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FMB Blog Tour: If Wishes Were Shadows

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IfWishesWereShadowsTour

Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for If Wishes Were Shadows. I have a “20 Questions” about the main character, Calinda!

IfWishesWereShadows_coverTitle: If Wishes Were Shadows

Series: The Shadows Series, #1

Author: A. Sangrey Black

Genre: Paranormal, Erotica, Menage (m/m/f), BDSM, Vampire,

Publisher: Cobblestone Press

Ebook

Words: Approx. 14,000

Purchase: Cobblestone Press |

Book Description:

Calinda Byer is all assertiveness in her daytime life, but when it comes to the bedroom, she leaves her will at the door with her clothes. Her vampire Dom, Adam Straton, refuses to turn her until she has witnessed the darker side of immortality and the true depths of his sexuality — including his male vampire lover.  A weekend at his country estate promises dark, twisted delights the likes of which Calinda could never have imagined. All she has to do is use the safe word, and she can return to the “normal” world alone. But will she? Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: If Wishes Were Shadows →

FMB Blog Tour: The Curse Merchant

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for The Curse Merchant! Check out the excerpt below!

Curse Merchant Cover_WebTitle: The Curse Merchant

Series: The Dark Choir #1

Author: J.P. Sloan

Genre: Urban Fantasy Noir

Publisher: Self-published

Format: Ebook

Words: 83,000

Purchase: Amazon | Smashwords |

Book Description:

Dorian Lake has spent years cornering the Baltimore hex-crafting market, using his skills at the hermetic arts to exact karmic justice for those whom the system has failed. He keeps his magic clean and free of soul-corrupting Netherwork, thus avoiding both the karmic blow-back of his practice and the notice of the Presidium, a powerful cabal of practitioners that polices the esoteric arts in America. However, when an unscrupulous Netherworker interferes with both his business and his personal life, Dorian’s disarming charisma and hermetic savvy may not be enough to keep his soul out of jeopardy.

His rival, a soul monger named Neil Osterhaus, wouldn’t be such a problem were it not for Carmen, Dorian’s captivating ex-lover. After two years’ absence Carmen arrives at Dorian’s doorstep with a problem: she sold her soul to Osterhaus, and has only two weeks to buy it back. Hoping to win back Carmen’s affections, Dorian must find a replacement soul without tainting his own. As Dorian descends into the shadows of Baltimore’s underworld, he must decide how low he is willing to stoop in order to save Carmen from eternal damnation… with the Presidium watching, waiting for him to cross the line. Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: The Curse Merchant →

FMB Blog Tour: Pharaoh, Mine

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for Pharaoh, Mine!
KA Pharoah Mine_MD

Title: Pharaoh, Mine

Series: All Mine #3 | 1Night Stand

Author: Kerry Adrienne

Genre: Time travel, Erotic Romance,

Publisher: Decadent Publishing

Ebook

Pages: 47

Purchase: Decadent Publishing | ARe | Amazon | B&N |

Book Description:

Kathryn is a veterinarian with a cause—she risks her financial security to help local cat rescue groups. When a stray cat, black with one green eye and one blue, meows at her door one night, Kathryn’s view of rescues changes quickly.

In Ancient Egypt, the throne is passed to the firstborn son, and when the sun rises over his father’s fresh tomb, Seti will claim his crown. Seti doesn’t want to rule, but the only other option is death, and his half-brother is happy to oblige.

Though Seti and Kathryn each need fulfillment in their lives, for one night they find peace in each other’s arms. At dawn, Bast will return to ferry them back to their responsibilities. Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: Pharaoh, Mine →

FMB Blog Tour: Grim

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Welcome to my stop on the FMB Blog Tour for Grim! If you like thrillers, check this one out! Also, there’s a GREAT guest post about errors that authors make when querying!

Grimcover

Title: Grim

Series: Sons of Darkness Series, Book 1

Author: Joseph Spencer

Genre: Crime, Dark, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Thriller,

Publisher: Damnation Books

Paperback/Ebook

Words: 93,000

Purchase: Damnation Books | Amazon (Kindle) | Amazon (Print) | B&N |

Book Description:

When everything is taken from him, Detective Adam White must choose what’s most important. Does he stick to the heroic ideals which made him a famed paragon of justice and take down a murderous madman? Or does he give in to his vigilante impulses, avenge his wife’s murder, and become the type of killer he’s hunted for so many years? Continue reading FMB Blog Tour: Grim →

Review: Serenya’s Song

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Serenya's Song
Serenya’s Song by Mysti Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I doubted heaven was within my reach until now, when two similar souls could make such beautiful music together and send my spirit soaring into the sky.

Serenya has the ability to interpret dreams and a birth defect that forces her to wear gloves. She’s endured small-town gossip and the cruelty of her husband, Sebastian, The Earl of Summerwind, but when Jayden comes to town, her world is turned upside down.

Having met Jayden in A Ranger’s Tale, readers will know some of his back story and why he is new to Summerwind. Serenya’s past (and present) is a tragic story, made worse when her tragic love is found in Jayden. What follows is a tale full of twists, inner turmoil, love, and lose befitting something out of Shakespear.

Love, adventure, a beautiful setting, strong characters–all reasons to pick up both Tallenmere books. The flowing language keeps reader’s attention, speeding this fantasy/romance towards it’s inevitable yet unpredictable conclusion.

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Review: A Ranger’s Tale

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A Ranger's Tale
A Ranger’s Tale by Mysti Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’d been through hell and back and thought I’d took up permanent residence there until I had Cali in my arms again.

Caliphany has an easy, if predictable, life as the King’s niece. As the daughter of Sirius, Leogard’s most famous wizard, she’s forced into following his footsteps and finds that it doesn’t suit her at all, and neither does her arranged marriage. She daydreams of adventure and is almost kidnapped. Fortunately, Galadin comes to her rescue, and the two of them strike a bargain–Galadin will train Cali to be a ranger.

What follows is a tale of adventure, of love, and of being true to yourself. Cali and Galadin are fleshed-out characters, each with their own flaws and ideas. The pain they feel is real. The hardships they face, separate and together, shape them in a way nothing else could.

The adventure is lively, filled with twists and turns and trials along the way. Just when readers think they know what will happen, some other choice comes along. Though in the end, love prevails.

The way everything comes together is a triumph of the author. Full of emotion, both grief and love, and adventure, A Ranger’s Tale is not to be missed for lovers of fantasy/romance. Do NOT judge this book by it’s cover–you WILL miss out.

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Review: Nette

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Nette
Nette by Barbara Rayne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In the years that went by, our spending time together was the purpose of my life, the only reason to get out after waking up.

A brown-eyed girl born in a society where eye color determined gender, Nette was as used to being called a freak as she could be. Destined to be Queen, Nette watches as those she loves are taken from her until she is ready to follow her path.

How Nette reacts, and overcomes, her troubles is a testament to her character. This poor, discriminated-against girl who just wants to be loved is made into a strong, determined young women who sets off on the path laid in front of her. While using her “flaw” to her advantage, Nette learns to fight with the other soldiers, something that otherwise wouldn’t have happened in her time.

The unique world that Nette lives in can get bogged down by grammatical errors at points, but if the reader, as Nette, carries on, the story unfolds with lots of adventure, a touch of romance, and a strong lead character. Nette has a strong message of anti-hate with the realization that sometimes there has to be war before there can be peace.

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Review: Blood Driven

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Blood Driven
Blood Driven by Katie Reid
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

She’s going to expose us all…

Angel Black may look like a typical teenager on the outside, with money, boys, and school taking up her time, but she’s really the Princess of Vampires. Deciding to go to public school, Angel meets Chris and his friends, and falls into more trouble than she bargained for.

For being a vampire, Angel acts more like the normal teenage that she’s pretending to be, with a few exceptions, like her super hearing. She also dictates with sometimes painful detail the on goings of her everyday at school and her nights masquerading as the Princess, complete with play-by-play wardrobe choosing.

As such, the actual plot of the story is hard to uncover and the ending doesn’t seem like an ending at all, because, other than a few lead-up points, the actual plot didn’t get resolved–it didn’t really begin. The characters were mostly predictable, as was which side of the line they fell on was. The romance, as such, was stilted and, in an effort to avoid the now-cliche love triangle, introduced a love square.

Perhaps when matched with the concluding book, Blood Driven’s plot can conclude in a spectacular fashion, or at least, fashionably.

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Review: Secrets

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Secrets
Secrets by Tim Mettey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“What has he done?” “He has given us hope.”

Nicholas has been living a life full of secrets that he isn’t aware of, even though they revolve around him. Having fled his hometown with his aunt after a disaster kills thousands, Nicholas has drifted unnoticed through four other schools in four towns. Now, starting his sophomore year, he’s determined to make this year memorable, to be a part of it, even if it means his death.

While the transition from chapter one to chapter two is very confusing, as readers continue through, they find the story of a (mostly) typical teenager going to high school. The simple writing depicts Nicholas and Elle clearly, yet leaves older readers wanting more and noticing the inconsistencies that characters like Cora seem to be full of. There is a lot of build up, of potential, from the start that seems to get lost in the football games and school lunches.

Overall, Secrets was an entertaining read, fast-paced and full of mystery that keeps readers turning the page. Hopefully more will be explained/expounded upon in the second book, making Nicholas’ ‘secret’ come to life.

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Review: Tirade

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Tirade
Tirade by Cambria Hebert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even the strongest adversaries had weaknesses. I just had to figure out what it was and exploit it.

Betrayed by her close friend, Heven is forced to leave Sam behind. Minutes stretch to days, and Heven’s rescue plan is full of holes. And full of danger.

This installment of the Heven and Hell series picks up with Sam in Hell and Heven desperate for his release. She seeks out Riley, Sam’s dangerous ex-roommate, in the hopes that he can aid her.

Full of the lifelike characters readers have come to expect from this series, Tirade once again shows Heven’s growth, her strength, and her courage. Sam shines on as Heven’s knight, and even Riley shows his true colors. Laughter and hardship lurks at every turn, but with Sam and Heven together, not even the devil can stop them.

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