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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Holiday Fun. Winners Drawn! An E-book and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate Still Up For Grabs!


It’s Christmas!!!...Countdown to the New Year begins.

I hope you’re all having an absolute blast and not reading this post. At least not until all has wound down and you’re looking for a bit of escapism. If that’s the case…I SO get it! We all need to sit back and warmly relish the day behind us. But at this blog, as promised…there’s just a wee bit more beneath the tree.

Are you ready?

First off, I celebrated a book release this week! Heart of Vesuvius (Sequel to Darkest Memory) is now available. As I know many of you will be popping in I thought I’d host yet another contest! As you’ll see, I’ve included a blurb and excerpt from Heart of Vesuvius. Answer the following in a comment by January 1st, 2011 12 AM EST for a chance to win an Ecopy. What profession do you suppose Alexandria pursues?

Two vampires, one goal.

Alexandria has no choice. She must flee to the last place she wants to. Straight into the arms of a vampire she was determined to forget.

Salvator, ancient vampire, finds this a clever fix to obtaining the one vampire who he has always desired, Alexandria.

Together, they must find a way to evade her powerful enemy, Salvator's brother Luciano. On the run, they struggle to understand one another. Deep, dark secrets are revealed. Denied passion ignites. Blood is spilled.

Within the Heart of Vesuvius, anything is possible. All can be conquered. But will it be? Can wrongs be made right? History is the locked door. Forgiveness is the key. Time will tell if ancient love can once again flourish.

A little taste…

“What should I paint?” she murmured to herself.

“What you feel living in the rock.”

Alex wasn’t surprised Salvator stood so closely by her side, that his hand covered hers while she caressed the rock. “You want what I feel?”

“Yes, bella, all you feel.”

Opening her eyes, she watched his long fingers ride hers over the stone. Alex wanted to debate with him, figure out his methods, yet another less used part of her didn’t care, adored the potential only an artist was capable of feeling. “You already know what I will paint.”

“No,” he said close to her ear. “If I did this would not work.”

Turning, she curved into his side, repelled but needing his closeness. “So now you are a prophet as well.”

 "I am vampire,” he whispered into her hair, sniffing as though she smelled unique. “I believe in your talent. If my instinct tells me to let you paint, I listen to it.”

“Paint, Alexandria,” he breathed close to her ear, tongue flicking out, sending shivers through her. “Paint.”

Before she could voice another word, his hand found hers and he slid something into her palm.

Sky here. *chuckles* Bet you’re wondering what Salvator slipped into Alex’s hand. Guess you’ll have to find that out on your own! Click HERE to learn more.

As promised, an extra winner was drawn from every post during my What Every Woman Wants Under Her Christmas Tree blog event. It's time to announce the winners! Each and every one of the following won a...drum roll please....$5 gift certificate to Digi Books Café! Congratulations! Please contact me at Skypurington@live.com to collect your prize.

~BJ

~Kimberly

~Jessica

~Pat

~Zee

~Angel Martinez

~Lil Missy Molly

Interested in winning even more? Now through New Year's I have a contest running over at the Roses of Houston blogspot. What's up for a grabs? A $25 dollar gift certificate to Amazon! So hurry over and enter for a chance to win now. Click HERE to get started.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

~Sky

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you Sky...and Merry Christmas!

Unknown said...

Oh Sky I need to read your books! I already love the teaser you gave us now all I need to do is get me some books! And I can't wait! I am so glad Dawn connected us you have no idea how long I have waited to be sparked to read again!

Carol L. said...

Hope your Christmas had a lot of extra goodies beneath it this year. :) Congrats to all the winners. Wonderful.

Carol L. said...

To be an artist.?
Carol L
Lucky4750@aol.com

Sky Purington said...

(Sorry I'm late! Blizzard slowed me down)

Belayed Merry Christmas to you as well, BJ!

Sky Purington said...

Kristen, you really made me smile. I'm glad Dawn connected us as well & am so happy I've inspired you to get back to reading!!! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas!! :)

Sky Purington said...

Hope you enjoyed your Christmas as well, Carol! I can't believe it's almost 2011. Where'd the time go?

(((Cyberhugs!!!)))

Katie O'Sullivan said...

Already purchased the ebook from the publisher's website - - and am already reading it on my Nook!

Happy New Year, Sky! Wishing you many sales and new books to read and write in 2011 !

Sheila Deeth said...

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. A new release sounds like a perfect Christmas gift!

Sky Purington said...

Oh, awesome Katie! Hope you enjoy it. A very Happy New Year to you as well my friend!!! (((Hugs)))

Sky Purington said...

Thanks Sheila! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!! :)