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December 15, 2014
Release Day Party Maia and the Secrets of Zagran
Today is the release day for YA scifi / fantasy book “Maia and the Secrets of Zagran”. Happy release day for the book! You can buy your copy on Amazon.
We’re also hosting a giveaway for a signed copy of the book. Scroll down to participate.
Book Excerpt
“We’re almost there,” Dani said as the transporter glided past a bluish-yellow embankment. “As soon as we turn around that ridge, you will see—”
The transporter made its way past the ragged edge of the underwater hillock. A stunned silence descend...
December 13, 2014
Mini-Review: The Wrong Girl, The Cutting Room Floor, Witch Hunt
Time for some mini-reviews! What are mini-reviews, you ask? As the title suggests, these are short reviews, consisting of one paragraph tops, about a book. It’s a way to catch up on the books I’ve read a while ago, but never got around to reviewing.
The Wrong Girl
Title: The Wrong Girl
Author: C.J. Archer
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Rating: 3 stars
Purchase: Amazon
It’s customary for Gothic romance novels to include a mysterious girl locked in the attic. Hannah Smith just wishes...
Book Review Romance & Revenge by Laina Turner
Title: Romance & Revenge
Author: Laina Turner
Genre: Cozy Mystery / Chick Lit
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
The bookkeeper at Jared’s company has been murdered and if that wasn’t bad enough someone is trying to sabotage the company by leaking company documents to other firms who are then upstaging their presentations. Jared asks for her help to find out who is trying to take Sleeping Bear Designs...
December 11, 2014
Mini-Review: Demonic Dora, In The Moors, Dare To You
Time for some mini-reviews! What are mini-reviews, you ask? As the title suggests, these are short reviews, consisting of one paragraph tops, about a book. It’s a way to catch up on the books I’ve read a while ago, but never got around to reviewing.
Demonic Dora
Title: Demonic Dora
Author: Claire Chilton
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Humor
Rating: 2,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
SHE’S FINALLY MANAGED TO SUMMON HER FIRST DEMON…
Dora Carridine is trying to summon a demon, but she’s not very good at...
Book Review Ride: Dueling Devils Box Set by Shyla Colt
Title: Ride: Dueling Devils Box Set
Author: Shyla Colt
Genre: Erotic Romance
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Experience the Ride from the beginning.
The red, white, and blue rally used to be a high point for Ardy Larkin. The festival brought in enough money for the town to scrape by, and added a bit of excitement to the air. This year everything’s different. Her father made a deal he couldn’t b...
December 10, 2014
Book Review Rani in Search of a Rainbow
Title: Rani in Search of a Rainbow
Author: Shaila Abdullah
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Age Group: Children
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
Displaced by the Pakistan floods, Rani’s family has taken refuge at a relief camp where they are doing their part to help other flood victims. Eight-year old Rani wants to assist but doesn’t know how. Heeding the advice of her father to help in a way only children can, Rani...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for River Card
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for psychological thriller “River Card”. The tour runs from December 10 to January 10. I’ll review the book on January 6. Stay tuned for the review, and in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
December 10th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
December 12th: Book Excerpt @ The Book Gazette
December 14th: Book Excerpt @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
December 16th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
December 17th: Author Interview @ T...
December 8, 2014
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for An Emerging Threat
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for fantasy novel “An Emerging Threat”. The tour runs from December 8 to December 22. I will review the book on December 22. Stay tuned for the review and meanwhile, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
December 8th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
December 9th: Book Excerpt @ Deal Sharing Aunt
December 11th: Author Interview @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
December 12th: Book Excerpt @ Bookish Madness
December 13th: Guest Post @ The Victo...
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for the Annie Tillery Mysteries
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for teen mystery / suspense novels, the “Annie Tillery Mysteries” series. I’ll be reviewing all three books in this series during the tour. Stay tuned for the reviews, and in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.
Tour Schedule
December 8th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
December 10th: Promo Post @ I’m an Eclectic Reader
December 12th: Author Interview @ The Single Librarian
December 14th: Promo Post @ Bedazzled Reading
December 16...
December 7, 2014
Book Review: Escape from Area 51 (The X+Y Files #3)
Title: Escape from Area 51 (The X+Y Files #3)
Author: Wayne A.D. Kerr
Genre: MG Paranormal Adventure
Age Group: Middle Grade
Rating: 4,5 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
A trip to the top secret military testing base, commonly known as Area 51, was a dream come true for UFO obsessed Xander Bookman – until a strange voice invaded his thoughts. Could the voice really be coming from a joke telling alien, named I-pod, who desperat...
