A - Blogging Challenge "Amazon Gift Cards"

A to Z Challenge is posting every day in April except Sundays (we get those off for good behavior.) And since there are 26 days, that matches the 26 letters of the alphabet. On April 1, blog about something that begins with the letter “A.” April 2 is “B,” April 3 is “C,” and so on. 

I'm taking on this April Alphabet Blogging Challenge. I thought it would be fun to commit to the challenge and have my theme be all about Books, Blogging, Reading etc. Hopefully I can do it!

Being that this is April 1st, my first challenge letter is A. 

I'm going to blog about one of my favourite places to buy books,  Amazon 

I have to admit that one of my favourite gifts to receive are 

Amazon Gift Cards! 

Whenever there is a blog hop, if the prize is an Amazon Gift Card, I am sure to enter. Whenever there is a birthday or a reason for me to be lucky enough to receive a gift, the first thing I answer when I'm asked what I would like is "An Amazon Gift Card." I'm not even fussy about how much it is for. I just LOVE seeing that I have a gift card credit balance. 

I've even buy myself gift cards to monitor how much I spend per month on books. So if I've given myself an allowance of $25 per month, I buy myself a gift card and that is my budget for the month. 

The reason for my monetary limitation for my gift card purchase is because I am a bit addicted to the Amazon 1-Click!

Are you addicted to the "Buy now with 1-Click" too? What do you do to curb your addiction? I found that buying myself a gift card really helped. 

Winner of Love Struck Blog Hop!

Congratulations to Denise Zaky for being the winner of a $15 Amazon Gift Card. Denise has been emailed and confirmed. Happy shopping Denise!

Enjoy!

Love Struck Giveaway Hop

Welcome to Another Look Book's stop on the Love Struck Giveaway Hop. Thanks to one of my favourite blogs, "Under the Covers" for hosting. 

And thank you for visiting!

I know that you are all hopping and don't want to stay long :) but I do hope you'll stick around and check out some of my reviews or take a look my recent romance book inspired trip to Scotland & England blog posts. The blog posts are extra special if you are an Outlander fan. A trip of a lifetime!!

To see any of my book reviews just click on the "Books Reviewed" tab at the top and if you are interested in the romance book setting visits that I experienced in July while I was in the UK, click here and work backwards. 

In the meantime, happy hopping!

For US or CAD Amazon

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Blog Hop Winner - Bad Boys of Romance

The winner of the Bad Boys of Romance Blog Hop was

Amanda Kalp DiDonato

Amanda has been contacted and I hope she enjoys spending her $15 Amazon prize. 

Thank you to everyone who participated. 

Blog Hop - Fictional Bad Boys

Okay who doesn't love a fictional bad boy? I have to say that I love fictional bad boys but I would never think about loving them in real life. I think one of the reasons I am so fascinated by them is how different they are to MY real world.

Here are just a few of my favourites:

Deuce from Madeline Sheehan's Undeniable. O.M.G! He is a bad, bad boy but let me tell you, no thanks for ever wanting him in real life. If you have not read Undeniable and you LOVE bad boys, you totally need to read it. This story knocks my socks off!

Ryodan from Karen Marie Moning's ICED. He is a timeless immortal and as sexy as sin. He is one in-command alpha man! But would I want him in real life? NOOOOO way. He physically abused a 14 yr old Dani, in front of a crowd and he tried to crush her spirit. Honestly, I think he is a jerk but KMM's magical writing makes him drool worthy with scores of fans. 

Lothaire. He has such a presence that the entire book is just titled with his name, "Lothaire". 'Nuff said. Bad ass, devious and a wee bit crazy. Also vicious, lethal and as ancient as dirt. I wouldn't want him any other way. 








This post could indeed be really long as it seems I am a fan of the bad boys. Who are your favourite fictional bad boys? 

I'm giving away a $15 Amazon gift card to a US or Canadian reader for you to buy your own bad boy book. 

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Winner of the Love is in the Air Blog Hop

The randomly selected winner of the Love is in the Air Blog Hop goes to one of my followers, Nay Nay. 

She has confirmed and I have now sent her the $25 Amazon Gift Card to purchase whichever books she wants. 

Stay tuned for more romance book reviews and March's blog hop. 

Thank you to everyone who participated. 

Love is in the Air Blog Hop - Book Quotes!

The Blog Hop that Another Look Book Reviews is participating in for February is hosted by book blog, Under the Covers. 

Welcome to our stop along the hop. 

February has to be a romance book lovers favourite month. To celebrate I am offering a giveaway of a $25 Amazon Gift Card (US/CAD) or up to $25 worth of books from Book Depository (INT). 

I wanna talk to you about book quotes. I LOVE book quotes. I get so excited when some phase or declaration of love strikes me while reading a book and I need to save it so I don't forget it. I'd like to share with you some of my favourites. 

Quotes with complete truth...

“Every woman should be told she's attractive. Men are seduced by their eyes, women by their ears."  
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

Quotes about life....

On marriage..."You gotta love her even when you don't feel like it. Love is a decision, not a feelin', because believe me, you won't be feelin' the love a whole lot of time.”

Too Hot to Handle by Robyn Kaye

Quotes with humour that crack me up...

“Im not looking for marriage here, Zach. I just want to fuck her until one of us dies.” 

Go Fetch by Shelley Laurenston

Quotes that are sexy...

“I'll bet you could make a woman throw out all her toys.” 

Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione

Quotes that are incredibly impactful to the story-line and leave you breathless...

"You're leaving me, Rainbow Girl."

Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning

Quotes that hit you right in the heart and you want to cry from the shear joy of reading it....

"When the day shall come that we do part, if my last words are not 'I love you'-ye'll ken it was because I didna have time."

The Fiery Cross, Diana Gabaldon

Oh boy I could go on but those above are some of my favourites. Do you have favourites? 

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Winner of the Military Blog Hop

The winner of the Military Blog Hop was

Cheryl

Cheryl has been contacted and can now enjoy her $25 Amazon Gift Card. 

Thanks to everyone who participated!

November Blog Hop - Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Welcome to the Military Blog Hop and the stop here at Another Look Book Reviews. 

There are a lot of variations of military romance books to read about. 

You can go all erotic with Kallypso Master's Rescue Me series. Incidentally, if you want to read the first book to try it out, it is FREE on Amazon with the link above. Oh my, Master Adam is delicious. I warn you though, prepare to become addicted to these ex-military heroes. 

You can decide to go historical and become immersed in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. The Outlander series is my all time favourite historical series. Reading it you will to get hopelessly lost in the tragic war between Scotland & England way back in 1746 and then by the time you get to book 8, you are knee deep in the American Revolution war. 

How about a collection of sweet and warmly romantic stories from a variety of authors. Men in Uniform is my recommended read for this November 11th, Remembrance (Veteran's) Day. For only 2.99 on Kindle, it is a lovely romantic book fix. 

For this Military Blog Hop, I want you to choose the book of your choice! The above 3 are just some quick recommendations. 

• For the US & CAD book junkies, my prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card. 
• For my international book junkie friends, my prize is a $25 purchase from Book Depository for the book(s) of your choice. As long as it can be delivered to your area, I'm good to have it sent to you!

I love new followers and appreciate the amount of book blogs out there so to help you decide if you'd like to follow me, here is some information about my blog. 

1. I love romance books and I pretty much review all types from the romance genre. (but not too many YA)
2. I usually participate in a once a month blog hop but mostly my focus leans to straight book reviews. I am a huge fan of reviewing books that have been around for awhile, hence "Another Look" in my blog name.  

GOOD LUCK and thanks for visiting!

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Winner - Hot in Handcuffs Blog Hop

The winner of the Hot in Handcuffs Blog Hop was 

Joy Flynn

She has been contacted and I am happy to have sent her the Amazon Gift Card!

Enjoy Shopping!

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Hot in Handcuffs Blog Hop

Hi! Welcome to the Hot in Handcuffs Blog Hop at Another Look Book Reviews. Thanks to "Under the Covers" for hosting. 

My favourite giveaway on Blog Hops are to award an Amazon Gift Card and for my international friends, a choice of a book from Book Depository (as long as delivers in your area) So that is my prize today. The book is up to $15. 

Since this Blog Hop is all about smutty books, I'd love for you to select your own because erotic book styles vary. I have lots of suggestions in my "Books Reviewed" tab interested.  

On my book review blog, I like to review all genres of Romance books. I especially like to breath new life into books that have already been published for years. Check out my "Book Reviewed" tab to see the type of books I love and to see if I have reviewed some of your favourites. Thanks for stopping by!


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Winners for Sizzling Summer Blog Hop

Congratulations to Lacey T who was the winner of the $15 Amazon Gift Card. She has confirmed and now has the gift card to spend as she fits. Happy shopping Lacey T. 

The 5 randomly selected winners of the short sexy story, 

Blind Faith

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Elaine8

Carolyn Byles

Crystal Broyles

Ann Craven

Bookcase Laura

I hope you enjoy this sexy little read by debut author Evelyn Jules as much as I did and thank you for participating on the Blog Hop. 

Sizzling Books of Summer Hop - Prizes!

It's all about the Sizzle so how about a little sexy read by debut author, Evelyn Jules!

I loved this sexy little read so much that I want to give away 5 Kindle copies. So to enter, I need to be able to buy you a copy from Amazon US/CAD. 

One Grand Prize winner will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card 
(so you can buy what ever sexy read you want!) 

I feel generous so no hoops to jump through to win!

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Summer Blog Hop Winner! Congrats to...

Thank you for participating in the Summer Blog Hop. Rafflecopter randomly selected Michelle Clay as the winner. Michelle has confirmed back and I've now sent her an Amazon Gift Card to enjoy. 

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Hot Summer Nights Giveaway Hop as well as Outlander News

Wow is it hot enough outside for you? Setting records here. There's nothing better than a hot read to go with the sweltering summer weather. 

Who is your favourite couple to read about? My epic favourite couple is Jamie and Claire Fraser from Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. 

Credit to the talented "Captivated2" at Deviant Art for her portrayal of Jamie and Claire

I just heard the news that my favourite book couple is about to get turned into a TV cable series by "Battlestar Galactica" famed developer/executive producer, Ron Moore. Here is the MASSIVE BIG NEWS about Jamie and Claire's Outlander news article. 

Oh I hope Ron Moore keeps author Diana Gabaldon on speed dial and isn't shy to use it!


Is there a couple's story that you'd like to try or do you just want that next book in a series? Well here is a great chance. Don't forget to check out many of my blogging buddies as there are tons of great giveaways to help beat the heat. 

1. Open International (because I adore all of you) If Book Depository delivers to your area, you pick up to $15!
2. If US or CAD, you can choose whether you'd prefer a $15 Amazon Gift Card or if you'd rather - up to a $15 book at Book Depository. 

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