Showing posts with label Blog Hops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hops. Show all posts

Monday, September 1, 2014

Beat The Heat Blog Hop - Giveaway!


One of the all time best things about the fall to me is the leaves changing color. Sadly in Texas I don't get to see that too much. So I have to leave it to my imagination to picture that wonderful season change.

In Houston this year it was a hell of a hot summer. My enjoyment outside was very limited to early mornings because the sun was a scorcher. So what did I do to pass the time with out frying my pretty white skin to death?

I read of course! But what did I read? I have three amazing books I wanted to share with you, kinda like the 'best of the summer' selection.

First my all time fav would be Ms. Tami Hoag's The 9th Girl that came out earlier this year. It was fabulous! Loved love loved it!!! (Check out my review, HERE)

Then there was Ms. Deborah Brown. She actually had two summer hits that I read, part of her Paradise series. God they were such an easy breazy type read. Made me actually feel cool and relaxed as I laid in bed reading and feeling muggy from the Houston heat. (Check out my review, HERE)

And last (but not least!) Torn Wings by A.L. Kessler. Now I know I am bias since she is my friend but oh-my-god how much I loved this book isn't even capable to put into words! (Check out my review, HERE)

So along with these wonderful books I also occupied myself with some hand crafting. I made a baby
blanket for my future nephew. He's due on October 31st and I couldn't resist getting him something from his future Favorite Aunt. Isn't it adorable! It turned out much longer than I planned but that's okay! It is super soft and will help keep him warm.

Then probably what I spent the most time working on is learning how to cook foods from scratch, gluten free and organic. It has become quite a hobby of mine. I'm coming up with new things each week. I've gotten enough material with it that I even started my own Friday segment here on my blog posting one new recipe each week. While that has been A LOT of fun for me it has also been a great stress reliever. I have found that cooking for my husband gives me a lot of pleasure and I think just the calmness of it helps me decompress from the insane days at work. I think my best dish was the roast I made one Sunday for my dad and Step-Mom when they came over. It was super good! Only took five and a half hours to make!

All in all I kept busy this summer but in a good way. It kept me out of trouble from eating bad foods, kept me entertained by reading new books, and it kept me feeling useful by making something for our soon newest family member.

I think this fall is probably starting out better than any of the last ten or so....so hey, that's a plus!

Now for the giveaway portion of the Blog Hop Post! Remember to enter in the Rafflecopter for a chance at the grand prize. And for stopping here today you have a chance to win the complete Ebook series of The Blood Series, this is to celebrate the release of my Box Set.


Make sure you join my blog as a new (or old) follower. Leave a comment saying what your favorite part of summer was and what way you are following. Please include your email address written out ( ex. name at gmail dot com ) I will randomly select two winners at the end of the blog hop.




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Friday, August 29, 2014

How I Spent My Summer Vacation Blog Hop and Giveaways

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Summer Vacation ... now that's something I haven't physically experienced in a LONG time. A big thing about being an adult - means working! So this year, my 'summer vacation' wasn't a trip to the Bahamas, or a jaunt down to Corpus Christi. It was a get away inside a novel.

I have done A LOT of reading over the last few months. More than I have done in a very long time. One of my New Years Resolutions this year was to take a little time off of writing and do more reading. And I have really enjoyed it. I have traveled to loads of places. Met hundreds of people. And experienced emotional ups and downs like I never thought I would.

And all from my pajamas!

Reading is the best vacation - the best gift we can give ourselves.

Today (about a week before this post goes live) at work I had a lengthy debate about Americans and their enjoyment of reading. The guy who works with me said Americans have become lazy and don't read anymore. So I did a little bit of Googling and saw that about 76% of Americans read at least one book each year.

And he was right - that is VERY sad! 100% of adults and children should be reading. What an easy way to put ourselves in other people's shoes and experience life.

The argument also made me think of not only my reading audience for my books but for my blog as well. And that got me thinking about my husband. Maybe people aren't reading books as much as they used to but I think people are still reading. Reading news papers and blogs. Even listening to Pod Casts in an attempt to gain knowledge.

So maybe my co-worker was right that there is a decline of reading on the horizon but maybe I am right too. People do still want to read and become educated. Or escape their realities, even if just for a few hours.

Hopefully next summer I will have a more adventurous post to talk about but until then I am going to leave you with this series. It is a must have if you need a quick get away! I've done a few reviews of it and just loved it and when I think about summer, this series screams at me.



Also, don't forget, make sure you enter in the Blog Hop rafflecopter giveaway for $50.00 Amazon gift card and also enter my little giveaway. The gift card is sponsored by Christina Cole Romance. Whose books I also love!

And for a special bonus if you like my page, and a few others I have in here in my rafflecopter one lucky winner will receive a signed free copy of Special Assignment by my alter ego, Niki Becker. (US residents only for print book. Non-US will be an ebook copy)

Christina Cole

Ashley Nemer

Jeanine McAdam

Robyn Echols

Linda Rae Sande

Liza O’Connor

Pippa Jay

Penny Estelle

Kathleen Ann Gallagher

Mia Epsilon

Ju Ephraime

Lynda J Cox

Mika Jolie



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Monday, July 21, 2014

End of Summer Blog Hop Giveaway Sign Up

The end of summer is approaching and what does that mean? It means it is BLOG HOP TIME! A time to come out and celebrate all of the fun times we had while escaping the reality of life.

This year, two college gal pals, Memories in a Box, AKA Ashley Nemer and The Cubicle Escapee AKA Jennifer are joining together to give one final bash as the start of Fall approaches.

What is in it for you, the blogger/author?

Great question!

This year Jen and Ash are giving away a Kindle Ebook Reader to one lucky winner (if it is a USA winner) or a $50 gift card to Amazon (if non-USA winner). Along with that we encourage each site that participates to give something away, either a bookmark, ebook, or whatever it may be. You don't have to, but readers do like it!

The point is for bloggers and readers alike to join in and celebrate one of the greatest past times in the world, READING!

What are we going to need from you? Just a commitment to spread the word about our blog hop and one post. That's right ONE post. On September 1st we are going live! We want an awesome post about what you do during summer to "Beat The Heat". Is that heading out to the pool or ocean? Chilling on the couch vegging reading a book? Whatever it is. Give us something entertaining and light to help the readers push their way into Fall.

Authors and Bloggers ... Below is the 'Linky' party. Make sure you join. When it gets closer to time (about 2 weeks out) Ashley will inbox all of you with the rules as a friendly reminder. The Blog Hop will last 7 days. At the end of day 7 we will have one final winner of the new Amazon Kindle (Or $50 Gift Card) and if you choose to have any giveaways on your blog that's when you should announce your winners as well.

Everyone who participates will have the option to have their Facebook and Twitter accounts included in the main giveaway as 'entries' into the grand prize. What you require on your own blogs is totally up to you.

There is also no content rating requirement. So don't feel the need to hold any punches if you authors have something hot and sexy to post. Its all about the readers pleasure, right?!

Let us all work together to get as many bloggers/authors/readers from around the world together to celebrate the change in seasons and our own escape from reality.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Sweet Summer Love Blog Hop

Who loves Christmas in the Summer? This chick that's who!

This wonderful summertime treat is brought to you by Christina Cole and Devika Fernado.

You know that feeling you get the night before Christmas when you are just about to pass into your deep sleep and everything feels just perfect. Those sensations are one thing I LOVE about the Bud's Christmas Series.

It is timeless! At any point of the year you can pick up this sweet romance and cuddle under the covers and smile. Just because it is a short story, doesn't mean it won't pack a solid force of enjoyment.

One of the best things to me about sweet romances are just that ... they are sweet. So often I think people now don't believe in those fairy tale happy endings. Or even that whirl wind romance.

Love at first sight CAN happen. It happens all the time.

And Love after a long battle of trying happens too.

Bud and Lucy keep that alive for me. And that is why when I read their story, it is Christmas ANY time of year.

NOW ..... Do you want a chance to win a 50 Amazon Gift Card? Then go check out the main post and enter in the rafflecopter. (  SWEET SUMMER LOVE )

If you would like a chance to win a free Ebook from me then leave a comment and join my blog. I will be giving away the short story Sekhmet's Revenge.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Love is in the Air, Blog Hop, Valentines Day




 Love is in the Air Blog Hop --- Flash Fiction --- Here's my excerpt from Niki Becker's, 

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

 

Giving away one ebook download, leave a comment on this thread after joining my site (please state which method you used) and tell me what your favorite book boyfriend is. Make sure you leave your email so I can send you the download. Winner picked on 2/18/14.


“Having issues, Jake?”
“None that couldn’t be fixed with a quickie.” I tried to say that as a joke, but something in the way she looked at me made me know she knew I was serious, and the idea of that didn’t seem to bother her.
“You asking, or just stating a fact?”
“I would never presume…”
“Why don’t we wait until we get to the pier, I know the perfect spot to relieve that tension for you.”
She was something else, something my mind couldn’t wrap around. What kind of woman was so eager to spread her legs for a casual friend? That’s when it hit me; she’s one of The Girls.
“So what do you do, Janice?”
“Oh, you know a little bit of this and a little bit of that.”
“Little bit of this and that, huh? Bet that can get old after a while.”
“Well, just depends on the company. What do you do, Jake?”
“Oh you know, a bit of this and that myself.”
“How about that, two of a kind, we appear to be.”
“That it does, Janice. Appears we are meant to connect.”
“Connect, is that what we’re going to call this?”
Chuckling low, I moved my hand to the small of her back and pushed her over to me, her chest touching mine. I could feel her nipples perking out against my hard body. I leaned down, took her lips with mine, and forced my tongue through her barrier and into her mouth. After a few moments, I pulled back and smiled.
“Connecting for free, that’s what friends do.”
“I never said we were friends.”
“Trust me, sugar, after this, you will agree.”
I watched her lower her hand to my zipper. My cock was anxiously awaiting its freedom. We were ten yards from the pier, and all I could think about was dropping her on her back and having my way with her.
She slipped the zipper down and ran her finger inside of my pants until she found my cock. That was the moment I started to lose it. My body shuddered at her touch, at her nails along my skin. In a hurried motion, I rushed her the remaining ten yards and pushed her up against the wooden pole underneath the pier.
Her hand found my dick once again. While she rubbed her nails along my shaft, my hands popped the button on my pants and exposed my cock completely as I slipped pants off. Twitching from excitement, I could feel the tip of my head start to moisten with a little droplet of precome. I put my hands on her shoulders and pushed her down to her knees to align my cock with her mouth.
My hand went into her hair and made a fist in her golden strands before pushing her supple lips onto my head. My knees felt weak at the first suck she gave. Her tongue circled my head then massaged my shaft down to the base. With her hair in my hand, I started moving my arm up and down, guiding her warm mouth along my shaft.
“Suck, Janice, suck.”
She obeyed with no qualms. She started slow then pulled harder with her sucks. I felt her hand wrap around my balls, her finger running over the smooth spot leading to my asshole. Moans were all that came out as she teased me. I rocked into her mouth over and over until finally I couldn’t help it anymore. She knew it was coming; I could tell. Her eyes shot up to mine while I looked down at her. I ran my fingers over her face and pulled out. Leaning down, I grabbed the top of her shirt and ripped it open.
Clutching myself, I motioned my hand fast back and forth, and then within seconds, I came all over her chest. One arm held my body up, pressed against the pillar, the other hand stroked my cock continuously. Once I was done, I shook my dick at her mouth. “Lick it clean.”
Her tongue snaked out and wiped up the last droplets of come from my head. This was a professional, there was no denying it. When she started to stand, I placed my hands on her shoulders once again and kept her on her knees. My hand ran through her hair and along her cheeks. She was beautiful and perfect.
“I’m not done yet.”
I knelt down alongside her, finished unbuttoning the rest of her shirt, and slipped it off her. My semen still on her chest made my cock go back to being hard almost instantly. Looking at it glistening in the sunlight, I took my finger and rubbed it through the liquid, running it along the top curves of her breasts.
I guided her down to the ground and when I removed her pants I saw her red panties matched the red bra she was wearing.
“You look amazing.”
She smiled back at me, and with a quick motion of my hands I pulled her panties off and stared at brown curls above her mound.
“Someone isn’t a natural blonde.”

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Years Eve Blog Hop

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WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2014

There it is, 2013 closing its doors on our dreams and 2014 opening its windows to let our new passions and desires in.

What are you wanting to achieve in 2014? Me, I have 60 books I want to read, 12 stories I want to write and loads of movies I want to see with the hubby. I am exhausted just thinking about how busy I am going to be this upcoming year. But I love it!!!

This might seem crazy but I thrive on all of this. I LOVE Reading, I LOVE Writing and I LOVE spending time with the hubby.

So what I think I really am saying is I'm going to spend 2014 getting back to my roots, to myself and my family. That's what I am looking forward too. Writing out my crazy imagination, relaxing with a good book and curling up at the end of each and every day with the man I love and cherrish.

I hope that 2013 was good and full of happy memories for you the visitor on my site. For me, there was a mixture of the good, the bad and the need to wipe from my brain.

2014 is going to be amazing, I can feel it.

I am excited on some of the books I am going to be able to share with all of you. I have so many to tell you about. (Reviews in Jan and Feb!)

I am going to do a giveaway on my blog ... it's going to be simple -- you tell me what the one thing is that you hope to achieve next year that ISN'T something typical. What I mean is, don't say you want to lose weight, that's a normal goal. Tell me you want to read 300 books, you want to paint a picture, you want to write a short story or learn to play the piano. Give me something creative and fun. Everyone who participates will receive a free ebook from The Art of Safkhet selection. Just leave your goal and your email and I'll shoot you over a surprise. OH, and specify, Kindle, Epub or PDF!

Thanks and Happy New Years!!




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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Read - A -Thon: Remembering 2013







- Best of 2013

GAMEBOARD OF THE GODS

-Worst of 2013

THE FIFTH COLUMN

-Favorite new author

Steven dos Santos

-Book that surprised you

SHADOW HEIR

-Book that disappointed you

STYXX 

Friday, December 27, 2013

Read - A - Thon: Rainbow Book Spine


Rainbow Book Spine....grab books from your shelf that have the following spine colors to make a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, & violet

Vonnies Reading Corner & A Night's Dream of Books

Here are a few books on my To Be Read List for 2014










UPDATE

Last night I finished FORGED, the ARC by Jacquelyn Frank. And let me just say, it was freaking amazing!!!! I can't wait fort he next book to come out in January so I can read what happened before this ARC. The way everything sits now, FORGED will be my first five star review of 2014.

Catch the host Vonnie's main post at Vonnie's Reading Corner

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Last Minute Read - A - Thon!!!

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It's the last push of the year and Vonnie's Reading Corner and A Night's Dream of Books are hosting a Read - A - Thon! If you love reading - grab a book, cozy up and join them and their blog world friends in that last struggle to finish your list!

Goals --

I want to read two more books by the end of the year - That will bring my grand total up to fifty-six for 2013, six more than I aimed for.

What two am I reading?

Forged, an ARC copy from Random House by Jaquelyn Frank.
Serendipity by Janet Nissenson, ARC from the Author

Another goal that I have is I'd like to hammer out the final book count/list I want to read for 2014. I want to start a list, twenty five books that I want to read for me, then twenty five books I want to read for review blog tours, and then ten random books tossed in here and there. Bringing my total to sixty for 2014. Now, the ten random and the twenty five for blog tours obviously I won't have those made out, but the twenty five I want to read for me - that will be a main list I make up.

I will also post reviews for all sixty of these books inside the 2014 year.

So come and join myself and my blogging friends in our 2013 end of the year fun!

Catch the host, Vonnie at Vonnie's Reading Corner

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Six Sentence Sunday - Take #1


So I looked for a Sunday Meme that was already doing this because someone (I can't remember who) told me about this - so, I'm just going to do it myself. If anyone knows of who is hosting it - let me know. In the mean time - I'm just going to host my own little, Six Sentence Sunday until I find something else..

These Six Sentences are from my current Work in Progress -- It's unedited so be warned.

Special Assignment

by Niki Becker 

aka: Ashley Nemer


Her body dropped to the dock and with a kick it rolled into the lake, sinking into the depths of the water.
 Looking down at my hands her blood warm against my skin. 
I’ve only had to kill twice in my career before this. 
Each time was an election year. 
Nothing will keep me out of the governor’s mansion. 
California was too sweet of a job to let someone else take over

If you want to join in my Six Sentence Sunday feel free! Post about your current release, your work in progress or a book you're enjoying. I love meeting new people and would enjoying having you Six Sentencing with me!

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Book Blogger Take 15


Book Blogger Hop

Halloween Edition: 

What book gave you goose bumps?  

Answer:


Actually the Goosebump Series. I LOVED those books as a child. The Haunted Mask was the first scary book I ever read


How about you - what gave you goose bumps?

Monday, September 30, 2013

Souls Around The World Blog Hop Giveaway


This is a very exciting day for me, why you ask? Well....Today Lisa and I host our very own Blog Hop together. This idea came about when we were discussing our duet, Soul Mates that was released on September 24th. We wanted to do something special to celebrate our friendship and our project hitting all you wonderful readers.

Thus, the birthing of this wonderful blog hop! I want to thank all of the Authors and Bloggers who have joined Lisa and I on this adventure. We are so appreciative of your participation and hopefully in the future we can do more things together! So with out further delay I bring you my post about my topic that goes Bump In The Night.

Lucas Miser - A hard alpha wolf in the late 1890's. He had an appeal to him that women couldn't resist.

I have always loved wolves. There was just something about them from my first book regarding shape shifters that made me fall instantly in-love with them.

Creatures of the night have always pulled at me, made me urn for more. But not the fluffy and light creatures, the dark and tormented ones. The ones who need extra love.

 

 Here is an excerpt from Wolf Pack



Her eyes shimmered as the afternoon Montana sun played off them. She moved toward him and reached for his body as she dropped to her knees. He smiled just before she lowered her head to his stomach. Her hot breath sent chills to his cock, forcing it to jump in anticipation. Her mouth dragged across to his side where it suddenly stopped, now allowing her tongue to take a quick moment to tease his skin. Her hand ran up his leg until she found his heavy sac and cupped it. A slow moan escaped his lips when her fingers massaged against him. He brought his hand up to her head where he let his fingers run through her hair. He grabbed her locks in a fist and pushed her lower. She obeyed the unspoken command and sheathed his length in her hot, wet mouth. She started to suck, lightly tugging him deeper into her mouth, causing his toes to curl, the dirt below collecting between them. 

He dropped her hair from his hand, letting his fingers move down to her shoulders. His cock sprung from her lips when he pulled her up off the ground and to his mouth. He listened to her purr as he placed a kiss on her lips, just for a moment, before turning her around and bending her over, pushing her to the ground, and forcing her on all fours.

His hands caressed her ass while he spread her sweet spot and pushed himself inside. The thrusts picked up speed while he kept moving his shaft inside her tight tunnel of sweet honey. Moving his hips in rhythm with hers, he hit against her ass over and over; his sac slammed on her clit, and he quickened the pace. She moaned in pleasure, but for only a moment. He reached over to her hair and pulled her body up to his chest. 

Leaning into her ear, he snarled, “Don’t you cum until I tell you to.”

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Giveaways

 There are two giveaway's offered .... The Raffelcopter entry for the grand  prize (Sony Touch E-Reader, preloaded with books) and then my giveaway on my site. To enter the grand prize contest simply follow all of the Raffelcopter instructions. The grandprize is open to US, Canada, UK, NZ, Australia, Romania and South Africa residence. 

My site, I am giving away one (1) ebook copy of Soul Mates. In order to qualify you must join my blog site and post a comment inside this post stating you are a new (or existing) follower and where you signed up at (blog lovin, GFC, Twitter, etc...) This contest is open to everyone (Ebook only) no matter which country you reside in.

Good Luck to all you who want the free books. Check out the other sites, most blogs are hosting their own individual giveaway's as well.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Book Blogger Hop Take 14

Book Blogger Hop
Question: What Weekly Meme's Do You Participate In?

Answer: I try to always participate in this meme if A) I remember and B) I have something to contribute to it. I also like Wordless Wednesday. I want to start trying to remember to participate in Teaser Tuesday or Six Sunday. I have found though I really enjoy this one because I feel like the people who follow this blog hop seem to come back on a more regular basis and I like repeat visits. It makes me feel like I'm making friends.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Summer Lovin Blog Hop


Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Blog Hop. 
Over fifty authors and bloggers have joined together to give you the chance to win an awesome bundle of books as well as read some great posts. Be sure to go to each blog  and comment with your email to up your chances of winning. Each comment counts as an entry! Our lovely bloggers are also offering individual prizes so be sure to check them out.



A Deleted Scene from BLOOD YELLOW

She came at him like a bolt of lightning, fast and hot. Leigh didn't like anyone pushing her over the edge and that is what Haydar was doing to her. He was sending her straight into Jonothon's arms.

"Jonothon, I need you now." She called out to him. She watched him look up from his chair and the drawings he was attending too with a gleam in his eye. She knew this was what he risked it all for. For that chance with her.

"At your service Boss Lady." He rose from his chair and sauntered across the room until he reached her desk. He looked down at her and his eyes focused on her neck. He held his stare and didn't let his eyes meet hers, he just soaked in the glow her body was emitting. "You were with Mother Nature today; I can tell I love how the magik makes you glow."

Leigh stood up from her chair and brought her hand to his face. She let her thumb and forefinger run over his skin. It was prickly from the five o'clock shadow, she loved it when he felt rough. "I was, I needed to come to peace with what we are planning. I needed to ask my mama's forgiveness."

"And how do you feel now?" Jonothon started to kneel when her hand caught his chin and held him in place.

"I feel as if I need to be punished."

"Punished? Well your wish is my command Boss Lady. I am pleased you are allowing me this service."

"There is no one else I would trust to hold the whip against me."

Jonothon took her hand in his and walked her over to the side wall, he pressed on one of the old stones and a small opening appeared. They each stepped inside and he flipped on the dim lighting system they had installed in the secret cavern. He placed his hand on the small of her back and guided Leigh to the rack that was positioned in the middle of the room.

"Your hand." He watched her extend her left arm and he took her hand and shackled her wrist to the iron chains. He walked behind her body and without asking he grabbed her other hand and repeated the actions. He reached over and picked up the knife that was setting on the table behind the rack and in a swift motion cut the shirt and pants from her body, leaving her skin exposed to the damp air inside the room.

He grabbed a small whip, only around three feet from base to the split tip, to replace the knife. This hybrid was one of his favorites, similar to a traditional cat-o- nine but the shorter tail gave him more control.

"Jonothon..."

Crack, the sound of the whip hitting the back of her thigh. "Not this time Leigh, I'm in charge." He let his hand run up through her hair and he made a fist with the strands of her hair and pulled on them. He watched her head move backwards and leaned his mouth down and placed his lips on her soft skin. The scent of earth was traveling though his nose and he felt his excitement grow. He shimmied out of his pants and kicked them to the side.

"Tell me who's the boss Leigh." He circled her body until he was looking her in the eyes. His free hand reached out and held up one of her breasts while he cracked the whip again against her soft and creamy flesh.

"For the moment, you."

Jonothon hissed baring his fangs before he sank them into her breast and sucked on her warm copper blood with long and heated pulls. His head shot up and her blood dripping down his chin, "You're mine."



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I hope you enjoyed my teaser from a deleted scene I couldn't work into Blood Yellow. Leigh and Jonothon are a lot of fun for me to write. Leigh is one of my favorite characters so I love being able to share little glimpses of her world with readers.

For stopping by my blog today you have a chance to win a collection of short stories from The Art of Safkhet. This consists of three Short Stories of Temptation Tuesday, two Short Stories for The Lotus and two Short Stories for Sekhmet's Revenge. Be sure to enter the raffelcopter below for your chance. There is also a grand prize for this entire blog hop. Make sure you visit all the sites to have the most chances!




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