The Friday 56… a contesty one…

Shiloh Walker 4 March, 2011

contest is now closed! winner to be posted later this week!

“It’s empty.  You should tell me the name anyway, after making me drink all that sewage.”

I really love this series.  I read the latest last week.  And since I like making sure others are addicted to the same books I love, I want to give away a book today.  (I’m doing another one next week…next week is Ilona Andrews).

Today, I’m giving away a copy of the first book in this series… Halfway to the Grave, unsigned.  All you have to do to win it is participate in the Friday 56.

About the Friday 56

  • Grab the book nearest you. Right now
  • Turn to page 56.
  • Find the fifth sentence.
  • Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of this blog.
  • Post a link along with your post back to this blog.
  • Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST

Rules for the contest

  • open across the globe
  • one entry per household.
  • do not post to twitter sweeps/sweepstakes sites, etc-if this happens I reserve the right to end the contest (and likely WILL)
  • odds of winning depend on number of entries
  • void where prohibited
  • winner to be posted to blog and you must email me to claim the prize.  you’ll have two weeks.  if I don’t hear from you, the prize is forfeited.
  • for the rest of the yadda, yadda yadda…read my disclaimer-FYI, ENTERING my contests means you’ve READ and agree to my rules.

30 Replies to “The Friday 56… a contesty one…”

  1. But I don’t want to hurt him-I don’t want to ask about stuff he’s trying to forget. (from Ann Aguirre’s Wanderlust)

  2. ” They’re about– I think about what happened today. Jennifer Ashley Primal Bonds

  3. DISCLAIMER–I just want everyone to know, I’m not entering the contest. Just like to do the Friday 56 ;). So, here’s mine *G*

    But the fact that the most series charge Radjedef could bring against Mencheres was mostly true, yet it benefited Radjedef nothing, was almost enough to make Mencheres smile.

    Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost (and yes, it was the closest book LOL).

  4. DISCLAIMER–I just want everyone to know, I’m not entering the contest. Just like to do the Friday 56 ;). So, here’s mine *G*

    But the fact that the most serious charge Radjedef could bring against Mencheres was mostly true, yet it benefited Radjedef nothing, was almost enough to make Mencheres smile.

    Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost (and yes, it was the closest book LOL).

  6. I’ll be doing this on my blog as well, but for right now here’s mine:

    “You need to just turn and walk away McConnell.”

    Rush of Darkness by Rhyannon Byrd

  7. Unfortunately, punishment just didn’t seem to stick with Eilor. He seemed to thrive on his punishments and see them as some sign as favor.

    BOND WITH ME. By Anne Marsh

  8. Great. “Who is it?”
    “It’s Mom.”
    I waited. He waited. The phone kept jingling.
    I said, “Are you going to answer it?”
    “No. Are you?”
    “No.”

    Confessions of A Lingerie Addict by Jennifer Ashley

  9. He’s awful mean. That’s the best part. Papa says he’ll make a fine champion.

    Ransom by Julie Garwood

  12. I love Friday 56 and I really want to read this series! Thanks for the contest.

    She called him a big meanie? He could deal with being caled an asshole, a douche bag, or a dumb fuck.
    from Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James

  13. “He looked into my eyes in a seeming effort to transmit the true meaning of each word straight into my psyche.”

    The Pioneer Woman
    Black Heels to Tractor Wheels
    A Love Story by Ree Drummond

  14. Damn, could she sound more desperate? – Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

  15. ‘The shock went through Gillian like ice on bare skin.’ From Night World ~ Dark Angel by L.J. Smith

  16. From Gena Showalter – His gaze intensified on her. “That should stave off boredom. But I only agree to this on the condition that you vow to keep your hands to yourself.”

  19. “See her?” Marika narrowed her gaze. “Are you deaf as well as stupid? I said let me see her.” Devoured by Darkness by Alexandra Ivy

  20. “Social climbers, cats,” the unicorn said with a sniff after they had passed farther on.

    From the story Purity Test by Naomi Novik, in Zombies vs. Unicorns, Ed. By Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier.

  21. “He kissed her. Kidding, which would, if left unchecked, lead to more kissing, then necking, and then….”

    From Exclusively Yours-Shannon Stacey

  22. Or perhaps she was dead already,because what she glimpsed as she went under that last time surely could be nothing if not the face of an angel.

    Melissa Mayhue’s Healing the Highlander.

  23. The dust from the pleated taffeta curtains made her skin crawl.(ARC of Vixen by Jillian Larkin)

    My fifth sentence is something really… great hhahahahahahah XD

  24. The nightmare’s aren’t about Jared. They’re about – I think about what happened today.
    Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley

  25. Kit paused in the act of picking grapes, seemingly surprised by the upset in Fancy’s voice. “You make him nervous.” “Me? You’re the one slicing him up every night.” (Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves)

  26. “Cover yourself.” His voice was harsh. He had no intention of allowing any other to see her naked.

    (sentences 5-7, Captive by Christina Phillips)

  27. I know it’s probably over but I thought it would be fun anyway!

    “And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.” Genesis 45:7. Joseph, now the right hand of Pharoah, has just revealed himself to his brothers. Yes, I keep my Bible in my desk.

    here it is on my blog: http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/2011/03/friday-56.html

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