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Reindeer Readathon 2021

Hi everyone, it’s been a while!

In this December 2021, I’ll be participating in a month long reading challenge called Reindeer Readathon. This is my first year of joining this readathon. It’s a themed and team competition based readathon hosted by Erik (Youtube: BreakevenBooks). You may check out the announcement video on his Youtube channel.

I’m pretty excited to start this. (Btw, I already started for the first prompt). For your information, there are five teams to compete this year in this readathon. There are also nine prompts named after the nine reindeer.

On my first year, I’ve been sort in Stocking Team! So here’s my TBR for this readathon. I’ll my best to achieve this because I won’t be strict to myself about this. So we’ll see how it goes.

Dasher (10 points) – A Short story or Novella

Book Review: "Daddy Long Legs" by Jean Webster - Owlcation

For Dasher, I plan to read Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster. This is such a short classic story and one of my lifetime favorite. So this is suitable for dasher.

Dancer (15 points) – A book by one of your favorite authors (rereads count)

Bridge of Souls: 3 (City of Ghosts): Schwab, Victoria: 9780702304286:  Amazon.com: Books

TBH, this is the most difficult prompt. I have a few fav authors that I can’t choose. But at last, I decide to read Bridge of Souls by Victoria Schwab. Schwab is one of my top authors. I also have You’ll be the Death of Me by Karen M.McManus in mind, but i’ll kiv this as I haven’t receive the copy yet. So we’ll see.

Prancer (20 points) – A book with travel element in it (vacation, quest etc.)

Teen Review: Around the World in 80 Days - TPL Teens

As for Prancer, I’ve been eyeing for Around the World in 80 days by Jules Verne. Another classic read but this is the only book that I could think so far. So yeah.

Vixen (20 points) – A book that recently caught your eyes

Bad Angels by Rebecca Chance

This book has caught my eyes recently, I choose this because of of the pretty cover and the title is pretty intriguing. So Bad Angels by Rebecca Chance is a chosen book for vixen.

Comet (15 points) – A 5 start prediction

Defy the Night: Brigid Kemmerer : Kemmerer, Brigid: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer is the latest published book by one of my favorite fantasy author. I do have high expectation for this book because I really love and enjoy the Cursebreakers trilogy. Hopefully, this won’t let me down.

Cupid (25 points) – Take a shot at reading new author

The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino

For Cupid, I plan to read The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino. This is the YA Fantasy book and it suits my genre taste. I found some recommendation that said if you’re Victoria Schwab’s fan, you should try this. So why not give it a shot! Btw, I received this book from Duality’s Subscription Box of November Dark Academia.

Donner (20 points) – Red/Green book cover

A Vow So Bold and Deadly (Cursebreakers, #3) by Brigid Kemmerer

For Donner, I have some books that would fit this prompt, but I’ve decided to go with A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer. This is the last book for Cursebreaker trilogy. I love the previous two books which are A Curse so Dark and Lonely & A Heart so Fierce and Broken. Hence, I want to finish out the trilogy this year and we’ll how this curse end!

Blitzen (30 points) – Choose at least three books and have one chosen randomly to read (ex: rolling a dice, online poll, your pets choosing etc.)

I choose to make an online poll for Blitzen. I made polls from different platform which are through Twitter & Discord. As the result, I have 2 different book resulting from the polls and lastly I’ll let my pet cat choose it for me or I’ll pick it randomly to read. Maybe

The poll from Twitter
The poll from Discord

So as the result of these 2 polls, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin were chosen. However, I haven’t decide what to read yet between these two. If you have in mind, feel free to suggest πŸ™‚

Little Women : Louisa May Alcott : 9780147514011
Christmas at Lilac Cottage (White Cliff Bay, #1) by Holly Martin

Rudolph (15 points) – A standalone book

One Day in December by Josie Silver

Lastly, for Rudolph, I’ve been keen to read One Day In December by Josie Silver. I think it is a perfect read for Christmas and December read, obviously.

If I’m able to finish all of these, I can then do the Sleighing It bonus. I will do my best and enjoy my reading session all along.

Thank you for reading! See you.

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Blog Tour | Billionaire’s Bet by Adelia Burke

Hello everyone!

This is my stop for the blog tour for a book of Adelia Burke who recently published another sweet romance, Billionaire’s Bet. This tour is taking place on blog from 30th November to 5th December. So make sure you guys check out the rest of the tours’ stops too! I’d like to thank Delaney Earl for inviting me to join this awesome book blog tour’s too.

Check them out!

Title: Billionaire’s Bet

Author: Adelia Burke

Genre: Romance / Clean Romance

Publication Date: November 2020

Pages: 119

Available formats: eBook and print, KDP

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Billionaire’s bet follows a four friendship of Ben, Matt, Rob and Nate, who dealing with a ridiculous bet where they have to work at average grade community leaving all the fame and luxury behind for 6 months. Ben was eager to win the bet and he was trying hard to survive. He finally gets a job as a mechanic and to be his fate, he met Delaney. He had crushed on her. Their love cute love story begins in progress where Ben secretly helped Delaney with his money. Will Ben lose the bet and win Delaney’s heart?

QUOTES

It was a hard fact to swallow, but helping others gave deep satisfaction.

You’re just as worth to receive help as those you help.

The potato was rock hard, but the inside is delicious

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adelia Burke (Deb Earl) was born in Reno, Nevada. She is married and has three married daughters and two grandchildren. She has been an avid reader all of her life with a vivid imagination.
She has been involved in family history research for many years and decided to incorporate that into her writing in some of her books. It makes for some interesting stories.  She absolutely loves to throw in twists in her books.
Her interests include running, gardening, and traveling. She is a home-schooling expert!

Website | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

REVIEW

Have you ever thought how a billionaire could survive in a middle-grade community because of a ridiculous bet?
Check out my full review of Billionaire’s Bet here.

GET YOUR COPY NOW!

You may also can win a FREE ebook copy to download of this honey sugar sweet romance read by filling your contact information to join the VIP Club at www.Adeliaburke.com

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Till next time!

Lea

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Blog Tour | Collective Darkness: A Horror Anthology

This is my stop for the blog tour for a book of Collective Darkness, a horror anthology by various authors that recently published. This tour is taking place on blog from 5th to 19th of September. So make sure you guys check out the rest of the tours’ stops too! I’d like to thank Elizabeth Suggs, one of the Collective Darkness author for inviting me to join this awesome book blog tour’s.

Follow the tour;

September 5 – https://www.ericarobynreads.com/review-archive/
September 7 – https://www.mybookaday.blogspot.com   
September 8  – https://feedreader.com/observe/bookreviewsandmorebykathy.com
September 9 – http://communitybookstop.blogspot.com/
September 10 –  https://www.wishfulendings.com/
September 11 – https://lindasbookbag.com/
September 14 – https://biblioleviosa.home.blog/
September 15 – https://www.editingmee.com/blog
September 16 – https://linktr.ee/crossroadreview
September 17 – http://taffyscandy.blogspot.com/
September 18 –  http://bonnieharris.blogspot.com/
September 19 –  https://utahgrafffamily.blogspot.com/

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Are you afraid of the dark? Maybe after reading Collective Darkness, a horror anthology, you will be. Collective Darkness has twelve Utah authors, four audiobook narrators, three editors, and many more helping hands to make sure your reading experience is truly one horror.

β€œFeast” will make it so you’ll never want to love again, and β€œThe Fallout” will have you questioning dark fog. 

We have twelve Utah authors, four audiobook narrators, three editors, and a myriad of other helping hands that have gone into this project to really make your read the most enjoyable kind of horrifying. 

Read… if you dare. 

REVIEW

My Rating(s) : 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Collective Darkness: A Horror Anthology is a collection of stories that range from the mildly spooky to the ones that will give you full body chills. These stories are just screaming to be read out loud to your friends or family to share in the creepiness!

This is such an awesome anthology! It is suitable for someone who looking for a quick read and short stories. This is so relaxing. I think this is another collection that would be especially great for readers that are just getting into the genre as this has a nice variety with different levels of intensity, but nothing too dark.

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the editor in exchange for an honest review.

As for anthologies, I’ll rate each story separately below;

Feast by Edward Suggs – 3/5 🌟
Padua’s Eyes by Jonathan Reddoch – 4/5 🌟
Pond Scum by Alex Child – 4/5 🌟
Brisket, Please by Becca Rose – 5/5 🌟
The Figure in the Mirror by Brandon Prows – 5/5 🌟
Red Flag by K.R. Patterson – 3/5 🌟
Crimson Snow by Austin Slade Perry – 5/5 🌟
The Last Light by B. Todd Orgill – 4/5 🌟
Polter Geist by Jen Ellwyn – 2.5/5 🌟
The Fallout by Chris Jorgensen – 3/5 🌟
The Breathing Wall by Samuel Smith – 3/5 🌟
Into the Dark by Elizabeth Suggs – 5/5 🌟

ABOUT EDITING.MEE

Elizabeth is the creator of Editing Mee, the publishing and editing company for Collective Darkness and Little Darkness. Her mission is to help
writers when it comes to publishing and editing. She’s always had a passion for writing and helping people, which is how she ended up creating
an anthology with some of her favorite new-and-upcoming writers.

Okay everyone, if you like or subscribe to the social media channels, you will receive a free copy of Little Darkness, a companion copy to Collective Darkness

Best of all, if you share this post to two (or more!) of your friends AND tag Collective Darkness, then you’ll be placed in a raffle for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

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Blog Tour | A Guarded Love by Adelia Burke

Hello everyone!

This is my stop for the blog tour for a book of Adelia Burke who recently published a sweet romances, A Guarded Love. This tour is taking place on blog from 1st to 14th of June. So make sure you guys check out the rest of the tours’ stops too! I’d like to thank Dr. Trina Boice for inviting me to join this awesome book blog tour’s too.

Check them out!

June 1 : www.crossroadreviews.com

June 2 : http://www.communitybookstop.blogspot.com

June 3 : http://www.confessionsofbethany.com/

June 4 : www.BiblioLeviosa.home.blog

June 5 : www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com

June 6 : http://fireandicephoto.blogspot.com/

June 7 : www.cedarforthauthors.blogspot.com

June 8 : www.mybookaday.blogspot.com  

June 9 : www.baronessbooktrove.com

June 10 : www.MovieReviewMom.com

June 11 : www.kameomonson.comb/blog

June 12 : https://luwromance.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR3NAXiYs-2NILrwQJFQiXbk1_leCMkf9qJnYC-IaDCtEFNDpqHZHBRXjzA

June 13 : https://www.instagram.com/book.amour/

June 14 : www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com

Title: A Guarded Love – The Unassuming Billionaire Series-Book 1

Author: Adelia Burke

Genre: Romance / Clean Romance / Suspense

Publication Date: May 2020

Pages: 122

Available formats: eBook and print, KDP

BOOK DESCRIPTION

An unsuspecting college student is inadvertently thrust into the paparazzi spotlight when a country music star mingles at a local karaoke club. After an unexpected photo surfaces online, the power of clickbait media sends two people from different worlds on a collision course with destiny.

A break from touring proves to be anything but relaxing, as Landon Ross navigates a whirlwind of tabloid manipulation, crazed fans and heightened security protocol. Each detail of his life is carefully structured and scheduled. But the unexpected arrival of a talented local music major makes him re-evaluate everything.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adelia Burke (Deb Earl) was born in Reno, Nevada. She is married and has three married daughters and two grandchildren. She has been an avid reader all of her life with a vivid imagination.
She has been involved in family history research for many years and decided to incorporate that into her writing in some of her books. It makes for some interesting stories.  She absolutely loves to throw in twists in her books.
Her interests include running, gardening, and traveling. She is a home-schooling expert!

Website | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

REVIEW

Check out my full review of A Guarded Love here.

GET YOUR COPY NOW!

You may also can win a FREE ebook copy to download of this honey sugar sweet romance read by filling your contact information to join the VIP Club at www.Adeliaburke.com

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Okay everyone! The tour isn’t over yet! We have a surprise for you!
Did you that your comment a GEM? πŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

Well it is and if you leave comment on this post or by visiting Adelia Burke’s Facebook group, you could WIN prizes from Rafflecoupter. Prizes includes free online course and eBooks.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Till next time!

Lea

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Spring Into Horror Readathon 2020

Hello everyone! I saw this post on Instagram regarding to this Spring into Horror readathon hosted by Michelle, which is so cool. I’ve decided to participate it. I’m always excited to read horror and mystery!

So here I’m just randomly picked the related genre that available on my shelves. (most of them are physical but i’ll might try e-book too)

Read-a-thon TBR-piles