ARC Review: Immortal Hope by Claire Ashgrove

Format Read: e-ARC provided courtesy of the author
Number of Pages: 368 pages
Release Date: January 3rd 2012
Publisher: Tor Books
Series: The Curse of the Templars Book 1
Formats Available: Mass Market Paperback, Kindle Edition
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Publisher, Amazon.com, Book Depository,Barnes&Noble

Book Blurb:

Centuries ago, Templar knights defied the archangels and unearthed the copper scroll that revealed the locations of the gates to hell. Cursed for their forbidden act, they now roam the earth, protecting mankind from evil. But darkness stalks them, and battles they fight bring them ever closer to eternal damnation. One promise remains to give them salvation—the return of the seraphs.

Embittered by his purpose, Merrick du Loire must honor an ancient pact and bring peace to his cousin’s soul, releasing him from the clutches of their enemy. When he stumbles upon history professor Anne MacPherson, he discovers that she possesses a sacred …

Advent Calendar Day 20: Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout + Giveaway

Welcome to the 20th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.

Today you will have the chance to win a signed copy of one of my favorite reads for this year, and that is none other than Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout!!!

Honestly, words can’t really describe how much I enjoyed reading this book and how amazing an author Jennifer L. Armentrout is. Half-Blood is an action-packed YA novel with really interesting characters and a romance to die for! I just couldn’t put it down, and I’m pretty sure our lucky winner won’t be able to as well!

Purchasing Info: Jennifer L. Amentrout Blog, Goodreads, Amazon.com, Book Depository, Barnes and Noble, Publisher

Book Blurb:

The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and …

Guest Post: Embracing the Holiday Spirit Year-Round by Amanda Bonilla + Giveaway

Today at BLI, we’re very pleased to be welcoming author Amanda Bonilla! She shares with us some of the traditions and tendencies that crop up around Christmas, noting a a few great pieces of advice for one and all to consider when it comes to generosity. For our parts, we couldn’t agree more!  Stay tuned after the post for a readerly treat from Amanda.

First of all, I’d like to thank BLI for hosting me today! You guys are great! ☺

Since the time my kids were little, I’ve told them, “You don’t have to like everyone. But you do have to treat everyone with kindness and compassion.”

During the holidays, everyone adopts a “Goodwill toward your fellow man” attitude. And while this is wonderful, I believe that we should practice this philosophy year-round, rather than one month out of the year. And so, …

Advent Calendar Day 18: Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney + Giveaway

Welcome to the eighteenth day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.

Today you will have the chance to win Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney!

Now, if you want something completely different from the traditional vampire book…this is it! Bloodthirsty is: 1: From a guys perspective 2: Doesn’t have real vampires in it and 3: pokes fun at how crazy the world has gotten over vampires in general! I absolutely loved this story, it reads so quickly and you’re left wanting so much more, plus the laughs that come from this book, well, let’s just say I got some funny looks while I was reading this in public. As far as I’m concerned, whether you like vampires or you loathe them…either way you’ll love this!

Purchasing Info: …

The International Giveaways Café (25)

The café is opening up a little later this week, ’cause we know how desperate you’ll all be for refreshments by the noon hour. To that end, why not kick back and relax for a while and check out the contests that are still ongoing through this week! There are a few links below that expire today, so remember to check them out before it’s too late.

And if you have anything new to add, nows a great time to share your giveaway info here. Us booklovers know that the regular hustle and bustle of the holidays is ten fold with our ‘real’ lives and our blogging duties too. A nice little book win would go miles to making this time a whole lot brighter, right?

Remember to let us know if you’ve won anything recently that you’ll get the chance to read now? (though reading time may be scarce …

Advent Calendar Day 17: Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield + Giveaway

Welcome to the 17th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day, we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.

Usually, I like to read books that will be fun and dashing and all things sweet. But I’m also a sucker for a good ‘n creepy dystopian tale, the farthest thing from hearts and stars. And author Sophie Littlefield had knocked me out with her (intense!!!) book Aftertime, which was released by Harlequin Luna in February 2011. The book is set in California after a majorly catastrophic event has wiped out society as we know it, leaving behind disenchanted human survivors and a whole lot of flesh eating zombies (called “Beaters”). That’s right, I said the Z word, which seems to be all over the place these days. But what sets this story apart from many of its type …

Guest Post: Romance and the Series: What’s the Appeal? by Tracy Sumner + Giveaway

I am very happy to welcome to BLI today historical romance author Tracy Sumner, who is busy celebrating the release of her latest story, a Christmas novella: To Desire a Scoundrel, which was released this week! Woohoo, congratulations Tracy! *throws confetti* So read on to discover why Tracy as an author loves series and for a chance to win a copy of her book!

Romance and the Series: What’s the Appeal? by Tracy Sumner

So excited to be a part of Book Lovers, Inc.! Thanks for having me.

First off, I should say that not only am I romance writer, I’m a huge romance reader. And I love series. Love them. What is that captures our attention about connected novels? As readers, we get an update on beloved characters in the next book, sure. The birth of a child, further affirmation that our devoted couple from …

Advent Calendar Day 16: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl + Giveaway

Welcome to the 16th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.

Today you will have the chance to win a copy of the hilarious book Bad Boys Do. I adore this book with all my heart. You have a wonderful and heartwarming small-town setting,  a smart and independent heroine and a hero that will win your heart faster than you can call dibs. This book made me laugh and cry- it will send you on an emotional rollercoaster ride and I just can’t recommend this book enough.

Go get your copy or enter to win one in the comments.

Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK)

Book Blurb:

Olivia Bishop is no fun. That’s what her ex-husband said. And that’s …

ARC Review: Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder

Format Read: e-ARC from NetGalley
Number of Pages: 394 pages
Release Date: December 20th 2011
Publisher: Mira
Series: Healer Book 1
Formats Available: Paperback, e-book, Kindle edition
Purchasing Info: Amazon.com, Book Depository,Barnes&Noble, Author’s Website, Goodreads, Publisher

Book Blurb:

Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting …

Advent Calendar Day 15: Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross + Giveaway

Welcome to the 15th day of Book Lovers Inc Advent Calendar. Each day we will offer you one great read in a giveaway on all 24 days till Christmas.

Today you will have the chance to win Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross, Book #1 in the Bagram Special Ops series by romantic suspense and military romance author Kalyea Cross. I’ll start by a revelation/confession: not only was Deadly Descent a favourite read of mine in 2011, but it was also THE novel which made me discover a whole new genre: the world of military romance! (And if you think military romance equals romantic suspense you are mistaken and it is great time you discovered MR!)

I can only recommend Deadly Descent to anyone who loves thrilling action and sizzling romance, it was a fantastic read and I’m looking forward to reading the next books …