$250 Christmas Cash Giveaway & Winter in Snow Valley!

Hi y'all! 
I love the holiday season - the sparkling lights, the music, the gifts, eating goodies, Christmas caroling, lighting luminarias here in New Mexico (our neighborhood lights thousands every year!) parties, friends, family, my kiddos, and snuggling with a book by the fire. What's your favorite part of December? It's hard to choose! 

I also love the acts of charity and giving that happen as well and I hope we can continue to spread love and peace and goodwill all through the year. 

I'm also part of a fabulous $250 cash giveaway this month and all the details are below so check it out!

Okay, lots more news below so check it all out and enjoy some great reading this winter! (Psst! Don't forget that in two months Book 3 of my Harpercollins trilogy, publishes! RETURNED hits bookstore shelves on February 7th - you can pre-order at the link. I cannot wait for you all to read the thrilling conclusion to Jayden and Kadesh's dangerous and romantic story in Ancient Mesopotamia).

Thank you for reading my books, I appreciate it more than you can know. I love my readers and the incredible fan mail I receive. I'm blessed to have a career I love (a dream come true - it only took a couple of decades!) and readers who bless my life every single day. Thank you! 
xo,
Kimberley 

Winter in Snow Valley Six sweet romances in a single collection to warm you up! I adore the town of Snow Valley, Montana, that my author friends and I have created over the last two years! We've teamed up again with six winter romances sure to heat up the coldest of nights. Winter in Snow Valley. is out now! (Click here if you're too excited and you can't wait to add it to your Kindle shelf) If you're a fan of the series, we hope you love delving back into the world of Snow Valley. If you're new to the series, now's a great time to see what Snow Valley is all about. Here are the collections in order of publication: Christmas in Snow Valley, Summer in Snow Valley, Spring in Snow Valley, and now Winter in Snow Valley. (The next collection will release Fall 2017!)  These collections have been hugely popular, often hitting #1 Amazon Bestseller status. Wonderful characters, drama, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Grab a copy for yourself, or send a copy to your favorite romance reader this holiday season. Six short novels for only $4.99! Since I'm super excited about this Christmas season, I teamed up with a few other authors to offer a $250 Christmas Cash giveaway. JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME CHRISTMAS CASH GIVEAWAY. More information is at the bottom of the newsletter. I've got my fingers crossed for you, good luck!! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas season!! Kimberley Destiny Came Knocking by Cindy Roland Anderson When Piper Jensen’s dog has a litter of puppies that aren’t anything like their purebred mother, she immediately suspects the culprit responsible for the mishap is her neighbor’s derelict dog. Seeking restitution, Piper confronts the owner, Gabe Wesson, a single father of two children that likes to keep to himself. She isn’t prepared for Gabe to be so handsome, nor so disagreeable, and is irritated by his demands for a paternity test to prove his dog is the sire. As she and Gabe try to work things out, they both fight a growing attraction neither one of them want. But when Piper finds her heart falling in love with his children, it might be the catalyst that tips the scale towards a destiny she never dreamed possible. Starlight Kisses by Jeanette Lewis Mariah Lacoste has come to Snow Valley to help her cousin Amy revive Artisan's Knack, a boutique on Main Street that has definitely seen better days. Yeah, the timing might not be great -- a major overhaul of the store plus maid of honor duties for Amy's wedding, all during the worst winter Snow Valley has seen in a decade -- but Mariah is confident she can handle it. But can she handle Riker Carmichael, the best man and rumored player, who sets out to steal her heart? The Light in Your Eyes by Cami Checketts Snow Valley's new pediatric dentist, McCoy Wilson, is in debt and stress taller than his beat-up Chevy. The last thing he needs is a beautiful assistant who he's drastically overpaying. Chanel Horman prays moving to Snow Valley after her husband's death will give her and her son a start fresher than the snow that never stops falling. A hunky new boss isn't in the plans, but she'll have to find some way to work with McCoy without melting at his gentle smiles or she'll be in trouble deeper than the snow drifts. The Better Man by Taylor Hart Chase Moon hates weddings, but a guy can't avoid his brother's marriage so he's got to man up and show up. Autumn Lane has a plan in life and it doesn't include her ex fiancé or some ex bronc rider thinking he has to protect her. When Chase and Autumn are forced into working together, neither of them imagined they’d fly to L.A., end up as contestants on the Price is Right, or kiss on a rooftop. Too bad her ex fiancé threatens to sue Chase to get her back. Now Chase is faced with a choice—trust his instincts or only wish he was the better man. Unbreak My Heart by Kimberley Montpetit - this one is mine!! :-) Caitlin Webster suffers the worst New Year's of her life when she discovers her fiancé with his old girlfriend. Her best friend takes her to see Madame Tallulah, who makes such crazy predictions Caitlin dismisses them, until she gets a request to go to Snow Valley Montana and be a midwife for her cousin at the Starry Skies Bed & Breakfast. Caitlin finally agrees and finds herself in the snowy wilds of Montana in an encounter with a big red monster truck careening across the ice. It’s not the most fortuitous of encounters with contractor Quentin Hudson, and Caitlin avoids him like the plague. But is Quentin just a big burly Montana dude—all brawn and no brains—or is there more to this enigmatic man and his monster truck? Is he the one who will capture Caitlin’s broken heart and end up saving everyone at the end? Wedding Fever by Lucy McConnell Cat O’Shae, a Christian romance writer who moved to Snow Valley with her sister, needs a New Year’s resolution. Her grandpa recommends she start creating romance off the page. When her eyes lift from the computer screen, they land on Sam Miller, an unlikely candidate for a romantic hero, except he sure does look good in a cowboy hat and he did save her from one mad chicken… Sam might just be what she needs to start the new year off right. Get your copy of Winter in Snow Valley TODAY. This amazing JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME is sponsored by the wonderful blog, I AM A READER. One lucky winner will receive $250 in Paypal Cash or a $250 Amazon.com eGift Card. All terms and conditions for this giveaway can be found HERE.   To enter, use this direct link to the Rafflecopter giveaway or head over to the I Am a Reader Giveaway Blog Post. Good luck!

New Book Cover Revealed Today!!

Hello, dear friends and fellow book lovers! 

I'm sooooo thrilled to share the gorgeous cover for Book 3 of the #FORBIDDEN trilogy for the first time today!! 

All three covers are below for your viewing pleasure with the final book at the end. So. Very. Gorgeous.

#RETURNED coming your way Feb 2017 in bookstores and online! 

To celebrate I'm giving away three sets of the entire trilogy in hardcover! Enter Here and please feel free to share the cover with your own friends on your social media sites! Giveaway at this link: http://bit.ly/28XMPwJ 

***Happiness is New Book Covers*** 

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Spring Conferences!!

Spring is getting closer! Which means allergies, pink popcorn blossoms, more sunshine, and fun writing conferences like the Romantic Times Convention in Las Vegas - and I'm GOING THIS YEAR for the first time! Here's my schedule: 

April 12: Tuesday Night at 10:30 I'll be at the YA Slumber Party; games and fun and TONS OF GIVEAWAYS for everyone!!
April 13: Wednesday Evening at 7:30 the RT Viva La Historical Soiree! Godiva Chocolates and Champagne!
April 14: Thursday at 3:00, the YA Panel and Party "You're Never too Old For YA"
April 15: Friday, club RT round tables. Come find me and chat about books, writing, publishing, whatever you want! There will be tons of swag and books and goodies! 
April 15: Friday from 4:00-5:30 GIANT BOOK SIGNING. I'll be there signing copies of FORBIDDEN and BANISHED. With swag and goodies! Come find me! 

I will also be attending the LDSTORYMAKERS Conference at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, UtahMMay 6-7th!  Tons of Fun and Friends and Inspiration! 

And I just *might* be doing a bookstore launch party for BANISHED on Thursday evening, May 4th in Salt Lake City so stay tuned. More details in a few weeks. 

Other Blogs I've been hanging out at lately: 

Come read all about Common Beginner Tics at Literary Rambles: 

The Dark Faeries Blog 50 Shades of Book Boys: I give you fun facts about Kadesh, my mysteriuos boy from the Frankincense Lands. AND a fabulous giveaway of BANISHED and lots of beautiful swag and jeweled bookmarks.  

A beautiful Review of BANISHED at With Love for Books

A heartfelt and gorgeous review of BANISHED by Laura Fabiani at Library of Clean Reads

A THOUSAND THANKS to everyone who has Read and Reviewed and Tweeted and made February such a grand book launch month for BANISHED!!!

Consider yourself showered with cookies! 

xo,
Kimberley

www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com

BANISHED is born! Launch Party Details, too!

Happy book birthday to BANISHED, Book 2 of the FORBIDDEN trilogy!  Please come to the fabulous Book Launch Party in Albuquerque!

I'm thrilled to share the news that BANISHED (Harpercollins), is out in bookstores at last, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. If you haven't had a chance to read FORBIDDEN yet, you can grab it on Kindle/Nook or the paperback for only a few bucks. It does end at a big cliffhanger, but now you can read BANISHED immediately. :-)

BOOKLIST gave BANISHED a fabulous review: "Jayden achieves almost superhero status here, moving from adventure to adventure—not even a near-death stoning can stop her. Little's descriptions of the landscape are evocative in both desolation and in beauty. Just as good is her pacing, which gets the blood pumping for both characters and readers. Far more than a bridge book, this will heighten anticipation for a no-doubt exciting conclusion."

Friday, February 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. BANISHED Book Launch Party at Bookworks Bookstore !

Bookworks on Rio Grande Blvd in Albuquerque at 6:00 p.m. There will be a tribal dancer, a Presentation about The Ancient Frankincense Trail, food, books, and fun!

 

Can’t attend? You can Order Autographed Copies by calling the store at 505-344-8139 and they’ll ship them to you!

This photograph is from a fan who ensconced a copy of BANISHED on a luxurious bed of scarves. I love it!

Quotes from the book! 

 Isn't this eye ribbon divine? Try it while reading BANISHED! 

A thousand thanks for all the support, my dear friends. I couldn't have a writing career without readers like you.
xo, Kimberley 

LOVELY News and TWO lovely giveaways of FORBIDDEN!

The last time I posted I was leaving for YALLFest in Charleston where I was part of the YASeries Insiders booth and did several library and high school events there and in North Carolina.

During the travel I was on deadline for Book 3 of the FORBIDDEN trilogy and very, very late getting it finished for my editor at Harper. I worked on the planes, my hotels, B&B's and then at my brother-in-law's house in Arizona during the long Thanksgiving weekend, working until midnight every night.

I wrote 50,000 words during that month of travel and 3 time zones, finally finishing the first 100,000 word draft--a draft I'd struggled mightily with all summer during family crises and a crisis of my own called "MENTAL 3rd Book PSYCH-OUT!" :-)

I did a first read-through revision while Christmas shopping, decorating, preparing for company, and then getting super, super sick, but I turned it in! Whew!

. . . and I have wonderful things to share today! 

FIRST! FORBIDDEN is only $1.99 on Kindle! Grab yours before BANISHED launches ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!!! 

 FORBIDDEN also launches TODAY in PAPERBACK for only $9.99! It's lovely and contains the first chapter of BANISHED in the back! So you get a sneak peek! (Giveaway Info at the bottom of this post!)

BOOKLIST gave BANISHED a fabulous review and I'm so excited for readers to enjoy the next installment of Jayden's story as she travels into the frankincense lands where the Goddess Temples of Sariba are even more dangerous and explosive - and Kadesh's life as prince of this mysterious land is not all that it seems. New characters and adventures and heartache as Horeb follows Jayden along the 2,000 mile trek into the deadly desert along the Red Sea to capture her and claim her for his own--with an army of Assyrians, their long-time enemies. Romance and danger abound. I've included a teaser graphic of the first line of the book below.

Here's a lovely widget - only 27 days left!!

I'm giving away a Kindle Copy of FORBIDDEN and a Paperback copy of FORBIDDEN to two lucky winners! 

Just leave a comment here! Easy-peasy. Included in your prize packages will be a beautiful jeweled bookmark, a Forbidden key-chain, and Middle Eastern earrings! 

Happy Reading!

xo,
Kimberley

FORBIDDEN Kindle Sale for only $1.99!! Today only!

Oh, golly, I JUST found out FORBIDDEN is a #KindleDailyDeal on Amazon for only $1.99. 

Grab your copy and get ready for BANISHED on February 2, 2016!

Any chance you can spread the word would be greatly appreciated! I *shower* you with hugs and hearts!

http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Kimberley-Griffiths-Little-ebook/dp/B00ICMJM3E/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1394738299&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=forbidden%2C+kimberley+griffithslittle 

THANK YOU!!

Hugs!
~Kimberley

 

 

BANISHED COVER REVEAL ON TUESDAY!!

I'm  sooooooo excited to get the go-ahead from Harpercollins to share the stunning cover for BANISHED, Book 2 of the FORBIDDEN Trilogy. Harper's Winter catalog will be out the end of June and e-ARCs will be out on Edelweiss in September, plus actual printed ARCs by August. *happy, happy*

The Cover Reveal will be THIS TUESDAY AT 2:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME on the following blogs, plus HERE and my Facebook and Twitter: 

The Eater of Books!

Mundie Moms

Page Turners

Fire Fare

Two Chicks on Books

Adventures in YA Publishing

I Am A Reader

There will be lots of giveaways! A Grand Prize Package & 7 more Winners of Prize Packages! 

Each blog will have unique content from me about writing the book and, and, well, and kissing - and some terrific pictures of belly dancers and graphics with ACTUAL LINES from the book itself! Which helps the wait until February 2, 2016, the pub date for BANISHED. 

Here's your first teaser of the cover. Don't you love those bangles?!

So what are y'all doing this summer? I'm attending two family reunions in Arizona and San Diego (and sneaking in a trip to Disneyland!), PLUS drafting Book 3 of the trilogy. Whew! Honestly, I'm a little freaked out. My first drafts tend to be OVER 100,000 words - eek! 

More soonest!

xo,
~Kimberley

TODAY IS . . . FORBIDDEN Launch Day!!!

I'm seriously freaking out, overwhelmed, and thrilled that FORBIDDEN is out in the world at last!

I've been researching for 15 years, traveled to the Middle East, drafted and rewritten this book off and on for 10 years; the manuscript sold twice over to 2 different publishers, publication date was delayed a year - and it's FINALLY HERE!!! A real book I can hold in my hands and cry a little bit over!! Okay, so I bawled just a little bit. And it's a gorgeous hardcover with gold raised lettering . . . I carry it around the house with me, running my fingers over the cover and spine.

Be sure you head over to the very smart book industry blog, CYNSATIONS run by Cynthia Leitich Smith *this* Thursday, November 6th, where I talk about the very long writing and selling process of FORBIDDEN in more detail and all of the selling/taking it back gory details. A very nail-biting time with my agent that lasted several months . . . oy!

But for now please celebrate with me! Virtual brownies, cookies, and Dr Pepper! Raising my glass to the world and my friends!

 

FORBIDDEN is available for purchase at any bookstore or ebook retailer, online or real world.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indiebound

Books-a-Million | The Book Depository | iBooks

A sweeping, epic saga of romance and hardship, set against the dramatic backdrop of ancient Mesopotamia—perfect for fans of Cleopatra's Moon or the adult bestseller The Red Tent.

This is a fast-paced, entertaining choice which will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance, as well as readers interested in this dance form. -- School Library Journal

There are so many surprises and twists in this amazing book!! I was shocked and just completely stunned at certain parts. This book is truly a treasure and just the atmosphere will amaze you. The belly dancing and tribe traditions were so mesmerizing. -- Beth, Curling Up With a Good Book

(The most stunning, live action book trailer ever!)

   


Engrossing! I devoured this book and loved every minute of it. It's a character-driven story with tons of action, sword-fighting, murder, dancing, and romance against a stark but beautiful ancient desert background. I really enjoyed the writing style and Little's descriptions of the desert and dances and silk dresses. --Leigh, Mrs. ReaderPants 
   

Forbidden has one of the richest worlds and romances I've read, and the whole story is completely moving and beautiful. --Samantha, I Heart YA Fiction   

ENJOY A FEW TEASER GRAPHICS created by the amazing Jan Lewis at Author Sidekick! 
 

I hope you enjoy the book! Please ask your local public library to order copies! Share it with your Book Club! It's Young Adult, but Harpercollins is marketing it as Adult Crossover, too. **Happy, happy**


Here's a fabulous Book Club Guide, too, with Discussion Questions and a dessert recipe. 

xoxo,
Kimberley

BREAKING NEWS!!! ADDING A KINDLE FIRE TO THE GRAND PRIZE PRE-ORDER GIVEAWAY FOR FORBIDDEN!!

On November 4th, HarperCollins unveils Forbidden, a seductive YA debut from award-winning middle grade author Kimberley Griffiths Little - or moi! :-)
       Forbidden transports readers back in time to the deadly deserts and sweltering heat of Ancient Mesopotamia for a tale of danger, duty, and forbidden love. Jayden is on the brink of womanhood and betrothed to her tribe’s prince, cold-hearted Horeb. But when tragedy strikes, Jayden meets Kadesh, a mysterious visitor from the south who makes Jayden doubt everything she knows. Torn between loyalty to her tribe and the chance to escape her fate, Jayden must make a choice that will change her life forever.

Today, I'm unveiling the Forbidden trailer for the very first time!

I'm also offering a HUGE pre-order giveaway from October 6th to November 4th (release day!) to celebrate. See below for full details on how to enter.

TO ENTER:

• You must preorder Forbidden through an online retailer or your local bookstore, then email a photo of your receipt to forbiddengiveaway@gmail.com.
• Fill out the rafflecopter below
• US/Canada Only
• Ends at midnight EST on November 3, 2014
• Optional entries: share the trailer on your own site or social media, follow me on twitter, and tweet about the giveaway (can be repeated daily for extra entries!)
• Winners will be announced and contacted November 4th (release day!)
• If the winner does not respond with their mailing address within one week, a new winner will be chosen.

PRIZES: 

WE'RE ADDING A KINDLE FIRE AND COVER TO THE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE!!!

(1) GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

1. GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS by Rae Carson
2. CHAOS OF STARS by Kiersten White
3 Satin Belly Dance Skirt
4. Belly Dance 150-Coin Hip Scarf
5. Red Silk Veil (not pictured)
6. Red Middle Eastern Earrings
7. Belly dance DVD: Sensual Belly Dance with Blanca, a professional dancer (technique, choreography, and performances)
8. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)
9. Set of 10 Book Club Cards
10. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)

KINDLE FIRE WITH COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Well, it is pretty awesome. :-)

(1) SECOND PLACE WINNER:

1. GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS by Rae Carson

2. Red Middle Eastern Earrings

3. Red Silk Veil (not pictured)

4. Belly dance DVD: Sensual Belly Dance with Blanca, a professional dancer (technique, choreography, and performances)

5. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)

6. Set of 10 Book Club Cards

7. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)

(13) RUNNERS-UP WINNERS:

1. Red Middle Eastern Earrings

2. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)

3. Set of 10 Book Club Cards

4. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)

Good luck!

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Preorder: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indiebound

About Forbidden: In the unforgiving Mesopotamian desert where Jayden’s tribe lives, betrothal celebrations abound, and tonight it is Jayden’s turn to be honored. But while this union with Horeb, the son of her tribe’s leader, will bring a life of riches and restore her family’s position within the tribe, it will come at the price of Jayden’s heart.

Then a shadowy boy from the Southern Lands appears. Handsome and mysterious, Kadesh fills Jayden’s heart with a passion she never knew possible. But with Horeb’s increasingly violent threats haunting Jayden’s every move, she knows she must find a way to escape—or die trying.

With a forbidden romance blossoming in her heart and her family’s survival on the line, Jayden must embark on a deadly journey to save the ones she loves—and find a true love for herself.

Set against the brilliant backdrop of the sprawling desert, the story of Jayden and Kadesh will leave readers absolutely breathless as they defy the odds and risk it all to be together.

Follow Me!

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Award-winning author Kimberley Griffiths Little was born in San Francisco, but now lives in New Mexico on the banks of the Rio Grande with her husband and their three sons. Her middle-grade novels, When the Butterflies Came, The Last Snake Runner, The Healing Spell, and Circle of Secrets, have been praised as “fast-paced and dramatic,” with “beautifully realized settings.” Kimberley adores anything old and musty with a secret story to tell. She’s stayed in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland; sailed the Seine in Paris; ridden a camel in Petra, Jordan; shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; and spent the night in an old Communist hotel in Bulgaria. You can visit her online at www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com.

Share your thoughts on the trailer in the comments!

I'm grateful to Justin Cook, a long-time friend with a grad degree in Film from Columbia University in NYC. The trailer was shot at Little Sahara Sand Dunes in southern Utah - looks SO much like the Middle East (where I've been and can attest to! LOL). I'm also grateful to the young actress, Sela, for her beauty and talent, and to her mother who did hair and makeup. Thank you as well to Lisa Fitz for the gorgeous Voice-Over work.

Please share with your friends! Many thanks to Tracey and Casey at Media Masters Publicity for organizing this huge 13 blog tour over the next month. 

xo, 
~Kimberley  

HarperCollins has another giveaway of FORBIDDEN up on Goodreads!

 

They're giving away TEN copies!

Enter by October 21st for your chance to win.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose_address/110087-forbidden

And if you missed the launch of the STUNNING book trailer for FORBIDDEN, watch it right here! So grateful to the gorgeous actress, Sela, and my movie guy, Justin Cook. xoxo

BREAKING NEWS!!! ADDING A KINDLE FIRE TO THE GRAND PRIZE PRE-ORDER FORBIDDEN PACKAGE!!!

On November 4th, HarperCollins unveils Forbidden, a seductive YA debut from award-winning middle grade author Kimberley Griffiths Little - or moi! :-)
       Forbidden transports readers back in time to the deadly deserts and sweltering heat of Ancient Mesopotamia for a tale of danger, duty, and forbidden love. Jayden is on the brink of womanhood and betrothed to her tribe’s prince, cold-hearted Horeb. But when tragedy strikes, Jayden meets Kadesh, a mysterious visitor from the south who makes Jayden doubt everything she knows. Torn between loyalty to her tribe and the chance to escape her fate, Jayden must make a choice that will change her life forever.

Today, I'm unveiling the Forbidden trailer for the very first time!

I'm also offering a HUGE pre-order giveaway from October 6th to November 4th (release day!) to celebrate. See below for full details on how to enter.

TO ENTER:

• You must preorder Forbidden through an online retailer or your local bookstore, then email a photo of your receipt to forbiddengiveaway@gmail.com.
• Fill out the rafflecopter below
• US/Canada Only
• Ends at midnight EST on November 3, 2014
• Optional entries: share the trailer on your own site or social media, follow me on twitter, and tweet about the giveaway (can be repeated daily for extra entries!)
• Winners will be announced and contacted November 4th (release day!)
• If the winner does not respond with their mailing address within one week, a new winner will be chosen.

PRIZES: 

WE'RE ADDING A KINDLE FIRE AND COVER TO THE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE!!!

(1) GRAND PRIZE WINNER:

1. GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS by Rae Carson
2. CHAOS OF STARS by Kiersten White
3 Satin Belly Dance Skirt
4. Belly Dance 150-Coin Hip Scarf
5. Red Silk Veil (not pictured)
6. Red Middle Eastern Earrings
7. Belly dance DVD: Sensual Belly Dance with Blanca, a professional dancer (technique, choreography, and performances)
8. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)
9. Set of 10 Book Club Cards
10. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)
KINDLE FIRE WITH COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(1) SECOND PLACE WINNER:

1. GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS by Rae Carson

2. Red Middle Eastern Earrings

3. Red Silk Veil (not pictured)

4. Belly dance DVD: Sensual Belly Dance with Blanca, a professional dancer (technique, choreography, and performances)

5. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)

6. Set of 10 Book Club Cards

7. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)

(13) RUNNERS-UP WINNERS:

1. Red Middle Eastern Earrings

2. "Will YOU risk it all?" button (not pictured)

3. Set of 10 Book Club Cards

4. Jeweled bookmark (not pictured)

Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Preorder: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Indiebound

About Forbidden: In the unforgiving Mesopotamian desert where Jayden’s tribe lives, betrothal celebrations abound, and tonight it is Jayden’s turn to be honored. But while this union with Horeb, the son of her tribe’s leader, will bring a life of riches and restore her family’s position within the tribe, it will come at the price of Jayden’s heart.

Then a shadowy boy from the Southern Lands appears. Handsome and mysterious, Kadesh fills Jayden’s heart with a passion she never knew possible. But with Horeb’s increasingly violent threats haunting Jayden’s every move, she knows she must find a way to escape—or die trying.

With a forbidden romance blossoming in her heart and her family’s survival on the line, Jayden must embark on a deadly journey to save the ones she loves—and find a true love for herself.

Set against the brilliant backdrop of the sprawling desert, the story of Jayden and Kadesh will leave readers absolutely breathless as they defy the odds and risk it all to be together.

Follow Me!

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Award-winning author Kimberley Griffiths Little was born in San Francisco, but now lives in New Mexico on the banks of the Rio Grande with her husband and their three sons. Her middle-grade novels, When the Butterflies Came, The Last Snake Runner, The Healing Spell, and Circle of Secrets, have been praised as “fast-paced and dramatic,” with “beautifully realized settings.” Kimberley adores anything old and musty with a secret story to tell. She’s stayed in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland; sailed the Seine in Paris; ridden a camel in Petra, Jordan; shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; and spent the night in an old Communist hotel in Bulgaria. You can visit her online at www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com.

Share your thoughts on the trailer in the comments!

I'm grateful to Justin Cook, a long-time friend with a grad degree in Film from Columbia University in NYC. The trailer was shot at Little Sahara Sand Dunes in southern Utah - looks SO much like the Middle East (where I've been and can attest to! LOL). I'm also grateful to the young actress, Sela, for her beauty and talent, and to her mother who did hair and makeup. Thank you as well to Lisa Fitz for the gorgeous Voice-Over work.

Please share with your friends! Many thanks to Tracey and Casey at Media Masters Publicity for organizing this huge 13 blog tour over the next month. 

xo, 
~Kimberley