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Bienvenue! It’s Sunday and it’s (kinda) sunny here, and THAT makes me smile. I can’t wait for spring to be there already! I hope you’re all enjoying the weekend. I’m currently puppy-sitting and believe me he looks as innocent as that Ebil Minion kitty. But it’s a ruse of course! If I look away for 2 minutes puppy starts chewing my toes! Good thing he’s cute LOL
But now let’s talk business because it’s time to give you the winners!!!
The winner of the Georgie Lee giveaway is…
MJB
The winner of our Augusta Blythe giveaway is….
Victoria Zumbrum
And last but not least the winner of our Juliana Stone giveaway is….
Lynn K
Congratulations! You have been notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to us, or we’ll have to draw a new winner.
We still have other giveaways running so don’t forget to look for them in the …
The International Giveaways Café (35)
Welcome back to the café! This week marks the beginning of March break for the kids around here, and I don’t know about you guys, but having the kids home from school increases my desire for quiet time to read… and maybe drink more strong coffee! At least it’s only a week though, unlike Summer vacations…but let’s not think about that just yet :p
Moving on…Have you seen the great list of giveaways below?! Holy Mackerel! Of course, there’s always room for more! And remember to let us know if you’ve won anything recently; the Book Lovers would love to hear! At Book Lovers Inc., it’s our pleasure to share the bookish love! Good luck to everyone and hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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If you have a giveaway you would like to share with our other readers, the rules …
Around the Bookish News: Week-in-Review
Welcome to this week’s news post and we have a jam packed edition with major news about Agency pricing, book covers and some fantastic tidbits! So sit back and get a nice cuppa because one or two links will lead you to wanting one and enjoy!
The big news this week is that the Department of Justice in the US who has been investigating due to anti-trust issues is now threatening the Big five publishers, and Apple for collusion according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. It does not help that there was reports that Apple had approached Publishers previously and suggested that Agency pricing should be used to counteract Amazon’s dominance in the ebook market but it seems this may have given impetus for an investigation and it looks like that Agency Pricing is going to end especially since its going to be pretty costly with lawsuits …
Review: Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul
Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul
Format Read: e-book provided courtesy of Author for Review
Length: 254 Pages
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Para-Ops Book III
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Formats Available: Paperback, Kindle, Nook
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Amazon.com, Goodreads, Nook, Kindle
Book Blurb:
The longest life isn’t always the happiest one…
For now, werebeast Dex Hunt serves on the Para-Ops team, but his true purpose is to kill the werewolf leader he blames for his mother’s death. Biding his time, Dex keeps his emotional distance from his team members and anyone else he might care for, including a mysterious vampire he met in L.A.
As a doctor, vampire Jesmina Martin has dedicated her immortal life to healing others. As a scientific researcher, she’s trying to prolong life spans, in particular those of her adoptive dragon-shifter family and the werewolf who saved her as a child. Her greatest hope lies …
Review: In the Service of the King by Laura Kaye
Format Read: e-book provided by publisher
Length: 78 Pages
Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne
Genre: paranormal romance
Series: Vampire Warrior Kings, #1
Release Date: February 1, 2012
Formats Available: e-book
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Publisher Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
Book Blurb:
Kael, Warrior King of the Vampires, loathes the Night of the Proffering. He needs the blood of either his mate or a human virgin to maintain his strength, but hasn’t enjoyed the ritual since he lost his mate centuries ago. Kael doesn’t want a new companion, yet his resolve is tested when he lays eyes on his new offering, Shayla McKinnon. He is drawn to Shayla’s beauty and poise…and the submission she offers. She is eager to give him anything he wishes, including her innocence, to please him. Will Kael give in to their overwhelming desire—even if it means risking Shayla’s life?
My Thoughts:
There’s a question that oft asked about fictional tales. The plot or the characters: what’s more …
Audiobooks 101- A guide to the Audiobook Galaxy
Welcome to the world of Audiobooks! Today we’ll be raving about our love for audiobooks and what you have to consider before choosing what to listen to next!
Susi: I can’t really say how all this started- okay maybe I do- Caro was crazy about audiobooks and the last Carolyn Crane was in audio first so I tried it and never looked back. It’s just so handy. You can knit while listening to audiobooks or be on the tram or clean the apartment or other things you need 2 hands for. Just the perfect way to spend the time.
Caro:I started listening to Harry Potter years ago when I had insomnia (it didn’t help btw the narration sucked me in). The narrator blew me away and ever since I kept wishing I could listen to more Audiobooks. I finally gave in and tried a few books and I got addicted. I listen to …
Review: Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
Format Read:Paperback copy purchased by reviewer
Number of Pages:400 pages
Release Date:January 1st 1991
Publisher:Pocket
Series: Sequels Book 2
Formats Available: Mass Market Paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository
Book Blurb:
Bestselling author Judith McNaught masterfully portrays a remarkable heroine, and an unforgettable passion, in this powerfully moving love story — one of her most beloved novels of all time!
The tempestuous marriage of Alexandra Lawrence, an innocent country girl, and Jordan Townsende, the rich and powerful Duke of Hawthorne, is about to face its ultimate test of tender loyalty. Swept into the endlessly fascinating world of London society, free-spirited Alexandra becomes ensnared in a tangled web of jealousy and revenge, stormy pride and overwhelming passion. But behind her husband’s cold, arrogant mask, there lives a tender, vital, sensual man…the man Alexandra married. Now, she will fight for his very life…and the rapturous bond they alone …
Elements in Lit 201: Voices, Accents, and Languages
While Stella is off jet-setting this week, her next Romance and Me post will be delayed, which means you get me two weeks in a row 🙂 After last week’s post about killing zombies, I’m not sure whether to run screaming from you readers or to embrace you all as kindred spirits, lol. I loved the comments on that post and will go with the hugging option.
Today, though, I think we’ll head in another direction altogether. A few of the books I’ve been reading or listening to recently have had me thinking about languages. Being an international blog, we still publish here in English though it isn’t necessarily all of our native tongues. I know that some of us Book Lovers still prefer to read/listen in English anyway, despite this.
But even within the English language, there are such variations which can really affect the way a …
7 Mar 2012 Guest Post: The Stealth Knights by Gail Barrett + Giveaway
Gail in the Pyrenees Mountains
Today, we at at BLI are really pleased to welcome author Gail Barrett for a guest post about her latest work. She’s already authored a host of award-winning romances in the romantic suspense subgenre. Please show her a warm welcome as she chats a bit about the worldwide background research and inspirations for her stories and characters.
Thank you so much for inviting me to chat! I’m honored and thrilled to be here. I’m especially excited since so many of you live in Europe, which is the setting for my new miniseries for Harlequin Romantic Suspense, The Stealth Knights.
Despite their medieval-sounding name, the Stealth Knights are a very modern — and unconventional — group of heroes. Here’s how they came about. I was hoping to create an open-ended series without a set number of books — something I could add to as inspiration struck. …
Review: Take Me There by Carolee Dean
Format Read: Paperback
Length: 325 Pages
Genre: YA Contemporary
Release Date: 20 July 2010
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Formats Available: eBook, paperback,
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository
Blurb:
ON THE RUN AND HEADED NOWHERE FAST
Dylan has a bad-boy past and a criminal record. He knows that rich, beautiful Jess is way too good for him – but she has always been the one person who sees through his tough exterior and straight to his heart, and he has been hopelessly in love with her from the first time they met. He would change his life for a chance with her.
But trouble follows Dylan wherever he goes, and a deadly mistake soon forces him to hit the road and leave his dreams behind. He’s on the run and in search of answers – answers to questions he wishes he’d never asked
My Thoughts:
I was really excited to read Take Me There, but all I …
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