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Chloe Rose and the Enchanted Maze By Veronica Elle Butler - Middle Grade Fantasy - Spotlight - Excerpt***

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This is my stop during the book blitz for Chloe Rose and the Enchanted Maze by Veronica Elle Butler. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 25 till 31 March. See the tour schedule here . Chloe Rose and the Enchanted Maze By Veronica Elle Butler Genre: Fantasy Age category: Middle Grade Release Date: 25 March, 2019 Twelve-year-old Chloe Rose lives a quiet, happy life in her hometown Wilmoton, but she’s haunted by the same nightmare night after night—one with guns and swords and lost fathers. When another brewing battle has her town preparing for war, Chloe’s fears are made into a reality. Promises are left unfulfilled, her family is torn apart, and she must leave her comfy life in Wilmoton behind when she and her mother move into the King’s palace. Living in a castle seems like a dream come true, like the new beginning they need, but Chloe’s not convinced. After a series of altercations, Chloe Rose is kicked out, more desperate for

Odd Voices -- An Anthology of Not So Normal Narrators

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Odd Voices  An Anthology of Not So Normal Narrators  Genre: Short Story Anthology of diverse YA voices  with stories by  K.C. Finn, Kell  Cowley  Eddie House   Mary Ball Howkins  Tonia Markou  Jack Bumby   A Rose Colby Wren Fierek  Oceania Chee  Catherine Johnson   In every new story we pick up, we’re seeking an exciting original voice. So why are there still voices we don’t hear from nearly enough? Why are there characters that so rarely take centre stage? In this collection from Odd Voice Out press, we discover the stories of twelve teenagers who stand out from the crowd and who’ll not easily be forgotten. With settings that range from Scotland to Syria, Mexico to Mauritius, Africa to Russia, these stories take us to all corners of the globe and into the lives of young people with their own unique circumstances and perspectives. Characters dealing with issues of culture and class, exploring their sexuality and gender identity, or letting us into their experiences

Healing Hearts by C.B. Clark - Western Romantic Suspense - Spotlight - Giveaway

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Healing Hearts  by C.B. Clark  Genre: Western Romantic Suspense  Reeling from loss and heartbreak, Stella King is desperate to escape painful memories. The position of nanny on an isolated ranch in British Columbia's rugged Chilcotin Plateau seems the answer to her prayers. Cattle rancher, Dawson Wheeler, has worked hard to overcome grief and build a predictable world for his young daughter. The last thing he needs is the all-too-attractive Stella disrupting the smooth running of his ranch, especially now that disturbing incidents are happening on his property. Defending his land against those who want to gut it will be a challenge, but the biggest threat of all may be to his heart. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Google * Kobo About the Author Award-winning author, C.B. Clark has written six romantic suspense novels published by The Wild Rose Press. C.B. has always loved reading, especially romances, but it wasn’t until she lost her voice

Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses Heart of the Family Series Book 1 by Stacy Eaton ***Contemporary Romance Audiobook - Sample - Giveaway***

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Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses  Heart of the Family Series Book 1  by Stacy Eaton  Narrated by Lisa Beacom  Genre: Contemporary Romance  Robin Cove has had enough of her boss, is over her boyfriend, and makes a split-second decision to leave it all behind. Too bad she didn’t check the weather forecast before she left. Stranded on the side of the road when her old car breaks down, Robin fears her impulsive action will be the death of her as her body temperature steadily lowers to dangerous levels. Matt Landry is slowly making his way home in the storm when he finds an unconscious woman on the side of the road and rushes her home to his father Chris to save her. When Robin wakes up, she finds herself in the kind of home that she has always dreamed of having, except for the handsome man with the surly attitude. As much as Robin wants to stay, she knows she’ll never win him over and needs to find the right future for herself. Will Robin’s future bring her back to Chris

Crossed Keeper Witches 0.5 by Kristy Centeno - Bryn McCaskey lived by simple rules: kill demons, never use magic against school bullies, and avoid running her mouth in front of her Grams.

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Crossed  Keeper Witches 0.5  by Kristy Centeno  Genre: YA Urban Fantasy  Bryn McCaskey lived by simple rules: kill demons, never use magic against school bullies, and avoid running her mouth in front of her Grams. It all seemed easy enough to follow. Until Rhyzel Connor rolled into her life. Suddenly everything she thought she knew about demons is put to the test as she finds herself teaming up with the most unusual of teammates to save a fellow witch from a hit. Only problem is she doesn’t know how trustworthy Rhyzel is. When magic is involved a good outcome isn’t always guaranteed and Bryn will have to put her neck on the line to get to the bottom of the well, even if it means unmasking Rhyzel and everything he stands for in an attempt to solve the biggest mystery she’s ever come across. Add to Goodreads  Amazon * Apple * B&N * Kobo About the Author Kristy Centeno loves to spin tales of creatures that go bump in the night, with a sprinkle of roman

More Than Love A Jenkins Family & Friends Novella by Sharon C. Cooper - Going from friends to lovers doesn’t come easy…

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More Than Love  A Jenkins Family & Friends Novella  by Sharon C. Cooper  Genre: Contemporary Romance  Going from friends to lovers doesn’t come easy… Corporate Attorney Benjamin Jenkins is one of Cincinnati’s most eligible bachelors, but he’s only interested in one woman—Makena Nichols. Though life took them in different directions, they’ve been friends for over forty years. Now Ben wants more than just friendship. He wants all of her. Makena compares every man, including her ex-husband, to Ben. He’s her heart. She’s crazy about him, and what they share is more than love. But she’s not willing to risk their friendship for a romance that might not last. However, Ben is persistent, and her stubbornness is no match to his. When a Jenkins’ family secret shatters Ben’s world, Makena is the one he turns to. But will their friendship survive a roller-coaster of emotions? Or will their eternal love bring them through this challenging time? Add to Goodreads Amazo

The Secrets of Hawthorne House by Donald Firesmith - Matt's life changes forever when a family of druids moves into the dilapidated Victorian mansion next door. The story of an unlikely friendship, the clash of two completely different cultures, secret magic, and a search for the lost Hawthorne treasure.

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The Secrets of Hawthorne House  by Donald Firesmith  Genre: YA/MG Urban Fantasy  Matt's life changes forever when a family of druids moves into the dilapidated Victorian mansion next door. The story of an unlikely friendship, the clash of two completely different cultures, secret magic, and a search for the lost Hawthorne treasure. Fifteen-year-old Matt Mitchell was having the worst summer imaginable. Matt’s misery started when a drunk driver killed his mother. Then his father moved him and his twin sister to the small town of Hawthorne in rural Indiana, as far as his grieving father could take from the ocean that Matt's mother had loved. At the new high school, three bullies are determined to make Matt miserable. And to top it off, Matt learns that the recluse who lives in the 'haunted house" next door is none other than Old Lady Hawthorne, the town’s infamous witch and murderer. Matt’s terrible summer is turning into an awful autumn when something quite u

Ordinary Ordinary Series Book 1 by Starr Z. Davies - Fans of Powerless, The Testing, Hunger Games and the Maze Runner will crave this world of iniquitous secrets, intrigue, and desire to find a place in society.

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Ordinary  Ordinary Series Book 1  by Starr Z. Davies  Genre: YA Sci-Fi Dystopian  Fans of Powerless, The Testing, Hunger Games and the Maze Runner will crave this world of iniquitous secrets, intrigue, and desire to find a place in society.  Divinic. Somatic. Psionic. Naturalist. Who will you be? Having a superpower is ordinary. Your Power determines your job, social class, and future success. But Ugene doesn’t have a Power. The only thing special about him is that he isn’t special at all. Ugene is Powerless. So when the most prominent biomedical research company in the city offers Ugene a solution, he jumps at the possibility to be ordinary. All he has to do is agree to allow them to use him in their research. But the longer he stays at the research facility, the more he realizes something isn't right. Friendships are forged. Trust is broken built and broken. And everything Ugene thought he understood and believed is called into question. Who can Ugene trust in