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Halloween Spooktacular Scary Creepy Ladies by Dee Tenorio

2011-10-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

When I was a kid, if there was ever anything I absolutely afraid of, it was the Llorona.Haven't heard of her? Well, she's the scary story Mexicans tell their children to make them behave and especially to make them come in when its dark. There are several versions of the story, but the one I heard is that a long time ago, a woman with a broken heart lead her six children to a river near her home

And The Winner of an ebook copy of T.R.O.U.B.L.E. is......

2011-10-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all that entered, I'm sorry I am a bit late in announcing the winner. Be Sure to check out the Halloween Spooktacular all month for a chance to win the grand prize of $30 gift card or $30 dollars worth of books at the book depository. 2nd prize $20 gift card or $20 books at book depository and 3rd prize 10 gift card or 10 dollar worth of books.And the winner is..... NACongrats an email

Halloween Spootacular Vampire Halloween by Evelyn LaFont

2011-10-11T21:00:00.000-07:00

Today we have a very special guest Evelyn LaFont, who has graciously written a short story just for this event as well as offering 2 ebook sets of her series Vampire Relationship Guide Book 1 and 2. BLH would like to send Big thank you to Evelyn for agreeing to participate.A decade ago, on the first Halloween after vampires announced their existence, I was busy cleaningtoilets.My predicament wasn

Halloween Spooktacular:Halloween: Christmas without the Annoying Music

2011-10-10T17:41:00.000-07:00

Halloween: Christmas without the Annoying Musicby Kobra KidSo Donna contacted me the other day and asked me if I could pretty please write a guest post for BLH this month. And I was like, Uhh... [Insert deer-in-headlights look here.]I have no idea what the hell I'm doing. I've never written a guest post before. I don't even blog! I mean, I write book reviews and post them at Angel's Cove, but

Halloween Spooktacular: Legend of Sleepy Hollow

2011-10-08T21:00:00.000-07:00

Information courtesy of Wikipedia"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, England, and first published in 1820. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read

Halloween Spooktacular:Ghosts and Spirits

2011-10-07T21:50:00.000-07:00

Information courtesy of WikipediaIn traditional belief, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or wispy shapes, to realistic, life-like visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person

Bewitching Tours Mind over Monsters Guest Post and Giveaway

2011-10-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

Please give a warm welcome to Jennifer, she is going to discuss one of my favorite topic discussions.Vampires Vs. Werewolves-Jennifer Harlow In this corner, fighting for the ultimate modern female dream lover, coming in at 180 pasty, bloodsucking pounds we have…The Vampire! [applause] And in the opposite corner, coming in at 200 snarling, hairy pounds is…The Werewolf! [applause] Who will win the

Halloween Spooktacular:: Vampires Dark , Dangerous and OH So Sexy

2011-10-06T20:22:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but being the paranormal lover that I am this is the perfect time of year to enjoy all that is spooky and scary. So tell me what is it about these spooky, dark and dangerous characters we love so much?? My personal faves are of course is the vampires- why? I have no clue other than they are so sexy.. Here is just a few I enjoy I love Eric not just in the show but in the

Halloween Spooktacular::Horror movies

2011-10-05T17:09:00.000-07:00

I have to admit I never used to be fan of Horror Movies, I would cover my eyes at the crazy insanely scary parts but a few years ago I was living with my sister in law and she is a huge fan of Horror movies. So while I still hide my eyes now sometimes, not at the real cheesy kind but the true freak out scary kind I do enjoy them now. Here is a couple that totally scared me when I was younger, not

CBLS Promotions T-R-O-U-B-L-E by Sable Hunter Book Excerpt and Giveaway

2011-10-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Format: Kindle EditionFile Size: 449 KBPublisher: Secret Cravings Publishing (August 8, 2011)Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B005HBEN3MLending: EnabledAmazon Summary:Trouble comes calling on Kyler Landon. He falls hard and fast for his beautiful, mysterious neighbor after she saves him from a rattlesnake attack. The sexual tension mounts between them with each sensual

Halloween Spooktacular Halloween Costumes

2011-10-03T21:16:00.000-07:00

I know when I was younger I loved to dress up in costumes and go trick or treating as I got older I didn't dress up as much but I still enjoyed Halloween. Here are some costumes that I wouldn't mind trying today if I had the nerve LOL.So,What was your favorite costume you ever dressed up as? Are you dressing up this year if so what are you going as? Remember all comments count as extra entries

Wolcome to : Book Lover's Blog

2011-10-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

Wolcome to : Book Lover's Blo

Halloween Spooktacular Autumn Musings by: Angel

2011-10-02T21:00:00.000-07:00

Autumn Musings by: Angel – Angel’s Cove Book ReviewsIn the blink of an eye, it all changes. Gone is the bright, clear blue sky, the vibrant green of the leaves, catching the golden rays and tossing them down onto your nicely tanned skin. No longer can you bask in the lustrous vat of cancer-producing particles that we love so much. Oh, neutrinos and quarks! Gamma and beta, how we love you so.

Review of The Hunt by CJ Ellison

2011-10-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

Blurb of book two, The Hunt:Vivian thinks she can control every aspect of a deadly game with her usual manipulations... but what if she can't?Seven vampires and seven werewolves pay to hunt a supernatural criminal across the cold, vast grounds of an Alaskan resort. The one to catch her, and live through the encounter, will increase their power by feasting on hers.The tiny vampire they track is

Halloween Spooktacular: Orgins of Halloween

2011-10-01T21:00:00.000-07:00

History (information courtesy of Wikipedia)Historian Nicholas Rogers, exploring the origins of Halloween, notes that while "some folklorists have detected its origins in the Roman feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead called Parentalia, it is more typically linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, whose original spelling was Samuin (pronounced sow-an or

Review of Vampire Vacation by CJ Ellison

2011-09-30T21:05:00.000-07:00

Blurb for book one, Vampire Vacation:Meet Vivian. She’s a 580-year-old vampire who exudes sex, has a talent for drama, and is passionate about two things: her human husband, Rafe, and their resort for the undead. Her ability to project physical illusions has created the perfect vacation spot—a dark, isolated Alaskan hideaway where visitors can have their wildest fantasies come true.Vivian knows

Halloween Spooktacular is HERE !!

2011-09-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

October is finally here! Danielle @ Romance Book Junkies and I have loads of fun things planned for the whole month of October. There is going to be guest posts, fun interviews, short stories and lots of giveaways on both of our blogs. Also, there will be a Grand Prize Contest. So don't forget to come back and check out both blogs to see what kind of fun we have in store for you. Now for the

Topic Thursday: Series Book Addict

2011-09-28T21:46:00.000-07:00

As Many of you know I am Serie's addict not that I started that way, in fact many moons ago I read nothing but stand alones until I came across Janelle Taylor's Grey Eagle series. I was hopelessly hooked not just to Native American stories but series books. Here is just a few of my favorites back when I was in High School and early twenties.1.Gray Eagle/Lakota Series by Janelle Taylor2.Savage

Review of BloodStone by Nancy Holzner

2011-09-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

Paperback: 336 pagesPublisher: Ace (September 27, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 044102100XISBN-13: 978-0441021000Book courtesy of Bewitched Tours and Ace(Publisher)AmazonAmazon Summary:hey call it Deadtown: the city's quarantined section for its inhuman and undead residents. Most humans stay far from its borders - but Victory Vaughn, Boston's only professional demon slayer, isn't exactly human..

Guest Post/Giveaway with Nancy Holzner Author of Bloodstone

2011-09-26T21:02:00.000-07:00

Please give a warm welcome to Nancy who is guest posting today, my review of Bloodstone will be posted tomorrow, keep on the look out for that. Without further ado here is Nancy.Thanks so much for inviting me to stop by Book Lover's Hideaway! Today is release day for BLOODSTONE, the third book in my Deadtown urban fantasy series. To celebrate, I'd like to takeyour readers on a nighttime tour of

Winner of ebook Copy of Golden Healer,Dark Enchantress

2011-09-26T20:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway, keep on the lookout for move giveaways coming up soon.And The Winner is......KrysykatCongrats! An Email has been sent, you have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Please check your spam or junk mail for the email.

Review: 24 Akbar Road

2011-09-26T02:39:00.000-07:00

Another interesting book that I recently read was on India’s oldest political party, the Indian National Congress. Written by Rasheed Kidwai this book takes you through the fall and rise of the grand old party. A short history of the people behind it. Very well written,full of anecdotes, some stories heard, some unheard. The author manages to keep the book engaging enough for people to keep

Review: A Free Man

2011-09-26T00:48:00.000-07:00

So the blog is back with reviews of books read! Have read some six to eight books, just didn’t get the time to jot my thoughts down and post a review. Lots of interesting books have been read I will start with the review of Aman Sethi’s A Free Man. When I read the synopsis of the book I got a feeling that maybe the book will run us down as Indians who have failed to address the needs of

And The Winner of copy of Dreamland is....

2011-09-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all that enter and a big thank you to Tara from Zeitghost Media for sponsoring another wonderful giveaway. Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up soon.And now on to the winner.....Diana @ The Lovely GetawayCongrats, An email has been sent and you have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

And The Winner of ebook copy of Betrayed is ......

2011-09-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for entering this giveaway, we still have a couple more running one that ends tomorrow Dreamland and one next week Golden Healer. Now on to the winner........MiciaCongrats! an email has been sent, you have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Please check your junk mail if you haven't received it.

The BSP Tour Reviews of Golden Healer, Dark Enchantress and Tears of a Vampire Prince by Christine E. Schulze

2011-09-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

Paperback, 132 pagesPublished January 6th 2010 by Writers Exchange E-PublishingISBN 1921636424 (ISBN13: 9781921636424)primary language Englishseries The Amielian Legacy: The Stregony Sequence #1Books courtesy of Christine Schulze and The Bookish Snob Promotions Amazon Barnes and NobleGoodreads Summary:He leaned his head close to my ear and whispered, "Are you afraid?" Chrystine had had more

The BSP Tour Guest Post and Giveaway with Christine Schulze Author of Golden Healer Dark Enchantress

2011-09-18T21:00:00.000-07:00

Please give Christine a warm welcome for stopping by with this wonderful sneek peek , Thank you Christine for stopping by.The Stregoni Sequence: A Sneak Peek of What’s To ComeFor curious readers out there, yes, there is much more Stregoni Sequence to come! I won’t give away too much, but I will give away a few tid-bits. The series will be comprised of four books, and there will be a theme, that

Review of An Everlasting Bite by Stacey Kennedy

2011-09-17T15:00:00.000-07:00

Format: Kindle EditionFile Size: 289 KBSimultaneous Device Usage: UnlimitedPublisher: Liquid Silver Books (November 15, 2010)Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B004G08XU4Lending: EnabledSource: copy given to by AuthorAmazonGoodreads Summary:Love is born between strangers, yet built upon a bond soul deep―one Alpha’s vow to protect his mate from looming danger, all the while,

Halloween Spooktacular

2011-09-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

I am super excited to be cohosting this event with Danielle from Romance Book Junkies next month, loads of spooky fun is in store for you , guest posts, giveaways and stay tuned for news on the grand prize we will be giving away at the end of our event.If you are interested in participating, I know Danielle is completely booked but I have some dates open so if you are interested whether you are

And The Winner is of the copy of All These Things I've Done is.....

2011-09-14T21:39:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank Tara from Zeitghost Media for sponsoring another wonderful giveaway and don't forget we have two more giveaways running, Dreamland and Betrayed. Now on to the winner..AlyssaCongrats!! An email has been sent and you have 48 hours to respond then another winner will be chosen. Please check your junk mail to see if our email went there if you don't receive one.

The BSP Tour Review of Betrayed by Ednah Walters

2011-09-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

Format: Kindle EditionFile Size: 667 KBPublisher: Firetrail Publishing (July 12, 2011)Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B005CIGR3YLending: EnabledAmazonBook Courtesy of Ednah Walters and The Bookish Snob Promotions, click HERE for more information on the BSPAmazon Summary:Lil has come to terms with her life as a Guardian/demon hunter and the wielder of the Nephilim most

Dreamland Book Trailer and Giveaway

2011-09-13T21:02:00.000-07:00

Blurb:"Riley's finding that the afterlife can be a lonely place when all you do is focus on work. So she goes to the place where dreams happen, hoping to find a way to contact her sister, Ever. She meets the director, who tells her about the two ways to send dreams. As a Dream Jumper, a person can jump into a dreamer's dream, share a message, and participate. As a Dreamweaver, an entire dream can

Review of Awakened by Ednah Walters

2011-09-13T21:00:00.000-07:00

Format: Kindle EditionFile Size: 404 KBPublisher: Pill Hill Press (November 8, 2010)Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B004BA5EGKLending: EnabledAmazonBook Courtesy of Ednah Walters and The Bookish Promotions Tour Amazon Summary;Most teens turn sixteen and get the license to drive, but Lil Falcon gets the license to kill demons. Orphaned as a child and raised by an eccentric

The BSP Tour Guest Post and Giveaway with Ednah Walters

2011-09-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

Format: Kindle EditionFile Size: 667 KBPublisher: Firetrail Publishing (July 12, 2011)Sold by: Amazon Digital ServicesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B005CIGR3YLending: EnabledSummary:Lil has come to terms with her life as a Guardian/demon hunter and the wielder of the Nephilim most powerful weapon-the Kris Dagger. She trains everyday to master her growing powers, gets along with her Guardian trainee

Kelly's Review: THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT

2011-09-11T14:47:00.000-07:00

THE ANGEL EXPERIMENTBook 1 in the Maximum Ride SeriesBy James PattersonPublished by: Little, Brown & CompanyFirst Printing: April 11, 2005ISBN-13: 978-0316067959ISBN-10: 0316067954Amazon; Barnes and Noble; GoodreadsConcept: “In James Patterson's blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of

We Will Never Forget- Remembering September 11th

2011-09-10T21:02:00.000-07:00

It's so hard to believe its been 10 years since that--- I still can't find the right words to describe that day and how I still feel, as the years pass by I don't and won't ever forget where I was. I had just woken up and was fixing breakfast for my son who was only 4 at the time, I had turned on the tv and was expecting Regis and Kelly as I stared at the screen I wondered why were they playing a

And The Winner is of copy of Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

2011-09-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank everyone that entered, remember there is still another giveaway going on and more to come in the future, plus a fun event I will be cohosting with Danielle from Romance Book Junkies next month so stay tuned for that now on to the winner.....N SCongrats! An email has been sent, you have 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Reason for the short notice in

Bewitched Tours Review of The Cowboy and The Vampire By Clark Hays and Kathleen McFall

2011-09-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

Paperback: 408 pagesPublisher: MIDNIGHT INK Release Date: October 8, 2010ISBN-10: 0738721611ISBN-13: 978-0738721613Reporter Lizzie Vaughan doesn’t realize it, but she has 2,000 years of royal Vampiric blood coursing through her veins. Neither she nor Tucker, her cowboy lover, has any idea that Julius, the leader of the undead, has a diabolical plan to reign over darkness for all eternity—with

And The Winner of Ebook copy of the Keepers is........

2011-09-08T21:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all that has entered this giveaway, be sure to check out our other giveaways running. And The Winner is....... Denise Z.Congrats! An email has been sent, please respond in 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

DSC South Asian Literature Festival

2011-09-08T03:44:00.000-07:00

2nd ANNUAL DSC South Asian Literature Festival 7 – 24 October 2011 Sir Christopher Ondaatje, Amit Chaudhuri and Romesh Gunesekera line up alongside some of the most exciting voices of South Asian literature – Mohammed Hanif, SoumikDatta, MirzaWaheed, GautamMalkani, HM Naqvi and Sonia Faleiro– as the second annual DSC South Asian Literature Festival is announced DSC Limited to continue

Bewitched Tours Character Interview and Giveaway with Lizzie of The Cowboy and The Vampire

2011-09-07T21:00:00.000-07:00

Please give a warm welcome to Lizzie who is stopping by for an interview, Thank you Lizzie for taking the time to answer a few questions and thank you Clark and Kathleen for stopping by and taking over BLH today. Today we welcome Elizabeth “Lizzie” Vaughn from the pages of The Cowboy and the Vampire. Lizzie is a journalist, born and raised in New York. A Sagittarius with model good looks and a

The BSP Tour Review of The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James

2011-09-07T20:17:00.000-07:00

Paperback, 344 pagesPublished July 8th 2011 by CreateSpace (first published June 5th 2011)ISBN 1463692986 (ISBN13: 9781463692988)Book courtesy of Monique O'Connor James and The Bookish Snob PromotionsBuy Linkhttp://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=4435578Goodreads Summary:Jess denies God. In his infinite wisdom, he’s taken everyone she’s ever loved. Moving to the

All These Things I’ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin Book Trailer and Giveaway

2011-09-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

Reading level: Ages 12 and upHardcover: 368 pagesPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (September 6, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0374302103ISBN-13: 978-0374302108AmazonLinks:Macmillan page for the book & author:http://us.macmillan.com/allthesethingsivedoneBecome a fan and see Gabrielle on tour this Fall: http://www.facebook.com/gabriellezevinfanpageWebsite:http://www.memoirsofa.com/Amazon

Kelly's Review: THORN QUEEN

2011-09-03T21:16:00.000-07:00