Shadow (The Romany Outcasts #2) by Christi J. Whitney Blog Tour and Spotlight Post :)

Shadow (The Romany Outcasts #2) by Christi J. Whitney

Release Date: June 2, 2016
Publisher: Harper Voyager

The second volume in this incredible YA trilogy.

Sebastian Grey used to be a normal teenager.

Now he’s become a creature whose sole purpose is to act as guardian for secretive gypsy clans.

When the Romany gypsies claim Sebastian as their guardian, he is given a second chance to protect Josephine Romany, the girl he thought he might never see again.

But Sebastian is having his own problems. His transformation is still ongoing, and not everyone trusts the new gargoyle within their clan.

Then a tragedy pushes him to make choices to fulfil his duty, choices that might cost him everything.

Link to Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28941268-shadow

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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

Can you still love with a heart of stone?

Sebastian Grey always thought he was a fairly normal teenager – good friends, decent grades and a pretty sweet job in his foster brother’s tattoo shop.

But when Romany gypsies arrive in town, Sebastian discovers that his world is not what it seems. There is an age-old feud between his family and the gypsies – and this isn’t the only secret his brother has been keeping from him. His life is not his own. The girl he’s been dreaming about has just turned up at school, and he feels compelled to protect her at all costs.

Even if that means life might never be normal again.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26115230-grey

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Christi J. Whitney is the author of The Romany Outcasts Series (HarperCollins/HarperVoyagerUK).

She's a former high school theatre director with a love for the dramatic. Christi lives just outside of Atlanta with her husband and two sons.

When not spending time with them or taking a ridiculous number of trips to Disney World, she is usually directing plays, geeking out over Doctor Who, making costumes for sci-fi/fantasy conventions, watching superhero movies, or pretending she's a tad bit British.

Connect with her on Twitter @ChristiWhitney

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Umbrella With Auto Open & Close

Link to my review on Amazon:

UMBRELLA

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***My Personal Review***

With one click of the button it opens and then another click it closes.  Then all you have to do is push down the rod to snap it back into place.  It is super easy to use and comes in black.  I could tell immediately it was well made and sturdy as it had the solidness you would expect from a really good umbrella and while it is heavy it is not too heavy.  It has the wrist strap to hold on, but my favorite part by far is the ability to close it by button.  It is really a nice compact umbrella when it's closed so it would easily fit into a small bag or purse.  I was in need of a new umbrella and this fit the bill perfectly!  Very excited :)  Go pick one up as a gift today!

Leopard Outdoor Neoprene Lunch Bag

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LUNCH BAG

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***My Personal Review***

This is a great little smaller bag for taking lunches or drinks in.  The best part about it is that it stands up on it's own, flat bottomed.  If you have soup or pop in there it won't spill all over.  This also is very soft and is the perfect size for a nice lunch or to hold several drinks.  The outside is black but they also have red and navy and the inside is a really pretty blue color.  Definitely a great midsize bag for your needs!

3 White Terry Headbands

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WHITE TERRY HEADBANDS

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***My Personal Review***

I don't usually get facials but these would be AWESOME for those!  They pull all of your hair away from your face so that you have all of the skin exposed for whatever you want to do.  I have been using them after showering to keep my hair out of my face while it dries and I am in love with them.  They are completely terrycloth material and very soft and they will fit even large heads like mine :)  You get a pack of 3 so check them out on Amazon!

Prosumer's Choice Bamboo Charging Station Valet

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BAMBOO CHARGING VALET

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***My Personal Review***

Great charging station for anyone with more than one device.  This will work with almost any device including tablets, mp3 players, phones, whatever you may need.  It has at least 5 stations with 5 large inserts and 1 smaller insert for like a phone or smaller device.  I love it, it's great for anything and I can keep all my devices in one place and easily accessible.  We have several tablets and a phone as well as an iPod in our house so we can always use the space!  Make it easy and usable with one of these awesome stations made out of bamboo :)

Hohenstein - A Historical Romance Ebook

Link to my review on Amazon:

HOHENSTEIN

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***My Personal Review***

Marie-Louise is not the Baroness you would imagine in your mind.  From the moment she steps out of the carriage it is clear that she knows her own mind, cares for her familial estate immensely, and is not afraid to do what needs to be done.  Unfortunately when she arrives home and finds that the estate has been left to ruin she does what she can to try to fix it up.  But not being able to access her inheritance until she turns 25 or marries is a dilemma for her.  I can see Marie-Louise as a strong character who just will not be put upon to marry without true love.  I really liked that she does respect her aunt who is the typical aristocrat, but she also does her own thing and tries to get her aunt to come into the new era.  I would definitely recommend this book to those who love historical fiction - that is my favorite genre and this did NOT disappoint by any means!  The love story was not as important to me as the heroine herself and the ancestral home, but the love triangle is also great to read!  But will she choose love or will she give in and marry to save her beloved Hohenstein?  You have to read to find out!

The Reaper Rises by Kristen Taber Cover Reveal :)

Today we're excited to share the cover reveal of The Reaper Rises by Kristen Taber! This is the fourth book in the Aerenden series and releases this summer. This is a high fantasy and the first three books are available on Amazon for only $2.99. They are also available in audiobook and are narrated by Karen Savage. Check them out and sample them here. If you buy the book for your kindle you can get the audiobook for only $1.99!

Check out the cover of The Reaper Rises!

The Reaper Rises (Aerenden #4):
In the months following Meaghan’s reported death, her kingdom has chosen to reestablish villages, hiding behind the protection spells Garon continues to breach. Nick barely holds the Æerenden people together as he prepares them for the final battle.

Meanwhile, the Shadow Guard still thrives. Their spies have infiltrated every part of the kingdom, working to eliminate the royal family and a power they believe will destroy everything good.

Hope and trust have given way to fear and despair. Death seems imminent. And a senseless voice from the past offers the only clue for survival. Keep a fire burning...

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About the previous books:

The Child Returns (Aerenden #1):
After witnessing her parents' brutal murders at the hands of red-eyed creatures, Meaghan narrowly escapes the same fate. Her best friend, Nick, tells her the creatures are Mardróch. They come from another world and so does she. Now that the Mardróch have found her, she must return to her homeland of Ærenden or face death.

Left with little choice, she follows Nick into a strange world both similar to Earth and drastically different. Vines have the ability to attack. Monkeys freeze their victims with a glare. Men create bombs from thin air. Even Meaghan's newly discovered empath power turns into a danger she can't control.

But control becomes the least of her worries once the Mardróch begin targeting her. When Nick confesses he knows the reason they want her, she learns the truth behind the kingdom's fifteen-year civil war--a long-buried secret that could cost Meaghan her life.

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The Gildonae Alliance (Aerenden #2):
Several months after Meaghan's return to Ærenden, the kingdom's war has taken a turn for the worse. The Mardróch army hunts the new King and Queen, destroying villages in its wake. And Meaghan and Nick, training for battle in their remote section of wilderness, are far from safe. Danger hides in shadows and behind innocent faces. Allies become foes. Each day is a fight to survive. But in the end, only one threat matters. And it's a threat they never see coming.

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The Zeiihbu Master (Aerenden #3):
Separated and on opposite sides of the kingdom, Nick and Meaghan face different pursuits which could change the balance of power in Ærenden forever.

While Nick trains the villagers to be soldiers, Meaghan and a small rescue party venture into Zeiihbu to find Faillen's young son, before Garon can use the boy's power to destroy those still fighting against his rule.

Everyone knows Meaghan could be on a suicide mission, but when Nick stumbles upon a secret concealed in one of the southern villages, he realizes that Garon might not be Meaghan's greatest foe. The enemy most likely to kill her is someone who has also promised to keep her safe.

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About the Author:

Kristen spent her childhood at the feet of an Irish storytelling grandfather, learning to blend fact with fiction and imagination with reality. She lived within the realm of the tales that captivated her, breathing life into characters and crafting stories even before she could read. Those stories have since turned into over a hundred poems, several short tales, and seven manuscripts in both the Young Adult and Adult genres. Currently, Kristen is completing the five-part Ærenden series from her home office in the suburbs of Washington D.C.

Author Sites
www.kristentaber.com
www.aerenden.com

GIVEAWAY:

One (1) winner receives the first three books in audio (through audible download)
One (1) winner receives the first three books, gifted through Amazon for Kindle.

Three (3) winners receive a Kindle copy the first book, The Child Returns.

Open Worldwide (where Kindle and Audible are available.)

Ends June 22

Prizes provided the author, hosts are not responsible in any way. Must be 13 or older to enter and have parental permission if under 17. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. 

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