Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 7

*Update... I had Day 7 scheduled for 12:01am but it stayed under draft :( Because this post when up later than the rest, I'll keep this last contest open until Noon (CST) Monday, November 1, 2010.

Awww, this is the last day of my Spooktacular Giveaway... It's been great fun and I hope to have more giveaways through this upcoming holiday season... While I enjoy the fun of Halloween, my favorite holiday is definitely Christmas and I love to share in that joy *g*.

This is the last giveaway and will run until midnight... you still have time to enter the previous days giveaways, too.

Today, I have seven books that you can be eligible to win (Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):

Lord Lightning
By: Jenny Brown
Excerpt here

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They call him "Lord Lightning". . .

For his shocking behavior. An unrepentant rogue with a wicked reputation, his outrageous conduct ensures no woman will get close enough to hurt him.

But demure and lovely astrologer Eliza Farrell casts a chart that tells her Lord Hartwood is capable of great, passionate love. When Hartwood indulges in one of his famous pranks and invites Eliza to become his new mistress, the virginal country miss must meet her fate armed only with her knowledge that the cynical lord will become the tender lover she sees predicted in the stars.

Though Eliza is nothing like the brazen strumpets he prefers, the seemingly incorruptible seer excites Lord Lightning much more than the hard, calculating women he is accustomed to. Eliza's trusting spirit and quick mind touch his cold heart—and when the bewitching innocent surprisingly agrees to be seen on his arm, neither can predict the sparks that will fly between them . . . or resist the electric passion that will threaten to transform them both.

The Best of Friends
By: Susan Mallery
Excerpt here

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In high school, studious Jayne Scott and wild child Rebecca Worden became unlikely best friends—atie that endured even after Rebecca fled her family to live overseas. After Jayne’s mother passed away, she became part unpaid assistant, part surrogate daughter to the wealthy Wordens.

But now, ten years later, Rebecca is coming home to L.A. to cause havoc for Elizabeth, the mother who all but rejected her. And Jayne finds herself pulled deeper into the Wordens’ complicated family dynamics—especially when Rebecca’s brother, David, returns as well.

David is the man Jayne always wanted and knew she could never have. But when he gravitates toward her in spite of Elizabeth’s protests, her vow to escape the family’s shadow is put to the ultimate test. And as lies are shattered and true feelings exposed, Jayne must decide where loyalty ends, and love begins. . . .

Something Wicked
By: Michelle Rowen
Excerpt here

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Being a little wicked isn’t all bad…

Every woman has a sexy demon inside her just waiting to get out, but for Eden Riley it’s a little different. Her inner demon is named Darrak, and he’s been inhabiting bodies for the past 300 years. In the daytime, thanks to her special psychic energy, he’s able to take physical shape—a shape she wouldn’t mind getting her hands on, if it wasn’t a threat to her immortal soul…

Because of her possession, Eden now has uncontrollable black magic at her fingertips, and she and Darrak are trying to end the curse that binds them before the situation gets any worse. To do it, they’ll have to get tangled up with some unsavory characters from the underworld. When sparks and spells fly, they could get the distance they need…or each have their own private hell to pay.

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation
By: Lauren Willig
Excerpt here

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Nothing ever goes right for Eloise. The day she wears her new suede boots, it rains. When the subway stops short, she's the one thrown into some stranger's lap. And she's had her share of misfortune in the way of love. So, after deciding that romantic heroes must be a thing of the past, Eloise is ready for a fresh start.

Setting off for England, Eloise is determined to finish her dissertation on two spies, the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian. But what she discovers is something historians have missed: the secret history of the Pink Carnation-the most elusive spy of all time. As she works to unmask this obscure spy, Eloise has more and more questions. Like, how did the Pink Carnation save England from Napoleon? What became of the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian? And will Eloise Kelly escape her bad luck and find a living, breathing hero of her own?

Midnight Kiss
By: Robyn Carr
Jean Brashear
Victoria Dahl

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These are New Year’s resolutions worth keeping!

Take a risk.
At the inaugural New Year’s Eve party at Jack’s Bar, two lonely revelers decide the best balm for their broken hearts might just be each other.

Find the perfect work-life balance.
When a flinty lawyer with a bad-boy addiction meets the quintessential nice guy, sparks fly that consume their expectations of life and love.

Get those finances in order.
Working over the holidays on a messy bank takeover is made worse for two federal specialists by an ill-advised kiss that will never happen again...right?

The Good Greek Wife?
By: Kate Walker
Find out more here

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The return of the proud Greek husband...

He was declared missing at sea – but now notorious Zarek Michaelis is back and ready to take control! First he’ll see to his business, and then to his wayward wife...

For two years Penny has struggled to come to terms with Zarek’s disappearance. But enough is enough. It’s time to move on… Her proud Greek husband is still as darkly handsome as ever, and the attraction between them is just as potent. But Penny can’t trust Zarek’s motives – does he just want her body and the fortune he left behind…or to try again?

Boardroom Rivals, Bedroom Fireworks!
By: Kimberly Lang

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The billionaire's business arrangement:

Jack Garrett enjoys biddable women — sharing the vineyard he's inherited with his fiery ex-wife does not appeal. His agenda is clear: visit Brenna, make her a deal… and leave. Immediately.

Her steamy surrender!

But one glimpse of Brenna's sun-kissed skin has Jack's rugged body recalling their fevered nights together… As their red-hot passion erupts, ten years of ice-cold separation melt away. Now they're back where it started all those years ago — in bed! Suddenly negotiations are looking much more pleasurable…


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TODAY'S QUESTION:
Halloween is a frighteningly fun holiday... but not my favorite. What's yours?

Mine is definitely Christmas :) I love the spirit of Christmas *g*

Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 6

*whoo-hoo* I've made it to Day 6 of my Spooktacular giveaway! I've had loads of fun and have enjoyed reading all the different comments :) Thanks to all those who has been stopping by!

The Brat and I had a great time watching Monsters vs. Aliens at Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre. She didn't win the costume contest, but she had fun and that's all that matters to me :)

Oh, before I forget, any winners of my Spooktacular Giveaway will also get promo goodies along with their books :)

Moving on to Day 6 of my Spooktacular Giveaway...(Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):

Mind Games
By: Carolyn Crane
Excerpt here

*This is an Urban Fantasy... and my personal favorite in this genre *g*
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JUSTINE KNOWS SHE’S GOING TO DIE. ANY SECOND NOW.

Justine Jones has a secret. A hardcore hypochondriac, she’s convinced a blood vessel is about to burst in her brain. Then, out of the blue, a startlingly handsome man named Packard peers into Justine’s soul and invites her to join his private crime-fighting team. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime deal. With a little of Packard’s hands-on training, Justine can weaponize her neurosis, turning it outward on Midcity’s worst criminals, and finally get the freedom from fear she’s always craved. End of problem.

Or is it? In Midcity, a dashing police chief is fighting a unique breed of outlaw with more than human powers. And while Justine’s first missions, including one against a nymphomaniac husband-killer, are thrilling successes, there is more to Packard than meets the eye. Soon, while battling her attraction to two very different men, Justine is plunging deeper into a world of wizardry, eroticism, and cosmic secrets. With Packard’s help, Justine has freed herself from her madness—only to discover a reality more frightening than anyone’s worst fears.

Seize the Fire
By: Laura Kinsale
Find out more here

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An unlikely princess, exiled and innocent...

Her Serene Highness Olympia of Oriens longs to return to her tiny, embattled land and lead her people in peace and equality. But with her evil uncle plotting against her, she needs a protector, and Captain Drake seems like the answer to her dreams...

A war hero with hell to pay...

Captain Sheridan Drake has fought his way to acclaim. Now destitute, desperate, and tortured by nightmares of the carnage he's seen, he plans to steal Olympia's jewels as well as her innocence, but is ignited by a passion so intense he can think of nothing but protecting her, even from himself... Without each other, they might not survive, but their love threatens to tear them both apart...

Burning Water
By: Mercedes Lackey
Read more here

*This is an Urban Fantasy
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A sexy witch who writes romances and a police detective who sees more than mortal man team up to battle an ancient Aztec god!

Dallas Police Detective Mark Valdez isn't just any cop, he's a psychic who knows that the cattle mutilations and torture murders he's been investigating are somehow tied together. He also knows that his meager psychic abilities aren't enough to identify the killers, much less stop them.

Luckily, Mark has an ace up his sleeve: an attractive young romance novelist who happens to be a practicing witch. And not just any witch, either-Diana Tregarde is a Guardian, charged with protecting the Earth and all its creatures.

Using modern science and ancient magics, Diana and Mark discover that they are tailing no ordinary serial killer but the awakened avatar of an Aztec god. Tezcatlipoca and his four beautiful handmaidens are preparing for a great sacrifice that will transform North America into a new Aztec realm.

Diana isn't sure her powers are strong enough to take on those of a risen Aztec god, but she has no choice. As a Guardian, she is sworn to protect mankind, even at the cost of her own life. Luckily, she does not stand alone. Mark Valdez is more than just a cop. And Tezcatlipoca is not the only Aztec god walking in the world.




The 1st Wife
By: Tara Taylor Quinn


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Jane's rule about marriage: if at first you don't succeed, don't try again

A bigamist ex-husband, an anonymous stalker, a murder inquiry. Magazine editor Jane Hamilton is not having a good month. But with the support of her best friend, Brad Manchester, she's coping—until they become lovers and Brad complicates things even more by proposing marriage.

Brad understands Jane's fears, but he's ready for a wife and family, ready to move forward. Especially when he finds out she's pregnant with his child.


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TODAY'S QUESTION:
I've enjoyed throwing this Spooktacular Giveaway on my blog and having the chance to giveaway so many books... have you enjoyed it? (Note: flattery will not get you bonus points, but it won't hurt, either, lol)

I know I've enjoyed this week, and I hope that you all continue to stop by whenever you get the chance. On Monday afternoon I'll announce all the winners and on Tuesday I'll have a guest author along with another giveaway.

Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of my Spooktacular Giveaway :-) It's finally Friday and I'm so ready for the weekend. We'll be starting off the Halloween weekend with a movie at the park tonight.

Onto Day 5 of my Spooktacular Giveaway...(Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):



Scandal of the Season
By: Christie Kelley



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For ten years, Anthony Westfield, Viscount Somerton, hasn’t been able to forget the woman with whom he spent one scandalous night. When their paths cross again, he’s shocked to discover Victoria Seaton is an accomplished pickpocket. But Somerton leads a double life of his own. Working on an undercover assignment, he makes Victoria a proposition: pretend to be his mistress or risk ruin. Yet soon he’s tempted to turn their charade into reality and surrender to an explosive passion.

Victoria can’t believe the man who almost destroyed her life a decade ago is now threatening to unravel her secrets. But posing as his mistress at a holiday country party is a game she can play well. For just one look into Somerton’s eyes still weakens her with lust. And with Christmas fast approaching, every kiss they share under the mistletoe only makes Victoria fall more deeply in love.

Two Lethal Lies
By: Annie Solomon
Excerpt here

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A love to die for...

On the run since his daughter was born, Mitch Turner has concealed a truth so dangerous, its discovery could jeopardize both their lives. But when a series of shocking murders hits their newfound home, the trail leads straight to Mitch. With the police out for blood and his daughter ripped from his arms, he has nowhere to turn—until a beautiful stranger offers her help.

Neesy Brown has made mistakes in her life, yet she refuses to believe this mysterious man is a killer. There’s a strength in his broad shoulders that draws her to him and a weariness in his eyes that she longs to ease. As the murders tear her small town apart, she vows to help Mitch find his missing child. But a cunning predator is pulling them deeper and deeper into his fatal game. And the price of losing is the child—and the future—they could both share...

I Love This Bar
By: Carolyn Brown

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Funny, sexy, and sure to appeal to the huge audience of country music fans, this new trilogy features the Honky Tonk beer joint and its succession of lovelorn owners.

Serving two counties, one wet and one dry, the Honky Tonk is the gathering place for every hothead, thirsty rancher, and lusty lady looking for a good time. Owner Daisy O'Dell vows she'll run the place until they drag her cold dead body through the swinging doors. That is, until the day Jarod McElroy walks in, looking for a cold drink and a moment's peace from his ornery Uncle Emmitt.

The minute Jarod sees Daisy, with her hot looks and smart mouth; he knows he's met not only his own match, but Uncle Emmitt's as well. Now, if only he can convince her to come out from behind that bar and come on home with him…

Simply Irresistible
By: Jill Shalvis

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Maddie Moore's whole life needs a makeover. In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Starting over won't be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career- if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too.
 
The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes-and mouth-are making it hard for her to remember that she's sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie's struggles to overcome the past, though she's about to discover that there's no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor.


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TODAY'S QUESTION:
Any special plans for this Halloween weekend?

I'll be starting the fun with a movie tonight... a fun run on Saturday and watching the Rocky Horror Picture Show Saturday night... Trick or Treating Sunday with the Brat. Wowzers will it be busy :)

Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 4

A few more days and I get to indulge in chocolate candy... that I take from the Brat's stash, lol

Tonight, I'm going to keep it simple and move on to the giveaway (I've been running on empty and worn out, hehe)... so, for Day 4 of my Spooktacular Giveaway...(Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):

The Wolf Prince
By: Karen Kelley
Excerpt here

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Darcey is used to being a man magnet - for men who want her money. But when a hot hunk named Surlok saves her from a wolf attack, she can't help but think he's different from the rest. So what if he's broke - and claims to be a prince from another planet? All he needs is a little grooming. If only he would stop scaring off the maids by swimming naked in her pool. Not that Darcey minds...

Especially since life is becoming way more fun with Surlok in her guest house. Suddenly this pampered princess doesn't mind camping - as long as she gets to cuddle with Surlock. But then he changes into a wolf before her eyes, proving he's the alien he says he is. At least that doesn't mean he's right about her being an alien. Or does it? There's only one way to find out. She's already given into her lust. Now she'd just have to surrender her heart to the very human emotion threatening to consume her...

Captive of Sin
By: Anna Campbell
Excerpt here

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He pledged his honor to keep her safe...

Returning home to Cornwall after unspeakable tragedy, Sir Gideon Trevithick comes upon a defiant beauty in danger, and vows to protect her whatever the cost. He's dismayed to discover that she's none other than Lady Charis Weston, England's wealthiest heiress-and that the only way to save her from the violent stepbrothers determined to steal her fortune is to wed her himself! Now Gideon must hide the dark secrets of his life from the bride he desires more with every heartbeat.

She promised to show him how to love - and desire - again...

Charis has heard all about Gideon, the dangerously handsome hero with the mysterious past. She's grateful for his help, but utterly unwilling to endure a marriage of convenience-especially to a man whose touch leaves her breathless. Desperate to drive him mad with passion, she would do anything to make Gideon lose control-and fall captive to irresistible, undeniable sin.

Decadent
By: Shayla Black
Excerpt here

 
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How can a virgin seeking happily-ever-after with a hot pop star who has a penchant for threesomes win her fantasy man? Kimber Edgington desperately needs a plan to convince Jesse McCall, who’s been her friend and secret crush since they spent a summer together as teenagers, that they are meant for each other. But all the tabloid stories about his sexual escapades make her feel oh-so inadequate.

Determined to prove she’s woman enough for Jesse, Kimber turns to bodyguard Deke Trenton for sexual education. Bold and brash, Deke warns Kimber that playing with him is playing with fire. But he can’t bear to imagine the innocent beauty in someone else’s arms. So Deke and his super-sexy friend, Luc, take Kimber under their wings and dangerously close to the edge of ecstasy. Though she’s saved herself for Jesse, Kimber soon learns, he’s not the man adept at stoking her aching, endless need. That’s Deke, and he can’t resist when Kimber begs for more–and more…

Play Dirty
By: Lori O'Clare
Excerpt here

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Heartthrob bounty hunter Greg King knows how to work it—and he knows that he can have any woman he wants. But there’s more to Greg than meets the eye…and he’s still haunted by the memory of his beautiful, estranged wife. Much as he’s tried to move on, he’s never been able to stopstopped wondering why Haley left him. Or what he could have done to make their marriage better—and make her stay…

After putting a vicious criminal behind bars, Haley King had no choice but to leave her loved ones behind and enter the witness protection program. Turns out that, in her new life, Haley has once again found herself in serious trouble—and needs help from the only person she can trust: her husband. Now, as old secrets threaten to tear them apart and danger closes in from all sides, it’s up to Greg to keep Haley safe…and convince her that this time, he’s playing for keeps.


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TODAY'S QUESTION:
Any favorite Halloween candy/treats? Or any favorite candies at all?

My favorite Halloween candy would be candy corn *yummy* I love to buy these during this time of the year to get me in the Halloween spirit :)

Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 3

*whoo-hoo* We've made it to day three of my Spooktacular Giveaway (Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):


It's getting closer to Halloween and the Brat (my little sister) and I have been getting ready. She has me decorating the house 0_o and picking out a costume. This year, I'm going for vampire. I bought a cape and vampire teeth yesterday. Yup, that's it, lol. I'll be picking out a dress from my closet to wear under the cape, hehe.

The Brat and I will have a busy weekend ahead of us as I refuse to let her have a costume she will only wear once, lol. So, I've been searching for events we can go to where she can wear her costume. One of those events is a Halloween Fun Run we'll be doing Saturday morning. Both adults and children can dress up if they want... and I have a friend who'll be joining me. He's decided he'll be holding an iron as he runs... because he's going to be Iron Man. Get it? LOL

One of my favorite thing about Halloween has to be the part where we get to dress up in costumes. For an introvert like me, it's always fun to dress up and pretend to be someone else.

I have more goodies to give away for my Spooktacular Giveaway (Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win)! Afterwards, I'll have rules and the question of the day):

Lie With Me
Shadow Force series, Book 1
By: Stephanie Tyler
Read excerpt here

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Forced together by fate, bound together by desire.


Framed for a double murder, Delta Force operative Cameron Moore is given a new lease on life by the CIA—provided he pays them back by doing their black ops dirty work. Now Cam is ready to renegotiate their deal, and he thinks he’s found the perfect bargaining chip: Skylar Slavin, bestselling author of espionage thrillers and the daughter of the CIA man who saved him from a prison sentence.

Skylar has been living in anonymity, never suspecting that someone so dangerous—and so desirable—would plunge her into a world as treacherous as one of her spy novels. But how can Cam go through with his plan to kidnap Skylar when just the sight of her sets off an explosive attraction he’s never experienced before? And when Skylar falls prey to an even more perilous threat, this special ops soldier must call upon all his combat skills to protect the one person who can help him win his freedom—and the only woman he’s ever loved.

To Taste Temptation
By: Elizabeth Hoyt
Excerpt here

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EVEN THE MOST REFINED LADY


Lady Emeline Gordon is the model of sophistication in London’s elite social circles, always fashionable and flawlessly appropriate. As such, she is the perfect chaperone for Rebecca, the young sister of a successful Boston businessman and former Colonial soldier.

CRAVES AN UNTAMED MAN

Samuel Hartley may be wealthy, but his manners are as uncivilized as the American wilderness he was raised in. Who wears moccasins to a grand ball? His arrogant disregard for propriety infuriates Emeline, even as his boldness excites her.

TO RELEASE HER PASSION…

But beneath Samuel’s rakish manner, he is haunted by tragedy. He has come to London to settle a score, not to fall in love. And as desperately as Emeline longs to feel this shameless man’s hands upon her, to taste those same lips he uses to tease her, she must restrain herself. She is not free. But some things are beyond a lady’s control…

McKettricks of Texas: Tate
By: Linda Lael Miller
Excerpt here

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For divorced dad Tate McKettrick, there are barely enough hours each day to run the Silver Spur ranch, do the suit-and-tie thing for his business and run herd on his beloved six-year-old daughters. But time stands still at the sight of Libby Remington. When they were high school sweethearts, the wealthy McKettrick made a mistake that cost him the love of his life. But now they’re both back in Blue River, Texas. And cattle rustlers, a manipulative ex-wife and a killer stallion can’t keep Tate from trying to win Libby again.




Libby has her hands full caring for her mother and running the Perk Up Coffee Shop. Caffeine she needs. Tate McKettrick—with his blazing blue eyes and black hair. No way! Oh, heck—yes! But can Tate and Libby really hope for a second chance?

Four Play
By: Maya Banks and Shayla Black
Excerpt here

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In Pillow Talk by Maya Banks, Zoe is a woman in a committed relationship with her boyfriend Chase. Then one night, Chase reveals his number-one fantasy, which involves his two best buddies. Is Zoe game? She sure is, because it opens the door for a secret fantasy all her own.

 In Shayla Black's Her Fantasy Men, a girly-girl named Kelsey plays football, craves action movies, and loves knocking back a cold beer with her three best friends-all male. Yet she's never seemed sexually interested in any one of these hot guys. So what does Kelsey want? A fantasy come true for all four of them.

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TODAY'S QUESTION:
Do you dress up for Halloween? What are you wearing this year?

I'll be a vampire this... if I can get the darn camera to work, I'll try to post a pic ;)

Spooktacular Giveaway- Day 2

*yay* We're at Day 2 of my Spooktacular Giveaway :)

What's a sure fire way to give me a nightmare? Well, besides another round of cleaning the closet, lol... one thing that'll give me nightmares is by watching a scary movie. Especially if I fall asleep watching one *shudder*.

One of the scariest movies I've watched? Stephen King's IT
To this day, anytime I think of the movie I freak out a bit... it didn't help that I was probably nine years old the first time I watched it on tv. For those who may have watched it, you'll know why I feared blood coming out of my shower head any time I took a shower from then on, lol. (Well, in the actual movie it didn't come out of the showerhead.)

I once made the mistake of watching The Shining when I was tired and started to fall asleep in the middle of it. 0_o Talk about nightmare *shudder* Nowadays, I try to make sure to watch something funny before bed, hehe.

I do love watching a good scary movie,but I'm one of those chickens who peeks at the screen between my fingers, lol... Before I get to today's question of the day, let me share with you the books I'm adding to my Spooktacular Giveaway (Remember to let me know which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win):

A Certain Wolfish Charm
By: Lydia Dare
Find out more here

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He gets crankier and crankier as the moon gets full…

The rules of Society can be beastly—especially when you’re a werewolf and it’s that irritating time of the month. Simon Westfield, the Duke of Blackmoor, is rich, powerful, and sinfully handsome, and has spent his entire life creating scandal and mayhem. It doesn’t help his wolfish temper at all that Miss Lily Rutledge seems not the least bit afraid of him, and in fact, may be as untamable as he is…

A woman whose charm is stronger than the moon…

When Lily’s beloved nephew’s behavior becomes inexplicably wild, she turns to Simon, the boy’s cousin and guardian, for help. But Simon’s idea of assistance is far different than hers, and Lily finds herself ensconced in his house and engaged to the rogue.

They both may have bitten off more than they can chew when each begins to discover the other’s darkest secrets…“

Belong to the Night, Anthology
By: Shelley Laurenston, Cynthia Eden,
Sherill Quinn
Purchase here

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THE WOLF, THE WITCH, AND HER LACK OF WARDROBE

By Shelly Laurenston
Jamie Meacham has enough trouble controlling her supernatural abilities. There's no time for lust, or for Tully Smith, even with his smoldering amber eyes. But Tully's grappling with his own animal instincts as a powerful shifter-wolf, trying to protect all his territory-including a certain sassy witch-from vicious rivals.

IN THE DARK
By Cynthia Eden
FBI agent and leopard shifter Sadie James' undead ex, Liam, still arouses her deepest desires, distracting her from tracking the brutal rogue shifter who is terrorizing Miami. By teaming up with Liam, Sadie has a better chance of solving the case, but as passion consumes them, she stands to lose more than just her heart.

CITY OF THE DEAD
By Sherrill Quinn
Dori Falcon is a witch with a plan: get to New Orleans, locate her missing brother, and recover the Eye of Bastet, a mysterious and powerful amulet. Her plan never included falling for sexy Cajun cop Jake Boudreau; but without his help, she may never find the voodoo queen who has her brother, and the key to her family's survival.

Passion For The Game
By: Sylvia Day
Excerpt here

*This is a hardcover copy
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For the notorious Lady Winter, seduction and duplicity are required to survive.

Cunning and precision are the tools of pirate Christopher St. John.
Pitted against one another, they are a surprise waiting to happen…

SET A CRIMINAL TO CATCH A CRIMINAL


Christopher St. John and Maria, Lady Winter are infamous in Society for their misdeeds and their charming allures. Wherever they go, scandalized whispers and covetous glances follow. A ruthless pirate and a widow whose two husbands have met untimely deaths, the wickedly renowned figures are even more intriguing to the authorities. Now they’ve been set on the most provocative of tasks–St. John is released from prison to learn the “Wintry Widow’s” intimate secrets, while Lady Winter is charged with performing a similar deception in reverse. One will succeed. One will hang.


FROM BALLROOM TO BEDROOM, THEY’RE PERFECTLY MATCHED


With the fate of loved ones in the balance, the unlikely couple embarks upon a battle of wills and wits that takes them from glittering ballrooms to the depths of the underworld to the candlelit pleasures of the bedroom. As they fall helpless to a desire and startling affinity neither expected, the deadly web of their subterfuge closes in, forcing them to make a choice. Individual freedom? Or an audacious scheme to keep an impossible yet irresistible love…

Sexy Beast 9
By: Vonna Harper, Crystal Jordan,
Lisa Renee Jones
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Broad and all-powerful, these men know how to thrive in the wild—and bring to the edge of ecstasy the women they claim as their own…


“On The Prowl” by Vonna Harper

Traveling from Texas to India in search of a rare white tiger, zoologist Jori Bianchi strikes more than gold when she spots the stunning predator in an exotic, lush forest reserve. Little does she realize she has the power to release the man from the beast—by indulging in a scorching sensual connection that will transform them both…

“Between Lovers” by Crystal Jordan

On a fateful camping trip, fiery Oregon beauty Rhiannon Reid is kidnapped and turned into a “Between”—a magical shape-shifting creature. Now forced to prove her worthiness to the group’s golden king, lion-shifting Elan Delacourt, the two test each other’s strength and character—but lose themselves in the hot-blooded battle…

“Amber Fire” by Lisa Renee Jones

Determined to defend her late father’s work, Amber Green heads into the heat of the Nevada canyons to prove the existence of the Yaguara, a shape-shifting race of jaguars. There she meets the one man more hell-bent on protecting the jaguars than she is: Jareth, a force of raw male nature to be reckoned with—an animal worth pursuing…



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Do you like scary movies? If yes, which one(s) would you say is your favorite and why?

Whoo-hoo! I have 100+ GFC Followers

I've been watching the GFC numbers today and had kinda hoped I would reach 100 today, but didn't say anything for fear of jinxing it, hehe. (Yes, I'm a dork)

And, because I'm so happy I now have over 100 (hm, hopefully it won't go back down, heh) I'm giving away a gift certificate to one of my follwer for Amazon.com or B&N

Random winner is: Charlie!!

A winner for an Amazon.com or B&N gift certificate will be pulled for every hundred follower I get... For each hundred, one winner will be pulled. Next goal is 200... at that time, I'll pick two winners :) *whoo-hoo*

Spooktacular Giveaway

What can be scarier than a haunted house? Well, if you're me... the closet. 0_o No, I haven't lost my mind (well, not yet, anyway). See, I recently tried to clean out the closet I use at my parent's house... um, what did I find there (besides paper, clothes, shoes, clothes I haven't worn, and more paper)? Books!

Yes, I'm a book addict and this isn't unusual. But, you must know that I have my own house where my books are supposed to be, lol. Somehow, with all my recent trips and stops to my parent's house, I've unloaded more books here. I found close to 100 books scattered in there... scary, I tell you, lol. Many of these books are ones I was planning to giveaway... so, what better way to do that then participate in the Spooktacular Book Blog Giveaway Hop being hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer.

Since there are thirty-one days in October, I'll be giving away thiry-one books. Sounded logical to me, lol. Today, I have four books up for grabs. You can win one or all four. Just let me know in your comment which book(s) you'd like to be entered to win.

The Duke and I
By: Julia Quinn
Excerpt here

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Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke?


—Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813

By all acounts, Simon Basset is one the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely—and almost-on-the-shelf—Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth—it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy sutiors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable.

But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her... but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke... for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love...

Sins of the Flesh
By: Caridad Pineiro
Excerpt here

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Caterina Shaw’s days are numbered. Her only chance for survival is a highly experimental gene treatment – a risk she willingly takes. But now Caterina barely recognizes herself. She has new, terrifying powers, an exotic, arresting body — and she’s been accused of a savage murder, sending her on the run.

Mick Carrera is a mercenary and an expert at capturing elusive, clever prey. Yet the woman he’s hunting down is far from the vicious killer he’s been told to expect: Caterina is wounded, vulnerable, and a startling mystery of medical science. Even more, she’s a beautiful woman whose innocent sensuality tempts Mick to show her exactly how thrilling pleasure can be. The heat that builds between them is irresistible, but surrendering to it could kill them both . . . for a dangerous group is plotting its next move using Caterina as its deadly pawn.

Sounds To Die By
By: Nikki Duncan
Excerpt here

BLURB:

Rookie FBI Agent Kieralyn Beckett is in a delicate position. Her team refuses to buy into her theory that a string of kidnappings is connected. If she pushes too hard, they’ll discover the latest victim was her college roommate and boot her off the case. A garbled recording is the only evidence, and there’s only one man who can decipher it. The hard part will be convincing him to take the case.


Blinded as a child, NSA “listener” Ian Cabrera spends the majority of his time analyzing data while secretly searching for his father, a missing CIA operative. His plate is full, but Kieralyn’s passion and determination, as well as the erotic beat of her heart, spark his interest. So does the mention of his father’s code name on her recording.

There’s only one way to follow this new crumb-trail of clues without tipping her off about what he’s really after. Convince her she needs him to be her undercover partner, despite his handicap. Between her eyes and his ears, they make one beautifully orchestrated team. Every time they touch, though, the arousal they generate creates one red-hot element of distraction…

From Boardroom to Wedding Bed?
By: Jules Bennett
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He’d been faced with the toughest decision of his life—a future full of wealth and power, or the love of Tamera Stevens. And self-made billionaire Cole Marcum had never regretted his choice. Until now, when circumstances forced him to work as partners with the woman he’d left behind. The brilliant CEO was determined to keep their relationship strictly business. Even so, working so closely with the only woman he’d ever cherished had Cole rethinking his priorities. This time, was he prepared to choose love over money?


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Winner from Dee Tenorio's visit

Winner of $10 Gift Certificate to My Bookstore and More is:

lindseye

Winner of an e-Arc for Shaken by Dee Tenorio:

Stella (Ex Libris)


*Winners, please contact me at simplyaliblogspot@yahoo.com and I'll get your prizes out to you :)

Special Guest Author & Giveaway: Shaken by Dee Tenorio

Today, I have the lovely Dee Tenorio stopping by!
I remember reading Dee's first novel with Samhain Publishing, Betting Hearts, and have been in love with her writing since.
Dee Tenorio has a new release coming up, Shaken, on the 19th from Samhain Publishing. *bg*
Ms. Tenorio has taken some time out to stop by my blog today and talk about her book...


Bio:
002, otherwise known as Secret Agent Mom, Dee Tenorio lives a double life.

By day, she's a mild-mannered stay at home mom, somewhat lovingly rearing her eleven-year-old son—that fiendish destroyer of all things that can break, climber of all that has handles and eater only of things his mother has to buy at the drive-thru—The Moo as well as his twin sisters, The Moo-ettes. Together, they challenge her by systematically destroying her dream couch, hiding carpet stains under toys and loosening her brain stem with the ever repetitive viewings of Spongebob Squarepants.

By night, however, 002 is a wild adventurer! She fights valiantly for truth, justice, and the right to look at half-naked men on romance novel covers without prejudice by puttering away desperately on her computer, quietly writing romance novels ranging from comedy to erotica to adventurous drama. She currently publishes with Samhain Publishing—but one never quite knows where she’ll turn up!— secure only in the knowledge that her secret life is safe from public knowledge...

Dangit!

(Dee smacks her forehead) I wasn't supposed to tell, was I?

Shoot, no wonder 007 gets all the good cases....

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Ali: Tell me about the book... how did you come up with this story?

Dee Tenorio: Well, not to be maudlin, it's because I was in much the same place as the main characters of "Shaken", Julia and Grant Sullivan. In my case, I lost my sister back in 2009 and without reservation, I admit that the loss of her had left me in a place where I was drowning in the pain. I needed to cope with it and I thought if I could write it out, I could maybe start to heal. I wanted it to be an honest, adult approach to grief...plus, lol, my sister just loved a good naughty tale. It seemed a fitting homage.

Ali: What inspired you to write "Shaken"?

Dee: Believe it or not, driving with my husband. There's an old highway in Southern California called the Ortega (or Hwy 74) and we travel it frequently to visit family. If you've ever heard of it, you've probably heard that it's a hairpin-turn riddled mountainy nightmare that makes any driver soil themselves at the thought of having an accident on. We're talking 200 foot drops down rocky, tree cluttered ravines. Surviving a crash there on anything but the least hillsides is pretty unlikely and unfortunately, a lot of people die there.

Ali: Which character in "Shaken" did you have more fun writing about? Which is your fave?

Dee: LOL, not sure if "fun" is really the word, but Grant completely got under my skin. He had so many jagged edges and he'd lost his compass. He both broke my heart and made me want to find him some peace. Getting him to a happy ending made me feel like I had done something important, maybe for him and myself, if that makes sense. :)

Ali: Is there a message in your story that you would like the reader to grasp?

Dee: If there's any message to be had, it's to not try to keep your grief inside. If you have someone in your life, someone who loves you—be it friend or mate or family—allow them to help, even in the small things. There's nothing wrong with grieving, even though it hurts. And I can tell you truthfully that when the grief passes, the memories are still there to hold onto. I guess that's what people mean when they say love lasts forever.

Ali: If you were writing a story based on your life, what would be the title?

Dee: LOL, hmmm, probably "Jenga!", because Lord knows it's a balancing act!

Ali: and finally, one of my favorite questions... What's your favorite dessert/sweet treat, Dee?

Dee: Oh, coconut cream pie, absolutely. I've never passed one up and I prolly never will. :)

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BLURB:

Thirteen stories up. Two broken hearts. One last chance...


Surgeon Grant Sullivan's once-perfect life lies in ruins. His daughter is gone—lost in a tragic accident he dare not allow himself to remember—and his beautiful wife now stares at him from across a legal table, insisting she wants nothing from him.

Julia Sullivan lost everything, especially her illusions about her marriage, after the accident. Her grief only seemed to drive Grant farther into his emotional shell—except for the nights he turned to her in silent, furious passion. Unable to live like a ghost in her old life, she's packed up what's left of her broken heart and is ready to move on. Alone.

Determined to break their stalemate, Grant follows Julia onto the elevator just in time for an earthquake. Trapped for hours in a building pressure cooker of unspoken pain, he'll do anything to remind her what she's leaving behind, as deliciously as he can. But giving her what she needs to save their marriage is the one thing that could destroy his soul.

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Excerpt: here
 

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Giveaway: Leave a comment on both this post and the previous post for Dee Tenorio, for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Samhain Publishing's online store My Book Store and More. Winner will be chosen and e-mailed Friday. Remember, you MUST comment on both posts to be entered for my giveaway. Dee has a giveaway on the previous post, too :)