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Rafflecopter Giveaway!!

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After nine months, Rafflecopter is finally open to the public. Anyone can use it to create awesome giveaways.

To celebrate their official launch, they're running an incredible giveaway--you can win an iPad2 or one of two Kindle Fires! You can learn more about Rafflecopter here. Or, just click on the giveaway below to get your entries in! Be sure to drop my name if I'm the one who referred you--if you win, I win!

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My thanks to Christi the Teen Librarian for her post that let me know about this great giveaway.

Loveswept Holiday Hop - 25 Winners and One Grand Prize Winner!

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Happy Holidays to everyone – Romance At Random is celebrating their Loveswept line with a random e-book Giveaway to 25 winners plus an opportunity to win one Grand Prize from www.romanceatrandom.com. Enter here to be included in the FREE random e-book drawing (25 winners will pick up their FREE book from Net Galley) and then stop on by www.romanceatrandom.com and comment to enter the drawing to be the ”one’ Grand Prize winner, a selection of great books! Good Luck & Happy Holidays to all! INCREASE your chances to win by visiting all of the participating ‘Loveswept – Holiday Hop’ sites! Winners will be contacted after 1/10/12.

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Giveaways Around the Blog-O-Sphere

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Not too much longer until “Witch Song” by Amber Argle hits book shelves. Congrats Amber! Until then, join in the celebration of its upcoming release By stopping by Amber Argyle’s blog for a chance to win an ARC of Witch Song. Ends August 3rd.

Words to Follow is a the brand new blog by Amy and Shelby. Stop by and show them some love with a follow and it could be a win win situation. The prize is a mystery but I enjoy surprises don’t you? Ends August 1st.

Visit LC Adventures in Library Land For a chance to win 2 books from an awesome selection. This contest is international and ends August 31st.

I found this great new Book Blogging promo and Tour website. KLB Events has lots of great things going on at all time and right now one that stuck out to me was their giveaway for a Larissa Ione trading cards set. Lots of sets to be given away and if your new to the romance collector card craze like I am, well let’s enter and try out luck. Ends August 15th and is international.

In Between Writing and Reading is having there 18th Birthday giveaway celebration. Happy Birthday! Enter for a chance to win 4 great books. Ends August 30th, International entry.

Stop by the Books Over Boys blog for a chance to win 3 books, Divergent by Veronica Roth, Bargins and Betrayals by Shannon Delany and Half-Blood by Jennifer L Armintrout. Congrats on reaching 400 followers! Ends August 6th open internationally.

Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe is offering up 3 books for their giveaway, Supernaturally by Kiersten White, Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins and Wolfsband by Andrea Cremer all signed! Enter by August 6th International entry.

Fiction Book Reviews will be giving away 3 books to 2 winners in celebration of reaching 200 followers. Congrats! Lots of great books like “Die For Me” by Amy Plum or “The Iron Knight: by Julie Kagawa. International entry and ends September 18th.

TSR’s End of Summer bash August 26 -28th

Get In On All the Giveaways...

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Book Faery now has over 1200 GFC followers!! Congrats! Want to get in on the celebration? Become a follower for a chance to win one of several possible Book Depot rewards in different denominations of money. International contest ending July 29th.

Supernatural Underground: Books That Go Bump In The Night blog is having an amazing giveaway. You can win one of two packs of 12 books each. There will be two winners. Ends July 15th.

Pages of Forbidden Love is having a 500 followers giveaway. Congrats on hitting 500! A 15 dollar Book Depository book could be yours If you enter before July 30th. International.

My Bookish Ways has a copy of Rosemary and Rue to giveaway. Open to the US/CAN and ends July 15th.

Are you in the UK? Then check out the Book Chick City’s giveaway for the UK only. Books like Darkness Becomes her by Kelly Keaton or Curse of the Spellmans are up for grabs. Ends July 29th.

Bumps in the Road is having a 100 Followers giveaway. Congrats on hitting 100! There’s a giveaway with 2 books going to 2 winners. Enter before August 31at for a chance to win. International.

Four great books up for grabs over at Mission to Read’s Midnight Summer Festival Kickoff with a Mega-giveaway, International with no end date listed.

Think you know your book series? Then visit I Smell Sheep to guess the book series and win great bundles of goodies and books. Ends July 17th.

Ink Sctratcher’s is having a 12 dollar book choice giveaway from Book Depository in honor of their Blogoversary. Happy Blogoversary! International ends August 3rd.

A Flashlight Reader has hit 300 followers! Congrats!! There are ARC copies of Fury or Vicious Little Darlings to giveaway. Open to US/CAN and ends July 30th.

Books Movies Reviews Oh My is giving away 2 books released in the month of July to celebrate their birthday month. Happy Birthday! International and ends August 1st.

Ivy Reads is having a Pre-Birthday Extravaganza to celebrate her birthday coming up. She turns 21 on August 21st which also when the giveaway ends. Happy Birthday! Open to US/Can residents.

Visit the Today and Everyday blog for a chance to win an 15 dollar Amazon gift card. Ends July 15th.

The Seeing Night blog is offering a copy of Allyson James’s Stormwalker. Open to US and Canada residents. No end date.

The Book Cellar is giving away sets of the Relic Master series. Open to the US only and ends July 25th.

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Good Luck!

Happy 4th of July + Blog Hop Giveaways

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Happy Birthday America!! To everyone reading this, I wish you a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

And while your waiting for the BBQ to cook or for night to fall so you can light up the sky with your own contribution to the celebration, you may want to get in on the Freedom Giveaway Hop. It’s a blog hop giveaway extravaganza hosted by I’m A Reader Not A Writer and Simply Stacie that spans over 200 blogs. Lots of goodies to be won and you have until July 7th to get in your entries. Good luck!

Don't Miss Out On These Giveaways...

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Zoe Marriott is a YA author from the UK who is having a a huge giveaway on her blog for her one year blogiversary. Spread the word to win a pile of goodies including her books. This is definitely not a giveaway to miss. It’s open internationally and ends July 3rd.

Paranormal Haven and Larissa’s Life always runs awesome giveaways. But you should stop by for the fabulous 30 days of Bookish Haven Summer Giveaway event. Lots of great giveaway like the Jennifer Turner giveaway where you can win print copies of both of her books “Eternal Seduction” and “Eternal Hearts“, A Darkness Within swag pack, a 5 pc Godiva Ice Cream parol Truffle Bar Collection or a 50 dollar gift card to the store of a winners choice! And that’s just one of the many wonderful giveaways happening. For a list of them all, look HERE. Open to international entry and ends July 15th.

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook Launch Tour is underway. The tour is stopping at a number of blogs where you can comment to enter and win great prizes. The grand prize is a Kindle Wifi, Graphite 6” . Awesome or what? Stop by Dearest Dreams blog for a list of the tour stops and to make your first comment. The fine print does not restrict entering location but this tour ends July 21st.

My Bookish Ways has a few giveaway going. Enter to win an ARC of Shimmer by Alyson Noel. Open to the US only and ends July 5th. Or try to win a copy of “Deceived by the Others” by Jess Haines. This giveaway is international and ends July 5th.

Evie Bookish is having a Follower Appreciation Mega Awesome Giveaway. Lots of books up for grabs. It’s international and ends July 15th.

Stop by Preternatura to get in on some cool giveaways. Like “Tsunami Blue” By Cayle Ann Williams. Or the “The Girl in the Steel Corset” by Kady Cross . How about “Blood Red Road” by Moira Young. And even “Demons Prefer Blondes” by Sidney Ayers. Try a dystopia read with “Mind Storm” by K. M. Ruiz. There’s also a Reader’s Choice Contest. Or try a fun urban fantasy with “The Damned Busters” by Matthew Hughes. There might be more giveaways on Preternatura but you get the drift. These giveaways were not listed with any restrictions or ending dates that I could see.

A fellow vampire blogger is the next stop on Theresa Meyer’s “The Vampire Who Loved Me” blog tour. So go visit Vamp Chix for a chance to win this great book. Plus as an added bonus, on this tour stop, win actual vampire fangs and a bubble bar. Not everyone is born with our fine fangs so there is no shame in winning yourself a pair. ;)

If you like audio books, check out Reading Teen’s Angel Burn by L. A. Weatherly audio book giveaway. Win a MP3-CD of Angle Burn. Ends 6/30/2011.

Good luck!

Giveaways Around the Blogosphere

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Haley’s Hello Summer Giveaway!
Haley’s running her first giveaway and it’s a great one. 25 books to pick from that you can win. The giveaway is international and I don’t see an end date but this giveaway was posted June 17th.

Stop by I Am A Reader Not A Writer ‘s Blog for a chance to win a PDF ebook copy of “Legend of the Oceina Dragon by J F Jenkins. Ends 7/12 and is open internationally. And there’s another giveaway for a copy of “Cinder and Ella” by Melissa Lemon. It’s ARC book copy. The giveaway is open to the US only and ends 6/30. Or try your luck to win “Laney” by Joann Martin Sowles. It’s a paperback copy of “Laney” and is open to internationally. Ends 7/12. Another giveaway to enter for is “A New Dream” by Elaine Cantrel. There is a print and ebook up for grabs so this giveaway is international and runs until 7/12. Aaron Paul Lazar is also giving away 2 complete sets of his mystery books for one lucky dad. This giveaway is international and runs until 7/11.

Over at Roxanne’s Realm you can win “The vampire Who Loved Me” by Theresa Meyers. This is a Nocturne book so if the title and the cover don’t grab you, the books series will. And if you want a taste of this book, check out the rockin excerpt on the giveaway page. You have until Wednesday to enter. US only contest.

Housewife Blues and Chihuahua Stories always has lots of contests going. Right now stop by to sign on for Zoe Winter’s Save My Soul Blog Tour. Comment for a chance to win Zoe’s new book. Two copies being given away. One print book and one ebook. International giveaway. Ends 6/30/2011

Check out Book Lover’s Hideaway who is a part of the BLB Tour Giveaway for Raven’s Kiss by Toni LoTempio. You can win a print or ebook version of Raven’s Kiss if you win. I’m pretty sure this giveaway is international although it’s not stated on the post. June 18th - 25th.

Terry Spear has an interview over at Urban Girl Reader’s Blog. Comment for a chance to win “Heart of the Highland Wolf”. Two print copies to be given away. US entry only and ends on June 25th.

If you enjoy Blog Hops like I do, there is still time to join in for the “Father’s Day Blog Hop”. 47 blogs participating with lots of different prizes to be won. The Father’s Day Blog Hop started June 16th and ends June 19th. Still a day or two to try to get some entries in.
There is also the “Spring Into Summer Blog Hop”. 42 blogs participating in this one. It runs from June 17th to June 21st. Lots of great summer reading to be won.

Do you love Nancy Holzner as much as I do? If so, you cannot miss out on heading over to Larissa’s Bookish Life Blog and reading the wonderful original story that Nancy wrote for her post there. And when your done treating yourself to that, there is even a contest at to enter for a pair of Sea Glass Earrings. Is that awesome or what? For those of you new to Nancy Holzner, definitely go read her short story. You don’t want to miss out. Giveaway is international. No end date on post.

Here’s a really nice giveaway. Over at Pearls Cast Before A McPig ‘s blog there’s a giveaway for Marjorie M Liu’s “The Last Twilight”. It seems there’s a extra copy of the book that Sullivan McPig had when they ended up winning a bunch of Marjorie’s books (Congratulations!) and Sullivan is nice enough to offer up her extra copy to one of her commenters. So go congratulate her and you could come away with a fab book. And I can say fabulous and mean it because I love Marjorie M Liu’s books.

Here's hoping you win something!

Luminous Summer Grand Prize Giveaway

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Two weeks until the launch of Luminous and just in time for a truly epic giveaway! Now that Mother Nature has graced us with sunshine, fluffy clouds, and pleasant temperatures, it’s time to grab that beach blanket, bathing suit, cool sunglasses and your favorite summer read! If your TBR pile isn’t big enough already, Dawn Metcalf has some suggestions of her favorite paranormal picks and is giving them away in honor of her debut launch. Do you like the weird? The twisted? The elegant? The romance? How about the quirky? The lyric? The poetic? The inspired? Well, has she got something for YOU!

Look good? Well, that is not the only prize to be won. There is much more. How much more? Check out the Luminous Contest Page to find out. In the meantime...
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

1) Pre-order LUMINOUS for yourself or your library. (We’re going on the honor system here.) If you already pre-ordered it, that is valid. This counts as 3 ENTRIES.

2) If you change your LJ icon, your Twitter icon, your Facebook icon and/or your Blogspot icon to a LUMINOUS cover for the duration of the contest (now through midnight, June 30th). Each of those counts as 1 ENTRY EACH, so if you decided to change your icon in all those spots, you would have a total of 4 ENTRIES. Active accounts only, please!

3) Link this contest from the Luminous post on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog. This counts as 1 ENTRY EACH, for a possible 3 ENTRIES.

Sample format: It’s the Luminous Summer Grand Prize Giveaway! ARCs, bookmarks, buttons, candy, chocolate! http://t.co/Jw0CWyd Now thru June 30th. [Plz RT]

Simple, no? Well, last but not least:

4) Link everything in the comments section with your grand total and you’re entered to win! YOU MUST COMMENT ON THE LUMINOUS POST WITH LINKS FOR YOUR ENTRY TO BE ENTERED INTO THE CONTEST!

5) This contest is open to US residents only.

This contest runs from right now until launch time, midnight, Thursday, June 30th. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter on Dawn Metcalf's blog, probably Monday, with much applause. Good Luck!!

Small Blogs, Big Giveaways Blog Hop

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37 Books + 11 Gift cards = 48 PRIZES!

WOW, amazing giveaway, am I not right?! And to win is very simple, what you have to do to win some of those amazing prizes is to sign up using the inlinkz at Reading Romances Blog and… that’s it! If you want extra entries, please look at the list of participating host blogs on the giveaway page and see what you can do to win them!

Giveaway is international, you need to be 18 years of age or older to participate and the giveaway itself ends June 13th at 11:59PM GMT. Good luck!

True Blood Fans Unite

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Connie of the Vampire Empire is running a March True Blood contest! Would you like to win the full second season of True Blood on DVD? Me too! Well, lets all get our creative juices flowing and head on over to the contest. All it takes to win is letting your imagination run wild by creating a poem, piece of original artwork, your own plot for a script, your own storyline, etc. When you do, you make your own True Blood fan page for the contest and are entered. Want more details? Check it out here: http://www.vampire-empire.com/true-blood.html . Enter by March 31st and the best of luck to both of us!

P.S. While your there, check out the Vampire Empire's amazing website. There is some killer artwork, lots of great information and a wonderful blog to take a look at.

More for March

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Stop by Welcome to Larissa’s Life and enter her contest, Wolfie Weekend! Celebrate the upcoming release of Vivian Arend’s 3rd ebook in her Granite Lake Wolves series. Click the button above for more details. Ends March 29th and is international. Congrats Vivian and good luck to everyone entering to win some of her awesome series!

I just found the I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read blog which is a great site. Visit and enter the 25 Followers, Your Choice contest where you can pick your own prize and don’t forget to follow this great blog. Contest is international and ends March 26th. Good luck!

Swing on by Paranormal Haven and check out not one but two great contests. Enter to win a copy of “Cara Mia” by Denise Verrico by March 24th. And then read the great interview with Adrian Phoenix and enter to win a signed set of all 3 of her first books in The Markers Song series, ends March 29th. Good luck!

Would you like to win an Kindle? Check out the top 5 book trailer’s on Missy Taggart’s website for a chance to win one. Ends March 23rd. International entries welcome. Good Luck!

Visit Bloody Bookaholic and enter the Ridiculously Awesome Contest. You get to pick from a list of excellent books if you win, plus one of your own suggesting! Enter by April 18th and good luck!

SQT of the Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lovin Blog has lots of great giveaways in the works. Enter to win one of 3 copies of “Numbers” by Rachel Ward by March 26th. Or try your luck to win “Shadow Prowler” by Alexey Pehov by April 1st. There’s also a giveaway for a group of 3 Short Story books. The titles are “a Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters”, Timeshares” and “Cthulhu’s Reign”. Enter the Short Stories contest by April 6th. And don’t forget to sign up for a chance to win “Directive 51” by John Barnes” by April 8th. All are awesome books given away by the equally awesome SQT. Good luck!

Contests For March

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Happy Blogoversary to Brooke Reviews!!! And to celebrate she is having an awesome contest where you can win one of 8 great books! One of those eight is “The Outlaw Demon Wails” By Kim Harrison, one of my all time favorite books. Check it out and join in the celebration but hurry as this contest ends March 19th. Good Luck!

Stop by the Book Faery Blog for a chance to win the entire Georgia Kincaid series by Richelle Mead in celebration of the upcoming release of “Succubus Shadows” on March 30th. Contest is open to the US and Canada and closes on March 19th. Good Luck!

Stop by The Story Siren to win a signed copy of “The Iron King” by Julie Kagawa. Ends March 19th. All entries welcome.

Check out Peace, Love and Pat for a chance to win an 50 dollar gift card to Amazon.com . But hurry because this contest ends March 19th!! Good luck!

Remember to stop by Bitten by Paranormal Romance. Not only is it a great blog but they are giving away a copy of “Demonfire” by Kate Douglas. US only. Hurry, contest ends March 19th!

Storywings Blog is having a 49 Followers Contest! Simply follow her blog and enter to win your pick out of a list of seriously great books. I think this contest ends today, March 18th so click right away and good luck!

Stop by Extreme Reader Book Reviews for the Mega Swag and More giveaway! There is too much in this wonderful prize pack to mention it all but I will say there is a signed copy of “The Forest of Hands and Teeth” by Carrie Ryan that I am dying to get my hands on. Open to everyone so get your entry in by April 10th and good luck!

Visit SciFiGuy’s Blog for a chance to win some awesome books and prizes! Like Devon Monk’s “Magic of the Storm” ARC’s. Two of them up for grabs so enter by March 22nd. Or try your luck at winning one of 2 copies of “Bite Me: A Love Story” by Christopher Moore by March 23rd. There’s also a copy of “Shadowglass” by Erica Hayes to be won, ends March 24th. And don’t forget to enter Anya Bast’s contest for a copy of “Wicked Enchantment” by March 18th. Good luck!

Missing the Links

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To all my followers and friends on here, I'm sorry that I went MIA on you. I had computer troubles and just could not connect on here to do anything. But recently I've gotten a new laptop and am now able to start blogging again. I hope you'll give me another chance and start visiting again and entering the contests I love to post about. As always, good luck with all your contest entering!

Alaska Contest

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August Contests Part 1

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Writeminded has Maya Banks posting and giving away an ARC copy of her book “Sweet Seduction”. To get in on the fun, HURRY and comment over there Today August 5th. No restrictions listed.

My Favourite Books is giving away 3 copies of Marjorie M Liu’s newest release “The Fire King”. Hurry and enter by August 6th by emailing in for the drawing. For more info see the contest post HERE.

Kelly Gay is having a contest at her blog. Stop by and comment before midnight of August 7th and be entered to win an ARC of “The Better Part of Darkness” and a cover flat with a shiny gold title. Open to everyone to enter.

My good friend Leontine is having her Beefcake Preview Opening. Join in on the fun and you could score some awesome Gena Showalter books. Contest one is to win “The Darkest Whisper” and Contest two is to win “The Darkest Night”, “The Darkest Kiss” and “The Darkest Pleasure”. Just make sure you are a follower of Leontine’s blog and enter by August 7th.

Gena Showalter is making lots of headway on her new book “The Darkest Lie” and in celebration of that, she’s giving away author copies of both “Intertwined” and “The Darkest Whisper”. Just stop by before Friday August 7th and comment for a chance to win.

Mark Henry is over at The League of Reluctant Adults blog and is asking for your help in the voting polls over at Bitten By Books. Swing by his post HERE for more details on how to win a special prize. No end date or restrictions listed.

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Jocelynn Drake has Contest Round 4 up on her blog. Drop by and comment by August 8th for a chance to win an autographed copy of “Destined for an Early Grave” by Jeaniene Frost. Open to everyone to enter.

Angieville blog has an interview with Maggie Stiefvater up. Comment by August 9th for a chance to win a copy of Maggie’s book “Shiver”. No restrictions posted.

Love Romance Passion has a contest running for a chance to win “Captivated & Entraced” by Nora Roberts or “Catch a Mate” by Gena Showalter. Just take the aythor quiz and see how name author names you answer correctly by August 12th. No other restrictions listed.

Book Soulmates has some contests running. Enter their Wicked Wednesday giveaway for a chance to win 5 copies each of “The Lost Dog” by Michelle De Kretser and “The Blue Star” by Tony Earley. Ends August 12th. Then make sure you enter to win 5 copies of “Seduce Me” by Robyn DeHart. Stop by and enter by August 12th. Open to the US and Canada.

At Home With Books is giving away The Glamorous (Double) Life of Isabel Bookbinder by Holly McQueen, The Girl She Used to Be by David Cristofano, That Went Well by Terrell Harris Dougan and Random Acts of Heroic Love by Danny Scheinmann. Comment by August 27th to be entered. Open to the US and Canada.

Like ebooks? How about FREE ebooks? Then check out the Suvudu Free Book Library. Lots of great books to check out with no return or fee.

Kimber Chin Contest Winner!

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Congratulations to Host who's comment was number 16! I've emailed you already through your blogger profile so check your email.

Off the MIA List

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Well, I have been missing in action for a while on here. Sorry about that. My computer burned out some chip inside, then my monitor decided to die on me. Between all that and running around taking care of work and life in general, well I got hung up. But I am back on here now. I'll be picking Kimber's winner soon so stay tuned and I'll also be posting up a batch of new contests to enter. Thanks for hanging in there with me. ;)

Kimber Chin Guest Posting "Love At 1st Sight"

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"Love At First Sight"

We all know the set up. Sexy hot vampire gets a whiff of spunky human's scent. He knows instantly… she is his chosen one, the woman he is meant to spend eternity with. He will never love another.

Some readers and writers have a problem with this. Usually because they don't believe in love at first sight.

I used to be one of those readers.

My buddy and I had a running debate. She felt that people fell in love at first sight and that if you were to love someone, you just knew. I thought that was a load of steaming hot hooey. Love was based on common traits and values that could only be uncovered over time. It was a serious relationship that one should ease into.

Turns out…
She fell in love with a friend we both knew forever (as in we used to carry him home dead drunk from university parties forever). I fell in love at first sight.

I know, I know, I didn't believe in the concept either. I was jaded and cynical, a child of a very abusive and unhealthy marriage. No way was I going to risk my heart on a simple look.

No way was I going to risk my heart AT ALL.

The day I met my hubby, I told one of my best friends, Raybie, I was off relationships for life. (Yes, he is male – I wasn't a man hater, more like a relationship hater) I planned to travel the world and never have to worry about another living soul. At the age of twenty-two, I had only allowed four guys to kiss me (two of those guys were allowed to kiss me more than once). That was enough for me.

When my future hubby, a good friend of Ray's, entered the room, he commented on how thirsty he was. "You're thirsty?" I asked this complete stranger "Do you like orange juice?"

"I LOVE orange juice," the handsome man replied, his brown eyes lighting up.

"Oh," I curled my top lip with derision, "that's nice." And I went back to playing video games.

My friend, Ray, was appalled. My hubby was captivated.

I don't know why I asked if he liked orange juice. I'm not a fan of the stuff myself. He, however, loves orange juice. It is his favorite beverage.

I don't know why I was so rude to him. I pride myself on being quite polite.

I certainly don't know why when our eyes met that first time, I knew he was the man for me. He wasn't my type (never dated Asian before) but there was no doubt. I knew. Turns out, he felt the same thing.

I wasn't an idiot. Although I told all my buddies the next day that I met the man I was going to marry, it took the hubby five years to achieve that destined result. We've now been in love for sixteen wonderful years. When his eye catches mine across a crowded room, I still get that roller coaster feeling.

Do you believe in love at first sight? Has it ever happened to you? Or do you believe in friends first?

One lucky commenter will get a copy of J.K. Coi's Immortal Kiss in PDF.
I love, love, love that book!

Kimber Chin writes contemporary romances set in the sexy world of business. Why? Because men in suits are hot, hot, hot! She also gives away her favorite romance eBooks every month on
http://businessromance.com/

LadyVampire: "I'd like to thank you Kimber Chin for taking time out to come and be the very first author to guest post on my blog. Your books are amazing and you yourself are phenomenal! Thank you for being here and I hope you'll stop by again very soon as it was such a pleasure having you here. :)
I hope everyone will stop by Kimber Chin's site and have a look at all the great books she has out. There are even some freebies listed and a contest.
And Kimber's contest is open to everyone to enter. This contest will run until August 1st."

July Giveaways Part 2

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Erotic Book Junkies is giving away a copy of “Pleasure Unbound” by Larissa Ione. Ends July 31st and is open to everyone. And there’s another contest with no end date or restrictions listed but you can win an ebook of choice from Isabel Roman’s Ravenous Romance titles. There Hurry and enter to win a copy of “Trail By Fire” by Jo Davis which ends July 26th and is open to all.

If your reading this post and its before 10 AM, PST, Saturday July 25th then HURRY and visit this page for details of a big Twitter party about to unfold!

Bibliophiles R Us is having some awesome contests running on her blog. For a chance to win “Tamed By A Laird” by Amanda Scott, click HERE by July 30th. Or if you would like a chance to win “One Scream Away” by Kate Brady click HERE by July 30th. And definitely don’t miss your chance to win “The Sword”, “The Wolf” and “The Master” by Jean Johnson by clicking HERE by July 28th. All contests are for the US only.

Over the Edge BooKreviews holding some contests. Hurry over and enter to win “Midnight in Ruby Bayou” by Elizabeth Lowell by July 26th, open to all. Also being given away is a copy of “Lord of the Night” by Susan Wiggs. Ends July 31st and is open to all.

Romantic Crush Junkies is a great new blog I discovered. This week she has Jennifer Rardin who’s giving away a copy of “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”. No end date or restrictions listed. And if you hurry you can still enter the contest for a copy of “When a Stranger Loves Me” by Julianna MacLean HERE by July 26th! Contest open to all. There’s also a give away for a copy of “Scandal Becomes Her” by Shirlee Busbee. Ends July 31st and is open to all.

Visit Lisa Mantchev’s Theatre Illuminata to get in on the Fairies & Demons: A star-Crossed Prophecy contest. There is a lot to win for getting creative and sending in your entries for this contest. Or you can spread the word and win that way to. Interested? Visit the Contest Page by August 8th and Good Luck!

Mrs. Magoo Reads has some great giveaways up that you’ll want to enter in for. For a chance to win one of 2 copies of “Twenty Summer Boy”, click HERE by August 1st. Enter to win 9 books HERE, ends August 9th with no restrictions posted.

I Heart Book Gossip is running a contest where if you can name the hunky book model in the picture up at her blog, your in the running to win one of three great books. No end date given but this contest is open to the US only.

Visit Bookluver-Carol’s Reviews to enter to win one of 5 copies of :Geektastic”. Just post your Geektastic story. Ends August 17th and is open to everyone.

The Eclectic Reader has an interview posted up with C W Gortner and he will be giving away a copy of “The Last Queen” so remember comment by August 7th. Open to the US. And there’s still time to enter the 3 Book contest for either “blood Promise” by Richelle Mead, “Destined For an Early Grave” by Jeaniene Frost or “The Other Tutors” by Phillippa Jones. Ends July 31st and is open to everyone.

Escape in a Book has a contest running to win MaryJanice Davidson’s “Undead and Unwed” if you enter before July 31st. Open to all.

Starting Fresh always has tons of great giveaways. Here’s what they have up for giveaways thus far…The Bourne Deception by Robert Ludlum - ends 7/31 , Audiobook of The Juror by George Dawes Green - ends 7/31 , How Successful People Think (audio) - ends 7/31 , My Name is Will by Jess Winfield - ends 7/31, Julie & Julia by Julie Powell - ends 7/31, The Imposter's Daughter: A True Memoir by Laurie Sandell - ends 8/9, Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Gary Morgenstein - ends 8/14, The Vixen Manual: How to Find, Seduce & Keep The Man That You Want by Karrine Steffans - ends 7/28, $20 per Gallon by Christopher Steiner - ends 7/31, Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons - ends 7/31, The Moon Looked Down by Dorothy Garlock - ends 8/3, Tamed by a Laird by Amanda Scott - ends 8/9, Making Babies - ends 8/15, Light Up Your Child's Mind - ends 8/15, Year of the Cock by Allan Wieder - ends 8/15. Open to the US and Canada only.

Have you discovered Free Book Friday yet? Each week, starting and ending on Friday, this great site gives away free books. It can be of any genre and you have to subscribe or check back to know what being offered. This week it’s “The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane” by Katherine Howe. And if your into YA books or have a teen in your life, check out the Teen Site of Free Book Fridays where this weeks book is “Alibi Junior High” by Greg Logsted.

Bitten By Books Contests

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Bitten By Books always has contests running. But today is a special day to go enter. You get extra points when you comment TODAY July 22nd to the birthday contest they have running and post to enter the Jeaniene Frost contest as well. Here's more about it...

Jeaniene Frost is celebrating the release of her forth Night Huntress book "Destined For an Early Grave". Congrats Jeaniene! Vister her post at Bitten By Books HERE for a chance to win gift cards to Amazon.com/Barnes & Noble or autograpghed copies of her all new release "Destined For an Early Grave". Ends July 27th and is open to everyone.

Enter the Celis T Rono contest for a chance to win one of 2Apple iPod nanos. The 1st prise iPod is an 8 GB pink model. The 2nd place one is an 1 GB blue model. Third prize is an autographed "That Which Bites" book by Celis. Ends July 26th. Open to everyone.

Rachel is having her pre Birthday Bash over at Bitten By Books. Leave her a poem and wish her happy birthday for a chance to win all kinds of promo swag. Ends todaay July 22nd so hurry!

Mike Carey will also be guest posting on Bitten By Books on July 23rd, tomorrow plus giving out goodies. If you want to RSVP for the extra points beforehand, you better click HERE and do so before its too late.

More Contests Happening This Month...

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Nalini Singh has just updated her website and stuck an awesome contest on the homepage as well. For a chance to win an ARC of “Must Love Hellhounds” follow the directions on her homepage by August 5th. Open to all.

Tynga is having her first giveaway over at her blog Tynga’s Urban Fantasy Reviews. Congrats Tynga! To get in on the fun visit Tynga’s post HERE and tell her what your favorite vampire book series is to win “The Vampire’s Seduction” by Raven Hart. Ends August 15th and is open to the US and Canada.

Check out Elizabeth Naughton's new contest on my sidebar then visit her blog for more contests this month.

Chick With Books has “The Impostor’s Daughter” by Laurie Sandell to giveaway. Just stop by HERE and comment by July 29th to win. And you can also win Anne Siddon’s “Off Season” by clicking HERE by August 8th. Or try your luck to win “My Name is Will” by Jess Winfield by commenting by August 8th HERE. Open to the US and Canada.

Sarah’s Random Musings has reached 150 followers! Congrats! And to celebrate, she’s giving away an ARC of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Ends July 31st and is open to everyone.

Amberkatz’s Book Blog has Kimberly Frost guest posting. Stop by and tell Kimberly & Amber what spell you would us the most if you were a witch’ and be entered to win a copy of “Would-Be Witch” by Kimberly Frost. Ends July 26th and no other restrictions listed.

Lost In a Book has “The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks” by E Lockhart up for grabs. Just comment and be entered. No restrictions.

Moira Rogers is having an Who’s Reading What Contest. Just visit her post and take a guess as to who’s reading what stack of books. You could win your choice of an ebook from Moira or a package of promos. Ends July 24th and there are no restrictions listed.

The Book Resort has a signed copy of “the Dust of 100 Dogs” by A.S. King to give away. Just stop by, become a follower and enter to win by July 24th. Open to everyone.

Stop by the Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia to win a copy of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” plus a zombie bookmark. Ends July 27th and is open to everyone.

At Home With Books has two contests running. First enter to win “Saffron Dreams” by Ahalia Abdullah HERE. There are also 20 electronic ebook prizes to win as well. The ebooks can be emailed internationally but the print book is open to the US and Canada only. Ends July 27th.
Then enter to win “Fredricka” by Georgette Heyer, “Beat the Reaper” by Josh Bazell, “Shanghai Girls” by Lisa See or “The Secret” by Beverly Lewis by July 30th HERE. Open to the US and Canada.

Cornucopiao Of Reviews is having her first giveaway! Congrats! Enter to win “Twenty Boy Summer” by Sarah Ockler, “Silver Phoenix” by Cindy Pon, “Absolutely Maybe” by Lisa Yee or “Blood and Chocolate” by Annette Curtis Klause. Ends August 5th with no other restrictions posted.

The Book Explorer is giving away a copy of “Prophecy of Sisters” by Michelle Zink. Enter by July 26th to win and this contest is open to everyone!

Boy With Books is giving away a Eyes Like Stars Mega Prize Pack. You can one of 15 books! Just comment by July 31st to win. Open to the USA and Canada only.

Taste Life Twice has a contest open to win “Evermore” by Alyson Noel. Enter by July 31st and this contest is open to the US only.

Visit Mandy Writer’s Live Journal page for a chance to win “Prada & Prejudice” by Mandy Hubbard and “The Geek Girl’s Guide to Cheerleading” by Darcy Vance and Charity Tahmaseb. Ends July 31st with no other restrictions posted.

Strange But True, America is running an awesome contest. If you know of any historic curiosity that is not in their book (this can be checked by looking up the index in the book at your library or emailing in to the website. Details HERE.) you can send it in to win. Just write something with as little as 50 words and up to 300 words as an entry and send it in by January 31st 2010 for a chance to win a caricature of yourself drawn by Dale Crawford plus two copies of “Strange But True, America”. Your entry might even appear in a future book!

WORD for Teens is giving away some books this month. Sign up to win “Blue Bloods” by Melissa de La Cruz, “signed copies of Buggy Crenshaw & the Deadwood Principle: Evolution” & “Bungler’s Paradox” by R.M. Wilburn, “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before” by David Yoo and “The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez” by Alan Lawrence Sitomer. Ends July 31st and is open to the US.

B is For Books is having their first contest. Congrats! Enter to win a one of five copies of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” plus a special gold pin. Ends July 27th and is open to the US only.

La Femme Readers has an interview up with Lewis Aleman and a giveaway for 4 copies of his book “Cold Streak”. Just answer the contest question for a chance to win by July 26th to be entered. US entries only.

Brooke Reviews is interviewing Preetham Grandhi and giving away a copy of his all new book “A Circle of Souls”. Enter by July 27th. No restrictions posted.

Bookin With Bingo has lots of contests running all the time. My favorite two of them right now are 5 copies each of “Tamed By a Laird” by Amanda Scott & “The Moon Looked Down” by Dorothy Garlock (July 28th), “American Lion” by Jon Meacham (August 3rd). Open to US entries only.

Contest Extravaganza

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Blood Predatoress is having a Predatoress Book and Blood Wine Giveaway. Win a gift box containing an autographed book of “Predatoress” by Emma Gabor and a specially labeled bottle of ruby red Zinfandel wine. Ends July 24th and is open to the US. And for those who would enjoy the ebook version, Emma has a special treat for you HERE.

Visit my wonderful friend Trin’s Bloody Bad Book Blog for a chance at some great books. Enter to win “Off Season” by Anne Rivers Siddons HERE by July 25th. Or try your luck at winning “Julie & Julia” by Julie Powell HERE by July 31st. And don’t forget to enter to win “Knight of Desire” by Margaret Mallory HERE by August 7th. Open to the US and Canada.

Stolen from the BBAW website...
Last year over 400 blogs came together to celebrate the art of book blogging during the first ever Book Blogger Appreciation Week! I am so pleased to announce that the second annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week will be taking place September 14-18.
WHO: Anyone who blogs about books is invited to participate. In fact, we want everyone who blogs about books and reading to be a part of this week!
WHAT: A week where we come together, celebrate the contribution and hard work of book bloggers in promoting a culture of literacy, connecting readers to books and authors, and recognizing the best among us with the Second Annual BBAW Awards. There will be special guest posts, daily blogging themes, and giveaways.
WHEN: September 14-18, 2009
WHERE: Here at the new Book Blogger Appreciation Week Blog! (Please note that this year there are three separate blogs and feeds—one for the main event, one for giveaways, and one for awards.)
WHY: Because books matter. In a world full of options, the people talking about books pour hard work, time, energy, and money into creating a community around the written word. I, Amy, the founder of Book Blogger Appreciation Week love this community of bloggers and want to shower my appreciation on you!
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Please help us spread the word about Book Blogger Appreciation Week by posting about it on your blog, stumbling this post, twittering about it, and telling everyone you know that it’s time to have a party and celebrate book bloggers!
Please register by filling out the registration form! Registering ensures your inclusion in the BBAW 09 Database of Book Bloggers and enters you into the drawing for the BBAW 09 Grand Prize!
Come back often as there will be many updates! And follow us on Twitter!
(Just so you know, this blog is registered and I’ll be having some giveaways in celebration of BBAW so stay tuned.)

Suzanne McLeod is celebrating the release of her book today. Congrats Suzanne! But she isn’t celebrating alone so make sure you go share a piece of cyber-birthday cake with her and enter her contest. You could win one of 7 new releases along with Suzanne’s “The Cold Kiss of Death”. Ends July 23rd and is open to everyone.

Visit Debbie’s World of Books to get in on her latest contests for “Mr Darcy, Vampire” by Amanda Grange. Ends July 24th. US only.

Lee A Verday’s Book/Writing Blog is giving away a copy of “The Hollow” by Jessica Verday. Just comment, and when you do, please let Lee know you heard about this contest on LadyVampire’s Lair blog and include my website, because each time you mention the blog you heard this contest on, said blog owner gets an special entry toward a special prize. Thank you! Ends July 26th and is open to everyone.

Jocelynn Drake is having a Contest Extravaganza. In celebration of completeing book 4, she’s giving away some amazing autographed books. Stop by each day to see the books and the enter to win! The first book is “Dead Witch Walking” by Kim Harrison. Ends July 18th and is open to all.

Jacquelyn Frank wants you to let her know what you thought of “Rapture”. All who comment will be entered in to win an ARC of “Pleasure”. No restrictions listed.

Visit The Shadow Keeper’s contest page for a cool contest to win an ARC of “When Blood Calls” and a free Kindle! Visit HERE for more details.

Love Vampires is giving away 10 signed copies of “City of Glass” by Cassandra Clare. Just visit HERE and sign up before July 31st. Open to the US, Canada, UK and the European Union.

Confessions of a Wandering Heart has contest up to win “Kissed by Angel” by Elizabeth Chandler HERE, ends July 25th. And an ARC of “The Better Part of Darkness” by Kelly Gay HERE, ends July 30th.

Fantasy Sci-Fi Lovin’ has a copy of “Wireless” by Charles Stross to give away. Just click HERE to fill in the entry to win. Ends July 29th and is open to all.

Graeme’s Fantasy Books is giving away 5 copies of Salamander by Nick Kyme. Enter by July 19th and contest is open to all.

Pearl’s World of Books has two twin puppies who need names. Suggest a name for a chance to win either “One Wrong Step” by Laura Griffin, “Atlantis Unleashed” by Alyssa Day or “An Unforgettable Lady” by Jessica Bird. Ends July 22nd with no other restrictions posted.

Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist is giving away a copy of Karen Travis’s “Jacinto’s Remnant”. For details click HERE. Open to everyone!

Fang-Tastic Books is giving away both a copy of “Blood Price” by Tanya Huff (Which started off this fab series) AND Season One of the series Blood Ties on DVD! Just stop by and share with Roxanne your love of Tanya Huff’s books or the series Blood Ties. If you’ve not read or seen either of those then just comment about why you like vampires. Ends July 29th. No restrictions mentioned.

ChicReader is having a contest on her blog for “twenty Summer Boy” by Sarah Ockler and :the Forest of Hands and Teeth” by Carrie Ryan. To get in on the fun simply click HERE and read the rules for entering her create-story-by-commenting contest. Ends July 31st and is open to the US and Canada.

Library Lounge Lizard is giving away a signed copy of Rachel Vincent’s “My Soul to Take”. Comment for a chance to win by July 31st. No restrictions mentioned.

Book Blather is giving away a copy of “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins. Just comment stating your favorite character from the “Hunger Games” is and why. And if you have not yet read this series, then just state why you would like to. Ends August 1st and is open to the US.

Stop by The Book Blogger for a chance to win an ARC of “Sleepless” by Thomas Fahy. Ends August 1st and is open to

Bookworming in the 21st Century is having a Big ALA Contest. Stop by to win a bundle of books and book goodies. The books include "Troubadour" by Mary Hoffman, "Shiver" by Maggie Stiefvater, "How to Say Goodbye in Robot" by Natalie Standiford, "Hazel" by Julie Hearn, "Soulstice" by Simon Holt, "The Sight of Haruhi Suzumiya" by Nagaru Tanigawa and "The Island of The Blessed" by Nancy Farmer. Ends July 31st and is open to the US and Canada.

Lost in Book is having a contest to win "Evermore" by Alyson Noel, "The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening & The Struggle" by LJ Smith and "Skin Hunger" by Kathleen Duey. To get in on the fun visit and comment by July 20th. No restrictions mentioned.

Bookluver-Carol’s Reviews is giving away a bunch of book goodness. All kinds of miscellaneous book goodies like bookmarks, postcards, etc. Just comment by August 1st to win. Open to everyone!

The Story Siren is having a Super Cool Books Contest. Up for grabs is “Ballads of Suburbia” by Stephanie Kuehnert, an ARC of “Intertwined” by Gena Showalter, “Initiation” by Susan Fine, an ARC of “The Espressologist” by Kristina Springer, an ARC of “Stealing Death” by Janet Lee Carey, an ARC of “The Everafter” by Amy Huntley, an ARC of “A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts” by Ying Chang Compestine, “The Truth About Forever” by Sarah Dessen, an ARC of “Another Faust by Daniel” and Dina Nayeri, and an ARC of “After the Moment” by Garret Freymann-Weyr. But that’s not all, more book goodies posted and all for the taking as well. See contest post for details. Ends August 1st and is open to the US.

July Contests Part 2

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Patricia’s Vampire Notes has some great giveaways running. First try your luck winning “Bloody Awful” by Georgia Evans by July 16th by clicking HERE. Then enter for a chance to win one of five copies of “The Host” HERE, ends July 21st. No restrictions that I can see. And while your there, remember to subscribe by email to Patricia’s blog, each month all subscribers are automatically entered to win a monthly prize.

It’s Week Three of Book Junkie’s fabulous Hot Summer Nights contest! Hurry and enter by July 19th for a chance to win a Signed copy of Wild Heat by Bella Andre, Signed Copy of Immortal Danger by Cynthia Eden, Signed copy of Snowed in with the Boss by Jessica Andersen, signed copy of Wolf Tales VII by Kate Douglas, GC for e-book by Mari Carr, Prey by Rachel Vincent, & Goodies from ALL Authors who donated swag!

The Vampire Wire has Scifi Guy, Doug Knipe over for an interview and if you stop by and comment, you can win the ARC of Shadowfae by Erica Hayes that Doug is offering. Enter by July 18th. No restrictions mentioned.

The League of Reluctant Adults has Seanan McGuire guest blogging and the chance to win Seanan’s book “Rosemary and Rue”. It’s an ARC that you’ll read and write a review for and then that review will have the honor of appearing on The League of Reluctant Adult’s blog. No end date or restrictions posted.

ChicaReader is giving away a copy of “Bloody Good” by Georgia Evans. Stop by and comment by July 20th to be entered. Open to the US. And when your done entering the contest, you may want to follow ChicaReader. Once she hits 100 followers she’s having another contest!

Bookin with Bingo has three books for their new giveaway. “Homer’s Odyssey” by Gwen Cooper, “How Shall I Tell the Dog?” by Miles Kington and “Heroic Measures” by Jill Ciment. Enter by July 18th. US only.

Reverie Book Reviews is having a few contests. Stop by to enter to win “LA Candy” by Laura Conrad HERE. Then enter before August 1st for a chance to win a original 8x10 photo of choice HERE. US only.

Bitten By Books has Candace Havens visiting. Visit and leave a question for her to be entered to win copies of "Dragons Prefer Blondes" and a Amazon.com gift card. Ends TODAY!! at 11:59 PM PDT.

Pat’s Fantasy Blog has 5 copies of Joe Abercrombie’s “Best Served Cold” to giveaway. See blog post for details. Open to everyone.

Book Reviews By Jess has an ARC of “My Soul To Take” by Rachel Vincent to giveaway. Head over and get your entry in by July 24th. US only.

The Book Butterfly Blog has Lots of contests running. To win “The Girl Who Stopped Swimming” by Joshilyn Jackson, click HERE by July 15th. For a chance to win “One Deadly Sin” by Annie Solomon, click HERE by July 20th. Interested in winning “A Great and Terrible Beauty” by Libba Bray? Then click HERE by July 28th. And don’t miss out on entering to win two copies of “Ghost Huntress Book 1: The Awakening” by Marley Gibson and a dowsing pendant HERE. Ends August 2nd and all contests are open to everyone to enter.

Giveaways Galore!

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Wondrous Reads is giving away 2 copies of the Vampire Academy Book #1 by Richelle Mead. One copy is for UK entrants, the other is for Worldwide entrants. Enter by July 16th, UK time.

Stop by Anna’s Book Blog for her Quicky Contest. The prizes are an Ellora’s Cave anthology titled “Good Things Come in Three’s”, Bound By Your Touch” by Meredith Duran, and an ARC of “Dirty, Sexy Knitting” by Christie Ridgeway. Ends July 13th and is open to the US and Canada.

Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings is having a giveaway. For a chance to win UK copies of Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran or Blood Promise by Richelle Mead click HERE. Deadline is July 31st and this contest is open to everyone.

Today July 13th is the last day to get in on Lucy Finn AKA Savannah Russe's giveaway over at Bitten By Books. And when your done there, make sure you RSVP for Candace Havens upcoming event.

Romance Book Wyrm is having a giveaway for both “Nauti Nights” and “Nauti Dreams” by Lora Leigh. Just tell her what series of books has the best Alpha males and your entered. Ends July 14th and is open to the US and Canada only.

Stolen off the Biting Edge blog:
Okay, sports fans, we’re making a change in the contest. Mario’s original idea—the dumbest thing I ever did—was more an excuse for him to share his story than a good contest subject. Either that, or everyone is (A) out of town or (B) unlike Mario, too embarrassed to tell the world what a dumb ass he/she had been. So, to make it less embarrassing, the contest will now be “What was I thinking…” stories. And it can be your own story or that of a “friend” (wink-wink). We’ll give away books and a tee shirt and some swag, all in a handy-dandy Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers tote. We'll also give you more time-- deadline July 23.

Book Reviews By Jess is giving away a copy of “Eyes Like Stars” by Lisa Mantchev. Just stop by and comment by July 17th for a chance to win. Open to the US and Canada only.

The Sweet Bookshelf is having two giveaways. First she will be giving away both a copy of the US version and the UK version of “Knife” by B J Anderson HERE. And click HERE for a chance to win a ten dollar Border’s gift card. Both end July 14th and no restrictions listed.

The Bites Blog has three contests running. To win an ARC copy of “Ash” by Malinda Jo plus BEA swag, click HERE. Ends July 19th. For a chance at an ARC of “Strange But True America: Weird Tales from All 50 States” by John Hafnor, click HERE. Ends July 28th. Try to win an ARC of “Alphas” by Lisi Harrison by clicking HERE by July 30th. Contests open to the US.

Walking on Sunshine is having a Guilty Pleasures Giveaway. Enter to win "The Last Honest Outlaw" by Carol Finch, "Texas Lawman" by Carolyn Davidson and "The Ranger and the Redhead" by Lynna Banning. Ends July 23rd and is open to everyone.

Beth Fantaskey is having a fabulous contest HERE. She’s giving away signed books, T-shirts, sample pages from her next book and more. Enter by July 22nd and this contest has no restrictions listed.

In Between the Pages is giving away both “Evernight” and “Stargazer” by Claudia Gray. Stop by and comment by July 27th for a chance to win. US entry only.

The Imperial Beach Teen Blog is giving away copies of both Shiver and Lament by Maggie Stiefvater. Ends July 31st and is open to everyone.

YA Reads is giving away a set of the House of Night books by Kristen & PC Cast. Ends July 31st. Wish I had more info on this one but the website won’t open for me.

I'm Honored

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I would like to thank the wonderful Trin from the Bloody Bad Book Blog for honoring me with the Humane Award. The blurb for this award goes as follows…

"The Humane Award is to honor certain bloggers that are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn't for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a daily basis. This award is to thank them for their growing friendships through the blog world."

I choose to give this award to:

1. J Kaye’s Book Blog
2. Book Junkie
3. Leontine’s Book Realm
4. Stumbling Over Chaos
5. Shooting Stars Mag

July's Contests Part 1

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Leah Braemel hosted Delilah Marvella on her blog yesterday and I was touched by her post. Please go HERE to read the post and for even more details about the contest go HERE. Thank you.

Visit Fantastic Book Reviews for some awesome contests. To enter for a chance at “The Stolen One” by Suzanne Crawley, click HERE by July 15th. Or win the entire shifter series by Rachel Vincent by clicking HERE, ends July 17th. And for a chance to win signed copies of “Evermore” and “Blue and Blue moon” by Alyson Noel click HERE. Ends July 23rd. Contests open to everyone.

Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist has 5 copies of Steven Erikson’d “Dust of Dreams” to give away to get in on the action visit HERE for details.

Stop by Bloody Bookaholic for your chance to win a copy of “Meridian” by Amber Kizer. This book doesn’t come out until August but if you click HERE you can sign up to win this when it comes out. Ends August 24th. Open to the US and PR.

The Fantasy Debut blog is giving away 3 copies of “Zadayi Red” by Caleb Fox. Click HERE to enter before July 16th. Open Worldwide.

Suzanne McLeod is celebrating the release of her new book “The Cold Kiss of Death”. Stop by her blog for a chance to win a copy of this fabulous new release, “Strange Brew” an anthology and “The Sweet Scent of Blood”. Ends July 15th and is open to all.

My Favorite Books blog has R.F. Long guest posting about her new ebook release “Soul Fire” with Samhain Books. Stop by to comment and you could win “Soul Fire” and a necklace. Ends July 14th and is open worldwide.

Elizabeth Amber is guest posting over at Heather’s Reading Romance blog. Stop by for a chance to win a copy of Elizabeth Amber’s “Dominic” and Heather is throwing in a twenty dollar gift card to your choice of Amazon.com or Barnes and Nobles to celebrate her 1st ever guest post. Ends July 15th and is open to the US and Canada only.

Readaholic always has lots of giveaways going on. Be sure to visit her blog HERE before July 14th for a chance to win Amanda Scott’s “Tamed By a Laird”. And don’t miss out on entering to win “The Moon Looked Down” by Dorothy Garlock HERE before July 14th as well. Open to the US and Canada.

Seductive Musings wraps up Medieval Romance week with a guest post by Amanda Scott. Stop by and comment before July 18th for a chance to win one of five copies of “Tamed By a Laird” by Amanda Scott. Open to the US and Canada.

Bookin With Bingo is giving away five copies of “The Castaways” by Elin Hiderbrand. Stop by before July 18th for your chance to win. Open to the US and Canada.

A Win Win Situation...

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Alex Bell is guest posting over at Shooting Stars Mag and I have to say that this post certainly grabbed my interest as well as his book "Jasmyn" which is being given away. I'm certainly entering for this contest but I don't mind friendly competition so click on over HERE by July 31st and get your entry in too. International entries welcome!
And stick around after entering for a chance at Shooting Star's other contests for The King's Rose by Alisa M Libby(July 10th), The Stolen One by Suzanne Crowley(July 13th), a signed copy of Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen (July 20th) and The Demon's Lexicon By Sarah Rees Brennan (July 30th). Open to US entry only.

Bibliophiles 'R' Us has some great contests running. For a chance to win "Knight of Desire" by Margaret Mallory, click HERE by July 17th. To try your luck for "The Iron Hunt" by Marjorie M Liu by clicking HERE before July 15th. And you can also enter to win "Off Season" by Anne Rivers Siddons HERE which ends July 17th. US and Candian entries only.

Seductive Musings has an interview up with Amanda McIntyre and her new book "Tortured". If you want to read this one remember to swing by and comment before July 11th. Open to US entry.

The Scifichick.com has some contests running for some great books. If you'd like a copy of Tanya Huff's "The Enchanted Amporium" then ENTER before July 10th. And there's also Laura Resnick's "The Purifying Fire" being given away HERE, ends July 17th. Or try your luck at winning both "Dark Haven" and "The Blood King" by Gail Z. Martin HERE by July 24th. And if you like Star Trek, you might want to ENTER to win the Star Trek Scene It DVD game that Scifichick is giving away by July 31st. Open to everyone to enter. Good luck!

Fans of Star Wars will want to stop by The New Jedi Order for a chance to win "The New Space Opera 2" an anthology. Ends July 13th and is open to the US only.

You might want to visit Maria's Space where there are 11 giveaways running. Not all of them are book related but if your like me, you enter to win more then books occasionally when something catches your interest. My top 3 favorite contests running on Maria's blog are for a Twilight Inspired Ring(ends July 10th), "My Forbidden Desire" by Carolyn Jewel (ends July 12th) and "Knight of Desire" by Margaret Mallory (ends July 16th). US entries only.

Book Soulmates has a Wicked Wednesday giveaway HERE for a chance to win "Soul Survivor" by Andrea Leininger, "Off Season" by Anne Rivers Siddons or "My Name is Will" by Jess Winfield by July 22nd. While your there hurry and enter their other giveaway from last Wednesday HERE where "Julie and Julia" by Julie Powell and "The Impostor's Daughter" by Laurie Sandell are up for grabs until July 15th. USA and Canada only.

Interested in winning Candace Havens "The Demon King and I"? If not you should be as this is an awesome book. I have it already but if you visit Just Another Musing blog before July 18th you could be in luck. There's also a contest for The Hunger, a movie and TV show I've never heard of before but definitely would like to win and watch as its vamp related. Ends July 14th. No restrictions posted.

Candace Havens is all over the blogs and I for one am enjoying it because almost every stop includes prizes to be won. So remember to visit The Knight Agency Blog TODAY to get in on some of the fun and visit Candace's website for more ways to enter to win prizes.

There are 3 ARC's up for grabs at OMG, it's Wendy! You can win Sealed with a Promise by Mary Margaret, Close Encounters by Katherine Allred and Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger. Enter before July 21st. US only.

A little off the track but I thought I should mention A Bookworm Mom's Diary and the fact that they have a bunch of DVD giveaways happening. You can win Stealing Lincoln's Body (July 25th), America At War (July 25th), How the Earth Was Made (July 25th), Military Combat (July 25th), Cities of the Underworld (July 25th), The Prehistoric Collection (July 25th) and The Universe (July 25th). Open to US only.

Looking for giveaways all year long? Check out The Great American Book Giveaway where new books are listed every week. USA only.

For a Chance to Win...

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Part 2 of Book Junkie's Hot Summer Nights Contest has started and will run until 8pm Sunday July 12th with giveaways which include: signed copy of HUNTING LOVE by Dana Marie Bell, an E-BOOK from Jess Dee, signed copy of DAWN KEEPERS, Book 2 of The Novels of the Final Prophecy by Jessica Andersen, signed copy of THUNDERBIRD CHOSEN Jory Strong, DEEPER by Megan Hart, signed copy of FRENCH KISSING by Nancy Warren, signed copy of CHAMPAGNE RULES by Susan Lyons, and this treasure trove also includes signed books & Goodies from ALL Authors who donated swag! Is Book Junkie awesome or what?! Be sure to enter!

There's No Such Thing As Too Many Books is at it again holding contests for 4 great books. You can win "Perfect Kisses" by Susan Johnson, Sylia Day and Noelle Mack or "Lord of the Forest" by Dawn Thompson or "Redneck Cinderella" by LuAnn McLane or "A Taste of Magic" by Tracy Madison. Enter by July 10th and open to all.

Happy Anniversary Hope Chest Reviews! There is a huge romance novel giveaway happening in honor of their anniversary this month. Just sign up and answer a few questions of which the answers can be found around this site and you'll be entered. Ends July 31st and no restrictions listed.

Stop by the Seductive Musings Blog when you have a chance. Karin Tabke is guest posting for this week, "Medieval Romance Week", and she's giving away a signed copy of "Master of Surrender". Ends July 11th and is open to everyone.

Blog 2.0 has a great review up for Michele Hauf's "The Highwayman", her newest Nocturne on the shelves. If you would like a chance to win a copy of this book, visit and comment HERE by July 14th. Open to all.

If your a writer or poet, nows the time to get that imagination working and submit your work for a chance to win prizes. Just visit The Clarity of Night blog for details. It's only 250 words and definitely worth it for an fifty dollar Amazon.com gift card. Ends July 15th and has no other restrictions. Good luck!

In my last post I listed Kate Brady's "One Scream Away" tour but Debbie of Debbie's World of Books has a much better tour list posted up with her giveaway which ends July 17th, US and Canadian mailing only. So enter to win at Debbie's blog then check out the tour list with dates. Good luck!

Enter at Your Own Risk...

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Enter Genevieve's Giant Half-Birthday Contest!!
CHALLENGE #1: If Gen gets 100 followers by July 15th (Midnight PST), she will add FOUR more books to category B.
CHALLENGE #2: If Gen gets 100 different people entering in the contest by July 22nd (Midnight PST), she will add THREE more books to category B.
CHALLENGE #3: If Gen ends up with 200 or more different people entering in the contest by the 27th, then she will add an additional THREE books to category B!
CHALLEGE #4: Complete all three challenges before the end (it's okay if they don't get done by their certain dates), then she will add an additional TWO books to category B!
THE BOOKS:
Category A (aka Big Ticket Items):
Fire by Kristin Cashore (ARC-- release date: 9/09)
Fade by Lisa McMann (Hardcover, SIGNED)
The Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink (ARC, SIGNED--release date: 8/09)
Category B (aka everything else):
Persistence of Memory by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (ARC-- release date: 12/08)
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Niki Burnham, Terri Clark, Ellen Hopkinks, Lynda Sandoval (ARC-- release date: 5/08)
How To Be Popular by Meg Cabot (ARC-- release date: 8/06)
Being Nikki by Meg Cabot (ARC-- release date: 5/09)
Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies by Erin Dionne (ARC-- release date: 3/09)
My Life In Pink And Green by Lisa Greenwald (ARC-- release date: 3/09)
Pretty Face by Mary Hogan (ARC-- release date: 4/08)
Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson (Hardcover)
Crowned by Julie Linker (paperback)
Jane In Bloom by Deborah Lytton (ARC-- release date: 3/09)
Twilight by Stephenie Myer (paperback, movie cover edition-- one slight crease in the spine)
Red Glass by Laura Resau (Hardcover)
How to enter:
Leave a comment HERE and tell Genevieve which books from Catagory A you want to be entered for (if any) and a minimum of your top 10 choices from Category B. 1 is what you want most and 10 would be last choice.
Find out how to get Extra Entries by visiting the offical contest post HERE.
What You'll Win:
1st place winner:
One book from Category A, three books from Category B.
2nd place winner:
One book from Category A, two books from Category B.
3rd place winner:
One book from Category A, one book from Category B.
Honorable mentions:
Person who referred the most people:
Two books from Category B.
Person who makes Genevieve's favorite button (only if five or more people send Gen a button):
Two books from Category B.
That person who has only one entry:
One Book from Category B. (Genevieve is going to make sure that one person who only has one entry will win a book because she's nice. But only if someone from 1st-3rd place didn't have just one entry, otherwise they count as the person who won with only one entry.)
Everyone else:
It all depends on if your number gets picked. If you have a lot of entries, chances are higher you might win a book or more than one book. Keep in mind, if you won 1st-3rd place or one of the honorable mentions (& if you still have more entries) you might end up winning more books. The stats of winning more than one book all depends on how many entries you put in.
So yeah. It's kind of crazy how the entries will work out but you don't need to understand it to enter in the contest.
Open to: Addresses in the United States only. Sorry, she's only a college student!
Ends: July 31st at 11:59 PM PST***
*** HOWEVER, Note that if Genevieve does not get at least 100 different people entering the contest, then she will keep it open until she gets a minimum of 100 different people entering.
Overall, there is a TON of stuff you can do to get entries. You can earn well over 50 entries. Genevieve expects that it will be a nightmare to sort it all out in the end but that's what she's aiming for! A giant contest that she has no idea if she will ever be able to top.

Want to win an advanced copy of Gena Showalter's "Darkest Whisper"? All you have to do is spread the word about her newest book "Seduce the Darkness" or Candace Haven's new release "Dragons Prefer Blondes". Just post something about these book somewhere and then tell Gena what and where at the contest post HERE. Ends July 10th, no restictions posted.

If you haven't been over to the fabulous Midnight Moon Cafe, definitely get over there! This month is their anniversary month and to celebrate there are bunches of contests running. You won't want to miss the fun!

In honor of Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev being released, Book Blather and I Heart Monster are holding a "Show Your Pandemonium" contest! There are two different ways to win this contest:
Option 1: Artistic Route This is where you literally get to SHOW them your Pandemonium, Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed style. What kind of Fairy Havoc can you wreak? Maybe glitter in the lawn? Or cupcake eating contest? What other Fairy Havoc can you dream of? The sky is the limit, just make sure it isn't something illegal! Submissions can be videos, photos, sketches, book cover-art, scene-drawing, poetry, or any other way you can document Fairy Havoc/Pandemonium!
All submissions should be sent to pandemonium(AT)iheartmonster(DOT)com. Book Blather and I Heart Monster will pick their favorites and allow Lisa to pick the winner!
Option 2: Commenting, Following, & Sharing For those who don't have an artistic touch, fear not! You'll still have a chance to win by leaving a comment on either contest post. US entries only please and contest ends July 31st.
Winner of the the Artistic Route will receive: A hardcover of Eyes Like Stars, Fully Bloomed Necklace by TotusMel, Cobalt Flame Extensions by Kapow Adornments, and a Backstage Pass Bracelet.
Winner of Commenting, Following, & Sharing will receive: An ARC of Eyes Like Stars, Cobalt Flame Extensions by Kapow Adornments, and a Backstage Pass Bracelet.

Chick With Books blog is a stop on the "One Scream Away" Blog Tour by Kate Brady. Enter to win your own copy of "One Scream Away" by clicking HERE before July 25th. US and Canada entries only. And Follow along to the other tour stops...
Darby's Closet
Yankee Romance Reviewers
Review From Here
Debbie's World of Books
Starting Fresh
Wendy's Minding Spot
Marta's Meanderings
Chic Book Reviews
Bloody Bad Book Blog
Readaholic
Morbid Romantic
Bookin' with Bingo
Books and Needlepoint
Drey's Library
Pudgy Penguin Perusals
I'm Booking It
Book Soulmates
Just Jennifer Reading
My thoughts...your thoughts?
Seductive Musings
All About {n}
My Friend Amy
This Book for Free
Cheryl's Book Nook
My Guilty Pleasures

Stop by Eudaimonium if your a poet or liek to write lyrics. Put together a winning lyrical piece for Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and win the book. No end date or restrictions listed.

Do visit the Fantasy Debut blog for a chance to win one of three copies of "The King's Daughters" by Nathalie Mallet. Ends July 13th and is open worldwide!

Get In It To Win It...

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Are you a True Blood fan? Then You'll want to visit True Blood Net.com and enter the contest there. Just comment in under 140 characters answering the question on the post pertaining to Sam Merlot's finding a woman. The cool thing is that Sam Trammell himself, who plays Sam Merlot on True Blood, will be reading everyone's answers. Then on July 12th a winner will be picked to win a DVD set of True Blood Season One. No restrictions posted so its open to all.

ScifiGuy has a blog I envy and always has all the up to the minute news on the books I'm anxious for. And of course there are contests too. Win an autographed copy of "The Highwayman" by Michele Hauf HERE, ends July 10th. And enter for 1 of 5 copies of "The Purifying Fire" by Laura Resnick HERE, ends July 10th. Or take a gamble to win the Felix Castor Contest with author Mike Carey HERE and you could recieve one of 5 "Dead Men's Boots" by Mike Carey or one of 3 Grand Prizes with 3 of Mike Carey's books "The Devil You Know", "Vicious Circle" and "Dead Men's Boots". Entries for the "Dead Men's Boots" books must be in by July 16th, while Grand Prize entries are extended until July 22nd. Contests open worldwide.

Lots more contests running over at the fabulous J Kaye's Book Blog...
ALL THE PRETTY DEAD GIRLS by John Manning (ARC)
PRICELESS MEMORIES by Bob Barker (New Audio Book)
THE DARK PLANET (Atherton, Book 3) by Patrick Carman (Review HC)
RIVERS OF FIRE (Atherton, Book 2) by Patrick Carman (Review HC)
NO MATTER WHAT by Lisa Nichols (New Audio Book)
THE HOUSE OF POWER (Atherton, Book 1) by Patrick Carman (Review HC)
MAGNOLIAS, MOONLIGHT, AND MURDER (An Ellie Avery Mystery) by Sara Rosett (ARC)
THE SECRET SPEECH by Tom Rob Smith (New Audio Book)
Patrick Carman’s Atherton Trilogy Giveaway (Three New Hardcover Books)
DESTROY ALL CARS by Blake Nelson (ARC)
DORK DIARIES: TALES FROM A NOT- SO-FABULOUS LIFE by Rachel Renee Russell (ARC)
DORK DIARIES & Purse Combo (Sent from the author)
OLIVIA KIDNEY by Ellen Potter (Review Book)
THE GOLD STANDARD: BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS TEAM by Mike Krzyzewski
THE COMMISSION: THE UNCENSORED HISTORY OF THE 9/11 INVESTIGATION by Philip Shenon (New Audio Book)
THE CHOICE by Nicholas Sparks (New Audio Book)
Ends July 24th. US and Canada only.

Stop by The Book Resort by July 6th for a chance to win "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" by Carrie Ryan. Open to everyone.

Another chance to win 1 of 5 copies Mike Carey's "Dead Men's Boots" at Sweeps4Bloggers. Ends July 13th and is open to the US and Candian mailing only.

It's Adam's birthday over at So Adam, How's That Book? Blog. Happy Birthday Adam! And I think it's fab that your running a contest to celebrate. Anyone interested in winning an ARC of "Fire" by Kristin Cashore, an ARC of "Girl in the Arena" by Lise Haines, an signed copy of "suite Scarlett" by Maureen Johnson or a signed hardbound copy of "A Map of the Known World" by Lisa Ann Sandell can join the party HERE. Ends July 31st or whenever the comment count hits 60 different people. Open to the US only.

Interested in winning 1 of 5 signed copies of "The Light of Burning Shadows" by Chris Evans? Then make sure you visit BSCReview and read the rules for entering. Ends July 12th. Open to all BSC readers.

Happy 4th of July!

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Have fun celebrating and when the last sparkler fizzles out...I have more contests you can enter to win...

Make sure you stop by the Literary Escapism blog where you can enter to win any of three books up for grabs. You can win "Branded By Fire" by Nalini Singh, Seduce the Darkness by Gena Showalter or At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost. Ends July 25th and open to all.

Stop by the Library Lounge Lizard blog for a chance to win Gena Showalter's "Intertwined". Ends July 15th and open to everyone.

Chick With Books has a few contests running on her blog. Enter to win Chemo KateLynn by Andrea Lynn Katz HERE, ends July 11th. Or try to win Jules and Julia by Julie Powell HERE, ends July 11th. Get an entry in to win The Sinful Life of Lucy Burns by Elizabeth Leiknes HERE, ends July 18th. And don't miss Margaret Mallory's Knight of Desire blog tour post and contest HERE, ends July 18th. Open to US and Canda entry only.

Visit Passages to the Past for a chance to win The French Mistress by Susan Holloway Scott. Open to everyone until July 6th, 2009.

Stop by Read This Book to win Secrets of Truth and Beauty by Megan Frazer. Open to everyone until July 7th, 2009. If over 40 people enter, there'll be extras like Twilight bookmarks for 8 lucky people!

Swing by Ian O'Neil's site for a chance to win a signed copy Kelley Armstrong's Made to Be Broken and a signed copy of Ian's book Endo. Ends July 18th and open to all.

Do you like Zombies? If so this is your contest. Visit VVB32 Reads blog for a chance to win Never Slow Dance With a Zombie by E Van Lowe. Just comment with a link to a review or any post you've made online that is zombie related and your entered. Contest is open to all and ends July 31st.

Interested in winning a copy of "Strange Brew" the anthology? Visit Pat's Fantasy Hotlist for details.

Awarded & Re-awarding

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I've been given another award on my blog!! My dear and wonderful friend Ruth over at Books, Books and More Books gave it to me. Thank you so much Ruth! I love your blog too.

It's the Heartfelt Award! I'm feeling all warm and gooshy! That's what this award is all about, feeling all warm and gooshy inside!

Here are the rules:

1) Put the logo on your blog/post
2) Nominate up to 9 blogs which make you feel comfy or warm inside.
3) Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4) Let them know that they have been nominated by commenting on their blog.
5) Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.

And here are the blogs that I will nominate for this award:

Leah Braemel's Blog

Debbie's World of Books

The WriteMinded Blog

West of Mars - Win A Book!

Vampire Wire

Writer's At Play

I Do Not Want To Wait, I Want The Book Now

Happily Ever After

The Writing Playground

I just wish I could have given awards out to ALL the great blogs and bloggers I know.

More Chances to Win...

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Looking to enter contests for book giveaways? Then you simply MUST drop by Book Soulmates blog. There are 45 book contests currently running there. See the huge list HERE but hurry because some of the contests end as early as July 5th while other are open until July 15th. Open to the USA and Canada.

Head on over to The World According to Maggie as she has an all new trailer to unveil and you can enter to win Maggie's new release "Shiver" along with some other awesome prizes. Ends July 6th and winner will be announced HERE on July 7th. Open to everyone.

Hurry over to Fallen Angel Reviews where Dakota Cassidy is giving away a copy of her newest book "Kiss and Hell". Just share your favorite book of hers to be entered. No end date or restrictions but post soon!

The Frentic Reader is giving away a copy of "My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters" by Sydney Salter. This contest ends on July 13. International contest entry.

Mrs. Magoo Reads has a few contests running. Enter to win Clockwork Heart by Dru Pagliassotti (Ends July 22nd), Sprout (Ends July 6th) and two copies of Twenty Boy Summer (ends August 1st). No restictions mentioned so open to all to enter.

International Heat is having A Sizzling Summer Heat Contest. Ten weeks with ten great prizes up for grabs. Each prize is a surprise but seems to feature an author who will be spotlighted on Sunday for a special post. Comment by Saturday to be entered for that prize. For more details visit their blog.

I just found a new blog that has a ton of giveaways! Be sure to visit Sweeps4Bloggers and enter the many contests there. Here are some of them...
Hollywood is Like High School by Zoey Dean (ends July 3rd)
Ravens by George Dawes Green (ends July 3rd)
Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson 9ends July 4th)
How to Instantly Connect With Anyone by Leil Lowndes (ends July 6th)
Try Fear by James Scott Bell (ends July 7th)
I'm So Happy For You by Lucinda Rosenfeld (ends July 8th)
Get Real by Donald E Westlake (ends July 8th)
Willow by Julia Hoban (ends July 9th)
Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey (ends July 10th)
Surviving Euphoria by Jason P Marsh (ends July 10th)
Contests open to the USA and Canadian mailing.

Stop by The Story Siren's Blog for a chance to win the complete Elite series of books by Jennifer Banash AND the complete first season DVD set of Gossip Girl! Ends July 14th. Open to the US.

Visit Laura's Crammed Bookshelf for a chance to win "Along for the Ride" by Sarah Dressen. Ends July 15th. Open to the US.

I've Been Awarded

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Special thanks to Patricia Altner of Patricia's Vampire Notes for presenting me with the Lemonade Award (for showing great attitude and gratitude). Patricia is a great friend and I love her blog! She always has some of the best reviews, interviews, contests and posts.

Rules:
Link back to the person he/she received the award from.
Nominate 10 bloggers who are deserving of this award.

Here are my nominees for the Lemonade Award:

Book Junkie

Stumbling Over Chaos

The Midnight Moon Cafe

Yankee Romance Reviewers

Confessions of a Romance Book Addict

Something Wicked

Fang-Tastic Books

Fantastic Book Review

Leontine's Book Realm

There's No Such Thing As Too Many Books

Congrats!

July Contest Kick-Offs

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This month is already starting out with a bang with all these great contests...

Gena Showlater's new book "Seduce the Darkness" has just been released! Congratulations Gena! To celebrate with everyone Gena Showalter and Sarah of Pocket Books are giving away a few copies of "Seduce the Darkness" on various blogs of this tour. I happen to know that Debbie’s World of Books is giving out a copy. Ends July 12th. So make sure you start there and then be sure to check out the other stops on the the Seduce the Darkness blog tour:
Readaholic
Book Series Reviews
All About {n}
Debbie’s World of Books
Wendy’s Minding Spot
Anna’s Book Blog
My Guilty Pleasures
Undercover Book Lover
Drey’s Library
A Book Bloggers Diary
Book Soulmates
A Journey of Books
My Friend Amy
Literary Escapism
Horror and Fantasy Book Review
Temple Library Reviews
Fantasy Freak
Books Joseph Reads

Stop by Bitten By Books and join in on the fun with Rachel Caine.

From Eileen Cook's blog: "Remember your first serious relationship and how you celebrated every milestone? You couldn’t wait for your official one year anniversary because you were having so much fun you wanted to celebrate every milestone in between? This is the anniversary of our first date/kiss/time we said I love you.
That’s how I feel about What Would Emma Do. End of June marks the six month celebration since it hit the shelf and that calls for a celebration and a celebration needs prizes. YOU COULD WIN A $75 GIFT CARD TO AMAZON/BARNES AND NOBLE/CHAPTERS/ BORDERS/ OR INDEPENDENT BOOK STORE!!!!
Entering the contest is simple. Between now and July 2nd send Eileen a link or email her if you do any of the following:
- post on Facebook/MySpace/Your Blog about why you liked WWED, a review of the book, or why you want to add it to your to-be read list
- Email your friends about the book
- Email or write your library about the book
- Email or write your local bookstore about the book
- Choose WWED for your book club
- Any other way you have of spreading the word! Ends July 3rd"
LadyVampire's Entry:
This is a book I've overlooked and haven't read yet sadly. I'll have to go back and correct that mistake. In the mean time Congratulations both on your 6 month anniverary and on your upcoming release of "Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood"!

The Novel Bookworm is having a contest for a 25 dollar Amazon.com gift card. There are 6 ways to enter and commenting about a book you liked that was under-appreciated is option number one. Ends July 18th. The Novel Bookworm's under-appreciated book is Big Sid's Vincati. You can read the review HERE or buy it HERE.

If your interested in winning an ARC of Suzanne Collin's "Catching Fire" then make sure you visit Lauren Barnholdt's LiveJournal page and enter. Ends July 8th.

Darque Reviews is giving away a copy of "Strange Brew" an anthology with stories by Charlaine Harris, Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs and more. Just comment by July 6th for a chance to win.

Stop by Confessions of a Wandering Heart for a chance to win a signed ARC of "Hush, Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick. Ends July 10th.

Stop by The Royal Reviews blog for a chance at winning either "Blood Promise" by Richelle Mead, "Dreamfever" by Karen Marie Moning or "The White Queen" by Philippa Gregory. Your pick. Just comment and state which book you would prefer to win. Ends July 30th.

Lorelei James is guest posting over at Seductive Musings today. Head on over there to see what ebooks you can win which of course includes her all new release "Miss Firecracker". Ends July 4th.

Bibliophiles 'R' Us is giving away "The Iron Hunt" by Marjorie M. Liu HERE. Ends July 14th. If you could please state in your comments that I referred you, I'd appreciate it. And while your doing entering the giveaway, give yourself an extra entry by voting in Bibliophiles poll. Its for her next giveaway so input could be important for when you visit again later. Plus she has a second contest for "Off Season" by Anne Rivers Siddons running HERE. Ends July 17th.

Remember to visit A Journey of Books as "Dragons Prefer Blondes" by Candace Havens is being given away there. And if you could please mention my name as the person who refered you, I would sure appreciate it. Thanks. Ends July 14th. There are also contests running for "Bound to Please" by Lili Feisty (Ends July 6th) and "My Forbidden Desire" by Carolyn Jewel which ends July 13th.

June Giveaways Part 4

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The 2009 Summer Breeze Contest and Scvenger Hunt is underway. Lots of prizes. Click HERE for details.

Make sure you check out the Shooting Star's Mag blog. The YA Book Carnival is still underway there plus there are additional contests running. Enter by July 6th to win a copy of "My Name is Will" by Jess WInfield by clicking HERE.If your nterested in David Garrett's album "Smooth Criminal" then find the details HERE to enter by July 6th. Click HERE by July 10th for a chance to win The King's Rose by Alisa M Libby. There's also a chance to win The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan, Just click HERE by July 30th.

Remember to stop by Bitten By Books. The contests for Rachel Vincent and Faith Hunter are both still running and you definitely want a chance at both the contest prizes. Rachel's contest ends July 6th and Faith's contest ends June 29th.

Visit Readaholic's blog for a chance to win "Knight of Desire" by Margaret Mallory. This is just one of the stops on Margaret's Book Tour for Knight of Desire. Contest ends July 10th. But Readaholic has so many other giveaways going on also. Just look:
$20 Per Gallon by Christopher ends 7/5
A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore ends 7/4
God Will Do The Rest by Catherine Galasso-Vigorito ends 7/10
How Successful People Think ends 7/1
How to Score by Robin Wells ends 7/4
I Hate People ends 6/29
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell ends 7/2
My Forbidden Desire by Carolyn Jewel ends 7/10
My Name is Will by Jess Winfield ends 7/9
Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons ends 7/9
Swimsuit Audio ends 7/6
The Bourne Deception Audio ends 7/7
The Education of the American Dreamer ends 7/1
The Imposter's Daughter by Laurie Sandell ends 7/2
The Richest Man In Town ends 6/30
The Vixen Diaries by Karrine Steffans ends 7/3
The Vixen Manual by Karrine Steffans ends 7/3
The Woman Who Named God by Charlotte Gordon ends 7/6
When The Time Comes by Paula Span ends 6/27
Year of the Cock by Alan Wieder ends 7/6

Stop by the Bloody Bad Book Blog for a chance to win a copy of Carolyn Jewel's "My Forbidden Desire". This is just one of the many stops on Carolyn's My Forbidden Desire Blog Tour. Contest ends July 16th. And you can also enter for a chance to win "One Scream Away" by Kate Brady by clicking HERE. Ends July 10th/

Speaking of Carolyn Jewel's My Forbidden Desire Blog Tour. Here are some of the other websites she will be touring at today June 28th and tomorrow June 29th...
bridget3420
booksoulmates
ajourneyofbooks
morbid-romantic
debbiesworld
yankeeromancereviewers
rannthisthat
dreyslibrary
undercoverbooklover
bookinwithbingo
martasmeanderings
mgpblog
startingfresh
mustreadfaster
loveimpossible
seductivemusings
reviewfromhere
booksandneedlepoint
mindingspot
reesspace
carolsnotebook
horrorandfantasybookreview
darbyscloset

Leah Braemelgreat free widgetsWidgetbox

Stop by The Eclectic Reader's blog for a chance to win Nalini Singh's "Branded By Fire". This is the 6th book in the awesome Psy-Changeling series and a must read. Ends July 3rd.

Head on over to the Deadline Dames blog for a chance to win :Mark of the Demon" by Diana Rowland. Ends June 28th midnight.

Want another chance at winning "Mark of the Demon" by Diana Rowland? Visit Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings before Thursday July 2nd.

Check out Joel A. Sutherland's blog HERE. There's a contest underway to earn points and be entered to win a bunch of different prizes. Everything from a one-of-a-kind autographed sheet of everyone nominated for a Stoker Award to DVD's to mystery surprises. Ends August 31st.

Check out Donna Grant's site, she is giving away 10 print books by today’s hottest authors. In order to win, all you have to do is sign up under her Google Friend Connect & if you referr someone and they mention it in the comments section, you’ll be entered a second time!

Are you a fan of Ilona Andrews? I am! If you are too, then you definitely want to know about the giveaway she's having AND while your at her site you can read her free ebooks.

Book Junkie's Hot Summer Nights Contest!

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Stolen off my wonderful friend Book Junkie's Blog....
I knew when I first started this blog I really wanted to have a big blowout giveaway! I have had such a wonderful response that I wanted to say a huge thanks to all my followers and those who like to read my blog.

I am going to be running this contest ALL MONTH LONG! That is right actually 4 weeks of awesome prizes, the 4th week being the Grand Prize! First of all I wanted to thank all the incredible authors who donated swag and goodies not to mention some signed books for this contest. I was beside myself on how responsive and generous they all were, it was such a wonderful surprise. I have to admit I didn't think I would be that successful, boy was I surprised!!! And some lucky winners will reap the rewards!

This is how it is going to go:

4 weeks, 5 winners total!!! I am starting July’s first week Giveaway TODAY! I know a lot of people go away for the holiday and I wanted everyone who was interested to have a chance to enter!!!

Each week you will be asked a trivia question about some of the authors in that week’s giveaway, all you have to do is leave your answer in the comment section (correct answer 1pt). PLEASE leave one comment HERE!

**For extra entry points**

Follow my Blog (2pt)
Blog about the contest (2pts) **MUST leave me your blog link in post**

Week One: Winner picked July 5th
Question for Contest: What are the names of the romantic leads in Karen Kelly's Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind?

PRIZES-----> Cat Johnson’s Signed Copy of Opposites Attract, Cynthia Eden’s Signed copy of her newest release Midnight’s Master, Karen Kelly’s signed copy of Close Encounter’s of the Sexy Kind & Nancy Warren’s signed copy of Under the Influence. PLUS lots of goodies from EVERY Author who contributed in my July Hot Summer Nights Giveaway!!

Winners will be chosen using Random.org on the Sunday of each week. Good luck to all!!!

June Isn't Slowing Down with the Giveaways...

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For those of you who like myself cannot see the image above, its a supposed to be the Slideshow for Jenna Maclaine's Sinful Summer Spread-the-Word contest. Here are the details...
To join the contest simply post the slideshow below anywhere on the web! Use your website, blog, or social networking site such as MySpace or Facebook.
Grab the code at the end of the slideshow by clicking "share" and copying the link where it says "Grab the embed HTML". Then post it!(A few people had a hard time copying the imbed code. If you have any trouble getting the code, please e-mail Jenna and she will happily send it to you.)
When you've done that, e-mail me the link (URL) to where you posted the slideshow and you're entered into the contest.
Weekly Winners:
Two (2) winners will be randomly selected each week in July to receive a signed copy or EITHER Wages of Sin or Grave Sins. If you're selected, I will contact you to ask your preference and get your mailing address. Winners will be notified on July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th and will be chosen from all entries received by midnight the previous day.
Grand Prize Winner:
One (1) grand prize winner will receive signed copies of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance, Wages of Sin, Grave Sins, Strange Brew, and Huntress. The grand prize winner will be randomly selected by all entries received before midnight on July 30th and will be contacted on July 31st.

Today June 25th is the last day to enter so make sure visit Stumbling Over Chaos for a chance to win "The Highwayman" by Michele Hauf.

Over at She Loves Hot Reads there are two promos for Giveaways, first there is Cocktails for Three by Madeleine Wickham as well as Strange Brew by Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, Karen Chance, Pat Elrod, Caitlin Kittredge, Faith Hunter, and Jenna Maclaine. Hope on over, all you have to do is fill out your personal info. Click HERE to enter both!

The great people over at St. Martin's Press are giving away not one but 3 Dark-Hunter/ Sherrilyn Kenyon libraries. Click HERE for a chance to win.

Donna at Bites blog is having two contests. In the first contest, enter to win one of two ARC’s of “The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane” by Katherine Howe. Ends June 28th. In the second giveaway she is having a contest for an ARC of “Tricks” by Ellen Hopkins. Ends July 5th.

Win a copy of Braced 2 Bite by Serena Robar from Everything To Do With Books blog. Ends June 30th.

Visit Carrie’s YA Bookshelf blog for a chance to win Eyes Like Stars, Breathe My Name, and Emily the Strange: The Lost Days. Three great books; one lucky winner. Ends June 30th.

Over at All The World’s A Stage blog, there’s a Kicking Off Summer Giveaway going on. Nine YA books are up for grabs including Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr and Immortal Love Stories With a Bite which is an anthology featuring P.C. Cast. The books are being given away in groups and you have to do tasks to be entered in the contests. Ends July 5th.

Fantastic Book Reviews is having some great contests this month. If your interested in winning a copy of Wings by Aprilynne Pike, then check out the details HERE. Ends June 30th. Or enter to win a prize pack and the book Twenty Boy Summer HERE. Ends July 1st. Then be sure to stop by to sign up for her 5 Star Review contest HERE. Ends July 6th. And don't forget to visit HERE to win Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog. Ends July 6th.

Be sure to visit Wendy's Minding Spot as she always has lots of contests runing. Hurry and enter HERE by June 27th to win "Secrets to Happiness" by Sarah Dunn. Click HERE for a chance to win "The Sinful Life of Lucy Burns" by Elizabeth Leiknes. Ends July 5th. Try your luck for a chance to win "How to Score" by Robin Wells by clicking HERE before July 7th. Right now you can win a copy of "The Vixen Manuel" by Karrine Steffans by clicking HERE before July 9th. For a chance to win "Swimsuit" by James Patterson, just click HERE. Ends July 13th.

If you know any quotes about books that have been made in movies, visit The Shady Glade blog and enter your quote for a chance to win. There's a huge list of books up that you can pick from so be sure to enter by July 8th.

Visit Lisa Marie Wilkinson's website HERE for a chance to win one of two prizes. You can chose either a tote with the "Fire AT Midnight" cover on it plus a signed copy of the book. Or opt to win the tote with a bookstore gift card instead. Ends August 1st.

Don't forget to visit Rath & Ruins, Melissa Marr's forum where you can win some great prizes. Right now you can win one of 6 ARC's of "My Soul to Take" by Rachel Vincent and 3 un-signed copies of LJ Smith's omnibus containing The Awakening and The Struggle". Click HERE for details.

Are you on Twitter? Then don't forget to enter to win a DARKNESS CALLS themed prize from Marjorie M Liu (once a day from June 15-30) by tweeting #darknesscalls .

Hurry over to Journey of Books and read the new interview there with the fab Rachel Vincent. There are spoilers so beware but you should leave a comment because There's a signed copy of "Prey" to be had. And if the comments get up to 50 or more, there will be an additional giveaway for a full set of Rachel Vincent's books! So tell your friends!

(My thanks to Book Junkie who alerted me to some of these contests. To those unfamilar with Book Junkie's blog...you simply must visit her. She has the best reviews, some awesome contests, brings a ray of sunshine into your day with her words and is a dear friend of mine.)

June Contests Part 3....

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So many wonderful contests and blogs to explore...

Visit Amberkatze's Book Blog and read her interview with Sunny. Comment for a chance to win "Mona Lisa Darkening". There will be 2 books given away. This contest ends June 28th.

My good friend J Kaye over at J. Kaye's Book Blog is having a HUGE bunch of contests! Look at all these titles...
WHEN WILL THERE BE GOOD NEWS? by Kate Atkinson (New Audio Book)
LOSING MUM AND PUP by Christopher Buckley (New Audio Book)
RIGHT ON THE MONEY by Pat Robertson (New Audio Book)
THE CEMETERY DANCE by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (New Audio Book)
DUST AND MOONLIGHT by Keta Diablo (E-Book)
TESTIMONY by Anita Shreve (New Audio Book)
THE RICHEST MAN IN TOWN by W. Randall Jones (New Audio Book)
THE VIXEN DIARIES by Karrine Steffans (New Audio Book)
THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (New Audio Book)
7th HEAVEN by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (New Audio Book)
LAW OF CONNECTION by Michael J. Losier (New Audio Book)
INITIATION by Susan Fine (Review Book)
THE BOURNE DECEPTION by Eric Van Lustbader (New Audio Book)
GHOST HUNTRESS (Book 1) THE AWAKENING Marley Gibson (ARC)
FIRST FAMILY by David Baldacci (New Audio Book)
SAMANTHA AT THE CROSSROADS by S. K. Smith (E-Book)
***2 Copies*** of THE 8TH CONFESSION by James Patterson (New Audio Books)
A TASTE FOR RED by Lewis Harris (ARC)
A LONG STONE'S THROW autographed by the author, Alphie McCourt (New Audio Book)
RED FIRE by Deidre Knight (ARC)
WINGS by Aprilynne Pike (ARC)
...These contests end June 27th so be sure to visit J. Kaye and sign up right away.

Morbid Romantic has three contests running. If you want to win one of 5 copies of "Made in the U.S.A." by Billie Letts, read the rules and enter HERE. Ends June 28th.
To win one of 5 copies of "Passion Unleashed" by Larissa Ione, all you have to do is swing by her site HERE and answer her question when you comment. Ends July 5th.
And if your interested in snagging one of 5 copies of "Stakes and Stilettos" by Michelle Rowen then visit HERE for a chance to win. Ends July 5th.

Make sure you visit Undercover Book Lover's blog for a chance to win 2 contests. Click HERE by June 29th for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of "My Forbidden Desire" by Carolyn Jewel. Then get in on winning 1 of 5 copies of "Seduce the Darkness" by Gena Showalter HERE which ends on June 30th.

Stop by Ready Set Reviews blog for a chance to win "Strange Angels" by Lili St. Crow. This YA title has been all over the internet with good reviews so don't miss out and enter by July 11th.

Over at Drey's Library blog, Drey is having a Birthday Bash. Stop by to give her your best wishes and sign up for some great contests. Happy Birthday Drey!

YA Book Carnival

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Shooting Star Magazine is having the first ever YA (Young Adult) Book Carnival! If you want to get in on the contests you can follow the fun HERE where you can enter the contests or join in by participating and adding a contest of your own. The YA Book Carnival is from June 21 to June 27th. Good luck and have fun!

Fellow PaperBackSwap.com friend Cindy's contest cued me in to the event. Find out what great prizes she's giving away by visiting her blog HERE.

Delilah Devlin's Summertime Contest

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My thanks to Book Junkie for the heads up on this contest.

More Awesome Giveaways This Month

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Stop by the Romance Book Wyrm blog for a chance to win a copy of "The Mermaid's Kiss" by Joey W. Hill. And its autographed! Ends June 23rd.

Over at Melissa's Bookshelf Blog you can enter her HUGE Sookie Stackhouse Giveaway! You can win the first SEVEN Sookie Stackhouse books in paperback!! (Dead Until Dark, Living Dead In Dallas, Club Dead, Dead To The World, Definitely Dead, Dead As A Doornail, and All Together Dead). Contest ends July 5th.

Make sure you visit Karin's Book Nook blog. You'll have a chance to win an ARC copy of Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. A YA shapeshifter book that sounds like it will be an awesome read. But hurry to enter, this contest ends June 19th!

Stop by I Heart Monster's blog for a chance to win some great books. The word is, every post with 'Books I Do Not Heart' in them will be giveaway posts for books that this blogger did not enjoy but is giving away for others to read and enjoy. Very awesome and a noble idea. So far you can enter to win Marked and Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast. Enter by June 23rd.

The Compulsive Reader is giving away 5 copies of "Suite Scarlett" by Maureen Johnson. Just stop by, comment and your in for a chance to win. Ends July 9th.

Check it out over at Bitten By Books on June 22nd.

Be sure to visit Chicareader for her Beginning of a Series Giveaway. You can win "Urban Shaman" by C E Murphy or "The Queen's Bastard" by C E Murphy. Ends June 20th.

Addicted to Books is having a contest for a bunch of books. I see "Demon Princess", "Prada and Prejudice" and "Revealers" amung the group. Visit and comment for a chance to win. Ends July 27th.

Moira Roger's is having her Last Call Europe contest. You can win gift certificates to Restaurant.com AND some of the previous Last Call ebooks. Contest ends July 15th.

Want a few great ebooks? Look no farther then Samhellion. The best part is, all these ebooks are free!

Lots of Contests In June...

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June seems to be a big contest month this year. Just look at all the contests happening....

Karen Chance is over at Patricia's Vampire Notes! Hurry and get over there for your chance to win two of her coveted Cassandra Palmer series books. Book 3 "Embrace the Night" and book 4 "Curse the Dawn". These are awesome books so if you haven't read them, nows your chance. Me, I have these two wonderful books already because I wasn't able to wait to read them but these are SIGNED!! I may sign up and if I do get lucky enough to win...I'll give my own books away on here to pass on the fun. Contest ends June 18th.

Roxanne over at Fang-Tastic Books has author Susan Blexrud on her blog for an very interesting debate over the idea of vampires having hearts or not. Now me, yes I know so. Especially after reading Susan's answer to that question. And if you visit and leave your own comment, you'll be in the running to win an PDF ebook copy of Susan's book "Love Fang". No deadline date but you best hurry over.

Over at Bookluver-Carol's Reviews blog, she has Renee Rachel Russel, author of the "Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life" is stopping by. Visit and leave a comment for a chance to win "Nikki's purse" which comes with a tons of goodies and a hardcover copy of "Dork Diaries". Ends July 1st.

Swing by Em's Bookshelf for her Huge Harry Potter contest. To celebrate the paperback release of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, five lucky winners will receive a paperback prize pack, including: Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. Comment for a chance to by July 9th.

Sophie of So Many Books, So Little Time blog just celebrated her birthday on the 15th. Happy Belated Birthday Sophie! But the celebrating is still going on with her contest to win two of Grace Dent's "Diary of a Chav" series and an ARC of Maitie Carranza's "War of the Witches". Comment on her blog with which book you would like to win and be entered. Contest runs until June 29th.

Suzanne McLeod is have her Zombie Fest Giveaway in celebration of her upcoming book release of "The Cold Kiss of Death" which will hit bookshelves in 5 weeks. Just comment HERE about your favorite Zombie movie for a chance to win one of 2 "Forest of Hands and Teeth" by Carrie Ryan books, a copy of "the Sweet Scent of Blood" by Suzanne McLeod and a Whack-A-Zombie kit. Contest ends June 17th.

The Journey of Books blog has 5 contests running. YOu can enter her "One Deadly Sin" giveaway HERE until June 25th. Enter to win "The Night Gardener" HERE until June 30th. And the Journey of Books is also one of the stops on "The Host" blog tour. There are 2 contests to enter for "The Host" and many more entries to be gained by following the tour. Check out the tour post HERE and the giveaway post HERE. The Host giveaways end June 30th. There will also be a giveaway with Rachel Vincent on June 25th so stop by for more details.

Over at Literary Escapism they have Shiloh Walker stopping by to talk about her excitement over books and how they come together. Stop by to tell her what author or book your excited about and you'll have a chance to win a backlist by Shiloh Walker. Comment in by June 23rd to be in the running.

If you read this far down into the post..your in for a treat. EOS Books is a couple of weeks away from the release of Vicki Pettersson’s next book, CITY OF SOULS: The Fourth Sign of the Zodiac (On Sale June 30th). And they are so excited about it, that they are offering her entire first book, THE SCENT OF SHADOWS: The First Sign of the Zodiac, online for free. Click HERE to check out the ENTIRE book!

Fourteen Days of Fabulous with Beth Williamson

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Beth Williamson has her new novel "The Redemption of Micah" releasing and she's celebrating with 14 days of contests to count down to the release date. Head on over to her blog HERE and leave a comment per day to be entered.

Moira Roger's Sanctuary Lost Release and Contest

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J.K. Coi New Release Party at Bitten By Books

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Stolen from Bitten by books...

Join us with author J.K. Coi who will be at http://bittenbybooks.com/ to talk about her new release Forever Immortal today 6/17.

She’s also giving away some groovy prizes to three lucky winners.
Prize 1: A Sony Cyber-shot 10.1 megapixel digital camera (valued at $249.00), a print copy of Immortal Kiss and a free download of Forever Immortal
Prize 2: A $25.00 gift certificate for Amazon.com, and a free download of Forever Immortal
Prize 3: A free download of Forever Immortal Contest open to readers worldwide.

Check out J.K.’s website here and get your questions ready. http://www.jkcoi.com/

Congrats J.K. Coi!

Sexy Summer Reading Contest

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Sweet Restraint Contest

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Book Junkie's First Giveaway for a Copy of Relentless

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Congrats on this being your first giveaway Book Junkie. And Relentless is a great book too. I have this book already but highly recommend it for fans of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Romance lovers. Here's a blurb about the book...

"Fifteen Families rule the Federated Universes and Abbie Haws has spent her life battling the system. Shes always been too driven to pay much attention to love. But when she meets Roman Lyons, Head of House Lyons, who stands for everything she hates, Abbies attraction catches her off-guard Their world, Ravena, revolves around born leader Roman, who dreads meeting this defiant if stunningrabble-rouser. But sometimes headstrong personalities that collide in public become hot-and-heavy, guilty trysts in private."

Sound good? Then head on over to Book Junkie's Blog and comment for a chance to win. Winner picked June 15th. Good luck!

Stumbling Over Chaos's Contest of BABEL

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Stolen from Stumbling Over Chaos's blog...

"In an email exchange with dixygirl yesterday, I coined the term BABLE (Book Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy, obviously riffed from SABLE, Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy), then promptly modified it to BABEL (Book Acquisition Beyond Expected Life)… although I quite like BABBLE (Book Acquisition Beyond Believed Life Expectancy), too. What do you think? (Beyond realizing that I’m obviously not knitting very much, eh, Marina?)

Anyway. Getting back on track, that email exchange gave me the idea for a contest. I have this ginormous stack of books that I’ve accumulated through various means: being at the library’s withdrawn store or the thrift store without an inventory of my library, accidentally buying a duplicate, receiving a duplicate, or intentionally buying a duplicate because I liked the book and hoped to pass it on to someone.

Comment on this post before 7 pm CDT, Thursday, June 18, for your chance to win some of the books pictured below. I’ll randomly select at least three winners (maybe more, depending on whim and response). Most of the books are used. Unsurprisingly, should you win, your books will likely include some amount of cat fur."

Demons Not Included Book Promotion Sweeps

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The great people over at St Martin's Press are having a sweeps for Cheyenne McCray's "Demon's Not Included". Just click HERE and sign the entry form to be in the running to win this great book. Contest ends June 26th. Good luck! And special thanks to Book Junkie and her blog where I learned of this great contest.

Ink and Paper Gives Away The Demon's Lexicon

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The Demon's Lexicon is the new, hot book appearing everywhere this month all over the internet. And Ink and Paper has an extra copy. Want to win a copy of the book yourself? How about a signed copy? How about some extra goodies to go with that signed copy? Drooling yet? For those interested, here's the blurb from the back of the book...

"Nick and his brother Alan are on the run with their mother, who was once the lover of a powerful magician. When she left him, she stole an important charm - and he will stop at nothing to reclaim it. Now Alan has been marked with the sign of death by the magician's demon, and only Nick can save him. But to do so he must face those he has fled from all his life - the magicians - and kill them. So the hunted becomes the hunter...but in saving his brother, Nick discovers something that will unravel his whole past..."

Sound good? Then head on over to Ink and Paper and comment using 50 words of why you would love to win this book. Contest ends June 15th. Good Luck!

Diana Rowland Interview and Contest at Bitten By Books Blog

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Bitten By Books has an interview up with Diana Rowland and her new novel "The Mark of the Demon". This is the first book by this author and sounds like it's going to be a big hit and kick off to a fab new series. Here's the blurb for the book...

"When Homicide Detective Kara Gillian finds traces of arcane power on a body, she quickly realizes that this is no ordinary murder. The serial killer known as the Symbol Man is a nightmare that Beaulac, Louisiana thought had ended three years ago, but now he's back for an encore and leaving every indication on the flesh of his victims that he is well-versed in demonic lore.

However, Kara is a Summoner of Demons, and may be the only cop on the city's small force who can stop the killer. Able to see and interact with a world most people can't, Kara must draw on her skills as a police officer and master of the arcane to stop the Symbol Man from killing again and possibly summoning something even she can't control.

But with a demonic lord of unearthly beauty and power haunting her dreams, and a handsome yet disapproving FBI agent dogging her waking footsteps, she may be in way over her head.... "

Does that sound like a great blurb or what? Want a chance to win this book? How about a chance to win an Amazon gift card? Either way, if you win, you get the book right? Well head on over to Bitten By Books and comment TODAY June 11th for a chance to win. Good luck!

Contests Galore Over At Night Owl Romance

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Just visit the Night Owl Romance this week to win romance novel related goodies from Romance Authors, Night Owl Romance and The To Be Read Pile...via the blog...plus more chances to win via our contests page. The blog is at: http://nightowlromanceblog.blogspot.com

Wendy Wax - The Accidental Bestseller, A Berkley Trade Paperback Original - chatting about - The rules of writing - Win a Signed book and some other writing/reading related goodies from Wendy Wax - Blog post up on 6/8/2009 - You have till 6/12/2009 to enter.

Judi Fennel will discuss her novel In Over Her Head. This is the first in a series about a Mer and a human woman. It's hilarious and fun tale that mostly takes place under the sea. - Blog Post 6/9/2009 - One lucky poster will get a copy of In Over Her Head. You have till 6/14/2009 to enter.

Mary Eason - What's it like to look into the mind of a killer? - "Ask any author who writes dark, romantic suspense and they'll tell you, it ain't no walk in the park at times." - Mary Eason. - Mary will be giving one lucky person who comments an ebook. You have till 6/14/2009 to enter.

Lynn Reynolds chats about Romance and Reinventing Yourself. Win yourself a NOR Author Goodie package by commenting on this post. You have till 6/16/209 to enter. Lynn Reynolds post will be online 6/12/2009.

Start Commenting Now - The blog is at: http://nightowlromanceblog.blogspot.com And check out our other contests - click here to see them now!

Don't forget to enter the Ravenous Romance Web Hunt. Details HERE and you have until June 30th to get your entries in to win some great books.

Summer Sizzler Contest with Kimberly Killion

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Want to win a bunch of books? Kimberly Killion has pulled together a bunch of books for an awesome giveaway AND a twenty five dollar Barnes and Noble gift card as well. It's so simple to enter, just head over to Kimberly page HERE and sign up. Contest ends September 1st so you have lots of time to enter.

C E Murphy Giveaway "Fantasy Medley"

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Would you like to win a copy of "Fantasy Medley"? Just visit C E Murphy's blog and give her a some suggestions. What kind? Here's whats posted about the contest...

"THE CONTEST: Tell me (in no more than 50 words) what Old Races story you would like to see told. It doesn’t have to be something that comes organically from the books; you can just randomly want “a story about the djinn” or something.

THE CAVEAT: I may make off with one or more idea and turn it into a story at some point. :)

THE WARNING: I expect there will be spoilers for the Negotiator trilogy in this thread. If you don’t want to be spoiled, stay out of the comments.

THE WINNER: will be the person whose story idea I like best!

THE DEADLINE: I’ll give you a whole week. The contest will end on June 9th. :)"

Janicu Gives Away a Gail Carriger ARC

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Stolen from Janicu's Book Blog...

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger

I’ve read about 80 pages into this ARC. The setting is Victorian London, but there are supernatural creatures mixed in with High Society. The heroine is amusing me - she smacks a vampire with a parasol, and then screams and fakes a faint (somehow landing on a pillow of course). And the hero is both a Lord and a grouchy werewolf!

It. is. AWESOME. You want this book. You do.

Here’s the blurb:

“Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she’s a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she is being rudely attacked by a vampire to whom she has not been properly introduced!

Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire, and the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible.

Can she figure out what is actually happening to London’s high society?

Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing?

Who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?”

The book comes out in October, but you can read it earlier, because I got an extra copy of the ARC at BEA! All you have to do to win it is please send an email to janicu[AT]gmail[DOT]com. I will send the book outside the US, so anyone can enter. I’ll draw a name next friday (June 12th).

Vampire Genre Giveaway

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Want to win a copy of MaryJanice Davidson's "Undead and Unwelcome"? Well Vicky of Vampire Genre is giving away 2 copies!! Just visit the website and comment for a chance to win. Contest is open until June 12th. Good Luck!

Suzanne McLeod's 6.6.6 Book Bonanza Giveaway

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Stolen from Suzanne McLeod's Blog...

6 = Only SIX weeks until The Cold Kiss of Death :: Spellcrackers.com book 2 is released! Yay!

6 = It's June! And June is my favourite month :-)

6 = There will be SIX winners in this week's giveaway!

So to continue my celebratory giveaways to help get the word out about The Cold Kiss of Death, here's this week's contest...

London is my favourite capital city*, not only was I born there, but now my Spellcrackers.com books are set in London. I love to wonder round and find real places to set my scenes, like Old Scotland Yard [the home of the Metropolitan Police Magic and Murder Squad] and The Stilt, or Dali Tree in Victoria Embankment Gardens which if you've read The Sweet Scent of Blood, I hope you'll recognise :-).

So here's this week's contest - To win all you have to do is leave me a comment on my blog telling me which city in the world is your favourite :-).

First commentator picked by Random.org will win a signed copy of The Cold Kiss of Death [plus a signed copy of The Sweet Scent of Blood, if they haven't read it] and their choice of one of the other five books [by some of my fav authors] listed on my blog. [includes the new release by Sarah Rees Brennan - The Demon's Lexicon]. Commentators 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will also win one of the other books pictured on my HERE on my blog.

Contest runs until June 11th. Good luck!

Anna Kathryn's June Give Away Basket

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Stolen from Anna Kathryn Lanier's blog...

Anna Kathryn's June Give Away Basket

Did I ever tell you I sucked at titles? Thus the catchy and romantic "Anna Kathryn's June Give Away Basket" title. Well, it's not the title that counts, but what's in the package, right? And in this package, you'll get a basketful of summer reading:

WHAT A LADY WANTS by Victoria Alexander
TEMPTING THE PRINCE by Patricia Grasso
SKINNY DIPPING by Connie Brockway
THE SHOE QUEEN by Anna Davis
THE WINTER ROSE by Jennifer Donnelly
NIGHT KEEPERS by Jessica Andersen
GARDEN SPELLS by Sarah Addison Allen
SECRETS Vol. 2, multiple authors
LA VIDA VAMPIRE by Nancy Haddock
A LITTLE BIT WICKED by Victoria Alexander
TALK NERDY TO ME by Vicki Lewis Thompson
A CD copy of my novella SALVATION BRIDE

And what to do to enter the drawing for this basket of twelve (12) books? Visit the websites of the 6 Roses of Houston (links found on the rightside colomn of my blog) and tell me the title of one book each of us has out or soon to be out (six authors, six titles). E-mail me your answers to happyendings2007(AT)aol(DOT)com by midnight June 30th. I'll draw for a winner on or about July 1st. Good luck and happy reading!

Anna Kathryn Lanier
Where Tumbleweeds Hang Their Hats
Heartwarming, Sensual Westerns
http://www.aklanier.com/

Summer Sampler Contest

2009-06-04T04:00:00.004-05:00

Selena Blake is having a Summer Sampler Contest at her site. She has teamed up with 20 other authors to offer us some great prizes. There are signed books, ebooks, T-shirts, etc to be won so make sure you visit and enter to win. Contest ends June 15th. Good Luck!

Jeaniene Frost's Birthday Contest #4

2009-06-03T04:04:00.005-05:00

Jeaniene Frost, she is the best! A great lady, a fab author and now I'm noticing she is a woman who definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. Yes, it's contest 4 for Jeaniene. This time she's giving away a copy of "The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance". And its not one but 4 copies! You have to email in by Thursday June 4th for this one. Check the details at her LiveJournal page for more info. Good Luck!

Darque Reviews Has Two Giveaway Happenings

2009-06-03T01:53:00.005-05:00

Giveaway 1

Sponsored by the great folks at Tor and S.J. Day's personal publicist, Darque Reviews is giving away not one but three whole sets of all three of the first releases in S.J. Day's brand new series Marked. You get "Eve of Darkness", "Eve of Destuction" and "Eve of Chaos". Three sets, the first three releases in each! This is a release day giveaway, so you have the month of June to enter, and the winners will be drawn on June 30, 2009 just in time for the release of Eve of Chaos.

Giveaway 2

Toni Andrews stops by Darque Reviews. Get some insight into the author and her books. Then comment for a chance to win Toni's all new release "Cry Mercy".

Fang-Tastic Books Blog, Judi Fennell and a Giveaway

2009-06-03T01:26:00.005-05:00

Have you been over to the Fang-tastic Books blog lately? If not, now is the best time. Roaxanne has Judi Fennell over there discussing Judi's new release "In Over Her Head" which just hit book stands and is sweeping across the web and being devowered by book fans everywhere. Here's a little about the book...

"When Erica Peck, one terrified-of-the-ocean marina owner, finds herself at the bottom of the sea conversing with a Mer man named Reel, she thinks she's died and gone to her own version of Hell. When the Oceanic Council demands she and Reel retrieve a lost cache of diamonds from the resident sea monster in return for their lives, she knows she's died and gone to Hell.
When they escape the monster and end up on a deserted island, she amends her opinion - she's died and gone to Heaven.
But when Reel sacrifices himself to allow her to return to her world, she realizes that, Heaven or Hell, with Reel, she's In Over Her Head."

To get in on the action just visit Fang-tastic Books and comment for a chance to win. Contest runs until next Wednesday so good luck!

Number One Novels Contest with Anna Katherine

2009-06-03T01:12:00.003-05:00

I've just discovered the blog Number One Novels. I wish I had known of this blog sooner because they look to have some great interviews and contests happening there. Right now the contest is for the book "Salt and Silver" by Anna Katherine Here's a snippet from Number One Novel's interview with Anna that tells you a little about the book....

"Number One Novels: Congratulations on the publication of your first book! Tell me a little about it—what's your pitch?

Anna Katherine: Allie’s telling you a very simple story: There’s a Door to Hell in her diner’s basement. It spits out demons, and there’s a demon hunter, Ryan, hanging around to kill them. This has been going on for six years, plus or minus a little long-term crush Allie’s been harboring for Ryan. That’s the status quo when the book starts. Except, as she’s telling you this story, everything takes a left turn—her Door’s gone missing. Ryan has to go investigate, and Allie’s damned if she’s going to let him do it alone.
Salt and Silver's a paranormal romance, but it could just as easily fit onto an urban fantasy shelf. New York City—or rather, the surrounding boroughs—are almost characters in and of themselves. The magic, and most of the demons, are based on real-life folklore, folk magic, and magic theory, and there’s a classic “hero’s journey” through nine Hells to try and solve the mystery."

Does that sound like a book you want to read or what? Then visit and comment for your chance to win. Contest ends June 7th. Good Luck!

Serena Robar's All Month Giveaway

2009-06-03T01:03:00.002-05:00

From Serena Robar's blog...

"I’m giving it away for free the entire month of June. That’s right. A book a day, every day in honor of my latest book release ‘Giving Up the V‘. All you have to do to is sign up for my newsletter and you are entered to win. Enter once and you are in the running to win a book every day in the month of June.

And that’s not all. I will be popping up on YA review sites and YA author blogs all over the place, giving away free copies of Giving Up The V. Just check out my schedule and see what books are up for grabs and where I am posting next for your next chance to win."

Christie Craig's Gotcha!

2009-06-02T07:54:00.004-05:00

Normally I post about paranormal books but today I simply have to direct you over to Cristie Craig's fun posts. She's celebrating her release "Gotcha" but I think the author behind the book is as much a gem as the book. I love her posts but thats not all thats cool about visiting the three blogs she's posting at today. Because if you comment to her post today, you could win her book "Gotcha". Contests start and end today so hurry and enter.

Online Release Party and Contest with Author Dakota Cassidy!

2009-06-02T02:11:00.003-05:00

Online Release Party and Contest with Author Dakota Cassidy!

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Click HERE to attend the party over at Bitten By Books and maybe win a favor or two. Contest ends June 8th. Good Luck!

30 Days of Demons

2009-06-01T05:10:00.000-05:00

Kidnap This Image and Celebrate Red Sage's 15th Anniversary!

2009-06-01T04:37:00.002-05:00

Kidnap This Logo!

And You Could Win!

“To celebrate its Fifteenth Anniversary in June, Red Sage is throwing a party! Every party needs presents, and here’s a gift that could win you the July Secrets anthology and Calista Fox’s new novel, Object of Desire!

Here’s how to play the party game.

Anyone can play! All you have to do is “kidnap” this logo and post it on your blog or website. Copy and paste the jpg image of the anniversary gift to your own blog or website to kidnap it. Be sure to include these instructions so people know how to play!

Invite your readers and friends to send an email with the subject line “Ransom Note” to eRedSage@gmail.com. Inside this email, they must include a link back to your kidnapped logo.

Then you and your friend will both be entered into a drawing to win free trade paperbacks! Every time one of your readers sends a ransom note with a link, you will be entered again! Each Ransom Note is worth two entries in the drawing — one for the person who sends the Ransom Note, and one for the linked blog or website. And you both can win!

Want more chances to win? Invite your readers and friends to kidnap this logo, and then you can enter again by sending a Ransom Note linking to your friend’s blog or website!

The more times you enter, the more chances you have to win! But get your entries in by June 30. We’ll be drawing the winners on July 1!

Group blog or website? No problem! Just be sure to sign your post so we know who the winner should be! Good luck, and have fun!”

I kidnapped this logo from Cythia Eden!!

Anna's Book Blog Celebrates Her 2 Yr Anniversary With Giveaways All Month Long!

2009-06-01T04:21:00.004-05:00

I've recently discovered Anna's Book Blog and it just so happens that today, June 1st, kicks off her 2 month anniversary of blogging online. Congrats Anna! To celebrate Anna is having a month long Anniversary Bash on her blog. A huge one! I'm talking lots signed books by fabulous authors, totes, t-shirts, book marks, etc being given away. Each week there will be winners as a new batch of contests gets underway. Take my advice and don't miss out. Visit Anna's Book Blog now and enter for a chance to win. You will definitely be thankful you did. Good luck!

Suzanne McLeod's "Getting Furry With Kitty" Giveaway

2009-06-01T03:24:00.005-05:00

In 7 weeks "The Cold Kiss of Death" releases. In honor of the occasion Suzanne McLeod is having a contest. What can you win? How about your choice of one of Carrie Vaughn's werewolf books plus a signed copy of either "The Sweet Scent of Blood" or "The Cold Kiss of Death". All you have to do is comment on Suzanne's blog and tell her your favorite werewolf from fiction, TV or film. But visit soon and get in on this great giveaway because the contest ends June 3rd. Good luck!

"A Hint of Wicked" Giveaway!

2009-06-01T02:58:00.003-05:00

Emily is giving away a copy of Jennifer Haymore's "A Hint of Wicked" over at her blog Scorched Sheets. Want to know more about the book? Here's what Emily has about it on her blog...

"What happens when a lady desires not one man, but two?" asks the back cover copy.

I suppose the answer depends upon the lady.

Sophie, Duchess of Calton, never dreamed she would find herself in the midst of such a dilemma. Her beloved husband Garrett, lost years ago in battle, has finally been declared dead by the courts and his holdings have been transferred to his heir. The world has moved on, and while Sophie has not buried her love for her deceased husband, she has allowed herself to grow a new love and for his heir and her lifelong friend Tristan.

Life, however, is not meant to be easy for Sophie. Not long after she and Tristan marry, a dead man appears in the middle of the night to wrench Sophie's new husband from her arms. Within moments, her painstakingly-rebuilt household is overrun by chaos - Tristan is banished to a guest room, Sophie is forbidden from leaving the house, and Garrett...well, Garrett is hardly Garrett at all.

Utilizing an interesting mix of Gothic themes and Regency sensibilities, Jennifer Haymore thrusts her characters into a complex, impossible situation. Sophie loves both men with equal intensity, but different hearts; Tristan aches for the woman he has long loved and the friend who will never give her up; and Garrett needs his wife, the only face he remembers and the only voice keeping him from a madness he does not understand.

As they struggle to keep themselves strong, all three characters face sacrifices and make mistakes. Sophie, Garrett and Tristan engage in a series of actions that parallel the underlying threads of warfare woven through the story. Casualties from Waterloo rise to play important roles and new victims fall, and much like the outcome of battles and wars, victories are bittersweet and winning is hardly winning at all.

So...what does happen when a lady desires not one man, but two?"

Interested in winning this book? Did I mention this is an autographed copy? Just visit Scorched Sheets and answer Emily's question for a chance to win. Good luck!

True Blood's Escape the Everyday Sweepstakes

2009-05-29T06:42:00.001-05:00

Supernatural Summer Sweepstakes

2009-05-28T03:44:00.005-05:00

This summer it’s all about the folklore and the paranormal, from dark reapers to vampire hunters, and a new take on faerie mythology. Five enchanting authors have created mystical worlds with casts of unforgettable characters, and now you can meet the minds behind the magic of these five faves...Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr, Claudia Gray and Aprilynne Pike.
Do you want know if Kim believes in fate or freewill? Then ask her! Find out about Kelley Armstrong's secret hobby.Yes, its a career requirement. Does Melissa Marr see faeries in every-day life? Meet her in person and ask!
Experience Supernatural Summer with blogs, podcasts, videos, quizzes and a five-city author tour during the first week in June.
And do you want to win cool prizes? Enter the Supernatural Summer Sweepstakes for chance to win. There's even a free ebook to preview the all new lines of YA books by these fabulous authors.
Visit www.SupernaturalSummer.com to learn more!

Shayla Black Celebrates Lara Adrian's New Release with a Giveaway

2009-05-26T18:02:00.004-05:00

Shayla Black is celebrating the release of Lara Adrian's newest book "Ashes of Midnight" at her blog. It's hot off the presses and out on the book store shelves today. Congrats Lara! Here's the blurb from the back of the book...

"A woman driven by blood. A man thirsting for vengeance. A place where darkness and desire meet . . .

As night falls, Claire Roth flees, driven from her home by a fiery threat that seems to come from hell itself. Then, from out of the flames and ash, a vampire warrior emerges. He is Andreas Reichen, her onetime lover, now a stranger consumed by vengeance. Caught in the cross fire, Claire cannot escape his savage fury–or the hunger that plunges her into his world of eternal darkness and unending pleasure.

Nothing will stop Andreas from destroying the vampire responsible for slaughtering his Breed brethren . . . even if he must use his former lover as a pawn in his deadly mission. Blood-bonded to his treacherous adversary, Claire can lead Andreas to the enemy he seeks, but it is a journey fraught with danger–and deep, unbidden desires. For Claire is the one woman Andreas should not crave, and the only one he’s ever loved. A dangerous seduction begins–one that blurs the line between predator and prey, and stokes the flames of a white-hot passion that may consume all in its path. . . . "

Sound good? Then hop on over to Shayla's blog and comment for a chance to win this awesome and have I mentioned SIGNED book. Contest ends Friday 29th. God luck!

Jeaniene Frost's Birthday Bash Giveaway Number 1

2009-05-21T18:19:00.004-05:00

From Jeaniene Frost's livejournal...

I mentioned in my post two weeks ago that soon I'd be running contests on my blog. Bet you thought I'd forgotten about those, didn't you? ;-). Well, never fear, free things are finally here! Today marks the start of the first of five contests I'll be running from now until June 13th. Why until June 13th? Because that's my birthday, so consider these contests an early birthday celebration from me to you!

So, without further ado, here's Contest Number One...

I've mentioned before that I'm a big fan of Vicki Pettersson's, and she happens to be an awesome person in addition to being a kick ass author. Well, Vicki's fourth book in the Sign of the Zodiac series, CITY OF SOULS, comes out June 30th, but one lucky reader won't have to wait that long. Vicki has kindly offered to ship a signed, Advanced Reading Copy of CITY OF SOULS to whoever wins my contest. Yes, Vicki will ship internationally.

Before we get to details, want a little info on CITY OF SOULS? Here's the summary from the back cover:

"In Sin City, a little girl suffers from a strange and terrible malady. If she dies, the Light will die along with her.
Warrior, avenger, Joanna Archer has survived countless otherworldly terrors—and has found her rightful place among the agents battling the all-pervasive evil of Shadow . . . even as she struggles against the darkness within herself.
A war is raging for Las Vegas—a city without a heart—one that catapults Joanna into a new world hidden from mortal sight. In this lethally seductive alternate dimension the lines blur between good and evil, love and hate, and here lies the last hope for the Light. But Joanna's price of admission is a piece of her own soul—and the odds of her escaping are slim . . . to none."

And now, the rules. They're easy. Email me at frostlight1 AT yahoo DOT com with the subject line of Contest 1, and I will enter you into the contest. Winner will be chosen by randomizer. If you want to increase your chances for winning, mention this contest on your blog and in your email to me, make sure you include the link where you blogged about it. Everyone who blogs and emails me the link will get their entry counted twice.
Contest starts now and will close Friday, May 22nd, at 11:59 pm, EDT. Good luck!

Best Blood Suckers

2009-05-21T06:02:00.004-05:00

Although this blog is mainly about contests, I just cannot help mentioning about Robyn of Horror Blips new blog post of the Best Blood Suckers. Robyn asked a few bloggers including myself to come up with our takes on the scariest, sexiest and funniest vampires in film and then included it in this great post. It was suprising to see what vampires were mentioned for what actually. So if you have a moment, check out the post. Have another extra moment? Comment below and tell me your own three picks for Scariest, Sexiest and Funniest vampire. It can be in books, movies or TV shows. And who knows, I may even throw in a prize to a lucky person who comments (and leaves an email too please so I can get in touch. Thanks).

SciFiGuy's Santa Olivia Giveaway

2009-05-21T02:29:00.003-05:00

If you read the post below, you know I'm a big fan of SciFiGuy's blog. He's always on top of all the latest in books and its no exception when it comes to Jacqueline Carey's "Santa Olivia". There are 5 copies being given away in this awesome contest. To get in on the action just visit SciFiGuy's Blog and comment about what forth coming book release your most anticipating. For extra entires read SciFiGuy's contest post here.

Curious about the book? Here's the blurb from the back of the book...

"Loup Garron was born and raised in Santa Olivia, an isolated, disenfranchised town next to a US military base inside a DMZ buffer zone between Texas and Mexico. A fugitive "Wolf-Man" who had a love affair with a local woman, Loup's father was one of a group of men genetically-manipulated and used by the US government as a weapon. The "Wolf-Men" were engineered to have superhuman strength, speed, sensory capability, stamina, and a total lack of fear, and Loup, named for and sharing her father's wolf-like qualities, is marked as an outsider.

After her mother dies, Loup goes to live among the misfit orphans at the parish church, where they seethe from the injustices visited upon the locals by the soldiers. Eventually, the orphans find an outlet for their frustrations: They form a vigilante group to support Loup Garron who, costumed as their patron saint, Santa Olivia, uses her special abilities to avenge the town."

SciFiGuy's Intertwined Contest

2009-05-21T02:15:00.007-05:00

If you want the latest on anything Sci-fi and Fantasy you have to visit SciFiGuy's blog. He posts all the best info on upcoming series, books and authors. And he runs some great contests. Like the one he has going right now for a chance to win Gena Showalter's newest Sci-Fi YA (Young Adult) series book "Intertwined". Now this book releases offically Sepetember 1st but if you want to have bragging rights and read it before everyone else, try your hand at winning this awesome ARC (Advanced Readers Copy). Just stop by SciFiGuy's blog and comment about your favorite YA series for a chance to win. Contest ends May 26th. Good Luck!

LadyTink's First Contest!

2009-05-20T01:48:00.003-05:00

I just found out that LadyTink over at Up Close and Personal with LadyTink has never done a giveaway on her blog before. But this week changes all that. She has a great contest going with the awesome Tate Hallaway! Just swing by LadyTink's blog and comment answering LadyTink's contest question for a chance to win the grand prize of all of Tate Hallaway's fabulous Garnet Lacey series to date. And there are some other prizes also. Five other lucky winners will win copies of "Dead If I Do". How cool is that?! Don't miss out on this great contest. Enter by May 30th.

On another note, congrats to LadyTink on her first contest. I hope you get tons of hits on your blog. And Happy Birthday to LadyTink's mom who will be celebrating offically on May 30th!

Gabrielle Faust's Eternal Vigilance Giveaway

2009-05-19T04:00:00.005-05:00

Want a chance to win one of the delicious ETERNAL VIGILANCE win gift baskets from Vampire Vineyards, which each include 2 fabulous bottles of Dracula wine, 10 bars of Vampire chocolate and a copy of either Eternal Vigilance: From Deep Within the Earth or Eternal Vigilance: The Death of Illusions? There are four ways you can enter this online contest! Check here to find out how. You must be 21 years of age to enter this contest. Ends May 31st. May the best vampire win!

Curious about Eternal Vigilance? Check out this awesome book trailer...

Wendy's Minding Spot ARC Contest!

2009-05-17T03:11:00.003-05:00

Wendy's Minding Spot is giving away an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of "Dying Bites: The Bloodhound Files" by D.D. Barant. This is the first book by this author and sounds fabulous. But don't take my word for it. Here's the blurb on the back of the book...

"Her job description is the “tracking and apprehension of mentally-fractured killers.” What this really means in FBI profiler Jace Valchek’s brave new world—one in which only one percent of the population is human—is that a woman’s work is never done. And real is getting stranger every day…
Jace has been ripped from her reality by David Cassius, the vampire head of the NSA. He knows that she’s the best there in the business, and David needs her help in solving a series of gruesome murders of vampires and werewolves. David’s world—one that also includes lycanthropes and golems—is one with little knowledge of mental illness. An insane serial killer is a threat the NSA has no experience with. But Jace does. Stranded in a reality where Bela Lugosi is a bigger box office draw than Bruce Willis and every full moon is Mardi Gras, Jace must now hunt down a fellow human before he brings the entire planet to the brink of madness. Or she may never see her own world again… "

Sound good? Then head on over to Wendy's Minding Spot and enter. Contest ends June 15th. Good luck!

Suzanne McLeod's New Release and a Contest!

2009-05-16T05:12:00.004-05:00

Win a copy of Blood Ties: Season 1: DVD [reg 2] and a signed proof of "The Cold Kiss of Death" at Suzanne McLeod's blog to celebrate her book's upcoming release on 16th July 2009. Read on for an excerpt of this great book...

"All Genny wants is to live the quiet life and to do her job at Spellcrackers.com but there's her tangled personal life to sort out first. She's being haunted by ghosts who want her help. Her witch neighbours want her evicted. Genny's sort-of-Ex - and now her new boss - can't decide whether he wants their relationship to be business or pleasure now he knows all her darkest secrets. And then there's the queue of vampires all wanting her to paint the town red - how long will it be before they stop taking 'no' for an answer and Genny's life becomes even more complicated? But when one of her human friends is murdered by sidhe magic, Genny is determined to find the killer. Her efforts to find the real murderer lead her to some of the most dangerous and seductive fae - but her search is hindered by the vampires, who have their own political agenda. Then when all the evidence points to Genny - she's the only sidhe fae in London - and she's named the main suspect; it's not long before she's on the run - and not just from the police - but from some of London's most powerful supernaturals."

Sound Good? Enter the contest and good luck! Ends May 21st!

Yankee Romance Reviewers & Pamela Palmer Team Up to Give Away ARC's!

2009-05-11T03:16:00.006-05:00

Pamela Palmer has posted an wonderful excerpt of her new book "Desire Untamed" over at the Yankee Romance Reviews Blog. And if you comment by May 18th you can have a chance to win one of 5 ARC's! (ARC = Advanced Reader's Copies). As I've had this book on my wishlist for as long as I've heard about it, I'm definitely entering and you should to. Good luck!

Anna Katherine & Darque Reviews Giveaway

2009-05-07T06:06:00.002-05:00

Over at Darque Reviews, Anna Katherine is sharing her take on writing and giving away a free copy of "Salt and Silver" too. All you have to do is comment so make sure you visit and get in on the fun before May 12th. Good Luck!

Get Hooked on a Series Contest

2009-05-05T01:54:00.004-05:00

Moira Rogers is having an awesome contest featuring 50 prizes. Thats right, fifty! 50 ebooks, 50 series, 50 winners. All thats required is for you to pick which books you would like to win and sign up to win them. You can read excerpts about the books and get to know more about these series on the contest page. But they all sound great to me and I'll admit I signed up for a chance to win any and all of them. So stop over at Moira Roger's website and sign up soon. Contest runs until June 2nd 2009. Good Luck!

Update: Would you like a couple of free ebooks to tide you over until the contest ends? Moira Rogers has a free ebook page here.

Win Big in the Humor, Heat and Hawaii Contest

2009-05-04T03:24:00.000-05:00

Night Owl Romance Giveaway!

2009-03-11T05:24:00.004-05:00

Night Owl Romance is a site I love browsing! You can spend hours going through all the new books, authors and great reviews they have there. And if you check out their blog today MArch 11th, you have a chance at winning some awesome books. There's a lot of over 10 ARC's up for grabs. Here are the titles...

Nauti Intentions by Lora Leigh
With a Twist by Deirdre Martin
Defender by Catherine Mann
My Man Michael by Lori Foster
Would-Be-Witch by Kimberly Frost
Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
Rewriting Monday by Jodi Thomas
The Flame and the Shadow by Denise Rossetti
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
The Captive Heart by Bertrice
Small All of Me by Lori Wilde

And if you like that, then stick around and enter the Night Owl Romance Web Hunt! The Hunt started on the 1st of this month and ends April 1st. So you have lots of time to hunt for a graphic on participating author websites. Want to know about the oodles of goodies available, the websites to hunt on and what your looking for? As easy as clicking on over HERE to the Hunt's main page. Good luck and happy hunting!

The Book Giveaway Carnival Begins!

2009-03-03T02:30:00.003-06:00

Starting today Book Room Reviews is kicking off the Book Giveaway Carnival. If your interested in joining this event and giving away a book or two yourself, simply swing by Book Room Reviews and let them know. Otherwise do click over there and get in on all the fabulous giveaways and goodies they are offering. The Carnival lasts until March 8th so you have this week to enter. Good luck!

Immortal Danger Contest

2009-02-27T14:52:00.003-06:00

Cynthia Eden's new book "Immortal Danger" debutes on shelves everywhere in a month! March 31st to be exact. Congrats Cynthia!! But before the book releases, there's a contest. Cynthia has all the details on her blog but there are two ways to enter this contest. The first is to share the image above. Each website you post this up at does count so the points for this one can add up. Just post and let Cynthia know where you posted by way of comments on her blog and your entered. Or if your feeling creative, you might chose option 2 and e-mail Cynthia a picture of yourself being vampy. Show off those fangs, add some fake blood and get your best friend to play the victim. Anything vampy, but nothing x-rated. For more info visit Cynthia Eden's blog. Contest ends March 29th, Good Luck!

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T06:03:00.005-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to one and all. I hope your loved ones shower you with love, give you lots of chocolate and pamper the heck out of you. And I also have a gift for you that was given to me through my email. Anyone who wants to read Kim Harrison's "Dead Witch Walking" can read it online free for a limited time Here. I highly recommend reading this book if you haven't already. This book kicks off one of my all time favorite series. I am so absolutely addicted to these books now. Thankfully its only about a week and a half until Kim's new book "White Witch, Black Curse" hits book stands. Congrats Kim!!

SJ Day's Get Marked Giveaway!

2009-02-06T02:55:00.009-06:00

Wanna win free good stuff!! What’s up for grabs?

Advance Reading Copy of EVE OF DARKNESS
(1 Grand Prize winner)
Marked series coffee mug
(2 second place winners)
Marked series poster with the entire first chapter on the back
(5 third place winners)
Tor Books key chain that lights up when squeezed
(2 runner up winners)

That’s TEN chances to win in all.

Here’s how you enter to win one of these great prizes -

Visit THIS PAGE, then come back here and tell us which one of the three EVE covers is your favorite.
For extra entries - (optional)...

Tweet this! Post this giveaway on Twitter and leave a comment with the link!
Sign up for the Sevenfold newsletter HERE! Come back here and let us know you’ve signed up!
Blog this! Post this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with the link!
(if you’re reading this through a feed, you’ll need to visit
www.sjday.net/2009/01/08/get-marked-giveaway/ in order to enter. Entries made on other websites–Amazon, Livejournal, etc.–are void.)

Fine print -

Contest open to residents of US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Contest ends February 28th, 2009
Winners will be announced by March 5th.
It is the responsibility of the winners to claim their prize within 14 days by checking the www.sjday.net website or by signing up for the newsletter to be notified.
Unclaimed prizes will be awarded to someone else.
By entering, you certify that you are at least 18 years of age or older.
Good Luck!

Kicking Off Feburary

2009-02-04T09:50:00.006-06:00

Here are some contests and freebies to kick off February...

Jayel Gibson's March 2009 Giveaway!!!
Back by reader request, it's Bag-o-Books! Three winners will received the popular River Dragon book bag filled with an autographed set of Jayel Gibson's Ancient Mirrors Tales. To enter, simply email: webmaster(AT)jayelgibson(DOT)com with Bag-o-Books in the subject line. Winners will be drawn on March 31st at 7:00 P.M. (PT) and notified by return email.
Great books by a wonderful author!
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Angie Fox, that awesome author of "The Accidental Demon Slayer", is having a contest. Just hop on over to her blog and comment for a chance to win a manuscript of Book 2 "The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers". How cool is that? To be one of the very first to read Dangerous and have it be such a personal copy of the book. And yes, Angie's signing it too. But hurry to enter this contest because it won't last long.
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Jodi Lynn Copeland is having a sizzling three-pack book contest. Just visit her contest page for details. And while your there, be sure and sign up for the mailing list both online and in the postal mail. You definitely will be happy you did.
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The Samhellian, sister site of Samhain Press, is a new website for me but one you'll want to check out. Not only do they give you the 411 on all the upcoming authors and ebooks hitting Samhain Press but they also now have a free ebook library available. It's full of short stories written by authors to give their readers a taste of their work. With so many ebooks available you won't want to miss out.

I've been Tagged!

2009-02-04T07:51:00.004-06:00

I've been tagged by my friend Dayana, over at http://www.dayanaknight.blogspot.com/!

The rules for the tag are simple.

Link to the person who has tagged you.
Write down six things that make you happy.
Post the rules, tag six others and let them know you did it.
Then tell the person when your entry is complete.

Six Things That Make Me Happy...

1.) Knowing my family, relatives and friends are well.

2.) Seeing all those close to me smiling and happy.

3.) Making a difference in other people's lives (Volunteering, advice, an impromptu pick me up, etc.)

4.) My pets antics when they are happy.

5.) Waking up to a new day feeling alive and refreshed.

6.) Being busy with things I love to do like writing, artwork, etc.

Now I am going to tag six others:
Dani of Confessions of a Romance Book Addict
Serena of Savvy Verse and Wit
Amy of theMy Friend Amy Blog
Alisha Paige of Alisha Paige's Blog
Crystal of The Interviewing Authors Blog
J Kaye of J. Kaye's Book Blog

Wrapping up January

2009-01-31T02:12:00.005-06:00

Hello all, I've missed most of this month online and for that I apologise. Things happen in life though. Lots of things I certainly didn't plan like having my internet connection go out on me, etc. But thankfully I am back on track. Now for some contests and freebies...

Harlequin celebrates it's 60th Anniversary this year. Congraulations Harlequin and all the wonderful authors published under Harlequin's many genre's and series of books! And it definitely makes for a fun celebration with Harlequin giving away free ebooks. Just go to Harlequin's website and they have a great selection of books for you to chose from for a free download. And not only that but you can not only download one book but all the books! And I'd definitely keep checking the site after this first visit as well because Harlequin has hinted that the celebration is not over yet so there will be more freebies and fun to come through the year.
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Are you an expert of some thing or another? Like to give tips to others and share what you know? Well then, writing a Knol is right up your alley. What is a Knol you ask? It's an authoritative article about a specific topic. Basically a how-to written article. And right now if you write your own Knol, on any subject, you could be one of 5 finalists featured on Dummies.com, or even the grand prize winner who'll receive a cash prize of $1,000. That's right, simply share a short how-to on anything and your entered to win. Just visit the Google/Knol/Dummies website for details and then start writing. Good luck!

NOR 2009 New Years Hunt

2009-01-09T03:17:00.003-06:00

Night Owl Romance is having their New Year's Hunt over at their website. The prizes are awesome and range from ebooks to print books and everything in between. How can you win, you ask? All you have to do is find the above graphic on a list of author's pages. Just visit the hunt page here for more info and the list of participating authors. You have until Feburary 1st to enter so good luck!

Romance Junkies Valentine Contest

2009-01-05T06:44:00.005-06:00

Romance Junkies is an awesome website. I am over there a lot and amung the awesome book reviews and inside info on authors they have great contests as well. The famous ones are the ones that are sort of a scavenger hunt. They have pages where you move your mouse/ pointer around to find hidden contests and prizes. When you click the hidden links up pops a screen with an author's contest question and prize. Right now their Valentine Scavenger Hunt Contest is up and running. So do check out the contest page and start your hunt. You have until Feburary 16th to enter. Good luck!

Evangeline Anderson Giveaway and Free Read

2009-01-05T06:16:00.004-06:00

A Message from Evangeline Anderson...

Hi guys,

Don't you always feel kinda blah when the holidays are all over and you have to get back to the usual routine? After the excitement of Christmas and New Years (even with the scary economy this year) it's still hard to take down the holiday decorations and put your nose to the grindstone. Well never fear, I have a solution--my Free Novel Contest to end your boredom.

Here's how it works--during Christmas a good blogging friend of mine pointed out that lots of people are strapped for cash and can't afford to buy books from their favorite authors. So I decided to post a free, never-before- read plus length novel at my site for all my readers.

Every week I'm adding another two chapters after which I will post a single question. All you have to do to play is read the chapters and answer the question in the comments section under the post. Every time you post a correct answer, you'll be entered in a drawing for a free e-book. Right now I have four chapters posted so there are two questions to answer. That means that everyone who plays automatically has two chances to win right off the bat. Pretty neat, huh?

So come to my site www.evangelineanderson.com and click on the link at the top right of the page that says Blind Date with a Vampire--free read from Evangeline. It's a win-win situation--you get to read a free novel and get a chance to win another free e-book from me at the end of the week (this Friday to be exact.)I will announce all winners on my blog.

Hugs and happy post holidays to all of you!
Evangeline Anderson

Nalini Singh is Giving Away Some Angels' Blood

2009-01-02T03:26:00.005-06:00

From the desk of Nalini Singh....

ANGELS' BLOOD releases March 3, 2009, and to celebrate the release, I'm giving away some advanced copies of the book. These will be in the form of bound galleys - identical to an ARC in terms of content, just put together in a different way.

Here are the rules for the contest:

1. One entry per household.

2. Since the purpose of an advanced copy is to get the word out about a book prior to its release, if you win one, please review / talk about / discuss ANGELS' BLOOD somewhere during February 2009. You can review it online, talk about it to your book group, tell your friends…the field’s wide open. What you say is, of course, totally up to you!

3. By entering, you give me permission to announce your name in my newsletter and on my blogs should you win. (I usually stick to first names and initials).

Details on how to Enter

4. Email me at nalinisinghwrites(AT)gmail(DOT)com by January 15th, 2009 (Midnight, PST), with:

a. "AB Advanced Copy Contest" in the Subject line
b. Your name and postal address
c. The place(s) where you intend to talk about / review / discuss the book etc

5. Winners will be notified by email (so please make sure my email is on your “safe” list).

Good luck!!