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I've got two books free right now. My photo book; Nature's Tapestry:http://www.amazon.com/Tara-Ellis-Phot...
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Hi,I'm a new author to Goodreads. There is a giveaway for my fantasy book The Breath of Aoles: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh.... The giveaway is running and ends on May 9th.
Most of you may know giveaways are often frustrating, because it's hard to win. So, I'm willing to send the ebook version of The Breath of Aoles to any member of this group who would agree to review it on GoodReads and/or Amazon, Barnes & Noble. I will send either the kindle or epub version (DRM free), at your choice.
I'm an understanding author, so if you cannot finish the book for any reason, it will be OK for me if you don't review it.
If you are an author and would like to exchange a review with me, sorry, but it's against my policy.
If you are interested, please message me on Goodreads.
Blurb of the book:
Pelmen hates being a tanner, but that’s all he would ever be, thanks to the rigid caste system amongst his people, the hevelens. Then he meets Master Galn Boisencroix and his family. The master carpenter opens up the world of archery to young Pelmen, who excels at his newfound skill. But Pelmen’s intractable father would have none of it, and tries to force Pelmen to stay in the tannery.
One day, however, Pelmen’s best friend and Master Galn's son, Teleg, disappears. Lured away by the prospect of untold riches through mining amberrock, the most precious substance in the world, Teleg finds himself a prisoner of the Nylevs, fierce fire-wielding worshippers of the god of destruction.
Now Pelmen must leave all he knows behind, overcome his fears and travel across the land, in search of his childhood friend. Along the way, he will ally himself with strange and fantastic beings: a shaman who controls the Breath of Aoles, or the power of the wind, a krongos, a creature of the mineral realm who can become living rock, and a malian, adept at water magic.
Why would I read this book?
- As for the Harry Potter series, it's an initiatory quest, where the main character evolves through the three books: the young reader grows with him, Pelmen becomes a companion for the young reader
- The main character is not a superhero: he has his fails, he makes mistakes, but he is endearing
- It's a great story about friendship
- The plot become more and more complex, with sudden changes which not alter its coherence
- It can remind of Lord of the Rings, but in a prehistoric world, with four different peoples, each linked to one element: wind, water, earth and fire
- There are strong female characters, and surprises
- There's a ptat
Link for the first chapter on Wattpad: http://www.wattpad.com/41179994-ardal...
Link for the five first chapters on Issuu: http://issuu.com/emmanuel/docs/the_br...
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**FREE YA EBOOKS**I am giving away TWO of my YA ebooks this weekend! (through 4/13/14)
They are book #1 and Book #2 in 'The Forgotten origins Trilogy', a YA/Scifi/thriller series. (book #3 will be out soon...this summer!!)
Get them free now, and I hope you enjoy them!
BLOODLINE
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HERITAGE
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The key would unlock his future & the safety of his kingdom,
but he never imagined the sorceress would unlock his heart…
When antiques restorer, Rowena Lindstrom, purchases an armoire containing a hidden key & a “magic” mirror, she believes the handsome warrior prince waiting on the other side is some sort of elaborate joke. Yet she cannot deny their connection seems bound by more than just the key &, as her love for Prince Caedmon grows, she agrees to join him in his realm. Prophecy intervenes in a way neither of them could have expected. Lost & alone in the Austiere Kingdom, Rowena struggles to find her place, & though she fights the heated advances of the dangerous Prince Caedmon, the attraction between them brings challenges much deeper than her troubled heart can recall.
After two torturous years held captive in the dungeons of Seviere’s Keep, Prince Caedmon returns home with more than just lash marks lacing his back. He now retains the secret behind the key, & is the only one who understands its grim connection to his beloved Rowena. Yet their enemies to the north are merely one of many obstacles determined to see them fail and, to escape the clutches of the evil Wizard Gaelleod, Rowena & Caedmon flee to the future—the one place Caedmon’s worst fears are confirmed. Though Rowena’s memories have returned, everything he loves stands to be ripped from his grasp.
Enter to win with The Golden Key Chronicles by A.J. Nuest. The prizes include a swag bag, e-book of the series & more!
This giveaway is open internationally & can be entered online between Apr26 & May19 by clicking the link/image.
I'm giving away a $10 book of choice via The Book Depository! (INTL)http://deadlydarlings.wordpress.com/2...
LegionnaireLegionnaire (Exiles of Arcadia) by James Gawley
Sample: Preview chapter
Links: Giveaway Goodreads Author Website
Buy: Kindle Paperback
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Primus has pledged to live and die beside his brothers. But is he ruthless enough to earn their respect?
Praise for Legionnaire: (See All Reviews)
"Stands out among the others like a beacon on a dark winter night." –Cindy Callens, Draumr Kopa Blog
"I'm hooked, waiting for the next installment!" –David H. Birley, Amazon Vine Voice
"This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read." – Eileen Granfors, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer
Primus is the only son of the legendary general Marcus Seneca. In the wake of a civil war, he has grown to the cusp of manhood far from home, exiled along with his father’s army to the heart of the Boreal forest. Tested as much by his brutal comrades as the savage cold, he burns to prove himself a soldier worthy of his father’s name. But when a dangerous mission throws him into the center of the general’s schemes, Primus is confronted with the ugly truth behind his father's towering reputation. With enemies closing in and treachery weakening the ranks around him, Primus must decide what he is willing to sacrifice in order to survive.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
'Exiles of Arcadia' is Rome re-imagined. Blending elements of history and fantasy, the series as a whole depicts the personal consequences of sweeping, historical change. As the story begins, Arcadia is about to plunged into civil war. Each short novel examines the personal life of an important figure in the conflict, creating an intimate character portrait. The novels take place in parallel, and although their plots are interwoven and each sheds light upon the others, they can be read in any order without fear of spoiling the story.
ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY:
'Legionnaire' found critical success as an ebook. Now that the second book, 'Protégée.' has been released, the author is giving away the very first paperback copy of Legionnaire, complete with personalized inscription. This Goodreads contest is open to members in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. Giveaway ends Friday, May 9, 2014.
Orion Connection is currently FREE to Amazon Prime members that own a Kindle device as a borrow through the Kindle Owner's Lending Library. We'd appreciate some more honest reader reviews before we debut it at this month's Book Expo America in New York City. S DeGiorgio
I am offering my book, 'Heritage' for FREE for 48 hours, starting NOW! (5/6 - 5/7)Heritage is book #2 in the 'Forgotten Origins Trilogy'. So if you have already read 'Bloodline', don't miss out on this offer! (or if you haven't, it is available for a very modest 2.99)
My first book, 'Bloodline'
has gotten some great reviews (4.6 stars, 9 reviews) and I am really hoping to get a little more feedback through this offer for Heritage. Thanks for your time!!
5 FREE signed copies are being given away of The Drawing of 9Sign up for Masquerade Books and receive Dead Pulse Rising,Lost Girl, A Shade of VampireBeltamar's WarBeltamar's War for FREE.
International. Ebook copy. Ends June 6th. Come on over to enter!http://bookluvrshaven.blogspot.ca/201...
Just one week left in the Goodreads Giveaway of a free signed copy of FRONTIERS: Book Two in the Cybersp@ce Series!
Enter today for you chance to win.
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Only Three days left. Send email to win 1 out of 5 ebooks given away of "The Consecration of Jacob Jordaens" by Michael Brown. Closes 5/30/2014 
To enter send email to mbrown.author@gmail.com
Drawing in 3 days.
Get a chance to be one of 8 winners of cool YA books on my 2nd blogoversary!http://michelletheescapist.blogspot.c...
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Tomorrow is LAST DAY. Send email to win 1 out of 5 ebooks given away of "The Consecration of Jacob Jordaens" by Michael Brown. Closes 5/30/2014 The Consecration of Jacob Jordaens
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY. Send email to win 1 out of 5 ebooks given away of "The Consecration of Jacob Jordaens" by Michael Brown. Closes 5/30/2014
Contest closes at Midnight today. Winners announced tomorrow. Send email to mbrown.author@gmail.com to win 1 of 5 ebooks.
Where's Lolly? is book 3 in the Class Heroes series. It is a novella, and it's absolutely FREE on Amazon, Kobo and Barnes and Noble. (Links below).
It is a standalone story, so you don't need to have read other books in the series to enjoy it.
Lolly Rosewood is 16 years old, she's on the run and — worse still — she's lost her incredible superpowers.
Lolly has a chequered history, so who in their right mind would give her shelter and offer help? An old friend of her father is her only chance of salvation, but the Security Services are closing in.
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Are you sweating over how to spend your summer hours? Worry no more! Enter the Summer Fun YA Audiobook-Fest for your chance to win an iPod Nano loaded with audiobooks plus daily chances to win Audible audiobooks.http://twosisterswrite.blogspot.com/p...
FREE KINDLE EBOOK: 21ST TO 25TH JUNE ONLY!AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: "face":
True lives in a world of face Updates, where every face is made perfect. Only True’s isn’t perfect anymore- her new face puts people on edge. True’s family life has torn apart; Dad has left in uncertain circumstances. Cliff is hiding behind the face of a movie star. Rumour is, he’s a Natural. When he sends True three freaky photos, she knows that despite what he claims, none of them are of him. Drawn to Cliff by family circumstance, True must discover who wears the mask, and what lies underneath. Faces manipulate, faces hide. Faces change.
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Win a copy of Spark by Rachael Craw!
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Ends 4 July 2014. Australians only.
Release day giveaway at Bookdictive Reviews: Signed copy of
+necklace! I love blitzes like this :)http://bookdictivereviews.blogspot.co...
I've set all four of my books to be free on Amazon tomorrow, July 3.The series begins with The Last Tragedy - a quest for the world's most fabled and possibly accursed work of literature, known only by legend for 1500 years. If Coeldoetta's Last Tragedy cannot be found, and understood, the dark cult of Cimone will devour all of civilization...
The series continues with a trilogy, the Aveliad:
The Sharp Edge of Memory
The Ingressionist
The Identity of Evil
These three books follow Avelia Larkly Warbler as she attempts to expunge the cult from her world - one woman and a handful of friends against a legion of bloodthirsty fanatics.
Thanks, and good reading to everyone!
3 paperbacks (US). Ends July 7.
Via Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
When life bites, bite back. Book 3 in the Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter series set in Alaska. (New adult, mature content.)
Aurora returns from boot camp to a new assignment, an unwelcome roommate, and the increasingly amorous attentions of a certain vampire hunter.
College is starting, and so is Aurora’s undercover work at a network of swanky parties known as “Tastings” for high rolling vampires who like their blood laced with fine wine. But Aurora’s not the only one on the prowl. An underground investigation is under way to find out who killed one of Anchorage’s most prominent vampires… and Aurora is a prime suspect.
Hi there – Let me know if you’d like to review our conspiracy thriller The Ninth Orphan (The Orphan Trilogy, #1) and I’ll email a pdf of the novel to you.
The storyline:
An orphan grows up to become an assassin for a highly secretive organization. When he tries to break free and live a normal life, he is hunted by his mentor and father figure, and by a female orphan he spent his childhood with. On the run, the mysterious man's life becomes entwined with his beautiful French-African hostage and a shocking past riddled with the darkest of conspiracies is revealed.
The Amazon link is: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056I4FKC
If reading/reviewing THE NINTH ORPHAN appeals, advise me of your email address and I’ll forward a copy immediately. Thanks!
Lance Morcan
sterlinggatebooks@gmail.com
Middle grade sci-fi giveaway: The Shifter's Trail. Ends 7/14!Enter to win 1 of 10 copies of The Shifter's Trail - a great sic-fi novel for kids and teens!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
If an alien passed you on the street, would you know?
Something white hot was streaking across the blue April sky, pursued by a troubled trail of white smoke. Andromeda Brown had a brief sense of something enormous and powerful tumbling end over end. Even though it was far too high to hear, she could almost imagine its roar as it ripped through the heavens, arcing gracefully towards the horizon.
Andromeda sat quietly at her desk and waited for instructions. Whatever else happened today, at least there would be no detention....
Except for an unfortunate attachment to numbers, Andromeda Brown is an ordinary girl with an ordinary life at a perfectly ordinary school. Until, that is, a spaceship crash-lands near her home in Chicago, and circumstances throw her into contact with folks whose zip code is, quite literally, out of this world. Her new acquaintances are in trouble and desperately need her help. They are frantically looking for a freakish, shape-shifting alien scientist who has been hanging out on planet Earth for, well, ages. And hard as it is to track down someone who can change appearance at will, Andromeda's difficulties are multiplied by the fact that she and her friends are not the only ones on the shifter's trail. Darker forces are at work.
For if the shifter's knowledge falls into the wrong hands, humanity is in for a very bad day....
The Shifter's Trail
Giving away a signed copy of Andromeda, a YA dystopian!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Ten years after a pandemic swept the globe, survivors were forced into factions and camps in order to survive.
Jade and Sera are two orphans who have found refuge in a government camp. It's there where Jade falls in love with a young soldier, Anyon. But Anyon has his own secrets, carefully guarding a past that involves Sera. Before Jade and Anyon admit their feelings to each other the camp is attacked and they're separated.
Jade knows to lead Sera to Albany, the last free camp in the east, but the road is dangerous.
Not only must they dodge pockets of infection, but they're threatened by drifters and gangs. When they arrive in Albany, they find it deserted.
Anyon and his friend Malachi are close on their heels, but not close enough. The Provisional Government is on a mission, and no one is quite prepared for what lies ahead.
Hey everyone!In celebration of my book hitting a little milestone, I am holding TWO GIVEAWAYS this month. An eBook giveaway via Rafflecopter and a PAPERBACK giveaway here on Goodreads.
All the INFO is HERE on my BLOG!
Krista Noorman
Good luck!
Gail wrote: "It says page not found"Thanks Gail! I fixed it. Should work fine now. :)
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Very simple giveaway. All you have to do is comment on either one of those posts and you're entered to win Ellen O's first two books, "Prophecy" and "Warrior" or Sarwat Chadda's first two books, "The Savage Fortress" and "The City of Death".
Second favorite book cover
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Fourth favorite book cover
Fifth favorite Book cover
Very simple giveaway. All you have to do is comment on either one of those posts and you're entered to win Ellen O's first two books, "Prophecy" and "Warrior" or Sarwat Chadda's first two books, "The Savage Fortress" and "The City of Death".
Hi there! To celebrate my 15th birthday, I'm giving away any book of your choice as long as it's worth $10 or below, and as long as The Book Depository ships to your country.Here's the link to the giveaway: https://deadlydarlings.wordpress.com/...
Good luck!
~*~ Enter to win 1 of 5 ecopies of Kiss Me Dead by Dale Ibitz! ~*~
One curse… Christian, a nineteen-year-old reaper-human hybrid enslaved to the Other World to harvest souls, earns his freedom by making a bargain with the Goddess of Death. As part of the bargain, he’s been cursed with the kiss of death. One kiss… The only way Christian can break his curse is for an angel to kiss him. Willingly. He finds Brooke, an nineteen-year-old descendant of a Naphil whose destiny is to hunt rogue reapers. But she’s hiding, suffocating in a semi-agoraphobic cocoon since witnessing a reaper steal her brother’s soul. Two destinies… Christian has found the angel who can break his curse, and the seduction begins. To break her phobia’s hold, Brooke embraces her angelic role and makes it her mission to kill rogue reapers, trying to avenge her brother’s murder. Christian can break his curse by kissing Brooke dead ... but will she figure out his game and kill him first?
This giveaway is open internationally and can be entered online anytime between now and 11:59pmEST September 9/14 by clicking the link/image above.
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The Passionate Bookworms are celebrating the release of Luminary (Faylinn #3) by Mindy Hayes! We are giving away an ebook of your choice by Mindy Hayes! http://thepassionatebookworms.com/rev...
Book 1 of Faylinn: Kaleidoscope is free:
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I have a book blitz for Phobic by Courtney Pearson and a giveaway going on. The giveaway is for an amazon gift card. It ends 9.16.14http://adreamerreviews.blogspot.com/2...
Win an ecopy of SUMMER IN NEW YORK collection by various award-winning authors! It's open INTL ad ends on Sept. 20th.http://michelletheescapist.blogspot.c...
~*~ Enter to win a signed paperback of My Kind Of Crazy by Katie O’Sullivan! ~*~
Kendall Roarke is betting everything on making her Harwichport Bed & Breakfast into the premier wedding destination on Cape Cod, despite her recent messy divorce. Jonathan Reynolds moved back to the Cape to take over his uncle's business and start fresh after his own marriage ended. He's not looking for anything complicated - until he meets Kendall, with her big plans and wild mop of curls. Throw an unruly foster puppy and an uptight new neighbor into the mix and things get a little crazy. Now Kendall has to decide if it's the kind of crazy that she can live with... for the rest of her life.
This giveaway is open to residents of Canada & the US (where applicable by law). Entries are open from now until 11:59pm EST Sept 23/14 & can be accessed by clicking the link/image above. Winners will be drawn Sept 24/14. Winners will have 72hrs to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.
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~*~ Pure Jonel is pleased to invite you to enter to win with Seasons & Mario Saincic! ~*~ 
Enter to win 1 of 5 ebook copies of Seasons by Mario Saincic by clicking on the title links or on the cover image.
This giveaway is open to internationally (where applicable by law). Entries are open from now until 11:59pm EST Oct 22/14 & can be accessed by clicking the link/image above. Winners will be drawn Oct 23/14. Winners will have 72hrs to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.
~*~ Pure Jonel is pleased to invite you to enter to win with Shadows Remain & author Emerald O’Brien! ~*~ 
Enter to win a $10 Gift card & ecopies of Darkness Follows & Shadows Remain by Emerald O’Brien by clicking on the title links or on the cover image.
This giveaway is open to internationally (where applicable by law). Entries are open from now until 11:59pm EST Nov 4/14 & can be accessed by clicking the link/image above. Winners will be drawn Nov 5/14. Winners will have 72hrs to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.
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~*~ Pure Jonel is pleased to invite you to enter to win with Tomorrow is a Long Time & author Tabitha Vohn! ~*~ 
Enter to win 1 of 10 ecopies of Tomorrow is a Long Time , a time travel romance by Tabitha Vohn by clicking on the title, the cover image, or the URL above.
This giveaway is open to internationally (where applicable by law). Entries are open from now until 11:59pm EST Nov 19/14 & can be accessed by clicking the links/image above. Winners will be drawn Nov 20/14. Winners will have 72hrs to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.
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Hi Everyone,The Bibliophilic Book Blog is hosting a contest for a free ebook copy of Frostbitten (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...) The contest is open now and runs until Dec. 1, 2014.
Here's the link: http://www.bibliophilicbookblog.com/2...
Thank you! :)
Hi EveryoneI'm giving away 5 signed copies of my epic adventure, time travel, historical romance novel, TimeStorm, which comes out on Nov 24 (The giveaway ends on Dec 7th).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
A 1795 convict ship en route from England to Australia encounters a strange and savage storm. Miraculously, the ship survives and limps into Sydney, where the convicts rebel and escape. But the year is now 2017...
You have to be in it to win it!
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...TimeStorm
Good luck!
Steve
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