Never Play Fair by Leah Cupps - Book Tour - Book Sale - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Leah Cupps and her new book, “Never Play Fair,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $50 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Leah and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Never Play Fair

Sydney Evans Mystery Thriller Series

Book Two

by Leah Cupps

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GENRE:  Mystery Thriller

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BLURB:

Can Sydney find her boyfriend in time, or will they both sink to the bottom of the Caribbean Sea?

Instagram Influencer Sydney Evans finds herself entangled in a criminal operation, orchestrated by the Department of Defense in order to bring down an online casino crime ring.

But she only has one motivation: find her FBI boyfriend Alex before he becomes collateral damage.

Sydney must navigate her way through an exclusive Casino yacht party in the middle of the Caribbean sea put on by none other than the notorious Costa Rican gangster, Vincente Estavez.

Never Play Fair is a fast-paced standalone thriller. If you like real-world issues, lavish socialite parties, and electrifying twists and turns, then you’ll love Leah Cupps’ provocative cozy mystery.

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EXCERPT THREE:

Her legs began to slow as the bits of debris began to rain down on her.

No. Keep moving.

It was his voice that gave her the last jolt of energy. The recognition in her body that made her want to swim.

Sydney tried to focus on her breathing and not on the ringing in her ears.

The blood from the cut in her arm was swirling in the water below her. She knew of a few sea animals who liked blood.

She shuddered.

She treaded water vigorously, trying to put some distance between her and fiery debris that lit up the sky behind. Her body was on autopilot now, survival mode. There were no islands no large formations of land nearby, but on the horizon she could see the black outlines of debris from the explosion. The boats were scattered.

Sydney could feel the heat on her back as the remnants of the floating mansion behind her continued to burn. There were staff on board, innocent crew members who had been smiling and serving her hors d’oeuvres just a few hours ago.

Sydney squeezed her eyes shut at the thought of them on the boat when it happened.

The shock was setting in, and she felt her legs start to slow in the water.

No, she told herself, keep moving.

Just as she started to lose focus, she saw a large object moving toward her in the dark. It was moving more quickly than she was, gliding through the water like the fin of a…no.

Sydney started to peddle a little faster.

As her breathing quickened, she heard the mass behind her move closer. There was a small splashing sound and it occurred to her, that sharks didn’t make splashing sounds like that. She wanted to look behind her but kept moving forward.

“Sydney!” he was screaming her name. She heard the motor of the boat thrumming towards her. “Sydney, hold on!”

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AUTHOR BIO:

Leah Cupps is an entrepreneur and author. She writes Middle Grade Mystery Adventure Books as well as Thriller, Mystery, Suspense for Adults.

Leah’s novels are fast-paced mysteries that will keep you up at night as you can’t wait to see what happens in the next chapter.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband, three young children and three dogs. When she isn’t losing sleep writing her next novel or scaling her next business, she enjoys reading, golfing working out and spending time with her family.

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CONNECT WITH LEAH:

Website:

Sign up for Leah’s VIP email list, and you'll automatically be notified as soon as her next book is released:

https://www.leahcupps.com

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/leahcuppsauthor

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17178076.Leah_Cupps

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61952066-never-play-fair

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3BDot62

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Never Play Fair eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!!**

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3r046v3

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3Lx006W

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Play-Fair-intriguing-addictive-ebook/dp/B0B4X5RFZ5

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Sydney-Evans-Mystery-Thriller/dp/1734405589

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Leah will be awarding a $50 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog.  This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions.  Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.

Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse by Leah Cupps - Book Tour - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Leah Cupps and her new book, “Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Leah and to increase your chances of winning!!

This eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!  See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse

by Leah Cupps

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction

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BLURB:

Will Harley find the magic pearl before Port Royal is destroyed?

Harley James, explorer and amateur cryptologist, has just arrived in Port Royal, Jamaica—home to the Caribbean’s famous sunken pirate city. Her latest mission? Prevent a mysterious, mythical blue pearl from being discovered and prevent city’s total destruction.

No sweat for an adventurer like Harley, right?

But just when Harley thinks she’s on the right track, everything she believes is turned upside-down. Her friends become enemies; her enemies become friends; and Harley isn’t sure who to trust—including the ghost who’s started following her around.

With time running out, Harley must rely on her codebreaking expertise to discover the truth, solve the riddles, and save the city from certain disaster!

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EXCERPT TWO:

Standing next to Dad was the captain of the ship, Tom. He was really tall—six foot something—and had teeth that lit up against his dark skin when he grinned.

I looked back toward the city of Port Royal, with all its boats and bustle. From where I stood, it was only about two inches tall on the horizon. Definitely far enough away that we weren’t going to crash into a wharf, especially with Captain Tom at the helm. Except for the fact that he was now standing next to me on the deck.

“Wait a minute,” I said, glancing at Tom. “If you’re here, who’s driving this thing?”

It’s bad enough being seasick, but being seasick on an out-of-control ship? That’s even worse, I thought.

“Oh, we’ll be fine for a bit,” Tom said. “This ship, she can almost steer herself.”

I clutched my stomach, not because I didn’t believe him but because another wave hit up against the ship, sending my guts into a nosedive.

Tom laughed. “You worried about your tummy? I have some tricks that may help. Walk with me.”

Dad nodded to me, signaling it was okay to follow. Dad is very overprotective of me, to the point where I get completely annoyed. Granted, I’m only eleven years old, but I am very capable of taking care of myself. In fact, last year, I saved the world from an army of Mayan zombies by stealing back a magical statue from a super bad guy.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the cofound of Vision Forty Press, a small family owned publishing company.

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CONNECT WITH LEAH:

Website:

https://harleyjamesadventures.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/harleyjamesadventures

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/harleyjamesadventures

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/leah-cupps

BookBub Book Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/harley-james-the-peril-of-the-pirate-s-curse-a-mystery-adventure-book-for-kids-8-12-harley-james-adventures-2-by-leah-cupps

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17178076.Leah_Cupps

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61293719-harley-james-and-the-peril-of-the-pirate-s-curse

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3GV6CtD

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Harley James and the Peril of Pirate’s Curse eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!**

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3AtR3I8

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3NGSyFW

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Peril-Pirates-Curse-ebook/dp/B09XTKVR7L

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Peril-Pirates-Curse/dp/1734405538

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Leah will be awarding a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog.  This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions.  Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!!  It gives me great pleasure today to host Leah Cupps and her new book, “Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings,” here on FAB!!  For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!  Also, come back daily to interact with Leah and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!!  Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings

by Leah Cupps

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GENRE: Children's Middle Grade

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BLURB:

Will Harley Find the Missing Mayan Statue & Save the World?

Amateur cryptologist Harley James has just landed in the sticky jungle of Tikal, Guatemala—home to the famous Mayan ruins. She’s made a few friends, a few mistakes…and a ground-breaking discovery.

The legendary statue of the long-lost Mayan King.

Just as she is about to impress her father with her discovery, the statue is stolen. Right from her own room!

And what’s worse? The legend says if the statues of the three kings are reunited, they’ll bring back an army from the dead to rule the world.

Follow along with Harley as she tracks down the missing Mayan statue, solves a few riddles and stumbles upon a secret society that will change her life forever!

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EXCERPT ONE:

Around 1600 Years Ago in Tikal, Guatemala

Eloy tucked the statue under his arm, tightening his grip as he stumbled forward into the jungle. He could hear the cries of the battle for Tikal behind him and feel the heat from the buildings burning under the pale moon. The statue was vibrating against his bare skin, the green glow around it beating to its own rhythm.

Three thoughts tumbled through his mind...

It was the final night of the 400-year Baktun cycle.

The Three Kings, Jasaw, Yax K’uk, and Jacinto, were dethroned.

The last of their loyalists were being exiled.

Earlier that night, the elders told him that when the Three Kings were defeated, a powerful magic had captured their souls. The priests then cast a spell and locked those souls inside three jade statues.

Separated, the statues were useless stone relics.

But together?

If the statues were reunited on the Eve of the thirteenth Baktun, the Three Kings would return. And in their revenge, they would bring an army of the dead to rule the world.

Eloy, a clever young boy of just eleven years old, had been charged with hiding one of the magical statues. He shuddered for a moment, thinking of what was hidden inside. The statue glowed in his arms, and he felt his feet move a bit quicker, knowing that the cover of night wouldn’t last for long.

“Run,” his mother had warned him. Her eyes had been bright with fear, her voice quaking as she spoke. She brushed a tuft of black hair from his eyes. “Run, my son, and don’t look back.”

“I will, Mama,” he replied. He willed his knees to stop shaking as he spoke. His mama must not know he was scared.

And now he ran. The elders had told him of an ancient temple hidden in the jungle just a few miles from Tikal. Older than the Temple of the Jaguar. There, he would hide the cursed little statue; hidden forever inside, and perhaps he along with it.

He volunteered to make this sacrifice. For the liberation of Tikal. For the protection of the world from the wickedness of the Three Kings.

Shouts emerged from behind him. He pushed his legs harder. His lungs burned as hot as the city in flames behind him.

The loyalists were gaining on him.

When he saw what was just ahead of him, he smiled. They were too late. The temple was just a few more steps away. And once he was inside, the statue would be hidden forever.

In a place where no one would ever find it.

Unless, of course, they were good at solving riddles.

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GUEST POST:

Harley James & the Mystery of the Mayan King will be released on May 11, 2022. This is a special date for us because it's also my daughter Savannah's ninth birthday.

Savannah was the inspiration behind Harley James. In the summer of 2021, Savannah was watching a documentary series on National Geographic about a lost Mayan city. When I saw her engaged in the story of the Maya, I had an idea. What if we wrote an adventure story together that took place in the famous city of Tikal?

Truth be told, I’ve been an Indiana Jones fan my whole life. Being an avid mystery thriller reader, I had never considered writing for a younger audience. I had even outlined a book for a female version of that character as an adult. But when I sat down and thought about creating a younger version of this character, it made sense.

The rest is history. After some back and forth banter, we came up with the character of Harley James. Savannah even helped come up with some of the plot points for the book.

Harley also has some special skills. She is an amateur cryptologist, or someone who excels at solving riddles and decoding messages. I love this idea of incorporating riddles into the story, because it engages kids beyond just reading the words...they have to solve the puzzles, too. Who doesn’t love solving a good mystery?

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AUTHOR BIO:

Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the cofound of Vision Forty Press, a small family owned publishing company.

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CONNECT WITH LEAH:

Website:

https://harleyjamesadventures.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/harleyjamesadventures

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/harleyjamesadventures

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17178076.Leah_Cupps

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60856601-harley-james-and-the-mystery-of-the-mayan-kings

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3GV6CtD

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3zD3MYP

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/39eg3rx

Amazon US Hardcover:

https://amzn.to/3NXJGw1

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Mystery-Mayan-Kings-ebook/dp/B09XGWL688

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Mystery-Mayan-Kings/dp/173440552X

Amazon CA Hardcover:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Mystery-Mayan-Kings/dp/1734405546

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Leah will be awarding a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog.  This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those fabulous community outreach projects and awesome giveaways on here**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions.  Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.