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False Finder ~ Blast & Giveaway

False Finderby Mia Hoddell Release Date: 01/13/15Limitless Publishing400 pages
Summary from Goodreads: Cora has been able to detect lies since she was born, she’s…a False Finder.

However when blackmail, betrayal, and lying are all the population has to protect themselves, it makes her dangerous. It also makes her a target.

Because of Cora’s ability, Rogan Carvelli—London’s biggest criminal leader—has been trying to acquire her for years.

Cora has learned to survive and remain undetected—at least until one careless mistake causes her friends to betray her.

Sold to Carvelli, Cora is only left with the help of a secret organisation to escape. She knows nothing about them, but they have saved her too many times to ignore.

However, the closer she gets, the clearer it becomes…
Their motives are far from innocent.

Buy: Amazon | Amazon UK
About the Author
Mia Hoddell lives in the UK with her family and two cats. She spends most of her time writing or reading, loves anything paranormal or romantic, and has an overactive imagination that keeps her up until the early hours of the morning. 
By the age of nineteen, Mia had published nine books, including the Elemental Killers series and the Seasons of Change series. Since then, her books have charted on numerous Amazon Bestseller Lists, and she has also had poems published in a many anthologies. With an ever growing list of ideas, Mia continues to create fictional worlds through her writing, and is trying to keep up with the speed at which her imagination generates them.

She also designs book covers and banners on her website M Designs 
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EVERYTHING HAS A HEART ~Spotlight

Free for a limited time!Publication Date: July 31, 2014 | Age Level: 2 - 8 | Grade Level: P - 3 From cats to dogs to trees and leaves, from artichokes and lettuce to people and plans, from cherry tarts to strawberries, everything has a heart.
Whimsical illustrations with musical, rhythmical verse carry along this idea of hearts being everywhere with love included. This is a sweet message that is good for every day of the year, even Valentine’s Day. It’s also a wonderful message for every child, old or young.
* 25 colorful and delightful illustrations dance throughout the story
* An excellent book for a beginner reader
If this sounds like something you would like, scroll up to download your copy.
Be sure to take a peek at WHO NEEDS TEETH?, another adorable rhyming book by Sally Huss. About the AuthorSally Huss "Bright and happy," "light and whimsical" have been the catch phrases attached to the writing and art of Sally Huss for over 30 years. Sweet images dance across all of Sally's creations, whether in the form of children's books, paintings, wallpaper, ceramics, baby bibs, purses, clothing, or her King Features Syndicated newspaper panel "Happy Musings."

Before graduating from USC with a degree in Fine Art in the 60's, Sally had already become a champion tennis player, having won the Wimbledon and U.S. Junior titles and been a Wimbledon semi-finalist in the Women's Division in both singles and doubles. Carrying both her brushes, pens, plus rackets in her hands, she continued to operate in two arenas. With her husband Marv Huss, former head of Advertising and Promotion for Hallmark Cards, they developed the renowned Aspen Club in Colorado, a luxury health spa and tennis facility. After that, they embarked on building a string of 26 Sally Huss Galleries across the country offering Sally's art, writings, and licensed products.

Through the galleries, Sally's creations have found their way into millions of offices, hotels, and homes, including those of Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Joel Gray, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Mitt Romney.

Presently the Husses reside on an art ranch in Fallbrook, California, where Sally indulges herself in her life-long passion of writing and illustrating her own books. The majority of these books are for children, while others touch on her expertise as a tennis champion, and still others reveal her positive philosophy of life. Her creations are still "bright and happy, "light and whimsical" after all these years! Links  www.sallyhuss.com Twitter @SallyHussAmazon http://tinyurl.com/krcgpq8

Jesus>Religion~Spotlight

Book DescriptionPublication Date: October 7, 2013 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Abandon dead, dry, rule-keeping andembrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. 
Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation in 2012 with a passionate,provocative poem titled “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.” The 4-minutevideo literally became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views inits first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). The message blew up onsocial-media, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouragedto enraged.
In Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similarcontrasts that he drew in the poem—highlighting the difference between teethgritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair and hope. Withrefreshing candor he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning withthe unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based,fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path ofdestructive behavior.
Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he’s not apastor or theologian, but simply a regular, twenty-something who cried out fora life greater than the one for which he had settled. Along his journey, Bethkediscovered the real Jesus, whobeckoned him beyond the props of false religion.
About the Author
Jefferson BethkeI love Jesus. I'm married to Alyssa. I like writing & being creative. And I own a candle company, called Claro Candles, that brings light to social injustice.
Links:
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Twitter: @JeffersonBethke
Youtube: http://tinyurl.com/nx9x3mh
 Free audiobook: http://www.audible.com/Jeff
Podcast: http://ow.ly/3vczpe
My store: http://www.jeffbethke.com/s...
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Dog Aliens Short Story

Free on Amazon for a limited time!'Book Description
Publication Date: July 20, 2013 | Age Level: 9 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 6

At three months old, Clem faces his first day of Kaxian duty with anxiety. What will his assignment be? His tail has a mind of its own, which doesn't help matters any.
This 10 page story kicks off a series of novels for children aged 9-12. A chapter of the first book is included as a bonus. All these stories have happy endings, and no dogs ever die in them. The Dog Aliens books are available in paperback as well as ebook:
Dog Aliens 1: Raffle's Name
Dog Aliens 2: Oreo
Dog Aliens 3: She Wolf Neya About the Author Cherise Kelley writes family-friendly fiction from the dog's point of view!

She grew up in a family of teachers. Her father taught high-school history. Her mother teaches new parents about the special needs of their premature infants. Her sister, Kristine Morris White, is a grand-prix level dressage horse trainer.

Mrs. Kelley became a teacher herself in 1991, two years after earning her bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley. She has taught English at the college, high school, and middle school level but prefers to substitute teach so that she has time for her writing.Links Website: dogaliens.comAmazon: http://tinyurl.com/kutdjk3Twitter: @CheriseKelley

Cycles (Cycles Series Book 1)

Free on Amazon for a limited time!Clean Teen Fiction!
When a pair of misfit teens uncover disturbing experiments conducted in the basement of their neighbor's house, they become entangled in medical research that could destroy their lives and forever alter the human aging process.
Review by Robin Lee, an Amazon Top 500 Reviewer
This story is a woven mix of sci-fi, astronomy, genetics, medicine, ancient, Native American mythology, a little blood, and a corporate conspiracy thriller, that just worked perfectly together.This was a non-stop page turner for me.
Back Cover Text for Cycles, a teen mystery
She remembers things that never happened.
She's a stranger in her own home.
She always knew she was different.
She just didn't know why.
Until now.
Renee Beaumont is about to die . . . again.About the author  Lois Brown received her bachelor's degree in journalism and worked as a news correspondent in Washington, D.C. She later completed a Master's degree in communications and started her own freelance business.

She has written nearly fifty articles and books, many of which are about nutrition and the use of natural food supplements. She worked as the chief editor to former New York Times best-selling author Dr. Neil Solomon, and she co-wrote a book on time management with former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes.
Links: website: www.loisdbrown.comTwitter:  @loislane1970Amazon:  http://tinyurl.com/jvnt79g 

Jeremy's Promise Blast & Giveaway

Jeremy's Promise by A.R. Talley The trip that was meant to save Annie and Jeremy’s marriage brought it to near ruin. Now Annie has returned home, frightened and confused. Jeremy, too, is frightened—and angry. What will it take to save their marriage? It’s clear. Jeremy needs to forgive—Annie needs to forget. A promise is made. A tragedy occurs. A second honeymoon is disrupted. A chance encounter brings David Andrews back into Annie’s life. Annie is determined to remain faithful. She’s made a promise she intends to keep—Jeremy’s Promise. Amazon * Barnes & NoblePraise for Jeremy's Promise A.R. Talley, gives you a believable look at the struggle of one couple to reconnect and heal their marriage, with dialog which sweeps you into the moment as if you were there with them, experiencing both their pain and recovery. Kudos to the author who has once again produced a book I couldn't put down, as well as one I felt compelled to read multiple times. ~Donna Dech Jeremy's Promise second book in a trilogy by A.R. Talley is an awesome, emotional, romantic, highly recommended, well written story with captivating and engaging characters. ~Debbie Ballard This is not a book I would have picked by myself! I loved it from start to finish! Eagerly waiting for the third book in the trilogy to come out!! I highly recommend this book! ~Goodreads Author A.R. Talley A. R. Talley lives in Ohio with her husband Doug and the last of her seven children (the rest have flown the coup.) She loves to cook, read, write, watch movies, play piano, and laugh. Her second favorite vacation involves the British Isles and a small café in Scotland. Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest  Blog Tour Schedule   $50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash  Ends 2/15/15 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   a Rafflecopter giveaway -- ~Inspired Kathy~ I Am A Reader Book Blasts & Blog Tours

Forever Now Blitz

Forever Now (Forever #1)
by Elise Sax Release Date: 11/29/14
Summary from Goodreads: When Tess's mother abandons her during her senior year at high school, she must find a way to keep the secret and survive until graduation. She's surprised when Cruz, her crush and an aspiring model, moves in to help. Tess has dreams of studying in Paris, France and becoming a writer...impossible dreams without money or family. But as Tess and Cruz's relationship grows closer, Cruz will do anything to make sure Tess's dreams come true. But at what price?

Forever Now is the first book in the Forever YA / NA trilogy about finding love, living dreams, and overcoming great odds.

Forever begins now. 

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About the AuthorElise Sax worked as a journalist for fifteen years, mostly in Paris, France. She took a detour from journalism and became a private investigator before writing her first novel. She lives in Southern California with her two sons.
She loves to hear from her readers. Don’t hesitate to contact her at elisesax@gmail.com, and sign up for her newsletter at http://elisesax.com/mailing-list.phpto get notifications of new releases and sales.
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Undermountain (The Undermountain Saga #1)

Free on Amazon for a limited time!Two teens from from different worlds . . .
Danny Michaelson, sixteen, just wants a little time away from his troubled home in Nashville. So when he joins a group of teens in the Canadian Rocky Mountains for a ten day hiking excursion, he's primed for adventure.

Breyona Lewis, sixteen, is a beautiful rich girl from Chicago. Outwardly cheerful, she conceals a dark secret. One she tries to deny even to herself.
Have the encounter of a lifetime . . .
Six days into the hike, Danny and Breyona encounter a creature of legend—an eight foot tall beast they tag as "bigfoot." But it's not a missing link, not a mere animal. And it does not want humans knowing its secrets.
Because there are thousands of them here on Earth living in a hidden city deep beneath the mountains. Waiting for the day humans are "ready."
And learn the limits of friendship, love, and loyalty . . .
Separated from each other and told they may never return home, Danny, Breyona, and the others race to escape. To survive.
In a struggle to survive amidst a galactic war.
One is made more than human, one is made less.One must fight, one must surrender.
Both must face the truth of who they are.  About the Author:Eric Edstromis a novelist and songwriter. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, daughter, dog, and his wife's feeble cat.  Links: website: www.ericedstrom.comTwitter:  @ekedstromAmazon:http://tinyurl.com/lo76yzp 

Flynn's Log 1: Rescue Island

Free for a limited Time on Amazon:

The world is in trouble and needs a Minecraft hero.

Flynn, a hacker, enters a familiar but changing video game world where something goes terribly wrong.

Flynn gets stuck inside the game! His memory is lost and the dangers he faces are real. The game world evolves introducing new dangers and creatures that Flynn has never seen before. An intelligent creature comes to his aid, but can Flynn trust this digital being?

About the Flynn's Log series: In the near future, video games begin to change and evolve. Random bits of data create a virtual intelligence that takes over the digital world. A digital crisis is born, bringing the real world to a halt. The only person who can save the world is Flynn, but he needs help from his friends, the Hackers.

“In short, this is a great read: ingenious set-up, exciting plot and strong characters.”
-A. Graves

“It was great! My son really loved it! He is eagerly waiting for the next one! He read it many times and every time he enjoyed the book.”
-Anil Sharma

“My non-reader asked if I would buy this for him. I couldn't have been happier. He really enjoyed it and I REALLY enjoyed the fact that he didn't put it down until he was finished.”
-Cheryl Greif
About the Author

STONE MARSHALL
  likes comics, video games, running, the Ramones, and travel.
Stone reads stories with his son at bedtime. Sometimes, when they finish a book before falling asleep, Stone fills the time by creating great stories starring his son, Nabru. It is a wonderful time to share lessons about life and relationships.
In turn, Nabru becomes involved in the incredible adventures, adding his thoughts and perspectives. The ideas and stories of Nabru are the seeds of the amazing books that have become this series.
Links
Website: StoneMarshall.com
Email: Stone@StoneMarshall.com
Twitter: @GoStoneMarshall

Blogging Airborne: a memoir about jumping from a perfectly good airplane ~free on Amazon~

Blogging Airborne: a memoir about jumping from a perfectly good airplane

In 1988, as a very young and very green second lieutenant, I secured a slot to the US Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. This memoir is merely one of the results.

Note: I originally wrote this memoir as a series of blog posts in July 2006. That version will always remain at my blog: Writing Wrongs. This e-book version contains a new introduction. I've also revised and formatted the text for e-readers. I like to think of it as Blogging Airborne in a to-go cup.About the Author  Charity Tahmaseb has slung corn on the cob for Green Giant and jumped out of airplanes (but not at the same time).

She spent twelve years as a Girl Scout and six in the Army; that she wore a green uniform for both may not be a coincidence. These days, she writes fiction (long and short) and works as a technical writer for a software company in St. Paul.

Her novel, The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading (written with co-author Darcy Vance), is a YALSA 2012 Popular Paperback pick in the Get Your Geek On category.Links  Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/l4uphgl Follow on Twitter: @geekgirlx2