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July 9, 2014

Book Review: The Stolen Ones by Richard Montenari

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Author: Richard Montenari


Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers


Rating: 2 stars


Purchase: Amazon



In Richard Montanari’s chilling new suspense novel, a sealed-off network of secret passages connects all of Philadelphia to the killer hidden within.


Luther Wade grew up in Cold River, a warehouse for the criminally insane. Two decades ago the hospital closed it doors forever, but Luther never left. He wanders the catacombs beneath the city, channeling the violent dreams of Eduard K...

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Published on July 09, 2014 01:36

Book Tours: Book Spotlight The Fair Dinkum Economy

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Author: Robert Gibson

Publisher: Trafford

Pages: 170

Genre: Business/Economics

Format: Ebook


Purchase at AMAZON


“The Fair Dinkum Economy offers an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand economic guide for everyone. It explores the recent decline in the living standards of developed countries and negative effects of the swing in the balance of power to the Asian and Indian regions. Author Robert Gibson maintains that the way this economic change is happening will not benefit a...

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Published on July 09, 2014 01:22

Cover Reveal Party The Blue Effect

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I’m hosting the cover reveal party today for urban fantasy /sci-fi “The Blue Effect”. The cover is gorgeous, so I hope you like it as well! There’s also a giveaway for three $10 Amazon gift cards. Scroll down to participate in the giveaway.


Click on the cover to see the larger version.


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Title: The Blue Effect


Author: Rose Shababy


Genre: Adult Urban Sci-Fi/Fantasy


Blue Brennan is jaded and bitter despite her pinup girl looks and quick wit. Night after night, she scours the Seattle club scene looking...

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Published on July 09, 2014 00:56

July 8, 2014

Book Tours: Guest Post Anvil of God

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I’m hosting a guest post for the book tour for “Anvil of God”. Enjoy reading.




Why would anyone write about 8th century France?

Actually the more important question is why would anyone read about the 8th century France? After all, there are plenty of books about time periods with which we are already familiar: Henry VIII and his many wives, the Knights Templar and the Crusades, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra – even the legend of King Arthur. Why pick a time frame so obscure?


The short answer is I wa...

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Published on July 08, 2014 12:27

Book Tours: Starter Day Party You Can Love Writing

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I’m hosting the starter day party today for non-fiction tour “You Can Love Writing”. I’ll be reviewing the book on July 22nd. Stay tuned for the review, and in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.


Tour Schedule

July 8th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading


July 10th: Book Excerpt @ Hollow Readers


July 12th: Author Interview @ Majanka’s Blog


July 14th: Book Excerpt @ 365 Days of Reading


July 16th: Book Review @ Endazzled Reading


July 18th: Book Excerpt @ The Book Daily


July 20th: Guest Post @ Th...

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Published on July 08, 2014 04:03

Cover Reveal Party Fallen Ashes

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I’m hosting the cover reveal party for fantasy romance “Fallen Ashes” today. Without further ado, here is the gorgeous cover…


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Title: Fallen Ashes


Author: Laura L. Zimmerman


Genre: Fantasy Romance


Publication: Expected publication October 2014


Evangeline, a recent widow who lost her husband in a car accident, suddenly finds herself a single mom of three. When a strange man shows up at their door insisting they come with him or face imminent danger, she must decide if she can trust him with their li...

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Published on July 08, 2014 00:02

July 7, 2014

Book Tours: Starter Day Party Hurry Home

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I’m hosting the starter day party today for supernatural coming-of-age “Hurry Home”. The tour runs from July 8 to August 8. I’ll be reviewing the book on July 12. Stay tuned for the review, and in the mean time, check out the other tour stops.


Tour Schedule

July 8th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading


July 10th: Promo Post @ Read it Write


July 12th: Book Review @ I Heart Reading


July 13th: Promo Post @ The Readers Hollow


July 14th: Book Excerpt @ I’m an Eclectic Reader


July 16th: Author Interview @...

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Published on July 07, 2014 17:09

Book Tours: Book Spotlight The Hunt

Copy of The Hunt NEWVivian thinks she can control every aspect of a deadly game with her usual manipulations… but what if she can’t? Seven vampires and seven werewolves pay to hunt a supernatural criminal across the cold, vast grounds of an Alaskan resort. The one to catch her, and live through the encounter, will increase their power by feasting on hers.


The tiny vampire they track is more than she appears, however. To escape a fate of twelve years in silver chains, she’ll do anything to survive the weeklong exc...

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Published on July 07, 2014 08:54

Book Review: The River Leith by Leta Blake

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Author: Leta Blake


Genre: Gay Romance


Age Group: Adult (18+)


Rating: 4 stars


Purchase:


Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.



Memory is everything.


After an injury in the ring, amateur boxer Leith Wenz wakes to discover his most recent memories are three years out of date. Unmoored and struggling to face his new reality, Leith must cope anew with painful revelations about his family. His brother is there to support him, but it’s the...

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Published on July 07, 2014 07:26

Book Tours: Starter Day Party The Longest Distance

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I’m hosting the starter day party today for personal growth / self help / literary fiction “The Longest Distance”. I will review the book on July 17. Stay tuned for the review and, in the mean time, visit the other tour stops.


Tour Schedule

July 7th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading


July 9th: Promo Post @ I’m an Eclectic Reader


July 11th: Book Excerpt @ Bookaholic Ramblings


July 13th: Author Interview @ Cassidy Crimson’s Blog


July 15th: Promo Post @ Forever Book Lover


July 17th: Book Review @ I H...

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Published on July 07, 2014 06:52