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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Book Blitz: Before The Full Moon Rises


Before the Full Moon Rises
Series- Chronicles of the Secret Prince Book # 1
By- M.J. Bell  

Deston Lespérance grew up believing faeries and monsters are just stories told to children at bedtime. However, when his mother mysteriously vanishes and he stumbles into the mystical realm of Tir na-nÓg, he discovers the shocking truth that these beings are not only real, they hold the key to his future. With a new friend, Margaux, and Excalibur’s twin brother sword, Caluvier, at his side, Deston races against time to find his mother and the Light Crystal before the full moon rises on the autumnal equinox. The odds are stacked against them and the obstacles they run into push the limit of what two teenagers can handle: an attack by gremlin-like creatures; captured by 6 foot tall vampire bats; hunted by a giant wolf, and almost lost forever in the mist of Avalon. Yet Deston doesn't give up, for he vowed to do whatever it takes to get his mother back—even if that means fighting the devil himself. The thing is … when he made that pledge he had no idea how close he would have to come to doing just that!

 
 

Friday, March 7, 2014

Abomination by S. Cu'Anam Policar

Title: Abomination
A Legend of Xosha Novel
Saga: Howl of Wolves book 2
Series: The Ways of the Pack book 1
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Author: S. Cu’Anam Policar
Publisher: Wolf Paw Publications
Cover: Wolf Paw Designs
Release: December 12, 2013
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blurb
**This book contains course language, sex, death, and at least one scene some may find offensive. It is not recommended for readers under the age of 18**
I didn’t ask to be what I am.
I didn’t ask to be created.
Everyday my very blood wars against itself.
They don’t understand.
They didn’t save me.
They only turned me into an Abomination.
Born a wolf, created to be a monster. Katalina DarkLaw, daughter of the DarkLaw pack alpha, finds herself losing more and more of who she is with every day that passes. Leaving behind a trail of murder and blood, she flees from her pack, right into the arms of Silver Von’Dyre, perpetual bachelor and alpha of Von’Dyre pack.
Will his faith in her be enough to save her? Or will she become the monster she fears she already is?
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Where to start? I LOVED this book! I’ve been a fan of the world and characters since I read The Rise of Xosha. Though much has changed since the storyline in that book, the characters still have the same quirky attitudes and the new characters fit right in.
The romance between Katalina Anastasia DarkLaw and Silver Von’Dyre is so steamy, you might need to wait until the children are asleep to read it. I know I felt like taking a cold shower a couple of times.
Granted, I wanted to fling the book across the room at the end, it was a really great read and I am eagerly awaiting the next in these series’.
I give Abomination 5 stars for being genuinely unique and of great quality. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys the paranormal or fantasy or paranormal fantasy genres. It’s full of humor and suspense and f-bombs, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Silver’s PoV
“Missie,” I addressed the only female in the batch of betas. “How about you take me to your brother, and then you and Vandyl can go visit your den?” I plastered on my best smile. Missie’s had a crush on Vandyl since we were pups.
Missie released her Tru’San. She looked like her brother. Trust me, on a female that was not a good thing. She looked like DarkLaw with tits; it was disturbing really. With her hooked nose, beady little eyes and hair in places no female should have hair, I cringed inwardly and I almost felt bad for what I was about to have Vandyl do… Almost.
She slithered up to Vandyl and practically threw herself at him. It was all I could do not to laugh at my poor second. Vandyl looked absolutely horrified. Bet that fucker never calls me “old” again after this.
“Really Vandyl? You finally ready to experience all of this?” Missie asked as she moved her pudgy hands over her bloated body.
Vandyl turned almost as green as his hair and looked to me for help. I winked to him and gave him a smirk.
“Oh yeah Missie, he’s been talking about getting up in there since I told him we were going to visit Chos.” I nodded for emphasis.
Vandyl’s cutting gaze shot daggers at me as he mouthed. “I’m going to fucking kill you, Silver.”
A snort escaped me. “Now you have the three musketeers over here take me to DarkLaw and Vandyl’s all yours.”
Her beady little eyes twinkled, I patted Vandyl on the back as Missie grabbed his wrist tightly in her meaty hand and dragged him away. I chuckled softly as I followed the three betas into the cover of the trees.
Katalina’s PoV
Macayla growled and ran at me with the arm holding Demon outstretched. I felt every bit of the bastard sword’s length run through my stomach and come out of my back. I stopped and I looked at her with no sign of pain as she withdrew the weapon.
My body felt like it was on fire, but before a single drop of my blood had the chance to escape, the devastating wound had sealed itself shut without even the trace of a scar.
Macayla grinned like a child on Yule morning. “I’ve done it!”
She practically pranced as she looked over my heavily breathing, snarling form. I could not touch her in malice. She was my sire and I was her chyld. A chylder can never harm their sire. I was death and destruction to everyone else. However, Macayla, I could only obey. Though I would have loved nothing more than to act out the scenes running though my head right then.
“You, my dear Katalina, are perfection! Indestructible! A true immortal!” She cooed to me as she ran her hands over my rough fur which caused my body to involuntarily shudder and twitch.
I could feel the four new fangs as they formed. New weapons that would not only rip and tear, but pierce as well so that I would be able to drain my victims dry while I tore them apart. Two above, two below. I wanted nothing more than to test them out on my sire as I had done with my Howler to my Howler sire. Macayla had turned me into a thing of myths, a thing of nightmares. She had turned me into an abomination.
author
cu2014
S.Cu'Anam Policar was born in Brooklyn, NY, but now lives in Washington State. The Mother of three she makes time to write, usually late at night.
An avid reader, she not only writes but helps promote other authors with blog tours and reviews of their books.
She is Pagan but respects all religions and believes everyone should celebrate their similarities and not worry about their differences.
When she has the time, she enjoys playing video games, horseback riding, singing, and writing things short stories.
Also the founder of Wolf Paw Publications, she believes quality work shouldn’t cost an author an arm and leg. And while her prices are competitive, the quality of her work shines through.
She absolutely loves to make new friends so don't be afraid to come by and say hi on facebook.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Restroom by Paul Levas

Title: Restroom
Author: Paul Levas
Length: Approx. 13 pages
Genre: Horror
Publisher: Wolf Paw Publications
Release Date: January 31, 2014
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blurb
Kyle’s life has been hell for years. He still wets his bed, wets himself just walking along the road, and everyone just laughs at him about it. When his mother takes him and brother Randy to the carnival, he hopes that nature won’t call to him there… but it does. And when Randy rushes him over to the Porta Potty, there’s something inside which does more than just scare the piss out of him.
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(Review Originally Published on 01/31/2014)
Since I did the editing for this work, I cannot speak of any errors there may or may not be within it.
This is one of the best short stories I’ve ever read. Following two brothers, told by the older of the two, you can feel the love between the brothers.
The story while short takes the reader on quite a ride, and there may be a few tears once or twice through it.
I would suggest the author perhaps try his hand to lengthen it into maybe a novella to give the reader a better taste and feel.
I give this short 4 of 5 paws.
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paullevas
Paul Levas was born and grew up in Antioch, IL, but has lived in Phoenix, AZ, for the past twenty years. He is a writer specializing in the horror genre, and cites Stephen King as his major influences. He has six short stories published: The Shed, The Hungry Woods, The Blog of Kevin Hickey, Tracy’s Day Out (Novelette), Sweet Temptation, and Shadows. He is also included in the anthology titled Grave Robbers, and Pavor Nocturnus Magazine | Horror Quarterly, which is publishing Shadows in their vol 2 Magazine out January 2014. He is currently at work on a novel and A few short stories.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Abomination by S. Cu'Anam Policar

Title: Abomination
A Legend of Xosha Novel
Saga: Howl of Wolves book 2
Series: The Ways of the Pack book 1
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Author: S. Cu’Anam Policar
Publisher: Wolf Paw Publications
Cover: Wolf Paw Designs
Release: December 12, 2013
front cover
blurb
**This book contains course language, sex, death, and at least one scene some may find offensive. It is not recommended for readers under the age of 18**
I didn’t ask to be what I am.
I didn’t ask to be created.
Everyday my very blood wars against itself.
They don’t understand.
They didn’t save me.
They only turned me into an Abomination.
Born a wolf, created to be a monster. Katalina DarkLaw, daughter of the DarkLaw pack alpha, finds herself losing more and more of who she is with every day that passes. Leaving behind a trail of murder and blood, she flees from her pack, right into the arms of Silver Von’Dyre, perpetual bachelor and alpha of Von’Dyre pack.
Will his faith in her be enough to save her? Or will she become the monster she fears she already is?
0amandareview
Where to start? I LOVED this book! I’ve been a fan of the world and characters since I read The Rise of Xosha. Though much has changed since the storyline in that book, the characters still have the same quirky attitudes and the new characters fit right in.
The romance between Katalina Anastasia DarkLaw and Silver Von’Dyre is so steamy, you might need to wait until the children are asleep to read it. I know I felt like taking a cold shower a couple of times.
Granted, I wanted to fling the book across the room at the end, it was a really great read and I am eagerly awaiting the next in these series’.
I give Abomination 5 stars for being genuinely unique and of great quality. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys the paranormal or fantasy or paranormal fantasy genres. It’s full of humor and suspense and f-bombs, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
excerpt1
Silver’s PoV
“Missie,” I addressed the only female in the batch of betas. “How about you take me to your brother, and then you and Vandyl can go visit your den?” I plastered on my best smile. Missie’s had a crush on Vandyl since we were pups.
Missie released her Tru’San. She looked like her brother. Trust me, on a female that was not a good thing. She looked like DarkLaw with tits; it was disturbing really. With her hooked nose, beady little eyes and hair in places no female should have hair, I cringed inwardly and I almost felt bad for what I was about to have Vandyl do… Almost.
She slithered up to Vandyl and practically threw herself at him. It was all I could do not to laugh at my poor second. Vandyl looked absolutely horrified. Bet that fucker never calls me “old” again after this.
“Really Vandyl? You finally ready to experience all of this?” Missie asked as she moved her pudgy hands over her bloated body.
Vandyl turned almost as green as his hair and looked to me for help. I winked to him and gave him a smirk.
“Oh yeah Missie, he’s been talking about getting up in there since I told him we were going to visit Chos.” I nodded for emphasis.
Vandyl’s cutting gaze shot daggers at me as he mouthed. “I’m going to fucking kill you, Silver.”
A snort escaped me. “Now you have the three musketeers over here take me to DarkLaw and Vandyl’s all yours.”
Her beady little eyes twinkled, I patted Vandyl on the back as Missie grabbed his wrist tightly in her meaty hand and dragged him away. I chuckled softly as I followed the three betas into the cover of the trees.
Katalina’s PoV
Macayla growled and ran at me with the arm holding Demon outstretched. I felt every bit of the bastard sword’s length run through my stomach and come out of my back. I stopped and I looked at her with no sign of pain as she withdrew the weapon.
My body felt like it was on fire, but before a single drop of my blood had the chance to escape, the devastating wound had sealed itself shut without even the trace of a scar.
Macayla grinned like a child on Yule morning. “I’ve done it!”
She practically pranced as she looked over my heavily breathing, snarling form. I could not touch her in malice. She was my sire and I was her chyld. A chylder can never harm their sire. I was death and destruction to everyone else. However, Macayla, I could only obey. Though I would have loved nothing more than to act out the scenes running though my head right then.
“You, my dear Katalina, are perfection! Indestructible! A true immortal!” She cooed to me as she ran her hands over my rough fur which caused my body to involuntarily shudder and twitch.
I could feel the four new fangs as they formed. New weapons that would not only rip and tear, but pierce as well so that I would be able to drain my victims dry while I tore them apart. Two above, two below. I wanted nothing more than to test them out on my sire as I had done with my Howler to my Howler sire. Macayla had turned me into a thing of myths, a thing of nightmares. She had turned me into an abomination.
author
cu2014
S.Cu'Anam Policar was born in Brooklyn, NY, but now lives in Washington State. The Mother of three she makes time to write, usually late at night.
An avid reader, she not only writes but helps promote other authors with blog tours and reviews of their books.
She is Pagan but respects all religions and believes everyone should celebrate their similarities and not worry about their differences.
When she has the time, she enjoys playing video games, horseback riding, singing, and writing things short stories.
Also the founder of Wolf Paw Publications, she believes quality work shouldn’t cost an author an arm and leg. And while her prices are competitive, the quality of her work shines through.
She absolutely loves to make new friends so don't be afraid to come by and say hi on facebook.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Blog Tour: Review ~ Vegas To Varanasi



Title- Vegas to Varanasi
By- Shelly Hickman

Blurb-
Anna has never been the beautiful one; she’s always been the nice one. So when the gorgeous man sitting across the table at a wedding reception remembers her from high school—and quite fondly at that—she’s taken off guard. Formerly overweight and unpopular, Kiran has never forgotten Anna, the one person who was kind to him when no one else could be bothered, and Anna’s a bit flustered as she slowly comes to grips with his intense attraction for her. In what feels like a romantic dream come true, all-grown-up, hunky Kiran invites Anna on a trip to Varanasi. But her troubled, whack-a-do ex-boyfriend starts interfering, creating drama at every turn, which begs the question, “Can nice girls really finish first?”

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~~~ Kj Says ~~~
 Anna has had her share of disappointments but always kept a good attitude going. As bad as things could get and she always thought of the other people more than herself.  Her current relationship isn’t all the greatest anymore and she happens to meet an old classmate at a wedding. She doesn’t recognize Kiran at first but finds herself incredible attracted to him. As she stumbles out of her bad relationship can she and Kiran make a better one? Or will her ex cause damage that cannot be fixed? Can the one who always finds the good in everything find her happily ever after?
 I really enjoyed this story, it was a charming love story with very real aspects. No happily ever after really happens without a lot of stuff in between. Well written and heartwarming, this story would please the most hardened heart. I will recommend it most happily, a wonderful book. I will be sure to read Shelly Hickman's other books also.


About the Author-
Living in Las Vegas since she was two, Shelly has witnessed many changes in the city over the years. She graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Art in 1990, and in her early twenties worked as an illustrator for a contractor for the Nevada Test Site. In the mid-90s, she returned to school to earn her Masters degree in Elementary Education. She now teaches computer literacy and media technology at a middle school in Las Vegas. She loves to write about people, examining their flaws, their humor, spirituality, and personal growth. She lives with her husband, two children, and their dog, Frankie.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Blog Tour: The Chronicles Of Izzy

The Chronicles of Izzy
Book One:  See How She Runs
Book Two:  See How She Fights
Book Three:  See How She Falls (Coming May 2014)

Blurb-
One delivery changed her whole life. 

Izzy was a normal girl living in Chicago as a bike messenger before that fateful day. She delivered one package and set into action a chain of events she never could have expected. 

Now she is running for her life from the Corporation, her best friend is not at all who he seemed, and to top it all off she keeps having visions. 

Will she survive to navigate the waters as a Seer? Will her feelings for Kennan be her very downfall? Find out in See How She Runs. 

Book Link
Coming Mid-March to all other retailers

~~~ Kj Says ~~~
Izzy is a bike messenger, one day she gets sent on an out of the ordinary delivery. Let’s say Izzy has no idea of what or who she is; meeting a man during that delivery sets a chain of actions in motion. First off, her roommate Kennan is not who she thinks he is, he kidnaps her and tells her things she doesn’t really want to hear. So now she is running from something called the Corporation. Can she trust Kennan? Does she really need to run? 
 Right off the bat I loved this book. It was a breath of fresh air for me. A great debut novel for Michelle Graves, I will recommend this book to others. I am seriously invested in what is going to happen to Izzy now. I can imagine all the places that this series could go. Thanks to the author for giving me the book to read and review, I enjoyed it tremendously.

Blurb-
She thought it was over. 
She thought her life was finally her own. 
She was wrong. 

Izzy is thrust back into the world of Seers and Guardians. With a summons from the Council she can't ignore, Izzy heads back into the fray. Now, it is up to her to figure out why Seers are being sacrificed, carved up, and left for ruin. If she doesn't find the person orchestrating the deaths, she may well be next. 

If that wasn't enough, her powers have started to expand exponentially. Kennan is keeping secrets. Moreover, a strangely familiar Symbol-smith starts wreaking havoc on her precariously balanced world. 

Will Izzy survive this latest crisis? Will she stop fighting destiny and accept her fate? Find out in See How She Fights. 

Book Link
Coming Mid-March to all other ebook stores

~~~ Kj Says ~~~
 Well sometimes thinking that you have removed the problem isn’t exactly right. Izzy is being pushed right back into the world of Seers and Guardians and this time it is scary. Not only is her own life in danger, but Seers are being killed, and Izzy needs to find a way to stop it. On top of it all there seems to be a Prophecy, and it looks pretty much like Izzy is the one of which it speaks. So much trouble, can Izzy deal with it? A Symbol-smith is introduced in this book, and just when you think you are getting it everything changes again. Will Izzy’s world ever slow down, or even be a semblance of normal again?
 This book was even better than the first, I didn’t stop reading it until I finished it. That means a late night, but oh so worth it. The Guardians, yum yum yum. Ok seriously, I am going to be haunting Michelle until the next Izzy book comes out. I can’t say anything but go get the books, they are well worth your time. Again, my thanks to the author for allowing me to read, and review her books. I will be waiting!

About the author-
Michelle Graves is a self-proclaimed nomad, moving every two to three years with her husband the Army man, her beautiful daughter, and a fat tailless cat named Torri. When she is not writing away trying to purge her mind of yapping characters she can be found entertaining her daughter, attempting to craft (whilst trying not to injure herself with the glue gun), baking yummy treats, or reading. She admits to having a restless spirit and forces her family to go out on adventures whenever possible. They lovingly play along.

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Cover Reveal ~ Contact

Title: Contact
Author: Laurisa White Reyes       
Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy
Expected Release Date: June 23rd, 2014
Publisher: Hallowed Ink Press

Blurb:
It takes only half a second…

 …Like those commercials where a crash test dummy rockets forward at high speed and slams into a wall.
…In that instant, every thought in Emma Lynn Walsh’s head collides with mine—every thought, memory, hope, disappointment and dream.
…I open my eyes to see Dr. Walsh peering at me, a puzzled expression on her face.
“Let—go—of—me,” I order though clenched teeth.
Mira wants to die. She’s attempted suicide twice already, and failed. Every time she comes in contact with another person, skin to skin, that person’s psyche uploads into hers. While her psychologist considers this a gift, for Mira, it’s a curse from which she cannot escape.
To make matters worse, Mira’s father is being investigated in the deaths of several volunteer test subjects of a miracle drug. Shortly after Mira’s mother starts asking questions, she ends up in a coma. Although her father claims it was an accident, thanks to her “condition” Mira knows the truth…but proving it just might get her killed!


After earning her B.A. in English in 1995, Laurisa White Reyes spent many years writing for newspapers and magazines before gathering enough courage to live her dream of writing novels. Contact is her third published book. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in creative writing, is a book editor for Hamilton Springs/Xchyler Press, and is the Editor-in-chief of Middle Shelf Magazine. She lives in Southern California with her husband and five children.