Hey guys! Welcome to Wolfie Weekend! What the F****?! is Wolfie Weekend you might be wondering… Well, I was talking to Author Vivian Arend on twitter and later by email and I came up with this idea to celebrate the release of the third eBook in Vivian’s Granite Lake Wolves Series. eBook #3, Wolf Games, comes out on March 23rd, so, this weekend on Larissa’s Life will be dedicated to Vivian’s wolves =)
Today i will be reviewing book 1 and 2 in the series, tomorrow I will review book 3 and to end the weekend with style, on Sunday I will be having an interview w/ Vivian Arend. She is also giving away all her eBooks, you can get the Giveaway deets at the end of this post.
“Talk about getting your signals crossed… Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1 Robyn Maxwell doesn’t care that her brother has to cancel out on their backcountry ski trip. She can do it alone. The fact she’s deaf doesn’t make her survival skills any weaker. The chance to get away from it all and relax in the Yukon wilderness is just what she’s been craving. Meeting wilderness guide Keil at the cabin starts cravings of another kind. Keil’s one hot hunk of ripped, tasty male. Now she has to deal with raging hormones as well as strange questions about wolves and mates and challenges to the death. Keil was trying for a nice reflective retreat before challenging for the Alpha position of his Alaskan pack. He wasn’t planning on meeting the woman destined to be his mate, or finding out she’s not aware she has the genes of a wolf. Between dealing with his accident-prone younger brother, a deaf mate with an attitude and an impending duel to the death, his week—and his bed—is suddenly full. Far from the relaxing getaway any of them had in mind… Warning: Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “talking with your hands”. Includes dangerous use of sarcasm and hot nookie in a remote wilderness sauna.”
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Publisher: Samhain Publishing
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Release Date: March 24th, 2009
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My Copy: eBook, privately bought.
Sexy, sexy, sexy and sexy… I can’t really find more words to describe this book. Keil is one HOT alpha male and when he meets his mate, Robyn, my computer screen almost caught on fire.
I really loved the story in this book. Robyn is a wolf, but she doesn’t know. She needs to have sex with a male of the species so her wolf genes can activate. I love her character and even though she is deaf, she is really strong and doesn’t take any BS.
There is some action towards the end and it was great, but the spotlight is on Keil’s and Robyn’s romance and that was aweome. The only fault of this book for me is that it was too short, I wanted MORE! =)))
Smut Level: 5/5! =)
“An untriggered werewolf. A runaway Omega. It’s not easy fighting destiny.
Granite Lake Wolves, Book 2
Tad Maxwell’s workaholism serves to keep his bush-pilot company in the air, and his inner werewolf in check. In the two years since he discovered his heritage, he’s resisted the longing to test the power of his wolf side. It would mean compromising his human principles.
Then Missy Leason re-enters his life. Ten years ago, their teenage attraction never went beyond hand-holding. Now their chemistry is off the charts, pushing him closer to the step he’s not sure it’s safe to take, especially with a human.
But Missy is more like Tad than he realizes. She’s wolf too,and a wolf pack is a dangerous place to have secrets. Missy’s Alpha has sniffed out her carefully hidden Omega powers. Her first response: run from the corrupt Alpha’s plan to make her his mate. Step two: get to Tad, and hope like hell his untapped powers are strong enough to negate her own.
Every touch with Missy is hot, hot, hot, but even finding out she’s pure wolf doesn’t solve Tad’s dilemma. Is she using him, or are they truly destined mates? Only one thing is certain. He will defend her to his last breath—on his terms. Even if it means losing his life.
Warning: Contains nasty Alphas, secret Omegas and werewolves acting raunchy on the dance floor. Sarcasm, wilderness cabins and hot nookie back by popular demand.”
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Publisher: Samhain Publishing
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Release Date: October 27th, 2009
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My Copy: eBook, privately bought.
After Wolf Signs I was really looking forward to Wolf Flight and reading Robyn’s brother, Tad’s story. Tad is a wolf, but since he has never had sex with a female wolf, his werewolf genes have not been triggered.
Missy is an Omega wolf. She has the power to help control wolves in a pack, helping keep the balance. She is on the run from a tyrannical alpha who wants to use her power to control his wolves and merry off her to his brother.
Tad and Missy met when they were teens, but had never seen each other again until now. They find out that their original attraction was not fleeting and that they are meant to be together.
This book was great and had more action then the first, though to no detriment of the smexing between Missy and Tad, which was as hot as ever.
If you’re into PNR, shifter and a lot of sexiness, I totally recommend both these books! =)))
Smut Level: 4/5! =)
Great news is that these two books will be released together as one Print Book on August 1st! It will be called “Under the Nothern Lights”!
That’s really cool!
Now, let’s get on with the giveaway! =)
There will be 2 winners! =)
- First Place: eBook copies of Books 1,2 and 3! (Given by the Author)
- Second Place: eBook copy of Book 3! (Given by Me!)
This Giveaway is INTERNATIONAL!
Ends on March 29th!
To Enter:
+1 Leave a comment about anything on this post.
Leave an EMAIL for contact! (if you dont feel comfortable leaving it here, email me at larissa@larissaslife.com)
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+3 Have this giveaway listed on a sidebar of your Blog!
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
The Buttons:
Thanks so much for tuning in and I’ll see you soon!
xoxo,
Cool Contest! Brb with my entries/points.
V
+1 Leave a comment about anything on this post.
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Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
http://fantasygirlreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/wolfie-weekend-day-1-review-of-wolf.html
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+3 Have this giveaway listed on a sidebar of your Blog!
http://fantasygirlreviews.blogspot.com/
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total = +40
Thanks,
V
Wow!! These books look awesome!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 follow you on goodreads
+1 for adding these up
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Jase
vslavetopassionv(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the great contest! These books sound really good! And I'm extra glad that they don't have trashy covers on them, so I could actually read these in public! lol
Werewolves are awesome!! :)
I'm already a follower.
I put the button on my blog, and I put the contest link in my right sidebar.
I follow on Twitter, and am a fan on Facebook.
I'm a friend on Goodreads.
-Kelsey
krae991@yahoo.com
www.thedoortowonderland.blogspot.com
+1 I read and enjoyed the first book in the series. I'd love to be able to read more.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 For commenting on todays Wolfie Weekend post
+5 For having button up (right column)
+3 For having giveaway posted on sidebar (paranormalhaven.blogspot.com)
+2 Fan on Facebook (under Paranormal Haven)
+2 Friend on Goodreads
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21 entries total (including +1 for adding everything up)
Stephanie G
sgradel(at)gmail(dot)com
'Wolfie Weekend'!
HA HA HA!
I love that, brilliant!
+1 comment
Great news is that these two books will be released together as one Print Book on August 1st! It will be called “Under the Nothern Lights”!
WooHoo- off to put this on my wishlist
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
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RECENT GIVEAWAYS THROUGHOUT THE LAND
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+2 Follow you on Twitter @alterlisa
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter@alterlisa
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook -alterlisa
+2 twitter
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http://www.larissaslife.com/2010/03/wolfie-weekend-day-1-review-of-wolf.html
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+1 Add all your entries!=32
alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
This is a blog I love love love! Wolfie Weekend!!? You have got some ideas there! I love the beginning part of your review where your computer screen goes up on fire due to the H.O.T. H.O.T. characters!! LOL!
+1 Leave a comment about anything on this post.
+2 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+10 Blog about this Giveaway! http://bookaholicsoye.blogspot.com/2010/03/larissas-wolfie-contest.html
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah) @Debasmitadhar
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend) @Debasmitadhar
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total:27 entries
Hugs
frndzDOTdebasATgmailDOTcom
Hey ya'll! Thanks for the love and Good Luck on the giveaway!
@Danielle
LOL Thanks hon! =)))
@Bookaholic
awwww you're so sweet! Thank you! =)))
+1 Leave a comment about anything on this post.
Uuuh, interesting books!!!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
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+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
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+1 Comment on this post
Wow! love wolves! more than vampires! And your idea of a wolfie weekend is super original!!!! really!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
Yes i'll comment the three days!
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
http://atlantidaliz.blogspot.com/2010/03/viernes-cargadito.html
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
Yes! in the bottom http://atlantidaliz.blogspot.com/
+2 Follow me on Twitter
(yes!@lizzyrm)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter.
(yes @lizzyrm)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook ( oh yes, in FB i'm Elizabeth Ramirez mendoza)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
(yes! Im Liz on Goodreads)
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
total= 37 =D
kissses!!! LoL
Email: blogatlantico@gmail.com
Not entering as I hate reading ebooks, but just one question: 'Under the Nothern Lights' will be a normal book?
Great reviews.I'll be adding these to my wish list
+1 comment
+5 google friend connect follower
+2 Follow you on Twitter @elaing8
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter @elaing8
+1 add entries
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elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
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Sorry, try that again...
I have the first book on my tbr. Now I really want to read it. Didn't know there was a deaf character. Now I'm really interested.
+5 Google Friend
+2 Twitter @booksthings
+2 Goodreads friend
+1 adding
+2 commenting during wolfie weekend
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books (dot) things (at) yahoo (dot) com
+1 I do just LOVE wolfs!!!!!
+5 google follower
+5 network follower
+6 well, ill comment tomorrow and Sunday :]
+10 blogged
http://vampiregoddess96.blogspot.com/2010/03/wolfie-weekend-larissas-life.html
+5 button
+3 Side bar
+4 follow both Twitter
@Leilani_Lopez
+2 Fan on facebook
+2 Goodreads fan
+1 add them up!
=44
-Leilani
Vampiregirl813@gmail.com
Awesome contest. I've heard good things about this series. :D
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 Follow me on Twitter: @amandamakepeace
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter: @amandamakepeace
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries!
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Cool! I'm going to enjoy this weekend! xD
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+3 Have this giveaway listed on a sidebar of your blog!
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@Entre_Libros )
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@Entre_Libros )
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads (http://www.goodreads.com/sharli)
+1 Add all your entries! = 25!
Thank you!
entrelibros_blog at hotmail dot com
The books sound good, and the concept is very interesting. And who cannot resist smut?
+1 comment
+5 GFC follower
+5 NB follower
+2 twitter follower
http://twitter.com/suan_tian/following
+1 total = 14
patronus89013 at yahoo dot com
@sullivan Pig\
YES! it will be a print book! =)
Thanks you all for the love!!! =)))
I've never read Vivian's series but I'm definitely planning on adding it to my TBR pile!
+5 GFC follower
+6 commenting on 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (def. planning on commenting on all posts!)
+5 giveaway button on blog
http://jeanette8042.blogspot.com/
+2 Fan of Larissa's Life on FB
+1 adding all entries
total: 20
lilazncutie1215 @ yahoo.com
I LOVE werewolves! I think they're my favorite :)
xlilangeltorix[at]gmail[dot]com
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+3 Sidebar
http://book-faery.blogspot.com/
+2 Follow me on Twitter
@Book_Faery
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter
@Book_Faery
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
Total: 21
Congrats to Vivian! I'd love to read these books. I like paranormal but vampires and werewolves hold a special place in my heart.
Entering: +1
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+10 Blog about this Giveaway!
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog!
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1 Add all your entries!
Total: 33
My post and where your button is: http://ladyvampire2u.blogspot.com/2010/03/more-for-march.html
Thanks!
LadyVampire2u(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Great contest.
1 comment
5 Google connect
2 twitter
2 goodreads
1 can add :)
11 total
vsloboda@gmail.com
Awesome contest, I've been wanting to read this series so much... Your review made you want to get the books even more.
+1 Commented here
+5 Google Friend Connect follower
+5 Networked Blogs follower
+6 Commenting on all 3 review posts
+10 Blogged about Giveaway here:
http://luvstoreadpararomance.blogspot.com/2010/03/welcome-to-larissas-life-review.html
+3 Giveaway on my Sidebar
+2 Following you on Twitter(B00KJUNK13)
+2 Following Vivian on Twitter
+2 Following you on Facebook
+1 Adding up entries:
Total: 37 points
erfaulkner91(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi there!
I've heard a lot of good things about the books :)
+5 GFC
+6 comment an the weekend posts
+1 adding up
total: 13
greetings, Ina
inale87 at gmx dot at
This is a great contest.
+5 google Friend
+5 networked Blogs Friend
+2 comment on post
+2 follow Larissa on Twitter
+2 follow Vivan on Twitter
+2 Larissa Fan on Facebook
+2 Larissa Friend on Goodreads
+10 shared on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000594583971
+1 add all entries
= 31
jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com
+5 Follower
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on your blog! (http://robolobolynsuniverseofbooks.blogspot.com/)
+2 Follow me on Twitter (I'm @robbiebear03)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (Total- 17)
Robyn
robolobolyn03ATgmailDOTcom
I've had this series on my wishlist since before I actually owned an ebook reader (I only got my reader a couple of weeks ago so haven't really started buying books for it yet). I'd love to win a copy of any of the books in the series :o)
+1 Leave a comment
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah) @sarahsreviews
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend) @sarahsreviews
+1 Add all your entries!
Total = 17
sarahsreviews at ymail dot com
I wasn't sure I'd be here all 3 days so I didn't want to include the 6 extra entries in my original post.
But I have posted on all
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
total=6
elaing8(at)netscaape(dot)net
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I already posted but just wanted to add +4 because I commented on the other 2 days of Wolfie Weekend :-)
Stephanie G
sgradel(at)gmail(dot)com
I like that even though she is deaf she doesn't let it keep her down. She remains a strong heroine. Sounds like a good read.
+5 google follower
+5 networked blogs follower
+2 follow larissa_sarah @dawnpnr
+2 follow VivianArenda @dawnpnr
+2 fan on facebook
+1 add this up
= 17
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Please count me in! I love wolves!!
And I am planning to post my review on Wolf Signs tomorrow to hopefully coincide with the release of Wolf Games :)
+5 I follow you with Google Friend Connect. My google friend connect name is Cherry.
+5 I follow you with Networked Blogs. My facebook name is Cherry Mischivus.
+6 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend (each Wolfie Weekend post, counts for +2)
+10 Blogged about this contest at: http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/03/win-granite-lake-wolf-books-at-larissas.html
+5 Have this Giveaway Button on my blog at: http://www.cherrymischievous.com/ and http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/
+3 Have this giveaway listed at the sidebar under the Contests Around The Webysphere box at: http://www.cherrymischievous.com/
+2 Follow you on Twitter (@larissa_sarah). My twitter name is cherrymischivus.
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend).
+2 A Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook. My facebook name is Cherry Mischivus.
+2 We are already friends on Goodreads. That's where you invited me to this event :)
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!) = 43
Cherry Mischievous
mischivusfairy-warrior [at] yahoo [dot] com
www.cherrymischievous.com
Forgot to leave my email.
samnstacyATmeDOTcom
+1 Great contest and I love the new look of your blog.
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total: 19
I already have all three books(bought the last one this morning)so I'm not entering this contest. Love her books.
Did you know that there are also two freebies available in the series? I didn't see them mentioned in any of the three posts
+1 Wow, great contest, thank you and Vivian for your generosity! I would love to read the Wolfie series as the reviews I read about them were mouthwatering and the covers also look yummy :-)
+5 I'm a Google follower of your blog
+5 I'm a Network blog follower also
+2 I also follow you on twitter (@ Stella_ExLibris)
+2 I'm also a Facebook fan
+2 also a Goodreads fan
+1 and I will add up all my entries, if I count correctly, it is 8 entries in total
Thank you!
stella.exlibris (at) gmail DOT com
Vivian's books sound great. Love wolves.
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 Follow you on Twitter
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1 Add all your entries!
12 entries
Crystal816[at]hotmail{dot}com
I'm a freakin' sucker for shapeshifters. I'm not familiar with Vivian Arend's work, but the idea of a death woman who has no idea she has wolf genes definitely sounds interesting.
+1 Leave a comment about anything on this post.
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 Have this giveaway listed on a sidebar of your Blog!
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+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
= 16 I think
Cool contest!!
I'd love to win! I have a thing for werewolves ;P
magabygc AT gmail DOT com
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+3 sidebar: http://historias-imaginarias.blogspot.com
+2 Follow on Twitter @magabygc
+2 Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook (Maria Gabriela Guajardo
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads (GABY)
+1 Add all your entries!: --> TOTAL: 15
I've read excerpts from Vivian's books and they sound great.
I'm a follower of both Larissa & Vivian on Twitter, samk52.
I twitted the contest here http://twitter.com/samk52/status/11152645366
+1 commenting~ feeyonachan at gmail.com
+5 is a follower
+5 followed too
+10 blogged! http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/2010/03/larrisaslifecom.html
+5 button is on the blog! http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/
+3 listed! http://fionalevesque.blogspot.com/
+2 followed (username: FionaChan)
+2 followed too!
+2 became a fan (http://www.facebook.com/fionaachan?ref=profile)
+2 requested friendship
+1 total 38
As always I forgot to do something, leave my email addy this time.
samk1952 at gmail dot com
I love Viven's books!!
+1 Commenting on this post
+2 Follow you on Twitter
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter
+2 AM a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+2 AM your friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
That's 10 for me so far!!
Melissa
Mimmi862@aol.com
Hey, please enter me! laura dotty hadland aaat yahoo dotty com
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)(retweeted your tweet about the contest - @lolopants)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be a Fan of Larissa's Life on Facebook
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
8 entries in total!
I'm just getting into eBooks, so this is a treat. My email is: JenPolkMiller (at) gmail (dot) com.
entries:
1 for this comment
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+5 Networked Blogs Follower
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
total=18
P.s. My twitter is @KaydenceCA
+1 I just read Wolf Signs and LOVED it!
dyromance (at) gmail (dot) com
Extra Entries:
+5 Google Friend Connect Follower
+2 For commenting on the 3 days of the Wolfie Weekend
+2 Follow me on Twitter (@larissa_sarah)
+2 Follow Vivian on Twitter (@VivianArend)
+2 Be my friend on Goodreads
+1 Add all your entries! (including this one!)
Total = 15! Yay!