Fun books Fire and Ice has received or downloaded this week…
Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader For Kids Only! Collectible Edition
Since Last Summer (Rules of Summer)
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Border Lord
All About the Dragons: with audio recording (How to Train Your Dragon 2)
Eternal Starling (Emblem of Eternity Trilogy Book 1)
Asperger Syndrome Explained: How to Understand and Communicate When Someone You Love Has Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Aspergers Relationships)
Pride and Prejudice
Wuthering Heights
The War of the Worlds (Atria Books)
Mail Order Millie (Homespun Book 1)
Heart of a Hero
Enjoy these Free Reads from Fire and Ice!
Blackwood Crossing
If you had to make a choice, would it be loyalty or love?
Torn between loyalty to her family and refusal to marry a laird she despises, Rhona Davidson accepts a dangerous proposal from a man she knows only as Blackwood.
Leaving behind a life of leisure, Charles Blackwood bravely serves his country with honor and the skill of a trained British agent. When his newest case returns him to the wild Highlands of Scotland, he is faced with a choice between killing a man and saving the only woman he has ever loved.
Charles and Rhona join their lives, only to discover that their choices will result in bloodshed, unless they can uncover a truth long buried, deep in the Highland soil.
Praise for Blackwood Crossing
“MK McClintock has spun an enchanting tale deeply entrenched in the lands of Scotland and England that will leave you riveted to your chair until you turn the last page.”
– Donna McBroom-Theriot, mylifeonstoryatatime.com
“This is a wonderful book with suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat and surprises to keep me guessing . . . a feisty heroine and a strong, gentle hero . . . My poetic soul is fed by the beautiful descriptions of nature.” – Verna Mitchell, author of Somewhere Beyond the Blue
“Ms. McClintock has written another whirlwind romance set in a historical world. I loved returning to a world with such a mesmerizing atmosphere, and I am more than eager to read Devon’s romantic story in the next British Agent Novel.” – R. Harness, Amazon reviewer
“Her writing is always top notch . . . In BLACKWOOD CROSSING, her storytelling flows with a clear plot and strong characters.” – L. Townsend, Amazon reviewer
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“Rhona?”
She ignored the light rap on the door, not wishing for Wallace to see the results of her father’s anger.
“Would you like me to send him away, my lady?”
Rhona looked across the room at Emsley, her maid of three years. Her brother knocked again. “No, please let him in.”
“I’ll return later.”
“That won’t be necessary, Emsley. I prefer quiet tonight, but thank you.”
Emsley gathered up the dress Rhona had worn that day and answered the door. She glanced back at Rhona before stepping aside, allowing Wallace to enter. Rhona waited until the door closed behind the maid before speaking.
“I thought Father would have you occupied all evening.”
Wallace stepped toward the fire and lowered himself into the chair opposite Rhona. She kept her face turned. Though it didn’t appear it would bruise, her cheek still bore the redness from her father’s strong hand.
“He only just released me, but then I spoke with Graham.” Wallace leaned forward and using a gentle touch, turned her face. “You should have told me.”
“It would only have angered Father to have you caught in the middle.”
Wallace’s face tightened. “Has he ever done that before?”
“No, but it was bound to happen. Father and I have been at odds for years.”
“I know you stayed for me, Rhona.”
She smiled at her brother. Wallace had started at Eton when he was thirteen but returned home during all of his breaks. Rhona never wanted her brother to find himself alone for too long with Calum Davidson, but now that he was eighteen, Rhona knew she could no longer protect him.
“I’ve never regretted that decision.”
Wallace stared into the low-burning flames. “I want to go to university, but I can’t imagine returning here after. Alistair will inherit, and I have a chance to make a life for myself.”
“You’ve decided on a course?”
“I want to study the law.”
Rhona slowly shook her head. “If you told Father that, I can’t imagine he’s pleased.”
Wallace grinned. “Irate is what he is. He forbade it, of course, and promised to cut me off, but I don’t care.”
Rhona scooted forward in her chair. “You’ll make a fine solicitor one day. Don’t worry about Father. Mother’s money is not for me alone.”
“I cannot take anything from you.”
“You won’t. I’m giving it to you. Mother left you enough to pay for Oxford.”
Wallace sat forward. “You never said anything.”
“I couldn’t, not as long as you were beholden to Father. You can make your own decisions now, without interference.”
Wallace leaned back, his lips forming a wide grin. “Father won’t like this.”
Rhona laughed, then covered her mouth. “No, he won’t.”
Wallace sobered, his eyes studying her cheek. “Promise me you won’t stay here any longer.”
Her brother’s fierce words brought her reality to the surface. She would be gone, but she would not marry Crawford. The only way to ensure that her father could not force her was to act tonight. Her plan would require her brother’s cooperation.
“Wallace, listen to me. I need to ask something of you. It won’t be easy, and I can’t explain why.”
“You’re worrying me.”
Rhona reached out and covered his hands with her own. A few moments ago mirth had filled her mind, but now desperation clouded her heart. “Will you trust me?”
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About the AuthorMK McClintock is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer. She enjoys spending hours walking along rivers or over mountains, loves the Scottish Highlands, and likes to put her creative energy to use in the kitchen. She dreams of a time when life was simpler, the land rougher, and the journey more rewarding. With her heart deeply rooted in the past and her mind always on adventure, McClintock lives and writes in Montana.
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$50 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
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Fans of Libba Bray's The Diviners will love the blend of fantasy and jazz-hot Chicago in this stylish series.
After rescuing her parents from the Seelie king at Hearst Castle, Callie is caught up in the war between the fairies of the Midnight Throne and the Sunlit Kingdoms. By accident, she discovers that fairies aren't the only magical creatures in the world. There's also Halfers, misfits that are half fairy and half other--laced with strange magic and big-city attitude. As the war heats up, Callie's world falls apart. And even though she's the child of prophecy, she doubts she can save the Halfers, her people, her family, and Jack, let alone herself. The fairies all say Callie is the Bad Luck Girl, and she's starting to believe them.
A strong example of diversity in YA, the American Fairy Trilogy introduces Callie LeRoux, a half-black teen who stars in this evocative story full of American history and fairy tales.
Praise for Bad Luck Girl:
"All the powers that be want to use Callie's magic to win the war for their side, and nobody cares what happens to Callie, Jack or the Halfers, raising the stakes to frighteningly high levels. Callie and Zettel bring this stellar trilogy to a satisfyingly sentimental conclusion." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"[Zettel's] strong characterizations, historical detail, and carefully constructed fantastic elements create a high-energy literary fusion that fans will devour." --SLJ
Fire and Ice is today’s stop on the official blog tour for Bad Luck Girl. This is book three in the American Fairy trilogy, and having not read the first two, I jumped right in when offered a review copy. Faeries and historical fiction mixed? Yes, please! The book picks right up in the middle of Callie’s involvement in a war between the seelie and unseelie courts. By inadvertently killing a king’s daughter, she is once again in the thick of things. She, her family, and friend Jack are fleeing to Chicago in the midst of the depression. The action is literally non-stop. You will also get a firsthand look at what life was like in America in the 1930’s while reality and magic mingle together.
Bad Luck Girl is a great pick for younger readers because the main character’s voice is on the young end of the spectrum. I would highly recommend reading the first two in the series before picking up book three. While not impossible to catch the drift of the backstory, I think it would be much more enjoyable to really get to know all involved through the separate books. I loved the non-fiction elements blended with fantasy and the ethnic diversity of characters. Thanks so much to Random House for a fun fairy read!
Sarah Zettel is the critically acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, spanning the full range of genre fiction. Her debut novel, Reclamation, won the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Her second release, Fool’s War, was a 1997 New York Times Notable Book, and the American Library Association named Playing God one of the Best Books for Young Adults of 1999. Her novel Bitter Angels won the Philip K. Dick Award for best science fiction paperback in 2009. Her latest novel, Dust Girl, was named as one of the best young adult books of the year by both Kirkus Reviews and the American Library Association. Zettel lives in Michigan with her husband, her rapidly growing son, and her cat, Buffy the Vermin Slayer.
Fire and Ice is thrilled to host a blog tour and book blitz for an awesome children’s book. The giveaway will be for your choice of $100 paypal cash or as an Amazon giftcard.
The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law
Tuttle Twins, #1
by Connor Boyack
Paperback, 62 pages
Published April 23rd 2014
by Libertas Press
ISBN 9780989291Summary
Children are often taught that government protects our life, liberty, and property, but could it be true that some laws actually allow people to hurt us and take our things? Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle as they learn about property, pirates, and plunder. With the help of their neighbor Fred, the twins will need to figure out what they can do to stop the bad guys in government!
Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute, a public policy think tank in Utah. He is the author of several books on politics and religion, along with hundreds of columns and articles championing individual liberty. His work has been featured on international, national, and local TV, radio, and other forms of media. A California native and Brigham Young University graduate, Connor currently resides in Lehi, Utah, with his wife and two children.
Blog Tour will Run June 30- July 25, 2014 with a big book blitz on July 4th.
Blitz Participants will be given an entry of choice in the $100 rafflecopter giveaway and will be sent html for their post. Blog Tour participants may enter the giveaway and will be sent a PDF of the book for review.
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Unstoppable by S.R. Johannes
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Wish
Rosie and the Wedding Day Rescue (Flower Girl World)
Square Foot Gardening: Grow your own Organic Fruits & Vegetables in Less Space (Gardening for Beginners, Urban Gardening, Organic Square Foot Gardening)
Kids Book: Adventures of Jack: The Agent With a Bone to Pick (Adventure Childrens Books)
Voyage with the Vikings: 1 (AIO Imagination Station Books)
Descendant
Grave Mercy (Book I): His Fair Assassin, Book I (His Fair Assassin Trilogy)
Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone (The Grisha Trilogy)
Cinder: Book One of the Lunar Chronicles
Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy)
Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life
Birthright (The Descendant Series)
Prejudice Meets Pride (Meet Your Match, book 1)
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Divergent (Divergent Series)
I, Spy (Spy Another Day series)
Blackmoore (Proper Romances)
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Labyrinth Society: The Versailles VendettaWhen 12 year-old Mia Cornell is sent to live at the Tarpley Estate, her ninth foster home, she has no idea what she’s in for. Having a kind but mysterious foster mother and three quirky foster sisters is all well and good. Discovering that her new family is a secret society—they use a portal in their garden labyrinth to travel the globe seeking lost art, artifacts, and OSOs (objects of supernatural origin)—is something else entirely.
Mia barely has time to wrap her head around the truth when the Society’s latest job, tracking down Marie Antoinette’s necklace, goes sideways. Mia and her new siblings—Tomi, the historian; Devon, the hacker; and Lily, the muscle—must use their wits, plus a few cool OSOs filched from the Society’s vault, to stay a step ahead of a sinister enemy from their foster mother’s past. But just how far back does Mrs. Tarpley’s past go? And will Mia stand by her new family or cut and run when they need her the most?
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Angie Kelly is the pseudonym of a former member of the Labyrinth Society. When she’s not writing about her adventures, or reading about other people’s adventures, she’s busy traveling the world and indulging her inner twelve year-old. Although she was last sighted lurking around the British Museum after hours, her current whereabouts are unknown.
$100 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash
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“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
Rest in Peace Maya!
You have a strong voice that will echo trough time.
The Convict, the Rookie Card and the Redemption of Gertie Thump
Gluten-Free Snacks and Sweet Treats Kids Love: 30+ wholesome and kid-friendly snacks, appetizers, smoothies and sweet treats without gluten, artificial colors or preservatives.
Home Matters (A Ripple Effect Romance Novella, Book 1)
Rising (The Rising Series)
To Sleep No More: A Dalton & Dalton Preternatural Romantic Mystery (Dalton & Dalton Preternatural Mysteries)
The 2012 Book Blogger’s Cookbook (The Book Blogger’s Cookbook)
The Key of Kilenya (Kilenya Series)
Samara: A Kilenya Romance
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