Friday, March 9, 2012

Giveaway: The Reluctant Marquess by Maggi Anderson

Thanks to the author herself, Maggi Anderson, I am giving away one eBook copy of The Reluctant Marquess.

Book Description:

"Readers will love the delightful tale of love in an arranged marriage. As troubles buffet the new couple and their love is tested, readers will be rooting for them to make it through."

--- Romantic Times Book Reviews, May 2011

Charity Barlow wished to marry for love. The rakish Lord Robert wishes only to tuck her away in the country once an heir is produced.

A country-bred girl, Charity Barlow suddenly finds herself married to a marquess, an aloof stranger determined to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself. She and Lord Robert have been forced by circumstances to marry, and she feels sure she is not the woman he would have selected given a choice.

The Marquess of St. Malin makes it plain to her that their marriage is merely for the procreation of an heir, and once that is achieved, he intends to continue living the life he enjoyed before he met her.

While he takes up his life in London once more, Charity is left to wander the echoing corridors of St. Malin House, when she isn’t thrown into the midst of the mocking Haute Ton. Charity is not at all sure she likes her new social equals, as they live by their own rules, which seem rather shocking. She’s not at all sure she likes her new husband either, except for his striking appearance and the dark desire in his eyes when he looks at her, which sends her pulses racing.

 Lord Robert is a rake and does not deserve her love, but neither does she wish to live alone. Might he be suffering from a sad past? Seeking to uncover it, Charity attempts to heal the wound to his heart, only to make things worse between them. Will he ever love her?

About Maggi Anderson:

Maggi Andersen lives in the countryside outside Sydney, Australia, with her lawyer husband and their cat. After gaining a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing, and raising three children, Maggi now indulges her passion for writing.

She writes in several genres, contemporary and historical romances and young adult novels. You’ll find adventure and elements of danger in everyone.
Her Georgian romance, The Reluctant Marquess, is released to Knox Robinson Publishing in March and she has two other novels coming later in the year.

More information on her website: http://www.maggiandersenauthor.com

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey

It is the 1950's and Sabine and George Harwood are young newlyweds in England.  When George gets the opportunity of a life time from his employer to move to Trinidad, he jumps at the chance.  It an opportunity to make much more money than he can in England.  Knowing that it is only a three year contract, Sabine agrees and they move.

George instantly falls in love with the life in Trinidad but Sabine is not comfortable there with both the heat and the racial segregation.  Sabine however does enjoy riding her green bicycle around the island.  In fact, it seems she is the only whiter woman there who rides a bike and becomes well know as the white  woman on the green bicycle by the natives.
When a new leader takes over in Trinidad and England withdrawals, many people who came to work there from England return home but not George.  He is going to stay the entire three years but promises Sabine they will return to England. 

Sabine becomes very interested in the new political leader who give hope to the natives in Trinidad that big changes are coming.  However, even getting running water back in the slums doesn't seem to happen.  Will there really be change for the people of Trinidad or is it promise of a corrupt political leader?
50 years later George and Sabine are still in Trinidad.  George works at the newspaper and Sabine lives what appears to be a comfortable lifestyle.  However, with years of resentment coming to a head, will the couple be able to weather the storm?

White Woman on Green Bicycle give the outsider a look into Post-colonial life in Trinidad both for the natives and the British who decide to stay.  The reader gets insight into the politics and how the natives live with unique and well fleshed out characters.   The writing is magnificent!
5/5

Thanks to Net Galley and Penguin for the eGalley.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Review and Giveaway: May the Road Rise up to Meet You by Peter Troy

Spanning from Ireland during the potato famine to the end of the U.S. civil war, May The Road Rise Up to Meet You follows two storylines that eventually join together.

The story opens with Ethan McOwen with his mother and Aunt Em in Ireland, slowly starving to death. His sister had already died. Ethan works at a rich rancher's with horse and he brings home what oats he can fit and sneak into his pockets for the three of them to eat. However, the ranchers tell all workers that they are moving and will no longer be needing them. That's when they know it's certain death if they stay.

Ethan's father and brother Seanny already moved to the U.S. and having been sending what money they could. They have just enough for Ethan to get on a ship to the U.S. and for Ma and Aunt Em to go to England to work in a factory and save more money for their eventual trip.

The voyage for Ethan is not without its perils. Sickness plagued the ship and many died and were buried at sea. However, Ethan makes it and hooks up with Seanny and Pa. He works with his father fishing in the mornings and then is free to play ball with the neighborhood children and his favorite thing, read books, for the rest of the day. About a year later Ma and Aunt Em make the voyage and the family is reunited.

Meanwhile, Michah is a slave, sold off to a new owner. He is a great carpenter and his owner makes a lot of money off of his services. On one of his jobs he meets another slave, Mary who works as a seamstress in the family shop. For a slave, she has it pretty good. She is best friends with the family's little girl and sews dresses everyday for the local white women. For Michah and Mary, it is almost love at first site. However, they are not free to hook up.

Eventually civil war breaks out and Ethan and his friends join the Irish Brigade to fight. He had become a photographer by then and shot photos near the battle field. He is wounded and sent home where later his mentor sets up an exhibition of Ethan's work. That where Ethan and Marcella meet. They also fall fast for one and other.

This historical saga doesn't let the reader relax for even a minute. From the first page you are transported to the 19th century, famine and war. I felt like I was there for every moment. I laughed and cried along the way. This book kept me awake late at night, so I had to read it quickly however, I was actually upset when it ended. I could have read this book forever! It I was shipwrecked on an Island with only one book, this would be the one I would want!

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BookHounds (Hint: She is having the same giveaway so go there and double your chances.)

Thanks to Joe Gallagher of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group for setting me up with the eBook version and for authorizing me to giveaway two print copies to my U.S. readers!To enter to win, please use the Rafflecopter widget below. This giveaway ends on March 20, 2012.


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Giveaway and Scavenger Hunt: THE BOOK OF LOST FRAGRANCES by MJ Rose

Thanks to Lindsay Sweeting of Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc., I am giving away one copy of The Book of Lost Fragrances.

Book Description:

A sweeping and suspenseful tale of secrets, intrigue, and lovers separated by time, all connected through the mystical qualities of a perfume created in the days of Cleopatra—and lost for 2,000 years.

Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by the past, her memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up surrounded by as the heir to a storied French perfume company. In order to flee the pain of those remembrances—and of her mother’s suicide—she moves to America, leaving the company in the hands of her brother Robbie. But when Robbie hints at an earth-shattering discovery in the family archives and then suddenly goes missing—leaving a dead body in his wake—Jac is plunged into a world she thought she’d left behind.

Back in Paris to investigate her brother’s disappearance, Jac discovers a secret the House of L’Etoile has been hiding since 1799: a scent that unlocks the mysteries of reincarnation. The Book of Lost Fragrances fuses history, passion, and suspense, moving from Cleopatra’s Egypt and the terrors of revolutionary France to Tibet’s battle with China and the glamour of modern-day Paris. Jac’s quest for the ancient perfume someone is willing to kill for becomes the key to understanding her own troubled past.the ancient perfume someone is willing to kill for becomes the key to understanding her own troubled past.

 About MJ Rose:
M.J. Rose, is the international bestselling author of several novels including Lip Service, In Fidelity, Flesh Tones, Sheet Music, Lying in Bed, The Halo Effect, The Delilah Complex, The Venus Fix, The Reincarnationist, The Memorist and The Hypnotist.

Excerpt and Scavenger Hunt:

Alexandria, Egypt, 1799

Giles L’Etoile was a master of scent, not a thief. He had never stolen anything but one woman’s heart, and she’d always said she’d given that willingly. But on this chilly Egyptian evening, as he descended the rickety ladder into the ancient tomb, each tentative footstep brought him closer to criminality.

Preceding L’Etoile had been an explorer, an engineer, an architect, an artist, a cartographer, and, of course, the general himself—all the savants from Napoléon’s army of intellectuals and scientists now stealing into a sacred burial place that had remained untouched for thousands of years. The crypt had been discovered the day before by the explorer Emile Saurent and his team of Egyptian boys, who had stopped digging when they unearthed the sealed stone door. Go to the next place to continue the scavenger hunt: http://cindysloveofbooks.blogspot.com/

You are also invited to attend to take part in a LIVE BookTrib author chat with M.J. Rose on today, March 6th at 3 p.m. EST as she discusses THE BOOK OF LOST FRAGRANCES and her other bestselling novels.  


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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Mailbox Monday

Mailbox Monday has it's very own blog, Mailbox Monday. For March, it is being hosted at Diary of an Eccentric.

Here's what I received:
Thanks to Kaia Van Zandt for sending me this eBook.  Kaia will be going on tour with Written In the Ashes in May.  You can find out more about it here. Be sure to check it out for your chance to win a copy for yourself!








I recived the hardcover edition of this book from William Morrow/Harper Collins.  Watch for my giveaway of this book.  It is the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in April.

I received this book from a very good friend.





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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Giveaway Winners Galore

Thanks to everyone who entered the following giveaways! Winners, please reply to the email I sent you today within 48 hours to claim your books. After 2 days you will be disqualified and a new winner will be picked. Rafflecopter picks all winners using Random.org.

Thanks again to Erin McNichols of Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. for making this giveaway possible.

The Winner is:
Julia







Thanks again to Jessica Butler of Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group USA for maiking this giveaway possible.

The Winner is:
Beth


Thanks again to Jessica Butler of Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group USA for making this giveaway possible.

Whe winner of the book is:
Patty

The second winner of the book and Candles is:
Julia





Thanks again to Lindsay Sweeting of Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. for making this giveaway possible.

The Winner is:
Julia


Thanks again to Lauren Taylor of Authoright PR for making this giveaway possible:

The winner is:
Nicola









Thanks tagain to  April Sirianni of Sourcebooks for making this giveaway possible.

The winner is:
Margie


Thanks again to Anna Balasi of Little Brown & Company for making this giveaway possible.

The winners are:

Alicia
Colleen
Jeanne







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Friday, March 2, 2012

Giveaway: Forever's Contemporary Romance Tour with Bella Riley and Hope Ramsey

Thanks to Jillian Sanders of Forever Romance, 3 winners will receive both of the following books:

With This Kiss by Bella Riley ( An Emerald Lake Novel):
Despite such a close friendship, Rebecca Campbell never saw fireworks with her fiancé. Now with a broken engagement behind her and a promise she has vowed to keep, Rebecca is determined to make a new life for herself in Emerald Lake – a quaint town in the breathtaking Adirondack Mountains.

When Sean Murphy heads home, he never expects to fall for his younger brother’s girlfriend – but that is exactly what has happened. With a smile like sunshine and a wonderful heart, Sean feels something he has never felt before…at home.
Neither Rebecca nor Sean anticipated the sparks to fly so quickly. Lingering secrets aside, Sean can't deny the obvious attraction and burning desire he has for Rachel. But how can he give his heart to a woman he can't trust – or can he? As the days pass and his resolve is tested, Sean begins to realize Emerald Lake is home sweet home and that it is the perfect place for falling in love.

Last Chance: Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay:
Gracious me, my daughter Rocky sure could use my help. I always knew she wasn’t much interested in the local boys—but who’d have thought she’d come home with English royalty. Trouble is, Hugh wants to buy some of our folks’ land. We don’t want to sell, but Rocky’s job depends on her closing the deal. And though Hugh’s obviously smitten, I’m not sure he’s right for my Rocky. After forty years with my Elbert, all I want is to see my little girl find the same. Well, always nice talking to you, and remember: the Cut ‘n’ Curl’s got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.

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Giveaway: Forever's Paranormal Romance Tour with Stella Cameron and Cynthia Garner

Thanks to Jillian Sanders of Forever Romance, 3 people will win both of the books below!

Description of Darkness Bound by Stella Cameron:
After her husband's tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh can't shake the feeling that she's being watched . . . especially at night. Soon, she's experiencing visions she can't explain and fighting her attraction to a handsome stranger who seems to know her most intimate desires.

As the leader of the Team, a pack of werehounds forced to hide their very existence, former special ops soldier Niles Latimer is desperate to prove a man's heart beats beneath his predator's body. And Leigh-the mysterious beauty possessing powers she doesn't yet understand-may be the one woman who can help him. But Niles isn't the only one who recognizes Leigh's true identity. Something evil is waiting in the woods-and the hunt has begun . . .
Description of Kiss of the Vampire by Cynthia Garner:

Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Vampire, demon, or shapeshifter, they can save the world-or send it spiraling into chaos. Half-demon, half-human, Nix de la Fuente is accepted by neither and mistrusted by both. Determined to prove she's more human than not, she devotes herself to solving crimes between the world's mortals and its most unsavory undead. But her latest case brings her face to face with the one vampire she could never resist . . .
Called in to investigate a string of violent murders, special agent Tobias Caine isn't interested in rekindling his relationship with Nix. Yet one look and the vampire knows his need for her is as strong as ever. Once, their all-consuming passion nearly cost Nix her fragile hold on her humanity. Now, as their hunger for one another intensifies, exposing them to an unimaginable danger, it could cost them both their lives.


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Thursday, March 1, 2012

March Reviews for 2012 ARC Reading Challenge

 In February, we collectively read and reviewed 44 ARC's for a total of 99 ARC's so far in 2012!

Here are the standings so far:

Level Bronze (up to 12 Arcs):
Amber 7
Amodini 3
Teddy 4

Working on Silver:
Andrea 17
Book Loving Mommy 12
Nicola  29

Silver (24 ARCS):

Working on Gold:
Nicola 29

Gold ( 30 ARCS):

Working on Platinum:

Platinum (35 ARCS):

If you don't see yourself in the standings above, it is because you didn't leave a comment telling me how many books you read so far. You need to do this at the end of each month.

Please post the books you read in March for the challenge in Mr. Linky, below:

Please enter your name and the name of the book in this format: Name: (Your Name, Book Title and Author's Name) for example: (Teddy, Obsessive Reading by Helen Reader).



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March Reviews for 2012 Books Won Reading Challenge

The standings so far:

Honorable Mentions: Read 1-3 books won:
Darlene 1

Reminder: If you don't see yourself in the standings above, it is because you didn't leave a comment telling me how many books you read so far in 2012. You need to do this at the end of each month.

Please post the books you read in February for the challenge in Mr. Linky, below:

Please enter your name and the name of the book in this format: Name: (Your Name, Book Title and Author's Name) for example: (Teddy, Obsessive Reading by Helen Reader).



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