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Make Some Noise
Offered by: Vivian Arend Deadline for entry: March 30/10 Details: It's been one year since the publication of my first book, and what a year it's been. Come and celebrate with me--I've got cyber cookies and more importantly, red hot stories to give away. Each day from March 18-30 I've got daily prizes to award, and all you have to do is come and make some noise.
I'd love to have you help me thank the people who have made this past year so very special.
The party is at my blog, Romance Hot and Wild. Hope to see you there!
Viv Arend
Offered by: Brynna Curry also writing as Brianna Roarke Deadline for entry: April 13, 2010 Details: Everyone has a dark side and mine masquerades as Brianna Roarke. To introduce you to the shadows of my world, I'm giving away three pdf copies of GYPSY MOON. There are extra chances to win. Good Luck!
Brynna Curry
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(1) Follow me on TWITTER @BrynnaCurry and then either email BriannaRoarke@wildmail.com or direct message me with these two words (HOWL ANA) and I will follow you back.
(2) Friend request me on FACEBOOK (Brynna Curry) with the words (HOWL ANA) and I'll except yoru request.
(3) Visit my author page http://www.lyricalpress.com/brynna_curry Then email me at BriannaRoarke@wildmail.com and tell me the name of my dog and cat.
Each of these are good for one extra entry into the contest.
Title: Gypsy Moon
Author: Brianna Roarke
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Genre: Paranormal Romance Erotic Shapeshifter
Blurb:
When witch and veterinarian Ana Brannon finds a wounded stranger in the woods surrounding her cabin, she is determined to save his life. Little does she know her gentle way with animals and powerful magic may be just what the werewolf ordered. Howl Raven is a private investigator with a past and a secret. When he shifts outside of the full moon, he finds himself at the mercy of a werewolf hunter. Can Ana’s magic help banish the wolf from his blood or will she be doomed to suffer the destiny of her mate?
Excerpt: He pressed his snout to the wet earth and breathed deep. Mmm, she was close. The musky scent of his mate lingered here, but there was more, a hunter. His hackles rose. Humans mean death. His ears pricked up as a crack broke the country silence. Hot metal burrowed deep into his flesh. Pain ripped through him as he ran. His anguished howl turned to human scream as werewolf shifted into man.
Clutching his bleeding arm to his chest, he ground his teeth against the white hot pain. It wasn't often he recalled events while he was werewolf, but he remembered the few moments before he'd changed and being shot. How had he become wolf outside of the full moon? He figured the injury was enough to shift him back into human form, but it wasn't as if he had a guide to go by, he thought bitterly. Sure, let's just drag out the old magic werewolf book and see if it says anything about silver bullets, or shifting to heal. Yeah, right.
He grimaced and sank down to the base of a pine tree. A little moan slipped free while he leaned his head back, panting with a combination of lethargy and searing pain. Not bloody likely, but right at this moment, he would be willing to pay a fortune he didn't have for a manual.
Hell, things had been quiet lately. A little too quiet, if he was honest, but after the close call in Seattle, he'd thought he had found the one little backwater town in the world where he'd be safe. He rapped his head against the tree once. Instantly he regretted the stupidity of his temper. He should have known better. Shady Creek, Alabama had its nosy gossips, same as any small town. One of them had talked to Van Michaels.
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Ana Brannon sipped a late night cup of coffee while she watched over her snoozing furball. She'd found the pitifully wet, black cat scratching furiously on her back door, and had taken her in, of course. What else? Rousted from her birthing place by the storms, the stray now nursed four kittens by her fireplace. Each one, all girls, was as black as coal. She had a particular fondness for black cats. "You're a lucky cat, Circe. Lucky you found me, that is." Circe blinked her feline eyes to concede the point, licked her paw and meowed toward the fire.
"Cold, Circe?" She chuckled and pointed casually toward the fireplace. Flames lurched up from the embers and soon the fire was crackling warm. "Got a few tricks up my sleeve, don't I? Ah, but there's more." Another finger wave materialized a saucer of warm milk and a dish of canned tuna.
Ana stretched her arms high over her head in exhaustion, feeling the aching muscles of her back ripple from waist to neck in a painful sort of bliss. The cat hadn't had an easy birthing. The feline curled in her once sewing basket by the fire with her brood, already a happy new member of the family. She glanced at the microwave clock, two in the morning. Yawning, Ana poured the last of her coffee down the drain. She flicked a glance at the coffee maker, willed her magic, and the switch flipped itself to off.
Rinsing out her cup, Ana set it in the dish drainer and blinked again. The kitchen light went dim as well. One booted foot rested on the stairs when Taffy, her golden retriever, bolted past her and hunched in front of the locked doggy door, and howled madly. Circe yowled from her basket.
"Taffy! What's gotten into you?" She shook her head. Taffy was usually a mild mannered dog, not that she had always been. Age had settled her down and tamed her urge to jump on everybody that crossed her path. She figured Taffy would keep howling unless she went out and investigated the cause of her trouble. Resigned, Ana wearily retraced her steps and reached for the shotgun she kept behind the kitchen door.
Offered by: Samantha Gentry Deadline for entry: May 15, 2010 Details:
Sandra Bullock trivia contest
Sandra Bullock, Best Actress Oscar winner on March 7, 2010, for The Blind Side, is the subject of my trivia contest. Answer the following six questions about Sandra Bullock for a chance to win the hand-tooled leather checkbook cover pictured here.
1) Where was Sandra Bullock born?
2) Sandra Bullock starred in what short-lived television series based on a hit movie?
3) What was Sandra Bullock's 1994 break out movie that made her a star?
4) What is the name of Sandra Bullock's production company?
5) Sandra Bullock was Executive Producer of what successful half hour situation comedy television series?
6) How many times has Sandra Bullock been married?
The contest ends at midnight (Eastern time) May 15, 2010. Only one entry per person, please. To enter, visit my site!
Offered by: Leiland Dale Deadline for entry: March 20, 2010 Details:
I’m giving away 3 copies of A Prophecy of Destiny being released March 20, 2010! This contest runs from March 11, 2010 until March 20, 2010! Head on over and enter for your chance to win!
Feel free to share this with your friends!
Offered by: Ali Katz Deadline for entry: March 31, 2010 Details:
Hi, everyone
Damon's Price is scheduled for release on March 9. To celebrate, Passion in Spades Monthly Drawing is back! So, stop by my website, www.a-katz.com, read an excerpt, and sign my Guestbook to win:
*A download of my newest release, Damon's Price. You choose the format.
*Goody bag of promotional treats including a cd loaded with excerpts from some of your favorite authors.
More details at www.a-katz.com
A very special tapestry! One resilient woman. Two determined warriors. An abuse ex-husband. And a journey through time and space that will change their lives forever.
If you’d like a chance to win a download copy of Embroidered Fantasies, just go to my website and click on the “contests” page for details. Winning name will be drawn on March 25th.
Offered by: Rita Hestand Deadline for entry: 3/31/2010 Details:
Rita Hestand's Travers Brothers Contest
Enter for a chance to win your choice of one of the following three books in Rita's Travers Brothers series in either ebook or print!
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Emma Smith hadn't been straight with her new boss, but he hadn't given her much of a chance to explain. Trapped in her own lies and uncertainties Emma was running in fear of losing her baby.
Deke Travers, oldest son on the 4 Bar None Ranch, needed one thing to make his life more peaceful, his brothers to settle down and get with the business of ranching. There was only one solution, marry them off to a country gal!
Then Emma Smith crashed into Deke's life and Deke was sure he had found the answer to his problems--or so he thought! Emma was sweet and beautiful, and when she looked at him with those whiskey brown eyes he was a goner. How could Clint not love her? And why did he get such an acute sense of indigestion every time Clint seemed to take the bait?
But Deke could tolerate almost anything but a liar...and The Chief Cook and Bottle Washer was hiding something! Deke had a no-nonsense approach to problems in life--he simply took the bull by the horns!
Courting Abby
Clint Travers and Abby Martin were best friends, until one night he ruined it by taking an unfair advantage. Nearly four years later, Abby comes home with a surprise that changes Clint's life forever! His son! He's always secretly loved Abby, but how can he possibly convince her of it now? His sister-in-law comes up with the only solution, he'll have to Court Abby. And that won't be easy since Abby has a new man in her life.
Hannah's Man
Hannah was about to lose her ranch. Rusty was her reluctant hero. He'd just lost the only woman he'd ever loved, he wasn't about to fall for this Hannah gal.
There was only one way to protect his investment...he'd have to marry her. After all, Texas was a community property state! He couldn't lose. Or could he?
She'd share everything but her heart with him. And then suddenly everyone was calling him...Hannah's Man!
Anyone adds a comment to my post “Getting to Know Lauren” I’ll put them in the draw for a free PDF copy of her book “No Worries.” Good luck!
And this would be the instructions to add to the contest:
To subscribe, enter your e-mail address in the “Subscribe to Journal” box on the left had side of the screen. You’ll then receive an e-mail with a link to confirm subscription.
Offered by: Justus Roux Deadline for entry: End of each month Details: Each month Justus Roux gives away print copies of her novels. Visit her website www.justusroux.com for details.
Offered by: Kim Cox Deadline for entry: Details: I give away a book every month from my box of books. Have a lot of older Loveswepts and Harlequin Intrigues mostly. However, most are new or in new condition. All they have to do to enter is join my newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to Kim_CoxContest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Offered by: www.PassionateInk.org Deadline for entry: Monthly Details:
Every month members of our Book Notes newsletter are chosen randomly to win great prizes! What's Book Notes? It's a monthly, publicly available newsletter for fans of erotic romance. Find out about the latest new releases, chats, book signings, and other public appearances from your favorite erotic romance authors.
Yes, you read that right. You get all the latest information about your favorite erotic romance authors and you can win great prizes, without doing anything more than signing up!
Offered by: www.BravaAuthors.com Deadline for entry: monthly Details:
Everyone loves a great book and that definitely qualifies Brava. They entertain, make you laugh, make you smile, and heat things up! They’re sexy, sassy, sizzling, and a whole lot of fun. Enter the Brava authors monthly contest to win two great Brava releases by the Brava Authors.
Offered by: Darragha Foster Deadline for entry: always open! Details: I give good readings. Norse Tarot readings. The cards are my own design. I've been doing readings as "party favors" for 35 years. I'm now offering personal, full readings via email.
$5.00 per question (one question per reading, please). No "life and death" questions. Remember, readings are supposed to be fun!
See my author blog www.chameleons-on-plaid.com or my new "tarot blog" http://tarotforfive.blogspot.com/ for details!
Offered by: A.L.Debran Deadline for entry: Weekly - Every Friday - from 7pm-9pm Mountain Details:
Lariats & Latigo is A.L.Debran's weekly Friday night Cowboy Chat Room (Grand Opening January 16, 2009). This chat is open to everyone interested in talking about all things cowboy. There will be at least one giveaway/drawing during every chat. Prizes vary week-to-week. Examples of prizes: books, gift certificates, dvds, cds, signed cover art, goodie baskets, and a host of other items. Winners chosen via random name drawings of chat participants; Shout Outs on various topics; questions related to excerpts & blurbs & blog posts; and other equally ubiquitious methods. Authors of western and cowboy-related romances are welcomed to promote their books, but keep the promos to the cowboy/western genre and please offer a participant's prize.
Offered by: Romance with an Attitude Deadline for entry: Details: Monthly Blog Giveaway Readers! The last Saturday of every month one reader is randomly chosen to receive a surprise. List of past winners and prizes on the blog. All you have to do for a chance to win is leave a comment on any post during the month. Good luck!
Offered by: Jewels of the Quill Deadline for entry: Ongoing Details:
In December, Barbara Raffin (Dame Jade), is our featured author at Jewels of the Quill with THE MATING GAME, coming December 9, 2009. Barbara is giving away an autographed advance review trade paperback of THE MATING GAME with an official THE MATING GAME canvas bag.
In addition to Barbara's giveaway, our bimonthly giveaway will be a trade paperback of CHRISTMAS WISHES, A Jewels of the Quill Christmas Anthology.
Also this month, Jewels of the Quill is holding our annual Christmas giveaway galore! Find out what we're up to and ring in the holidays in December by visiting our website for full giveaway details. To be eligible to win this month's giveaways, visit our website and/or subscribe to the Fans of Jewels of the Quill newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to FansofJewelsoftheQuill-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Only those subscribed will be eligible to win prizes. All members currently subscribed and set to receive mail (not "no mail" or "special announcements only") will automatically be eligible every month. Visit http://www.JewelsoftheQuill.com today!
Offered by: Shelley Munro Deadline for entry: 31 March 2010 Details: I have a new contest for 2010. Win a $25 voucher from Amazon! All you need to do to go into the draw to win the voucher is comment on one or more of my blog posts. Every three months, I’ll put all the names in a hat and pick out a winner. Every comment = one chance so the more times you visit, the better your chance of winning.
I’ll draw a winner on the following dates:
1 April 2010
1 July 2010
1 October 2010
1 January 2011
Visit my blog here: http://www.shelleymunro.com/blog
Offered by: Jason Barret Deadline for entry: 3/31/10 Details: To celebrate the release of Dead Or A Lie I will be giving away a Dead Or A Lie Luminary on March 17th and 31st. I also will be giving away a copy of Dead Or A Lie on the 31st. All entrants during the month will be included in the final drawing for a copy of Dead Or A Lie, e-book or paperback. Visit my site for more information about the luminaries and Dead Or A Lie. www.jasonbarret.com.
Offered by: Beverly Rae Deadline for entry: March 23, 2010 Details:
Celebrate the paperback release of HOWLING FOR MY BABY and the ebook release of Book 1 in Beverly Rae's WILD THINGS series, COUGAR (Mar. 9) by entering Beverly's LOVE IS WILD Giveaway. Three prizes totaling over $200!
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