Its Here! Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tour Gift Guide

It's here, the Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tour Gift Guide for 2008. This gift guide makes shopping easy and showcases many people I worked with in 2008. There is a wide variety of products to entertain, teach, and show you ways to improve your business and personal life. If you're looking for gifts, shop from the convenience of your computer and choose from the many great gift ideas found in the pages of this gift guide.

We are sharing:

• Young Adult Fantasy – Conor and the Crossworlds Series, Wind walker & Beyond the Fifth Gate

• Writing Fantasy – Pumping Your Muse

• Historic Romantic Suspense – Bloodstone Castle, Widow’s Walk, Lady Lightkeeper

• Contemporary Suspense - Bobby’s Diner, In the Arms of the Enemy & Lilah and the Locket

• Business - Being A Sales Superstar

• Promotion - Email Marketing, Book Promo 101, Book Promo 201

• Management - Transformational Power

• Money and Manifesting – Other Items in The Spiritual Toolbox

• Kundalini Yoga DVD’s and Energy Rejuvenating Exercise Flip Charts

• The Sage Age: Blending Science with Intuitive Wisdom

• Politics – How Obama Won & The Ethnic Presidency

• True Story – My Father, My Don: A Son’s Journey From Organized Crime and Sobriety

• True Story – Vietnam Air Rescues

• CD’s and DVD by Dyan Garris – Relaxation Music & Automatic Chakra Balance

• DVD’s by Gurutej – Kundalini Yoga, Energy Exercise Flip Charts and Chakra Pillows

• Travel Through Time with Terry L White – she offers a wide variety of books

You easily download your free copy of the gift guide at www.nikkileigh.com/gift_guide_2008.htm. If you have questions, you can contact Nikki at nikki@nikkileigh.com

Mirella Patzer Announces the Winners From Her Virtual Tour

Its time to announce the winners from Mirella Patzer's virtual book tour. She decided to give away 4 books - 2 for people who posted comments and 2 for the blog owner that hosted those comments.

Drum roll please ---------

The winners are -

Ginger Simpson and Jannine (www.jcortipetska.com)

Pam Thibodau and Cindy K. Green.

Mirella Patzer

Author of Bloodstone Castle
http://www.mirellapatzer.com http://mirellapatzer.blogspot.com

If you haven't bought a copy of Mirella's book - Bloodstone Castle, I highly recommend that you take a closer look. It is a great read for anyone who enjoys authentic historic adventure and there is a nice bit of romance and plenty of tension between the hero and heroine. She includes a couple of cruel villains and plenty of intrigue. For more information - visit http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528

Join the Authors on the Final Day of the Virtual Book Tours for June

Monday is the last day of Mirella Patzer and Karen Salmansohn's virtual book tours. If you haven't gotten your copy of Bloodstone Castle and/or Bounce Back Book - this is a great day to order yours. I've read both books and they are each great. They each have something special to offer to you.

You can visit Mirella and read her interview with Trista Pinkton at
http://tristipinkston.blogspot.com/2008/06/chat-with-mirella-patzer.html

In addition, see what information Donna Sundblad got out of Karen Salmanson -
http://birdiesquill .blogspot. com

Monday evening I invite you to listen to a radio interview that should be fascinating. Phil Harris is interviewing Dyan Garris and I have a feeling it will be packed with valuable and possibly life changing information. They are both interesting people and Dyan will just be getting home from attending the New Age convention in Colorado over the weekend. If you can't attend the radio show, you can download the interview to listen to later. Here is the information about the show - Dyan and Phil would love to answer your questions ---

Phil Harris - http://www.blogtalk radio.com/ pharris - 8 pm EST Call-in Number: (718) 508-9893

I might hear you there :)

Nikki Leigh

Book Promo 101 - NOW AVAILABLE
www.nikkileigh. com/book_ promo_101. htm
Coastal Suspense with a Touch of Romance
www.virtualblogtour .blogspot. com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

The End of Week Four - Mirella Patzer & Karen Salmansohn

Have you missed any of the tour stops on Mirella Patzer or Karen Salmansohn’s virtual blog tours this week? If you have, let me tempt you with some details and links to more…

Author, Tracey Kitts brings us her interview with Mirella Patzer -

http://traceyhkitts.blogspot.com/2008/06/mirella-patzer-featured-author.html

Meet the heroine of Bloodstone Castle – http://shareyourheroine.blogspot.com/

Paty Jager http://www.patyjager.blogspot.com/ host Mirella Patzer on Friday

Billie Williams hosts Karen Salmansohn http://printedwords.blogspot.com on Friday

Mirella Patzer's Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website - http://www.mirellapatzer.com

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Find Out More About Karen Salmansohn and The Bounce Back Book

Author and Book Information - http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/upcoming-virtual-book-tours.html

Tour Schedule - http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/bounce-back-book-tour-schedule.html

Bounce Back Book Spa Giveaway http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/bounce-back-giveaway

Bounce Back Book - ww.amazon.com/Bounce-Back-Book-Adversity-Setbacks/dp/076114627X

Monday is the last day for both of these tours – check back for those details.

Nikki Leigh

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

www.nikkileigh.com

Kick Off Week Four With Mirella Patzer & Karen Salmansohn

Week four of Mirella Patzer’s tour moves to Pam Thibodeaux’s blog for an interview and Tristi Pinkston shares her thoughts about Bloodstone Castle.

Monday June 23

http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot. com/2008/06/author- spotlight- mirella-patzer. html

http://tristipinkston.blogspot.com/2008/06/meet-author-mirella-patzer. html

Read a review for The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn on Suite 101’s Personal Development section - http://personaldevelopment.suite101 .com/topiclist/article.cfm/ the_bounce_ back_book

Tuesday June 24th

What is a romantic adventure without a bad guy? Learn about Mirella's villain.

http://badguysandvillains.blogspot. com/

Betsy Talbot share information about The Bounce Back Book - http://www.betsytalbot.com/blog/2008/6/23/the-bounce-back-book.html

Mirella Patzer’s Full Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella- patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website - http://www.mirellapatzer.com

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528

Find Out More About Karen Salmansohn and The Bounce Back Book

http://notsalmon.com/book-detail/?bkd= bounce_back

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Nikki Leigh

Book Promo 101 - NOW AVAILABLE
www.nikkileigh. com/book_promo_101.htm
Coastal Suspense with a Touch of Romance
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

Wrapping Up Week Three with Mirella Patzer & Karen Salmansohn

Medieval Italy is the setting for Bloodstone Castle, Thursday is the day to learn more about the fascinating setting for this romantic adventure.

Thursday June 19 – http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot. com/

Friday takes us to Anne Whitfield’s blog in Australia to talk about Bloodstone Castle.

Friday June 20 – http://annewhitfield.blogspot. com/

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella- patzer-virtual-book-tour. html

If you’re looking for a no nonsense self help book – I recommend you take a look at my review for The Bounce Back Book by Karen Salmansohn.

http://www.evancarm ichael.com/ Book-Reviews/ 2820/The- Bounce-Back- Book-by-Karen- Salmansohn. html

I’ll be posting business, marketing, self help etc reviews on this site - http://www.evancarm ichael.com/ Book-Reviews/

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website - http://www.mirellap atzer.com

Amazon – http://www.amazon. com/Bloodstone- Castle-Mirella- Patzer/dp/ 0978486528

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Nikki Leigh
Book Promo 101 - NOW AVAILABLE
www.nikkileigh. com/book_ promo_101. htm
Coastal Suspense with a Touch of Romance
www.virtualblogtour .blogspot. com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

Middle of Week Three - Mirella Patzer's Virtual Book Tour

The middle of the third week brings us to a visit on Elena Dorothy Bowman’s blog and we learn more about the best friend in Bloodstone Castle.

Wednesday June 18 – http://elenadorothybowmansbooks.blogspot.com/

Wednesday June 18 - http://mybestfriendsstory.blogspot.com/

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website - http://www.mirellapatzer.com

Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Nikki Leigh

Book Promo 101 - NOW AVAILABLE
www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_101.htm
Coastal Suspense with a Touch of Romance
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

Mirella Patzer Visits New Zealand on Her Virtual Tour

We kick off the third week of Mirella Patzer’s virtual book tour with a visit to New Zealand with Yvonne Walus.

Monday June 16 – http://yewalus.blogspot.com/

I’d also like to put out an invitation to visit my Book Promo 101 radio show Monday afternoon. I’ll interview author, Terry L White, and we’ll talk about her historic novel Chesapeake Harvest. You will have a chance to ask questions. Visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh. For people who can’t join us at 4 pm EST – the show will be available for download after the show.

Tuesday brings us to Raine Delight’s blog with an interview with Mirella Patzer –

Tuesday June 17 – http://rainedelight.wordpress.com/

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

You are encouraged to stop at each blog visit and post a comment for Mirella. Each comment enters you in a drawing for a free print copy of the book at the end of the tour. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Nikki Leigh
Book Promo 101 - NOW AVAILABLE
www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_101.htm
Coastal Suspense with a Touch of Romance
www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com
Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours

Mirella Patzer and Karen Salmansohn

Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours offers very diverse options this week - you can learn more about resiliency and dealing with crisis. Then you can enjoy an adventure and a treasure hunt in medieval Italy at Bloodstone Castle.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11

Wednesday, Karen Salmansohn begins a four day visit on Joyce Anthony’s blog. Joyce will share many elements of The Bounce Back Book with us.

Author, Billie Williams hosts Mirella Patzer Wednesday and they share more information about Bloodstone Castle – http://printedwords.blogspot.com/

Wednesday June 11 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog Book Summary & Author Biography for Karen Salmansohn and The Bounce Back Book

THURSDAY JUNE 12

http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog An Excerpt from Bounce Back Book

Thursday brings a visit on Ginger Simpson’s blog – http://mizging.blogspot.com/

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

During the tour, we encourage people to visit each tour stop shown on the schedule. Each comment on any of the tour stops is an entry in the book giveaway. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. In addition, the blog host where the winning comments were posted will also win a copy of the book. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Karen Salmansohn & Mirella Patzer on the Virtual Tour Trail

MONDAY JUNE 9 –

Monday June 9 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog - Bloodstone Castle Review. Mirella

Patzer’s visit on Joyce Anthony’s blog ends today with her review of Bloodstone Castle.

Monday June 9 – Visit

http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com/2008/06/mirella-patzer-interview-on-bloodstone.html

and learn more about Mirella in her interview with Yvonne Perry

Monday June 9 – Visit with Karen Salmansohn as she talks with Tristi Pinkton at families.com - http://media.families.com/blog/author-interview-karen-salmansohn

TUESDAY JUNE 10 -

Tuesday June 10 – http://shonnabrannon.wordpress.com/

If you missed any of the tour stops for Mirella Patzer or Karen Salmansohn – you can access them at http://virtualblogtour.ning.com/group/bloodstonecastlewithmirellapatzer and http://virtualblogtour.ning.com/group/bouncebackbook

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Weekend Tour Stops

Dig deeper into Mirella Patzer’s background and the details of Bloodstone Castle.

Thursday June 5 – http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/

Joyce Anthony begins a four day event on her blog where she highlights many aspects of Mirella Patzer’s book – Bloodstone Castle.

Friday June 6 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog Book Summary & Author Biography

Friday June 6 - http://shareyourhero.blogspot.com/ - Meet the hero of Bloodstone Castle

Saturday June 7 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog Excerpt from Bloodstone Castle

Sunday June 8 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog Interview with Mirella Patzer and Live Chat at 4 pm EST http://pub29.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/2488831080

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

During the tour, visit tour stops on the schedule and post a comment. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Nikki Leigh

www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com

The First Week of Mirella Patzer's Tour Moves Ahead

Mirella Patzer’s virtual book tour moves into its second and third day -

Tuesday June 3 – http://startatbeginning.blogspot.com/

Tuesday June 3 - Visit www.yvonneperry.net/Writers-in-the-Sky-Newsletter.html to subscribe to Writers in the Sky newsletter and/or to an read interview with Mirella Patzer

If you are not a subscriber of Yvonne Perry’s newsletter – you should take a look and possibly subscribe. She provides a great amount of information each month and its free!

Mirella Patzer visits with Melissa Alvarez today and we invite you to read her interview.

Wednesday June 4 – http://www.melissaalvarez.blogspot.com/

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html. If you missed her interview yesterday, I invite you to visit www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh to learn much more about Mirella and her work.

During the tour, we encourage people to visit each tour stop shown on the schedule. Each comment on any of the tour stops is an entry in the book giveaway. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. In addition, the blog host where the winning comments were posted will also win a copy of the book. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Breaking News - Bloodstone Castle

Promo 101 - BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN

This afternoon, Nikki Leigh, will interview Mirella Patzer about her book Bloodstone Castle. At some time during the show, we will offer a free copy of Bloodstone Castle.

Here are the show details -

Monday June 2 – www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh

Call in number is (347) 215-8201 – Live at 4 pm EST

The Tour of Bloodstone Castle Begins Today

Mirella Patzer’s Bloodstone Castle virtual book tour kicks off today with a live on air interview with Nikki Leigh. The call in number is listed below. If your schedule allows, feel free to listen or call in. For people who can’t listen live, the show will be available for download after the show.

Monday June 2 – www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh
Call in number is (347) 215-8201 – Live at 4 pm EST (Show is available for download on the site after 5:30 pm EST on June 2.)

The Complete Tour Schedule – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

During the tour, we encourage people to visit each tour stop shown on the schedule. Each comment on any of the tour stops is an entry in the book giveaway. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. In addition, the blog host where the winning comments were posted will also win a copy of the book. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to Bloodstone Castle With Author Mirella Patzer

In these days of sky high gas prices, the most reasonable way to visit new places is through the pages of a book. Many authors go on book tours and that requires extensive travel and many times, you still won’t be able to interact with the author. But, there is a new option which is eco friendly and it allows anyone with access to a computer to interact with authors. It’s called the virtual book tour and Mirella Patzer’s tour begins Monday June 2, 2008.

Bloodstone Castle – Travel Back to Medieval Italy

In medieval Italy, two men fight for one woman who possesses the secret to an ancient, hidden Roman treasure. Bloodstone Castle stands sentinel on the shores of the Ligurian Sea. Secreted somewhere in its dungeons is an ancient Roman treasure of immense value. Contessa Morena of Bloodstone Castle possesses a mysterious bloodstone pendant, the only proof the treasure exists. Since childhood, she has been promised in marriage to Duke Ernesto of Savona. Ernesto is a desperate man, a gambler who has lost his family's fortune, a man who resorts to murder, not once, not twice, but three times to keep from paying his debts and to hide his dirty secret. Marriage to the lovely Morena will make the treasure his and restore his power and desperate circumstances.

After the brutal murder of his father, Duke Amoro of Genoa swears two oaths. The first is to avenge his father's death. The second is to honour his father's dying wish and wed Morena of Bloodstone Castle and end the violent feud with between their two families. He severs his affair with his mistress, Laria, and departs for Bloodstone Castle to propose to Morena. But Morena refuses to marry him. Her life thrown into chaos, Morena must choose between obligation and honour, truth and lies, good and evil. She must honour the betrothal her father arranged with Ernesto. Amoro continues to try to convince Morena otherwise. Ernesto arrives at Bloodstone Castle to claim his bride, but finds Amoro there. The two men confront each other with much animosity.

Meet Mirella Patzer - Your Guide on This Adventure

Books are one of Mirella Patzer's obsessions, especially those that pertain to medieval eras and with Italy as a backdrop. To fulfill a life long dream, she began writing several years ago and has never looked back. Since then she has published several short stories and completed two novels with several more novels in various stages of completion. Her fascination for women of history and Italy is often reflected in her work, blogs, and website. When she's not immersed in research or writing or blogging, Mirella works as an editor for Enspiren Press. She writes from her home in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, surrounded by her husband, two college-bound daughters, and a rambunctious little grandson who frequently interrupts her work with a variety of unanticipated, yet humorous calamities and interruptions. For her, life couldn't get any better.

The Complete Tour Schedule –

http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

During the tour, we encourage people to visit each tour stop shown on the schedule. Each comment on any of the tour stops is an entry in the book giveaway. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. In addition, the blog host where the winning comments were posted will also win a copy of the book. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Mirella Patzer - Virtual Book Tour Schedule

Mirella Patzer is traveling around the blog world in June to promote her new book Bloodstone Castle. This page contains her tour and I will updating and adding new blogs throughout the month of May. Check back for new entries - her tour will kick off June 2nd.

The schedule is complete and will keep you up to date on where you can learn more about Mirella in June.

Mirella Patzer’s Virtual Book Tour – June 2008

Monday June 2 – www.blogtalkradio.com/nikkileigh
Call in number is (347) 215-8201 – Live at 4 pm EST (Show is available for download on the site after 5:30 pm EST on June 2.)

Tuesday June 3 – http://startatbeginning.blogspot.com/

Wednesday June 4 – http://www.melissaalvarez.blogspot.com/

Thursday June 5 – http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/

Friday June 6 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog
Book Summary & Author Biography

Friday June 6 - http://shareyourhero.blogspot.com/

Saturday June 7 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog
An Excerpt from Bloodstone Castle

Sunday June 8 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog
Interview with Mirella Patzer and Live Chat at 4 pm EST http://pub29.bravenet.com/chat/show.php/2488831080

Monday June 9 – http://joyceanthony.tripod.com/blog
Bloodstone Castle Review

Monday June 9 - http://yvonneperry.blogspot.com/2008/06/mirella-patzer-interview-on-bloodstone.html

Tuesday June 10 – http://shonnabrannon.wordpress.com/

Wednesday June 11 – http://printedwords.blogspot.com/

Thursday June 12 – http://mizging.blogspot.com/

Friday June 13 – http://blog.myspace.com/angelaverdenius

Friday June 13 - http://startwithfacts.blogspot.com/

Monday June 16 – http://yewalus.blogspot.com/

Tuesday June 17 – http://rainedelight.wordpress.com/

Wednesday June 18 – http://elenadorothybowmansbooks.blogspot.com/

Wednesday June 18 - http://mybestfriendsstory.blogspot.com/

Thursday June 19 – http://itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com/

Friday June 20 – http://annewhitfield.blogspot.com/

Monday June 23 – http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com/

Monday June 23 - http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com

Tuesday June 24 – http://badguysandvillains.blogspot.com/

Wednesday June 25 – http://traceyhkitts.blogspot.com/

Thursday June 26 – http://shareyourheroine.blogspot.com/

Friday June 27 – http://www.patyjager.blogspot.com/

Monday June 30 – http://www.tristipinkston.blogspot.com

Giveaway Details -

During the tour, we encourage people to visit each tour stop shown on the schedule. Each comment on any of the tour stops is an entry in the book giveaway. Several copies of Bloodstone Castle will be given away at the end of the month. One will be given to the “best” comment, one for the “most unique and relevant” question. In addition, the blog host where the winning comments were posted will also win a copy of the book. So, visit Mirella, learn more about Bloodstone Castle and post comments. Mirella looks forward to getting to know her readers.

Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer

Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer - Virtual Book Tour June 2008

Bloodstone Castle stands sentinel on the shores of the Ligurian Sea. Secreted somewhere in its dungeons is an ancient Roman treasure of immense value. Contessa Morena of Bloodstone Castle possesses a mysterious bloodstone pendant, the only proof the treasure exists. Since childhood, she has been promised in marriage to Duke Ernesto of Savona. Ernesto is a desperate man, a gambler who has lost his family's fortune, a man who resorts to murder, not once, not twice, but three times to keep from paying his debts and to hide his dirty secret. Marriage to the lovely Morena will make the treasure his and restore his power and desperate circumstances. After the brutal murder of his father, Duke Amoro of Genoa swears two oaths. The first is to avenge his father's death. The second is to honour his father's dying wish and wed Morena of Bloodstone Castle and end the violent feud with between their two families. He severs his affair with his mistress, Laria, and departs for Bloodstone Castle to propose to Morena. But Morena refuses to marry him. Her life thrown into chaos, Morena must choose between obligation and honour, truth and lies, good and evil. She must honour the betrothal her father arranged with Ernesto. Amoro continues to try to convince Morena otherwise.

Ernesto arrives at Bloodstone Castle to claim his bride, but finds Amoro there. The two men confront each other with much animosity.

Then, when the murdered body of Morena's father is brought home, Amoro helps her with his burial, then her and takes her to his home in Genoa. He is fiercely protective over her. This angers Morena at times because she insists upon her independence. While she is conducting an act of charity, she notices Amoro's men following her. As she tries to escape, she falls from her horse and is taken back to Amoro. When Amoro agrees to allow Morena full independence, they set a wedding date.

Laria and Ernesto meet and together they plan to separate Amoro and Morena.

On the day of the wedding, Morena falls into the clutches of Ernesto. Amoro arrives to rescue her and the two men agree to battle each other - winner gets the girl. Ernesto cheats and Amoro is held prisoner. Morena realizes her love for Amoro and to save his life, agrees to marry Ernesto. Laria is free to pursue Amoro again. But Amoro continues to refuse Laria. When Laria learns that Ernesto plans to kill Amoro, she aids Morena in a daring rescue to Amoro and his men.

In medieval Italy, two men face each other with ruthlessness and intensity. Enter their world of splendour and depravity, of passion and wickedness. It is Italy's most dazzling and dangerous age, and as Duke Amoro of Genoa and Duke Ernesto of Savona match wits and cunning, it is a dance the death to decide which one of them will win the hand of the beautiful Countess Morena and the hidden treasure of Bloodstone Castle.

Meet Mirella Patzer - Your Guide on This Adventure

Books are one of Mirella Patzer's obsessions, especially those that pertain to medieval eras and with Italy as a backdrop. To fulfill a life long dream, she began writing several years ago and has never looked back. Since then she has published several short stories and completed two novels with several more novels in various stages of completion. Her fascination for women of history and Italy is often reflected in her work, blogs, and website. When she's not immersed in research or writing or blogging, Mirella works as an editor for Enspiren Press. She writes from her home in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, surrounded by her husband, two college-bound daughters, and a rambunctious little grandson who frequently interrupts her work with a variety of unanticipated, yet humorous calamities and interruptions. For her, life couldn't get any better.

The complete tour schedule is posted here -

http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2008/05/mirella-patzer-virtual-book-tour.html

Find Out More About Mirella Patzer and Bloodstone Castle

Mirella Patzer's Website -

http://www.mirellapatzer.com

Mirella Patzer's Blogs

http://mirellapatzer.blogspot.com
http://bestofitaly.blogspot.com
http://bloodstonecastle.blogspot.com

Watch a Video for Bloodstone Castle

http://www.mirellapatzer.com/2008/01/book-reviews-bloodstone-castle.html

Reviews for Bloodstone Castle by Mirella Patzer

http://mirellapatzer.com/?page_id=150

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Bloodstone-Castle-Mirella-Patzer/dp/0978486528