Hangin’ On To Summer + Giveaway

Are you ready for school to start? I know I am but my kids are taking advantage of every moment of summer that they can. One of the fun things they have learned to do this summer is to ride a big boy bike and it's something that we are still spending a lot of time doing! Recently we were asked to try out Turbospoke - The Bicycle Exhaust System. Needless to say it's been a big hit!

Installing the Turbospoke wasn't too bad. Admittedly I handed it off to hubby to figure out but he was pleased that the instructions were simple and all the instillation tools were included in the package. We did have a slight problem because we had a tiny bike and the brake was in the way of the system but with some minor adjustments we made it work.

Of course hubby also had to try out the noise level in the house. It was a little much there but once we got the bike outside the kids had a ton of fun! All the neighbors were checking to see what was going on as we rode down the sidewalk and we got smiles and lots of interest from more then a few neighbors.

Today I am super excited to announce that Turbospoke has agreed to give two Kerrific readers sets of their very own Turbospoke Systems to help their children's (or husband's) summers to hold on a little longer. To enter, please use the form below. Good luck!

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Now that you've entered here make sure you hop along to all the other blogs that want to help extend the length of your summer. This amazing hop was organized by Planet Weidknecht and LeahSays’ Views so make sure to tell them thanks as you're making your way around.

The 2015 Back 2 School Event is LIVE!!

Andersons Angels, This Mama's Life, and The More The Merrier (me) are all ready for school to start! To celebrate, they have teamed up with the best group of awesome bloggers and fantastic sponsors to bring you great products to help you get back into the school year swing of things! ONE WINNER will walk away with this whole prize package! The Prize Package includes items from these sponsors:

Little Passports - $15.95 ARV

BIC - $30 ARV

Juice In The Box - $23.98 ARV

Precidio/ Multiflasking - $26.98 ARV

French Toast - $42.94 ARV

Blum Gear - $32.57 ARV

National Geographic - $40 ARV

Mabels Labels - $42 ARV

Crunch Pak - $15 ARV

Snyder of Berlin - $30 ARV

Crispy Green - $15 ARV

Office Depot - $15.95 ARV

ThinkBoard Pack - $25 ARV

Sugar Bowl Bakery - $30 ARV

These are great items that will surely help your students head back into the classroom! Are you ready to enter? It’s simple! Just fill out the Giveaway Tools Form below. There are plenty of entry options, and the more you do, the better your chances of winning are!

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The 2015 Back 2 School Event is open to all legal residents of the United States who are 18-years-old or older. This event will run from 12:00am EST Monday, August 17, 2015 through 11:59pm EST Monday, August 31, 2015. Best Of Luck!

Disclaimer: The More The Merrier, Andersons Angels, This Mama's Life, and all the participating blogs are not responsible for the fulfillment of the prizes. The sponsors will send the prizes directly to the winner. We are also not responsible for any unfortunate accidents that may result from the use of any of these products.

The Fight for Finn + Giveaway

The story of baby Finn and the Blumenthal family is one of hope, strength, and courage that resonates deeply within all of us.

When Sleeping Baby appeared on the hit ABC show Shark Tank, they shared their story of losing a child and how they were able to overcome their struggles largely with the help and encouragement of their sweet customers. The Parkers were flooded with emails from supportive fans… including one woman, Kelly Blumenthal.
Kelly had just discovered she was pregnant with a child who had little to no chance at life due to potentially terminal heart defects. The Blumenthal family had to make plans to terminate the pregnancy based on the recommendation from doctors who conveyed the severity of the baby’s condition and his inevitable fate.
After watching Stephanie share her heart and story on Shark Tank, however, Kelly was renewed with a sense of purpose and drive to see her little one survive and give him a chance at life. Stephanie shared Kelly’s story on the Zipadee-Zip Facebook page and their Sleeping Baby Fans surrounded the family in an overwhelming outpouring of prayer and support during the pregnancy.
Finn is now 5 months old and is ALIVE, well and pretty darn ADORABLE too! In many respects, the Blumenthal family has since become part of the Parker family and they hold a special place in the hearts and prayers of tens of thousands of the Sleeping Baby Fans.

Fight for Finn Giveaway

Sleeping Baby wants to thank their fans for their outpouring of prayer and support with a very special Fight for Finn Giveaway!
5 lucky winners will be chosen to receive a Zipadee-Zip of their choice and 10 winners will receive a Little Sailor teether.

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Kidgets for Budget Kids

With back to school upon us, it is time to reevaluate the family budget. I can hardly believe that this is E’s last year of school but at the same time I am so thankful that we have almost made it to the end. As we tackle this last year as a family it is going to be extremely important that we stay on top of the budget and keep our debt to a minimum so that as we look toward a future of a new job in a possibly new location we do not have school debt holding us back. That is why I was so excited when Family Dollar asked me to share some information about their value brand, Kidgets.

Kidgets are a great buy for anyone who is counting pennies (and many of those that are not). Kidgets’ diapers not only provide excellent leakage protection for little ones with stretchable sides and a cloth-like outer cover but they also include a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back. There aren’t many brands left that can say that which makes Kidgets truly one of the few. Whether you are buying diapers for one kid or three, Kidgets is a great option that can make a huge difference in your family’s budget situation this school year and beyond.

One last note, the other thing I love about Kidgets is that while I am out picking up these practical diapers I can also grab many of the other things on my list at our local Family Dollar. They have a good selection, are close to home, and are one of the few places where it is actually easy to find what I need. If you have never checked out your local Family Dollar store I highly recommend finding your nearest store and stopping in for a visit soon!

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Picking the Perfect Name for Your New Business

Did you know that Kerrific has a big surprise? That’s right! Are you ready …

We’re expanding! Soon you’ll be able to find all of Kerrific’s favorite children’s items at our new storefront. We are so excited about this new adventure and want to share all the fun with you, and we will soon, but first we want to introduce you to some amazing websites that are helping us along the way. For now we want to share some of the things we’ve learned about starting, or expanding, a business. We all know there is a lot to think about but here are some of the items we feel are most important – or at least top priority.

1. Know what you want to do. For us that means that we want to make all of the products we love and don’t know how we’d live without available to our friends and family in south east Idaho and beyond.
   
2. Specialize. For us this means that everything in our store will be for children from birth to age eight and their mothers. We’re excited to be including everything from maternity clothing to basic necessitates for starting kindergarten. It’s going to be a great place for parents and their children. It really doesn’t matter what you choose but make sure it is specific enough that people will know what to expect when they approach your business in person or online.
3. Make a time plan. One of the hardest things about starting a new business is deciding how quickly you would like to have it up and running. Some people want that date to be tomorrow while others like to have a year or two to plan out all the little details. Whatever works best for you set a goal and stick to it. When you have a goal of when you would like to open your business it becomes easier to set a timeline of goals of how you would like to get things done.
   
4. Make a budget. Yes, this is one of the most important things but I put it as number four because a budget is much easier to make if you know what you want to do, how you are going to specialize and what kind of a time line you are looking at completing it on. Budgets very greatly by business but knowing what you need to spend, how much you have currently available, and how you plan to make up the difference is a very important part of making your business successful.
   
5. Pick a name. This may seem like a little thing but picking a name is very important because you want something that will last. Pick something memorable. Something unique. You want people to remember your name - make sure it’s different from all the rest. If you’re struggling to find a name then you might find inspiration from Name.Kitchen’s “Iam ______” video series.
   
6. Secure a website. Once you have a name one of the first things you should do is buy a website domain. I was just introduced to ‘not.com’ domains and I love how unique they are on the internet. If you are looking for something that will stand out this is an option you should look at. You can find a list of domains being released soon here and then don’t forget to claim your name here once you find the perfect fit.

We hope these tips have helped and would love to hear about your tips, trick, and business success. Feel free to comment below with anything you’d like to share.

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20% off at Label Daddy for Back to School

Are you ready for Back to School? You can Save 20% on Label Daddy labels for all your Back to School needs!  This is THE BEST deal available on Label Daddy, the number one solution for labeling your kid's belongings!  Remember to label all clothing, sports equipment, electronics, and other personal belongings your kids bring to school, camp, sports leagues, day care, vacation, and other places.  Label Daddy labels keep them from getting lost or mixed up with others.  

These labels are super durable peel-and-stick washable labels -- they're washer/dryer safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe and UV resistant!  Label Daddy labels are also fun and attractive.  You design your own labels!  Pick from tons of colors, sizes and logos, including Disney and Marvel characters, MLB, NBA, and NHL team logos, other sport and fun logos, and more.  Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for camp!  These labels are made in the USA and shipped directly to you worldwide.  

Remember, Save 20% on your entire Label Daddy order  -  this is the best discount available anywhere. Use code USFAMILY20 at checkout.  

Young Adult Book Hop + Giveaway

It's time for another great book review and hop here at Kerrific. This time we want to feature books for Young Adults. At our house we believe that reading is something for every age and love that all our children love to read! It's a great activity for any day and, thanks to a great local library, is something that we can do for free!

Today our featured book is A Sapphire Season by Lynn Morris. This is a story of beautiful Lady Mirabella Tirel who prefers to take a practical approach to love. She's enduring London's Season only to secure a suitable engagement and begin a life in the country. Little does Mirabella know that Sir Giles Knyvet, her best friend, is secretly in love with her and is striving to become a man deserving of her love.

This is as far as I've gotten in the story thanks to some unexpected interruptions but so far it's amazing! The secret crush effect in this book is done perfectly and almost makes me miss my high school years. Oh to be young and in love ... I'm glad I'm happily married ... but for all of you young adults dreaming of someday, this is a great read that may make you look twice at some of your close friends.

Ready to read? You can enter to win your very own copy of A Sapphire Season by filling out the form below. Can't wait? You can buy the book on Amazon today!

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Now that you've entered here, make sure you hop along and check out all the other great books featured during this hop!

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Nature of Grace Boxed Set by S.R. Johannes + Giveaway

 

The NATURE OF GRACE books have hit many of the top young adult/teen and thriller best seller lists including: Best Debut, Movers and Shakers, Top 100 in Thrillers, and the Top 100 in Teen Action Adventure books. This new "Nature of Grace" Exclusive Box set is for readers who love wilderness thrillers. 16 year old Grace grew up in the woods determined to make a difference in the North Carolina wilderness. When she comes across conservation threats, she uses her survival and wilderness skills to stop them, no matter what the cost. In addition to being a thriller/mystery - other book themes include conservation, nature, animals, survival, wilderness, endangered animals. The box set includes all 3 boxes in the Nature of Grace (Untraceable, Uncontrollable, and Unstoppable). It also includes an exclusive short story, Unspeakable from Mo's perspective) as well as the original Untraceable before it was changed. The box set also includes a large section of Special Extras that include interviews with the author, characters, and additional information on the nature and animal conservation the books support.

Untraceable (Book 1) - When Grace's forest ranger dad disappears on patrol, she fights town authorities, tribal officials, & nature to prove he’s alive. Torn between a hot boy and cute ex, she heads into the wilderness to find her dad. Soon, she is caught in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder.
Uncontrollable (Book 2) - When Grace enters the Red Wolf Reintroduction Program. When wolves start showing up dead, Grace must work through her fears and hunt down clues to find out who is sabotaging the wolf program and why. Little does she know, she is being hunting too.
Unstoppable (Book 3) - When Grace moves to the Everglades to live with her grandmother, Birdie, she makes new friends with Dylan and his girlfriend, fellow animal activist, Sadie. After finding an injured Florida Panther, she stumbles upon a large roadside zoo illegally filled with a variety of endangered and exotic animals. There, she and her friends are kidnapped by the ruthless owner and dragged deep into the Everglades for a hunting challenge. Only this time, Grace is the prey.
Unspeakable (Short Story from Mo's perspective) - When Mo sees a strange girl in the woods, he follows her. He soon realizes they are both in a dangerous position and may not get out alive. Untraceable's Original Ending - Never released before!
Exclusive Extras - including author interviews, character interviews, insider scoop on the series, and additional animal and nature conservation information on the issues covered in the series.

Sale!! From now until August 16 the complete box set is only $0.99.

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Praise for the books: "A Modern Day Katniss" -Reel Life with Jane "A suspense-filled mystery with surprises that keep you guessing all the way to the end."- IndieReader Kirkus Reviews called this teen series "a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance"!

Author S. R. Johannes S.R. Johannes is the award-winning author of the Amazon bestselling Nature of Grace thriller series (Untraceable, Uncontrollable, and Unstoppable). She is a winner of the IndieReader Discovery Award in YA, an IPPY a Silver Medalist for YA Fiction, a Finalist in The Kindle Book Review's Best Young Adult Fiction, and a Finalist in US Book News Best YA Book. Since leaving Corporate America, she has followed her passion for writing and conservation by working with The Dolphin Project, the Atlanta Zoo, other animal rescue organizations, and by weaving conservation themes into her books. Currently, she lives in Atlanta, GA with her two Doodles, English-accented husband, and the huge imaginations of their prince and princess, which she hopes- someday- will change the world.

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Baby Strong

Okay moms…can you relate to this? New moms may have every intention to hit the gym, attend a class, go for a run, or pop in a DVD and workout at home...but things don't always work out this way with a new baby. When we heard about this new mom invention launching on Kickstarter, we just had to share with you! Baby Strong Workout is the solution for every new mom to feel good again...and by only using mom + baby! Make sure to scroll below to help spread the word about Baby Strong in two simple steps. Baby Strong Workout is a fun, effective and inexpensive workout option that helps moms of all sizes, shapes and fitness levels feel strong, healthy, happy and confident. Features:

• Deck of workout cards held together with a teething ring link
• Includes individual exercise cards and a series of pre-made workouts (do one-off exercises, put together your own workout or try the pre-made ones)
• Baby Safe: chew, drool and baby-friendly material used for cards
• Text and photo instructions included for each exercise
• Follow pre-made workouts or customize your own

Benefits:

• Workout with ONLY mom + baby!
• No gym, no classes, no special equipment
• Created for moms of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels
• Helps moms feel strong, healthy, happy, and confident
• Fun, effective, and inexpensive workout for moms
• Mommy Care + Baby Care
• No Tears. No Guilt.

Could you help our friends over at Baby Strong Workout spread the word? Here are two simple steps:

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Head over to the Baby Strong Workout website to learn more and if you think this is a great idea your pre-order on Kickstarter is much appreciated!

 

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace by Becky Monson + Giveaway

Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace by Becky Monson If there’s one thing that Bridgette Reynolds has learned recently, it’s that the perfect shoes, the perfect hair, and the perfect dress do not make for the perfect proposal. In fact, sometimes they make for the not-so-perfect breakup. Now, Bridgette must do everything in her power to win Adam back. She knows they are meant to be. And nothing will stand in her way—not her friends, not her grandmother, not even the fact that Adam is now engaged to Serene after a whirlwind romance. Focused on her plan to win Adam back, Bridgette isn’t expecting Ian—her college best friend, her love, her big regret—to come back into her life. They sink back into their comfortable friendship as if no time has passed at all, making Bridgette start to question her feelings for Adam. But Ian has a few secrets of his own . . . secrets that could shatter their friendship once and for all. Bridgette has to make some major decisions—should she speak now? Or forever hold her peace?
 

Praise for the Book "Can I give this book a 10? It was so fantastic!" -Taking Time For Mommy "Speak Now grabbed me from the beginning! This is the perfect escape/beach read - light and fun, amusing with some tearful moments." -Reviewing in Chaos "Chick-Lit at its most enjoyable." - Life With Katie

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Author Becky Monson By day, Becky Monson is a mother to three young children, and a wife. By night, she escapes with reading books and writing. In her debut novel, Becky uses humor and true-life experiences to bring her characters to life. She loves all things chick-lit (movies, books, etc.), and wishes she had a British accent. She has recently given up Diet Coke for the fiftieth time and is hopeful this time will last... but it probably won't.

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Off To School We Go with NCircle + Giveaway

Welcome to the 3rd Annual "Off to School We Go!" Giveaway Hop! I can't believe it's this time already. I'm very ready for kids to go back to school - this mama is worn out - but I still have a long list of things to do to help them get ready. Today I want to send out a HUGE thank you NCircle Entertainment who sent me some wonderful DVDs to check out and to help my kids get back in the school spirit.

My kids are loving the newest editions to NCircle's line of educational DVDs. The most recent additions are the Doozers. I'd never heard of these guys before but I have to admit that they are pretty cute. My kids love watching these little people design, create and innovate by putting their ideas into action. Watching them has also inspired my kids to take on some new tasks of their own which I think is awesome!

Today I am also excited to announce that as part of this hop, NCircle has agreed to give one Kerrific reader some of their own educational DVDs to help get more kids ready for back to school. The prize package will include the same two Doozer DVDs that I received plus a Sid The Science Kid DVD for an extra measure of fun. Entering is easy, simply us the form below. Good luck!

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Hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. This hop is focused on items you'd want/need for your children to get ready for school! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

Be sure to check out the grand prize on Mama's Baby Cupcakes blog for several goodies to get your kiddos ready for another school year! One lucky winner will receive a lunchbox of their choice from I See Me!, one school themed shirt from Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts, two fun shirts of your choice from Alley + Rae, a $25 gift card from Little Miss Matched, and a $100 gift card from Kohls. Gift cards are great for extras like book bags, shoes, pants, and more! This grand prize has a retail value of $215.50, perfect for getting ready to go back to school!

Mama's Baby Cupcakes, Mommy's Favorite Things and the "Off To School We Go!" participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Beach Reads + Giveaway

With summer here that means it's time for some great vacation reads. For many of you that means time spent enjoying the beach sun with a good book. In Idaho I'm not quite that lucky, and I'll be thinking of you in all that warmth, but here is an exciting read about a hot vacation spot near me.

In Velvet: A Novel by Burt Weissbourd takes place in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park as it is closed for bear management. Rachel, a bear biologist has discovered some very startling behavior from the grizzlies, swans, and elk and also seems to be seeing some horrific mutations among the young. She's off to discover what is really going on. Why is this area of the part closed? Who knows about what is going on here? The adventure is off with this non-stop thriller set in some of North America's wildest country. Open the cover and you'll be on the inside with a local detective and a Chicago cop as they take on the the most evil of  their kind to solve the mystery and restore the natural order to Yellowstone National Park. 

I haven't had a chance to read this book yet but I am very excited to get my copy. After reading the latest interview with Burt Weissbourd and checking out his website I have a feeling I will have another all-nighter on my hands.

Today as part of the Beach Reads hop, I am excited to be giving away a cop of In Velvet to one lucky Kerrific reader. To enter simply use the form below. And once you're done entering here make sure you hop along to the other participating blogs to see what great reads and prizes they have for you. Good luck!

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Happy Hopping!

Aflac for your Hair

“This post is sponsored by Aflac.  I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100 percent mine.”

Have you ever had a crazy bad hair day? I know I have. Some people really like crazy hair. Me, I prefer it soft, smooth, and flat. So here are a few of the tips that I use to help keep my hair looking nice.

1. Wash it - I know this may seem simple but for me washing my hair makes a huge difference in how it looks. Part of this is simply because washing my hair gives me a chance to massage my scalp really well which helps with the dandruff problem I seem to always have going on. ICK!
2. Brush it - I know it may seem old fashioned but there is something to say about brushing your hair 100+ strokes per day. Again, this helps massage your scalp and keep your head and hair healthy and happy. For me, this is also a relaxation technique. Nothing like brushing your hair to help you relax for bed.
3. Wear it up - nothing makes hair more crazy then the Idaho wind so for me, wearing my hear up makes a huge difference for keeping it under control. Braids and buns are some great ways to keep things secure but there are lots of other great hairstyles for different types of hair that offer the same result.

So, these are my tips. Now are you ready to see the ones from the experts?

Ok, maybe not so expert at hair styling but Aflac does have a lot of other great advantages including my favorite feature that when a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast - in as little as ONE business day with the new One Day Pay℠ promise. This is able to happen because Aflac is built to process and pay to help keep your life on track. Many insurance companies talk about how they will help you save on premiums but we're here to remind you that you're buying insurance so you an get paid when you need to file a claim. Aflac understands that the most important thing is for their policyholders to get money when they need it most. 

We're ready to Aflac. Are you? 

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This review and giveaway was made possible by iConnect Influencer Management and Aflac. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Formula for Happiness this Summer with Baby

It's hot! It's dry! It's summer vacation! YIKES! I can't be the only mom who's starting to feel like maybe it should be time to go back to school. I've decided it's time to reevaluate our summer to keep things rolling smoothly. Here are  a few of the things I've learned really help the happiness level at our house along with a few things we're going to try adding to our formula for happiness.

Sleep - this is the most important thing at our house to keeping everyone happy. Even when we're out and about or on vacation it's important to make sure you and your little ones are getting enough sleep. For us that means that all my kids have nap time every day. It's great because it gives mom some quite time and puts the kids back on tolerable terms with each other. Not sure if you're child is getting enough sleep? A chat with a sleep expert is a great idea! They can help you not only learn how much sleep should be happening but also help make sure you have safe sleeping environments and help you conquer any sleep challenges you may be having.

Keep it simple - having a simple daily plan can help keep everyone on track. If you and your children know what to expect it helps keep everyone happy. At our house this means that we do chores first thing after breakfast and once they are done the kids can play until lunch time. After lunch we have naps and then do one more chore before they are able to play for the rest of the evening. The chores and play activities change but having the basic structure of our day be standard helps everyone's experience be better.

Keep it clean - another part of having a basic schedule is that it helps us keep our home clean make it a more enjoyable place to be. I love looking at a clean house and even the baby loves crawling on a clean floor. Who wouldn't? It's another simple thing that helps keep everyone happy.

Plan meals in advance - I've discussed this one before but I've found it's especially important to plan meals ahead during the summer. With the long hours of light there is nothing worse then having a screaming child before you realize it's way past dinner time. We like to keep meals simple but filling and eat early enough that we have time to enjoy time as a family once we're finished. It's another small step to keeping everyone happy.

Go with the flow - yes, structure is important but sometimes you need a day to just do what you feel like. Go to the park, the zoo, or visit with family or friends. You children will love spending a day relaxing and it's a great way to change things up a bit and keep things moving.

If you like these tips then you'll want to go check out these great ideas for helping to keep you children happy. We'd also love to hear from you. What tips and tricks do you have for us that we can add to our formula for happiness? 

Courtlight Series by Terah Edun + Giveaway x 2

Seventeen-year-old Ciardis has grown up in poverty, a cleaner in a small vale on the outskirts of the empire. But beneath her empire’s seemingly idyllic surface lies a hidden secret. Whispers of an inept crown Prince are growing ever louder—intensified by the five year anniversary of the soulbond initiations. Amidst scandalous whispers, Ciardis finds herself chosen to train for the Companions Guild. She leaves her home and sets off on a personal journey to become a Court Companion. A position she’d never thought possible for a lowly servant to obtain, she must prove that she has the skills to attract a Patron. But she must master those skills quickly. If the legends are true, only Ciardis can harness the power to raise a Prince in an Imperial Court sworn to bring him down. This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with remarkable characters and unforgettable magic. Sworn To Raise is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Michelle Sagara, and Maria Snyder.

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Author Terah Edun Terah Edun is a young adult fantasy writer that writes the stories that she always loved to read as a young girl. Her Courtlight and Crown Service series can be seen on the USA Today Happily Ever After blog and together have sold over 100,000 copies.

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