Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Nicole Peeler Release Party and Contest at BBB



Nicole Peeler is at Bitten by Books today to celebrate her new release Tracking the Tempest.

Vivi Anna Release Party and Contest at BBB



Vivi Anna is at Bitten by Books today for a Release Party and Contest for her new book The Vampire's Kiss.

Dark Days Series

Contest Links for 6/30

Win Ill Be Slaying You - Ends 7/4

Win Paul is Undead - Ends 7/4

Win Shadow Bound - Ends 7/4

Win Sisters Red - Ends 7/5

Ms. B's New Blog Contest - Ends 7/6

Win 13 to Life - Ends 7/6


Win Stories: All New Tales - Ends 7/6

Win Funeral Pallor - Ends 7/7

Win Shiver/Linger - Ends 7/7

Clockwork Angel ARC Giveaway - Ends 7/9

Win a $20 Amazon GC - Ends 7/9


Win The Starlet - Ends 7/10

Win an ARC of Angelfire - Ends 7/15

Win My Soul to Keep - Ends 7/18


Win books by Maggie Stiefvater - Ends 7/20

Win a signed series from Maggie Stiefvater - Ends 7/20

Win Charmed Thirds - Ends 7/20

July Competition - Ends 7/31

Win The Demons Lexicon

Summer Break Reading Challenge

I just found this and it sounds like fun so wanted to share. Check it out.

Summer Break Reading Challenge

Wishlist Wednesday - Another Faust



From Amazon:

One night, in cities all across Europe, five children vanish — only to appear, years later, at an exclusive New York party with a strange and elegant governess. Rumor and mystery follow the Faust teenagers to the city’s most prestigious high school, where they soar to suspicious heights with the help of their benefactor’s extraordinary "gifts." But as the students claw their way up — reading minds, erasing scenes, stopping time, stealing power, seducing with artificial beauty — they start to suffer the sideeffects of their own addictions. And as they make further deals with the devil, they uncover secrets more shocking than their most unforgivable sins. At once chilling and wickedly satirical, this contemporary reimagining of the Faustian bargain is a compelling tale of ambition, consequences, and ultimate redemption.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Review - and Falling, Fly

and Falling, Fly and Falling, Fly by Skyler White


My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I had a really rough time with this one. It has interesting characters. And an interesting plot. But when reading it, I found it to be uneven and disjointed. There would be sections that were great, but then the next would be confusing and out of place. I really think I could have enjoyed it more if it was smoother. There was also a weird mix of philosophy and theology that was mixed in. Could have had good effects on the story but they werent incorporated as well as I would have liked. At some points they just served to make the story more confusing.

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Review - Deception

Deception (Haunting Emma, #1) Deception by Lee Nichols


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great start to a new series. Really looking forward to what comes next and finding out more about the characters. Emma is a interesting character as are the rest. How they relate to each other and grow is going to make this a fun series to read.

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Review - Guardian

Guardian (Eyes of the Republic, #2) Guardian by Claire Delacroix


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Enjoyed this one a lot more than the first book. Still well written with great characters and a good story line. But with having already read one book in the series, the learning curve for the world was not as rough. Made it much easier to enjoy the story.

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Review - Fallen

Fallen (Eyes of the Republic, #1) Fallen by Claire Delacroix


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Really more of a 3 1/2 stars book. Interesting setting, great characters. But at times it was hard to follow. It was such a complex new world that it took some adjusting. Good writing though and interesting characters and plot so going to see what happens in book 2.

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Review - Blood Song

Blood Song (Bloodsinger, #1) Blood Song by Cat Adams


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great new series. I love the characters and the setting. I didnt want to put it down once I started. Looking forward to more stories with Celia and the great cast of characters she is surrounded by.

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Review - Spiders Bite

Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great start to a new series. I love the characters the world that is set up and am really looking forward to more to come. While reading this one I am not really sure what I think of Donovan Caine. But hopefully we will see more of him and form a real impression.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Wishlist Wednesday - The Hollow



From Amazon:

When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead?and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special.

Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Contest Links for 6/20

Win Black and White - Ends 6/24

Win They Call Me Death - Ends 6/25

Win Black and White - Ends 6/27

Win Black Dust Mambo - Ends 6/29

Win Delirium/The Eternal Ones - Ends 6/30

Summer Contest - Ends 7/1

Win Infinity - Ends 7/2


Nancy Holder Possessions Contest - Ends 7/4

Win The Starlet - Ends 7/5

Win Sea Change - Ends 7/5

Win Dark Oracle - Ends 7/9

Win 13 to Life - Ends 7/10

Blogoversary Giveaway - Ends 7/10

300 Follower Giveaway - Ends 7/15

Paranormal Five Contest - Ends 7/15

Book of Your Choice Giveaway - Ends 7/28

Coming Soon - Sirens Call



Between desire and love there are some things that can’t stay buried, even in the deep of the ocean.

As a woman with a secret, lighthouse keeper Tessa Lonike savors her solitude on the island of Little Mer, off the coast of Maine. During a violent storm, Tessa spots a man thrashing in the ice cold waters and dives in to save him, using her ability as a mermaid to easily pull him to shore.

When Kenneth Randall awakens on the beach he is alone, left with the haunting memory of his beautiful, flame-haired savior. But a year later, when Kenneth meets her again, he’s determined not to let Tessa slip away. Just as the desire between them begins to burn, Tessa’s archaeologist ex-lover comes back to town with a tantalizing clue to her murky heritage.

The trio travel to the Mediterranean in search of answers, and when Tessa inadvertently opens an underwater portal they find a lost mermaid city. But in the deep, not everything is as it seems, and Tessa must decide if she wants to take her place as the royal heir, or follow the call of her heart…

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Wishlist Wednesday - 13 to Life



From GoodReads:

Something strange is stalking the small town of Junction…

When junior Jess Gillmansen gets called out of class by Guidance, she can only presume it’s for one of two reasons. Either they’ve finally figured out who wrote the scathing anti-jock editorial in the school newspaper or they’re hosting yet another intervention for her about her mom. Although far from expecting it, she’s relieved to discover Guidance just wants her to show a new student around—but he comes with issues of his own including a police escort.

The newest member of Junction High, Pietr Rusakova has secrets to hide--secrets that will bring big trouble to the small town of Junction—secrets including dramatic changes he’s undergoing that will surely end his life early.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Leilani Loves Books 100 Follower and Birthday Bash




Leilani Loves Books is have a great set of contests to celebrate getting to 100 followers and her birthday.

Some of the prizes are:

Kissing Sin by Kerri Arthur-Thanks Demon Lover!
One header and blog button designed by Loud Words & Sounds-Thanks Andrea!
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa-Thanks Ky!
House Of Immortal Pleasures by Katie Salidas-Thanks Katie!
ANY book $10 or under from The Book Depository! INTERNATIONAL!-Thanks Steph!
Manifest by Artist Arthur and swag!-Thanks Artist!
First 3 installments of The Vampire's Kiss by Laura Stamps-Thanks Laura!
Signed copy of I'll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden-Thanks Cynthia!
more to come!

Visit her site here for more info!

Contest Links for 6/3

Win Angel Star - Ends 6/4

Win Ill Be Slaying You - Ends 6/8

Win Everlasting - Ends 6/10


Win Swoon - Ends 6/11

Shut Up! I'm Reading 500 Followers Contest - Ends 6/30

Win Linger - Ends 7/20

Shut Up! I'm Reading 500 Followers Giveaway

Shut Up! I'm Reading is have a contest to celebrate 500 followers. There will be 3 winners who can win books from the following list:

An ARC of The Ghost And The Goth by Stacey Kade
A boxed set of Crank and Glass by Ellen Hopkins
A paperback of The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
A paperback of Feed by M.T. Anderson
An ARC of Claire De Lune by Christine Johnson
An ARC of Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
A paperback of Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer
An ARC of The Naughty List by Suzanne Young
A hardcover of Fade by Lisa McMann
A hardcover of Shadowland by Alyson Noel

Go here to enter. Contest ends 6/30.

Release Party and Contest with Su Halfwerk at BBB



Visit Bitten by Books for a Release Party and Contest with Su Halfwerk.

Release Party and Contest with Jessa Slade at BBB



Visit Bitten by Books for a Release Party and Contest with Jessa Slade. You dont want to miss it.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Deadly Days of Summer

Cynthia Eden’s Deadly Days of Summer. Join Cynthia Eden at her blog for a non-stop summer party. When: Jun1-August 1, 2010. What: Great guest authors, fabulous prizes, & a fun time. Where: www.cynthiaeden.com/blog. This summer will be long, hot & deadly.Deadly FearShareI’ll Be Slaying You

June NA Mini-Challenge

Literary Escapism is hosting another great mini-challenge that also fits into the New Author challenge for the year.

Here are the details from the challenge post:

1. You do not have to be a participant of the New Authors Challenge, but if you’re not, why not?
2. The Challenge will run from June 1st through the 30th. All reviews must have an June 2010 date.
3. The goal is to read up to 5 different novels that are either the first in a new series, a new genre for that author or is a brand new author. Write up a review on your blog and then come back to the official start post and add your link to Mr. Linky.
4. This is a New Author mini-challenge, so ideally the idea is to try someone new, but not required. The novel just has to be their first – first published, released in that genre or of a new series (which was started within the last year).

Visit the sign-up post here to join in the fun.

Interview and Contest with Marie-Claude Bourque at BBB



Visit Bitten by Books for an interview and contest with Marie-Claude Bourque to celebrate her release of Ancient Whispers.

Interview and Kindle Contest with Alayna Williams at BBB



Visit Bitten by Books for a great interview with Alayna Williams and a contest to win a Kindle, celebrating her book Dark Oracle.

Contest Links for 6/2

Win Still Sucks to Be Me - Ends 6/8

June Debut Contest - Ends 6/25