Showing posts with label Blog Tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Tour. Show all posts

December 18, 2012

Blog Tour - A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles (Giveaway)

Hi guys!

A Song for Julia is the second book in the Thompson Sisters series, a New Adult Contemporary series I'm getting seriously addicted to. If you recall, I read the first book, Just Remember to Breathe, a while ago and I really loved it (my review). Julia is Alex's older sister, we met her briefly in Just Remember to Breathe and I was very excited to read her story as well! And it was even better than the first! I'll get on that in my review later, but for now, here's some info on the book and a huge giveaway for you!

A Song for Julia (Thompson Sisters) 
by Charles Sheehan-Miles

Release date: December 5th 2012
by Cincinnatus Press
Format: Paperback, 374 pages

Goodreads: 

Everyone should have something to rebel against.

Crank Wilson left his South Boston home at sixteen to start a punk band and burn out his rage at the world. Six years later, he’s still at odds with his father, a Boston cop, and doesn’t ever speak to his mother. The only relationship that really matters is with his younger brother, but watching out for Sean can be a full-time job. The one thing Crank wants in life is to be left the hell alone to write his music and drive his band to success.

Julia Thompson left a secret behind in Beijing that exploded into scandal in Washington, DC, threatening her father's career and dominating her family's life. Now, in her senior year at Harvard, she's haunted by a voice from her past and refuses to ever lose control of her emotions again, especially when it comes to a guy.

When Julia and Crank meet at an anti-war protest in Washington in the fall of 2002, the connection between them is so powerful it threatens to tear everything apart.

About the author:

Charles has been a soldier, nonprofit executive, short order cook, IT manager and run a restaurant. He doesn't believe in specialization. He currently works as a communications and outreach specialist for a law firm representing disabled veterans.

Charles lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife Veronica and their two children.

Also author of Republic, Insurgent and Prayer at Rumayla.

Find Charles: Website / Twitter / Facebook

Get the book: 




Giveaway:

GRAND PRIZE - $250 Amazon gift card

The winner will be chosen from all of the commenters throughout the tour by Rafflecopter and announced on 12/26.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tour stop giveaway: Just Remember to Breathe

A digital copy will be provided by author and the blog tour and I'll add a paperback copy as well.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Both giveaways are International and end right before Christmas. :)

Follow the blog tour for more chances to win!


 
December 15
Guilty Pleasures
The Muse Unleashed

December 16
My Fiction Nook
Romance Book Craze

December 17
My Secret Romance
Rumor Has It
The Book Asylum

December 18
Simply Ali
Deea's Journal ~

December 19
What's On The BookShelf
Have Book Will Read

December 20
Hesperia Loves Books
Heart Breaking Reviews

December 21
MK Kendall
Passionate About Books

December 22
I Love Indie Books
JM Harrison

December 23
Melinda Dozier

December 24
Love, Laughter, Friends
Queen of the Night Reviews

Hosted by 



Phew! That's a super awesome giveaway! Good luck everyone! :)

Blog Tour - A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles (Giveaway)

Hi guys!

A Song for Julia is the second book in the Thompson Sisters series, a New Adult Contemporary series I'm getting seriously addicted to. If you recall, I read the first book, Just Remember to Breathe, a while ago and I really loved it (my review). Julia is Alex's older sister, we met her briefly in Just Remember to Breathe and I was very excited to read her story as well! And it was even better than the first! I'll get on that in my review later, but for now, here's some info on the book and a huge giveaway for you!

A Song for Julia (Thompson Sisters) 
by Charles Sheehan-Miles

Release date: December 5th 2012
by Cincinnatus Press
Format: Paperback, 374 pages

Goodreads: 

Everyone should have something to rebel against.

Crank Wilson left his South Boston home at sixteen to start a punk band and burn out his rage at the world. Six years later, he’s still at odds with his father, a Boston cop, and doesn’t ever speak to his mother. The only relationship that really matters is with his younger brother, but watching out for Sean can be a full-time job. The one thing Crank wants in life is to be left the hell alone to write his music and drive his band to success.

Julia Thompson left a secret behind in Beijing that exploded into scandal in Washington, DC, threatening her father's career and dominating her family's life. Now, in her senior year at Harvard, she's haunted by a voice from her past and refuses to ever lose control of her emotions again, especially when it comes to a guy.

When Julia and Crank meet at an anti-war protest in Washington in the fall of 2002, the connection between them is so powerful it threatens to tear everything apart.

About the author:

Charles has been a soldier, nonprofit executive, short order cook, IT manager and run a restaurant. He doesn't believe in specialization. He currently works as a communications and outreach specialist for a law firm representing disabled veterans.

Charles lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife Veronica and their two children.

Also author of Republic, Insurgent and Prayer at Rumayla.

Find Charles: Website / Twitter / Facebook

Get the book: 




Giveaway:

GRAND PRIZE - $250 Amazon gift card

The winner will be chosen from all of the commenters throughout the tour by Rafflecopter and announced on 12/26.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tour stop giveaway: Just Remember to Breathe

A digital copy will be provided by author and the blog tour and I'll add a paperback copy as well.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Both giveaways are International and end right before Christmas. :)

Follow the blog tour for more chances to win!


 
December 15
Guilty Pleasures
The Muse Unleashed

December 16
My Fiction Nook
Romance Book Craze

December 17
My Secret Romance
Rumor Has It
The Book Asylum

December 18
Simply Ali
Deea's Journal ~

December 19
What's On The BookShelf
Have Book Will Read

December 20
Hesperia Loves Books
Heart Breaking Reviews

December 21
MK Kendall
Passionate About Books

December 22
I Love Indie Books
JM Harrison

December 23
Melinda Dozier

December 24
Love, Laughter, Friends
Queen of the Night Reviews

Hosted by 



Phew! That's a super awesome giveaway! Good luck everyone! :)

November 19, 2012

Undeadly by Michele Vail - Blog Tour: Playlist & Giveaway

Hi!




I'm super excited to kick off the Blog Tour for Undeadly by Michele Vail today! Kismet Blog Touring and Michele have a lot of fun stuff and giveaways in store for you, so stay tuned!

Undeadly comes out soon and today we're sharing the playlist Michele put together for her story. It's perfect to set the mood for the tour! :)

But first, some info on the book: (and see my previous post for my review)


Undeadly (The Reaper Diaries #1) 
by Michele Vail

Release date: November 20th 2012
by Harlequin Teen
Format: Paperback, 272 pages

Goodreads: 

The day I turned 16, my boyfriend-to-be died. I brought him back to life. Then things got a little weird...

Molly Bartolucci wants to blend in, date hottie Rick and keep her zombie-raising abilities on the down-low. Then the god Anubis chooses her to become a reaper—and she accidentally undoes the work of another reaper, Rath. Within days, she's shipped off to the Nekyia Academy, an elite boarding school that trains the best necromancers in the world. And her personal reaping tutor? Rath.

Life at Nekyia has its plusses. Molly has her own personal ghoul, for one. Rick follows her there out of the blue, for another...except, there's something a little off about him. When students at the academy start to die and Rath disappears, Molly starts to wonder if anything is as it seems. Only one thing is certain—-Molly's got an undeadly knack for finding trouble....

Get the book: 


Molly's Playlist: 


MusicPlaylistView Profile

***

About the author:



Website | Twitter | Facebook

Michele Vail writes young adult paranormal fiction about zombies and reapers. She likes reading, dogs, cats, board games, ghost-hunting shows, and Halloween. She believes in magic, in the impossible, and in the restorative powers of chocolate. Michele lives happily-ever-after with her Viking and their family.

***

Giveaway



Contest Info:

There are two giveaways for this tour! (US/CAN only)

(sorry International readers, the prizes are sent by the US publisher)

1.) A copy of Undeadly and a signed copy of Undeadly (two winners).

2.) A Kindle Paperwhite skinned in the Undeadly cover Art!

To enter, complet the Rafflecoper form bellow (see full contest rules here):

   a Rafflecopter giveaway

And follow the Blog Tour to find more exciting stuff and to get more chances to win!


Monday, November 19th - Deea's Journal 
Tuesday, November 20th - Harlequin Paranormal Blog
Wednesday, November 21th - Bewitched Bookworms
Friday, November 23rd - Evie Bookish
Monday, November 26th - Bookish Brunette
Tuesday, November 27th (Book Birthday) - Fiktshun
Wednesday, November 28th - Wastepaper Prose
Friday, November 30th -  All Things Urban Fantasy
Monday, December 3rd- Tater's Tall Tails
Wednesday, December 5th- The Book Cellar
Friday, December 7th - Refracted Light Reviews



***

I really liked Undeadly, it was such a unique, refreshing story! (see my review bellow). And isn't that cover gorgeous? :D

So... What do you think about Molly's playlist? What's your favorite song? (I love Massive Attack and The Noise of Carpet is perfect for the kickass scenes!)

Have fun and good luck in the giveaway! That Kindle looks so pretty!

Have an excellent week!


Undeadly by Michele Vail - Blog Tour: Playlist & Giveaway

Hi!




I'm super excited to kick off the Blog Tour for Undeadly by Michele Vail today! Kismet Blog Touring and Michele have a lot of fun stuff and giveaways in store for you, so stay tuned!

Undeadly comes out soon and today we're sharing the playlist Michele put together for her story. It's perfect to set the mood for the tour! :)

But first, some info on the book: (and see my previous post for my review)


Undeadly (The Reaper Diaries #1) 
by Michele Vail

Release date: November 20th 2012
by Harlequin Teen
Format: Paperback, 272 pages

Goodreads: 

The day I turned 16, my boyfriend-to-be died. I brought him back to life. Then things got a little weird...

Molly Bartolucci wants to blend in, date hottie Rick and keep her zombie-raising abilities on the down-low. Then the god Anubis chooses her to become a reaper—and she accidentally undoes the work of another reaper, Rath. Within days, she's shipped off to the Nekyia Academy, an elite boarding school that trains the best necromancers in the world. And her personal reaping tutor? Rath.

Life at Nekyia has its plusses. Molly has her own personal ghoul, for one. Rick follows her there out of the blue, for another...except, there's something a little off about him. When students at the academy start to die and Rath disappears, Molly starts to wonder if anything is as it seems. Only one thing is certain—-Molly's got an undeadly knack for finding trouble....

Get the book: 


Molly's Playlist: 


MusicPlaylistView Profile

***

About the author:



Website | Twitter | Facebook

Michele Vail writes young adult paranormal fiction about zombies and reapers. She likes reading, dogs, cats, board games, ghost-hunting shows, and Halloween. She believes in magic, in the impossible, and in the restorative powers of chocolate. Michele lives happily-ever-after with her Viking and their family.

***

Giveaway



Contest Info:

There are two giveaways for this tour! (US/CAN only)

(sorry International readers, the prizes are sent by the US publisher)

1.) A copy of Undeadly and a signed copy of Undeadly (two winners).

2.) A Kindle Paperwhite skinned in the Undeadly cover Art!

To enter, complet the Rafflecoper form bellow (see full contest rules here):

   a Rafflecopter giveaway

And follow the Blog Tour to find more exciting stuff and to get more chances to win!


Monday, November 19th - Deea's Journal 
Tuesday, November 20th - Harlequin Paranormal Blog
Wednesday, November 21th - Bewitched Bookworms
Friday, November 23rd - Evie Bookish
Monday, November 26th - Bookish Brunette
Tuesday, November 27th (Book Birthday) - Fiktshun
Wednesday, November 28th - Wastepaper Prose
Friday, November 30th -  All Things Urban Fantasy
Monday, December 3rd- Tater's Tall Tails
Wednesday, December 5th- The Book Cellar
Friday, December 7th - Refracted Light Reviews



***

I really liked Undeadly, it was such a unique, refreshing story! (see my review bellow). And isn't that cover gorgeous? :D

So... What do you think about Molly's playlist? What's your favorite song? (I love Massive Attack and The Noise of Carpet is perfect for the kickass scenes!)

Have fun and good luck in the giveaway! That Kindle looks so pretty!

Have an excellent week!


November 12, 2012

Blog Tour: When We Collide by A. L. Jackson - Review & Giveaway

Happy Monday everyone!


When We Collide
by A.L. Jackson

Published: November 2nd 2012
by Sapphire Star Publishing
Format: eBook, Paperback, 216 pages

Goodreads:

From the bestselling author of Pulled and Take This Regret comes a gripping new tale of loss and love.

William has spent six years running from his past and the last eight months trying to rid his mind of the dreams that increasingly haunt his nights. Trapped in a world of false ambitions and feigned affections, William knows he’s reached a breaking point and something’s going to give.

Maggie had lived her entire life without hope until one man showed her what it meant to be loved. He’d been her light in a lifetime of darkness. Six years ago, that darkness stole him away. Without him, she’s surrendered herself to an existence she doesn’t know how to escape.

When the family William left behind is struck by tragedy, he is called back to the one place he’s sworn to never return to again.

In a moment that will change his life forever, William comes face to face with the girl who, with one look, captured his heart. He is unable to ignore the buried desires and the hope for the future they’d once believed they’d have.

Now William is ready to fight to take back what had been stolen from him six years before.

But he never imagined what that fight might cost him.

A.L. Jackson gives you an intimate look into the lives of a family bound by an unseen connection in this new contemporary romance.

My thoughts: 

Wow! I knew from my fellow bloggers and from the snippets and teasers I read while stalking A.L. Jackson in the interwebs that she was an incredibly talented author, but I never imagined that I'd be so touched and captivated by her words! This was such an emotional, beautiful, heart-melting story! And when I think Contemporary Romance (with Thriller and Supernatural twists or not), this is the kind of story that comes to mind. An engrossing story that makes you feel for the characters, sympathize with them, wish them the best and be with them every step of the way on their journey toward happiness! When We Collide was, indeed, mostly a heartbreaking story, but it was also so full of beautiful and uplifting emotions, love and hope for a HEA! It was also very realistic - everything the characters went through could happen to anyone, anytime, and I only wish people would find their way to redemption, forgiveness and healing just like these characters did.

At the beginning of the story, we see Maggie and William years after they broke up, living in different parts of the country and trying to have normal lives. They're not happy, but they do the best they can, given their circumstances. (and yes, two POVs again. I'm addicted to books with in alternative POVs.) 

But then tragedy strikes William's family and he has to come back to his hometown, to deal with his family problems and face his past. And when he runs into Maggie, he realizes not only that his love for her is as strong as ever, but also that there might be something much more powerful tying them together. 

 But William had always made me feel alive, and there was nothing I could do to shield myself from that light now. I felt everything. His anger, my shame, the love for him I’d kept stored up and buried so deep inside—a flicker of his before it had been chased away by his disgust. It all culminated in a searing, scorching burn. 

The worst part of it all was that gnawing in the pit of my stomach. It was the same familiar ache I’d tried to bury and stamp out beneath years of work and faked satisfaction, a need that glowed bright, unearthed and exposed. I loved Maggie now as much as I did the day she walked out of my life.

And this time around, he decides to stay and fight for what he lost, to make up for the mistakes of the past and the time he stayed away from the woman he loves. We get to see who they become, when, why and how they changed throughout their time away from each other and after they reunited, and through flash backs of their past together, we relieve their love story and see the unraveling of the events that led to their heartbreaking separation. 

Cupping her face, I pulled away and stared down at her. Her eyes were all brown misery and love and shame, and the most wistful of smiles hinted on her swollen lips. Timid fingertips traced my face, as if to remember—to memorize—something to take with her when she walked away. Chills followed in their wake, an aching loss across my skin, torment I didn’t think I’d survive. Her touch spoke of it—of giving in and letting go—but her eyes were so sad, I knew she never would. (*flashback)

I have to say that I was pulled into the story right from the start and I read it in one siting. Everything the characters went through broke my heart and I may or may not have shed a few tears, but I couldn't wait for all the heartache to pass and to get to the happy ending everyone deserved. But this wasn't just a love story, it also has mystery, suspense, a few seriously scary moments and many layers; A.L. touched subjects as abuse, controlling relationships, rape, trauma, jealousy, betrayal, family problems and even death, but the main focus were the love, forgiveness, healing, innocence, warmth and strength that, by the end, gave a positive and inspiring feeling to the story. When the epilogue came, I just wanted to jump around the room and cheer for the main characters, to take them home and hug them. :) 

A shiver that rolled through Maggie was palpable even to me. I wound my arms around her and pulled her flush, my palms flat on her stomach. 
Cheek to cheek. 
Skin to skin. 
I burned. 
I ran my nose up her jaw and whispered in her ear, “I don’t know how to stop loving you.”

Like I said, everything was very realistic, so it was easy to connect with the characters and to relate to them. They were flawed, confused, insecure and some of their choices were not that great, but they were totally understandable. They gathered strength, courage and hope as the story progressed and they came out the other side of their drama and troubled past if not completely healed, at least with the faith that things would finally work out for them and their family. I would have liked to see more of their happy times together when they were younger, but we got to see how strong and powerful their love was now.

But all this time, I knew him. I knew the kindness and the goodness. None of what I felt was a result of my past or anything I’d been through in my life. I wasn’t clinging to William as a savior or blinded by the circumstances. Underneath all the scars that lined my body and lined my soul, William saw me. And he loved me as much as I loved him.

Other favorite quotes:
 
Every inch of my body bristled in awareness, filled me with a need that was so much more than just latent desire. What was it about her? Yeah, she was gorgeous, undoubtedly someone who would have turned my head had I passed her on the street. But she gripped me deeper than that. Maybe it was who she was, the mystery surrounding this girl’s life, the need I saw on her face. The innate need I felt to protect her. Yet I’d been captured by her before I even knew who she was. Whatever it was that drew me to her, I knew I wanted it all.

Yeah, I knew she was broken, knew no matter where she ended up in life, her past would always be there to haunt her, knew she had so much to overcome. But I also knew, underneath it all, she was strong. I saw it in her eyes and felt it in her spirit. I knew she was kind and good, knew she was beautiful. And I knew I was never going to stop loving her.

William had been perfect, a gift. He’d changed me, deeply and in every way. When he found me, I was scared and insecure, and while those things still remained, they never looked the same. Every part of me had William written on it, the way I thought and what I saw. What I desired and where my dreams laid. 


The writing style is absolutely stunning! (As you can see in these quotes.) A. L. Jackson has such an amazing way of describing intense feelings and raw emotions, that you can't not be touched by her words! I was completely captivated by this story and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books!


***

About the author: 


A.L. Jackson first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student. She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three beautiful children. Her favorite pastime is spending time with the ones she loves.


Get the book: Amazon / B & N

***

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Review copy provided by the RABT and the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you!


Have a fabulous week!

Blog Tour: When We Collide by A. L. Jackson - Review & Giveaway

Happy Monday everyone!


When We Collide
by A.L. Jackson

Published: November 2nd 2012
by Sapphire Star Publishing
Format: eBook, Paperback, 216 pages

Goodreads:

From the bestselling author of Pulled and Take This Regret comes a gripping new tale of loss and love.

William has spent six years running from his past and the last eight months trying to rid his mind of the dreams that increasingly haunt his nights. Trapped in a world of false ambitions and feigned affections, William knows he’s reached a breaking point and something’s going to give.

Maggie had lived her entire life without hope until one man showed her what it meant to be loved. He’d been her light in a lifetime of darkness. Six years ago, that darkness stole him away. Without him, she’s surrendered herself to an existence she doesn’t know how to escape.

When the family William left behind is struck by tragedy, he is called back to the one place he’s sworn to never return to again.

In a moment that will change his life forever, William comes face to face with the girl who, with one look, captured his heart. He is unable to ignore the buried desires and the hope for the future they’d once believed they’d have.

Now William is ready to fight to take back what had been stolen from him six years before.

But he never imagined what that fight might cost him.

A.L. Jackson gives you an intimate look into the lives of a family bound by an unseen connection in this new contemporary romance.

My thoughts: 

Wow! I knew from my fellow bloggers and from the snippets and teasers I read while stalking A.L. Jackson in the interwebs that she was an incredibly talented author, but I never imagined that I'd be so touched and captivated by her words! This was such an emotional, beautiful, heart-melting story! And when I think Contemporary Romance (with Thriller and Supernatural twists or not), this is the kind of story that comes to mind. An engrossing story that makes you feel for the characters, sympathize with them, wish them the best and be with them every step of the way on their journey toward happiness! When We Collide was, indeed, mostly a heartbreaking story, but it was also so full of beautiful and uplifting emotions, love and hope for a HEA! It was also very realistic - everything the characters went through could happen to anyone, anytime, and I only wish people would find their way to redemption, forgiveness and healing just like these characters did.

At the beginning of the story, we see Maggie and William years after they broke up, living in different parts of the country and trying to have normal lives. They're not happy, but they do the best they can, given their circumstances. (and yes, two POVs again. I'm addicted to books with in alternative POVs.) 

But then tragedy strikes William's family and he has to come back to his hometown, to deal with his family problems and face his past. And when he runs into Maggie, he realizes not only that his love for her is as strong as ever, but also that there might be something much more powerful tying them together. 

 But William had always made me feel alive, and there was nothing I could do to shield myself from that light now. I felt everything. His anger, my shame, the love for him I’d kept stored up and buried so deep inside—a flicker of his before it had been chased away by his disgust. It all culminated in a searing, scorching burn. 

The worst part of it all was that gnawing in the pit of my stomach. It was the same familiar ache I’d tried to bury and stamp out beneath years of work and faked satisfaction, a need that glowed bright, unearthed and exposed. I loved Maggie now as much as I did the day she walked out of my life.

And this time around, he decides to stay and fight for what he lost, to make up for the mistakes of the past and the time he stayed away from the woman he loves. We get to see who they become, when, why and how they changed throughout their time away from each other and after they reunited, and through flash backs of their past together, we relieve their love story and see the unraveling of the events that led to their heartbreaking separation. 

Cupping her face, I pulled away and stared down at her. Her eyes were all brown misery and love and shame, and the most wistful of smiles hinted on her swollen lips. Timid fingertips traced my face, as if to remember—to memorize—something to take with her when she walked away. Chills followed in their wake, an aching loss across my skin, torment I didn’t think I’d survive. Her touch spoke of it—of giving in and letting go—but her eyes were so sad, I knew she never would. (*flashback)

I have to say that I was pulled into the story right from the start and I read it in one siting. Everything the characters went through broke my heart and I may or may not have shed a few tears, but I couldn't wait for all the heartache to pass and to get to the happy ending everyone deserved. But this wasn't just a love story, it also has mystery, suspense, a few seriously scary moments and many layers; A.L. touched subjects as abuse, controlling relationships, rape, trauma, jealousy, betrayal, family problems and even death, but the main focus were the love, forgiveness, healing, innocence, warmth and strength that, by the end, gave a positive and inspiring feeling to the story. When the epilogue came, I just wanted to jump around the room and cheer for the main characters, to take them home and hug them. :) 

A shiver that rolled through Maggie was palpable even to me. I wound my arms around her and pulled her flush, my palms flat on her stomach. 
Cheek to cheek. 
Skin to skin. 
I burned. 
I ran my nose up her jaw and whispered in her ear, “I don’t know how to stop loving you.”

Like I said, everything was very realistic, so it was easy to connect with the characters and to relate to them. They were flawed, confused, insecure and some of their choices were not that great, but they were totally understandable. They gathered strength, courage and hope as the story progressed and they came out the other side of their drama and troubled past if not completely healed, at least with the faith that things would finally work out for them and their family. I would have liked to see more of their happy times together when they were younger, but we got to see how strong and powerful their love was now.

But all this time, I knew him. I knew the kindness and the goodness. None of what I felt was a result of my past or anything I’d been through in my life. I wasn’t clinging to William as a savior or blinded by the circumstances. Underneath all the scars that lined my body and lined my soul, William saw me. And he loved me as much as I loved him.

Other favorite quotes:
 
Every inch of my body bristled in awareness, filled me with a need that was so much more than just latent desire. What was it about her? Yeah, she was gorgeous, undoubtedly someone who would have turned my head had I passed her on the street. But she gripped me deeper than that. Maybe it was who she was, the mystery surrounding this girl’s life, the need I saw on her face. The innate need I felt to protect her. Yet I’d been captured by her before I even knew who she was. Whatever it was that drew me to her, I knew I wanted it all.

Yeah, I knew she was broken, knew no matter where she ended up in life, her past would always be there to haunt her, knew she had so much to overcome. But I also knew, underneath it all, she was strong. I saw it in her eyes and felt it in her spirit. I knew she was kind and good, knew she was beautiful. And I knew I was never going to stop loving her.

William had been perfect, a gift. He’d changed me, deeply and in every way. When he found me, I was scared and insecure, and while those things still remained, they never looked the same. Every part of me had William written on it, the way I thought and what I saw. What I desired and where my dreams laid. 


The writing style is absolutely stunning! (As you can see in these quotes.) A. L. Jackson has such an amazing way of describing intense feelings and raw emotions, that you can't not be touched by her words! I was completely captivated by this story and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books!


***

About the author: 


A.L. Jackson first found a love for writing during her days as a young mother and college student. She filled the journals she carried with short stories and poems used as an emotional outlet for the difficulties and joys she found in day-to-day life.

Years later, she shared a short story she’d been working on with her two closest friends and, with their encouragement, this story became her first full length novel. A.L. now spends her days writing in Southern Arizona where she lives with her husband and three beautiful children. Her favorite pastime is spending time with the ones she loves.


Get the book: Amazon / B & N

***

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Review copy provided by the RABT and the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you!


Have a fabulous week!

September 8, 2012

Demons by Heather Frost - Blog Tour: Character Interview & Giveaway

Hi guys!


Today I have a special treat for you. I got the chance to sit down and chat with Patrick, one of my favorite lead characters I met last year. He's the kind of character who speaks more through his actions, so I was very excited to ask him a few questions and to see what he has to say and to find out more about him.


Patrick is the love interest in Seers by Heather Frost (my glowing review). Now that the sequel is coming out, knowing so much more about him is going to be very helpful. You'll see, he's very sweet and charming and it's impossible not to love him!;)


Deea: Hi Patrick! Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!

Patrick: Thank you, for inviting me.


Deea: Tell us a bit about yourself and how did you become a Guardian. 

Patrick: Well, I was born in 1780, in Ireland—Wexford County. I had one younger brother, and a great love for painting. I was pressured into joining the United Irishmen when I was eighteen, and was consequently shot and killed by a British soldier on June 4, 1798. That’s when I chose to become a Guardian. The choice wasn’t an easy one, but it was really the only option open to me. I’d promised to protect my younger brother, Sean, and becoming a Guardian was the only way I could really fulfill that promise.

I left Ireland soon after, and have never returned. So far, I’ve spent most of my immortal existence in Europe, working solo to hunt down the Demons that prey on humans. That kept me extremely busy during both the World Wars, and I found a fair amount of Seers during that time. It was soon after the second World War ended that I made my way to America. In New York, I got my first real partner, Toni Alverez, and we’ve been together ever since. We’re currently living in New Mexico.


D: What’s the best part about being a Guardian? What about the most difficult part?

P: The best part? Well, I love watching societies and technologies progress over time. It’s remarkable, how rapidly humankind progresses. But the absolute best part is Kate. If I hadn’t become a Guardian, I never would have met her. The most difficult part is the separation from my family, and old friends. They’re in Heaven, and that’s a place I’ll never be able to go.


D: When you’re not in school or taking care of your Guardian responsibilities, what do you do for fun? Do you have any hobbies?

P: I love to read, just about anything. I especially enjoy studying up on ancient cultures, because I will occasionally come into contact with extremely old Guardians. It makes for some interesting conversations. I can’t recall even half of the amazing stories I’ve heard in the past. Stories that never make it into history books. 

I’m also developing a love of photography, and Kate keeps prompting me to begin painting again. I just don’t know if I’m quite ready for that, though. Too many memories. But maybe someday.

But on any given day you’ll find me with Kate, or watching TV with Toni. He’s absolutely obsessed with catching me up on all the greatest sitcoms, and the newest  top shows.


D: What did you think about Kate when you saw her for the first time?

P: I was first struck with how pretty she was. Her pictures hadn’t done her justice. The main thing I remember about that first encounter, though, was the overwhelming sense that she was like me. When I saw her face, looked into her eyes . . . I don’t know, I just felt like we had a common history. After all, death had played a large part in getting us both to where we currently are. I’m a Guardian, she’s a Seer. We’d both lost our parents, we’d both found ourselves in new and strange worlds, but we were both trying to make the best of what life had given us. It was then that I firmly resolved to helping her out. I wanted to help her any way I could, because I could relate to her pain, and I wanted to lessen it in any way possible.


D: Can you describe Kate in three words?

P: Brilliant. Self-sacrificing. Compassionate.


D: What was one of your favorite moments with Kate?

P: The day in the cemetery, where I was finally able to tell her everything about Guardians, Demons, and Seers. It was a quiet moment, and for really the first time she became completely relaxed around me. I don’t know if she feels the same way, (she’d gone through a lot that day, and then I dumped a heap of life-altering information on her,) but I believe that was a very peaceful moment. It felt like we were the only ones in the world.


D: If you could change anything from your past, what would that be?

P: I honestly don’t like to dwell on regrets. I have them, obviously, but the past is unchangeable. Choices define us, and in the end I wouldn’t want to change anything that would have kept me from meeting Kate.


D: Thank you!

P: Thank you for your time, and questions.

*swoon* See what I mean?

***

Demons is book 2 in the Seers Trilogy written by Heather Frost. Demons, continues to follow Kate Bennett as she learns more about the world of Seers, Guardians, and Demons. But Kate will soon discover that some fates are even worse than death, and immortality is not without a cost.

About the book: 


Demons (Seers #2)

by Heather Frost
Release Date: September 11th 2012
by Cedar Fort Books
Format: e-Book, Hardcover, 432 pages

Goodreads:

Kate’s life is far from normal. She can see auras, her boyfriend is immortal, and her powers make her a target. But now that the Demon Lord is hunting her, things are about to go from dangerous to truly deadly. Packed with action, mind-blowing plot twists, and characters you can’t get enough of, this is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read from cover to cover.


About the author:


Heather Frost was born in Sandy, Utah, and raised in a small Northern Utah town. She is the second oldest of ten children, and she has always been an avid reader and writer. She graduated from Snow College and is currently attending Utah State University. She enjoys playing the flute, listening to all types of music, and watching a wide variety of movies. Ever since she wrote her first short story—at the age of four—she has dreamed of one day becoming an author. Demons is her second published novel.

Find Heather: Website / Facebook



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Demons by Heather Frost - Blog Tour: Character Interview & Giveaway

Hi guys!


Today I have a special treat for you. I got the chance to sit down and chat with Patrick, one of my favorite lead characters I met last year. He's the kind of character who speaks more through his actions, so I was very excited to ask him a few questions and to see what he has to say and to find out more about him.


Patrick is the love interest in Seers by Heather Frost (my glowing review). Now that the sequel is coming out, knowing so much more about him is going to be very helpful. You'll see, he's very sweet and charming and it's impossible not to love him!;)


Deea: Hi Patrick! Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!

Patrick: Thank you, for inviting me.


Deea: Tell us a bit about yourself and how did you become a Guardian. 

Patrick: Well, I was born in 1780, in Ireland—Wexford County. I had one younger brother, and a great love for painting. I was pressured into joining the United Irishmen when I was eighteen, and was consequently shot and killed by a British soldier on June 4, 1798. That’s when I chose to become a Guardian. The choice wasn’t an easy one, but it was really the only option open to me. I’d promised to protect my younger brother, Sean, and becoming a Guardian was the only way I could really fulfill that promise.

I left Ireland soon after, and have never returned. So far, I’ve spent most of my immortal existence in Europe, working solo to hunt down the Demons that prey on humans. That kept me extremely busy during both the World Wars, and I found a fair amount of Seers during that time. It was soon after the second World War ended that I made my way to America. In New York, I got my first real partner, Toni Alverez, and we’ve been together ever since. We’re currently living in New Mexico.


D: What’s the best part about being a Guardian? What about the most difficult part?

P: The best part? Well, I love watching societies and technologies progress over time. It’s remarkable, how rapidly humankind progresses. But the absolute best part is Kate. If I hadn’t become a Guardian, I never would have met her. The most difficult part is the separation from my family, and old friends. They’re in Heaven, and that’s a place I’ll never be able to go.


D: When you’re not in school or taking care of your Guardian responsibilities, what do you do for fun? Do you have any hobbies?

P: I love to read, just about anything. I especially enjoy studying up on ancient cultures, because I will occasionally come into contact with extremely old Guardians. It makes for some interesting conversations. I can’t recall even half of the amazing stories I’ve heard in the past. Stories that never make it into history books. 

I’m also developing a love of photography, and Kate keeps prompting me to begin painting again. I just don’t know if I’m quite ready for that, though. Too many memories. But maybe someday.

But on any given day you’ll find me with Kate, or watching TV with Toni. He’s absolutely obsessed with catching me up on all the greatest sitcoms, and the newest  top shows.


D: What did you think about Kate when you saw her for the first time?

P: I was first struck with how pretty she was. Her pictures hadn’t done her justice. The main thing I remember about that first encounter, though, was the overwhelming sense that she was like me. When I saw her face, looked into her eyes . . . I don’t know, I just felt like we had a common history. After all, death had played a large part in getting us both to where we currently are. I’m a Guardian, she’s a Seer. We’d both lost our parents, we’d both found ourselves in new and strange worlds, but we were both trying to make the best of what life had given us. It was then that I firmly resolved to helping her out. I wanted to help her any way I could, because I could relate to her pain, and I wanted to lessen it in any way possible.


D: Can you describe Kate in three words?

P: Brilliant. Self-sacrificing. Compassionate.


D: What was one of your favorite moments with Kate?

P: The day in the cemetery, where I was finally able to tell her everything about Guardians, Demons, and Seers. It was a quiet moment, and for really the first time she became completely relaxed around me. I don’t know if she feels the same way, (she’d gone through a lot that day, and then I dumped a heap of life-altering information on her,) but I believe that was a very peaceful moment. It felt like we were the only ones in the world.


D: If you could change anything from your past, what would that be?

P: I honestly don’t like to dwell on regrets. I have them, obviously, but the past is unchangeable. Choices define us, and in the end I wouldn’t want to change anything that would have kept me from meeting Kate.


D: Thank you!

P: Thank you for your time, and questions.

*swoon* See what I mean?

***

Demons is book 2 in the Seers Trilogy written by Heather Frost. Demons, continues to follow Kate Bennett as she learns more about the world of Seers, Guardians, and Demons. But Kate will soon discover that some fates are even worse than death, and immortality is not without a cost.

About the book: 


Demons (Seers #2)

by Heather Frost
Release Date: September 11th 2012
by Cedar Fort Books
Format: e-Book, Hardcover, 432 pages

Goodreads:

Kate’s life is far from normal. She can see auras, her boyfriend is immortal, and her powers make her a target. But now that the Demon Lord is hunting her, things are about to go from dangerous to truly deadly. Packed with action, mind-blowing plot twists, and characters you can’t get enough of, this is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read from cover to cover.


About the author:


Heather Frost was born in Sandy, Utah, and raised in a small Northern Utah town. She is the second oldest of ten children, and she has always been an avid reader and writer. She graduated from Snow College and is currently attending Utah State University. She enjoys playing the flute, listening to all types of music, and watching a wide variety of movies. Ever since she wrote her first short story—at the age of four—she has dreamed of one day becoming an author. Demons is her second published novel.

Find Heather: Website / Facebook



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Have a great weekend!

xoxo

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