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Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford is Free!

As January's Aurora Sky blog tour comes to a close, the author would like to thank everyone who

participated and checked out the tour.

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{Excerpt & Giveaway} Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter
by Nikki Jefford
Pages: 242
Available as of November 27, 2012
Amazon

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand.

Now Aurora’s only friends are groupies of the undead and the only boy she can think about may very well be a vampire. And if he’s a vampire, will she be forced to kill him?

     Fane grinned as I walked past. “Shouldn’t you be in class?”
     “Shouldn’t you?”
     He pushed off the wall and walked toward me. “We’ve missed you in gym. I enjoyed your little performance the other day.”
     I turned my head to follow Fane’s movements as he circled me.
     “I’m glad to see that you’re feeling better,” he continued.
     “Yep. Never better.”
     He stared at the red scarf around my neck. I didn’t take my eyes off him.
     “Good,” he said slow and sensual. He stepped in my path as I tried to walk past.
     My heartbeat quickened. There had to be something seriously sick about feeling aroused by a person who pissed me off.
     My jaw tightened. “Get out of my way, unless you want me to drop you the way I dropped Clayton.”
     Fane’s teeth flashed when he grinned. He stepped aside. “Careful, Aurora, I might take you down with me.”
     I hurried past him, feeling his smile on my back the entire way. Now I had a whole other reason to avoid gym besides loathing the class.
     To think I actually wanted to dance with the scoundrel at winter ball. I’d sooner dance with a viper.

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{Giveaway} Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter by Nikki Jefford

Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter
by Nikki Jefford
Pages: 242
Available as of November 27, 2012
Amazon

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand.

Now Aurora’s only friends are groupies of the undead and the only boy she can think about may very well be a vampire. And if he’s a vampire, will she be forced to kill him?

For ages 18+

I have TWO Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter door hangers up for grabs!

AND... The first winner drawn will also receive a Kindle copy of the book!!

Open Internationally!
Ends 12/26 @ Midnight EST

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{Giveaway} Entangled by Nikki Jefford

Hey guys!

Nikki Jefford, author of the Spellbound Trilogy & Aurora Sky, has been sending me a bunch of swag so I thought I would post a random giveaway!

Up for grabs today I have a bunch of Entangled Bookmarks.

AND...I've decided to give one of the winners an e-copy of Entangled or Duplicity.

If you haven't started this series you should!

My Reviews:

Entangled

Duplicity

There will be 5 winners!
The first winner will receive 2 bookmarks & an e-copy of their choice.
The other four winners will receive 2 bookmarks each.
Open internationally!
Ends December 31 @ Midnight EST

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{Promo Blitz} 12 Days of Magic - Spellbound Trilogy by Nikki Jefford

Entangled
Nikki Jefford
Series: Spellbound #1
Available as of February 20, 2012
My Review

Two months after dying, seventeen-year-old witch Graylee Perez wakes up in her twin sister Charlene’s body.

Until Gray finds a way back inside her own body, she’s stuck being Charlene every twenty-hour hours. Her sister has left precise instructions on how Gray should dress and behave. Looking like a prep isn’t half as bad as hanging out with Charlene’s snotty friends and gropey boyfriend.

The “normals” of McKinley High might be quick to write her behavior off as post-traumatic stress, but warlock Raj McKenna is the only person who suspects Gray has returned from the dead.

Now Gray has to solve the mystery of her death and resurrection and disentangle herself from Charlene’s body before she disappears for good.

Duplicity 

Nikki Jefford

Series: Spellbound #2

Available as of March 20, 2012
My Review

If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Grays to be his.

Nearly a year later, the council is onto them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper.

If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.

Enchantment
Nikki Jefford
Series: Spellbound #3
Available April 2013


In the third and final installment of the Spellbound series, Graylee Perez (the duplicate), goes to Spain for a summer of escape. There she meets new friends and comes face to face with her old adversary, Adrian Montez.

When Gray tries to setup a spell that will banish Adrian from her life, she inadvertently falls under a love spell instead.

Charlene returns, having hijacked a new body, for one final battle between the twins.

Where to purchase the Spellbound Trilogy:

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Smashwords | The Book Depository

Spellbound Trilogy Soundtrack

ENTANGLED (S1)

Magic Dance by David Bowie from Labyrinth

This song has haunted my brain throughout the series. Plus David Bowie reminds me of warlock

Adrian Montez minus the 80’s hair and tight pants…well, let’s keep the tight pants.

Lightning by The Wanted

Raj McKenna steals the show in Entangled. He is the ultimate bad boy with a good heart, and

fiercely loyal to Gray. I stumbled upon this YouTube video and have watched it at least a dozen

times all while thinking of Raj. Yeah, baby!

DUPLICITY (S2)

Within You and As The World Falls Down by David Bowie from Labyrinth

Adrian’s obsession with Gray reminds me of the Goblin King’s fixation on Sarah. At the end

of book one Adrian risks his own life to ensure she doesn’t disappear. In book two his feelings

intensify, but are harshly rejected. Sorry, Adrian, you have no power over Gray.

Bad Romance by Lady Gaga

The confusion spell Gray puts over Adrian requires her to speak gibberish the entire time. She

starts singing “Rah, rah, ah, ah, ah; Roma, roma, ma; Gaga, ooh, la, la,” then accidently busts

into the Bad Romance lyrics.

ENCHANTMENT (S3)

Barcelona by Giulia y Los Tellarini from the Vicky Christina Barcelona soundtrack

Love is in the air. Gray heads to Barcelona for the summer, meets the sexy Spaniard Carlo,

wards off the attentions of the polite British Will, runs into Adrian and unwittingly falls head

over heels for her arch nemesis. It’s all good fun!

Les Triplettes de Belleville from the French animation movie soundtrack

Charlene nabs herself a new body in Paris, shows up in Spain, much to Gray’s annoyance, and

requests her help dealing with a stalker. I like to call this one The “Twins” of Belleville.

How does it all end? Find out Spring of 13!

Nikki Jefford is a third generation Alaskan who loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt. She writes edgy teen fiction, including the Spellbound Trilogy and Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter.

Nikki married Sébastien, the love of her life, while working as a teaching assistant in France. They now reside in the not-so-tropical San Juan Islands, 70 miles northeast of Forks, Washington.

You can find Nikki

Website | Goodreads | Facebook | Twitter

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Ends December 24 @ Midnight EST

Winner will receive a Reading is Sexy Sticker as pictured below

AND Signed Book Swag: Entangled Bookmark & Aurora Sky Door Hanger

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{Review & Giveaway} Duplicity by Nikki Jefford

Duplicity 
by Nikki Jefford
Series: Spellbound (#2)
Pages: 280
Source: PDF provided by author for review
Available as of May 20, 2012
Amazon | Barnes & Noble

If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Grays to be his.

Nearly a year later, the council is onto them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper.

If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.

Rating:

This review may contain spoilers if you haven't read the first book in the series. Entangled

My Review:

Duplicity is an amazing addition to the Spellbound Trilogy. Nikki Jefford added lots of twists to this sstory that made me want to know what would happen next.

Graylee found a host in Stacey Morehouse's body and is now known as Lee. Little does she know that Adrian has yet to fulfill his half of bringing Gray back. Soon all hell will break loose and Lee will be meeting her double.

Duplicity was just as good, if not better, than Entangled. The point of view switch was awesome considering the two Grays. Two sides were told and it was great getting to look at and compare Lee and Gray to see how Lee grew after taking over Stacey's body.

Overall, Duplicity left me excited for the third and final book, Enchantment. The ending was tied up well with only one or two questions to be answered. December can't get here soon enough. If you love witches, you should take a crack at this series!

Giveaway!
Nikki currently has a campaign going on...
Perez for President!
This giveaway is open to US ONLY!
Included in this prize pack is....

Paperback Copy of Entangled

Sephora by OPI Nail Polish in USA! USA! *To Be Shipped From Sephora*

Rosie Riveter "We Can Do It" Vinyl Decal

Open Through Election Day!

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FTC Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.  I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.  

{Review} Entangled by Nikki Jefford

Entangled 
by Nikki Jefford
Publisher:  Self-Published
Series: Spellbound (#1)
Pages:  149 PDF
Source: PDF courtesy of Nikki Jefford in exchange for a fair and honest review
Available as of February 20, 2012
Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Two months after dying, seventeen-year-old witch Graylee Perez wakes up in her twin sister Charlene’s body.

Until Gray finds a way back inside her own body, she’s stuck being Charlene every twenty-four hours. Her sister has left precise instructions on how Gray should dress and behave. Looking like a prep isn’t half as bad as hanging out with Charlene’s snotty friends and gropey boyfriend.

The “normals” of McKinley High might be quick to write her behavior off as post-traumatic stress, but warlock Raj McKenna is the only person who suspects Gray has returned from the dead.

Now Gray has to solve the mystery of her death and resurrection and disentangle herself from Charlene’s body before she disappears for good.

Rating:

My Review:

Entangled has to be one of the best books about witches that I've ever read. Nikki Jefford created an enchanting plot and a fantastic set of characters.

What do you do when you wake up in your twin sisters body? First, you go to school like you normally would. Then, you get called insane. That's what happens when you get out of bed and think all is well in the world. Finally, you realize you only live every other day. Sharing a body isn't easy, especially when your being told who to hand out with and what to wear by the bodies owner.

I loved the characters because they were all so different. Graylee, the twin that dies and the main character, is sweet to everyone, kinda quiet, and tends to keeps to herself. Her sister, Charlene, is pure evil, but incredibly popular. Then you have Raj, the bad boy who likes Gray but can't admit it to her. Lastly, Nolan, the sweet boy who helped Gray unblock her powers.

How many different ways can I describe how much I loved this book. It was exciting, enticing and thrilling. I never wanted to put it down. The plot was unique and unlike anything I've read before. I was on the edge of my seat dying to know how it would end. But what I loved moved was that there wasn't a cliffhanger. It did however leave me wondering how the next book would pan out. 

Overall, Entangled was an awesome read that left me wanting more. If you love books about withes and want something different and unique, give it a shot. It won't disappoint. 

FTC Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.  I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.