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May 8, 2014
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Description:
In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king
stag was named the defender of the land.
Eartha’s brother Balen has been in love with Princess Galiene
since they were children. Upon the death of the High King, the tribesmen of the
realm vie for the throne, and with it, the hand of the fair princess.
Balen is desperate to win his lady, but a rival tribesman is
equally determined to keep them apart.
With her brother, her dearest friend, and the country she
loves all hanging in the balance, Eartha must do the unthinkable to ensure her
brother’s victory in the stag hunt. Sometimes true love needs a helping
hand...or some blood to be spilled.
Excerpt:
Balen’s words became no more than whispers as the herbs
in the tea started to do their job. Before long, he fell into a fitful sleep,
still tossing and calling out to Galiene even in his dreams. But it was Eartha
who clutched his hand and lovingly smoothed the hair from his eyes until at
last he settled into a sounder slumber.
“I will not let you die, Balen,” she whispered, though
she knew he could no longer hear her. “Nor will I allow you to lose that which
you hold most dear.”
Eartha stood from the straw bed and stared into the fire.
Suddenly her cheeks were blazing, but it had little to do with the warmth of
the flames. T here was a reason Eartha had kept her brother’s injuries a
secret. If anyone knew Balen was hurt, he would have been forced to forfeit his
place in the stag hunt. But that wasn’t going to happen. Eartha was not going
to let Arn win. For her brother, for her dear friend Galiene, but most of all,
for the country she loved, Eartha had devised a plan.
“Hold on to your hope, dear brother. All is not yet
lost.”
April 25, 2014
Forgotten Pharaoh on Sale for $1.99
***I forgot to share this here on Earth Day, but we extended the sale for a few more days.***
It's Earth Day and what better way to celebrate than with reading a good
book out in the great outdoors. You can get your hands in the dirt with
Julie and the whole crew of The Forgotten Pharaoh as they unearth
secrets best left buried in the sands of time. Get your copy today for
the sale price of only $1.99!
Purchase
Julie
Gerber isn't thrilled to be pulled out of school her senior year to
follow her parents halfway around the world to unearth a lost pyramid.
However, when the cute British guy and the mysterious financier of th eir project both fight for her attention, things start to get interesting.
The
pharaoh known as Djedefre was cursed for the murder of his eldest
brother. The work of the archaeologists brings new secrets to light,
ones that prove the fallen god-king wasn't the villain history had
painted him to be. Can they prove his innocence?
As
the team digs deeper into the mystery, members of the party vanish or
end up dead. Someone is determined to keep the truth hidden at all
costs, even 4,500 years later.
Be sure to add The Forgotten Pharaoh to your to-read list on Goodreads and check it out on Manic Readers!
It's Earth Day and what better way to celebrate than with reading a good
book out in the great outdoors. You can get your hands in the dirt with
Julie and the whole crew of The Forgotten Pharaoh as they unearth
secrets best left buried in the sands of time. Get your copy today for
the sale price of only $1.99!
Purchase
Julie
Gerber isn't thrilled to be pulled out of school her senior year to
follow her parents halfway around the world to unearth a lost pyramid.
However, when the cute British guy and the mysterious financier of th eir project both fight for her attention, things start to get interesting.
The
pharaoh known as Djedefre was cursed for the murder of his eldest
brother. The work of the archaeologists brings new secrets to light,
ones that prove the fallen god-king wasn't the villain history had
painted him to be. Can they prove his innocence?
As
the team digs deeper into the mystery, members of the party vanish or
end up dead. Someone is determined to keep the truth hidden at all
costs, even 4,500 years later.
Be sure to add The Forgotten Pharaoh to your to-read list on Goodreads and check it out on Manic Readers!
March 28, 2014
The Forgotten Pharaoh Release Day Giveaway
Purchase
Julie
Gerber isn't thrilled to be pulled out of school her senior year to
follow her parents halfway around the world to unearth a lost pyramid.
However, when the cute British guy and the mysterious financier of th eir project both fight for her attention, things start to get interesting.
The
pharaoh known as Djedefre was cursed for the murder of his eldest
brother. The work of the archaeologists brings new secrets to light,
ones that prove the fallen god-king wasn't the villain history had
painted him to be. Can they prove his innocence?
As
the team digs deeper into the mystery, members of the party vanish or
end up dead. Someone is determined to keep the truth hidden at all
costs, even 4,500 years later.
Be sure to add The Forgotten Pharaoh to your to-read list on Goodreads and check it out on Manic Readers!
About the Author
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with
her husband and four children. In
addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog
called New Age Mama. Her works include
romantic thrillers, paranormal fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult.
The Giveaway
Author Laura DeLuca has put together a selection of
prizes that go along with the story. All the prizes are Egyptian themed.
Prize pack includes a decorative wall plague, oil diffuser, incense,
book mark, collectible pens, necklace, scarab bead, real papyrus
bookmark, pin, and ankh charms. ACV is around $100.
Our friends from Magical Monk Bags have
also created a one-of-a-kind Egyptian style handbag depicting a scene
of the Great Pyramids. The bag was hand-embroidered and is absolutely
beautiful. AVC - $40.
Finally, The Whimsical Pixie has contributed a handmade dowsing board complete with blood stone pendulum valued at $45.99.
One lucky winner will walk away with all these prizes! Total value is over $180. To enter, simply fill out the rafflecopter form below. Giveaway will end on 4/29/14 and is open to the US only.
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March 26, 2014
The Forgotten Pharaoh Cover Reveal & Face Book Party!
This
brand new release is coming on March 28th, but for not you can enjoy a
little teaser by checking out the blurb and excerpt below. Also be sure
to add The Forgotten Pharaoh to you shelf on Goodreads and join us over on face book for the release party where we'll be hosting tons of mini giveaways as we count down the hours until the release!
Some secrets are meant to be buried.
Julie
Gerber isn't thrilled to be pulled out of school her senior year to
follow her parents halfway around the world to unearth a lost pyramid.
However, when the cute British guy and the mysterious financier of th eir project both fight for her attention, things start to get interesting.
The
pharaoh known as Djedefre was cursed for the murder of his eldest
brother. The work of the archaeologists brings new secrets to light,
ones that prove the fallen god-king wasn't the villain history had
painted him to be. Can they prove his innocence?
As
the team digs deeper into the mystery, members of the party vanish or
end up dead. Someone is determined to keep the truth hidden at all
costs, even 4,500 years later.
Excerpt
True fear unlike any other suddenly gripped Djedefre’s
heart. It overshadowed even the horrendous pain and drove him to his knees. At
last he realized where they’d taken him for this unfair trial. Djedefre
recognized the hieroglyphics etched into the walls and the face on the many
sculptures he’d commissioned. Each one of the effigies bore his likeness. This
was his tomb, one of the many chambers within the confines of his great
pyramid—the place where his body was supposed to rest so his soul could be
reborn. Only it was obvious his well-laid plans were about to be upheaved, as
well as the magnificent structure he’d spent the whole of his reign creating.
One by one, the priests of Ra seized each of his statues and
smashed them against the walls, shattering them to fragments. Other officials
chiseled away at his visage on the paintings upon the wall. Each strike was an
assault far more painful than the gaping wound on his side, for this was an
attack upon his very soul. To destroy his image was the greatest offense that
could be done to any man. Every blow erased part of his spirit and robbed him
of an afterlife in paradise. Only Khafre cast his eyes away from the
destruction of his brother’s sacred burial grounds. The young prince recoiled each
time he heard the granite shatter while their sister Hetapheres wailed her
grief with her arms outstretched to the heavens, as though begging the gods to
intercede. Still no divine aid came for the fallen pharaoh.
“No,” Djedefre pleaded. “No, you cannot do this. Leave me
here to die, but leave my soul to the mercy of the gods!”
The priests ignored his pleas and beside him the newly
awakened Manetho appeared to have lost what was left of his mind. He cackled at
each new strike through bruised and swollen lips while Djedefre and his family
wept at the heartless defilement. As if to prove madness had claimed him
completely, the lay priest went so far as to use his tongue to lap up the blood
pooling upon the limestone floor.
“Djedefre, you are disgraced. Since you are unable to prove
your innocence, you are henceforth stripped of the title of Pharaoh.” Djedefre
flinched at the new wave of pain that washed over him when the priest yanked
the golden ankh from around his neck and discarded it amongst the piles of
fragmented effigies. “You have no right to bear the sacred symbols of Egypt.
You are no son of Ra. Stone by stone, your pyramid shall be torn to the ground,
but your body will remain imprisoned, left here to wallow in the blood you have
spilled, trapped between life and death for all eternity.”
“Bound to this earth until all wounds are set right.
Forbidden to walk in Ra’s holy light,” the other priests chanted along with
their leader. “Soiled blood has sealed your fate, until your heart relinquishes
hate.”
“Your name and your tomb will be lost to the world,” the
ancient leader intoned even as his subordinates continued to chant. “Henceforth, you will be known only as the
Forgotten Pharaoh.”
About the Author
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore withher husband and four children. In
addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog
called New Age Mama. Her works include
romantic thrillers, paranormal fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult.
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March 16, 2014
Destiny Blog Tour & Giveaway with Shades of Rose
Genre: YA
Gabriella is a witch. The problem is, she doesn’t remember. She
repressed the memories of her powers years ago when her mother was
murdered. Now, the warlock who was responsible for her mother’s death
has set his sights on Gabriella. He is determined to use her fear to
turn her to the dark side of magick…even if it kills her. Her mother’s
spirit is reaching out to warn her, but even that she pushes away.
Desperate to save her daughter, the spirit finds a male witch–one that
just happens to be in love with Gabriella. Darron is more than willing
to help but the two young witches will have way more to battle than just
an evil warlock. There are overbearing jocks and petty rich girls who
get tempers flaring and often set Gabrielle and Darron at odds.
There is more to the story than Gabrielle and Darron could even
imagine. There are terrible secrets to be revealed, battles to be waged,
and lives will be lost. Only after Gabrielle and Darron both come to
terms with who they really are, and open themselves up to the true
meaning of magick, can they have any hope of fulfilling their destiny.
Her eyes scanned the room, from the pale blue sofa to the bloody dent
in the wall. But she didn’t need her eyes to know Darron was there. Her
heart sensed his presence before her eyes saw him lying in a heap on
the ground. His body shuttered with occasional spasms, and even though
he wasn’t fully conscious, his lips were twisted in a grimace of pain.
Uttering a gasp of surprise, Gabriella flew to his side. She knelt
beside him, and choked back a sob as she took his hand in her own. She
saw his chest rise and fall and was glad to know was alive, but she felt
helpless as she watched his face contort in pain. She noticed something
wet and sticky on her fingertips. She gently titled his head and saw a
large gash that looked like it needed medical attention. The skin around
the gash was so deeply bruised it looked almost black.
“Darron, what happened to you?”
He didn’t move or reply. Gabriella moved her hand from the cut on his
forehead, and her fingers dripped with blood. She bit her lower lip
with fear. She knew enough about head injuries to know that the wound
could be serious. She grabbed a few tissues from a box on the coffee
table, and tried to apply pressure to the wound, but it was useless. The
tissues were soaked through in seconds.
“Darron?” She squeezed his hand, and fought back tears of fear and
frustration. “Darron, please open your eyes. Please be all right!”
He squirmed and groaned a little in response. Looking at his
contorted features, Gabriella felt incompetent and useless. She didn’t
know what to do to help him. The cut must need stitches. The blood was
gushing through her fingertips, and she was sure his life was slipping
away just as quickly.
More than anything, Gabriella wanted to help Darron, to end his
suffering. Her thoughts, her desperation, caused something deep inside
of her to stir. Something that had long been napping was awoken. The
power she had fought so hard to deny was forcing its way to the surface.
This time she didn’t struggle against that power. Her instinct to hide
from it was finally overcome by the thought of losing someone else she
cared about.
Gabriella was pulling strength and warmth from the earth, as though
her legs were tree roots taking nourishment from the element. A tingling
sensation began in the tips of her toes and spread slowly though her
body as she breathed in the essence of the element of air. Her blood
flowed and grew warm, the element of water, bringing the power to the
surface. She was overcome by a vigorous strength as she envisioned her
spirit encircled by the element of fire. She felt so powerful that she
thought she could stop the world from churning if that was what she
wished. Gabriella focused the power, remembering for a moment her
mother’s lessons. She looked down at her battered friend. She willed him
to open his eyes and look at her. She demanded it of him.
Gabriella would have thought it was impossible, but she felt herself
grow warmer. Her face dripped with perspiration. The power within her
reached a climax. Then finally, when she thought she might burst, she
felt the energy release. It seeped through her fingers, and shined with
an illumination that only she could see. She heard herself chanting
unfamiliar words, and scarcely recognized her own voice.
“By the power of earth, water, fire and air,
Heal this man who’s in my care.
Goddess, hear your daughter’s plea.
As I will it, so mote it be!”
Gabriella repeated the words three times. Three was the number of
power. Then she watched as the wound on Darron’s forehead healed before
her eyes, becoming smaller and smaller, until finally it was gone. The
blood was still warm and sticky, but beneath the blood, the skin was
smooth and unmarred. Even the horrible bruise had vanished. Gabriella
stared in open astonishment, marveling at the work she had done.
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her
husband and three children. She has been writing stories for as long as
she can remember. Old high school friends would tell you she was always
scratching in her notebook instead of paying attention in class and the
children she used to babysit for always loved to hear her scary stories
at bedtime. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole
author of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active
member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for
close to eight years. She loves writing young adult novels, because it
keeps her young at heart. She is the author of three published works
including Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, and Phantom, and has several more
projects in the works.
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November 10, 2013
The Great Christmas Giveaway
Weet Weet's Bookshelf is hosting an awesome Christmas giveaway! You can win tons of prizes including ebook copies of Destiny & Destiny Unveiled as well as the grand prize of a kindle fire!! To enter just fill out the rafflcopter form below.
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November 1, 2013
Thanksgivaway Blog Hop - Kindle Giveaway
Welcome to the first annual Thanksgivaway!
As if there was not enough to celebrate in the next month or two but Book2Buzz and Closed the Cover and friends decided to make it that much more special!
This giveaway is massive. No make that EPIC!
Prize? OMG, You're going to scream for joy!
One lucky winner will win a KINDLE FIRE HD pre loaded with over 50 books! SQUEEE!
There are a couple of other awesome prizes for other winners too!
This giveaway took a couple months of planning, and tons of authors and bloggers are involved! I am going to warn ya...the Rafflecopter is crazy long but the payout is ridiculously awesome!
I want to say "THANK YOU" to all the authors and bloggers involved because with you guys, Ashley and I could not have pulled this off!
Take a peek below to your prize, just WAITING for your loving tender touch!!
Here is a list of all the books already loaded on your brand new KINDLE HD, and other awesome prizes available!
Strength by Carrie Butler
Wicked Hunger by DelSheree Gladden
A God For All Seasons by Patti Tingen
Moonlight Dancer by Debra Atwood
Following Your Heart by Cheryl Persons
Mixing Business with Pleasure by Cheryl Persons
The Descendant by Samantha McMillian
The Last King of Ireland by Brian Igoe
The Story of Ireland by Brian Igoe
The Story of Napper Tandy by Brian Igoe
Confessions of a Gunfighter by Tell Cotten
Death of a Socialite by Isabel Saenz
Sworn to Raise by Terah Edun
Phantom by Laura DeLuca
The Disappearing Girl by Heather Wood
First Visions by Heather Wood
Broken Faith by Brandy Nacole
Uniquely Unwelcome by Brandy Nacole
Motorcross Me by Cheyanna Young
Not Your Fault by Cheyanna Young
Greta and the Goblin King by Chloe Jacobs
and so much more!
So, without further ado...Happy Thanksgiving to all and good luck in the THANKSGIVAWAY!
Morrigan Blitz & Giveaway
Morrigan
by Laura DeLuca
Release Date: 11/08/12
Summary from Goodreads:
Shuffled
from place to place in the foster system, Morrigan doesn't know the meaning of
home. Plus, she is different. She has power over fire, the ability to move
objects with her mind, and glimpse into the future. Just when she believes her
life can’t get any stranger, she discovers her true identity.
Filtiarn, a knight with a dark past and a surprising secret, has been tasked
with guiding the heir of Tír na NÓg through countless perils to be returned to
her family. Once Morrigan has been reunited with her mother and grandmother,
their triad can save the forgotten land of magic from being devoured by an
ancient evil.
Available from:
About the Author
Laura "Luna" DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey
shore with her husband and three children. She has been writing stories for as
long as she can remember. Old high school friends would tell you she was always
scratching in her notebook instead of paying attention in class and the
children she used to babysit for always loved to hear her scary stories at
bedtime. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the sole author of a
popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan
community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years.
Author Links:
***GIVEAWAY***
Smudge stick with abalone shell, snake necklace, tumbled stones, incense, natural stone pendant and wood trinket box. (US only)
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October 18, 2013
Hyde Tour & Giveaway with CBLS Promotions
OCTOBER 18th
Rebecca Hope has looked death in the face twice and lived to tell her tale.
She and the love of her life, Justyn Patko, land a summer internship at a local dinner theater, performing the musical Hyde. While they are excited about their first paid acting gig, they soon find themselves surrounded by more experienced cast mates, jealous of their success. As if the tension isn’t bad enough, they soon discover that the business might be a front for something much more sinister.
When Justyn is accused of a crime that she knows he would never commit, Rebecca must decide if she wants to follow her head or her heart. While trying to prove his innocence, she makes a shocking discovery of her own.
Everyone has something to conceal in the grand finale of the Dark Musicals Trilogy. Rebecca has to look beyond the façade to discover the true Hyde or face her final curtain call.
Title: Hyde (Dark Musicals Trilogy)
Author: Laura DeLuca
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Young Adult Romance
Categories: Mystery/Thriller
Publisher: Pagan Writers Press
Release Date: 7/29/2014
Heat Level: Sweet
Word Count: 102,000
Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player and Demon. She also has short stories featured in two anthologies called HerStory and A Celtic Tapestry.PROMO BLITZ PARTICIPANTS
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The Giveaway
Laura is giving away a signed copy of
Phantom, Geode, Incense, key chain, natural stone
pendant, crystal points, Gothic necklace, Smudge Stick with Abalone Shell and Lavender Purification Bath Salts.
This is for US residents only!
Spooky Spectacular Book Sale & Giveaway Event
The Spooky Spectacular Event will kick off Friday and run through midnight Sunday (Oct 18-20). Featuring 60+ of today's hottest authors, $1,000 in prizes and tons of awesome giveaways (Kindle Fires anyone? Coach wristlets?), the event is going to be a blast!
And most importantly, readers will be able to fill up their Kindles with incredible ebooks, all priced at .99! Check out all the gorgeous books at the event's webpage. Just click here!
RSVP at the event's FB page to be automatically entered into the drawing for one of three Kindle Fires! Click here to visit the event page. Instructions for earning extra entries for the drawing will be on the event page! Additional links to Rafflecopter entries for other giveaways will also be available on the event page as well.
A special thank you goes out to Lisa Markson, Leanne Jacobson, Stephanie Shaw and Emily Rae for all their help with the event. You all rock!
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