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October 22, 2014
Dead of Night Release Day Blitz @CarlyleL

Author: Carlyle Labuschagne
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Romance
Publisher: Hallowed Ink Press

World War III has left Earth in utter turmoil. People’s beliefs are said to be the cause of the worldwide destruction. After The Clearing new laws are set about - to show certitude in anything besides the law is weak and chargeable as mutiny. To be illogical and have faith in religion is illegal, to be limitless is dangerous. And Illness is seen as a defect – all flaws that are inexcusable.
But to love is the greatest betrayal of all mankind. It is a fault the world has long forgotten and punishable by death, a fatal risk Aecker and Opel are fully prepared to take - because in love there is freedom. But how far can they push back before it claims their lives and of those they care about?
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Her become a published author prgramme for students launched Feb 2014.
She is not only an author, but works as a marketing manager by day. She holds a diploma in creative writing through the writing school at College SA.
Carlyle loves to swim, fights for the trees, and is a food lover who is driven by her passion for life. Carlyle also writes for IU e-magazine India, an inspirational non-profit magazine that aims at inspiring the world through words. The drive behind her author career is healing through words. Carlyle is also the founder of the first annual book drive – Help Build A Library in Africa Project. And hopes to launch her very own Indie book festival in Johannesburg March 2015.
“My goal as an author is to touch people’s lives, and help others love their differences and one another.”
Author Links:Goodreads * Amazon * Twitter * Web * Blog

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Published on October 22, 2014 23:00
October 21, 2014
Sunshine in Madrid Cover Reveal @authorkrissyv
Sunshine in MadridBy Krissy VRelease Date November 7th 2014
My name is Sunshine and once a year I run Sunshine Tours!I like to take a break from my life to recharge my batteries you know that feeling when you just need to do something that is totally different to the hum drum of everyday life.My life can be boring, but whenever I get together with my eclectic group of friends my life takes a different track.Join me on my tour of Madrid. This year is our 10th Anniversary and we intend to make it as good as the first trip we ever made which was to Barcelona. I brought back a souvenir that year that I still treasure. An anniversary is a time for reflection and I have to do that when my past life catches up with me in the most unusual place. Will I be able to keep my secret? Or is it time for me to grow up and accept some responsibility?Step aboard the Sunshine tour, take a seat and lose yourself in Sunshine’s world!
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Other books by Krissy VTil Death Us Do Part series
Trailer: Til’ Death Us Do Part( Book1-3)
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For Better or For Worse:
Amazon.co.uk: www.amazon.co.uk/For-Better-Worse-Death-Part-ebook/dp/B00JKY633AAmazon.com: www.amazon.com/For-Better-Worse-Death-Part-ebook/dp/B00JKY633A
In Sickness and In Helath
Amazon.co.uk: www.amazon.co.uk/Sickness-Health-Til-Death-Part-ebook/dp/B00K7S96W8Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/Sickness-Health-Til-Death-Part-ebook/dp/B00K7S96W8/
To Love and to Cherish
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Cherish-Death-Part-Book-ebook/dp/B00KVSXB5MAmazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Cherish-Death-Part-Book-ebook/dp/B00KVSXB5M
To Have and to Hold
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Have-Hold-Death-Part-Volume/dp/1500317896Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-Hold-Death-Part-Book-ebook/dp/B00LNMN394
For Richer or For Poorer
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Richer-Poorer-Death-Part-Book-ebook/dp/B00N2AHAYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413719910&sr=8-2&keywords=krissy+vAmazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richer-Poorer-Death-Part-Book-ebook/dp/B00N2AHAYY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1413766392&sr=8-4&keywords=for+richer+for+poorer
Krissy V took part in an Anthology called Love Reborn. 8 authors came together to raise money for SANDS (Stillborn and neo-natal deaths).
Goodreads Link
Trailer: http://animoto.com/play/LDPCi430xlFomXWn4vydxQ
Buy Links to Love Reborn:
US:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Reborn-Alana-Albertson-ebook/dp/B00NKX4OAG/UK:http://www.amazon.com/Love-Reborn-Alana-Albertson-ebook/dp/B00NKX4OAG/

My name is Sunshine and once a year I run Sunshine Tours!I like to take a break from my life to recharge my batteries you know that feeling when you just need to do something that is totally different to the hum drum of everyday life.My life can be boring, but whenever I get together with my eclectic group of friends my life takes a different track.Join me on my tour of Madrid. This year is our 10th Anniversary and we intend to make it as good as the first trip we ever made which was to Barcelona. I brought back a souvenir that year that I still treasure. An anniversary is a time for reflection and I have to do that when my past life catches up with me in the most unusual place. Will I be able to keep my secret? Or is it time for me to grow up and accept some responsibility?Step aboard the Sunshine tour, take a seat and lose yourself in Sunshine’s world!

Add to Goodreads

Trailer
Pre-Order nowAmazon UK || Amazon US
Join in the Thunderclap

EventCome join the funNovember 7th 2014https://www.facebook.com/events/938323396196637/
Follow Krissy V

Other books by Krissy VTil Death Us Do Part series

Krissy V took part in an Anthology called Love Reborn. 8 authors came together to raise money for SANDS (Stillborn and neo-natal deaths).
Goodreads Link
Trailer: http://animoto.com/play/LDPCi430xlFomXWn4vydxQ


Published on October 21, 2014 23:00
October 19, 2014
Forgiving Gia Release Day Blitz @ginamwhitney


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Gina Whitney grew up reading Judy Blume, and Nancy Drew books. She was raised in the town of North Valley Stream, New York(Long Island)and attended community college for fashion design. At 19 she opened a boutique. She recently published her first paranormal romance novel Blood Ties. When she's not writing, she's hanging with family and friends. She shares a home with her wonderful son’s PJ and Drew, and their 200lb Mastiff Hercules. She currently lives in Massapequa, New York. Reading has always been a passion and obsession. You can usually find her typing furiously while shouting obscenities over her latest work. She also enjoys a good laugh, being snarky, espresso, and above all steamy swooning angst filled novels. She's pathologically obsessed with True Blood(Eric ;), Games of Thrones, Borgias, Vampire Diaries and Originals. You can also find her chatting it up with readers on Facebook.
Links:Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7093718.Gina_WhitneyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginawhitneyauthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ginamwhitneyAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Gina-Whitney/e/B00DWDU1KG/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 Blog: http://authorginawhitney.blogspot.com/
Pre – Order Link:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MU9QVZCAmazon UK: http://amzn.to/11trzqAiTunes: https://itun.es/us/mAiB3.lKobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/forgivin
Forgiving Gia’s playlistTake Me Home ~ Cash CashChandelier ~ SiaThe Worst ~ Jhene AikoOne Wing ~ Jordan SparksLove Will ~ Jordan SparksAlways ~ Bon JoviMake A Memory ~ Bon JoveBlurry ~ Puddle Of MudRiptide ~ Sick Of PuppiesSend the Pain Below ~ ChevelleThrough Glass ~ Stone SourYou ~ Breaking BenjaminLips Of An Angel ~ HinderSame Old War ~ Our Last NightRadioactive ~ Our Last NightDark Horse ~ Our Last NightAddicted ~ Saving AbelSkin ~ Sixx: A.M.Better Than Me ~ Hinder
Published on October 19, 2014 23:00
October 18, 2014
Review: The Beautiful Dead

The Beautiful Dead by Daryl Banner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was provided a copy of The Beautiful Dead for review.
I'm not usually into a whole lot of zombie, but I was asked to give Daryl's book a whirl. Daryl is a new author to me, and one of my worst personal downfalls to be immediately skeptical when going into a work of an author I know nothing about.
What you need to know is this book is AMAZING.
Daryl takes the basic, traditional concept of a zombie and literally throws it out of a 5 story window where the wind can carry it off and scatter it to the infinite corners of our round little planet.
There's a sense of realism in this world of death and decay. In providing different types of beings gives this story more depth. Life as we know it is not just a basic, single basic plain of existence, so having that same complexity in this story of life after death provides a sort of relatable enjoyment.
Daryl also has a well balanced dry sense of humor that he's ingeniously woven into his main character, Winter. I enjoyed her snarky responses, especially when faced with something worse than death.
Even if you're not keen on zombies, I'd still strongly recommend giving this book a try. There is a higher level of grotesqueness, so be aware of that. It's simply not something that phases me, but I'm aware that there's a large number of readers out there that don't have the stomach for it.
In all honesty, I can safely say I'm DESPERATE to get my hands on the next book, and have added The Beautiful Dead to my soon-to-be-purchased paperback lineup.
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Published on October 18, 2014 06:25
October 14, 2014
Kelly's Quest Release Day Blitz @naumannbooks


Kelly Cavenaugh is a lot of things: intelligent, sexy, vivacious, and a great friend. But the one thing she’s determined to prove to herself and others is that she’s not promiscuous. So why do a spoiled rich boy with a dark past and a former Marine with a high-powered job have to come along and try to break her resolve? Theo Roberts and Erik Murphy only have two things in common: they’re both dangerously gorgeous, and have their sights set on Kelly. Everyone tells her Erik isn’t someone she wants to get involved with, however, and Theo seems to be the total package. If Kelly allows herself to be with one of them, the choice should be easy. But it’s complicated, and she’ll find herself struggling to separate passion from reality while trying to establish her new life.


Author Links: www.authorjenniferann.blogspot.comwww.twitter.com/naumannbookswww.facebook.com/authorjenniferannwww.goodreads.com/authorjenniferann
Buy Links:Amazon: http://amzn.to/1o89TeziTunes: http://bit.ly/1o89XLl


Published on October 14, 2014 00:30
Shifting Lines Cover Reveal by Abigail Lee

Expected Release Date: October 28, 2014Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours



Lee is an Oklahoma native who received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University in 2005. Beyond her passion for writing, Lee and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with their growing family.
Lee currently resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, two sons and dog.
Also by Abigail Lee:Stay With Me (Finding Love In Milton #1)My Forever Valentine (Finding Love In Milton #1.5)Come Back To Me (Finding Love In Milton, #2). Author Linkswww.facebook.com/AuthorAbigailLeewww.booksbyabigaillee.com
Published on October 14, 2014 00:00
October 13, 2014
Lycan Secrets Book Blitz @Falling4AnAngel


Author Bio - Laura Prior grew up in the north-east of England, and has travelled the world while working as a nurse. She is currently living and working in Melbourne, Australia, with her partner. She enjoys snowboarding, long walks, shoe-shopping and cocktails. She loves reading passionate novels with strong female characters.

Author Links: www.facebook.com/FallingforanangelTwitter - @Falling4AnAngelwebsite - Laurapriorbooks.comAvailable on amazon, kindle, nook, kobo, googleplay, ibook and more.

Published on October 13, 2014 23:30
Learning to Let Go Release Day Blitz @cynthiaponeill


Garrett Andrews has controlled every aspect of his life for as long as he can remember… Whatever he wanted, he took, especially when it came to Laurel Hart. She was the first person to make his heart skip a beat and capture his soul, allowing part of his control to slip, which uncovered his lie and destroyed her trust in him.Laurel now lays battered and broken thanks to Chase Peterson, a stalker from her college days, who won’t accept no for an answer…Garrett is determined to win her back, obsessing over her care in an attempt to heal both her body and her mind. He will go to any lengths to earn back her trust and teach her to let go of the past, but can he follow his own advice and let down his own walls?They struggle to overcome their issues and soon Chase is after her again, fixated on staking his “claim” with a startling revelation that links both the past and present. Can they find happiness with each other or is their too much to overcome? Only time will tell if they can…learn to let go…


I grew up in a small town in South Florida called Clewiston and moved to Central Florida to attend college. I married my friend, love, and soul mate and still reside in the area with our amazing son, and a feisty, four-legged little doggie boy. In my books, I draw on my background in healthcare, business, and science, along with my husband’s engineering and wireless technology knowledge. I currently write on all levels of Romance. The Learning Series is for those who like a little more steam with their books, falling into the categories of Contemporary and verging on Erotica, with a hint of Suspense. The Remembrance Series encompasses Young Adult, with a touch of Paranormal activity and a hint of Historical romance. A new contemporary romance series is underway, called Need. It will be different than the others, because each book will focus on a new couple, while the other characters will still have a large presence throughout the series. I try to make my writing very personal and close to her heart. Regular life is the inspiration for my books, but I'm only limited by imagination taking ideas to new heights, opening up possibilities that would normally not exist. On a more personal note...I love to cook and create in the kitchen and on the bbq grill. I sometimes lose myself in a song at the piano. I often sing with my son while we are driving or making dinner together. I enjoy crafts (flower arranging, making wreaths, painting pottery, needle point and drawing in pencil and charcoals). My music tastes are eclectic at best, ranging from classical piano to hard rock/heavy metal. It all depends on the song, group, and if it has a good beat or is a soulful ballad.
To learn more about me, feel free to check me out at www.cynthiaponeill.com.Cynthia P. O’Neill Links:Website: www.cynthiaponeill.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorcynthiaponeillTwitter: www.twitter.com/cynthiaponeill or @cynthiaponeillBlogspot: http://cynthiaponeill.blogspot.com Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/cynthiaponeillGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7085956.Cynthia_P_O_Neill Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cynthia-P.-ONeill/e/B00DSA6OSQ/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

I was just about to succumb to sleep when I heard Laurel scream in terror. I bolted through the door first and saw her upright in bed screaming, “Leave me the hell alone, Chase! Get off me! You’re hurting me! Stop NOW!” Her arms were in a protective stance around her, swinging fiercely through the air, trying to connect with her imagined target, but her eyes were still closed. Oh, God, she’s having a nightmare of the attack! I’d hoped her mind would avoid this. I knew what it was like to relive an event that tore at your heart and soul night after night, eating up every part of your mind until you felt like you were going to implode. She may not want my help, but she was going to get it! I couldn’t let her suffer through what I did as a child.I took a tentative step towards her, speaking in soft tones. “Laurel, you need to open your eyes for me,” I whispered. “You’re having a bad dream and need to wake up.” Her body stilled at the sound of my voice and she started to cry, so I rushed toward her, pulling her tight against me, holding her while her tears flowed. Several sets of footsteps came rushing through the door all at once. Everyone was asking, “How is she? Did she have a nightmare? Is she going to be okay?” I felt her flinch against me at the onslaught of questioning. I leaned in toward her ear and whispered, “You want everyone to leave?”She nodded slightly.“Do you want me to go, too?” My heart was ready to burst with joy when she barely uttered, “No.”I held her tight with one arm as the other shooed everyone out the door.When the door closed, she finally looked up at me. The amount of fear in her eyes told me we had a long battle ahead of us. “Do you want to talk about it?” I asked.Her eyes bugged out and she shook her head. She began to open her mouth, stuttering the words, “I-I… I can’t…not yet.”“Would you like to come to my room? I can prop you up on some pillows and can keep you as close as you’d like. There’s room for both of us in my bed, and I promise I’ll do nothing more than hold you while you sleep.”I could tell she was thinking about it and sighed deeply as she answered, “Okay.”If her dreams were anything like the ones I had after my parents died, I knew she would wake often during the night and need someone she could reach out to. I pulled her covers back and carried her to my room. Her eyes went wide, taking in the sight of my king-sized walnut bed, decorated with the same burgundy patterns as her bed in Waters Towers. “I happen to prefer dark, rich colors, too,” I said as I slid her underneath the covers and gently kissed the top of her head. “Are you comfortable?” She nodded. “Thank you.” Her voice was soft, but still shaky from her ordeal.I went around to the other side and pulled on a t-shirt. Just holding her body against my bare chest made me so hard that I could hardly stand it. I needed a barrier between our skin to get through tonight. This was going to be difficult, at best, but I would put all thoughts of pleasure aside and focus entirely on helping Laurel recover. Her eyes watched every move I made as I pulled the shirt on and climbed into bed. I was there beside her with just our arms touching, silent and still, when her voice broke with a soft whimper. “Hold me, please.”I turned to my side and pulled her up against me, cocooning her with my own body. “Shh, baby. You have nothing to fear now. I’ll protect you with my life. Always.” I smoothed a few stray hairs behind her ear. “You need your rest. I won’t let any of those dreams, or him, ever harm you again.”I watched in fascination as her breathing slowed and she finally drifted back into a gentle slumber. After a couple of hours, I drifted off too, content to have the one person who touched my forbidden heart back in my arms again.


Published on October 13, 2014 23:00
October 12, 2014
Kissing Trouble Release Day Blitz & Cover Reveal @AirickaPhoenix @Morgana_Phoenix


Their screams will be his lullaby. Escaping into the wilderness should have been a piece of cake for a super-babysitter like Julie Brewer. But even she isn’t prepared for the horror awaiting their arrival, or the man who had broken her heart all those years ago to suddenly show up on the doorstep. Mason Brody has a plan and it is simple: wait for Julie to grow up. Yet in no way is he prepared for the fierce amazon who ambushes him with a baseball bat, or the way the shy fifteen year old has blossomed into a beautiful, passionate woman he can't get enough of. But there is so much more than just their past between them. There is a dark force lurking in the shadows, waiting for the chance to appease its hunger for death and it will stop at nothing until it is fed. Can Mason and Julie keep the evil at bay long enough to escape? Or will the monster add their lives to its list?
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Author Links:Website: www.AirickaPhoenix.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/VgLqD LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/pub/airicka-phoenix/40/432/74/ Facebook: Airicka: https://www.facebook.com/airicka.phoenix Airicka Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airicka-Phoenix/252135634831614 Morgan Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morgana-Phoenix/148839731972606 Airicka's Mystical Creations: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airickas-Mystical-Creations/462373910480084 The Dark Realm: https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkCourt The Touch Saga Page: https://www.facebook.com/TouchSeriesByAirickaPhoenix Twitter: https://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenix (@AirickaPhoenix) https://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenix (@Morgana_Phoenix) Goodreads: Airicka: https://www.goodreads.com/AirickaPhoenix Morgana: https://www.goodreads.com/MorganaPhoenix Google+ Airicka: https://plus.google.com/u/0/101248439681101533712 Morgana: https://plus.google.com/115636000442414081509 Booktropolous: https://booktropoloussocial.com/index.php?do=/profile-941/
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Published on October 12, 2014 23:30
Release Day Blitz #sale #giveaway by Delphina Henley

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Unless You Can Be A Unicorn is a New Adult Paranormal Romance with content appropriate for a Young Adult audience.
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Published on October 12, 2014 23:00