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Giveaway!

Nephele Tempest

Yes, it’s that time. I’m giving away another book, though in this case it’s an Advance Reader Copy (ARC). Shannon K. Butcher‘s next installment in her exciting Sentinel Wars series, DYING WISH, is due in stores March 6th, but you have the chance to win an early peek. Just comment here on this post between now and Monday, February 13th at 5:00pm PST. I’ll pick a commenter at random to win the ARC and post their name here. Good luck!

Jackie Patton has been rescued by the Theronai from her captivity and torture at the hands of the Synestryn, only to learn that she’s a potential match for the Theronai warriors who need a woman to literally save their lives.

Forced to choose, she unexpectedly selects Iain, a cold-hearted warrior who doesn’t want to be saved. Iain is convinced that it’s too late-that his soul is already as dead as his former betrothed, killed by the Synestryn. Still, he is the only one she wants. But is Iain indeed beyond saving?

Regency Giveaway

Nephele Tempest

MISS HILLARY SCHOOLS A SCOUNDREL, the debut Regency romance by my client Samantha Grace, will be in stores Tuesday, Tuesday, February 7, but I’m excited to announce that I’ll be doing a giveaway for the book here this week. Some of you may recall my mentioning a few weeks back that the book received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Here’s your chance to see what the fuss is about.

Simply leave a comment here on the blog between now and Friday, January 27, at 5pm PST. I’ll choose a person randomly and post the winner here. Easy, yes? Good luck!

Knight Agency iGiveaway

Nephele Tempest

‘Tis the season for giving, but it’s awfully nice to receive as well. And winning something can be even more fun!

The Knight Agency is hosting a fabulous iGiveaway this holiday season. One lucky winner will take home a brand new iPad 2, along with up to 13 free e-books from TKA authors to start loading up that lovely new electronic toy.

For complete information, check out the official contest page. This contest is open to U.S. residents age fourteen and up. Good luck!

In the Spirit of Giving

Nephele Tempest

Those of you who frequent this blog know I’m highly in favor of giving books to those who have few or none at their disposal, and that I’m a huge supporter of the book fairs run by Guys Lit Wire, a blog that focuses on reviewing books that appeal to younger male readers in particular. Well, they’re hosting a book fair for the holidays, benefiting Ballou Sr. High School in Washington, D.C. The school first came to their attention last spring, at which point the school library held an abysmal one book per student enrolled — a really shameful ratio. The spring fair and some additional efforts have brought the ratio up to four books per student, but that still falls short of the American Library Association’s recommended eleven books per student.

With Thanksgiving around the corner here in the U.S., it’s a perfect time to consider what you’re truly grateful for in your life. I’m particularly grateful that I have easy access to any and all books I could ever possibly wish to read, a luxury that many people do not share, whether for financial or political reasons. So I’m donating some books to this excellent cause, and I ask that you do the same if you’re able. If a book donation is not something you can do right now, please consider boosting the signal for this school, and helping them to achieve their goals in that way.

Complete details are posted over at the Guys Lit Wire Blog, including a link to the school’s wish list of titles at Powell’s Books.

Winner!

Nephele Tempest

Thanks to everyone who commented to enter the ARC giveaway for Marilyn Brant’s A SUMMER IN EUROPE. Our lucky winner is Melinda! Please keep an eye on your e-mail for information on how to claim your ARC. Congratulations!

Happy weekend, everyone, and happy reading!

Giveaway!

Nephele Tempest

As promised, I have an Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) to giveaway here on the blog this week. The book is A SUMMER IN EUROPE by Marilyn Brant, a women’s fiction title due out at the end of November.

On her thirtieth birthday, Gwendolyn Reese receives an unexpected present from her widowed Aunt Bea: a grand tour of Europe in the company of Bea’s Sudoku and Mah-jongg Club. The prospect isn’t entirely appealing. But when the gift she is expecting – an engagement ring from her boyfriend – doesn’t materialize, Gwen decides to go. At first, Gwen approaches the trip as if it’s the math homework she assigns her students, diligently checking monuments off her must-see list. But amid the bougainvillea and stunning vistas of southern Italy, something changes. Gwen begins to live in the moment – skipping down stone staircases in Capri, running her fingers over a glacier in view of the Matterhorn, racing through the Louvre, and taste-testing pastries at a Marseilles cafe. Revelling in every new experience – especially her attraction to a charismatic British physics professor – Gwen discovers that the ancient wonders around her are nothing compared to the renaissance unfolding within…

For a chance to win, simply leave a comment here on this thread between now and Friday, November 4th, at 5pm Pacific Time. I’ll post the winner at some point after that time, both here and in a new post. Good luck!

ETA: And the winner is Melinda! Congratulations! Keep an eye on your e-mail for information on how to claim your ARC. Thanks so much to everyone for playing along. More giveaways to come in the near future, so stay tuned!

Giveaway!

Nephele Tempest

Yes, it’s that time again. I have an ARC for some lucky person, so listen up. Shannon K. Butcher‘s RAZOR’S EDGE, book two in her new romantic suspense series, doesn’t hit shelves until the beginning of November, but I’m happy to announce that I’m giving away an ARC for the book this week.

Roxanne “Razor” Haught is an expert in stealth security for corporate espionage cases. But now she’s a target. Tanner O’Connell has no intentions of leaving Razor’s side. Despite her objections to having a “babysitter”, his orders as the newest member of the Edge are to watch her back. With a brainwashed assassin after his partner, Tanner cannot afford to let his desire for Razor interfere with his duty. His special ops skills may be all that stand between saving Razor-or losing her forever.

All you need to do is post a comment here on this thread (just one per person, please) between now and Wednesday, October 12th at 5:00pm PT. I will draw a winner randomly from the entrants and announce that person’s name on Thursday. Yes, this is open internationally–I know that’s always a big question–so come one, come all and enter. Good luck!

More Fun Freebies

Nephele Tempest

My client L.J. Cohen is offering a fun new freebie: she’s going to be producing a bi-monthly newsletter with an accompanying free short story. We are currently shopping her wonderful YA project, but she’s also a talented poet and just an interesting person all around. You can get more information on her latest endeavor, and learn how to sign up for her free story subscription, over at her blog.