As spring slowly creeps in, so excruciatingly slowly, I’ve got my own recommendation for a little warm weather reading. I’ve started to shy away from doing book reviews for many reasons, but every so often, I’ll fall in love with an author or title and can’t stop myself. For this hop, I’d like to recommend The Others series by Anne Bishop.
The first book in this series, Written in Red, stole my heart. The story is set in an alternate universe, which is surprisingly like the world we know at times, where everything is controlled and owned by shifters, also known as the Others. The humans and the Others have had a long history of clashes and misunderstandings. When Meg enters the scene, we get to experience how she starts to integrate into their closed society and it’s absolutely captivating.
These books have everything I personally love in a story. They are dark fantasy, my favorite genre, with a slow progressing romantic relationship. They do tend to be a bit slow going, but the writing is so beautiful and charming that it didn’t bother me at all. If you are looking for a good read for a sunny day at the park, I highly suggest these.
The lovely hosts of this hop are offering up some great grand prizes.
1st Grand Prize: (1) $Paperwhite Kindle
2nd Grand Prize: (1) $25 Amazon Gift Card
For entries to the grand prizes, leave your name and email in the comments section of the various blogs participating. Each blog will be hosting their own individual giveaway as well, so there are a lot of prizes to win!
My personal giveaway is a $10 Amazon gift card.
March 7, 2014 at 9:35 am
What a great giveaway.
I have both of Anne Bishop books sitting on top of my TBR pile. I’ve heard good things about them and can’t wait to dig in.
My email bonn1511 at aol dot com
March 7, 2014 at 9:37 am
Lori Hayes
Lori529@comcast.net
March 7, 2014 at 8:25 pm
Wow thanks for the great giveaway!
Amy Bowens
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March 7, 2014 at 11:46 pm
Thanks for the giveaway and being part of the blog hop.
Shannon Flynn
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March 8, 2014 at 6:15 am
I love spring when the weather gets warmer, the kids can go outside and the blossom is starting to bloom on the trees. makes the school run so much more enjoyable.
mrsajward@hotmail.com
March 8, 2014 at 6:48 pm
I celebrate Spring by beautifying my front porch with all manner of plants, flowers and decorative pots. I finish up with a new cushion for my favorite chair and I’m set for endless days of reading and relaxing.
ilookfamous(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 9, 2014 at 12:24 am
I celebrate spring by doing the annual spring cleaning. Out with the old, in with the new!
jacobsone AT katewwdb DOT com
March 9, 2014 at 1:54 am
I love Spring!
Thanks for the chance to win!
natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com
March 9, 2014 at 12:20 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
Piroska
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March 9, 2014 at 5:54 pm
I enjoy the warmer tempts in spring and taking long walks, enjoy the outside. I got to take a walk today and loved it. Thanks for the great giveaway
Virginia
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March 9, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Renee H
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Thanks for the opp!
March 9, 2014 at 6:52 pm
Thanks for the hop.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
March 9, 2014 at 6:54 pm
Thank you so much!
vitajex(At)Aol(Dot)com
March 10, 2014 at 12:09 am
like Spring
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
March 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm
Sounds like a great giveaway
March 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm
fencingromein at hotmail dot com
March 10, 2014 at 6:14 pm
Written in Red was one of the top three books I read last year. I just got the next book in The Others series on Friday, though I haven’t had time to read it yet. Michelle Willms: michelle_willms at yahoo dot com
March 10, 2014 at 10:08 pm
thanks for the hop! – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
March 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
Janie McGaugh
jmcgaugh (at) semo (dot) edu
March 11, 2014 at 7:26 am
My name is robyn donnelly email: robyndonnelly@ymail.com. I look forward to this. Thanks.
March 13, 2014 at 7:05 pm
Thank you, everyone, for your participation! The blog hosts are picking winners from the comments by random at 5 MST tonight for the grand prizes. If you are one of the winners, they will notify you by email. Thanks again!