Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Showers of Books Giveaway Hop: Horngate Witches series!

I'm giving away 3 books in the Horngate Witches series (reviews linked)! Yep, that is the first 3 books in the UF series to ONE winner.

The books:
Bitter Night
(Horngate Witches #1)
by Diana Pharaoh Francis
SOMETIMES YOU CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES. AND SOMETIMES, THEY CHOOSE YOU... 
Once, Max dreamed of a career, a home, a loving family. Now all she wants is freedom...and revenge. A witch named Giselle transformed Max into a warrior with extraordinary strength, speed, and endurance. Bound by spellcraft, Max has no choice but to fight as Giselle's personal magic weapon — a Shadowblade — and she's lethally good at it. But her skills are about to be put to the test as they never have before.... 
The ancient Guardians of the earth are preparing to unleash widespread destruction on the mortal world, and they want the witches to help them. If the witches refuse, their covens will be destroyed, including Horngate, the place Max has grudgingly come to think of as home. Max thinks she can find a way to help Horngate stand against the Guardians, but doing so will mean forging dangerous alliances — including one with a rival witch's Shadowblade, who is as drawn to Max as she is to him — and standing with the witch she despises. Max will have to choose between the old life she still dreams of and the warrior she has become, and take her place on the side of right — if she survives long enough to figure out which side that is....
Crimson Wind
(Horngate Witches #2)
by Diana Pharaoh Francis
THERE ARE GOOD GUYS. THERE ARE BAD GUYS. AND THEN THERE’S MAX. Max knows what trusting the wrong person can cost you. Her former friend Giselle, a powerful witch, enslaved Max years ago, turning her into a Shadowblade—a deadly warrior compelled to fight for Giselle. But there’s more at stake now than Max’s thirst for revenge. The Guardians, overseers of the magical world, have declared war on humanity and on any witches not standing with them. Max and Giselle have come to an uneasy truce in order to protect what’s left of Horngate, their coven’s home. Max would do anything for Horngate—even give herself over to a mysterious otherworldly creature in the nearby mountains in exchange for his help. But first, she intends to save the mortal family she left behind. And Alexander, the Shadowblade warrior who could be her closest ally or her deadliest enemy, is going with her.

On a road trip into the unknown, Max and Alexander face wild magic, desperate enemies, and battles that bruise both body and soul. But the greatest challenge will come from unexpected revelations that test everything Max believes about who she is—and where her loyalties lie...
Shadow City
(Horngate Witches #3)
by Diana Pharaoh Francis
The world is falling apart. The magical apocalypse has come. Now is the time to guard the covenstead against both raiders and refugees. But Max has been stolen by a powerful demi-god who is determined to force her to find a way to use a magical power she never knew she had—even if it kills her. Meanwhile, back in Horngate, a Fury is birthing. When the creature breaks free of the fragile bonds that enclose her, her rage will scour the covenstead from the earth. Max finds herself in the Shadow City, a place of mysteries and magic, where she must battle for her freedom or become a slave to creatures of dreadful greed and power. Back in Horngate, Alexander must swallow his anger and pride if he hopes to defeat the Fury, a creature that no one has ever successfully fought before.

In the end, it will be courage, friendship, faith and loyalty that win the day. Or else so one will live to see tomorrow.
The fourth book, Blood Winter, which is NOT a part of the giveaway was recently published. Just think, you could be totally prepared for that book (review linked in title)!

Btw, don't forget to go to the rest of the participants in this hop! If you need the addy for the list just go HERE!

I'm footing the bill for the giveaway, so it's US only. To enter for the 3 pb books, just fill out the rafflecopter form below:
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39 comments:

  1. This is a must read series! And what great giveaway.

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  2. Wow that's very generous of you. You just recently reviewed the first book. I have to say this series sounds really good. I can't believe she doesn't want to kill the witch that put this curse on her. I sure would!

    Heather

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  3. You've been all about this series and I STILL HAVEN'T READ IT!! I need to remedy that, like, now. I feel like my UF fan card is going to be taken away if I don't...

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  4. Yet more kick-ass heroines, good luck all who enter your generous giveaway.

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  5. Thanks for introducing me to a series I haven't had a chance to try yet and the wicked giveaway. I need a new series to delve into. (Hugs) Indigo

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  6. did you do swag on the book for the book ilove the cover and then they are wha track me to the book but i love to read and blog on them all over the net

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  7. Ooooo awesome!!!! I'm in the mood for a good UF, it's been a while since I've read one. Thanks so much Melissa!

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  8. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  9. I've been wanting to read this series for a while. Thanks for the giveaway Melissa! :)

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  10. I've been thinking about starting this series for a while... maybe I'll get lucky and win this, to help me out! ;)
    Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  11. Witches! Witches are awesome :) Just saying and not because I always pick Team Witch. Ok it might be because I always pick team witch.

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  12. This sounds like a UF series I would love and what a fantastic giveaway..thanks Melissa!

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  13. I haven't had a chance to start this series yet, so this is a fantastic giveaway for me - it would give me a real head start to collecting the books in the series.

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  14. Sounds like a really cool series. Thanks for the chance :)

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  15. Oh, UF has become my top reader lately. :) I'm loving all the great new authors and stories.

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  16. I haven't read this series, but the tag lines are fabulous! I am a big fan of UF. thanks!

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  17. UF is my favorite genre right now. I read Bitter Night when it first came out, but then forgot about the series. Will have to get caught up even if I don't win.

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  18. I already have the first three books in this series!! I must read them!! Soon! Promise!

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  19. EEK! So excited about this series after reading so much about it on your blog this year. This is on my UF wish list; can't wait to read it.

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  20. Thanks for the giveaway! This series sounds GREAT!

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  21. Thanks for the giveaway. I actually have another of her books, from the middle of a series, but this is a series that looks more interesting.

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  22. I love Spring. It's when the cold and ice of winter melts away and flowers begin to bloom. The grass becomes green again. The birds chirp in the trees. And the weather warms, which is probably the very best part! So far, I have experienced many April showers. I can't wait for their inevitable consequence: flowers!
    Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Spring!
    mestith at gmail dot com

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  23. I love UF books! Happy Friday! Thanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win!

    Suz Reads

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  24. Wow i need to add those to my tbr

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  25. I've been looking at this author to add to my UF TBR pile for quite a while now - I'm so glad you recommend them!
    Thanks so much!

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  26. I've never even heard of this series! Thank you for giving away these books!

    -Jen Haile

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  27. I just recently started reading UF and this looks really good! Thanks for the chance to win =D

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  28. I'm a huge fan of Urban Fantasy! I've had my eye on the Horngate Witches series for awhile now! I've recently been reading the Downside Ghosts books by: Stacia Kane - great UF series! Thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway!! :)

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  29. I have been wanting to read these books!! They sound so good!! thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  30. I don't read tons of UF (haven't read this one), but I do love the Cal Leandros series by Rob Thurman and the Peter Grant series (though I don't consider it super UFy) by Ben Aaronovitch.

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  31. I really want to check out this series -- I LOVE UF (Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series, Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series, Kalayna Price's Alex Craft series and Stacia Kane's Downside Ghsots series are a few of my faves).

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  32. I haven't read this series, so I am excited about this. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  33. I haven't read this series before.

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  34. This series looks like a fantastic read!!

    susanmplatt AT Hotmail DOT com

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  35. This looks like it will be a great UF read, Thanks for the chance!! :D

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  36. I only became aware of The Horngate Witches series when I came across the cover to book 4, Blood Winter, back in the Fall. I looked into the series and have been fiending for them ever since. Max sounds like a perfect character to do my vicarious living through. Awesome giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to feed my book cravings!

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  37. I haven't read this series but it looks great.

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  38. This looks like a great UF series.

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