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Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 318 KB Publisher: Audacious (May 1, 2011) Blurb: More than three hundred years after the most terrifying witch hunts the world has ever known, it's happening again. Young witch, Stella, has to put her faith in strangers just to stay alive but she might not be any safer in their midst than from the danger she is running from. There is more than one dark secret in her new family: Étoile’s sister is spoken of in fear and sadness; Marc is supposed to be a powerful witch but is missing his magic; where does the owner of their safe house vanish to every day and why does Evan have the eyes of someone not quite human? There is only one secret that someone will do anything to keep quiet, but whose secret is it and will Stella have to pay the price for silence? My review: It is an exciting time to be a writer. With the advent of epublishing, more authors can get their stories out on the market and readers can certainly benefit from this treasure trove ...

We have some winners to announce. We congratulate them all. Drum roll please.... The winner of a print copy of Crossroads and the gorgeous crystal necklace :  Nicki J Markus   (has 3 days to contact us with your mailing info) The winner of an ebook copy of Illicit Magic by Camilla Chafer :  Julie    * The winner of an ebook copy of Without Mercy by Belinda Boring :  Burgit  &  Vivien     * The winner of an ebook copy of Dark Corners by Liz Schulte:     Stephanie O.      * The winner of Decadent Publishing's YA Blog Stomp and their choice of 1 ebook:   Wade2121    *                 The winner of ebook copies of The Warriors of Eden series :  Marybelle * The winner of an ebook copy of Beautifully Broken (changed from a copy of Thirsty):  Diana (lovelygetaway) * The winner of t...

Companion Music Video Also Released Breakout young adult fiction author Amanda Havard, who just released her auspicious debut novel The Survivors (Chafie Press), has teamed up with up-and-coming artist Jess Moskaluke to record the second song, “Breaking,” for the series’ original soundtrack. Havard has launched an impressive transmedia campaign in conjunction with the series and has created music explicitly to correspond with the novel(s), adding a unique element to her literary platfom. Moskaluke’s soulful, edgy voice complements the impassioned and mystical feel of “Breaking” and fits perfectly with the tone of The Survivors . Moskaluke, a 20-year-old talented singer/songwriter from Canada, was recently chosen as one of eight finalists for the Canadian Country Music Association’s New Artist Showcase and recently opened for country music superstar, Dierks Bentley, at the Queen City Ex in her home province of Saskatchewan. Moskaluke has released her first country pop tinged si...

Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 312 pages Publisher: Flux (March 8, 2011) Blurb: Star basketball player Chelsea "Nitro" Keyes had the promise of a full ride to college—and everyone's admiration in her hometown. But everything changed senior year, when she took a horrible fall during a game. Now a metal plate holds her together and she feels like a stranger in her own family. As a graduation present, Chelsea's dad springs for a three-week summer "boot camp" program at a northern Minnesota lake resort. There, she's immediately drawn to her trainer, Clint, a nineteen-year-old ex-hockey player who's haunted by his own traumatic past. As they grow close, Chelsea is torn between her feelings for Clint and her loyalty to her devoted boyfriend back home. Will an unexpected romance just end up causing Chelsea and Clint more pain—or finally heal their heartbreak? My review: What I admire so much about today's contemporary authors is their dri...

Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Dell; Original edition (June 28, 2011) Blurb: At eighteen, Corinne Bishop was a beautiful, spirited young woman living a life of privilege as the adopted daughter of a wealthy family. Her world changed in an instant when she was stolen away and held prisoner by the malevolent vampire Dragos. After many years of captivity and torment, Corinne is rescued by the Order, a cadre of vampire warriors embroiled in a war against Dragos and his followers. Her innocence taken, Corinne has lost a piece of her heart as well--the one thing that gave her hope during her imprisonment, and the only thing that matters to her now that she is free. Assigned to safeguard Corinne on her trip home is a formidable golden-eyed Breed male called Hunter. Once Dragos's most deadly assassin, Hunter now works for the Order, and he's hell-bent on making Dragos pay for his manifold sins. Bonded to Corinne by their mutual desire, Hunter will have to decide how f...