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Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear! $25 Book Blast Giveaway

10/31/2014

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Title: Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear! | Author: Subhash Kommuru | Illustrator: Sujata Kommuru | Publication Date: October, 2014 | Publisher: Kommuru Books | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 8 Book Description: Shastriji is a wise old chicken who always has an answer for How.... until comes the vile crow Kaalia who is up to no good. All of Shastriji's ideas to deal with Kaalia one after other backfires. What if the right question was not "How" but “Why”? Could there be an end to the tyranny of Kaalia?

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About the Author & Illustrator: Subhash & Sujata Kommuru

Subhash and Sujata Kommuru

Subhash and Sujata Kommuru hail from India. They migrated to the United States along with their memories of childhood and youth. Now that they are parents, just like every immigrant they crave to introduce their child to the culture and values of their upbringing. Yet it is challenging to teach something while you are in the midst of adjusting to a different culture yourself. Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea! These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.

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Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash (winner's choice) Contest closes: November 30, 11:59 pm, 2014 Open to: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by Kommuru Books and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway MDBR Book Promotion Services

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The Empress Chronicles by Suzy Vitello Blog Tour

10/30/2014

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In this dazzling first book in the EMPRESS CHRONICLES series by the author of THE MOMENT BEFORE, one courageous girl seeks keys to the past to unlock the future…

When city girl Liz is banished to a rural goat farm on the outskirts of Portland, the 15-year-old feels her life spiraling out of control.  She can’t connect to her father or his young girlfriend, and past trauma adds to her sense of upheaval.  The only person who seems to keep her sane is a troubled boy who is fighting his own demons.  But all of this changes in one historical instant.
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One-hundred fifty years earlier, Elisabeth of Bavaria has troubles of her own.  Her childhood is coming to a crashing end, and her destiny is written in the form of a soothsaying locket that has the ability to predict true love.  But evil is afoot in the form of a wicked enchantress who connives to wield the power of the locket for her own destructive ends.
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When Liz finds a timeworn diary, and within it a locket, she discovers the secrets and desires of the young Bavarian princess who will one day grow up to be the legendary Empress of Austria. It is in the pages of the diary that these two heroines will meet, and it is through their interwoven story that Liz will discover she has the power to rewrite history—including her own…
Readers of books like Rachel Harris’s MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH CENTURY will love THE EMPRESS CHRONICLES
About The Author

Suzy Vitello is a proud founding member of a critique group recently dubbed The Hottest Writing Group in Portland, and her short stories have won fellowships and prizes (including the Atlantic Monthly Student Writing Award, and an Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship).

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The Devil & Sister Ford by Lynda D. Brown Virtual Book Tour

10/29/2014

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Book Title: The Devil & Sister Ford Book 3 of the Invisible Enemies Series

Paperback: 360 pages

Publisher: Spoken Word Press (September 1, 2014)

ISBN-10: 0985091320

ISBN-13: 978-0985091323

Genre: Christian Fiction

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About The Author

Lynda D. Brown resides in St. Louis MO. She’s the author of: Invisible Enemies, Seed of Satan: Leah’s Story, Powerful Prayer to Protect & Bless Your Family, Damien’s New Bike: Book one of the Kingdom Kids Series, The Author Chat Guide to Promoting Your Book on a Shoestring Budget, The Author Chat Guide: How to Convert Your Published Book into an Audiobook. Ms. Brown is also the producer and host of The Author Chat Show on blogtalkradio and Google Hangouts on Air, where she assists other authors in promoting their books.

The Devil and Sister Ford

About The Book

Chaos in the Kingdom of Darkness! Cecilia is thrilled when Reverend William Rawlins, her best friend and confidante finally proposes, however their joy is cut short when Satan finds out! He’s determined to destroy the powerful man and woman of God once and for all, before they get a chance to say, I do. As this thrilling, supernatural series comes to an end, Sister Cecilia Ford and Reverend William Rawlins find themselves in the ultimate battle between good vs. evil!

excerpt William felt a presence in his bedroom. When he turned over, he saw a man sitting at the edge of his bed. “Hello William.” The man said softly. William sat up and rubbed his eyes. He reached over and grabbed his glasses from the nightstand and adjusted them on his face. “Is that you, Lord?” William asked with a yawn. Jesus grinned. “Yes. My son, I have heard the desires of your heart, even if you refuse to give voice to them. I know what you want and what you need, and I’m here tonight to bless you.” Jesus said softly. William was curious as to which unspoken request Jesus was referring to. “It’s time for you to remarry son,” Jesus said quietly. “Marry?” William stammered in disbelief. Jesus laughed. “Why ya gotta say it like that? I know how much you miss being married, old friend. You’re still a young man, and I want to bless you with a son to carry on my legacy at Grace Faith.” Jesus calmly replied. William leaped out of bed and stared at Jesus with horror. “A son, you mean like a baby? I’m way too old to be starting a new family with babies!” William retorted as he began to pace about his spacious bedroom. “I can’t believe this, a baby, of all things!” He was walking back and forth across the room so fast; Jesus became dizzy watching him. “Calm down William, you’re only fifty-one years old. Abraham was nearly a hundred when I blessed him with Isaac, and Sarah was in her nineties, at least your Cecilia is only forty.” The Lord said with amusement. William choked. “My Cecilia?” He asked irritability. “Since when did she become my Cecilia?” Jesus chuckled. “Um, all knowing, remember?” He said pointing to himself. William rolled his eyes and climbed back into bed. “I see you’re not in the mood to be serious tonight, so I’m going back to sleep,” William replied grumpily, as he punched his pillow, turned over and pretended to sleep. Jesus stared at his stubborn, lonely, faithful son and sighed. William was acting was just like the Israelites who wanted to stay in the wilderness and mourn Moses’ death and not move forward to possess what He had for them. It was time for William to move forward and possess the things God had set aside for him and Cecilia. So with a heavy heart, Jesus waved his left hand over his son. “William.” William stiffened when he heard her voice. No, it couldn’t be. He turned around and there she was sitting on lush green grass, surrounded by a group of small children. A cute little boy sat on her lap. “Wanda,” he whispered quietly, as tears stung the back of his eyes. William glanced around and was shocked to see that he was no longer in his bedroom, but in Heaven. He looked at Jesus. “Please don’t do this to me; you’re not being fair...” He pleaded. Jesus looked at his faithful son. “I love you William, and it hurts me to see you lonely. It’s been almost twenty years son. It’s time for you to let Wanda go.” Jesus patted William’s arm and walked away. William turned towards Wanda. She put the little boy down and walked towards her husband. She reached out and caressed his face. William was surprised he could actually feel her touch. She gently wiped away the tears on his cheeks. “Honey, the Lord is right, it’s time for you to let me go, and move on with your life. I’m so happy here William, I can’t wait to share this with you, but every day I watch you struggle between your growing feelings for Cecilia and your lingering feelings for me. Baby, I want you and Cecilia to be happy. She takes real good care of you, and our daughters love her. Cecilia also needs you, she’s been widowed for almost twenty years, and hasn’t been with another man since Jackson died.” Wanda said to her loving, but stubborn husband. William just held his wife’s hand. He didn’t know what to say. He glanced over and saw a small bench that he could have sworn wasn’t there a minute ago! They walked over to it and sat down. “How can you ask me to be with another woman, when I still love you? He asked quietly. Wanda reached out and smoothed her husband’s graying hair. “Because I’m up here sweetheart, and I can’t come back. William, you’re still a very attractive man, and you have needs that you have ignored for years. I love you and miss you too, but honey, I want you happy and whole. I know that Cecilia makes you happy and you make her happy. You two work so well together, and Grace Faith church is better and stronger because of you. We watch you all the time up here, cheering you on. We really enjoyed watching you defeat Satan and his demons when they tried to destroy Abby. I was so proud of how you taught the congregation about spiritual warfare, and how the church used that knowledge, and stood up to the demon that materialized at the Church. God is very pleased with you, William and so am I.”

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Ginnie West Adventure $25 Book Blast Giveaway

10/28/2014

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Book 1: The Secret Sisters Club

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Title: The Secret Sisters Club (Ginnie West Adventures, Book 1) | Author: Monique Bucheger | Illustrator: Mikey Brooks | Publication Date: March 18, 2012 | Publisher: True West Publishing | Pages: 238 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 13 Book Summary: Twelve-year-old BFFs want to be sisters. Tillie's divorced mom plus Ginnie's widowed dad could equal a lifetime of round-the-clock girl talk. Too bad Dad vowed to never marry again. Ginnie and Tillie come up with the perfect mission to change his mind: ‘Operation Secret Sisters.’ Before long, Ginnie suspects Tillie has turned ‘Operation Secret Sisters’ into a scam called ‘Operation Steal My Dad.’ Things get more complicated when Ginnie stumbles across her dead mom’s hidden journals. Ginnie can finally get to know the mother she doesn’t remember and Dad doesn’t talk about … until Dad takes the journals away.

Book 2: Trouble Blows West

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Title: Trouble Blows West (Ginnie West Adventures, Book 2) | Author: Monique Bucheger | Illustrator: Mikey Brooks | Publication Date: April 13, 2012 | Publisher: True West Publishing | Pages: 234 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 13 Book Summary: Putting her body in motion before her brain is in gear creates a mountain of problems for 12 year-old Ginnie West. Ginnie is certain that defending her twin brother from the biggest bully in sixth grade was the right thing to do, but she soon finds out she couldn’t be more wrong. Bullies don’t like being embarrassed by girls at school—especially when they are being abused at home. When Ginnie figures out Pierce’s awful secret, she switches gears and decides to be his ally, because he won’t let her be his friend.  

Book 3: Simply West of Heaven

Simply West of Heaven by Monique Bucheger

Title: Simply West of Heaven (Ginnie West Adventures, Book 3) | Author: Monique Bucheger | Illustrator: Mikey Brooks | Publication Date: January 1, 2013 | Publisher: True West Publishing | Pages: 288 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 13 Book Summary: Twelve-year-old BFFs are matchmaking geniuses. They schemed to get Ginnie’s widowed dad to fall in love with Tillie’s divorced mom. Then Ginnie stumbled upon her late mom's journals, making life totally awesome sauce … until her dad confiscated the journals. Ginnie is counting on Tillie's help to make Dad change his mind, but Tillie's not sure the ghost of Ginnie's mom will make a good addition to their new family tree. When a blast from the past shows up and makes Tillie go nutburgers, Ginnie is torn between helping her BFF and having her questions answered.  

Book 4: Being West is Best

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Title: Being West is Best (Ginnie West Adventures, Book 4) | Author: Monique Bucheger | Illustrator: Mikey Brooks | Publication Date: April 19, 2014 | Publisher: True West Publishing | Pages: 350 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 13 Book Summary: Twelve-year-old BFFs, Ginnie West and Tillie Taylor, are matchmaking geniuses. Together, they maneuvered Ginnie’s widower-dad into proposing to Tillie’s divorcee-mom. Sweet! Certain they are well on their way to sisterhood, each girl is floored when Tillie’s lousy-excuse-for-a-birth-father puts in an appearance after a six year absence. Too bad “lousy dad repellant” doesn’t come in a can. Even though Tillie’s dad has sobered up and is determined to make amends, Tillie would rather he just disappear again. If he stays, “Operation: Secret Sisters” may need to be renamed “Operation: Not Gonna Happen.”

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About the Author: Monique Bucheger

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When Monique Bucheger isn’t writing, you can find her playing taxi driver to one or more of her 12 children, plotting her next novel, scrapbooking, or being the “Mamarazzi” at any number of child-oriented events. Even though she realizes there will never be enough hours in any given day, Monique tries very hard to enjoy the journey that is her life. She shares it with a terrific husband, her dozen children, sons-in-law, and adorable grandchildren, cats, and many real and imaginary friends. She is the author of the Ginnie West Adventures series, picture book, Popcorn, and plans to write plenty more.

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About the Illustrator: Mikey Brooks

Mikey Brooks

Mikey Brooks is an author/illustrator that specializes in children’s art. His picture books include the best-selling ABC Adventures: Magical Creatures, Trouble with Bernie and Bean’s Dragons. He is the illustrator of several picture books such as Popcorn by Monique Bucheger, Bongo Flo by Carolyn Quist, and Lucius and the Christmas Star by Jim Long. He is the author of The Gates of Atlantis: Battle for Acropolis, The Stone of Valhalla the best-selling middle-grade series The Dream Keeper Chronicles. You can find more about him and his books at: www.insidemikeysworld.com      

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Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash (winner's choice) Contest closes: November 27, 11:59 pm, 2014 Open to: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the Monique Bucheger and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway MDBR Book Promotion Services  

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Blood Ring by Kailin Gow Release Day Blitz

10/27/2014

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Blood Ring (Pulse #9) by Kailin Gow

A Ring that Controls the Immortality of Vampires!

The handsomely devilish vampire Jaegar Greystone, one of the Vampire Guardians of the beautiful mortal girl Kalina Calloway, a rare Life Blood carrier, has pursued the evil Vampire Queen, Neriti, to the End of the Earth, and is about to enter the realm of magic where the Queen will be renewed and re-born into the darkest evil of all the worlds. Jaegar, Octavius, Stuart and the other vampires from the Consortium of Vampires who keep the order so vampires can exist with humans have sacrificed much to prevent the Queen from true transformation. The Queen has already crossed into the realm, but her true transformation could not take place without a ring known as the Blood Ring...which only the true rare carrier of Life Blood can make. Jaegar thought he would never see Kalina again. He thought she would finally give one of the other Vampire Guardians her gift of mortality, but when he meets her again...everything changes. When it comes to love, he can't no longer be noble about what he wants...and he wants Kalina.

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Excerpt

His broad shoulders and confident stature reminded her of Octavius, yet his kind eyes brought Stuart Greystone to mind. As he stepped forward past the border of the Ring of Ice protecting the portal between Feyland and the Land Beyond the Crystal River, his shape became more solid and his voice boomed loud enough to announce his entrance. “I am Logan, the Wolf Fey Prince, and guardian of these borders.”

Jaegar’s blue eyes nearly bulged out of his sockets. “Damn, what do they feed you over there, genetically-enhanced dog food?”

Logan took one look at Jaegar and smirked. “More like ground minotaurs and an occasional vampire or dark fey, as we call you guys, over there.

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17 year-old Kalina didn't know her boyfriend was a vampire until the night he died of a freak accident. She didn't know he came from a long line of vampires until the night she was visited by his half-brothers Jaegar and Stuart Greystone. There were a lot of secrets her boyfriend didn't tell her. Now she must discover them in order to keep alive. But having two half-brothers vampires around had just gotten interesting.

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The Pulse Series

PULSE - It's Available for Free right now. Complete Novel. Life's Blood (PULSE #2) - Complete Novel. Blood Burned (PULSE #3) - Complete Novel. Blue Blood (PULSE #4) - Complete Novel. The PULSE Papers (PULSE #4.5) - Novella Blood Bond (PULSE #5) - Complete Novel. Blood Legacy (PULSE #6) - Complete Novel. Blood Rights (PULSE #7) - Complete Novel. Blood Curse (PULSE #8) - Complete Novel.

About Kailin Gow

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Kailin Gow's life is sometimes more fascinating and stranger than fiction, which is being chronicled in a feature film based on a treatment optioned and in development for a release date of 2018. (IMDB.com - The Colorful Worlds of Kailin Gow 2018). Her true life experiences as a world traveler where she has traveled to over 25 countries, logging hundreds of thousands of miles, absorbing the cultures and collecting stories relating to places and the romance of the land, and incidents in her personal life, has inspired her to write and publish over 170 books with over 30 series.

She is noted as an indie pioneer, as one of the first to publish in 2001. Breaking stereotypes, her books has crossed traditional and indie lines, gaining recognition in schools and libraries, as well as the indie community. Her action adventure young adult fantasy series, The Frost Series, an ALA YALSA Reader's Choice Nominated book series - had been optioned by an international film company and is currently in development as a game and a film at http://www.facebook.com/thefrostseries. Five of her fantasy/action adventure series have been optioned to be made into worldwide games.

Kailin Gow has been known in The World Journal, an international newspaper, to be a phenomenon. She was profiled on the homepage of Amazon.com as an Author Success Story who overcame personal obstacles to become a bestselling author, appeared as one of Amazon's top authors for the Kindle Fire launch release, and is one of the earliest indie authors who have sold over a million books. She writes for Fast Company as a publishing expert, had appeared on a major network Television News as a bestselling author who writes fiction and non-fiction with a social conscious, and has made speeches and appearances across the U.S. and on top 15 national radio regarding self-esteem and issues relating to women.

Kailin Gow was an invited speaker and signing author at Book Expo America (BEA)2014.

Having experienced bullying firsthand and slander as a woman, Kailin Gow is an active advocate against bullying in the workplace and in schools. She has written Shy Girls Social Club Handbook Against Bullying and has helped launch Stories for Amanda where all proceeds go towards the Amanda Todd Foundation against bullying. She has written several books with the theme of abuse towards women and children, especially the steamy international bestselling The Protégé Series, which launched a book club initiative in battered women's shelters and won The Indie Excellence Awards at NIEA for Erotica in 2014.

She holds a Masters Degree in Communications Management from The University of Southern California, and degrees in Drama and Social Ecology.

She resides in the American West with her husband and daughter, but had lived for a decade in Texas, and briefly in England. Besides being a full-time author, she volunteers for many organizations, is active in church helping build homes for the homeless and visit orphanages. A voracious reader, when she is not writing, she loves reading an entire series in one sitting! She spends way too much time on Facebook than she is supposed to at http://www.facebook.com/kailingowbooks, but loves meeting new people from all walks of life.

She has over 30 Series, written under Kailin Gow, and more under her middle grade, women's fiction, and mystery pen names:

***For 16 and up***

The Frost Series - COMPLETED. Bitter Frost Series Consists of 8 full-length novels. The Wolf Fey Series - COMPLETED. Consists of 2 full-length novels and one novella. Fairy Rose Chronicles - age 13 and up. The PULSE Series - Next Book - Blood Ring (PULSE #9), releasing due to readers' demand to continue the series. Consists of 9 full-length novels and one novella. FADE Series - COMPLETED. ALL Full-length novels. DESIRE Series - All Full-length novels. Last Book, FRENZY - 2015. Fire Wars Series - All Full-length novels. Alchemists Academy - All Full-length novels. Wordwick Games - All Full-length novels. Wicked Woods Series - COMPLETED. Consists of 5 full-length novels. Steampunk Scarlett - All Full-length novels. The Phantom Diaries - All Full-length novels. Last Book, DARK VICTORY - 2015. Stoker Sisters - All Full-length novels. Last Book, SISTER OF THE STRIGOIS - 2015.

Beyond Crystal River - 2015 NEW SERIES.

SHADES - 2015 NEW SERIES. This is a high concept psychological thriller.

***For 18 and up (New Adult/Coming of Age)***

Loving Summer - All full-length novels. The Donovan Brothers - All full-length novels. Saving You Saving Me (You & Me Trilogy)- COMPLETED. Consists of 3 Full-length novels. Never Knights - COMPLETED. Consists of 3 Full-length novels. Rock Hard Love Hard - 1st book, Rock Hard Love Hard is now Available.

Sawyer House Chronicles (Spin-off of You & Me Trilogy) - Coming in 2015 Canvas - Coming in 2015

***For 18 and up (Adult/Steamy Romance)***

The Protege - COMPLETED. 3 Full-length novels. Master Chefs - COMPLETED. Consists of 3 Full-length novels. The Blue Room (Spin-off of Never Knights Trilogy) - Romantic Suspense. Barely Legal (Spin-off of The Protégé) - Romantic Suspense. The Oyster House - Artistic Romantic Thriller set in Hong Kong and England. - Coming in 2015.

For information on the series, new series and new book releases, contests, appearances, KG-Convergences, and more, sign up at http://www.KailinGowBooks.com.

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Forgiving Reed by CA Harms Blog Tour & Giveaway

10/27/2014

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Kori suffered a great loss, one that left her feeling so desolate and alone, that she believed nothing would ever fill the void…
The only thing that kept her going was the one little piece of joy she still had in her life, her baby boy, Rhett. 
She had no choice but to move forward and give her son the best life she could. Which meant moving back home. 
Except there was one problem
Home was where Reed would be… 
The man who once held her heart, then shattered it into a million pieces. 
Grieving the loss of Rhetts dad, and learning to forgive those who have betrayed her, Kori was battling it all.
But will she ever have the strength to forgive Reed?


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Author C.A. Harms is like any other addicted reader.

I enjoy happy endings in my love stories. Loving those scenes that give it the needed angst and heat to keep you hooked and wanting more. Just enough drama to make her heart race and your stomach flutter. I haven't always been a lover of Romance and had once been addicted to a good Mystery. Just recently I have taken on a new liking and now I am addicted to Romance Novel.
I am a Limitless Publishing Author and love sharing my stories with my great fans. Feedback is great and I really enjoy interacting with my readers.
I live in Illinois and enjoy spending time with my husband and two children.
You will always find me with my kindle or paperback in hand as it is my favorite pass time.
And I never leave home without a small notebook. You never know when an idea for a new story will strike.


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Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf by Dorothea Jensen Book Review

10/26/2014

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About the Book

Title: Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf
Author: Dorothea Jensen
Illustrator: Shayne Hood
Genre: Christmas Picture Book
Number of Pages: 34
Synopsis: Santa's Izzy Elves stories are not your usual picture books - older kids who enjoy playing with words and rhythmical verse will love them, too. One reason for this is that although their stories are told in verse echoing the famous 19th century poem A VISIT FROM SAINT NICHOLAS, Santa's Izzy Elves are definitely 21st century, with electronics galore! 

FRIZZY, THE S.A.D. ELF is the fourth of these poetic tales. In this story, Frizzy, one of Santa's Izzy Elves, styles the hair of Christmas dollies, but misses them dreadfully when Santa takes them away on Christmas Eve. (She suffers from S.A.D.: Seasonal Affection Distress.) Frizzy decides she needs to change her job so she doesn’t get so attached to the toys she works on. She starts making something completely different but soon finds that her plan isn’t going to work out exactly as she intended! 

Dorothea Jensen is an award-winning author of fiction for young readers. Her historical novel, THE RIDDLE OF PENNCROFT FARM, is used in schools throughout the U.S. She has written rhyming stories about four of Santa's Izzy Elves, and has four more in the works.

My Review

Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf
is a charming and festive tale about a sweet elf who loves the dolls she creates so much that it makes her "sad" when Santa gives them away on Christmas Eve.


Frizzy is very good at her job. Her beautiful dolls are always a favorite among the children who receive them, but Frizzy finds it difficult to part with them. Diagnosed with S.A.D. (Seasonal Affection Distress), Frizzy decides to change jobs and make toys that she won't become attached to. She soon discovers her plan is easier said than done. What is Frizzy to do?

This is such a wonderful story which is told in rhyme and set to the rhythm of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, one of my favorite Christmas stories.  Frizzy, the S.A.D. Elf, is a lighthearted and touching story that will delight readers young and old. The illustrations are creatively colorful and I found them appealing. 

I highly recommend picking up a copy. Available on Amazon.
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Ten Thankful Turkeys by Angela Muse $50 Book Blast Giveaway

10/24/2014

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Ten Thankful Turkeys by Angela Muse

About the Book

Title: Ten Thankful Turkeys | Author: Angela Muse | Illustrator: Ewa Powdles | Publication Date: October 4, 2014 | Publisher: 4EYESBOOKS | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 2 to 8 Summary: This colorful autumn tale follows ten turkeys as they get ready for an important celebration. This story teaches about gratitude. There are also fun turkey facts in the back of the book.

Kindle version available for only 99 cents from Amazon on October 24 & 25, 2014. Grab your copy now!!

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About the Author: Angela Muse

Angela Muse, Author

Angela Muse was born in California to a military family. This meant that she got used to being the "new kid" in school every couple of years. It was hard trying to make new friends, but Angela discovered she had a knack for writing. In high school Angela began writing poetry and song lyrics. Expressing herself through writing seemed very natural. After becoming a Mom in 2003, Angela continued her storytelling to her own children. In 2009 she wrote and published her first rhyming children's book aimed at toddlers. Since then she has released several more children's picture books and released books in her first young adult romance series, The Alpha Girls, in 2013/2014. Her husband, Ben Muse writes suspense/thriller books that can also be found on Amazon.

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The Magic of Friendship by Subhash Kommuru Guest Post

10/24/2014

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The Magic of Friendship Children’s Book Addresses the Issue of Bullying through an Allegorical Story

The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month and your book The Magic of Friendship tackles this subject from a young child’s perspective. How does your book discuss and ultimately resolve bullying?

The Magic of Friendship is a delightful allegorical story about a gander that tells his juvenile son about a fierce tiger that incurs fear among all the animals in the Tadoba Forest. While the two prepare a time of celebration with other animals in the forest, they happen to fall upon a serendipitous object lesson. Incorporating themes of bullying and friendship amid the Indian culture, this book has great potential to connect with children internationally. Beyond the message of friendship this story also brings to attention to the issue of bullying, and in particular the bully, without ever using those terms. It raises the awareness that bullies in reality are pretty miserable people. Overpowering others ultimately does not garner happiness. This story integrates an interesting and heart-warming turn of events that builds a friendship with one of the least likely forest animals. Book stars characters of ‘Babbar’ a fierce and mean tiger, ‘Hasmukh’ the entertainer donkey, ‘Ullu’ the forest prankster and Geese Captain and Chotu. And there are other animals who demonstrate the feel and effect of story like chipmunks and monkeys.

About the Book

BABBAR is a fierce and mean tiger who cannot tolerate anyone, but he is lonely and sad. HASMUKH is a funny donkey but gets scared of everyone. When the Magic of friendship touches them see how it transforms not only their characters but also transforms the whole environment around them.

The Magic of friendship is a hilarious, action packed entertaining story. There are scary moments, celebration and comical moments. While the core focus of the story is about friendship it has elements of Father son bonding and family values as well.

Book gives plenty of opportunity for parents to entertain kids with their own version of animal noises. And bright and interactive illustrations is sure to leave a mark on eyes.

This is a story about change -- a transformation that comes with the magic of friendship. Personality may not change, but nature can surely change. This story will show the value of friendship and how that can change a person, particularly, one who is lonely and never really had the gift of laughter.

Book Excerpt

A flock of migrating geese stumble upon Tadoba, the land of the fierce tiger Babbar who does not tolerate anyone in his area. Will Babbar show any mercy? Can he change? Will the geese make it to safety?

The Magic of Friendship is available at Amazon & Barnes & Noble.



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About Sujata & Subhash Kommuru

Subhash and Sujata hail from India. They migrated to the United States along with their memories of childhood and youth. Now that they are parents, just like every immigrant they crave to introduce their child to the culture and values of their upbringing. Yet it is challenging to teach something while you are in the midst of adjusting to a different culture yourself. Subhash and Sujata both work in different disciplines and have different styles and backgrounds, but it is the upbringing of their son that brings them on the same page. That exact place where they meet is captured and reflected in their stories, where Subhash can express in words, and Sujata can illustrate them beautifully. Where he puts it in black and white, she adds color to it. You get the idea! These stories are their attempt to share a glimpse of their childhood days with their son. He is their inspiration to write short stories that have meaning to them and provide teaching in some shape or form.

Our Goal

Our goal is to introduce kids to Indian culture one story at a time and along the way have some fun. While stories are primarily written in Hindi they are tastefully being narrated in English as well, while maintaining the essence and moral.

Our Promise

Our promise is to always write sensible story with some moral to them.

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The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine by Lydia Lukidis Blog Tour & Giveaway

10/24/2014

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About the Book

Title: Gerbs in the House: The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine     ISBN: 978-0-9917402-7-7
Author: Lydia Lukidis     Illustrator: Heather Cook     Photographer: Bailey J Thompson
Publication Date: September 15, 2014    Publisher: Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing    Age Range: 3-7

Synopsis: Mocha says it’s bedtime, but Petri wants nothing to do with it!  Reading books, singing lullabies and juggling plates are only a few of the things Mocha does in an attempt to tire his son out. Although Petri is entertained, he still refuses to sleep. He just wants to dilly dally! Worn out by his son’s shenanigans and silly antics, will Mocha ever get Petri to bed before losing his marbles?

My Review

Gerbs in the House: Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine is a delightful story about an energetic gerbil who has no desire to go to sleep.


It's time for bed and Mocha has tried everything to tire Petri out, but the only one exhausted enough to sleep is Mocha. Will Petri ever go to bed?


Young readers will find humor in Petri's silly antics and parents will be able to identify with Mocha's bedtime battle. I love the engaging illustrations, that utilize actual photos and real gerbils. This creative idea adds so much to this already entertaining tale.


I recommend picking up a copy of Gerbs in the House: Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine. Available on Amazon.

How to Buy

Amazon | Chapters | Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing Website

About the Author: Lydia Lukidis

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Lydia is a story teller and a magic maker. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for writing and creating. After receiving her Bachelor degree in English Literature from McGill University, she has been writing books, short stories, poems and plays for over two decades. So far, fifteen of her children’s books and eBooks have been published, and she has toured the world with five of her marionette plays. In addition to her creative work, she also writes educational and curriculum based texts for children and is a workshop facilitator.


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