Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Giveaway: Rage Against the Dying Light by Jan Surasky


Thanks to Kelley & Hall Book Publicity, I am giving away one copy of Rage Against the Dying Light.

Book Description:

Of all the woman warriors in myth and legend, few are more storied than Boudicca, the fierce redheaded queen who, in the first century A.C.E., led the most celebrated Celtic rebellion in history. Until now, books about her have been based on the only written records that exist—ancient Roman writings. But here, for the first time, Jan Surasky imagines Boudicca’s enthralling story of bravery and triumph from the Celtic perspective. In her extensively researched, vividly told novel, Boudicca bursts to life as never before in all her bold passion, brazen courage and heroic glory.

At first a carefree young princess who revels in friendships and the beauty of her land, Boudicca learns the ways and rites of her Druid tribe. She prepares for the day she will be queen, wife, and mother. Soon after her politically matched marriage to a much older king, however, her world turns dark. Roman invaders, intent on conquering the loosely allied Celts, break a pact that would have saved Boudicca’s tribe from doom.

Throughout the land, the legions wreak brutal havoc, taking slaves, publicly humiliating Boudicca and assaulting her two young daughters. Betrayed and outraged, Boudicca will not back down. She leads thousands of warriors into an epic battle to avenge her daughters and rid her beloved island of Roman tyranny.

Grand in scope and intimate in detail, Rage Against The Dying Lightresonates with the queen’s indomitable spirit. Thanks to Jan Surasky’s beautifully written novel, Boudicca takes her place alongside no lesser woman warrior than Joan of Arc herself.

Winner of the Eric Hoffer Award for Commercial Fiction!

About  Jan Surasky:

Jan Surasky has worked as a book reviewer, movie reviewer, and entertainment writer for a San Francisco daily newspaper. Her many articles and short stories have been published in national, regional and local magazines and newspapers. She has also taught writing at a literary center and a number of area colleges near her home in upstate New York.

She is a graduate of Cornell University and has studied English literature in the graduate department of the University of Rochester.

Her novel Rage Against the Dying Light has won the Eric Hoffer Award for commercial fiction. Her forthcoming novel is Back to Jerusalem.

This giveaway is open to the U'S. only and ends on November 27, 2012.  Please use Rafflecopter to enter.



Monday, November 12, 2012

Mailbox Monday

For October, Mailbox Monday is being hosted at the BermudaOnion weblog

I received one book last week:


I received this unsolicited from St. Martians Press.  It's one I definitely
  want to read it!











I received this from Kelley & Hall Book Publicity.  Watch for my review and giveaway in January.






Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Giveaway: The Spanish Revenge by Allan Topol

Thanks to Erin McNichols of  Meryl L. Moss Media Relations. Inc, I am giving away one copy of The Spanish Revenge.

Book Description:

Allan Topol's new novel, the second in the trilogy featuring Craig Page and Elizabeth Crowder, deals with the age old conflict between Christians and Muslims in Western Europe. It explodes into the 21st Century in an intricate tale of deadly revenge.
China Gambit villain, General Zhou, joins the delusional Ahmed Sadi in a plot to wreck the Western world.

Craig Page, the bold and daring EU Director of Counterterrorism, becomes the focal point of an effort to stop the feared terrorist Ahmed Sadi, whose goal is to provoke a Muslim uprising in Western Europe.  Ahmed, a Muslim fanatic born in Paris to parents who emigrated from Algeria, calls himself Musa Ben Abdil, after a Muslim hero from the Fifteenth Century War with Spain.  Page teams up once again the resourceful Elizabeth Crowder, a newspaper reporter who has also become his lover.
 
Ahmed’s plans become far more menacing when he is joined by Chinese General Zhou, who had been exiled to France for his devious actions in The China Gambit.  With Zhou’s assistance, Ahmed’s plan is to launch a horrific attack on the heart of Christianity.  At the same time, Ahmed wants to retake militarily for Islam a portion of Southern Spain.  He relies upon a medieval parchment he claims to have uncovered, in which Queen Isabella on her death bed in 1504 ceded a portion of Southern Spain to the Muslims in perpetuity.  His one main obstacle: Page himself is hot on his trail, determined as ever to save the world from a master criminal.  From Spain to Morocco, and beyond to Italy, Page and General Zhou renew their battle, even as Ahmed plots his deadly revenge.


About Allan Topol:

Allan Topol is the national bestselling author of eight novels of international intrigue, including Spy Dance. His novels have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Hebrew. He is a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, who majored in chemistry, abandoned science, and obtained a law degree from Yale University. A partner in a major Washington law firm, and an avid wine collector, he has traveled extensively, researching dramatic locations for his novels. You can join him on Facebook

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Giveaway: Sad Desk Salad by Jessica Grose


Thanks to Heidi RIchter of William Morrow/Harper Collins, I am giving away 2 copies of Sad Desk Salad.

Book Description:

Alex Lyons gets paid to be a bitch. As a staffer at Chick Habit, a popular website for women, she’s fulfilling her dream of being a professional writer. Maybe she’s not writing about virtuous women’s rights issues like she did in college, but now she has the attention of a huge-and hugely devoted-audience. From methy former beauty queens to bathtub-birthing moms and the antics of various Kardashians, it’s all in a day’s work for Alex.

So what if it means burrowing into the couch while her boyfriend is at the office, compulsively scouring the Web for twelve hours a day, wearing the same muumuu a few days in a row, and eating a sad desk salad for every lunch because she’s chained to her laptop? The last time she left her computer for more than 10 minutes, a 70s TV star died, and Alex’s boss tore her a new one because she didn’t get a post up before the body was cold.  Since Chick Habit’s parent company has been cracking down about page views, Alex knows her job is at risk if she doesn’t keep posting the most salacious items she can find in the most inflammatory manner possible. When an anonymous tipster sends Alex the juiciest scoop of the year—a politico’s squeaky-clean Ivy League daughter caught in the act of some very R-rated activity, posting it seems like a no-brainer. But as Alex prepares to ignite the next Internet feeding frenzy, she hesitates: is she ready to ruin the girl’s life?  What Alex doesn’t anticipate is how the big scoop will send her own life spiraling out of control.

Acquiring editor Katherine Nintzel fell in love with Grose’s work because of her own fascination with pop culture, “I will be honest here: the first thing I do when I come into work in the morning is check thesuperficial.com to see what shenanigans the celebrities have been up to. I love celebrity gossip. I love that Joshua Jackson seems to be such a good boyfriend to Diane Kruger. I really wish Lindsay Lohan would get herself cleaned up. I don’t understand why Rooney Mara feels the need to dress like Lisbeth Salander ALL THE TIME.  So SAD DESK SALAD was sort of tailor-made for me. It’s a sharp, fast-paced, zipline of a read that takes you behind the scenes of one of New York’s major industries—and is at the same time very sharp about our celebrity- and media-obsessed culture.”

Pop culture and women’s interest websites have enjoyed enormous popularity over the past few years, based largely on the all-important scoop. Grose hits just the right notes, humorous but honest, putting a fresh, timely spin on light women’s fiction.  SAD DESK SALAD also offers behind-the-scenes look at the life of a blogger, and it’s not always pretty.  Perfect for readers who check their favorite blogs while picking at their own sad desk salad lunch.

About Jessica Grose:

Jessica Grose is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Slate and an editor at Jezebel. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Glamour, Marie Claire, Spin, Salon.com, and several other publications. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband.  You can find her on Twitter: @JessGrose

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Mailbox Monday

For November, Mailbox Monday is being hosted at Edgy Inspirational Romance

This is what I received last week:


Thanks to my dear BIL who renews the subscription for me every year. 
Thanks to Paula Krapf of Author Marketing Experts for sending me the PDF of this book, as I requested.  















Friday, November 2, 2012

Giveaway: To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander


Thanks to Babs Chandrasoma of PR By the Book for making this giveaway possible.

Book Description:

To Whisper Her Name is the first installment of a series set against the backdrop of the historic Belle Meade Plantation in the aftermath of the Civil War.

To Whisper Her Name is a story about leaving the old and beginning the new, and about the choices we make that echo for eternity. It’s about enslavement and freedom, arrogance and humility, and the power of love to heal even the deepest of wounds.

Olivia Aberdeen, destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the South, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from “Aunt” Elizabeth Harding, mistress of Belle Meade Plantation. Expecting to be the Harding’s head housekeeper, Olivia is disillusioned when she learns the real reason Elizabeth’s husband, Confederate General William Giles Harding, agreed to her coming. Not finding the safe haven she expects, Olivia is caught off guard by her feelings for Ridley Adam Cooper, a Southern man who seems anything but a Southern gentleman.

Branded a traitor by some, Ridley Cooper, a Southern son who chose to fight for the Union, is a man desperate to end the war still raging inside him. Determined to learn “the gift” that Belle Meade's head horse trainer and former slave, Bob Green, possesses, Ridley harbors secrets that threaten both their lives.

As Ridley seeks to make peace within himself for “betraying” the South he loved, Olivia is determined to never be betrayed again.

About Tamera Alexander:


Tamera Alexander is a bestselling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose have earned her devoted readers worldwide—and multiple industry awards, such as the Christy Award, the RITA award, and the prestigious Library Journal Award. USA Today called her last book, A Lasting Impression (November 2011), "a full-on HIT."  Learn more at www.TameraAlexander.com.

This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada and ends on November 16, 2012.  Please use Rafflecopter to enter.




Thursday, November 1, 2012

Giveaway: One Moment In Time by Glenn Snyder

Thanks to the author, Glenn Snyder for making this giveaway possible.

Book Description:

Publisher: Bear Moose Press, February 23, 2012
Category: Literary Fiction, Political, Suspense/Thriller
Tour Dates: November, 2012
Available in: Print, 270 pages
On a stormy November evening, Jack Barrett had plans to treat his best friend Travis to a night of fine dining and jazz. As they neared their destination, a truck ran a red light, plowing through Jack’s car, and changing his life forever. Jack found a new outlook on life, and took on adventures that made him one of the world’s most admired people. With each step, Jack grew as a person and a leader; piecing together a family from different corners of the world, while risking himself and his family to save others. Jack’s impact on the world was like no other, but in the end, when the lights and the cameras were gone, Jack was about to die, or was he? Prepare yourself for a surprising ending that questions the very nature between life and death, reality and dream.
Praise for One Moment In Time:

“This was a fun and entertaining book to read. Snyder did a great job bringing his characters to life through a storyline that keeps you captively enthralled.  Can’t miss read. Highly recommend!”- Hornet, Amazon Reviewer

“Exciting and Imaginative, One Moment in Time is a creative view of global politics through the eyes of Jack Barrett, a character we not only like, but can relate to. Jack’s journey takes us through laughter and sadness, suspense and joy, only to be blown away by a surprise ending. A quick and fun read that everyone will enjoy.”- Moose, Amazon Reviewer

“Fun and Inspirational – Highly Recommended: One Moment in Time is a great read that is full of adventures and sub-plots that keep the story moving. It’s very inspiring and gives the reader a sense of what the world could be with leaders who are more intrested in what’s right than their own personal power. This story takes a unique approach with a shocking ending that makes it a must read.”- Antler, Barnes and Noble Reviewer
“A must read for all!  One Moment in Time is a quick and uplifting story that will make you laugh and cry. Glenn Snyder’s portrayal of how one person can impact the world provides inspiration for today’s times.”- Seymore,  Barnes and Noble Reviewer

” I laughed, I (almost) cried. Great story, even though I hated to think/find out that the one moment in time had other options besides the one I had been pulling for throughout most of the book. The truth can hurt. I loved the way that Jack was easy to pull for, easy to love. His life seemed an example of “good things happen to good people” instead of the good die young.  I enjoyed the way Snyder painted such vivid pictures of Jack’s surroundings; the storm and the accident were dramatic – almost as if in slow motion.”- Monica L. Austin, Amazon Reviewer

“If you’re looking for an easy summer read, One Moment in Time IS your book!!!  I found a bit of everything in this story – it was warm, exciting, funny, and inspirational.  Reading this book reminded me of how one person can truly make a difference – whether in another’s life or in the lives of many. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good story that does have a shocking end.”- Theodora, Goodreads Reviewer

“I got One Moment in Time by winning a Goodreads contest. The book started quickly and hooked me right away. I won’t post a spoiler here but will say the author does a good job by the end of the book making the reader contemplate how his actions in life effect those around him. Every action you take in life has an impact on those around you. A “ripple in the water” if you will. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.”- Lisa Welsh, Goodreads Reviewer

” One Moment in Time takes us to interesting places with well developed characters. The description of foreign locations is authentic and we never expect the surprise ending.  It’s a fast reading book, written with great imagination.”- Ellen Ann, Smashwords Reviewer

About Glenn Snyder:

Glenn Snyder grew up in Marin County, a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. After graduating from UCLA, Glenn worked as a finance professional. In 2001, Glenn earned his MBA from the University of San Francisco.  Shortly after his MBA, Glenn pursued two of his dreams, teaching and writing, while still working full time. For five years, Glenn taught Finance at San Francisco State University, while he also wrote the first draft of One Moment in Time. In May of 2011, Glenn published his first novel, One Moment in Time. Glenn is currently a Finance Director and is working on his second novel.
Visit www.OneMomentInTimeNovel.com to find out more.
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This giveaway is open internationally.  If you live in the U.S. or Canada you will have the choice of print copy or eBook.  All others will get the eBook format of their choice.  This giveaway ends on November 15, 2012

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Tour Schedule:
So Many Precious Books  Nov 1 Giveaway & Feature
Books & More Books Nov1 Review
Books & More Books Nov 2 Giveaway & Interview
Over Cups of Coffee Nov 5 Review & Giveaway
She Treads Softly Nov 6 Review
Book Lover’s Library Nov 7 Review
Book Lover’s Library  Nov 8 Giveaway & Guest Post
I’d Rather Be Reading At the Beach Nov 9 Review    
JoyStory Nov 12 Review
Sweeps4Bloggers Nov 13 Review & Giveaway
Minding Spot Nov 14 Review & Giveaway
JA Beard’s Unnecessary Musings  Nov 14  Interview
Ordinary Girlz Book Reviews Nov 15 Review & Interview
Minnesota Girl in LA Nov 16 Review
Minnesota Girl in LA  Nov 19 Giveaway & Interview
Dr. Bill’s Book Bazaar Nov 20 Review
Book Lover Stop Nov 21 Review
Eclectic Books & Movies Nov 22 Review
Eclectic Books & Movies Nov 23 Interview
Darkest Addictions Nov 26 Review & Giveaway
Peaceful Wishing Nov 26 Review
Earth’s BookNook Nov 27  Guest Post
Mary’s Cup of Tea Nov 28 Review & Giveaway
Bibliophilia  Nov 29 Review
Bibliophilia  Nov 30 Interview
The Top Shelf  Nov 30 Review & Giveaway 



Giveaway: Happily Ever Madder by Stephanie McAfee


Thanks to Jessica Butler, Publicity at  Berkley/NAL, Penguin Group USA, I am giving away one copy of Happily Ever Madder.

Book Description:

Stephanie McAfee’s follow-up novel to her debut featuring plus-sized spitfire, Ace Jones.

When Ace leaves small town Mississippi for Pelican Cove, Florida , she swears she is going to change her ways. Finally opening her long-dreamed-of art gallery and starting a new life with her fiancĂ© (and love interest for more than a decade!) Mason, she vows to leave her straight-stalking, sassy ways behind her. That is of course until she meets snippy, snarky, Mrs. Lenore Kennashaw, the nosey neighbor who tests Ace’s patience like never before. But with the support of a new group of fabulous friends, and her always faithful chiweenie, Buster Loo—Ace finds a way to make it, even it she has to throw some weight around.

About Stephanie McAfee:

Stephanie McAfee was born in Mississippi , and she now lives in Flor­ida with her husband, young son, and chiweenie dog.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Giveaway: The Lincoln Conspiracy by Timothy O'Brien


Thanks to Amy Bruno of Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for making this giveaway possible.

Book Description:

Publication Date:  September 18, 2012 | Ballantine Books | 368p

A nation shattered by its president’s murder. Two diaries that reveal the true scope of an American conspiracy. A detective determined to bring the truth to light, no matter what it costs him

From award-winning journalist Timothy L. O’Brien comes a gripping historical thriller that poses a provocative question: What if the plot to assassinate President Lincoln was wider and more sinister than we ever imagined?

In late spring of 1865, as America mourns the death of its leader, Washington, D.C., police detective Temple McFadden makes a startling discovery. Strapped to the body of a dead man at the B&O Railroad station are two diaries, two documents that together reveal the true depth of the Lincoln conspiracy. Securing the diaries will put Temple’s life in jeopardy—and will endanger the fragile peace of a nation still torn by war.

Temple’s quest to bring the conspirators to justice takes him on a perilous journey through the gaslit streets of the Civil War–era capital, into bawdy houses and back alleys where ruthless enemies await him in every shadowed corner. Aided by an underground network of friends—and by his wife, Fiona, a nurse who possesses a formidable arsenal of medicinal potions—Temple must stay one step ahead of Lafayette Baker, head of the Union Army’s spy service. Along the way, he’ll run from or rely on Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s fearsome secretary of war; the legendary Scottish spymaster Allan Pinkerton; abolitionist Sojourner Truth; the photographer Alexander Gardner; and many others.

Bristling with twists and building to a climax that will leave readers gasping, The Lincoln Conspiracy offers a riveting new account of what truly motivated the assassination of one of America’s most beloved presidents—and who participated in the plot to derail the train of liberty that Lincoln set in motion.

About Timothy O'Brien:


Timothy L. O’Brien is the Executive Editor of The Huffington Post, where he edited the 2012 Pulitzer Prize–winning series about wounded war veterans, “Beyond the Battlefield.” Previously, he was an editor and reporter at The New York Times. There, he helped to lead a team of Times reporters that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in Public Service in 2009 for coverage of the financial crisis. O’Brien, a graduate of Georgetown University, holds three master's degrees -- in US History,Business and Journalism -- all from Columbia University. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.

Timothy O'Brien's Website: www.timothylobrien.com

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Giveaway: Barefoot In the Rain by Roxanne St Claire


Thanks to Jihan Antoine of Forever Romance, I am giving away 2 copies.

Book Description:

New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire has returned with her second book of the contemporary romance,Barefoot Bay QuartetBAREFOOT IN THE RAIN. (October 30, 2012)

Famous “Lifecoach to the Stars” Jocelyn Bloom is entangled in scandal and desperate to go into hiding away from sunny California. When her friends offer her refuge at Barefoot Bay, Jocelyn doesn’t even hesitate… even though Barefoot Bay is the one place that she wishes that she could forget.

Years ago, she left Barefoot Bay with a broken heart and a promise to stay away from Will Palmer to keep him safe.  Now, nothing about the tiny island off the coast of Florida is quite how she remembers it, especially Will.

To Will Palmer, Guy Bloom is more than the elderly, senile neighbor he looks after – he is the last connection to Jocelyn, the woman Will loved and lost. After Will reunites with Jocelyn again for the first time, it doesn’t go smoothly. Shocked by the change in her father’s personality, Jocelyn struggles to reconcile her dark childhood with her father who has grown close to Will.

Jocelyn has guided countless clients to happiness – but can she do the same for her own?

About ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE:

Roxanne St. Claire is a New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She currently writes romance for Grand Central/Forever, including the popular "Guardian Angelinos" series and also penned an eight-book award winning series called The Bullet Catchers. Next year, Delacorte Press will release her first Young Adult novel, which has been optioned as a feature film.  She resides in Florida. Visit her website: www.roxannestclaire.com

This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on November 14, 2012.  Please use Rafflecopter to enter.


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