Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings

Happy Release Day! At the end of this post there are a few giveaways listed that have a couple of these new releases as prizes. Who knows? You might get lucky!

February 9, 2010
	Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes YA Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Cooper Blake has everything going for him—until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysterious, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn’t know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she’s a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her. No one from Cooper’s old life would understand what he can barely grasp himself. . . . But Delilah, the captain of the cheerleading squad, has secrets of her own, like her ability to see beyond the physical world, and her tangled history with Brent, a loner from a neighboring school who can hear strangers’ most intimate thoughts. Delilah and Brent know that Cooper is in more trouble than he realizes, and that Samantha may not be as innocent as she has led Cooper to believe. But the only way to figure out where Samantha came from will put them all in more danger than they ever dreamed possible. - Reviewed By: Goodreads LibraryThing
	Eleventh Grade Burns by Heather Brewer The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Series, Book 4 YA Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: As Vlad enters his junior year of high school, he has much more than the regular teenage angst to contend with, in this fourth installment of Brewer's bestselling series. - Reviewed By: Goodreads LibraryThing
	First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost Night Huntress World, Book 1 Paranormal Romance Amazon | B&N Summary: The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows—her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield—and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family's past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness—and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who lusts for a taste of her. He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human—even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together . . . Because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost. - Reviewed By: Anna's Book Blog Book Lovers Inc. Fantasy Literature Goodreads LibraryThing Writings Of A Wicked Book Addict
	Gone by Lisa McMann Wake Trilogy, Book 3 YA Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Janie thought she knew what her future held. And she thought she’d made her peace with it. But she can’t handle dragging Cabel down with her. She knows he will stay with her, despite what she sees in his dreams. He’s amazing. And she’s a train wreck. Janie sees only one way to give him the life he deserves: She has to disappear. And it’s going to kill them both. Then a stranger enters her life — and everything unravels. The future Janie once faced now has an ominous twist, and her choices are more dire than she’d ever thought possible. She alone must decide between the lesser of two evils. And time is running out. . . . - Reviewed By: A Lush Budget ProductionTales of a Ravenous Reader Amberkatze's Book Blog Goodreads LibraryThing The Book Smugglers
	Crossroads by Moira Rogers Southern Arcana, Book 2 Paranormal Romance Amazon Summary: Coming from a family with psychic gifts, Derek Gabriel was aware of but separate from the dangers of the supernatural world, until a rogue wolf shifter stripped away his humanity. The change he barely survived didn-t drive him insane, but the cultural bias against him as an inferior transformed wolf might. And it doesn-t help that he-s fallen for the daughter of the most powerful wolf in the country. Almost from the moment she was born, Nicole Peyton started planning her escape from the strict confines of elite shapeshifter society, an old-fashioned world where women are valued only for their bloodlines and bank accounts. In New Orleans she has a bar she loves, friends in decidedly low places, and a smoldering sensual tension with an incredibly attractive and deliciously unsuitable man. Their forbidden longing erupts into unbridled need-until Nick-s sister burns into town with a strike team hard on her heels. Saving her means Nick has to play by the Conclave-s rules-and give up the man she is growing to love. Unless Derek does something completely crazy-issue a challenge that could shake the foundations of their world. Warning: This book contains forbidden lust, strip poker, instinct-driven sex in odd places, devious shapeshifters, and love and loss in a world of paranormal politics and supernatural schemes. - Reviewed By: Fiction Vixen Goodreads I Do Not Want To Wait, I Want The Book Now Kindle Vixen Pearl's World of Romance The Geeky Bookworm
	Embrace the Eternal Night by Joss Ware Awakening Heroes Series, Book 2 Paranormal Romance Amazon | B&N Summary: Everything they knew is gone. From the raging fires, five men emerge with extraordinary new powers. They must learn how to survive this dark, ravaged world . . . but they cannot do it alone. Simon Japp will never forget his violent past. But when civilization is all but destroyed, he sees his chance for redemption. Blessed with a strange "gift," he's determined to help the resistance against the Strangers, the mysterious force that stalks them at every turn. He can't afford to get distracted, even by the stunning, soft-spoken woman fighting by his side . . . Sage Corrigan has learned to be careful where she places her trust. But she sees something good in Simon, even if he can't see it in himself. Posing as lovers to infiltrate a group key to their fight, they find that their staged affection soon develops into a desire that will leave them fighting for their lives in the night eternal . . . - Reviewed By: Goodreads LibraryThing Single Titles Stacy's Place on Earth Strictly Reviews
If you have a book review for any of the new releases listed here, link it in comments and I will be happy to add it to this post. Or if I missed a new book release, please let me know so I can add it also. -- Summaries are from Amazon.com unless otherwise stated.

Fun Giveaways!

• Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings: Interview & Giveaway: YA Urban Fantasy Author, Leslie Livingston
  Come by for the interview with YA Urban Fantasy Author, Leslie Livingston and enter the giveaway for a copy of her latest release Darklight. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter this giveaway is Sunday, February 14th at 8AM CST.
   
• Lovin' Me Some Romance: Interview with Alexandra Hawkins & Giveaway!
  VampFanGirl has interviewed Alexandra Hawkins and Alexandra is giving away a copy of her new release All Night with a Rogue (Lords of Vice, Book 1). Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Thursday, February 11th at Midnight U.S. PST.
   
• Lala's Book Corner Presents: Author Interview & Giveaway with Eileen Wilks
  Larissa has interviewed Eileen Wilks and she is giving away a signed copy of Blood Magic, Books 6 in the World of Lupi series. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 11th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Ebook Giveaway: My Everything by Julia Rachel Barrett
  Chris is giving away an ebook copy of the soon to be released romantic suspense, My Everything by Julia Rachel Barrett, to one lucky winner. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is 7 pm CST, Thursday, February 11.
   
• Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog: Guest Blog + Giveaway: Jennifer Estep
  Jennifer Estep is guest blogging at Sara's place, and Jennifer is giving away a signed copy of her new urban fantasy Spider's Bite. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Feb 12th.
   
• Ellz Readz: Interview/Giveaway: Angie Fox
  Elie has interviewed Angie Fox and Angie is giving away a copy of her latest release A Tale of Two Demon Slayers. Deadline to enter is Feb 12th.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Book Reviews & Giveaway: Fade & Gone by Lisa McMann
  The Book Smugglers have reviewed Fade and Gone, books two and three in the Wake trilogy by Lisa McMann. And they are giving away 10 copies of Gone, courtesy of Simon Pulse. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Saturday, February 13th at 11:59 PM (PST).
   
• Anna's Book Blog: Interview/Giveaway with Judi Fennell
  Anna has interviewed Judi Fennell and she giving away 2 copies of Judi's latest Mer novel Catch of a Lifetime, courtesy of Sourcebooks. Open to U.S. & Canada. Winner will be announced on February 14th.
   
• Scooper Speaks: Deadtown by Nancy Holzner; Giveaway
  Scooper has reviewed Deadtown by Nancy Holzner and she is giving away her review copy of Deadtown. Winner will be announced on February 14th.
   
• Enchanted by Books: Guest Author Nancy Holzner
  Rachael has Nancy Holzner guest blogging at her place and Nancy is giving away a copy of her new urban fantasy Deadtown. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Monday February 15th at 5:00 pm EST.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Jennifer Estep (Interview and Giveaway)
  SciFiGuy.ca has interviewed Jennifer Estep and he is giving away two(2) copies of Jennifer's new urban fantasy Spider's Bite. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Midnight, February 15, 2010 EST.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Jeaniene Frost (Interview and Giveaway)
  Doug has interviewed Jeaniene Frost and Jeaniene is giving away three(3) signed copies of her new release First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1). Open worldwide. Deadline to enter is Midnight, February 17, 2010 EST.
   
• The Bibliophilic Book Blog: Blog Tour and Giveaway: Ecstasy Unveiled by: Larissa Ione
  Monica is giving away a copy of Ecstasy Unveiled Larissa Ione. Open to U.S. and Canada. Deadline to enter is February 20th.
   
• mis(h)takes: Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart [ARC Review] & GIVEAWAY
  Mishel has reviewed Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo and she is giving away her ARC of this book. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is February 22nd at 11:59 PM PST.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Susan Blexrud - Interview and Contest
  Patricia has interviewed Susan Blexrud and Susan is giving away two(2) signed copies of her novel Love Fang. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is February 22nd at 11:59 PM PST.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Possessed by Kate Cann
  Angela has interviewed Kate Cann and she is giving away an ARC copy of Kate's new YA release Possessed. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, February 23rd at 11:59 PM EST.
   
• BOOKS: 200 Members Giveaway!
  RKCharron is having a super, huge giveaway to celebrate his 200 followers. Head over and see the 20+ books he is giving away. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 28th Midnight.
   

Happy Release Day! 

February 1, 2010
	The Poison Eaters and Other Stories by Holly Black Short Stories YA Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: In her debut collection, New York Times best-selling author Holly Black returns to the world of Tithe in two darkly exquisite new tales. Then Black takes readers on a tour of a faerie market and introduces a girl poisonous to the touch and another who challenges the devil to a competitive eating match. These stories have been published in anthologies such as 21 Proms, The Faery Reel, and The Restless Dead, and have been reprinted in many “Best of” anthologies. The Poison Eaters is Holly Black’s much-anticipated first collection of stories, and her ability to stare into the void—and to find humanity and humor there—will speak to young adult and adult readers alike. Illustrated by Theo Black. - Reviewed By: Goodreads Library Thing Pure Imagination
	The Iron King by Julie Kagawa The Iron Fey, Book 1 YA Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined… Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home. When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change. But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart. - Reviewed By: Alexia's Books and Such... Fantastic Book Review Goodreads Library Thing The Book Cellar The Story Siren
February 2, 2010
	A Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters by Martin H. Greenberg and Kerrie Hughes Anthology Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Brilliant, original sci-fi and fantasy stories featuring brave and bold heroines Thirteen urban and paranormal tales of strong women, armed with weapons they are not afraid to use, as well as fists and feet of fury, who face monsters and bad guys-and are not above rescuing men in the process. - Reviewed By: Goodreads Library Thing
	Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs by Gerry Bartlett Real Vampires, Book 5 Paranormal Romance Amazon | B&N Summary: Glory St. Clair loves soaking up Hollywood's vampire nightlife with her sexy Scottish lover, Jeremiah. Especially when she meets a vampire/ diet guru who promises to give her the body she's wanted for centuries. One problem: his clan and Jeremiah's are ancient enemies. But Glory's not about to let a stupid family feud come between her and slender bliss. Yet, she can't help but wonder...how much is she willing to risk for her hips? And how much (and precisely what) is she willing to lose? - Reviewed By: Fresh Fiction Goodreads Library Thing Writings of a Wicked Book Addict
	Unknown by Rachel Caine Outcast Season, Book 2 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Living among mortals, the djinn Cassiel has developed a reluctant affection for them-especially for Warden Luis Rocha. As the mystery deepens around the kidnapping of innocent Warden children, Cassiel and Luis are the only ones who can investigate both the human and djinn realms. But the trail will lead them to a traitor who may be more powerful than they can handle... - Reviewed By: Goodreads Library Thing
	Accidentally Demonic by Dakota Cassidy Accidental Romance, Book 4 Paranormal Romance Amazon | B&N Summary: When mild-mannered Casey Schwartz wakes up in jail, she has no memory of how she got there. But after her sister, Wanda, bails her out, Casey has more to deal with than a foggy memory-like abrupt mood swings and fireballs shooting from her fingertips. But things really head south when a vampire shows up on her doorstep... Vampire Clayton Gunnersson is seriously hot. And seriously taken-by a demon. In a ritual gone wrong, Clayton tried to get rid of his unwanted bond, but spilled some demonic blood on Casey, getting her possessed in the process. Now, Casey has to share her body and manage to keep her growing attraction to Clayton in check, because falling for her demon's boyfriend just might get Casey killed-from the inside out. - Reviewed By: Bitten by Books Goodreads Library Thing
	The Reckoners by Doranna Durgin The Reckoners, Book 1 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Ghost hunter Lisa McGarrity can’t understand what’s gotten into the undead recently. Ectoplasm-flinging spirits and ghouls with grudges seem to be coming out of the woodwork, and she’s been run ragged trying to calm the unusually outraged spirits. Tired of dealing with the disgruntled dead, Lisa is determined to take a break from all things metaphysical. So when the mysterious and sexy Trevarr appears on her doorstep requesting her assistance in an urgent matter, Lisa is less than thrilled. Who is this man, and why is he so interested in her “kooky” hobby? What does he have to gain by visiting paranormal hot spots with her? Whatever he wants, Lisa can’t help being drawn to Trevarr, and as they start working together they stumble upon a house filled to the brim with ghosts driven to the edge of madness. Now Lisa and Trevarr must figure out what’s behind this ghost population explosion, before their mutual attraction causes explosions of its own. - Reviewed By: Fallen Angel Reviews Goodreads Library Thing
	Shadows Past by Lorna Freeman A Borderlands Novel, Book 3 Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Rabbit is struggling to make sense of his new powers and his new position as King Jusson's heir when a man once scorned by his mother comes seeking retribution-and demands that Rabbit marry his daughter... - Reviewed By: Fresh Fiction Goodreads Library Thing Night Owl Reviews
	The Dark Storm by Kris Greene Dark Storm, Book 1 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: THE LEGENDS ARE TRUE. Gabriel is a New York City college kid who loves to bury his nose in books, looking up stories of long-dead cultures, lost languages, and forgotten legends. He never imagined one of those legends would come looking for him—until a tough-talking girl named De Mona Sanchez thrusts an ancient weapon into his hands...and recruits Gabriel in a dark epic war he was born to fight. THE DEMONS ARE HERE. Banished centuries ago by warrior knights, a demonic army is storming through a dimensional rift into our world. Stalkers are prowling the streets. Corpses are rising up to fight. And Gabriel—a descendant of one of the original warriors—has no choice but to drop his textbooks and start kicking demon butt alongside his new friend De Mona…who has a few secrets of her own. If Gabriel fails, humanity loses. If war is hell, this is hell on earth… - Reviewed By: Fresh Fiction Goodreads Library Thing Night Owl Reviews
	Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton Anita Blake Series, Book 18 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: When Anita Blake meets with prospective client Tony Bennington, who is desperate to have her reanimate his recently deceased wife, she is full of sympathy for his loss. Anita knows something about love, and she knows everything there is to know about loss. But what she also knows, though Tony Bennington seems unwilling to be convinced, is that the thing she can do as a necromancer isn't the miracle he thinks he needs. The creature that Anita could coerce to step out of the late Mrs. Bennington's grave would not be the lovely Mrs. Bennington. Not really. And not for long. - Reviewed By: Goodreads Library Thing Vampire Genre
	Steamed by Katie MacAlister Steampunk Romance Amazon | B&N Summary: When one of Jack Fletcher's nanoelectromechanical system experiments is jostled in his lab, the resulting explosion sends him into the world of his favorite novel-a seemingly Victorian-era world of steampower, aether guns, corsets, and goggles. A world where the lovely and intrepid Octavia Pye captains her airship straight into his heart... - Reviewed By: Fresh Fiction Goodreads Library Thing
	Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh Guild Hunter, Book 2 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find that she has become an angel-and that her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel Raphael, likes having her under his control. But almost immediately, Raphael must ready Elena for a flight to Beijing, to attend a ball thrown by the archangel Lijuan. Ancient and without conscience, Lijuan's power lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena... - Reviewed By: Book Binge Fresh Fiction Goodreads Library Thing LovesVampires That's QUEEN Bitch To You The Book Lush The Book Smugglers The Good, The Bad and The Unread
	Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks World of Lupi, Book 6 Urban Fantasy Amazon | B&N Summary: A new World of Lupi novel from "a true master of her craft" (Eternal Night) Lily Yu and Lupi prince Rule Turner have a bigger problem than their families not accepting their impending human/werewolf mixed marriage. A powerful ancient nemesis of Lily's grandmother has come to San Diego to turn the city into a feeding ground. - Reviewed By: Goodreads Library Thing Night Owl Reviews  Romance Junkies
If you have a book review for any of the new releases listed here, link it in comments and I will be happy to add it to this post. Or if I missed a new book release, please let me know so I can add it also. -- Summaries are from Amazon.com unless otherwise stated.

A Few Giveaways Around The Web:

• Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings: Guest: Urban Fantasy Author Jennifer Estep & Giveaway
  Jennifer Estep is guesting about "What's in a book title?" and she is giving away a copy of her new Urban Fantasy Spider's Bite. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter this giveaway is Saturday, February 6th at Midnight CST.
   
• My Blog 2.0: Born of Night Giveaway
  Dottie is giving away a copy of Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, courtesy of St. Martin's Press. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at midnight anywhere.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Ebook Giveaway: Keeping Promise Rock by Amy Lane
  Chris giving away an ebook copy of Amy Lane's new m/m romance release, Keeping Promise Rock, thanks to Amy's generosity. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is by 7 pm CST, Wednesday, February 3.
   
• Vampire Wire: Q&A with Patricia Altner & VAMPIRE READINGS Contest
  Marta has interviewed Patricia Altner and she's giving everyone a chance win a copy of Patricia's book Vampire Readings. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Feb 3rd.
   
• Lurv à la Mode: Giveapalooza: Historical Romance
  Lurv à la Mode is giving away six(6) historical romance novels to one lucky commentator. Head over to check out the titles. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is February 4 at noon, eastern time.
   
• Lala's Book Corner Presents: Author Interview & Giveaway w/ Dakota Cassidy
  Larissa has interviewed Dakota Cassidy and is giving away some prizes. Head over to find out the details. Deadline to enter is Feb. 4th.
   
• Ellz Readz: YA Interview/Giveaway: Julie Kagawa
  Elie has interviewed Julie Kagawa and she giving away a copy of Julie's new release The Iron King and some signed bookmarks. International giveaway. Deadline to enter is Friday, Feb 5th.
   
• Closetwriter: An "Indiscreet", (Written by Carolyn Jewel) Discussion And Giveaway!
  Lea has a disussion post up on Indistreet by Carolyn Jewel and she has a give away also. The winner will have their choice of either a copy of Indiscreet or Scandal. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Saturday, February 6, 2010 before Lea has her morning cup of java.
   
• Book Junkie: Guest Author Shelley Munro & Giveaway
  Shelley Munro is guest blogging at Book Junkie's place and she has generously offered to give away an ebook download of one of the books in her Middlemarch series. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 7th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Ebook Giveaway: Ryland's Sacrifice by Kim Dare
  Chris is giving away an ebook copy of Kim Dare's forthcoming m/m paranormal romance, Ryland's Sacrifice, to one lucky winner. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is 7 pm CST, Monday, February 8.
   
• Today's Adventure: Giveaway! From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
  Thanks to Penguin Canada, Today's Adventure has five(5) copies of From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris, Book 8 in the Sookie Stackhouse series to give away. Open to Canada. Deadline to enter is February 8th.
   
• The Bibliophilic Book Blog: Terry Spear Guest Posts...Who Wants Some Werewolves???...oh and a GIVEAWAY!
  Terry Spear is guest posting and giving away two(2) copies of her latest book, Legend of the White Wolf. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Feb 10, 2010.
   
• Sidhe Vicious Reviews: Adrian Phoenix – Interview & Giveaway
  Sidhe Vicious Reviews has interviewed Adrian Phoenix. And Adrian is offering a signed copy of one of her books to one lucky commentator, winners choice. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 10th until 11:59pm.
   
• Book Junkie: Guest Author, Interview & Giveaway w/Larissa Ione
  Brande has interviewed Larissa Ione and she is giving away five(5) copies of Larissa's latest Demonica novel Ecstasy Unveiled. Open to the US & Canada. Deadline to enter is Feb 12th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Banshee Giveaway - My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
  SciFiGuy.ca is giving away three(3) copies of My Soul To Save by Rachel Vincent. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Midnight, February 15, 2010 EST.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Ecstasy Unveiled Blog Tour and Contest
  Patricia is giving away two(2) copies of Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica Series) by Larissa Ione, courtesy of Forever Romance. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Feb. 19.
   
• Confessions of a Wandering Heart: Win a copy of Rosemary and Rue and an ARC for A Local Habitation
  Suzie is giving away a brand new copy of Rosemary and Rue and and ARC of A Local Habitation, the first two novels in the October Daye urban fantasy series. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 20th at 11:59 pm Eastern time.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Valentine’s Day Book Massacre Giveaway
  Angela is having a huge Valentine's Day giveaway, she is giving away 30+ books and there will be four(4) winners. Head over and find out the details on entering. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is February 21, 2010.
   
• Stop, Drop, and Read!: Author Interview: Cindy Pon + CONTEST
  Diana has interviewed Cindy Pon and she is giving away a signed copy of Cindy's YA Fantasy, Silver Phoenix. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is February 28th.
   

8 days till Christmas!!

Marjorie M. Liu: TIGER EYE: Curse of the Riddle Box

Marjorie M. Liu’s paranormal romance Tiger Eye, the first book in her Dirk & Steele series, is going to be a video game! Tiger Eye: Curse of the Riddle Box will be the first of its kind romance casual game. It will be available April 2010. Click here to read the press release on Marjorie’s blog and information to pre-order the video game.

Holiday Celebrations

Click on the image to find out more information for each giveaway celebration.

Free Reads

Yasmin Galenorm posted an excerpt to her upcoming new release Bone Magic.

Giveaways Around the Virtual World:

As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.

• Fantasy Dreamer's Ramblings: Giveaway: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
  Donna is giving away two copies of Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Midnight CST on December 20th.
   
• Rachel Vincent: YA giveaway
  Rachel Vincent is giving away two copies of her latest Soul Screamers book, My Soul to Save. Open to US and Canada and must be between the ages of 13-20. Deadline to enter is by 11:59 pm CST on December 16th.
   
• Vampire Genre: Big Holiday Book Giveaway
  Vampire Genre is giving away some great books: BOUND TO SHADOWS by Keri Arthur, VAMPIRE TAXONOMY by Meredith Woerner, MY DEAD BODY by Charlie Huston, DRACULA THE UNDEAD by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt, DARK ROAD RISING by P.N. Elrod, and THE PATH OF RAZORS by Chris Marie Green. Deadline to enter is December 18th.
   
• Deadline Dames: Holiday Giveaway x2
  Dame Kaz is giving away two prize prize packs. Prize Pack #1: Book One of Jocelynn Drake’s Dark Days, NIGHTWALKER, and Diana Rowland’s MARK OF THE DEMON. Prize Pack #2: Book Two of Phaedra Weldon’s Zoe Martinique series, SPECTRE, and Book Two of Caitlin Kittredge’s Black London books, DEMON BOUND. Deadline to enter is December 19th.
   
• Moira Rogers = Bree + Donna: Contest: Win Any Moira Rogers Book
  Bree and Donna are giving away one copy of every book on their backlist, that's 17 winners! Books will be delivered in ebook format, PDF or HTML. Deadline to enter is December 19th.
   
• All Things Urban Fantasy: 200+ Followers Giveaway
  Abigail is celebrating 200+ followers by giving away a copy of Immortal: Love Stories With Bite edited by P.C. Cast. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight MST on December 19th.
   
• Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog: Author Interview and Giveaway: Kelly Gay
  Sara has interviewed Kelly Gay and she is giving away an ARC of Kelly's new urban fantasy The Better Part of Darkness. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on December 19th.
   
• Ann Aguirre: Happy holidays
  Ann Aguirre is giving away a copy of Hell Fire proofs, the second book in her Corine Solomon series due to release April 6, 2010. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Number One Novels: Tracey O'Hara: Night's Cold Kiss
  Tracey O'Hara has been interviewed at Number One Novels and they are giving away a T-shirt and an autographed copy of Tracey's debut novel Night's Cold Kiss. Open in Australia, Canada, and the United States. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on December 20th.
   
• Amberkatze's Book Blog: Author Guest Blog & Contest with Maria Lima
  Maria Lima is guest blogging at Amberkatze's Book Blog and they are giving away a copy of Maria's latest release Blood Kin. Deadline to enter is by 4pm CET on December 20th.
   
• The Fiction Vixen: Review And Giveaway: Three Days To Dead by Kelly Meding
  The Fiction Vixen has reviewed Three Days To Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away two copies of the book, courtesy of Random House. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Ebook Giveaway: Faery Surprising by Mia Watts
  Chris is giving away an ebook of new paranormal romance, Faery Surprising (Faerily Imperfect, Book 2) by Mia Watts. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is 7 pm CST, Monday, December 21st.
   
• Book girl of Mur-y-Castell: My Blog turns 1 :D + Giveaway!
  Blodeuedd is celebrating her one year blog anniversay by giving away two prizes to two lucky people: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox or Married by Mistake by Abby Gaines. The first winner gets their pick of which book they want and a $10 BN gift card. The second winner will get the other book. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is December 21st. 
   
• Suburban Vampire: Guest blogger David Henley's online book tour and contest
  David Henley, author of a new vampire series called The Quiet Darkness, is guest blogging at Suburban Vampire and he is giving away the first three issues of the print edition of Seizure to one lucky winner. Deadline to enter is December 21st.
   
• Something Wicked: Zombies and Cookies
  Angie Fox is giving away a copy of My Zombie Valentine, an anthology that includes a short story by her and Katie MacAlister, Marianne Mancusi, and Lisa Cach. Deadline to enter is December 21st.
   
• Vampire Wire: Interview & Contest with Paul Magrs, Author of Hell's Belles
  Marta has interview Paul Magrs and she is giving away an ARC of The Midnight Guardian by Sarah Jane Stratford. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight on December 21st.
   
• A Lush Budget ProductionTales of a Ravenous Reader: Contest Full of Ninja Awesomeness
  Ravenous Reader has a great bunch of books to giving away, there are too many for me to list here so head over and check it out for yourself. Open to US. Deadline to enter is Midnight on December 21st.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
  Chelsea Quinn Yarbro is guest blogging over at SciFiGuy.ca and courtesy of Tor Books, there is a give away for two (2) copies of Chelsea's new release Burning Shadows. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 21st.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Guest Author - Alyxandra Harvey
  Doug has interviewed Alyxandra Harvey and she is giving away two signed copies of her debut YA Hearts at Stake (12/22/09). Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 22nd.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Sherrilyn Kenyon's The League Trilogy - contest
  Patricia is giving away a copy of Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon, courtesy of St. Martin Press. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM on Tuesday December 22nd.
   
• Ellz Readz: Interview and Giveaway-Rachel Vincent
  Elie has interviewed Rachel Vincent about her upcoming new YA release My Soul to Save and she's giving away a copy the anthology Immortal edited by P.C. Cast which contains Rachel's short story Binge. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 23rd. 
  
• JoJosBookCorner: On the 2nd Day of Blogmas We Have Michele Hauf
  Michele Hauf has been interviewed by JoJo and she's giving away signed copies of her books Midnight Cravings and Moon Kissed to one lucky commenter. Deadline to enter is December 23rd.
   
• That's QUEEN Bitch To You: It's Christmas Time Y'all !!!!!!!!
  In celebration of the Holidays, The Queen B is giving a set of the Wicked Lovely books: Wicked Lovely, Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 Pacific Time on December 24th.
   
• Literary Escapism: Guest Author: Nicole Kimberling
  Nicole Kimberling is guest blogging at Literary Escapism and she is giving away three (3) copies of her ebook Happy Snak. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Bites: 12 Blogs of Christmas, Day 4
  Bites is part of Elie's 12 Blogs of Christmas and Donna is giving one lucky winner the 3 books of Mari Mancusi's Blood Coven series: Boys That Bite, Stake That! and Girls That Growl. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Book Chick City - Author Interview & Contest with Mary Naylus
  Book Chick City has inteviewed Mary Naylus and giving away five (5) copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus, courtesy of Prospera Publishing. Open Worldwide. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• The Neverending Shelf - The 12 Blogs of Christmas Contest
  The Neverending Shelf has a big giveaway that will have 9 winners! Head over and see the list of prizes. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Literary Escapism: 12 Blogs of Christmas – Day 2
  Jackie is giving away some exciting books -- Group 1: Judi Fennell’s Mer trilogy – In Over Her Head, Wild Blue Under and an ARC of Catch of a Lifetime Group 2: anthology Four Dukes and a Devil, Stray by Rachel Vincent and an ARC of Drawn Into Darkness by Annette McCleave. There will be two winners, one for each group. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Book Whisperer: Check Me Out 100 Followers
  The Book Whisperer is celebrating 100 followers by giving away three books: Goth Girl Rising by Barry Lyga, Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri and Never Cry Wolf by Heather Davis. Deadline to enter January 1st.
   
• Tynga's Urban Fantasy Reviews: Interview & Giveaway with Rachel Caine
  Tynga has interviewed Rachel Caine and Rachel is giving away a copy of The Morganville Vampires, which contains the first two books in the Morganville Vampires Series - GLASS HOUSES and THE DEAD GIRLS’ DANCE. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter January 1st.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Firespell by Chloe Neill
  Angela has interviewed Chloe Neill about her soon to be released YA Firespell (01/05/2010) and she giving away a Firespell Gift Pack. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Monday, January 4th at 11:59 PM EST.
   
• Dark Faerie Tales: Author Interview & Giveaway: Deadtown by Nancy Holzner
  Angela has interviewed Nancy Holzner about her soon to be released urban fantasy Deadtown (12/29/2009) and she giving away an autographed copy of Deadtown. Open to everyone. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, January 5th at 11:59 PM EST.
   
• Peace Love & Pat book reviews: (4) Under the Dome by Stephen King
  Peace Love & Pat book reviews is giving away four copies of Under the Dome by Stephen King. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is before January 5th.
   
• The Book Butterfly: Tantalizing Tuesday: Interview with Bree Despain & Contest!
  Kim over at The Book Butterfly has interviewed Bree Despain and she is giving away a signed copy of Bree's debut novel The Dark Divine (Release: 12/22/2009). Open to the US. Deadline to enter is January 10, 2010.
   
• The Eclectic Reader: December/January Giveaway ~ 2 Winners - Your Choice!
  Teddytree says "To celebrate blogging friendships, the end of 2009 and the start of the new year, Two Lucky Readers will win the book of their choice from above. January is also my birthday month so it's the perfect excuse for presents :-)" Book choices: Devoured by Amanda Marrone, Captivate by Carrie Jones, Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia, The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova, First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost or The Endless Forest by Sara Donati. Deadline to enter is January 31, 2010.
   

15 days till Christmas!!

2009 Romantic Times Nominees

Writings Of A Wicked Book Addict has a comprehensive list of nominees for the Romantic Times 2008 Reviewers' Choice Award. – Congratulations to everyone you made the list!

Holiday Celebrations

Click on the image to find out more information for each giveaway celebration.

Free Reads

Ilona Andrews has a exclusive preview snippet of their short story in the upcoming anthology Dark and Stormy Knights edited by P. N. Elrod.

Melissa Marr has Chapters One and Two for Radiant Shadows (Book 3, Wicked Lovely series, April 20, 2010) up plus a contest to win an ARC.

New free books available at the Suvudu Free Book Library:

Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens The Banned and the Banished, Book 1 Fantasy Summary: On a fateful night five centuries ago, three mages made a desperate last stand, sacrificing everything to preserve the only hope of goodness in the beautiful, doomed land of Alasea. Now, on the anniversary of that ominous night, a girl-child ripens into the heritage of lost power. But before she can even comprehend her terrible new gift, the Dark Lord dispatches his winged monsters to capture her and bring him the embryonic magic she embodies. Fleeing the minions of darkness, Elena is swept toward certain doom--and into the company of unexpected allies. There she forms a band of the hunted and the cursed, the outcasts and the outlaws, to battle the unstoppable forces of evil and rescue a once-glorious empire . . .

Already Dead by Charlie Huston The Joe Pitt casebooks, Book 1  Urban Fantasy Summary: Those stories you hear? The ones about things that only come out at night? Things that feed on blood, feed on us? Got news for you: they’re true. Only it’s not like the movies or old man Stoker’s storybook. It’s worse. Especially if you happen to be one of them. Just ask Joe Pitt. There’s a shambler on the loose. Some fool who got himself infected with a flesh-eating bacteria is lurching around, trying to munch on folks’ brains. Joe hates shamblers, but he’s still the one who has to deal with them. That’s just the kind of life he has. Except afterlife might be better word. From the Battery to the Bronx, and from river to river, Manhattan is crawling with Vampyres. Joe is one of them, and he’s not happy about it. Yeah, he gets to be stronger and faster than you, and he’s tough as nails and hard to kill. But spending his nights trying to score a pint of blood to feed the Vyrus that’s eating at him isn’t his idea of a good time. And Joe doesn’t make it any easier on himself. Going his own way, refusing to ally with the Clans that run the undead underside of Manhattan–it ain’t easy. It’s worse once he gets mixed up with the Coalition–the city’s most powerful Clan–and finds himself searching for a poor little rich girl who’s gone missing in Alphabet City. Now the Coalition and the girl’s high-society parents are breathing down his neck, anarchist Vampyres are pushing him around, and a crazy Vampyre cult is stalking him. No time to complain, though. Got to find that girl and kill that shambler before the whip comes down . . . and before the sun comes up.

Giveaways Around the Virtual World:

As always, I hope you find a new a book or an author that you've not heard of before listed here. Good Luck! The ongoing contest list is on my blog's sidebar.

• Dear Author: ACE/ROC Holiday Giveaway
  Anne Sowards is an executive editor at Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is giving away one ARC to 15 random commenters. Here is the list: TORN by Julie Kenner – 2 ARCs, MARION ZIMMER BRADLEY’S SWORD OF AVALON by Diana L. Paxson – 2 ARCs, DEADTOWN by Nancy Holzner – 2 finished copies, THE SPIRIT LENS by Carol Berg – 2 ARCs, BLOOD CROSS by Faith Hunter – 2 ARCs, UNKNOWN by Rachel Caine – 2 ARCs and EXCEPT THE QUEEN by Jane Yolen & Midori Snyder – 3 ARCs. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Gena Showalter's Weblog: Heart of Darkness contest!
  Gena Showalter is giving away an author copy of Heart of Darkness, an anthology by Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayen and Susan Krinard due to release on January 1, 2010. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Leontine's Book Realm: Beefcake Preview Club Night: Dante
  Leontine's Beefcake Preview this month is Dante from The Mermaid's Ransom by Joey W. Hill and she is giving away a copy to one lucky follower. Deadline unknown - so hurry!
   
• Grasping for the Wind: Giveaway: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
  John at Grasping for the Wind is giving away a copy of Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Before Midnight on December 9th.
   
• That's QUEEN Bitch To You: Blog Post Rescheduled, A Review and A Contest
  The Queen B has reviewed Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away a brand new copy to one lucky commenter. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 10th.
   
• Jennifer Estep: Contest alert! Contest alert!
  Jennifer Estep is giving away three copies of her book Hot Mama and an ARC of her upcoming urban fantasy Spider's Bite plus an autographed copy of Fragile by Shiloh Walker. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 10th.
   
• Midnight Moon Cafe: Tuesday Special: Let It Snow!
  Midnight Moon Cafe is giving away a copy of Scorched by Sharon Ashwood. Deadline to enter is Midnight on Friday, December 11th.
   
• Writings Of A Wicked Book Addict: Book Reader Times & Wicked Lil Pixie Contest
  Wicked Lil Pixie and Ivy at Book Reader Times have joined up to give away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59pm EST on Friday, December 11th.
   
• Deadline Dames: A Deadline Dame Birthday
  Jackie Kessler is celebrating her 39th birthday by giving away a book from her back list: HELL’S BELLES, THE ROAD TO HELL, ETERNAL LOVER, HOTTER THAN HELL, A RED HOT VALENTINE’S DAY, or BLACK AND WHITE. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is by December 12th before the winner is announced.
   
• The Geeky Book Worm: Guest Post by Teal Ceagh and a Giveaway!
  Teal Ceagh is guest blogging about "The Oxymoronic Genre – Erotic Urban Fantasy" at The Geeky Book Worm and giving away an ebook of her new release Beth's Acceptance. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 12th before the winner is announced.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus Day 8 – Guest Author (and Giveaway) : Nalini Singh
  Nalini Singh is at The Book Smugglers talking about her favourite reads of 2009. And Nalini is giving away her newest novels Angels' Blood and Blaze of Memory. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM PST on December 12th.
   
• Jeaniene Frost: FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON contest
  Jeaniene Frost is giving away four ARCs of First Drop of Crimson, the first book in her new Night Huntress World series. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM ET on December 12th.
   
• The Book Smugglers: Smugglivus Day 5 – Guest Publisher (and Giveaway): Kathryn McKenna of S&S UK
  Kathryn McKenna, Children’s Marketing & Publicity Assistant for Simon and Schuster UK is guest blogging about and giving away the following books to one lucky winner: THE THIRTEEN CURSES by Michelle Harrison, UGLIES/PRETTIES/SPECIALS by Scott Westerfeld, THE ISLAND by Sarah Singleton, HEX HALL by Rachel Hawkins, DARK LIFE by Kat Falls, and PERFECT CHEMISTRY by Simone Elkeles. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at 11:59 PM PST on December 12th.
   
• Anna's Book Blog: [Book Giveaway] - Decoding The Lost Symbol
  Anna is giving away a copy of Decoding The Lost Symbol by Simon Cox, courtesy of FSB Associates. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before December 13th when the winner will be announced.
   
• One Book Away From Heaven: I’m getting Older…Please Help me Deal with it! (Contest)
  Caroline is celebrating her birthday by giving away these wonderful reads (She thinks this will help her deal with being another year older. *grins*): Laid Bare by Lauren Dane, Soulless by Gail Carriger, Vicious Circle by Linda Robertson, The Madness Of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod and Staked by J.F. Lewis. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is before December 13th when the winner will be announced.
   
• Book Love Affair: Giveaway: Patricia Briggs
  Book Love Affair and Book Reader Times are giving away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, the first book up for discussion at Book Reader Times's first Book Club Chat on January 23, 2010 at 7:30PM EST. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 14th.
   
• Book Obsessed - All Books All the Time: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
  Book Obsessed and Book Reader Times are giving away a copy of Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, the first book up for discussion at Book Reader Times's first Book Club Chat on January 23, 2010 at 7:30PM EST. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Noon EST on December 14th.
   
• Wondrous Reads: GIVEAWAY: Win 5 Copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus
  Wondrous Reads is giving away five copies of The Dresskeeper by Mary Naylus, courtesy of Prospera Publishing. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is December 14th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s League Trilogy and Giveaway
  Doug is giving away a copy of Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon, the third novel in the League Trilogy. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 14th.
   
• Suburban Vampire: Contest: HOW TO BE A VAMPIRE
  Suburban Vampire is giving away a copy of How to Be a Vampire by Amy Gray, illustrated by Scott Erwert, courtesy of Weldon Owen Publishing. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before the winner is picked on December 15th.
   
• Ellz Readz: Interview and Giveaway: Michelle Rowen
  Ellz has interviewed Michelle Rowen and she is giving away a brand new copy of Michelle's book Tall, Dark and Fangsome. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 15th.
   
• Literary Escapism: Guest Author: Kelly Gay
  Kelly Gay is guest blogging at Literary Escapism and they are giving away a signed copy of Kelly’s novel The Better Part of Darkness and a copy of Staked by JF Lewis. Deadline to enter is by Midnight on December 15th.
   
• Jeri Smith-Ready: 2K9 Grad party & an SHADE ARC anniversary giveaway
  Jeri Smith-Ready is giving away an ARC of Shade, her YA Paranormal novel due to release May 18, 2010. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is 11:59pm on December 15th.
   
• Stumbling Over Chaos: Book Giveaway: Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
  Chris is giving away five copies of Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro, courtesy of Hatchette Book Group. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is 7:00 p.m. CST on December 15th.
   
• St. Martin's Press: The "League Series Audio Download Promotion" Sweepstakes
  From St. Martin's Press: Sherrilyn Kenyon’s epic League Series is a #1 bestseller! Now is your chance to win free audio downloads of all three titles. 20 winners will each receive a set of Born of Night, Born of Fire, and Born of Ice. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15th.
   
• Katie MacAlister: The Great Steamed ARC contest
  Katie MacAlister is giving away five ARCs of her upcoming Steampunk novel Steamed. Deadline to enter is Midnight PT on Tuesday, December 15th.
   
• Sidhe Vicious Reviews: Yasmine Galenorn – Interview & Giveaway
  Yasmine Galenorn has been interviewed at Sidhe Vicious Reviews. And Yasmine is giving away six books from her Otherworld Series: 2 copies of Demon Mistress, 2 copies of Night Huntress and 2 copies of Dragon Wytch. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 16th.
   
• Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: BooksonBoard Opus Giveaway
  Sarah and BooksonBoard are giving away a Bookeen Opus, a book light, and a $25 gift card to Books on Board to one lucky winner. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter by Noon EST on Friday, December 18th.
   
• Wendy's Minding Spot: Rion by Susan Kearney
  Wendy is giving away five copies of the second book in the Pendragon Legacy series, Rion by Susan Kearney, courtesy of the Hachette Books. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is before the winner is announced on December 21st.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'Imager's Challenge' (L.E. Modesitt jr)
  Graeme is giving away a copy of Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt, Jr, courtesy of Tor Books. Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• Graeme's Fantasy Book Review: Giveaway! 'Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection'
  Graeme is giving away three copies of Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Open to the UK. Deadline to enter is December 20th.
   
• SciFiGuy.ca: Gorgeous Giveaway - Malice by Chris Wooding
  Doug is giving away five hardcover copies of Malice by Chris Wooding. Doug says "Malice by Chris Wooding is a fascinating hybrid novel for young adults - part graphic novel and part regular novel." Open to US and Canada. Deadline to enter is Midnight EST on December 21st.
   
• Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lovin' GIVEAWAYS!: "Incarceron" by Catherine Fisher
  Fantasy/Sci-Fi Lovin' is giving away an ARC copy of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher, courtesy of Penguin Books. Open to Everyone. Deadline: Before the winner is picked on Tuesday December 22nd.
   
• Patricia's Vampire Notes: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro - Guest Blog
  Patricia has interviewed Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and she is giving away a copy of Chelsea's new release Burning Shadows. Open to the US and Canada. Deadline to enter is December 22nd.
   
• All Things Urban Fantasy: Review & Giveaway: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
  Abigail has reviewed Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding and she is giving away three copies, courtesy of Random House. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is Midnight MST on December 23rd.
   
• The Book Butterfly: Book Review & Contest: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
  Kim at The Book Butterfly has reviewed The Maze Runner by James Dashner and she is giving away two copies of this book. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is December 25th.
   
• BSC Reviews: CONTEST – Malice by Chris Wooding (5 copies!)
  BSC Reviews is giving away five copies of Malice by Chris Wooding, a novel/comic hybrid from Scholastic Press. Open to all BSC readers. Deadline to enter is before December 25th.
   
• Bites: Vampire Taxonomy by Meredith Woerner + Contest!
  Donna has reviewed Vampire Taxonomy by Meredith Woerner and she is giving away two copies of this novel. Open to US. Deadline to enter is at Midnight EST on December 29th.
   
• Confessions of a Wandering Heart: Holiday Giveaway #3 - The Dark Divine
  Suzie is giving away an ARC of The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, which releases on December 22, 2009. Deadline to enter is at Midnight on December 30th.
   
• Chloe Neill - The Daily Snark: Win a key necklace from Tiffany & Co.!
  Chloe Neill is has a spread the word contest for the release of Firespell. Firespell is Chloe's debut YA book which releases on January 5, 2010. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• Cherry Mischievous: CHRISTMAS HAMPER!
  Cherry Mischievous is having a Christmas give away to spread the good cheer of Christmas! They have a Christmas Hamper starting with these four books: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan, Storm Front by Jim Butcher, and Lover Eternal by JR Ward - More books may be added. Head over for the finer details. Open to Everyone. Deadline to enter is Thursday, December 31st.
   
• The Story Siren: Contest: DupliKate
  The Story Siren is giving away a signed copy of DupliKate by Cherry Cheva. Open to the US. Deadline to enter is January 5th.