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Oct 17

{Interview+Giveaway} Rheia by Cassandra Page

Interview with Cassandra Page, author of Rheia I noticed that Rheia is listed as a fantasy rather than a historical fantasy – is it actually set in Ancient Greece? Not exactly, no. The kingdom of Oreareus in which Rheia is set is inspired by the world of Ancient Greece – from the culture and the aesthetic to the Minotaur, the Minoans and the island of Crete. But I’m no historian, and I took a fair amount of creative license: the steampunk elements of my world, as minor as they are, are the most obvious markers of that. That being said, there was a long time there where my favourite web searches all started with the words “Ancient Greek” and finished with everything from clothes to meals to plant life. Rheia is the first novel I’ve written that isn’t an urban fantasy set in modern day Australia, and I wanted to get the world-building as right as I possibly could. What made you decide to switch genres from urban fantasy? My… Read more »

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Oct 09

{Release Day Sneak Peek+Giveaway} THE HALVES OF US by Sydney Paige Richardson

I am so excited that THE HALVES OF US by Sydney Paige Richardson is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author Sydney Paige Richardson, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International, courtesy of The Parliament House and Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International, courtesy of The Parliament House and Rockstar Book Tours Note: Book Briefs Contest Policy applies. All of the prizes, terms and conditions of the giveaway should be contained in the rafflecopter below. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Sep 25

{Mermaid Makeup+Giveaway} #PartofYourWorld by Liz Braswell #ATwistedTale

To celebrate the release of Part of Your World by Liz Braswell, I have created a pinterest board of some of my favorite mermaid inspired makeup ideas and fun mermaid makeup brushes and mermaid nails! I have partnered with Disney Books to bring you an awesome giveaway for this series as well! So check out my pinterest board below and be sure to enter to win the Twisted Tale Giveaway! If you are new to the twisted tale series, you need to check them out! Each book follows a beloved disney tale, but with a dark twist on it. For example, Part of Your World asks the question, What would happen if the little mermaid never defeated Ursula? Cool idea, right? ———————————— View this post on Instagram A post shared by BookBriefs (@bookbriefs) on Sep 25, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below to win A Twisted Tail! One (1) winner receives: a copy of Part of Your World, a mermaid tail blanket, and a… Read more »

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Sep 22

{Excerpt+Giveaway} The Brightest Stars by Anna Todd

To celebrate the release of The Brightest Stars by Anna Todd, I have an excerpt to share with you and I have partnered with Anna Todd to bring you this awesome giveaway! So check out the excerpt below and be sure to enter to win the Anna Todd Collection! P.S. did you know that Anna’s novel After is going to be made into a movie? I am so excited. I loved the book! To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below to win The Anna Todd Collection! Binge-read Anna Todd! One (1) winner receives: After and Before from the After series Nothing More and Nothing Less Plus standalones The Spring Girls and The Brightest Stars. Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Anna Todd. Note: Book Briefs Contest Policy applies. All of the prizes, terms and conditions of the giveaway should be contained in the rafflecopter below. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Sep 16

{Excerpt+Giveaway} LIES by @TMLoganAuthor #LiesBook

I don’t know about you, but I am so read for some thriller books as we (hopefully) transition to fall (even though it doesn’t feel like that here in Florida) The perfect book to start out with is Lies by TM Logan. I have an excerpt for you to check out and then St. Martin’s Press is partnering with me for a giveaway! So scroll down for the full giveaway rules and for your chance to win. Visit the Official Website Read an excerpt of Lies To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below to win One (1) winner receives: Copy of the psychological thriller, Lies Plus a French Press & coffee mug because this one will have reading way past your bedtime. Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by St Martins Press. Note: Book Briefs Contest Policy applies. All of the prizes, terms and conditions of the giveaway should be contained in the rafflecopter below. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Sep 07

{Cover Redo+ Excerpt} ON DUBLIN STREET by Samantha Young!

Coming Soon from this Author! A series of chance encounters leads to a sizzling new romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series. The universe is conspiring against Ava Breevort. As if flying back to Phoenix to bury a childhood friend wasn’t hell enough, a cloud of volcanic ash traveling from overseas delayed her flight back home to Boston. Her last ditch attempt to salvage the trip was thwarted by an arrogant Scotsman, Caleb Scott, who steals a first class seat out from under her. Then over the course of their journey home, their antagonism somehow lands them in bed for the steamiest layover Ava’s ever had. And that’s all it was–until Caleb shows up on her doorstep. When pure chance pulls Ava back into Caleb’s orbit, he proposes they enjoy their physical connection while he’s stranded in Boston. Ava agrees, knowing her heart’s in no danger since a) she barely likes Caleb and b) his existence in her life is temporary. Not… Read more »

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Sep 04

{Excerpt+Release Day Giveaway} Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting

On sale for $1.99 for a limited time only! To enter, fill out the rafflecopter below to win a $20 amazon gift card (Open INT) Note: Book Briefs Contest Policy applies. All of the prizes, terms and conditions of the giveaway should be contained in the rafflecopter below. No Purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Sep 02

{Excerpt+Giveaway} STEALING TRANQUILITY by J.L. Weil

I am so excited that STEALING TRANQUILITY by J.L. Weil is available now and that I get to share the news! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author J.L. Weil, be sure to check out all the details below. This blitz also includes a giveaway for a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International, courtesy of J.L. and Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. ———————————– About the Book: Title: STEALING TRANQUILITY Reverse Harem (Dragon Descendants Book 1) Author: J.L. Weil Pub. Date: August 30, 2018 Publisher: Dark Magick Publishing, LLC Formats: eBook Pages: 180 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon Get ready to meet Jase, Kieran, Zade, and Issik, the last dragon descendants. Olivia Campbell’s life gets turned upside down when her mother suddenly passes away. Left with only a stepdad who despises her, she turns to the streets. Penniless and alone in the Chicago winter, how much worse can it get? She is about to find out. A chance encounter with a stranger… Read more »

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Sep 01

{Excerpt+Giveaway} Skerryvore by Lee Williams

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Aug 30

{Excerpt+Giveaway} Boy in a Band by Lisa Loomis

“I’m glad you came,” he said. “I wanted to hear you play.” He glanced at me quickly. Stupid response. I looked toward the house and could see people in the living room and poolroom. I wanted to race towards it, get inside and get warm again. “You can go back now,” I said. “You don’t have to walk all the way.” I felt him grasp my hand and spin me towards him, making me falter. My free hand shot out landing on his chest in order to balance myself. His skin felt soft and warm. “What was that?” I gasped, looking up at him. His eyes searched mine. My hand was still on his chest, and I let it fall, looking down to avoid his eyes. My mind raced, and I remembered our fireside conversation. What is he doing? He had a thing for some girl named Debbie. I didn’t move. It seemed like a long time we stood that way when finally he took my face in his hands… Read more »