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http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book....
Only problem it's all by public voting - there's a sample chapter on the site and then folk can vote / comment (if they like what they've read.)
If you could take a look or pass the word around in any way I'd be really grateful - this public voting idea is scary stuff - especially as I don't have a million followers on twitter or anything...
Thanks, Margaret


http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book....
Only problem it's all by public voting - there's a sample chapter on the site and then folk can vote / comment (if they like what they've read.)
If you could take a look or pass the word around in any way I'd be really grateful - this public voting idea is scary stuff - especially as I don't have a million followers on twitter or anything...
Thanks, Margaret

Khamlok, Book 2 of The Alterran Legacy Series
Both available on Amazon and also available on Kindle



Stevie-girl and the Phantom of Crybaby Bridge
Character-driven ghost story, mystery. Here's the blurb:
Stevie-girl and her best friend, Jase, are phantom magnets.
Whenever they are together, the doorway between this world and the next swings slightly open.
The summer his parents treat them to a camping trip in New Mexico, the two friends can’t wait to visit the legendary Crybaby Bridge. Right away, they hear the crying baby. Is it a phantom, or is someone playing tricks on them?
As the two friends scour the campgrounds for answers, they discover that phantoms are not the only secrets the nearby town has kept hidden for over 60 years. They also discover things about each other, and about Stevie’s family history, that will force their relationship to a whole new level—a level from which there may be no return.
I am offering 3 digital copies for review (gift certificates) from Kindle, Nook, Kobo, or Smashwords...
Contact me on GR or email at swannann76@yahoo.com

A contemporary western romance series with hot cowboys, a dash of suspense and a lot of southern flavor.












I would love to add my newly released YA romance to the shelf!
Blurb : Kelly Callahan had everything going for her. Everything that is, except for a relationship. It wasn’t for the lack of trying, it just seemed like she was a magnet for all the wrong ones. But all of that was about to change the minute she laid eyes on Jake.
On a dare from her close friend, Michelle, Kelly accepts a challenge to date and become Jake’s girlfriend within three months. The consequence of losing is global humiliation, and she refuses to lose.
Enlisting the help of her childhood friend and confidant, Brian, Kelly manages to catch Jakes attention. She also unknowingly hooks Brian who tries to sabotage the plan. Kelly finds herself with a dilemma; take the final step with Jake and win the plan or follow her heart and reveal her feelings for Brian.

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Returning to Elmhurst many years after his involuntary departure, to attend a civic reception in his honour, Sir Rufus Seward had ignored the maxim that 'going back' is not always wise.
Summoned after Seward's body is found, a wood chisel protruding from its back, Dl Joe Rafferty receives a panicky call from his younger brother, Mickey, who fears he is in the frame for Seward's murder. Strangely, given his loathing of the dead man, Mickey had received an invitation to the reception. Keen to confront the bully who made his youth a misery, Mickey found his tormentor's body, and fled the scene...
Rafferty, aware that his brother hated Seward, and that Mickey, a carpenter by trade, has three pointers to guilt - the means, the motive and the opportunity - finds himself torn between protecting his family and finding the real killer
'Wonderful series. Fantastic books. I highly recommend them. They have terrific characters and interesting plots.' Gail Farrelly, Author
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http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book....
Only problem it's all by public voting - there's a sample chapter on the site and then folk can vote / comment (if they like what they've read.)
If you could take a look or pass the word around in any way I'd be really grateful - this public voting idea is scary stuff - especially as I don't have a million followers on twitter or anything...
I'd also really value feedback on the sample chapter that is up and on the cover image - its HF, but not he traditional headless lady, kilted man nor swords and sandals - it would be good to know what folk think?
Thanks, Margaret

The sequel to Hope Flies on Broken Wings
HOPE RISES FROM THE ASHES
Another historical fantasy, coming-of-age with romantic elements as Collie's journey continues.

Hope Rises from the Ashes

Book 1 (2003):
The Concrete Sky
Darkly funny and shamelessly over-the-top thriller about dirty money and boys on the lam.
Book 2 (2004):
Black Shapes in a Darkened Room
Horror, weirdness, and lovely things that bump into the walls at night.
Book 3 (2010):
An Ideal For Living
A novel. I am modest enough to suggest not reading it while your bladder is full, especially not in public.
Book 4 (2012):
The Infernal Republic
Short fiction. Little slices of tasty weirdness. Best reviews of all my books so far, so I must be doing something right.
Book 5 (2013):
Bitter Orange
The new novel. Crime, invisibility, tattoos, witty and rather dark humor, and vengeance with Korean characteristics.
I've also done a free e-chapbook containing excerpts and stories from the first four books, as well as the first chapter from Bitter Orange:
Never Turn Away
This is available via Smashwords, Omnilit, and elsewhere. Or you can just send me a message. :)

So hope folk won't mind me posting again.
My book has been nominated by the publisher for the People's Book Prize http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book....
Only problem it's all by public voting - there's a sample chapter on the site and then folk can vote / comment (if they like what they've read.)
If you could take a look or pass the word around in any way I'd be really grateful - this public voting idea is scary stuff - especially as I don't have a million followers on twitter or anything...
And please do let me know if you have had a look, so that I can thank you.
I'd also really value feedback on the sample chapter that is up and on the cover image - its HF, but not the traditional headless lady, kilted man nor swords and sandals - it would be good to know what folk think.
Thanks, Margaret

Turn of the Tide


Description: After she confessed, Chloe's relationship with headstrong Ethan was over and now she's gone back to sexy, mysterious and Japanese Kaito. Her last solace turns out to be more than just a fling and she wants to stay with Kaito, even though she still doesn't know who he really is. Determined to find out his secret life, she searches for the truth, but will their romance survive?
Don't miss other books in the Enflamed Series: Raveled By You (Book 1), Hooked By You (Book 2) available now! Cherished By You (Book 4) Coming soon!
**This is an explicit, Erotic Romance for adults only! Contains steamy, hot sex between two fantastic characters.**
Get your copy of Cling To You now!


The Antpod Faction is a speculative science-fiction adventure.
Antpods crash landed their Ship onto a barren desert world. 97 years later antpod society consists of 120,000 antpods, and is a mass hub of activity, trading, and political diversity.
For ten years a Spy War has raged; where powerful political organisations compete against their rivals in a game of espionage, and carry out ‘hits’ on specific targets. They fight over resource, which is the key to economic supremacy and societal dominance.
But potent forces are at work. The Spy War is coming to an end. A wave of terrorist strikes engulfs the antpod population, and for the first time ‘hits’ lead to the relentless massacre of ordinary civilians. The official Security Force Office struggles to maintain control and to stop these strikes. Terror is everywhere. But are these terror attacks mindless massacres, or is there a hidden motive?
Mase is an eccentric young female antpod who lives in her own apartment. Isolated, confused, and detached from her kind, she decides to seek a new purpose in antpod society. But after a wave of terrorist strikes, she suddenly finds herself a target of powerful political organisations and entities. She is suddenly compelled to work with her family and friends to survive the battleground that society has become. She soon realises that she is no ordinary antpod.


Hi, Written for You is my third work, first time writing outside of the YA genre. Also first time writing comedy, I found it fun but very difficult.
Bob writes a book, and well all hell breaks loose after that.
The book is actually a play which is another first for me. Now that I think about it, with all those first time issues not to mention my spelling, you're probably better off not reading it. Better yet, convince someone else to. I am okay with that, as long as it is not me.


Synopsis:
The year is 1870. Five years after the Civil War has ended. Many states, cities and small towns are still recovering, one of these places is the town of Toomswood. The town has been taken over by sly corrupt tycoon Javier “Bones” Jones. Things only get worse for the town when a mysterious stranger rides into town making an offer and cutting a deal with Jones. The man gives Jones super dexterity and point pin shooting accuracy among other like abilities, however in return he has placed a curse on Jones, making him a leader to the Undead unbeknown to his knowledge. After finding out his curse Jones takes a liking to it and soon kills to turn his gang into an army. The mysterious man then tells Jones he will also lead Undead Civil War soldiers who are now bloodthirsty madmen. It is up to Emerson Shaw, a quiet humble young man with his own personal demons to stop Jones and his men. Along with his best friend and others who will join them, Shaw must find a way to stop Jones from destroying and terrorizing the town and turning it into a literal walking Ghost town.
Open those saloon doors to witness evil like no other. A Bloody Bloody Mess In The Wild Wild West is sinister, wicked and original. Rich and colorful characters with clear motives and agendas but also strangers with a shifty and suspicious demeanor. A gritty, grim and gruesome tale of steady paced wild west horror with dark imagery soaked in carnage. If you like your characters a shot away from death or walking corpses fresh out of the graveyard then check out A Bloody Bloody Mess In The Wild Wild West
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Virgin Emily is just starting her new life as a college girl and gets invited to a masquerade by her new roommate. At the party, a sexy, masked man asks her to dance, but what she doesn't know is that this one dance will change her life forever. Because when the waltz is over, the night just begins...
This hot short story is only 0.99 cents! Order your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/First-Dance-Erotic-Romance-ebook/dp/B00ED2CCMA/

http://www.amazon.com/The-13th-Prophe...
The 13th Prophet is a highly entertaining blend of classic Noir and dystopian sci-fi, with a bit of dark humor thrown into the mix.
Mulligan Burke, an over-the-hill P.I. who has forsaken the evils of Personality implants, is brought back from Alaska to investigate the murder of one of the Prophets. The Prophets inhabit the highest position of the social hierarchy - they dictate fashion trends. Fashion, in this instance, encompasses much more than clothing. And, as Burke discovers, being fashionable is something to die - or kill - for.


This is one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read. If you like The Notebook or Bridges of Madison County, you'll love Sophie's Tears.
Publishing will be launched soon. You may preview on Wattpad atwww.wattpad.com/story/6849579-sophi...
Any Reviews or Comments are greatly appreciated! You may also go to my blog and leave comment there too please. carywest.blogspot.com
By a mere telegram Sophie's world is changed forever!
Now a war widow she is raising her son alone. Her faith is shattered and her anger replaces her tears. How can she move forward when she's lost her way?
Then in walks a stranger; the dark haired soldier; wearing the mysterious star around his neck on the second anniversary of her husband's death. But like she, his burdens lay deep and he struggles with his own faith after being part of the liberation of German concentration camps. He too has lost his way.
Together, they form an unconventional bond as David helps her to heal and eases her grief while Sophie helps him conquer his own demons and find his way home!
Thus the love story begins!
She was as deep as the ocean. He was more than she imagined. She was his craving, his addiction. He was her soul.
Was it even possible for this Lion of Judah to lay with his Christian Lamb especially when a community could tear them a part?
Eyes filled with prejudice and hate conspiring against them. It was dangerous to love so strong. It could be fatal if they didn't stop.
Sophie's Tears is a love story about shattered faith and how love can heal the heart

Remembrance is a disturbing mystery woven through a strange blend of dark fantasy and sci-fi.

A Darkening of Fortune is a hard science fiction and action crime adventure.

Earth Day is a darkly post-apocalytic mystery.

Lucidity is a cerebral espionage thriller.

Each, in their own way, having a unique twist at the end.

Quite often the things that fascinated you from childhood are the very things that will bring you Fame and Fortune. Pursue your dreams.

This story is available for free until Aug. 31st for free if you enter this coupon: AF62T
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We are looking for reviewers for this book. Any comments or questions are gladly appreciated.
Jasper is just a regular young man with an incredible story which could change your life. After a near death experience, Jasper finds himself at a second chance for life. Knowing what awaits people on the otherside of life, Jasper sets out to do his very best in the eyes of God. With his vision now capable of spiritual sight, Jasper realises he has the ability to see and communicate with Angels, Seven specific Angels only its not so easy as Demons plot to thwart their plans at every move. Join Jasper and the Seven Angels on their quest to restore faith to a Godless nation. Experience a friendship like no other between Jasper and the Angels and see how other people are recruited to their cause and changed for the better by their actions.
Never before has such a remarkable story ever been told. Explore Heaven and Hell. Recharge your inner spiritual fire for God while you enjoy an amazing adventurous Classic. Walk and talk with Angels and Jesus in a world which is only a heartbeat away.


On August 1, 2013, the second book in my uniquely written Mortal Realm Witch series for ages 8-12 and anyone who loves animals and magic, Mortal Realm Witch: The Magic Continues, was published.
The description from the back of the book is as follows:
In this second book in the Mortal Realm Witch Series, you will once again enter the world of magic. Come enjoy more adventures with DWW as her new life in the Other Realm begins, bringing with it more and often bigger challenges.
Other characters from Book One return including Sampson whose story will continue, and new characters' stories will begin. You will meet Turtle, a young witch living in the Mortal Realm, whose adventures will help continue the main story. DWW will be there to help Turtle learn about her powers and teach you even more about magic. And a big threat to all witches will be discovered!
All the stories you will read lead up to one big event-possibly the biggest event in all witch/mortal history! To find out what will happen, open this book, start reading, and enjoy the magic and adventure!
To learn more about the books in the Mortal Realm Witch series, to meet the characters, see a second description of Book Two, read reviews, and more you can visit the Mortal Realm Witch website at: http://www.mortalrealmwitch.com
And to find out more about me and other books of mine, you can visit my author website at: http://www.jenniferpriester.com
Please note that Mortal Realm Witch: The Magic Continues does not yet have an eBook version available. This will be released in September of this year. And you can find excerpts, and quotes from my books by visiting my Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...



Just published today on Kindle
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EON9LOA
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Persuasiv...

Scott- Excellent setting and time of History.

An introductory to the series.

Based on the world of Aarabassa where one half is dark and the other is in constant sunlight. A magic barrier divides the darker characters out of the Lightlands.
Only the Guardian Dragons and the Changeling can pass through the Magic Wall. When the dragons overhear vamplins plotting to attack the Lightlands, the dragon Queen seeks the Ancient Mage for help.
Three young princes have grown up alongside the Changeling, a female mage. Their world will soon change as they are destined for different adventures.
Then if you want more continue to

Prince Raphael is taken on a pilgrimage to heal his illness, by Rikka the herbal nurse, but all is not as it seems.
Prince Amos and Prince Leon depart on separate quests to invite various races, including dwarves, centaurs and merpeople, to the Lightlands Council to ready for battle with the creatures of the Darklands
Heather, the Changeling is journeying to the Guardian Dragons lair, meeting with the Forest Keepers on her way. Her final destination, to meet with the monshaad Emperor on the other side.

I hope to support food-allergic individuals as well as their family members, friends, teachers, and caregivers through my website, social media and my book published in June 2013.
A Little Bit CAN Hurt: The Shocking Truth about Food Allergies – Why We Should Care, What We Can Do.

Goodreads Giveaway until Sept 21, 2013: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
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ABOUT THE BOOK
A Little Bit Can Hurt: The Shocking Truth about Food Allergies – Why We Should Care, What We Can Do underscores the dual message that food allergies are life threatening but also manageable. Easy to read, compelling and abundantly informative, this book will be indispensable to parents, extended family, physicians, school personnel and anyone who knows and cares for a food-allergic child or adult.
Thanks for this opportunity and Be SAFE!
Donna

Scott- Excellent setting and time of History."
Thanks and I hope you enjoy it

BLURB:
Inspired by her own experiences, Kerry Connelly bravely takes us on a journey into the loneliness and despair of depression while in the midst of an emotionally abusive relationship.
Having had anxieties since childhood, nothing was to prepare her for the violent convulsions and hours of un-controllable sobbing that had started to take over her life, as the stress and trauma of psychological abuse manifested itself in the form of major depressive disorder, sever panic disorder and anxiety with Ocd.
Shaken is the story of one woman’s journey with deteriorating mental health while under the control of an emotional abuser. It serves to acknowledge that any form of psychological abuse at any severity is unacceptable and shows just how quickly the trauma of such can give birth to a variety of mental health issues.
Separated by sections of comprehensive reference and checklist material to inform readers about the signs of emotional abuse and depression, as well as sections of advice and help for friends as well as sufferers, Shaken digs deep into the heart of a woman who hopes to dispel the ignorance and lack of understanding regarding both issues by using her own experiences as an example.
A stark, honest and well written read from the pen of an emotional abuse survivor. Shaken: A story of emotional abuse and depression

“An interesting way to tell several different stories all with strong characters, brought together in a skilful way. Edgy, sweet, romantic and well told. Worked well for me. Highly recommended.” 5* review
‘Pretence’ £1.99 @
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Meet the Flip Flop Family and find out what happens when they wake up from their winter nap!

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A new thriller, Kill on Command, introduces reluctant assassin Sean Garrison. Garrison, a happy go lucky Pittsburgh native, is suddenly thrust into an illegal CIA assassination program when he loses his job with an advertising agency. Against his will, he becomes a ruthless, blood thirsty assassin hell bent on the destruction of men his handlers see as a threat to the U.S. Along the way, a beautiful, but deadly CIA operative with an agenda of her own assists Garrison. She leads him on a roller coaster ride of death and destruction as he struggles to figure out who he is and what he has become.
On Amazon:
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A romantic comedy about geek love, Geekus Interruptus is fun and funny. Zany, would be the best way to describe it.


http://www.amazon.com/The-War-Gate-eb...
Welcome to The War Gate, a paranormal romance/thriller with a time-travel twist.
“This was a solidly written tale with a trace of fantasy and complex thought used in defining the concept of leaping from one time gate to the next—excellent job of structuring.”
Terrie G, Bitten by Books, 4 out of 5.
“The War Gate is a captivating book. Mystery, magic and the paranormal blend together in a perfect mix. I would thoroughly recommend this book to fantasy enthusiasts who also like romance.
Orcid, Aurora Reviews, 5 out of 5.
Tag Line: Through a miraculous conception, Avalon Labrador must give birth to herself before she is executed, to solve her husband’s murder and her own wrongful conviction.
When the reincarnated Avy Labrador is kicked out of her stepfather’s house on her 18th birthday, she has no idea that the man who raised her framed her mother to cover his murder so he could acquire a major software empire. Now, years later, with the help of her magician boyfriend, Sebastian, Avy is about to discover that her birth was otherworldly and for a purpose. The ancient Roman God Janus was so appalled by the heinous murder of Tom Labrador by his brother Drake that he opened up a War Gate.
Avy has received half of her mother’s soul light and half of a God’s essence. Her mission is to put the real killer behind bars. The only catch: she must learn to “Gate-Walk”, that’s time traveling to the layman. She soon finds out that she is a drunk driver on the space/time continuum super highway.
Just when she believes she has too much on her plate to contend with, she learns that she’s pegged the wrong man as the killer…her boyfriend is not who he appears to be…and Janus, the so-called God of new beginnings, doorways and gates, just might be the biggest conman and liar she has ever met.
The War Gate has a heavy mystery structure, as well as paranormal/magic and romance elements.
War Gate Author's Note: The antagonist character, Wax Man, is not for the squeamish. I warn you ahead of time that he is the most disgusting, vile creature/human you're ever likely to read about. Not for younger readers under 13.

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Janitor-...
Captain Zachary Crowe and the crew of Planet Janitor Corporation are adept at handling environmental clean-ups and close system jumps to collect precious ores and space trash. The problem is they have yet to complete an assignment without a mishap to add to their not so stellar record. Scraping the bottom of the barrel, Orion Industries contracts Planet Janitor for a clandestine operation that no one else wants, offering them more money than they could spend in three lifetimes. The mission entails a 12 light-year trip to a newly found habitable planet in the Tau Ceti system. The crew will lose 26 years on Earth due to the cryo jump, but that is the least of their problems. What they find on Tau Ceti will rattle their wits, test their courage, and threaten their very survival.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Voiceless-S...


Hellraiser — Mother Jones: An Historical Novel
A synopsis by my favorite book reviewer:
“Hellraiser” is the most important and dangerous book of our time because it dares to unmask the horrifying truth of some of the darkest days of our nation's history that is currently in the process of repeating itself. If you read one book this year, let it be this one. And then raise hell. — Calamity Jane
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA4HDQK
http://tinyurl.com/qet8a9o
Grishma, accompanied by her father and four month old baby, boards the train to Delhi to join her husband Praveen. She decides to give him a surprise visit. Little does she know that her journey will end in havoc to her life. 19 years later, Grishma's daughter Jyothi, longing for her father's love and support, determines to search for him, despite her mother's strong protests. Will Praveen accept her as his daughter?
This is the heartwarming story of Jyothi's pursuit of parental love, which she considers as her legitimate right.

"A party, hosted by the enigmatic young playboy Thomas, will affect the lives of the many partygoers- including Paul, who comes to the party looking for an escape from his misery and hopefully, never have to face a single person there. But instead, he meets the lively and seductive Abby, who will take him through the party in such a way that changes his life forever.
Say It Ain't So is a tale of debauchery, the mysteries of physical attraction, and how personal pain can be the very thing that pulls us together, or tear us apart."

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it's daring
it's NOT for the faint-hearted
YOU've been WARNED
BLAKE MISTAKE
#thriller #romance
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http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/book....
Only problem it's all by public voting - there's a sample chapter on the site and then folk can vote / comment (if they like what they've read.)
If you could take a look or pass the word around in any way I'd be really grateful - this public voting idea is scary stuff - especially as I don't have a million followers on twitter or anything...
Thanks, Margaret