An e-book giveaway, one now, one later plus another contest

     

A few days ago, I did a post about Kendall Grey's newest release, Just Breathe at this link.  I am delighted to be able to share that I have an e-book of this delightful story available for a giveaway.  Please click on the previous link and make sure that you leave a comment answering my question along with your E-maill adress!





I am also thrilled to announce that I am participating in the Reading Romances blog hop celebrating St. Valentine.  I will have a copy of the e-book version of TJ Shaw's enjoyable fantasy title, Caller of Light and will be accepting entries Feb. 11-18, 2013, please make sure you return to my blog during that time if you would like an opportunity to enter the contest.


I am back to juggling a few things so don't have time to make my contest list posting but I just noticed that the delightful Randi Alexander has a contest on Goodreads for her newest Cowboy Jackpot:  Valentine's Day at this link.  It was a fun read and continues the story started in Cowboy Jackpot:  Christmas.   The drawing will be held on Feb. 9, 2013 so don't procrastinate.  I will post about the two stories in a few days but I enjoyed them both.

Just Breathe and A GIVEAWAY!

Just Breathe                   by Kendall Grey.


The third volume in the 'Just Breathe' trilogy is being released.  The first two books in the series are Inhale and Exhale and are great paranormal reads.  My Amazon review for Inhale is at this link, for Exhale is at this link and for Just Breathe is at this link.  The Kindle version of Inhale is free at this time (no idea for how long so don't delay!).


             

I had the unprecedented opportunity to interact with Zoe Morgan (the heroine of the series) and took advantage of the chance to ask her the following:

What can those of us who don't have special powers do to help and what should we know about Cetaceans (especially in light of the publicity being given to that kid who was bitten a few weeks ago) that aren't common knowledge or are misconceptions?

Her answer:

There are tons of misconceptions out there. I'll toss out a few off the top of my head, and I'm sure Adriene will think of some more...

1. Whales are fish. Nope, they breathe air with lungs, give live birth, nurse their young, and even have hair. Not much, but a few hairs here and there. That makes a whale a MAMMAL.

2. The story of Jonah and the whale could really happen. It's not likely that a whale could swallow a person. A humpback whale's esophagus is about the diameter of a big grapefruit. A beach ball is bigger than a blue whale's throat. The only whale that might be able to swallow a human would be a sperm whale, and even that would be very tricky.

3. Whales aren't very smart. Au contraire. There's an entire Wikipedia article about cetacean intelligence here. I've seen many species of whales in action, and I can tell you without a doubt they're smarter than we give them credit for. If you haven't heard about the dolphin studies with mirrors, watch this. It will blow your mind. And if those articles don't convince you, watch this video that shows how whales and dolphins "play" together.

And a friend of Zoe's (Adriene) said this:
One of the things we can do to help whales... the best thing you can do is educate yourself. Support programs that teach kids (our future) about whales. Go out on a boat and see the whales for yourself.

If you're a seafood eater, check out Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch guides. These tools tell you which fish are best to eat based on fishing practices, level of contaminants, and other factors.

Thanks to both of you who took the time to answer my questions (see, I can talk to the voices in somebody else's head as well, lol).

Kendall Grey has already put her book profits to work educating children about whales.  Please check this link for the latest info about Kendall's contribution to Whale Camp!

Update 1/31/13:  I have been informed that I can offer an e-book of Just Breathe for giveaway!  I will pick a randomly chosen winner on Feb. 7, 2013 from those who leave a comment on this post .  Just tell me which sea creature you are most fond of and why.  Please remember to leave an e-mail address!  Thanks for playing.

For other blogs on the tour, please go to this link.  There were lots of great interactions with the various characters so make sure you visit several blogs.

And last, but not least...as usual it is beyond my technical capabilities to figure out why I can't get the rafflecopter itself to work but there is a contest at this link. (I can't check it because I am not on Facebook so please let me know if it doesn't work for you!)

Just Breathe has been released! (adult title)

Just Breathe  
by Kendall Grey is finally out! (Adult title)  This is the third volume in the fascinating trilogy that started with Inhale and continued with Exhale.  If you haven't read either of those titles yet, Inhale is free in e-book version on Amazon (click on the cover below).  I am currently reading Just Breathe and will post my review when I have finished.  I am part of Ms Grey's blog hop and will be hosting a couple of her characters on January 23 and I invite you to visit her webpage and enter her contest at this link.  I was delighted to read about the funds that the author has raised to help educate people about whales and other cetaceans.

             



He made a deal with the devil to save the woman he loves…

After a terrible accident rocks the foundation of their relationship, Australian Sentinel Gavin Cassidy and whale biologist Zoe Morgan call it quits. Gavin can’t forgive himself for shattering her trust, and being with the sexy rock star is killing Zoe. Literally.

But love—and duty—are powerful motivators, and alliances are forged in the most unlikely places. With the key to salvation locked inside the mind of an unconscious child, Gavin must find another way to snuff out the Fyre Elementals before millions of humans die, or make good on his deal with the devil and lose the one he loves. Again.

* JUST BREATHE contains graphic sex, language, and violence. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18

** All profits from sales of the JUST BREATHE Trilogy will be donated to programs that educate people about whales and the challenges they face

Inhale by Kendall Grey free today!

I am not sure how long this offer is going to be available but Inhale (adult title) by Kendall Grey is available on Amazon Kindle at no charge today.  This was the lovely fantasy/paranormal tale that introduces the cetacean researcher who becomes entangled in a struggle involving Elementals.  My post about this first volume of the Just Breathe trilogy is at this link.

Inhale release day!

I posted about this book a few days ago at this link.  My Amazon review is at this link under ELF2060.  It is being released today!  Kim at SOS Aloha has an interview with the author at this link.  This is a release from the author:

INHALE, an urban fantasy romance by Kendall Grey, is now available in paperback and e-book for Kindle (MOBI) and Nook (EPUB). INHALE is the first book in the JUST BREATHE trilogy. Kendall is donating all profits from the sale of the trilogy to programs that educate people about whales and the challenges they face. Watch the video to find out why.

Kendall encourages interested readers to consider purchasing an e-book instead of a paperback. E-books save trees, cost considerably less, and bring in much more money for the whales.

Thank you for supporting INHALE, and most importantly, the whales that need our help.

INHALE blurb:

Strangers in reality, inseparable in dreams…

After years of suffocating under her boss’s scrutiny, whale biologist Zoe Morgan finally lands a job as director of a tagging project in Hervey Bay, Australia. Success Down Under all but guarantees her the promotion of a lifetime, and Zoe won’t let anything—or anyone—stand in her way. Not the whale voices she suddenly hears in her head, not the ex who won’t take no for an answer, and especially not the gorgeous figment of her imagination who keeps saving her from the fiery hell of her dreams.

Gavin Cassidy hasn’t been called to help a human Wyldling in over a year, which is fine by him. Still blaming himself for the death of his partner, he keeps the guilt at bay by indulging in every excess his rock star persona affords. That is, until he’s summoned to protect Zoe from hungry Fyre Elementals and learns his new charge is the key to restoring order in the dying Dreaming. He never expects to fall for the feisty Dr. Morgan…nor does he realize he may have to sacrifice the woman he loves to save an entire country.

*This book contains graphic language, sex, and some violence. Not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
**The author will donate all profits from the sale of the JUST BREATHE trilogy to programs that educate people about whales and the challenges they face.

Inhale

Inhale is the entertaining fantasy novel that introduces the talents of Kendall Grey to the world.  It is my impression that she has written shorter works but this is the first full-length book which amazingly is part of a trilogy!  Despite the somewhat familiar use of beings called Elementals (Fyre, Waeter, Aer and Erthe), the author creatively melds an alternate reality called Dreaming with experiences in the real world (Realis).  The Elementals are "ancient creatures ... that thrive on hybrid elements created by humans...who are always hungry."

Engaging characters ensnare the reader on a breathless ride to free a trapped whale (I loved the repartee about inheritances while Zoe and Adriene struggle on the water) then drag one into the morass of emotions of Gavin and his daily fight to regain equilibrium both in his role as a musician and as a Sentinel.  The enigmatic aboriginal Sentinel known as Yileen provides clues and his own brand of assistance but the ongoing struggle will require the efforts of many to try to protect humans from the depredations of the Elementals.  Sizzling love scenes are intermingled with those that vividly conjure up the vast ocean and the fascinating cetaceans that travel through that medium.  A mysterious nemesis lurks in the background of the real world even as an overt attack is being orchestrated in Dreaming and Zoe will have to learn how to cope against both even as she strives to determine who her allies and enemies truly are.   A great start to the series introducing a talented author who is unselfishly donating her profits for Whale education.

The book is to be released in early May but you can read an excerpt to whet your appetite until then at this link.

My Amazon review is at this  link.   A 'yes, this was helpful' vote is always appreciated.


A copy of this title was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.