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Suspense Sunday #12
Every Sunday I feature a title from an often overlooked genre: Suspense!These are books I’ve read and highly recommend to anyone that loves agood mystery or crime story, sometimes with a little humor thrown in! Today’s feature title is: Shop till You Drop (Dead-End Jobs Series 1) by Elaine Viets Synopsis: Once on the fast track to success, Helen Hawthorne is now going nowhere fast. She traded in her chic … Continue reading
1000 Follower Giveaway!!
You guys snuck up on me!! Today I hit 1000 Followers, and in appreciation, I’m offering a few pretty cool giveaways! I’m going to run the giveaway for 2 weeks, and if ya’ll (I’m a Texan, is it obvious?) can round up a few more followers, I’ll add books, and might even extend the giveaway! GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!Thanks so much to everyone that entered! Prize Pack 1 Prize Pack … Continue reading
DNF Review: The Enterprise of Death by Jesse Bullington
The Enterprise of Death by Jesse Bullington Publisher: Orbit (March 2011) Review copy courtesy of netGalley As the witch-pyres of the Spanish Inquisition blanket Renaissance Europe in a moral haze, a young African slave finds herself the unwilling apprentice of an ancient necromancer. Unfortunately, quitting his company proves even more hazardous than remaining his pupil when she is afflicted with a terrible curse. Yet salvation may lie in a mysterious … Continue reading
ARC Review: Corsets and Clockwork: 13 Steampunk Romances Edited by Trisha Telep
Corsets and Clockwork: 13 Steampunk Romances Edited by Trisha TelepPublisher: Running Press KidsRelease Date: May 10th, 2011Review copy courtesy of Book It Forward Tours MY REVIEW I loved this collection of 13 Steampunk Romances! Trisha Telep is the talented editor of many wonderful anthologies, and this is no exception. She has an amazing knack for choosing authors that will not only complement each other, but will stand on their own … Continue reading
Interview and Giveaway with Laura Bickle!
I’m such a huge fan of Laura Bickle’s, so I was so excited when she agreed to an interview! Laura is the author of two urban fantasy series, and also is one of the sweetest gals in the biz! Please welcome her to the blog! Laura is also generously offering a copy of Embers for giveaway to one lucky winner! **GIVEAWAY DETAILS** Giveaway is now CLOSED My Bookish Ways: Anya … Continue reading
Giveaway: Shady Lady (Corine Soloman 3) by Ann Aguirre!
**GIVEAWAY** Shady Lady (Corine Solomon 3) by Ann Aguirre Provided by Roc (Penguin) Whenever Corine Solomon touches an object, she immediately knows its history. But the future concerns her more when former ally Kel Ferguson walks through her door with a warning for her: the Montoya cartel is coming for her-but they don’t just pack guns. They use warlocks, shamans and voodoo priests. And Corine has become enemy number one… … Continue reading
Review: Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price Publisher: Penguin Group (Roc) As a grave witch, Alex Craft can speak to the dead-she’s even on good terms with Death himself. As a consultant for the police, she’s seen a lot of dark magic, but nothing has prepared her for her latest case. When she’s raising a “shade” involved in a high profile murder, it attacks her, and then someone makes an attempt on … Continue reading
Giveaway Winner: Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield!
I have a winner in the Aftertime Giveaway! Congrats to: Tara T.! Thanks so much to everyone that entered and for making Sophie feel welcome! *Winner was chosen using Random.org and has been notified
Interview and Giveaway with Kalayna Price!
Recently, I asked the lovely Kalayna Price to answer some questions on the blog, and she graciously agreed! Kalayna is the author of the Haven series of fantasy novels, and the brand new Alex Craft urban fantasy series! Also up for grabs is a copy of Grave Witch (Alex Craft 1), which will go to one lucky winner! **GIVEAWAY DETAILS** This giveaway is not closed! Thanks to everyone for entering! … Continue reading
Review: Wither by Lauren DeStefano
Wither by Lauren DeStefanoPublisher: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing (March 2011)Review copy generously provided by the publisher By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote … Continue reading