Wednesday, January 22, 2014

#CuddlesByVal ~ 1/22/14 & Giveaway



This is my version of Waiting on Wednesday but with more cuddles, books I can't wait to cuddle for various reasons.

I haven't started this series but I want to.  I think it looks different and that's high praise.  So I'm waiting to start the series and the second book to come out even though it doesn't have a cover yet.


American Katie Green has decided to stay in Japan. She's started to build a life in the city of Shizuoka, and she can't imagine leaving behind her friends, her aunt and especially Tomohiro, the guy she's fallen in love with. But her return is not as simple as she thought. She's flunking out of Japanese school and committing cultural faux pas wherever she goes. Tomohiro is also struggling—as a Kami, his connection to the ancient gods of Japan and his power to bring drawings to life have begun to spiral out of control. 

When Tomo decides to stop drawing, the ink finds other ways to seep into his life—blackouts, threatening messages and the appearance of unexplained sketches. Unsure how to help Tomo, Katie turns to an unexpected source for help—Jun, her former friend and a Kami with an agenda of his own. But is Jun really the ally he claims to be? In order to save themselves, Katie and Tomohiro must unravel the truth about Tomo's dark ancestry, as well as Katie's, and confront one of the darkest gods in Japanese legend.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18134013-rain


And Book One?  I have it to give away!



US/Canada only

SIGNED ARC of 


 On the heels of a family tragedy, the last thing Katie Greene wants to do is move halfway across the world. Stuck with her aunt in Shizuoka, Japan, Katie feels lost. Alone. She doesn’t know the language, she can barely hold a pair of chopsticks, and she can’t seem to get the hang of taking her shoes off whenever she enters a building.

Then there’s gorgeous but aloof Tomohiro, star of the school’s kendo team. How did he really get the scar on his arm? Katie isn’t prepared for the answer. But when she sees the things he draws start moving, there’s no denying the truth: Tomo has a connection to the ancient gods of Japan, and being near Katie is causing his abilities to spiral out of control. If the wrong people notice, they'll both be targets.

Katie never wanted to move to Japan—now she may not make it out of the country alive.


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13423346-ink


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24 comments:

  1. I haven't read this series yet. I think I am waiting for all of the books to be published before I attempt it. Great giveaway!

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  2. This book sounds amazing! Been on my immense TBR for some time. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  3. Oh great pick! I have heard good things about this series!

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  4. I wasn't a big fan of Ink, but a lot of people liked it.

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  5. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Loved the first book and can't wait for the second :) Great pick!

    My WoW .
    Zareena @ Books and Books

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  6. I hadn't even heard of this series. But it sure sounds good, and I'd love to read this book.

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  7. What an intriguing book! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  8. This is on my TBR list for this year! I usually wait for at least the second book to come out before I start a new series.

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  9. sounds great thanks for the giveaway

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  10. Oh I've been thinking about picking up this book! It sounds good and the author's Canadian! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  11. I love this cover and I've seen this book but I haven't gotten to it yet. Thanks for this giveaway!!

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  12. THat logo picture is TOO CUTE!! I just want to jump in it and cuddle with the widdle puppy. :)

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  13. Congrats and thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. The cover looks beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. This has been on my TBR for awhile now. Thanks for the chance.

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  16. Fingers crossed! !!!! This looks hottt!!!!! Thank you for the giveaway ♡

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  17. Congrats on 3 yrs!! And thanks for the great giveaways!! :)

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  18. omg i want to read this so badly! I've heard sooo many good thing!<3
    Love the cover too!!
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway<3

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  19. I'm currently reading this! It has a lot of Japanese words and culture so it's kind of a learning experience couched within the story. The author does a good job of explaining the differences between American and Japanese culture and show ing that through the characters.

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