YA Mythology Giveaway Hop - Afterlife Series, Temptation, ILLumine & Obumbrate & The Lost Immortals: When Copper Suns Fall

Welcome to the YA Mythology Giveaway hop, Hosted by I am a Reader, Not a Writer and  For Those About to Read

It’s all about Mythology! Be sure to visit the other blogs on this hop.

I have some good books to giveaway for you.

You get all 3 ebooks of the Afterlife series, by Willow Rose.

Goodreads

Here is summary of them below

Beyond:

Meghan is 16 when she dies.

She wakes up on a flying steamboat on her way to a school run by Angels in a white marble castle. On the boat she meets Mick who has been dead for more than a hundred years but still looks like a teenager. He helps her past the difficult beginning at the new school in a new world. One day some of Meghan's roommates find a mirror in the cellar of the school and they persuade her to go through it with them - well knowing it is strictly against the rules of the school. Meghan ends up back on earth where she meets Jason. But Jason is in danger and Meghan know something important. Something that is a matter of life and death. Soon she is forced to choose between the two worlds. The one she belongs to now and the one she left.

Beyond is the first novel in Willow Rose's Afterlife series.

Serenity:

It is Meghan’s second year at The Academy.

While trying to help and care for Jason on earth she is struggling to keep up in school, where they this year will learn both to ride Pegasus’ and fly through severe storms. Meanwhile Mick is becoming more than a friend to her and soon she finds herself facing the unavoidable choice.

But something evil is threatening the students at the Academy and Meghan is no longer safe within the walls of the castle. Something causes several of the students to be caught in the middle of a nightmare, that they can’t wake up from.

Soon they realize that they might have a traitor in their midst.

Serenity is the second book in Willow Rose's Afterlife-series about a young girl's life after death. It is great for the young reader ages 9 and up.

Endurance:

Meghan’s training at the Academy is coming to an end.

Everything is going great for her as she comes closer to the graduation. She is engaged to be married and the wedding is very near when she hears some disturbing news that makes her rethink all of her coming life.

In class they are taught to catch dreams and fly with the speed of light. Meghan soon discovers that she has a lot of special talents and that she is much stronger than she thought. But unfortunately that doesn’t help her as she faces the truth about her own death which will be revealed to her at the end of the year.

Endurance is the third book in the Afterlife-series about a young girl’s life after death.

You also will get Temptation, thanks to Author Jamie Canosa

Kindle Format.

Read this post for more about this book, there is an excerpt and review too. Temptation Post

You also get this 2 in 1 ebook of Illumine and Obumbrate. Goodreads

Book 1

For the past five months Essallie Hanley has been trying to forget about the frightening murder of her boyfriend. Haunted by vivid nightmares and hallucinations of the event she does anything she can to pretend she's like every other normal girl in High School.

Only Essallie is far from normal. Able to conjure blue fire and a shimmering silhouette of wings from her body, she seeks the only known solace left to her name; her first home in Belfast, Maine.

But she soon realizes that her return home is only the beginning of a long and twisted road taking her as far from her humanity as possible, with Kayden, the demon originally summoned to slaughter her, leading the way. Unable to touch her but oddly curious, he joins Essallie in her search to find out just what she is. But neither of them were prepared for the secrets they've begun to unravel, secrets that will change Essallie and everyone around her forever.

The second book to The Illumine Series.

Essallie Hanley just wishes her life could go back to normal. But what's normal when you carry the burden of knowing you're a half-angel created for war, that the only person who can help you is a demon still waiting to kill you, and that your only chance for salvation lied in a boy who died in front of you?

If Essallie had turned her back on everything she'd learned, she could have made the most of her fractured life. That is, until Kayden told her that she's a ticking time-bomb; that at any given moment her blood could betray her, her veins burning her alive from the inside out until nothing but ash remains.

Desperate to find answers, and possibly find her only chance for survival, Essallie heads back for New York City, back to the place where it all began. With every answer comes a price, and with every price the risks and rewards become greater. But when Essallie soon finds herself the target of an unknown hunter determined to kill her, she's at wits' end. That is, until a fellow Nephilim named Ari steps in. But is Ari a piece of the puzzle to her salvation, or the promise of her demise?

You also get to pick 2 books from these 4!

Forbidden | Goodreads

Elixir | Goodreads

Intuition | Goodreads

Goddess Interrupted | Goodreads

I Have added a book that I like so much, called The Lost Immortals: When Copper Suns Fall. There was a giveaway for the tour, but it has ended  so decided to go ahead and add it here, you will also get an ebook copy of it along with the others. And still a choice of the 4 in the box above.
Here is link to my tour page, with lots of info on this wonderful book and my review. Book 2 is due out later this year (When Silver Moons Rise (Lost Immortals book 2) Also if you go here, to my Waiting On Wednesday post, you can see some great pics and videos about the world of the Lost Immortals.

Goodreads

Be sure to enter my other giveaway while here, like the Howloween Giveaway Hop

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

You can also go to my Giveaways page, has all the rafflecopters for all giveaways including some great ones from book tours.

Here are some book trailers of some of these books.

Guest Post: Why I Write YA Fiction: Author Jamie Canosa + Temptation Excerpt + Review

Today I have a great guest post from Author Jamie Canosa. Author of Temptation, I also have an excerpt from Temptation.

This short Novella was part of an Anthology called It's a Love Thing. Was the 2nd story in that book. Its now available on its own. My review is at the bottom too and soon will have a  giveaway for this book.

Now I hand the reins over to Jamie, Enjoy!

When I was offered the chance to write a guest post by the wonderful Michelle, I was flattered, and of course, jumped at it. Then, my mouth having moved faster than my brain, I realized that I had absolutely no idea how to go about writing a guest post. So, naturally I researched it, read a few examples. Some were very good. In fact, they were all good, and most of them were pretty . . . deep. It turns out, I’m not all that deep. So here it is. In the end I decided to address a question I’ve been asked more than once by friends, family, and people who have had the chance to read some of my work. Why YA?

Of all the genres out there, why did I choose to write YA fiction?

I’m 28 years old, which, I guess, technically puts me a bit outside of the category of young adult. NOT that that makes me old, *ahem* but it’s still a good question.

First and foremost, is the easy answer . . . because I love it! I love to read it, I love to write it, I love the characters, the plots, the angst, and even all of the crazy emotional baggage that goes along with being a hormonal teenager. In fiction, at least. I’m not sure I’d want to relive it in real life, though, which brings me to my second, dare I say it, deeper reason.

Being a young adult is tough. I’m not so old that I’ve forgotten what it’s like. It’s the time in many people’s lives when their self-esteem can be at its lowest, other’s opinions can matter the most, and peers can be quite cruel. It’s difficult to make a difference to someone in that stage of life, but I can still remember times when something I read really stuck with me.

Through YA fiction, authors have the unique opportunity to address an audience that is not always easy to access. This gives us the invaluable ability to attempt to show teens that there’s more to life than Friday nights, and popularity contests. That the strong, independent, quirky, kind, and even shy can stand up for what they believe in, and be a hero or heroine, like Melody from Temptation.

Her life hasn’t been easy, but she still manages to hold on to an optimistic point of view, even when she’s forced to leave behind everything she knows, and move halfway across the country with her workaholic mother. And, it’s that very optimistic, kind soul that makes her the heroine she needs to be to make a difference in her world.

Granted, not every teenager will change the world by rising up to defeat evil between algebra and drivers ed, but every teenager can be a change in the world of those around them.

Okay, enough with the ‘deep and meaningful.’ That is, in a nutshell, why I chose to write YA, and will continue to write it. Did I mention that I love it? I really do. You should see my bookshelf. It looks like a teenage book monger lives in my house. Hmm . . . as I’m writing this, another thought has just occurred to me. My obsession with YA may also have something to do with my absolute refusal to grow up, but can you blame me? The real world can be so boring. It’s a good thing I don’t have to live in it very often.  

Find Jamie here:

Blog

Facebook

Goodreads

Enjoy an excerpt of Temptation below!

Temptation Excerpt by Jamie Canosa
You can even grab her button that i made for her below. :) I am sure she would appreciate it!

Bio Below

Jamie Canosa is a full time author of YA literature, which she absolutely loves! When she's not writing or spending time with her family, she can usually be found with her nose in a book. She currently resides in Ravena, NY with her husband and three crazy kids . . . plus the dog, the bird, and the rabbit.

My review:

I really, really liked this short story. In fact, it was such a good story, and the characters were developed so well, I believe the author could go from here and continue the story. I really do. It’s a great idea, and written very well. This short story was in an anthology of many other short stories. And sometimes great work gets buried or passed by because of this. I am glad she decided to put it out on its own. As I think it deserves to get known, and read.

I loved some of the cute phrases the main character used. She was raised to not cuss, so she had some unique funny words she would use. You will see some if you read the excerpt, which is part of the first chapter, so won’t be spoiling anything for you.

At the beginning it was hard to decide which guy was the right one for Mel, was it Jason and his easy going way? Or was it Luke, who’s first impression wasn’t very good.  I will not tell you. I do not want to spoil it. I think Mel is a great person, and I really liked her a lot.

I hope you give this book a shot. It’s a fun, sweet paranormal romance, that should satisfy other paranormal fans like myself.

5 out of 5 stars for me.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author of the above mentioned book/books for free in the hope that I would review and mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend books I personally read and enjoy, and you as my readers may also enjoy. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Tuesday Teasers & Tuesday Intros, First Chapter, First Paragraph 10/2

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Teaser Tuesday Is a Weekly bookish Meme, Hosted by MitzB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along.  Just do the following:

 Grab your current read Open to a random page Share 2 (Two) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

   Be Careful, No Spoilers Please (Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don’t want to ruing the book for others)    Share title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their tbr list if they like your teaser!Please leave me a comment with either the link to your own Teaser Tuesdays post, or share your ‘teasers’ in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog) Thanks! 

I have 2 books to share teasers with,(will share one from each)  one I just finished, and another I am reading

Temptation by Jamie Canosa (its also in the Anthology called It's A Love Thing , its the 2nd story) Its also on its own now as well. Very good sweet story, I enjoyed it. Review will come soon.

This small part cracked me up, love the PG use of words instead of cuss words, Jamie was very creative with the replacement words. Love it.

Amazon link (not affiliate, just hard to find it)

Teaser #1

“Share the wealth,” I shrugged again. “I mean, what girl doesn't want

to dance with Prince Charming at the ball? As long as you didn't start

making out with her or something.”

Mother of pearl . . . I did not just say that out loud. Someone please

tell me I did not just say that out loud. Lucas’ goofy grin told me that I

most likely had. Crud donks.

“Unbelievable,” he murmured, a smile still lingering on his oh so

yummy looking lips.

Summary Below

Melody isn’t thrilled about moving away from everything and everyone she knows thanks to her mother’s demanding job, but maybe living in Hotsville USA isn’t such a bad thing. First there’s the drop dead gorgeous boy next door, Lucas, who also happens to have a chip on his shoulder a mile wide. Then there’s Jason, the helpful, funny boy from town.

When both sexy studs take an interest in her, Melody is left trying to navigate Lucas’ ever shifting moods and Jason’s offbeat attitude towards all things questionable. But, things aren’t always as they seem. In the end, will she make the right decision? And will her choice effect more than just her heart?

I am now reading Redemption:

Redemption (The Penton Legacy #1) By Susannah Sandlin Book tour stop here soon. Goodreads Teaser #2

Shit. What the hell had happened? The mental cry for help faded, taking the images with it: a blood-coated knife, a wet parking lot, a Dumpster, and his brother’s name: Owen.

Summary below:

The world’s vampire population is on the brink of starvation since the vaccine to treat a global pandemic rendered human blood deadly to them. Their only hope for survival is a handful of rural areas that the vaccine never breached. The tiny town of Penton, Alabama, is one such enclave, where the immortal Aidan Murphy has established a community of vampires and their willingly bonded humans. Together, they live in peace—until Aidan’s estranged brother descends upon the town and begins attacking its humans. Whether the rampage is a result of his centuries-old feud with Aidan or the civil war threatening to erupt in the vampire world matters not. All that matters is the blood. Desperate to save his adopted family, Aidan breaks one of his cardinal rules, kidnapping an unvaccinated human doctor—and unexpectedly falling in love for the first time in nearly four hundred years.

Tuesday Intros, First Chapter, First Paragraph

First Chapter First Paragraph - Tuesday Intros Hosted by Bibliophile By The Sea

Every Tuesday I will participate in the Tuesday Intro First Chapter-First Paragraph Intros.

These are books we decided to read based on the first paragraph or so. Then find another “Teaser” in the book somewhere to catch our interest. Leave me a comment with link to your post, and if your a new follower be sure to let me know. I want to be sure to follow back.

Been waiting on this book for awhile, its 3rd in the Firelight Series, first book is Firelight, then Vanish, then this final book.

I have the summary below, then the first paragraph of first chapter, and then a teaser. Hope you enjoy. 

Goodreads

Summary

Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the "prince" of their pride. But she resisted long before she fell in love with Will—a human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran away with Will, it ended in disaster, with Cassian's sister, Miram, captured. Weighed down by guilt, Jacinda knows she must rescue her to set things right. Yet to do so she will have to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory.

The only way Jacinda can reach Miram is by posing as a prisoner herself, though once she assumes that disguise, things quickly spiral out of her control. As she learns more about her captors, she realizes that even if Will and Cassian can carry out their part of the plan, there's no guarantee they'll all make it out alive. But what Jacinda never could have foreseen is that escaping would be only the beginning....

Loyalties are tested and sacrifices made in the explosive conclusion to Sophie Jordan's Firelight trilogy.

Intro from first paragraph:

The air traps hot inside my lungs as I hover outside the van, peering within, studying the shadowed depths, so reminiscent of another van not so long ago. This one is empty, but soon I’ll occupy its space. Alone. My eyes start to burn from staring so hard at my soon-to-be prison and I blink swiftly. This is my choice, I remind myself.

“You don’t have to do this,” Will says, holding my hand, his fingers brushing back and forth against the inside of my wrist, making my pulse jump to life, and I suddenly remember how to breathe. With him, everything is always easier. Bearable.

Even this.

I nod even though fear twists like a hot poker inside me. It takes everything I have to slip my hand free from his and grip the edge of the door. “Yes. I do.”

“We can come up with another way—”

“No. This will work.” It’s my idea. Of course I believe in it. I persuaded them all, countering their protests until they agreed. Will. Cassian. Tamra. We’ve already come this far. Left my sister several miles back, waiting, hidden away until Will and Cassian return for her.

Teaser:

Will is silent. His face reveals nothing. I catch a glimmer of something more in his eyes, but I’m not sure what it means.

Miram lets out a wail and falls into Tamra’s arms.

“I’m sorry,” he finally says.

I hope you enjoyed my teasers, please leave me a comment with yours, or just what you think. Also, while your hear, check out my giveaways, upper right sidebar has the buttons. I use scrollboxes from Pimp My Profile