"To find out what a story's really about,' the Librarian said,

'you don't ask the writer. You ask the reader."


- SNOW & ROSE by Emily Winfield Martin


Wednesday, July 30, 2014

GIVEAWAY!!! The entire RUN TO YOU e-Book series by Clara Kensie (YA)



I have and will always love this serial eBook series!
So much so, that I need to share it with others :) 





GIVEAWAY
- Must have a kindle or nook to accept all 6 eBooks!
- Giveaway ends August 11th, 2014.
- Bumbles and Fairy-Tales will not be held responsible for any technical difficulties 
after eBooks have been purchased for the winner. 
- The author, Clara Kensie, nor Harlequin/Harlequin Teen are not affiliated with this giveaway 
and will not be held responsible in any way.

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Use #readRunToYou or Like Clara Kensie's FB page to join in!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


Review: RUN TO YOU Part 6 - SIXTH SENSE by Clara Kensie (YA)


The continuation of Harlequin Teen's first serial book releases this month!!!
RUN TO YOU Parts 4, 5, and 6 are finally here!!!
Don't miss out on the conclusion to this epic thriller!!!


by Clara Kensie 
Release date: July 21st, 2014
Published by: Harlequin Teen
Genre: Young Adult - Paranormal/Thriller/Romance
Format: eBook
Format read: eARC from publisher


SUMMARY

Part Six in the riveting romantic thriller about a family on the run from a deadly past and a first love that will transcend secrets, lies and danger…

To save Tessa's brother and sister, she and Tristan must deceive the entire town. But if their plan succeeds, Tessa will have to make an unbearable choice between her siblings and her true love. And when her nightmares become real, she may lose it all— her family, her boyfriend and even her life.

RUN TO YOU is Tessa and Tristan's saga—two books about psychic gifts, secret lives and dangerous loves. Each book is told in three parts: a total of six shattering reads that will stay with you long after the last page. Book One is First Sight, Second Glance, and Third Charm. Book Two is Fourth Shadow, Fifth Touch, and Sixth Sense.





MY REVIEW

A stellar conclusion to one of my most favorites books this year!

Clara Kensie has outdone herself with shocking truths, twists and turns - I don't know why I let my guard down for the ending! I was totally blindsided by a heroic deed and another twist full of betrayal! I screamed - how can this author do this to me!? Doesn't she like me? Doesn't she want me to be happy with the ending that I had created in my own mind?! 

But, even though she scared the bejesus out me, she delivered a spectacular ending to Tessa and Tristan's story! 

I don't want to get into details, because of spoilers. But, know this - all of Tessa and Tristan's questions are answered, all of the dreams and nightmares come true, and everything that you thought would happen, doesn't. And yet, those things do happen too. 

Very imaginative, and realistic. I highly recommend this to everyone who loves an epic thrill ride!


An eARC was sent by the publisher for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.




Use #readRunToYou or Like Clara Kensie's FB page to join in!






ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


Waiting On Wednesday #94: FAMOUS IN LOVE by Rebecca Serle (YA)


"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by  Breaking the Spine. 

This is were we get to 'spotlight' books that we are anxiously waiting to be released! The ones that we are dying to get our hands on and read into the wee hours of the night and, quite possibly, to make our shelves look all pretty too :)

What I'm waiting for...


by Rebecca Serle
Expected release date: October 21st, 2014
Published by: Poppy (Little Brown)
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Format: Hardcover, eBook


SUMMARY

The romantic story of a girl who gets plucked from obscurity to star in the next major feature film franchise based on a book and the ensuing love triangles she gets entangled in on — and off screen. 

Meet Paige Townsen, Rainer Devon, and Jordan Wilder…

When Paige Townsen, a young unknown, gets cast in the movie adaptation of a blockbuster book series, her life changes practically overnight. Within a month, Paige has traded the quiet streets of her hometown for a crowded movie set on the shores of Maui, and is spending quality time with her co-star Rainer Devon, one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive. But when troubled star Jordan Wilder lands the role of the other point in the movie’s famous love triangle, Paige’s crazy new life gets even crazier.

In this coming-of-age romance inspired by the kind of celeb hookups that get clever nicknames and a million page views, Paige must figure out who she is – and who she wants – while the whole world watches.


Why I'm waiting on FAMOUS IN LOVE...

First, I adore this cover! Simple, but fits right along with the summary...

Next... romance! Good guy vs. bad guy! Who am I kidding, I love 'love triangles'! 

Lastly - I really loved Rebecca Serle's WHEN YOU WERE MINE! It was so good!!!


SO, what are waiting for!?!?

Monday, July 28, 2014

Book Outlet's NEW 50/50 Sale!!!


Bumbles and Fairy-Tales has teamed up with Book Outlet
to bring you the latest updates and sales that Book Outlet has to offer!


Book Outlet's current 50/50 sale is... 

BOXED BARGAINS!!!


Boxed bargains are not necessarily only books - any product that is in a BOX is 50% off this week!

The 50/50 sale is where 50 books are marked down 50% - 
this sale changes every Monday and runs throughout the week! 
Be sure to check the link every Monday for new books at 50% off! items!!! 

Book Outlet U.S. / Book Outlet Canada

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales is not responsible for any products, items, sales, etc. made by Book Outlet. 
We are just offering an easier way to promote a great online bookstore for a small compensation. 


Happy shopping!!!

The #readRunToYou read-along continues this week!!!


Part TWO of the #readRunToYou starts today!!! 
Join Harlequin Teen, author Clara Kensie, and a whole bunch of bloggers for the continuation of thea RUN TO YOU read-along!!! 
LIKE Clara Kensie's Facebook page to join in!!!


Here's the schedule:

FIRST SIGHT, Part 1, is FREE on Amazon and 
Barnes & Noble right now!!!

Catch up and join in ;) 


There will be lots of chatting, questions and more!
GIVEAWAY too!!!

*TEN winners will receive a set of RUN TO YOU postcards!!!

*10 winners will receive a set of bookmarks and a necklace with a RUN TO YOU quote!!!

*FIVE winners will get to choose a Harlequin Teen book of their choice!!!

*GRAND PRIZE WINNER - will receive a set of signed RUN TO YOU postcards, a custom necklace, a $25 gift card to Amazon AND the ENTIRE RUN TO YOU series!!!

In order to enter the giveaways, you must participate!!!
The more you comment, the higher your chances of winning :) 


Prefer Twitter? We will also post the discussions on Twitter, and you can participate by using the hashtag#readRunToYouFollow @ClaraKensie and @HarlequinTEEN or save the #readRunToYou hashtag as a search for updates.
The following bloggers are helping with the read-along. They are made of awesome, and so are their blogs. Be sure to visit and subscribe!
I hope to see you all at the RUN TO YOU read-along! 

We’re going to have a blast!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.



Saturday, July 26, 2014

Sharing some BOOK OUTLET news and sales!!!


Bumbles and Fairy-Tales has teamed up with Book Outlet
to bring you the latest updates and sales that Book Outlet has to offer!

Book Outlet U.S. / Book Outlet Canada

This weekend's sale is... 

Buy one get one FREE on all (U.S.) Kid's Educational Books!!!
Buy one get one FREE on all (Canadian) Kid's Educational Books!!!

Buy ONE get ONE FREE on Kid's Educational titles!!!
  • There are over 3,000 titles to choose from!
  • You buy one, get another of equal or lesser value for free.
  • All school ages included, from baby up to young adult. 
  • Books must be chosen from the sale link in order to qualify for the sale. 
  • This offer ends Monday, 7/28/2014 at noon. 
  • Coupons cannot be used on sale items.


Be sure to checkout their 50/50 sale!!!


The 50/50 sale is where 50 books are marked down 50% - 
this sale changes every Monday and runs throughout the week! 
Be sure to check the link every Monday for new books at 50% off! items!! 

The current 50/50 sale - SUMMER ROMANCE!!!


Bumbles and Fairy-Tales is not responsible for any products, items, sales, etc. made by Book Outlet. 
We are just offering an easier way to promote a great online bookstore for a small compensation. 


Happy shopping!!!

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Blog Tour (Excerpt and Giveaway): BETWEEN by Megan Whitmer (YA)


by Megan Whitmer
Expected release date: July 29th, 2014
Published by: Spencer Hill Press
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Format: Paperback, eBook


SUMMARY

When a supernatural freak of nature forces her family to separate, seventeen-year-old Charlie Page must turn to her frustrating (yet gorgeous) neighbor, Seth, to help reunite them. Seth whisks Charlie to Ellauria—a magical world filled with the creatures of myths and legends—and tells her of the Fellowship, the group charged with protecting mystical beings from human discovery. (All except Bigfoot: that attention whore is a total lost cause.) But when Charlie learns that she's under the Fellowship's protection herself, well, "stressed" is an understatement.

Ellauria should be the safest place for Charlie while the Fellowship works to find her family, but things in the mystical realm aren't what they seem.

Magic is failing, creatures are dying, and the Fellowship insists Charlie holds the key to saving everyone. With her family still missing and the danger in Ellauria growing, Charlie doesn't know who she can trust. She's dealing with a power she never asked for, falling for a guy she can't have, and being forced to choose between her destiny and her heart. And if she chooses wrong, she could destroy magic forever.

Charlie may be in over her head.



EXCERPT

In BETWEEN, Charlie has an unfortunate encounter with a supposedly mythical creature and learns of the Fellowship, a secret society tasked with making sure humans go on thinking that fairies, bigfoot, unicorns, and every other magical creature don’t exist.
In this scene, Seth shows Charlie an example of how the Fellowship does its job after a young girl has a close encounter with a hodag, a terrifying urban legend from Wisconsin.


Seth leads me to a wall covered in mirrors in various shapes and sizes—ovals, rectangles, hand mirrors—all outlined in metallic frames. A couple Apprentices are standing with their Aegises there, too. One Aegis is standing with her nose so close to the mirror it almost touches, and her Apprentice watches over her shoulder. He nods at me, and I smile.

Seth points to the wall. “These mirrors serve as windows throughout the realms. When there is a problem to be addressed, it’s revealed in the reflection. So,” he says, stepping up to a long, skinny mirror trimmed in bronze, “I pick any mirror I want and wait.”

“It doesn't matter which mirror?” I ask.

“No. The mission is specific to the person who sees it. The mirror makes no difference. You get the mission you're supposed to get.”

I stand to the side, watching.

Seth’s rugged features appear in the glass, his mouth closed, his eyes alert. For a few seconds, nothing happens. Then the edges of the mirror begin to quiver, and ripples dance across his reflection. The collar of his black shirt swells upward. His brown hair melts into his skin; dark eyes morph and blend together. The entire image swirls until a new one appears—the enormous head of a black-haired beast crowned with horns. Black curls of smoke drift from its nose, and I barely make out the tips of fangs slipping over its bottom lip.

I shudder. I've never seen anything like it.

I look from Seth to the reflection and back. “Is that you?”

Seth snorts. “Of course. Doesn't it look like me?”

I have no idea if he’s joking. At this point, if he told me he was the Tooth Fairy, I’d believe it.

“No, Charlie,” he keeps his eyes on the mirror, “it’s not me. That’s a hodag, one of our more problematic creatures. They're pretty large and not all that intelligent, so it’s hard to get them to stay on the down-low.”

I gaze at the hodag’s hideous face. “I've never heard of them.”

“They live in the mortal realm, but there are so few of them they're not spotted very often,” he says. 

“We did a pretty good job of discrediting the only photograph that’s ever been taken of one. Made it look like the guy had constructed the thing himself out of cow and ox parts and some wire. No one believed it after that.”

I hold up my hand, palm facing him. “High five! Way to go, Fellowship!”

He chuckles and half-heartedly slaps my hand. “Anyway, looks like somebody spotted a hodag last night.”

Seth runs his forefinger across the surface of the glass and the image distorts, pulling toward the edges of the mirror and splashing back again. A young girl, six or seven years old, tiptoes across the top of a log, her arms straight out from her sides for balance. The hodag appears at the edge of the frame, moving slowly across the grass. As soon as it appears, I press my hand to the base of my neck. My eyes dart from the hodag to the girl and I hold my breath, waiting for her to see it.
Seth groans and mutters, “Right in front of her.”

She freezes and draws her arms inward, keeping her wide eyes on the monstrous creature. The hodag seems completely oblivious and lumbers on, disappearing beneath a growth of bushes on the other side. The girl quietly slides to the ground, putting the log between herself and the hodag. Even though I know it’s coming, I still jump when she screams. The glass heaves, and Seth’s chocolate eyes peer out from the mirror once more.

It’s only then that I realize how close I am to the mirror now. I bob backward and blink. “That’s it?” I ask. “But what happened? Is she okay?”

He steps away from the mirror. “If there were any more to it, we’d see it. So no one else saw the hodag, and the girl must be fine.”

A couple Aegises pass behind us toward another mirror, and I move out of their way. “As long as by ‘fine,’ you mean ‘terrified and scarred for life,’” I say, and Seth smirks. “We’re not going to go talk to her?”

“No. We stay out of it as much as possible. Sightings by children are the easiest to deal with. Her story will be dismissed as just that—a story made up by a scared kid. But we’ll keep an eye on it.” Seth walks to a small table in the corner scattered with cloth-covered books, spiral-bound notebooks, and an assortment of pencils. He pulls his leafkey from his pocket and taps it with his forefinger, logging the info into PRU. I imagine the tree lighting up with each keystroke, twinkling with information. He slips it back into his pocket and looks at me.

I lean against the table’s edge. “Shouldn't we make sure she’s okay? Let her know there’s nothing to be afraid of?”

Even as I say them, I question the words. There’s plenty to be afraid of. I’m learning that more and more by the minute. Chances are, this girl isn’t the target of a homicidal shapeshifter with an inferiority complex, though, so she might actually have a better shot at the whole “Happily Ever After” thing.

He turns and leans against the table, too, his shoulder touching mine. He crosses his arms and addresses the wooden floor when he speaks. “I know it’s hard for you to see it this way, but what happens to her only concerns us in regard to how it affects the safety of the mystical realm.”

I let that simmer for a moment. It’s probably the coldest sentence I've ever heard him say. She’s not mystical, so she’s not worth the Fellowship’s time? “So humans don't matter at all?”

“Our job is to protect the mystical realm. The more involvement we have with humans, the riskier it is for us. Validating what she saw might make her feel better, but it would also put our world in danger.” 

He pulls a worn pencil from beneath a stack of papers and writes something in one of his notebooks.
I think of all the stories I used to trade on the playground about monsters under beds and boogeymen in closets.

I wonder how many were real.


GIVEAWAY
Must be 13 or older to enter. Open only to U.S. mailing addresses. Giveaway ends Friday, August 8, 2014.
(Bumbles and Fairy-Tales will not be held liable for any lost, stolen, damaged, etc. prizes)

There are two prizes: 

BETWEEN Prize Pack #1
  • BETWEEN by Megan Whitmer ARC (signed)
  • SING SWEET NIGHTINGALE by Erica Cameron (signed) 
  • EVER by Jessa Russo (signed)
  • RECLAIMED by Sarah Guillory (signed)
  • TRAGIC TALES OF STRANGE GIRLS ebook by Suzy G
  • THE ART OF FALLING ebook by Jenny Kaczorowski
  • OF SCARS AND STARDUST postcard with download code for eARC by Andee Hannah
BETWEEN Prize Pack #2
  • BETWEEN by Megan Whitmer ARC (signed)
  • DOORWAYS TO EXTRA TIME by Erica Cameron (signed)
  • DIVIDE by Jessa Russo (signed)
  • RECLAIMED by Sarah Guillory (signed)
  • Preorder of BLACKFIN SKY by Kat Ellis
  • ULTRAVIOLET CATASTROPHE by Jamie Grey
BOTH prize packs will also include various swag from authors: Jessa Russo, Dahlia Adler, Tonya Kuper, Lynne Matson, and Kat Ellis.



BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE

7/21: Riki @ Miss Riki - Excerpt 
7/22: Brandi @ Bran Writes - Interview 
7/23: Heather @ Adventures in Writerland - Interview 
7/24: Margie @ Bumbles & Fairytales - Excerpt 
7/25: Liza @ Who R U - Review 
7/28: Dannie @ Left to Write - Interview 
7/29: Brooke @ The Cover Contessa - Guest Post
7/30: Michelle @ Because Reading - Interview
7/31: Carly @ Lis Les Livres - Excerpt 
8/1: Deitre @ A Leisure Moment - Review 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Megan Whitmer
Megan Whitmer loves all things Southern, and has a soft spot for football, kissing scenes, and things that sparkle. 
Aside from her personal blog and weekly vlog series, she's also a contributing blogger for YA Misfits and All The Write Notes


She lives in Kentucky with her family. 
Also, she writes books and talks a lot. 


Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday #93: GATES OF THREAD AND STONE by Lori M. Lee (YA)


"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by  Breaking the Spine. 



This is were we get to 'spotlight' books that we are anxiously waiting to be released! The ones that we are dying to get our hands on and read into the wee hours of the night and, quite possibly, to make our shelves look all pretty too :)

What I'm waiting for...


by Lori M. Lee
Expected release date: August 5th, 2014
Published by: Skyscape
Genre: Young Adult
Format: Hardback, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook 


SUMMARY

In the Labyrinth, we had a saying: 
keep silent, keep still, keep safe.

In a city of walls and secrets, where only one man is supposed to possess magic, seventeen-year-old Kai struggles to keep hidden her own secret—she can manipulate the threads of time. When Kai was eight, she was found by Reev on the riverbank, and her “brother” has taken care of her ever since. Kai doesn’t know where her ability comes from—or where she came from. All that matters is that she and Reev stay together, and maybe one day move out of the freight container they call home, away from the metal walls of the Labyrinth. Kai’s only friend is Avan, the shopkeeper’s son with the scandalous reputation that both frightens and intrigues her.

Then Reev disappears. When keeping silent and safe means losing him forever, Kai vows to do whatever it takes to find him. She will leave the only home she’s ever known and risk getting caught up in a revolution centuries in the making. But to save Reev, Kai must unravel the threads of her past and face shocking truths about her brother, her friendship with Avan, and her unique power.



Why I'm waiting on GATES OF THREAD AND STONE... 

This book has me on edge just from these key words:
Labyrinth, magic, "manipulate threads of time"!!!

A.G. Howard says it's "inventive, romantic and gripping"!!! 

The covering is stunning, and I am getting such a good vibe from it!
I cannot wait to read this book :)



SO, what are you waiting for this week?!?!

Monday, July 21, 2014

RUN TO YOU Read-along starts TODAY!!! Let's chat, quote favorite lines and enter to win!!!


Starting today!!! 
Join Harlequin Teen, author Clara Kensie, and a whole bunch of bloggers for a RUN TO YOU read-along!!! 
LIKE Clara Kensie's Facebook page to join in!!!


Here's the schedule:




FIRST SIGHT, Part 1, is FREE on Amazon and 
Barnes & Noble right now!!!
NO excuse not to join in ;) 


There will be lots of chatting, questions and more!
A GIVEAWAY too!!!

*TEN winners will receive a set of RUN TO YOU postcards!!!

*10 winners will receive a set of bookmarks and a necklace with a RUN TO YOU quote!!!

*FIVE winners will get to choose a Harlequin Teen book of their choice!!!

*GRAND PRIZE WINNER - will receive a set of signed RUN TO YOU postcards, a custom necklace, a $25 gift card to Amazon AND the ENTIRE RUN TO YOU series!!!

In order to enter the giveaways, you must participate!!!
The more you comment, the higher your chances of winning :) 



Prefer Twitter? We will also post the discussions on Twitter, and you can participate by using the hashtag#readRunToYouFollow @ClaraKensie and @HarlequinTEEN or save the #readRunToYou hashtag as a search for updates.
The following bloggers are helping with the read-along. They are made of awesome, and so are their blogs. Be sure to visit and subscribe!
Christina at Allodoxophobia
Katie at Mundie Moms
Danny at Kismet 
Erica at The Book Cellar
Lauren at The Young Folks 

I hope to see you all at the RUN TO YOU read-along! 

We’re going to have a blast!


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Clara Kensie

Clara Kensie grew up near Chicago, reading every book she could find and using her diary to write stories about a girl with psychic powers who solved mysteries. She purposely did not hide her diary, hoping someone would read it and assume she was writing about herself. Since then, she's swapped her diary for a computer and admits her characters are fictional, but otherwise she hasn't changed one bit.

Today Clara is the author of super-romantic psychic thrillers for young adults. RUN TO YOU, the first serialized novel from HarlequinTEEN, begins February 1 2014 with weekly releases. The sequel, also a three-part serial, begins June 1 2014.

Her favorite foods are guacamole and cookie dough. But not together. That would be gross.


 
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