Friday, December 21, 2012

Crossroad Blog Tours: Surrender Promo Stop

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Surrender
by: Rhiannon Paille
Mini URL for Tour Page: http://ow.ly/eQuah

About the Book:

How far would you go to save everything you ever loved?

Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn't listen, and because of what she is-- a Flame-- one of nine apocalyptic weapons, she sparks a war. In a desperate attempt to save her home and her love, Kaliel tries to awaken Avred, not knowing she may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.


About the Author:

I was never a normal girl. My life was an urban fantasy wrapped in a paranormal romance and served with a side of horror. To escape my everyday weirdness I began writing fantasy. I studied at U of Sedona and MIMT, obtaining a PhD in Metaphysical Science and Parapsychology. I'm married to a chef/comic book shop owner and I have a fondness for architecture. I frequent twitter and facebook, but if you really want to get to know me you should visit my site: www.yafantasyauthor.com

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1. K is for Kechell http://kechell-j.blogspot.com
2. All in One Place http://www.kvlovesbooks.blogspt.co.uk
3. JennReneeRead http://www.jennreneeread.blogspot.com

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1. The Cover Contessa http://thecovercontessa.blogspot.com
2. SnifferWalk http://www.snifferwalk.org



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1. All About YA Novels http://allaboutyanovels.blogspot.com/
2. Reader Girls http://www.readergirlsblog.com
3. YA Book Addict http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot.com.au/

Dec.15
1. Reads and Thoughts http://karlaamaemaglaoy.wordpress.com/
2. Bossy Book Babes http://bossybookbabes.blogspot.com


Dec. 17
1. Aspired Writer http://lynelleclarkaspiredwriter.blogspot.com/


Dec. 18
1. Broad-Minded Books http://broad-mindedbooks.blogspot.com/
2. Andi's Young Adult Books http://andisyoungadult.blogspot.com
3. Doctor's Notes http://doctorsnotes-shy.blogspot.com

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1. Cherie Reads http://cheriereads.blogspot.com
2. Overflowing Bookshelves http://overflowingbookshelves.com/
3. Crossroad Reviews http://www.crossroadreviews.com

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1. Fiction Predictions http://fictionpredictions.blogspot.com


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1. Little Library Muse http://littlelibrarymuse.blogspot.com/
2. Hey Wanna See My Indies? http://heywannaseemyindies.blogspot.com




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2. WTF are you reading? http://www.wtfareyoureading.com



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Friday, December 7, 2012

Crossroad Tour Presents: Miss Fortune Cookis

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Miss Fortune Cookie
By: Lauren Bjorkmamn
Mini URL: http://ow.ly/ft8cZ 
Hashtag: #MissFortuneCookieTour
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My Thoughts
Miss Fortune Cookie presents readers with a story of three charming  young women transitioning from high school students, unquestioningly obedient daughters, and best friends; to free thinking young adults, ready to challenge expectations and follow their own diverging paths.

The thing that makes this story stand out is the fact that the narrator Erin, presents her world to readers from the point of view of an outsider looking in.  She is Caucasian, and though she was born in China and now lives in San Francisco's Chinatown with her mother, she never quite feels as though she belongs.
Add to this, the fact that her two best friends are Chinese and as such are subject to the demands for success and traditional beliefs and attitudes of there families, coupled with the fact that all three girls are students at a very competitive school and all vying for places at prestigious colleges and this story screams "great read".

The further that you go into this book, the more that it becomes apparent that there is some serious role reversal going on.  While Erin tries her best to embrace the Asian culture, her friends who are indeed Asian, do their best to go against the grain.


The bright and unpretentious writing style and effervescent humor found within these pages is very relateable for both younger and older audiences.  Watching these characters deal with issues such as personal desires vs. family expectation, friendship, love, choices and their consequences is bound to strike a chord in the hearts and minds of all readers.


Book Description

Release Date: November 13, 2012
  • Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (November 13, 2012)

Meet Erin. Smart student, great daughter, better friend. Secretly the mastermind behind the popular advice blog Miss Fortune Cookie. Totally unaware that her carefully constructed life is about to get crazy.
It all begins when her ex-best friend sends a letter to her blog—and then acts on her advice. Erin’s efforts to undo the mess will plunge her into adventure, minor felonies, and possibly her very first romance.
What’s a likely fortune for someone no longer completely in control of her fate? Hopefully nothing like: You will become a crispy noodle in the salad of life.
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Lauren Bjorkman
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Biography

I grew up on a sailboat, sharing the tiny forecastle with my sister and the sail bags. Against all odds, we are still friends. We started sailing in California and ended in Argentina. My favorite stops along the way were Costa Rica, Panama, Isla Providencia, Key West, the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Brazil.

During our voyages, my sister drew beautiful paper dolls for the both of us. We sewed amazing wardrobes for our stuffed animals. We became excellent swimmers and beach combers. We made up new lyrics for old songs. Canned food dominated our meals on crossings, so we really appreciated fresh fruit when we came into port. I dreamed of ice cream on the open ocean.

We kept up with school through a program called Calvert out of Maryland.

My dad read to us at night by the light of a kerosene lamp. Since then, I've always loved stories and wanted to write my own.

I live in Taos, New Mexico with my husband, and two sons. We often see coyotes outside our window.

For more, please visit my website at http://www.laurenbjorkman.com
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Dec. 3

Crossroads
Review
The BookWorm 
Review
Wanted Readers
Excerpt
Dec. 4
All in One Place
Review
Dec. 5
The Cover Contessa 
Review
Doctor's Notes 
Interview
Dec. 6
Little Library Muse 
Review
Dec. 7
Jenn Rennee Read
review
Dec. 10
Henry Circle 
review
Icy Cold Reads
Review
Dec. 11
Reader Girls 
Excerpt
Overflowing Bookshelves
Review
Dec. 12
SnifferWalk 
Review
Coffee Bean Bookshelf 
Review
Dec. 13
Crossroads
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Dec. 14
Fiction Predictions
Excerpt
My Escape 
Promo
Dec. 17
Cherie Reads 
Review
3Ps in a Pod 
Review
Dec. 18
All About YA Novels 
Review
 Ashley's Bookshelf 
Review
Dec. 19
YA Book Addict 
Review
Asha Butterflys 
Review
Dec. 20
Sweet Southern Home
Interview
  Qwerty 
Excerpt
Dec. 21
Broad-Minded Books 
review
Andi's Young Adult Books
Review
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Crossroads Presents: The Mistaken

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Join us as we tour the Mistaken Nancy Thompson's debut novel.  With this tour you could win 1 of 6 prizes!  We are giving away 5 ecopies of The Mistaken book. As well as our first PaperWhite Kindle!  
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The Mistaken 

by: Nancy S. Thompson
Mini url for tour page:  http://ow.ly/eoBBP 



All Tyler Karras wants is to enjoy life with his expectant bride; what he gets instead is a graveside seat at her funeral. With the woman who killed her uncharged and still free, all Ty wants now is revenge. His brother, Nick, has dangerous connections and suggests a sadistic plan: grab the woman responsible and hand her over to his associates—sex-traffickers in San Francisco’s Russian Mafia. They offer Ty more than he dreamed possible. In exchange for the woman, they’ll finally let his brother leave the business for good—with his debt wiped clean and his heart still beating.

There’s just one problem: Ty kidnaps the wrong woman.

Now he must protect her from the very enemy he’s unleashed, but the Russians are holding Nick as leverage to force Ty to complete their deal. Caught in a no-win situation, Ty must find a way to save himself, his brother, and the woman, but with the Russian Mafia, even two out of three makes for very long odds  Goodreads

 My Thoughts
Everything about this book screams intense read.  This is a book that puts the reader in an emotional headlock and doesn't let go until the final page.  Tyler's losses are so great that even though you know that what he plans to do is wrong, there is still that devil that sits on your shoulder craving revenge.
Until...
He kidnaps the wrong woman.  Then the remorse sets in, along with a need to save her ASAP.
This is a non-stop action packed trip through the underworld of the Russian mafia.  This book stands as proof that revenge is often "the most bitter of fruits."  This read however is oh so sweet.
Can Tyler undo the damage he has done?
Will he survive trying? 


Nancy started writing fiction rather suddenly one day in 2010. Inspired by a song, she was struck with an idea she couldn’t shake and just had to write it down. It was while working on this, her first novel, that she discovered just how much she loved writing. She only wishes she had known how much years earlier.



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