How much do I love this fresh urban fantasy debut? So much that I am going to personally buy a copy on the day it is released — Tuesday 3/23 — and send it priority mail to the winning entrant.
Simply comment on this post by Tuesday March 23 at midnight EST. Winner announced Wednesday 3/24.
Click on the cover image for synopsis and other reviews.
From my review:
Mind Games is not romance, but it has strong romantic elements. I found it fresh, exciting, thought-provoking, mordantly funny, scary, and sexy. I absolutely loved this book.
From All Things Urban Fantasy:
Mind Games is actually a dark, gritty, and sexy urban fantasy that hooked me from page one. I’ve never read anything like Mind Games before,
Fantasy Dreamer’s Ramblings (5 stars)
Mind Games needs to be on everyone’s must-read-now list. Seriously – not kidding.
Good luck!
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#1 by limecello on March 21, 2010 - 8:10 am
I’ve heard fantastic things about it – would love to get my hands on a copy
Thanks for having the contest!
And yay for Carolyn’s new book! Congratulations to her!
#2 by Magdalen on March 21, 2010 - 8:15 am
I almost never enter these contests (fear of getting book I might not love as much as other entrants, bluntly), but you’ve sold me! Me, me, pick me!
#3 by karar on March 21, 2010 - 8:35 am
would like to read this. i hope i win
#4 by Allison on March 21, 2010 - 8:38 am
This is a great contest, I really want to get my hands on this book! Everyone who’s already read Mind Games has nothing but good things to say about it and I can’t wait to read it myself
#5 by Jackie B Central Texas on March 21, 2010 - 8:38 am
First off thanks for the easy entry contest and hopefully you will pick lil ole me!
I am so stoked about this new series by Carolyn and have found the cover art for book 2 and it has me even more excited because Doublecross comes out in September so can read two books of what is a Trilogy this year!!!
#6 by JC on March 21, 2010 - 8:59 am
You’re positive review is one of many I’ve read. Love to win a copy.
#7 by janicu on March 21, 2010 - 9:00 am
ooo, ooo, pick me, pick me!!!
#8 by Lisa Richards on March 21, 2010 - 9:20 am
Wow! I’d read a few reviews of this book and put it on my reminder list but after reading the excerpt I moved it to my Wishlist. “I’m used to desperate, buddy. Desperate’s my factory default. But thanks anyway.”
I love series and as this is a trilogy, I know I won’t have to wait forever to finish it. Would love to win a copy.
#9 by Joni on March 21, 2010 - 9:40 am
I’m always up for a new urban fantasy. Count me in.
#10 by Tiger Holland on March 21, 2010 - 9:57 am
I’ve heard good things about this one from several sources. Please include me!
#11 by Beleth on March 21, 2010 - 10:43 am
I love UF and i would love to read this one! Count me in!
#12 by Lori @ Escape Between The Pages on March 21, 2010 - 10:48 am
Good contest, please enter me. I really want to win this book. Okay….really really want this book.
#13 by Michael on March 21, 2010 - 10:50 am
Sure, I’ll comment, neighbor! It sounds like a fun read, better than what I typically read on my iPod. I’m a cheapskate with no one genre I subscribe to (Stanza and Feedbooks have more sci fi, Kindle has more paranormal fantasy…), so I already know my standards are low. Having something to raise them would be awesome…
#14 by Amber on March 21, 2010 - 11:11 am
I’ve heard nothing but great things about this book. And I doubt I’ll find it out here in the boonies. Would love to read it.
#15 by Jessica on March 21, 2010 - 11:12 am
@Michael: oh, jeez. I must have been more tipsy than I remember if I told you about my blog at that party!
Welcome aboard the genre fiction train. We’ll see if we can’t get you hooked. Maybe not on romance, but on something. even physicists need a fun read once in a while.
#16 by Maili on March 21, 2010 - 11:12 am
That book should be titled: The Definitive Guide to Self-Amputation.
Or maybe, The Fun Guide to Chopping Your Own Ankle Off For a Laugh.
#17 by Nadia Lee on March 21, 2010 - 11:17 am
Sounds like fun. I’m always looking for new UFs to read.
#18 by Collette on March 21, 2010 - 11:30 am
I’ve seen lots of positive reviews for this book that’s already put it on my wishlist. How did you know?
#19 by Elaine R on March 21, 2010 - 11:34 am
Shiloh Walker couldn’t stop talking about this book, thereby making me want to read it. A hypochondriac heroine…lol
#20 by Fiction Vixen on March 21, 2010 - 12:58 pm
I’ve been hearing so many good things about this book. I really can’t wait to read it.
#21 by willaful on March 21, 2010 - 1:03 pm
Coolness, enter me.
#22 by Marianne McA on March 21, 2010 - 2:18 pm
US only? If not, I’d like to enter – sounds an interesting read.
#23 by Jessica on March 21, 2010 - 2:21 pm
@Marianne McA: Open worldwide! Welcome aboard!
#24 by Emily on March 21, 2010 - 2:42 pm
I’ve heard a lot of great things about this book and would love a chance to read it!
#25 by kathybaug on March 21, 2010 - 5:29 pm
I’ve read so many good things about this one and it sounds like a very unique heroine. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!
#26 by Emily on March 21, 2010 - 6:30 pm
Considering pretty much everybody who’s reviewed it on the internets has been wowed by it, I’d love to read it.
#27 by Nicola O. on March 21, 2010 - 7:17 pm
I would enter, but I can’t wait. I’m going to buy it Tuesday.
#28 by Stacy~ on March 21, 2010 - 7:58 pm
I’ve been waiting for this book since I first heard Carolyn was being published. Glad to hear it’s lived up to its promise
#29 by Judi L on March 21, 2010 - 7:59 pm
I have this book on my wishlist. Lots of buzz about it on twitter so I hope I win!
#30 by Liza on March 21, 2010 - 8:02 pm
I would love to win. I even went to 2 different bookstores today hoping it was put out early.
#31 by Sarah on March 21, 2010 - 8:04 pm
I’ve only heard phenomenal things about this book so I’d love a chance to win please!
#32 by Amber S on March 21, 2010 - 8:05 pm
Love what I’ve heard about this book so far. Can’t wait to read it!
#33 by Melissa on March 21, 2010 - 8:05 pm
This sounds like a very interesting book I’d like to try. Thanks!
#34 by Kaetrin on March 21, 2010 - 8:06 pm
Please count me in!
#35 by Kimberly B. on March 21, 2010 - 8:24 pm
I’d love to win this! Sounds great! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
#36 by Ann N on March 21, 2010 - 8:43 pm
This book sounds very intriguing. I will definitely have to check her debut book out.
Thank you for letting us know.
Ann
#37 by Alcott on March 21, 2010 - 10:37 pm
I’m dying to get my hands on this. Add me to the contest please and thanks for running it!!
#38 by Edie on March 21, 2010 - 10:45 pm
Open worldwide! WOOT!
This book has me very, very curious!
#39 by Maya M. on March 21, 2010 - 10:49 pm
she’s clutching the breadknife of doom(been there, seen that ref UF covers) but I do believe that’s the first public transport I’ve seen on a UF cover – so ten bonus points, right there!
I’m always up for a new UF debut, and Carolyn is such an entertaining blogger.
#40 by SonomaLass on March 21, 2010 - 11:36 pm
LOL @Maili!
Don’t enter me in the contest, though. I am too eager for this book to wait; I’ll be buying it on Tuesday when it is released. And since that’s right in the middle of Borders’ Educator Appreciation Week, I’ll get it for 30% off!
#41 by Julie on March 22, 2010 - 12:28 am
Thanks for the chance to win!
#42 by MelissaG on March 22, 2010 - 1:12 am
Sign me up. I have been eying this one on amazon and would love to win a copy.
#43 by Lobo on March 22, 2010 - 3:18 am
Your review piqued my interest. Love to read this one.
#44 by Stella (Ex Libris) on March 22, 2010 - 5:38 am
I have heard great things about this book, please enter me in the contest.
Thank you!
#45 by Virginia C on March 22, 2010 - 8:43 am
Wow, based on your strong recommendation, I’d love to read this book! Please enter my name in the drawing : )
#46 by Sheila on March 22, 2010 - 9:10 am
Sounds like a great read—please enter me to win!
skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net
#47 by KC on March 22, 2010 - 10:09 am
I’ve heard good things about the book — please enter me to win. Thanks!
#48 by Kelley on March 22, 2010 - 1:45 pm
I’m always excited to hear about new Urban fantasies or paranormals. Thanks for the review!
#49 by Roxy on March 22, 2010 - 3:27 pm
I’d like to enter and I’m really looking forward to this book.
#50 by MeganS on March 22, 2010 - 4:45 pm
Please count me in! The good reviews have me intrigued.
#51 by Rebecca on March 22, 2010 - 10:52 pm
Looks great. Put me in the hat.
#52 by Jessica on March 24, 2010 - 6:30 am
thanks to Random.org, the winner is #7, Janicu. Congrats!
Shoot me an email at jessica@readreactreview.com with your snail mail address and I will get Mind Games to you ASAP.
Thanks to everyone for playing!