December 2014 Reading Challenges Update

Month in Review – December 2014
I read 8 books in December. I’m always looking for new read-a-thons – let me know if you know of one.

I’ve signed up for the

Write-On-Review-Thon 11 – December 20 -21


Snowed In? So Read Giveaway Hop (Stuck in Books) – January 2 – 15


Bout of Books 12.0 Read-A-Thon – January 5 – 11


Winter 2014-2015 COYER – December 20, 2014 – March 5, 2015

2015 Book Reading Challenges
2015 Read Your Freebies Reading Challenge


2015 Audiobook Challenge


2015 I Love Picture Books Reading Challenge


2015 I love Library Books Reading Challenge




Books Reviewed:
Posts:
Book Blitz(YA Bound) : Burdened by Peiri Ann
Book Blitz(YA Bound) : Compulsion by Martina Boone
Book Blitz/#Giveaway (YA Bound) : Life In The No Dating Zone by Patricia B Tighe
Book Blitz/#Giveaway (YA Bound) : Inner Fire by R.L. Stedman
Book Blast/#Giveaway (I Am A Reader): EPIC Fourteen Books Of Fantasy
Book Spotlight (Black Lion Tours): Cocktail Cruises by Allie Boniface
Book Spotlight (I Am A Reader): Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachael Anderson
Book Blitz (YA Bound) : The Last Protector by Stephanie Keyes
Book Blitz/#Giveaway (YA Bound) : Lessons in Love by Clarissa Carlyle
Book Blitz (YA Bound) : After I Fall by Amity Hope
Cover Reveal (InkSlinger PR): Saving You by Kelly Elliott
Cover Reveal (InkSlinger PR): ASA by Jay Crownover
Grand Finale Blitz/#Giveaway (Prism Book Tours) : The Claus Box Set, a clean YA sci-fi series, by Tony Bertauski
(Novel Publicity) : Melissa Foster - #Giveaway
Promo Blitz/#Giveaway (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Power Packed LitFic Vol 1
12/13 - Promo Blitz/#Giveaway (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Ratgirl: Song of the Viper by Gayle C. Krause
Release Blitz/#Giveaway (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Shadow Catcher by James R. Hannibal
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Christian by Jennifer Foor
Release Day Blitz (InkSlinger PR): All I Want Winter Anthology
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Crush by J.C Emery
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Seaside Sunsets by Melissa Foster
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Around the Bend by Britney King
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Skip to the Good Part Vol 2
Trailer Reveal (InkSlinger PR): Chasing The Tide by A. Meredith Walters
Trailer Reveal (InkSlinger PR): Paxton's Promise by L P Dover
Book Spotlight (I Am A Reader): Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined by Rachael Anderson
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Crush by J.C Emery
Book Blitz (YA Bound) : The Last Protector by Stephanie Keyes
Book Blitz/#Giveaway (YA Bound) : Lessons in Love by Clarissa Carlyle
Book Blitz (YA Bound) : After I Fall by Amity Hope
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Seaside Sunsets by Melissa Foster
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Around the Bend by Britney King
Cover Reveal (InkSlinger PR): ASA by Jay Crownover
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Skip to the Good Part Vol 2
Grand Finale Blitz/#Giveaway (Prism Book Tours) : The Claus Box Set, a clean YA sci-fi series, by Tony Bertauski
(Novel Publicity) : Melissa Foster - #Giveaway
Promo Blitz (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Bittersweet by Shewanda Pugh
Book Excerpt (InkSlinger PR): The Witches of the Glass Castle: Uprising by Gabriella Lepore


Thunderclap and HeadTalker(Twitter/Facebook/Tumblr) Posts
*12/01 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - LULLABY by Bridgette O'Hare
*12/01 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Ride with The Sacred Band by janet morris
*12/02 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Naughty and Nice by Ruth Cardello
*12/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Free Download - Eternal Breath of Darkness by Candice Stauffer
*12/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Something wicked . . .by Melanie Karsak
*12/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Triumph and Treasure by BPIC Promos
*12/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) – Art of Social Media by Guy Kawasaki
*12/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Broken Earth by Lee Ryder
*12/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - To Rome With Lust by K D Grace
*12/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - WtSK Release Day Blitz by Sherri Hayes
*12/05 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - A Shard of Sun by Dominique Goodall
*12/05 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Devil You Know Cover Revealby Max Henry
*12/05 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Paranormally Yours Boxed Set by Sotia Lazu
*12/05 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Red Axe, Black Sun by Michael Karner
*12/06 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Fractured Fairytales Release by Jen Raygoza
*12/06 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - The Interpretation of Love and The Truth by Barbara Winkes
*12/07 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - #FREE Holiday Anthology by Jennifer Garcia
*12/07 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Hark: A Bog Thunderclap! by Justin Bog
*12/07 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Nightmares come to life...by As You Wish Tours
*12/07 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - The Christmas Violin by Buffy Andrews
*12/08 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Deadly Obsession by Melanie James
*12/08 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Obsession release by Steph M Phillips
*12/08 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Stolen Fate by Lindsey Hall
*12/09 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Caress of Darkness by 1,001 Dark Nights
*12/09 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Fall in lust with #TamingAlpha by Scarlett Dawn
*12/09 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - For All in the Hope Blitz by Going Off Dreams Saga
*12/09 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Read Tuesday
*12/10 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Have you been naughty or nice? by Annie Seaton
*12/10 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Megan Smith's Holiday Giveaway by Megan Smith
*12/10 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Christmas Guardian Angel by Elizabeth Sullivan
*12/11 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - BREEDER Book Launch by K. B. Hoyle
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - After Tomorrow Anthology by Sam Ketteman
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Home for the Holidays - .99 by Deanna Jewel
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - New Book Release - Venom by Daniele Lanzarotta
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Romance #Unchained Hearts Free by Author Palessa
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Santa's Indie Book Giveaway
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - The Christmas Nights Collection
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Winner Takes All by Rainy Kaye
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - CRYSTAL DRAGON on Wattpad by Lynn Mullican
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Fairfield Corners On Sale! by Lori Remenicky
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Heroes & Urban Fantasy Bundle by Bryan Cohen
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Unconventional Entrepreneur by David Ramos
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Angel Unbound Released! by Sharon Saracino
*12/12 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Love Over Desire erotica/hot by Nancy Orcutt Seyboth
*12/13 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Killshot Breakout Book Tour by Aria Michaels
*12/13 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Milo & Ze by Mark Watson & Pablo Michau
*12/13 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Xmas Unchained Hearts Free by Palessa
*12/13 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Are you Twisted by Desire? by BPIC Promos
*12/13 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Renegade World, New Release by GD Patten
*12/13 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Spilt Coffee by Greg Bauder
*12/13 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Once A Goddess by Sheila R. Lamb
*12/14 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Re-Run: Running for fun Ebook by Tony Markey
*12/14 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Prince, Prelude-Legend by Claudy Conn
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Blackout Kindle Countdown Deal by Alecia Stone
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Talisman Of El is FREE by Alecia Stone
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Mystical New Love Box Set! by Mystical Box Set Babes
*12/15 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - The Violet Chronicles by MakaylaYokley
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Hellsbane Hereafter RELEASE! by Paige Cuccaro
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Order Now! Adventures of Alexis Davenport by Shay West
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Book Lovers Gift Exchange Hop by Samantha K. Williams
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - **Shattered Dreams is LIVE** by Christina BookaLuscious
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Sanguinary: Urban Fantasy Sale by Margo Bond Collins
*12/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - SALE - Wherever You Will Go by Stephanie Smith
*12/16 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - HELP break Amazon's algorithm by Jean-Louis McMillan
*12/16 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - "Bentley The Bunny" by Camy De Mario
*12/17 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Jungle Fever Duology by L V Lewis
*12/17 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - The Secret of Excaliber Cover Reveal by Pamela Foley
*12/17 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - REAPER Underworld COVER REVEAL by Dannielle Wicks
*12/17 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - One night changes forever by Chelsea Landon
*12/17 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Rising Release Day by Lisa Swallow
*12/18 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - 3 Books for only 99 cents! by Rita Herron
*12/18 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Escape your holiday mayhem! by Ruth ONeil
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Free Steampunk Fantasy by Pauline Creeden
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Tied to You giveaway by Bibi Paterson
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Saving Sultan Release by Jennah Scott
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Get Your Alpha On! by Laurel Cremant
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - You Own Me PreOrder! by Mary Catherine Gebhard
*12/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Buried Without Her Name by Linda Harris Sittig
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Support Dark Hollows Press! by Eden Connors
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Toucan Trilogy holiday special by Scott Cramer
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Another Sunset by Jason Zandri by Jason Zandri
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Cursed by the Wicked Giveaway by J R Richardson
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Gibson's Legacy KL Shandwick by Isalovesbooks
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - ***Half-Price Xmas Offer!! *** by Lee Ness
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Blue Moon - meet Theo de Lucis by Vampy & Racey
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Two $25 GC Giveaway & Cookies by Jennifer Garcia
*12/19 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Of Love and Vengeance by Louise Lyndon
*12/20 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Star Promise Release by G.J. Walker-Smith
*12/20 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Spend New Years Eve in Belize! by Amber Lea Easton
*12/20 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Sexy Southern Suspense by Jennifer St. Giles
*12/20 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - A Gothic to Die For! by Jennifer St. Giles
*12/20 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - DOWNLOADS EQUAL DONATIONS by Donna Walo-Clancy
*12/21 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler/Linkedin) - If You Believe by Mya O’Malley by Mya O'Malley
*12/22 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - 3 Great Books, One Low Price! by Rita Herron
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Whole Lotta Apollo Goin' On by Rebecca Joyce
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - I Love You, Salvatore by Marita A. Hansen
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Now Accepting New Authors by Rocket Science Productions
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Razer 8 Box Sets 1&2 by P.T. Macias, Author
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - A Perfect Dream F/F Erotica by Raven J. Spencer
*12/23 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Troianne A Time Travel Romance by Crystal Gauthier
12/23 - Book Blast/#Giveaway (I Am A Reader): A City Full of Santas by Pooja Sardana
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Lit-CUBE! by Peggy Martinez
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Grab These Nice/Naughty Gifts! by L V Lewis
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Hope(less) by Melissa Haag by Raven. PA
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY TIME by Bev Elle
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Fractured Glass Casey L Bond
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - This Crazy Love Cover Reveal by Stefanie Pratt
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - FREE LimitedX Cloak of Shadows by CK Dawn
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Tainted Dreams by Tiger Worths
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Portals of Destiny Promo by Shay West
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Healing A Shifter Sale $0.99! by C.A. Tibbitts
*12/25 – Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Finding Refuge Bk 2 Release by Cathi Shaw
*12/25 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Join me on the right side by Karen Magill
*12/26 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Build Your Wealth in 2015! by Nick Reichert-Author
12/26 - Book Spotlight (Bewitching Book Tours): American Specter by Rasheedah Prioleau
*12/27 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Paranormal Book Deals GIVEAWAY by Rainy Kaye
*12/27 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Grownup New Year's Eve Party! by Mary Rowen


Sue’s 2014 Reading Challenges Progress:
>> GoodReads Challenge - Travel the United States 4/51
>> GoodReads Challenge – 2014 Reading Challenge 39/75
>> GoodReads Challenge- National Football League Challenge
>> 2014 Finishing the Series Reading Challenge (Socrates' Book Review)
>> 2014 Cruisin' thru the Cozies (Socrates' Book Review) 1/6
>> 2014 What An Animal Reading Challenge VII (Socrates' Book Review) 8/13
>> 2014 TBR Pile Reading Challenge (Bookish) 3/52
>> I Love Library Books Reading Challenge 2014 (My Book Dragon) 3/24
>> I Love Picture Books Reading Challenge 2014 (Book Dragon's Lair) 14/20
>> You Read How Many Books? Reading Challenge 2014 (Book Dragon's Lair) 39/100
>> 2014 Audiobook Challenge (HotListens & The Book Nympho) 1/6
>> 2014 Nonfiction Reading Challenge (Introverted Reader) 12/5 – COMPLETED 5/2014
>> State by State in 2014 (USA Fiction Challenge) 4/50
>> 2014 Erotic Romance Reading Challenge (Herding Cat & Burning Soup) 12/12 – COMPLETED 4/2014
>> 2014 Anna & Kristilyn’s Book Bingo Reading Challenge (Reading in Winter and Creativity’s Corner) 3/5
>> 2014 Where Are You Reading? Challenge (Book Journey) 4/50
>> 2014 Kristin Hannah Reading Challenge (Rachael Turns Pages) 0/2
>> 2014 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge (Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book) 7/26
>> 2014 Romance Reading Challenge (The Bookworm) 1/3
>> 2014 Read Your Freebies! Reading Challenge (The Book Vixen) 23/50
>> Let Me Count the Ways 2014 Reading Challenge (Creatively Crazed) 3302/10,000

Release Day Blitz/#Giveaway : After Us by Amber Hart

Amber Hart's AFTER US is available today, and we couldn't be more thrilled! Be sure to grab it today - and get ready to be hooked!

About AFTER US: "Beautiful, lyrical writing and a dangerously suspenseful plot. . .an unforgettable novel that readers will love." --Lucy Connors, author of The Lonesome Young

Sometimes secrets kill. Maybe slowly, maybe painfully. Maybe all at once.

Melissa smiles. She flirts. She jokes. But she never shows her scars. Eight months after tragedy ripped her from her closest friend, Melissa is broken. Inside her grows a tumor, fed by grief, rage, and the painful memory of a single forbidden kiss.

Javier has scars of his own: a bullet wound, and the memory of a cousin shot in the heart. Life in the States was supposed to be a new beginning, but a boy obsessed by vengeance has no time for the American dream. To honor his familia, Javier joins the gang who set up his cousin's murder. The entrance price is blood. Death is the only escape.

These two broken souls could make each other whole again--or be shattered forever.

Our time will come. And we'll be ready.

Add it to Goodreads here!

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About Amber Hart

Amber Hart grew up in Orlando, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. She now resides on the Florida coastline with family. When unable to find a book, she can be found writing, daydreaming, or with her toes in the sand. She's the author of BEFORE YOU, AFTER US, UNTIL YOU FIND ME, and sequel to UNTIL YOU FIND ME (untitled as of yet). Represented by Beth Miller of Writers House.

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Release Day Launch/#Giveaway : Enduring Fate by Alicia Rae

Today we have the release day launch for Alicia Rae's Enduring Fate. We're so excited for Alicia's new series, and the first book to release. We've got a fantastic giveaway, as well as an excerpt exclusive to the release day, so be sure to checked out the entire post for all the fantastic details.

Blogs Taking Part in the Release Day Launch

Romance and Fantasy for Cosmopolitan Girls

The Phantom Paragrapher

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Rumpled Sheets Blog

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Exclusive Excerpt:

I awoke to the sun just beginning to rise, feeling like my body was going to overheat. At the weight of a large arm pressing on top of my stomach, I changed my position and rolled over onto my other side. Colton lay next to me, fast asleep, with his body facing me.

I let my eyes leisurely travel over his face—from his dark brows to the defined outline of his cheekbones and down to the sexy curves of his full lips. It made me recall just how soft and loving his sweet kisses were. Just the slightest touch of those lips held the power to release a field of butterflies in my belly…and my heart.

The conversation with Colton the prior night drowned my thoughts. I had no idea how we had gotten here. We were so close to one another, yet there seemed to be an insurmountable distance between us. I disliked feeling so far away from him. Even worse, I hated that I was the one causing it.

Knowing it was time to go, I slowly leaned my body up and propped forward on my elbows. I gazed at him one last time, wishing things could be different. Then, I leaned over, and with the slightest touch, I gingerly rested my lips against his temple and kissed him. I held back the urge to whisper just how much I loved him, fearing he would hear me and never let me go.

About Enduring Fate:

Colton Kingston has loved Paige Summers his entire life. All he has ever dreamed of is having Paige by his side while he lives the simple life of a cowboy raising horses and cattle on his farm.

When tragedy strikes, fate tests the strength of their love. Paige’s confidence is shaken as she wonders if she can heal from her past and move forward, so Colton can have the life he was born to live.

Can Colton and Paige endure everything in fate’s path?

Or will Paige give up her one true love to give Colton the life he deserves?

About Alicia Rae:

Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.

Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing in my mind. I am forever grateful. Xo

Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you.

Believe in yourself and follow your dreams...

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Release Day Launch : Forever Found by Nazarea Andrew

It's release day for Nazarea Andrews' Forever Found!! I am so excited for this novella, a sequel to Girl Lost. For the first time, Nazarea is telling Peter Pan's story from Peter's eyes. Be sure to read all the way down for the excerpt she's sharing, as well as her fantastic giveaway!

Blogs Taking Part in the Release Day Launch

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Exclusive Excerpt:

“You ran away.”

She gives an unladylike snort. “You decided you were a delusion of my past, and then you expected me to sit there and listen to your insane ramblings. Thanks, but no. I can’t do that. I’ve had enough crazy for one life.” She bites her lip, and then blurts, “You stole my file, didn’t you? That’s how you know about the Boy.”

“Do you remember the firefly meadow?”

She goes still, and I smile, gently. “You do.”

“That wasn’t real,” she whispers, and I feel the shudder.

“We’d hide there, from the lost boys. And you’d fall asleep telling me your happy thoughts, and wake up to a galaxy of fireflies, and we’d chase them until you made yourself sick, laughing. And then I’d hold you and we’d stare at the stars, and you always said they were different. It smelled like jasmine and honey-“

“And wild woods and freedom,” she whispers, her blue eyes impossibly wide in her pretty face. I take a tentative step toward her, and touch her fingers.

Why are your stars different?

“It wasn’t a delusion, Gwendy. You know it wasn’t. Trust yourself.”

She shudders. “Can’t. My mind lies. It wasn’t—“

“Gwendy,” I say, desperately. Her eyes are filling with tears and I can feel the disbelief, the way it will tear apart the world I’ve known, and the girl I’ve loved, and I can’t. I move without thinking, catch her head and bring her lips to mine.



Forever Found Synopsis:

Losing Gwen was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to survive. I’ve never loved anyone the way I love her.

But finding her was never about that. And now that I have found her–now that she knows the truth about me and the Island, I have to trust her to believe. Because her leaving me didn’t just destroy me–its killing Neverland.

I need her to love me. But we all need her to believe again.

Peter Pan has grown up and found the girl who left–but the stakes are higher than ever in this romantic conclusion to the story begun in Girl Lost.

 

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Girl Lost Synopsis:

Northern was supposed to be a fresh start—a place where people didn’t know who I was or how I had spent years in and out of mental institutes. People didn't know about my parents death or the island no one heard of. But when Peter sits next to me in lit class, I can’t stop the memories, and I don’t want to. He looks too much like the boy from the island, and despite my best intentions, coaxes my secrets from me.

He’s gorgeous, irresistible, a little mad, and completely lost—we are a pair of broken cogs in a world neither of us truly fits into. He is somehow gentle and fierce, heartbreaking in his devotion and savage in his defense.

When Belle, his best friend, shows up, pale and lovely and sick, Peter pulls away from me, a startling withdrawal. It’s a relationship that scares and confuses me. She is at times warm and friendly, and other times is violent and unpredictable.

Peter says that he wants me, but refuses to let himself get close. And there are secrets, surrounding both of us, that border on nightmares. As the memories close in, as Belle gets sicker and more violent, I’m torn between what is true and what I believe, and what this magical boy knows about my mysterious past.

Nazarea Andrews Bio:

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She is the author of the University of Branton series, Neverland Found series, and Edge of the Falls.

She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

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Release Day Blitz/Giveaway : Heartlines by S.G. Holster

Today we have the release day launch for Heartlines, the third book in S. G. Holster's Thirty Seconds to Die trilogy. I am so excited for this new paranormal. She's got a fabulous give as well, so read down to check out all the details.

Blogs Taking Part in the Release Day Launch

SMIBookClub

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Heartlines Synopsis:

Heartlines is not a standalone book. It is only meant to be read after first reading Thirty Seconds To Die and Terrible Lies.

Sometimes in battle surrender is the strongest move of all.

Brett Owen, the son of a Sentori leader, promised himself he’d never do the work of his brotherhood - killing reborn souls. He’d been naïve to make such a vow. He’d been naïve about a lot of things – such as the bond of family and love.

Taunted by a Sentori hunter, Brett does whatever he can to survive, even if it means embracing his dark Sentori side and earning the unwanted attention of the Sentori leaders. His life had never looked so frantic. And all the while, his true family is infecting his heart and mind.

When his heart is tied to an unexpected soul, he finds himself fighting for a future he desperately wants to live to see. It becomes clear that whatever freedoms Brett is hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Fragile lives that had been carefully woven together will be ripped apart swiftly and easily.

Faith is betrayed.

Remorse and innocence intertwine.

Fate and chance collide to mend the tattered strands of Brett’s heart in the shocking conclusion to the Thirty Seconds To Die series.

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About Thirty Seconds to Die:

Lexi Flynn thought she could hide from her dreams.

She thought her fears were all in her imagination.

She couldn't imagine that after everything she'd been through, she could fall in love.

She was wrong.

An ancient society, one extraordinary letter, and the secret Alexandra Flynn would die for - again - to protect.

For Lexi, life had always been - normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Her life quickly becomes the opposite of normal when Ren Miller moves to the small community where she lives. Mysterious, handsome, and dangerously charming, Lexi discovers Ren is no stranger. They've met before - in another life.

When Ren pulls her into his bizarre world of past lives and secret societies, all bets are off. They become the targets of the Sentori, an ancient, secret society who believes it must protect the sanctity humankind by killing those like Lexi and Ren, those who are reborn.

In an effort to protect Ren from the Sentori, Lexi is forced to enlist the aid of the most unlikely of all allies. Her decision ignites a series of events that lead to a heartbreaking decision and a devastating conclusion.

If your life was all you had to give, wouldn't you give it to save the only person you ever loved?

Thirty Seconds to Die draws the reader deeply into a story of danger and flight, of love and hate, and of the extraordinary power of the spirit - human or otherwise.

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Terrible Likes:

This is the second novel in the Thirty Seconds To Die series. Ren and Lexi's story continues...

"Love is whatever you can still betray.

Betrayal can only happen if you love."

- John le Carre

Against the odds, Lexi Flynn closed the passage for the souls. Fleeing to Alaska was a heartbreaking decision that has left her feeling devastated and alone. She wishes that her life could go back to normal. But as the protector for the passage and being pursued by superhuman assassins, it’s hard to tell what normal is. Just as she hits rock bottom, Ren sweeps in as her hero.

Refusing to let her go, he attempts to rebuild her trust. What no one knows is that Ren needs Lexi to save him from his own devastation when a dark family secret is uncovered. Transformed by their decisions, their choices become irrevocable as they learn that some secrets should remain hidden.

Lexi must fight to save those she loves while dealing with the conflicting emotions of grief, forgiveness, love, and while discovering the strength of her own identity.

Terrible Lies author S.G. Holster’s second book of the Thirty Seconds to Die series, is an exciting journey with twists, heartbreak, romance and sacrifice.

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S. G. Holster Bio:

S.G. HOLSTER lives in California with her husband and their two daughters. She is the author of the THIRTY SECONDS TO DIE series. The third and final book in the series, Heartlines, will be published late in 2014.

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Release Day Launch : Hundred to One by Freya Barker

Today we have the release day launch of Freya Barker's Hundred to One!! I'm so excited about this book. Freya is sharing a few exclusive teasers with us, as well as a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to read all the way down!!!

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Hundred to One Synopsis:

Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering.

Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlene's Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own, Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner, he's developed feelings for his fierce, stubborn boss, and the need to keep his distance from her, to protect her, is a daily struggle.

When it appears that Arlene's past has come back, rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low, Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene, praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.

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Freya Barker Bio:

Freya Barker has always been creative. Involved in music and dance when she was younger, she followed it up with cake design, quilting, and has most recently added cover design, the Dutch-born Canadian mother of two now has found her voice - writing.

Freya Barker is the pen name for a well-respected reviewer/blogger, who has a strong following on her blog, Facebook and Goodreads. As an avid reader, the next step to pen a book of her own seemed natural.

Driven to make her story about 'real' people, Freya writes about people who are perhaps less than perfect, but just as deserving of romance, hot monkey sex and some thrills and chills in their lives!

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Release Launch : A Necessary Sin by Georgia Cates

Bleu MacAllister is consumed. A horrific childhood incident has caused
every decision in her life to revolve around bringing a monster to justice.
With years spent studying The Fellowship, an organized crime brotherhood of
liars, thieves, and killers, Bleu will rely on her skills as a special agent to
cut Thane Breckenridge off at the knees. But walking hand in hand with
retribution means risking collateral damage, in the form of Breckenridge’s son
Sinclair—until Sin becomes so much more than Bleu bargained for. She’s always
known this undertaking would place her life in danger—she never imagined her
heart would be as well.

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Sinclair Breckenridge’s POV:



“I’m in the business of boundaries and limits. I’m aware of what mine are and how far I’m willing to go to get my job accomplished. It can include lying and sometimes stealing.” I wait a moment for driving the last nail into the coffin. “And perhaps the occasional killing.”

“How do you feel when you do those things?”

“Powerful.” I purposely choose that word because it’s the one she used to describe how she felt when she brought Duff to his knees. I want her to see just how similar we are.

She watches out the window for a minute before speaking again. “Do you like the way it feels?”

I can’t lie. I get a high from it. “Very much.”

Another minute passes. “Okay.”

What? “Just … okay?”

“Would you like me to be horrified?” she asks. “I can do that if it would make you feel better or improve your opinion of me.”

She’s no fucking Pollyanna. So I guess there’s no reason for her to pretend to be. “No. Okay works for me.”

I’m not sure if I should be disturbed by her lack of appall. It feels like a double standard to be shocked by an absence of dismay.

My God, has the pot met the kettle? “I wish I could get inside your head.”

“No, you don’t,” she says. “My mind is a dark place to be.”

I think I may have met the perfect woman. In her eyes, I’m not a monster at all.

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Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked back yet.

When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. When she’s being domestic, she’s listening to her iPod and visualizing scenes for her current work in progress. Every story coming from her always has a song to inspire it.

Representation: All questions regarding subsidiary rights for any of my books, inquiries regarding foreign translation and film rights should be directed to Jane Dystel of Dystel & Goderich.

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Sunday Post Edition #77

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

This Last Week @ Books, Books The Magical Fruit
Week of December 21 – December 27
Promo Blitz (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Bittersweet by Shewanda Pugh
Book Excerpt (InkSlinger PR): The Witches of the Glass Castle: Uprising by Gabriella Lepore
Book Blast/#Giveaway (I Am A Reader): A City Full of Santas by Pooja Sardana
Book Spotlight (Bewitching Book Tours): American Specter by Rasheedah Prioleau
*12/21 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler/Linkedin) - If You Believe by Mya O’Malley by Mya O'Malley
*12/22 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - 3 Great Books, One Low Price! by Rita Herron
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Whole Lotta Apollo Goin' On by Rebecca Joyce
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - I Love You, Salvatore by Marita A. Hansen
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Now Accepting New Authors by Rocket Science Productions
*12/22 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Razer 8 Box Sets 1&2 by P.T. Macias, Author
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - A Perfect Dream F/F Erotica by Raven J. Spencer
*12/23 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Troianne A Time Travel Romance by Crystal Gauthier
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Lit-CUBE! by Peggy Martinez
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Grab These Nice/Naughty Gifts! by L V Lewis
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Hope(less) by Melissa Haag by Raven. PA
*12/23 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY TIME by Bev Elle
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Fractured Glass Casey L Bond
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - This Crazy Love Cover Reveal by Stefanie Pratt
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - FREE LimitedX Cloak of Shadows by CK Dawn
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Tainted Dreams by Tiger Worths
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Portals of Destiny Promo by Shay West
*12/24 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Healing A Shifter Sale $0.99! by C.A. Tibbitts
*12/25 – Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Finding Refuge Bk 2 Release by Cathi Shaw
*12/25 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Join me on the right side by Karen Magill
*12/26 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Build Your Wealth in 2015! by Nick Reichert-Author
*12/26 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - When the Hunger Comes Release by Bonnie Bliss
*12/27 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Paranormal Book Deals GIVEAWAY by Rainy Kaye
*12/27 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Grownup New Year's Eve Party! by Mary Rowen


Next Week @ Books, Books The Magical Fruit
Week of December 28, 2014 – January 3, 2015
Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Hundred to One by Freya Barker
Release Day Blitz (InkSlinger PR): After Us by Amber Hart
*12/28 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Make It Rain for a New Kindle! by Terri Marie
*12/29 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Get “Protecting Fiona” TODAY! by Author Susan Stoker
*12/29 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Battle Cry #NewRelease by Melissa Snark
*12/29 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Mending Scars is Live!! by Brandy L Rivers
*12/29 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Playing w/ the Drummer release by Robin Covington
Release Launch (InkSlinger PR): A Necessary Sin by Georgia Cates
*12/30 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Caught Inside by S Briones Lim
*12/30 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Celebrate our anniversary!by Jacqueline Driggers
*12/30 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Reckless Beat #SALE by Eden Summers
12/30 - Release Day Blitz (InkSlinger PR): Heartlines by S.G. Holster
12/30 - Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Forever Found by Nazarea Andrew
12/30 - Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Desires of the Soul By Gina L. Maxwell
12/30 - Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Enduring Fate by Alicia Rae
12/30 - Release Day Launch (InkSlinger PR): Played by Lilliana Anderson
*12/31 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Murder Stalks Romance in SC! by Theresa J Garrido
*12/31 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Up For Some Thrills? by Jenny Hinsman
*12/31 ¬- Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Get #Caged by K. Pars
01/02 – 01/15 - Snowed In? So Read Giveaway Hop (Stuck in Books)
*01/01 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Curing Doctor Vincent by Beckey
*01/01 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - January Kindle Giveaway by Free Kindle Giveaway
*01/01 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Slaying the Debt Dragon by Cherie Lowe
*01/02 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - A Shot of Sin Preorder by Eden Summers
01/02 - Freebie Friday - Full House by Janet Evanovich
*01/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Madcap Miss by Claudy Conn
*01/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Forcing the Bear by Josette Reuel
01/03 - Promo Blitz (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Night Buddies by Sands Hetherington



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January
*01/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - New Followers for Authors by Rainy Kaye
01/04 - Book Blitz(YA Bound) : Shadow Fire (The Light Chronicles #1) by Kimber Leigh Wheaton
*01/04 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Target 84 Release! by K. Larsen
*01/05 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Face The Music by Brandy L Rivers
*01/06 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - At Last by Rebecca Hamilton
*01/06 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Most Wanted (Forever Girl #2) #Kindle Release by Rebecca Hamilton
*01/06 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Eight great fantasy reads by David Toft
*01/07 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) Sapphire Blue by Karen King
01/09 - Freebie Friday - The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
01/09 - Guest Post (InkSlinger PR): Desires of the Soul By Gina L. Maxwell
*01/09 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - The One Thing release day by Briana Gaitan
*01/12 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - ON LOVE SONGS by Vanayssa Somers
*01/15 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Snag Love Notes for .99 cents! by Love Notes Boxed Set Authors
01/15 - Promo Blitz/#Giveaway (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Tied With a Bow and No Place to Go by Ann Everett
01/16 - Freebie Friday - Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
*01/16 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Bloodlines is now available! by Vanessa Skye
*01/16 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - #EveryHeart by #LKCollins by *..HEA Bookshelf..*
*01/18 - HeadTalker (Twitter/Facebook/Tumbler) - Dead On The Floor by Melissa Miller
*1/18 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Get Your Rocks Off? Release! by K E Osborn Author
*01/20 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Buy a book, save a pet! by Romance to the Rescue
01/21 - Promo Blitz (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : One Last Hold by Angela Smith
*01/26 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Deeper Release by Author Allyn Lesley
* 1/26 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - KICK (Savage Saints MC #1) by Carmen Jenner
*01/28 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - This Crazy Love goes live! by Stefanie Pratt
01/30 - Author Guest Post/Giveaway (Pump Up Your Books Tours) : ITGIRL4LIFE by Tamara Branch

February
*02/03 - Thunderclap (Twitter/Facebook) - Over the Ivy Wall by Rosa Sophia
02/05 – Promo Blitz/#Giveaway (Reading Addiction Blog Tours) : Tell Me a Secret by Ann Everett

Book Spotlight : American Specter by Rasheedah Prioleau

RASHEEDAH PRIOLEAU
AMERICAN SPECTER
EXCERPT
CHAPTER FOUR

Audra hopped in her car and noted that the air had begun to cool, a breeze whipping around her as she drove back across town to the square and parked in front of the Daylight Candle Shop. Stepping out of the car, she once again encountered the stares of locals. She quickly opened the shop door and was greeted by soft music and the scent of lavender. The shop was small but well lit, and Audra walked through the narrow aisles, perusing the shelves for a moment before the owner, Mackenzie Knox, stepped from the back.
“Oh, hello,” Mackenzie smiled brightly, warm and welcoming. “I didn’t hear the door. I apologize. Were you looking for anything in particular?” Mackenzie’s rich dark skin had a glow, and if Audra had believed in auras, she would have associated that glow to the purity of the woman’s spirit. Instead, she waved those thoughts away and shook her hand.
“Yes, I’m Special Agent Audra Wheeler of the FBI special unit charged with bringing criminal specters to justice. I’m investigating the death of Gwyneth Miller and need to ask you a few questions,” Audra said, flashing her badge.
Mackenzie’s body tensed, and she nodded. “Yes, she was in here two days before they found her. She came in, asked for what she wanted, paid, and then left. You think a specter killed her?” she asked doubtfully.
“I do,” Audra said.
Mackenzie pointed to a small reading table and took a seat, Audra following.
“Specters do not kill, Agent Wheeler,” Mackenzie said flatly. “They may cause trouble; they may be mischievous; they may even be a little scary at times, but they do not kill.”
“If they are insane they do,” Audra said.
Mackenzie looked at Audra intently. “Specters are not like us. Once the body is dead, the spirit is always at peace, one with the universe. A specter cannot kill any more than the wind or the rain.”
“Have you ever heard of hurricanes?” Audra countered.
“That is nature, not murder,” Mackenzie pointed out. “But, I can tell this has burdened you for a long time.”
Audra raised an annoyed eyebrow. “I just need to ask you a few questions about the day Gwyneth came into your shop.”
“Let me have your hands,” Mackenzie said, ignoring her.
“Why?”
“This case is personal to you.”
“Why do you say that?” Audra felt the hairs on the back of her neck rise.
“I know things,” Mackenzie answered.
“Like what?”
“Something about a sister,” Mackenzie said, closing her eyes. “But, it is not entirely clear.”
Audra took a deep breath and figured it was worth a shot. She gave her hands to Mackenzie, who turned her palms upward. Audra watched the woman’s face go through several emotional changes before Mackenzie final put her hands back down.
“It is not a specter,” she repeated.
“Okay,” Audra said, unconvinced. “What do you think it is?”




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About the Author:

Rasheedah Prioleau is a southern African American writer with an eclectic range of writing and ghostwriting credits. After a few years in the corporate world she started over from the bottom as an unpaid intern for a literary manager and never looked back.

"I love to write because there are no limits. All it takes is a finite space of time and I can create a story from infinite possibilities."

Writers who have influenced her include: Judy Bloom, Jude Deveraux, V.C. Andrews, Octavia Butler, Stephanie Meyer, Charlaine Harris, Joss Whedon, William Nicholson, Shonda Rhimes, Quentin Tarantino, Tyler Perry, Mike Kelley, and J.J. Abrams... just to name a few.

Website: www.rasheedahprioleau

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