{October 19, 2014} {An Epic Giveaway} Win 6 Signed Books and Tons of Signed Swag

I am a hoarder of sorts. A collector, if you will… of signed books and swag. I love them, and I love to share them with my beloved readers… so over the past few months, I’ve been collecting (or hoarding) books and swag that I’ve picked up at various conferences… most of which is from UtopYA 2014 (because, let’s face it, that was the most epic conference ever and I can’t wait for UtopYA 2015)!

And today seems like a fine day to run an epic giveaway. Yes?

Here’s a detailed list of everything you can win:

What you’ll win:

Signed paperback of Take Me To Your Reader by Tammy Blackwell, Amy A. Bartol, Amanda Havard, Sarah Ross, Tiffany King, Raine Thomas, Heather Hildenbrand, and C.A. Kunz (signed by all the authors)

Signed paperback of The Light Tamer by Devyn Dawson

Signed paperback of Blood Debt by Nancy Straight

Signed paperback of The One by Heather Self

Signed paperback of Soul Survivor by Michelle N. Files

Signed paperback of Spirits and Spells by Hollie Westring

Signed Tote Bag–Amy Evans

Wildflower Seed Packet signed by Elizabeth Sharp

Temporary Tattoos: Alien and Spade

Tissues from Michelle N. Files

Cell Phone Cleaner from Mindy Ruiz

Signed Coaster from Amy Miles–Captive

Lip Balm–Going Down in Flames by Chris Cannon

One Tiny Secret by T.A. Kunz Trading Card

The Dark by Heather Self–Card

My Endless Endings Pen

PLUS:

Signed Bookmarks from:

Maggie Stiefvater—The Raven Boys

Brenda Pandos—The Sapphire Talisman

Brenda Pandos–Everlost

Georgia Cates—Beauty From Surrender

Jennifer L. Armentrout—Don’t Look Back

Bella Roccaforte—The Ink Series

Dani Hart—A Firefighter’s Flame

Dani Hart–Reality

Casey Peeler—No Turning Back

C.L. Foster—Light and Shadows Collide

Jon Messenger—Wind Warrior

Kristie Cook—Purpose

Kristie Cook—The Space Within

Becca Vincenza–Healed

Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels–Project Ele

Devri Walls–Wings of Arian

Emma Shade–Finding Obscurity

T.A. Kunz–With Hunter Olivia

Misty Provencher–Full of Grace

Paulina Ulrich–Chosen

Kelly Risser–Never Forgotten

Stacey Marie Brown–Blood Beyond Darkness

Bookmarks from:

Tiffany King—Jordyn: The Final Battle

Megan Curd—Steel Lily

Stuck in Books

Paulina Urlich–Flightless Birds Book Thong

Misty Provencher–Stronger

Keychains:

Return of the Ascendant by Raine Thomas

House of Spades and Poker Chip from Mindy Ruiz

Clicks and Dolphin by Amy Evans

Dani Hart Bottle Cap

Angel Wing

Magnets from:

Elizabeth Kirke—Snow Bound

Raine Thomas—Becoming

Elizabeth Kirke—Semester Aboard

A Book Vacation Reviews

Miranda Kavi—Rue and Rive

P.K. Hrezo

Chris Cannon–Going Down in Flames

P.K. Hrezo–Diary of a Teenage Time Traveler

Amy Evans–Jellybean Kisses

Stories About Melissa

Krystal Wade

Signed Cards from:

Becca Vincenza–Damaged

Nely Cab–Forever Begins

Georgia Cates–Beauty From Love

Courtney Farrell–Bait

Kelly Risser–Never Forgotten

Buttons:

5 from Casey L. Bond

Lucky Number Four by Amanda Jason

T.A. Kunz

“I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie”

“Keep Calm and Read a Bethany Lopez Novel”

“Don’t Eat the Food–Through Glass”

“I went to Area 51 and all I got was a stupid implant”

Fair Feathered–Paulina Ulrich

Curiosity Quills

Illusions Begin by N.L. Greene

Stickers:

Flightless Birds by Paulina Ulrich (signed)

Lucky Number Four Amanda Jason

Jordyn by Tiffany King

Author Paulina Ulrich

Witch Hunter Olivia by T.A. Kunz (signed)

Rubber Bracelets:

#ExpandYourClump

C.L. Foster—”Ninja in Training

Dani Hart—”A Firefighter’s Flame”

KristenDayBooks

Green and Black

Candy:

Blue Sucker

4 Stick Candies from Karice Bolton

Jewelry:

Angel Wing Necklace from Devri Walls

The Broken Destiny by Carlyle Labuschagne–Pendant

Abberant by Ruth Silven–Charm

Dark Reflections by Elizabeth Sharp Bottle Cap–Charm

Rout of the Dem-Shyr by Raine Thomas–Charm

Dolphin Ring from Amy Evans

Necklace from Anne Elliot

And breathe…

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Excited?

To enter you must:

-Be 18 years or older (or have parent/guardian permission)

-Fill in the mandatory questions on rafflecopter (extra entries optional)

Click here to go to the Rafflecopter Entry Form!

This contest is open internationally and will end at 12:01am EST on November 20th. The winner will receive email notification! Please read my giveaway policy and leave me a comment!

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And Don’t Forget to Enter my Other Epic Giveaway:

Win YOUR CHOICE of ONE of these Recent Releases (ENDS November 1) International:

{August 17, 2014} {#ShareTheLove Returns} An Interview with Blogger A Book Vacation AND a #Giveaway

You guys! Michelle N. Files writes this awesome post called #ShareTheLove every now and again, in which she features a reader, author, blogger, cover designer, or publicist, and then posts it online with a giveaway; a few days later, a follow-up post about why Michelle loves that person goes live too, and it’s just too cool! And you know what? Michelle interviewed ME! I am so excited! Check it out and make sure you enter to win the giveaway!

You could Win:

*Any e-book version of MY favorite 2014 reads* (that are currently available for purchase/pre-order) — and you can see all 37 of my top reads in Michelle’s post

*Signed Paperback of Soul Survivor by Michelle Files*

*Random swag pack of awesomeness*(includes UTOPYA swag Michelle collected and swag from RT 2014!)

Make sure you hop on over to Michelle’s Blog and check it all out!

{May 20, 2014} {Giveaways} Signed Paperbacks and Book Charm up for Grabs

Guess what?! Today I have THREE separate giveaways for you!!! You can win a signed paperback and book charm of Soul Survivor by Michelle N. Files, a signed paperback of The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros, or a paperback of The Fifth Man by James Lepore!!!

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Win a signed paperback and book charm of Soul Survivor by Michelle N. Files

Synopsis:

Hailee Mai Hart is just a simple, normal girl. Or so she thought. When she left her one-horse town for a college education in the big city, she never could’ve imagined what awaited her.

She’s quickly thrown into a world filled with angels, danger, and a curse…her curse. Come to find out, she’s not so simple after all. She’s actually the last of her kind, and the fate of the world rests on her shoulders. She has one chance to save Earth, and it all comes down to one choice: Light or Darkness. What is right and what is wrong is all a matter of perspective, which leaves her heart dangerously tangled. No matter which path she takes people will die, and that’s just not an option.

Will she be able to save everyone, or will she be the Soul Survivor?

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To enter this giveaway, you must:

-Be 13 years or older (or have parent/guardian permission)

-Fill in the mandatory question on rafflecopter (extra entries optional)

Click this Rafflecopter Link to Enter!

This giveaway is open to USA and Canadian entrants only and will end at 12:01am EST on June 17th. The winner will receive email notification! Please read my giveaway policy and leave me a comment!

What you win:

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Win a signed paperback of The Darkest Joy by Marata Eros

Synopsis:

A sexy and poignant new adult novel from New York Times bestseller Marata Eros, about two lost souls who find each other in the wake of tragedy, only to learn that love may not be enough to heal the wounds of a dark and tortured past…

Twenty year-old Brooke Starr has escaped the aftermath of a brutal tragedy by abandoning her music studies and moving north to take a summer position as a part-time deck hand on a deep-sea fishing boat. When her survivor’s guilt becomes unbearable, Brooke realizes there’s only one thing she can do to finally erase the pain.

Deep sea fisherman, Chance Taylor, has just wrapped his guitar set at the local saloon when he sees the silhouette of a young woman in repose, the full moon highlighting her shadow as she plummets from a pier too high for diving… into water too cold to survive. Without thinking, he plunges in after her, saving Brooke from drowning.

As Chance works to save her from her own emotional fragility, Brooke finally begins to learn how to save herself. But when their chemistry begins to consume them, Brooke withdraws. She’s determined to be the master of her own destiny… until the past catches up with her in a cataclysmic plan so dark, so final… it threatens their love and their very lives.

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To enter this giveaway, you must:

-Be 18 years or older (or have parent/guardian permission)

-Fill in the mandatory question on rafflecopter (extra entries optional)

Click this Rafflecopter Link to Enter!

This giveaway is open to USA and Canadian entrants only and will end at 12:01am EST on June 17th. The winner will receive email notification! Please read my giveaway policy and leave me a comment!

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Win a paperback of The Fifth Man by James Lepore

Synopsis:

National bestselling author James LePore’s searing, intense novel SONS AND PRINCES riveted readers with its epic depiction of a man caught between crime and conscience. Reviewers were understandably awed:

“LePore had me hooked from the very first line, which is not hard to do when you’re asked to envision body parts showing up in a suitcase… . An absolute must-read!”– The Celebrity Café

“LePore writes a captivating story nearly impossible to put down. His characters are both memorable and frightening… . This is an outstanding book, destined to be a classic.”– Pick of the Literate

“If you have not read a book from Mr. LePore you are missing out…hard-hitting characters, a strong story line, and a craving for more!”– Cheryl’s Book Nook

Now LePore returns with a sequel to SONS AND PRINCES. It is eight years later and life has changed overwhelmingly for Chris Massi and his son Matt. Chris now possesses more power than he ever could have imagined. But with power comes considerable, unremitting risk. And when Matt finds himself drawing the attention of the Russian Mafia, the risks become all too immediate and the reaction all too crucial. As the circle widens to include Chris’s daughter and the woman that has surprisingly captured Matt’s heart, Chris must make moves that could make him and his entire family vulnerable.

Rippling with tension, THE FIFTH MAN is a story of strength and consequences, of the price of the past and the perilous path to the future. It is James LePore at the height of his storytelling skills.

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To enter this giveaway, you must:

-Be 18 years or older (or have parent/guardian permission)

-Fill in the mandatory question on rafflecopter (extra entries optional)

Click this Rafflecopter Link to Enter!

This giveaway is open to USA and Canadian entrants only and will end at 12:01am EST on June 17th. The winner will receive email notification! Please read my giveaway policy and leave me a comment!

{September 2, 2013} {Blog Tour: Review, Top Tens, and Giveaway} Soul Survivor by Michelle N. Files (Hybrid #1)

Soul Survivor

Author: Michelle N. Files

Series: Hybrid Chronicles #1

Publication: June 14th, 2013

Category: Young Adult

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Synopsis

From Goodreads: Hailee Mai Hart is just a simple, normal girl. Or so she thought. When she left her one-horse town for a college education in the big city, she never could’ve imagined what awaited her.

She’s quickly thrown into a world filled with angels, danger, and a curse…her curse. Come to find out, she’s not so simple after all. She’s actually the last of her kind, and the fate of the world rests on her shoulders. She has one chance to save Earth, and it all comes down to one choice: Light or Darkness. What is right and what is wrong is all a matter of perspective, which leaves her heart dangerously tangled. No matter which path she takes people will die, and that’s just not an option.

Will she be able to save everyone, or will she be the Soul Survivor?

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Review:

Hailee is a very complex character, self-assured and strong-willed in some instances, while full of doubt and panic in others. In other words, she’s real, and I enjoyed getting to know her in this first novel of the Hybrid series. She has a lot of weighty decisions to make in this novel, and I don’t envy her at all, but I do respect her immensely! And Alex and Seth? Both are infuriating suitors in that they bicker all the time and hassle Hailee about her destiny, but I loved them all the same. Part of their charm comes from their intense hatred of one another, to be honest. I wasn’t necessarily a fan of Ami, though, but would you be a fan of a woman who always tells the truth, regardless of a person’s feelings? Nah, probably not.

Truth be told, in the beginning I was a little nervous about the “insta-love” relationship that was brewing between Hailee and Alex in this novel. I’ve never really been a fan of instant relationships, and that is definitely what happens in the beginning of this intense novel, but there is a rhyme and reason behind it all, and Files soon put my worry to rest as she began to flesh out the characters and the truth behind all their identities came to light. I must admit, I breathed a sigh of relief because I really liked the storyline, and so I was very happy to realize that “insta-love” isn’t actually the case at all.

The plot itself was very well written and I found it unique as a reader. I love angel novels, but this is different, dealing with guardians, messengers, hybrids, and, of course, the Darkness. I think the Darkness, Seth, was my favorite character because I never knew what he was going to do next, and he’s the bad boy image 100%, magnified because he’s actually full of murderous intent and destruction. He’s no faker, that’s for sure; he’s not putting on a façade, and that’s the personality that gets me every time.

The ending to the novel was perfect… for a minute there I was truly worried this would be a sad sob story because Files does something I certainly wasn’t expecting, and it blew my mind. It is remedied, however, opening the door for the sequel, which I am extremely excited to read. Four stars.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17906541-soul-survivor

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Survivor-Hybrid-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00DE50H2O/

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul-survivor-michelle-nicole/1115658248

I won a copy of this novel in a giveaway and read it prior to joining this awesome tour.

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Top Tens List – Songs to Listen to as you read Soul Survivor–from Michelle Nicole

“She Is Love” by 3 Doors Down ~ Chapter 1 – Lost and Found
“I Never Told You” by Colbie Caillat ~ Chapter 16 – Going Home
“Just A Kiss” by Lady Antebellum ~ Chapter 25 – Under the Moonlight
“Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele ~ Chapter 30 – Rain
“Criminal” by Fiona Apple ~ Chapter 35 – Desire
“Give Me a Sign” by Breaking Benjamin ~ Chapter 37 – Miracles and Options
“Without You” by Breaking Benjamin ~ Chapter 41 – Plan B
“Anthem Of The Angels” by Breaking Benjamin ~ Chapter 43 – Facing the Music
“Hymn For The Missing” by Red ~ Chapter 45 – The Sun and the Moon (first half)
“Never Be The Same” by Red ~ Chapter 45 – The Sun and the Moon (second half)

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Giveaway

Prizes:

1 – Print copy of Soul Survivor by Michelle Nicole {US Only}

3 – eBooks of Soul Survivor by Michelle Nicole {International}

End date: September 21st, 2013 @ 11:59pm EDT

Click this Rafflecopter Link to Enter!!!

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About the Author:

Michelle Nicole was born and raised in wild, wonderful West Virginia. While her first passion is numbers, not long into adulthood, Michelle rediscovered her love of books and with it the joy and fulfillment of writing her own stories. She spends her days working as a CPA and her nights weaving tales of love, friendship, and everything in between.

When she’s not working or writing, you’ll find her binge watching her favorite TV shows, reading, tweeting, hanging with her husband and furry children, or spending time with her close knit extended family.

LINKS

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