6th & Last Update! - 1027+ Followers & Bday Blow Out! {It’s My Birthday and I’ll Giveaway LOTS OF BOOKS If I Want To} – Extended to Oct. 18th!

 

This Giveaway is over!

Winners will be drawn when I’m back in Brazil, since a lot of the prizes are there =D

Thanks so much for participating!

 

*Please read ALL the info carefully before entering!

 

Hey Everyone! It’s my birthday tomorrow {August 11th} and I have been planning this HUGE blow out for a while now. I am so happy it’s finally the day to unveil the biggest giveaway i have ever hosted!

There are 11 Prize Packs and for starters there will be 4 Winners! The amount of winner can grow up to 11 Winners throughout the Giveaway =)

Oh, if you’re wondering why i chose the number 1027, it’s because I’m turning 27 today… YAY!

Before I unveil the AMAZING Packs I have for all of you, I need to thank all the people that have made this Contest Possible:

 

Authors:

Gini Koch	Stella Price	Aline Hunter	Elizabeth Isaacs
Laura Bickle	Gena Showalter	Vivian Arend	Jordan Deen
Alayna Williams	Dakota Cassidy	Carolyn Crane	Angie Frazier
Jocelynn Drake	Leslie Dicken	Joely Sue Burkhart	Larissa Ione
Kelly Gay	Sydney Somers	Cynthia Eden	Cari Quinn

 

Blogger / Twitter Buddies:

Ivy {Book Reader Times}

Paperback Dolls

Insane Hussein

 

Publishers:

Angela from Penguin Group

 

You have all been so freaking amazing and this

Giveaway could never happen without you!

Thank you for making my Birthday so much sweeter!

 

Now for the Giveaway =)

 

Since I have just passed 2100 twitter followers…

There will be 11 winners! Each winner will Choose one of

the prize packs from the list bellow…

 

The Prize Packs:

 

Urban Fantasy Prize Pack #1:

• Embers by Laura Bickle {Signed}
• Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams {Signed}
• Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris {Signed}
• & Eric Northman Inspired Jewelry!

 

Urban Fantasy Prize Pack #2:

• Embers by Laura Bickle {Signed}
• Dark Oracle by Alayna Williams {Signed}
• The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay {Signed}

 

Urban Fantasy Prize Pack #3:

• Pray For Dawn by Jocelynn Drake {Signed}
• Wait For Dusk by Jocelynn Drake {Signed}
• Mind Games by Carolyn Crane {Signed}

 

Historical Romance Prize Pack #1:

• Beauty Tempts The Beast by Leslie Dicken {eBook}
• To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt {Signed}

 

Historical Romance Prize Pack #2:

• The Duke and I by Julia Quinn {Signed}
• To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt {Signed}

 

Young Adult Prize Pack #1:

• Hearts At Stake by Alyxandra Harvey {Signed}
• Morganville Vampires Inspired Jewelry
• & Swag!

 

Young Adult Prize Pack #2:

• Hearts At Stake by Alyxandra Harvey {Signed}
• & Swag!

 

U.S. Only Prize Pack:

• Changes by Jim Butcher {Signed}
• The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter {Signed}

 

Funny Ladies Prize Pack:

• Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch {Signed}
• My Way To Hell by Dakota Cassidy

 

Naughty Prize Pack:

• Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden {Signed}
• The Rose of Shanhasson by Joely Sue Burkhart {Signed}
• Dear Sir, I’m Yours by Joely Sue Burkhart {Signed}
• The Bloodgate Guardian by Joely Sue Burkhart {eBook}
• Tidal Wave by Vivian Arend {eBook}
• Ex Appeal by Cari Quinn {eBook}
• Eternity and A Day by Aline Hunter {eBook}
• & Swag!

 

Paranormal Romance Prize Pack:

• Masquerade by Stella and Audra Price {Signed}
• Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione {Signed}
• I’ll Be Slaving You by Cynthia Eden {Signed}
• The Chosen Sin by Anya Bast
• Stripped Away by Sydney Somers {eBook}
• Unbreakable by Sydney Somers {eBook}
• Demonica Series Bag & Book Light!

 

Phew! Those were a lot of prizes! I so wish I could enter this giveaway, damn!

Well, I bet you are all wondering how you can enter the contest…

All you have to do is answer the following question in the comments and fill out one of the forms bellow:

*All Extra Entries are listed in the forms!

Question:

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 Disclaimer: I have two forms, one for U.S. residents Only and one for International readers. I will pick a winner for all the Prize Packs from both of them, except for the U.S. Only Pack and will pick a winner for the U.S. Only pack from that specific form.

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you can just mark NO to all of them. It’s your choice!

5 - You are required to follow the blog, fill out a form

and answer the question above. That’s All!

 

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Ok so, by the end of the contest, if you are part of the

TOP 5 commenters of the blog, you will get +1 extra entry

for EVERY COMMENT listed next to your name!

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*You can respond to comments, but please don’t post 10 comments in one post just to get the points!

 

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Release Alert: To Collar and Keep {American Satyrs, #2} by Stella and Audra Price

 

 

Just Released!

Book two in the American Satyr Series by Stella and Audra Price, To Collar and Keep!

A surrender to the unknown has never been sexier.

Olanis, the summer holiday is upon the Satyr clans once more and it is the time for Harlequin, prince of the Rummer clan, to claim his first and only female, the Grecian Satyr princess Arabella, sight unseen.

Unsure of what kind of woman his clan had brokered for him, he is both interested in the woman that would wear his collar, and nervous that she won’t meet his standards. His female has to rival him in all things, and his hopes of that coming true are slim and none.

Arabella craves two things, finishing her education, and being claimed by her Satyr. An anomaly in the Satyr world, Arabella was afforded opportunities other princesses weren’t. Now, in a foreign land she is given over to the Prince she was promised to, and she couldn’t be more nervous. What's a girl to do when you’re being gifted to a man you have never seen?

Harley is a commodity to the Rummer clan, one that his father plans to exploit regardless of his son’s wishes. When he gives Harley an ultimatum, Harley and Bella have two choices-agree to the terms or rebel.

When sparks fly and new alliances are forged in the Satyr ranks, both Harley and Bella have to decide what it is they want and what kind of future they wish to have. Only together will they succeed, if they can suffer the slings and arrows.

WARNING: This book contains a Satyr prince with unconventional ideas about his princess, a princess with a mind to rival Hawkings, a feral Satyr with a hidden agenda, F/F scenes, polyamory and lots of hot sex.

Naughty Sexy Satyrs! And theres a Contest too! Wanna a Satyr goodie pack? Check Stella and Audra’s bloggy for details!

WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE AMERICAN SATYR SERIES:

Of Crimson and Collars is an extremely erotic and playful story that was a delight to read. I predict that I will be re-reading this one soon and believe you will be too. I will be waiting, impatiently, for my next visit with the American Satyrs. ~ Joyfully Reviewed

A Reviewer Top Pick! Stella and Audra Price work together to bring us a stunning story of domination, submission, demons, satyrs, water nymphs, trickery and lust...I would definitely read anything else they write as this was a most enjoyable read. ~Night Owl Reviews

they have created an erotic world of d/s which does not humiliate, a world where the innocence of the submissive is an engaging power. If you enjoy a book packed full of erotica then this is the book for you. I enjoyed it so much I went back and bought 3 more of there books from a different series. ~Loose Knickers and Window Lickers

This is a book I loved reading and didnt want it to finish so soon. This Satyr world is one I’m going to enjoy getting to know. ~Ramblings of a Book Bitch

YOU CAN BUY TODAY AT TOTAL E BOUND!

 

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Lala’s Book Corner: You Burn Me by Stella & Audra Price

 

 

 

“A priestess of The Morrigan, Xxieda Rolla is a woman who has known success in her business, fulfillment in her family life and is only missing one thing: the love of the man that would have her for always. Sent to Shadow Heights New York by her goddess to find him, she meets the ever tasty, ever surly Dante Barratt. Sparks fly, and so does Amaretto Latte.
Dante, a dealer of rare and illegal commodities, and a very tempestuous fire demon might want the woman who's brown eyes haunt him, but knows better then to get involved with someone who just screams purity. Shes hot, and successful in ways he never could be, and knows a man that just gave away his soul like he did didn't deserve a woman like that.
After a chance encounter on a dark street corner, and an earth shattering kiss, Both are powerless to deny the chemistry between them... until Xxieda tells him her secret: shes a virgin.
Caught between his head and his heart, can Dante accept the fact that Fate sometimes gives us exactly what we really need, not what we think we want?”

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Tease Publishing LLC

• Release Date: May 15th, 2010

• My Copy: eBook Received from Author.

• Author's Website

• Buy This Book HERE!

You Burn Me is a Novella by the Price sisters, Audra and Stella. It takes place in their Eververse world. Even though I haven’t read any of the books and stories set in said world, it was great getting a look of a series I had heard a lot about.

Dante is a fire demon, well, actually he has fire demon powers which he gained by selling his soul to a demon. He considers himself a loner and undeserving of love, specially since his business is not considered something to be proud of.

Xxeida is a priestess of the Morrigan and as her day job, she manages her own record label, which allows her to be independent and keep being a kid at the same time. X has been waiting for her Happily Ever After for a long time and her Goddess has finally sent her on a mission to find the man who will be her mate.

Dante and Xxieda meet by accident on a dark street and one kiss is enough to change everything, for both of them. Dante is reticent about getting involved with Xxieda, but she got her eye set on him and she will not give up.

I had a lot of fun with their story, however I had a hard time believing in them for a while. Xxieda is very strong minded and goes after what she wants, but at times I found her coming on to strong and that was very unrealistic for me.

However, since this is fiction I gave her the benefit of the doubt and let it all play out. They have a real hard time in getting together, everything seems to be conspiring against it, but the end was definitely worth it.

You Burn Me was a fun short read and it got me curious about reading the other books in the Eververse series!

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Three Days of Weresnakes! [Day #3] - Author Interview w/ Stella Price!

Hey everyone! How you all doing?? I am so happy right now that I need to share it with you!

Next Tuesday, Jan. 26th, I am goinf to Italy to see my mom and step dad. I havent seen them in 3 years and I just can't wait!!! woooohooooo!! =)))

I will be filming a lot and I plan to have a some Vlog from Italy, so that will be loads of fun =)))

Also, I wanted to say that I know I havent done a giveaway when I reached 100, 150, 200 and 250 followers on the blog, but I have been having so many awesome giveaways and events, that I haven't had the time. So, I am sorry. I am planning a 300 Followers Giveaway, so, stay tuned! 

As for today, I am so happy to present you my guest. Stella Price is one half of the S.A. Price duo and she is here today to give me an interview! 

She will also answer YOUR questions in the Comments. So, don't forget to leave them...

When did you first start writing? 

Well we both have been writing a long time apart, but it was 2005 that we started writing together, when Cash showed up and told us all about the Eververse.

What is your favorite part of the writing process? 

Spending time with my sister. Since she’s so far away, its really the only way we can hangout on a regular basis.

Have you always been interested in Romance?

Not really. Im a big horror fan in my reading, as well the more odd ball kinda stuff that doesn’t fit any real genre.

What about in the Paranormal? 

Oh totally! Aud is quite a scardy-cat ,  but we both likea lot of the paranormal things out there, though getting Aud to ghost hunt with me was NOT easy and I don’t think she will do it again.

Why writing Paranormal Romance?

Its how it ended up. Our characters, all of them, are sexual creatures and they like to show it, LOL.

Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you? 

For me, my top three influences are Poppy Z. Brite, Clive Barker and Douglas Clegg. Audra’s main influences are Jim Butcher and Simon R Greene, and Lewis Carroll.

What is your favorite subject in the Paranormal Romance Realm? Anything that’s NOT vamps and weres. Theres a lot of room out there for things that are out of the box and off the cuff so I like to support that kinda stuff.

The sex scenes in your books are so hot. Where do you get your inspiration? 

Honestly? I have no idea. The characters kinda just show up and tell us what to write. I know that’s sounds really skitzo, but its how it works out.

Do you find it hard to write them? 

Nah, because its not us that write it, its them, the characters. I’m detached when I write a sex scene because its really just our fingers involved with the keys, typing out the info.

Favorites:

Favorite Paranormal themed Movie? Labyrinth, hands DOWN!

Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show? Farscape and Dr. Who!

Favorite Paranormal themed Book? For both of us, it’s the Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark series.

Favorite Author? For me, its Poppy Z Brite and for Aud it’s Jim Butcher

Favorite Paranormal Romance Author? Kresley Cole

Favorite one of your Books? As of right now, Aud’s is Masquerade, and mine is Entwined by Fate.

  

Who is your favorite of your own characters? Why? For me, I love Marsh, though it’s a love hate relationship.

Which was the hardest to write? Why? Character? For me its Marsh (hence the love hate) because he wants things done when he wants it. For Aud its Drake, because he is so caustic.

What would you be if not a writer? Why? I don’t know. Probably still working in the art field full time.

Quickies:

This or That? This.

Coffee or Tea? Tea.

Up or Down? Down.

Virtual or Real? These days its Virtual because its easiest to deal with.

Right or Left? Left, always.

Vampires or Weresnakes? You kidding? WERESNAKES!

Angels or Demons? Ooh toughie. I love Fallen Angels, and I love love love our demons too… Imma say Both.

Reading or Writing? Writing. It calms the voices in our heads.

What is your favorite part of the writing process? Seeing the story take shape. With me and Aud, we never know how its going to end up, so it always a wild ride to see how things work out.

What is your least favorite part? The editing process.

The American Ophidian series in your own words?  Innovation. Flat out. This series is something that breaks boundaries on what the powers that be in literature deem marketable, and its still sexy, and a great story. I don’t normally sit here and tell people were wrote a winner, because we let our readers decide, but this book is one of the best we have ever written, and not only does it break the boundaries on what is acceptable in paranormal romance, but it gives readers something they have been lacking in their offered reading material: a choice for something new and different.

Any plans for more American Ophidian Books? Yep! We are looking at 4 or 5 books altogether at this point. You will see more of the characters and the world they live in.

What is coming up next for you? A lot of promotions for this book, and Audra and I will be writing the 5^th Eververse book as well as the 2^nd in an uncontracted series.

What are you working on right now? Book 2 of the weresnakes and book 3 of the Satyr series.

Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday? Don’t compromise! Write what you love, what speaks to you, theres a market, you just have to find it.

 Anything you would like to say to your fans out there? Thanks so much for reading us! Without you we would have no reason to put pen to paper so to speak, and would live and play alone with the wild characters who have chosen us to tell their stories. So thank you so much for letting us do what we do!

Thanks so much for stopping by Stella! =)))

Don't forget to enter the Three Days of Weresnakes International Giveaway!

you can enter it HERE!

It ends Later Today (Jan. 21st)!

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Three Days of Weresnakes! [Day #2] - Character Interview w/ Aidan from The American Ophidian Series!

Hey guys! I hope you are all doing well... I've had a pretty weird day today. I've been kind of down, but at the same time been enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse series a lot LOL and I have to say my Tweeps were AMAZING in cheering me up. You guys rock!!!





Well, let's get back to our regular programing, shall we? Today I have a very special guest here at Larissa's Life. Aidan is weresnake, a VERY HOT weresnake I might add and he is also second in command to John Merrick in the American Ophidian Series by S.A. Price. 





Aidan is so HOT and it makes me really happy to know that the next book in the series is about him and Myra. YAY!

What about you get to know a bit more about him?

1. Whats it like working for Merrick?

It’s more like I work with him not for him and it’s not bad at all. Sure when push comes to shove he’s the guy in charge but that just makes him the one to blame when things go wrong. Mer likes getting things his own way but he’s always been more of a carrot man than a stick man. He’s good with incentives and I like incentives. He’s a really good guy and I’ll call anyone who says otherwise. Mer does take way too much onto his plate though. I’m pretty sure it’s a guilt thing but its none of my business, I’m just glad he didn’t cut me and Kir loose years ago.

2. What’s the naughtiest sexual encounter you have ever had?

Ah... well that would be telling and a gentleman never tells.

Good thing there’s none around, there was this one time in Greece with a real cougar and I mean she really shifted into a cougar. That cat knew exactly what she wanted and I have a claw mark or two that proves it. She did this thing with her tongue and an ice cube that was indescribable, still sends shivers through me just thinking about it.



3. When you’re not doing work with Merrick, what is it you like to do?

No big secret there, I like fire.  Course I like fucking and... can I say fucking? Anyway needless to say I’m a man of many F’s but fire is my real passion. In most of my spare time I’ll experiment with different materials building things up and burning them back down. There’s something about watching it spread and grow from a tiny spark, seeing it devour anything in its path until it dies down leaving warm glowy embers. It’s an obsession and I’m old enough to admit that it’s not an entirely healthy one, actually I have some scars to prove that too. Still nothing beats the haunting smell of accelerant. 



4. Tell us about Myra...

Myra is... well she’s pretty alright... for a snake. She’s kind of like me in an unconventional snake kinda way. She paints with her body which is pretty fucking cool and it’s a very hot body, a very hot body. She uses her snake form as well which doesn’t freak me out as much as it might normally, maybe I’m growing as a person.  Plus she smells of turps which I’d be lying if I said that didn’t turn me the hell on. 



5. When can we expect a story from you, if any?

I’ve been told there may be something in the works but whether Action man gets in there first I’m not going to know. It certainly isn’t the last from me though, I’m not one to sit quietly back and let shit pass me by.

Do you want to know more about him? Check him out at Entwined by Fate by S.A. Price.

You can buy the book @ Amazon!

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you can enter it HERE!

It ends Jan. 21st!

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Welcome to Three Days of Weresnakes! [Day #1] - ARC Review of Entwined by Fate by S.A. Price & Giveaway!

Hello everyone! 

I hope you all are doing great! I want to thank you all for the love you guys have shown to my designs, you guys are awesome!

Now, I'd like to welcome you all to an awesome event that's going on at Larissa's Life this week. 

Welcome to Three Days of Weresnakes!

S.A. Price's SUPER SEXY New book "Entwined by Fate" came out in Print today and to celebrate, they are giving away some awesome ebooks and swag! Giveaway deets are at the bottom of the post.

This is my ARC review of the book, enjoy!

"Thirty females of the Ophidian race have gone missing. Believed to be dead by every Archon in the states, Merrick leads a quiet and unassuming life, saving those of his race that are lost and need it most. It’s a solitary existence, one that he hates every day. He yearns for his mate, the woman he left over a decade before, and the woman who thinks him dead to this day.

When Elise Rizdon gets the official invitation to the Archon meeting in Ohio, she never expected to see the love of her life at the woman’s side, a man she was told was dead and buried. She lost him once upon a time, and she never fully recovered. Focusing on the issues, and not the man that has always made her body burn is not going to be easy.

A disturbing event is on the horizon, one that threatens all Ophidian’s and their way of life. In order to survive they will have to work together, give up old grudges and take chances on the things that matter most. Love, life and the continuation of their race."

From GoodReads.

For 15 years Elise has believed that the man that was to become her mate, was dead. Never having mated to no one else, Elise focused her life on taking care of her nest in New York and becoming a beloved and respected Archon.

John Merrick left the woman he loved years ago and, believing it would be safer for him and the love of his life, he let her and everyone else believe him dead. 15 years later, Merrick is an unofficial Archon and has been working with Ophidians without a nest (rogues) for a few years and an unexpected threat puts him face to face with the woman he could never forget.

Though I felt that this book dragged a bit in the beginning, I really enjoyed it. I love this world Stella and Audra have created and her characters are all very interesting. Besides Elise and Merrick's love story, there are a couple side tales that really catch the eye and just made me damn thirsty to read more.

Merrick is older, but hot as hell. The only thing that bothered me about him was his all so male attitude of not trusting the woman he loves and assuming he had to deal with what was keeping them apart on his own. His stubbornness cost him and Elise 15 years and it is damn irritating LOL.

Elise is such a strong character. Though it is obvious her weakness is John and the hole he left on her heart when he "died". I liked how she dealt with him when he first shows up again and I loved that though she wanted him more than ever, she was strong and demanded that he took her seriously once and for all. She seemed selfish at first and she even states that herself at times. But it is clear how much her nest and the future of her race is important to her.

I found the villain, Cristof, to be very creepy. I can't wait to see what comes up next. I loved the potential mates that we get introduced to. I have to say that Adrien and Homer are damn hot and I'm so happy that they are going to get their own books and HEA!

Though this first novel of the Ophidians is less naughty than the previous eBooks that take place in the same world. I found it very enjoyable and damn sexy too =)

I give it 4/5 Loveys

Smut Level 3.5/5 =)

You can buy the book @ Amazon! 

Now the Giveaway!





It's INTERNATIONAL!

The Prizes:





1st Prize: eBooks 1,2 and 3 in the Weresnakes series, totebag and a promo pack!

2nd Prize: A T-shirt and a Promo Pack!

3rd Prize: A Keychain and a Promo pack!

To enter:

Just leave a comment on this post with CONTACT INFO!

- if there is no contact info, I won't enter you in the giveaway, Im sorry!

- if you don't want to leave your email, please email me at larissa@larissaslife.com

What about some extra entries??

+5 Blog Follower

+3 My Twitter Follower (@larissa_sarah)

+3 The Author's Twitter Follower (@Eververse)

+3 for commenting on all 3 days of Weresnakes! (you get +1 for each day!)

This Giveaway ENDS on Jan. 21st!

That's it!

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