Halloween Giveaways, Favorite Quote Friday & More

Happy Friday!  And, since I won't be posting tomorrow, Happy Halloween!

Join me over on My Facebook Page for a special Halloween Giveaway.  Up for grabs is:

• An Immortal Guardians tote bag
• Signed copies of Shadows Strike and A Sorceress of His Own
• An Immortal Guardians pen
• 3 postcards
• 8 bookmarks
• 8 trading cards

The giveaway begins today and lasts through Saturday night.  See you there!  :-)

There is also still time to enter Kensington's Take a Bite Out of Romance Giveaway.  The paranormal prize pack up for grabs includes:

• Physical copies of Shadows Strike, On the Hunt, and Night's Surrender
• Set of four Halloween themed ceramic plates
• One Halloween scented candle (with bat wing decoration)
• One Black Cat stuffed toy
• Assorted Halloween candies including: Sugar gel blood packs, dismembered sucker fingers, gummy fingers, eyeball gumballs
• Pack of skeleton blood bubbles

You can find the details and enter HERE.

My audiobook A Sorceress of His Own (The Gifted Ones Book 1) received a great review from Books and Things.  Here's a snippet:

You can read the full review here.

  

A USA Today Bestseller

Amazon • Audible • Nook • iTunes • Kobo

BAM! • Walmart • Amazon UK • Amazon Canada

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  For today's selection, I've chosen a narrative quote from my recent release Shadows Strike.  For those who aren't familiar with it, Heather is the mortal heroine and Ethan is the immortal hero.

Heather felt honored to sit at a table with such powerful immortal warriors.  It seemed so surreal, like sitting down to chat with a bunch of superheroes, only these guys—and gals—didn't wear colorful tights.  They wore black to conceal the blood they would spill later in the night when they hunted. 

A sobering thought.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Favorite Quote Friday #143

Happy Friday!  What an exciting week!  The countdown has begun!  Only 4 days to go before Night Unbound is released!  Woohooo!!!!  I have so much to share with you!

The reviews are steadily rolling in, and I could not be more pleased!  Here are some more of my favorite snippets:

“When I read Duvall's first work, I knew this was going to be a brilliant series. Duvall's storytelling is simply spellbinding, sucking you in and keeping you invested. I highly recommend any paranormal romance reader to check out the Immortal Guardian series, you won't be disappointed.”

—Tome Tender

“Wow! Where do I start? The chemistry between all the characters is spot-on. The author effortlessly makes you believe they have lived and battled together for centuries with their fierce loyalty and easy banter. They made me laugh out loud and yes, shed tears. I loved every minute of it.”

—Reading in Pajamas

“I love the Immortal Guardians! Zach and Lisette are now my second favorite characters just after Bastian and Melanie. I re-read this story after I finished. I just didn’t want to let them go.”

—eBookObsessed

“A paranormal must have of epic proportions. I’ve been smitten with Dianne’s characters and her Immortal Guardian world since the first book in the series, but this story took everything I like about it and super-sized it.  Night Unbound took my heart through the emotional paces. From hilarity . . .  To blazing sensuality that turned my blood to molten lava . . . To delightful camaraderie . . . To swoon worthy and heart achingly lovely moments.”

—TJ Loves to Read  

My Night Unbound Blog Tour is underway!  Some of the fun things you'll find on the tour include an Immortal Guardians Dream Cast, character interviews, Top 10 Lists, excerpts, a rather peculiar Playlist, author interviews, fabulous reviews, spotlights, AND a tour-wide GIVEAWAY!  Join me and enter to WIN an Amazon Gift Card, autographed books, and more!

In case you missed them, here are this week's stops:

EBookObsessed – Series Spotlight| Review

Reading In Pajamas – Review/Interview/Excerpt

Diane’s Book Blog – Series Spotlight | Review

TheSubClubBooks – Excerpt/Review

Monlatable Book Reviews – Spotlight

Paranormal Reads – Dream Cast/Review

Urban Fantasy Investigations – Top 5 List

KT Book Reviews – Author Interview 

Addicted to books – Guest Post

RhiReading – Series Spotlight

You can find the full schedule with links that are updated daily HERE.

And, of course, I launched my Night Unbound Push Giveaway earlier this week.  Enter to win a Kindle Fire HD 7", a Kindle (or $75 Kindle Gift Card), an Immortal Guardians T-shirt, a Darkness Rises audiobook, and more!  Thank you so much, everyone who has entered!  You can find all of the details HERE.

The Night Unbound Audiobook now has a cover!

A lot of readers have been asking about Audible.  Night Unbound will be released on Audible on September 2nd, the same day as the paperback and ebook.  But it has not yet become available for Pre-Order.  If the Pre-Order button appears on Audible before Release Day, I'll let you know.  Until then, you can listen to an Audio Sample on Tantor Audio's website.

Amazon • Kindle • Barnes and Noble • Nook • iBooks • Kobo • BAM! • Walmart

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  In anticipation of next week's release, I thought I would give you a brief excerpt of Night Unbound:  

She smiled and grabbed the vampires’ sticky clothing.  

“What?” Zach asked as he helped.  

“Nothing.  It’s just . . . ”  She straightened.  “I like that you let me be me,” she said with a shrug.  “I like that you think I’m strong.”  

“You are strong.”  

“But you also appreciate my femininity.”  

“I more than appreciate it,” he said with a leer.  

She grinned.  “Yet you aren’t overprotective like my brothers and Seth, all of whom can drive me up the wall sometimes.”  

“Oh, but I am.  I cringe every time a battle arises.  And my inner Neanderthal awakens whenever I think you’re in danger.”  

“Your inner Neanderthal?”  

He nodded.  “I believe you met him when I ordered you to never defy me again.”  

She winked.  “Your inner Neanderthal gave me multiple orgasms.”

A huge thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered Night Unbound.  I can't wait to hear what you think of Zach and Lisette's story.  I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.  :-)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Night Unbound Push Giveaway

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UPDATE

Thank you so much, everyone who pre-ordered or purchased a copy of Night Unbound the 1st week of its release!  I'm excited to say Night Unbound hit the USA TODAY Bestseller List!  

The WINNERS of my Night Unbound Push Giveaway have been chosen and notified.  I will announce them once I've received responses from all of them.  Thank you again!

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Night Unbound, Book 5 in my Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series, is now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!  I'm so excited!

So I've launched a

What fabulous prizes am I giving away?

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1st Prize

— a Kindle Fire HD 7" Tablet

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2nd Prize

— a Kindle

Already have a Kindle?  No problem.  
You can choose to receive a $75 Kindle Gift Card instead.

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3rd Prize

— an Immortal Guardians T-shirt, an Immortal Guardians tote bag, a signed book (winner's choice of Darkness Dawns, Night Reigns, Phantom Shadows, or Darkness Rises) and swag (cover flat, bookmarks, postcards, and trading cards)

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4th Prize

— an Immortal Guardians tote bag, a signed book (winner's choice of Darkness Dawns, Night Reigns, Phantom Shadows, or Darkness Rises) and swag (cover flat, bookmarks, postcards, and trading cards)

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5th Prize

— a Darkness Rises Audiobook and swag

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How to Enter

We've been working hard to make Night Unbound a big success by reaching out to readers, old and new, with fun giveaways, awesome sales, and other ventures.  I would love your help in reaching new milestones with this, the fifth book in my Immortal Guardians series.  More importantly, I would like to thank everyone who pre-ordered Night Unbound, as well as those who plan to pick up a copy this week.  

So, to enter, pre-order/purchase a copy of Night Unbound, then send confirmation of your pre-order/purchase (a snapshot of your receipt, etc.) to giveaway@dianneduvall.com by midnight EST on September 7th.  Paperbacks, ebooks, and audiobooks all count.  And the contest is worldwide.  

I also ask that you help me share the giveaway on social media.   :-)

Pre-Order / Purchase Links

(Note:  I will add the Audible pre-order or purchase link as soon as it becomes available)

Amazon • Kindle • Barnes and Noble • Nook • iBooks • Kobo • Walmart • BAM! • Tantor Audio

Thank you so much for your support.  It means the world to me.  I wish you all the best and hope you'll enjoy Zach and Lisette's story.  Good luck!

Dianne

Terms and Conditions

— Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. EST on August 26, 2014 and will last until midnight EST on September 7, 2014.
— You must be 18 or older or the age of majority in your country to enter.  By submitting any entry, you are attesting that this is so and giving me permission to list your name as winner.
— All entries must be received by midnight EST on September 7, 2014.
— This contest is open worldwide.
— Suspicious entries may be omitted.
— The winners will be selected using random.org and notified by September 14, 2014.  Winners will have two weeks to respond, otherwise the prize will be forfeit.
— To claim prizes, winners must respond to the winner notification email.
— Contest prizes are generally mailed within one month of being claimed. I usually mail them within a week or two, but deadlines can cause delays.
— T-shirts are available in sizes SM—XL and will take longer to ship because they are specially ordered.
— I am not responsible lost or misdirected packages.
— I reserve the right to modify/change/end giveaway early as I see fit, particularly if problems should arise from suspicious entries.
— Void where prohibited by law.

Favorite Quote Friday #112

Happy Friday!  I've been working hard on Night Unbound, Immortal Guardians Book 5, and will be turning it in soon.  So excited!  Once I do, I'll probably celebrate with some contests either here or on Facebook.  Until then . . .

There's still time to enter to WIN my Holiday Contest over at Fresh Fiction.  The prize is a signed copy of Phantom Shadows (Book 3), an Immortal Guardians tote bag, a Darkness Rises keychain, an Immortal Guardians pen, a magnet, and lots of other swag.  The contest ends December 16th.  You can enter HERE.

RT Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance Nominee

Amazon • Kindle • Barnes and Noble • Nook

iBooks • Kobo • Audible • Walmart

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  For today's selection, I thought I would give you a mini-excerpt of Darkness Rises, Immortal Guardians Book 4.  If you're new to my series, you should know that two different paranormal beings can be found in it:  psychotic vampires and the powerful immortal warriors who hunt them.  

Once the victim of a vicious vampire attack, Krysta Linz, the heroine in Darkness Rises, has dedicated her life to slaying every blood-sucking vampire she can find . . . and does such a fantastic job of it that her vampire hunting activities bring her to the attention of Immortal Guardian Étienne d’Alençon.  Étienne has always admired strong women.  So, when he sees Krysta (a mere mortal) take on four vampires by herself, he is instantly fascinated.  All he has to do now is convince Krysta that not everyone with fangs and glowing eyes is the enemy.

Rising, he strode into her room and circled the bed.  “I’m surprised you trust me enough to sleep beside me.”

“To be honest, I am, too.  You really aren’t going to bite me?”

“No.”  He settled beside her on top of the covers.

“Any plans to cop a feel?”

Her scent enveloped him as he turned his head to stare at her.  “Would you mind if I did?”

“I’m still considering that one.”

Yes.  This was definitely a bad idea.

“What is it about you that makes me want to forget what you are,” she asked softly, “that makes me believe you are what you are and not one of the vampires I hate so much?”

“I don’t know.  Perhaps the same thing about you that makes me want to believe you won’t drive a stake through my heart or chop off my head as soon as I doze off.”

Curling onto her side to face him, she raised one hand and drew delicate fingers down his cheek as her gaze roved his face.  “Truce?”

“Truce.”

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Favorite Quote Friday #110

Happy Holidays!  I hope you're enjoying the holiday season.  I am loving the cool weather that has finally reached us!  There's just nothing quite like curling up in front of a fire with a good book on a chilly day.  :-)    

I'm celebrating both the holidays and Darkness Rises' nomination for the RT Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance with contests at Fresh Fiction.

 

You can enter to WIN a signed copy of Phantom Shadows + lots of Immortal Guardians swag HERE.  This contest only lasts through November 30th.

 

You can also enter to WIN a signed copy of Phantom Shadows + an Immortal Guardians tote bag (in which you can carry all of your holiday goodies), an Immortal Guardians pen, a Darkness Rises keychain, a magnet, and lots of other swag HERE.  This contest lasts through December 16th.

RT Reviewers' Choice Award for
Best Vampire Romance Nominee

Amazon • Kindle • Barnes and Noble • Nook

iBooks • Kobo • Audible • Walmart

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  Seth has been on my mind a lot lately as I work on Night Unbound, Book 5 in my Immortal Guardians series, because he plays a substantial role in it.  So, for today's selection, I chose a quote from Darkness Rises that features Seth (the eldest immortal), David (the 2nd eldest), and Chris Reordon (the human who runs the East Coast division of the human network that aids immortals):

“I don’t know anything about that,” Seth murmured.  “I don’t have time to explore crap on the internet.”

David nodded.  “And I’d rather read a good book when I find a few free minutes.”

“Admit it,” Chris said.  “You’re both just a couple of old farts who are technologically challenged.”

“True.”

“Admitted without shame.”

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne

Favorite Quote Friday #104

Happy Friday!  It's been another exciting week for me!  I hope yours was a good one.

Verfluchte Seelen, the German translation of Phantom Shadows, Immortal Guardians Book 3, was released yesterday!  Woohoo!  I just love the cover, don't you?

And I've already heard from a reader who enjoyed it.  Doubly thrilling!

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The Romance Reviews declared Darkness Rises a Top Pick and gave it a wonderful 5-star review.  Here's a snippet:

"Dianne Duvall has established herself as a star of the paranormal romance, and this book only solidifies her place in the pantheon. Not only is the love story at the center of this book wonderfully steamy and fulfilling, but the subplots and secondary characters kick this series into a whole new realm that will enchant fans from beginning to end."

Have you seen my contests over at Fresh Fiction?

You can enter to WIN a signed copy of Darkness Dawns, the book that started it all :-) + an awesome Immortal Guardians canvas tote bag and swag HERE.

You can also enter to WIN a signed copy of Predatory + Immortal Guardians swag HERE.

Want more chances to win?  My Darkness Rises Blog Tour is still underway, and there's a giveaway at every stop.  :-)  Here is a list of the stops I made this week, which included an Author Q&A, a Darkness Rises Dream Cast Guest Post, a character interview with Étienne, and a review/spotlight:

October 14, 2013 — Paranormal Reads

October 15, 2013 — Urban Fantasy Investigations

October 16, 2013 — Rabid Reads

October 18, 2013 — Caffeinated Book Reviewer

And don't forget my big Darkness Riss Release Giveaway!  10 Prizes.  Many ways to enter.  :-)  Find out more HERE.

It's time once more for Favorite Quote Friday!  For today's selection, I've chosen a quote from Darkness Rises that gives you a glimpse of the eldest Immortal Guardians, Seth and David:

Seth nodded.  “They’ll think I’m playing matchmaker.”

“And playing favorites.”

“That’s ridiculous.”

“Exactly.  Everyone knows I’m your favorite and yet I remain distressingly unattached.”

Seth grinned.  “Angling for me to set you up on a blind date?”

“Hell, no.”

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dianne