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Spotlight Saturday: Guest Post and Giveaway with Richard Denning, author of The Last Seal

2012-02-25T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! Welcome to another edition of Spotlight Saturday at Darlene's Book Nook, where we feature authors and their books! We will be joined today by Richard Denning. About Richard: Richard Denning was born in Ilkeston in Derbyshire and lives in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, UK, where he works as a General Practitioner (family doctor). He is married and has two

BOOK REVIEW: Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose

2012-02-24T21:59:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice AUTHOR: Phillip Hoose PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus and Giroux DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 20, 2009 FORMAT: Hardcover, 133 pages GENRE: Non-fiction, Biography, Childrens/Young Adult ISBN: 978-0374313227 SYNOPSIS: “When it comes to justice, there is no easy way to get it. You can’t sugarcoat it. You have to take a stand and say, ‘This is

BOOK REVIEW: Everneath by Brodi Ashton

2012-02-24T11:00:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Everneath SERIES: Everneath, Book 1 AUTHOR: Brodi Ashton PUBLISHER: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins DATE OF PUBLICATION: January 24, 2012 FORMAT: Hardcover, 384 pages GENRE: Young Adult, Fantasy ISBN: 978-0062071132 SYNOPSIS: Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing

Guest Post and Giveaway with Morgan Hannah MacDonald, author of Sandman

2012-02-24T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! I am pleased to participate in Morgan Hannah MacDonald's Beware the Sandman Virtual Book Tour hosted by Bewitching Book Tours. About Morgan: Morgan Hannah MacDonald writes Romantic Thrillers-Not for the faint of heart. She has always been interested in writing and serial killers, but it wasn’t until she found she had dated one herself that a true writer was born. She

Waiting on Wednesday: The Unquiet by John Connolly

2012-02-22T20:53:00.002-06:00

Hi, everyone! "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Here is this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection: TITLE: The Unquiet SERIES: Charlie Parker, Book 6 AUTHOR: John Connolly PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Canada EXPECTED PUBLICATION

Winner of the Follower Love Giveaway Hop

2012-02-22T20:42:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of the Follower Love Giveaway Hop is: Congratulations to Maiden V.! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on the badges below): (

Winner of Vamplayers by Rusty Fischer

2012-02-22T20:35:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of Vamplayers by Rusty Fischer is: Congratulations to Jay! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on the badges below): (Canada/US

Winner of The Firelight of Maalda by Melissa Douthit

2012-02-22T11:35:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of The Firelight of Maalda by Melissa Douthit is: Congratulations to Julianne! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on the badges below

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan

2012-02-21T13:09:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Spirit Bound SERIES: Sisters of the Heart, Book 2 AUTHOR: Christine Feehan NARRATOR: Don Harvey PUBLISHER: Penguin Audio DATE OF PUBLICATION: 2011 FORMAT: Unabridged Audiobook, 14 hours and 11 minutes GENRE: Romance/Paranormal Romance, Fantasy/Paranormal ISBN: 978-1101538555 SYNOPSIS: Lethally sexy undercover agent Stefan Prakenskii knows a thousand ways to kill a man-and

In My Mailbox - February 19, 2012

2012-02-19T19:41:00.000-06:00

I am participating in this weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we share what books we received this week. I received this softcover in my "real" mailbox, which was a R.A.K. from Mary at Sweeping Me: Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky, Book 1) by Veronica Rossi Thanks again, Mary! I won these two e-books in the Follower Love Giveaway Hop hosted

Spotlight Saturday: Author Interview and Giveaway with Lawrence Kelter, author of Kiss of the Devil's Breath and The Brain Vault

2012-02-18T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! Welcome to another edition of Spotlight Saturday at Darlene's Book Nook, where we feature authors and their books! We will be joined today by Lawrence Kelter. About Lawrence: Lawrence Kelter is the bestselling author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series. A resident New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn and residing on Long Island. He often uses

Guest Post and Giveaway with Gordon Gumpertz, author of Red Hot Sky

2012-02-17T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! I am pleased to participate in Gordon Gumpertz's Red Hot Sky Virtual Book Publicity Tour hosted by Pump Up Your Book. About Gordon: Gordon Gumpertz brings fiction readers another exciting action/adventure experience in his new novel RED HOT SKY. This is the author’s second book, following his highly acclaimed novel TSUNAMI. In addition to writing novels, Gordon

Waiting On Wednesday: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

2012-02-15T12:11:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Here is this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection: TITLE: The Immortal Rules SERIES: Blood of Eden, Book 1 AUTHOR: Julie Kagawa PUBLISHER: Harlequin Teen EXPECTED PUBLICATION DATE: April 24, 2012 FORMAT:

February New Release Giveaway Hop

2012-02-15T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! Welcome to Stop #2 of the February New Release Giveaway Hop! This blog hop is being hosted by Book Twirps and Refracted Light Reviews. Would you like to win a hot new release from this month? The hop runs from Wednesday, February 15th to Wednesday, February 29th. Details of my giveaway: One lucky winner will win the book of your choice from one of

In My Mailbox - February 12, 2012

2012-02-12T00:01:00.000-06:00

I am participating in this weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we share what books we received this week. I received this audiobook, which I won in a giveaway hosted by Daniela at Bewitched Bookworms: Tempest (Tempest, Book 1) by Julie Cross Thanks again, Daniela! I received this hardcover in my "real" mailbox, which I won in a giveaway hosted by Leslie

Winner of the Teardrop Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace

2012-02-11T19:14:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of the Teardrop Amethyst Sterling Silver Necklace is: Congratulations to Deanna B.! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on

Winner of Patriote Peril by Thomas Thorpe

2012-02-11T19:03:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of Patriote Peril by Thomas Thorpe is: Congratulations to Julie W.! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on the badges below):

Winner of the January New Release Giveaway Hop

2012-02-11T18:53:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! The lucky winner of the January New Release Giveaway Hop is: Congratulations to Denise Z.! I have sent you an email, and you have 48 hours to claim your prize. If any prize is not claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter! There is still time to enter these giveaways (just click on the badges below):

Spotlight Saturday: Guest Post and Giveaway with Rusty Fischer, author of Vamplayers

2012-02-11T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! Welcome to another edition of Spotlight Sunday at Darlene's Book Nook, where we feature authors and their books! We will be joined today by Rusty Fischer. About Rusty: Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don’t Cry, Ushers, Inc., Vamplayers, I Heart Zombie and Panty Raid @ Zombie High. Visit his blog for news, reviews,

Guest Post and Giveaway with Melissa Douthit, author of The Firelight of Maalda

2012-02-10T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! I am pleased to participate in Melissa Douthit's The Firelight of Maalda Virtual Book Publicity Tour hosted by Premier Virtual Author Book Tours. About Melissa: Melissa Douthit grew up in North County of San Diego, California. After graduating with a Computer Science degree in Southern California, and working for a summer at the National Radio Astronomy

What an Animal Reading Challenge V

2012-02-08T18:06:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! Time for another 2012 Reading Challenge!! I completed this challenge last year, so I am happy to find out that Yvonne is hosting it again! Here are the details copied from Yvonne's blog: What an Animal Reading Challenge V The What an Animal Reading Challenge IV ends at the end of this month on February 29th. Our new challenge will begin on March 1, 2012 and end on

First Quarter Review Link-up for 2012 Sea Haven Reading Challenge

2012-02-08T13:00:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! This is the 2012 First Quarter (January to March) Review Link-up for the 2012 Sea Haven Reading Challenge. Each quarter, there will be a new Review Link-up post and I will keep a list of all the link-up posts HERE. I look forward to reading your reviews! If you are looking for the Challenge Sign-up post, click HERE.

2012 Sea Haven Reading Challenge

2012-02-08T12:46:00.000-06:00

I am hosting another reading challenge! Welcome to the 2012 Sea Haven Reading Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook! I just finished reading the first book in the Sisters of the Heart series and loved it so much that I decided to turn it into a reading challenge! The books in the Sea Haven Reading Challenge are comprised of two different series: the Drake Sisters and the Sisters of

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Water Bound by Christine Feehan

2012-02-08T12:15:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Water Bound: A Sea Haven Novel SERIES: Sisters of the Heart, Book 1 AUTHOR: Christine Feehan NARRATOR: Angela Brazil PUBLISHER: AudioGO DATE OF PUBLICATION: August 4, 2010 FORMAT: Unabridged Audiobook, 13 hours and 45 minutes GENRE: Romance/Paranormal Romance, Fantasy/Paranormal ISBN: 978-0792771180 SYNOPSIS: The last thing Lev Prakenskii remembered was being lost in the

Waiting on Wednesday: Blood on the Bayou by Stacey Jay

2012-02-08T09:16:00.000-06:00

Hi, everyone! "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Here is this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection: TITLE: Blood on the Bayou SERIES: Annabelle Lee, Book 2 AUTHOR: Stacey Jay PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Canada EXPECTED PUBLICATION