Book Tour: Devour by Megan Duncan Character Bio & Giveaway

Synopsis:

You never know how strong you are until something makes you choose between humanity, and the beast.

As Claire descended deep into the ancient tomb; laying to rest the bodies of the fallen, she wondered if time healed all wounds, would an eternity be long enough? Still recovering from a brutal attack that nearly killed her, she refused to let evil win. Pain and destruction glared at her everywhere she went. Nothing and no one would ever be safe until Baal was not only defeated, but destroyed. Fueled by her thirst for revenge, she traveled with her father to the ‘old world’, seeking the aide of a long forgotten ally. Will their quest for help lead to their salvation, or is it only the first step in their annihilation?

Character Bio:

Ronon was here but now here is   

 Robin

Despite everything that has happened, Robin has always managed to stay positive whatever the situation, but will the weight of all the evil around her finally takes its toll?

Robin’s strength is tested in the worst way possible, but with her friends by her side she knows she can make it through, even though the odds are against her.

Author Bio: 

Megan Duncan is a YA Author, professional nerd, oddity enthusiast and paranormal junkie. She is continually fighting her addiction to chocolate, and living in her overactive imagination. 

Links = 

facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Megan-Duncan-YA-Author/125102110892511

Twitter https://twitter.com/MeganSDuncan

Blog http://meganduncan.blogspot.com/

GIVEAWAY : 

Up for grabs is an E-book copy of Devour and a Devour Keychain!!! Just leave a comment to be enter (with email to contact if winner). 

Book Tour: Enchantment by Charlotte Abel

Blurb:

Sixteen year old Channie Kerns leads an idyllic life of seclusion and magic deep in the Ozark Mountains ... until her family is forced to flee for their lives.

They leave everything and everyone behind to start over in Louisville, Colorado. Magic is forbidden while they are in hiding, but Channie can't resist the temptation to enchant a group of local boys. When her overbearing parents catch her flirting with these "sex-crazed, non-magical delinquents," they slap a chastity spell on her to protect her virtue.

The spell is triggered by lust, so just navigating the halls at her new school is an ordeal. She can't even touch a boy she's attracted to without blasting him with a jolt of magical energy that feels like a taser.

When Channie falls in love with Josh Abrim, a BMX racer with dangerous secrets of his own, she rebels against her parents and turns to dark and forbidden magic to break the chastity spell ... with disastrous results.

Excerpt:

Channie had assumed that her new power-name would repel boys, or make them repulsive to her. Instead, Chastity’s magic was attracted to their lustful energy and grew stronger as it fed off their carnal desires. Momma and Daddy must have messed up the spell when they changed her name.
She said, “Hey guys,” then coughed and fanned the air, frowning at Cigarette Boy. He tossed the nasty thing onto the ground and snuffed it out with the toe of his canvas shoe.
The skinny, non-smoking boy smiled at her and said, “I haven’t seen you around here before. Are you new?”
Channie licked her dry lips and nodded. What was wrong with her? She wasn’t shy. Or was she? She didn’t know who she was without Enchantment’s magic.
Cigarette Boy leaned towards her and ran his gaze up and down her body. The level of lust in the air doubled and flowed into Chastity’s power-well. He smirked at her and said, “What’s the matter, can’t you talk?”
Channie started to take a step back, but didn’t want him to think she was easily intimidated. She was fairly certain she could tap into Chastity’s power to defend herself if he proved dangerous, but she didn’t want to test that theory without a little more practice. So, she projected a level of confidence she did not feel and said, “I can talk just fine. When I have something to say.”
Cigarette Boy elbowed his friend in the ribs. “Dude, did you hear that accent?” He hugged his chest, copying Channie’s posture and pitched his voice up high to mock her. “Aw kin tawk juz fiiiine whin ah have sumthin’ to say.”
“Jeeze, Eric.” The skinny boy shoved Eric’s shoulder. “You’re such an ass.” He looked at Channie and smiled. “I apologize for this idiot. He has no social skills whatsoever. That’s why we only let him out at night.”
“It’s okay. I can handle it. But thanks.” Channie pulled a small amount of Chastity’s power to the surface and tried to send the obnoxious Eric away using persuasive magic instead of an actual spell. He didn’t want to go.
Channie narrowed her eyes and pushed a little more magic at him. Instead of flowing out of her power-well in a gentle stream the way Enchantment’s energy would have, it shot out of her with a sudden burst of power.
Folks rarely noticed when Channie used persuasive magic on them, and even when they did, they didn’t usually care.
Enchantment’s energy was positive and soothing. Chastity’s was not. Eric yelped and hopped off the metal table. He looked at his friend and said, “Did you feel that?”
“Feel what?”
“Something shocked me. There must be a short in the wiring.”
“What wiring? The table’s not wired.”
“Well, something sure as hell zapped me.”
Channie bit her lip to keep from grinning. This was fun. She zapped him again.
Eric twitched and swore. “Come on! You had to feel it that time.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. What the hell have you been smoking?”
Eric suggested his friend do some inappropriate things to himself then trotted down the path towards the parking lot. Channie waited for him to drive away then took a small step towards the skinny boy on the picnic table. He watched her but didn’t say a word. She read his energy field again and was surprised to find anxiety had replaced his lust.
She could try to encourage him by flirting, but that could take all night. Come-hither spells were illegal, but this boy was an Empty and didn’t know that. Besides, who was he going to tell?
Channie held her breath and used a small amount of Chastity’s power to cast what she hoped was a weak spell.
The boy hopped off the picnic table and closed the distance between them in two strides. He was tall — much taller than she’d thought. He was also stronger than he looked. He grabbed Channie with one hand, digging his fingers into her side then slid his other hand to the middle of her back. He pulled her close and crushed his mouth against hers — taking her completely by surprise.
Her first instinct was to curse him and run away, but that would defeat the purpose of the experiment. She wanted to know what Chastity would do on its own.
Her second instinct, the one she obeyed, was to kiss him back. He tasted like spearmint and honey. Magic pulsed out of her without warning.
The boy jerked his head up and shoved her away from his body. He pushed his hair off his forehead with both hands and gaped at her. “What the hell?”
Tears pricked the back of Channie’s eyelids. This was not how she’d imagined her first kiss. She knew it was selfish to focus on her own disappointment when the poor boy was so obviously confused and frightened — but how could she reassure him with Chastity’s magic buzzing like a swarm of hornets? It wouldn't help matters if she cursed him again. Channie blinked in an effort to hide her tears, but they leaked out of the corner of her eyes and slid down her cheeks.
The boy opened his mouth as if to speak, but then slammed it shut and shook his head. He held his elbows close to his body, lifted his hands, palms up and shrugged his shoulders as he backed away from her. He leaned over, grabbed a bicycle off the ground then raced away, disappearing into the shadows before Channie could apologize.

Author Bio:

Charlotte Abel was born and raised in Oklahoma where she met her soulmate, Pete. She chased him to Boulder, Colorado and finally convinced him they were meant to be together forever. They've raised three kids, two ferrets, three dogs and countless hamsters -- and are still happily married.

She's in love with "real" life and paranormal romance. When she's not reading or writing, Charlotte enjoys hiking, bicycling and primitive archery (although she's never shot at anything other than a target!)
The final book of The Channie Series, "Finding Valor," will be available in Spring 2013.

Look for "River's Remorse," the second book of "The Sanctuary Series" in 2013.

Giveaway:

The Channie Series 3-ebook Set. Includes: The Gathering, a short prequel to Enchantment, Enchantment and Taken. The winner will be given all 3 books via gift from Amazon. Leave a comment with your email to be entered! 

Book Tour: The Secret Of Ella & Micha by Jessica Sorensen Character Bio

BLURB:

Ella and Micha have been best friends since they were kids. But one tragic night shatters their friendship and their lives forever.

Ella used to be a rule-breaker with fiery attitude who wore her heart on her sleeve. But she left everything behind when she went to college and transformed into someone that follows the rules, keeps everything together, and hides all her problems. But now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. 

Ella fears everything she worked so hard to bury might resurface, especially with Micha living right next door. If Micha tries to tempt the old her back, she knows that it will be hard to resist.

Micha is sexy, smart, confident, and can get under Ella’s skin like no one else can. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. And he’s determined to bring his best friend, and the girl he loves back, no matter what it takes. 

CHARACTER BIO:

Character Name: Micha Scott

•   Nicknames: none

•   Age: 20

•   Place of Birth: Star Grove

•   Residence: The Road

•   Height: 6ft 2in

•   Clothing/ Styles: Jeans, plaid shirts, chains on hid pants, studded belts, leather bands on wrist… oh yeah, and a lip ring ;)

•   Hair:  blond with a little wave to it

•   Eye Color: Aqua

•   Tattoos: He has an infinity tattoo on his arm and a tattoo on his ribcage of the first lyrics her ever wrote, which were about Ella.

•   Relatives: his mother

•   Friends: Ella and Ethan

•   Educational History: Graduated from high school

•   Work History: He worked at Ethan’s dad’s auto shop and now he plays with his band at clubs.

•   Skills: playing the guitar, singing, writing music, and racing cars

•   Phobias / Fears: Losing Ella and that he’ll end up alone, like his mom.

•   Bad Habits:  Sometimes he drinks too much to bury his pain.

AUTHOR BIO:

I live in Wyoming with my husband and three kids, where I spend most of my time writing, reading, and hanging out with my family. I’m the author of the Fallen Star Series, the Darkness Falls Series, and the Death Collectors. I also just branched out to the New Adult Contemporary genre with my book, The Secret of Ella and Micha.

LINKS:

• http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4601855.Jessica_Sorensen
• http://jessicasorensensblog.blogspot.com/
• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessica-Sorensen/165335743524509
• https://twitter.com/jessFallenStar
• http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Ella-Micha-ebook/dp/B009LBO334/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1353380282&sr=1-1&keywords=the+secret+of+ella+and+micha
• http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15717876-the-secret-of-ella-and-micha

Book Tour: The Demon Royale by Jill Cooper Character Bio

Blurb:

The only thing worse than dying, is running away… 

Since becoming employed by a supernatural protection agency, Natalie Johnson’s life has been more interesting than ever. While most teens are working on their summer tans, Natalie works on slaughtering the undead lurking just outside her town’s borders.

The workload takes more than just a toll on her love life, it dampens her spirit and her health, as the town is plagued by a mysterious murderer intent on stealing the residents’ souls. Natalie’s investigation is hampered by her declining health and the sicker she gets, the more inadequate she feels.

Guilt over her inability to act, weighs heavily on Natalie’s shoulders during a time when her strength is needed more than ever. As some of those closest to her begin to lose faith, she must make the hardest stand yet to save the soul of the one person she can always count on:

The Slayer.

Character Bio:

Natalie isn't your typical YA main character. She's overweight by more than just a few pounds, wears glasses, and can count her friends on three fingers. She's employed by a supernatural protection agency which means she has to balance her love life, family, and paperwork, all in one breath.

Natalie has a kind heart. She can be funny, witty, and is loyal to her best friends. Her favorite times are when she's quiet, and alone with her boyfriend, Tristan Miller. A good book is still her best friend, but being the towns last defense against evil leaves little time for reading.

Beneath her comfortable layers is a simmering pot of bravery and courage that she didn't know existed until last year. Now she is trying to keep her feet on the ground and come to terms with her power and with the destruction that power brings. Her bully from last year, Sarah McDonald, is dead. And it was Natalie's fault.

And people call her a hero. Expect her to lead. It leaves Natalie reeling. But she keeps it to herself and hopes it gets better. But instead, she is only getting sicker.

Favorite place: Buckle's Gifts

Boyfriend: Tristan Miller

Pet: Plucky, her pet hamster

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite meal: Blueberry Pancakes

About Jill Cooper:

Jill Cooper loves tea more than coffee and is obsessed over finding that perfect recipe. She lives in Danvers, MA with two cats, a toddler, a husband, and a 1964 yellow taxi. Her life is chaotic, but fun. She is currently working on a new Sci-fi thriller and the sequel to the Dream Slayer. She can be contacted at http://www.jillacooper.com

Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jill-Cooper/319251368110396

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jillybug 

GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15753987-demon-royale

www.demonroyale.com

Book Trailer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-zOZ1xOgvk&feature=youtu.be 

If you want to link to Dream Slayer it's:   http://www.amazon.com/The-Dream-Slayer-Series-ebook/dp/B007ZRYPV6 

Book Tour: Libera Me by Christine Fonseca Character Bio

Welcome to the Virtual Blog Tour for LIBERA ME, Book #2 in the Requiem Series by Christine Fonseca.
Beginning after Lacrimosa and the short story Mea Culpa, Libera Me follows Zane and Aydan as they try to figure out who Nessa really is. Here's the blurb:

What happens when everything you’ve sacrificed for is lost? 
Aydan thought Nesy’s death would be the end of him, until he meets Nessa and his hope is restored. Could she be Nesy reborn? He is certain she must be. That is, until her lack of memories and incessant nightmares begin to erode his faith.
Zane is used to trusting his mind, his wisdom and his angelic senses. But these attributes are no help with Nessa. He has no way to be certain of her identity, no way to know the truth. That is, unless he listens to the one thing he has refused to acknowledge throughout his existence - he feelings for Nesy. 
Blind to both angel and demon, Aydan and Zane must figure out the truth behind Nesy's identity before all is lost, Azza discovers the truth and the Beast is again unleashed. 
The lines between good and evil have never been so blurred.

Libera Me officially releases October 30. And be sure to check out the other books in the series:

LACRIMOSA

DIES IRAE (Free from Amazon and Smashwords)

MEA CULPA (Free from Amazon and Smashwords)

Character Bio:

Character Bio – Introducing Zane

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Thanks so much for hosting a leg of my tour today! I’d like to introduce you to one of the characters from the series that did not get much attention in Lacrimosa – Zane:

A member of the Angelic Order of Mediators, and trained by Gabriel himself, Zane is next in-line for the Council. One of the youngest angels (he’s the angelic equivalent of a teenager), Zane biggest strength is his loyalty and ethics. Zane understands the rules of Celestium and his order, and accepts them fully. That is, except where Nesy is concerned. Best friends since they came into existence, Zane has harbored a secret crush on Nesy forever. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for her, nothing he wouldn’t sacrifice...including his standing in within the Council.

Mea Culpa (available for free on Amazon), chronicles the depths of sacrifices he has made for Nesy leading up to Libera Me. In Libera Me, you get to learn more about Zane and hear his story!

Zane  Quote:  “But there is nothing, no trace that she’s ever existed. She is not here. She will never be here again.

Because of me.” (Libera Me Chapter 2)

About Christine:

School psychologist by day, critically acclaimed YA and nonfiction author by night, Christine Fonseca believes that writing is a great way to explore humanity. Her many titles include TRANSCEND, DIES IRAE, LACRIMOSA, MEA CULPA, and in nonfiction: 101 SUCCESS SECRETS FOR GIFTED KIDS and EMOTIONAL INTENSITY IN GIFTED STUDENTS.

When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, she can be sipping too many skinny vanilla lattes at her favorite coffee house or playing around on Facebook and Twitter. Catch her daily thoughts about writing and life on her blog.

For more information about Christine Fonseca or the series, visit her website – http://christinefonseca.com or her blog http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com. 

To celebrate to release and thank her readers, Christine is hosting a little contest honoring each of the main characters. Prizes include a new release YA book, Book swag, and even some of her own titles. She is also giving a Kindle as part of her Fall Release Party. Check out both giveaways below.

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Book Tour: Transcend by Christine Fonseca Character Bio

TRANSCEND by Christine Fonseca

Short Blurb:

All seventeen-year-old composer Ien Montgomery desires is an escape from his family's rigid expectations for his life; someone to inspire his music. When he meets a beautiful violin-prodigy, Kiera McDougal, his life music takes on new life. With her, he imagines a future outside of his parents’ control. That is, until a horrible accident tears them apart. 
Sent to die in a sanatorium, Ien’s obsession for Kiera grows unbearable. Tortured by thoughts he can’t escape and the truth of his monstrous disfigurement, he flees, desperate to exact revenge on the people that ruined his life – his parents. But, vengeance is empty. Betrayed by those closest to him, Ien discovers that the price for his happiness may be his sanity.
Set amidst the landscape of New York's Gilded Age, and inspired by Phantom of the Opera, TRANSCEND exposes the fine line between love and madness.

Character Bio – Introducing Jenna

            Thanks so much for hosting a leg of my tour today! I’d like to introduce you to one of the characters that plays an important role as the story unfolds—Jenna Avery:

Born in 1878, Jenna works in the Montgomery household. Born into her current status, she knows that her place will always be that of servant. She is blond and pale, her hands rough from the hard work she is forced to complete every day. She first came to the Montgomery household as a young child when her mother took a job in the household. Being close in age to Ien, they formed a friendship that has lasted through the years. She is always the one to fill Ien in on the happens of the house. When she turned 13, she stopped her education and joined the ranks of the servants. Although Mrs. Montgomery discourages any friendship between Ien and the staff, Jenna and Ien have maintained their close friendship throughout the years, sharing letters and secrets as they always have. Jenna expects nothing more from her life that what she currently has, though she secretly fantasizes about something much more. 

Jenna Quote:  Jenna drew a long, slow breath. “I know you, Ien. You. And your face…it doesn’t define who you are. Not to me.” (Transcend, p72)

You can learn more about Jenna with a special character interview on 10/4 with the Cover Contessa.

-- Christine Fonseca, Author

Opening the door to new realms

Coming Soon:

• TRANSCEND (Sept. Compass Press) - YA Psychological Thriller inspired by Phantom of the Opera - "Hauntingly dark and achingly beautiful"
• LIBERA ME (Oct., Compass Press) - Book 2 in the Requiem Series
• THE GIRL GUIDE (June, Prufrock Press) - A book of self-discovery for teenage girls.

FREE on Amazon:

• DIES IRAE (Requiem .5) - See where the story begins - "Filled with action, emotion, and drama"
• MEA CULPA (Requiem 1.5) - Zane's story - "Heartbreaking story of love"

Other Titles:

• LACRIMOSA (Requiem 1) "The last book you'll need to read to understand sacrifice"
• 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids
• Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students 

Find me online at my Website and my writer's blog

Praise for Transcend: 

“So powerful, so deep, and dark. It took me on an amazing journey into places most people fear to go...leaving me breathless.”

~Heather McCorkle, Author of To Ride A Puca 

“…hauntingly dark and achingly beautiful. A story of love, loss and obsession set against the decadent backdrop of historic New York that sucked me in and wouldn't let go, from the first page until long after I'd finished.”

~ Michelle McLean, Author of Treasured Lies (Entangled, 2012)

“ The story is disturbing and intense and utterly unique…”

~ Ali Cross, Author of Become

“…thought-provoking and emotionally heart wrenching. I haven’t felt this way after reading in quite a while!”

~ Jen from Geekygamergal's Musings

“It is such a powerful and deep story; it will leave you completely breathless.”

~ Brooke from The Cover Contessa

Availability:

Publisher: COMPASS PRESS

ISBN: 9780985180478

Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13559187-transcend

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-ebook/dp/B009940DFA

Barnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transcend-christine-fonseca/1112839753

SPECIAL EDITION Signed and numbered Hardback available for preorder NOW (ships in Decemeber) – for a limited time only, and only form the author. - http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com/p/get-your-hardback-of-transcend-here.html

About Christine Fonseca:

Critically acclaimed nonfiction and YA author Christine Fonseca is dedicated to helping children of all ages find their voice in the world. Drawing on her expertise as an educational psychologist, her nonfiction titles address issues of emotional intensity, resiliency and giftedness. Her titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids and The Girl Guide, releasing April 2013.

In fiction, she explores the darker aspects of humanity and delivers gothic thrillers that take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions not to be missed. Recent titles include Dies Irae and Lacrimosa, from the Requiem Series, and the recently released thriller, Transcend. For more information about Christine Fonseca or her books, visit her website – http://christinefonseca.com or her blog http://christinefonseca.blogspot.com. 

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