Book Blast + Giveaway: Sprung by Kelbian Noel

Sprung by Kelbian Noel
(Book 2 of the Witchbound Series)
Since she discovered magic, seventeen-year-old Skye Jackson's life is almost perfect. Almost. Even perfect has its glitches.

What happens when the one with all the power makes the biggest mistakes? Welcome to my life.
Four months ago, I couldn’t have been happier. When my parents got divorced, I wasn’t exactly thrilled. Especially when Mom married a guy half her age. But then I found out I wasn’t the average Joana. Discovering magic existed and, best of all, I could use it, made everything easier to deal with. That is until I got a little too spell happy. But what girl wouldn't defend her best friend against a world-class creep? Now I’m stuck in a nightmare, forced to make life and death decisions I never dreamed I’d face.

Love the magic, hate the responsibility.

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Roots by Kelbian Noel
(Book One of the Witchbound Series)

Seventeen-year-old Baltimore Land just wants to be normal, but magic has other plans. 

I don’t consider myself a witch, that's my parents' thing. I've never really believed in magic either. Sure, I tried it a few times. Fell for the whole “magic happens” thing. But it didn’t happen to me. No amount of rhyming stopped my parents from moving me halfway across the country. Not one spell stopped me from being labeled the town freak.

And worst of all, no matter how many times I begged the Universe to bring my twin back, I was ignored. Until now.

He’s back all right. And in a magical bind of his own. Not the magic-won’t-work-for-me kind either. In fact, it’s working a little too well. Too dark. Too deep.

It turns out our entire family’s magical roots run just as deep and my brother didn’t end up where he is by accident. So I’m going to help him. But magic isn’t really on my side. Nope. Once I finally get the craft under control, I’m expected to abandon the one person in the world who’s closest to me, just to save myself

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Praise for Roots (Book 1):

"I truly enjoyed this story." Jessica, Goodreads

"...a great start to a promising series." Kaylee, Goodreads
"I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Sprung is already on my "to read" list now!" Stacy, Goodreads

"...the first novel I've read by Kelbian Noel but it sure won't be the last." BellaReadz, Goodreads
"This book was great. It showed a different view of witches." Kristy, Amazon
"A refreshing take on a classic theme." looks and literature, Amazon

About The Author:

Kelbian Noel is the author of the Witchbound Series and a blogger at Diverse Pages. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her two children.

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Book Blast Giveaway

$100 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 4/21/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the author. 
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Feature and Follow (28)

 Feature and Follow is a weekly meme hosted by Alison Can Read and Parajunkee!

Preferred Follow Method: Either Networked Blogs, Bloglovin, or GFC. :D 

If you could follow me on Facebook or Twitter, I would be happy to return the favor.

Just leave your links below! :D

Question:

Have you ever read a book that you thought you would hate? Did you end up hating it? Did you end up loving it? Or would you never do that?

Answer:

To be honest, I tend to trust my instincts and shy away from books that give me a bad vibe. However, there were a couple of times when I said, "To hell with it," and ended up reading it anyways! Lots of ups and downs with that method, but one book I'm super glad to have found is The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin. When I first skimmed the synopsis, I thought the whole novel was going to revolve around relationships and love in modern time. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a good romance, but if there's no action to move the story along, I get bored and end up having to restrain myself from falling asleep. If your familiar with my blog, you would know that contemporary romance is not my cup of tea. However, instead of finding a bland, slow paced novel, I found a story that had a surprisingly unique theme, strong characters, and a hilarious dialogue.

Announcement from ShareARead + Giveaway

Announcement from ShareARead!!

We are thrilled to announce that the amazing Janelle Stalder has become a part of the shareAread Family. So in order to celebrate this event we are launching a huge giveaway. shareAread and Janelle Stalder are giving away 100 copies, yes!!!
You read that right.......

100 E-Copies of Eden by Janelle Stalder

(Eden #1)

This means that there are going to be 100 Winners!

What do we ask in exchange, well all you have to do is fill the always useful raffle at the bottom and if you win a copy that you give it a super honest review!!!!

Pretty simple right???

This is the first title of an amazing series that creates an exceptional story where worlds collide, tensions mount, love ensues, and war escalates.

About The Book:

Trapped within the cruel world of hormones and bullies, fifteen-year-old Aiden is convinced life has more to offer him. His instincts are proven correct on the night he is awakened by a voice calling to him from outside his window. As he sleepily peers into his yard, his eyes slowly focus on a woman who says she is there to take him to Eden. Aiden is about to fulfill the life purpose he never knew he had.

It is in Eden, a land on the brink of war, where Aiden will finally learn to trust himself and those around him. Accompanied by Wolf, his sidekick Logan, and the beautiful archer, Elisa, Aiden is soon thrust into a battle to save Eden. Meanwhile Elisa, the only girl in the King's Army, is in the midst of her own struggles. Betrothed to a man she has no intention of marrying, Elisa is caught between the need to prove herself and her desire for true happiness. And now that she has met Aiden, she is more confused than ever. In this action-packed fantasy tale, romance, adventure, and intrigue surround Aiden as he learns just what he is capable of when he discovers confidence and courage. 

About The Author:

Janelle Stalder was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario. At an early age she developed a love for literature. Her debut novel, Eden, was the first book in a series of four, released in September of 2011. The second book, Eden-West, was released in July of 2012, and the third book, Eden-South was released in March of 2013. The fourth book of the Eden Series, Eden-East, will be release at the end of 2013. She is a strong supporter of other indie authors, and loves to interact with her readers. When she’s not writing, Janelle is at home with her husband, two children, Aiden and Elora, and her two furry children, Alice and Lily. She now resides in the small town of Orangeville, Ontario in her old, possibly haunted, century home. 
Visit her blog at janellestalder.tumblr.com for updates on her books, and follow her on Twitter at @jmstalder.

The Eden Series can be purchased on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, 

and most other major retailers where books are sold. 

( The Eden Series on B&N ! The Eden Series on Amazon )

Author Links:

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Now is giveaway time please fill the raffle below and we wish you all the best of luck!!!

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Waiting On Wednesday (26)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we can't wait to get our hands on!

This week's WoW is The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin.

Goodreads Synopsis:

The Retribution of Mara Dyer is the last book in the Mara Dyer Trilogy.

My Thoughts:

When I first started this series, I was expecting some sort of annoying, romance driven, slow paced, contemporary novel. But what I found instead....totally caught me by surprise! After reading the first chapter, which was a whole different level of creepy, I was completely hooked. I don't know why I waited so long to post The Retribution of Mara Dyer as my WoW, but I have finally seen the error in my ways. Can't wait for the synopsis to release!

Extra Information:

Release Date: October 22, 2013

Page Length: Unknown

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Genre: Paranormal

Mara Dyer Series:

Book One: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Book Two: The Evolution of Mara Dyer

Book Three: The Retribution of Mara Dyer

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Trailer

Well I'm not going to delay this any longer, since I know your absolutely dying to see the brand spanking new movie trailer. 
So without further ado, I present to you the second official trailer for 
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones!

Note: This trailer does not belong to me and all rights go to their original owners.

What did you think? Feel free to leave your thoughts below. :D