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Showing posts with label Book two. Show all posts

Monday, January 12, 2015

Release Day Book Blitz: The Black Blossom by C J Anaya


ALMOST a month ago I had the privilege of doing a cover reveal for Author C.J. Anaya's book 

Today I get the privilege of letting you get a peak inside and get to know some fun facts about the author as well as we celebrate it's RELEASE DAY!!!

C J Anaya is a good friend of mine, in fact we attend the same writing group, so I'm very excited to share her book with you! 
Don't forget to leave her a kind comment below before you leave!!!




Author Bio:
C. J. Anaya began writing short stories for family and friends when she was thirteen years old. This soon morphed into an extensive project every year during Christmas as a way to create a fun and inexpensive Christmas gift.

Her passion for reading and writing led her to following her own dreams of becoming a published author. She was born in Utah and raised everywhere else. She even lived a few years in Brazil, enjoying the people, the culture and learning the beautiful language of Portuguese; a language she is still fluent in to this day. As a result of her exposure to varying peoples and cultures, her interests became varied as well.

As a mother of four children she is now a singer and a songwriter, a baker and a cake decorator, a dancer and a choreographer, a girl with a degree in Criminal Justice and a first time published author of YA paranormal romance and fantasy. She is also married to the most deliciously, handsome looking Latino. As always, she has plenty to write about.

 Links to social media sites:
http://authorcjanaya.com (THERE IS A GIVEAWAY ON HERE TODAY!!!)





Black Blossom Book Description:

Forced into a strange, dream-like state, Hope Fairmont is reliving her life as Mikomi, Princess of the Kagami Empire and The Healer of the world. Life as an Imperial Princess is rife with danger, betrayal and intrigue as Mikomi joins forces with a rebel group of samurai warriors in order to usurp the throne from her tyrannical father. To win this seemingly hopeless war, she must train with Musubi, a warrior in the rebel army, and learn the art of the sword without revealing her identity as The Healer.

Unbeknownst to her, Musubi harbors his own secret identity and personal agenda, both of which hold dark consequences for Mikomi's future. Neither one can afford to share their secrets, nor can they ignore the powerful chemistry building between them.

Further complications arise at the arrival of her betrothed, Katsu, who must aid her in mastering control of her own gift before she ascends as a full kami on her eighteenth birthday. Katsu is not the cold-hearted warrior god she expected, but how can she spend eternity with a deity she may never love?

Determined to avoid her destiny, she spies on her father and his generals, collecting intelligence for the rebel army in the hope that one day the empire of Kagami will be liberated and her own future will be hers to control.

World's collide in the second book of The Healer Series as this epic love story carries the reader on a journey filled with romance, action, adventure and intrigue. A paranormal romance unlike anything you've read before, you won't want to miss out on the second installment in this clean teen romance series.


Order your copy here: http://amzn.com/B00S4B9F9E

SNIPPET:
***WARNING***
This snippet will make you all kinds of giggle and squeal-ie! 
(Yes, I just made up a new word, but you will soon know what I mean.)

The young warrior merely leveled me with a suggestive glance and then quirked his lips in amusement and turned my hand over, laying a kiss on the soft pulse at my wrist. He couldn’t have failed to notice how my heart rate sped up at this inappropriate contact.
I forcefully pulled away. “How dare you? You may have saved my life, but that hardly gives you the right to handle me in such an inappropriate manner.” I used the only threat I could think of that might be powerful enough to stop the young warrior’s idea of conquest. “I am betrothed to someone else, and…and he will no doubt kill you for touching me.” I had no intention of following through with my union to Masaru Katsu, but he didn’t have to know that.
The young warrior didn’t look at all frightened. If anything he looked happier with news of my union.
“Your devotion to a man you have never before met does you credit, young princess, but I’m not overly concerned about my demise at the hands of your betrothed.”
I inched backward, getting ready to flee the moment he attempted to touch me again. “And why is that?”
“Because, my dear, I am your betrothed. I am a kami, a warrior god and keeper of the Grass Cutter Sword.”
I looked up in horror as he inched closer and placed both his hands at my waist, pulling me to him.
“I am Katsu.”

Author C J Anaya is doing a HUGE Giveaway in honor of the release!!! Go check out her blog to get your name in and try to win one of the FANTASTIC books up for grabs!


And don't forget to join the Launch Party for Tomorrow!!


Now go check out the snippets and fun facts on all these other wonderful posts today!

Black Blossom Blitz Bloggers:





Monday, December 22, 2014

Book Tour: Undertow by Claudette Melanson


Undertow Book Blurb:


Maura finally found the truth she was always seeking…or has she?

After being left in the dark for all of her life, Maura’s father, Maxwell, has finally returned to reveal sinister family secrets Maura could never have dreamed possible—including his revelation that she is one of The Born. But his daughter soon discovers both he and her mother are keeping pieces of her reality hidden, still. As Maura struggles to unravel the mysteries surrounding her new existence and discover every piece of the cryptic puzzle, life appears intent on casting stumbling blocks across her path with every step forward.

Tragedy seems to stalk Maura, and those around her, as she stumbles along, altering the young changeling’s family, just when they have all come back together. The changes left in its wake could be for the better, or may threaten their existence, entirely.

With the arrival of Christmas comes the opportunity for Maura to draw close to everyone she loves—and finally reunite with Ron, her long-distance boyfriend. But permanence has always eluded her, and in her current state of flux this pattern endures, as fate seems intent on snapping the threads that bind her to those she holds most dear. Maxwell’s good intentions pave a road for Maura, littered with misery, while her mother, Caelyn’s, desire to shield her family from pain may tear her away from them, altogether. The perfect happiness in the young vampire’s grasp is so easily swept away and dragged under, out of reach. Can Maura erupt from the darkness and confusion to break the surface and find the life she’s always dreamed of?

In the midst of chaos, assistance materializes in the form of another of her kind—ephemerally beautiful, yet explosively volatile, this new vampire may prove capable of unlocking the puzzle-box Maxwell seems intent on securing from her sight. Maura will discover the darkest parts of herself in her quest to understand the being she is destined to become. Her newfound friend has some shady intentions of his own—such as thwarting the love that has grown between Maura and Ron. Following in the wake of the impulsive vampire’s misguided instruction may further pull a naive Maura down into the depths of ultimate despair, heartbreak…and even destruction.

Author Claudette Melanson Author Bio:

Claudette Melanson lives in Guelph, Ontario, with her husband Ron and four bun babies: Tegan, Pepper, Butters & Beckett. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English and an MA in Literature. Vampires have been a passion since age five. She hopes to one day work full time as an author, since there are many, many books living inside her head.In her spare time she enjoys watching Japanese Anime and reading vampire stories....along with other great fiction. She is also very interested in good health and is an advocate of Ketogenic eating, using whole and natural foods. Future dreams include writing many more books, spending more time with her son, Jacob and sister, Susie. She hopes to take them and her nieces Maggie, Sadie and Sophie to Disneyworld with the proceeds from the first novel. A Rabbit Rescue fanatic, she also hopes to help rescues all over the world save many innocent lives.


·       Links to social media sites for the author:


·       Links to where book is sold:



Author Claudette Melanson's top 10 faves in general:


1. Writing

2. Reading

3. Hot coffee – Bulletproof

4. Rabbits
(From the tour host, I managed to snag some pics of her BUNNIES! 
Wanna see who Claudette has been snuggling with? LOL)


5. Spending time with family – My hubby, sister & nieces, son Jacob

6. Halloween with the accompanying Halloween Horror nights at Universal & Canada’s Wonderland

7. Amusement parks-especially Canada’s Wonderland

8. Vampires!

9. Goth

10. Horror Movies





Book Tour Schedule:

Book 2: 
Undertow

December 17
                      http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/
rebeccalamoreaux-anauthorinprogress.blogspot.com

December 18  
julkbearreads.wordpress.com
http://thewritersrevolution13.blogspot.com

December 19
http://authorcandyodonnell.blogspot.com/
 http://ailsahindhaughabookworm4life.weebly.com

December 20
http://booksshelly27.blogspot.com/

December 21
http://authorsandralove.blogspot.com/

December 22
semishort.blogspot.com

December 23
http://fictionalrendezvousbookblog.blogspot.com/
http://sweet-n-sassy-book-a-holics.blogspot.com/ 


Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Cover Reveal: The Black Blossom by C J Anaya

It's important to build a little suspense in a cover reveal, right?

First the author's bio:


C. J. Anaya began writing short stories for family and friends when she was thirteen years old. This soon morphed into an extensive project every year during Christmas as a way to create a fun and inexpensive Christmas gift.

Her passion for reading and writing led her to following her own dreams of becoming a published author. She was born in Utah and raised everywhere else. She even lived a few years in Brazil, enjoying the people, the culture and learning the beautiful language of Portuguese; a language she is still fluent in to this day. As a result of her exposure to varying peoples and cultures, her interests became varied as well.

As a mother of four children she is now a singer and a songwriter, a baker and a cake decorator, a dancer and a choreographer, a girl with a degree in Criminal Justice and a first time published author of YA paranormal romance and fantasy. She is also married to the most deliciously, handsome looking Latino. As always, she has plenty to write about.


Social Media Links:

http://www.facebook.com/cjanayaauthor
http://authorcjanaya.com
http://www.twitter.com/CJAnaya21
http://www.amazon.com/author/cjanaya
http://www.goodreads.com/cjanaya




Now, this book is actually the second in a series! Did you know that? 
Here, let me explain,... no, I take that back, 
here is the book blurb:

Forced into a strange, dream-like state, Hope Fairmont is reliving her life as Mikomi, Princess of the Kagami Empire and The Healer of the world. Life as an Imperial Princess is rife with danger, betrayal and intrigue as Mikomi joins forces with a rebel group of samurai warriors in order to usurp the throne from her tyrannical father. To win this seemingly hopeless war, she must train with Musubi, a warrior in the rebel army, and learn the art of the sword without revealing her identity as The Healer.

Unbeknownst to her, Musubi has his own secret identity and personal agenda which carries dark consequences for Mikomi's future. Neither one can afford to share their secrets with each other. Nor can they ignore the powerful chemistry building between them.

To complicate things further, she must hide her dealings with the rebels from her betrothed, Masaru Katsu, who has arrived at the palace in order to train her in the art of healing the veil before she ascends as a full kami on her eighteenth birthday. Her betrothed is not the cold-hearted warrior god she expected, but how can she spend eternity with a deity she may never love? Determined to avoid the future her parents and Katsu have planned for her, she spies on her father and his generals, collecting intelligence for the rebel army in the hopes that one day all of Kagami will be free and the future will be hers to control.

World's collide in the second book of The Healer Series as this epic love story carries the reader on a journey filled with romance, action, adventure and intrigue. A paranormal romance unlike anything you've read before, you won't want to miss out on the second installment in this clean teen romance series.

Fabulous right?!?

This is what Book 1: The Healer looks like
And now here is what Book 2: The Black Blossom, the reason why you have come to check out this cover reveal!!!


Plus as a bonus for coming to check out this gorgeous new cover, Author C J Anaya is doing a giveaway!!!!




Other blogs participating in this cover reveal!!