Giveaway Three Audiobooks of Timesplash & Prequel!!

A month or so ago I posted a review of a good audiobook, Timesplash!  The author, Graham Storrs, has written a prequel, in the form of a short story, and recorded it in audio himself.  The publisher contacted me to host a giveaway - cool right?!  So here is a chance to pick up an extra audiobook to enjoy during holiday travels.

This giveaway you enter through the Rafflecopter below. Note there are several extra entries like commenting on the post

Mini Review: Party Time is a prequel to Timespash. It describes a group meeting when the "brick" thrown back in time was tested. While one young man is excited about the science of the brick disappearing in time, another is hyped on the party that will occur with the residual effect - the backwash that creates the splash. This is interesting and I like the author's reading. But be warned that the language is very raw with quite a bit of the "f" word. The ending is great... "we're going to need a bigger cage."
Check more information about Timesplash at this link!  Thank you Iambik for a good audio listen and an awesome giveaway opportunity!
Closes December 19, 2011.

Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway December 9, 2011

[** If you are new to Friday Pick Giveaway, scroll down a bit (below book group #19) for instructions on how to enter.] 
NOTE to you Audio lovers - I have an Audio Giveaway posting this morning too for Timesplash!!
Yikes - its Friday again? Already.... Sigh. Time flies too quickly.

Thank you to all who entered December 2 Pick.  There was only one Automatic winner this week (those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks). There are a couple of thirds getting reading for next week but a lot of first picks this week

mamabunny13 has asked for Second Chance for 4 weeks with no blocks.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Random.org picked Winners from December 2 Pick:

Aik gets a GC

Mariska gets a GC

and
Jane chose Skin Tight

I actually chose four this week and the fourth name is
Cozy - so Cozy if you want to pick a book,let me know. :-)

All winners please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me to confirm your win, send your snail mail address information and let me know if you would like bookmarks - sensual or sexy +plus - I am still low on just sweet. 

http://www.2gypsygirls.com/2010/12/10-things.html 
These ornaments were apparently made from old comic books - cute aren't they? 
And Gyspygirls suggested adding a crystal in the middle.

New Group #24 Pick Books November 25, 2011
(The only Thanksgiving title I found is a Harlequin I'd like to read someday so no Thanksgiving titles for November.)

Skin Tight by Susan Andersen  (Cover has one thin black marker stripe)
Hour Game by David Baldacci
After Dark by Beverly Barton(spine wear)
The Shattered Rose by Jo Beverley
Final Justice by Jasmine Cresswell
Green Calder Grass by Janet Dailey
Praying for Sleep by Jeffery Deaver
Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield
Cry Wolf by Tami Hoag (spine wear)
Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery
Sweet Vengeance by Kat Martin
Lost Highways by Curtiss Ann Matlock
The Wedding Wager by Cathy Maxwell
Moon Racer by Constance O'Banyon
Cause for Alarm by Erica Spindler
Destiny Unleashed by Sherryl Woods


New Group #23 Pick Books October 14, 2011
I tried to pick some books that would be good for October - Halloween or dark minded.

Ghost Writer (Shivers #3) by M.D. Spenser
Witch by Barbara Michaels (spine wear)
Walking After Midnight by Karen Robards (spine wear)
Emily's Good Nightmare by Cosmic Debris Cosmic
Death Angel by Linda Howard
A Marked Man by Stella Cameron
Bone Cold by Erica Spindler (spine wear)

New Group #22 Pick Books September 2, 2011

Singles:
Tender Triumph by Judith McNaught
A Far and Deadly Cry by Teri Holibrook

Blackwater Sound: A Novel (Thorn Mysteries) by James W. Hall

New Group #21 of Pick Books July 29, 2011

There are eight mysteries and I have asterisked nine books that are smaller and would be good for oversea choices if so desired.

Coffin Underground (Inspector John Coffin) by Gwendoline Butler

Mallory's Oracle (Kathleen Mallory Novels) by Carol O'Connell

* I. O. U by Pickard, Nancy (spine creased)

Stand by Me Anthology with Dallas Schulze, Roberta Leigh and Linda Randall Wisdom (spine creased)

* Rogue Stallion (Montana Mavericks) by Diana Palmer

May, 2011 New Group of Pick books

Group #20

Singles

Luciano's Luck by Jack Higgins - Audio Cassettes

3/25/11 I did get to set up a new group of books:

Group #19

Singles

Second Chance: A NovelSecond Chance: A Novel

Disguised Blessing

Rhapsody: A Love Story

Primary Colors - audio tapes

A Little Magic

Note of Peril (black strip on cover)

2/19/11 Book Group #18- Pairs!

Not all of these are two from a series but several are. Each pick gets two books.

Patricia Cornwell Pair:

Cruel and Unusual

At Risk (Win Garano)

I have finally updated the intro and Entry paragraphs here:

If you saw the pictures posted of my bookshelves and boxes you know I do have lots of books! And that doesn't include the other eight or so boxes at my office!! And more books as I find deals too good to pass up! I am sharing my book bounty by these Friday Pick Giveaways. 

I started Friday Pick in November 27, 2009 and in two years I have posted 24 groups of 16 books to find new homes!

I have periodically update the lists - deleting those won. You can still go to the Friday Pick list link to see older posts and the older lists book pictures if you want! I am happy to say that so far about 281 books have found new homes! YAY. I have to update my print out to check the exact number sent out - a few were never claimed.

Note rules here regarding international entries.

Because postage to overseas can be prohibitive I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, ARe, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. So for my overseas visitors your comment may indicate a smaller book and I'll check postage or note your choice of gift card.

I learned that The Book Depository does not ship to everywhere. The postage for some of the books to far away places runs between $5.00 and $6.00 and up. Since I would award $5.00 for The Book Depository to an international winner, as an alternative you may choose a smaller book and we will hope the postage will not exceed $6.00. If the postage is more, or if you want to pick a larger book and you are willing to pay any extra postage beyond the $6.00 I will work with you on that. This may not make a difference to many but if it helps one or two of you to give one of my books a home that will make me happy too. :o)

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment and tell me WHICH BOOK you would like to get from the Friday Pick lists.
CUT OFF TIME IS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 10:00 PM CENTRAL so I do not have to stay up past midnight to do the winner post!
I will randomly pick two winners to announce Friday mornings with the next Pick post.
Automatic wins are those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks.

WINNERS PLEASE CHECK THE WIN POST ON FRIDAYS AND fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me at mesreads@gmail.com. [I will confirm receipt of the addresses- well I realize I haven't always done this. But if you filled out the form and don't get the book within two weeks nudge me with an email please!] If I have the winners e-mail I will send a reminder in a week or so....

Thanks for helping these books find new homes!!

Repeating this helpful blog tip: You can right click on a link and you will be given the choice to open the link in a new window or tab so you do not navigate away from the screen you are on!! I use this all the time!

1/14/11 New List
#17

Scavenger by David Morrell
Moonfire by Judith Redman Robbins
Saving Faith by David Baldacci (Audio Book)

12/3/10 Book Set:

#16

Best Of Enemies by Taylor Smith

Sleight of Hand by Robin Hathaway

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Uneasy Alliance (Famous Firsts) Jayne Ann Krentz (slightly worn)

List #15

The Texas CEO's Secret (Silhouette Special Edition) by Nicole Foster

List #14

Blood And Glory (Soldiers Of War) (Soldiers of War, Book 1) by Larson Reed

Lines of Defense by Barry Siegel
Gospel Truths by J.G. Sandom

Here is set #13 of Used books!

Pearl Beyond Price by Claire Delacroix

This is a group of books I have had for several years but not gotten to read. Since it doesn't look like I will get to read them for another year (or more!) I am passing them on. Although as I type them part of me still says "But you may want to read that some day!" Yes, yes; along with the other 700 books I am housing! Must Let goooooo.....

Group #12

The Ripple Effect by Lynn Erickson

Double Jeopardy by William Bernhardt

The Genesis Code: A Thriller by John Case

Group #11

Cat's Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown

Alien Chronicles - The Crimson Claw by Deborah Chester

Snow in April by Rosamunde Pilcher

Looking Back by Belva Plain

The Ring on Her Finger by Elizabeth Bevarly

List #1 Circle of Stars by Anna Lee Waldo

Pick #2

The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross

Pick #3

One Eye Closed by Karen Whiddon

Pick #4

Talking God by Tony Kellerman

Everything to Gain by Barbara Taylor Bradford

The Sixth Sense

The Shadow by Shelley Munro (PA)

Swear by the Moon by Shirley Busbee

Pick #5

See Jane Lead by Lois P. Frankel

The Jester by James Patterson - Audio Tapes

The Daddy Spell by Patti Ann Cole

Misfortune by Nancy Geary

False Prophet by Faye Kellerman

Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Audio Tapes

Pick #6

The Marshall Takes a Bride by Renee Ryan *PA*

Elusive Love by Catherine Lanigan

Pick #7

Scarred by William Heffernan (spine creased)

Prey by Michael Crichton - Audio Tape

The Path to Her Heart by Linda Ford (Personally Autographed)

Princess Charming by Jane Heller (slightly creased)

Pick #8

(sc) = slightly creased on binding otherwise all in good shape

The Jury by Steve Martini - Audio Tapes

Midnight Come Again by Dana Stabenow (sc)

No Safe Place by Richard North Patterson - Audio Tapes

Pick #9

Spyder Web by Tom Grace - Audio Tapes

Three Weddings and a Kiss - Anthology

On Treacherous Ground by Earl Murray

Runaway Heart by Stephen J. Cannell

Guardian by Dee Henderson - Audio Tapes

Time to Hunt by Stephen Hunter - Audio Tapes

Pick #10

The Third Twin by Ken Follett (spine creased)

Double Blind by Ken Goodard

Dreams Gather by Kathryn Collins (sc)

Mini Interview with Jill Shalvis and Giveaway - 3 Copies!!

Please welcome author Jill Shalvis for mini interview with Giveaway!

1.  Please share your most rewarding experience since being published.

Getting reader mail and hearing about making people happy or giving them an escape.

2.  What is one thing you struggle with in your writing?

Ha. Everything. The putting of words onto the screen, the believing in myself … getting to The end, everything.

3.  What's the best advice anyone has ever given you?

Sit your butt in the chair and just write.

Thank you to Jillian at Hachette for this fun book to read and for providing THREE copies for giveaway!

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY: 

1. Visit the author's website and tell me something you found interesting.
  This is required for entry.

2.  For extra entry, comment on the review - worth two entries.

3.  For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.

4. For two more entries, blog, facebook, tweet (any of those networks!) about this giveaway and tell me where you did.

It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.
(Six total entries possible.)

THERE WILL BE THREE WINNERS!

* This contest is only open to residents of US and Canada.

* No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.

* Limit one win per household.

* This contest will close 10 PM (Central) on December 16, 2011.
The winners will be randomly selected from all entries and announced on December 17 with 72 hours to complete the winners form.

Book Review: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis

Head Over Heels (A Lucky Harbor Novel)

by Jill Shalvis

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Forever; Original edition (December 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446571636
• ISBN-13: 978-0446571630

     Genre: Contemporary Romance
     My Rating: 4.25 of 5.0

Book Description
Series: A Lucky Harbor Novel | Publication Date: December 1, 2011
Breaking rules and breaking hearts

Free-spirited Chloe lives life on the edge. Unlike her soon-to-be married sisters, she isn't ready to settle into a quiet life running their family's newly renovated inn. But soon her love of trouble--and trouble with love-draws the attention of the very stern, very sexy sheriff who'd like nothing better than to tame her wild ways.

Suddenly Chloe can't take a misstep without the sheriff hot on her heels. His rugged swagger and his enigmatic smile are enough to make a girl beg to be handcuffed. For the first time, instead of avoiding the law, Chloe dreams of surrender. Can this rebel find a way to keep the peace with the straitlaced sheriff? Or will Chloe's colorful past keep her from a love that lasts . . . and the safe haven she truly wants in a town called Lucky Harbor?

Review: The third story in the Lucky Harbor series.
Chloe is the “baby” sister to sophisticated and proper Tara and nurturing, conciliatory Maddie. Chloe is considered the wild child like their mother. She was raised on the road with her free spirited mother following in the path of Grateful Dead concerts. Although she has chipped in to help the girls renovate and manage the family inn, they don’t expect that she will stay. She is mostly responsible for the grunt cleaning jobs and manning the desk now that Tara and Maddie are mostly living with their boyfriends. Chloe makes her own line of skin care and health remedies and makes runs into the city to host spa days. She is trying to grow and show everyone that she can be more responsible. When she comes up with a new idea to contribute to the Inn she has to overcome the doubt and gain the support of her sisters.

Chloe has a big heart and caring soul too. She spends time with her friend Lance who struggles with CF. The two tend to get into trouble - like sneaking out to rescue pit bulls.

Sheriff Sawyer appears to be a straight-laced and toe the line, eagle scout type of guy. He actually is trying to prove himself in a town that knew him as a teen trouble maker. His tries to help his stubborn father even when he rebukes the help and always reminds Sawyer what a disappointment he was.

When Sawyer realizes that Chloe has been illegally rescuing dogs he decides he better keep a closer eye on her. For the past year it has seemed that they hated each other but really there is clear chemical attraction and friction. Chloe figures she is too wild for him and he doesn’t think her reputation for trouble will mix with his proper image. But love has other thoughts for both of them!

I liked the characters very much. They are good opposites who have more in common than they realize. Their relationship sizzles with sexual tension and some of the thought patterns and scenes are quite fun. I was feeling that the sexual issues were overshadowing the story but by midway the plot settled in so that the sexy romance blended well with the family drama and personal growth that are a big part of the story.  Chloe and Sawyer have to deal with Chloe's asthma problems too which adds another interesting element to the story.  I enjoyed the story as entertaining by the time I finished.

If you like sizzling romance, emotional obstacles, family drama and personal growth, served up with an easy writing style and plenty of humor, this is a read, series and an author you should try.  You can check out my review of Simply Irresistible, Maddie's story.
Don't miss a chance to win one of 3 copies in the Giveaway!

Flash Giveaway Books and Calendars - Ends 12/10/11

It's time for a Holiday FLASH GIVEAWAY! (Besides- I didn't get a review written tonight as I was out for a Christmas party and am ready to head for bed.)

My ARC box overflows so I am going to have TWO Winners for ARC books PLUS I have ten 2012 calendars to give away!
The giveaway is for ANY book on my Review and ARC giveaway list OR for a calendar!

These four calendars came from the Hunger Site Store.

Dogma (dogs), Classic Cats, In the Pink (pigs) and Live, Laugh, Love.

These calendars I picked up during our Scandanavian cruise. The dog and cat are not from a country - I just liked them. :-) The three to the left are from Dublin: The Book of Kells (illustrated images from the Gospels); Scenic Views of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Maud Lewis is a Canadian Folk Artist and I picked these up in Nova Scotia. I only have one left as I have already given one as a gift.

So - there are 10 Calendars for 10 winners in addition to two book winners - total in this giveaway 12 winners!

TO ENTER:

•  Must be a follower and state how you follow (GFC, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads; email); all links are on the sidebars.

•  Tell me if you would prefer to win a book or calender in this giveaway and tell me which calendar you would like if you win one.

•  Check out the available books, make a choice and leave a comment saying what book you would like if you win!

I will mail the review or ARC copy OR order the chosen book through Book Depository provided the postage or book cost is under $10.00.


Open Worldwide. Winners will be picked by Random.org. The first winners selected get their choice of book or calendar; once two books are selected the other 10 winners will get a calendar - I'll match choices as best I can. :-)
Ends December 10, 2011 at 10 PM Central.