#WestofWant Releases + Blog Tour Celebration + 13 W|NNERS!!!

It's here! It's here! It's really, really here! 

West of Want is live!

I'm so excited I could just about burst!

I'm celebrating now through August 24th with all kinds of giveaway events, including:

• WEST OF WANT BLOG TOUR! Through August 15! Interview, guest posts, excerpts and giveaways at every stop! Here's the schedule:
• July 10 – The Readiacs
  July 10 – Parajunkee’s View
  July 10 – Savvy Authors
  July 11 – Fangs, Wands & Fairy Dust
  July 13 – Preternatura Book Club
  July 16 – Urban Girl Reader
  July 18 – Books-n-Kisses
  July 20 – Para-Posse
  July 26 – Reading Between theWines Book Club + ask Zeph a question for his interview!
  July 29 – Ramblings from this Chick
  July 30 – The Reading Cafe
  July 30 – Book Lovers, Inc.
  August 1 – Paperback Dolls
  August 2 – Book Monsters and Literal Addiction + chat 8-9pm EST
  August 4 – The Naked Hero
  August 5 – The Qwillery
  August 8 – Book Chick City - ends 8/15
  August 9 – Under the Covers
  August 13 - CoffeeTime Romance - ends 8/17
  August 13 – I Smell Sheep - ends 8/20
  August 15 – Ex Libris - ends 8/24
• WEST OF WANT IN THE WILD! Through August 24! See here for more information - but find the book on shelves and send a picture and you could win big!
• AND I'M EXCITED TO SHARE THE WINNERS OF THE WEST OF WANT SCAVENGER HUNT, hosted by Reading Between the Wines Book Club!
• 3rd Prize for an eBook of Laura Kaye's West of Want are...
  • Sarah D. E., Lisa C. and Tina B.
  
  2nd Prize winners for a signed copy of Laura Kaye's West of Want as well as a swag and goodies prize pack...
  • Sarah T. and Phyllis M. 
  
  And the Grand Prize winner for their choice of Nook Simple Touch or Kindle Touch and an eBook of West of Want by Laura Kaye is...
  • Yvette G.
   
• PLUS, I'M THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF MY APRIL WEST OF WANT PREVIEW & PRIZES EVENT!!! No, I didn't forget! *grins*

• And the Rafflecopter winners are...

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  Entry #2389 Sebrina C. ~ $100 Amazon/B&N gift card ~ GRAND PRIZE!
  Entry #1438 Mel B. ~ $75 Amazon/B&N gift card ~ 2ND PRIZE!
  Entry #184 Tanyaw1224 ~ $15 Amazon/B&N gift card
  Entry #3238 Anne S. ~ $15 Amazon/B&N gift card
  Entry #16 Stephanie M. ~ $15 Amazon/B&N gift card
  Entry #1037 Jen H. ~ $15 Amazon/B&N gift card
  Entry #1273 Jacqueline C. ~ $15 Amazon/B&N gift card

"Laura Kaye's captivating writing and vibrant world-building will have readers hooked on the gods of the Anemoi. WEST OF WANT is steamy, spellbinding, and a must-read for all romance fantasy fans." 
     ~Elisabeth Naughton, author of the Eternal Guardians series

Betrayal is all he's ever known, but in her, he'll find a love strong enough to be trusted...

When Marcella Raines' twin brother dies, she honors his request to be buried at sea, never expecting the violent storm that swamps her boat. Though she's gravely injured--and still emotionally damaged from her recent divorce--Ella fights to survive.

Zephyros Martius is the Supreme God of the West Wind and Spring, but being the strongest Anemoi hasn't protected him from betrayal and loss. Worse, he's sure his brother Eurus is behind it. When Zeph's heartbreak whips up a storm that shipwrecks a human, his guilt forces him to save her.

Ella is drawn to the vulnerability Zeph hides beneath his otherworldly masculinity and ancient blue eyes. And her honesty, empathy, and unique, calming influence leave Zeph wanting...everything. When Eurus threatens Ella, she and Zeph struggle to let go of the past, defend their future, and embrace what they most want--a love that can be trusted.

Early Reviews for West of Want:

Rockchick, Night Owl Reviews, 5/5 Stars & a RARE TOP PICK!!!: "The two main characters Ella and Zeph were so down to earth that it was impossible not to like them. The fact that Owen from North of Need played a minor role in the events that took place in West of Want was an added bonus....kept me guessing as to what he would do next. The pace of West of Want was absolutely perfect and incredibly easy to follow."

Lynn, Urban Girl Reader, 5/5 Flowers & 1st 5-flower review of 2012 (as of 7/13/12)!!: "As long as you like your sex hot, you’ll be very happy with this book....Laura had me so tightly gripped into the story....I actually liked this book more than her first book (but not by much). If you haven’t read North By Need, you will want to catch up on this great series...and pick up a copy of West of Want!" 

Kate, I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read: "The relationship between this couple was fast moving but sweet. The fact that both of these two had rough pasts made them perfect for each other....There were more obstacles for this couple to go through involving a dangerous character and I was surprised where Kaye took our characters. I loved how the book ended and I am very much looking forward to the next!"

Steph, Fangs, Wands and Fairy Dust: "Laura always finds a way to reach into the heart of a story and bring it to life.  She gives her characters a full range of emotions and personalities and here puts in just the right amount of plot complexities....I can highly recommend WEST OF WANT to lovers of Steamy Romance."

Christi, Smitten with Reading: "I really enjoy this series. I think writing about the elemental gods is completely creative and innovative....The book read well and was really interesting."

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Note:  NookBook should go live within next 24 hours or so!

Thanks so much for reading! And supporting me every step along the way of this awesome journey!

Laura