Throne of Glass Series Giveaway! {CLOSED}

Hey all! I have a super awesome giveaway for you today (as you could probably tell from the title of this post ;). If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that I love Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. Like, I love it A LOT. Sooooo, I am giving away a signed and personalized set of the Throne of Glass books! Since Sarah is coming to Lansing on her Heir of Fire tour, I decided, why not share this wonderful, life-ruining series with one of my lovely readers? *grins* Now go forth and enter!

The Prize:

One winner gets:
—Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (paperback)
—Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas (paperback)
—Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas (hardcover)

Quick note: The Assassin's Blade (the prequel novella collection) is not included, because hardcovers are expensive and TAB equals one too many for my budget. Sorry! BUT, if you want a signed copy of TAB, you can order it from Schuler Books, the store hosting Sarah. Just put in the order comments that you want it signed.

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaway.
—Open to US ONLY.
—Giveaway ends 9/05/14 at 11:59pm EST.
—Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.
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Good luck!

2-year Blogoversary (4 Giveaways!) {CLOSED}

YAY! It's our 2-year blogoversary! What a crazy year. To celebrate, we have not one, but FOUR awesome giveaways to share with you! Shall we just dive right in to it? Giveaway details are listed above each rafflecopter, and the rules apply to all the giveaways, so make sure to read them. We do have an International giveaway (finally!) for a cool swag pack (scroll to the bottom), but the rest are all US only.

Edit: I forgot to say, though all the giveaways have different questions asked for the comment entry, you don't need to leave more than one comment to enter multiple giveaways (though you certainly can if you want to!).

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaways.
—Book packs are open to US ONLY.
—Swag bundle is open INTERNATIONAL.
—All giveaways end 7/22/14 at 11:59pm EST
—Winners will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.

Giveaway #1

1 winner will get this stack of New Adult romances, including:

• Losing It by Cora Carmack (paperback)
• My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M Cameron (paperback)
• Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines (ARC)
• Tease by Sophie Jordan (signed ARC)

US ONLY
Ends July 22, 2014

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Giveaway #2

2 people will get winner's choice of 3 books from this stack. The first winner will get first pick, and the remaining winner will get to choose from what's left. Books include:

• Stone Cold Touch (The Dark Elements #2) by Jennifer L Armentrout (ARC)
• Invisible (The Twixt #2) by Dawn Metcalf (ARC)
• Ghost House (Ghost House Saga #1) by Alexandra Adornetto (signed ARC)
• The Taking (The Taking #1) by Kimberly Derting (hardcover)
• Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (ARC)
• Snakeroot (Nightshade Legacy #1) by Andrea Cremer (signed ARC)
• Nightshade (Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer (signed ARC)
• The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds #1) by Alexandra Bracken (hardcover)
• Being Sloane Jacobs by Lauren Morrill (ARC)

US ONLY
Ends July 22, 2014

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Giveaway #3

1 winner will get the complete Something Strange & Deadly trilogy, signed & personalized. Susan is signing on the 24th for the launch of Strange & Ever After, so I will pick up the trilogy and get it signed then. Includes:

• Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard (signed paperback)
• A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard (signed paperback)
• Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard (signed hardcover)

US ONLY

Ends July 22, 2014

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Giveaway #4

1 winner will get a bundle of assorted swag (most of which I packed away in anticipation of a move, so I have to dig it out :). Swag includes (but is not limited to):

• Nightmares! by Jason Segel & Kirsten Miller chapter sampler
• We Were Liars by E Lockhart chapter sampler
• Atlantia by Ally Condie chapter sampler
• Rogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly chapter sampler
• In the Afterlight by Alexandra Bracken chapter sampler (signed)
• Assorted bookmarks (signed & unsigned)
• Assorted pins/buttons

INTERNATIONAL

Ends July 22,  2014

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And there you have it. Good luck!

Giveaway: Daughter of Chaos {CLOSED}

Hey guys! So. . . I ordered Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel awhile ago, and promptly forgot about it. Then I picked up DoC at one of Jen's signings, and now have two copies. Which means one of these *signed* copies will go to one of you! The giveaway is US only, and will be open til May 3. Be sure to read all the rules (above the rafflecopter) before entering.

The Prize:
—A signed paperback of Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel

Witches must choose the path they will follow, and Darlena Agara is no exception. She’s been putting it off long enough, and in her case, ignoring it has not made it go away. In a moment of frustration, Darlena chooses to follow Red Magic, figuring she had outsmarted the powers that be, since there’s no such thing as Red Magic. But alas, Darlena’s wrong (again) and she becomes a newly declared Red Witch.

Her friends are shocked and her parents horrified by the choice Darlena has made. As a Red Witch, she now governs one third of the world’s chaos. She is the walking personification of pandemonium, turmoil, and bedlam, just as the patrons of Red Magic would have it to be.

But Darlena believes there must be more to Red Magic than chaos and destruction, and she sets out on a journey to achieve balance. Only doing so puts her at odds with the dark goddess Hecate, who simply will not allow Darlena to quit. She encourages Darlena to embrace who and what she is and to leave good magic to the good witches. If only Darlena could, life would be simple, and she would not be the Daughter of Chaos. (Taken from Goodreads)

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaway.
—Open to US only.
—Giveaway ends 5/3/14 at 11:59pm EST
—Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if the package is lost or damaged in the mail.
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Good luck!

Happy New Year! Giveaway {CLOSED}

Hey guys! We've been radio silent over here for awhile (and we're sorry! School and work have been kicking all of our butts.) so I thought we'd have a giveaway to kick off the new year. This giveaway is going to be a little different though—it's on a first come, first served basis, AND you don't have to do anything special (like following or tweeting, though both would be appreciated) to request. Check out the details and what books are up for grabs below.

Details:
—Open to US and CA only.
—Must be 13 years or older to participate.
—Giveaway will be open through Jan. 31, 2014 or until all the books are claimed, whichever comes first.
—You can request up to 3 books, though you'll only receive the first 2 if all are available. (This way more people will get books.)
—Fill out the form with your name, email, and requests; I'll contact you later for your address and to tell you what books you got. (Can you tell I used to ARCycle? ;)
—All email and mailing addresses will be deleted immediately after the prizes are sent out.
—All prizes will come with a small swag bundle (containing mostly bookmarks).

I think that's all you need to know, but if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.

NOTE: The list of books available will updated at least once a day (usually in the evening).

Books Available (All linked to Goodreads):

Books Already Claimed:
The Midnight Dress by Karen Foxlee (ARC)
The Goddess Inheritance by Aimée Carter (ARC, signed)
Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans (ARC)
Defiance by C.J. Redwine (ARC)
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver (ARC)
Starters by Lissa Price (ARC)
Anatomy of a Boyfriend by Daria Snadowsky (Paperback)
Truth or Dare by Jacqueline Green (Hardcover)
172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad (ARC)
Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev (Paperback)
Zoe Letting Go by Nora Price (ARC)
Amelia Anna is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfield (ARC)
Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs (Hardcover)
Foreplay by Sophie Jordan (ARC, signed)
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales (ARC, signed to Erin)
Where It Began by Ann Redisch Stampler (Paperback, signed to Amanda)
Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King (Paperback)
Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles (ARC)
First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinsky (Paperback)
Rash by Pete Hautman (Hardcover)
Plague in the Mirror by Deborah Noyes (Hardcover)

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Cheers!

One & Only Blog Tour: Guest Post + Giveaway

We're so excited to be apart of the blog tour for. . .

One & Only by Viv Daniels!

Title: One & Only
Series: Canton #1
Author: Viv Daniels
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2013
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Buy: Barnes & Noble | Amazon | Amazon UK | Kobo | Smashwords

Summary:
One night they can't forget...

Tess McMann lives her life according to the secrets she's sworn to keep: the father who won't acknowledge her, the sister who doesn't know she exists, and the mother who's content playing mistress to a prominent businessman. When she meets the distractingly cute Dylan Kingsley at a prestigious summer program and falls in love, Tess allows herself to imagine a life beyond these secrets. But when summer ends, so does their relationship -- Dylan heads off to Canton College while Tess enrolls at the state university.

One love they can't ignore...

Two years later, a scholarship brings Tess to Canton and back into Dylan's life. Their attraction is as strong as ever, but Dylan has a girlfriend…who also happens to be Tess's legitimate half-sister. Tess refuses to follow in her mother's footsteps, which leaves her only one choice: break the rules she’s always followed, or allow Dylan to slip away for a second time.

...And only one chance to get things right.

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The Guest Post (by Viv Daniels)

In my book, ONE & ONLY, the hero, Dylan Kingsley, is a bioengineering major and an avid foodie. When he first meets the heroine Tess, he extols the virtues of Cornell cheese. Later, he makes her dinner based on a recipe for baked shrimp and feta cheese that he learned while on a trip to Greece the summer before. This is how you make it:

Dylan’s ONE & ONLY Shrimp and Feta

—1 Tbsp olive oil
—1 medium onion, chopped
—2 cloves garlic, minced
—2 cans of diced tomatoes
—1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
—1 Tbsp minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
—1 lb medium sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (can leave tails on), thaw if frozen but running under cool water for several minutes
—Salt and pepper to taste
—1 cup feta, crumbled

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1) Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds more.

2) Add the tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the juices thicken a bit.

3) Prepare an oven-proof casserole dish with thawed, raw shrimp, herbs, and feta. Remove onion/tomato mixture from heat, pour over the shrimp, etc., in the casserole dish. Place pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, until shrimp are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Serve immediately with a loaf of crusty bread and the person you love most in the world.

But wait! There's more:

The first time he and Tess spend the night together, he makes her homemade baklava. Baklava is a sticky, buttery, decadent Greek dessert, and it’s not actually that hard to make on your own. Here’s Dylan’s recipe:

Dylan’s ONE & ONLY Baklava

—1 package phyllo dough
—4 cups chopped walnuts
—1 teaspoon cinnamon
—1 1/2 sticks melted butter
—2 cups honey
—1/2 cup water
—1/2 cup granulated sugar
—2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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1) Thaw a package of phyllo dough in fridge for 24 hours. When ready to make baklava, take dough out of package and cover with a damp cloth to keep moist while working.

2) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Butter the bottom and sides of a glass, 9x13 inch baking pan.

3) Toss the chopped nuts with the cinnamon.

4) Butter a sheet of phyllo and place it in the pan. Repeat this process six more times.

5) Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture on the top sheet.

6) Butter two more sheets of phyllo and place them in the pan.

7) Repeat steps 5-6 until you run out of nuts (usually this is 3-4 layers, total).

8) Top with 6 more sheets of buttered phyllo dough. Butter the top sheet.

9) Cut the pan through all the layers into a diamond shape by cutting 5-6 long diagonal cuts from corner to corner across the pan.

10) Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

11) While baklava is cooking, make sauce by simmering water and sugar until melted, then stirring in honey and vanilla until smooth and melty. Reduce heat to low, then simmer for about 20 minutes.

12) As soon as baklava leaves oven, drizzle sauce over the top. Start with half the sauce, then keep adding until it’s good and saturated.

13) Leave sit for several hours until it’s all nice and sticky. Eat it all up. If you have leftovers (and why would that be?) don’t cover them, as it makes the baklava soggy.

Enjoy with a loved one!

About the author:

Viv Daniels writes love stories for the young and young at heart. Like many of her characters, she met her husband in college, and knows all the ins and outs of navigating that kind of relationship — from how to date when you’re both flat broke to how to fit two people in narrow dorm room bed.

Her favorite new adult authors include Tammara Webber, J. Lynn, and Cora Carmack.

Viv can usually be found on her Facebook page or Twitter feed, chatting with readers about her favorite New Adult fiction, or sharing pictures of cute boys.

Twitter | Facebook | Website

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The Giveaways
Viv is generously offering a One & Only "swag pack" (including a O&O bookmark & charm, and assorted gifts and books by Viv and other NA authors) to one lucky T3 reader! All the rules are in the rafflecopter.

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Viv is also hosting a blog tour-wide giveaway, for a myriad of prizes! View all the rules in the rafflecopter.
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Vampire Week: Signed Eternal Kiss Anthology Giveaway

Vampire Week is an event hosted here at T3 to celebrate the release of Holly Black's

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. Click the banner for more information.

It's the last day of Vampire Week! To end it with a bang, we're having one more giveaway. You could win one of my favorite vampire anthologies, The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire, signed by Holly Black! This is the antho that debuted Holly's Coldtown short story, so it seemed like the perfect closing-giveaway prize. :) The giveaway is US only, and ends at 11:59pm EST on September 13th. Be sure to read all the rules (listed above the rafflecopter) before entering.

The Prize:

—A paperback of The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire, signed by contributing author, Holly Black

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaway.
—Open to US only.
—Giveaway ends 9/13/13 at 11:59 EST
—Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.
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Today's other Vampire Week post:
—Vampire Week comes to an end + poll winners announced

See you soon!

Vampire Week: Signed Vampire Academy Giveaway

Vampire Week is an event hosted here at T3 to celebrate the release of Holly Black's

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. Click the banner for more information.

Today I have a signed copy of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, waiting to be given away. And I'm giving away winner's choice of a Bloodlines or VA book, too! So you get 2 books for the price of 0! (Sadly, the 2nd book won't be signed, as the bookstore I will get it from doesn't have any more signed stock.) The giveaway lasts until the end of the day Sept 10. Standard rules apply (all listed above the rafflecopter), with one exception—the winner only has 24 hours to respond, instead of 48.

Note: Both polls are no longer accepting entries, but I've left the "vote in the poll" option on the rafflecopter, because, while it seems unlikely, I don't want to accidentally delete the valid entries you guys got before either poll closed. All "vote in the poll" entries after 12am Sept 7th will be deleted. (But, as it states in the "Day 2 comment" entry, if you leave a comment to unofficially vote in the "Would you want to live in a coldtown?" poll, your entry will be counted.)

The Prize:

—A signed paperback of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
—Choice of book from the Vampire Academy or Bloodlines series', unsigned

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaway.
—Open to US only.
—Giveaway ends 9/10/13 at 11:59 EST
—Winner will have 24 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.
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Today's other Vampire Week post:
—Our vampire books + we want to see yours!

See you tomorrow!

Sweet Legacy Book Blitz: Excerpt + Giveaway

We're so excited to be apart of the book blitz for. . .

Sweet Legacy by Tera Lynn Childs

We have an SL excerpt from Grace's POV, but first, a little bit about the book (be wary of the synopsis as this is the 3rd & last book in the series):

Title: Sweet Legacy 

Author: Tera Lynn Childs

Series: Medusa Girls #3
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (HarperCollins)
Release Date: September 3, 2013

Greer has always known she was privileged, though she had no idea how special her second sight made her, even among her triplet monster-fighting sisters. But when a god starts playing with her mind, can Greer step up in her pretty high heels to prevent anything from stopping her sisters’ mission?

Grace loves her adopted brother, Thane, but now that he’s back and has joined her sisters’ team, it’s clear his past is full of dark mysteries. She wants to trust him, but will Thane’s secret put the girls in even more danger?

Gretchen knows she can rely on her sisters to help her stop the monsters. But after getting to know some of the beasties in the abyss, she finds her role as a huntress comes with more responsibility than she ever imagined. How can she know what her birthright demands of her now?

The girls cannot hesitate as they seek the location of the lost door between the realms, even as monsters and gods descend on San Francisco in battle-ready droves. In this exciting conclusion to the Sweet Venom trilogy, these teenage heirs of Medusa must seek the truth, answer the ancient riddles, and claim their immortal legacy.

My hands shake a little as I fumble with the backpack zipper.

“I’m perfectly all right, Grace,“ she insists. “Truly.“

I watch her, study her, checking for—I don’t know—signs of pain or a bad reaction to the poison or something. She pats me on the arm before grabbing one of the reorganized backpacks and carrying it over to where Gretchen has piled the ones staying here. Except for the disheveled hair and slightly pale skin, she looks fine, though. I hope that means she really is fine.

“She’s stronger than she looks,“ Thane says.

He’s watching her intently, just like I was doing a second ago.

He’s right. She may not have Gretchen’s physical strength, but inside she’s tough. Bugging her and making her reassure me over and over isn’t very helpful or healing.

“I know,“ I reply, turning to lean back against the table.

Thane doesn’t move. He just stands there, staring blankly across the cave. He’s not quite looking at her anymore. Like he’s trying to act casual.

After more than half a lifetime together, I can read him too well. I can see beneath the surface. She drops a bottle of water and his eyes are immediately on her as she bends to pick it up. Though he’s trying to hide it, his attention is fully focused on Greer. Something more is going on here than he wants me to know, and considering everything that’s happening it’s past time he told me. Secrets lead to problems.

Buy Sweet Legacy:

Indiebound | Amazon | iBookstore | Barnes & Noble
Books-a-Million | Book Depository

Find the Author:

Website | Twitter | Facebook

US/Canada only.

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Vampire Week: Kickoff! + Poll {CLOSED} & Giveaway

Vampire Week is an event hosted here at T3 to celebrate the release of Holly Black's

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown.

YAY! Vampire Week is here! Of course, you just found out yesterday, but I came up with Vamp Week months ago. If you missed the VW announcement yesterday, check out the bottom of this post for more info. Oh, and the Twitter hashtag for the event is #T3vampweek, which I'll be using a lot. :)

Today kicks off the poll and giveaway, and tomorrow we'll have my review of Coldtown, and a spotlight on Holly Black's Coldtown book tour. Check out the schedule below (there are still unconfirmed variables, so the schedule is tentative and subject to change).

(Updated daily)

Monday: Kickoff! Poll & Giveaway (this post)

Tuesday: Erin's review of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
                       "Would you like to live in a coldtown?" poll
                       A spotlight on Holly Black's book tour for Coldtown

Wednesday: Amanda's Top 9 favorite vampires
                              Erin's review of Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz

Thursday: Our vampire shelves/books + show us your vamp books
                          Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead giveaway, signed by the author

Friday: Erin interviews herself about vampires
                  Lisa reviews the movie Let the Right One In

Saturday: The Eternal Kiss anthology giveaway, signed by Holly Black
                        Poll winners announced

    Originally, this was going to be a Top 10 Vamps poll, but when making the poll I realized that it would be holy-wow long. So now it's Top 10 Vamp Books, and since I pretty much only read/know about YA books, I've included a write-in answers box. Select or write-in your favorite vampire novel or series, and at the end of the week I'll compile the answers into a Top 10 list. Vote away!

Because I loved the book enough to throw a week-long event in it's honor, it is only fitting that I give away a copy. I'm going to see Holly while she's on tour, so you'll get a signed & personalized Coldtown, too! Also, I think I may giveaway a second signed copy, but haven't decided yet, so I guess we'll see when the week's over. :) Now to the important info—the giveaway is US only, lasts until the end of the day Sept. 8, and entrants must be 13 years or older. Make sure to read the rest of the rules above the Rafflecopter before entering.

Note: If you guys visit throughout the week and participate in the daily discussions/posts, you'll get extra entries!

Note #2: Both polls are no longer accepting entries, but I've left the "vote in the poll" option on the rafflecopter, because, while it seems unlikely, I don't want to accidentally delete the valid entries you guys got before either poll closed. All "vote in the poll" entries after 12am Sept 7th will be deleted. (But, as it states in the "Day 2 comment" entry, if you leave a comment to unofficially vote in the "Would you want to live in a coldtown?" poll, your entry will be counted.)

The Prize:

—A signed & personalized hardcover of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter the giveaway.
—Open to US only.
—Giveaway ends 9/8/13 at 11:59 EST
—Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.
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See you tomorrow!

Cover Reveal: Trust in Me by J. Lynn (+Giveaway)

We're so excited to be apart of the cover reveal for. . .

Trust in Me by J. Lynn (aka Jennifer L. Armentrout)

hosted by William Morrow/HarperCollins!

Without further ado. . .

It’s Wait for You as you’ve never seen it. Trust in Me lets you in on Cam’s side of the #1 New York Times Bestselling story.

Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it comes to women. But when Avery Morgansten comes crashing into his life—literally—he finally meets the one person who can resist his soulful baby blues. But Cam’s not ready to give up. He can’t get the feisty and intriguing girl out of his head.

Avery has secrets, secrets that keep her from admitting the feelings Cam knows she has for him. Will persistence (and some delicious homemade cookies) help him break down her barriers and gain her trust? Or will he be shut out of Avery's life, losing his first real shot at the kind of love that lasts forever?

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And now to the giveaway!

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Pre-order Trust in Me!

What do you think of the cover? We LOVE it!

—Tea for Three Team

T3 Turns ONE Giveaway! {CLOSED}

Hooray! We officially turn one today! It's been quite a crazy year, and I can't believe it went by so quickly. To celebrate our turning one, we're giving away 2 awesome prizes. 1 for US readers, 1 for International! Make sure to read all the rules before entering.

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter either giveaway.
—US prize is US only.
—INT prize is open to everyone, as long as TBD delivers to your country (check here).
—Both giveaways end 7/31/13 at 11:59 EST
—Winners will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if a package is lost or damaged in the mail.

US Prize:

You will get:
—ARC of Tumble & Fall by Alexandra Coutts
—ARC of Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott
—ARC of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
—A bunch of swag that I will remember to include this time ;)
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INT Prize:

You will get:
—Book of your choice from TBD, worth up to $15 USD.
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—T3 Team

The Savage Blue Blog Tour: Author Q&A [+Giveaway]

We're so excited to have the lovely Zoraida Córdova stop by the blog today on The Savage Blue blog tour! For our stop, Erin had the pleasure of doing a short Q&A with Zoraida. Ms. Córdova is also giving away 3 awesome mermish prize packs for those that buy The Savage Blue, so check that out after the Q&A. And here we go. . .

Erin: Are you a Plotter or a Pantser?
Zoraida: I used to be a big pantser. I would see the end of a story in my head and write towards that no matter what twists and turns happened to come up.

For book 2 and now book 3 I am definitely plotting. Ideas still spring up out of the blue,  but I try to make sure they make sense in the world I'm creating.

E: Do you listen to music while you write? If so, who?
Z: I have an eclectic mix of music. I love rock bands but sometimes I'll throw on a Taylor Swift song if it feels right. Other times I write in silence.

E: Who is your favorite character to write? Why?
Z: I love writing all of them. I know that's cheating! Tristan is fun because I feel like I can say anything through him.

Gwen is someone who is emotionally complicated, but she's so snarky that I love writing her verbal fights with others.

I also love Marty McKay. Even though he's a secondary character, he's always sees the bright side of things.

E: What was your favorite scene to write, in either of your books? (If from TSB, and not too spoilery, could I get a snippet?)
Z: I love writing interactions between Layla and Tristan. Like this...

I grip the dusty golden hilt and pull it out. The quartz piece comes to a sharp point. A soft glow emanates from inside the crystal. It comes and goes like the strips of florescent bulbs in my old classrooms. Kurt says it could be because the three pieces are meant to work together, and when they’re apart, they’re erratic.

Layla hooks her thumbs on the back of her shorts. “Is it heavy?”

“Not really.” I hold it horizontally and press on its weight, like a too-thick branch I can’t snap. “It’s solid though.”

“Can I touch it?”

“No.” I hold it over my head and away from her. “Did you see what my dagger did to Gwen’s hands?”

“Fine, I’ll get my rock candy on a stick.”

I make like I’m going to throw it at her, a fake basketball pass and she flinches. “See? You don’t really want it. You just want it because I have it…"

E: Do you have any writing rituals/things you have to have near you when you write?
Z: I have a stone called SELENITE. I'm not always superstitious. I have one piece that I carry with me often.

Paper reads: SELENITE: Highly protective stone. Clears dissension from body.
Stone of writers, artists, and healers. ELEMENT: Storm. CHAKRAS: All.

E: When drafting do you write on paper, a computer, or both?
Z: For drafting outlines I use index cards. I like writing on paper for as long as I can. When my thoughts start getting too fast, I switch to my laptop.

E: Name a book (not one of yours) that you love so much you just want to throw it upon everyone you meet. Why?
Z: My most recent book crush is Drink Slay Love by Sarah Beth Durst. It is original, funny, and has fantastic characterization.

E: We're all about tea here, so I must include a tea related Q. If you were to be a tea, what kind would you be? (Earl Gray, Ginger Peach, Chocolate Mint, to name a few)
Z: I suppose I would be the tea I drink the most--> Chamomile lemon because sleep is my favorite.

Thank you for stopping by, Zoraida!

Don't forget to pick up The Savage Blue at a bookstore near you!

Title: The Savage Blue
Series: The Vicious Deep #2
Author: Zoraida Cordova
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Buy: Barnes & Noble | Amazon | The Book Depository | IndieBound

Summary:
A storm is coming...

The ocean is a vicious place. Deeper and darker than Tristan could have imagined. Beneath its calm blue surface, an ancient battle is churning —and no one is safe.

In the quest for the Sea Throne, Tristan has already watched one good friend die. Now he must lead the rest on a dangerous voyage in search of the trident that will make him king. But while Tristan chases his destiny, the dark forces racing against him are getting stronger, and the sea witch of his nightmares is getting closer.

Battling sea dragons and savage creatures of the deep, Tristan needs his friends' support. But they each have their secrets, and a betrayal will force Tristan to choose between his crown and his best friend Layla — the only girl he's ever loved.

Giveaway

Here's the giveaway details, straight from Zoraida's blog:

I've been thinking about what to give away to you, dear readers. After all, you make this book awesomeness happen by simply buying and reading our books. So here's the thing. Pre-order  THE SAVAGE BLUE, and you're entered to win one of different prize packs. Each one is unique. See here my handmade charm bookmarks featuring the king's crown and the infamous venus pearl. See here a photo of my original take on Nieve, the sea witch with a snippet of The Savage Blue, handwritten by yours truly. See here some Coney Island swag. That's what Coney Island mermaids look like during the parade, BTW. FUN TIMES!

Also, save your pre-order receipt! You'll need it to claim your prize.

UPDATE! If you get your copy of THE SAVAGE BLUE between May 7th and the 14th, you can still enter! Save your receipt to claim your prize! 

Open internationally.

Sample of le prizes.

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—Tea for Three Team

Giveaway: Grave Mercy or Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers {CLOSED}

Hey guys! So Amanda and I are going to Robin LaFevers' signing at Anderson's Bookshop on April 7th, and because I just LOVE the His Fair Assassin books (and want to shove them into the hands of EVERYONE), I'm giving away winner's choice of Grave Mercy in paperback or Dark Triumph in hardcover, to be signed and personalized at the event!

The giveaway starts now and goes through April 5th, so there's enough time for winner response before the signing. Also, the winner only has 24 hours to respond, and must be 13 years or older with a US mailing address. Be sure to read all the rules (just above the rafflecopter) before entering.

For those not familiar with Grave Mercy, here's the synopsis from Goodreads:

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?

Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.

Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?

And here is Dark Triumph's synopsis from Goodreads (not spoilery for GM):

Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. Naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, the convent views Sybella as one of their most dangerous weapons.

But those assassin’s skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to a life that nearly drove her mad. Her father’s rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother’s love is equally monstrous. And while Sybella is a weapon of justice wrought by the god of Death himself, He must give her a reason to live. When she discovers an unexpected ally imprisoned in the dungeons, will a daughter of Death find something other than vengeance to live for?

This heart-pounding sequel to Grave Mercy serves betrayal, treachery, and danger in equal measure, bringing readers back to fifteenth century Brittany and will keep them on the edge of their seats.

The Rules:

—Must be 13 years or older to enter.

—Open to US ONLY.

—Giveaway ends 3/5/13 at 11:59pm EST.

—Winner will have 24 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.

—All entries are checked, and any false entries will be deleted.
—We at T3 are not responsible if the package is lost or damaged in the mail.

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—Erin

6-Month Blogoversary Giveaway! {CLOSED}

A week ago Thursday was T3's 6-month blogoversary, and to celebrate we're having a GIVEAWAY! We have 2 prizes for 2 winners. All prizes will have various swag, and at least 1 signed mystery book, so you'll get 4+ books total. These prize packs are US only. . .

BUT, if we reach 500 followers before the end of the giveaway we'll add another winner for a book of their choice (up to $15) from The Book Depository! That's right, one of you international folks will be able to win.

The Prizes:

Fins Are Forever (ARC)                                                                     Embrace (Paperback)

Valkyrie Rising (ARC)                                                                          Entice (ARC)

The Goddess Test (Paperback)                                                            Lost in Time (Hardcover)

The Rules:
—Must be a follower, whether by GFC, Linky, or email
—Must be 13 years or older to enter
—Open to US ONLY
—Giveaway ends Feb 8, 2013 at 11:59pm EST
—Winners will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen
—First winner will get their choice of prizes, second winner will get whatever the first winner didn't pick.

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—Tea for Three Team

Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway Hop Oct. 16th-21st {CLOSED}

The Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway Hop is hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and The Write Path.

We're giving away a SIGNED copy of Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson! It's US only, and be sure to read all the rules (listed above the Rafflecopter) before entering.

Here's a little bit about the book, for those who haven't heard of it:

Before Peter Pan belonged to Wendy, he belonged to the girl with the crow feather in her hair…

Fifteen-year-old Tiger Lily doesn't believe in love stories or happy endings. Then she meets the alluring teenage Peter Pan in the forbidden woods of Neverland and immediately falls under his spell.

Peter is unlike anyone she's ever known. Impetuous and brave, he both scares and enthralls her. As the leader of the Lost Boys, the most fearsome of Neverland's inhabitants, Peter is an unthinkable match for Tiger Lily. Soon, she is risking everything--her family, her future--to be with him. When she is faced with marriage to a terrible man in her own tribe, she must choose between the life she's always known and running away to an uncertain future with Peter.

With enemies threatening to tear them apart, the lovers seem doomed. But it's the arrival of Wendy Darling, an English girl who's everything Tiger Lily is not, that leads Tiger Lily to discover that the most dangerous enemies can live inside even the most loyal and loving heart. (Taken from Goodreads)

The Rules:

— Must be 13 years or older to enter

— Open US ONLY

— Giveaway ends 10/21/12

— Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen

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Giveaway: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo {CLOSED}

Hey guys! So we here at T3 recently acquired a signed copy of Leigh Bardugo's awesomesauce debut Shadow and Bone, and since both Amanda and I (Erin) already have signed copies of our own, we are giving it away to one of you! All you have to do is fill out the rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends on Oct. 7, 2012 at 11:59 EST, and it's US only (Sorry, can't afford international shipping right now).

The Prize:

For those not familiar with Shadow & Bone, here's the synopsis from Goodreads:

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. 

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling. 

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.

The Rules:
—Must be 13 years or older to enter.
—Open to US ONLY.
—Giveaway ends 10/7/12.
—Winner will have 48 hours to respond to our email, if no response is given a new winner will be chosen.
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— Tea for Three Team