Andrews here today, as she tours the blogsphere promoting Edge of the Falls. If you are a fan of dystopian romance, this is a book you’ll definitely want to add to your TBR! Let me tempt you a bit, shall I? Sabah always knew where she belonged—with Berg—and what was expected of her—to care for the other children the Mistress took in. But when a ban-wolf saves her life, things begin to change. Arjun isn’t like the other ban-wolves, the savage creatures that are barely human. He’s gentle and furious and as Sabah spends time…
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Grave Bound Book Release Giveaway!
I’m happy to help celebrate the release of Grave Bound by T.R. Graves! This is an adult contemporary novel with a paranormal twist. Do you love smoldering scenes and tantalizing characters? Welcome to your next read! Some secrets follow you to the grave. Others send you there. Emily Riddle has lived her entire life inside a patriarchal commune led by her father. There are many rules, but the most important one, ‘keep it in the commune’, is the most difficult for her to follow… especially since the only people willing to champion her cause live on the outside. When Emily…
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A Natural History of Dragons: Excerpt and Giveaway
I’m so overjoyed to be on the blog tour for A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan! I’ve been pining over this book and its gorgeous illustrations since I first laid eyes on the teasers, ages ago. It is with a happy heart that I share this book with you in all its glory! You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon’s presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk…