Review, Guest Post, and MAJOR Giveaway!!!: The Space Between by Kristie Cook

We are so excited today to welcome one of our absolute favorite people to Comfortably Read, author Kristie Cook! We have a guest post and MAJOR giveaways!!! But first, Kate's review of The Space Between!

** !! Kate's Review !! **

I’ve always wanted to go to Italy. Kristie Cook took me there and made me feel as if I had been there. On cobbled roads and in the theatre where Leni Drago fulfills her ambition as a dancer, having a final farewell drink with her colleagues and heading off to meet up with her Uncle back in Georgia. On her return though Uncle Theo was nowhere to be seen and the house was empty except for one thing - a journal that can’t be opened. I travelled with Leni on more than the train.

Leni is one of the reasons I loved this book, because her feelings are so raw and clear and true. Not only does she make me see the things the way she sees, she makes me feel the things she feels. There's a lot more going on than just a missing Uncle and an unopened journal, and Leni starts to unravel a whole new world. A man called Jeric Winters is looking to complete his puzzle. Very few people have ever been close to Jeric; he is a “hit-it-and-quit-it-type, struggling for people to understand him. He has gotten used to his own company. The mystery about Jeric Winters is another of the reasons I wanted to keep turning the pages.

Jacey is an 1980’s kind of girl and is in the process of sorting out a derelict building that had been left to her. While Jacey is trying to determine what to do with this old rundown building. Micah turns up, offering to help. One of my favourite quotes from this section is “Ah, smart-ass, ex-punk girl makes tough marine a little soft?”. You just can’t help but love Jacey and Micah.

The Space Between is filled with interesting characters; they make it all seem just as real as the people in your own hometown. One I found really interesting was Bex; she is described as a heavy punk, hot pink hair and heavy makeup. Her character had me engrossed.

Jacey, Micah and Bex are all fascinating, but I have to say Jeric stands out for me the most. You get the idea that Jeric is a bit of a player with no feelings which might change when he follows his “pull”. This has to be one of a few books that have me making facial expressions with quotes and just the book really. I am impressed and love the fact that some of the characters are in it for only a short amount of time, yet I feel I know all of them and they are described very well and I have an image of all of them. I have laughed at the words humongous and befuddled, I don’t know why but they make me laugh and in the context used it is hilarious.

This book had me addicted from start to finish and only one of a few books I have read twice. I am looking forward to the next part of The Book of Phoenix by Kristie Cook!!!


My favourite quotes from The Space Between:

“What an ass “Alberto muttered.
“ Rude, yes, but I don’t know if I’d go that far.”
“No, I mean what an ass that man has.”

AND

“He’s straighter than a nun’s ruler and can’t take his eyes off you.”

I give The Space Between 5 hearts! Highly recommended!!

And now to hear from Kristie on one of our favorite subjects... ;-)

Meet Sammy and Ghost From The Space Between 

Guest Post by Kristie Cook

What would life be like without pets? Pretty lonely and boring. I was an Air Force brat as a child, moving a lot and living mostly in apartments, which meant I went a few years without a pet. I constantly begged for a dog to love and to love me back. Being an only child isn’t as lonely when you have a pet by your side. Finally, Mom and I got a dog when I was 12, and she lived into my adult years.

We’ve almost always had a dog in the family I’ve created. As well as fish, guinea pigs, a chinchilla and cats. Not counting all the farm animals we used to have. Pets teach so much about life, responsibility and love, so it’s been important to me to have them in our lives.

I’m always happy when characters in books have pets. But I’m even happier when they play a bigger role than simply existing only because it seems the character should have a fur-baby (although that’s okay, too, because we should all have fur-babies!). Once I created Sasha in the Soul Savers series, I’ve always known she would come to play a big role. Sammy and Ghost in The Space Between also serve a purpose in The Book of Phoenix series, although I can’t say what yet.

So I thought it would be fun to interview them so you could get to know them a little more. It went something like this:

Me: Hi, Sammy and Ghost! How are you today? *gives each a scratch behind the ears*

Sammy *holds paw out to shake*: Woof! Woof-woof woof!  Woof woof. Woooof! *slurp*

(Translation: Great! Awesome as can be! Can I lick your face? Do you want to play? Pleeeease? I love you! *licks my face*)

Ghost: --- *yawn*

(Translation: -.-)

Me: Um. Good. Yes, Sammy, we’ll play ball in a minute. First, what can you tell me about your owners?

Sammy: Erf? Woof. Woof-woof-woof-woooof!

(Translation: Jacey? My girl. I love her more than anything. She feeds me and plays with me and takes me for rides in the car. We went on a long trip and then played in the water.)

Ghost: Meow. Meow. *prrrrr*

(Translation: Leni feeds me well enough, I suppose, although it’s not caviar. I let her touch me once in a while. Her legs might be nice to rub myself on, when I feel like it. Her curly head makes a nice bed. *purr*)

Me: So what do you in this story?

Sammy: Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof. *pant* Woof woof woof woof woof! *pant pant* Woof woof!

(Translation: I am the protector! The guard! I go where Jacey goes, fighting off the bad guys and keeping her safe. I growl and bite and jump and save her because that’s my job!)

Ghost: Meow meow meow. Meow.

(Translation: I might help out in a fight. I may or may not be helping out in other ways. I cannot say anymore or I’ll have to kill you.)

Me: Wow. Okay. Well, thank you, both, for joining me here today. I’m sure this has been, er, enlightening for the readers.

Sammy: Woof woof woof woof woof *slurp* woof *runs off with tail wagging*

(Translation: I love you! I love readers! I’m a good boy! Can we play now? Please? *licks my face again* I’ll go get my ball! *runs off*)

Ghost: ---

(Translation: -.- *struts off*

So, yeah, not quite what I’d hoped for, but pretty much what we can expect. You can get to know Sammy and Ghost and their owners better in The Space Between, Part One of The Book of Phoenix.

About The Space Between:

When Life Falls to Pieces, Answers Lie in the Space Between

*****

Bestselling author Kristie Cook, with over 200,000 books sold, brings you another New Adult paranormal series, The Book of Phoenix

*****

“A completely unique story with a paranormal twist . . . the perfect blend of romance and mystery with a phenomenal plot that will keep you guessing.” ~ Jessica, Confessions of a Bookaholic

“I loved this book! The characters, the romance, the plot, the originality! It had everything to make it an amazing book!” ~ Kendall, Book Crazy

*****

After a month-long dance tour through Italy, 20-year-old Leni Drago returns to Georgia to care for her great-uncle, only to find him gone, the home they shared empty and any evidence he ever existed wiped out. All that’s left is a journal she can’t open.

Jeric Winters has been searching for a piece of his past for over a year, only to reach a dead-end in Georgia. When an urgent and magnetic pull draws him out of his hotel room, he comes face-to-face with the beautiful dancer who’s been haunting his dreams day and night.

Jeric’s one to stay away from—a bad-boy, hit-it-and-quit-it type—but Leni can’t escape the fervent feelings between them. As their own existences begin to crumble around them and shadowy forms that are more monsters than men attack, they realize there’s more to the connection between them than physical fascination.

To solve the riddle their lives have become, they must embark on a journey that requires them to face their pasts and release their true souls. And they must do it fast—dark ones from another world are closing in, intent on killing them. Permanently.

*****

“This is a completely new twist on the idea of a timeless love story with a paranormal twist unlike any other. The connection between the two characters is bone deep and resonates beautifully. I will never forget this novel.” ~ Heather McCorkle, Author of the fantasy Channeler series

“Kristie has done it again! Her Soul Savers series is my favorite by far and yet The Space Between is easily the best book she’s ever written! It's dangerous, suspenseful, and smokin’ hot.” ~ Marissa, Comfortably Read Book Reviews

“The Space Between is an amazing story of life, love and fates. Author Kristie Cook has you hanging on the edge of every page. This book stays in your head well after the last page.” ~ Mindy, Forbidden Reviews

**Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language.

Do you want to meet Kristie Cook?

The last bit of Kristie Cook news we'd love to share with you is about her upcoming tour in the UK! She'll be touring the UK April 17th - April 21st! Her tour dates are as follows:

• April 17th: London, Treadwell's Books, 5-7pm
• April 18th: York, Hotel 53, 5-7pm
• April 19th: Liverpool, Blue Bar and Grill, 5-7pm
• April 20th:  Birmingham, Cafe Bebo, 2-4pm
• April 21st: Bristol, Pitcher and Piano 2-4pm. 

For more details or to RSVP, visit Kristie's Facebook Events page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKristieCook/events

  

About the Author:

Kristie Cook is a lifelong, award-winning writer in various genres, from marketing communications to fantasy fiction. She continues to write the Soul Savers Series, a New Adult paranormal romance/contemporary fantasy, with the first four books, Promise, Purpose, Devotion and Power available now and the next book coming in June 2013. She’s also written a companion novella, Genesis: A Soul Savers Novella, currently available. Over 200,000 Soul Savers books have been sold, with Promise peaking at #54 on the Amazon Top 100 Paid list and at #1 in the Amazon Fantasy category.

The Space Between kicks off her second New Adult paranormal series, The Book of Phoenix.

Besides writing, Kristie enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and riding on the back of a motorcycle. She has lived in ten states, but currently calls Southwest Florida home with her husband, three teenage sons, a beagle and a puggle. She can be found at:

Author's Website & Blog: http://www.KristieCook.com

UK Fan Site: http://www.kristiecookfansite.co.uk/index.html

The Book of Phoenix Website: http://www.TheBookofPhoenix.com

Soul Savers Series Website: http://www.SoulSaversSeries.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorKristieCook

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kristiecookauth

Where to buy The Space Between:

Amazon - Kindle (US), Amazon - Kindle (UK), Barnes & Noble - Nook, iBookstore, Kobo

And now for the GIVEAWAYS!!!!!

First GIVEAWAY gives you the chance to win a $5 giftcard to Amazon or Barnes & Noble - winner's choice!! All you need to do to enter is leave a comment on this blog post with your email address!! Winners will be chosen at random and announced at the end of Kristie's book release tour.

And now for the MAJOR GIVEAWAY on Kristie page!! You can enter on the Rafflecopter below to win:

$200 Gift Card to Amazon or Barnes & Noble 

(winner's choice)

Author Kristie Cook Swag Bag

Filled with Awesome Goodies!

Good luck, everyone!!!

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