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Second Anniversary Celebration-Robin D. Owens prize package

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Second Anniversary Celebration-Robin D. Owens Prize Package

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION giveaway prize package has been donated by the amazing Robin D. Owens. Robin is offering the following:

1. Three (3) commenters will each receive an ecopy of FERAL MAGIC.

2. One commenter will receive a pdf copy of Robin’s upcoming GHOST SEER (April 2014)

3. One commenter will receive a paper copy of HEART FORTUNE (Celtas Heart).

There will the five (5) winners

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Robin Owens prize package

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7. Giveaway runs from February 18 to February 28, 2014

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Carly Fall Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration:  Carly Fall Prize Package

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package has been graciously donated by the fabulous Carly Fall. Carly is donating three (3) ecopies of FINDING MY FAITH (Six Saviors #2).

THE LIGHT WITHIN ME (Six Saviors #1) is FREE : Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO /

There will be THREE (3) winners each receiving an ecopy of FINDING MY FAITH

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Carly Fall Prize Package

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7. Giveaway runs from February 17 to February 28, 2014

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Jane Ashford Re-release Promotion and Giveaway

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Jane Ashford Re-release Promotion and Giveaway

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Celebrate historical romance author Jane Ashford is re-releasing many of her backlist titles with Sourcebooks Casablanca over the next few years. We are really looking forward to bringing back so many of Jane’s revered books in print!

Just this past Fall, we were proud to bring three of Jane Ashford’s beloved backlist titles are now back in print:

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Man of Honor

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Man of Honour
There’s only one man she’s afraid to fall in love with—her husband…

Eliot Crenshaw knew that it was his familial duty to marry a respectable lady. And when he’s stuck in an inn with Laura Lindley for three days— unchaperoned—he decides to do the honorable thing: save her reputation and marry her. He doesn’t believe in love anyway, and Laura’s a pretty, suitable choice for him. Laura, however, always pictured herself marrying for love, and is unsatisfied with her unconsummated marriage. When Eliot’s spurned mistress steps into the picture and tries to ruin Laura, will Eliot realize how much he loves her before it’s too late?

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The Three GracesThe Three Graces
When It Comes to the Game of Love…

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Finding themselves suddenly impoverished and alone in the world, the three Hartington sisters must rely on their wits, charm, and unique talents to support themselves. Forced to go their separate ways, each of these enchanting sisters is brought to a dead end by the perplexing ways of men and the inequity of fate.

Three Heads are Better than One…
Then each receives a letter that changes everything…and if the sisters are going to overcome the obstacles to love, they’re going to require some astonishingly creative solutions…

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The Marriage Wager

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The Marriage Wager
In this Regency favorite from Jane Ashford, a troubled war hero is dealt an unexpected hand…

When Emma Tarrant enters a gambling house to find her brother losing to a gamester, she follows the strange man home and attempts to settle the score. Colin Wareham is intrigued by Emma’s offer, and when he wins the first hand, he suggests another game. Should he prevail, Emma would be his prize. But as he’s collecting his winnings, Emma’s father storms in and demands a marriage. Though forced together, Emma and Colin’s passion begins to grow… until a sinister man from Emma’s past emerges to raise the stakes.

 

Sourcebooks is giving away a prize pack of all three of these backlist titles! To enter, leave a comment telling us if you’ve ever read a Jane Ashford book and which is your favorite. If Jane is new to you, tell us which of the three books mentioned above you’re the most interested in reading. A random winner will be chosen to receive a prize pack of ALL THREE titles (US and Canada only please).

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Jane Ashford also has a BRAND NEW book coming out in March 2014:

THE BRIDE INSISTS

To Preorder The Bride Insists:

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Click HERE for our review of THE BRIDE INSISTS by Jane Ashford

The Bride InsistsSparks fly in this sexy, fast-paced Regency romance by acclaimed, bestselling author Jane Ashford

When governess Clare Greenough learns she’s inherited a fortune, the good news comes with a catch: it will be held by her cousin until Clare can find a husband. To stave off ruin, Jamie Boleigh, the seventh Baron of Trehearth, agrees to marry Clare under the condition that she controls the money, a provision he hopes to overturn. Their passionate relationship becomes a battle of wills. When the cousin tricks Jamie into betraying his wife, he’ll have to prove the truth or lose her forever.

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JaneAshfordJane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely in Britain and Europe. She has written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published in Sweden, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Russia, Latvia, the Czech Republic, and Spain, as well as the U.S. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award by RT Book Reviews. Born in Ohio, she now lives in LA. Find Jane Ashford on the web at www.janeashford.com and on Facebook.

 

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Sourcebooks is giving away a prize pack of all three (3) of these backlist titles to ONE lucky commenter!  A random winner will be chosen to receive a prize pack of ALL THREE titles (US and Canada only please).

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3.  To enter, leave a comment telling us if you’ve ever read a Jane Ashford book and which is your favorite. If Jane is new to you, tell us which of the three books mentioned above you’re the most interested in reading.

4. LIKE us on Twitter for an additional entry.

5.  Giveaway open to USA and CANADA only.

6.  Giveaway runs from February 17 to February 22, 2014

 

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Sandy James Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Sandy James Prize Package

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Today’s second SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package giveaway has been graciously donated by the amazing Sandy James. Sandy is offering an ecopy of SAVING GRACE and an ecopy of THE BOTTOM LINE (May 2014) to one (1) lucky commenter.

There will be ONE (1) winner.

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Sandy James prize package

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7. Giveaway runs from February 16 to February 28, 2014

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Second Anniversary Celebration-Melissa Foster Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration-Melissa Foster Prize Package

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package has been generously donated by the amazing Melissa Foster. Melissa is offering an ecopy of SISTERS IN BLOOM and SISTERS IN LOVE (Books 1-2 Snow Sisters) and an ecopy of LOVERS AT HEART and DESTINED FOR LOVE (Books 1-2 The Bradens). One (1) winner will receive books 1 and 2 from the Snow Sisters Series and one (1) winner will receive books 1 and 2 from The Bradens Series.

There will be two (2) winners.

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Melissa Foster Prize Package

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8. Giveaway runs from February 16 to February 28, 2014

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Booktrope Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration:  Booktrope Prize Package

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION giveaway prize package has been donated by the wonderful people at BOOKTROPE publishing.

One(1) winner will receive all 3 ebooks from Booktrope.

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7. Giveaway runs from February 15 to February 28, 2014

Below is a review of one of the books Booktrope has graciously offered for this giveaway.

Schasm
Schasm series – Book 1
by Shari Ryan
Release Date: January 25, 2014SchasmLinks to order Schasm: Amazon / Barnes & Noble/ The Book Depository

Book Description:  Chloe Valcourt drifts between two worlds: the dark reality of her domineering mother and feeble father and the vivid fantasy of her imagination. With her condition comes the harsh observation of doctors who intend to cure her of it. But a chance encounter with a handsome and vaguely familiar young man in her dream world hints at the possibility of hidden truths—and a life she can’t remember. As her drifts become a greater escape from the cruelty of the real world, Chloe finds herself lost between what is real and what is imagined, questioning her very existence. Can she remain in the lush new imagined landscape to find happiness in a realm of her own invention? Is she doomed to return to the harsh reality of the outside world forever? Or will she become trapped somewhere between the two…unable to return to either?

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Schasm is the first book in The Schasm Series by Shari J Ryan. Nineteen year old Chloe Valcourt has a condition that has plagued her since childhood.  Her ability to “drift” into other realities is labeled mild schizophrenia by her doctors and mother.  Secluded and sheltered from the outside world she is basically a prisoner in her own home, in her own room.  The only time she can escape her real life is going for tedious weekly treatments at the mental ward and her drifting.  

Her drifts are slowly becoming the life she wants as her true reality. Even more so now that she has met Alex Levette, a young man who saved her from drowning during one of her accidental drifts. Yet, there is a strange familiarity to Alex. Has Chloe met him before?  With his help Chloe becomes more comfortable and agile at drifting.  All the while her mother sees her becoming more defiant and closed off to her, so she becomes more overbearing and abusive. Chloe’s reality and drifting begin to cross, intersect and overlap.  She no longer can comprehend  what is real and what is reality and does she even want to know! 

This book takes you on the emotional journey through mental illness.  Striking, schizophrenic and breath taking are the words to describe the world created by Author Shari Ryan.  At times I could feel the anxiety, turmoil and confusion creeping off of the pages and capturing me full on. I began to question everything and doubt what may be real or unreal for Chloe.  Turning each page I wanted her to find her happy ending but with any mental illness happy endings tend to be elusive.

Book one leaves you gasping for air wondering “What just happened?” Hoping to find the answers and clarity in book two as to what has caused the Schasm so to speak!   Anxiously awaiting! 

Reviewed by Erin

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Sourcebooks Giveaway Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Sourcebooks Giveaway Prize Package

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION giveaway prize package has been donated by the wonderful people at SOURCEBOOKS publishing.

One(1) winner will receive a paper copy of books 2, 3, and 4 from GRACE BURROWES Lonely Lords Series from Sourcebooks…..and books 1 and 5 from Grace Burrowes.

That’s right, the fabulous Grace Burrowes is donating a copy of Darius and Gabriel (Books 1 & 5) to the giveaway

 

ONE commenter will receive Books 1 thru 5 of the LONELY LORDS series by Grace Burrowes

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7. Giveaway runs from February 14 to February 28, 2014

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Josie Cara Prize Package

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Second Anniversary Celebration: Josie Cara Prize Package

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IN A HEARTBEAT
by Josie Cara
Release Date: December 2013
Genre: contemporary, paranormal

Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package has been graciously donated by first time author JOSIE CARA. Josie is offering a paper copy (and swag) of her new release IN A HEARTBEAT to TWO(2) lucky commenter.

There will be TWO (2) winners

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SPECIAL DEAL:   IN A HEARTBEAT ebook copy will be available from Amazon.com and Amazon.ca for .99cents on Feb 14 & Feb 15 only

In a Heartbeat

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ABOUT THE BOOK:   When debilitating headaches and strange nightmares start wreaking havoc on budding artist Josie Bryant’s life, she begins a downward spiral into depression and helplessness. Her once heavenly relationship with her fiancé – gallery owner Ethan Donnelly – starts to fall apart, and everything Josie held dear starts to systematically fall away.

After startling information is received about Josie’s past, she and Ethan embark on a quest to gather as much information as possible in a last ditch effort to save their relationship, and possibly Josie’s life.
Unfortunately, sometimes things are better left alone. Will Josie be able to handle the truth? Will her lifelong need for a loving family be realized, and if so, is it worth the cost? Can Josie and Ethan’s love really conquer all, or will it all come crashing down in a New York minute?

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IN A HEARTBEAT is a contemporary, slightly paranormal storyline focusing on Josie Bryant and the revelation that life as she knows it is about to change. Suffering depression, nightmares, blackouts and migraines, Josie and her fiancé Ethan endeavor to uncover the source of the problem only to come face to face with a past Josie knew nothing about. When her estranged mother dies, Josie will discover that everything she thought she knew about her family was a lie. She and Ethan will embark on a cross country quest but in doing so with release a lifetime of demons and pent up emotions that Josie never knew existed.

Josie Cara has written an interesting, contemporary storyline that takes the reader on a journey of paranormal twists and haunting turns. It is a story about a family with buried secrets and hidden pasts and about one woman’s journey to uncover the truth about who she is and where everything started to go wrong.

If you like a contemporary story with a bit of a paranormal twist then IN A HEARTBEAT is the read for you.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Today’s SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION prize package has been graciously donated by first time author JOSIE CARA. Josie is offering a signed paper copy or ebook (and swag) of her new release IN A HEARTBEAT to TWO (2) lucky commenters.

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6. Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY-Winner’s choice of ebook or paperback.

7. Giveaway runs from February 13 to February 28, 2014

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