Young Adult Faeries & Fantasy Giveaway Hop

YOUNG ADULT

FAERIES & FANTASY GIVEAWAY HOP

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & The Mod Podge Bookshelf

 

Participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway

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The hop runs from Jan 8th - Jan 14th

 

 

My Giveaway Details:

1 copy of My Fair Godmother

Paperback OR Kindle e-Book ~~ your choice)

Open to INT (please make sure Book Depository ships to your country for book)

 

After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah’s gum-chewing, cell phone–carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she’s only Fair—because she’s not a very good fairy student—Chrissy mistakenly sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Finally she sends Tristan, a boy in Savannah’s class, back instead to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. When Savannah returns to the Middle Ages to save Tristan, they must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy.

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Good King Wenceslas

This book is BEAUTIFULLY illustrated!

It explains the Christmas song we sing each year, but until now, at least I, never really understood.

What a beautiful way to teach about the giving of Christmastime and the example of one King to his page.

I also LOVED the side notes explaining "St. Stephen's Day" and what a " Page boy" is;

Along with "life in a castle" and "Christmas celebrations in the middle ages."

The book is wonderful in and of itself,

But there is more!!!

You also get a DVD of Jane Seymour telling this story with the Mormon Tabernacle singing the song and amazing dancers performing.

A true treasure book for Christmas!

Humbug Witch

CUTEST HALLOWEEN BOOK EVER!

This witch is small, except her nose...

SO...

 she dresses up in all these clothes...

AND...

you can see that she is "truly a frightening-looking, horrible, witchey witch..."

BUT...

when she tries to do magic...

nothing happens...

SO...




You will need to read the book to find out the ending...too good to spoil!

(A digital review copy of this title was provided by the author for this review. However, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

The Unlikely Gift of Treasure Blume

I REALLY LIKED this book!

This book had me laughing with Treasure and her quirky mannerisms... and of course her spunky grammy... and crazy sweaters...

BUT...

it also had me...feeling...

Feeling the tenderness of a woman as she just goes about trying to do what she thinks is right...and what she thinks will help at the time...

But somehow everyone she meets dislikes her...is that a curse...or a blessing?

Dennis is one who dislikes her...

He is working as a "lunch lady" to be close to his daughter...the daughter who is in Treasures' first grade classroom...

But as Dennis watches Treasure he comes to know the REAL her...the one who cares about other people more than she cares about what those other people think about her...

Don't miss out on reading this book...it is a TREASURE worth finding!


(A digital review copy of this title was provided by the author for this review. However, all reviews are of my own opinion :)

The God Who Weeps

START WITH CHAPTERS 3-5
THEN READ CHAPTERS 1-2!
JUST SAYIN'

I have had a couple of people now tell me that this book is a little hard to get into...

And I tend to agree...

BUT...

Once you get to chapters 3-5 you can't put it down!

Amazing thoughts on who the God we worship is and how he LOVES his children~~US!

AND...

How he wants us to be HAPPY!

If you have started this book...and have put it down...pick it back up and skip to chapter 3...

You will be happy you didn't give up on this book :)

The Official Hero's Guide for Latter-Day Youth

This book is AMAZING!

Everyday someone is watching you...can be scary...

But with the advice from this book you can be a hero for that someone!

It is the little things we do each day and the habits that we develop that turn us into hero's... or not...

The eight lessons in this book:

* Achieving heroic courage
* Being a heroic example
* Living a life of heroic service
* Learning heroic leadership
* Finding heroic confidence
* Enduring heroically to the end
* Developing heroic strength
* Learning to live by faith

This book was specifically written for the youth...but as a grown woman I learned quite a few things I need to work on :)

WONDERFUL information!  TONS of exceptional stories!

I can't say enough good about this book!

A definite MUST read if you are interested in becoming a better HERO!

Pride and Precipitation

I LOVE books like this...

Enough romance to make you go "aah"....

Without any worries about what you will read.

Plus this book showed how one girl could stay happy even though life wasn't going as planned...I learned a great lesson here...

Breezy has her dream job of being the "weather girl."

She has worked hard to get there and now it is being taken away because she is too much like Pollyanna.

But is that a bad thing?

Breezy tries hard to maintain her "sunny" attitude and pushes forward into an uncertain future.

A cute, fun read!

The Most Important Catch

I LOVE romance books like this!

They are sweet...and fun...and touching...and romantic...and sweet!

Filled with a touch of suspense ~~ Kelly is on the run from a past that could ultimately hurt her...

Robby literally finds her on the side of the road and comes to her rescue...

But now...

Kelly has to run again...

Will they ever be able to be together?

Cute! Cute! Book!

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Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

 

Today I am giving away a copy of 

Journey to the  Fringe

written by Kelli Swofford Nielsen

Winner announced on Oct 16th - US only please

 

Long ago, Stone Mages were revered in Lyria. They were men and women who could use powerful tradestones to harness their unique gifts of wind, rain, and earth to help those around them. But war with the Southern realm has threatened the mages with extinction. The truth about the tradestones has been lost, and the remaining magic is dwindling.When Princess Ivy, the beloved daughter of the king, is abducted, it seems that all hope for Lyria is lost as well. But when an unlikely group of loyal subjects embarks on a dangerous journey to the far-distant Fringe, the hope of restoring crown and kingdom is renewed. Among the group is Simon, a fool with wisdom beyond his years; Gilda, a nonmagical witch; Burr, a young thief; and Merrick, a jaded sea captain. Their quest will test their courage, their strength, and their friendship.But at the Fringe, they encounter a truth that will change everything they thought they knew about themselves, and this small band of heroes must embrace the power that is their birthright and stand together as Stone Mages of Lyria.

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The Reluctant Bride

If you love regency romance then you will love this sweet, short story.

Abby is betrothed to a terrible man and is running away so she doesn't have to marry him.

In her attempt to stow away she is saved by Will...a charming man...

But...

He is betrothed also...


I'll let you read the ending...

You can read it for FREE on Smashwords.com

Christmas Books Giveaway Hops

Christmas Books Giveaway Hop

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and Laurie Here
 

 

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The hop runs from Dec 1st - Dec 7th

 My Giveaway Details:

1 copy of The 13th Day of Christmas

(Hardback OR Kindle e-Book ~~ your choice)

Open to US for Book OR ALL for Kindle e-Book

 

Marva Ferguson has a very personal Christmas tradition that happens every December 26. As an aging widow, the tradition means more to her now than it ever has.Her newest neighbor, nine-year-old Charlee, loves Christmas too. But her family has fallen on hard times and things get worse when Charlee becomes critically ill.Then, on December 12, Charlee makes a wonderful discovery. A mysterious note is delivered that promises twelve days of gifts and stories that will reveal the truth behind the beloved Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." As the days go by, the gifts hint at a possible lost lyric. Was there once a 13th day of Christmas? And if so, could its magic change—or save—a life?If Marva knows something about the "letters from the Elves," she's not telling. However, you don't live as long as Marva Ferguson and not have a secret or two—including a whole lot of faith—in your apron pocket.Filled with laughter, tenderness, and hope, The 13th Day of Christmas invites us to see how an old Christmas favorite can become a true Christmas miracle.

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Act in Doctrine

Elder David A. Bednar is a masterful teacher!

In this newest book he teaches how we can become more Christlike and how agency really works.

He also sets the pattern for effective teaching not only as teachers in church but as parents and even friendships.

The enclosed DVD has Elder Bednar answering questions about his book.

This book is definitely a MUST read!

The Candy Shop War: Arcade Catastrophe

What a fun story!

The "gang" gets involved once again using magical candy...

This time...

Their friends have disappeared and now they need to help launch a rescue...

The plan...

Earn magical stamps by playing games at Arcadeland thus earning their way into the magical team of the opposition..

That way they can learn how to free their friends AND possible say the world!

A Prophet's Voice

This book will touch your heart!

Full of past talks and thoughts from President Thomas S. Monson...

It reveals President Monson's feelings about forgiving others, forgiving oneself, and drawing closer to the Savior through service.

Reading this book is like watching Conference where President Monson is the only speaker.

Powerful insight as the Spirit permeates its pages.

Thankful For Books Giveaway Hop

Thankful For Books Giveaway Hop

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and Tristi Pinkston
 

 

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The hop runs from Nov 8th - Nov 13th

My Giveaway Details:

1- $25 Amazon.com Gift Card

 

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Sermons in a Sentence

The sub-title for this book is:

Powerful Messages in Five Words or Less~

And that is exactly what this book is!

On the left-hand page you read a scripture that has one word to one phrase highlighted...just like your personal scriptures might have.

On the right-hand page you read a commentary of that word or phrase.

Powerful...YES
Insightful...YES
Amazing...YES

John Bytheway has a wonderful way of teaching the scriptures and showing us how powerful they can be in our lives and in our teachings.

Links will help you find it on

Amazon - Goodreads

The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back

What a fun book!

Mattie is so jealous of her beautiful stepsister Ella...

That is until Mattie's world gets turned upside down, thanks in part to Ella...

Everyone who  believes in fairy tales and happy endings will LOVE this book!

Enjoy Today...Before It Slips Away

This book is not very long...

But it has an extremely BIG, PROFOUND message!

A little girl wants to be more grown up...

"How grown up do you want to be?" is always her mothers return...

Then her mother always says..."you will grow up soon enough...enjoy today before it slips away."

So true...we must enjoy today!

This is a book to read over and over again...

 and to share with those you love!

Deadly Undertakings

What an amazing, intriguing, and intense novel!

Rebekah, with the help of detective Josh, is trying to find out why people over the age of 100 keep showing up on her morgue table.

Filled with so many twists and turns you have to keep thinking..and..reading, to keep up with the plot.

Loved every minute of this book!

The Lesson

Robert's teacher gives him problems to solve...

"This is not fun!" exclaims Robert.

As Robert grows bigger...so do his problems.

Sometimes Robert makes mistakes...but in the end...and with the help of his patient teacher he always solves the problems.

Sometimes he asks the teacher why he is being punished with all of these problems....

But in the end Robert learns that he is there to learn and that the learning makes him happy.

Pingo and the Playground Bully

Chad is playing with his friends... and all of the imaginary friends have joined in.

They are having wonderful adventures until the bully... and his imaginary friend... threaten to destroy all of them!

Chad, in his wisdom, simply invites the bully to join them... instead of fight them.

Love and Kindness conquer all!

And they continue to forge the wild imaginations of children...

A wonderful story for ANY age :)

Pingo

You have probably heard of the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, but did you know he has written a couple of children's books?

Pingo tells of the importance of having a friend---even if that friend is an imaginary friend.

When Chad thinks he is too old for his imaginary friend...

Pingo, the imaginary friend, creates a lot of mischief to get back Chad's friendship...

FUN, FUN story!

Forget Me Not

Every woman needs to read this book...

And then they need to read it again and again!

"Inspired by the five petals of the tiny forget-me-not flower, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminds us of five things we will be wise to never forget:  

To be patient with ourselves

To distinguish between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice

To be happy now

To focus on the “why” of the gospel

To know that the Lord loves each of us infinitely."

PLEASE FORGET NOT!

As Sisters in Zion

You have sung the song...

Now you can read about the woman who wrote the song...

A pioneer with the Willie-Martin handcart company she truly believe that "as sisters in Zion we all (must) work together."

A beautiful book that will touch your heart and make the song even more meaningful!

The Guy Next Door

When I first started this book I thought it was going to be a romance story...

and it is...

but SO MUCH MORE!

Eva is going to marry Sean...that is until she takes custody of Melody..

Sean's reaction to Melody doesn't feel right.

And Peter, the next door neighbor starts giving Eva and Melody attention..

But no one will tell Eva what Peter does for a living that takes him away for weeks on end.

Can Eva find the truth... and make a decision for herself and Melody that will make their future a happy one?

Shadowed

If you like really good suspense...then you will LOVE this book!

Catherine is just trying to find a nice town who is in need of her musical talents.

She is trying to give the gift of music to those who cannot afford it on their own.

But when she arrives in Riley, New York she is immediately drawn into the vandalism that has just taken place...

And the town is drawn up into the murder case that happened two years earlier.

Suspicions fly, feelings get hurt, and the hunt for the true killer is on.

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

Spooktacular  Giveaway Hop

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and The Diary of a Bookworm

 

 

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 The hop runs from Oct 24 - Oct 31
My Giveaway Details:
I'M GIVING AWAY 2 ITEMS :)
 2 FORMS
2 WINNERS

1ST ITEM ~1 copy Deadly Undertakings  

Open to US only

 

Estimated time of death: approximately 11:00 Saturday evening. Signs of trauma: a two-inch, sutured incision on the inside of her left leg, directly over the femoral artery and vein. Remarkable findings: no blood in body. Entire circulatory system filled with liquid resembling embalming fluid.

Possible cause of death: Undetermined.

Rebekah Smith thrives on the mystery and challenge of her work in the city morgue, using her skills as assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner to pinpoint the cause of death in even the most bizarre of cases. When several bloodless centenarians arrive at the morgue in quick succession, she has few answers‹but one thing is certain: there is nothing natural about these deaths. This is murder.

So Rebekah enlists the help of her boyfriend, Special Investigations Detective Josh Lansing, and their pursuit of a disturbing trail of clues leads them from the stark halls of the morgue to a world of dark secrets and twisted intentions.

 

As they piece together the horrifying truth, Rebekah and Josh are drawn deeper into a web of danger and deceit that will ultimately threaten their relationship‹and their lives.
 

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Shine!

Sister Dalton wrote this book specifically for the young women of the church. But, we can all learn from the lessons she presents.

My favorite story in the book:

When her daughter, Emi,
was a little girl Sister Dalton

would help her get ready for
church by combing her hair

 and putting her in a pretty dress. 

Then Emi would say,
 "Let's put on our shiny."

 

With this Sister Dalton would get
her jar of clear cosmetics

and apply it to Emi's cheeks
and lips giving her a shiny glow.

 

 

As we follow the principles in this book we will all glow with the spirit of the Lord.

 

In essence we can all put our shiny-on!"

Switchback

Rocky, a private investigator, is on a much needed vacation...that is...until Glenn calls and asks for Rocky's help in finding a missing horse.

But this case turns out to be more than anyone could have ever suspected...

Along the way deception will be revealed, murders and kidnappings will take place, embezzlement will happen, and even Rocky's life will be put on the line.

Can Rocky find the ones responsible before they close the case on him?

An amazing read!

A fun little side note...the story takes place in Cache and Weber counties, Utah.

Tales of the Dragon's Bard: Eventide

Book Details

Authors: Tracy & Laura Hickman

Release Date: 2012

Publisher:  Shadow Mountain

Genre: Fantasy

As to NOT be eaten, the story-teller entertains the dragon with wonderful stories. 

Needing more stories to share the Bard goes into the town of Eventide to record their stories.

Along the way you will meet trolls and gossiping fairies, and gnomes, etc.

Of course the tale wouldn't be worth telling if it didn't have "matters-of-the-heart!"

But the dragon bard wants to make the stories even more impressive for the dragon so he meddles in the people lives...if but just a little...not!

Along the way you will find trolls, gossiping fairies, gnomes, dwarfs and more...

If you love fantasy... you will LOVE this book!



About the Authors:

Tracy Hickman is a New York Times best-selling fantasy author who has published more than 40 novels, many of the co-authored with Margaret Weis. He published the first of his solo novels in 1995.

Laura Hickman is credited as the first female designer of a published role-playing game module. Laura and her husband, Tracy wrote and edited the first science fiction movie filmed in space, and a copy of their DNA is currently in orbit on the International Space Station. They are the parents of four children and live in Utah.

Tracy and his wife, Laura have been collaborating on fantastic works of fiction since their marriage in 1977. Together, Tracy and Laura have written role-playing games, screenplays, and works of fiction, including their first co-authored novel in 2004.

Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway Hop

Fall Into Fantasy Hop

Hosted by The Write Path and I Am A Reader, Not a Writer

 

 

 Participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway

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The hop runs from Oct 16 - Oct 21

My Giveaway Details:

1 copy of Tales of the Dragon's Bard: Eventide

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When a traveling bard stumbles into a dragon's den, he is forced to tell stories to the fire-breathing menace or end up being eaten. Eventually running out of tales to share, he makes a deal with the dragon: for his freedom, he will return with new sagas of adventure, romance, and bravery.

 

Tales of the Dragon's Bard is the story of one man's quest to collect the most exciting stories he possibly can, and Eventide is the first town he encounters. With wish-women, gnomes, a centaur farmer, a resident Gossip Fairy, and a blacksmith dwarf, those living in Eventide have enough going on to keep the Dragon's Bard busy collecting—especially if he can liven up those adventures a bit with his own ridiculous plots.
 

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September New Release Hop

 September New Release Giveaway Hop

Hosted by Book Twirps and Refracted Light Reviews

 

 

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The hop runs from Sep 15 - Sep 30
My Giveaway Details:

1 copy Shadowed

Open to US only

 

Gifted musician Catherine Clayton was born into a life of wealth and privilege. Following the death of her father, she makes a bold decision she hopes would make him proud: she's using the family money to establish a music school and offer free lessons to the underprivileged. A providential suggestion from an old college friend leads Catherine to select Riley, New York, as the perfect location for her new school.Hit hard by the economic downturn, Riley personifies economic hardship: peeling paint, overgrown landscapes, and damaged buildings. But the damage runs much deeper than Catherine first realizes. Two years ago, Riley was rocked by weeks of vandalism followed by the brutal murder of beautiful elementary school secretary Olivia Perry. Everyone in town loved Olivia—but especially the two men with whom she was caught in a love triangle. Though the murder remains unsolved, Catherine receives ominous warnings that one of these men, Adam Becket, is responsible for one girl's death. Unimpressed by the lack of evidence against him, Catherine is drawn to the shy but endearing Adam. Could he really have been involved in Olivia's murder?Just as Catherine is settling in and getting to know Adam, a vandal strikes again, and it's eerily reminiscent of the events surrounding Olivia's murder. The death threats splashed on the walls prove that killer is back—and this time, it's Catherine who wonders if she's come to the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Stuck in a Good Book Giveaway Hop

 "STUCK IN A GOOD BOOK"

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Stuck in Books

Participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway

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The hop runs from Sep 20 - Sep 25
My Giveaway Details:

1 copy of The Rent Collector

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Survival for Ki Lim and Sang Ly is a daily battle at Stung Meanchey, the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. They make their living scavenging recyclables from the trash. Life would be hard enough without the worry for their chronically ill child, Nisay, and the added expense of medicines that are not working.

Just when things seem worst, Sang Ly learns a secret about the ill-tempered rent collector who comes demanding money—a secret that sets in motion a tide that will change the life of everyone it sweeps past. The Rent Collector is a story of hope, of one woman's journey to save her son and another woman's chance at redemption. It demonstrates that even in a dump in Cambodia—perhaps especially in a dump in Cambodia—everyone deserves a second chance.

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Funeral Potatoes

I LOVE Joni Hilton's humor.

This book takes an interesting look into families and how they function.
Filled with humor it is fun to read, yet will make you really think about yourself and your family.

I love the Book Club Questions at the end of the book...
Here are a few:

*Do you know any families who are high achievers?
*How do you measure success?
*Does you family place and inordinate amount of focus on appearances?
*Have you ever felt your problems outweigh another person's?
*Is competition healthy, or is it rooted in jealousy and resentment?

She also gives a wonderful Funeral Potato recipe! YUM!

When Life Gets Hard

Meg Johnson is this AMAZING person... who "accidentally" jumped off a cliff~~

She now realizes she had misjudged the "gap" that was in front of her...leaving her paralyzed from the chest down and in her hands.

In this book she helps us close our "emotional gaps" using that acronym:

G - Gratitude

A - Attitude

P - Prayer

S - Service

So inspirational...so wonderful...so motivating!

Royal Secrets

I LOVE Traci Hunter Abramson's books!
She is definitely one of my all-time favorite authors!
I read EVERYTHING she writes!

Alora is trying to find a new life for herself and her children.

Can she do it amid a royal family?

Lots of suspense and touches of romance bring this book to a tender ending.

Twitterpated

I LOVE Melanie Jacobson's books!

They are such cute, fun reads!

Jessie has been signed up on an LDS Lookup dating website by her roommate.

She doesn't like it...UNTIL she gets an IM from Ben...

But Jessie is trying to WOW the boss right now.

Can she find the right priorities?

Life is hard, love is even harder...

Do we live the right priorities in our lives?

This book will make you think...

And then you will fall in love...with love :)

Cold Justice

Samuel didn't show up for his baptism...

Will he show up for his wedding tomorrow or has he run out on Regi again...

Feeling that he wouldn't run this time Regi sets out to find him.

Her search leads her to Alaska and the Raven Clan...

Can she find Samuel before it is too late?

Filled with suspense this story will take you on an amazing adventure.

Christ's Gifts to Women

Do we even realize how much the Savior loves us?

This book expounds on the gifts we as women have been given to help us overcome the trials that will come our way.

Beautiful illustrations make this a book to read and ponder over and over again.

Jacob's Journal of Doom

I started reading this book at lunch and took it home to finish that night...yes it was THAT good!

A really fun sense of humor and amazing illustrations makes this book easy to read.

Very similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but with an LDS twist.

Let It Go

What would you do if your spouse and 3 of your 5 children were taken from you in a drunk-driver accident?

Chris Williams "let it go!"

Now he spends it time and talents telling his story and helping other "let go" of their hurts and frustrations.

An amazing story!
An amazing man!
A very motivational read!