Mystery Abounds In SHADOWFALLS...

Happy Wednesday All,

I apologize for all the silence. I've had a lot going on lately, and with it being Holy Week, I'm taking some time to reflect and prepare myself for the Easter celebration. For that reason, I will NOT be putting up a post on Friday since it's Good Friday.

However, I have a special post for today...

It’s almost here! C.C. Hunter’s release of her 3rd Shadowfalls book, Taken At Dusk, will arrive on shelves on April 10, 2012.

In the meantime, here’s a glimpse into the exciting next installment of Kylie Galen’s adventures:

When Awake At Dawn closed, Kylie was about to meet her grandparents. Yet, what should’ve been a happy reuinon, turns into a bigger mystery than before. Especially when they leave Shadowfalls and just go poof!

If that's not enough strangeness, Kylie starts seeing weird evil-looking animals coming after her. Burnett and the others start wondering if there’s some kind of shapeshifter at work. It’s got to be Mario, but Mario isn’t a shapeshifter…so who is the one doing this?

The love triangle between Kylie, Derek, and Lucas takes a new turn when Kylie and Derek call a quits. But, is it really over? Can Kylie give Lucas the chance Miranda and Della want her to give him?

Of course, none of these things would be complete without the amnesasic ghost haunting Kylie. When Kylie learns of a possible identity of the ghost, will she continue to help the specter, or is it “Adios, spirit!” for the identity-challenged ghost?

One thing is for certain: every twist, turn, mystery and new information you learn with Kylie will be nothing you expected. As far as I'm concerned, Taken At Dusk is Ms. Hunter’s most exciting installment, yet!

Taken At Dusk will be released at bookstores everywhere on April 10, 2012, check your favorite bookstore or website for more information.

*********GIVEAWAY IS OFFICALLY CLOSED. I am NOT accepting anymore entries. Thank you.***********

I got an email from Ms. Hunter's assistant who let me know that she's giving away a copy of TAKEN AT DUSK!

Here's how to enter for a chance to win your very own copy of this awesome novel (please read the directions CAREFULLY):

Two ways to enter (one entry per person):

1. You can comment on this blog. When you leave a comment please put your FIRST name and your email address. (If you do not include your name and email address I will NOT be able to enter you). (NOTE: When you leave a comment it goes into my moderation folder for me to publish before it appears on my blog. If you don't see your comment within 3 hours of posting, please send me an email).

2. OR, if you don't want to leave a comment, you may send me an email at bethany.averie@yahoo.com please give me your first name and email where I may contact you. If I haven't responded to your email within 3 hours, please email me again.

I will be notifying the winner through email.

****I will close the giveaway at 11 p.m. Central Time today, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Any entries I receive AFTER 11 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 will not be entered.****

***Note on INTERNATIONAL entries: I've emailed to ask if we're accepting international entries. I will update the blog post once I find out.*** EDITS: 8:35 p.m. 4/4/2012: I apologize, but this giveaway is restricted to USA only. Thank you!

Have fun :-)

Have A Wonderful Wednesday!

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