Monday, December 8, 2014

12 Days of Review Requests - Day One

Happy Monday, and welcome to the 12 Days of Review Requests fun here on the Jo Michaels blog! We're gonna kick off this event in style. If you missed the opening post from yesterday, be SURE and check it out here. It has the Rafflecopter entry form for the Kindle HD6. Each day, I'll post links to all the books pitched the previous day and a short recap of what I'm looking for you to put in the comments. Then, I'll have the Rafflecopter winner from the previous day, and the entry form for the current one along with the prizes. Let's get going!


BOOKS PITCHED WILL GO HERE.

For your comment (in the comments below NOT in the rafflecopter), pitch your book. Tell me why you think I'll like it, why I should check it out, and a little about the story. DO NOT give me a synopsis. I can get that from Amazon. Make it personal or make it funny. I care not. I'll be grabbing a sample of every book pitched and go from there.

I strongly encourage you to check out the works of your fellow Indie authors. Chat in the comments, talk each other up, make friends!

Book reviewers! You're welcome to play along, too! Meet and greet authors. Get new books to read and review. It only works if we all work together.

If you haven't joined my 2015 Review Team, do that here

**Kindly remember, there's no guarantee your book will be reviewed by me. You will get a purchase if your sample interests me, and I'll try my best to read it. But if I find I can't give it more than 2 stars, I won't write the review. I've had a few I couldn't finish and it led to me not giving a review.**

RAFFLECOPTER FROM PREVIOUS DAY WILL APPEAR HERE WITH WINNERS

Now, up for grabs on day one is a HUGE prize pack of books from author Liz C. Long, and Toni Lesatz. Be sure and thank these generous ladies!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!

Jo

105 comments:

  1. This is a story about truth.

    The truth about what your family can do to and for you, and how you find yourself amidst the expectations of everyone else.

    The truth about friendships and how sometimes the family you choose is just as important as the family you don't.

    The truth about the people who push you to acknowledge the secrets in your heart you're too scared to examine.

    The truth about the darkness that lives in us all, and the real consequences of doing what’s right.

    And most importantly, that everyone has their own version of the truth.

    Bound by Duty is not another story centered around a love triangle. Its heroine is eighteen and has a tendency to act like it. It will model the best friendships and worst life circumstances. Toss in magic powers, a prophecy and a betrothal…now, you’ve got a great way to spend a weekend.

    Bound by Duty - Stormy Smith
    New adult fantasy/paranormal
    Available only on Amazon

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    1. Holy wow, Stormy! Bound by Duty sounds like an awesome book! :) EEP! I can't wait to get my hands on the sample. GREAT PITCH! Thanks! :)

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    2. Thank you! And just wait until you see the cover. I forgot to mention it, but everybody always loves it. :) I know I do!

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    3. I just have to say I participated in a blog tour of Bound By Duty and it is a have to read. I absolutely loved it.

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    4. I agree, the cover is beautiful.

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    5. Awww. thanks Cyndel! And K.J., I'm so glad you like the cover! I'm working on the cover for Bound by Spells now and it's hard to feel like it can compete!

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  2. Can you tell the story of Snow White if the princess is a prince? The huntsman a huntress instead? Shadows on Snow is a new twist on a centuries old tale filled with magic, the fight between good and evil, and the power of true love. How can one who's closed her heart to the world fight past her demons to save not only two kingdoms, but herself as well?

    "Soon I would either be dead, or a princess. I wasn’t sure which terrified me more."

    Shadows on Snow - Starla Huchton
    YA fantasy
    Available only on Amazon

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    1. This sounds amazing, Starla! Ooooooooooooooooooooooh whee! Awesome pitch! I can't wait to dig in :) Thank you!

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    2. Love your cover! I like the concept of fairy tales with a twist.

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    3. I think I'm gonna check this one out when I get done working! :-) Sounds awesome!

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    4. I'm such a fairy tale girl - I'm going to have to snag this one!

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    5. What a clever idea!

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    6. Is it weird that I keep looking for the 'like' button on these comments? LOL

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    7. I got this when it was on preorder. I need to read it soon.

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  3. If you could save someone from themselves one story at a time, would you tell the right story at the right time? Dry Stories is a collection of intertwined short stories that you can pick up and consume in pieces or as a novella.

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    1. Kate, I do love your writing :) I'm excited to snag the sample for this one. Sounds awesome! Thank you!

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  4. Life is a series of moments.
    One moment you’re goofing around with your best friends…
    The next, you’re running for your life.
    One moment you’re the cheerleader, the quarterback's girlfriend, the IT girl…
    The next, you’re lost.
    One moment the muggy, summer night is perfect…
    And then the storm hits.
    People change. Lives are lost. Love is tested.
    A moment.
    That’s all it takes to change your world forever.
    How do you get back to normal when normal is gone?

    From The Wreckage by Michele G Miller
    Coming of Age Drama
    Available everywhere for FREE
    *This is book one in a completed three book series.

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    1. Michelle, this is an intriguing pitch! Yummy book goodness! :) Thanks for joining the party and for the awesome pitch!!

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    2. Love the pitch, makes me definitely want to read more.

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    3. This is a great pitch. Just picked it up. Thanks for sharing, Michele!

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  5. You love young adult fiction and so Sita's looking for love in all the wrong places will feel familiar and unique at the same time. Hindus and Christians view women the same way. Don't believe me? Check out AN UNLIKELY GODDESS, winner of the SheWrites New Novelist award.

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    1. I do love YA! Awesome award! Congratulations :) I'm excited to pick it up! Thanks for the pitch!

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  6. This is a story about roots and the influence of homeland.

    The savagely beautiful landscape of the Mediterranean island of Corsica is the background.

    ‘The House at Zaronza’ is based on a true story that came to light only recently. A packet of love letters was found walled up in the attic of a Corsican house. They were written in the 1890s by the village schoolmaster to a young woman, the daughter of a bourgeois family who lived there.

    The star-crossed lovers meet in secret but fate – and the strict social codes of Corsica – are against them.

    The story follows Maria, the young woman, as she reconciles herself to life’s disappointments and goes to nurse on the Western Front during World War I.

    Maria has a deep attachment to her native Corsica, and especially to her village, Zaronza. She is a product of her environment, even if she is sometimes a victim of it.

    The ending might surprise you! It’s not the predictable one.

    The House at Zaronza – Vanessa Couchman
    Historical fiction
    Available from all branches of Amazon

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    1. WoW. I adore historical fiction! Eager to sink my teeth into the sample :) Thanks for the pitch!

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    2. This sounds great! I love stories that have that edge of truth to them that the author gives their own spin to.

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  7. Damn. I messed up the Rafflecopter form in the post so the link to my book isn't in it but it won't let me go back and add it. Any way I can revise it? Sorry - there had to be one bozo on the block.

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    1. No worries! I'll make it right :) Thanks for letting me know so I can fix it :)

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  8. What do you do when the person you've loved since you were sixteen, commits the ultimate betrayal?
    Shelly wants to file for divorce, while Cal wants to fight for their marriage. He asks Shelly for 8 Weeks... 8 dates to prove that their love is true. If at the end of those 8 Weeks, she still wants a divorce, Cal won't put up a fight, but Shelly has to give the dates a chance.
    Can Cal convince Shelly that she's still the only woman he's ever loved, and ever will, or is one night in Vegas going to destroy the foundation of what they've spent eight years building?

    8 Weeks
    Contemporary Romance
    Available in all formats

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    1. Thanks soooo much for the pitch, Bethany! Excited to sample 8 Weeks. Heard a lot of great things :)

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    2. Gosh, this one sounds really good, too! Not sure how I am going to get any writing done with all these new books to check out. : )

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    3. This book is fantastic! Bethany did a great job of getting the reader to connect to the characters.

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  9. It wasn’t all that long ago that conventional wisdom taught us not to talk to strangers online. “You’ll get murdered,” our mothers warned, sure that no one could ever be who they said they were on the Internet. Then Internet dating hit the scene, and finding love online became the ultimate taboo of all.

    It was during those early days of online dating when Chloe first made the decision to plunge into uncharted waters, despite the fears expressed by her own overly opinionated Asian mother and the taunts made by her closest friends. She was sure this path could lead her to the love she was searching for—if she could just filter through the potential murderers, pathological liars and perverts first.

    Readers are calling it a “fun read that reminds you dating is always more hilarious from the outside looking in,” complete with moments so cringe worthy you’ll find yourself hiding from the pages, afraid to find out what happens next. Thankfully, there are a few hidden gems—the men who almost make this whole online dating adventure seem at least somewhat worthwhile—and this is exactly why you will hang on to the very last page, infused with Chloe’s hope that “the one” just might be out there yet.

    Click Date Repeat - K. J. Farnham
    Contemporary Romance

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    1. It does sound really cute! I'm so happy you pitched it! Grabbing the first batch of samples here in a little bit. So freaking excited! :)

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  10. A fun fast young adult paranormal romance...
    Kattlynn Matthews has dreamed of the tall dark and handsome, Chase Karson for several years. The spark in her dreams in minuet compared to seeing and feeling the real deal.
    Chase has come to Crystal Creek to protect and love his soul mate Kattlynn.
    While their love blossoms quickly, new realities are standing in the way of happily ever after.
    Kattlynn learns she is the daughter of Artemis, the Angel and Goddess of Light, and with that comes abilities and responsibilities she could never have dreamed of.
    But with great powers, comes great evil and it will seek her out and use the people closest to her. Leaders of the fallen angels will try to use her to tip the balance of good and evil to their favor…and well some just want her dead.
    This is an enthralling love story complete with new awakenings, mystery and mythology all wrapped up with danger lurking all throughout.
    And a big cliff hanger ending! :)

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    1. Eep! A cliffhanger?!?! I love those haha! Thanks for the pitch! I'm looking forward to diving in :)

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    2. Welp, I'm sucked in :). Anything Greek mythology is right up my alley.

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    3. snagging this one myself, greek mythology had me hooked.

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  11. Graham Hope is single for the first time in decades. No wife, no fancy house and no kids. Except when they want something.

    How will Graham cope with this new-found single status? Will he maintain his relationship with his children? Will his single friends take him under their wing? Will he find somewhere new to live?

    More importantly, will Graham ever have sex again?

    ‘Six Months to Get a Life’ follows Graham’s journey from despair and a little anger, through opportunity and hope, to eventually… you will have to read the book to find out.

    Although the novel is a work of fiction, the emotions displayed by the principal characters will be familiar to anyone who has experienced the break-up of a long-term relationship. Hurt, despair, anger and trepidation are interspersed on more optimistic days with hope, excitement and feelings of a new beginning.

    With the book being described by beta readers as a cross between Nick Hornby and Notting Hill, and the principal character being likened to a male Bridget Jones, readers are sure to find something in this book to smile about.

    ‘Six Months to Get a Life’ is my debut novel. It is arguably the best debut novel I have ever written.

    Six Months to Get a Life
    Contemporary fiction / romance / humour
    Release date: 21st January 2015

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    1. I'm cracking up, Ben :) This sounds awesome. I can't wait to delve in and devour the sample you put up for us :)

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    2. Thanks Jo. I've got to say, I love loads of these books. That's my TBR list sorted for the next few months!

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    3. Isn't it awesome? Like a book buffet :) Gobble, gobble smack. Now I have to go read samples and make some very difficult decisions!

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  12. FAMILY PLANNING is a sweet multi-generational romance, and it begins and ends at Christmas. With all the complications of blended families, friends, new places, and past baggage, Donna has her hands full trying to find happiness for herself and the people she loves, but she faces it with humor and courage. The main characters are the sort of people you'll miss when the book is over. Guaranteed to make you smile.

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    1. This is super intriguing, Beth! I'm grabbing samples now. Love your cover. :) Thanks for the pitch, and welcome to the madness!! :)

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    2. Thanks, Jo. You throw a great party.

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    3. I plan for this one all year. ;) I certainly hope it meets all expectations!

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  13. The Tree of Everlasting Knowledge blends elements from the literary, mystery and romance genres to produce a sweeping saga about family secrets and enduring love. Unlike my bestselling Liberty series, "TREE" is drawn from my experiences as an adoptive mother. It is by far my finest work to date.

    "Poignant and powerful, The Tree of Everlasting Knowledge is as much a saga of learning how to survive, heal, and forgive as it is a chilling crime story, unforgettable to the very end." --The Midwest Book Review

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    1. This sounds interesting to me. I'll take a look!

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    2. I love personal experience books. They're so moving. Thanks for the pitch, Christine! I'm looking forward to it :)

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    3. Many thanks for your interest, David.

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  14. Oh, my Jo. I don't know if you would like a bit of the smutty-smutty-bang-bang, but I think my erotic romance serial series would love you long time.

    Accused of being too vanilla by her ex, Jes is trying to toss off that label and change her flavor-- to something more like a wicked red velvet. Not sure she can do it? She isn't either, but then she meets Daire and now Jes has to decide if she has enough spice in her to play his game.

    You don't even have to tell anybody you're reading it- that's why I call it the Brown Bag Series. You can hide The Release Club away in a wrapper and this can be our dirty little secret. I'll never tell--

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    1. Oh, my, Misty! LOL I'm cracking up. I'll check out the sample. Of course I will. I'm gonna read them ALL!! No writer left behind :)

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  15. Moonlight is different: its heritage is the Japanese graphic novel genre. It is a fantasy YA romance which is tender, tragic, magical and which - hopefully - holds the reader in suspense as to the outcome. Opinions of readers have varied widely, but most have been very favourable. Because it was originally planned as a graphic novel it is a quick read, barely novella length.

    I suspect you would prefer I don't do this, but this is my first time ever in this event or any like it. So, here is the short blurb which I think is a helpful further description, but you will also find it on Amazon. "Moonlight is a fantasy romance set in modern Japan. Two young teenagers, Tadao and Yuzuki, pledge their love in the face of imminent separation. Can they honour their promise to meet again as adults? Can they overcome an impossible challenge to achieve happiness together? The story includes elements of tragedy and magic, and Yuzuki's little cat, Miss Moonbeam, holds the key."

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    1. I love YA, and fantasy reels me in, too :) Quick reads are good! Off to snag a sample now! Thanks for the pitch, David!

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  16. Why are strangers suddenly appearing in a sleepy North Carolina town asking about Lee Harvey Oswald? What do they have to do with widow Olivia Roberts? Why is her neighbor and friend Bill Horton so dead set against her traveling to Dallas, Texas? When she journeys with Bill from her North Carolina home to Dallas in search of answers to questions from November 22, 1963 she learns more than she ever expected.
    “View from the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale” is a story of “what-ifs”? What if the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 was a conspiracy? What if accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was innocent? What if someone knew the truth and could prove it? What if someone you trusted turned out to be hiding a secret so big it could change history?
    This is a tale of friendship, love, political intrigue, and murder that proves passion can be found at any age.

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    1. Political intrigue, murder, and love? Yes, please! Just got your sample :) Thanks SO much for the pitch, Lizzi! Welcome to the blog.

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  17. When I was a teenager, I was fascinated by Bram Stoker's Dracula. The thought of a love so powerful that it survived even death really struck home. As a child of divorce, love seemed fragile, too easy to fall out of. I wanted to believe, NEEDED to believe, that love could be strong and beautiful, a bond between two people to last the test of time.

    I grew into adulthood, married, and started writing. I've always known that my first book would be a book about vampires and that the major theme would be an all powerful, all encompassing love.

    Two things happened.

    First, my marriage was an unhappy one. I couldn't write the story I wanted to write because my own experiences with love were to painful to draw from. The story floundered.

    Second, Twilight was released and vampires were everywhere!

    I put my book away and stopped thinking about writing. Fast forward a few years. I'm divorced and much better off. I met the man of my dreams. I mean, this is the kind of man that I can devote myself to, the kind of man who is deserving of an all encompassing, life defining love. Two years into our relationship and I'm still falling in love with him.

    He encouraged me to finish my book and take the steps to get it published.

    Funny thing. As I was writing, my characters became less and less concerned about telling their love story. They knew they were in love. They didn't feel the need to flaunt it. They were way more concerned about solving the mysteries I presented them and staying alive throughout all the danger I threw their way.

    "Facade" is not the book I set out to write. It's not just a love story. It's got mystery, action and adventure, suspense...and of course, my heart and soul thrown into it.

    Facade: A Vampire Love Story by R. M. Webb
    Paranormal Suspense/Urban Fantasy with a touch of romance
    Available at Amazon

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    1. "the kind of man who is deserving of an all encompassing, life defining love. Two years into our relationship and I'm still falling in love with him." I know exactly how you feel, R. M. :) WOW, I'm off to pick up your sample right now. I can't wait to dig in. What an amazing pitch. I feel you, lady! :)

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    2. Why, thank you! Happy reading and thank you very much for this pitch opportunity!

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  18. "The ABCs of Dinkology: Life" and "The ABCs of Dinkology: Time In-Between" are the first two parts in the Saga of Max Dinkman, or, as my publisher calls it, "The Max Dinkman Chronicles." The story is a love letter to comic books and pop culture. It's also a look at the changing age that was late 1999. Max is one of my favorite creations and I hope, after reading his story, you will feel the same way!

    On a side note, thanks for doing this! I'm going to share the info on my blog later today!

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    1. Awesome, AE! Thanks so much for pitching this. It's very different and I'm looking forward to the sample more than I can say. Welcome to the madness :)

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    2. Thanks! The madness makes it more interesting!

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  19. When Kiva leaves her drug-smuggling husband to start a new life in a mouse-infested farmhouse, she thinks no one from her old life will be able to find her there. But just about everyone does — including her daughter who ran away four years ago, her best friend who pulls her back into illegal activities, and the captain of the smuggling boat who hasn’t been paid.

    Can she reunite with her daughter, quit being quite such a screw-up, and possibly find true love while pursued by assorted bad guys?

    Of Mice and Money is a humorous romp, a mother-daughter story, a thriller of sorts, and a figuring-out-what's-really-important-in-your-life story. My idea was that it would be a Donald E. Westlake book with a female protagonist, but that female protagonist, Kiva, didn't totally agree with that plan.

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    1. Winifred!! This got filtered as spam :( But, fixed now!! Sorry about that. Technology! Gah! I freaking love your pitch. Can't wait to read the sample :) Thanks for stopping by and welcome to the fray!!

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  20. Hi Jo,

    I'm sorry if this pops up again. I tried to comment earlier and I'm not seeing it now, so I wanted to try again. :-) So here's my pitch:

    How far would you go to save humanity? Your friends and family? Yourself?

    "One life will make the difference." Macey Holsinger has heard that promise for as long as she can remember. But it hasn't saved anyone yet.

    Macey lives in a world ravaged by disease. Most of humanity has been decimated by it. The government is desperate, stopping at nothing to find a cure.

    In then end, Macy is left with only one question: How far is she willing to go in the name of the cure.

    The Cure is one of my favorite books, but I may or may not be a little bias. :-)

    Again, I apologize if this posts twice. Please remove it if it does. Thanks again for the opportunity! :-)

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    1. Just once, Stephanie :) Thanks for checking and putting it up again. I'd hate to miss out on this one!! Sounds awesome. I'm eagerly awaiting the moment I can sink my teeth in! Welcome to the blog!

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    2. Thanks Jo! Oh good, I didn't want to be the brat that published more than once LOL! I appreciate the practice at writing pitches! Some of them are really great on here! Clearly I need more practice! ;-) Thanks again for the opportunity here and happy reading, whatever you pick!

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  21. Every heroine must face a villain, but what happens when she's married to him?

    Siren Talbot knew better than to wish for a happily ever after. Circumstances have been less than kind most of her life. After Carver, her first true love, vanished, she never expected a second chance at happiness. Then she met Patrick. Charming, sweet and more than willing to give all of himself to her, he's an absolute prince, and everyone in her life adores him.

    But there's something strange and dark about him, something she can't quite put her finger on, and when she discovers a secret he's been keeping, she can't even wrap her mind around it. Magic? She doesn't believe in magic, doesn't even want to, but the proof is overwhelming, and she can no longer hide. It's been a part of her life since the day she was born, and embracing her true nature is the only way to stand against her angry prince.

    Siren
    Urban fantasy/romance
    Release date: January 5, 2015

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    1. Ooh! I might have to check this out!

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    2. Holy wow sweet cover of e-books! I'm soooo eager to read the sample you uploaded for us :) For everyone waiting to sample it, you'll get the link tomorrow :) Thanks for the pitch, Jennifer!

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    3. My designer is amazing! Thank you for the cover compliment, and for putting together such a fun and unique opportunity!

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    4. The designer fully approves of this pitch. And the comments. ;)

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  22. She will do anything - forfeit her identity, friendships, even love - to be humanity’s champion.

    As the U.S. government prepares to take over the world, MC infiltrates one of their elite academies that trains future leaders. MC must rise to the top in the Cube training grounds in order to be placed high up within the government so she can stop them in their takeover.

    MC is a character who can easily see faults in everyone but herself.

    It is not until her fourth and final year at the academy that her top-student status is threatened by the sudden arrival of Li, the new transfer student. MC is completely focused on her self-created mission until she gets sidetracked by Li, who might be bad news in more ways than which she bargained.

    Ataxia and the Ravine of Lost Dreams
    A Young Adult, Dystopian, Not-So-Distant-Future Novel

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    1. Oh my... Elite warriors? Dystopian society? HECK YEAH! :D Off to grab a sample, Rachel! Thanks for the pitch :)

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    2. Nom. Nom. I freaking love Dystopian!!!

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  23. Born with title but no wealth to go with it, Sophie must win the hand of a prince to secure her family's future. This means learning to survive at Russian Imperial Court. In a world filled with romance, intrigue, and danger, Sophie will have to risk everything to secure her future. The only question is, will she follow her heart or chase the crown?

    Queen of Someday is coming of age story based on the life of young Catherine the Great that readers have compared to CW's Reign. Historical fiction has never been this much of a guilty pleasure.

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    1. That's an awesome cover, Sherry :) I love it. HOLY CRAP I LOVE CATHERINE THE GREAT!!! HOW DID YOU KNOW? Sorry, got carried away a little bit there :) EEEEEP!!! Annnnd, again. Thank you, thank you for the pitch!

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  24. I'm having a moment here. Loving how everyone is so supportive of one another! You guys are awesome! Thanks for being so dang cool and friendly :)

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    1. I'm intrigued by all the pitches! Already snagged four books to add to my own tbr list... thanks to you Jo Michaels and all the lovely authors!

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    2. You and me both, Rachel! This is really difficult. SO many of these are really well written and intresting :)

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  25. "I wish it had been you, not him."

    Such words serve as the catalyst for one young girl's descent into a journey of self-discovery. At seventeen, Evangeline Frost was living a life she loved, until the accident that killed her father - the accident of which she was the driver. Reeling from the guilt of her father's death and her mother's turn to alcohol, Evangeline begins to take her own life, drawn back from the brink by one sweet memory of her father.

    But what happens when a girl in need of comfort is turned away by a mother too broken to love?

    Enter Jett and Lettie, environmentalists who have dedicated their lives to saving animals at their wildlife preserve. They welcome Evangeline as part of their program for troubled teens. Sent across the country, Evangeline is immersed in a new world where she helps animals heal as much as they help her. With charming and cheeky Caster by her side, she meets and befriends a stubborn, head-butting giraffe named Ruke who soon becomes her salvation.

    Fragile Creatures is a story that explores the bond between human and animal, a quirky yet heartfelt healing journey between one girl and her prized giraffe. Readers take the trip with her, becoming a part of Kindred Hides Wildlife Preserve while learning the truth about the accident that has scarred Evangeline both physically and mentally. Though the novel touches on darker aspects of human emotion, it also brings to light the strength and courage we all have within us. For Evangeline, that means finding the strength to forgive herself, and face a new life with new friends who see past the accident, to the girl who longs to put the pieces back together.

    Fragile Creatures
    YA Contemp
    Release Date: February 25th, 2014

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    1. OOOOOOoooooooohhhhhhh, Kristina! Thank you so much for pitching Fragile Creatures :) *skips off to grab a sample* Welcome to my funhouse :)

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  26. Pariah
    The New Covenant Series
    by Casey L. Bond

    What are the things that you need most in life—the things you crave? Solara longs for freedom.

    Having been raised under the Kingdom’s lock and key since the age of two, she wants to see the world. Upon turning seventeen and receiving no mark from the Lord, she believes freedom is finally within her grasp. Unfortunately, she is wrong. The Kingdom has been fooled. She is marked by an angel of light and one of the fallen dark ones. Solara is God’s chosen, and with her birth, the new covenant made with mankind is made manifest.

    Solara also longs for love, strong enough to last a lifetime, and beyond. Riven loves her. But is one of the fallen prophesied to betray the chosen. Can she trust him? Love him? Prophesy states that she is the key. The fate of humanity rests with her decision. She alone will determine whether the doors of Heaven or the gates of Hell open upon the Earth.

    But how can a normal girl, who has been raised with no knowledge of either side, make such a decision? And how can she turn away from finally tasting those things she has craved for so long.

    Released: June 2014
    Amazon, Kobo, B&N, iBooks, Scribd, Page Foundry

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    1. EEEEEEEP!!! Casey! Pariah! EEEEEEEEEP!! Totally grabbing the sample right now :) Thanks for popping by and pitching!

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    2. I'm hooked! Fantasy stories with angels, demons, kings, battles, are my favorite.

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  27. Destiny Finds Her
    Destiny Series Book 1
    by Miranda Lynn

    Hmm from the looks of it you may not have a Time Travel Romance. Well have I got the book for you! Filled with a head strong female who loves coffee, hot cocoa, designer shoes, her gay best friend, oh and her job with a top notch publishing company. She never expected to be thrown back in time, talk to a hamster, learn she has magical powers, and catches the eye of a sexy highland warrior. Will she embrace her destiny and save her true love, or will she turn her back on it all? Here is the one sentence pitch.

    Destiny sends Jami spiraling through time to find the love of a Highland warrior, and the magical secret inside her own heart.

    Available on Amazon

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    1. Got your sample, Miranda :) Thanks for joining in the fun! I can't wait to dig in. This sounds AWESOME! :)

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