THE IRON DUKE Advance Review Copies – Giveaway

 

*Contest closed at 194 entries*

the iron duke coverIt’s that time again! I have ten (10) ARCs of THE IRON DUKE to give away on this site. No hoops to jump through — you just have to comment before midnight on Thursday, August 26th to enter. But! there is a small catch.

These are advance review copies, and I’d really love it if they were used as such. So if you win one, please review it somewhere by the week of October 5th: on your blog, on an online bookseller’s site, Goodreads or Library Thing, wherever. I’m not asking for positive reviews, or even detailed reviews — just reviews. If you don’t think you can read it by October, please pass on these advance copies; I intend to give away several final copies when the book is released, so you can try again, then. (If you want to be reminded of the release, you can sign up for the Postcard Mailing List or the Email Newsletter.)

From this box to your hot little hands!

About the ARCs: these are the yellow-covered bound copies, and are copy-edited, but they haven’t gone through that final proofreading pass. That means that there are more errors than in a final version, and that some dialogue, sentences, and descriptions are different than will be in the final version. There are no substantial differences in plot, characters, or any of the scenes. If you have any questions while reading, I’ll be more than happy to answer and/or send you the corrected passage, if applicable.

About THE IRON DUKE: This is the first full-length novel in my steampunk romance series, The Iron Seas. To read a description and an excerpt, go here. To learn more about steampunk, click here. To find out about “Here There Be Monsters,” the novella that kicked off the series in the anthology BURNING UP, go here.

So, the rules: Comment by 11:59:59 PM Pacific time on 8/26/2010 for your chance to win. Ten winners will be selected randomly using random.org, and their names posted on this blog 8/27/2010. Only one entry per ISP address. The contest is open to international readers. No purchase necessary to enter, but a good faith effort to review the book by the release date is deeply appreciated. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Void where prohibited.

194 comments

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I’m so looking forward to this book!

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I’m interested :)

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Ooooo, me me me me. *waves hand furiously.* Pllllllllease. I’ve been good. (kinda.) :D

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As I am both eagerly anticipating the release of “The Iron Duke” and trying to get a romance review site up and running (read: more web traffic than just my mother), I would love the chance to read and review your newest novel. Thanks for the opportunity! :)

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Excited for the steampunk romance series.

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I am SO interested! Loved HERE THERE BE MONSTERS :)

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Hmm, would I like to win a chance at THE IRON DUKE?

Hmmmm YES!!

*fingers crossed*

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I promise I would read by October and I would put a review on Amazon.

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Looks and sounds very interesting, count me in!

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Oh, I’d love to be part of this. I can post it at my blog or see if The Falcata Times wants it. :)

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I’d love to be a part of this! :D

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I would love the chance to win an ARC! I would definitely post a review at The Bookpusher’s site.

Thanks for the review giveaway!

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I would review the hell out of this. I would review it so hard… lol

But really pick me please!

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Oooooh, pick me, pick me! I review on Amazon and on LibraryThing.

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I like steampunk.
I’d love to try this.
Would review on BookThingo

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I would LOVE to review your book!! I read 100 pages an hour, so getting it read is no problem. I also made honors english at uni of akron. And most of all, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books! I found you by accident, and haven’t looked back! :)

@rhonda patterson:

Also, I will post the review anywhere you want. lol Most specifically, I will post on fb, my blog on wordpress, paperbackswap.com, amazon.com…and probably other places I haven’t thought of yet. :)

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Oh, I’d like a shot!

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Cant wait to read it.

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This book sounds awesome, loved the teaser, loved the novella

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Since I plan on reviewing this on Goodreads anyway, this isn’t even anything extra. ^_^

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Oh please, oh please, oh please pick me!

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I will review this on Amazon, facebook, myspace…you name it, IM THERE. I would soo love to be able to review this book for you so pretty pretty pls pick me :-) I love your books and the novella has me dying to read IRON DUKE :-)

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I soooooooo want to read this book !

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I would love to read and review it. I can definitely have it read and reviewed by the date you want. We have just scheduled all our reviews for the rest of the month.

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Ooo, ooo, me please !

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I’m a recent romance convert and would love to review this book on my blog!

maybeimamazed02ATyahooDOTcom

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I will happily review it!

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I would be delighted to get a chance to review this book early!

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Do you take bribes??? I am more than willing to send chocolate, or flowers, or candy, or really whatever you want for one of these ARCs!!! *puppy eyes*
minnchica(dot)bookpusher(at)gmail.com

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When I read your novella in Burning Up I KNEW I had to get this book. I would be more then happy to review it by your requested date.

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I would TOTALLY do that. Also I work at a bookstore, so I would hand-sell it.

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Ooh. Count me in!

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I would love to read this book early! I’m going to review it and blog about it anyway, of course. After “Here There Be Monsters” I can hardly stand to wait.

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We would love to review this book!

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Would love to add this to my collection signed by you
Please pick me!!!!!

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I’m so DYING for this book!! If won, I’ll be posting reviews on my blog, Lovin Me Some Romance, GoodReads and Amazon.com

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

:) VFG

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Steampunk and zombies! You bet I will read and review something like that asap, especially after reading Here There Be Monsters. Count me in.

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I would certainly review this book if I win an ARC.

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If I’m still allowed to enter after winning a book on your birthday – please count me in : ) I really enjoy reading and reviewing…

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Needs it! Wants it! Have no problem doing reviews (I do reviews at two zines and various blogs automatically) so definitely not a problem. So PLEASE enter me. Thank you.

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I’ve never read steampunk before. I would love for Iron Duke to pop my steampunk cherry!

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Sounds very interesting—count me in!

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I’d love a copy! Looking forward to reading it in any case. :)

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I promise I’ll review and comment vociferously if I get an ARC.

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Looking forward to reading this book!

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This book looks great and I would love to read it and would be happy to review it.

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I would love to get a chance to review this book!

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I can’t wait to read this book! It’s already on my TBR list.

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OMG! I feel like I’ve been waiting FOREVER to get this book! Can’t wait.

I’ve already got it preordered and everything.

I want, I want, I want!!

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I’m willing and eager to read and review the book.

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I read FAQ and really love to read to this book.

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Count me in! I’ll review it!

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Please enter me! I will most definitely post a review…or 3!

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I would very much love to review this book!
Thank you for the chance!

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Would love to read and review it.

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I would love to read and review. I’m always giving people books to read, and letting others know of what should be read :)

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I would love to do that. I always let other people know what I think and i’d be happy to do it on my blog too.

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I’d be happy to review it!

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I can’t wait for this book to come out. I really enjoyed the novella on Burning Up.

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I’ll throw my name in the hat. Thanks!

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We would love to read and review it on our store blog and facebook! Big fans of yours!

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Oh pls Entity who guard the random permutations of Random.org….Hopefully you’ll choose me amongst the Lucky Ten…I would LOVE the chance to review Iron Duke…

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I’d love to read and post a review or two. Sign me up.

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Ooohhhh, though I can’t guarantee I’d post it at BBB (only the great and powerful VA can assign books), I’d totally post it on Amazon. ::drools:: Steampunk and the promise of mantitty. Who doesn’t want this?? lol

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ooooooh, Suz pointed me to this book a month+ ago and i’ve been *waiting* for it! u-b-e-r excited.

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Hi Meljean.. Would love to read the rest of Iron Duke !! Have read the teaser chapters you have posted.. Reading and reviewing wont be an issue ;)
Please count me in ;)
Katrina :)

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I would be interested in a copy. The review would go on my personal blog.

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I would love to win a copy. A review of this book would go up on bn.com, amazon.com or borders.

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Would love love to read this one, I need more steampunk in my life cos it’s wicked.
And yes I’d review it on my blog that week

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I loved the novella in Burning Up. Would love to read and review The Iron Duke. I’m a reviewer for an upcoming review site, so aside from posting it on the review site, I’ll post the review on some online bookstores.

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I really love to read and reveiw this book

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Just finished the novella in Burning Up, and I would love to be able to read the next book in this series.

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I just reviewed your piece in Burning Up on Amazon and then googled your website to find out more about Iron King. I’m getting heart palpitations at the thought of being able to read it before the Oct. release! PS…thanks for the essay on Steampunk – very helpful for someone like me is completely new to the genre.

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I love steampunk. Pleae count me in!!

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absolutely excited to read THE IRON DUKE, so i’d love to get a head start. :-) i’ll still get the final version (already on my amazon wishlist), but i will def review the book on my blog if i win an ARC.

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I would love to read& review Iron Duke! I’d post it on my blog, as well as goodreads, librarything, and amazon :)

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Never read Steampunk and would love to! Sign me up!

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August 26=my birthday and I couldn’t think of a better gift ;) Can’t wait to read it.

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I can’t WAIT to read this book!!

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I have heard about this book, I swear it, somewhere, and would love to win a copy.

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sounds wonderful – would love to review it :)

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Give me a break give me a breake break me off a piece of that Iron Duke!

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh… SQUEE! Sign me up. I can read it by Oct, no probs AND review it on Goodreads. Man titty! Woot!

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Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes please! Will review. :)

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Please to enter me in contest – will review for ARC – or work/food, whatever.

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I would love to ! If a review in French doesn’t bother you – I also can translate it into English ;-)

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I am more than interested!!!! I am always on the look out for steampunk books. I would LOVE to do a review for you. I am a reviewer for an online website. Although we may get it offered to review from your publisher, there are about six other girls waiting to ‘grab’ it!! Hehe!!!

Valerie
valb0302@yahoo.com
in Germany

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I loved the first novella in this series, “Here There Be Monsters” in Burning Up. I would love to read and review the Iron Duke! I can’t wait until it comes out!

Melissa

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Yes, please! I’m so excited for The Iron Duke!

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I would love to read this book and would be more than happy to write a review.

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I would LOVE to review this on my blog. I really enjoyed Here There Be Monsters (I reviewed it on my blog and gave it 5/5!).

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i would love the opportunity to review this on my blog. i am fairly new to the steampunk genre but the few books i have read i very much enjoyed and i love series. this sounds like something right up my alley. :)

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Velvet referred me here since I’m part of the Iron Duke Series Challenge XD I’d love to review the book as well (though I’ll be reviewing it whether I win the ARC or not) :)

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I really loved “Here There Be Dragons,” so I can’t wait to read more in that world! I’d love to win an advance copy!

(and if you award extra entries, one should go to Velvet [vvb32reads] – she sent me the link for this giveaway!)

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I’ll be reading this whether or not I win it…but of course, winning would be sweet! :-)

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Please add me. Thx

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I would love to read this book. I reading Burning Up and Here There Be Monsters was my favorite of the four! Thank you for the chance!

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I read Burning Up just so I could read “Here There Be Monsters.” It was fantastic and I’m definitely looking forward to The Iron Duke! I would love to win an ARC, but I’ll definitely get it in mass market paperback as well just for the awesome cover design. If I won, I would be happy to review it anywhere you would like me to! Thanks for the opportunity!

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This book sounds so awesome! I’d love a chance to read and review The Iron Duke early!

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I can’t wait to read this, so please count me in :D

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I think I should get one cuz I pimp like mad. O.O Um… but don’t enter me… sigh….

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I have been hearing and reading such
great things about the Iron Duke.
It’s highly anticipated. I would love
to be able to brag about the ARC.

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I love posted snippets. But it absolutely kills my patience. All about instant gratification; please enter me for an ARC.

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I just red the short story, “Here there be monsters” in Burning Up that is set in the same setting as Iron Duke. It really intrigued me and made me want to read more in this series. I have a feeling this is going to lead to another adventure in reading for me.

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I’d love to have a chance to win and review The Iron Duke. I’ve read Here There Be Monsters and thought that was pretty awesome. :)

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I’d love to enter!! Thanks so much for the contest!! I can’t wait to start the series :)

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I would love to have it and share a review about it on my FB page the Everyday Reader’s Book Club and Review! And anywhere else I can post it!

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I’ve just started the short story in Burning Up, and I know already that I’m excited to read this book!

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I’ve just finished your story in Burning Up and it was terrific. I would love to read the new book as well, and promise to post to any/all sites with a review.
So, thanks for the chance…

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I would love to review your book – I cant wait till it is out and the steampunk thing is really fresh.

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I’m more than willing to review this particular shiny.

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I read “Here there be monsters” and I’m totally intrigued to read about the Iron Duke. I would love a chance to recieve a ARC but even if i dont’ I’ll still be buying it once it’s published either in paperback or for the Kindle if it’s there. Thanks much for the reads!!

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Can’t wait to read this! Would love to be able to review it.

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I’m very interested. I do have a blog but I review on Amazon, Goodreads, Alibris, Bookreporter – word of mouth, the book club cookbook. book-club-queen, the celebrity cafe and some other sites depending on where the book fits best.

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I would love to get one of these I am a huge fan of your books, as well as being a fan of steampunk. Also congrats on the new series.

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I just finished the Burning Up Anthology and “Here There Be Monsters” was hands down my favorite story in the bunch! I’m eagerly awaiting The Iron Duke, because if it’s only half as good as “Here There Be Monsters”, I know it’s going to be fantastic!

I admit, I giggled at the thought of not finishing it by October — I have no doubt I’d devour it as soon as I got my greedy little hands on it ;)

I’d be reviewing it on Goodreads.com :)

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I loved the short story and I can’t wait to get my hands on this. I’m a fan of steampunk, so I’m thrilled that it’s becoming so popular!

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I was pumped to hear you were writting a steampunk novel, and the title has clinched it for me. Can’t wait to read The Iron Duke!

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I want one. And I solemnly swear to review it when if/when I get my greedy, grasping paws on it. :-)

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Oh – something different – I totally want one! And I promise to do a little review (probably on Goodreads) cross my heart & hope to die… stick a needle in my eye (how did we not notice how gross that was when we were young?)

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I would love to read it and review it! Sounds very interesting :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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I’m so excited about this book! Can’t wait to read it. :)

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I’d love to read it!

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I put it on my list to get after reading Here There Be Monsters in the anthology.

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After my taste of HTBM, I’m dying to get my hands on ID. In fact, I’ve been dropping hints to some buddies about this sub-genre called steampunk and how refreshing it is. I’m about to lend “Burning Up” to my best friend because she’s eager to read about the girl with the mechanical arms!

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I just finished “Here there be monsters” yesterday, and I can’t wait for more. Now I’m addicted to one series more. *sigh*

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Please enter me in the contest. If I win, I promise to do a review by the specified date.

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Ivy and Eben’s story was most awesome! Cannot wait for the Iron Duke! Please please sign me up :o )

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I love Steampunk. Ever since you told us about this book I’ve had my eye on it.

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I’m currently devouring (with great pleasure) “Here there be monsters”. I would love to review the Iron Duke. Happy weekend!

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I just read the excerpt to this and I can’t wait to read the rest. I would love to win a copy!

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Thanks for the chance, I would review on Amazon & Goodreads.

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I utterly adored Here There Be Monsters (mechanical flesh? Oh hell yeah!) and I am so fascinated by steampunk. Being a romance addict, traditional (non-romance) steampunk doesn’t hold much appeal for me, so I am super excited about The Iron Duke. Thanks for the chance at it early, Meljean!

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I enjoyed the novella, so I’m sure I’ll love this as well! And yes, I will write a review if I win the ARC; hopefully it’ll not be as lame as my own scribbles always appear to me. :)

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Didn’t ARCs used to be printed with the actual cover art (minus the effects like the glitter and the shine and the embossing etc.) instead of these, er, file folder covers?

O_o

Anywhos, can’t wait for this book! Especially now that the Guardian series has its end in sight. Just two more books, right?

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I have never reviewed a book in my lofe but I would be willing to give it a try.

I am a member of Goodreads so I suppose I could do it there.

I tend to be a lurker !

Thanks

Carol T

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oh, your book would be my first steam punk. I love it when contest are open for international readers!

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I loved “Here There be Monsters”, and would love to read & review an ARC of The Iron Duke!

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Okay, the excerpt had me hooked. Plus, I’m a huge steampunk junkie & have been since before steampunk was a fashion/decor. (Seriously, you should see my favorite outfits & jewelry). So, I would love a chance to read & review your book.

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I’m gonna throw my hat (or comment) in for this and hope I’m lucky again! Either way, it will be in my bookshelf to read!

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I would love the opportunity to read & provide feedback!

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Count me in! I’d gladly review Iron Duke. Ever since I read the prequel, I’ve been counting the days and clicking “make this book available on Kindle.”

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Steampunk romance, sounds yummie! You can count on a review or two if the dies roll my way. ;)

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Oh I want it so it can sit next to my other ARCs…..pretty please but even if I got one to I will still have buy one …. I absolutely adore this cover… Freaking amazing cover.

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I’ve never read anything Steampunk before, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed everything I’ve picked up that has your name on it. So if I had to pick an author I’d trust to introduce me to a completely new genre (subgenre?) and do it right, you’d absolutely be up near the top of the list!

I’m more happy to review the book on GoodReads

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I would love to read and review it! So count me in :-)

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I’m interested as well. Count me in too!

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Oh pick me!

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! This looks great! Please enter me in your giveaway ?
I would gladly give a review!
veltara@yahoo.com

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Yes! I already ordered it, but would be happy to have the ARC too

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Wow, I would totally love to win, and promise I will review it on my blog if I do win.

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I’d be happy to review – if I win :)

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I would be so very happy to review it! I love Here There Be Monsters! Just wish it could have been longer.

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I’d love to read and review this!

(PS I LOVE the title to the novella and I’m off to check it out now)

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I like
:-)

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I’d love to read your book and review it!

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Pls count me in. :)

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Count me in…steampunk is so cool. Thanks for the contest!

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I’m really interested! I am so excited for this book to come out. I loved Here There Be Monsters. :)

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Just read and very much enjoyed “And Here Be Monsters.” I also read the excerpt from “The Iron Duke” and am now looking forward to read it too! I’d love to read and review it for this paranormal romance blog. A short Q & A with Ms. Brook would be a great lead-in to promo the book and review!

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**crosses fingers** Here’s hoping.

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I’ve read the excerpt from “The Iron Duke” and am looking forward to its release. I know this is a random selection, so keeping fingers crossed. I review books, interview authors and blog about book news on my hobby blog — http://www.paranormalromance.wordpress.com. This would be my first steampunk novel and it would also be fun to do a short interview via email.

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I am wicked excited about Steampunk. I have Burning Up and will be reviewing the the novella.

I have an active book blog and enjoy reviewing novels. I will most definitely post a review via my blog and my social networking sites.

Mahalo for the wonderful opportunity to enter=)

lllinthe808[at]gmail[dot]com

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Steampunk! How exciting!

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Loved “Here There Be Monsters” and can’t wait for this novel!

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I loved “Here There Be Monsters” I simply can’t wait for The Iron Duke. I would love to recieve an ARC. Share the love (with me)!! ;)

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I would love to read and review The Iron Duke.

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I just finished reading “Here there be monsters” and loved it. I would love to win a copy of the Iron Duke to read!

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I’m really anticipating reading this one. I love steampunk. And I really liked the short, so double the anticipation.

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me me me i would love to read and review The Iron Duke..

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I would love to review a copy. I would post the review to my blog, Goodreads, and tweet about it.

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I really enjoyed Here There Be Monsters and the little taste of The Iron Duke we got at the back of Burning Up. There are 3 reviewers on our blog, but if I won, I’m not sure I could share The Iron Duke ;)

Thanks for running this contest :)

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This comment thread is bumping up to 200 already, but what the hell: I’m fascinated to learn more about steampunk,and loved the ‘Pirates of the Carribean meet League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ concept (though, strictly speaking, the second part might be kind of redundant given the giant Kraken, Davey Jones, and Calypso’s goddess manifestation; would that mean that it could be Pirates of the Carribean meets itself?).

Thanks and good luck on all those upcoming releases.

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I’d love to be entered. I enjoy all your novels and the new series seems interesting. :)

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Oooh!! Please enter me!

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Looking forward to the new series. Sounds facinating and I’d love to review it on some of the bookstore sites, goodreads, etc. I enjoy alternative history and can’t wait to see your take on the alternative technology.

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Wow this sounds like a fascinating and unique story. I’ll definitely give you a review if I win :)

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loved the first short story. looking forward to the next tale!!!!

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Woooooo Meljean I can’t wait for this one!! Total convert here!! :)

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Ooo, steampunk *and* romance. Yes, please!

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Very exciting stuff. “Here There Be Monsters” was totally fun! And it certainly piqued my interest in the Iron Due…

ETA: The Iron Duke too. But mostly just the Iron Due. It’s kinda like a tithe that I made up just for this contest.

P.S. Almost missed my type of “The Iron Dude.” Seriously. Maybe I shouldn’t review it. Who knows what kind of misinformation I’d accidentally spread?

ETA2: TYPO.

Holy crap. I’m going to stop talking now. Good luck on the new series!

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Count me in, please!

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I loved Here There Be Monsters and am definitely looking forward to The Iron Duke!

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Haven’t reviewed a book in quite a while, but I’d be happy to write one… Thanks for the chance!

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Count me in!! I have been waiting and waiting for The Iron Duke.

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I would love to read and review THE IRON DUKE for my blog as well as post the review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks for the chance to win an ARC. :)

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I loved Here There Be Monsters and added The Iron Duke to my must read list the moment I finished it. I was skeptical about steampunk, but I should no better than to doubt you.

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I received the first chapter of your novel at Comic Con and came to your site as a result. I hope the random generator works in my favor. My website would love to review your novel.

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I would love to review this one! Count me in :)

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Whoot! Thx Meljean – I’m in!

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Me, I’ll do it

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I have the book preordered already, but I love to read and review! Please count me in for the contest <3

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We’d love to review your book.

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Hi,

Please enter me =)

Naomi aka Supernatural Bookworm

shoutnaomi at googlemail dot com