Gabrielle Bisset

Thursday, September 13, 2012

18 & Over H0p #swag #Amazon GC

Welcome to the 18 & Over Giveaway Hop sponsored by Bitten By Paranormal Romance and yours truly! Meant to celebrate all things adult, our hop is all about sexy reading and the books we adore. I'm thrilled to be co-hosting this hop because the third book in my Sons of Navarus series, Blood Spirit, is releasing the day after the hop ends. 

Blood Spirit is Terek's book, and it has a totally different feel from the first two books in the series. This hero is mystical, spiritual, and entirely seductive. I fell in love with him at the first word. Tall, with black hair and magical green eyes, he's sired thousands of female vampires, was a warrior and hero in the wars of vampires and humans, was a monk in his human life...oh, and he has the power of telepathy. See why I fell so hard?

But a man with so much going for him can't have everything come easy, so I gave him a heroine who is anything but easy on him. Ilona is a human and he turns her vampire, but that's the last moment of peace he gets. Strong, independent, and willful, she's a challenge to him and just what he needs.

Here's an excerpt to give you a taste of these two:


Ilona opened her eyes, and Terek saw that his blood had begun to bring her back from the empty abyss he'd feared and she'd begged for. A tiny smile formed on her lips, making him happy.
"How do you feel?"
"I'm sorry. I'm not sure I'll ever be the vampire you hope for, but I don't want to die, Terek. I was wrong."
"Do you still feel the hunger or pain?"
Cautiously, she inhaled and then exhaled. Smiling, she said, "My ribs feel much better. How did you do that?"
Terek smiled in return, happy to know his blood had begun to heal her. "I'm your sire. My blood is what made you vampire, so my blood can heal you better than any other in the world."
"And the hunger? Is that the same?"
Bringing his wrist to his mouth, he slid his tongue over the holes and closed them. "For now, my blood is what you need to connect you to our world."
"So someday I won't need your blood to do that?"
Terek felt a tiny stab at his heart. "Do you wish to be free of me so quickly?"
Shaking her head, Ilona frowned. "No. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I was just curious."
"My blood will always be what you crave most, but no, you won't always need it as you do now."
Ilona was silent, but he could tell she had something on her mind. Once again, he attempted to read her thoughts but heard nothing.
To find out, he'd have to do things the old-fashioned way. He'd have to ask.
"What's wrong, Ilona?"
She slid up and pressed her back against the pillows. He saw by her expression she was concerned about something but didn't expect the question she asked next.
"Do you love all these women?"
Ilona's eyes grew wide as she waited for his answer.
"Yes. In my own way, I love every one."
A look of confusion replaced her look of concern. "Do you sleep with all of them?"
"Yes, I have."
Swinging her legs past him, she stood from the bed and stared down at him with a look of determination. "I have no desire to be part of a harem."
"You will if I say you will." Harem? This was his house, not a harem, he thought defensively.
"No, I won't. I don't know what the rules of being a vampire are, but unless all sires are like you, I'm guessing I don't have to be one of your concubines."
Terek stared at her in amazement. "Concubines?"
"I'm thinking you've never met a woman like me, but that doesn't matter. I don't know how long you've been a vampire, but this isn't the Stone Ages."
Any romantic notions he'd had just minutes earlier were dashed by her staring down at him with her hands on her hips and her impudent mouth set firmly in a scowl. Oh, he'd met a woman like her before, long ago.
Terek stood and looked down into her stubborn eyes. God, she so reminded him of that one soul in the world who'd possessed him heart, mind, and body all those centuries ago.
"I see you have a typical Spanish temper. Well, don't worry. I'm patient."
As he watched her walk off in a huff, he smiled. Yes, he'd known another Spanish beauty like her. And if he didn't watch out, he'd end up as he had with that one.


So onto the giveaway! Because I'm celebrating the release of Blood Spirit on September 17, I'm giving away a $10 gift card and and a Sons of Navarus prize pack with Sons bookmarks, cover flats, pens, magnets, notebook, coffee mug, and series trading cards to one lucky winner. All you have to do is complete as many of the Rafflecopter entries as you like, making sure to leave a comment with your email address so I can know where to find you if you win. The more you do, the better your chances of winning are. The giveaway is open internationally so everyone is eligible. :)

When you're done, be sure to hop around to all the other great blogs participating, and good luck!



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115 comments:

Anonymous said...

This'll be so much fun! Thanks so much for the giveaway...

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Not Now...Mommy's Reading said...

We're so excited to be participating in the hop! Happy Hopping All!

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Ashley said...

Awesome giveaway -- thanks so much! I'm so happy to be celebrating the hot, sexy, racy books out there!

miki said...

This is nearly as good as signed books^^( yes i'm perseverant)

thank you so much for this international giveaway

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Mary Kirkland said...

Great giveaway, thanks so much.

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Rissa said...

Great blurb! Thanks for the chance to win :) raynman1979 at yahoo dot com

Elizabeth H. said...

Oooh, I love the excerpt! Thanks for the hop and the awesome giveaway!!

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Yvette said...

Awesome give-a-way...love the series.
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debbie said...

Thank you for the giveaway.
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Veronica said...

Great giveaway! You rock!

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sam atkin said...

thanks for a great giveaway
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Unknown said...

Great giveaway. I can't wait to read this book

Unknown said...

Forgot to leave an email. Oops milliemcclain29@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

That day of the book release is my birthday. Would make a great gift!! Hope I win!!!!

Emma said...

Awesome giveaway! Thanks. :) emkesner77@aol.com

Unknown said...


Amazing giveaway, Gabreille.

With this fresh new twist on your hunky vamps, this is the best Vampire series out there. Love them!!

Gayle

leann said...

Looking forward to a new author/great reads! Thank You for this chance to get to know you, by this giveaway. Leann leamei1981@yahoo.com

Sharon Stogner said...

O_o what a mouthwatering prize pack! sstogner1 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Thats a awesome prize pack I am drooling I love the sons can't wait

Lisa said...

Great giveaway! Thank you.
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Anonymous said...

I'm having such a blast doing this blog post event, I don't want to have to go out and run errands today. Thank you for helping co-sponsor!

I love the premise of your series, and I can't WAIT to dig in -- hopefully by winning it! LOL (You know I typed "sinning" there first. ;)

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Unknown said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Here is my email b_l2006(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Unknown said...

Wow thats a fantastic giveaway package! Thanks for all the work that went into hosting this hop!
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JeanMP said...

Great giveaway, loved the excerpt!
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Beckey said...

This is fun :)
Thanks for the great giveaway

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Unknown said...

Great giveaway and blog hop. Thank you!

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Great Hop! jeneseleon@gmail.com

Veronika said...

Love the excerpt! Thank you so much for the giveaway!
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renee said...

Love this series Gabrielle! renee.waring@yahoo.com

Jessie @ Jessie's Random Place said...

What a great giveaway!

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Kaylyn D said...

This series rocks! I love your vampires! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Carin said...

I am looking forward to this latest in the series! Thanks so much for entering me in your draw! Carin
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Anonymous said...

Thank you for this giveaway! I looove your books!
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Unknown said...

Thank you for the great giveaway! :)

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Unknown said...

Thanks for doing this internationally!

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Alina P said...

Thanks for making it international!
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Kara said...

Thanks for the giveaway.
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Laurie said...

Thanks for the hop and the awesome giveway!
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BLHmistress said...

Thanks for the giveaway, The prize pack is awesome.

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Chrystina said...

Sounds awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

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Em said...

Thanks for hosting

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Booklover Sue said...

Book series is on my wishlist!!

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Patricia said...

Thanks for hosting the hop. The over 18 hops are my favorite. That excerpt is amazing!

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DL Thomas said...

I've not read any of your books....yet. I plan on buying the first two in this series next week.
They sound very good.

Rhonda D said...

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Tobi said...

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!!!


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KimberlyFDR said...

Tempting prizes! :D Thanks for participating in the hop.

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Unknown said...

Fantastic giveaway! Thanks so much!
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katsrus said...

Loved the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Lisa said...

Awesome excerpt. Love a strong heroine.

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Jeremy said...

Awesome swag I would love to win. I'm dying to try your series. But I'll be seeing you at the Indie Convention and I'll buy it there so I can get it signed.

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Emily said...

Thanks for participating and for the giveaway!

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crystaley73 said...

I love this series Thanks for the great giveaway
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ldd6853 said...

This looks like a lot of fun!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

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Nay Nay said...

What a great hop! This is gonna be FUN!!! :-}
Thanks for being part of the 18 & Over blog hop and for the chance to win. <^_^>
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laurie said...

Great giveaway, thanks so much.

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Mariee said...

Awesome giveaway!

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Jo said...

Thanks for being in the hop - the book sounds tantalizing!

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Unknown said...

That's an awesome giveaway!

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Seyma Bennett Shabbir said...

Sounds just perfect!
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Unknown said...

Thanks for the chance! And thank you for hosting this awesome hop :)

Sarah said...

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Kassandra said...

Thanks for the chance!

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Lindsay Avalon said...

Thanks so much for the giveaway and hop!

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Foretta said...

Thanks so much for the hop!!!
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ceagles said...

Hi Gabrielle. This Blog Hop will keep me busy all weekend. ;) Thanks for being a part of it.

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Terri said...

thanks for the hop
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Unknown said...

What an awesome swag pack, it looks wonderful. I'm looking forward to starting the Sons series. I also enjoy looking at the covers, they are awesome.
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Anonymous said...

This is a great giveaway!
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Imel Cullen said...

thanks for awesome giveaway^^

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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Linda said...

Love this and can´t wait to read for myself! =)

Happy Friday!
//Linda

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Lona said...

Great excerpt, Love this series. Thx for giveaway.

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wanda f said...

Thank you for this chance to win .Have an awesome weekend
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Grace Lavender said...

Wow thanks for this lovely giveaway :)
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Megan said...

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Cathy M said...

Thanks for participating

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Kim D said...

Thanks for the HOP!
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CrystalBee said...

New reader here. Cannot wait to read your books. Yum!

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books4me said...

Great excerpt!

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andieleah said...

Great giveaway
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Lyric James said...

Awesome giveaway. Congrats on our new book.
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Carol L. said...

LOVE the =excerpt. I definitely have to put these books on my TRL. Thanks for this opportunity.
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Dovile said...

Thank you for making this open internationally!

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Unknown said...

Looking forward to checking out the latest book in a great series! Blood Spirit sounds like a fantastic read!

Thanks for the amazing excerpt and giveaway!

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DANIELA said...

Hi
Congrats again on the new release.
I'd love to get the swag. Thanks for making the contest international!

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Unknown said...

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Juana said...

Thanks for the FAB giveaway!

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June M. said...

Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
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Holly said...

Thanks so much for the excerpt and the great giveaway!! =)
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Unknown said...

I love following the Sons of Navarus. I need to get the new one.
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JoAnna said...

Thanks for the great giveaway! And congrats on your upcoming release!

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Sue Sattler said...

I can't wait to read about Terek, yum! Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow!!

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booklover0226 said...

Loved the excerpt. This is on my must have list.

Thanks,
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Buffy Kennedy said...

New SWAG looks awesome! Looking forward to Terek's book :-)

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latanya t said...

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Thanks so much!

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Jessica Peeling said...

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Tina B said...

Loved the excerpt! Very intriguing. :)
Congrats on the new release!
Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway.
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Savannah said...

Thank u for the chacne to win :)
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Unknown said...

This is awesome!!! :0)

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Tiffany Drew said...

Thank you so much!!!

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sheryl said...

Never read these books, but I would love to! Just added to my TBR list!!!

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anme said...

Your blurb made me curious about your book, thank you!

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Unknown said...

and the winner is???