CBP-Danica Avet Touched by Lightning Scavenger Hunt

Thanks for stopping by For Whom The Books Toll. I'm hosting Danica Avet and her Superhero Scavenger Hunt today. Make sure and visit all the stops and fill in the rafflecopter for your chance to win. Have fun and good luck to everyone!

Superhero Movie Quote Scavenger Hunt:

There are 15 (fifteen) stops for this Scavenger Hunt. Each stop contains a picture/button with a superhero movie quote on it. You can enter the movie title for each quote in the Rafflecopter for additional entries in the giveaway. Good luck!

Title: Touched By Lightning                     

Series: Love’s Defenders

Genre: Superhero Erotic Romance

Flame rating:Scorching

Released: 2/14/2014

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

Blurb:

Book one in the Love’s Defenders series.

When empath Gyda St. Germaine is rescued from a sex-trafficking ring, she vows vengeance on her tormentors. Aided by two distinct personalities who bolster her powers, she becomes a vigilante, hungry for revenge. Her path of retribution tosses her into the arms of an Order of Themis Siphon and her world is turned upside down. Fighting her past takes a backseat to her all-consuming desire for the man whose honor and sense of justice go against everything she believes.

The moment electricity manipulator Brit Harper stumbled across a feral woman with a bloody knife, his life changed. Black and white becomes gray as the scales of justice tip. Fascinated by her strength and the darkness in her eyes, he vows to teach her the true meaning of justice and help her explore the passion sizzling between them. But when the evil haunting Gyda’s dreams returns in the flesh, he’ll have to choose between his beliefs and the woman he loves.

Buy links~ Releases February 14th, 2014
Available at Amazon for PreOrder:

Ellora’s Cave: http://www.ellorascave.com/touched-by-lightning.html

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U22LHnllx8A&feature=youtu.be

Teaser:

 “Shh,” he whispered against her hair. “I’ll never hurt you, Gyda. I swear it on my life.”

She didn’t relax, not entirely, but then he knew it was up to him to help her. 

He slid his hand beneath her shirt, not going for the gold yet, wanting to ease her into it. It wasn’t exactly a hardship. Her skin was silky soft and warm.

Author Bio: 

Danica Avet was born and raised in the wilds of South Louisiana (that would be somewhere around Houma) where mosquitoes are big enough to carry off small children and there are only two seasons: hot and hotter. With a BA in History, she figured there were enough fry cooks in the world and decided to try her hand at writing.

Danica is the lucky pet of a compulsively needy dog and two cats. The pitter-patter of little feet has been known to make her break out into a cold sweat.

Writing is how she gives the voices in her head a way out. When she isn’t writing, working or contemplating the complexities of the universe, she spends time gathering inspiration from her insane family, reads far more than any sane person would want to, and watches hot burly men chase an oblong ball all over a field.

Find Danica:

Blog

EMAIL: danica.avet@gmail.com

Facebook

Twitter

Website

The Giveaway:

$25 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble
Order of Themis travel mug

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TOUR SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 5
Lea Barrymire                                                      

Thursday February 6
In The Pages of a Good Book                                 

Friday February 7
A.M. Griffin                                                   

Saturday February 8
Literary Nook                                                

Monday February 10
deal sharing aunt                                                      

Tuesday February 11
For Whom The Books Toll                                        

Wednesday February 12
Queentutt's World of Escapism                                    

Friday February 14
Tattooed Book Review                                            
Unearthly Musings                                                 

Saturday February 15
AReCafe                                                                      

Monday February 17
Riverina Romantics                                                     

Tuesday February 18
Clutter Your Kindle                                                              

Wednesday February 19
For the Love of Bookends                                 
Lusty Penguin Reviews                                              

Thursday February 20
Sizzling Promo                                                          

CBP-Jessica Lee's Breaking The Ice Scavenger Hunt & Giveaway!!

Welcome to my stop on the Candlelight Book Promotions Jessica Lee's Breaking the Ice Scavenger Hunt!

Jessica is interviewing Gideon Haven from her current book, Breaking the Ice.  Thanks for stopping by today Jessica.

Super Duper Important- Scavenger Hunt Instructions:

There are 10 (ten) stops for this Scavenger Hunt. Each stop contains a letter button. The letters are scattered randomly to the hosts. You will need to collect all 10, unscramble them, and then enter the decoded message in the Rafflecopter for the ‘extra entries’. All 10 letters form a message that is the answer to the following question. Good luck!

Question: What is it that Mikah Malloy desires, but within his soul, believes he doesn’t deserve?

Hi, everyone, Jessica Lee here, author of the Ariel Estates series and its latest

installment, Breaking the Ice. First of all, thanks so much for allowing me to guest post today and introduce you to Gideon Haven. The initial thing that hits me about the wolf shifter, after I’d mentally dragged myself away from the green-eyed sex-on-a-stick creature’s body, was his confidence. It rolled off him in waves. Not in an arrogant way. No. He wasn’t trying to impress. His self-assuredness came as natural to him as breathing.

I didn’t need to ask the question. Because I already knew the answer. Gideon Haven was born to be an alpha.

How about we start with your childhood. What is one of your earliest memories? “Hmm… I believe that would be when my brother, Josh and I were kids, and my mother had taken us outside to play. One of the other boys who’d joined us pushed Josh down. Josh starting crying, and I remember this surge of anger taking me over, and I barreled into the other boy, slamming him onto the ground. Next thing I knew, my father was pulling me off him.” Gideon inhaled deep and shook his head. “I couldn’t have been more than four or five, but the memory is still very clear.” He chuckles. “My temper has always gotten me into trouble. Still does.” What one might call a shy grin turns up the male’s lip. But something tells me there’s nothing innocent about Gideon Haven.

Are you involved in a romance? “Not at the moment.” He shrugs. “I just got out of a long term relationship. I’m thinking it’s probably not a good time to get involved with anyone right now.”

Any reason why you’d say that? “Uhm… Let’s just say I’m looking for a fresh start.”

Okay. That was very mysterious.

Favorite indulgence? “Are we talking food, sex, or both?” He winks.

Whatever you’re willing to share. “Well, if you’re talking food that would be a dark chocolate mousse. Decadent. Delicious.

Sex? Now that info would be between me and my partner. But I can tell you perhaps some of that mousse might make an appearance before, and perhaps during our time together.”

I squirm as heat rises up my neck and into my cheeks. Clearing my throat, I continue on.

What is the one thing you want the most in the whole world? A long sigh escapes him as he appears to organize his thoughts before speaking. “To live my life not defined by what others expect I should do or who I should be. I want to see and experience more of what the world has to offer beyond the ice around me.”

Is leaving your pack a problem? Do you have an enemies or reasons why you shouldn’t do just that, explore the world?

Gideon leans forward, resting his forearms on his thighs. Technically, I’m next in line to succeed my father as alpha. Leaving the pack…” He leans back and crosses his arms. “It’s not what is expected of me. But I truly believe my twin brother will make a better alpha for my people. He’s a peacemaker. I’m a trouble maker,” Gideon rumbles and narrows his gaze on me before cracking a smile. “As for your question about an enemy or threat holding me back…” He nods. “Unfortunately, there has been an incident—a murder—that I need to help my father investigate before I can get out of here.” His gaze locks on mine. “There’s no way I would ever leave before this bastard caught, and I know my people are safe.” Gideon stands. “Now if you’ll excuse, there are some things I need to take care of.”

I’m dismissed.

And that was it for my interview with Gideon Haven. Wow. The male was intense, but at the same time, magnetic. I would have loved to learn more about him, delved deeper into what made him tick. Good news, though, you can find out more about Gideon and the Haven pack in Breaking the Ice!

Title: Breaking the Ice                                        

Series: Ariel Estates

Genre: Paranormal

Flame rating: Scorching

Released: 1/22/2014

Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Blurb: 

The tundra isn’t the only thing that’s frozen solid.

Being the last male standing isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Mikah Malloy is living proof. His mother and father were both killed during their individual attempts to assassinate the pride leader of Ariel Estates, Silas Murdoch. Now after the dust has settled on his bloodstained family’s name, Mikah must face life alone among his fellow lion shifters. But Silas and his mate, Theo, have decided a vacation in Alaska is just what the doctor ordered to help Mikah come to terms with his grief and his plans for the future. The only snag with their plan is trouble always has a way of finding Mikah, no matter where he runs.

Gideon Haven, eldest son of the Haven pack's alpha, would give his soul for a way off the ice. But when a hunter is out to eradicate his pack one by one, skinning them alive for their wolf pelts, Gideon can’t just walk away.

The predators have now become the prey, but they're determined to hunt down the poacher out to slaughter Theo and Gideon's pack. As for Mikah, he’s more than ready for the job. Putting one's life on the line isn’t a hardship when you don’t care whether you live or die. The heat between Gideon and Mikah becomes nearly impossible to resist, yet Mikah is determined the tenacious wolf isn’t about to get close enough to break the ice around his heart.

Buy Link:

Resplendence Publishing

Author Bio:

Jessica Lee is an EPIC eBook Award winner and international bestselling author of paranormal romance. She lives in the southeastern United States with her husband and son. In her former life, Jessica was a science geek and spent over twenty-five years as a nurse. But after the birth of her son, she left her medical career behind. During that transition, she discovered her passion for writing romance and has never looked back. Jessica Lee is currently published by three houses:

Entangled Publishing, Resplendence Publishing, and Ellora's Cave. In addition, she has several self-published titles available. Jessica is a member of Romance Writers of America and Carolina Romance Writers.

Twitter: @jessleenovels

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicaleenovels

Website: www.jessicaleenovels.com

The Giveaway:

$10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card

Snowflake Bracelet

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TOUR SCHEDULE
Monday January 27
Literary Nook                                            
Candlelight Book Promotions                

Tuesday January 28
Clutter Your Kindle                                     

Wednesday January 29
Lea Barrymire                                          

Friday January 31
For Whom The Books Toll              

Tuesday February 4
Sizzling Promo                                                        

Wednesday February 5
In the Pages of a Good Book                                        
Literal Hotties Naughty Book reviews                    

Thursday February 6
Unearthly Musings                                                     

Friday February 7
Riverina Romantics                                                      

Monday February 10
For the Love of Bookends                                   

Halloween Hunt & Giveaway Hop!!!

Welcome to the Halloween Hunt & Giveaway Hop!  From now until Halloween hop around and visit blogs, -they will have giveaways too,- and collect the Halloween Hunt "words" to enter the grand prize of a kindle Paperwhite and an Amazon gift card.  [Hunt words on each blog will be featured in a mini image of the hop button] Happy hunting!  A big thank you to herding cats & burning soup for hosting this hop. Good luck everyone.

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CBP-Anya Richards Historical Passion Tour Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to my stop on the Candlelight Book Promotions Anya Richards Historical Passion Tour Scavenger Hunt! One lucky winner will get one (1) full set of ebooks from this tour. Just fill out the rafflecopter below.
Good luck everyone!

                                                       Tour Schedule

Candlelight Book Promotions          9/30- Mon
Jayne Kingston                                   9/30- Mon
Lusty Penguin Reviews                   10/1- Tue
For Whom The Books Toll          10/5- Sat
Cristal Ryder                                   10/6- Sun
AJ Jarrett                                           10/7- Mon
Unearthly Musings                           10/8- Tue
Sarah Says: Read Romance          10/9- Wed
For the Love of Bookends          10/10- Thur
Lea Barrymire                                   10/11- Fri
deal sharing aunt                           10/14- Mon

Bio:

After living a checkered past, and despite an avowed disinterest in domesticity, multi-published erotic romance author Anya Richards settled in Ontario, Canada, with husband, kids, an adorable pup and a cat that plots world domination, one food bowl at a time. Her slightly darker alter-ego, Anya Delvay, emerges occasionally to write erotica.

Interested in all things historical and hysterical, Anya describes herself as intensely curious, (although the word ‘nosy’ has been bandied about) and a life-long people-watcher. Using what she’s discovered about people, places and various weird and wonderful things, Anya has written contemporary, historical and paranormal/fantasy romance novels, novellas and short stories for Samhain Publishing, Ellora’s Cave, Cleis Press and Spice Briefs.                                                                    

To find out more, please drop by Anya’s website at www.anyarichards.com, follow her on Twitter or like her on Facebook.


Breaking Free

Historical erotic romance (Regency-set)

Blurb:

For Claire Montjoye, widowhood is no release from scandal. Used as sexual currency by her notoriously libertine husband, she longs for a life of quiet respectability. But the ton’s disapproval ensures she will never be truly accepted—and any man openly seeking her company will be tainted.

When Xavier Westbourne pulls her away from peril, his touch fills her with yearning for unattainable dreams. Accepting his invitation to the opera is not only unwise for him, but dangerous to her lonely heart. But perhaps taking him as a lover will be enough.

Scion of one of Society’s most upright families, Xavier knows propriety as a cold, brutal master. Having endured one loveless marriage, he refuses to repeat the mistake, even for his motherless son. Yet Claire easily breaks through his wall of reserve, and her offer of private instruction in the sexual arts is irresistible.

Buy Links:

Barnes & Noble
Kobo
Samhain

Excerpt One:

Claire sat, awash with emotion, allowing the music to move her, using it to release the myriad feelings building inside her as they spoke. Why was life so unfair? Without doubt, Xavier Westbourne’s wife would have wanted for nothing. She would have had his full attention, loyalty, perhaps even love, without having to experience a moment’s unease, much less shame, or fear, or degradation.

Yet Mrs. Westbourne had scorned her marriage and husband, perhaps thinking of both as normal, even boring. How she would have loved to have such a gloriously banal marriage! A tear escaped before Claire even fully realized she was crying and she reached into her reticule for her handkerchief, thankful the aria was a particularly moving one. Let Mr. Westbourne think she was crying for the plight of the soprano, rather than for her own.

Drawing in a deep breath, she silently berated herself. Her refusal to succumb to self-pity had, to this point, been steadfast. It was a horrid, useless emotion, almost always engendering apathy and a morbid sense of powerlessness.

Claire glanced over at the man beside her out of the corner of her eye. Did Xavier Westbourne recognize the singular nature of their conversation, the understanding between them? The connection was so strong, it had even overshadowed their instinctive physical attraction.

Subduing a sigh, Claire wished there was some way she could reawaken and revitalize the confidence she sensed had been damaged during the course of his marriage.

She refused his offer of refreshments during the second intermission, asking quietly, “Are you still angry at me for what I said earlier?”

He looked out across the theatre, avoiding her gaze.

“Yes, perhaps still a little, but I am more curious now than angry.” He leaned forward, putting his elbows on his knees, hunched as though braced for a blow. “You see, I have just decided that, for the sake of my son, I should remarry, but the thought of again going through what I did with Marissa fills me with unease. If I, indeed, missed the opportunity to make things better, I would know, so as to be able to avoid making the same mistakes.”

Excerpt One Question: What did Claire refuse to succumb to?

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CBP--A.M. Griffin Loving Dangerously Scavenger Hunt & Hop

Star Date 6598.76, this is Captain Julianne welcoming you to For Whom The Books Toll's stop on the A.M. Griffin Loving Dangerously Scavenger Hunt & Hop. I loved watching Star Trek when I was a kid, Spok was my favorite character. Every week I was glued to the television set watching the adventures of the Starship Enterprise and her crew. The show certainly was ahead of it's time with all the different species of beings it created. I've even watched all the different movies that have been made. I think the only series I didn't watch was Deep Space Nine. How cool would it have been to have the characters fall in love each week with someone different. But the show wasn't about romance, though it would have been cool with just a tad of romance.

Blog Hop Sci-Fi Quote Instructions:
Each stop contains an awesome quote from a science fiction book or movie. They are all found on out-of-this-world photos. Figure out what movie or book the quote is from and post in the Rafflecopter. DON’T post as a comment on the blog stop! That’ll give away the answers.  Have fun and good luck!

Grand Prize list is as follows:

A.M. Griffin Swag-tastic pack:

-Tote bag

-Shirt

-Coffee mug

-Mouse pad

-Flash drive

-Notebook

-Signed cover flats for all 3 books

-Trading cards

-Bookmark

-Pen

eBook copy of Wired in Sin from Lea Barrymire

$10 Amazon Gift Card from Danica Avet

Swag pack from The Jeep Diva

eBook copy of Arctic Destiny from Anya Richards

eBook copy of Alien Affairs from Kate Hill

$10 Amazon Gift Card from Booked and Loaded Blog

Guitar Pic Ribbon Bookmark from Free eBooks Galore

$20 Amazon Gift Card from eBook Indie Covers

Handmade Ribbon Bookmark & $5.00 Amazon or B&N Gift Card from Bookworm Bridgette's World

Blurb:                                                           

Kane Epps divides his life into two distinct parts—before the alien invasion and after. Before the invasion, he had a pregnant wife and a high-powered job. After the invasion, he’s left with only himself and his hatred for all things alien. He channels his bitterness by captaining a vessel of renegade humans—space pirates who don’t think twice about taking what they need.

Princess Sa’Mya is on the run. She and a few trusted advisers fled her home planet only to be captured by the sexy, dangerous Captain Epps. He claims to hate aliens but can’t seem to resist touching her or kissing her…everywhere. As Kane introduces Sa’Mya to ever-increasing, unimaginable realms of pleasure, the princess becomes determined to earn his trust. She’s used to getting what she wants. And this time, what she wants is Kane Epps.

Buy Links:

Barnes & Noble
Ellora's Cave

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Legal Information:

-Entering this contest means you have read, understood, and agree with all rules and regulations stated.
-Entrants must be 18 or older (or age of majority in your country) to ener and to win.
-No purchase necessary.
-Void where prohibited.
-All stated rules are subject to change without notification or reason given.
-Chances of winning vary widely based on the number of entries received.
-Prize is as stated. No substitutions or exchanges. Residents of the United States only.

-Contest host/organizer is not responsible to misrepresented/mis-typed email addresses, spam filters, mailer demons, and other internet wackiness that may crop up at the time of winner notification.

-Winners are final.
-Contest starts 00:01EST , September 1, 2013 and Ends 12:59EST September 15, 2013 and open to US residence participation ONLY.
-Winners will be notified via email, twitter or facebook no later than 12:00EST September 18, 2013.
-Respond by date to collect prize is 14 days from notification date

CBP-Jessica Lee's Heat Rising Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to For Whom The Books Toll! Today is my stop on Jessica Lee's Heat Rising Scavenger Hunt. One lucky winner from the entire tour will win a $40 gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble plus a custom wolf silver and leather cuff bracelet. Good luck everyone!

Super Duper Important-Scavenger Hunt Instructions:
Each stop contains a question that must be answered to earn the extra points/entries. The questions can be answered by reading the blurb, excerpt or visiting earlier posts. The answers MUST be entered in the Rafflecopter for the 'extra entries.' Good luck and have fun!

Bio:
Jessica Lee is an EPIC eBook Award winning and bestselling author of paranormal romance. She lives in the southeastern United States with her husband and son. Jessica loves writing and can't wait for that quiet time each day when her son is in school, and she can get lost in another place and world with the fantastical, sexy creatures in her head.
She's a member of Romance Writers of America, Carolina Romance Writers, and FF&P.
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Title: Heat Rising

Series: Book 3-Kinkaid Wolf Pack

Genre: M/M Paranormal Erotic Romance            

Flame rating: Scorching

Released: July 29, 2013

Word count: 56k

Blurb:

Landry Michaels, lead enforcer for the Kinkaid pack has a secret. Well...make that more than one. He's in love with the alpha's sister, Rosa, and his best friend, Kaleb. Wouldn't be so bad if having either of them was in the realm of possibility. Landry's past, and his present, contain one too many stains, making him a bad fit for the pack's beauty. And when it comes to Kaleb...The fact the male is straight is only the beginning of why he's "hands off".

Kaleb Dalton is a male who has it all. A great family. A job that allows him to work every day with his best friend, Landry. Everything should be great, right? Except for the fantasies about his partner that plague his days, and the desires for Rosa that taunt him in his dreams at night. Two people, if he had half a brain, who should not be on his short list for lovers. As a male who's earned his reputation as a player, settling down with Rosa is out of the question. As for Landry...? Kaleb's heterosexual, born and breed from one of the top  families in the pack--so what the hell is the other male doing in his daydreams?

Ever since she was a little girl, Rosa Kinkaid has had Landry and Kaleb's attention. But it was never anything serious. They were friends. Besides, there has always been plenty of time for her to choose a lover--a mate. Her family needed her, and they came first. Until now...

Rosa's going into heat.

But that's not their only problem. The Kinkaid and Gregorson pack are on the verge of war. And there are long-buried family secrets, feelings, and hidden desires rising to the surface along with Rosa's heat. Some will be shocking and others more disturbing than any of them are prepared to handle.

Excerpt:

The mud-caked thug raked her with his gaze; then his nostrils flared. The prisoner reached low for the suddenly awakening shaft between his legs. "Sweet thing. I've got what you need--anytime." The wide pink tip of his tongue appeared, and he licked his lips.

Shit. Rosa half-shuffled, half-stumbled backward away from the trespasser's nose and advances.

"Shut the hell up!" Landry barked and smacked the male in the back of his head, putting an end to his insolent remark. Rosa crossed her arms over her chest. Landry glared over his shoulder. "You're not even dressed, Rosa." he bit out, his jaw tight.

She had to be more careful. Stay under better control. If a stranger had picked up on the scent of her earlier arousal, it was only a matter of time before Landry and Kaleb caught a whiff. Thank God the duo appeared more engrossed in their work and hadn't stopped long enough to detect anything unusual about her state, other than her garments.

If they did sense her desire, there would be questions hurled her way she wasn't ready to answer. Rosa wasn't blind or stupid. She knew both males exhibited signs of interest that ventured beyond brotherly affection. Problem was, Rosa cared for Landry as much as she did for Kaleb. Both were strong warriors, unique when it came to their personalities, but too similar in how they'd wrapped themselves around her heart. Picking one over the other could insert a divisive wedge between Landry and Kaleb's friendship and possibly demolish a partnership.

Dear God, she would not be the catalyst responsible for destroying them.

Buy links:

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What happened to Evin's home?


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Scavenger Hunt Tour Schedule:

Candlelight Book Promotions	7/29- Mon
A.M. Griffin	7/29- Mon
Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads	7/30- Tue
Anya Richards	7/31- Wed
For Whom The Books Toll	8/1- Thur
Jayne Kingston	8/2- Fri
Close Encounters with the Night Kind	8/3- SAT
AJ Jarrett	8/5- Mon
Unearthly Musings	8/6- Tue
All I Want and More	8/7- Wed
For the Love of Bookends	8/8- Thur
Kick Start Your Heart Romance	8/9- Fri
Library Mosaic	8/12- Mon
Nightstand Novels	8/13- Tue
The Jeep Diva	8/15- Thur
Lea Barrymire	8/16- Fri

                                            Legal Information:

-Entering this contest means you have read, understood, and agree with all rules and regulations stated.
-Entrants must be 18 or older (or age of majority in your country) to ener and to win.
-No purchase necessary.
-Void where prohibited.
-All stated rules are subject to change without notification or reason given.
-Chances of winning vary widely based on the number of entries received.
-Prize is as stated. No substitutions or exchanges. Residents of the United States only.

-Contest host/organizer is not responsible to misrepresented/mis-typed email addresses, spam filters, mailer demons, and other internet wackiness that may crop up at the time of winner notification.

-Winners are final.
-Contest starts 00:01EST July 29, 2013 and Ends 12:59EST August 17, 2013 and open to US residence participation ONLY.
-Winners will be notified via email, twitter or facebook no later than 12:00EST August 20, 2013.
-Respond by date to collect prize is 14 days from notification date