Blog Hop
Howloween Blog Hop
Oct. 26-29
Welcome everyone to the Howloween Blog Hop!
Here at Breathless Press, this month is devoted to shifters…
All kinds of were creatures are lurking in the shadows!
We’ve also created a very special collection of flash fiction to celebrate the season.
FREAKY FLASHES
Death Day Anniversary by Lee Brazil
A newcomer to town follows urban legend to the cemetery- is he a willing sacrifice, or an unfortunate dupe?
The Sum of His Parts by Hank Edwards
Scott Tallow awakens in a hospital, stitches holding him together. As a handsome doctor helps him heal, Scott comes to realize he’s not quite himself.
Writing is a Socially Acceptable Form of Schizophrenia by Havan Fellows
Almost everyone has an interesting story to tell. I’ve got numerous—and they’ve declared war against me.
That Special Feeling by Raven McAllan
Can you carve your future happiness in a pumpkin?
Andrew Calls the Dead by Dianne Hartsock
Love is powerful, but is it strong enough to raise the dead?
Make me a Sandwich by Lee Brazil
When his roommate is away, distraction is just a horror movie away for Gregory…until the things that go bump in the night take over.
Destiny by Doris O’Connor
Can Arabella reach sanctuary, or will her dreams become reality?
Spin the Bottle by Raven McAllan
Aeons ago, Attric had been banished in disgrace. Halloween gave him the chance to redeem himself. Would he? Or was he doomed to live in a bottle forever?
The Birthday by Dianne Hartsock
Every birthday Cyrus visits the dance clubs with a surprise for the young men. This year, the tables are turned.
Strength’s Curse by S.J. Thomas
Hunted through the night by a terrifying creature a young girl refuses to give up, but her strength will be her curse.
Reaping Darkness by Jamieson Wolf
As a new Reaper of Souls, Kale knows who Death is. He just isn’t used to Death showing up in his dreams. When he does, Kale learns that attraction, even in dreams, can be very real indeed…
The Fog by Lee Brazil
Starting afresh in a new home in the valley should have helped Jeff leave memories of his lost love behind. Instead his dreams are filled with a passion that is terrifying in the light of day.
In the Shadows by Dianne Hartsock
He waits in the shadows; silent, hungry. Careful! He might be watching you.
Check out this and other Seasonal fiction at the Breathless Press website!
Five winners will receive their choice of this or any Breathless Press e-book.
How to enter?
- Comment here with your favorite variety of shifter.
- Leave your email address so we can notify you if you win.
- Contest open to readers worldwide.
- Prizes in e-book format only
- Winners announced on this page by Nov. 3rd & by email. Prizes not claimed within 7 days (Nov. 10) will be forfeit.
Then, click on over to the other participating blogs for more chances to win!
http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/
Breathless Press Birthday Blog Hop
Scavenger Hunt
August 24 – 27th 2012
Welcome readers to the Breathless Press Birthday Scavenger Hunt Blog Hop!
We have nineteen blogs participating, and each author is giving away a prize, books, swag…you name it!
BUT…It’s Breathless Press’s Birthday!
And we’ve got a gift for one lucky reader! Visit every blog in the hop, and locate the eighteen clues- blue letters. Create a list of each author whose blog you visit (Don’t forget to leave a comment so your visit can be verified!) and the blue letter you found on their post, unscramble the message, and email the whole list to Olivia.ventura@breathlesspress.com .
(Note: You are only eligible to win if you visit & comment on ALL blogs!)
Your email makes you eligible to win a 50 BOOK LIBRARY! Fifty books of your choice from Breathless Press! That’s approximately a $150 dollar value!
Participating Authors:
DC Juris Gayl Taylor Em Woods Havan Fellows
Hank Edwards Leona Bushman LB Shire JR Boyd
Dianne Hartsock Lee Brazil Carrie Pulkinen
Raven McAllan SJ Thomas Yazmin Subha
Kiru Taye Doris O’Connor Jamieson Wolf- Story Orgy Blog
Discrimination is wrong.
My father and mother are fine with it as long as I never talk about it. My friends don’t mind at all as long as I never bring it around them. My co-workers pretend I’m not by never engaging me in simple conversation.
As long as they get the watered down version of me they’re happy. As long as they don’t have to think about who I love they accept me. As long as I don’t flaunt my other side everything is peaceful.
For them.
A part of me is dying, fading away to nothing. Hiding who I am and who I love for the benefit of others. Being only half of my true self.
So I love you mom and dad, I need you my friends, I respect you my co-workers.
Let me introduce you to me. I love, need and respect myself also. This is my life, and it is my job to take care of me. I refuse to let half of myself drown while I’m around you anymore. Because even though my one half is terrific…my whole being is phenomenal. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the way.
It’s time to throw a pebble in the pond.
Leave a comment with your views & your email for contact,
and you will be entered to win your choice of m/m romances
from the Adonis line at Breathless Press such as
Then, Hop on Over to the Other Participating Blogs.
This Hop Starts at 12:01 AM EST on Wednesday, February 29th and runs through Monday, March 5th.
Like to read a sweet romance? A sexy contemporary? A flirty historical? Is paranormal your thing? Check out our website today- look over our books- Three lucky commentors will be choosing any book from our back list!
Just a few things to do to win:
1. Leave a comment telling us your must have- as in what can you not get through a book without?
2. Leave us an email address to contact you if you win- entries without contact info are ineligible
3. Visit our site and pick your prize…
Breathless Press is pleased to announce their latest releases, new submission calls and more.
Breathless Press has something for everyone to enjoy. Check out their books and find that hidden gem to enjoy today.
Newest Releases
Educating Ethan by Jennifer LynneContemporary Erotic RomanceRelease date: Feb. 24th, 2012
When the much younger Ethan moves in to Ida’s neighbourhood, an innocent flirtation quickly becomes passionate. But who is educating who in this cougar encounter?Ida Deloraine intends to build herself a new life and a new catering career after a painful divorce. When the much younger Ethan Holt moves in across the street, an innocent flirtation quickly becomes serious when the two realize their age difference is no barrier to all-consuming passion. But Ethan is the exact opposite of what Ida is looking for in a sexual partner. In her eyes he is young and vibrant, with his life and his dreams still ahead of him, whereas hers are all in the past. Can Ethan, who is fighting his own demons in the form of a car accident, failed marriage, and forced career change, convince Ida to overcome the past and live for the moment? And just who is educating who in this cougar encounter?Excerpt:Possibility, she thought. He represents the possibility of excitement. Of passion. The transient headiness of lust about to be fulfilled. All the things that most women wanted and rarely got. All the things that she wanted and had never truly had before.“Ethan, do you mind if I ask how old you are?” She strove for dispassionate interest, took a careful sip of her wine, then sat where he indicated— on a bench seat in a little breakfast nook. But her glass clattered hard on the windowsill when she put it down.“No, I don’t mind,” he answered. “I’m twenty-five. And you’re…what? Thirtyish?”“Thirty-six.”“Wow, you don’t look that old.”“Oh—kay.”Her tone was flat, and he flushed in response. “Shit! Sorry, that didn’t come out right. I meant—”“It’s okay, Ethan. I think maybe I should—”“Don’t go! Hell!” He reached out to stop her as she began to rise, and then exhaled noisily. “I’m an idiot, Ida. I didn’t mean it that way. I meant it…as a compliment, believe it or not. You look a lot younger than thirty-six. That’s what I meant.”She saw genuine dismay in the depths of his eyes, and something in her relaxed.“It’s okay,” she said again, but this time she meant it. “Thanks.”He sat heavily beside her and leaned close. That warm male scent enveloped her, elusive and yet tangible enough to send her heart rate into overdrive. But he was still frowning. She reached out to trace his jawline, and a hint of stubble rasped against her fingertip. A firm jaw; stubborn-looking. Manly.“Relax, Ethan,” she said. “I won’t bite. Unless you want me to, that is.” Oh my God, did I actually say that out loud?Pisces Possessed by Tammy ValentineThe Zodiac Club, Book 13Contemporary Erotic Romance/Lesbian, Menage, Menage a moreuy HERETwelve star signs, four friends, one extraordinary year. Reaching the final star sign in her sexual adventure, Izzy discovers just how liberated she’s truly become.Izzy’s ultimate encounter on her sexual journey through the zodiac takes her on an exhilarating thrill ride of sensual, ecstatic experiences. But what will she make of the new woman she has become?Excerpt:“Mademoiselle’s champagne.”Izzy paused, taking in the unreality of her situation. Here she was, skinnydipping in the luxurious waters of a high-class spa pool, with an equally naked French masseuse serving her champagne and a pristine merman hovering at her side, who had just provided her with the most memorable tongue-fuck she could recall for a long while. Meanwhile, fully clothed at the poolside stood Josh Newman—the guy she was supposed to be dating this extraordinary evening—watching her adventure unfold.“Are you all right, Izzy? Is everything okay for you?”His friendly, solicitous voice brought her out of her momentary rhapsody, and she smiled enthusiastically at him.“Oh yes, thank you. I’m having a ball.”She grabbed the flute from Françoise and eagerly tipped the champagne into her mouth. With her head back and her lips wide, the cool drink felt wonderful as it ran down her throat, but her senses were diverted by another feeling—just as wonderful—as Françoise moved close to her and wrapped her in a sensual embrace. Taken a little by surprise, Izzy spluttered into her glass. The smooth skin of Françoise’s arms enfolded her, and the pert, fleshy breasts pressed against her own. Françoise laid her mouth against Izzy’s neck and planted three soft kisses, each one slightly higher than the last, before relieving Izzy of the glass and handing it to the grinning merman.Now they were locked in the gentlest of hugs and staring deeply into each other’s eyes. With the ripples lapping around their partly submerged chests, Françoise held the gaze for a long moment before leaning in and offering her mouth up to Izzy’s.Izzy closed her eyes, squeezed her arms a little tighter, and sank into the full, openmouthed kiss with relish.This was quite different from kissing a man. This was all softness, wetness, gentleness, and the mutual probing of their tongues into the darkness of each other’s mouths was conducted with a sensitivity that Izzy found both soothing and electrifying at the same time. Izzy felt the girl cradle the back of her head, and she echoed the movement with her own hand.
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Congratulation to our winners!
Cathy M
Judi P
CristinaC.
And thank you to everyone else who stopped by and participated!
With Love, Blog Hop
It’s February, the groundhog’s shown his face…and winter’s here to stay.
So what can we do?
Warm it up of course!
Breathless Press is giving away three backlist books,
one each to three lucky commenters on this post!
Contest starts February 11, 2012 and ends February 14, 2012 at midnight. Breathless Press is pleased to accept international entries, however, all entrants must leave a contact email to be eligible.
You choose your prize, from our back list, any book…any genre…it’s all up to you!
Not sure what you’d like? Check out these new releases!
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Latest Releases:
Saving Sydney by Jenny Lyn
Contemporary Erotic Romance
Pre-Order HERE
Bar owner Reece Myers wants a shot at forever with beautiful and sophisticated Sydney Carson, but their lives are as different as night and day. Sometimes a chance at love is worth learning how to compromise.
Sydney Carson doesn’t have room in her life for the complications of a relationship. Her life is busy enough, what with having to referee her parent’s separation, keep her playboy brother out of trouble, and still manage to run her family’s busy real estate investment firm. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for personal needs.
But after bumping in to high school friend, Reece Myers, and feeling the searing heat of their instant chemistry,Sydneyfigures that finding time for the occasional hour of mind-numbing sex certainly couldn’t hurt. Or could it?
Reece Myers has finally gotten his life where he wants it. His blue-collar bar is a success, he’s got good friends, and a building nest egg in the bank. The only thing missing is the right woman to share that life with. He thinks he’s found her in the form of one long-legged, gorgeous redhead from his past, but the hard part is convincingSydneyit’s worth a shot.
Going in, Reece knowsSydneyhas money, but her sweetness and unassuming nature make it easy to ignore. However, when their personal and professional lives clash, the vast difference in their bottom lines shocks him back to reality. Can he overcome his insecurities for a chance at a future with the woman of his dreams?
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Men of Valor 2: His Strength by Kiry Taye
Historical Erotic Romance
Release Date: February 10th, 2012
Pre-Order HERE
When a warrior seeks to claim a free-spirited woman, he soon discovers a tigress unwilling to be caged.
As a young widow, Nneka yearns to be released from the obligations to her late husband’s family, and live as an independent woman. With a past colored by a brutal father, she’ll never yield to another man willingly, and will do just about anything to attain that freedom, including flouting the laws of the land.
Ikem was unable to claim Nneka once because his lineage meant he wasn’t good enough. Now fate has given him another chance, but he quickly discovers that claiming this unpredictable wildcat is easier said than done. Will he be able to convince her that succumbing to their passion is the key to her freedom?
Visit our site for other choices!
Breathless Press has a wide variety of best seller eBooks at an affordable price.
Find something you like?
It can be yours, as easy as I, 2, 3.
- Leave a comment
- Leave your email address
- Tell us what your favourite genre of romance fiction is!
Check out the other 263 prizes offered at: http://thebloghopspot.com/event-page/
Congratulations to our Winners!
DarkBloodyVamp
Ashley E
Krysykat
And thank you to everyone else who stopped by and participated!
Vampires for Valentines
Giveaway Hop
It’s February, the groundhog’s shown his face…and winter’s here to stay.
So what can we do?
Warm it up of course!
Who doesn’t love a sexy vamp? I know I’ve been addicted since I saw Andy Warhol’s Dracula bemoaning the lack of “awailable wirgins” back in the day. Sigh…and really…George Hamilton in Love at First Bite…Okay- enough with displaying my age to the masses. Vamps are sexy…and so…in celebration of one of the sexiest holidays…
Breathless Press is giving away vampire stories to three lucky commenters on this post!
Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop runs from 12:01am February 10th through to 11:59pm February 16th 2012, and is hosted by Felicity Heaton (Paranormal Romance Author) and Bitten by Paranormal Romance. Breathless Press is pleased to accept international entries, however, all entrants must leave a contact email to be eligible.
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Fear of Darkness
In Darkness We Dwell: Book 1
By Honoria Ravena
Running from an abusive husband Natalya encounters more than she can handle…especially when she becomes a vampire’s target. As a Watcher of the King’s Guard, Vahe Patten hunts rogue vampires, ones who break their vampire laws. When dead bodies are left for the human authorities to find, their secret is out, and Vahe takes on the mission by seeking the next victim before the killer does—only to find her blood tasted sweeter than any he’s ever had. Natalya Woods just wants to avoid her abusive husband and live a normal life, but the small town ofHavenhas been anything but safe. When she’s attacked in the streets, literally, by the man of her dreams, she finds herself kidnapped and putting her weapon skills to use—surprisingly not on her husband. Attraction and desire throws Natalya and Vahe in a bind as they work together to fight the killer, but will Natalya overcome her distrust of men and allow herself to take the risk to love?
http://www.breathlesspress.com/fear-darkness
Visit our site for other choices!
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It can be yours, as easy as I, 2, 3.
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Tell us who your favorite writer of vampire heroes is!
Check out the other prizes offered at: http://www.indieparanormalromancebooks.com/p/vampires-for-valentines-giveaway-hop.html
Congratulations to our Winners,
Vickieann
Elizabeth
Sophia Rose
And thank you to everyone else who stopped by and participated!
Love is in the Air
Hosted by Under the Covers
It has come to that time of year again – Valentine’s Day. It is a time for the bad poetry and naughty underwear to be dusted off and put to use. But if you want more than just barely-there underwear and a few sonnets, how about a sexy romantic book to get you in the smooching mood? Join us in our Love is in the Air blog hop for a chance to win and make your Valentine’s Day perfect!
It’s February, the groundhog’s shown his face…and winter’s here to stay.
So what can we do?
Warm it up of course!
Breathless Press is giving away three backlist books,
one each to three lucky commenters on this post!
Blog hop runs from 12:01 AM February 7th through to 11:59 PM February 14th, 2012.Breathless Press is pleased to accept international entries, however, all entrants must leave a contact email to be eligible.
You choose your prize, from our back list, any book…any genre…it’s all up to you!
Not sure what you’d like? Check out these new releases!
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Latest Releases:
Saving Sydney by Jenny Lyn
Contemporary Erotic Romance
Pre-Order HERE
Bar owner Reece Myers wants a shot at forever with beautiful and sophisticated Sydney Carson, but their lives are as different as night and day. Sometimes a chance at love is worth learning how to compromise.
Sydney Carson doesn’t have room in her life for the complications of a relationship. Her life is busy enough, what with having to referee her parent’s separation, keep her playboy brother out of trouble, and still manage to run her family’s busy real estate investment firm. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for personal needs.
But after bumping in to high school friend, Reece Myers, and feeling the searing heat of their instant chemistry,Sydneyfigures that finding time for the occasional hour of mind-numbing sex certainly couldn’t hurt. Or could it?
Reece Myers has finally gotten his life where he wants it. His blue-collar bar is a success, he’s got good friends, and a building nest egg in the bank. The only thing missing is the right woman to share that life with. He thinks he’s found her in the form of one long-legged, gorgeous redhead from his past, but the hard part is convincingSydneyit’s worth a shot.
Going in, Reece knowsSydneyhas money, but her sweetness and unassuming nature make it easy to ignore. However, when their personal and professional lives clash, the vast difference in their bottom lines shocks him back to reality. Can he overcome his insecurities for a chance at a future with the woman of his dreams?
***
Men of Valor 2: His Strength by Kiry Taye
Historical Erotic Romance
Release Date: February 10th, 2012
Pre-Order HERE
When a warrior seeks to claim a free-spirited woman, he soon discovers a tigress unwilling to be caged.
As a young widow, Nneka yearns to be released from the obligations to her late husband’s family, and live as an independent woman. With a past colored by a brutal father, she’ll never yield to another man willingly, and will do just about anything to attain that freedom, including flouting the laws of the land.
Ikem was unable to claim Nneka once because his lineage meant he wasn’t good enough. Now fate has given him another chance, but he quickly discovers that claiming this unpredictable wildcat is easier said than done. Will he be able to convince her that succumbing to their passion is the key to her freedom?
Visit our site for other choices!
Breathless Press has a wide variety of best seller eBooks at an affordable price.
Find something you like?
It can be yours, as easy as 1, 2, 3.
- Leave a comment
- Leave your email address
- Tell us what your favourite genre of romance fiction is!
Be sure to check out the other great giveaways, at http://underthecoversbookblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/love-is-in-air-giveaway-hop-sign-up.html?zx=4b15560774e150ed
Congratulations to our winners!
Velvet Hubler and June M
And thank you to everyone else who stopped by and commented!
My Book Boyfriend Giveaway Hop
Hosted by Reading Between the Wines Book Club
&
As the Pages Turn.
The hop will run from 12:01 AM February 1st through to 11:59 PM February 5th, 2012.
What better way to celebrate the month of LOVE than with your favorite book boyfriend? Whether you have a valentine or not, the swoon worthy heroes we find in romances can’t be matched anyway! So why not put on those naughty underwear and curl up with one of these steamy reads this year instead? Make your Valentine’s Day perfect by joining the My Book Boyfriend Giveaway Hop where fellow bloggers offer you the chance to win some of their favorite book boyfriends!
The men of Breathless are divine…and choosing our favorites was nigh impossible…but we persevered…and here we have a selection of boyfriends that you are sure to find enticing.
Look them over.
Take them home.
Try them out.
They won’t mind.
Morgan Hawke is happy with the status of his relationship with Dan Blake. After three years, though, Dan’s ready to move their relationship to the next level.
Having seen his brothers find love and settle into family life, Dan Blake has realized he’s ready for change. The only problem with that is that his lover prefers to maintain the status quo. Dan’s up for the challenge of changing Morgan’s mind. He’s got plans, and he’s used to working behind the scenes to get his way.
Morgan can’t understand the changes he sees in Dan. They’ve come a long way from the office of the bar where they met, but he’s not sure he’s ready to move their relationship from the shadows to the front pages. Publicity is okay for Dan—he’s got the weight of the Blakes behind him—but the Morgan isn’t sure he’s ready to let go of the past he’s been clinging to.
Can Dan manipulate a happy ending for this script?
Buy link: http://www.breathlesspress.com/taking-dare
When the much younger Ethan moves in to Ida’s neighbourhood, an innocent flirtation quickly becomes passionate. But who is educating who in this cougar encounter?
Ida Deloraine intends to build herself a new life and a new catering career after a painful divorce. When the much younger Ethan Holt moves in across the street, an innocent flirtation quickly becomes serious when the two realize their age difference is no barrier to all-consuming passion. But Ethan is the exact opposite of what Ida is looking for in a sexual partner. In her eyes he is young and vibrant, with his life and his dreams still ahead of him, whereas hers are all in the past. Can Ethan, who is fighting his own demons in the form of a car accident, failed marriage, and forced career change, convince Ida to overcome the past and live for the moment? And just who is educating who in this cougar encounter?
Buy link: http://www.breathlesspress.com/educating-ethan
Bar owner Reece Myers wants a shot at forever with beautiful and sophisticated Sydney Carson, but their lives are as different as night and day. Sometimes a chance at love is worth learning how to compromise.
Sydney Carson doesn’t have room in her life for the complications of a relationship. Her life is busy enough, what with having to referee her parent’s separation, keep her playboy brother out of trouble, and still manage to run her family’s busy real estate investment firm. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for personal needs.
But after bumping in to high school friend, Reece Myers, and feeling the searing heat of their instant chemistry,Sydneyfigures that finding time for the occasional hour of mind-numbing sex certainly couldn’t hurt. Or could it?
Reece Myers has finally gotten his life where he wants it. His blue-collar bar is a success, he’s got good friends, and a building nest egg in the bank. The only thing missing is the right woman to share that life with. He thinks he’s found her in the form of one long-legged, gorgeous redhead from his past, but the hard part is convincingSydneyit’s worth a shot.
Going in, Reece knowsSydneyhas money, but her sweetness and unassuming nature make it easy to ignore. However, when their personal and professional lives clash, the vast difference in their bottom lines shocks him back to reality. Can he overcome his insecurities for a chance at a future with the woman of his dreams?
Buy link: http://www.breathlesspress.com/saving-sydney
Leave us a comment describing your perfect boyfriend
Just a word or two–to be entered to win our fabulous prizes.
(International winners welcome, all prizes e-book format, winners must provide email contact information)
2 lucky readers will receive $5 in Breathless Press back list books.
Check out our site and make your selections!
And don’t forget to head over to the other participants to see what else is on offer!
Thank you everyone for participating!
A hearty congratulations to our winner,
Renee Bennet!
Welcome to the Breathless Press Blog!
We’d like to thank Jen at Red Hot Books, Brie at Romance Around the Corner and Michelle at Michelle’s Book Blog for hosting the Shameless Giveaway Hop. We’re looking forward to seeing some nice Man Candy pics!
Without further ado;
Be sure to check out our store site for these upcoming releases. And to find some more books for your reading pleasure.
Death has always been a lonely business.
Darion Muerte knows this firsthand. Darion is a Reaper, one of those who gathers the souls of the dead so they can move on. He has been a Reaper for centuries. Accompanied only by his Shadow, a being that scouts for the dead, Darion has not been touched by another for over a thousand years.
That all changes when Darion meets Kale. Though mortals are not supposed to be able to see Reapers and their Shadows, Kale can see both of them. And his dark blue eyes see right into Darion.
Answering the call of passion that sets fire to his skin, Darion gives in to his needs and lets himself experience one night of passion. That is all he can take. And then Darion must make the ultimate sacrifice.
Darion must take Kale’s soul.
Releases : 1-20-2012
Buy link: http://www.breathlesspress.com/reaping-shadows
The wolf inside of Ben has an insatiable appetite for Sarah, and she’s just as hungry as he is…
Sarah likes what Ben Guthrie does to her on the nights he stops his stagecoach at her inn. She looks forward to his dominance, to the way he controls and manipulates her body. They’ve limited time to indulge, but in that time she submits to whatever he desires…and his desires are insatiable
Releases 1-20-2012
Buy link: http://www.breathlesspress.com/insatiable
Leave a comment on which is your favorite and why, along with your email address to send your prize if you win and one winner will receive a book from our backlist. International contestants are more than welcome to comment too! Winner will be chosen by random.org.
And now that you’ve visited our page…check out the other fabulous offerings!
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