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IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME

I know I love a giveaway, which is why I love to surprise my readers whenever I can and do some spur of the moment Giveaways! Since the success of my last giveaway was immense and you all were so lovely and kind, I thought it was only about time to do another to kick off Springtime. 

Last time, I opened my twitter giveaway to UK residents and my Instagram giveaway to everyone worldwide. But this time, both Giveaways are open WORLDWIDE for all my readers! I know you’re all from various countries around the world and since my birthday is creeping up on the 17th of April, I was feeling in a celebratory mood. 


You can enter my twitter giveaway here and my instagram giveaway here. 


Good luck!


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Giveaway: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey (International!)

After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.

Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother–or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.

The 5th Wave is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by J Blakeson, based on Rick Yancey’s eponymous novel with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Susannah Grant, and Jeff Pinkner. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello, Maika Monroe, and Liev Schreiber.


Hey book lovers!

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is one of the most loved YA books at the moment (and probably of all time) and it’s no surprise that it got a huge movie franchise following. Since The 5th Wave movie will be released this month, I wanted to shine a light on the amazing book that started it all and give away a HARDBACK COPY that’s open . . . INTERNATIONALLY! 
RULES:

– This giveaway is open interntaionally and may be entered by anyone over the age of 13. For teenagers, please ask your Parents/Guardian’s permission before entering.
– Please read the terms & conditions.
– This giveaway is entirely funded by me and not sponsored in any way. 
– Cheating will be disqualified.
– Have fun! The winner will be chosen and announced by January 25th.

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Blitz: “A Sweet Life” by Various Authors {International Giveaway!}

Title: A Sweet Life Boxed Set (Fourteen Contemporary Romances by Bestselling Authors to Benefit Diabetes Research)

Author: Various (listed below)
Genre: Various 
Release Date: May 1st, 2014 

AMAZON | iTUNES | KOBO | GOODREADS | B&N

Have your cake and eat it too–your purchase of A Sweet Life helps fight against diabetes!

 Priced at only 2.99 (regular price 7.99), indulge in this stunning limited edition collection of fourteen contemporary romances by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling authors…

 You can make a difference while you read! All proceeds from the sale of A Sweet Life will be donated to the Diabetes Research Institute via Brenda Novak’s Online Auction for Diabetes Research.

 Featuring a foreword by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber.

 Get your copy today!

 1500 pages/ 675 000 words

 I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre (The Sullivans)

 The only woman wealthy Irish pub owner Jake McCann wants is the one he can’t have–Sophie Sullivan, his best friend’s off limits sister. But when the beautiful librarian appears on his doorstep as his every fantasy come to life, even though Jake knows loving Sophie isn’t the right thing to do…how can he possibly resist?

 On A Night Like This by Barbara Freethy (Callways #1)

 From #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the first book about the Callaways, a big Irish family born to serve and protect, many as San Francisco firefighters.

 May Day! By Heather Graham

 Members of the Krewe of Hunters team plan a relaxing vacation to jolly old London for the English celebration–they never figured that a May Pole just might be murder.

 Shopping for a Billionaire by Julia Kent

 When mystery shopper Shannon Jacoby meets billionaire Declan McCormick with her hand down a toilet in the men’s room of one of his stores, it’s love at first flush.

 Built to Last by Susan Mallery

 The tale of Aaron Cross, a man who doesn’t know he needs saving…until he meets Marissa Spencer, a heroine inspired by the real life founder of the Motheread/ Fatheread Literacy Program.

 A Baby of Her Own by Brenda Novak

 Delaney is tired of waiting for the right man–all she wants is a baby. After seducing a handsome stranger, she returns to Dundee to find that same man is actually taking up residence on a ranch just outside of town–where he will very likely realize she’s expecting.

 Dare to Love by Carly Phillips

 In relationships, Ian Dare offers the bare minimum–until one glimpse of sensual Riley Taylor changes his perspective. Their affair heats up and love comes into play, but Riley’s secret past just might cost them everything.

 Executive Seduction by Jennifer Probst

 When Chandler Santell turns to Logan Grant, the most ruthless CEO in the finance industry to save her beloved Yoga and Arts Center, she never intended to have seduction as part of the plan…

 In Too Deep by RaeAnne Thayne

 Though fiercely drawn to the comfort of Andrea McPhee’s arms, Will Tanner isn’t sure he can find room for a woman like her in a life focused on vengeance–until he discovers she has secrets of her own.

 Every Girl Does It by Rachel Van Dyken

 Amanda gets a flash from the past when the nerdy kid she rejected in high school suddenly reappears in her life…dead sexy, he’s all man and he wants her.

 Homecoming Season by Susan Wiggs

 Miranda Sweeney and her family find hope and healing while spending an autumn at Willow Lake after Miranda survives breast cancer.

Bonus content! Debbie Macomber’s Foreword: 

FORWARD
A SWEET LIFE
          I have no memories of my paternal grandmother.  My best guess is that I was barely four years old when she died.  But, I like to think I inherited my love of knitting from her.  My older cousins tell the story of sitting in a semi-circle in front of her rocking chair and watching her crochet.  Her fingers moved at a frantic speed as she rocked back and forth.  The amazing part is that she was sound asleep and snoring! 
          My father, who was the youngest boy, was basically raised by his oldest sister, my aunt Betty, because my grandmother was diabetic.  She was often tired and sickly, spending the majority of her time in bed. 
          Another memory my cousins have shared with me is of our grandmother boiling her hypodermic needles because she was insulin dependent.  My father and three of my uncles were also diabetic and, by the end of their lives, insulin-dependent as well.  And now several of my cousins are affected by the disease. 
          Like my cousins, for the last twenty-five years I’ve been a Type 2 diet-controlled diabetic.
          Diabetes is a life-changing disease.  It’s estimated that 25.8 million children and adults in the United States are diabetic.  That’s 8.3% of the population.  My guess is that we all know someone who is diabetic.
          When Brenda Novak’s youngest son, Thad, was diagnosed, she went on a one-woman mission to do whatever was necessary to fund research for a cure to this horrible disease.  If you’ve ever met Brenda you know she is passionate about making a difference.  This is her tenth year holding an auction to raise money for this cause and to date her efforts have resulted in more than $2 million dollars toward research for a cure. 
          The book you’ve purchased will go toward making the dream of a world free of diabetes a reality.  Each one of the authors on this long list of contributors has given of their talent and themselves to aid in this mission.  You’re about to read some of the biggest names in the field of romance. 
          Three of these talented authors, Susan Wiggs, Barbara Freethy and Rachel Van Dyken, have scored #1 placements on the New York Times best seller lists.  Now that’s impressive.  The remaining eleven are all well established authors with booming careers.  In other words, you are in for a real treat.
          And really, isn’t this the best of all worlds?  Not only is this an enjoyable read but at the same time your purchase is contributing to a worthy cause.  You can’t ask for a better win/win situation.
          It’s been my honor to write the forward.  Keep at it, Brenda.  Not only are you one amazing author, you’re a woman with passion and heart. 
          Now enjoy.
          With warmest wishes,
          Debbie Macomber 

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Don’t forget to add A Sweet Life to your Goodreads to-read and enter the contest! It’s open internationally!
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Book Blast: “Lovers at Heart” by Melissa Foster {Giveaway!}








“Steamy sex scenes and heartfelt confessions…a satisfying addition to the ‘Love in Bloom’ series.” — Midwest Book Review
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+** Lovers at Heart is a steamy contemporary romance with alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and very relatable for readers who enjoy adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. Enjoy Lovers at Heart as a stand-alone novel or for more enjoyment, read the entire Love and Bloom series (nine full-length novels featuring the Snow Sisters and the Bradens).
Handsome, wealthy resort owner Treat Braden is used to getting what he wants. When Max Armstrong walked into his life six months earlier, he saw right through the efficient and capable façade she wore like a shield, to the sweet, sensual woman who lay beneath. She sparked an unfamiliar desire in him for more than a one-night stand, leaving his heart reeling and his blood boiling. But one mistake caused her to turn away, and now, after six months of longing for the one woman he cannot have, he’s going home to try to forget her all together.Max Armstrong has a successful career, a comfortable lifestyle, and she’s never needed a man to help her find her way–until Treat Braden caught her attention at a wedding in Nassau, causing a surge of emotions too reminiscent of the painful past she’d spent years trying to forget. Max will do anything to avoid reliving that pain–including forgoing her toe-curling, heart-pounding desire for Treat.When a chance encounter turns into a night of intense passion, Treat realizes that the mistake he made six months earlier may cause him to lose Max completely. He will do everything within his power to win her heart forever–and Max is forced to face her hurtful past head on for the man she cannot help but love.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melissa Foster is the New York Times Best Selling author of four International bestselling novels. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the Women’s Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Café. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on  Fostering Success. Melissa is also a community builder for the Alliance for Independent Authors. She has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
Melissa hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.
Visit Melissa on The Women’s Nest, Fostering Success, or World Lit Cafe. Join Melissa and the YaYa Writer Girls at their annual in-person event. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.

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Must be 18+ To Enter due to mature content | Open Internationally

Watch for the full LOVE IN BLOOM series:
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SNOW SISTERS
Sisters in Love
Sisters in Bloom
Sisters in White
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THE BRADENS

Lovers at Heart

Destined for Love
Friendship on Fire
Sea of Love
Bursting with Love
Hearts at Play

happy reading & good luck!

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Release Day Book Blitz: Endless by Amanda Gray + Starbucks Giveaway!

 

Title: Endless
Author: Amanda Gray
Release Date: 10/08/13
Published by: Month9Books
Summary from Goodreads:
Jenny Kramer knows she isn’t normal. After all, not everybody can see the past lives of people around them. When she befriends Ben Daulton, resident new boy, the pair stumble on an old music box with instructions for “mesmerization” and discover they may have more in common than they thought. Like a past life. Using the instructions in the music box, Ben and Jenny share a dream that transports them to Romanov Russia and leads them to believe they have been there together before. But they weren’t alone. Nikolai, the mysterious young man Jenny has been seeing in her own dreams was there, too. When Nikolai appears next door, Jenny is forced to acknowledge that he has traveled through time and space to find her. Doing so means he has defied the laws of time, and the Order, an ominous organization tasked with keeping people in the correct time, is determined to send him back. While Ben, Jenny and Nikolai race against the clock — and the Order — Jenny and Nikolai discover a link that joins them in life — and beyond death.
Available NOW:
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About the Author
Amanda Gray believes in magic and fantasy and possibilities. She is a team of two bestselling authors who live only miles apart but have never met in person. They talk on the phone and are the best of friends and between them have written more than a dozen novels and novellas and have had their work appear on television.


GIVEAWAY:
$10 Starbucks
Gift Card and 1 e-book of Endless (INT)

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