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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The Melded Child by Jane Routley - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Jane Routley and her new book, “The Melded Child”! 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 Jane and to increase your chances of winning!

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

The Melded Child

by Jane Routley

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GENRE: Fantasy

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BLURB:

For ten years the peace negotiated by the Tari has held firm. But greedy eyes watch in the distance, coveting the peaceful lands of Yarmar and even the Tari themselves. A new demon master rises bringing pollution and violence. When Yani the Raven is kidnapped, sorceress Marigoth and her companion Ezratah are drawn to Armaya and a trap set by a brutal necromancer and his insane sister. Meanwhile Elena Starchild’s daughter Alyx, heir to the throne of the Mori finds herself wounded and on the run in a forest full of dark magic. And in the company of a bitter Mirayan enemy.

Can the insular Tari dreaming in the secret land of Ermora be awoken before the demon fire consumes them? And can a Melded Child bring harmony in clasped hands before it is too late?

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EXCERPT TWO:

Mortal enemies Alex Verday and Serge Madraga are in the land of Ernundra seeking the help of the powerful mage race, the Tari, in their fight against a powerful necromancer.

“What a good idea,” said Jerandine. She put her hands on a big earthenware teapot and there was the sound of water being poured. A moment later, fragrant smelling steam came out of the pot’s spout.

Impatience gripped Alyx. Every day death angels attacked the Red Seagani and Sweet Life only knew what was happening to her mother. Yet here they were sitting round watching these layabouts discussing the best tea to eat with honey cakes.

“If they’re not going to help us, we should go,” she hissed at Serge.

“Let me ask them about Olga before we rush off. And we might as well eat. We haven’t had anything since midnight.”

He took a cake and bit into it carefully.

“Mir! That's delicious.”

Alyx bit into one. He was right. Warm syrupy honey filled her mouth with sweetness. Every other thought suddenly receded.

“Have some tea,” said Jerandine. “I’ve cooled it for you. It should be just right.”

Alyx accepted the cup and took a sip. It’s delicious warmth filed her with a relaxed golden feeling. Just the right temperature. Thirstily she drank it down.

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As she puts down her empty cup she has an odd sense that there is something she is supposed to do. She can’t seem to remember what it is. Does it matter? Probably not!

She smiles at the young man sitting beside her. What is his name? Serge? That’s it. He smiles back at her. A delicious shyness fills her. He is very handsome.

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AUTHOR BIO:

I write historical fantasy with feisty female characters and four of my books have been published Harper Collins, U.S. Two of them won the Aurealis award for Best Australian Fantasy in their year. The Dion Chronicles have now been reprinted in ebook format from Clan Destine Press and in paperback from Ticonderoga Publications. The Three Sisters and The Melded Child are now available from Clan Destine Press in Ebook and from Bernarra Press in hardcopy.

I was born and live in Melbourne, Australia.

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CONNECT WITH JANE:

Website:

http://janeroutley.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Jane-Routley-Rebecca-Locksley-196061513783811

Goodreads Author Page – Jane Routley:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/333390.Jane_Routley

Goodreads Author Page – Rebecca Locksley:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6163551.Rebecca_Locksley

Goodreads Book Page #1:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39834919-the-melded-child

Goodreads Book Page #2:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39751778-the-melded-child

Amazon Author Page – Jane Routley:

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Amazon Author Page – Rebecca Locksley:

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Barnes and Noble:

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Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-melded-child

Clan Destine Press:

https://www.clandestinepress.com.au/author/jane-routley

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Jane will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Chasing Lacey by January Bain - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host January Bain and her new book, “Chasing Lacey”! 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 $25 PayPal Cash!! Also, come back daily to interact with January and to increase your chances of winning!

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Chasing Lacey

by January Bain

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GENRE: Contemporary Romantic Suspense

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BLURB:

Think being a PI is all dull divorce cases? Think again.

Lacey Cameron, private investigator and treasure hunter, takes being headstrong and passionate to a whole new level. It takes exactly one morning in a school teaching young minds for her and her identical twin sister to break the whiteboard pointer in half, throw their keys on the teacher’s desk, and heed the seductive call of wide open spaces and awesome adventures.

William James Thornton III, a renaissance man and warrior poet who defended his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, knows he’s got his hands full trying to get Lacey to see him as more than just a friend. He’s ready to settle down, marry the woman of his dreams, and make his mother a happy grandmother. Hell, he’s got enough treasure in his bank account for two lifetimes.

And then things go from normal craziness to extremely dangerous in a heartbeat as hired killers are sent after Will and Lacey to prevent them from discovering the truth. They stumble on such an unexpected twist to the story that no one in their right mind would believe it or have suspected. If Will can get them out of this mess, he vows to lay all his cards on the table with Lacey. Get her to recognize what they can share as a couple. Passion. Love. And a commitment to blending her wild nature with his own—the perfect spicy blend. Even if it looks like it might just be the death of him.

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EXCERPT TWO:

Then everything changed in a split-second.

The reef hushed. Gone silent.

The brilliantly-hued school of fish abandoned her, skipping town like an old western’s inhabitants during a showdown at high noon, racing for the security of the reef and the bleached bones of the El Infante. Even the sea anemones shut their flower-like structures, closed to business, paled to gray to match the death-like scene.

Why?

Lacey’s heart nearly stopped, skipping a full beat and making her chest bone shudder.

A lidless black eye. Unblinking and cold as sin. And with the audacity to materialize right smack dab in front of her face.

Sneaky freakin’ bull shark.

He’d blindsided her. Swimming up silently in the warm waters off the Florida coastline while her attention was diverted elsewhere, digging for treasure. She sucked in a lungful of air, almost biting her mouthpiece in two.

Breath. In and out. Slowly. She didn’t want to die on a beautiful summer day by increasing the air bubbles in her bloodstream. That would be a stupid rookie mistake and she was no rookie.

The opportunist slid past her shoulder, casually wheeling around to look her over. He was playing with her, his head the massive size of the front end of a 55-gallon oil drum. Nine feet long, if he was an inch. The shadow cast leached all the warmth and light from the day.

She looked around frantically for Lily. Spotted her twin fanning the bottom of the white sandy beach, searching for her own treasure. Damn it. Too far away.

She peered at the Spanish galleon. Out of striking range.

She glanced back at the advancing shark now giving an impressive demonstration of his awesome ivories. Each was shaped like an arrowhead, a perfect isosceles triangle, razor sharp, capable of tearing through flesh and bone like a hot knife through butter. Breathe.

He made a second pass. Fast. Too darn fast. A marvel of evolution. Huge yet agile with lightning-quick reflexes. She looked longingly at the surface where the boat bobbed enticingly in the soft blue haze, its white anchor line curving upwards. She’d been caught out in the open. Sneaky and smart. Or maybe just another opportunist hungry for its next meal. Not going to happen, buster.

Okay. Move slowly. Face him. Prepare.

She reached for her spear gun. Where the heck was it? Not that the gun would stop a monster of this size, but it might possibly buy her time to escape. Of course, she’d nixed the communication devices this morning. With the wreck sunk in shallow waters, they’d seemed pointless. Good call, Lacey.

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AUTHOR BIO:

January Bain has wished on every falling star, every blown-out birthday candle, and every coin thrown in a fountain to be a storyteller. To share the tales of high adventure, mysteries, and full blown thrillers she has dreamed of all her life. The story you now have in your hands is the compilation of a lot of things manifesting itself for this special series. Hundreds of hours spent researching the unusual and the mundane have come together to create a series that features strong women who don’t take life too seriously, wild adventures full of twists and unforeseen turns, and hot complicated men who aren’t afraid to take risks. She can only hope the stories of her beloved Brass Ringers will capture your imagination as you follow their exploits as much as they did when she wrote them.

If you are looking for January Bain, you can find her hard at work every morning without fail in her office with two furry babies trying to prove who does a better job of guarding the doorway. And, of course, she’s married to the most romantic man! Who once famously remarked to her inquiry about buying fresh flowers for their home every week, “Give me one good reason why not?” Leaving her speechless and knocking her head against the proverbial wall for being so darn foolish. She loves flowers.

If you wish to connect in the virtual world she is easily found on Facebook, twitter and writes a weekly blog about her journey on Blogger. Oh, and she loves to talk books…

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CONNECT WITH JANUARY:

Blog:

http://januarybainjourney.blogspot.ca

Facebook:

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Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JanuaryBain

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6437282.January_Bain

Goodreads Book Page:

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Amazon Author Page:

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

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Kobo:

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Apple iBooks:

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Google Play:

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

January will be awarding $25 PayPal Cash to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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Sons of Charlotte: Torn by AnnaMarie Cantrell, Dr. Matthew Chavis, & Dana Lynn - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hello lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host AnnaMarie Cantrell, Dr. Matthew Chavis, and Dana Lynn and their new book, “Sons of Charlotte: Torn”! For other stops on their Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post – except the Available at Amazon picture.

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 AnnaMarie, Matthew, and Dana, and to increase your chances of winning!

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

Sons of Charlotte: Torn

by AnnaMarie Cantrell, Dr. Matthew Chavis, & Dana Lynn

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GENRE: Crime Thriller

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BLURB:

How many secrets can the Queen City conceal?

Charlotte, NC - 1966

After a head injury on the basketball court, Tony Malone, a firefighter, confides in his best friend and captain, Steve, about a strange dream he had while unconscious. It was as if he were living a different life. Steve brushes it off as related to his injury, but Tony begins to experience more phenomena with these new memories, unbeknownst to his wife, Lana. Tony struggles to live with his secret until a fire opens up a whole new world.

Charlotte, NC - 1996

Chuck Thomas began his ascent to greatness at a graphic design firm headed by Elizabeth Wheaton, the battle-ax of the Queen City corporate scene. A series of Chuck’s immoral decisions leaves the very powerful Wheaton with a raging vendetta. The playboy eventually meets Valerie Meyers, a shy girl with a complicated past, and the two marry. Their idyllic life is halted by a suspicious brush with death leaving Valerie once again picking up the pieces.

Two Souls, Too Many Questions

Literally torn between two worlds, Valerie must once again deal with the loss of her husband and come to terms with what happened to Chuck Thomas and who Tony Malone really was.

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EXCERPT THREE:

“Hey, so what? Oooh, I said ‘Shamu.’ Big whoop. C’mon man. You know she's been called that and worse before. Besides, she knows she’s freaking gorgeous now. That’s how she stole you from me. We had a good thing going and she messed it all up!” Grant’s demeanor was gradually showing more of his intoxication, but Chuck couldn’t help himself. In one swift motion, Chuck lifted Grant off the chair by his collar and pinned him against the brick wall beside the door.

“I’m done with you! You have always been an entitled narcissist, but I will not… hear me, Grant… I will NOT allow you cause problems in my marriage. I put up with all of your snide remarks and inability to take responsibility, but I’m just as bad as you if I let this slide.” With his forearm pressed firmly against Grant’s windpipe, Chuck was thankful for the shadow he noticed creeping over his friend’s face by the headlights of a cab making its way up the drive. “Your ride is here.” He released Grant from his grasp and took a step back.

“You’ll be sorry you overreacted tomorrow, Chuck. I’m the one who has always been here for you.” Grant readjusted his collar and cut a look at Chuck.

“No. When you sober up, you’ll be sorry. I need you to understand that you’re not welcome here anymore. Don’t call, don’t text, don’t step one foot on my property. Do you understand? I’m done with this, I’m done with you.”

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AUTHOR BIOS:

Along with being a successful writer and editor, AnnaMarie Cantrell is a self-made entrepreneur, starting her first consultation firm at the age of 18. She is Co-Founder and Vice President of Captive Ink Media, a literary consulting firm offering expertise to authors at all stages in their careers, and providing clients national exposure in media outlets such as The Chicago Times, Reader’s Digest, and Bustle. Her work with veterans was recently featured on the CW.

Dr. Matthew Chavis is an accomplished author and speaker. His works have been featured through a plethora of avenues. His inaugural book Old Highway 316 offers readers a glimpse into his life, as he loosely based this fiction novel on his testimony and was recently featured on the 700 Club. Many of his stories encompass the best aspects of romance, drama, paranormal and suspense/thrillers.

Through her own unique marketing plan, Dana Lynn transformed a self-published book into a serious work garnering national attention and bestseller status (under the pen name Katharine DeBrecht). She has appeared on every national cable news network numerous times and on over 500 radio shows across the country, repeatedly requested for additional appearances. As a self-syndicated writer, her opinion-editorials have appeared in major newspapers throughout the United States and across the globe.

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CONNECT WITH ANNAMARIE:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/IndyAnnaHC

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18097783.AnnaMarie_Cantrell

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CONNECT WITH MATTHEW:

Website:

http://matthewchavis.com

Blog:

http://matthewchavis.com/blog-3

Email:

http://matthewchavis.com/contact-2

Facebook Personal Page:

https://www.facebook.com/matthew.chavis.1656

Facebook Fan Page:

https://www.facebook.com/Matthew-Chavis-198512637371197

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/chavischiro

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18139047.Dr_Matthew_Chavis

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CONNECT WITH DANA:

Facebook – Dana Lynn:

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Facebook – Katharine DeBrecht:

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Goodreads Author Page – Dana Lynn:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14932473.Dana_Lynn

Goodreads Author Page – Katharine DeBrecht:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/526994.Katharine_DeBrecht

Amazon Author Page – Katharine DeBrecht:

https://amzn.to/2K9yNXK

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CONNECT WITH SONS OF CHARLOTTE: TORN:

Website:

www.SonsofCharlotte.com

Website:

www.CaptiveInkMedia.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SonsofCharlotteTORN

Social Media Handle:

@SonsofCharlotte

Social Media Tag:

#Sons_of_Charlotte

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40581888-sons-of-charlotte

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINK:

https://amzn.to/2JVsXNz

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

AnnaMarie, Matthew, and Dana will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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The King’s Favorite by Tanya Anne Crosby - Book Blast - Fun Facts - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Tanya Anne Crosby and her new book, “The King’s Favorite”! 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 Tanya and to increase your chances of winning!

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

The King’s Favorite

by Tanya Anne Crosby

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GENRE: Historical Fantasy Romance

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BLURB:

Fearing her “gifts” will be used to defeat her sister Matilda, Elspeth escapes the Black Mountain priory that has sheltered them since their father's death, only to find herself indebted to, of all men, a Scotsman, whose loyalties are in question...

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EXCERPT ONE:

“What’s wrong, Malcom?”

Peering back at the donjon, Malcom pulled Elspeth toward Merry Bells, rueful that he would be putting his faithful horse back on the run. “I’ll explain when we’re away.”

“Malcom! You are frightening me!”

“I’ll explain everything when we’re gone,” he said again.

She tried to free her hand from his. “My dress!” she protested. “It was a gift.”

“There’s a coffer full of rich gowns at home that belonged to my grandmother. You may do with them what you will, and if they do not please you, I will buy you a hundred more.”

Still, she struggled to free herself. “But your silver, your hauberk, your blade?”

“I have plenty of silver,” Malcom reassured, refusing to release her. “My armorer will fashion me another. And it was an old dirk; I’ll get myself another.”

“It was not an old dirk,” she argued. “Tis shiny and new and bears the sigil of your house!”

“Our house,” he reminded her. “What is mine is also yours.”

“Wait!” She gasped, sounding alarmed. “My Llanthony tunic, Malcom! We cannot leave it here, or he’ll know.”

They reached Merry Bells and even before he lifted her up to put her on the horse, he untied Merry Bells from the post. Then he grasped Elspeth about the waist and set her atop his saddle, praying Merry Bells was up to the challenge.

“’Tis like he already knows,” he told her. “You must trust me,” he demanded. “As I trusted you.”

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FAST FACTS:

Fast Facts About Tanya

· Tanya is a New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author

· Hailed by Avon Books as “One of Avon’s fastest rising stars,” Tanya launched the Avon Romantic Treasures line with her fourth book, based on the strength of previous book sales.

· Tanya founded Oliver-Heber Books in 2013 to provide creative and commercial opportunities to writers.

· Tanya now has more than 3 million books in print and writes literary and women’s fiction, contemporary suspense and historical romance.

· Tanya’s books have been translated into 8 languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese & Dutch

· Tanya has written for Avon Books/Harper Collins, Kensington, Harlequin, The Story Plant, Oliver-Heber Books

Find out more about Tanya on her website HERE:

http://tanyacrosby.com/meet-tanya

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AUTHOR BIO:

Tanya Anne Crosby is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirty novels. She has been featured in magazines, such as People, Romantic Times and Publisher's Weekly, and her books have been translated into eight languages. Her first novel was published in 1992 by Avon Books, where Tanya was hailed as "one of Avon's fastest rising stars." Her fourth book was chosen to launch the company's Avon Romantic Treasure imprint.

Known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters Tanya is an award-winning author, journalist, and editor, and her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She and her writer husband split their time between Charleston, SC, where she was raised, and northern Michigan, where the couple make their home.

Join Tanya on Facebook at Facebook/tanyaannecrosby or visit her Web site at www.tanyaannecrosby.com.

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CONNECT WITH TANYA:

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