Save the Date: It's the Coffee & Chocolate Giveaway 26-31 AUG 2014 #giveaway

Save the date for the Coffee & Chocolate Giveaway AUG 1014

I love coffee and adore chocolate and what's better than coffee & chocolate in a giveaway? :)

When: It will be held 26-31 AUG 2014. Grand Prize Winner and ebook winners will be announced on Monday 1 SEP.

Where: My Facebook Fan Page at: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

Featuring: A Lady Never Lies, Book 3 in the Windsor Diaries steampunk romance series

What's involved:

Every day from 26-31 AUG I'll be putting up 4 posts marked "Coffee & Chocolate." Topics will vary. There will be a focus on book 3, A Lady Never Lies, from my steampunk romance series, The Windsor Diaries. Leave a COMMENT in the coffee and chocolate posts and you'll be entered into the giveaway drawing. Every time you leave a comment, you'll be entered into the drawing.

Grand Prize: An original Lori Powell handmade book bag, 10.00 GC to Starbucks, Andes Chocolates, a coffee mug, magnets, and other little treats.

Other prizes: I'll be giving away print copies of Victorian Scoundrel and A Gentleman and a Rogue. I'll also be giving away a print copy of the 2014 Summer Collection featuring my story "Arrow Through the Heart" and a print copy of my YA story, "First Flag of New Hampshire."

Winners will be announced on my Facebook Fan Page and my official website at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com  You can see previous winner on my official website at the bottom of the page.

Any questions, comments, concerns, just ask. Hope to see you on the 26th!

Save the Date: OCT 2013 Coffee & Chocolate Contest featuring: The Hungarian #contest

It's almost time for the October 2013 Coffee & Chocolate Contest.  This month's contest will feature book 1 of the Budapest Moon series: The Hungarian!

GRAND PRIZE: Win a GC to Starbuks, a coffee mug, a bag of chocolates (Andes mints) magnets, and a Lori Powell original book bag. All you have to do to enter is visit my Facebook Fan page between 26 -31 OCT and leave a comment on any one of the Coffee and Chocolate Posts. Every time you comment, you'll be entered in the "hat" for the grand prize drawing.

Winner will be announced on my Facebook Fan Page and here on 1 NOV . Previous winners are listed on the bottom of my website at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

My facebook fan page is: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

No purchase necessary
I will ship Internationally.

*****

BLURB for The Hungarian:

Katherine Archibald is in search of a grand adventure. A young woman in late Victorian England, she wants to open up a book store in London and travel Europe hunting down rare books. Love isn't on her map.

Enter Matthias Duma. The Hungarian count captures Katherine's attention like no other man before him with his unusual gold-malachite eyes, his exotic features, and his command of the night sky.

After a night of intrigue during Katherine's birthday, she discovers the map does include love in the legend, but will the map lead her to Budapest and the dark, brooding Hungarian she's just met?

EXCERPT

The door squeaked open and Katherine peeked over the top of her book. A tall, muscular man walked in wearing a white button-down shirt and holding his blazer. He paused, as if surprised to find her, and then walked toward the window, his stride easy. He moved with wolf-like prowess, his long legs taking cool, calculated steps as his unusual eyes surveyed her. Katherine bit the inside of her lip, returning his measured perusal with one of her own. His silence was unnerving, yet intriguing.

His eyes drew her to him -- malachite green with a gold ring around the iris. Dynamic. Expressive. Even now, as he looked at her, they softened and grew translucent. He stopped in front of the window and casually threw his blazer onto a nearby chair as if he owned the room.

"Hello," he said.

"Hello."

"You're staring."

"I am? I thought you were staring at me."

He chuckled. "Perhaps I was admiring you."

"Me?"

"Who else is here?"

Katherine pursed her lips as her insides warmed from the deep silkiness of his voice. He smiled and walked to her chair, slowly gliding around it, tracing his finger over the leather headrest, skirting her curly hair.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"And who is inquiring?" She tried to sound cool and composed, but she had to fight the nervous temptation to play with her hands.

"Romeo, perhaps?"

"Then my name is Juliet."

A teasing smile graced his lips as he walked out from behind her chair and glanced at a bookshelf before turning to look at her again.

"Would you fall for Tristan?"

"Only if my name were Isolde."

He walked over to a wooden table near the window and ran his long finger over a clay mock-up of Excalibur lodged in a stone. "What do you think of Arthur? Do you think it suits me?"

"Only Guinevere would believe your name was Arthur."

He crossed his arms, his eyes sparkling in the sunlight. "Would you believe my name was Matthias?"

"I might, if--"

"If what?"

"If I knew more about you."

REVIEWS:

Happily Ever After Reviews,  5 Cups

"This is an excellent book and I think fans of both the paranormal and historical romances will really, really enjoy it." 

Hope Chest Reviews - 4 Hearts

Overall, The Hungarian was a pretty good read. Stephanie Burkhart is good at telling an interesting story that holds my attention.

You Gotta Read Reviews - You Need to Read, Lupa

I was so very happily surprised by this book. The characters are enchanting, the scenes are vividly written, and the story has a fantastic flow. I really enjoyed the warm love and fiery passion that seemed to leap off the page. 

Sizzling Hot Book Reviews, 5 Hearts

"I highly recommend The Hungarian, even if you aren't that interested in the paranormal such as werewolves. The romantic tale of The Hungarian is enough to win over anyone."

Reader's Favorites, 5 Stars

"This book is extremely entertaining. The plot is sensual and romantic."

Coffee Time Romance, 3 Cups

"Ms. Burkhart tells this tale in such a voice that we can practically feel the waves of emotions both characters are feeling coming off the pages."

BOOK TRAILER ON YOU TUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwaF8hAdow

BUY LINKS:

AMAZON KINDLE:

http://www.amazon.com/Budapest-Moon-Book-One-ebook/dp/B003K15NG2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1317406212&sr=1-1

BARNES & NOBLE NOOK:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/budapest-moon-book-one-stephanie-burkhart/1029789952?ean=9781936000654&itm=4&usri=stephanie%2bburkhart

SONY EBOOKS

http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/stephanie-burkhart/the-hungarian/_/R-400000000000000233152

ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS:

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-budapestmoonbookonethehungarian-427260-139.html

PUBLISHER'S BUY LINK: 

http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-87/%3Ci%3EBudapest-Moon-Book-One%3C-fdsh-i%3E-cln-/Detail.bok

FIND ME ON THE WEB AT:

WEBSITE:

http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

TWITTER:

http://twitter.com/StephBurkhart

FACEBOOK: 

https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

GOOD READS:

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4031660.Stephanie_Burkhart

YOU TUBE CHANNEL:

http://www.youtube.com/user/botrina?feature=mhee

PINTEREST:

http://pinterest.com/sgburkhart/

Save the Date! August Coffee & Chocolate Contest #contest

It's almost time for the August Coffee & Chocolate Contest.  This month's contest will feature one of my latest release, "Sunrise Over Brasov."

GRAND PRIZE: Win a GC to Starbuks, a coffee mug, a bag of chocolates (Andes mints) magnets, and a Lori Powell original book bag. All you have to do to enter is visit my Facebook Fan page between 26 -31 AUG and leave a comment on any one of the Coffee and Chocolate Posts. Every time you comment, you'll be entered in the "hat" for the grand prize drawing.

Winner will be announced on my Facebook Fan Page and here on 1 SEP. Previous winners are listed on the bottom of my website at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

My facebook fan page is: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

No purchase necessary
I will ship Internationally.

*****

BLURB for Sunrise Over Brasov:

Prince Michael Sigmaringen joins his sister-in-law, Caroline, and the vampire prince, Darius, in a daring rescue of his beloved at Poiana Brasov. However things aren't what they appear. Upon freeing Rosa from the werewolf, Clement, another wolf, Rickard follows them.

Michael soon discovers Rickard is a new breed of werewolf – one who can control his lupine nature and his transformations. Michael and his companions arrive at the vampire fortress, Rasnov, but can go no further when Clement attacks wanting Rosa and Rickard back.

Michael's courage, strength, and convictions are challenged beyond his limits, but his love for Rosa proves his guiding force. Can Michael finally rid his family of their lupine haunting and win Rosa's heart?

Reviews:

5 Stars, Joy Cagil, Amazon Reviewer

5 Stars, Scott Albert for Reader's Favorite Reviews

"If you love witches, vampires, and werewolves, written in a more classic way, you will love this romantic paranormal novel."

BUY LINKS:

AMAZON:http://amzn.com/B00DVLRJOU

BARNES & NOBLE:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moldavian-moon-book-three-stephanie-burkhart/1116009842?ean=2940148123552

DESERT BREEZE PUBLISHING:http://www.desertbreezepublishing.com/moldavian-moon-book-three-sunrise-over-brasov-epub/

ALL ROMANCE EBOOKS:https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-moldavianmoonbookthreesunriseoverbrasov-1230728-162.html

Visit my Coffee & Chocolate Giveaway May 2013

Hi all, it's time for my bi-monthly Coffee & Chocolate Contest. 

Me? I adore chocolate and love coffee.  This month's giveaway will focus on my novel, "The Wolf's Torment."  The Wolf's Torment is a paranormal romance that takes place in Romania in the mid-1800's. Prince Mihai is a witch, but can he save his family being haunted by an evil werewolf? "The Wolf's Torment" won GOLD in the 2012 Reader's Favorite Contest in the Fiction: Supernatural category. 

GRAND PRIZE: Win a GC to Starbucks, a coffee mug, a bag of chocolate, magnets, and Lori Powell original book bag. All you have to do to enter is visit my Facebook Fan Page between 26-31 MAY and leave a comment on any one of the Coffee & Chocolate Posts. Everytime you comment, you'll be entered in the "hat" for the grand prize drawing.

ALSO: Everyday I'll be putting up a post giving away a "free" read. (I send PDF via email) all you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on the post. 

Winner will be announced on my Facebook Fan Page and here on 1 JUN. Previous Winners listed on the bottom of of my website at: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com 

My Facebook Fan Page:

https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

No purchase necessary

I will ship internationally

If you have a moment, stop on by, comment, and enjoy the fun.

Smiles

Steph 

Contest/Giveway - Join me for my MARCH Coffee & Chocolate Contest!

My bi-monthly Coffee & Chocolate Contest/Giveaway is promoting my recently released novel, "The Secret Door."  GRAND PRIZE GC to Starburcks, a coffee mug, magnets, chocolates, and a Lori Powell original book bag. I'll also be giving out PDF copies of past novels and free reads during the contest.

TO ENTER:
Visit my Facebook Fan Page and and leave a comment on my "Coffee and Chocolate" posts. (they're marked.) The Grand Prize winner will be announced on my Facebook Fan Page (along with my PDF winner giveaways) and my official website on 26 MARCH.

LINK to Facebook Fan Page:
https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

If you have a chance stop on by and enter.  "Like" my fan page and you'll be entered to win, as well.

Remember: Crabby don't get you nowhere in life. Smile.
Steph

Save the Date: 20-25 for the Coffee & Chocolate Contest/Giveaway featuring my steampunk romance novel

Hi all - save the date for my JAN 2013 Coffee & Chocolate Contest. It's coming up: 20-25 JAN.  Here's the skinny:

My bi-monthly coffee and chocoalte contest/giveaway will feature my novel - "A Gentleman and a Rogue."

Grand Prize: a GC to Starbucks, a coffee mug, a box of chocolate, magnets,  and a Lori Powell original book bag.  Every day there will be a giveaway post where I'll be giving away a GC or a PDF copy of a free read or a novel.

All you have to do to enter is visit my FACEBOOK FAN PAGE between 20-25 JAN and leave a comment on the Coffee & Chocolate posts. Winners will be announced on my Facebook fan page and on my official website (http://www.stephanieburkhart.com) on 26 JAN.

Link to FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

Any questions, just ask.

BOOK 2 of "The Windsor Diaries" - "A Gentleman and A Rogue" is now on sale! It's the 2nd steampunk romance series.

Reviews: "I was hooked in it and did not want it to end. All of you romantic historical fans don’t miss this one – it is a winner." - 5 Stars, Trudi LoPreto for Reader's Favorites

ENJOY THIS EXCERPT:

The song ended and Edmund grabbed her hand, tugging her toward the nearest hallway. At first, she wanted to protest; call out for her father and defy Edmund's wishes, but then reason kicked in. She wanted -- no, needed -- answers. And, she had plenty of questions. 

They entered the main wing, and passed two rooms before Edmund opened a door and dragged her inside. Books littered the shelves. The library. A beam of light from a full moon shined through the window, casting Edmund's features in sharp, contrasting shadows. He leaned against the door and crossed his arms. His eyes narrowed, giving his expression a dark, hard edge. He looked like a devil in this moment. She steeled her shoulders, ready to do battle with him. 

Silence grew between them as they both set their postures. Damn Edmund. She wanted to kiss the devil senseless. Thankfully, she still had her wits. 

"What are you doing with Jonas Byron?" Edmund's voice was cold and exact. 

"Dancing." She surprised herself with the ease of her retort. 

"Looked more like flirting to me." 

"Jealous?" 

A muscle twitched in his jaw. "No." 

"You are a horrible liar." 

"Keira, you can't trust him." 

She placed her hands on her hips. "Curious, you're the second man tonight to tell me that." 

"Grayson has your best interests at heart. You need to listen to him."

"He's been missing for four years." She paused, glaring at him. "Like you have. And I thought you weren't coming back."

"I'm here now, and I'm not leaving you again."

She tilted her head and laughed. Oh, yes, he'd leave her again, and she had no intention of letting her heart get broken.

Edmund lunged forward, placed his hands on her waist, and pulled her against the length of his hard, muscled body, trapping her arms between them so her hands rested on his chest. His emerald eyes flamed with desire. Her heart turned over in response. His unique scent, spice and currants, weakened her resolve. As her memories flooded through her mind, her lips ached for his.

"God, Keira, don't test me like this."

PUBLISHER'S BUY LINK:
http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-366/The-Windsor-Diaries-Book/Detail.bok

It's time for some SEP Coffee & Chocolate !

I'm hosting my bi-monthly Coffee & Chocolate CONTEST this week at my Facebook Fan Page.

Here's a link to the contest: http://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

The contest runs from 20 - 25 SEP and a grand prize winner will be announced on 26 SEP on my FB Fan Page and on my Website.

How you can participate:

There are going to multiple "Coffee & Chocolate" posts between 20-25 SEP.  Leave a comment on any of the posts and your name will be entered "in the hat" for the grand prize drawing.  ALSO: I'll be giving out PDF copies of my novels and stories EVERY DAY so make sure you leave a comment on that post as well.  PLUS: Leave a comment on my YOU TUBE Video for the featured Coffee & Chocolate Book and you'll also be entered for the grand prize.

The book featured for this month's Coffee & Chocolate Contest is "Victorian Scoundrel," my steampunk romance.

Here's a link to the YOU TUBE BOOK VIDEO:BOOK TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IUYj2d7ZeY


The Grand Prize:
Coffee Mug & magnets with a cover of Victorian Soundrel
Lori Powell original book bag
GC to Starbucks
Andes Chocolates

Victorian Scoundrel won the BRONZE in the 2012 Reader's Favorite Contest in the Romance: Historical category.

It was also named the BEST 2011 Sci-Fi/Romance by Hope Chest Reviews.

BLURB: When Alice follows her cousin, Edmund, back through time she has no idea the mischief she's in for.

Review:

• 5 Stars, Reader's Favorite, Molly E.
• "I highly recommend this with highest of 5 stars, and I can't wait until the second Windsor Diaries installment releases!"

Right now it's on sale on Amazon (ebook) at: http://amzn.com/B0058UG9Q6

Publisher's Link:http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-183/Stephanie-Burkhart-Victorian-Scoundrel/Detail.bok

Good Looking Man Monday

This week's good looking man is Dax Griffin. He's an American actor who's acted on American soaps. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and loves to run 10K's. He's also done a lot of work as a guest actor in the nighttime shows on American TV. Dax is the inspiration for my character "Michael" in "Twilight Over Moldavia," in the Moldavian Moon series.

What I like about Dax is this serious, intense look. It melts me every time. And that hair! Wouldn't I love to tussle it some more? Sigh...

What have you seen in Dax act in? What do you think he's thinking in this picture?

Just a friendly reminder: My coffee and chocolate contest will be held 20-25 SEP this month on my FB Fan Page. I'm giving away a coffee mug featuring Victorian Scoundrel, a Lori Powell orginal knit print, GC to Starbucks, Magnets, and Chocolate. See my website for more details.

Smiles
Steph

Visit me at my website: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com