Thursday, July 11, 2019

Blastaway Release Day

I am so excited that BLASTAWAY by Melissa Landers is available now and that I get to
share the news... I will be getting this soon to read!
If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by
Author Melissa Landers, be sure to check out all the details below.
This blitz also includes a giveaway for a finished
copy of the book, US Only, courtesy of Disney-Hyperion and Rockstar Book Tours.
So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of
this post. 
Also this release day blitz is bought to us by Rock Star Tours
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About the Book:
Title: BLASTAWAY
Author: Melissa Landers
Pub. Date: July 9,2019
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 304
Kyler Centaurus isn't your typical runaway. All he wanted was a
quick trip to the legendary Fasti Sun Festival. Who wouldn't want to see new
stars being born? Um, try Kyler's entire family. They couldn't care less about
mind-blowing wonders of science.
When an accidental launch sequence ends with Kyler hurtling
through space on the family cruiser, the thrill of freedom is cut short by two
space pirates determined to steal his ship. Not happening!
Luckily, Kyler bumps into Fig, a savvy young Wanderer who makes a
living by blowing up asteroids. She could really use a ride to Earth and Kyler
could really use a hand with the pirates.
But when Kyler learns the truth about Fig's mission, the two must
put aside their differences long enough to stop the threat of astronomical
proportions racing towards Earth.
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Exclusive Excerpt!

At some point, I must have fallen asleep.
I say that for two reasons. First, my chin was wet with drool, and
I hardly ever slobber on myself when I’m awake. And second, I was no longer on
Earth.
I sat bolt upright and stared out the window as distant stars
whizzed past in a blur. There were no planets in sight, and judging by the
swirling purple nebula ahead of me, this wasn’t the way to Nana’s house. I
checked the navigation screen and felt my mouth drop open. The flashing beacon
that represented my ship was halfway between Earth and Fasti.
(So you see, it is totally possible to steal a spaceship on
accident.)
I guess my hand hit the EXECUTE button when I fell asleep. And
because it would take just as long for me to turn around and go home as it
would to finish my journey, it made sense to keep going, right? Either way, my
parents would ground me into the afterlife, so I might as well earn the
sentence, right?
Right.
An electric thrill rushed through my veins when I thought about
the possibilities that lay ahead of me. Anything could happen on this trip.
Literally anything. I could discover a brand-new element. Or meet a secret race
of aliens. Or invent a new energy source. Or eat so much chocolate that I
puked. Either way, I had complete freedom to make this journey into whatever I
wanted, and once I realized that, there was no freaking way I could turn back.
It was like the universe had dropped a gift in my lap, a gift I had no
intention of returning.    
I wiped the drool off my chin and smiled.
“Hold onto your stars, Fasti. Here I come.”
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About Melissa:

Melissa Landers is a former teacher who
left the classroom to pursue other worlds. A proud sci-fi geek, she isn’t
afraid to wear her Princess Leia costume in public—just ask her kids. She lives
just outside Cincinnati in the town of Loveland, “Sweetheart of Ohio.”

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Giveaway Details:
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winner will win a finished copy of BLASTAWAY, US Only.

Friday, June 28, 2019

Covel Reveal - The Grimoire Chronicles + Giveaway

Covel Reveal - The Grimoire Chronicles + Giveaway

Title: ZEPHYR'S CURSE (The Grimoire Chronicles 0.5)
Author: Zelda Knight
Pub. Date: December 31, 2019
Publisher: AURELIA LEO
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: ?
Find it: Goodreads, AURELIA LEO

When Zephyr enters an ancient tomb in search of scrap metal, she doesn’t anticipate igniting a cosmic war. She’s stolen the key to a rare grimoire, The Book of Alabaza the Brave. The hordes of demons chasing her want it back. If she’s to survive, she must rely on Ezekiel, a member of a supernatural clan of guardians called the Thrones. The only problem is she belongs to the demonic caste, and Ezekiel was sent to slay her.

Zephyr’s Curse (A Grimoire Chronicles Novelette) is a fast-paced urban fantasy short story starring a curious crow-shifter and her reluctant guardian angel.


Title: SCALE OF JUSTICE (The Grimoire Chronicles #1)
Author: Zelda Knight
Pub. Date: June 30, 2020
Publisher: AURELIA LEO
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: ?
Find it: Goodreads, AURELIA LEO

Justice Bell has spent her entire life running away from the past. The direct descendant of the most powerful warlock in human history, she’s struggled under the weight of her family’s expectations. The only person she can trust is D’Angelo, an elemental sorcerer who happens to be her ex-boyfriend.

To make enough money to skip town, Justice and D’Angelo track down a demon with a large bounty on her head. While in pursuit, Justice stumbles about a rare girmoire, The Book of Alabaza the Brave. Soon, she discovers that the shapeshifting Nightshade, immortal Fae, and all of humanity are on the verge of war. Justice must form a coven with her estranged sister, Solana, and her best friend, Vanessa, to restore order to the three realms.

Scale of Justice (The Grimoire Chronicles, #1) is a fast-paced urban fantasy romance novel starring a rebellious witch and her charming elemental sorcerer.


Title: FLAME OF TRUTH (The Grimoire Chronicles #2)
Author: Zelda Knight
Pub. Date: November 29, 2020
Publisher: AURELIA LEO
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: ?
Find it: Goodreads, AURELIA LEO

Solana Bell grew up longing for the future. The unwanted secret child of the Bell Clan, a powerful coven of witches and warlocks, Solana has always felt out of place. When her half-sister, Justice, begs Solana to join a new coven alongside her rival, Vanessa, Solana is more than a little weary.

Soon, Solana, Justice, and Vanessa are in the middle of a cosmic power struggle between the shapeshifting Nightshade, immortal Fae, and all of humanity. Transported to the realm of the Nighshade during the war, Solana encounters Prince Rafael of the dragon-shifters. Solana holds the key to a rare girmoire, The Book of Alabaza the Brave. Prince Rafael will stop at nothing to possess it, even if it means following her to the underworld.

Flame of Truth (The Grimoire Chronicles, #2) is a fast-paced urban fantasy romance novel starring a trickster witch and her chiseled dragon-shifter prince.


Title: WINGS OF GLORY (The Grimoire Chronicles #3)
Author: Zelda Knight
Pub. Date: June 29, 2021
Publisher: AURELIA LEO
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: ?
Find it: Goodreads, AURELIA LEO

Vanessa Jean-Charles has always lived in the moment. Orphaned at a young age, she’s navigated the world and her budding magical abilities alone. That’s until she met the Bell sisters, Justice and Solana, forming a coven to save the world.

The discovery of a rare girmoire, The Book of Alabaza the Brave, ignited a cosmic war between the shapeshifting Nightshade, immortal Fae, and all of humanity. Now Vanessa is tasked with destroying it. After sneaking into the realm of the Fae, Vanessa searches for their king, Emmanuel. Well, that was the plan before he tracks her down and demands her hand in marriage.

Wings of Glory (The Grimoire Chronicles, #3) is a fast-paced urban fantasy romance novel starring a badass witch and her immortal fae warrior.
 
Excerpt
ZEPHYR

Ezekiel motioned towards a gateway adorned with the skulls of giants. A shiver ran down Zephyr's spine. She curled her wings around herself for protection. Looking at the bones feels like a hex, she thought absently.

Embedded in the eye sockets of two of the three skulls were runes. She walked up to the gateway, doing her best not to gag at the stench of decay. Squatting to inspect the ground, Zephyr reasoned one of the runes was missing. There were only three realms, after all, Nightshade, Fae, and Human. The magic radiating from the runes matched that of the gateway. Zephyr glanced at the hilt of the ascended's broadsword. On the hilt, a gem reflected what little light there was inside of the cave.

There's no doubt it's the rune he seeks. That's the only way he could've pierced The Veil. So why is he asking me if I stole it? It doesn't make any sense!

Lost in her thoughts, Zephyr didn't notice Ezekiel approaching until it was too late.

"So?" Ezekiel boomed impatiently, mere inches away. She squawked in terror and leaped to her feet. Spinning around, Zephyr gulped as the guardian sheathed his sword and stepped forward in one fluid motion. Before she could step back, he lifted her chin upward, the palm of his hand resting on her throat. It's calloused... I always expected the highborn to be smooth all over.

"S-so. I don't know. I didn't borrow a rune. I borrowed—"

"Stole." He cut her off.

"Borrowed a key!" She snapped. Zephyr realized her mistake when a smug grin crept across Ezekiel's handsome face.

"Hmp. For a demon, you are a fool." His gleaming rows of perfectly straight teeth were begging to be knocked out. Zephyr believed he was her guardian angel. Now, she knew he was worse than an ogre!

Ezekiel bent forward, and his breath ghosted against Zephyr's skin. Something ethereal and sweet replaced the familiar smell of decay. With a curious expression, Ezekiel cupped her wounded cheek, thumb resting on her chapped lips. He murmured something too low to hear, but it sounded like an incantation to Zephyr's untrained ears. She shut her eyes tight with a grimace. She didn't want to see whatever he was summoning to obliterate her. To Zephyr's astonishment, her cuts and bruises began evaporating, leaving behind a faint translucent aura.

"You...healed me?" She asked dumbfounded.

He shrugged, "Naturally. I am ascended, not your neighborhood troll. Besides, you possess the key. Where is the grimoire of Alabaza the Brave?"

About Zelda:

Zelda Knight writes speculative romance (horror, science fiction, and fantasy). She’s also a cryptozoologist in training. Keep in touch on social media @AuthorZKnight. Or, visit www.zeldaknight.com.


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Giveaway Details:
One lucky winner will receive an eBook of ZEPHYR'S CURSE, International.

Giveaway Link:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2389ba2949/

 

This is bought to you by Rockstar Book Tours: http://www.rockstarbooktours.com




Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Daisies and Devotion Spotlight


Title: Daisies and Devotion
Author: 

Description:
Timothy Mayfield is ready to marry for love, but, since his personal finances are thinner than he’d like, he knows he’ll also need to find a wife with wealth. After receiving an unexpected inheritance, Timothy’s circumstances change, and he is free to pursue his “perfect woman”—one with blonde hair, blue eyes, a light laugh, arched eyebrows, elegant fingers, and a dazzling smile, among nearly twenty other characteristics. 

Maryann Morrington doesn’t match anything on Timothy’s list—except for wealth. An heiress in her own right, she is tired of men pursuing her only for her money. But at nearly twenty-two years old, and not a particularly stunning beauty, she can’t be as picky as her friend Timothy is.

The two friends end up playing matchmaker for each other. Timothy will find a decent gentleman for Maryann, and Maryann will prove to Timothy that his “perfect woman” doesn’t exist.

Until Miss Shaw comes to London.

Now, with Timothy’s heart captivated by the blonde, blue-eyed beauty, Maryann must decide if she should risk her heart and reveal her true feelings for her friend, or if she should settle for someone else. It’s an up-and-down game of “he loves me, he loves me not” with both hearts and friendship on the line.


Shadow Mtn Publishing
Amazon Link

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

#AGameofBooksathon TBR- Lannister

Howdy guys, in the month of June I'll be taking part in a Month long Readathon for Game of Thrones... Now I never read the book- and watched only the first episode but hey maybe I'll do it during this readathon! Created by  on twitter. #AGamesofBooksthon
(Without the s in Games... it wont let me edit it! and an a in Booksathon)



TBR

Group Book:
Game of Thrones


1. Targaryen
Eragon

2. Daenerys
Archenemies

3. Westeros
Falling Kingdom

4. Tyrell
Bird Box / Beware the Night

5. Stark
n/a

6. Lannister
Archenemies

7. Greyjoy
Blow Me Down

8. Baratheon
Protect the Prince

9. A Clash of Kings
Protect the Prince/ Archenemies

10. Wildings
Falling Kingdom

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Into the Madness Blog Tour



INTO THE MADNESS Digital Assets

About the Book:

Title:  INTO THE MADNESS: A Reverse Harem Series (The Villainous Wonderland Series Book 1)

Author: A.K. Koonce

Pub. Date: May 14, 2019

Publisher: A.K. Koonce

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 245

Find it: GoodreadsAmazonKindle

READ FOR FREE ON KU!



I didn’t fall into a place of wonder and madness. I was taken.



This world is a perfect, enchanting wonderland. The people here are just as alluring.



But we all have our secrets.



Like the white rabbit who’s leading a rebellion right under the King’s nose. Or the sweet March Hare who’s actually an enemy spy. Or my one true ally in all of this, a killer who’s so feared they won’t even say his real name.


As for me, I have more secrets than all of them combined. Because Wonderland is waiting for the beloved Alice Liddell.



And I’m just the bitch pretending to be her.



This is a reverse harem series, recommended for readers 18 and over.







About A.K.:

A.K. Koonce is a USA Today best-selling author. She's a mom by day and a fantasy and paranormal romance author by night. She keeps the fantastical stories in her mind on an endless loop, while she tries her best to focus on her actual life and not that of the spectacular but demanding fictional characters who always fill her thoughts.

Join A.K.'s newsletter for news, bonus content and sneak peeks: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p9k6w8








Giveaway Details:

2 winners will win a signed copy of INTO THE MADNESS, US Only.

Rafflecopter link:


Tour Schedule:
Week One:
5/13/2019- Books a Plenty Book ReviewsReview
5/13/2019- Struck by StoriesExcerpt

5/14/2019- Julia SwoonsExcerpt
5/14/2019- BookHoundsExcerpt
5/15/2019- Wonder StruckReview
5/15/2019- Smada's Book SmackExcerpt

5/16/2019- Triquetra ReviewsExcerpt
5/16/2019- K.L. Novitzke – AuthorExcerpt

5/17/2019- AURELIA LEOReview
5/17/2019- Midwest RomanticExcerpt

Week Two:
5/20/2019- Literary MeanderingsExcerpt
5/20/2019- Angel's Guilty PleasuresExcerpt

5/21/2019- Elley the Book OtterReview
5/21/2019- Two Chicks on BooksExcerpt

5/22/2019- FyrekatzReview

5/23/2019- Adventures Thru WonderlandReview
5/23/2019- Confessions of a YA ReaderExcerpt

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Blog Tour Hosted by: Rockstar Book Tours


Monday, May 20, 2019

Honor Among Thieves



Name: Honor Among Thieves (Buddy Read @MarriedToBooks3)
Author: Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre
Rating: 5/5

Description:
Petty criminal Zara Cole has a painful past that’s made her stronger than most, which is why she chose life in New Detroit instead of moving with her family to Mars. In her eyes, living inside a dome isn’t much better than a prison cell.

Still, when Zara commits a crime that has her running scared, jail might be exactly where she’s headed. Instead Zara is recruited into the Honors, an elite team of humans selected by the Leviathan—a race of sentient alien ships—to explore the outer reaches of the universe as their passengers.

Zara seizes the chance to flee Earth’s dangers, but when she meets Nadim, the alien ship she’s assigned, Zara starts to feel at home for the first time. But nothing could have prepared her for the dark, ominous truths that lurk behind the alluring glitter of starlight.


My Review: This one confused me at the beginning but then it soared like a space ship, tehe. I actually really liked the characters, plot and story. So I will be continuing this series!

To Kill a Kingdom

Title: To Kill a Kingdom
Author: Alexandra Christo
(Buddy Read @ashlykimchi )
Rating:  4/5 (so close to a 5 star)


Description:
Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.

The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby—it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy?

My Review:
What I loved about this book is the characters... OMG love them to pieces. What needed work was the world building and magic system of the book. I was like huh to most things... but the pace of the book and banter of characters helped me love this. Also I need more! Give it to me. And also the end wasn't something I was thinking would happen... but oh k. That's why it didn't get the 5 stars!

Monday, May 6, 2019

Carmilla Blog Tour


Other Blog Stops:
Week One:

4/29/2019- A Dream Within A Dream- Excerpt

4/30/2019- BookHounds- Excerpt

5/1/2019- Books Coffee and Repeat- Excerpt

5/2/2019- Dani Reviews Things- Review

5/3/2019- Novel Novice- Review



Week Two:

5/6/2019- Fyrekatz- Review

5/7/2019- Literary Meanderings- Excerpt

5/8/2019- Here's to Happy Endings- Review

5/9/2019- The Layaway Dragon- Review

5/10/2019- Eli to the nth- Review

Rock Star Book Tour

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Title: CARMILLA
Author: Kim Turrisi
Pub. Date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 224
Find it: GoodreadsAmazonKindleB&NTBD

Rating: 3/5


An adaptation of Shaftesbury's award-winning, groundbreaking queer vampire web series of the same name, Carmilla mixes the camp of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the snark of Veronica Mars, and the mysterious atmosphere of Welcome to Nightvale.

Newly escaped from the stifling boredom of a small town, college freshman Laura is ready to make the most of her first year at Silas University. But when her roommate, Betty, vanishes and a sarcastic, nocturnal philosophy student named Carmilla moves into Betty's side of the room, Laura decides to play detective. Turns out Betty isn't the first girl to go missing ? she's just the first girl not to come back.

All over campus, girls have been vanishing, and they are completely changed when (or if) they return. Even more disturbing are the strange dreams they recount: smothering darkness, and a strange pale figure haunting their rooms. Dreams that Laura is starting to have herself.

As Laura closes in on the answers, tensions rise with Carmilla. Is this just a roommate relationship that isn't working out, or does Carmilla know more than she's letting on about the disappearances?

What will Laura do if it turns out her roommate isn't just selfish and insensitive, but completely inhuman? And what will she do with the feelings she's starting to have for Carmilla?

Produced by Shaftesbury, and available on the YouTube channel KindaTV, Carmilla is a global sensation. A scripted transmedia series that puts a modern spin on the cult-classic gothic vampire novella by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu, Carmilla has generated over 71 million views and 245 million minutes of watch time across three seasons since its launch in 2014. It has been translated into more than 20 languages and also been made into a feature film.

Author Kim Turrisi brings her trademark humor and sensitivity to an adaptation that offers a deep dive for existing fans and a portal for new fans around the world.
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About Kim:
A graduate of Florida State University, Kim Turrisi began her career in film and television. After a year of on-set production (getting coffee, wrangling actors and taking lunch orders) Kim segued to the development side of the business. First working as a development executive at Columbia-Tri-Star and eventually shepherding many projects in family entertainment for Disney, Viacom and Hallmark.

Kim created and wrote an online web series for which she won a Daytime Emmy. She wrote for ABC Family's webisode series, PRETTY DIRTY SECRETS, an internet companion piece to smash hit PRETTY LITTLE LIARS.

While she’s always been a voracious reader and writer, she never thought about writing for teens until she immersed herself in the children’s publishing world as the Director of Special Projects for the Society of Book writers and Illustrators. There, reading children’s literature is a big part of her job.

Her debut Young Adult novel JUST A NORMAL TUESDAY is loosely based on the author's own experience, the debut YA novel follows 16-year-old Kai as she struggles through the

emotional aftermath of her sister's suicide. Kai spends a month at grief camp, discovering a roadmap to piecing her broken heart back together.



One of Kim’s favorite parts of the writing process is to create playlists for her characters that she listens to when she writes. When she revises her manuscripts, she’s generally in mismatched plaid and her desk is riddled with junk food. She collects Chuck Taylor’s, Van’s, and has a killer sock collection.



Born in Hawaii, she credits her love of travel to her life as an Air Force brat moving every two years. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found obsessing over her dogs, Riley and Rocco.



Represented by Tricia Lawrence at EMLA

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @kimmyt22

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Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of CARMILLA, US Only.
Rafflecopter Link:

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My Review will come after the tour!

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Silent Lee

Title: Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door
Author: Alex Hiam
Rating: 2/5

This book was sent to me by the publisher and has no way changed how I feel about this book.


Description:
As if life isn’t already complicated when you have to sneak out a magical side door and enter a different century just to get to school each morning. And now Silent has to figure out what happened to her beloved Aunt Generous, the woman who raised her—which would be complicated enough even if the CIA agents in black SUVs weren’t chasing her—but they definitely are!

My Review: 
At first I didn't know what was happening but as I worked my way through this book (which shouldn't have taken this long to read personality) I also DNFed it but I was reading it for the company so I continued. I have about 25% still left in it and I'm having a hard time still following it. I am so sorry! Didn't like it.