Book Blitz: SING SWEET SPARROW by Angela Townsend

Sing Sweet Sparrow by Angela J. Townsend 
Publication date: January 12th 2016
Genres: Historical, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

With the odd disappearance of her parents, Gussie Gibson has lived her entire life with her granny on a peaceful pecan orchard, owned by the meanest man in all of Georgia—Mr. J.P. Combs. Granny teaches Gussie many valuable life lessons as a black woman growing up in the still-segregated south. Mr. Combs is an evil underhanded banker who takes liberties beyond his privilege. When Granny dies, Combs informs Gussie she owes him back rent—but he wants much more than money for payment—and more than Gussie can live with.

After defending herself against his sexual advances, Gussie flees to escape certain vigilante justice when she meets a charming, handsome stranger, Sam Johnson, who is just returning from World War II.

Gussie and Sam’s friendship is short-lived when Mr. Combs hunts her down and drags her back to Green Ridge, driven by his craving for revenge and a grudge too deep to comprehend. Gussie fights to return to Sam and his love, but it seems, no matter where she runs, danger follows close on her heels, in the troubled South where cruelty disfigures the human spirit and love is a dim beacon of hope.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28598881-sing-sweet-sparrow?ac=1&from_search=1

Purchase Now:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sing-Sweet-Sparrow-Angela-Townsend-ebook/dp/B01AIZSPJE

AUTHOR BIO:

Angela is a multi-published, award-winning author of young adult and middle grade books. She has a motion picture based on her award-winning novel, The Forlorned, coming out soon, and a second motion picture project in production for River of Bones.

Author links:

http://www.angelatownsendbooks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AngelaTownsendAuthor

https://twitter.com/AngelaJTownsend

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5359732.Angela_J_Townsend

GIVEAWAY

Blitz-wide giveaway (US/CAN)

• Print copy of Sing Sweet Sparrow + a Lavender Spa Bath Gift Set

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EVERNIGHT TEEN BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!

EVERNIGHT TEEN is celebrating their anniversary this month with a 3^rd Birthday Blog Hop. It’s EVERNIGHT TEEN’s birthday but we're giving out the presents with a Grand Prize of a $100 Amazon gift certificate!

EVERNIGHT TEEN books feature fresh teen fiction that is raw, gritty and real. Whether paranormal, contemporary, sci-fi or suspense, our books are about real issues and pack a strong emotional punch. You’ll find cutting edge fiction that today’s young adults can relate to and will keep you turning the pages long into the night.

I’m proud to be an EVERNIGHT TEEN author. Enjoy this tease from my book, DRAWN

Caught between the sweltering fall landscape of Wilmington, NC beaches and southern illusions and expectations, all sixteen year-old Cameron Shade thinks about is art. That, and for Farrah Spangled to view him as more than just a friend. Cameron longs to win her heart through art.

After several warm interactions with Farrah, including painting together at the beach, Cameron discovers just how complex Farrah’s life is with her boyfriend and her family. Following a tense run-in with Farrah’s father, she forbids Cameron to ever speak to her again, but Cameron’s convinced there’s more behind the request.

To impress Farrah with a last-ditch effort, Cameron sketches her portrait. But the sketchbook he uses hides a dark secret. Farrah’s now in grave danger because the sketch he drew of her siphons her real-life’s soul into the sketchbook. Cameron now has twenty days to extract Farrah. To save her, he must draw himself into the book. 

If he fails… they both die.

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23842764-drawn

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Drawn-Chris-Ledbetter-ebook/dp/B00UGRG8SK

Author Website: www.csledbetter.com

The sequel to DRAWN, entitled INKED, is coming from Evernight Teen in Summer 2016!!

Be sure visit each stop on the BLOG HOP for more chances to WIN the GRAND PRIZE of a $100 Amazon Gift Card. You’ll receive bonus entries for commenting on each blog!

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Release Day Blitz: BANISHED by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Banished by Kimberley Griffiths Little
(Forbidden #2)
Published by: HarperCollins
Publication date: February 2nd 2016
Genres: Historical, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

She thought she’d lost everything . . .

After spending months traveling the harsh, unforgiving Mesopotamian desert, Jayden reunites with a broken, injured Kadesh. Although everyone was convinced the violent and unpredictable Horeb, Jayden’s betrothed, killed the handsome prince, Jayden knew in her heart that her love was alive and safe. But their reunion is short-lived, as they learn Horeb is on their trail and determined to take back the girl he has claimed. Soon, the two star-crossed lovers are on the run toward Sariba, Kadesh’s homeland, where, as heir to the Kingdom, he plans to make Jayden his princess.

But the trek to Sariba is fraught with heartache and danger. After narrowly escaping being stoned to death for a crime she didn’t commit, and learning that her sister has disappeared, Jayden’s only solace is her love for Kadesh. But even he is keeping secrets from her . . . secrets that will change everything.

This gorgeous and enchanting sequel to Forbidden, is full of love, danger, and heated passion that will leave readers breathless.

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25788400-banished

Booklist Review: "This sequel to Forbidden (2014) picks up with desert girl Jayden, distraught that the young man she loves, Kadesh, might have died. But, of course, he hasn’t. Scarred and missing an eye, yes, but he’s escaped the clutches of Horeb, Jayden’s malicious betrothed. Traveling bravely through the desert, Jayden finds him. But that perilous trip is only the first of the dangers to come. Gathering an army, Kadesh is determined to return to his faraway home, where the valuable frankincense grows, and introduce Jayden as his future bride. First, however, they must face betrayal, danger, and a waiting evil. Jayden achieves almost superhero status here, moving from adventure to adventure—not even a near-death stoning can stop her. Little’s descriptions of the landscape are evocative in both desolation and in beauty. Just as good is her pacing, which gets the blood pumping for both characters and readers. Far more than a bridge book, this will heighten anticipation for a no-doubt exciting conclusion."

Purchase Banished:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XHPD46C/

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/banished-kimberley-griffiths-little/1121902238?ean=9780062195012

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/banished-19

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/banished/id993659854?mt=11

Purchase Forbidden:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Kimberley-Griffiths-Little-ebook/dp/B00ICMJM3E/

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forbidden-kimberley-griffiths-little/1120221733?ean=9780062194992

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/forbidden-104

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/forbidden/id819130868?mt=11

AUTHOR BIO:

When I was a kid I read a book a day, scribbled stories, and dreamed about having my very own book on the library shelf. I grew up in San Francisco, but now live in an adobe house on the banks of the Rio Grande with my husband and sons. I think I've drunk so much Land of Enchantment water that some of that ancient magic got into my blood and now spurts out my pencil--I mean ergonomic keyboard. I adore anything old and musty with a secret story to tell.

I'm the author of 10 award-winning middle-grade and Young Adult novels with Scholastic and Harpercollins and I make way too many cookies when I'm writing - and I've got the best book trailers in the universe - for reals! Check them out here: www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com. Please find me on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Youtube.

Awards: Southwest Book Award, Whitney Award for Best Youth Novel, Whitney Award Finalist and Association of Mormon Letters of Art Award, Bank Street College Best  Books of 2011, 2013, and 2015, a Crystal Kite Finalist, and New Mexico Book Award Finalist.

Author links:

http://www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com/

https://twitter.com/KimberleyGLittl

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/484627.Kimberley_Griffiths_Little

GIVEAWAY

Blitz-wide giveaway (INTL)

• $25 Amazon Gift Card