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Book Review: Werewolf Descent
Media Type: Book Title: Werewolf Descent Author: Elizabeth J. Kolodziej Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 375 Release Date: July 15, 2011 Source: Author ==================== Intended Reading Group: Upper YA/Adult Content Screening: Mild language HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Last witch in the world, Faith Scott, and her Irish vampire boyfriend Trent have just come back from fighting for their lives to recover the Vampiric Blood gem and Werewolf Moon gem. Thinking they could finally relax and work on the romance growing between them, they now meet a mysterious psychic vampire named Vincent who has his heart set on being…
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Top 5 with MM Shelley and a GIVEAWAY!
Tweet Today I’m pleased to welcome M.M. Shelley to the blog! Her debut book, Mishap & Mayhem, is out now and she’s on tour promoting it. I’ve started to dive into this one, and I have to tell you it’s rather amazing! I digress though. I now give M.M. Shelley the floor. She’s here to share her Top 5 Favorite Books and Movies! ******************** TOP FIVE MOVIES 1) Arsenic and Old Lace This is a Cary Grant movie and is funny from start to finish. There are two crazy aunts, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt and another one…
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Tens List from Six Moon Summer
Sporting a completely fantastic outfit is SM Reine, author of Six Moon Summer. Today we have Rylie visiting to share her tens list, and what a tens list it is! Do you know why you wouldn’t want to be a werewolf? Rylie does. Check it out. The Top 10 Reasons I Don’t Want to Be a Werewolf by Rylie Gresham, age 15 10. I didn’t choose this. 9. Werewolves have really bad breath. 8. I’m always angry, and I hate losing control of myself. 7. Animals are afraid of me now. No more pet chinchillas, no more horseback rides, no…
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Talking characters with Jo Knowles, author of Pearl
The amazing Jo Knowles, author of Lessons from a Dead Girl, Jumping Off Swings and most recently Pearl, is here today to share a bit about her new main character. Bean is the protagonist in Pearl and she’s quite an interesting character. Here’s a look into her world a bit, through the eyes of Jo. Describe Bean in three words. Confused. Thoughtful. Misunderstood. What is Bean’s favorite quirk about Henry? I think even though she complains about it all the time, she likes how Henry is constantly fanning his t-shirt away from his body so he doesn’t get sweat spots.…
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Book Review: Effie at the Wedding
Media Type: Short Story/Ebook Title: Effie at the Wedding Author: Tracy Marchini Publisher: Squirrel Books Release Date: March 30, 2011 Source: Author ==================== Intended Reading Group: Middle Grade/Young Adult Content Screening: Just adorable snark. HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Effie has a million reasons why she’s not thrilled to be at her sister’s wedding — and the monstrously pink bridesmaid’s dress isn’t even on the list. When Effie finds herself locked in the bathroom, she thinks she might just stay there. After all, it’s better than hearing from her mom about how often she’s been to the buffet…
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Bikes and Banana Splits! Summer Memories with Jason Ancona
Not participating yet? Click HERE to start! Booyah baby! It’s time for guest post number two! If you missed it, earlier this week Sandra Brannan was here and she shared some summer memories, as well as brought a giveaway! No one has entered that yet (sniffs sadly) so get to to it will you? Today the super fantastic and AWESOME Jason Ancona is here! I LOVE his guest post. If this isn’t quintessential summer, I honestly don’t know what is. Take a look! ************************ Summer Love: Bike Rides, Banana Splits & Books By Jason Ancona As a kid growing up…
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Secrets in Cedar Creek
Courtney Vail is here again today, to share with us a little more about Cedar Creek! Her book, Kings & Queens, is out now and Cedar Creek is the hometown of Majesty and everyone around her. Take a look, and dive in! The 10 Ten Secrets in Cedar Creek 1. In Cedar Creek, where mansions and urban legends bloom, forget baseball. Violence is the new celebrated pastime. 2. Derek was abused by his senator dad for six years and still fears the next blow, though it’s been three years since his last altercation. 3. Derek knows what really happened to…
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Book Review: Elantra: Song of Tears, Lady of Dawn
Media Type: Ebook Title: Elantra: Song of Tears, Lady of the Dawn Author: Christine Schulze Publisher: Self-published Release Date: March 23, 2010 Source: Author ===================== Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart The Elantra, the queen of our people, dwells high in the clouds alongside the Moragon, her king and husband. Daily the laughter of the Elantra fills the sky, causing a magical rain to drizzle down, its spell providing Adelar with all it needs for its success, its happiness, and its prosperity. Lies. Children’s fairy tales. Add it on: Goodreads…
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Book Review: Between
Media Type: Book Title: Between Author: Cyndi Tefft Publisher: Createspace Pages: Paperback; 246 Release Date: April 21, 2011 Source: Author ================== Intended Reading Group: Upper YA/Adult Content Screening Sexual situations, mild language HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart It just figures that the love of Lindsey Water’s life isn’t alive at all, but the grim reaper, complete with a dimpled smile and Scottish accent. After transporting souls to heaven for the last 300 years, Aiden MacRae has all but given up on finding the one whose love will redeem him and allow him entry through the pearly gates. Torn…
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A STRONG summer giveaway
Not participating yet? Click HERE to start! Ready for our first giveaway and game? I know I am! Up for grabs today is a shiny new copy of Lot’s Return to Sodom by Sandra Brannan. In case you may have missed it, Sandra guest posted here yesterday. Keep in mind that if you go and comment on that post you get an extra entry into this giveaway! Here’s a little bit about the book to get you psyched. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is no place for button-downed citizens-unless they’re trying to hide a murder. Sharp-witted Liv Bergen can’t avoid becoming embroiled…