Friday, October 26, 2012
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Title: EMBERS IN A DARK FROST
Author: Kelly Keaton
ISBN-13: 978-0-9885225-0-3
ISBN-10: 0988522500
ISBN-10: 0988522500
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Genre: New Adult Fantasy
Claudia McKinney at Phat Puppy Creations (and Hot Damn Designs did the typography).
Description:
The Fire Breathers have come. The Underworld calls. A choice must be made…
With her feared half blood and flame-colored hair, DEIRA D'ANU is a constant reminder of human betrayal and the war that claimed the light from Innis Fail. Now, darkness and frost creep across the land, strengthening the Lord of the Underworld. War is imminent—an allegiance with the Fire Breathers is vital. When their champion, Balen, sees Deira, he believes she is the key to finding the light and stopping the dark frost.
But the Underworld calls to Deira, tempting her to turn her back on a world that never cared and betray the champion willing to sacrifice everything to keep her safe and save his world from darkness.

LINKS: www.kellykeaton.net
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KellyKeaton
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelly-Keaton/101061679938748?ref=hl
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KellyKeaton
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kelly-Keaton/101061679938748?ref=hl
"the book is fantasy. It’d be categorized in the store as Adult Fantasy. It’s heroine driven. Inspired by Irish mythology. It's a quest/self discovery type of story that also includes a romantic/sensual storyline. The book is not YA or Happily Ever After romance. So they’d have to like the fantasy genre, adult fiction, and be okay with the sexual content. (It is NOT erotica), but there are a couple sex scenes."
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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Welcome to my giveaway in the blog hop!
I love Greek Mythology and stop I am give away my copy of The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan!
I love this series! Also you can enter my one year blogoversary giveaway here

This is open to US only use the rafflecopter down below!
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Sweetest Taboo
by Eva
Marquez
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BLURB:

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EXCERPT
From Chapter 1:
“Tom?” I asked in a hoarse whisper, my stomach full of
butterflies. It was still a little strange to call him by first name, even
after all these years. Especially when everyone else at Royal Oaks High called
him “Mr. Stevens.”
“Isabel,” came the familiar voice. “How are you?” His
voice was gentle and deep. It soothed me instantly, the same way it had when I
was fifteen. There was an edge to his voice tonight, though, and I sensed that
there was something bothering him.
"Is something wrong?" I asked. I didn’t want to
admit that I already knew exactly what it was; my high school graduation was
coming up. It would bring an end to our current arrangement. We hadn’t talked
about our future yet, but I had known that it was coming.
After a few pensive moments, Tom spoke.
“You’re my sweetheart," he told me, his voice sad.
"I can’t imagine life without you. I don’t want to have to imagine life
without you.”
Tom rarely used terms of endearment with me, these days.
When he did – in these rare moments when he called me his sweetheart – my heart
melted. All of the turmoil, the sleepless nights, the protracted nature of our
relationship, became nothing more than a passing inconvenience and very
worthwhile. Tonight, though, I knew that the word came with drawbacks. They
gave me the courage I needed to say the words I’d been dreading.
“My graduation won’t affect our relationship, you know
that," I told him. "Look at how much we’ve been through together. If
we made it through all of that, we can make it through anything. Tom, I want to
be with you always, no matter where life takes me after graduation.”
I spoke passionately, fully believing in what I said. I
was absolutely devoted to this man. But somewhere deep inside, I knew I was
being dishonest. Neither of us wanted our relationship to change, but it was
clear that things were going to change, and soon. I had just been
offered a place at a small, private liberal arts college on the East Coast. The
choice had been difficult because although I wanted to stay close to Tom, I
also wanted to move forward with my life. In the end, I accepted the offer. Tom
hadn’t really reacted when I told him. It hadn’t affected our relationship.
Now, though, the cracks were starting to show.
“I want to believe
that,” Tom answered quietly. “I loved the last letter you wrote me. Every time
I read your letters, I feel like I’m sixteen again. I feel like I’ve come out
of a deep sleep." A pause, and then, "I can’t lose you, Isabel.
You’re the reason I wake up in the morning; I can’t love anyone more than I
love–”
Suddenly I heard a distinct click on the line. My
heart plummeted.
“Did you hear that?" Tom snapped, his tone suddenly
terse. "Did someone pick up the phone at your house?”
“Hold on a minute,
let me check inside.” I slipped back inside and listened, but the house was
completely quiet. The kitchen phone was on the counter, my mom’s office was
dark, and I was holding the only other phone in the house.
"Who picked up the phone?” Tom repeated, worry
coloring his voice.
The click had not originated on my end of the
line. I should've been relieved, but my panic rose even more.
“Tom," I whispered into the receiver. "It
wasn’t here, everyone’s asleep..."
“I have to go," Tom interrupted abruptly.
"Danielle's coming.”
There was another click, and the line went dead.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Links:
www.SweetestTabooBook.com (website AND blog)
www.facebook.com/Sweetest.Taboo.YA.Book (FB
Book page)
@EvaAuthor
(Twitter)
www.goodreads.com/eva_marquez (GoodReads)
http://youtu.be/flff2TcA4AQ (Official Book Trailer on
YouTube)
My Review~
I fell head over heals with this forbidden romance. For some the idea of a student teacher relationship may sound repulsive but Eva wrote such a wonderful story that it was hard to detach yourself and say hey wait a minute I know this is illegal but the love story was so brilliant.
Of the few things I didn't enjoy in the story were slight things in the characters themselves. Tom was always such a double standard. Always very possessive and jealous with Isabel but at the same timehe was the one with the wife and kids at home. What bothered me about Isabel was that she told so many people the secret. Why? If you know that he could get arrested and possibly the whole town would find out why would you tell your friends?
Even though this is probably not the most liked topic I loved this book. there is something about forbidden relationships that we love whether the danger or curiousity. I highly enjoyed this book and recommend it not everyone would per say want to pick it up but it is worth it if you do!
Giveaway
Eva will award a Kindle touch to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a swag pack of goodies to one commenter at each stop.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Review~ Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Book Description~

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low.
And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war.
Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages--not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.
When one of the strangers--beautiful, haunted Akiva--fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself? AMAZON
Rating ~ 5/6 Squares
Cover~
I love this cover though I don't think it has a whole lot to do with the story itself other than the masquerade ball later in the novel but I genuinely think it is beautiful! I myself have the UK cover which is below next to the US cover and I think it isn't as "pretty" but features a very large plot element to the story!
I loved this book! It was a crazy roller coaster and I was absolutely in love with it! This novel is a really refreshing and hauntingly beautiful fantasy genre story. The beginning left the reader with many questions which was why it took me awhile to get into it! It wasn't that the world building wasn't something that I disliked but it just sounds so unbelievable, after several chapters I found myself really connecting to the main character Karou. The creativity of this story still amazes me. From the setting in Prague to the chimera's, to the history behind them, and the love story. I enjoyed Karou as a character so much because she wasn't afraid to stand up for herself and do what she felt was right. She was definitely bad ass!
The major thing that I didn't enjoy was the Madrigal back story with Akiva. Not that I didn't enjoy it in particular just that it felt like two completely different stories. I liked the growth it showed of Akiva and especially the the mythology and how it was foreshadowed with the baby teeth thing. But you fell in love with Karou and then all of a sudden you're in this new story and you get lost at times. Other than that I have to say this book was fantastic. I can't wait for the sequel which should be coming out soon!
Check out the sequel!

Labels: Daughter of Smoke and Bone, review
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Review~ Dead Radiance + Giveaway
Welcome to my stop on the Dead Radiance Tour I hope you enjoy my review and enter the Giveaway!
Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 1
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication Date: 25th February 2012
Format: E-Book
amzn.to/Ao8SOL
Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1469998165 http://amzn.to/NmnQ43 Publisher: Evolved Publishing Publisher E-Book: Evolved Publishing Pages: 382
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Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow. But it is only when her best friend dies that she discovers the meaning of those beautiful golden auras - Death. Alone, lost in the foster system, she struggles to understand who she is and why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead.
The new foster kid, Aidan, isn't helping any. Mr. Perfect seems to fit in no matter what, making her feel even more pathetic. But when his affections turn to her, Bryn finds him hard to resist. Impossible actually. A mystery himself, Aidan disappears, leaving behind a broken heart and a mysterious book that suggests Bryn might not be entirely human. Bryn stands at the threshold of a journey of discovery. Will destiny help her find herself, find her purpose and her place in a world in which she'd never belonged?:
EXCERPT:
"That day I knew for sure. I'd lost control of my tears then. They
fell in huge, mocking drops. I stared at Joshua through those bitter tears, my
heart missing beats as I tried to remember to breathe. I finally knew what the
glow meant. I was a freak and Joshua was going to die." Bryn Halbrook had
always seen the glow. But it is only when her best friend dies that she
discovers the meaning of those beautiful golden auras - Death. Alone, lost in
the foster system, she struggles to understand who she is and why she was
cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead. The new foster kid, Aidan,
isn't helping any. Mr. Perfect seems to fit in no matter what, making her feel
even more pathetic. But when his affections turn to her, Bryn finds him hard to
resist. Impossible actually. A mystery himself, Aidan disappears, leaving
behind a broken heart and a mysterious book that suggests Bryn might not be
entirely human. Bryn stands at the threshold of a journey of discovery. Will
destiny help her find herself, find her purpose and her place in a world in
which she'd never belonged?
BIO:
I have been
a writer from the time I was old enough to recognize that reading was a doorway
into my imagination. Poetry was my first foray into the art of the written
word. Books were my best friends, my escape, my haven. I am essentially a
recluse but this part of my personality is impossible to practice given I have
two teenage daughters, who are actually my friends, my tea-makers, my
confidantes… I am blessed with a husband who has left me for golf. It’s a fair
trade as I have left him for writing. We are both passionate supporters of each
other's loves – it works wonderfully…
My heart is
currently broken in two. One half resides in South Africa where my old roots
still remain, and my heart still longs for the endless beaches and the smell of
moist soil after a summer downpour. My love for Ma Afrika will never fade. The
other half of me has been transplanted to the Land of the Long White Cloud. The
land of the Taniwha, beautiful Maraes, and volcanoes. The land of green, pure
beauty that truly inspires. And because I am so torn between these two lands –
I shall forever remain cross-eyed.
BUY NOW LINK:
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Amazon paper book
My Review~
I don't think that I have ever read a book about Valkyries before. I really didn't know much bout the mythology either so I really wanted to read Dead Radiance for that reason. It always freaks me out when characters have an ability in which they know when someone will die. It was crazy to see the impact that had on Bryn. Even though this book in particular is about Valkyries it is a version of those stories where the main character realizes they aren't fully human and it is their road to self discovery! I enjoy stories like that and if you do I think you will enjoy Dead Radiance as well!
ONLINE LINKS:
www.facebook.com/TGAyerAuthor
twitter.com/#!/TGAyerAuthor
tgayer.wordpress.com
www.goodreads.com/author/show/5726831.T_G_Ayer
www.shelfari.com/tgayerauthor
amzn.to/QECLcY
Giveaway: 1
Signed Print book per tour, and 4 E-Books per tour, signed
swag. plus a necklace INTERNATIONAL
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10/16 Head Stuck In A Book Review
10/22 DanaSquare Review
10/22 What the Cat Read Revew
10/24 Andrea Heltsley Books Review
10/24 My Cozie Corner Review
10/25 Krystal's Enchanting Reads Review
10/25 Nomi's Paranormal Palace Review
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Labels: Dead Radiance, giveaway
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Review~ Dead Memory by Lizzie T. Leaf
Welcome to my stop on the Dead Memory tour I hope you enjoy my review and check out the giveaway below!
Frustrated with her
father’s demand she find a mate, Tawny does, but it’s not one that will receive
her family’s blessing. Plus, her new love has no memory of his past…even his
name.
Discovering an unconscious
man who may be vampire, in the neighbor’s yard leads werewolf Tawny Howls down
a love path that’s not going to make her father happy. She senses this man is
different, but that doesn’t stop her attraction. Werewolves and vampires are
traditional enemies, and it doesn’t help when he remembers nothing about his
prior life.
Awakening to find a beautiful woman hovering over him, he remembers nothing of his past life. When Tawny decides to call him David, he’s fine with the name and the attention he receives from his nurse. But why does the scent of the prey she hunts excite him more than the food she cooks?
Can the strong attraction between a shifter and a vampire overcome years of distrust for each other’s species? Will the discovery of his true identity ensnare them in a battle that endangers their lives, in an effort to save mankind from Demon rule?
Awakening to find a beautiful woman hovering over him, he remembers nothing of his past life. When Tawny decides to call him David, he’s fine with the name and the attention he receives from his nurse. But why does the scent of the prey she hunts excite him more than the food she cooks?
Can the strong attraction between a shifter and a vampire overcome years of distrust for each other’s species? Will the discovery of his true identity ensnare them in a battle that endangers their lives, in an effort to save mankind from Demon rule?
BIO:
In addition, Making
Christmas, a Christmas Historical novella set during the Civil War won Love
Romances Café Best Historical for 2011 and is a finalist in the Aspen Gold for
Best Novella.
Beyond Magic, the
first book in the Magical Love series won the 2012 Award of Excellence Best
Paranormal/Fantasy/Sy-Fi, and is a finalist for Best Paranormal in the Aspen
Gold. Winners are announced in mid to
late October.
Since discovering the
fun of writing paranormal, she plays with creating vampires, faeries and other
immortals. Her current focus is the DEAD series. Musa Publishing has re-released the first
four novellas in the series and DEAD Hot,
a new novella, is scheduled to release in October. Emerging
Magic, the second novel in the Magical Love series will also release in
late October or early November with Passion in Print Press.
When not creating mischief for paranormal beings, she can be
found exploring the other genres she wants to write. She also serves as the 2012 President for the
Heart of Denver Romance Writers.Lizzie loves to read, spend time with her family and travel
with her best friend husband during her free time, on which most of friends
ask…“what free time?”
BUY NOW LINK:
·
Amazon Kindle copy
My Review~
I think this is my favorite of the novella series so far! I really enjoyed the new characters. I think the plot of this one was much more evolved than the others. Werewolves, witches, demons, and the good old vampires we all love what isn't there to like. I really enjoyed Tawny and David's relationship the most! When she was taking care of him it was so cute probably my favorite part of the series.
I really love the progression of the novellas it seems like every novel we learn about something new in this world. Which is used to add on to the next in the series after how much I enjoyed this one I am excited to read the next one! It better live up to this one!
I really love the progression of the novellas it seems like every novel we learn about something new in this world. Which is used to add on to the next in the series after how much I enjoyed this one I am excited to read the next one! It better live up to this one!
Giveaway
Follow The Tour
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10/18 Harlie's Books Review
10/19 House Millar Interview and First Chapter
10/19 My Cozie Corner Review and Giveaway
10/19 Books, Books and More Books Review
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wisteria
by Bisi
Leyton
Sixteen
year old Wisteria Kuti has two options—track the infected around the Isle of
Smythe or leave the only known safe haven and face a world infested with flesh
eating biters. But even with well-armed trackers, things go wrong and Wisteria
ends up alone facing certain death, until she is rescued by the mysterious
Bach. Uninfected, Bach is able to survive among the hordes of living dead.
Eighteen
year old Bach, from a race known as The Family, has no interest in human
affairs. He was sent here to complete his Great Walk and return home as a
man—as a Sen Son. The Family regard humans as Dirt People, but Bach is drawn to
this Terran girl, whom he has never seen before, but somehow knows.
Hunted
by flesh eaters, cannibals, and the mysterious blood thirsty group called Red
Phoenix, Wisteria and Bach make their way back to the Isle of Smythe, a
community built on secrets and lies.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thirteen
months after the first official case of Nero Disease
“Wisteria,
run!” Rebecca O’Leary screamed over the radio.
Wisteria
Kuti whipped around and came face-to-face with the blood-red eyes of a hungry
flesh-eating biter. The biter was a man, infected by Nero Disease, who had long
lost his mind. He looked more animal than human and he wanted one thing—to feed
on the flesh of uninfected people. The biter growled and staggered toward
Wisteria.
She
fled down the deserted road to the nearest house. The front door was locked.
She kicked at the door, but it didn’t open. Taking out her handgun, she smashed
through the window of the door.
“Ugh,”
more biters growled behind her.
She
spun around, fired once, and hit one in the head. She unlocked the door by reaching
in and turning the lock. Once inside, she chained and bolted the door.
Crash—a biter smashed through
another window into the house.
Wisteria’s
heart jumped and she darted up the stairs as fast as she could.
“Get
out of the house, Wisteria!” Rebecca radioed.
I’m trying.
A
biter grabbed her ankle as she ran. Falling hard on the steps, she wailed in
pain. “Ah.” No time to cry, Wisteria. She
fired at the biter holding her. One
bullet left.
Three
more biters appeared below and started coming up the stairs. Leaping up, she
sprinted to the top floor and dashed into the first open doorway that led to
the master bedroom. Locking the door, she headed straight for the window.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Bisi Leyton was born in East London in 1978. She grew up in London, Nigeria and the States, listening to the stories life and love from aunts, cousins and big sisters.She lives in London, but has worked around Europe including France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium and the Czech Republic. She has a fondness for reading graphic novels.
https://www.facebook.com/Wisteriabooks
http://bisileyton.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @bisileyton
http://www.goodreads.com/Bisileyton•
BookTrailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_TWuWK_bbY&feature=context-cha
and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvC9iJckrs4&feature=context-cha
Wisteria is an awesome zombie novel. I enjoyed the refreshing take on something that has been done so many times. The world building was phenomenal. A highly developed story that made the story come alive. I enjoyed the cool use of language in this story. It was different and I enjoyed the creativeness about that. It wasn't just another zombie book it was more than that and it set it apart! Also loved the name Wisteria such an awesome name!
I really enjoyed this story and comes at a perfect time with Halloween coming up soon!
Giveaway~
Bisi will be awarding a $15 Amazon GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Review~ The Acropolis by R.K Ryals + Giveaway

These words are not comforting to me. At eighteen, I am a gargoyle who has been demoted because I broke the rules. Now I have a new mission, a new mark to protect. But I don't expect Emma Chase. I don't expect to question my own race. I don't expect to care for my own mark. And I am not prepared for what I find at The Acropolis.
About this author
I am a Native Mississippian who started writing in elementary school. I was a reserved child who threw away almost everything I wrote. Later, when I was older, I discovered the crumpled pieces of my work in a box in my mother's hope chest. When I asked her why she saved the work, she replied,
"What you considered trash, I considered genius."
It has been my motto ever since. My mother passed in 2005. She is missed.
I am the scatterbrained (no lie) mother of three, and I live in Mississippi with my husband and three divalicious daughters and a female shitszu (also a diva)named Tinkerbell. My poor husband!
Redemption is a three book series following young, brash Dayton Blainey. The first two books are now available on Amazon.com for kindle and in print.
Twitter:RKRyals
Buy Link
My Review
Cover-
The cover represents the story extremely well and think it is a great portrayl of the story!
Cover-
The cover represents the story extremely well and think it is a great portrayl of the story!
The originality of the Arcopolis is truly amazing. Reading a book based on a gargolye race is quite odd but at the same time very intriguing and you get swept right away into this crazy world that R.K Ryals has built. Plot wise this story was excellent and my favorite part being Emma and her part to this story. It was such a strange introduction of her that I really liked right away.
I do wish that the world building in the beginning happened a little more clear cut. There many parts to this story that confused me as a reader. The writing though was very great. I loved the slight humor used for certain characters. I recommend this story to you guys, especially if you are looking for something very different.
I do wish that the world building in the beginning happened a little more clear cut. There many parts to this story that confused me as a reader. The writing though was very great. I loved the slight humor used for certain characters. I recommend this story to you guys, especially if you are looking for something very different.
Blogoversary Giveaway!

I can not believe that it has been one year since I first posted on here which is crazy! I wanted to thank all my followers for being so great! I never intended for this blog to go anywhere so to have reached over 350 followers blows my mind everyday! I just wanted a place to talk about the things I liked, that not all of my friends really enjoy so I didn't have people to share with! So this giveaway is for me to show how much I appreciate all the support!
So here are the stats ~ (Approx they may have changed)
Followers 365
Comments 611
Hits 22, 058
Posts 166
On to the exciting part the giveaway!
Rules ~
13 and older with parents permission
US Only
Open till November 17th
Enter with the fun rafflecopter
Prize!
ARC of Anastasia Forever
ARC Dark Eden
Signed Copy of Nikolas and Company Merman and the Moon Forgotten
Tons Swag!!!! and Tons of Twilight Saga Stickers


The Amazing Swag Pack for the winner!
IF I REACH 500 FOLLOWERS BEFORE THIS ENDS THERE WILL BE A SECOND PRIZE!
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Review~ Unveiled #3 Prowl Trilogy
To visit the official website of YA Christian thrillers – the Prowl Trilogy - click this link.
Buy UNVEIL
Unveil: Prowl Trilogy #3 – Final Book
Mackenzie is looking forward to her eighteenth birthday and upcoming high school graduation. Until an unwelcome visitor from her past appears, threatening her future plans.
Will she ever be free?
Armed with a new weapon and the boy she loves by her side, Mackenzie prepares to fight. She doesn’t realize that she is about to step into the ultimate battle between good and evil, where the stakes are higher than ever before.

My name is Amber Garza and I LOVE to write. I’ve had a passion for writing since I was a little girl, making books out of notebook paper and staples. As an adult I’ve worked hard to make my dream of being published a reality. The Prowl Trilogy is my first finished series..My next series will be out this October.
About the Author

My name is Amber Garza and I LOVE to write. I’ve had a passion for writing since I was a little girl, making books out of notebook paper and staples. As an adult I’ve worked hard to make my dream of being published a reality. The Prowl Trilogy is my first finished series..My next series will be out this October.
Click these links to buy my Christian teen thrillers PROWL, ENTICE,UNVEIL Or click here to read my single-title adult suspense novel: ENGRAVED
My Review~
Amber Garza has done it once again. She ended this amazing series off great. Now that this is the third and final installment of this series I truly don't want to spoil this series. I would say that if the blurb for this book intriguied you check out the first book Prowl. They will definitely not let you down in the slightest. I feel like for the past two and now this review. All I do is sing Amber's praises and for some people that read this and think I am only raving because this is for the blog tour this is not the case. If I read this because I bought I would have loved it anyway. It was just such a fantastic series that I will not forget.
Only negative thing they were too damn short!
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