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I am SOOOOO Excited to be having this giveaway today!

Seriously-you have no idea.

Today's giveaway is a book. A book you scoff? Oh, no.....no scoffing! This is not only the most entertaining book I've read all year, but it's a first edition signed hardback copy.

HELLO!

This book:

I rarely buy books that are new releases, I usually wait until it's in paperback or hit up the library or borrow from a friend. But when the first chapter of The Hourglass Door landed in my inbox, I was hooked. I went out and bought this book-that day!

If you have not read it-you should! This was my "I'm laying out in the backyard soaking up the sun and reading something fun" book this summer. Though it only took me a couple of days to burn through it (couldn't put it down), so that necessitated reading it more than once. : )

Yep. My pages are showing wear, and it smells like coconut. The only thing that could have made it better would have been sitting on a beach while I read it.

A short time after I read The Hourglass Door, my husband then happened to run into Lisa Mangum (the author) at Costco on his lunch break. She was there doing a book signing. He knew I'd be bummed that I wasn't there, so he called me and handed her the phone! Ha! Funny guy. I commended her on the book, asked when the next one was coming out, and told her I'd love to give one away. She said, "sure, email me!" I figured she was just being nice, but thought I'd give it a shot anyway.

I was thrilled when she jumped on board last month and offered not only a copy of The Hourglass Door, but a signed first edition copy! Thanks Lisa! She's awesome. Now I just need to make it to one of her appearances so I can get my copy signed!

Back to the book.

Did you read Twilight?

Did you like it? You'll love this.

Did you hate it? You'll love this.

It's kind of "Twilight-ish", but totally not.

Yes people, there is talk that this is *gasp* better than Twilight. I know, I know, some of you are up in arms now, but give it a shot and find out for yourself!

Check out some of the reviews:

"The premise of the book sounded interesting, but I never imagined the adventure I'd find when I opened THE HOURGLASS DOOR. Abby and Dante's world is intoxicating and I didn't want to leave."

"The Hourglass Door has everything: a heroine who is genuine, strong, and lovable; an interesting and compelling love story; gorgeous language, fast pacing, and an intricate and exciting plot. For readers who have been waiting for the next book to sweep them off their feet-- this is it."

"If you're into losing track of time and absolutely drowning in a really good book I suggest this book (highly) for anyone."

And I'm loving this one!

Ok, so . . . I'm a guy. And guys aren't supposed to LIKE, let alone READ this kind of fiction book. Well, I haven't read TWILIGHT, but I did see the movie. However, I DID read THE HOURGLASS DOOR by Lisa Mangum. This is really a wonderfully creative story, and you really feel like to get to know and relate to the characters. Abby and Dante feel like real people, and I really cared about them and their growing relationship. I'm WAY out of high school age, but reading this story took me back to the emotions and experiences of that time. Lisa Mangum is a brilliant new writer, and I'm sharing this book . . . and her future books . . . with three of my daughters who love to read, and who love romantic fiction. I cannot tell you how MUCH I loved this book. Bravo, Lisa! I can't wait to read the next one!

So now one of you lucky readers get's your own copy! I have in my hands right now (ok, well not *right* now, it's hard to type while you're holding a book), your signed copy of The Hourglass Door!

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*Visit Leo's Dungeon! Huh? Lisa's site, Leo's Dungeon is named after a prominent hangout in the book-go check it out, drag through her blog, see the first peek at the follow-up book, The Golden Spiral.

Giveaway ends Thursday Oct 29th, midnight Mountain Time. Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced Friday Oct 30th.