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John Patrick Kennedy - Cover Reveal & Giveaway

4/29/2020

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Melanie's Muses is thrilled to have had the opportunity to host the exclusive Cover Reveal for John Patrick Kennedy's upcoming release - Black Halo!

Check out the video below and follow the directions for your chance to win one of 3 $25 Amazon Gift Cards!


You Tube Video Share Link - https://youtu.be/jgTJ7zdf-Nw

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Giveaway Rules 

Shares must include this original video and include the
#BlackHalo and #BlackHaloJPK. Share must be public and viewable by anyone searching the hashtags. 3 winners total will be selected to each receive a $25 amazon gift card from John Patrick Kennedy. Winners might be from any of the social media sites - Facebook / Twitter / Instagram. If sharing on Instagram your profile link should be to the video and then your post contain the hashtags BUT NOT any pictures of the cover. Void Where Prohibited. Youtube / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram are no way affiliated or involved with this promotion.
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Suck It Up Buttercup: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (First Fangs Club Book 2) by Kristen Painter - Review

4/28/2020

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At 49, Belladonna Barrone’s life has taken some interesting turns. She unwittingly married into the mob but managed to get free when her husband died in a car accident. Most recently she was attacked and turned into a vampire, something else she never intended. As with everything, she’s made the best of her situation.
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She just didn’t know this newest situation would also result in her becoming the vampire governor of New Jersey. It’s cool, though. The perks are great, the penthouse is spectacular, and the salary couldn’t have come at a better time. Vampire politics, on the other hand, might be more complicated than she anticipated.

She’s handling it all pretty well, including dealing with another governor who thinks she ought to do his bidding and telling her kids that she’s now one of the immortal, when a new wrinkle from her old life complicates things in ways she would rather ignore. But Belladonna isn’t the kind of woman who runs from her problems.

Instead, she makes a plan and attacks. With her friends at her side, everything goes off without a hitch. Or at least she thinks so until a video shows up telling her the one person who’s been instrumental in making sure her past life stays in the past is in serious dangerous. Belladonna suddenly fears she’s bitten off more than she can chew.

​But she’s not about to sacrifice a single one of her friends, so there’s nothing left to do but suck it up, buttercup.
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At this point I think anyone who has seen anything about me anywhere probably knows I LOVE Kristen Painter books and this one was no different.  Although some of her other series are very dear to my heart, this particular heroine definitely resonates with me in a different way, as I am sure she does with many "not 20 something anymore" women out there.

Book 2 picks up literally right where book 1 ends, which doesn't always work, but in this case it really allowed me as the reader to feel that I was getting to follow Belladonna's complete journey and transformation.  I LOVE that with the vampire stuff being all new to her she asks the questions that often we as readers want to know to (especially as most paranormal worlds have their own unique rules).  She's not afraid to let people know that "There should be a handbook for that!".  Fans of book 1 will definitely appreciate where book 2 leads you.  Personally I prefer it as with all the background set the book is able to move at a faster pace, and I do love a little action (of the fighting kind in this case), and showing that although family is important, sometimes that family can be formed from the outside.  

I do feel the need mention that this definitely has a little more of a cliffhanger than the first, which is different from the Nocturne Falls series with each completely wrapped up with an HEA - but the main story is completed and it definitely isn't one that I would classify as "throw the book worthy" (I know you readers all know what I mean) - more like just hurry up and get the next one out required! 

An easy, 5 stars from me  and my official Melanie's Muses Approved status! (Yes this is new - Yes this is the first time I am posting it - Yes there will be more details soon!) 
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EXCLUSIVE - SUSAN HARRIS - 1 OF A KIND GIVEAWAY!

4/20/2020

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 How To Enter

I love unusual swag giveaways - and it doesn't get more unusual that 1 of a kind! That's right - this is a one of kind collectors swag item! (And comes with a letter stating so!)

During the Live on Sunday April 19th we revealed the title for Susan's Ever Chase Book 7 (You can see the clip of when it happened below).

And that led to this - a very special giveaway!   Musers are a very unique fandom (I think) - so we thought why not offer the chance to WIN the actual announcement and envelope (With Melanie's Feur De Lis Wax Seal).

To enter - leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBISTE (comments left on shares around other social media WILL NOT COUNT) - Telling us why you want to win the swag!!

The winner will be the person in the comment we think is most deserving and will selected by Susan and Myself .  Winner will be announced during the Live show on May 10th (and then posted here on the blog as well on the 11th).   Full rules listed at the bottom of the post.   Good luck everyone! 
THE PRIZE!
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Watch How It Happened
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Rules

  • Only comments posted on THIS original website post will be considered.
  • This is open internationally - anywhere a letter can me mailed from New York.  Some exceptions may apply based on Post Office Regulations.  Melanie's Muses takes no responsibility for rules beyond her control.  
  • Sharing is always appreiated but is not required for entry.  
  • Judges decision is final - decision will be made based on what they consider to be the best response.  It is subjective and others may not agree -  It will not change the outcome.
  • Void where prohibited.  Prize is provided by Melanie's Muses and will be mailed by her. 
  • Winner will be announced during the live on May 10th 2020  and then posted on this post May 11th 2020. Winner will have until Midday on May 12th 2020 to claim by messaging their address to
    ​ - https://www.facebook.com/MelaniesMuses/ Or prize is considered forfeit.
  • Any questions please contact Melanie on the Facebook page.
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APRIL 20TH - LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE MUSERS GISH TEAM!

4/20/2020

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Do you GISH?  Have you ever wanted to GISH but you never have the time?  Do you have NO idea what Gishing is?

GISH a scavenger hunt like no other. We connect communities, inspire creativity, and help make the world a bit brighter through fun, adventurous, kind, and hilarious challenges — all from the brain of Misha Collins!
The new 1-Day Play-at-Home Hunt is an all-ages event taking place on April 25 that you can do while stuck at home with supplies you already have on hand. Come play for good with our global community. Let’s have some fun and support COVID relief!
Musers have a team that is doing the mini Gish hunt on Saturday April 25th - To join or for more details click here - https://hunt.gish.com/Ref/F4FBEE

Please note MOST emails seem to go to spam.  If you want to play here's the info you need 
Team name - Musers
For prizes or fun - PRIZES (Not that we probably stand a chance but you can’t win if you opt out lol)
Team number - 15 (that’s the standard one that pops up)
Price - it’s up to you - I just did the $15 one (either allows you to be eligible to play).

Any other questions just let me know!
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Entries Closes at MIDNIGHT ET TONIGHT! THERE IS A COUNTDOWN ON THEIR WEBSITE! 
Click Here To Join The Hunt!
If you want to play but money is super tight right now - we get it! John Patrick Kennedy has kindly offered to sponsor 2 Musers to play.  Just message me on the page - https://www.facebook.com/MelaniesMuses/

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You have until 7pm ET to claim one of the spots! 
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New Vlog - How Covid19 Is Affecting Your TV Shows!

4/11/2020

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​​New Vlog!  Remember that Comments on the original YouTube Video are appreciated as well as comments here.  As I always say - Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share!
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