10 February 2011

Want to win your very own personalized romance novel?  Ever wish you were the heroine desired by the werewolf or craved by the vampire in your favorite paranormal romance?  Didn’t think such a thing was possible?  Then you’ve never heard of Book By You:



Star in your own personalized novel! You co-author our personalized books by providing the names and features in these full-length, 100 to 200-page books that look and feel just like classic paperback or hardcover novels. Book By You® has been featured on ABC's The View, CNN, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and media across the country. Unique gifts to be cherished forever!
So how does it work?  Pick your title, fill out a quick and fun Character Questionnaire, and Book By You does the rest. And just in time for Valentine’s Day, the wonderful people at Book By You are giving one of you the opportunity to choose any of the titles they offer and personalize a paperback version!  Full giveaway details below. I spent way too much time playing around on the website and picked out a few titles that are perfect for paranormal lovers.  Clicking any of the titles linked below will take you to the book’s page with videos, full descriptions, and excerpts.

Were have all the good men gone?

Werewolf romances for both Adult (FIERCE MOON) and YA (NIGHT WOLF) audiences.  Night Wolf is a less-steamy version of Fierce Moon adapted and rewritten for a teen audience.

A modern young woman is swept back in time and joins a brilliant and dashing detective on the hunt for a serial killer. Who's the vicious beast haunting the London streets when the full moon rises? A personalized romance perfect for fans of True Blood, Sherlock Holmes, and Twilight!






200 pages 
Standard paperback size (4.25" x 7")

Fierce Moon begins when our modern, mystery-loving heroine is swept back in time to Victorian England, where she meets a brilliant, renowned and very sexy detective, a real-life Sherlock Holmes who challenges and captivates our heroine as no man has before. While our heroine adapts her 21st-century ways to the 1890s, her independent spirit, beauty and intellect attract and intrigue the genius  detective. Our hero quickly suspects something is different about this passionate woman.

Together they attend a glamorous gala, solve a jewel heist, and enjoy romantic carriage rides. But there's a dark side to Victorian London. The gas-lit streets turn deadly at night, thanks to a vicious serial killer called The Beast.

Our heroine, helped by her best friend who runs the boarding house where many of the victims lived, is determined to stop the Beast's reign of terror over London. She thinks she's safe by the side of her detective hero. What she doesn't know is that his rational, sophisticated demeanor masks a wild side: each month under the light of the full moon, he's cursed to become a werewolf.

Is this renowned detective actually guilty of the horrific crimes he's vowed to solve? Is his own alter ego a danger to the woman he loves? And what will our heroine do when the trail of clues leads her right to the hero's door?

Mystery, time travel, magic, and a werewolf...all in one romantic, breathless adventure! Fierce Moon takes you to a past filled with intrigue, danger, and passion.

Remember: You co-author Fierce Moon by selecting the heroine, hero and heroine's best friend - and even your dog or cat! Fierce Moon is 200 pages, professionally bound, with 27 characteristics to personalize making it a gift that is truly unique and sentimental. A gift that will be cherished forever.

With its personalized front cover, this book will look stunning on your coffee table or bookshelf. What a wonderful gift idea for all occasions! Why read between the lines when you can read between the sheets?






Do you prefer Fangs over Fur?

Vampire romances for both Adults (VAMPIRE KISSES) and YA (FIRST BITE) audiences.  First Bite is a less-steamy version of the Vampire Kisses story adapted and rewritten for a teen audience.

In this personalized vampire romance novel, our heroine meets a mysterious hero whose passion is stronger than his bite. Perfect for fans of Twilight, True Blood and Vampire Diaries.





185 pages
Standard paperback size (4.25" x 7")

FIRST BITE: This timeless teen romance begins with a chance encounter in a darkened library, when a bright, book-loving high school student has her life saved by a captivating stranger with haunting eyes and a terrible secret: he’s doomed to a bloodthirsty immortality as a vampire.

Instantly drawn to the magnetic but elusive hero, our determined heroine (helped by her best friend) tracks him down despite his efforts to protect her from the truth.  As much as the creature of the night wants to hide, he too can't stay away from the sensitive, intelligent young woman who mesmerizes him.

Finally the two are brought together by another life-threatening incident, and they can no longer deny their feelings for one another. But slowly our heroine realizes there's more to this elegant young man with the old-fashioned speech and knightly demeanor.

She digs at the truth until she learns his tragic past and dangerous nature. Her loyalty is tested: can they really have a future together? She is determined to remain steadfast and believes love will overcome their problems. Our hero has doubts and doesn’t know if the future holds hope … or heartbreak. He's all-too-aware of the danger that surrounds him and is fiercely protective of our heroine (though she's strong enough to take care of herself). While he's able to curb his desire to make the heroine one of his own kind, how long can his strength last in the face of such temptation?

This classic tale of forbidden romance is filled with suspense, tension, as well as a touch of humor. You can personalize four of our lead characters: the sexy, otherwordly, dangerous but sophisticated hero; the smart, compassionate, determined and brave heroine; the hero's cynical yet supportive vampire best friend; and the loyal, fun-loving girl who's our heroine's best friend.

You can even personalize your own sample excerpt like I’ve done below (and yes, that is Jamie Fraser kissing me!):
Abigail and Jamie face the reality of their relationship ...
     “Did you enjoy the party?” Abigail tilted her head and reached up a hand to remove her earrings as she watched Jamie in the mirror. That’s another myth gone. His reflection’s as visible as mine.
     “Let me,” Jamie whispered, circling her ear with one night-cool finger. “Ah, the party. It was interesting. Your friend Julia has a great deal of energy.”
     “That’s one way to put it! No fear, no speedometer, no brakes. That’s what she’d say.” Abigail smiled fondly. “She’s a good friend.”
     “Yes.” He looked deep into the mirror, seeing something she could not find; he forgot to pretend to breathe, lost in thought. Abigail waited, curious and concerned, idly admiring the line of his jaw, the sparkle of his blue eyes.
     A slow nod signaled his return to the moment. “Julia has suspicions about me. About what I am.”
Abigail froze. “Are you sure?”
     “She seems to have held her ideas for quite some time, on little evidence. Is she one of those who romanticizes my kind? There are many who seem strangely fascinated with my fictional brethren.”
     “Well, Julia likes vampire flicks, but she’s no Goth.What exactly did she say?”
Jamie repeated the conversation verbatim. “As I said, she has little evidence, but still she persists in her conviction, and I cannot argue. She is, after all, correct about what I do.”
      Abigail stared at him. “Jamie?” Her voice was high and soft. “Would you show me? I mean…what you do? How you feed?”
     “I would rather not.” Her face fell, and he had to look away. “If you feel it necessary, I shall. When you are certain. Not until then.” Gentle as the brush of a shadow, he stroked her cheek, kissed her, and vanished into the night, leaving her alone.
Abigail lay awake long into the night, falling finally into a restless, dream-haunted sleep about Jamie where each ray of sunshine coming through the windows was first his touch, then a brand of fire, alternately pleasure and pain. She woke, sweating and chilled, wondering why she didn’t just turn and run away....

Character selections are not highlighted in bold within the book.

Or maybe you want a personalized classic novel?  Bram Stoker's immortal novel of gothic horror lets you confront—or become—the infamous Count Dracula yourself in literature's most famous vampire tale. Visit Transylvania and discover the haunting secrets of the undead!

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Giveaway

Giveaway provided by Book By You

One personalized paperback novel of your choice

Giveaway Guidelines
  1. Open worldwide
  2. Leave a comment that includes the title you would personalize (you can change your mind if you win) and a way to contact you if you win
  3. Entries must be received by Midnight MST on February 23th.

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62 comments:

  1. Steal my Jamie *and* make me the sidekick friend? Oh, it's on, lady!

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  2. I came across these a few months ago and wanted so badly to get one...I think this is such a cool idea! Since I write YA, and I LOVE vampires, I would definitely have to choose First Bite. Thanks for the chance to win one!

    jmanni32@yahoo.com

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  3. Wow! It would be exciting to read Vampire Kisses made just for me.

    rjofus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. This is a great idea! THank you for the opportunity!!! I would choose First Bite :)

    moonlightgleam(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. This sounds like a fun book. I would like the fierce mood book.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  6. this is a tuff one! I think I would go for Fierce Mood ;)

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  7. I would LOVE TheseI would choose the vampire books!
    Thanks so much best giveaway ever!
    chaarmedone1512@aol.com

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  8. Lol, sounds so fun :D
    I would love to be a part of Fierce Moon
    blodeuedd1 at gmail dot com

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  9. This is a fun idea.

    sgiden at verizon.net

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  10. These are fabby. I think it has to be Vampire Kisses. email(at)susankmann(dot)com

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  11. Wow exciting books but I'd prefer FIRST BITE. I think this is my favourite!

    mpp1501 at gmail dot com

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  12. I would pick Fierce moon
    great contest
    meandi09@yahoo.com

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  13. I'm so excited about this.
    I would get Vampire kisses.
    mpalacios21@gmail.com

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  14. This just looks like too much fun! I think I would have to pick one of the two vampire ones. Likely Vampire Kisses. Thanks for this give-away! It's likely the coolest one I've seen!

    marniekm at yahoo dot com

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  15. Hey, Jamie's mine! LOL. I guess I'll have to settle for Pride and Prejudice. Great giveaway.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

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  16. i would personalize vampire kisses

    elizabethjhoskins@gmail.com

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  17. I would pick Fierce Moon. I bought my mom Vampire Kisses a couple of years ago when she was in the hospital to cheer her up and she loved it.

    miztik_rose@yahoo.com

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  18. I love this idea. I would have to go with Fierce Moon.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  19. I LOVE This Idea....I think I would Flip for Vampire Kisses...both in Fiction and in real life....LOL

    Thanks for the chacne to win :)
    beejee at comcast dot net

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  20. These sounds awesome! I would pick Vampire Kisses.

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  21. I'd pick Night Wolf.

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  22. Thanks for the giveaway!
    My pick aould be Vampire Kisses!

    bloggingbooks[@]gmail.com

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  23. I would pick Vampire Kisses

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. OMG I love this! I would definitely pick Vampire Kisses.

    redfirewood888(AT)yahoo(DOT)ca.

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  25. Wow, thank you for the giveaway =) I would pick First Bite, it I won =) THANK YOU! :)

    mikki-mano@hotmail.com

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  26. I would pick Fierce Moon.

    angeldream3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. I think I would like Vampire Kisses best.

    sullivanmcpig(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Julia - That excerpt turned out kind of perfectly though :) It's so stupid, but even just that excerpt with Jamie as my hero made me giggle. Did you try one?

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  29. This looks awesome and hilarious and hilariously awesome. I like all of them but I think I like Fierce Moon the best.

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  30. Wow, sounds like a lot of fun! I would choose First Bite

    yavampire(at)hotmail.com

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  31. I would choose Vampire Kisses. Very cute idea!

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  32. I would choose either Vampire Kisses or Fierce Moon. I like both Vamps and shifters. What a wonderful contest! bpatrick64113@sbcglobal.net

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  33. I've seen these before, but never done more than checked out the preview. Having a full copy would be kind of awesome!

    jazriyah@gmail.com

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  34. Hm... Fierce Moon most likely. :)
    books (dot) things (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  35. Checking out their site, I'd have to go with Seduction Games.


    heatwave96(at)hotmail.com

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  36. It's really hard to choose, but I think I would pick ER Fever
    mkzellmer at yahoo dot com

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  37. I would pick Fierce Moon.

    lyssad87@gmail.com

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  38. Omg this is so cool! I would definitely pick Fierce Moon

    hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu

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  39. I heard about this from a friend...it's an awesome idea. I think I'd choose Fierce Moon..sounds interesting!

    loriann422@gmail.com

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  40. Abigail - That is a perfect excerpt, I love it. I haven't managed to make it through the preview yet, I think we overloaded the site. But as soon as I have my four paragraphs of fame with Werewolf Jamie, I'll let you know ;-)

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  41. I'd like to personalize Night Wolf

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    meredithfl at gmail dot com
    GFC follower

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  42. Great giveaway. I have to go with Fierce moon.
    kimvanaken(at)live(dot)nl

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  43. Such a great idea.
    I'd like to personalize Fierce Moon.
    purrledreadsATgmailDOTcom

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  44. Vampire Kisses

    Chllybrd(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. I think I would choose First Bite to personalize. Thanks for the giveaway!

    chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Brilliant idea
    I'd take dracula
    blood-and-books(at)live(dot)co(dot)uk

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  47. I would love Fierce Moon. I always had a love affair with Mr. Holmes.
    jbax90@gmail.com

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  48. What a cool concept!

    After looking through the website, I'd probably go with the customized A Christmas Carol.

    jkpulley1 at aol dot com

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  49. Fierce Moon... thanks for the giveaway. lisagk@yahoo.com

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  50. Wow I've never seen this before, difficult choice but would have to go with Fierce Moon.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    jenlilley@hotmail.com

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  51. High School Fun: Prom and Prejudice sounds like a lot of fun.

    -Lauren

    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  52. I am loving this giveaway. So different from everything else. I would love a personallized book. I would definitely go with First Bite.

    iqb99@yahoo.com

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  53. I would choose vampire kisses. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  54. This is a wicked cool giveaway. If I had the choice, I would get Fierce Moon. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    ladyrogue(at)ymail(dot)com

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  55. A very cool giveaway. I'd like Dracula, please.
    mhamalainenenator(a)gmail.com

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  56. I would love to have a copy of FIERCE MOON
    audie@wickerness.com

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  57. Ahhhh I love it!! what an amazing idea!! I would soo total want Vampire kisses heheh =D

    kelseyanne90@hotmail.com

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  58. I would pick VAMPIRE KISSES

    geckyboz[at]gmail[dot]com

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  59. I'd like Firce Moon, the cover is hot enough to convince me.
    venturinhawendy(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. I would personalize Firce Moon.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  61. Oh what a dilemma! I would love to be the heroine of Pride and Prejudice!

    But if I have to choose a paranormal story than either one book from the Vampire Academy series or Bitten by Kelley Arsmtrong.

    What a wonderful idea to have a personalized novel! :-D

    stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com

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