Battling Beckett by T. Christensen

Battles that extend well beyond the field - check out the newly updated edition of Battling Beckett and find out why readers are raving!

 

Realm of Darkness: A Limited Edition Fantasy and Paranormal Collection for #99cents!

 If you're a fan of fantasy and paranormal, you do NOT want to miss this one! 35 full-length novels for just 99 cents for a limited time! And so many bonuses, depending on where you choose to buy your copy! Check it out!

The Hum of Taos by Andrew Duvall

 This one is for fans of suspenseful science fiction. Find out about The Hum of Taos.

In the Mood (The Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club) by M.W. Arnold

 

Ah, it is my favorite historical time period! So let's take some ladies and through in a bit of mystery! Check out an excerpt from In the Mood by M.W. Arnold! Share your thoughts in the comments section. Follow the tour for even more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The Worst Kind of Truth (A River City Novel) by Frank Zafiro

 

I do love a good police procedural series. So Frank Zafiro is here today to share an excerpt from his new book, The Worst Kind of Truth, as well as his Top 10 Police Procedural Series (TV and Books) and a bonus excerpt. Let him know what you think in the comments section! And then download your copy before you move on through the tour. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The Ack Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen Book Blast and Giveaway

  

Welcome to the book blast for The Ack Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen! This is a fun one that we have featured here before, but today there's a different peek inside! Enjoy the excerpt and then download your own copy. Let the author know your thoughts in the comments section as you follow the tour. Best of luck in the giveaway!

Heel Turn by Kevin R. Doyle

 

Kevin R. Doyle is back! This time he brings us an excerpt from his mystery Heel Turn. He's also going to give us a sneak peek into some changes he is making in his life. I remember when I made a similar decision in mine! (Best of luck to you, Kevin!) Enjoy and download your copy of the book before you follow the tour to get to know him even more. Check out the great giveaway as well!

The Cannibal's Guide to Fasting by Dana Hammer

 

I love, I love, I LOVE when book characters stop by for a chat! And today, Igor Fenenko from Dana Hammer's The Cannibal's Guide to Fasting is here to let us know what he thinks about the book about him. And it's a great post! There's also an excerpt that you can enjoy before you download your own copy. Be sure to follow the tour for even more fun. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven by Jennifer Ivy Walker

 

This book is described as paranormal fantasy medieval romance and dark fairy tale - so much goodness in one package! Read an excerpt from Jennifer Ivy Walker's The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven. Be sure to follow the tour for more. And best of luck in the great giveaway at the end!

Review of Summer People by Corinne LaBalme

 

Today we welcome author Corinne LaBalme to Andi's Book Reviews. She has taken one of my favorite tropes and made it all her own. Read an excerpt and my review of Summer People. You can also read her thoughts on making her book into a movie. Let her know what you think in the comments! And be sure to follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

A Climate of Revenge by Tom Riley

 Climate change is a real concern and it does provide fodder for some great fiction. Read an excerpt from the science fiction A Climate of Revenge by Tom Riley and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Review of The Accidental Text by Becky Monson

 

Wrong number. Right guy?

Once upon a time, Maggie Cooper lived for adventure. Jumping out of planes was child’s play. Now she can’t even work up the nerve to ask out her coworker. For a bit of self-therapy, she begins to text her recently deceased mother’s phone—the only problem is that the number has been reassigned and for weeks she’s been unknowingly texting a stranger her deepest thoughts and feelings. There have also been some not-so-deep texts, like the ones about her appreciation for her coworker’s butt.

Review of The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk

International Bestseller

"With its countless revelations about the dusty realms of rare books, a likable librarian sleuth who has just the right balance of compassion and wit, and a library setting that is teeming with secrets, The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections is a rare treat for readers. I loved this book!"―Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

Anxious People meets the delights of bookish fiction in a stunning debut following a librarian whose quiet life is turned upside down when a priceless manuscript goes missing. Soon she has to ask: what holds more secrets in the library―the ancient books shelved in the stacks, or the people who preserve them?

Liesl Weiss long ago learned to be content working behind the scenes in the distinguished rare books department of a large university, managing details and working behind the scenes to make the head of the department look good. But when her boss has a stroke and she's left to run things, she discovers that the library's most prized manuscript is missing.

Review of The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of That Summer comes another heartfelt and unputdownable novel of family, secrets, and the ties that bind.

When her twenty-two-year-old stepdaughter announces her engagement to her pandemic boyfriend, Sarah Danhauser is shocked. But the wheels are in motion. Headstrong Ruby has already set a date (just three months away!) and spoken to her beloved safta, Sarah’s mother Veronica, about having the wedding at the family’s beach house in Cape Cod. Sarah might be worried, but Veronica is thrilled to be bringing the family together one last time before putting the big house on the market.

Review of On a Snowy Night (An Anthology) by Debbie Macomber

 As you already know if you follow my blog, I'm a huge Debbie Macomber fan! This one is an anthology of two other stories that I have read and reviewed individually. Here are my overall thoughts on this collection.

Wild Salvation by Alfred Stifsim

 

Go back in time to the late 1800s in this historical fiction by Alfred Stifsim. Read an excerpt from Wild Salvation and then download your own copy. Be sure to let him know what you think in the comments as you follow the tour! Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Preorder Faerie Blood (Curse of the Fae 3) by Anna Applegate!

  

Title: Faerie Blood (Curse of the Fae 3)
Author: Anna Applegate
Genre: New Adult PNR/Fantasy Romance
Cover Designer: Trif Book Design
Editor: Proof Positive
Publication Date: Sept. 8th, 2022
Hosted by: Lady Amber's PR

Review of The Musician of Emerson Pass (Emerson Pass Historical series #6) by Tess Thompson

 

Fiona Barnes has a secret. One so big she's afraid it will destroy everything she holds dear. Not even her beloved music can save her.

Review of The Redemption of Callie and Kayden (Coincidence series #2) by Jessica Sorensen

 

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden comes an emotional new story about two troubled souls sharing one all-encompassing love . . .

Battlefield Earth: A Timeless Science Fiction Classic

It's the 40th anniversary of the release of the epic sci-fi novel Battlefield Earth. This story is as gripping as the sci-fi and fantasy icons Dune, Starship Troopers, and Lord of the Rings. So if you are someone who appreciates epic sagas that pull you into the story and don't let up, you'll have to try this.

Like most novels of this significance, it inspired an action movie. Roger Christian, one of the Star Wars directors, directed it, and John Travolta produced and starred in it as the evil alien. While you may not have seen it, it has become a sci-fi classic over the years. The expanded Blu-ray edition recently released with bonus content.

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Read an exclusive excerpt from Within by Peter Gribble

 

Today we're excited to have Peter Gribble at Andi's Book Reviews with an exclusive excerpt to his new fantasy Within. Let him know what you think and then download your own copy. Follow the tour for even more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Whiskey Love by Joy Allyson

 

The title alone catches my eye on this one. But this is for fans of historical fiction. Check out an excerpt from Whiskey Love by Joy Allyson and then download your own copy. Be sure to let the author know what you think as you follow the tour! Best of luck entering the giveaway!

An Orman's Revenge (Truson SET series #1) by Dominique Gibson

If you like paranormal romance, you'll want to check out the Truson SET series by Dominique Gibson! Take a look at book 1, An Orman's Revenge and then get your own copy from your favorite retailer!

 

Read an excerpt from The Litter by Kevin R. Doyle

 

Please welcome author Kevin R. Doyle back to the blog as he brings us an exclusive excerpt from The Litter. Get more as you follow the tour! Be sure to leave your thoughts along the way. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The Seaside Strategy (Hilton Head Island Romance) by Elana Johnson

We’re so excited to be sharing the final book in Elana Johnson’s HILTON HEAD ISLAND ROMANCE trilogy–The Seaside Strategy is coming August 16th!

Last Star Standing by Spaulding Taylor

 

Author Spaulding Taylor is here today to give us a peek inside her new speculative thriller, Last Star Standing, and a little peek inside her life. Enjoy this excerpt and author interview and feel free to ask more questions in the comments section! Download your copy and follow the tour for more. Best of luck in the giveaway!

Help Me Celebrate My Birthday! $15 Amazon Gift Card #Giveaway Ends 7/31

 

July is my birthday month! The official day just happened, so I thought I would share some of the birthday fun with all of you! I love getting Amazon gift cards, so I am going to give one winner a gift card in an amount that is a fraction of my age. I just won't tell you what that fraction is!

The Wielder Diaries: My Crystal by Ashley Scheller

 

Go on a fantasy adventure with this excerpt from The Wielder Diaries: My Crystal by Ashley Scheller. Follow the tour for more and let her know your thoughts in the comments. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

The Chronicles of Antecede: Lost and Found by C.M. Sage

 

Today we welcome author CM Sage to Andi's Book Reviews. She's sharing with us an excerpt from her new fantasy, The Chronicles of Antecede: Lost and Found, as well as her Top 10 movies. How does your list compare to hers? Let her know in the comments after you download the book. Then follow the tour for even more fun. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Review of The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence Book 1) by Jessica Sorensen

 

For Kayden, suffering in silence was the only way to survive. If he was lucky, he could keep his head down, do as he was told, and make it through the day. But one night it seemed like his luck-and his life-might finally end . . . until an angel named Callie appeared just in time to rescue him.

Review of the Bridgerton Collection Volume 2 by Juila Quinn

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with Love; and When He Was Wicked—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

Read a deleted scene from Finding Persephone by PJ Braley

 

How many of you like to watch the deleted scenes on your DVDs? (Or should I say, do you remember watching those on your DVDs? They don't always have them streaming, lol.) Did you know that books also often have deleted scenes? Today you get to read a deleted scene from PJ Braley's new book Finding Persephone. You also get to take a peek at an excerpt that did make the final cut. Download your copy and let the author know your thoughts in the comments section. And then happy trails as you visit the rest of the tour for more! Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Asleep Now! My Baby Sleep Recipes: Gentle Sleep Solutions, Baby Sleep Aids, Book for Parents by Jessica Ram

 Free for Kindle July 28!

 

Toxic Beer by Simon Bullock

 

OK, the title alone has me cracking a grin. Can you imagine what is inside? Take a peek with this excerpt and then download your own copy. Be sure to let the author know what you think in the comments section as you follow the tour. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Allma Forcefield by Brittany Tieniel Robinson

 New from Emerald Dream Publishing is a sci-fi novella that's perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket.

The Prophet's Debt by Robert Creekmore

 

Embrace the dark side with Robert Creekmore's book Prophet's Debt. Immerse yourself in an excerpt and then read about what he would want with him if lost in the Appalachians where this story takes place. Share your thoughts in the comments and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Like a Lily Among the Thorns by Karen S. Bell

 

Like a Lily Among the Thorns is a cli-fi (climate fiction) speculative fiction from Karen S. Bell. Take a peek inside with this excerpt and then download your own copy. Be sure to let her know your thoughts in the comments as you make your way through the tour. Best of luck entering the giveaway!

Read an excerpt from The Voyage (Clan MacInnes Book 1) by Aila Skye

 Delve into the medieval times with this historical romance with Scottish clans that has reviewers raving and won the Best Audible Book Series in 2020! Read the excerpt below and then get your own copy!

 

Review of Murder in the Neighborhood: The True Story of America's First Recorded Mass Shooting by Ellen J. Green

It's a topic too often on the main headlines of the news outlets these days. More and more mass shootings. We struggle to think of a time when these were not happening. Well, the first one was over 60 years ago. And this is that story. Find out more about Murder in the Neighborhood: The True Story of America's First Recorded Mass shooting and read my review of this engaging, tragic story.

Clan MacInnes: The Voyage by Aila Skye

Check out the Scottish clan romance that has reviewers raving and won the Best Audible Book Series in 2020! Read the excerpt below and then get your own copy!

 

Review of When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons #6) by Julia Quinn

FRANCESCA’S STORY

In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.

To Kingdom Come: An Art History Mystery by Claudia Riess

 

I love mysteries as it is, but there's something about an art heist that has an added element of adventure, don't you think? Check out this excerpt from To Kingdom Come by Claudia Riess and let her know what you think! Download your own copy and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck with the giveaway!

Read an excerpt from Waiting for You by Chloe Gilbert

It's another one of those rock star romances! Who didn't want to find a reason to be with the band - like doing an interview - and form a lasting relationship? Check out an excerpt from Waiting for You by Chloe Gilber and then get your copy on Amazon! 

Read an exclusive excerpt from Return to Wylder by Maria Imbalzano

 

Please welcome author Maria Imbalzano back to Andi's Book Reviews as today she shares with us an exclusive excerpt from her new book, Return to Wylder. Download your own copy and then follow the tour for more. Remember to share your thoughts with her in the comments section! Best of luck in the giveaway!

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38

Have you heard of this contest?

38 years ago, L. Ron Hubbard (the author of the science fiction classic Battlefield Earth) started a contest to help discover new authors. It is still running today and the judges are some of your favorite authors, like Brandon Sanderson, Nnedi Okorafor, Orson Scott Card, and more—really good authors are picking these stories.

Also, the contest is free to enter and judged blind, so each author and illustrator has an equal opportunity to win no matter their gender, race, or age. How cool is that?

The newest book, volume 38 also has some amazing extras: a rare short story by Frank Herbert the author of Dune, (we was also a judge!), L. Ron Hubbard, and David Farland as well as articles with tips for new writers.

Sweetwater Promise by January Bain

 

Small town meets big city and history meets the present in this new book from January Bain. Read an excerpt from Sweetwater Promise and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck in the giveaway!

The Collector by Lane Stone

 

Just the name alone guarantees a chilling ride in this new thriller by Lane Stone. Read an excerpt from The Collector and let the author know what you think in the comments! Download your own copy and then follow the tour for more. Best of luck in the giveaway!

From 6 to 7 Figures by Austin Netzley

 

"This is the playbook that entrepreneurs NEED.” — Dan Martell

The Accidental Detective Series by Kris Bock

 

If you like a bit of humor in your mysteries, you'll want to check out The Accidental Detective series by Kris Bock. Preview each of the books and then follow the tour for even more. Best of luck in the giveaway!

Review of To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgerton #5) by Julia Quinn

 

A New York Times Bestseller

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Eloise Bridgerton, in the fifth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

ELOISE’S STORY

Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more.

Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?