Coastal Magic Convention 2017 Registration Now Open!

Today’s the day… today’s the day!!!!

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Today is the opening of Coastal Magic’s 5th Annual event’s General Registration! It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 years, yet Jennifer Morris started planning Olde City, New Blood (Coastal Magic’s original incarnation) in early summer, 2012. From what she says, that first year was… well… it was a lot of fun, and certainly a learning experience. From my experience attending last year.  It’s come a long way, and developed into quite a community of authors and readers, and still a boat load, or maybe beach load of fun.

That being said … it’s time to get yourself registered to join us next year!! Coastal Magic is, by design, a small event. The registration (which is $90 and covers all our scheduled activities, and your lunch with an author on Saturday) is capped at 250 readers/bloggers. We came *really* close to selling out of registrations last year, so if you know you’re going to be coming to hang with us by the beach in February, we suggest getting yourself settled earlier rather than later! You just need to go to the REGISTRATION page of this site, and after you check out the details, you can click the EventBrite.com button there to buy your full weekend ticket.

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Jennifer is doing the hotel reservation process a bit different this year. You’ll receive an email containing our group code and reservation page link after you complete your registration. She’s hoping this will slow down the “sellout” problem on our reserve block, as only those who’ve registered will have access to the room reserve info. You can still see the hotel info and fee details on our HOTEL/TRAVEL page as a reference. And FYI, she’ll also list multiple, very nice and reasonably priced hotels within easy walking distance of our Hilton… as she anticipates we’ll sell out again this year.

I’m sure there’ll be a lot of questions to answer and/or clarifications to make. You can comment on this post, or reach Jennifer on our Coastal Magic Convention Authors & Attendees Facebook Group. You can also reach her via the contact form and/or email on the CONTACT page of the Coastal Magic Convention site.

I’m super excited, today has finally arrived.  Now all the fun can really begin.  Once you’ve registered, you will definitely want to join the Coastal Magic Convention Authors & Attendees Facebook Group  if you haven’t already.  You’ll also want to check out our  CMCon17 Featured Authors Reading Challenge group for the reading challenge which starts today as well.  It’s a great way to check out the different author’s books, have some fun, and win some prizes at the same time.

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Since Books, Coffee, and Crafts News is one of the “Featured Bloggers” this year, I get the privilege of hosting one or more of Coastal Magic 2017’s “Featured Authors” each month until the convention.  Isn’t that awesome.  Look for my Coastal Magic 2017 “Featured Authors” Get Crafty spotlights in the coming months.

Starting the countdown to #CMCon2017 — can’t wait to see you all next year by the beach!!

The 2016 RITA Best First Book Finalists Blitz Event

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Today we are sharing an incredible giveaway hosted by the 2016 ‘Best First Book’ RITA Nominated Authors! They are giving away 2 $50 Amazon Gift Cards, and a copy of each of the nominated titles. There will be 3 winners total. Be sure to sign up below and check out the authors who are participating and their incredible titles.

 

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PARTICIPATING AUTHORS

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NO BETTER MAN by Sara Richardson

Book Blurb:
When it comes to business, Avery King always comes out on top. So after a very public breakup, work is the perfect excuse to flee the Windy City for the gentle breezes of Aspen, Colorado. Her mission: acquire the land of a rundown mountain ranch. Avery expects an easy win . . . until she meets the rugged and irresistible rancher who won’t give up his property without a fight.

Bryce Walker is stunned by the stubborn beauty determined to get what she wants. But what she wants is his last connection to the life he used to have. Bryce has plans to return the ranch to its former glory and no way will he sell his family home. Yet the more time he spends with Avery, the more her sweet touch makes him forget his painful memories. Now Bryce must decide whether living in the past is worth losing his future . .

PURCHASE HERE

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NIGHT HUSH by Leslie Jones

Book Blurb:

Night Hush is a 2016 RITA® nominee for Best First Book, and the winner of the New England RWA’s Reader’s Choice Award.

In this gripping and action-packed debut, an Army Intelligence officer and a Delta Force soldier must race against the clock to stop a catastrophic terrorist attack …

When Army Intelligence officer Heather Langstrom’s military convoy is ambushed and she’s taken prisoner, she knows she’ll need all her strength and courage to survive, escape her captors, and report the whispers of unrest brewing in the Middle East.

Delta Force Captain Jace Reed isn’t one to throw caution to the wind, but when his team stumbles upon beaten and weak Heather fleeing the terrorist training camp they’ve been dispatched to destroy, he’ll risk everything to get her to safety.

Once back on base, they learn her convoy’s ambush was no accident … she’d been targeted. As the evidence of an impending attack mounts, Jace and Heather uncover a deadly terrorist plot that could kill hundreds of civilians.

But Jace’s protective instincts and Heather’s fierce independence put them at constant odds. And as they close in on the extremists, they must learn to trust one another in order to save innocent lives … even if it means sacrificing their own.

PURCHASE HERE

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THE STRONGEST STEEL by Scarlett Cole

Book Blurb:
“An incredible story about healing, pain, and trust…you don’t want to miss this one!” –New York Times bestselling author Jen McLaughlin

“I know what you’re up to,” she said.
“And what would that be?” he asked with a devious smirk.
“You know.”
“Is it working?”
She looked over her shoulder to where he was still reclining against the wall, watching her patiently. All the reasons she’d vowed to stay alone, to remain uninvolved, fled as he grinned at her.
“Maybe.”

In Scarlett Cole’s The Strongest Steel, Harper Connelly never expected to find herself outside of a tattoo parlor at one in the morning. The scars that decorate her back are just one more reminder of things she’d rather forget, the past she wants to leave far behind her, but before she can move on, she needs him.

Trent Andrews has his own reasons for specializing in inking over scars. And there’s no way in hell he’s going to turn Harper away. Not when a swirling mix of tenderness and desire slams into him every time he sees her. Being with Harper is like going ten rounds in the ring―exhilarating, powerful, and dangerous. She stirs feelings in him he thought were long gone… if he can only get past her carefully constructed defenses.

Running was the only thing that saved Harper last time, but each session at Second Circle Tattoos brings her closer and closer to Trent. His lingering touches seduce her, making her believe in a life without fear, where she can be happy, whole, in love. But when cryptic messages start appearing on Harper’s phone, strange deliveries arrive at her door, and Second Circle is vandalized, Harper is convinced that her ex-boyfriend has tracked her down, and worse, that he knows about Trent. She ran from her past once before; this time will she have the strength to fight back?

“This book gave me so many feels! Angst, passion, and love all set in Miami, my favorite city. I can’t wait for more from this author and I can’t recommend this book enough.” – Sidney Halston,USA Today bestselling author of Against the Cage

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ALTERED by Marnee Blake

Book Blurb:

When “normal” ends, survival begins…

The sickness came on suddenly and violently. When it was done, waitress Blue Michaels was different in a really strange way. And the entire town of Glory was dead…except for her.

Only that’s not exactly true. A handful of people made it, including U.S. Army Specialist Seth Campbell, who was caught in the wrong town at the worst time. He’s fierce and protective, and way too good-looking. As much as they need a leader—as much as Blue wants to trust him—there are too many questions and not enough time for answers. Now they are hunted. But what their pursuers don’t know is each of them has strange new powers. And they’ll use their “gifts” to survive…no matter who stands in their way.

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VIKING WARRIOR RISING by Asa Maria Bradley

Book Blurb:

Immortal Vikings are among us.

Leif Skarsganger and his elite band of immortal warriors have been charged to protect humanity from the evil Norse god Loki.

Under attack from Loki’s minions, Leif is shocked to encounter a dark-haired beauty who fights like a warrior herself. Wounded and feverish, the Viking kisses her, inadvertently triggering an ancient Norse bond. But when Naya Brisbane breaks away and disappears before the bond is completed, Leif’s warrior spirit goes berserk. If Leif doesn’t find her fast, he’s going to lose himself to permanent battle fury.

But Naya doesn’t want to be found…and he’ll do anything to track her down. Because they’re both running out of time.

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A NOBLE MASQUERADE by Kristi Ann Hunter

Book Blurb:

Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs to be bold and carefree. Entering her fourth Season and approaching spinsterhood in the eyes of society, she pours her innermost feelings out not in a diary but in letters to her brother’s old school friend, a duke–with no intention of ever sending these private thoughts to a man she’s heard stories about but never met. Meanwhile, she also finds herself intrigued by Marlow, her brother’s new valet, and although she may wish to break free of the strictures that bind her, falling in love with a servant is more of a rebellion than she planned.

When Marlow accidentally discovers and mails one of the letters to her unwitting confidant, Miranda is beyond mortified. And even more shocked when the duke returns her note with one of his own that initiates a courtship-by-mail. Insecurity about her lack of suitors shifts into confusion at her growing feelings for two men–one she’s never met but whose words deeply resonate with her heart, and one she has come to depend on but whose behavior is more and more suspicious. When it becomes apparent state secrets are at risk and Marlow is right in the thick of the conflict, one thing is certain: Miranda’s heart is far from all that’s at risk for the Hawthornes and those they love.

PURCHASE HERE

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FORGET TOMORROW by Pintip Dunn

Book Blurb:

Imagine a world where your destiny has already been decided…by your future self.
It’s Callie’s seventeenth birthday and, like everyone else, she’s eagerly awaiting her vision-a memory sent back in time to sculpt each citizen into the person they’re meant to be. A world-class swimmer. A renowned scientist.
Or in Callie’s case, a criminal.
In her vision, she sees herself murdering her gifted younger sister. Before she can process what it means, Callie is arrested and placed in Limbo-a hellish prison for those destined to break the law. With the help of her childhood crush, Logan, a boy she hasn’t spoken to in five years, she escapes.
But on the run from her future, as well as the government, Callie sets in motion a chain of events that she hopes will change her fate. If not, she must figure out how to protect her sister from the biggest threat of all-Callie, herself.

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PAIRING OFF by Elizabeth Harmon

Book Blurb:

American figure skater Carrie Parker’s Winter Games dreams were dashed when her philandering partner caused one of the greatest scandals in skating history. Blacklisted from competing in the United States, her career is over…until she receives a mysterious invitation and is paired with the most infuriating, talented—and handsome—skater she’s ever met.

Russian champion Anton Belikov knows sacrifice. He gave up a normal life and any hope of a meaningful relationship to pursue his dream. And he’s come close—with a silver medal already under his belt, the next stop is the gold. All he needs is a partner. While he’s never forgotten the young American skater he seduced one long-ago night in Amsterdam, he never expected to be confronted with their past…never mind share the ice with her.

When what starts as a publicity stunt grows into something real, Carrie and Anton’s partnership will test their loyalties to family, country and each other. With only a few months to train for the competition of a lifetime, can they master technique and their emotions, or will they lose their footing and fall victim to the heartaches of their pasts?

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FAVORITE BOOK COVERS CONTEST ~ SEMI-FINALS

 

 

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FAVORITE BOOK COVERS CONTEST ~ SEMI-FINAL ROUND

Help us pick the finalists by voting on the poll at the end of this post, as well as the poll on Dream Fantasy Graphics website, and vote on our corresponding Facebook pages.  Finalists will be chosen by the following criteria:

1. Website poll winning cover – 2 possible winners
2. Most “Likes” from one of the Facebook pages – 2 possible winners
3. Page/Website Owner’s choice – 2 possible winners
4. Mr. Random choice – 1 possible winner
                                                             

 Seven possible winners

VOTING ENDS THURSDAY, FEB 25, NOON EST

Voting Links – A winner is chosen from each site.
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FINAL ROUND: Book Spotlights from each finalist cover will be run on both pages and websites.

  1. Highest number of votes/likes totaled between all pages and websites.
  2. Page owner’s top choices. (Tamye & Breezy)
  3. Mr. Random choice

(Four possible Final Prize Winners)

FINAL WINNER’S PRIZES:

  1. Winning Covers to run on our FB Page’s Cover Photos, and Graphic Award on websites.
  2. A teaser for the book of winner’s choice done by Dream Fantasy Graphics
  3. A Book Spotlight of winner’s choice (does not have to be winning cover) to run on both websites and FB pages.

 


 

1 A Shade of Midnight

A Shade of Midnight (Midnight Shifters Book 4)
by Renee George

Amazon: http://getbook.at/AShadeOfMidnight
B&N: http://bit.ly/1VqlL7b

 

 

 


 

 

2 A Soldiers Gift

 


A Soldier’s Gift (Beyond Valor Book 1)

by Lynne St. James

Amazon: http://getbook.at/ASoldiersGift
B&N: http://bit.ly/1OitOgG

 

 

 


 

3 A Vampires Saving Embrace

 

A Vampire’s Saving Embrace
by Darlene Kuncytes  (Author)
Linda Boulanger (Illustrator)

Amazon: http://getbook.at/AVampiresSavingEmbrace
B&N: http://bit.ly/1RaNDLB

 

 

 


 

 

4 Arctic Bound

 


Arctic Bound (Arctic Wolves Book 1)  

by Tigris Eden

Amazon: http://getbook.at/ArcticBound
B&N: http://bit.ly/1LvW9QK

 

 

 


 

5 Black of Night

 

Black of Night
by TC Blue

Amazon: http://getbook.at/BlackOfNight
B&N: http://bit.ly/1KsReVX

 

 

 


 

6 Blue Flame


Blue Flame, The Blue Series Volume 8

by Josephine Dillon

Amazon: http://getbook.at/BlueFlame
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Tt3ybo
Free for a limited time

 

 

 


 

7 Cain

Cain – Sins Of The Father
by Elias Raven

Amazon: http://viewbook.at/Cain
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Wuppxe

 

 


 

 

 

8 Cougars Mate

 


Cougar’s Mate (Heart of the Cougar Book 1)

by Terry Spear

Amazon: http://getbook.at/CougarsMate
B&N: http://bit.ly/211xu30

 

 

 


 

9 Dead Sexy

Dead Sexy
by Paige Tyler

Amazon: http://getbook.at/DeadSexy
B&N: http://bit.ly/1OivwyH

 

 

 

 


 

10 Diamond


Diamond: Beyond the Red Door (V Vices Book 1)

by Tigris Eden

Amazon: http://getbook.at/Diamond  
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Q41ggq

 

 

 


 

11 Fated by Fire


Fated by Fire

by Kelly Cozzone

Coming Soon!
Amazon: http://viewauthor.at/KellyCozzone
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Tp4b4v

 

 

 

 


 

12 Gentlemans Agreement

 

Gentleman’s Agreement
by Ethan Radcliff
Coming Soon!
Amazon: http://viewauthor.at/EthanRadcliff  
B&N: http://bit.ly/1SUXSHx

 

 

 


 

13 Heart Change

 


Heart Change (Celta Series Book 8)

by
Robin D. Owens

Amazon: http://getbook.at/HeartChange
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Tt62Xa

 

 

 


 

14 In the Company of Wolves

 


In the Company of Wolves (SWAT)
b
y Paige Tyler

Amazon: http://getbook.at/CompanyOfWolves
B&N: http://bit.ly/1QoONzN

 

 

 


 

 

15 Kinky Carnival Games

 


Kinky Carnival Games: Maybe Mandy 1
by
C.C. Genovese

Amazon: http://getbook.at/KinkyCarnivalGames
Free with Kindle Unlimited subscription  

 

 

 


 

 

16 Lustfully Yours

 


Lustfully Yours: Poetry, Don Abdul

by Don Abdul

Amazon: http://getbook.at/LustfullyYours
B&N: Coming February 20th

 

 

 


 

17 Mad About the Hatter

 

Mad About the Hatter
by Dakota Chase

Amazon: http://getbook.at/MadAboutTheHatter
B&N: http://bit.ly/211zCI6

 

 

 


 

18 Nerd Girl

 


Nerd Girl (Modern Girls Series Book 1)

by Jemma Bell

Amazon: http://getbook.at/NerdGirl
Free with Kindle Unlimited subscription

 

 

 


 

 

19 Pretty When You Cry

 


Pretty When You Cry: BDSM Erotica Short Stories
by Judith Anderson

Amazon: http://viewbook.at/PrettyWhenYouCry
Free with Kindle Unlimited subscription

 

 

 


 

 

20 Rise of the Gryphon

 


Rise of the Gryphon (Beladors Book 4)

by
Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

Amazon: http://getbook.at/RiseOfTheGryphon
B&N: http://bit.ly/1QMhKGf

 

 

 


 

21 SEAL Wolf Hunting

SEAL Wolf Hunting
by Terry Spear

Amazon: http://getbook.at/SealWolfHunting
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Tt4e0s

 

 

 

 


 

 

22 Spanish Nights

 

Spanish Nights: A Jinn’s Seduction
by Valerie Twombly

Amazon: http://getbook.at/AJinnsSeduction
B&N: http://bit.ly/1oNC4AH

 

 

 


 

 

23 The Grace Allen Series

 


The Grace Allen Series (Books 1 & 2)

by Alisha Basso

Amazon: http://getbook.at/TheGraceAllenSeries
B&N: http://bit.ly/1RaZZmG

 

 

 


 

24 The Knot Hole

 

The Knot Hole (The Crossing Series Book 1)
by
Renee Lee Fisher

Amazon: http://getbook.at/TheKnotHole
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Rb75aN

 

 


 

 

25 This Curse

This Curse (The Grace Allen Series Book 2)
by Alisha Basso

Amazon: http://getbook.at/ThisCurse
B&N: http://bit.ly/1RaZHwj

 

 

 

 


 

 

26 Veiled In Darkness

 

Veiled In Darkness (Eternally Mated, #2)
by
Valerie Twombly

Amazon: Available for preorder in March
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Tt9UHQ
ARe: http://bit.ly/1QyQ1ez

 

 

 


 

 

27 Viking Warrior Rising

 


Viking Warrior Rising (Viking Warriors)

by
Asa Maria Bradley

Amazon: http://getbook.at/VikingWarriorRising
B&N: http://bit.ly/211pwXu

 

 

 


 

 

28 Winter Guardian

 

Winter Guardian
by
Dawn Montgomery
Coming soon!

Amazon: http://viewauthor.at/DawnMontgomery
B&N: http://bit.ly/1TtmXcf

 

 

 


 

 

29 Witchlock

 


WITCHLOCK: Belador Book 6 (Beladors)

by
Dianna Love

Amazon: http://getbook.at/Witchlock
B&N: http://bit.ly/1QoIZWU

 

 

 


 

 

30 Elle Boon

 


Xan’s Feisty Mate, Iron Wolves MC 2

by
Elle Boon

Amazon: http://getbook.at/XansFeistyMate
B&N: http://bit.ly/1Q3YHep

 

 

 


 

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