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Win $20/£25 Amazon Gift Voucher with Vegas, Lies, and Murder!

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:18:46 +0100

My new cozy mystery from the ‪Amber Fox Mystery Series is out now at a discounted price of only $0.99/£0.99 for a LTD time only!

When feisty insurance investigator Amber Fox lands in Las Vegas to tie the knot with her fiancé, Brad Beckett, she's got three things on her mind: fun, relaxation, and lots of honeymoon action.

But after one wardrobe malfunction and a botched Elvis-themed ceremony, Amber's personal life is in overload, and her lucky knickers definitely aren't working their magic. And if that wasn't enough to ruin her special day, Amber finds herself in the middle of investigating the disappearance of an exotic dancer and working undercover in a gentleman's club, Polesque, bringing a whole new meaning to seeing the Vegas Strip.

In Sin City, the stakes are high, but whoever said "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" hasn't bet on meeting an angry Amber Fox.

Books in the Amber Fox Series:

#1 Fashion, Lies, and Murder
#2 Money, Lies, and Murder
#3 Voodoo, Lies, and Murder
#4 Chocolate, Lies, and Murder
#4.5 Santa Claus, Lies, and Murder (novella)
#5 Vegas, Lies, and Murder

What critics are saying about the AMBER FOX MYSTERIES:

"If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum I think you will really like Amber Fox - I know I do." ~ Martha's Bookshelf

"Sibel Hodge writes in such a way that it feels like your best girlfriend is dishing the dirt and letting you in on her best secrets. Her Amber Fox Mystery series is the perfect combination of chick lit and mystery." ~ A Girl and Her Kindle

"Sibel Hodge does it again! Another book I just couldn't stop reading. I absolutely love Amber Fox series and I am so glad I got to read and review this one because it was fantastic." ~ Geeky Girl Reviews

"Amber Fox is a modern, career-driven woman who seems to be a cross between Kinsey Milhone and Gracie Hart (Miss Congeniality). I enjoyed the great mixture of action adventure and slapstick. I found myself chuckling out loud and on one occasion snorting water out my nose." ~ Coffee Time Romance & More

"Amber Fox was hilarious with her tough as nails outer persona and her hysterical one-liners that were frequently laugh out loud funny. I definately recommend picking this book up!!" ~ The Caffeinated Diva reads...

"Amber Fox is the kind of strong lead female character with a great sarcastic wit that I love to read." ~ To Read, Perchance to Dream

Available from:
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Amazon.co.uk http://tinyurl.com/nuhlaf2
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iBooks http://tinyurl.com/oqke7cf
Kobo http://tinyurl.com/ps6y26z

I'm giving away a $25/£20 Amazon Gift Voucher on my Facebook page to celebrate so head on over for a chance to win!

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

New Release! The Indie Author Potluck Cookbook - Proceeds to Food Bank of South Jersey

Mon, 11 May 2015 13:32:45 +0100

I'm very excited to announce a new project I've been involved in! The Indie Author Potluck Cookbook is a privately operated charity collaboration designed to raise funds and awareness for the Food Bank of South Jersey. All contributors to this collection have donated their time and recipes in support of the project. This cookbook features a true "potluck" feel with a variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts, as well as short stories, book excerpts, and author anecdotes. 75% of the proceeds from sales of the project will be donated to the Food Bank of South Jersey. The remainder of the funds will be used to cover our expenses and promote the book.

Contributing Authors

Sarah L. Carter

Aimee Easterling

KJ Hannah Greenberg

Anna Hess

Sibel Hodge

Ros Jackson

Shiao-jang Kung

Monica LaPorta

Marie Long

Raquel Lyon

Zelah Meyer

Dawn Lee McKenna

T.K. Richardson

Caddy Rowland

J.E. Taylor

Stella Wilkinson

Sarah Weaver

Now available for pre-order NOW and will be released on 15th May
from:

Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Kobo
iBooks
Nook

Happy Cooking!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Mother's Day Cozy Mystery Sale!

Fri, 08 May 2015 13:32:06 +0100

Just in time for Mother's Day (USA)! Gemma Halliday Publishing has 21 fabulous cozy mysteries on sale for only $0.99/£0.99!

Come shop the huge Gemma Halliday Publishing Mother's Day Sale...21
books at a bargain price - this weekend only. Head on over to Gemma Halliday Publishing's Website to check them out.

What I'm working on right now...

The 5th book in my Amber Fox Mystery Series - Vegas, Lies, and Murder will be out in June.

Happy Mother's Day!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Win a $25/£20 Amazon Gift Card With My New Release - Murder and Mai Tais!

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:13:51 +0100

My new cozy mystery from the ‪#‎DangerCoveMysteries‬ series is out now at a discounted price of only $0.99/£0.99 for a LTD time only!

Murder is on the menu, and someone's about to get served.

Hope Foster's motto is to let fate lead you—which it did in her case right to the quiet town of Danger Cove. But when the owner of the Smuggler's Tavern, where Hope tends bar, is murdered, suddenly fate puts Hope squarely in the role of "prime suspect" in her employer's murder. Not only is she the last one to see him alive, but a new will also reveals that her employer left his whole estate to Hope instead of his ungrateful daughter Elise and nephew Carter.

With the local police convinced Hope is a manipulative "Black Widow" killer, Hope's peaceful life in Danger Cove is about to turn into a white water ride. Along with a sexy underwater archaeologist from England, in town searching for a lost shipwreck, an international yoga guru, and a reformed alcoholic patron, Hope sets out to prove her innocence.

But can Team Hope catch the real killer before she trades in her bartending apron for an orange prison jumpsuit?

Available from:
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Amazon.co.uk http://tinyurl.com/nuhlaf2
B&N http://tinyurl.com/osgp9d3
iBooks http://tinyurl.com/oqke7cf
Kobo http://tinyurl.com/ps6y26z

I'm giving away a $25/£20 Amazon Gift Voucher on my Facebook page to celebrate so head on over for a chance to win!

I'm also excited to announce a new multi-author boxed set British Bad Boys is also out now for a discounted price of $0.99/£0.99!

What is it about a man with a British accent that makes grown women melt?
*** Limited Time Offer ****
Six Award Winning Bestselling Authors bring you British Bad Boys

Three Sisters ~ by Helen Smith
When Emily is invited to a party hosted by a mysterious circus troupe in London, one of the performers dies right in front of her… but where is the body? Handsome, arrogant Chris denies that anyone has been killed. Could he be responsible? Emily teams up with her neighbors to investigate.

The Secret Diary of Alice in Wonderland ~ by Barbara Silkstone
Miami real estate broker, Alice Harte’s addiction to being right almost does her in when she falls for the wrong White Rabbit. Nigel Channing is an international conman with a gift for crafting Byronesque emails. He sweeps Alice off her feet and down a rabbit hole laden with mugs, thugs, and be-headers as they race one-step ahead of Nigel’s enemies who now want Alice’s head, too. Will Alice be able to keep her head when all about her are losing theirs? Are the cards stacked against her or will she find true love? Is there a Joker in the deck?

Hel’s Heroes ~ by Gerry McCullough
Helen McFadden – Hel for short – is a successful writer of Historic Romance for the eBook market. But one day she decides that she needs to get out and experience a bit of real life. She is soon clubbing, partying and generally having a good time – and men are springing up in her life from all directions. But are any of them a patch on the heroes she writes about – especially Jack, the highwayman in her current book? Will Hel ever learn to relate to a real man and stop expecting to meet a clone of one of her heroes?

Sherwood Ltd ~ by Anne R. Allen
A madcap tale of intrigue, romance and disaster set near the real Sherwood Forest. Suddenly-homeless American manners expert Camilla Randall becomes a 21st Century Maid Marian—living rough with a band of outlaw Englishmen—led by a charming, self-styled Robin Hood. When Camilla is invited to publish a book of her columns by UK publisher Peter Sherwood, she lands in a gritty criminal world—far from the Merrie Old England she envisions. Hungry and penniless, she camps in a Wendy House built from pallets of porn while battling an epic flood, a Renaissance Faire wench, and the mysterious killer…who may be Peter himself.
"Chick lit noir with a side of funny"—Ruth Harris, NYT bestselling author

Fourteen Days Later ~ by Sibel Hodge
When accident-prone Helen Grey finds a thong stuffed into the pocket of her boyfriend’s best work trousers, it’s time for her to move on. Helen’s life is propelled in an unexpected direction after her best friend, Ayshe, sets her a fourteen-day, life-changing challenge. Helen receives a task everyday, which she must complete without question. The tasks are designed to build her confidence and boost her self-esteem but all they seem to do is push her closer to Ayshe’s brother, Kalem. How will Kalem’s Turkish Cypriot family react when they find out?
Is it really possible to change your life in fourteen days?
"This story was impossible for me to put down." - Coffee Time Romance & More

PLAN X ~ by Lise McClendon – writing as Rory Tate
Professor Augie Phillips is living the swinging, playboy life – until someone tries to blow him up. With his sandy hair and yummy accent he had no shortage of admirers, but when Officer Cody Byrne tries to find his next of kin she hits a wall. No one knows anything about his family in Britain but the policewoman is relentless. Cody follows the trail to England where MI5 is waiting for her. Intrigue, romance, spies, and suspense combine with Shakespearean secrets in the novel J. Carson Black called “thrilling and sophisticated.”

"A great mystery story entwined with an insight into MI5. This is a roller coaster of a read from the first page and I was hooked. What a find. Highly recommended!" – E-thriller.com

Available from:

Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
B&N
iBooks
Kobo

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Secret of the Painted Lady by Christina A Burke - New Danger Cove Mystery

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:04:29 +0100

I'm super excited about the release of the new multi-author Danger Cove Mystery Series! The first book, Secret of the Painted Lady by Christina A Burke, is out now! The second book, Murder and Mai Tais by yours truly, will be out on 14th April and is available for pre-order right now.

About Secret of the Painted Lady

If these walls could talk...they'd scream murder.

Alex Jordan is the owner of Finials and Facades Renovation and Restoration Services, making her able to pursue her love of restoring Victorian-style homes in the town of Danger Cove. But her recent acquisition of the stately Marlton House has led to a showdown with town real estate mogul, and now she has needs to restore the old house and flip it for a profit as quickly as possible. But Alex gets more than she bargained for when a Hawaiian shirt-clad tourist with a bullet in his head turns up in the home's bathtub. Pairing up with the unlikely partner of the town florist, George Fontaine, Alex vows to solve the murder before her flip flops

As Alex worries over deadlines, she stumbles across another body on the cliffs of Danger Cove. However, this "body" is a super-sexy man with amnesia...or so he says. Throw in a stash of stolen diamonds, a matchmaking grandmother, a foulmouthed parrot, and a mysterious killer with Alex in his sights, and Alex is in a race against time to salvage the job, solve the murder, and save her own life.

The Danger Cove books:

Secret of the Painted Lady (a Danger Cove Renovation Mystery)
Murder and Mai Tais (a Danger Cove Cocktail Mystery)
Death by Scones (a Danger Cove Bakery Mystery)
Four-Patch of Trouble (a Danger Cove Quilting Mystery)
Deadly Dye and a Soy Chai (a Danger Cove Hair Salon Mystery)
Killer Closet Case (a Danger Cove B&B Mystery)

About Danger Cove:

Danger Cove is a sleepy little town in the Pacific Northwest and home to renowned mystery novelist, Elizabeth Ashby. While Elizabeth swears the stories she writes are fiction, you can find the inspiration for her murderous tales all over Danger Cove...from the intriguing cast of local characters to the places to eat, play, and explore in Danger Cove. Don't let our name fool you—we're the friendliest (even if deadliest) town in the Pacific Northwest!
Visit us at dangercovemysteries.com

Now available from:

Amazon.com http://tinyurl.com/od33gl6
Amazon.co.uk http://tinyurl.com/q3a4a8p
B&N http://tinyurl.com/o9fp5sc
Kobo http://tinyurl.com/pvmfy2m
iBooks http://tinyurl.com/q6nx2hc

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

New Release! International Cozy Mystery Boxed Set on Sale for Only $0.99/£0.99!

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:37:46 +0100

I have a new multi-author boxed set out! The International Cozy Mystery collection features 4 great books at a SALE price of only $0.99/£0.99 for a LTD time only!

From USA Today bestselling author Ritter Ames, and international mystery bestsellers Sibel Hodge, Ellie Ashe, and Maria Grazia Swan comes a box set of four fabulous cozy mysteries set in exotic and international locales! Experience all the murder, mayhem, laughs, and luxury of mystery abroad.

Included in this box set our 4 full-length mystery novels, including:
FASHION, LIES, AND MURDER
(Amber Fox Mysteries book #1)
by Sibel Hodge

COUNTERFEIT CONSPIRACIES
(Bodies of Art Mysteries book #1)
by Ritter Ames

CHASING THE DOLLAR
(Miranda Vaughn Mysteries book #1)
by Ellie Ashe

DEATH UNDER THE VENICE MOON
(Lella York Mysteries book #2)
by Maria Grazia Swan

Available now from:

Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
B&N
Kobo
iBooks

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Win £200 of Books and MORE PRIZES!

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:43:44 +0100

You can win ₤200 by voting for your favourite crime author in the CWA Dagger in the Library Award! If you've enjoyed my books and would like to vote for me I will be eternally grateful!

Also...

The See-Through Leopard has been nominated for a Readers' Choice Award in the Young Adult Category on Big Al's Books and Pals website! Readers can now vote for the winner, and any votes would be much appreciated. All voters will be entered to win these prizes:

Grand Prize: $75 Amazon Gift Card (Your choice of Amazon.com or Amazon UK)

First Prize: Your choice of any 15 of the nominated books gifted to you in Kindle format.

Second Prize: A complete collection of all the books written by those of BigAl’s Pals who are authors, plus two books where BigAl was a contributing author, each gifted to you in Kindle format. (Full list below.)

Third Prize: Your choice of any 4 of the nominated books gifted to you in Kindle format.

Fourth Prize: Your choice of any 3 of the books on the “Pal’s Books” list .

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Young Adult Spring Fling! Over 70 Authors, Over 100 Books!

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:07:15 +0100

The YA Spring Fling giveaway runs from March 20th to April 3rd and gives readers the opportunity to win ebooks, paperbacks, audiobooks and swag from some of the most awesome YA writers around.

To be in with a chance of winning head over to Sarah Dalton Books after the giveaway opens.

If you sign up to the mailing list before the 20th you’re guaranteed at least one free ebook of your choice!

Today I'm hosting AG Henley! Take it away AG...

What’s your favourite thing about spring?

Warm weather! I live in Denver, Colorado, which really has beautiful blue skies year round, but winters can be pretty cold and snowy. Our summers are our best-kept secret (shh.)

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Funny you should ask. I just answered that question on my blog here. But it boils down to 1) my readers and 2) my technology related to writing (I <3 my Sonos system.) I also love to, you know, write.

What’s the worst thing about being a writer?

Hmm. Probably the stress of wondering if this book baby you are lavishing attention, love, and time on will resonate with readers. Once it’s out of my hands I usually relax – I’ve done my best – but it’s hard not to second guess myself as I’m writing each book. It’s also hard to keep my butt in the chair when spring comes and the weather improves. The great outdoors calls…

Tell us more about your books.

Right now I’m revising the last book of my YA fantasy trilogy—the Brilliant Darkness series. It is about Fennel, a Sightless girl of the forest who must collect water for her people while they hide in caves from the Scourge. Fenn has grown up believing her Sightlessness will mysteriously protect her from the swarming flesh-eating creatures, but she is about to find out for herself.

Published books are THE SCOURGE and THE DEFIANCE, and forthcoming, THE FIRE SISTERS. There will also be two novellas in the series; THE KEEPER is currently free, and THE GATHERER will be published shortly. THE SCOURGE was a finalist for the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Award.

Tell us something interesting about your main character.

She’s blind, and all of the novels are written from her first-person perspective. No visuals!

Coffee or Tea?

Both, but not at the same time. I’d be seriously jittery.

Plotter or Pantser?

I have been a pantser up until recently. I’m making the transition to plotting. I find I write faster and tend to meander less when I have a plot and scene list, and when I’ve thought through what each scene should contribute to the whole story.

What was the last YA book you read?

COURAGE AND OTHER DEMONS by local Denver author, Jill Dougherty. It’s set in Denver! And the novella NIGHT OF CAKE AND PUPPETS by Laini Taylor. I loved DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE, which I also read recently. I adore her writing and the setting in Prague.

What are your top tips for surviving a bad review?

Take a deep breath and read it for what you can learn from it. Many reviews have kernels (or giant boulders) of truth about my writing or the story. I try to treat them as I do good reviews – I take what I can from them, and appreciate that someone read my books and cared enough about them to say what they thought.

What are your top tips for surviving a zombie apocalypse?

Since my books take place after a zombie apocalypse, I’ve put a lot of thought into this. You’ll have to read them to find out how my characters do it ; )

Where can readers find your books?

Amazon, in print, ebook, and audiobook formats. My novella, THE KEEPER, is also available for free on Kobo. If you happen to be in Denver, you can find print copies at the indie bookstores, The Tattered Cover and The Bookies. Thank you for giving them a try!

And don't forget to check out the next stop in the blog hop! Head on over to NicoleCiacchella's blog where she's hosting Charity Tahmaseb.

I'm also giving away copies of my inspirational, coming of age YA novel The See-Through Leopard on the tour!

About The See-Through Leopard

"Compelling, inspiring, magical" -- Ruth Harris, New York Times Bestselling Author

From the No. 1 bestselling author of Look Behind You, The See-Through Leopard is an inspirational coming of age novel...

Most sixteen-year-old girls are obsessed with their looks, but Jazz Hooper's obsessed for a different reason. After a car accident that kills her mum, Jazz is left with severe facial scars and retreats into a dark depression.

Fearing what will happen if Jazz doesn't recover, her dad makes a drastic decision to move them from England to a game reserve in Kenya for a new start. And when Jazz finds an orphaned leopard cub, it sets off a chain of events that lead her on a two year journey of discovery, healing, and love.

"A percentage of the royalties from the sale of this book will be contributed to Panthera, a leading international conservation organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the world's big cats, plus other wildlife conservation groups." -- Sibel Hodge, Author

Good luck
and
Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Murder and Mai Tais - New Danger Cove Mystery Available for Pre-Order!

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:57:30 +0100

Murder and Mai Tais is now available for PRE-ORDER! My new cozy mystery from the Danger Cove Mysteries series is available now for a discounted price of only $0.99/£0.99 and it will be delivered on 14th April!

About Murder and Mai Tais

Murder is on the menu, and someone's about to get served.

But can Team Hope catch the real killer before she trades in her bartending apron for an orange prison jumpsuit?

Pre-order from:

Amazon.com

Amazon.co.uk

B&N

iBooks

Kobo

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX

Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card with the new Danger Cove Mysteries!

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 10:39:55 +0100

I'm very excited to announce my new multi-author cozy mystery series to be released in April 2015!

About Murder and Mai Tais:

Murder is on the menu, and someone's about to get served.

Hope Foster's motto is to let fate lead you—which it did in her case right to the quiet town of Danger Cove. But when the owner of the Smuggler's Tavern, where Hope tends bar, is murdered, suddenly fate puts Hope squarely in the role of "prime suspect" in her employer's murder. Not only is she the last one to see him alive, but a new will also reveals that her employer left his whole estate to Hope instead of his ungrateful daughter Elise and nephew Carter.

With the local police convinced Hope is a manipulative "Black Widow" killer, Hope's peaceful life in Danger Cove is about to turn into a white water ride. Along with a sexy underwater archaeologist from England, in town searching for a lost shipwreck, an international yoga guru, and a reformed alcoholic patron, Hope sets out to prove her innocence.

But can Team Hope catch the real killer before she trades in her bartending apron for an orange prison jumpsuit?

You can win a $25 Amazon Gift Card this February! Head on over to the Danger Cove Website to Enter. And be sure to check out the rest of the fab books in the series here.

Happy Reading!

Peace and Love

Sibel XX