*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Therapy for Ghosts *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 191 pages

Publisher: Eric Praschan (September 13, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0988174707

ISBN-13: 978-0988174702

Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 5.9 x 8.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces

Some memories will find you no matter where you hide...

Cindy James is a cognitive behavioral therapist in a quiet Missouri town, but her precisely patterned life spins into chaos when she is besieged by panic attacks. Forced to undergo counseling with a new, peculiar therapist in town, Tony Prost, Cindy defiantly resists both his unnerving charm and the truth behind the haunting images that are unleashing her anxiety.

As Cindy's memory flashes increase in frequency, she is jolted by the terrible deed her beloved mother committed to gain their freedom from her father. That memory is one clue to the mystery behind her compulsive behaviors: carrying a headless Raggedy Ann doll throughout the five-story mansion in which she lives alone, spot cleaning the mansion's thirty-one rooms, and crying herself to sleep in an empty red room. Cindy slowly recalls her grandmother's dominating, divisive presence and a violent history shrouded by years of silence, binding three generations. She soon realizes that the key to her future is buried in her past, but finding the truth means embarking on a harrowing journey back into the heart of her darkest fears.

About the Author:

Eric Praschan has been writing for more than 20 years, focusing on suspense fiction. He holds a B.A. in English and a M.A. in Theological Studies. His favorite authors range from Stephen King to C.S. Lewis. He has many years of experience in drama, music, teaching, and higher education. Therapy for Ghosts (The James Women Trilogy Book 1) is the first novel in the saga of the James women. The second book, Sleepwalking into Darkness (The James Women Trilogy Book 2), is now available on Amazon. The final book, The Reckoning (The James Women Trilogy Book 3), will be released later this fall.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Body Swap *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 174 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 7, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1453876928

ISBN-13: 978-1453876923

Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.9 x 5.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 7 ounces

The world's first text message adventure romance... ...with the other side!

Out of the blue, thirteen year old William and friend Pat receive a text message plea from cyberspace: Stephanie has exited her body during a coma and needs their help to return to her body! The two friends' initial solution misfires and a disastrous mix up occurs. William ends up trapped in Stephanie's body and shut out of his own. In Stephanie's body, William experiences things girls have to live with, from unwelcome approaches, to bras and high heels. The situation becomes even more desperate when Pat falls in love with Stephanie. But time is running out. To coordinate and apply the required body swap reversal therapy tests the three friends' formidable skills and energies to the limit. Will William stay in Stephanie's body forever? And who the hell is the evil creature now inhabiting his own body?

About the Author:

I was born and grew up in France, where I developed a love for language, literature, and good food. In my early thirties I moved to Australia where I am based now.
I am an agricultural economist and a linguist by education, and a management consultant by trade. However, my passion for writing and literature led me to more creative endeavours...
I started by writing short plays. Having studied acting in Sydney and in Paris, it just seemed a natural extension of performing on stage. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue. The rest is history, as we say... I write in both English and French. One of my plays, My Sister's Choice, also makes extensive use of sign language.
I have published two novels, The Wings of Leo Spencer, and Body Swap, and three plays, My Sister's Choice, The Birthday Knife and Guys, Only Guys! I have written two full-length plays and a large number of short plays, which have been produced in America, Australia, the UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Some of them have won prizes. I have also written and published (mostly online) a large number of articles related to the issue of rare diseases, research and patients, translated in many languages throughout Europe. My writing credits also include an award-winning short story and a radio play.

PS: You can visit the author's website here.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Wings of Leo Spencer *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 276 pages

Publisher: Sid Harta Publishers Pty Ltd (April 1, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1921642149

ISBN-13: 978-1921642142

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces

Fourteen year old Leo has found the most amazing present for his mum's birthday. Unfortunately, someone has decided that he will not live to see it ... As he dies, Leo finds himself facing a terrifying choice, one that will impact his life - or his death - forever. But who wanted him dead in the first place? And why is he being targeted by an evil force? Even Geraldine - dead and loving every minute of it - has no clue as to what's happening. Leo's search for the truth takes him to the most astonishing places, and presents him with a challenge even greater than dying: to protect his family and his best friend from a terrible fate ... But how do you do that if you can make no impression on the material world?

About the Author:

I was born and grew up in France, where I developed a love for language, literature, and good food. In my early thirties I moved to Australia where I am based now.

I am an agricultural economist and a linguist by education, and a management consultant by trade. However, my passion for writing and literature led me to more creative endeavours...
I started by writing short plays. Having studied acting in Sydney and in Paris, it just seemed a natural extension of performing on stage. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue. The rest is history, as we say... I write in both English and French. One of my plays, My Sister's Choice, also makes extensive use of sign language.

I have published two novels, The Wings of Leo Spencer, and Body Swap, and three plays, My Sister's Choice, The Birthday Knife and Guys, Only Guys! I have written two full-length plays and a large number of short plays, which have been produced in America, Australia, the UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Some of them have won prizes. I have also written and published (mostly online) a large number of articles related to the issue of rare diseases, research and patients, translated in many languages throughout Europe. My writing credits also include an award-winning short story and a radio play.

PS: You can visit the author's website here.

WIN IT: Five (5) winners will receive an e-book copy of The Wings of Leo Spencer by Jerome Parisse. (Value: $3.50 USD)

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Shadows of the Past *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 386 KB

Print Length: 152 pages

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Publisher: Wild Child Publishing (December 4, 2012)

Genre: Paranormal / light romance / light horror

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Language: English

ASIN: B00AK2D9I8

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Anne's relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they packs for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them.

The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world--one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil's vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve's soul from its torment.

Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest? Or will evil win again?

The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.

About the Author:

Carmen Stefanescu was born in Romania, the native country of the infamous vampire Count Dracula, but where, for about 50 years of communist dictatorship, just speaking about God, faith, reincarnation or paranormal phenomena could have led someone to great trouble - the psychiatric hospital if not to prison.

Teacher of English and German in her native country and mother of two daughters, Carmen Stefanescu survived the grim years of oppression, by escaping in a parallel world, that of the books. She has dreamed all her life to become a writer, but many of the things she wrote during those years remained just drawer projects. The fall of the Ceausescu’s regime in 1989 and the opening of the country to the world meant a new beginning for her. She started publishing. Poems first, and then prose. Both in English.

PS: You can check her blog, follow her on Twitter and watch the book trailer here.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Advantage of Being an Introvert in an Extrovert World *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 196 KB

Print Length: 51 pages

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Language: English

ASIN: B009ECEKVK

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Lending: Enabled

Roughly one-third of the world’s population has introverted personalities. Often labeled as shy and social outsiders, introverts are often out of place in our contemporary world of information and self-promotion. This book has the power to change the way introverts see themselves and how they use their personality to win. But being introverted can be a great asset if used in a constructive manner. This book will show you how.

Learn successful networking strategies for an introvert.

Learn how to use your personality to conduct more in-depth business interviews.

Learn how to effectively communicate with extroverts, both in a business setting and in your social life.

Learn how to navigate and succeed with your romantic relationships as an introvert.

Discover all this and much more.

About the Author:

Amber Keyes is a consultant, board member, and author. She graduated from the University of Columbia's Business School with a master's degree in entrepreneurship and has worked as both a manager and a consultant. The Advantage of Being an Introvert in an Extrovert World: How to Use Your Introverted Personality for Professional and Personal Success has been a special project of hers for several years and is her first published book. Amber Keyes resides in Manhattan with her husband, Tom.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Murder of Sex *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 210 pages

Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc. (February 15, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1626463026

ISBN-13: 978-1626463028

Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces

An incendiary tale of lust, passion, love, betrayal, and loss. Intimate sexual relationships may never be the same.

When Dr. Josh Flagon, a professor of literature at a moderate sized liberal arts Nevada university, is drawn to an irresistible co-ed, Rebecca Reaper, little does he know it will take him on a lustful, passionate, life-changing ride. It will also jeopardize all that he values--his career--and all that he seeks--freedom.

While teaching classes and writing, Flagon uncovers a secret that boils beneath his cool, scholarly veneer. Rebecca, a brilliant student and sensual siren, reveals that mystery and much more to the professor through their passionate tryst. But at what price? Is it worth killing for?

While the couple vacation on a secluded Hawaiian Island, a mysterious incident occurs that further challenges their relationship. From that point, Flagon's life spirals out of control until be-friended by the unlikely, yet ever-wise Puerto Rican gangster, Jorge Luis Juarez.

In a haunting tale that weaves the literary with street smarts, passion with desolation, imprisonment with emancipation, and the desires of mankind with its origins, there thrives something to savor for every adult who has entered the intimate relationship arena and sought deeper answers to life's questions.

About the Author:

Secrets of sex have tantalized seekers for centuries. Often the "secret" is generated because the original information from antiquity has been misplaced. Regardless of what the aspirant desires, enlightenment or the heights of pleasure, the journey of discovery is the treasure.

In Murder of Sex, Josh Flagon, a literature professor, has never met anyone quite like Rebecca Reaper, a young co-ed in one of his classes. Despite all the pleasure, something about their sexual relationship nags at Josh. Little does he know what the hand of destiny has in store, for both he and Rebecca.

It is a profound tale of obsession, redemption, and emancipation. Much more than a simple steamy romance suspense story.

Also, to write Murder of Sex, Geoffrey researched the origins of mankind and applied his literary sensibilities to the works of many classics, including Henry Miller, to coax out hidden secrets. After four years of study, including time spent with unpublished texts and associates of Miller, he was able to put together a work of fiction that transcends the themes of Miller's classic, The Tropic of Cancer, considered pornography in 1934, as well as illuminate truths about mankind's origins.
PS: You can also check the author's Facebook page, Goodreads page and website.

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WIN IT: Five (5) winners will receive an e-book copy of Murder of Sex by Geoffrey M. Gluckman. (Value: $2.99 USD)

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Awakening the Curse *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 336 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (August 21, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1468015222

ISBN-13: 978-1468015225

Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

The moon is rising, and the stars are aligning. A simple toss of a stone has set Kael Donnelly, and Alonia Miller on a path that has them racing for their lives. Can they tame the curse before the thirteenth moon sets forever?

About the Author:

Growing up in a small town, filled my childhood with adventures. Those memories were the seeds that grew in to the ideas that became Montgomery County, and the lively characters who live there.

I have pretty much been writing my whole life. I am a self-published author, who decided to take her dreams into her own hands. I enjoy reading, and writing, but it seems that most of my inspiration for stories comes from the music I listen to; some story is always dancing in my head. I can barely wait to get it down on paper.

PS: You can also check her Goodreads page.

WIN IT: One (1) winner will receive a paperback copy ($10.99 USD), and five (5) winners will receive an e-book copy ($4.99 USD) of Awakening the Curse by Laura Chatwin.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Creatures of the Night *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 351 KB

Print Length: 173 pages

Publisher: Purple Anime Gallery Project; 1 edition (June 20, 2012)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Language: English

ASIN: B008FKBMM2

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

X-Ray: Not Enabled

Lending: Enabled

Arsene left them─her group of friends that she’s always been with since she was a toddler─so that she can save their newest and youngest member from the danger and darkness that always follow them. But it’s no use; everywhere they go, they are always haunted by the enemies of their past. Until the child that she was suppose to protect died in front of her.
Losing her purpose of life while trying to get away from her enemies, Arsene once again encounters her long no-time-no-seen friends. But after two years has passed, and everything has changed. Not just their appearances, but also their hearts. Only one reamine: love. They still loved her, and she still cared for them. The only thing that stops them from their sweet reunion and her coming back is their group leader, Shana, whose anger overpowers her from letting Arsene into their lives again.
But fate has its own way for gathering them back─a new dark force is alliancing themselves to destroy the peace Arsene’s friends have been trying to keep in those past 2 years. It is something that she used to protect herself, too. And to stop it, they will have to reunite once again to face the evil lord.

About the Author:

My real name is Stella. I was born in Jakarta and raised in Jambi. My favorite activities are writing, reading, watching movies, drawing, and selling anime souvenirs from her shopping blog. To me, writing is a chance to escape from reality, my escape diary that provides numerous and unlimited adventure. For entertainment, I prefer genres such as action, fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, vampire, romance and sometimes even a good humor.

PS: You can check her blog or friend her on Facebook.

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WIN IT: Ten (10) winners will receive an e-book copy of Creatures of the Night by Stella Purple. (Value: $4.99 USD)

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*** GIVEAWAY: T-shirt and Signed Book from Aradian Artifacts *** (CLOSED)

About the Company:

Do you like reading Tales of Aradia the Last Witch book series? Well now you can do more than just read the books.

Paperback: 430 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 15, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1461077796

ISBN-13: 978-1461077794

Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

The Salem Witch Trials were as we all know a horrific turning point in history. It showed people how far their paranoia could lead them to; murder, persecution, and betrayal. Unknown to the humans, however, there were actually real witches located not just in Salem but all over the world including other magical beings like fairies, vampire, werewolves etc. However, once the events of the Salem Witch trials came to be the other races began to fear exposure to the humans and without so much as a second thought all the witches of the world were hunted down and killed. There was not one witch whom survived the genocide or at least that's what all the vampires, werewolves, and other races thought. But one day a girl named Aradia moves to Salem, MA and all that changes.

About the Author:

I am a twenty-five old college student with Aspergers Syndrome. I go to Frostburg State University and I am majoring in Creative Writing. I have a mother, father, and a sister who is studying to be a child pyschologist. My greatest passion is my writing, and I hope it will give my readers as much joy as it does for me. Tales of Aradia the Last Witch is my first book series.
PS: You can check her blog and follow her on Twitter.

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: The Mars Run *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 415 KB

Print Length: 189 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1411699734

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Publisher: Lulu (October 21, 2006)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc. 

Language: English 

ASIN: B006YJNBQ6 

Text-to-Speech: Enabled 

X-Ray: Not Enabled

Lending: Enabled

Janet Pilgrim thought she was going to college. That was before Daddy went bankrupt. Now she's going to Mars, not as a tourist, but as a working astronaut, "the lowest form of life in space." Man may travel in space, but it is far from safe. Even training for space can get people killed, as Janet discovers. But as Janet discovers, the most dangerous thing in space is Man.

Warning: sex, violence and adult language.

About the Author:

Chris Gerrib has always wanted to go to Mars. When he was a boy, one of his favorite escapes was devouring all the local library’s books on space in the small Illinois town where he lived. He memorized a Werner Von Braun / Disney collaboration, which was full of cool pictures of cigar-shaped rockets.
He later went to the University of Illinois and ended up graduating with a degree in history. He had landed a scholarship via Navy ROTC and was then shipped off to the USS Jack Williams (FFG-24) in Mayport, Florida, in 1989, the year the Berlin Wall fell.
His service included a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. Later, he earned an MBA at Southern Illinois University and is now a Senior Vice President of Technology at Republic Bank of Chicago. Chris currently lives in Villa Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

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Review:

Astronauts! Who by today’s standards are Heroes! Pioneers of the final frontier. In 'The Mars Run' futuristic storyline, the author mischievously turns them into "the lowest form of life in space". Sadly, Janet Pilgrim, our heroine, finds herself training as an astronaut for a one-year mission to Mars. Her first choice, like others graduating high school, is to go to college. Distraught by the horrible misdeeds and mismanagement of her college fund, she is forced to choose this lowly astronaut opportunity to earn the money to fulfill her dream.
I found the storyline and writing to be clear and cutting, as such it is easy to immerse yourself within the characters lives. Becoming a part of a nice believable story for the science fiction genre. A bit of action is dispersed through the story without being overbearing.
With the applied scientific knowledge shared in this novel, I think the science fiction buff will enjoy this story. I was pleased with intrigue and conflicts of this futuristic story. Kept my interest in a nice steady pace.
In the end the question is what will Janet Pilgrim do? What choice shall she make? Janet's life drastically changes and she will face decisions. Decisions, not only for herself, but also for another. Shall we be treated to a continuation of Janet's story?
In "The Mars Run" by Christopher Gerrib, you can gather the unique fascination he has with Mars. Space is clearly the authors dream and 'The Mars Run' is his means to satisfy that dream.

BUY IT: You can buy the paperback version for $12.94 and the Kindle version for $2.99 on Amazon.

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Whispering Hills *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 306 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace (March 13, 2012)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1470140179

ISBN-13: 978-1470140175

Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces

For as long as she can remember, 17-year-old Alexis Forbes can hear the thoughts of others. Most recently, she is disturbed by the dark, unfamiliar voice of a frightening killer: callous, cunning, charismatic…and dead. She hears his every sinister thought. But she can’t tell anyone. No one would believe her. Alexis is suddenly being haunted by a terrifying past she doesn’t remember, and a ghost with a serious score to settle. Even Chance, the gorgeous new guy she’s falling for, has his own ghostly secret. He’s definitely not like any guy she’s ever met. Alexis soon discovers she has a connection to the dead and it runs much deeper than she could ever imagine. And if the sociopathic entity has his way, she’ll finally be sentenced to the fate she escaped thirteen years ago.

About the Author:
Taryn Browning writes young adult paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. Her debut novel, DARK SEEKER, is available on Amazon and B&N. The sequel, DARK RETURN, comes out in late, 2012. Taryn graduated with a BS in Education from Towson University and went on to earn a MS in Reading from Hood College. She lives in Virginia with her husband, two young sons and their dog. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, music, movies, and the beach.

PS: You can also visit her website or blog and follow her Twitter.

My Review:
Having a very interesting theme, “Whispering Hills” (YA paranormal romance) by Taryn Browning really drags you inside with its attractive story. Althoughugh it looks like a unique ability, being able to hear other people’s decisions is a very difficult thing for Alexis, especially when she starts to hear the thoughts of a horrible killer. Through this flow, you’ll learn about her connection to the dead and her dark past.
Of course in this darkness, there is love between Alexis and Chance; I really like the idea of love in the books. However, this love is not one of the usual loves. You’ll understand what I mean when you read the book. It’s related to the connection of Alexis to the dead. But I can say that everything occurs quite quickly; sometimes you may feel that you are in a fast paced read, but the story saves it.
I’ve always dreamed about hearing other people’s thoughts about me, but now I see that it may not be a good idea :) So tell me, would you like to have such ability?

BUY IT: You can buy this book on Amazon for $11.99 (paperback).

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Welcome Home *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 164 pages

Publisher: CreateSpace (December 24, 2011)

Language: English 

ISBN-10: 1468082566 

ISBN-13: 978-1468082562 

Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches 

Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces

Welcome Home is the story of Jake, a black Labrador Retriever mix. For as long as Jake can remember, he has been having the same dream. In his dream, he is living in a beautiful home with a wonderful owner. He has never seen the face of the man in the dream, but he knows his voice and he loves him. When it is time for Jake to be given away to a new home, he is very excited that he will finally be able meet the man he has been dreaming of his entire life. However, when he is chosen, it is definitely not by the man from his dream! Jake is taken to a home where he is terribly mistreated. After suffering years of abuse, Jake finally escapes and embarks on an incredible journey to find the man from his dream. Along the way, Jake meets some interesting characters, survives exciting adventures, and forms some life-long friendships. Join Jake on his incredible journey home.

About the Author:

Dr. Billi Tiner is a veterinarian and children’s book author. Dr. Tiner uses her experiences as a veterinarian as inspiration for her books. All of Dr. Tiner’s book have animals as the main characters and are told from the animal’s point of view. Visit www.tinerbooks.blogspot.com for more information about Dr. Tiner’s books as well as pet health tips.
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Review:

I was skeptical of this book when I first picked it up. I was prepared for a sad story. As an animal lover, I can feel my heart break when I hear about animal cruelty and abuse. I honestly didn’t know if I would be able to read the entire book.
After I began reading I was surprised by the book. There is a lot of hope in this story. It offers a glimpse of what a dog longs for in life, and it is heartwarming. I did cry a little while I was reading Welcome Home, but my tears were not all from sadness. This book touched my heart.
I plan to share this book with a few middle school aged children that I hold near and dear. Not only is Welcome Home a good book for young readers, but it will capture their attention, and they are not likely to forget this book. I also think that after reading this book, children will understand that animals have feelings too, and wish for some of the same things that they do, to be loved and treated kindly.

BUY IT: You can buy this book on Amazon for $7.99 (Paperback), and for $2.99 (Kindle Edition).

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: The Conduit *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 341 KB 

Print Length: 186 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0985266325

Publisher: Anchor Group (March 4, 2012) 

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services 

Language: English 

ASIN: B007H7UMR0 

Text-to-Speech: Enabled 

X-Ray: Not Enabled 

Lending: Enabled

All 18-year-old Celeste Garrett wants is to head off to college and make those fun, yet ill-advised, choices college kids are known for. And maybe to spend some time with the hot cameraman she just met. Instead, because of a pact her ancestors made in the 17th century with a mythical creature, she has to save the world.
While normal kids are slamming energy drinks and cramming for exams, Celeste will get her adrenaline rush fighting a fire breathing dragon. She wants to meet friends in the quad to exchange lecture notes, but first she must exchange blows with a shapeshifting demon on the rooftop. Life isn’t always fair for a superhero, but at least she doesn’t have to do it alone. With her brother and sister as sidekicks, they alternate between saving lives and getting on each others’ nerves. Together the trio encounters unspeakable odds, mystical forces and comes face-to-face with an image that will haunt them forever—their grandmother in a leopard print bikini.

About the Author:

Stacey Rourke is the author of the humorous, action-packed Gryphon Series. The series begins with The Conduit, available now, and continues with Embrace this summer. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant, drooly dogs. Currently she is hard at work with next Gryphon Series novel as well as other literary projects.

My Review:
“The Conduit”, which welcomes you in the world of fantasy, offers you the door of adventure with the three main characters; Celeste, Gabe and Kendall who are siblings. When the actions happen, you feel the familial tie between them that is supported with courage in a real cooperation. All in all, how many times in your life you can see a dragon and fight with it? And don’t forget the supernatural powers. :)
This is a fun read which you can complete in one or two sittings. You will really enjoy the book as the author sometimes uses the language in the humorous way unlike many other fantasy book stereotypes.
PS: By the way, I’ve always dreamed of being able to fly (this is the power of Kendall in the book); I used to collect bird feathers and try to fly with them like a bird when I was a small kid :D

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Tartini's Key *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 288 KB

Print Length: 174 pages

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

Language: English 

ASIN: B00826OA78 

Text-to-Speech: Enabled 

X-Ray: Not Enabled 

Lending: Enabled

A series of murders in New York City puts Detective Riley Starr on the heels of an elusive killer. Riley's pursuit takes her to a place that she never expected to go, and forces her to look into the past to understand events that may defy comprehension.
Part thriller and part murder mystery, Tartini's Key is a fast-paced, action-driven novel that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the shocking conclusion.

About the Author:

Guy James is the author of Tartini’s Key, Sven the Zombie Slayer, and Rats on Strings. He lives and writes in New York, New York.

My Review:

“Tartini’s Key”, which is a detective book dealing with murders combined with mystery in a very creative way of language, is a very strong example of its kind. The book keeps you awake with tension and action that it offers throughout the story. We can also see a strong and self-confident female character (Riley Starr), who is the protagonist of the book, with both of her weak and powerful sides as a human and a woman facing with her past and present.

At the beginning, I couldn’t exactly understand what was going on (maybe I was distracted and couldn’t gather my wits; this sometimes happen to me), but the events occur in a fast pace and you feel the excitement, especially at the end.

If you want to get some goose bumps, I recommend “Tartini’s Key”, because you will never get bored of this book!

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Blind to Men *** (CLOSED)

File Size: 436 KB

Print Length: 93 pages

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Publisher: Noble Romance Publishing; 978-1-60592-442-7 edition (January 3, 2012)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

Language: English

ASIN: B006THLOWQ

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

X-Ray: Not Enabled

Lending: Enabled

The day has come for Anya to reclaim her life. Protected by an Amazon, she must go to legendary Palance, the city of her dreams. She has to leave her home without even knowing she was cursed at birth. She is blind to men. She can't see them, and they can't see her. Except one.

About the Author:

Chris Lange is a dreamer. She daydreams, nightdreams, Mondaydreams, weekenddreams, springdreams, winterdreams. Then, she writes. Welcome to her romantic, fantasy world.
PS: You can check her author page on Amazon, or check her blog here.

My Review:

Actually, I don't often read this type of books, but "Blind to Men" by Chris Lange attracted me in terms that both it is a short book and it combines fantasy with erotic fiction. When reading the book, you sense that the sexual expressions are really necessary for the flow of the story. You cannot separate them from the book, because the romantic and exciting "making love" ceremonies are necessary for the female protagonist's survival, who was cursed on birth by an evil witch, so she will not see nor hear any man until she loses her virginity at 18. The men cannot see nor hear her, either. She doesn't know anything about this curse at all. She just sees one man, but Anya thinks that he is an ugly woman as she has never known what a man looks like :) This man, Kylor, is her protector and savior, who fights with the enemies (that Anya assumes as invisible) for Anya's life. Their relationship, which begins as a sexual duty, gains passion and lust and love in the end. No physical or spiritual power (even fear of death) can prevent them from loving each other.

In the first few pages of the book, I couldn't make out what exactly is going on, but then the story fascinated me so much that I finished it in one sitting! The only disadvantage may be that everything happens very quickly, but all in all, it's a short story. If you'd like to feel the fire growing inside, I recommend you to read "Blind to Men".

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*** BOOK REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Biblical Beauty *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 215 pages

Publisher: Anbern Press (October 25, 2011) 

Language: English 

ISBN-10: 0983558515 

ISBN-13: 978-0983558514 

Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches 

Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Biblical Beauty looks at what makes us beautiful in a new light--by integrating biblical, historical and cultural perspectives on female beauty with a modern sensibility, supplemented with practical advice and user-friendly tips. You'll find fresh insights on skin care, sun care, makeup, hair care, healthy aging, motherhood and feminine leadership.
Rachelle Weisberger unmasks the timeless beauty that is not limited to physical features or chronological age. Rather, as you will discover, it is multifaceted and all-encompassing. Biblical beauty resonates throughout the entire body and radiates physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
This informative and entertaining book also presents the women of the Hebrew Bible: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, Miriam, Rahab, Deborah, Bathsheba and Esther as well as Judith of the Apocrypha. Their stories serve as springboards to introduce timely topics and to explore the underlying relationship between their physical attributes and hidden inner qualities, interwoven with their spirituality.
By combining ancient secrets with modern solutions, Biblical Beauty, will guide you toward empowerment, renewal and a daily celebration of beauty in your own life.

About the Author:

I am a painter and a licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist and skin care specialist. My career in the beauty industry has spanned over two decades and has included creating my own line of holistic cosmetics.
My book, BIBLICAL BEAUTY: Ancient Secrets and Modern Solutions presents beauty in a new light—by integrating biblical, historical and cultural perspectives with a modern sensibility, supplemented with practical advice and user-friendly tips.
PS: For additional information, you can visit her website.

Review:

“Biblical Beauty – Ancient Secrets and Modern Solutions” is a book that takes practical applications from historic women and shows that these same applications go together well with modern women. The author demonstrates the concept that beauty is an integration of one’s spiritual, physical, and emotional beauty taken from the bible.
For a woman’s outward beauty, author Rachelle Weisberger, gives detailed illustrations on application of makeup. An example is finding and accentuating your cheekbones, to tips and tricks of softening your makeup’s harsh edges.
Health beauty can be understood by the book’s example of Sarah, who gave birth to Isaac at the age of 90. Even before she gave birth to her only child, her beauty attracted many admirers. A strengthening diet had an enlivening effect on women like Sarah. A diet of high fiber and low in cholesterol consisting of grains, vegetables, and fruits were the norm for biblical times. This played a huge role in Sarah’s long life of 127 years.
Emotional beauty and spiritual beauty can be seen as walking hand in hand. “Biblical Beauty” speaks clearly and straight forward about how in your everyday quest seeking ‘the meaning of life’ can be fulfilling even when facing trials and tribulations. Praying and meditating has been found to lower blood pressure and improve the resistance to diseases.
Overall, I found the author’s use of the bible as an educational tool for beauty and healthy living to be unique and intriguing. The bible is a book of education and learning. The women from biblical times that Rachelle Weisberger uses to illustrate her points are some of the most beautiful visions created by God. Visions of beauty both on the inside as well as outside!

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Black Shard *** (CLOSED)

Reading level: Ages 9 and up

File Size: 2330 KB

Print Length: 255 pages

Publisher: Two Harbors Press (October 4, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1937293149

ISBN-13: 978-1937293147

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Kristina's stay at summer horse camp is horrible to say the least, and it's all because Hester and Davina are there as well, making her life miserable. When Hester's cruel prank goes terribly wrong, it's actually what sends the three girls back to the magical land of Bernovem. In Bernovem, Kristina is very excited to see her former friend, Prince Werrien. When he invites her to sail with him on his ship to his homeland Tezerel, putting it simply, Kristina can't refuse.
Reunited with her gnome, dwarf, animal, fairy friends ... and best of all, Werrien, things seem like they couldn't get any better for Kristina. But when Werrien becomes fascinated with an unusual seeing stone, the ''Black Shard'', Kristina is haunted by a ghostlike old hag. Struggling against suspicion, guilt, illness, and ultimately the one who wants to possess her soul, Kristina will see it's in her weakest moment that she will encounter more strength than she has ever known.

About the Author:

Victoria was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian immigrant mother, and a Dutch immigrant father. She now lives in Western Washington with her husband, Russ and their three children, Toby, Kristina, and William. Her other family members are a Chihuahua, named Pipsy and two cats, named Frodo and Fritz. Besides being an author, Victoria is a home-schooling mother of twelve years and an elementary school art teacher of eleven years. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys managing her two older children's Celtic band. She also loves writing, reading, painting watercolors, hiking, good movies, and just simply hanging out with her family and friends.
PS: You can visit her blog or follow her on twitter, or you can visit the book's website for more details.

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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Lemons and Lavender *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 275 pages
Publisher: Viva Editions (March 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1936740109
ISBN-13: 978-1936740109
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Author Billee Sharp shares her freecycling, budget-savvy, barter-better wisdom in this step-by-step handbook for revolutionizing spending habits and reclaiming quality of life. Lemons and Lavender is an inspiring and instructive guide to living the handmade life by consuming less and creating more. Practical and profound, this handy how-to covers every area of life and offers easy-to-do tips, recipes, and advice for saving money and the planet. Learn how to ditch your lawn and raise organic vegetables, cook healthy meals for pennies, cure minor maladies from the kitchen cabinet, save big dollars with small repairs, and eco-clean your house with lemons and lavender. With this guide, families can live more joyfully and far more creatively, all on a dime.

About the Company:
Viva Editions are books that inform, enlighten, and entertain. The very name, "Viva!", is celebratory. And while Viva Editions is a line of books that are as fun as they are informational, the intention behind Viva is very serious—these are books that are truly helpful and intended to enhance people's lives. Viva Editions was founded at a pivotal point in time, as the stock market plummeted, the economy softened, and businesses tightened and cut back. Viva focuses on expansion, courage, and joy in life. In short, Viva is about the very best in the human spirit.
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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Daily Devotional Series *** (CLOSED)

Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 107 KB
Publisher: Smashwords (January 30, 2012)

Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

Language: English
ASIN: B0073VCAM0
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Songs and poetry are forms of expressing and communicating the emotions we are truly feeling. The book of Psalm in the Bible is no exception. Full of hope and dreams, disappointments and anger, this book holds the words of people who have felt all of life’s raw emotions. Because of this, the book of Psalm has often been a place for people throughout the ages to turn in the midst of the difficulties of life.
Kristi Burchfiel continues The Daily Devotional Series with her signature devotional style. These books are designed to provide each day with a quick and simple devotion that can be read in less than 5 minutes. The devotionals focus on one truth from the Bible that a person can take with them, think about, and apply all day long. Each devotional includes the verse from the Bible, a truth from that verse, and a response to pray back to God.
The first of three volumes over the book of Psalm, The Daily Devotional Series: Psalm, volume 1, includes an introduction to the series, as well as background over the book of Psalm as a whole. Enjoy taking one devotional a day, working your way through the book of Psalm as part of the Daily Devotional Series and enjoy God's truths from His word.

About the Author:
Several years ago, God led Kristi Burchfiel through some difficult times in her personal life. Only by studying the truths found in the Bible did she find the answers she needed to get her life back on track.
Now, Kristi works daily to continue putting those truths into practice. She is passionate about studying the Bible and invites others to share in the peace of God through the truths found in God's word.
Kristi writes and shares applicable Bible studies and devotionals. Her daily devotional can be found at http://blog.kristiburchfiel.com. Her books include The Decay Within: A Study of Amos, Without Regrets: A Study of Ecclesiastes and The Daily Devotional Series E-books.
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*** BOOK GIVEAWAY: Destiny *** (CLOSED)

Paperback: 278 pages
Publisher: Free Focus Publishing (January 10, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0982674724
ISBN-13: 978-0982674727
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Gabriella is a witch. The problem is, she doesn't remember. She repressed the memories of her powers years ago when her mother was murdered. Now, the warlock who was responsible for her mother's death has set his sights on Gabriella. He is determined to use her fear to turn her to the dark side of magick…even if it kills her. Her mother's spirit is reaching out to warn her, but even that she pushes away. Desperate to save her daughter, the spirit finds a male witch–one that just happens to be in love with Gabriella. Darron is more than willing to help but the two young witches will have way more to battle than just an evil warlock. There are overbearing jocks and petty rich girls who get tempers flaring and often set Gabrielle and Darron at odds.

About the Author:
Laura DeLuca is the author of the young adult novels "Destiny", "Destiny Unveiled" and Phantom.

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