Small Press Treasures Blog Hop Giveaway!

Many thanks to the awesome Diva's over at SER Awesomeness! They have put together this awesome hop to bring attention to some fabulous Small Press authors that we Treasure. 

The fantastic authors that I am featuring here today at my Diva blog have offered up some great giveaways. I know their great because I have read and loved them! In fact this past week, today & tomorrow my review posts are books from these authors. 

I had the opportunity of meeting Mari Freeman (link to author's website) (the fabulous looking red head on the left) at Authors After Dark in Philly last August. This year I will stalk her at Authors After Dark New Orleans and Ellora's Cave Romanticon in Canton Ohio. 

Today Mari has offered up one of her eBooks winners choice for giveaway. See list here!


Sorry, only author I am featuring today that I have met, so it's the only pic of my author stalking ninja skills.

I have read quite a few of Mandy M Roth's (link to author's website) book over the last several months. She writes a variety of paranormal beings as well as contemporary and erotic romance. Mandy has also offered up winners choice of an eBook. See list here! My personal favorites are her Immortal Ops series. 

Felicity Heaton (link to author's website) writes the sexiest angels I have ever read! She also writes vampires, shifters, demons and witches. The latter of the two happens to be my favorite and the eBook she is giving away today. Taig has got to be hands down one of the sexiest demons EVAH!. The book rocks!  

Eve Langlais (link to authors webpage) writes both humorous and serious erotic romances. She also writes a large variety of different paranormal and futuristic sci fi, even aliens as her characters. Today Eve is giving away 2 eBooks. One winner will get to enjoy her humorous shifters another winner will get to enjoy her sexy cyborgs.


As always book pics work as links to that books goodreads.com page so that you may find out more about it. All the books are eBooks so this giveaway can go to any of my followers, US or INT! YAY! Please comment below. Be sure to leave your email address so that I may contact the winners. If you are interested in all of the books let me know, if you are only interested in a specific book or author, just put that in your post. 


Be sure to stop at the other blogs participating in the hop. There are so many Small Press Authors for us to hop, meet and Treasure!

1. Rachel Firasek	2. Lisa Beth Darling 18+	3. Catch the Rush 18+
4. Ketas Keep Romance Blog 18+	5. Close Encounters with the Night Kind	6. Shannan Albright Romance you can sink you fangs into 18+
7. Lisas Lair - Lisa Kessler Author Blog 18+	8. Jean Murray, Wicked Romance	9. Mary Abshire-Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Author 18+
10. Books, Movies, Reviews. Oh my!	11. QueenTutts World Of Escapism 18+	12. SalaciousReads
13. Debra Anastasia Poughkeepsie giveaway!	14. theJeepDiva (US & Int) 18+	15. Satins Bookish Corner 18+
16. Book Crazy	17. Hesperia Loves Books	18. Ciara Knight
19. Jess @ Wickedly Bookish	20. Casey Crow (INT) 18+	21. LITERAL ADDICTION
22. Bona Fide Reflections (US/INT)	23. Leia Shaw @ The Paranormal G-spot 18+	24. Laura Kaye (INT) 18+

Review: About to Blow by Mari Freeman

About to Blow (goodreads.com)

By: Mari Freeman (author website)

eBook, Kindle says 72 pages

Published January 2012 by Ellora's Cave Publishing

ISBN 13: 9781419938870

Source: Purchased for self

Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance

Series: Valkyrie’s Vow, book #1

Stars: 4

Flames: 5

Mist is a Valkyrie who jumps through time and space to bring warriors who have been marked by Odin to Valhalla or Asgard. The warrior gets to choose where he will go. The Valkyrie just picks him up from his last battle. She has three rules that she lives by. They are rules that every Valkyrie must follow. Kurt is a game changer. From the moment that Mist gets to the location of her new assignment everything is off, slightly different. The oddities keep coming as Kurt throws Mist’s magic way off course with a kiss.

Kurt makes Mist feel things that she thought she would never feel again. She has become very accustomed to her afterlife. Kurt’s feelings towards Mist forces her to close long open wounds. Mist is trying to follow the rules that she lives by, but Kurt is proving to be a constant distraction with his delectable body and sexual desires.

This is a very hot novella. Mist and Kurt burn up the pages from the very moment that they set eyes on each other. Kurt has a great sense of humor. He keeps Mist on her toes and makes her wants things that she has never wanted before. The sex scenes are very spicy. Very  fun quick read!

Be sure to stop back by on Saturday for a giveaway of one of Mari's books. She is one of the authors I am featuring in the Small Press Treasures Giveaway Hop hosted by SER Awesomeness.

Review: Hot, Hard and Hexing by Mari Freeman

Hot, Hard and Hexing (goodreads.com)

By: Mary Freeman (author website)

eBook, Kindle Edition

Published November 18th 2011 by Ellora's Cave

ASIN: B0069RH8WG

Source: Purchased for self

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Series: Hot, Hard #2

Best read in order: yes

Stars: 4

Flames: 4

This installment of the Hot, Hard series picks up just a few days after Hot, Hard and Howling. Sonja Ambercroft is in a predicament that she has no desire to get her sister or her Prime boyfriend involved in. Sonja is determined to get her cousin back from the kidnapper. She’s following the ransom note. Get the talisman to the drop off without notifying law enforcement. In a desperate attempt to find out more about her cousin and the evil kidnapper Sonja decides to use the talisman to her advantage. Sonja just never guessed that law enforcement and outside assistance would be thrown her way.

Ray has been exiled by the Council and thrown off the police force. He has taken to solitary living away from everyone and become a very recluse mountain man. Once a cop, always a cop, a policeman’s intuition never dies. He knows there is more going on than what Sonja has let on. Does he help her or does he save his own hide from getting into more trouble with the Council?

This was a very enjoyable read. I liked Ray. He wanted to do what was best on a larger scale and follow his instincts, but he also wanted to assist Sonja in seeing her task through. Sonja is having erotic fantasies about Ray. The fantasies are distracting her from the task at hand, getting her cousin safely home. Sonja and Ray worked great as a couple. While rescuing Kara they were able to help each other through their problems from the past that have held them down for far too long. Hot, Hard and Hexing is an action packed sexy adventure. 

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Blogoversary Giveaway!

I know it's bit late, but I'm running with the better late than never theory here. November was crazy at the Diva house. My internet as always is wonky, unpredictable and of course unreliable. I've been doing this for a little over a year now. I love reading. I'm thankful for my followers who are interested in knowing why I loved the book I just posted a review about. I'm pleased that my blog gives me the outlet to tell people about what I just read and loved. I have also been in contact with some fantastic authors this year. I even had the pleasure of meeting many at the 4 conventions I have been to since I started this little adventure. The conventions also allowed me to meet many fellow bloggers and book lovers. It has been a wonderful book adventure and I am looking forward to the coming year and all the wonderful books I am impatiently waiting for.

I'll move on to the giveaway now. The 4 paperbacks are open for US residents only.

This trade paperback comes with a ton of Monica Burn's swag. There is an autographed book plate, matching bookmarks, fan, can koozie, ink pen, pen light, anti bac gel and much more! Click on the pic to link to the goodreads.com page for book info.













Click on the pic to link to the goodreads.com page for book info. Includes 3 Nicole Peeler book marks.

Click on the pic to link to the goodreads.com page for book info. This book includes a matching book mark and is autographed by the author.

Click on the pic to link to the goodreads.com page for book info.

Paperback giveaway is open to US residents only. I'm not responsible for items lost in the mail. I will announce winner on Thursday December 8. Please comment below with email address and which books you are interested.

The above two titles are eBooks & that giveaway is open both International & US. Good luck everyone and once again thanks for going on this crazy book blogging adventure with me.

Monster Mash and Bash Blog Hop

1.	A Book Lovers Dream (US OnlY)	19.	Scattered Figments(International)	37.	Intoxicated by books (International)
2.	Sawcat's Book Blog (US)	20.	the Jeep Diva( International)	38.	Kathy @ I write, I read, I review (International)
3.	Mommies Point of View (US Only)	21.	My Little Corner of the World(US Only)	39.	Nikki @ Close Encounters with the Night Kind
4.	Blog O' The Irish(US Only)	22.	Outhouse Reviews(US Only)	40.	Memrie @ darkangel88 (Int.)
5.	Live To Read ~Krystal( US & Canada)	23.	Brittany's Fantasy(US Only)	41.	Me and Reading (International)
6.	Let's Book It( International)	24.	Clean Romance Reviews(International)	42.	Bitsy Bling Books (US)
7.	Colloquium(US Only)	25.	The Wormhole( International)	43.	Riverina Romantics (Int.)
8.	Songs and Stories(US Only)	26.	Tahlia Newland, author(International)	44.	My Devotional Thoughts(International)
9.	Book Stacks On Deck(International)	27.	the jolly blogger (us)	45.	Read All Over Reviews(US Only)
10.	Books4Learning(US Only)	28.	A Book A Day (US Only)	46.	I Write, I Read, I Review(International)
11.	Rants~ N~ Scribbles(International)	29.	The Journey and Musings of a Single Country Gal and her cat!( International)	47.	Ellen Ghyll( International)
12.	Kelly's Lucky You(US Only)	30.	Yummy Boy Mummy (US Only)	48.	Read for your future!(International)
13.	Alaskan Bookie( International)	31.	Seduced by the Book (International)	49.	Life Happens With Kids (US Only)
14.	Bookish in a Box(International)	32.	Sweeping Me (International)	50.	A Casual Reader's Blog (Int)
15.	SEASIDE BOOK NOOK(International)	33.	The Review Girl (International)	51.	Dazzling Daily Deals (International)
16.	Hezzi- D's Books and Cooks(US Only)	34.	I Am A Reader, Not A Writer (US only)	52.	Lisa Beth Darling (US Only )
17.	Ella Bella Reviews(International)	35.	Stacy Juba's Mysteries, Murder & More
18.	The Deadly Dose(International)	36.	Read for your future (International)

Book #1 of Envy Chronicles
Giveaway is open to US residents only

Book #3 Charming, Book #7 Fates
Giveaway is open to US residents only


















Book #1 Jane True
Giveaway open to US residents only


















eBook, giveaway open to US & International

eBook, giveaway open to US & International


















For information on the books, just click their picture. The link will take you to that books Goodread profile.

As for the giveaway just leave me a comment with your email address. If you do not feel safe leaving your email address due to spammers acquiring it feel free to message me your email address, but still leave a comment. Please let me know which books you are interested in, if you're interested in all 5 no biggie, just let tell me. I am going to have 5 seperate winners. Also be sure to check out my other active giveaways. The links are below.

Stephanie Julian Giveaway

Ashley Lynn Willis Giveaway

18 & Over Blog Hop Giveaway Winners.

First I would like to apologize about the lateness of this post. It is raining today. Boonie net does not work in the rain. The tablet gadgets signal is a bit iffy today too. Yay for boonie living. Here are the winners. I will also send out emails as weather permits.

Eternal Rider goes to Heather (chamb)
Blood Bonds goes to Nissie
Birthright goes to Jessica B

Review: Birthright by Mari Freeman

Birthright (goodreads.com)

By: Mari Freeman (her non-blog)

eBook, 356 pages

Published October 15th 2008 by Ellora's Cave  

ISBN 13: 9781419917561

Source: Author for the purpose of an honest review

Genre: Erotic Fantasy Romance

Stars: 4

Flames: 5

               

After an attack by something straight out of a nightmare Mary wakes up in a strange bed, in a strange place with people she has never seen in her life. These people begin to tell her of her birthright, which entails a vastly different life than she ever imagined possible. A life filled with shifters, gnomes, imps and vamps. In this new life she is Keena Priestess of the Wild, a Witch and her home is on the hidden island of WildLand. Keena’s new friends and family begin to train her for the trials that an extremely old prophecy has spoken of. Keena will have to fight magically and physically to obtain the throne and title for High Priestess. Sounds really exciting right, well that’s just the tip of the excitement iceberg.

                Keena has a short few months to learn how the fight and defend herself against her opponents. She also has to become more comfortable as a Witch and forget her human feeling about casual sex. Keena not only needs the sexual contact of others to fully come into her Witch powers but her Witch powers also needs the power exchange of other magical beings. Birthright is written in first person from Keena’s point of view. I loved Keena. She evolves from a human who always knew she was different to an incredibly strong Witch. For Keena to obtain the High Priestess throne and title she must battle her twin Feldema in the Battle of Birthright. Feldema was spoiled from the time she came to WildLand. The member of the Kith believed that she was the stronger of the twins. After all she was with them and had her full magical abilities long before anyone ever found Keena. Feldema does everything one can possibly imagine an evil twin doing and then some. The fight for the throne adds an enormous amount of tension to this book. The suspense of what obstacle is going to be tossed at Keena next left me on the edge of my seat as I was eagerly turning pages.

The romance! I mentioned already that Keena needed the sexual exchange of powers with others. In the world that this book is set in there are no taboos about multiple partners in fact it is expected. Keena being raised as a human has some issues with casual sex with multiple partners. She does find herself not only attracted to but drawn on a primal level to Tynan and Jordan. Tynan is a Vampire Lord and Jordan is the half Demon head of security. The romance is hot. Keena can’t just fall into bed with these two. Her human side wants the connection, the passion and the loving relationship. The connection that she has with the two men is amazing. I loved the way her Witch nature heightened the connection. There is an interesting happily ever after with Birthright. Keena gets two sexy men. It’s not ménage. The three are never together at the same time. I just want to warn someone who may not be interested in this nature of happily ever after.

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Birthright is priced extremely low at just $1.49, for such a great full length novel that is an incredible price. 

Review: Hot, Hard and Howling by: Mari Freeman

Hot, Hard and Howling (goodreads.com)

By: Mari Freeman (homepage)

ebook, 0 pages

Published March 4th 2011 by Ellora's Cave Publishing Inc.

ISBN13: 9781419932908

Source: Purchased for self

Genre: Paranormal Erotic

Series: Hot, Hard #1

Stars: 4

Flames: 5

               

This is such a great read! There is a nice mix of characters, various types of paranormal beings. Those are always my favorite paranormal reads. Readers are given a trio of halfling demon sisters, vampires, werewolf, a Sanitarian Palermo and a Voodoo Queen. This story has action, humor, plenty of hot steamy sex (on a swing in a park!), an alpha male trying to deny his female, and an all knowing Mi-Ma. The character interaction was great. Nell knew what she wanted and I loved going along with her on her journey to get it. Trent was a great alpha male. We even get to see a hexed vulnerable side to him. I think the two biggest reasons for reading this have to be: killing by dildo and hostage negotiation potty break.  

This is a rather lengthy novella. I promise as soon as I figure out how to include length on eBooks I will. I looked on goodreads & Ellora’s Cave and came up empty handed on length. If anyone can point me in the right direction, please do so. Any and all help is always appreciated. I checked the author’s website to see if there was any information pertaining to this series. There was not. I can only hope that she plans on exploring the other two sisters and the father’s basement. I will read more of these hot steamy books.

Favorite quotes, yep there’s 2. Trent is FOREVER talking of killing Nell.

“I may not kill you, but I have a feeling you’ll be the death of me.”

“I’m probably gonna kill you. But it’ll be me killing you and no one else. You hear me.”

***update! I saw Mari at Authors After Dark, there is another book in this series coming out soon. It is titled Hot, Hard and Hexed.***

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