Welcome to the YA Scavenger Hunt!

Welcome to the YA

Scavenger Hunt!

On this hunt you will be able to gain access to exclusive bonus material, sign up for giveaways, and get an all access pass to top secret insider information. This fabulous sneak peek into what's coming up in YA literature is for three days only!

YA SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

As an extra bonus we've put together a puzzle with one keyword found on each website. Complete it and you will be eligible for a fantastic GRAND PRIZE which will include signed editions of books, signed bookmarks, jewelry, and many more exclusive gifts with at least one from EVERY AUTHOR!

Directions: Complete the puzzle by unscrambling the 37 words (hint, look for the words in RED text) on each author's web site, and then complete the ENTRY FORM to enter the Grand Prize contest. (Note: You will find the list of scrambled words on the entry form). It's probably easier to copy and paste the scrambled words into a Word document, unscramble them, and then copy & paste the answers back into the form. Don't forget that the scrambled words need to be numbered #1-37 and must be in the same order. Once you submit your entry, you will be eligible to win the fantastic GRAND PRIZE Good luck!

Rules: To be eligible for the grand prize, you must submit the completed puzzle before noon on December 4th Pacific Time. All the keywords must be in the correct place, and you must include your full name and address. Entries sent in without name and address will not be considered! The contest is open internationally.

Now let's get on with the HUNT!

I am so excited to be hosting the fabulous BRODI ASHTON!

I have discovered that Brodi

and I have a lot in common

She lives in Utah * I lived in Utah

Her books are on an accelerated time line and so are mine

She loves Diet Coke * I love Diet Coke

Red is my favorite color to wear

I took her Good Guy or Bad Boy Quiz and I like

the Good Guys which we also have in common

We are practically twins!

Here's her bio

Because of two parents who were Greek myth geeks, I grew up thinking the latest fashion trends were inspired by Aphrodite, and a good conversational opener was, "So, which mythological character do you most resemble?" Despite these social shortcomings, I found a great husband who's always my first reader. We live in Utah with our two young boys, who still have no idea why I'm at the computer all the time.

I received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Utah and a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Her book is called EVERNEATH
Isn't it gorgeous?

I really want that red dress-smoke included.

Just in case you'd like to know what the

book is all about, here is the description

Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing humans. Now she's returned- to her old life, her family, her friends- before being banished back to the underworld... this time forever.

She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.

Nikki longs to spend these months reconnecting with her boyfriend, Jack, the one person she loves more than anything. But there's a problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who first enticed her to the Everneath, has followed Nikki to the mortal world. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back- this time as his queen.

As Nikki's time grows short and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she's forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Cole's...

If that doesn't peak your interest then check THIS out!

Can't wait to buy this book?

You can get a copy on Amazon

or on Barnes & Noble

or on Indie Bound

EVERNEATH is the first book in a trilogy!

Need to know more about Brodi's plans for the EVERNEATH series?

Check out her website at www.brodiashton.blogspot.com!

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AND NOW FOR THE TOP

SECRET EXCLUSIVE AND

FANTABULOUS BONUS FEATURE!

READ THIS SPECIAL EXTRA EXTENDED SCENE

COMING TO YOU DIRECTLY

FROM BRODI!

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Sophomore Year...

"Tell me, friend," Jack said, his fingertips grazing mine as people shuffled past us in the hallway. "Is there more for us?"

I looked at my feet. "There's everything for us."

He didn't answer. The bell was about to ring. I could tell because the hallway began to clear out, and yet Jack remained quiet.

Despite the butterflies that had expanded out of my stomach and now filled my entire body, I ventured a look at Jack.

He had the funniest expression. He smiled in a knowing way, as if he suddenly got a glimpse at our entire future, and it was amazing. I wasn't sure he would ever move from that spot.

I tugged on his hand and said, "We should-"

"Yes," he interrupted.

His fingers closed around mine and he pulled me down the hall.

"Um, we're going the wrong way," I said. "My English class is that way." I pointed behind us.

He didn't let up. With his fingers in a death grip around my hand, as if at any moment we would be ripped apart, he led me around the corner, down a side hall, and finally into a dark nook that held a drinking fountain.

The walk to this point had given me just enough time to wonder what I had agreed to. What I had just done to jeopardize the most important friendship in my life.

He faced me, and I backed against the wall.

"Wait," I said.

"What?" He immediately dropped my hands and stiffened, as if we had been discovered doing something illegal.

I let out a shaky breath. "I just… Your friendship is everything to me."

He smiled and took a step closer. "I feel the same way."

I put my hand against his chest. "But…"

"But?" He raised an eyebrow.

"But…" I couldn't find the words. I couldn't figure out express my concerns, and I'd waited for this moment for so long, I wasn't sure I wanted to. "But…"

His lips turned up in a sly smile. "Becks, can we move on from 'but'?"

I bit my lip, and tried again. "We could go back."

"Back to where?"

"Back to ten minutes ago. Back to before you said anything."

His smile fell, and he backed off a few inches. "You don't want this." It was a statement, not a question.

I leaned my head back until it rested on the brick wall. How do I explain it's all I ever wanted? It was all I'd been able to think about for months now.

I looked at his face again. His bright eyes from moments ago had become dull, his shoulders that could've carried the world two minutes ago now slumped.

What was I thinking? I was thinking too much. That was the problem. That was always the problem.

Before I could think about it any more, I grabbed his shirt and pulled him toward me. I kissed him. Lightly. Quickly.

I sank back, but he gathered me close to him again and his lips were on mine. He pulled me tighter against him, his hands pushing against my back, but he wasn't satisfied with our nearness until he pushed me up against the wall.

I was clawing at him just as much. My fingers tangled in his hair, then grabbed at his shirt, pulling him closer. His kiss became deeper, his lips urged my mouth open.

I didn't care that we'd caught a few stares from students passing by. I didn't care that the bell to begin class rang. I didn't care that everything between Jack and me had changed.

All I cared about was the fact that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get any closer to Jack.

WHEW! That was steamy! Am I right?

If that didn't hook you, I don't know what will.

Brodi is doing a giveaway on her blog

as well so don't forget to sign up when

you reach her site on the hunt!

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Thank you so much for visiting my website and I hope you are all enjoying the tour. While you're here, sign up to win a fabulous prize pack including a signed copy of TIGER'S CURSE, TIGER'S QUEST, & TIGER'S VOYAGE the first three books in my series. Also included in the prize pack is a journal, jewelry, and anything else I can fit into the shipping box! To enter follow the directions below.