Wednesday, August 31, 2011

WINNERS OF THE SULTRY SUMMER NIGHTS: IGNITE YOUR PASSIONS BLOG HOP TOUR (AUGUST 22-29)

HELLO FRIENDS...HERE ARE THE WINNERS!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

1) GRAND PRIZE WINNER: PamM

2) FIRST PRIZE WINNER: Betty

3) SECOND PLACE WINNERS: Jennifer Lowery Kamptner, Judy, Jean Vallesteros, Anne R, Patti P, Msmjb65, Eden Bridgman, Tamara, Andrea, Uscoastiewife

4) THIRD PLACE WINNERS: Alison, Katsrus, Brandy b aka Brandlwyne, Chrisbails, Megan, Robin, iarvd, Bonafide Reflections, Mary, Jana

Congratulations to all of my winners. Thank you all for participating in this blog hop! For those of you who did not win, we will be having another blog hop in late September.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING PRIZES:

1) Please send me a private message at www.facebook.com/KristineCheney with your full name, full mailing address, and if you won an e-book for the 2nd Place prize, please specify if you would like Spartan Heart, Part One or Spartan Heart, Part Two.

2) PamM, in your message, in addition to getting SH1 and SH2, please specify in your message which four Astraea Press e-books you would like from the list below.
1) A Deal with the Devil, Part One, by J. Gunnar Grey
2) Lifeline Echoes by Kay Springsteen
3) Heartsight by Kay Springsteen
4) The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James
5) Tinsel Town by Stephanie Taylor
6) Through the Rabbit Hole by Lisa Kumar
7) The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers
8) A New Dream by Elaine Cantrell
9) Lizzie and the Rebel by Stephy Smith
10) Wayward Soul by Kim Bowman
11) The Picture by Stephanie Taylor
12) Lucky for Her by Stephanie Taylor
13) Sunny Days, Moonlit Nights by Jean Joachim

For those of you who would like to purchase the e-books Spartan Heart Part One, and/or Spartan Heart Part Two, my direct links are located on the left side of this blog. I am pleased to announce that both books have been put together in ONE BOOK, and is AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!!! SPARTAN HEART is 458 pages of pure bliss at Amazon: Click here if you would like to purchase SPARTAN HEART in paperback.

Thank you all for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoyed the hop. Thank you for your valued friendship. I look forward to getting to know you.

xoxoxoxo

Kristine Cheney

Saturday, August 20, 2011

SULTRY SUMMER NIGHTS: IGNITE YOUR PASSIONS BLOG HOP TOUR (AUGUST 22-29)

WELCOME TO THE
SWEETEST TWANGS OF SUMMER!


IMMERSE YOURSELF IN

SULTRY SUMMER NIGHTS:
IGNITE YOUR PASSIONS BLOG HOP TOUR
(AUGUST 22-29)


TOUR RULES:
1) HAVE FUN!!!

2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Monday, August 22, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
THIS TOUR ENDS: Monday, August 29, at Midnight (Arizona Time)
Winners will be drawn and posted August 30th! ***

4) MEET AND MINGLE WITH ALL THE AUTHORS AND BOOK PAGES! EXPERIENCE A NEW PARTY DESTINATION AT EVERY STOP! PARTICIPATE IN EVERY BLOG CONTEST AND BE ENTERED FOR CHANCES TO WIN MULTIPLE PRIZES! EVERY BLOG VISITED IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO WIN!!

5) PARTICIPATION AT ALL BLOGS IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. REMEMBER, THE MORE BLOGS YOU HOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING PRIZES. EVERY AUTHOR AND BOOK PAGE IS WAITING TO MEET AND INTERACT WITH YOU, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO SHOW EVERYONE SOME LOVE!

6) DID I MENTION TO HAVE FUN? WHOO! HOO!! HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

***Authors have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

WELCOME TO:
THE LAZY, BASHFUL DAYS OF SUMMER 


THERE'S NOTHING LIKE SUMMER: Okay, it's really as sweltering hot as Hades...and there's quite a few flying, pesky bugs buzzing around, and man that wretched humidity can smother a mortal where they stand. But still, there are quite a few things about summertime that we must never fail to forget.



Have you ever witnessed the way the sun melts when it extinguishes its flame in the coolness of the ocean? What about the bloom of a perfect, English rose? Then there's the refreshing taste of an ice cold mint julep, a juicy sno-cone, or a bright colored popsicle whetting our whistle. You can't forget the slices of watermelon, the BBQ's and strand lit barn dances, with plenty of hot dogs, hamburgers, and Grandma's famous macaroni salad to pass around.

And then there's love...young, sweet ripe kisses by the bushelful. The feel of the one you love pressed against you in a lover's tender embrace. The wedding march down an aisle in the last week of June. Cincada's twanging their secret storm songs, bringing the promises of whooshing winds and pouring rain. 



SPARTAN HEART SAGA:
WHERE TIME-TRAVEL
PARANORMAL ROMANCE
MEETS HISTORY AND DESTINY


SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.

TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE DESTINED
TO LOVE YOUR HEART HAS WAITED CENTURIES!

Sent away to college in America, Evangeline swore she would never return to England. Anger loses its value when tragedy forces her home to assume ownership of the family's beloved Greco-Roman museum.

Placing a foolish, drunken kiss on a Greek statue in the museum's basement, Evangeline unknowingly frees a Spartan prince from an evil oracle's curse. Suddenly, her lonely life is invaded by the rakish man with knowing emerald green eyes who never eats or sleeps, and seems to know her every thought and feeling.

Falling in love is dangerous, especially when it's with a man who has already been claimed by the bitter oracle Demona. From the moment of her kiss, Evangeline is swept into Dorien's world of mystery, danger, and passion. The Oracle's fury only mounts as they unravel Demona's darkest secrets, but not before Demona finds out about their unborn half-breed immortal twins.

Demona uses her knowledge of the future to manipulate, but sometimes love has a will, and a heart...of its own.

About the Author:

Kristine Cheney is a published author with Astraea Press. She is currently writing the Spartan Heart Saga series and has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. She is currently writing the next book in the series, Spartan Surrender, which is expected to be released before the end of 2011. Three more books are planned to follow. She is also currently writing Guilty of Innocence, a single-title release expected in Fall 2011.

An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 21 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.

*Take a peek at the left side of this blog and check out my links!*

SPARTAN HEART CONTEST!

1) Click "Follow" on the upper left side of this blog! (I follow back!)

2) Leave me a question or a comment here at my blog below. Please also leave your email address so I can notify you in case you are a winner!

3)  Go to my fan page at: www.facebook.com/AuthorKristineCheney and say hello. If you like what you see, become a fan by "Liking" my page and adding me to your favorites. If you would like to also add me as a personal friend, feel free to send your friend request to www.facebook.com/KristineCheney.

4) If you Tweet, click on my Twitter link and follow me at: www.twitter.com/SpartanHrtBooks

5) If you have a Goodreads account, follow me at: http://www.goodreads.com/authorkristinecheney.

PRIZES FOR THIS CONTEST:
1) Grand Prize: A .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, and your choice of four other Astraea Press .pdf e-books below, plus two autographed bookmarks!!!

2) First Place Prize: One winner will be chosen to receive a .pdf e-book of Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two, plus two autographed bookmarks!!!

3) Second Place Prizes: Multiple winners will be chosen to receive their choice of .pdf e-book Spartan Heart, Part One, or Spartan Heart, Part Two, plus an autographed bookmark!!!

4) Third Place Prizes: Multiple winners will be chosen to receive an autographed bookmark!!!




GRAND PRIZE WINNER ALSO CHOOSES ANY 4 ASTRAEA PRESS BOOKS BELOW:

1) A Deal with the Devil, Part One, by J. Gunnar Grey
2) Lifeline Echoes by Kay Springsteen
3) Heartsight by Kay Springsteen
4) The Keepers by Monique O'Connor James
5) Tinsel Town by Stephanie Taylor
6) Through the Rabbit Hole by Lisa Kumar
7) The Perfect Rose by Felicia Rogers
8) A New Dream by Elaine Cantrell
9) Lizzie and the Rebel by Stephy Smith
10) Wayward Soul by Kim Bowman
11) The Picture by Stephanie Taylor
12) Lucky for Her by Stephanie Taylor
13) Sunny Days, Moonlit Nights by Jean Joachim
*and a few more titles may be be announced

SPARTAN HEART:
DESTINY IS ALWAYS ETERNAL


IN CASE YOU'RE LOST
AND NEED TO GET BACK
TO THE BLOG HOP LINKY LIST,
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

Saturday, August 13, 2011

SULTRY SUMMER NIGHTS: IGNITE YOUR PASSIONS BLOG HOP (AUGUST 22-29)

HERE'S THE BLOG HOP LIST FOR THE AUGUST SULTRY SUMMER NIGHTS: IGNITE YOUR PASSIONS BLOG HOP (AUGUST 22-29)!

HERE IS YOUR OFFICIAL BLOG HOP LIST....SO HOP AWAY AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU IN THE CONTESTS! XOXOXOXO




Friday, August 12, 2011

SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES (August 13, 2011)

WELCOME TO
SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES!

SPARTAN HEART
A Saga by Author Kristine Cheney

WHERE PARANORMAL
TIME-TRAVEL ROMANCE MEETS DESTINY

SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.

TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE
DESTINED TO LOVE YOUR HEART HAS WAITED CENTURIES!





Excerpt from Spartan Heart, Part One: A Steamy-Sweet Romance Recommmended for Ages 17+

The museum elevator doors shut. Evangeline pushed the lower level button for the basement. Her heels clicked loud against the marble tiles. Stepping into the Treasure Recovery Room, she spotted the familiar table of lanterns, and headed towards the center of the room. Evangeline’s head turned in search of the statue. Her brows furrowed in confusion. All that remained of the statue was an empty marble platform base. Did someone move the statue? Steal it? Did she dream or imagine it? She was sure there was statue of a Spartan warrior down here. Now it was gone!

A gnarled voice came from behind her. “Can I help you, Miss?”



Evangeline whirled around. “Oh, you startled me!”

The man smiled in hedonistic pleasure. “Pardon me. I’m Phebus. Visitors are not allowed here. I’m afraid I‘ll have to escort you upstairs.”

Evangeline controlled her reaction to the hideous man. In an instant, she didn’t like him. His scarred, distorted face reminded her of unmatched puzzle pieces fused together with thick burned scar tissue. A shiver of fear bolted down her spine. Rubbing her hands down the length of her arms, she tried to ward off a chill. Instinct told her to run.

“I’m not a visitor, Phebus, I’m your new boss, Evangeline Montgomery.”

His demeanor changed in an instant. Phebus looked furious. Offering a scarred limb, she knew he forced his smile. In the same token, she accepted his mangled hand. At the unnatural touch of his cold skin, she shivered. It made her think of Dorien. The uncanny resemblance was troubling.

“I apologize, Miss Montgomery. Welcome back.”

He was lying, she saw it in his eyes. Withdrawing her hand, everything about him repulsed her. “Why, thank you, Phebus.” She played along.

“May I ask what you’re looking for?”

“I thought a Spartan statue was down here. I can’t seem to locate it.”

His scarred brow furrowed. “Funny you mention it. One has been missing for weeks,” he shouted in anger.

Evangeline took a protective step back.

“My apologies. I’m afraid I’m quite protective of the museum’s treasures.” His greasy, black hair seemed to slither towards his mangled face. “I almost caught the thief on the night of the statue’s disappearance. The intruder somehow escaped the room before I could reach him. Perhaps he stole the statue you seek.”

“Did you call Scotland Yard? Why wasn’t I notified of the theft?”

“You were on bereavement leave, Miss Montgomery.”

“I don’t care what I was doing, Phebus. Something this important should have been reported immediately.”

His eyes narrowed.

“Another oversight and you’ll lose your job. Do I make myself clear?”

Phebus took a menacing step towards her. His smile was evil. It made her stomach feel queasy. Taking another step back, Evangeline felt threatened. She cried out when she bumped into someone behind her. Whirling around, she let out a sigh of relief. “Mr. Cornwallis!” She was grateful for his presence.

“Ah, Evangeline. I was told you were down here, my dear."

DORIEN AND EVANGELINE...NOT EVEN TIME COULD KEEP THEM APART


Kristine Cheney is 39, and is a published author with Astraea Press. She is currently writing the Spartan Heart Saga series and has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. She is currently writing the next book in the series, Spartan Surrender, which is expected to be released before the end of 2011. Three more books are planned to follow. She is also currently writing Guilty of Innocence, a single-title release expected in Fall 2011.

An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 21 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.

If you like, please follow me!


1) Click "Follow" on the upper left side of this blog! (I follow back!)

2) Check out my Facebook fan page at: www.facebook.com/AuthorKristineCheney and say hello. If you like what you see, become a fan by "Liking" my page and adding me to your favorites. If you would like to also add me as a personal friend, feel free to send your friend request to www.facebook.com/KristineCheney.

3) If you Tweet, click on my Twitter link and follow me at: www.twitter.com/SpartanHrtBooks

4) If you have a Goodreads account, follow me at: http://www.goodreads.com/authorkristinecheney.

SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES
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Friday, August 5, 2011

SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES (AUGUST 6, 2011)

WELCOME TO
SWEET SATURDAY SAMPLES!

SPARTAN HEART
A Saga by Author Kristine Cheney

WHERE PARANORMAL
TIME-TRAVEL ROMANCE MEETS DESTINY

SPARTAN HEART:
LOSING IT ALL PLACES YOU
IN A POSITION TO GAIN EVERYTHING.

TIME MEANS NOTHING WHEN THE ONE
DESTINED TO LOVE YOUR HEART HAS WAITED CENTURIES!





Excerpt from Spartan Heart, Part One: A Steamy-Sweet Romance Recommmended for Ages 17+

The gravesite service was comatose. The constant flashes of cameras persisted. It made Evangeline feel like a freak at a circus. Strangers stared and gawked, pushing her over the edge. Wanting to scream like a woman possessed, all she could do was stand there in silence. The bodies of her parents were lowered into the ground.

With a toss of her hands, bouquets of red and white roses whooshed through the air. Then she heard it; the sick moist thud of flowers made contact with the tops of shadowed caskets. Breaking free of Taryn and Eliza’s grasp, Evangeline reached her summit. She finally gave in to temptation.

She ran.

Hopping over benches, Evangeline skipped over decorative stones and brushed past baskets and urns full of bright artificial flowers. She didn’t care that she left them standing with their jaws dropped open in stunned silence. She slowed her run to a brisk walk. Shuffled steps carried her as fast as black matte heels would allow. Any moment now, she would reach the safety of the limousine. The car would give her solace from all of these crazy people. Swollen, tear-blurred eyes made walking difficult.

Evangeline wound her way through the cemetery. Blinking several times helped clear away the cobwebs. Heels sunk deep into the damp earth. Slowing her pace, she wound around crypts half consumed by ivy. Limestone headstones all seemed to match. Every one of them was etched with angels, flags, and heartfelt poems. Taryn’ voice was faint. It echoed far behind her. Refusing to look back, Evangeline didn’t stop. Out from the shadows, a stranger approached her. Ignoring him, she planned to side-step the bloke. But something sparked the moment his eyes caressed her face. Familiarity forced a quick second look. Shimmers of deja-vu made her stop abrupt.


DORIEN AND EVANGELINE...NOT EVEN TIME COULD KEEP THEM APART


Kristine Cheney is 39, and is a published author with Astraea Press. She is currently writing the Spartan Heart Saga series and has released Spartan Heart, Part One, and Spartan Heart, Part Two. She is currently writing the next book in the series, Spartan Surrender, which is expected to be released before the end of 2011. Three more books are planned to follow. She is also currently writing Guilty of Innocence, a single-title release expected in Fall 2011.

An Arizona native, Kristine lives in Surprise and has been married 21 years to her high school sweetheart Brett. She is the mother of Taryn, Brett, and Zackary, and is a young Grammy to Parker, Ivy, and baby Evely'nn. A huge labrador lover, she is also mom to yellow lab Magnus and to the very naughty (and huge) white Labra-doodle puppy Brody.

Hobbies include writing passionate love stories that involve chivalrous characters, dashing adventure, forked humor, and the ever-true good vs. evil dilemma. Her favorite place to relax is anywhere within close proximity to a beach or wooded lake. A huge history buff, she plans to one day make a trek across the US to get her fill of American wonder (with hubby, labs, and lap top in tow). She loves a good hot cup of coffee with Creme Brulee liquid creamer and sugar. A maestro with a bag of frosting, Wilton cake decorating lessons only fueled her artistic fire. She is pretty darn awesome at crankin' out a deluxe wedding, baby shower, or themed birthday cake that will make your toes curl.

If you like, please follow me!



1)  Click "Follow" on the upper left side of this blog! (I follow back!)

2)  Check out my Facebook fan page at: www.facebook.com/AuthorKristineCheney and say hello. If you like what you see, become a fan by "Liking" my page and adding me to your favorites. If you would like to also add me as a personal friend, feel free to send your friend request to www.facebook.com/KristineCheney.

4)  If you Tweet, click on my Twitter link and follow me at: www.twitter.com/SpartanHrtBooks 

5) If you have a Goodreads account, follow me at: http://www.goodreads.com/authorkristinecheney.
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