What is Family-Friendly?

What is Family-Friendly? Fiction novels safely enjoyed by either teenagers and/or adults. The books can be any of the following, or a combination: Humorous; Serious; Comedy; Drama; Sweet Romance; Suspense; Thriller; Mystery; Historical; Contemporary; Fantasy; Science Fiction; Futuristic; Paranormal; Steampunk; Dystopian; Christian. What isn't appropriate for family-friendly novels? No sex scenes, please.
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Friday, November 6, 2015

Grateful for Books Blog Hop!

Hi guys! Welcome to the last blog hop of 2015! We've been so grateful to hop with you. You've been there with us through it all, and it my sincerest hope that you have left with new authors and books to follow! 



Join us as we show our gratefulness for all things books! Stop by each of the blogs on this tour and see what they're giving away! Don't forget to tell us what makes you so grateful for books! 

Friday, August 14, 2015

Books That Make Your Heart Flutter Blog Hop



Welcome to the Books That Make Your Heart Flutter Blog Hop! This is one of my favorite themes because there are so many books that make my heart go pitter patter! And just like everyone else on this blog hop, we all have a story about it!

So, hop on by each blog and leave a comment telling us your favorite book that just makes you swoon and your heart flutter! You may just win another book that will do the same for you! Happy hopping!

Friday, May 22, 2015

It's Time for Summer!!






It's time for Summer, and with that comes a bunch of fun stuff! The kids are out of school. The weather gets warm, and there's a lot of fun things to do with the family or on your own. What's your favorite thing to do in the Summer or your favorite thing about the Summer?

Show up on these blogs and let us know! There will be fun prizes on each blog, so don't miss one! :)

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Blog Hops for 2015!

Sorry for the delay in getting together our blog hops, but as you can imagine, life sometimes get in the way of running these types of things. But, we've finally set up our 2015 hops! There are only four of them, like last year, but I think they'll be a blast! 

Sign up now if you have family-friend fiction to promote or you just want to promote your favorite authors! For more about us, please read the ABOUT page carefully! 

February - Love, Candy, and Cupcakes Blog Hop

It's Valentine's Day! And with Valentine's Day comes candy, cakes, and all things romance! What's your favorite romance? 

Sign up HERE 

May - Summer Begins Blog Hop

Summer has just begun! What's your favorite thing about summer? What kind of trips do you take? Anything special happen when summer begins for you?  

Sign up HERE 

August - Books That Make Your Heart Flutter Blog Hop

What are some of the books that just make your heart go pitter-patter when you read them? 

Sign up HERE 

November - Grateful for Books Blog Hop

Books are so important to us, and we want to know why you're grateful for books! Which book(s) are you the most grateful for? 
 
Sign up HERE 

Happy Hopping!! 

Friday, December 5, 2014

Let's Trim the Tree!





Welcome to the last blog hop of 2014! I'm surprised that the year has flown by so quickly! But now is the time to celebrate Christmas, and what usually happens during Christmas for book lovers, we get books! And that's what this hop is all about. It's to spread some Holiday cheer and discuss our favorite Christmas ornaments! Do you have any that hold sentimental value? If so, share it with us during this hop on each blog! Happy Hopping!





Friday, September 26, 2014

Welcome to the Fall Into Books Blog Hop!!




Books!  That's the sole reason we're here!  We all have that special place we love to read at or a special book that we go back to time and time again.  What's your favorite place to read, and what is that special book you want to fall into again and again? 

Join our authors on the follow blogs and discuss this with them. And you know what, you may even win a prize or two! 

Twenty-three authors want to make your weekend better by sharing their favorite books with you! Happy Hopping!!

 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Fall Into Books - Upcoming Blog Hop Opportunity

Hello, our lovely followers! As you know, we've downgraded to less hops per year (four in total), but you'll be happy to know, we have our third one coming up September 26-29!

We're asking that if you are an author who follows this page, maybe you will consider joining the hop. What can it do for you? It's GREAT exposure! We have custom tweets and Facebook posts that are sent out via our hoppers and our Candlelight Reads Facebook page. (We may get a Twitter account, but that hasn't happened yet.)

We ask that everyone gives away something on their blog, and it can be a copy of your work or swag which is VERY popular with readers! Or a gift card giveaway! All work out beautifully, and it helps spread the word for your novel.

Each blog on the tour will link to your blog, so when our readers are through with one, they'll hop to another.Where they will read your post and enter your giveaway!

We aren't asking for your money to participate. It's all free. All you have to do is supply a prize to the hoppers. That's it.

So, if you're interested, join our fall hop. The page to sign up is here: http://candlelightreads.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_1779.html

The week of the hop, you will receive an email with all of the instructions.

Also, if you need some questions answered, please message us through our Facebook page or you can contact Emerald Barnes via her contact page.

We look forward to hopping with you!

Friday, June 13, 2014

Take a Bite Out of Summer Blog Hop


With summer comes some of the best things to eat!  Fresh vegetables and fruit from gardens or the market, watermelons, strawberries. Of course, there are the sweet treats that are so yummy in the summer heat: ice cream, frozen yogurt, or snow cones.

Maybe there is a special treat you like to have each summer. That's what this hop is all about! And don't forget to stop by each blog below and see what little treats we're giving away! I'm sure summer will be even sweeter with these hot prizes!

Have fun hopping!


Friday, March 21, 2014

Welcome to a Spring in Your Step Blog Hop!


With Spring comes shedding those thick winter coats and daring to venture outside.  How do you celebrate spring? Do you lounge outside and read?  Or do you and your family plan new and adventurous activities to get out and get going? What is it that you like to do?  Or even a character in your books?

Find out what our hoppers like most about Spring time!  Follow these awesome blogs below and entire to win some really cool prizes! 


 

Friday, January 17, 2014

It's Time to Hop for 2014!

Hey!  We have finally set up our blog for signups of this year's hops!  We have opted for four hops this year.

A Spring in Your Step - March 21-24

Take a Bite Out of Summer - June 13-16

Fall Into Books - September 26-29

Trim the Tree -  December 5-8


We will continue hopping like we have, giving individual prizes away on each blog.  If you're an author or blogger, please join us!  We host family-friendly fiction, and we think that this will be an amazing year for Candlelight Reads!

Please, sign up, and if you're just looking for hops, please sign up for updates every time we post on this blog.  Or you can like us on Facebook and keep up with us there!  We also use the hashtag #CLReads, so you can keep up with us on Twitter!  (A twitter account may come later for that, but right now, it's only us hoppers tweeting using that hashtag.) 




Saturday, November 2, 2013

Kindle Fire HDX Giveaway Blog Hop

Kindle HDX NOvember  

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER GIVEAWAY EVENT! Bloggers & Authors have joined together and each chipped in a little money towards a Kindle Fire HDX 7". 
The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)
  Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)
  Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)
  NOVEMBER SPONSORS
  1. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
  2. Feed Your Reader
  3. Ripple Effect Romance Series
  4. Dark Motive's Books & More
  5. Fae Books
  6. Author Marianne Morea
  7. Buku-Buku Didi
  8. Author Camelia Miron Skiba
  9. Author Stacy Claflin
  10. Patchwork Press
  11. Author Louise Caiola
  12. Author Bella Street
  13. Author Bonnie Blythe
  14. Author Julia Crane
  15. The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl
  16. Author Kim Cresswell
  17. A Bookish Escape
  18. Author Talia Jager
  19. Mother Daughter Book Reviews
  20. Fiction Dreams
  21. Book Angel Booktopia
  22. Kelly's Lucky You
  23. Author Roxanne Crouse
  24. Author Rachelle Christensen
  25. Author Jennifer Laurens
  26. Hardback Book Hotties
  27. Lori's Reading Corner
  28. Author Misty Moncur
  29. MyLadyWeb: Women's History and Women Authors
  30. Author Elizabeth Isaacs
  31. Living, Learning and Loving Life
  32. Fairiechick's Fantasy Book Reader
  33. My Story That I Like Best
  34. LeahSay's Views
  35. Christine's Blog
  36. Candle Light Reads
  37. NESSAROX
  38. The Demon Librarian
  39. SMIBookClub
  40. Author T.L. Clarke
  41. Back Off My Books
  42. Michael SciFan
  43. Author Carole Brown
  44. Coffee and Characters
  45. No Thought 2 Small
  46. Stanley and Katrina, Pet Authors
  47. Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
  48. Love Bites & Silk
  49. Kimber Leigh Writes
  50. Author Rae Z. Ryans
  51. Author Georgina Young-Ellis
  52. The Reporter and the Girl
  53. Fic Central
  54. Like a Broken Vessel 
  55. Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7". Ends 11/30/13 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   a Rafflecopter giveaway

Friday, June 14, 2013

Tortured Heroes Hop

Welcome to the Tortured Heroes Blog Hop hosted by six authors/bloggers.



From June 14-17, we're discussing our favorite Tortured Heroes and what that phrase means to us.  Please join us for the discussions and individual giveaways on the following blogs!


 Also, don't forget to comment and you could be entered to win a $65 gift card to your favorite online bookstore and a really cool swag pack!

 ENTER NOW!  

a Rafflecopter giveaway Go to the next Blogger on the list below!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Love Blooms Hop

 

Welcome to Candle Light Blog Hops! Love Blooms Hop is almost here!

  • May 24-27: 
  • Title: Love Blooms:
  • Topic: We love to talk about love. We love to read about love. What is a better time than in May, when the scent of new grass and flowers are in the air? When did you fall in love? Tell how it happened! Or tell about your favorite romance or scene--one that you have remembered long after closing the book! Comment to enter the raffle! 
  • Prizes:
    • $55 Amazon Gift Card (so far!)
    • Swag Pack 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 
Visit the Bloggers for more chances to enter the Raffle, and to enter individual contests:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Sweet Love of Reading Blooms In May!


WINNER UPDATE!

Congrats to commenter Sara O. for being the randomly-selected winner of the $20 Amazon card. 

Congrats, Sara! (Check your Inbox for confirmation)

Thanks to everyone else who participated. Sign up for our email list so you don't miss our monthly giveaways. And a new one starts tomorrow! Don't miss it!

Welcome to Candlelight Reads--where authors and bloggers promote 
clean fiction of several genres while offering 
monthly giveaways and prizes!
To whet your appetite for our very own LOVE IN BLOOM HOP 
coming up next week, 
we wanted to partner with 
I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Portrait of a Book
for their giveaway hop which features 
Lighthearted/Contemporary Young Adult Romance
& Sweet, Clean Adult Romance!

 To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS 
for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Book money, baby!
 

And while you're here, check out our authors on the left sidebar 
or upper widget for lots of great, clean reads. 
Then sign up for our email list 
so you never miss a giveaway where we feature 
a cash prize and swag pack every month!

Don't forget to hop to the next blog. 
Because the love of reading is in bloom! 



Friday, April 19, 2013

Earth Day Blog Hop: Save the Earth Buy an Ebook!

Welcome to the Earth Day Blog Hop!  We authors and bloggers have come together to discuss the end of the world, and we decided, "Why not go ahead and share our books with you for 99cents!  You know, since the end of the word is here." 

BUY TWO EBOOKS FROM THIS LIST AND GET ONE FREE!  Oh, and not to mention, we're giving away a $43 GIFT CARD and a super cool SWAG PACK!



So, stop by these blogs, read their posts, comment on their blogs, and enter to win the prizes!


ENTER THE GIVEAWAY NOW!




99 CENT EBOOKS


~ A Christian Paranormal Romance ~

Nathaniel Taylor was a Christian who thought believers were exempted from "dark times." That was until he entered his own long time in the dark. When he meets Lilly, a young woman in danger, it sends him on a journey to discover the difference between night and day and that during dark times, the Light is hidden, not gone.




~Christian romance~

 Miranda Adams is in desperate need of a milagro--a miracle. She's trying to find her half-sister, Soledad, living in an orphanage somewhere in Mexico City. Spencer Meyers, bound to her by his family's blackmail, helps her as they set off on a frustrating search through winding, unnamed streets of Cuidad Nezahualcóyotl...and find much more than they ever expected.



Bran Monroe, the troubled Earl Kirkbride, believes he murdered his wife during one of his mysterious blackouts. But Regan Delaney, a gypsy elf who is familiar with the world of Lumière, knows better. There’s an explanation for Bran’s black spells, one that will be difficult for Bran to accept—that he is not only a shapeshifter, but a powerful one who can save his captured people and defeat the evil that threatens Earth’s way of life. Only if he comes to terms with what and who he is can he accept the love that Regan offers. 

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 To save her sister, Crystal Rader must woo Reginald, the Viscount Foxley, obtain the Carthage, an ancient stone of great powers, and give it to their evil father, Tom Rader. Tom locked a choking device with clockworks around the sister’s neck. Crystal has two months to get what he wants or else her sister will die.

Both Reginald and Tom are immortals. Over the centuries, Tom has sent many a woman to seduce Reginald into giving up the ancient power, and Reginald nearly succumbed twice.

Since Crystal knows nothing about seduction, and despises her abusive father, she doesn’t plan on following through–although she vows to save her sister. But her father’s spies are watching her so she must try her hand at wooing. It’s a juggling act since she also builds her listening ears disguised in her robomaids to spy on establishments her father frequents in an attempt to discover where he has imprisoned her sister.

Reginald is suspicious of her, and isn’t convinced she is who she says she is. However, his dear Lady Eliot–a woman who posed as his grandmother before her death–believed in Crystal, so much so that she named Crystal in her will with the stipulation that Reginald marry the girl in order to obtain Lady Eliot’s fortunes. Crystal claims she had nothing to do with the will, but Lady Eliot befriended her when she most needed it, and she wants to honor her benefactor by trying her hand at courting, which Reginald finds amusing and unusual.

When Reginald discovers her sister is missing, he joins her in the search. He admires her ingenuity with gadgets, and the way she uses her strengths to find her sister. She is both vulnerable and brave, a mixture he finds rare in women. He senses she has secrets. Her attempts to flirt with him in order to honor Lady Eliot captivates him; the mystery of her fascinates him.

Reginald’s determination to find her sister endears him to her. As she gets to know him better, the lies swamp her in guilt. Chivalry shines through from his ancient training as a Knight Templar, with an honor code her father and his acquaintances lack. She never anticipated falling for Reginald herself. Can she keep him from discovering who she is–the daughter of a man who has been Reginald’s archenemy for centuries?

With a little interference from pixies Allegro and Glissando, magic just might separate the truths from the lies and the horsehair from the crinoline.

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Terrorist plot expert.
Bodyguard to the President.
Tested faith and personal troubles--
How will Brian Atwood face the End Times?

FBI Agent Brian Atwood is used to danger, and when he hunts down leads to a terrorist plot and saves a U.S. Airbase, he's eventually offered a position to be the personal bodyguard of the President of the United States. The job not only tests his skills as an agent, but also his faith as a Christian when he discovers that the President has the morals of an alley cat. As Brian tries to come to terms with doing his job and having to look the other way, his world begins to crumble. His wife is dying of cancer and his son was taken away by the government because he has Down's Syndrome. What else can go wrong? As the apocalyptic End Times approaches and the U.S. disintegrates into chaos, Brian must try to save his family.


This novel is a parallel novel to Times of Trouble and can be read as a stand-alone novel.

In this Christian End Times thriller in a bleak near future, Christians suffer from persecution as the President declares himself dictator, implements the United Nations' Agenda 21 with his own agenda attached, and begins targeting his political and spiritual enemies. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Iran intensifies as the apocalyptic End Times approach.



Zeke Clay is down on his luck. He’s lost everything—an apartment, an education, a girlfriend, his job....

When a mysterious letter comes from a law firm in Colorado, he decides things just might be looking up. Now he stands to inherit a fortune, but it comes with a price. He must break a family curse and restore true love. What does he know about breaking a curse? And who is this Great Uncle Luther Clayton, who claims Zeke is the one? Can he piece together the clues left by his dearly departed?

Who can he trust? The Apache Indian attorney? Her great nephew? The leather-clad, Harley riding Pastor? Least of all, himself?
What about the Ghosts?

...And why does his three-year-old tattoo bleed every time he gets near the wishing well?


Draw closer to god in just 2 minutes per day!

This series of short 2-minute devotions relates the Scriptures to Horsemanship, giving the reader and rider a new insight into God's word. Even if you have no experience with horses whatsoever, you can glean amazing insight into the workings of God through your relationship with Him.

First begun as a weekly devotion in "More From Ruby" - the website addition from RUBY FOR WOMEN Magazine.


Sara Little has ached to live in America. But being born of a single mother in London’s working class, she could only dream. Then, scrawled in hasty intensity, Sara receives an invitation to America. Drawn to the possibility of a new beginning, she follows God’s whisper and steps forward into the unknown. But more awaits than the realization of her dreams.

Sara’s benefactor is handsome widower Christopher Lake, a philanthropist dedicated to helping the less fortunate redefine their future. Though devastated by the loss of his wife, he dedicates himself to her last request: To provide Sara the means for a brighter future.

Sara’s gift of art inspires Christopher’s sponsorship, and he is determined to protect her gentle heart while propelling her into artistic society. Even if he must press her forward beyond her shy nature. But when a local paper weaves tales of a romantic entanglement, Sara is stricken by the stark reality of a growing devotion. Caught in the whirlwind of debuts and dinner parties, she has fallen in love with the one man she believes she does not deserve.

Can a servant girl hope to bless such a noble man to happiness?
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~A Christian romance~
Chiaroscuro—the treatment of light and shade to give an illusion of depth—is stock in trade for Marc Dorin's work as a photographer. When he meets the silk and steel Julia Wilcox,  it's as if one of his sepia-toned prints comes to gently-hued life. But will the shadows from her past drain all the color from their future together?

It’s on the edge of her memory like a word on the tip of her tongue, but Kandi can’t remember what it is to save her life.

Despite being a cop, Jimmy can’t protect Kandi from the one thing that haunts her. She’s in danger and doesn’t even know it. After it happened, her brain repressed her memories of the accident, and now, she’s taking a Biology class under a man who wants to see her dead. The memories have started coming back, and it feels like she’s miles away from him. How can he protect her when she doesn’t even know she needs protecting?

Can these characters pierce their way through the darkness?





What happens when you're living the dream and things suddenly change? Micara Lee's charming existence starts slipping away as land developers threaten the town she loves.

What happens when your dream doesn't align with God's plan for your life? Garrett Hearth finds out when an injury ends his athletic career. Disenchantment and wavering faith keep him from the life he desires. Micara's beautiful spirit touches Garrett's heart... but can she help restore his faith and convince him to live the life God has planned for him?

Their happiness and the legacy of Sweet Home, Texas hang in the balance.


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 Alexia Wheaton’s problems go beyond picking a dress and a date for homecoming.

For seven years, Alex has lived with a painful memory - her parents' horrific murder. As the sole witness, she has kept quiet to protect herself, but when the local newspaper reveals her secret, Alex is plagued with fear that her parents' murderer will soon find her - and silence her forever.

Alex is catapulted into a race against time to save her life and catch her parents' murderer before he catches her.
 Nia Alaera, only daughter of the Alaerian King Thaedis, stands as heir to the throne. To benefit the realm, she is betrothed to the mayor of a neighboring district, sight unseen.

After all her childhood fantasies the betrothal is a bitter pill to swallow, but her dedication to her people and her family offers her silent courage… until the day she meets her mysterious husband-to-be.

With his unruly shock of auburn curls and eager smile, Shamus O’Neill reminds her more of a boy than a mayor. And those rich emerald eyes cause a flutter different than she has ever experienced before.

Will her role be forever his fair princess? Or will her heart finally burn with the passion she has longed for?

Mission... Impossible: The pixies' mission—if Allegro and Glissando are to accept it—is to secure the future of a troubled England. To achieve this, the Earl of Falconwood, better known as the Black Falcon, must marry Nicola Moore. Never mind the woman is a hoyden who makes the most atrocious hats decorated with machine parts, which she then dyes with her famous Clockwork Blue. And certainly forget the earl is atoning for his brother's death by purposely hovering on the fringes of the ton. Add to the mix Glissando's tendency to slip to the side of the Mrasek, the ones who work to free the evil Lord Sethos. But Maestro depends on the pixies—for better or for worse. To release the magic trapped in the Clockwork Blue dye—a magic that will safeguard England's future—Malcolm and Nicola must not only wed, but they must also fall in love.

 In a small Oregon community, Sara Andersen finds herself in possession of an old farmhouse in desperate need of renovations. Brian Farris is a builder who is new in town, but intimately acquainted with Sara. His purpose is not to restore only the house, but his relationship with her. The only problem is that Sara doesn't believe Brian has undergone any soulful renovations of his own.

The Pomeroys and the Kensingtons, two families at war. To cease the feud they have made an arrangement of marriage. However, when the bride-to-be disappears the day before the wedding, the locals cry murder and insist she haunts the family estate. Para Sedi and Munwar Meek accept the challenge of solving the mystery. Can they do so without jeopardizing the tenuous peace?

 
Nathaniel Taylor was a Christian who thought believers were exempted from "dark times." That was until he entered his own long time in the dark. When he meets Lilly, a young woman in danger, it sends him on a journey to discover the difference between night and day and that during dark times, the Light is hidden, not gone.

 Zeke Clay is down on his luck. He’s lost everything—an apartment, an education, a girlfriend, his job....

When a mysterious letter comes from a law firm in Colorado, he decides things just might be looking up. Now he stands to inherit a fortune, but it comes with a price. He must break a family curse and restore true love. What does he know about breaking a curse? And who is this Great Uncle Luther Clayton, who claims Zeke is the one? Can he piece together the clues left by his dearly departed?

Who can he trust? The Apache Indian attorney? Her great nephew? The leather-clad, Harley riding Pastor? Least of all, himself?
What about the Ghosts?

...And why does his three-year-old tattoo bleed every time he gets near the wishing well?

This series of short 2-minute devotions relates the Scriptures to Horsemanship, giving the reader and rider a new insight into God's word. Even if you have no experience with horses whatsoever, you can glean amazing insight into the workings of God through your relationship with Him.

First begun as a weekly devotion in "More From Ruby" - the website addition from RUBY FOR WOMEN Magazine.

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