ℚ♫ The Girl Who Flew Away - Val Muller

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author Val Muller to talk about The Girl Who Flew Away (12 March 2017, Barking Rain Press, 178 pages), a Young Adult Literary Fiction novel.

Val Muller is also the author of The Scarred Letter, a young adult reboot of Nathanial Hawthorne’s original novel; her reboot has been called “a powerful book.”

In her young adult works, Muller (who is a high school teacher in the US) has been praised for her accurate portrayal of high school students: “Muller has done an excellent job drawing three-dimensional characters who look, act, and feel like high school students.”

She also writes a mystery series for younger children, Corgi Capers.

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☀ Intimate Journeys - SS Hampton Sr.

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Intimate Journeys, a Single Author Anthology of Erotic Sci-Fi Fantasy Romance by SS Hampton Sr. (12 March 2015, Melange Books, LLC, 217 pages).

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author SS Hampton Sr. will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other exclusive excerpts (☀).

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Synopsis

Every journey through life is an intimate journey simply because it is someone’s personal journey.

Sometimes the journey is like being alone in a small boat at the mercy of wild ocean currents, and sometimes the journey is like being part of a crew in a strong ship with billowing, wind-filled sails.

☀ Val Muller: Discover Her Latest YA Releases

Thank you for joining us for YA author Val Muller's Tour! Today we are featuring her latest two releases:

The Girl Who Flew Away,
and
The Man With the Crystal Ankh (Hollow Oak, #1)

Don't miss our interview with author Val Muller, where she talks to us about her latest release, The Girl Who Flew Away.

PREVIEW: Check out synopsis, excerpts, and purchasing links for each novel.

ℚ Sentinels of the Night: Trackers [1] - Anita Dickason

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author Anita Dickason to talk about Sentinels of the Night (12 March 2017, Mystic Circle Books, 296 pages), a Paranormal Suspense Thriller, book one in the Trackers series.

**Get your copy for ONLY 0.99!**

“First-rate police procedural novel, fast-paced and absorbing thriller. Dickason's plot is taut and unrolls beautifully. Will have serial killer mystery fans and paranormal urban fantasy junkies alike getting excited over a new series which has something for just about everyone. A compelling debut novel.” ~ Five Stars: Readers’ Favorite Review

“A riveting high stake read which cleverly fuses a police procedural with the allure of paranormal fiction, Sentinels of the Night proves an edgy and notable debut for Dickason with the promise of more to come.” ~ Book Viral Review

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☀ The Precious Pachyderm: Evangeline Adams Mysteries [1] - Karen Christino

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for The Precious Pachyderm, a New Age Mystery by Karen Christino (15 June 2016, Karen Christino, 249 pages).

This is the first book in the Evangeline Adams Mysteries series. Find out “How Evangeline Adams Became a Detective.”

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

“Move over, Miss Marple!  There’s a new detective in the neighborhood and… our intrepid astrologer digs in and saves the day.  Grab a copy and settle in for a good read.” — Ken Irving, Horoscope Guide

Author Karen Christino will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), reviews (✍).

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☀ Son of the Moon: Time For Alexander [3] - Jennifer Macaire

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Son of the Moon, a Time Travel Historical Fantasy by Jennifer Macaire (4 September 2017, Accent Press, 262 pages).

This is the third book in the Time For Alexander series.
PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

"If you are a fan of Diana Gabaldon and her Outlander Series then you will love this story. The same heart wrenching trials and tribulations that she puts her characters through happen within this gripping tale." ~ Lynda Warnock

"Fun, sexy and at times incredibly sad, the story held me to the end and the research was incredible." ~ Karen King, author.

Author Jennifer Macaire will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀).

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☀☄ Sentinels of the Night: Trackers [1] - Anita Dickason

Thank you for joining us on the first stop of the Virtual Book Tour for Sentinels of the Night, a Paranormal Suspense Thriller by Anita Dickason (12 March 2017, Mystic Circle Books, 296 pages).

This is the first book in the Trackers series.
**Get your copy for ONLY 0.99!**

Don't miss our interview with author Anita Dickason.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author Anita Dickason will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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ℚ Bones To Pick: Brie Hooker Mysteries [1] - Linda Lovely

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author Linda Lovely to talk about Bones To Pick (24 October 2017, Henery Press, 276 pages), a Humorous Cozy Mystery, book one in the Brie Hooker Mysteries series.

“How vegan Brie Hooker balances cheese loving carnivores, more than one romantic interest, and murder in Linda Lovely’s Bones to Pick is a humorous delight. A well-crafted series debut.” — Debra H. Goldstein, IPPY Award-Winning Author of Maze in Blue

“Linda Lovely’s newest mystery series is packed with suspense and action and some spicy romance. Its excitement wasn’t the only thing that kept me flipping pages. The characters are funny and sweet and I look forward to getting to know them better in future books. I ate up every morsel.” — Dorothy St. James, Author of the Southern Chocolate Shop Mysteries

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☀ Bones To Pick: Brie Hooker Mysteries [1] - Linda Lovely

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Bones To Pick, a Humorous Cozy Mystery by Linda Lovely (24 October 2017, Henery Press, 276 pages).

This is the first book in the Brie Hooker Mysteries series.

Don't miss our interview with author Linda Lovely.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

“Once you start reading Bones to Pick, you won’t be able to put it down. Between the four-legged farmyard shenanigans, the two men vying for Brie Hooker’s favor, the formidable task of proving her aunt’s innocence, plus the villain’s attempts to end her life, this book is a thrill-a-minute read.” – Cindy Sample, National Bestselling Author of Dying for a Donut

Author Linda Lovely will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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☀ The Grand - Dennis D. Wilson

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for The Grand, a Thriller by Dennis D. Wilson (22 November 2016, Water Street Press, 268 pages).

“Wilson crafts a classic crime thriller plot and combines it with a complex sense of place in this multifaceted novel.

The mystery is a joy to read, as its simple beginnings give way to a much more complicated truth with plenty of twists and turns to follow.

The mystery may bring readers to the table, but the vibrant characters and Jackson Hole setting should keep them turning pages.” -Kirkus Reviews

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author Dennis D. Wilson will be awarding a $10 Amazon gift card, and five digital copies of The Grand to randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the tour.  
Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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☀☄ Travesty Of Justice - Heather Butler

Thank you for joining us on the final day of the Virtual Book Tour for Travesty Of Justice, a Romance Drama by Heather Butler (22 June 2015, Heather Butler, 322 pages).

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below. Travesty Of Justice is FREE on Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owner's Lending Library.

Author Heather Butler will be awarding a paperback copy of the book to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀).

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Synopsis

Samuel, a strong black African man, Nicole a beautiful white woman, that has mystical visions meet in the year of 1999, in the city of Halifax, a small university town in the heart of Nova Scotia. They are living in a society that has been torn with racial tension for centuries. They struggled with discrimination, and are facing too many obstacles.

☀ Hide and Seek: Vigilance [1] - Desiree Holt

Following our preview Tour on 9 October, thank you for joining us again for the Release Day Celebrations for Hide and Seek, a Romantic Suspense by Desiree Holt (17 October 2017, Lyrical Liaison, 212 pages).

This is the first book in the Vigilance series.

“Hide and Seek combines hot romance and thrilling suspense in Desiree Holt’s new sizzling romantic suspense series.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Kincaid series

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Preview below.

Author Desiree Holt will be awarding a Kindle Fire 7 with Alexa to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour.

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Synopsis

Anything can happen when you let your guard down . . .

☀ Deadspeak 2: Deadspeak Mysteries [2] - Ruth Bainbridge

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Deadspeak 2, a Mystery Thriller by Ruth Bainbridge (12 September 2017, Ruth Bainbridge, 481 pages).

This is the second book in the Deadspeak Mysteries series.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author Ruth Bainbridge will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), and reviews (✍).

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Synopsis

The chilling new entry in the Deadspeak Mystery Series

Things look different when you're dead.

☀ 37 Hours: Nadia Laksheva [2] - J.F. Kirwan

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for 37 Hours, a Spy Thriller by J.F. Kirwan (17 March 2017, Carina, 315 pages).

This is the second book in the Nadia Laksheva series.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author J.F. Kirwan will be awarding a $20 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), and reviews (✍).

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Synopsis

The only way to hunt down a killer is to become one…

After two long years spent in a secret British prison, Nadia Laksheva is suddenly granted her freedom.

ℚ♫ Murder Misread: Maggie Ryan [7] - P.M. Carlson

Today we have the pleasure of welcoming back author P.M. Carlson to talk about Murder Misread (First Published November 1991; this edition 4 October 2015, The Mystery Company, 228 pages), a Traditional Mystery, book seven of the Maggie Ryan series.

“A tasty blend of irreverence (Carlson enjoys jokes at the expense of academics) and sincerity (her portrayal of the murder victim’s wife is touching). Maggie is an engaging everywoman – wife, mother, professional – who conducts her crime-busting with panache. " – Margot Mifflin in Entertainment Weekly

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☀☄ Murder Misread: Maggie Ryan [7] - P.M. Carlson

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Murder Misread, a Traditional Mystery by P.M. Carlson (First Published November 1991; this edition 4 October 2015, The Mystery Company, 228 pages).

This is the seventh book in the Maggie Ryan series, a Traditional Mystery.

Don't miss our interview with author P.M. Carlson.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author P.M. Carlson will be awarding a $15 Amazon gift card, and five ebook copies of Murder Is Academic to six randomly drawn winners via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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☀ The Christmas Wedding Swap: Pineville [4] - Allyson Charles

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for The Christmas Wedding Swap, a Romantic Comedy by Allyson Charles (10 October 2017, Lyrical Shine, 202 pages).

This is the fourth book in the Pineville series.

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below.

Author Allyson Charles will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀)..

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Synopsis

SOMETIMES YOU GET WHAT YOU NEED . . .

ℚ♫ Jane Austen Lied to Me - Jeanette Watts

Today we have the pleasure of meeting up with author Jeanette Watts to talk about Jane Austen Lied to Me (25 September 2017, Jeanette Watts, 205 pages), a Literary Humour novel.

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☀ Jane Austen Lied to Me - Jeanette Watts

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Jane Austen Lied to Me, a Literary Humour novel by Jeanette Watts (25 September 2017, Jeanette Watts, 205 pages).

Don't miss our interview with author Jeanette Watts .

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kindle Cloud Reader Preview below. 

Jane Austen Lied to Me is FREE on Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owner's Lending Library.

Author Jeanette Watts will be awarding a doll dressed in Regency clothing, handcrafted by her to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour where you will be able to read other excerpts (☀), interviews (ℚ), reviews (✍) and guest blog posts (✉).

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☀ Hide and Seek: Vigilance [1] - Desiree Holt

Thank you for joining us on the Virtual Book Tour for Hide and Seek, a Romantic Suspense by Desiree Holt (17 October 2017, Lyrical Liaison, 212 pages).

This is the first book in the Vigilance series.

“Hide and Seek combines hot romance and thrilling suspense in Desiree Holt’s new sizzling romantic suspense series.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Kincaid series

PREVIEW: Check out the book's synopsis and the Kobo Preview below.

Everyone who pre-orders HIDE AND SEEK (realising on 17 October 2017) will receive exclusive behind-the-scenes content and will be entered into a giveaway where one lucky winner will receive an action-packed prize-package.

Author Desiree Holt will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.   Please do take part: comment on our post and follow the tour.

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