Monday, December 15, 2014
Blog Tour: The Shadow of Loss by Josefina Gutierrez @NereydaG1003 #YABOUNDBOOKTOURS #Giveaway
The
Shadow of Loss
Release
Date: 09/31/14
Summary
from Goodreads:
Evelyn
Gonzalez keeps losing people, which is always hard, but has she lost something
much more? Has she lost her soul? Evelyn has a nervous breakdown and is
institutionalized, after months of sorrow and pain she is thrust back into the
world. The world of teenage angst and Calculus.
Can
she trust people again? Especially after hurtful assumptions and judgments made
her miss her junior year of high school. Evelyn is just trying to heal what she
lost and graduate from high school.
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I leave my spot and slip through the halls to art, but I stop in my tracks when I notice Amber is standing by the corner to class. Great. I'm sure she's looking to torment me one more time before the day is over. Goodie. I put my head down and walk to class, like I would rather look at my boots than what’s in front of me.
Amber trips me, “Watch it freak,” she spurts out and I fall hard on the ground skinning my wrist. Everyone in the hall is pointing and laughing while I gather up my books. I stand up keeping my head down and try to walk around her, but she runs up beside me, “Brody is too good for someone like you. You really should, like leave him alone. Especially since you don't look as good as me,” she snaps her fingers and her two friends block my way.
“Answer her beaner,” her friends nudge my shoulder.
“I wasn't aware she asked a question,” I deadpanned.
“Are you like going to leave him alone or not?!” Amber slaps my books onto the floor.
About the Author
Josefina
Gutierrez is a Young Adult eBook author and a forever student currently working
towards a Masters in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies at the University of Texas at
San Antonio. Josefina writes Young Adult Multicultural, Sci-fi, and
Fantasy literature in her free time when she’s not embarking on adventures with
her son and gnomes Fitzgerald and Bartholomew.
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Paranormal / Dystopian
Date Published: December 15, 2014
Peace is just a breath between battles for Mira. Hardened by slavery and war, she longs for the simpler life, knowing that it might never be hers to enjoy. There is always another battle waiting to be fought, another foe on the horizon. Peace between humans, vampires, and otherkin may be nothing more than a dream, but Mira holds out hope.
It is during this brief respite that Mira is gifted one of her greatest weapons. Though it brings with it memories of a time when she was not so jaded it also comes with a reminder of terrible pain and loss. Awakening deeply hidden emotions within her, If Mira can use this to her advantage, she'll have a new ally in the next battle to come.
About the Author
Katie Salidas, author of the Immortalis series (Urban Fantasy), Consummate Therapy series (Erotica), and the recently released Chronicles of the Uprising (Dystopian) is a Jill of all Trades. She's a Super Woman endowed with special powers and abilities, beyond those of other mortals. Katie can get the munchkins off to gymnastics, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swim lessons; put hot food on the table, assist with homework, baths, and bedtime… And, she still finds the time to keep the hubby happy (nudge nudge wink wink). She can do all of this and still have time to write.
And if you can believe all of those lies, there is some beautiful swamp land in Florida for sale…
Katie Salidas resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mother to three, Wife to one, and slave to the craft of writing, she does try to do it all, often causing sleep deprivation and many nights passed out at the computer. Writing is her passion, and she hopes that her passion will bring you hours of entertainment.
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#Free: Tortured Souls (The Orion Circle #1) by Kimber Leigh Wheaton @Cymberle #Giveaway
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I am thrilled to announce that Tortured Souls will be FREE on Amazon from
December 15, 2014 through December 19, 2014.
Be sure to grab your copy before it's too late!
The Orion Circle #1
Kimber Leigh Wheaton
YA Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
June 30, 2014
Sea Dragon Press
FREE on Amazon 12/15 - 12/19/14
Sometimes
Rest in Peace isn't an option
Kacie Ramsey sees ghosts-and it's ruining her life. Her
mother left, her father blames her, and no matter how hard she tries, she can't
keep the ghosts away. Now a new power has emerged. Nightly visions of grisly
murders and a relentless predator draw her to the brink of insanity.
When the phantom appears at a party, Kacie's longtime crush,
Logan, saves her. He invites her to join the Orion Circle, a group of
supernatural hunters with chapters in schools all over the country. Through the
Circle, Kacie learns to embrace her spiritual powers, and for the first time in
her life she feels in control rather than a victim.
But the Foxblood Demon will not give up so easily. A
demented serial killer in life who trapped the souls of the thirteen children
he murdered, imprisoning them within the walls of his mansion. Now in death, he
plots his return while drawing power from the pure souls of the children. He
recognizes something in Kacie he's never seen before-a medium powerful enough
to provide a vessel for his tainted soul.
Kacie can't ignore the tortured souls of the children crying
out to her every night. With Logan at her side, she will fight the Foxblood
Demon. But can they banish this powerful phantom, or will Kacie lose not only
her body, but her eternal soul to the monster.
Excerpt
"I'm a member of an exclusive club at school, the Orion Circle. Perhaps you've heard of us?" he asks, cocking his head to the side.
My eyebrows shoot up at his admission, and I stumble a bit on a crack in the sidewalk. He grabs my elbow to steady me. Not trusting my voice to work, I nod in response. Of course I've heard of the secretive Orion Circle-everyone has. Speculation as to the nature of the club runs the gamut from academic to secret society.
The moment we enter the park, Kodiak prances in excitement, eager for the wild trails up ahead. This time of morning wildlife sightings are plentiful. Kodiak lunges at a squirrel crossing our path. I make a clicking noise with my tongue, and the dog reverts to his obedient behavior. Pavement gives way to a dirt trail, forcing me to slow my pace due to the uneven footing.
"I think you should come to our meeting this afternoon. I'll find you later today and give you an invitation."
His offer blindsides me, and I nod like an idiot, my head bobbing a few too many times. Somehow I manage to smile at him before returning my gaze to the trail. Wow, the Orion Circle and Logan in one day. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud until a rock brings me back to Earth. After stumbling a few steps, Logan's hand on my arm is the only thing that keeps me from falling.
If I continue to run down this dirt trail, I'm afraid I might fall to my death. It seems I'm having a hard time seeing anything other than an image of Logan's handsome face. I glance up at him, surprised by the concern etched across his face.
"Are you okay? You didn't twist your ankle, did you?"
"No, I'm fine, really," I reply as a hot flush creeps from my neck to my face. "But my mind is a million miles away, and I'm afraid I'll break a leg on this trail if we keep going."
"We'll head back, then," he says before turning to walk back to the park entrance.
"Thanks for understanding," I say, relieved we are walking rather than running.
"I only got a glimpse of your vision," he says in a soft voice. "It was bad. Real bad. Don't worry, I'll help you, I promise. I think you'll feel a lot better after the Orion Circle meeting."
His words fill me with warmth along with a feeling of contentment. Perhaps this vision isn't so bad. I mean, it brought me closer to Logan, after all.
My eyebrows shoot up at his admission, and I stumble a bit on a crack in the sidewalk. He grabs my elbow to steady me. Not trusting my voice to work, I nod in response. Of course I've heard of the secretive Orion Circle-everyone has. Speculation as to the nature of the club runs the gamut from academic to secret society.
The moment we enter the park, Kodiak prances in excitement, eager for the wild trails up ahead. This time of morning wildlife sightings are plentiful. Kodiak lunges at a squirrel crossing our path. I make a clicking noise with my tongue, and the dog reverts to his obedient behavior. Pavement gives way to a dirt trail, forcing me to slow my pace due to the uneven footing.
"I think you should come to our meeting this afternoon. I'll find you later today and give you an invitation."
His offer blindsides me, and I nod like an idiot, my head bobbing a few too many times. Somehow I manage to smile at him before returning my gaze to the trail. Wow, the Orion Circle and Logan in one day. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud until a rock brings me back to Earth. After stumbling a few steps, Logan's hand on my arm is the only thing that keeps me from falling.
If I continue to run down this dirt trail, I'm afraid I might fall to my death. It seems I'm having a hard time seeing anything other than an image of Logan's handsome face. I glance up at him, surprised by the concern etched across his face.
"Are you okay? You didn't twist your ankle, did you?"
"No, I'm fine, really," I reply as a hot flush creeps from my neck to my face. "But my mind is a million miles away, and I'm afraid I'll break a leg on this trail if we keep going."
"We'll head back, then," he says before turning to walk back to the park entrance.
"Thanks for understanding," I say, relieved we are walking rather than running.
"I only got a glimpse of your vision," he says in a soft voice. "It was bad. Real bad. Don't worry, I'll help you, I promise. I think you'll feel a lot better after the Orion Circle meeting."
His words fill me with warmth along with a feeling of contentment. Perhaps this vision isn't so bad. I mean, it brought me closer to Logan, after all.
Top Ten Travel Destinations
10) Machu Picchu-High in the mountains, untouched by time- just wow.
9) Tahiti-A hotel room out over a reef -climb out of bed and dive into the water.
8) Tokyo, Japan-Such an intriguing, modern city -I want to sleep in a tube hotel & buy tons of stuff from vending machines.
7) Ireland-Some of the most beautiful countryside I've ever seen in pictures.
6) Galapagos Islands-A natural treasure trove of intriguing animals and flora
5) Athens, Greece-I adore mythology and would love to see the ruins.
4) England-I love the rich history, the castles, oh and the Tower of London.
3) Giza, Egypt-Someday I want to see the sphinx and the pyramids with my own eyes.
2) Australia-I need to learn to scuba dive so I can explore the Great Barrier Reef.
1) Baltic Cruise-I want to get in touch with my Norse ancestry.
9) Tahiti-A hotel room out over a reef -climb out of bed and dive into the water.
8) Tokyo, Japan-Such an intriguing, modern city -I want to sleep in a tube hotel & buy tons of stuff from vending machines.
7) Ireland-Some of the most beautiful countryside I've ever seen in pictures.
6) Galapagos Islands-A natural treasure trove of intriguing animals and flora
5) Athens, Greece-I adore mythology and would love to see the ruins.
4) England-I love the rich history, the castles, oh and the Tower of London.
3) Giza, Egypt-Someday I want to see the sphinx and the pyramids with my own eyes.
2) Australia-I need to learn to scuba dive so I can explore the Great Barrier Reef.
1) Baltic Cruise-I want to get in touch with my Norse ancestry.
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Release Day Book Blitz: The Last Protector by Stephanie Keyes @stephaniekeyes @NereydaG1003 #YABOUNDBOOKTOURS #Giveaway
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Release Date: 12/15/14
Inkspell Publishing
Summary from Goodreads:
Gabriel Stewart helped his best friend Kellen St. James save the world from The Scourge in the Battle of Dublin. But before that? Gabe was just an ordinary guy who kept having dreams about a little boy with black hair and green eyes-a boy he hadn't even met yet.
And even weirder? Gabe's mind kept replaying these images on loop of things he'd never seen. He heard voices in his head when no one was around. And he actually blew off hot Valerie Gibbons to chase after the black-haired kid in the park. What was up with that?
As Gabe searches for the truth, fate continually puts him in Kellen's path, but will he be able to stop the Children of Danu from stealing Kellen before the battle begins? What will it take for Gabe to become The Last Protector?
*The Last Protector is a companion novella--intended to be read after the other books in the series.
And even weirder? Gabe's mind kept replaying these images on loop of things he'd never seen. He heard voices in his head when no one was around. And he actually blew off hot Valerie Gibbons to chase after the black-haired kid in the park. What was up with that?
As Gabe searches for the truth, fate continually puts him in Kellen's path, but will he be able to stop the Children of Danu from stealing Kellen before the battle begins? What will it take for Gabe to become The Last Protector?
*The Last Protector is a companion novella--intended to be read after the other books in the series.
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Excerpt:
Creeping along, I slipped through the gates before they closed. The exterior lights shut off. The glow from inside the mansion threw shadows across the courtyard, making everything around me creepier. If that was even possible. At least these people hadn't invested in motion lights.
I needed to get to the window on the second floor. And how the heck did I know that? Like everything else about this trip, I just did. A tall trellis swamped with vines ran up one side of the house. That could be the ticket. I inched closer.
I'd just about made it when a raspy voice reached my ears.
"The boy is alone. You've done well by me."
Shivers ran up and down my arms as I swallowed and turned. No one. It must've come from inside the house. Ahead, a small window, one of those decorative deals, stood open. Taking slow steps, I moved toward it.
"Thank you," said a second voice, crisp, sort of fancy…British, maybe?
"We can take him now. Use his power to harness what I need," Spooky Voice said.
"As you wish.
Go, go, go. A voice or maybe my own thoughts echoed inside my brain. I didn't have time to think
Go, go, go. The voice came back. I had to get to the second floor. Now
The wood trellis scratched my hands when I grabbed hold. Splinters pierced my skin as I scaled the wall. I had to get to the boy.
"This is crazy, Gabe." I muttered the words. "This could actually be the stupidest thing you've ever done."
I climbed to the window way faster than I thought I could. This one part of me wanted to glance back, to see if Val noticed me. I ignored it though-I needed to get to the top.
To the kid with green eyes.
I needed to get to the window on the second floor. And how the heck did I know that? Like everything else about this trip, I just did. A tall trellis swamped with vines ran up one side of the house. That could be the ticket. I inched closer.
I'd just about made it when a raspy voice reached my ears.
"The boy is alone. You've done well by me."
Shivers ran up and down my arms as I swallowed and turned. No one. It must've come from inside the house. Ahead, a small window, one of those decorative deals, stood open. Taking slow steps, I moved toward it.
"Thank you," said a second voice, crisp, sort of fancy…British, maybe?
"We can take him now. Use his power to harness what I need," Spooky Voice said.
"As you wish.
Go, go, go. A voice or maybe my own thoughts echoed inside my brain. I didn't have time to think
Go, go, go. The voice came back. I had to get to the second floor. Now
The wood trellis scratched my hands when I grabbed hold. Splinters pierced my skin as I scaled the wall. I had to get to the boy.
"This is crazy, Gabe." I muttered the words. "This could actually be the stupidest thing you've ever done."
I climbed to the window way faster than I thought I could. This one part of me wanted to glance back, to see if Val noticed me. I ignored it though-I needed to get to the top.
To the kid with green eyes.
About the Author
Stephanie Keyes has been addicted to Fantasy since she discovered T.H. White as a child and started drumming up incredible journeys in her head. Today, she's still doing the same thing, except now she gets to share those ideas with readers!
When she's not writing, Stephanie is also a graphic designer, international speaker, teacher, musician, avid reader, and Mom to two little boys who constantly keep her on her toes. In addition, she's best friend to her incredible husband of eleven years.
Mrs. Keyes holds an undergraduate degree in Business and Management Information Systems from Robert Morris University and a M.Ed. from Duquesne University. She is a member of the Society For Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), as well as a featured author in the global group of writers, Love a Happy Ending.com.
Keyes is the author of the YA Fantasy series, The Star Child, which currently includes The Star Child, After Faerie, The Fallen Stars, and the soon to-be-released finale, The Star Catcher (November 2013), all from by Inkspell Publishing. Mrs. Keyes is hard at work on a new YA Paranormal Romance.
When she's not writing, Stephanie is also a graphic designer, international speaker, teacher, musician, avid reader, and Mom to two little boys who constantly keep her on her toes. In addition, she's best friend to her incredible husband of eleven years.
Mrs. Keyes holds an undergraduate degree in Business and Management Information Systems from Robert Morris University and a M.Ed. from Duquesne University. She is a member of the Society For Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), as well as a featured author in the global group of writers, Love a Happy Ending.com.
Keyes is the author of the YA Fantasy series, The Star Child, which currently includes The Star Child, After Faerie, The Fallen Stars, and the soon to-be-released finale, The Star Catcher (November 2013), all from by Inkspell Publishing. Mrs. Keyes is hard at work on a new YA Paranormal Romance.
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Title: Twelve Days
Author: Dahlia Donovan
Series: Blackbird series
Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance
Cover Designer: Louisa at LM Creations
Editor: Hot Tree Editing
Release Date: December 15, 2014
There are only twelve days until the Christmas bash Ivy is throwing at Steve and Gareth's penthouse. How much trouble can a small pack of shifters get into in less than a week? While working to plan the perfect party, she keeps her eye on all of the members of her new family.Each day a different couple seems to be moving closer together and she hasn't even brought out the ruddy mistletoe yet.
And at the heart of it all though, this party started with a wish three years ago for only happy Christmas memories after the worst time of Ivy's life.
Be warned, things get hot and spicy in this anthology.