Contest Alert!

Beth Revis (Across the Universe author) is having a contest over on her blog where you can win autographed copies of all the Breathless Reads books.

Not familiar with the books? Here's what Beth had to say about them:

THE ETERNAL ONES by Kiersten Miller is a fast-paced, adventurious love story that involves reincarnation, secret societies, and fire.

THE REPLACEMENT by Brenna Yovanoff is a hauntingly beautiful book that scares the pants off me.

NIGHTSHADE by Andrea Cremer is not about werewolves--it's about true wolves that can shapeshift into people written by a brilliant scholar who incorporate history into the tale.

MATCHED by Allie Condie shows us that love can break through any barrier, and the most important thing is to not go gently...

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE is the book that I wrote and I would really like it if you liked it. Also I think you're pretty and want to be friends with you.

The catch? No catch... just do what you do best when you like books: spread the word. After you're done with that, click here to get official details and enter into the contest. The contest will be open March 11-21. Good luck!

Contest Alert!

You've probably seen this book as well as reviews for it like this one and this one floating around the book blogosphere. It's Jennifer Archer's YA debut, Through Her Eyes, and it's getting some pretty rave reviews. It comes out on April 5th, but you can pre-order it now. As a matter of fact, for this particular book it actually pays off to pre-order. Why? Because if you pre-order Through Her Eyes, you have a chance to win a Kindle and other great prizes! Don't check your eyes, I really did just say that you can win a Kindle buy pre-ordering a book!!

Jennifer Archer is having a Gargantuan Giveaway over on her site where you can win a Kindle, iPod Shuffle, a journal and other great prizes when you send her proof that you pre-ordered her book.

Here are the details:

Hear ye! Hear ye! Pre-order THROUGH HER EYES by Jennifer Archer between March 1, 2011 and April 4, 2011 and as my THANKS to you, I’ll enter your name into my GARGANTUAN GIVEAWAY!!

On April 6, 2011 the members of my marvelous writing critique group, The Divas, will draw eight lucky names:

1st & 2nd names drawn will win a Kindle
3rd and 4th names drawn win an iPod Shuffle
5th & 6th names drawn win a bound leather journal, like the one Tansy finds in the cellar in THROUGH HER EYES.
7th & 8th names drawn win an autographed copy of THROUGH HER EYES. (Give the one you pre-ordered to a friend!)

HOW TO ENTER (Only 4 easy steps!)

• 1. Pre-order THROUGH HER EYES by Jennifer Archer (moi) on one of these online sites between March 1 and April 4, 2011:

  Amazon
  Barnes & Noble
  Indie Bound

• 2. Email a copy of your pre-order confirmation from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Indie Bound to me at thegargantuangiveaway@yahoo.com

• 3. Along with your confirmation email, send me your address so I’ll know where to mail your prize if you win!

• 4. Tweet, Facebook, blog or simply call a friend about the THROUGH HER EYES Gargantuan Giveaway! In your confirmation email to me, explain how you spread the news about the Giveaway, and because I’m a trusting person, I’ll take your word for it!

That’s it!

All steps must be made and information sent to thegargantuangiveaway@yahoo.com by midnight (Central Standard Time) on 4/4/2011 to qualify! Winners will be announced on my website www.jenniferarcher.net and on my blog www.jenniferarcher.blogspot.com after April 6, 2011. Good luck!!

*If you can't fulfill any of the steps & would still like to enter, explain in an email to me and I'll add your name into the drawing! Contest entrants will be added to my mailing list & receive occasional updates about my future book releases and new contests.

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to Jennifer's site and enter!

Good luck guys!!

Author Interview: Ramona Wray & Giveaway!

Ramona Wray
Website | Blog | Facebook

Ramona Wray's Books
Hex: A Witch and Angel Tale [Review] [Buy]

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I was born in Romania, but I haven’t lived there for a long time. I like to travel a lot which is why my six year old son knows his way around a number of airports. I love art in any form, as long as it’s not pretentious. I used to dance, but I don’t have time for it anymore. I love to run.


Being from Romania, have you ever flirted with the idea of writing about vampires? Would it be something that you may try out in the future?

Oh, I’ve written about vampires alright - a great, beloved novel over which I slaved for quite a while. Sure, vampires make fascinating characters. I might write about them again, in the future.


Could you tell us a little bit about your novel, Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale?

Sure. It’s the story of an outsider, seventeen year-old Lily Crane, who has the “power” to “see” into people’s minds simply by touching them. This makes her terribly unpopular and, to some degree, feared by many people. No touching means no boyfriend, no friends, no normal relationships. But everything changes when the hottest guy in school asks her to prom. Then a newcomer shows up in town, and he’s very interested in our girl, too. There’s a lot of drama, unexpected trips to eighteenth-century England, and a dark past that’s looming over the trio, threatening Lily’s life.

I’m not going to say more because I don’t like spoilers. Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale is a good story - surprising and funny. I hope everyone will like it.


Your trailer for the book is amazing. Did you create it yourself? Also, what was the inspiration behind the trailer?

Yes, the trailer is my baby. It was a challenge I guess - I wanted to see if I could do it. The inspiration came with the music, which was the first thing I found and loved on the spot. The pictures and the slides came after. I loved it! Making the video was like solving a puzzle, finding the right pieces and sliding them into place. It was so much fun.


Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale is your first published novel but not the first novel you’ve written. Have you considered publishing your other novels?

Not until recently. For a while I thought I wanted my vampire novel to be published, but then I changed my mind. Publishing a book and promoting it is a full time job. I wasn’t in the right place for it before.


Young Adult seems to be the preferred genre for not only teens, but adults - especially women - as well. Why do you think that is?

Same reason Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet so young - youth is inspiring. It’s what makes the world go round. The emotions, the naivete, the purity of feeling - these are precious and inspiring notions; they make the sun shine a little bit brighter.


What are some of your favorite YA reads?

Okay, I just read “Delirium” and I was blown away. I think Lauren Oliver has created something epic here. I can’t wait for the sequels! Otherwise, I have a few favorite authors. Jenny Downham’s “Before I die” was a revelation. Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Annette Curtis Klause, Sarah Dessen, Sarah Rees Brennan - I read and re-read them constantly. Greatest YA writers of our time.


Is there anything else you’d like readers to know about your book and/or yourself?

I wanted to make the book as accessible as possible for the readers which is why, from next week, Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale will be available at Amazon.com at the brand-new price of $8.64. Unfortunately, at this time, there are no definitive plans for it to be released in Australia or the UK. I’ve been getting lots of emails about this and I’m terribly sorry for not having better news.

Lastly, I want to thank those readers who have sent me their thoughts on it. Their feedback never fails to brighten my days. Thank you!

As a part of this interview, Ramona was kind enough to offer up a copy of her young adult novel Hex, A Witch And Angel Tale.

To Enter:
- Follow the link below.
- US only.
- It isn't required, but I strongly urge you to follow Ramona on Facebook. She's a delight to talk to and loves keeping in touch with her fans!
- Contest ends on Sunday, March 6 at midnight EST.

!! Click HERE To Enter !!

Before & After: January Giveaway Post!

I have finally posted the last January debut author. This means that it's now time for the giveaway! You will have your choice of book from one of the featured authors. I've also included links to all of the posts. If you want extra entries, then please be sure to visit the posts and leave a comment.

Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
Sarah Jamila Stevenson
Keri Mikulski
Terry Lynn Johnson
Danette Vigilante
Jeff Sampson
Eilis O'Neal

The Official Rules:

- Fill out the form below.
- Since I am buying this book with my own money, you MUST be a follower.
- This contest will run until Tuesday, February 28 at midnight EST.
- Contest is INTERNATIONAL.

Good luck!!

Bloody Bookaholic's Goodbye 2010 Contest

Normally, I don't make a blog post for just a contest ... but, this isn't a normal contest. Taschima over at Bloody Bookaholic is having an epic Goodbye 2010 Contest that you should enter. Why? She's giving away 30 books - with 3 winners getting 10 books each. Yes, you read that correctly ... I didn't add a zero at the end in error. The titles up for grabs are:

1. The Lost Saint by Bree Despain

2. Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting

3. Firelight by Sophie Jordan

4. My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent

5. The Ivy by Lauren Kunze & Rina Onur

6. Changeless by Gail Carriger

7. Hero by Mike Lupica

8. Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

9. Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

10. Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon

11. Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

12. Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson

13. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

14. The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard

15. Splendor by Anna Godbersen

16. The Gift, Witch & Wizard by James Patterson

17. You by Charles Benoit

18. The Enemy by Charlie Higson

19. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

20. The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

21. Vordak the Incomprehensible: How to Grow Up and Rule the World

22. The Steps Across the Water by Adam Copnik

23. Vampires: The Occult Truth

24. Ask Amy Green Boy Trouble by Sarah Webb

25. I'll Get There. It Better Be worth the Trip. by John Donovan

26. Virgin Territory by James Lecesne

27. Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart

28. Plain Kate by Erin Bow

29. Murder Afloat by Jane Leslie Conly

30. Scumble by Ingrid Law

So, head on over to her blog and enter. Ends 2/1!

A Poll ... and a Giveaway!

Survey Time!

I'm doing a little research for this blog. I'd like to know the best 2010 YA reads that you've enjoyed this year, and I'd also like to know the YA book that you're most anticipating for next year.

In return, I offer you a gift in exchange. I'll keep this poll up until Sunday, December 26th. While I'm tallying up the winning books for each category, I will also select two winners as well. The first person I choose and contact will have their choice between the Best Book of 2010 or the Most Anticipated of 2011 (which will obviously be a pre-order). The second winner will get whichever one the winner didn't want. Don't fret, though. If you already have whatever book is #1, we'll go down the list until we find a book you don't have. ;)

It's a win-win, right? All you have to do is fill out THIS FORM completely and in return for your time, you have a chance to win one of the best reads of 2010 or one of the most anticipated reads of 2011.

The Official Rules
- Click on "THIS FORM" above to enter.
- You have until midnight EST on Sunday, December 26th to enter.
- You don't HAVE to be a follower, but it'd be nice.
- The contest is INTERNATIONAL. If you live where the Book Depository ships, then you're qualified.
- Like extra entries? You can follow me anywhere and everywhere (blog, Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook, etc) and/or post about this contest somewhere. For each one, you add an entry - just be sure to include all of them on the form!

Thank you all for your help in advance, and good luck!

Gratitude Giveaway Blog Hop!

It's that time again ... giveaway time! The Gratitude Giveaway Hop is a hop consisting of over 175+ blogs with one common goal - to show their gratitude to their followers by offering giveaways. Simple enough, right?

After you enter my contest, be sure to check out the Linky below to enter into the other giveaways as well!



My Giveaway!

Since this is about my followers, I want to be sure that I please you guys. Therefore, I'm giving away what I think you will like the best ... a free book of your choice! I will be choosing two winners for this and they will choose the book that I order them from Book Depository - whether it be a new release, backlist, or pre-order.



The rules are simple:

- You MUST be a follower. New or old, I don't care ... but, since this hop is about the followers, it only makes sense that you actually follow the blog!
- Fill out the form, answering ALL required questions.

- You can post about this contest other places for extra points, just make sure to include the links in the form.
- The contest is INTERNATIONAL. As long as Book Depository ships to you, then you are qualified!
- Contest ends Sunday, November 28 at 11:59pm EST.
- Winners notified via e-mail. You have 72 hours to respond.

To enter, click HERE.

Good luck you guys!

Spooktacular Giveaway!

It's that time again, my lovelies! My birthday celebration has ended just in time for a new celebration to begin. This is the Spooktacular Book Blog Giveaway Hop!! Brought to you by I Am A Reader Not A Writer, this hop has over 80 blogs in it that is solely dedicated to giving our followers the chance to win some spooky, book-related loot for Halloween!

My Giveaway

Every Halloween since I was a little girl, I make it a tradition to read one of my favorite books and then curl up with my favorite popcorn and candies to enjoy my favorite movie adaptations that goes along with that book. So, I'm giving you the chance to join in on my traditions!

What you'll get:
Dracula, by Bram Stoker
Dracula (1992) on DVD
A bookmark for your book
Popcorn
Candy

Now, the RULES:
- Open Internationally.
- Since the movie is R-rated, you must be 17!
- MUST be a follower of this blog.
- Spread the word to get extra entries.
- Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on October 31st.

Contest is now CLOSED.

When you're finished, be sure to check out all of the other fang-tastic giveaways in the hop!

Good luck!!

My 27th Birthday Celebration!!

In a little over a month, I will be turning 27. Crazy, right? Maybe I shouldn't be looking forward to getting that much closer to the big 3-0, but I have to admit ... even though it means I'm getting older, birthdays always excite me! The most exciting part for me is having a birthday party to see all of my friends. I always LOVE seeing people come together for a celebration, no matter what the occasion may be. Since my birthday is coming up and this is my first year with my blog as well ... I figured I could have another celebration on here too! I treasure my followers as much as my friends, so it's like a little party all on its own. And what's a party without some gifts and favors??

So, here's the deal! I am going to be giving some of my followers gifts to celebrate my 27th birthday! Since I'm a girl that likes to mess around with numbers, I'll be deciding with three main sets of numbers: 10 (my birth month), 25 (the actual date of my birth), and 27 (my age this year).

What are the numbers about and what can you win, you ask? Let me tell you!

- As part of the entry form, entrants will list their top 10 books on their wish list.
- When the contest ends, I will randomly pick a number between 2 and 5. Whatever number is picked is how many winners there will be! This way, there will be at least TWO winners.
- There will be one (1) grand prize winner. After the grand prize winner is chosen, I will randomly pick a number between 2 and 7. The number picked is how many books the winner will receive. To add a sort of element of surprise, I will be choosing which books the winner will receive off of their wish list.
- The other winner(s) chosen will receive gifts selected by me. Prizes will range from $10-$25 in monetary value. These gifts may not necessarily be books, either. It's up to my choosing ... whatever I decide that I want to buy for you. Be sure to give me some good, specific ideas in the "Gifts Other Than Books" section on the entry form!

Now for the nitty, gritty details:
1. In order to be entered into the contest, you MUST fill out ALL of the required fields completely.
2. You also MUST be a follower of this blog in order to enter. I do check!
3. All numbers will be chosen randomly via random.org
4. This contest is INTERNATIONAL!
5. Book prizes will be shipped from Book Depository.
6. This contest ends at 11:59pm on Saturday, October 16th 24th - which is a little over a week before my birthday, so hopefully we'll be getting gifts around the same time! =)
* OPTIONAL: You can post this contest on your blog (post, sidebar link), Twitter, or other places for extra entries. It's not mandatory, but it does increase your chances of winning!

Good luck, guys!!

CONTEST IS CLOSED!
Thank you all so much for entering!
Winners will be selected and notified soon.

$40 Giveaway from CSN Stores!

As most of you know, I did a review for CSN stores a couple of weeks ago. I got another e-mail the other day asking if I'd like to review another product or host a giveaway. My first thought was "Share with my followers," so I'm hosting the giveaway. What can you get? A $40 gift certificate!¹

CSN stores have a ton of items, from kitchen tables (where I spend most of my time cooking, writing, chatting, etc) to coffee tables to bookshelves, lighting, and more. Honestly, they have 20o+ stores ... I could go on forever! You just need to go and check it out for yourself.

Giveaway: Entering for this is simple! One, you have to be a follower of this blog. Once you're a follower, fill out the form below and click, "Submit." You're officially entered to win!

This contest will end on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11:00pm (EST) and is open to US entrants only. Sorry! All entries must be in by then. The winner will be announced shortly after that.

Good luck, guys!

¹ Gift certificate does not include shipping costs. However, a lot of items in stores do offer free shipping.

What's In A Name?

Do you like making up names? Are you creative and can come up with names and titles at a whim? Well, then you should head over to Deepali's Blog and enter the Catchy Name Contest!

I'll be honest: when I first started this blog, I just named it the first thing I thought of. Now, sometimes, I look back at all the catchy blog names and I think, "You know, if I would have put some time and creativity into it, I could have an awesome blog name and not be seething with jealousy over others!" Or I could have asked for opinions. Don't get me wrong, Missy's Reads & Reviews has definitely grown on me and I wouldn't change it ... but it's just something I think about sometimes.

Deepali has a really awesome blog. She now has the dilemma over naming her blog. Now, it's our turn to help out a fellow blogger and get creative with some witty blog names! After all, the book blogosphere IS the most helpful community out of them all, right? PLUS, you get an incentive: a book of your choice (limit $10) from Book Depository!! Who doesn't love a chance to get a free book .. especially when you get to choose?!

So, head on over and fill out the form! What do you have to lose? I've already whipped up a few, but I thought I'd stop and let you guys get a chance!

Contest ends August 15th!

7 ARC Giveaway from Babbling Flow!

See the books above? That's just a teaser (a little less than a half) of the ARCs that are available in Sara @ Babbling Flow's Summer Saradise 7 ARC Giveaway to celebrate the middle of the summer! Other titles include Firelight, Halo, Paranormalcy, and Personal Demons! This is definitely a squee!-worthy contest! For your chance to win these great titles, head over to Sara's blog and fill out the form. Contest ends August 6th!

>> Summer Saradise 7 ARC Giveaway <<

3.. 2.. 1.. The Countdown Is On!

This is a reminder to tell you guys that my giveaway for one of Gena Showalter's books is ending on Saturday, July 10th at midnight EST. Now, I've only just realized that I actually won't be home until Sunday... so, I won't be able to tell if anyone has entered after midnight. *HINT HINT* Thanks to you guys and all the extra promotional things you guys are doing ... I have a TON of entries to go through. However, it's worth it!

So, if you haven't... GO ENTER! There's still time and the best part is you get a FREE BOOK!

[Contest is now officially closed! Thanks guys!!]

Get To Know: Gena Showalter (& Giveaway)

For a Monday, I'm pretty happy. I have two reasons for this. The first is you guys ... my faithful and my brand new followers. I came home after a long weekend to over 80 followers, which I think is amazing. I started this blog as a hobby and some way to talk out about books I've read because my husband is tired of hearing my banter. I never expected for others to actually like my posts and follow my blog. So, thank you all for making me feel special!

The second reason? The Darkest Lie is released tomorrow!! After all of my chatter about Gena and her Lords of the Underworld series, this probably doesn't surprise you. ;)

Since I'm trying to do new things with this blog, I thought I'd start with a shameless promotion post for Gena's books. After all, this blog is solely about all things book-related ... and what good would it be if I didn't promote my favorite author(s) and their books? So, here's the deal. I'm going to post a little 411 about Gena and her books, then I'm going to take it one step further. To celebrate the release of Gena's new books and my followers, I'm going to host my FIRST GIVEAWAY. Great, right?! The details of the giveaway will be at the end of this post.

Gena Showalter started her writing career at the age of 27 with the publication of her first book, The Stone Prince, in 2004. Six years later, Gena has well over two dozen books in her arsenal, not including the several anthologies she has contributed to over the years.

From eHarlequin:

Gena Showalter has always believed in love. An avid romance reader, she decided to try her hand at a story of her own and is now the author of sexy paranormal romances, including The Stone Prince, The Pleasure Slave and Heart of the Dragon. She is also the author of Awaken Me Darkly, the first in the darkly seductive Alien Huntress series. Fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and Karen Marie Moning will find a new favorite in Showalter. Her wildly sensual page-turners have mix of humor, danger and wickedly hot sex, a combination sure to enthrall.

Gena on the W.W.W.
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Gena's Books


Series: The Lords of The Underworld
First Published: 2008

He is the guardian of hell, more monster than man.

She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman.

Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords -- and discover a passion unlike any other...

Discover the origin of the dimOuniak and the demon spirits trapped within.

• The Darkest Fire
• The Darkest Night
• The Darkest Kiss
• The Darkest Pleasure
• The Darkest Prison [eBook]
  
• The Darkest Whisper
• The Darkest Angel [in Heart of Darkness]
• The Darkest Passion
• The Darkest Lie [to be released June 29, 2010]
  

Series: Imperia
First Published: 2004

A love as bright as the stars and enduring as stone...

Katie James is unlucky in love---so unlucky she's been reduced to kissing the marble statue in her own garden. But her luck changes when the statue warms to life in her arms---and turns out to be a hunk straight out of any woman's fantasy! Well, almost...Jorlan en Sarr hails from a distant planet and like all the other men Katie's known, he comes with a lot of baggage.

A cursed warrior with a lover's magic touch...

Entombed in his stony skin for centuries, Jorlan has been waiting for a maiden fair to break the spell. Yet this statuesque beauty with the will of an Amazon and kisses like flame is a far cry from the obedient damsels of Imperia. And though Jorlan is tempted to abandon all for the sake of Katie, unless he can convince her to give him her heart in two weeks' time, he'll be turned back to stone. And she'll be lost to him forever.

• The Stone Prince
• The Pleasure Slave

Series: Alien Huntress
First Published: 2006

RIDDING THE WORLD OF EVIL,

ONE ALIEN AT A TIME.

In a time and place not too far away, Mia Snow is an alien huntress for the New Chicago Police Department, and she's the perfect girl for the job. Tough and sexy, she's earned each of her scars battling the elusive enemy among us. Now, investigating a series of killings, she is shaken to the core when a burst of violence leaves her partner Dallas fighting for his life. A tall, erotic stranger holds the power to heal the injured agent -- and to bind Mia in an electrifying and dangerous seduction. He is Kyrin en Arr, of the deadly Arcadian species -- an alien, a murder suspect -- who has Mia walking a knife's edge, risking her badge and even her life. . . and edging closer to a shocking revelation that will shatter everything she's ever believed.

• Awaken Me Darkly
• Enslave Me Sweetly
• Red Handed
• Blacklisted
• Savor Me Slowly
• Seduce The Darkness
• Tempt Me Eternally [in Deep Kiss Of Winter]

Series: Atlantis
First Published: 2005

Searching for her missing brother, Grace Carlyle never dreamed she would discover a secret world populated by mythological monsters or find herself facing a sword-wielding being whose looks put mortal men to shame.

But there he was, Darius en Kragin, one of a race of shape-shifting warriors bound to guard the gates of Atlantis, and kill all travelers who strayed within its borders.

Now Grace's life was in his hands, and Darius had to choose between his centuries-old vow and the woman who had slipped beneath his defenses and stolen the heart of Atlantis's fiercest dragon.

• Heart of the Dragon
• Jewel of Atlantis
• The Nymph King
• The Vampire's Bride
• The Amazon's Curse

Series: Tales of An Extraordinary Girl
First Published: 2006

Used to be my greatest achievement was holding a job more than three days. Now suddenly I can shoot fireballs, chill your drink or blow-dry your hair at fifty paces with a blink of my eye!

It all started when this crazy scientist dropped something in my Grande Mocha Latte. Of course I got wicked sick. Next morning I'm waking up with this total hottie bending over me. He tells me:

1) his name's Rome Masters,

2) he's a government agent and

3) I can control the four elements with a thought.

He seems even less pleased by my (apparently irreversible) transformation than I am…. Because now he'll have to kill me.

• Playing With Fire
• Twice As Hot

Series: Intertwined
First Published: 2009

There’s something about the new guy at Crossroads High . . .

Most sixteen-year-olds have friends. Aden Stone has four human souls living inside him:

One can time-travel.
One can raise the dead.
One can tell the future.
And one can possess another human.

With no other family and a life spent in and out of institutions, Aden and the souls have become friends. But now, they’re causing him all kinds of trouble.

Like, he’ll blink and suddenly he’s a younger Aden, reliving the past. One wrong move, and he’ll change the future. Or, he’ll walk past a total stranger and know how and when she’s going to die.

He’s so over it. All he wants is peace.

And then he meets a girl who quiets the voices. Well, for as long as he’s with her. Why? Mary Ann Gray is his total opposite. He’s a loner; she has friends. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks; she tries to make everyone happy. And while he attracts the paranormal, she repels it. For her sake, he should stay away. But it’s too late. . .

Somehow, they share an inexplicable bond of friendship. A bond about to be tested by a werewolf shape-shifter who wants Mary Ann for his own and a vampire princess Aden can’t resist. Two romances, both forbidden. . . doomed. Still, the four will enter a dark underworld of intrigue and danger. . . but not everyone will come out alive. . .

• Intertwined
• Unraveled [to be released August 31, 2010]
  

For other books by Gena Showalter that are NOT part of a series, click here.

Now, for my giveaway! Since I am promoting Gena, it's only right that I give away one of her books. I like choices and I hate being one of those people that tell you exactly what to read, so I'm going to give you three choices.

Your prize choices:

• The Darkest Lie - Latest release if you've read the other LoTU books.
  
• Dark Beginnings -Three LoTU stories including the first, The Darkest Fire.
  
• Into the Dark - Two LoTU stories (Darkest Fire, Darkest Prison), One Atlantis story (Amazon's Curse) and a LoTU bonus guide! I especially love the Lords interviews in this one!

The rules are simple:
1. Since this is a giveaway celebrating followers, you have to be a follower.
2. If you want some extra entries, then all you have to do is promote. My blog, Gena Showalter, Gena's books ... anything relative to this post.
3. You have to live somewhere that Book Depository ships.
4. Do NOT forget to fill out the form below ... it's how you're entered in the contest!
5. Please have entries in by midnight EST on Saturday, July 10th.
*TIP!: If you enter a lot of contests and follow a lot of blogs, leaving a comment on giveaway posts helps. That way, you know where you have been and where you haven't. =)

To enter, fill out THIS FORM! [Form taken down. Contest officially closed. Thanks to all those that participated!!]

EDIT: Not a lot of people know my favorite Lord and I want you guys to get as many points as possible to help your chances of winning. So, here's a hint ... if you've been a follower for the past month or so, you already know who my favorite Lord is. ;)