Lumière $50 Book Blast

 

Lumière by Jacqueline E. Garlick 

One determined girl. One resourceful boy. One miracle machine that could destroy everything… After an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father’s prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt—her father’s arch nemesis—discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum. Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger—Urlick Babbit—who harbors secrets of his own. Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same goal, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all. When darkness is safer than light…

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Praise “One of the most inventive story worlds I’ve read in years…” Donald Maass, Author of Writing the Breakout Novel, Writing 21st Century Fiction, and The Fire in Fiction 

“Such an engaging story featuring witty dialogue, gripping action scenes and a romance that will make your heart melt!” Laurel May 

“I liked the mix of reminders I got from authors like Mervyn Peake, L.Frank Baum and Ray Bradbury. I'm sure that every reader will find shades of other famous writers, including or excluding these three.” Richard L. Bunning 

“Eyelet and Urlick, the two main characters... There's so much to love! They are like salt and pepper: totally different, spicy, argumentative, and brilliantly smart.” Rosemary Danielis    

Excerpt From Lumière: 

“Wait!” I shout, surging forward, shouldering my way through the crowd. I fight my way to the front and pound on the doors of the carriage. “Please!” I shout. “I need to speak to you!” But the stranger doesn’t hear. He brings his whip down hard over his horse’s back and the carriage leaps forward, parting the angry crowd like soil in a furrowed field. “Wait!” I hoist my skirts and chase after the carriage. “Please!” I shout. “Please! Wait!” A second crack of the whip and the carriage moves faster. I race on, struggling to keep up to its side. If I lose sight of the carriage, I’ve lost everything. All hope of ever leading a normal life. I can’t let that happen. Won’t let that happen. He will not take my father’s machine. “Please, I beg you, stop the coach!” I lunge, throwing myself at the back of the coach, barely catching a toe on the edge of the running boards, embedding my nails into the carriage’s seams. The carriage bursts forward through the streets of Gears, the city fast becoming a memory. “Stop!” I plead as my boot slips from the running boards. I swing out to one side and dangle by one arm. The stranger at the mount turns his head. “What are you doing?” he shouts. “Get off!” “Get off?” I kick my way back up onto the platform. “I said get off!” he shouts again. “I won’t!” I say, hoisting, myself up higher onto the cab. My foot slips again and I sink beneath the rooftop, striking my chin hard on the way down. Grasping at the coach’s seams I desperately try to hold on, the toes of my boots burrowing twisted trenches in the dirt road below. My heart lodges in my throat as I lose my grip and swing out again to the opposite side. “Bloody Hell!” I hear the stranger curse. His face appears over the top of the cab seconds later. His eyes are lit like flares. I hang by the tips of my fingers, shocked, staring up at him. I don’t know whether to scream or cry.  

Author Jacqueline E. Garlick 

I'm Jacqueline Garlick. Author of YA, New Adult, and Women's Fiction. I love strong heroines, despise whiny sidekicks, and adore a good story about a triumphant underdog. I love to read, write, paint (walls and paper) and plan cool writing events for cool writers. I have a love/hate relationship with chocolate, grammar, and technology. I prefer creating things to cleaning things, and baking to cooking. I believe laughter is a one-stop-shop solution to all that ails you and if that doesn’t work there’s always Ellen Degeneres. You will always find a purple wall (or two) in my house (perhaps even a door) and a hidden passageway that leads to a mystery room. (Okay, so you won’t find a hidden passageway but a girl can dream, can’t she?) Oh, and tea. There will always be tea. I love specialty teas...and collecting special teacups from which to drink them. (See website for collection.) In my former life, I was a teacher (both grade school and college-don't ask) and more recently I've been a graduate of Ellen Hopkin’s Nevada Mentor Program and a student of James Scott Bell, Christopher Vogler and Don Maass. An excerpt from Lumière earned me the 2012 Don Maass Break Out Novel Intensive Scholarship. Lumière—A Romantic Steampunk Fantasy—is my debut novel, Book One in my young adult The Illumination Paradox Series. I am represented by Josh Adams of Adams Literary.

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Friday's Freebie: You choose the book.

Hey everyone.

     I hope everyone had a great week!  I've been stuck inside due to the crazy winter that we are having here in Kentucky.  So much winter!  It's crazy how much this one is different from the last one.  In one night, it rained for close to four hours, which turned to ice, then it snowed all night long afterwards.  Then the night before last we had more ice and yesterday we had more snow.   Needless to say, my poor Betsey has been sitting in the drive way, just wondering what she done wrong because she hasn't been started/drove since Sunday.

    So to help ease your pain from this crazy weather I'm offering a book givaway.  There are 4 books, and you get to pick which book you want.  These are new, unread books.  It's a simple one entry giveaway.  You don't have to be following me but it's always nice if you were.  :)

     Below the picture you will find the links to each books Amazon page so you can read up on them and help you make your decision.  (Click on the book title)
     This will run till 11:59 pm CST Sunday.

Twilight Hunter
Wild Child
The Princess Bride
The Osiris Ritual

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Friday's Freebie & Giveaway

So for today I'm doing a freebie. My giveaway, ends tonight at midnight. But I'm also listing a free book from Amazon that I'm adding to my kindle. Who doesn't love free things, especially books!!! Next week I will be giving away a book. The week after that who knows! So I'm choosing Flame Moon by K.J. Jackson. I'm sure you can tell just by looking at the cover why I picked it. It's a book that I would love to have on my bookshelf if I ever got it in print.

~ Flame Moon is a stand-alone story, but also Book 1 of the Flame Moon series. Triple Infinity and Flux Flame (Books 2 & 3) are now out! ~

The Flame Moon series is intended for mature audiences--you know who you are. Why? Lots of action (violence), no cut-aways (sexual situations), and language that isn't so polite (swearing). Self-select accordingly, please.

Skye Walters thought waking up on the side of a river with no memory was her biggest problem. She had no idea that the man who had saved her from drowning, the man she now depended on, Aiden, was more than mere mortal. A warrior of ancient.

No memory, nowhere to go, Skye stays in the mountain town, only to discover she herself, has unexplained powers. Her life, her destiny, are soon out of her control, as are her feelings for Aiden. The deeper Skye gets sucked into Aiden's hidden world, the more the past, and who she really is, threatens her future, her love, her sanity.

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Cover Reveal: Never Been Ready by J.L. Berg & Giveaway

     So I found this pretty awesome author on Facebook.  I'm pretty excited that I have her in my kindle now.  I suggest that you get her in yours as well.  :)
     Today's post is the cover reveal of her newest book Never Been Ready.  I can't wait to read this one.  It is the second book of a series.  The first one is When You're Ready.  If you would like to look at it for a minute, you can check it out on GoodReads.  Don't worry, it opens into a new window.
     To start off I thought I would get you familiar with J.L.

J.L. Berg is a California native living in the South.  She’s married to her high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis.  When she’s not writing, you will most likely find her curled up with her iPad reading, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate. 

Website: www.jlberg.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorjlberg

Twitter: @authorjlberg

Goodreads:  www.goodreads.com/authorjlberg

So how about that book??

 Yeah, go ahead and click on it for a new window of the full size.  It's ok, I'll wait.  :)

So this is what it says on the back.

Leah Morgan was done with men. After barely surviving a horrendous childhood, and a boyfriend who bailed when things got rough, Leah had given up on love. Then she met him, Hollywood’s new golden boy who suddenly had eyes only for her. She tried to convince herself that one night couldn’t hurt, but after six months, the memories of his mesmerizing gaze and searing touch still invaded her every thought. Declan James had just one rule when it came to women. Keep it simple, and never linger. That all changed the moment he met Leah. Even across a crowded bar, he could tell she was different. Sweet, with just the right amount of sass, she made him break his golden rule and now he couldn’t walk away. When casual becomes anything but, and emotions run deep, will Leah and Declan fight their fears, or let old insecurities tear them apart? When Declan’s past comes roaring back in a way neither of them could have expected, will they stand united or be torn apart by the challenges that lie ahead? It was only supposed to be one night, but only forever will do.    

Sounds pretty great, doesn't it.....yeah, I thought so too!   And what kind of book reveal isn't complete without a little teaser from said book.

"So, when exactly do I get my striptease?" I asked.

"Well, that's up to you, Hotshot."
"Hotshot?" 
"Yep. Cocky attitude, arrogant disposition, and sexy as fuck--it's a good nickname."
"All right, so what are your terms, Leah?" 
I fought back the urge to touch her. Stuffing my hands into my pockets, I paced the room in a vain attempt at keeping myself from just saying, Fuck it, and pinning her against the wall before she could lay down any terms or requirements. Because whatever she was about to say, I was going to agree. She didn't know it, but she had my balls in her perfect little hands, and I was at her fucking mercy. I both hated and wanted her at the same time. She made me feel out of control and weak with need. I couldn't stop the pursuit, and I couldn't walk away.
"I will not be an easy fuck whenever you get too lazy to find a new bimbo for the evening. I will not allow you in my bed, wondering where you've been and what kind of sloppy seconds I'm getting," she declared. 
Then, she said the one thing I never wanted to hear. 
"I want to be exclusive with you--for however long we decide to do this. I don't care about labels or dates. You don't have to take me out to dinner, bring me flowers, or buy me anniversary presents. The only thing I ask is that, for the time we are together, you are mine."
"Yes," I answered immediately, surprising us both. 
"Yes? That's it? No counteroffer? No freak-out or temper tantrum, Declan?" 
"No, Leah, no temper tantrum. Just one request." 
I joined her on the sofa. My thigh brushed hers, and I heard her breath falter. 
"And what's that, Hotshot?"
"Make it two," I amended. "First, the same rules apply to you. While we're together, for however long, you're mine, Leah," I purred against her ear. 
Her eyes widened, and her breath became ragged, giving me a quick sense of satisfaction because I'd broken through her calm and collected exterior. 
"And second?" she asked timidly.
"Don't fucking call me Hotshot."

She visibly relaxed and snorted out a laugh before saying, "So not happening, Hotshot." 

*Squuueeeee* SO looking forward to this. 

Now lastly. The giveaway.

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