Tru Blue Blog Tour {+ Giveaway}

I’m happy to welcome author Melissa Foster to Thoughts in Progress today to celebrate her TRU BLUE release with an excerpt and a tour-wide book giveaway.

Follow Melissa on her tour with Xpresso Book Tours. You can find her schedule HERE.

◊Tru Blue
◊by Melissa Foster
◊Publication date: November 9, 2016
◊Genres: Adult, Romance

Synopsis:

TRU BLUE is a sexy, dark stand-alone novel written in the same loving, raw, and emotional voice romance readers have come to love, and the deeply emotional literary prose women’s fiction readers have come to expect, from New York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa Foster.

“With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner

“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely

He wore the skin of a killer, and bore the heart of a lover…

There’s nothing Truman Gritt won’t do to protect his family–Including spending years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. When he’s finally released, the life he knew is turned upside down by his mother’s overdose, and Truman steps in to raise the children she’s left behind. Truman’s hard, he’s secretive, and he’s trying to save a brother who’s even more broken than he is. He’s never needed help in his life, and when beautiful Gemma Wright tries to step in, he’s less than accepting. But Gemma has a way of slithering into people’s lives and eventually she pierces through his ironclad heart. When Truman’s dark past collides with his future, his loyalties will be tested, and he’ll be faced with his toughest decision yet.

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“You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” NYT Bestselling Author Brenda Novak

TRU BLUE can be found on Goodreads and is available to purchase at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, and Kobo.

Now here’s an excerpt from TRU BLUE for your reading pleasure.

TRUMAN GRITT LOCKED the door to Whiskey Automotive and stepped into the stormy September night. Sheets of rain blurred his vision, instantly drenching his jeans and T-shirt. A slow smile crept across his face as he tipped his chin up, soaking in the shower of freedom. He made his way around the dark building and climbed the wooden stairs to the deck outside his apartment. He could have used the interior door, but after being behind bars for six long years, Truman took advantage of the small pleasures he’d missed out on, like determining his own schedule, deciding when to eat and drink, and standing in the f**king rain if he wanted to. He leaned on the rough wooden railing, ignoring the splinters of wood piercing his tattooed forearms, squinted against the wetness, and scanned the cars in the junkyard they used for parts—and he used to rid himself of frustrations. He rested his leather boot on the metal box where he kept his painting supplies. Truman didn’t have much—his old extended-cab truck, which his friend Bear Whiskey had held on to for him while he was in prison, this apartment, and a solid job, both of which were compliments of the Whiskey family. The only family he had anymore.

Emotions he didn’t want to deal with burned in his gut, causing his chest to constrict. He turned to go inside, hoping to outrun thoughts of his own f**ked-up family, whom he’d tried—and failed—to save. His cell phone rang with his brother’s ringtone, “A Beautiful Lie” by 30 Seconds to Mars.

“F**k,” he muttered, debating letting the call go to voicemail, but six months of silence from his brother was a long time. Rain pelleted his back as he pressed his palm to the door to steady himself. The ringing stopped, and he blew out a breath he hadn’t realized he’d trapped inside. The phone rang again, and he froze.

He’d just freed himself from the dredges of hell that he’d been thrown into in an effort to save his brother. He didn’t need to get wrapped up in whatever mess the drug-addicted fool had gotten himself into. The call went to voicemail, and Truman eyed the metal box containing his painting supplies. Breathing like he’d been in a fight, he wished he could paint the frustration out of his head. When the phone rang for the third time in as many minutes, the third time since he was released from prison six months ago, he reluctantly answered.

“Quincy.” He hated the way his brother’s name came out sounding like the enemy. Quincy had been just a kid when Truman went to prison. Heavy breathing filled the airwaves. The hairs on Truman’s forearms and neck stood on end. He knew fear when he heard it. He could practically taste it as he ground his teeth together.

“I need you,” his brother’s tortured voice implored.

Need me? Truman had hunted down his brother after he was released from prison, and when he’d finally found him, Quincy was so high on crack he was nearly incoherent—but it didn’t take much for f**k off to come through loud and clear. What Quincy needed was rehab, but Truman knew from his tone that wasn’t the point of the call.

Before he could respond, his brother croaked out, “It’s Mom. She’s really bad.”

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Author Melissa Foster

Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. Her books have been recommended by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.

Melissa has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.

Melissa is available to chat with book clubs and welcomes comments and emails from her readers. Visit Melissa on Facebook or her personal website.

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For more on Melissa and her writing, connect with her on her Facebook Fan Page, Goodreads, and Twitter.

This is a tour-wide giveaway (International) for 2x eBook copies of River of Love. The grand prize giveaway ends Nov 17^th.

Thanks for stopping by today during Melissa’s stop. Are you a member of a book club or have you thought about joining one?

*Just want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Veterans' Day!! Remember those who have given and those who are giving their all to keep us safe.

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Christmas Boxed Set {+ Giveaway}

I’m happy to be a part of the Love, Christmas Boxed Set blitz with Xpresso Book Tours where you can learn about some tantalizing books and an awesome giveaway.

The blitz-wide giveaway includes the following amazing items:

• Five (5) $20 Amazon Gift Cards from Authors’ Billboard
• Kindle Fire (U.S. Only) from Leanne Banks
• Paperback copy of SHE’S NOT YOU from Mimi Barbou
• A beautiful Journal from Joan Reeves
• Paperback copies of CHRISTMAS BABIES and CHRISTMAS PAPA from Mona Risk
• A CD of Christmas Carols that includes ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’” (U.S. only) from Patricia Rosemoor
• A cool Wolf and Moon T-shirt (US only) from Rebecca York
• Print copy of MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING from Denise Devine
• Prize Pack - Signed copies of AMBROSIA BY THE SEA & PUPPY LOVE BY THE SEA from Traci Hall
• Paperback copy of AN ALMOST PERFECT CHRISTMAS from Donna Fasano
• Paperback copy of PLAYING WITH FIRE from Taylor Lee
• Necklace and earrings gift set from Stephanie Queen
• Gift package of FOUR books to one lucky winner from Jennifer St. Giles
• A pair of SILVER AND ONYX EARRINGS (U.S. only) from Alicia Street
• $25 Amazon Gift Card from Katy Walters
• Paperback copy of A FATHER FOR CHRISTMAS from Rachelle Ayala
• Scentsy Silver Bells candle gift pack from Jacquie Biggar
• Signed set of: HER WEREWOLF HERO, THE VAMPIRE’S PROTECTOR, and CAPTIVATING THE WITCH from Michele Hauf
• Paperback copy of NAKED IN THE WIND, first book in The Fairies Saga (US and Canada only) from Dani Haviland
• Signed copy of APPALOOSA BLUES from Nancy Radke

Love, Christmas Boxed Set
Publication date: October 1, 2016
Genres: Adult, Romance

♫♪Put a song in your heart with 20 all-new Christmas Romances from NY Times, USA Today, and national best-selling authors. Each brand-new title is inspired by a Christmas carol and will lift your spirits and bring on the holiday cheer. ♫♪

We Need a Little Christmas by Leanne Banks - Can a handsome cynic become a Christmas believer?

Frosty the Snowman by Mimi Barbour - Stranded in an Alaskan snowstorm, strangers Hali and Terry are forced to rely on each other for survival. 

Last Christmas by Joan Reeves - Annabelle gave him her heart, but Rick threw it away. He wants redemption, she wants revenge.

Holly Jolly Christmas by Mona Risk - Pregnant at 18. Adoption would save the baby's future but may cost her the man she loves.

Do You Hear What I Hear? by Patricia Rosemoor - Live-in-lovers Shelley and Jake are now in a cold war of their own over Christmas.

White Christmas by Rebecca York - Was she in a coma, or was she in a Christmas fantasy?

So This is Christmas by Denise Devine - He was her child nemesis, now he's her best friend forever.

Grown Up Christmas List by Donna Fasano - All she wants for Christmas is to feel safe... then she meets her guardian angel.

Blue Christmas by the Sea by Traci Hall - Alone for Christmas, Tamsyn helps mystery writer Evan find his mojo--love is a gift neither can refuse.

Santa Baby by Taylor Lee - Lily's only hope was that this time, he wouldn't be able to find her.

Let It Snow by Stephanie Queen - A stranger and a snow storm on Christmas Eve create the ultimate test for Dane & Shana.

Merry, Did You Know? by Jennifer St. Giles - Can a Christmas Miracle change the future of a woman who doesn't believe in love and a man who can't love again?

O Christmas Tree by Alicia Street - Can Piper convince Cody to let go of his painful past and embrace the hope of Christmas and possibly love?

Sleigh Ride by Katy Walters - Miss Sophia Vale faces poverty. Enter the Earl of Breconbridge, renowned as a rake hell with a conscience.

Deck the Hearts by Rachelle Ayala - Can Holly's jolly Christmas spirit help Grinch Gordon Gills save the town of Christmas Creek?

Silver Bells by Jacquie Biggar - Can a Christmas wish bring two stubborn souls together and give a little girl the gift she wants?

Hark the Herald Angel Falls by Michele Hauf - To earn her halo, angel Merit must convince the person who holds her earthly soul in limbo--her husband--to stop loving her.

Little Drummer Boy by Dani Haviland - How could a mere drummer boy help those stranded in the worst winter storm of the 18th century?

I'll Be Home For Christmas by Nancy Radke - When former a former Navy SEAL plucks a woman from the Mediterranean Sea, he discovers a fighter tougher than he.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Cynthia Cooke - A big city girl reunites with a small town boy--magic. A Santa in need of an elf--Christmas magic.

Check out the books on GOODREADS!

The books can be purchased at the following sites:

Amazon

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iBooks

Kobo

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. This is a wonderful box set. Are you ready for Christmas? Wouldn’t this be an awesome Christmas gift?

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Burned by Fire {+ Giveaway}

I’m excited to be a part of the BURNED BY FIRE by Danielle Annett blitz with Xpresso Book Tours today.

To celebrate the blitz, I have an excerpt from the book and some fun extras. In addition, you have the opportunity to enter a tour-wide giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card plus a print copy of BURNED BY FIRE. Please see the end of the post for more giveaway details.

◊Burned by Fire
◊By Danielle Annett
◊ (Blood & Magic #3)
◊Publication date: September 30th 2016
◊Genres: New Adult, Urban Fantasy

Aria’s pyro kinetic ability has always been hard to control, and being pulled in so many directions, isn’t making it any easier. Now she has to help Inarus, a foe turned friend who is being targeted by the Human Alliance Corporation—the very organization he once worked for.

But the HAC has more than just Inarus in their sights. Aria finds herself going deep into enemy territory to save a witchling child with never before seen powers, that the HAC has kidnapped to further their own ends.

Aria has been hired to save a child once before, and she failed. That failure has haunted her even to this day and she won’t let herself fail again. With the HAC closing in, and complications between herself and the Pack rising, Aria has no choice but to succeed. A child’s life is on the line and Aria will risk everything to save that life.

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Previous books in the series:

I trudged up the stairs to my apartment and wiped wet tendrils from my face. Water sloshed in my boots, a reminder of today’s most recent adventure. I’d had the pleasure of bodyguard duty for a water nymph, which was no easy task given that, in her eyes, I was a glorified babysitter, and we happened to be staying in a cabin that was mere feet from the Spokane River. It was the middle of January, and I’d taken the polar bear plunge more than once today. I was chilled to the bone, wet, hungry, and I sorely needed a good cup of coffee, or three.

Only one more flight of stairs to go. I could already taste the coffee on my tongue and feel the hot spray of a warm shower against my skin.

As my apartment door came into view, the hairs on the back of my neck rose and my body went on high alert. Something was off, and dammit, wasn’t that just my luck. I stood in the hall, a chilling breeze whipping my wet hair around my face from the open balcony doors and stinging my cheeks. Shit, it was cold.

I narrowed my gaze. Why were the balcony doors open in the middle of winter? It was like a blizzard out there. I stepped closer toward the balcony, intending to shut the doors, when a splash of red to my left caught my attention instead. There was blood on the doorknob leading into my apartment. This couldn’t be good.

I took a deep breath and debated just turning around. I was too tired to deal with anything else today. Was it too much to ask for some dry clothes and a hot cup of coffee? For chrissakes, I’d take a cold cup of coffee at this point. Then again, it was my apartment, and with my luck, there would be a dead body inside and I’d be framed for the murder. Why couldn’t stuff like this happen at a decent time of day when I was fully rested?

I pressed my ear against the door. Well, really it was more like I slumped against the door, but the result was the same. I listened for any signs of movement. The wooden door was cool against my cheek. Silence greeted me. Hmm, maybe there really is a dead body, I mused with a sick sense of morbid curiosity.

TOP TEN: Things Aria cannot live without:

1.      Coffee, I mean, she is kind of an addict.

2.     Her daggers. She loves her blades

3.     Yoga pants, Nothing is better than feeling comfortable and knowing your butt still looks good.

4.    Motorcycle boots. No one wants to try and kick an opponent barefoot. A good pair of boots makes all the difference when knocking someone off their feet.

5.     Fire, this is kind of a given since she is a pyro kinetic after all.

6.    Friends. Aria tend to land herself in hot water from time to time and she’s lucky to have the friends she has to bail her out when help is needed.

7.     Her bad ass Honda civic. Built like a tank and reinforced with sleet plates and Kevlar, this little car is small but mighty and makes Aria feel safe and secure.

8.    A kick butt leather jacket. Every badass needs one.

9.    Chocolate. Sometimes the only thing that can fix life is chocolate.

10. Declan. She doesn’t know it yet, but she will. He’s pretty important.

Author Danielle Annett

Danielle Annett is a reader, writer, photographer, and the blogger behind Coffee and Characters. Born in the SF Bay area, she now resides in Spokane, WA, the primary location for her Blood & Magic series.

Addicted to coffee at an early age, she spends her restless nights putting pen to paper as she tries to get all of the stories out of her head before the dogs wake up the rest of the house and vye for her attention.

For more on Danielle and her writing, visit her website and connect with her on Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter.

This is a tour-wide giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card plus a print copy of BURNED BY FIRE.

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Thanks for visiting during Danielle’s blitz stop. Any thoughts as to what you’d get if you won the gift card? What would be one thing on your list you couldn’t live without (not counting family and such)?

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I’m Not Afraid of Wolves {+ Giveaway}

It’s my pleasure to be participating in the I’M NOT AFRAID OF WOLVES by Erin Hayes blitz with Xpresso Book Tours today.

As part of the tour, Erin is sharing an excerpt from her YA novel. In addition, there’s a very special tour-wide giveaway - a $55 adoption of a Gray Wolf from the World Wildlife Fund. Please see the end of the post for more details.

◊I’m Not Afraid of Wolves
◊By Erin Hayes
◊(The Cotton Candy Quintet #4)
◊Publication date: September 22nd, 2016
◊Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult

Christine would do anything to get away from it all.

          After escaping an abusive marriage and heading up a group of brand new performers, she’s tired and in need of a vacation. So when her sister Sara wants her to go camping out in the mountains of Georgia with the girls, she packs her bags for some rest and relaxation. Not even meeting a gorgeous park ranger like Colton Donnelly is going to distract her.

          Except Sara didn’t tell her the real reason for the trip: she’s running away from a terrible secret. One that puts all of their lives in danger.

          Now the vacation that Christine so desperately needed is ruined, but that’s the least of her worries. She has to use her wits and skills to save them all. Because she soon finds out that werewolves are very real. And they’ll stop at nothing to get their claws into her sister.

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EXCERPT:

When the sliding door locked, I turned my gaze onto Sara and watched her, waiting for her to bring up her story. I wanted her to be the one who talked first, if only because I didn’t want to prod her too much if she was traumatized by whatever this was.

But if she was going to try to weasel her way out of talking to me, she had another thing coming.

“Wow,” she murmured softly. “Look at that full moon.”

I picked up a note of fear in her voice. “Yeah,” I said cautiously. “It’s beautiful.”

“I used to think so.” Sara turned around and looked back at me. Her eyes were wide with fright and the rigidity told me something else was going on with her.

Finally, my patience snapped.

“Sara, what’s wrong?”

“You won’t believe me,” she repeated, using the same phrase she used when we were putting food away.

I crossed my arms. “I think you’ll be surprised.”

Sara’s jaw worked. “I think I’m going to need more wine for this.”

I held up my glass. “Just drink mine.” Don’t think I’m letting you back in the kitchen that easily. She’d run away and hide and hoped I’d forget about it. She wanted to talk about it, but she was too afraid to.

She took my glass and downed the rest of it in one chug. I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

“Okay,” she said, as if warming herself up for our talk. “Okay.”

“It will be all right,” I told her.

“No, it won’t.” Tears started filling her eyes. “Christine, do you believe in werewolves?”

Author Erin Hayes

Sci-fi junkie, video game nerd, and wannabe manga artist Erin Hayes writes a lot of things. Sometimes she writes books.

She works as an advertising copywriter by day, and she's a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author by night. She has lived in New Zealand, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, and now San Francisco with her husband, cat, and a growing collection of geek paraphernalia.

You can reach her at erinhayesbooks@gmail.com and she’ll be happy to chat. Especially if you want to debate Star Wars.

For more on Erin and her writing, visit her website and connect with her on Goodreads, her Facebook Page, her Facebook Group, Twitter, and Amazon.

This tour-wide giveaway is for a $55 adoption of a Gray Wolf from the World Wildlife Fund.

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Thanks so much for visiting today during Erin’s blitz. Do you read paranormal? Do you read Young Adult? What about the combined genres Young Adult Paranormal?

 

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The Retreat {+ Giveaway}

It’s a pleasure to be a participant in the Xpresso Book Tour Blitz for THE RETREAT by Kelly St. Clare, the first installment in her After Trilogy.

As part of the blitz, Kelly is sharing some interesting tidbits, an excerpt from her book and hosting a tour-wide giveaway. You have the chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card, plus swag. Please see the end of the post for more giveaway details.

◊THE RETREAT
◊by Kelly St. Clare
◊(The After Trilogy, #1)
◊Publication date: August 30th 2016
◊Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult

Earth is ruined. Humankind destroyed. And it’s old news.

Romy’s life is simple—for a genetically enhanced space soldier; pick up space junk with her four friends, and stave off the invaders fixated on stealing Planet Earth.

It isn’t much. But it’s temporary—only another 850 years to go, give or take.

When her crew tangles with a gulp-worthy alien mothership, Romy’s return to Earth is brought forwards at hurtling pace.

Strength comes from the unlikeliest of quarters.

As does leadership.

…As does betrayal.

You can find THE RETREAT on Goodreads and it’s available to purchase online at Amazon and Barnesand Noble.

Kelly’s Top 20 Book Heroines of All Time:

(Left to right, top row) #20 - Scout ‘I See More than Most Adults’ Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; #19 - Ella ‘Screw Being a Lady’ Enchanted, Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine: and #18 - Emma ‘Don’t Settle for Less’ Woodhouse, Emma by Jane Austen; (bottom row) #17 - Belle ‘I’d Rather Read Than Talk to Hot Guys’, Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve; #16 - Claire ‘Swearing Like a Sailor in the 17th Century’ Randall, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; and #15 - Princess ‘The Queen of Playing Hard to Get’ Leia, Star Wars by Alan Dean Foster.

(Left to right, top row) # 14 - Keladry ‘Unwavering Morality’ of Mindelan, Protector of the Small by Tamora Pierce; #13 - Sookie ‘Cute as a Button, Ruthless When Pushed’ Stackhouse, Sookie Stackhouse by Charlene Harris; and #12 - Ginny ‘Sneaky Smarts’ Weasley, Harry Potter by J.K Rowling; (bottom row) #11 - Clary ‘My Parents Have Made Things Rather Difficult’ Fray, The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare; #10 - Brienne ‘Bet the Hound’s Ass’ of Tarth, Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin; and #9 - Elizabeth ‘Putting My Happiness First’ Bennet, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

(Left to right, top row) #8 - Ellie ‘Jumping on Trains and Taking Bullets’ Linton, Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden; #7 - Eoiwyn ‘My Name is Already Awesome’ Shieldmaiden of Rohan, Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkein; and #6 - Luna ‘Self-Assured and Wise’ Lovegood, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling; and (bottom row) #5 - Cassie ‘Rise to Every Challenge’ Sullivan, The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey; #4 - Katniss ‘Touch My Family and I’ll End You’ Everdeen, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins; and #2 - Daenerys ‘Chh, Polar Bear. I Ride a Dragon to School’ Targaryen, Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin.

(Left to right) #3 - Lyra ‘I Ride an Armored Polar Bear’ Belacqua, The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman and #1 - Hermione ‘Took Voldemort Down Single-Handed’ Granger, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling.

Here’s an excerpt from THE RETREAT for your reading pleasure.

Had they really just been celebrating mere minutes ago? Romy heard the cries of her knot as they were battered relentlessly.

She was going to die. Her knot was going to die.

Metal screeched and the heat was intense as their craft continued to burn. She could feel the heat even through the padding of her suit. Romy pushed back, gripping her harness tightly as she turned her head away from the scorching fire outside.

The keening of buckling alloy was unbearable, overriding all except the peeling heat. Romy was going to melt alive. Eyes streaming, she squinted through the tiniest of gaps in the flames.

Earth.

Her breath caught as she saw it, truly saw it for the first time. How beautiful their world was. The swirl of blues and greens.

All of this could have been theirs, in time.

The battler let out a splintered scream and all the air was crushed from her as she was hurled to one side. A network of cracks splintered the visor of her helmet with the immense pressure. Her head throbbed, a sharpness stinging at her right temple.

Black edged her vision. Where were the others?

          Romy was at the mercy of the descent with no idea of up or down. Her world was blistering pain; her orientation shredded, her calm obliterated. Tears streamed from her eyes until what remained of her sight was blurred beyond use.

Soon it would be over.

Author Kelly St. Clare

When Kelly St Clare is not reading or writing, she is lost in her latest reverie. She can, quite literally, drift past a car accident while in the midst of her day dreams, despite the various police sirens and chaos.

Books have always been magical and mysterious to her. One day she decided to start unravelling this mystery and began writing. Her aim: To write stories she would want to read. As it turns out, this failed miserably. Do you know what it is like to read something you've written? Impossible, that's what. Not to mention, the ending is ruined before you've begun. Never-the-less, Kelly loves it and wishes she had more time to squeeze it in between her day job as a physiotherapist.

Fantasy of Frost, the first title in The Tainted Accords, is her debut novel. It's sequel, Fantasy of Flight, was released on May 24th, 2015. Fantasy of Fire is due for release January 2016!

A New Zealander in origin and in heart, Kelly currently resides in Australia with her soon-to-be husband, a great group of friends, and some huntsman spiders who love to come inside when it rains. Their love is not returned.

Fav quote: Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint on broken glass.

Fav Song: I believe in a thing called love - The Darkness

For more on Kelly and her writing, visit her website and connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, and Goodreads.

This blitz-wide giveaway is for a $50 Amazon Gift Card, plus swag. To enter, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and follow the instructions. The widget may take a few seconds to load so please be patient.

Thanks so much for stopping by today during Kelly’s visit. Do you agree with Kelly’s Top 20 Book Heroines of All Time? Who would be your number one Top Book Heroine of All Time and why?

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