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 Neophyte’s Tale Author: CK Dawn Publication Date: May, 2015 Abbey Thorne hears voices. Well, one voice repeating one word, over and over again. Soft and sweet with the promise of power, it calls to her. The twelve-year-old has no idea that the tender little word is actually a catalyst that serves to reveal a world hidden to most humans. Abbey has yet to discover that following the word’s call to its origin will change the course of her life forever. Abbey and her mother don’t have much, and depending on the day, sometimes they don’t even have a roof over their heads. She wants more out of life than just wondering where her next meal will come from. So she shouldn’t be wasting her time daydreaming about going on a selfish quest… or should she? Does she have the strength to leave behind what little she has? Will she have the courage to break through the illusions surrounding her and lift the cloak of shadows? Author Bio: Coffee lover, gamer girl, Sci-fi ent...

Crown of Stones by C.L. Schneider 5 out of 5 Synopsis Ian Troy is one of the Shinree, a fallen people with an inherent addiction to magic. Scorned and reviled for the deadly side of their spells, the Shinree are bred as slaves. Their magic is suppressed by drugs and used only as it serves the purposes of the other races. Descended from a long line of soldiers, Ian is conscripted into the Rellan army and made to fight in their longstanding conflict against the ruthless Langorian invaders. The downfall of Rella imminent, Ian goes against orders and turns to the Crown of Stones, an ancient Shinree relic of untold power. Ignorant of its true purpose, Ian uses the crown to end the war, and pays a terrible price. A decade later, still tortured by the aftermath of that day, Ian lives as a bounty hunter in self-imposed exile. Having renounced his magical heritage, he curbs his obsession with a steady stream of wine and regret. He struggles to put it all behind him, until a fateful enc...

Melanie's Evanescent Journey by B. Truly 2 out of 5 Synopsis New Adult, Paranormal-Romance Companion novel for The Sonar Series True Love may cost a price, if the greater good preordains that you are the sacrifice. There are always two sides to a story. Melanie Wilhelm's begins after she moves from Australia and starts her senior year at Cashmere High. On her first day, she bumps into a mysterious guy, and they form an instant connection. They become friends and he shares his deepest secret with her. As they grow closer, their relationship amplifies and becomes binding. Strange things occur, but instead of worrying, Melanie's feelings intensify. The excitement of New Year's Eve approaches, and so does Jason's most devastating revelation of all. She learns his ultimate truth and is now spun into his chaotic web. The danger rises and hard choices must be made. By being with Jason, Melanie may have to sacrifice more than her heart. It may cost her life. Melani...

Glenn Hates Books Vol. 1 by Glenn Conley 3 out of 5 Synopsis WARNING: There's a lot of unnecessary profanity in this book. Why? Because... Because REASONS!   This book contains over 100 brutally honest book reviews.  These laugh-out-loud reviews are offensive in every way possible.  There's so much unnecessary profanity, it's crazy. But it's not the profanity or offensiveness that makes this book worth reading. It's the honesty.  You will find 1 star reviews in this book, that absolutely tear the book to shreds, because the book was really that bad. But you will also find 5 star reviews in this book, because the book was actually that good.  It contains reviews of popular books such as  Gone Girl, The Giver, The Maze Runner , and many other popular books. Of course, it also includes plenty of books you've probably never heard of.  There's reviews that urge you to read a book, because it's so good. And also, reviews that warn you to sta...

Title:  Jaded (3 Part Serial Romance) Author:  Ali Parker Publication Date:  April 27, 2015 As a photographer for the  New York Post , Kari Martin was used to seeing heartache and scandal up close. But one night at the club… her whole world changed. Heartbroken and willing to call off her wedding, she decides a change is in order and moves from NYC to a small town in Maine, where the average age of the residents there is sixty (or thereabouts). She works to fit in perfectly, and tries like hell not to let anyone find out just how very jaded she’s recently become over the lie called love. Jake Isaac left Texas quite a few years ago; his heart torn from his chest, and his mind set on being a bachelor forever. Maine would welcome him, give him land to explore and a community to belong to. Getting a job as the coach of the local junior high and serving on the fire department kept him busy — and labeled h...

B Truly - Melanie's Evanescent Journey - Virtual Book Tour Journey (The Sonar Series #1.5) by B. Truly New Adult Paranormal Romance Date Published: April 25, 2014 True Love may cost a price, if the greater good preordains that you are the sacrifice. There are always two sides to a story. Melanie Wilhelm's begins after she moves from Australia and starts her senior year at Cashmere High. On her first day, she bumps into a mysterious guy, and they form an instant connection. They become friends and he shares his deepest secret with her. As they grow closer, their relationship amplifies and becomes binding. Strange things occur, but instead of worrying, Melanie's feelings intensify. The excitement of New Year's Eve approaches, and so does Jason's most devastating revelation of all. She learns his ultimate truth and is now spun into his chaotic web. The danger rises and hard choices must be made. By being with Jason, Melanie may have to sacrifice more th...

The Light – Equilibrium II Kate Thomas

Title: If I Say Yes Author: Brandy Jellum Publication Date: April 2014 (Repub) Series: Say Something, #1 Publisher: Booktrope Elizabeth Lewis was the child of Hollywood’s darling couple, until her father murdered her mother. Six years later, she has traded her flashy, luxurious lifestyle for one of safe anonymity as a literary agent. With a different name and appearance, Liza Winter is living the life of her dreams—one where she’s known for who she is instead of what her father did. Except her apartment should be condemned, her car only starts when it wants, she hates the romance genre she has been assigned, and the CEO’s deliciously attractive nephew is out to ruin her carefully laid plans. Reid Harder has never met an obstacle he couldn’t overcome. When his new position in the romance department comes with a benefit his uncle didn’t mention, he decides to wage a war against the intelligent, beautiful Liza to destroy every argument she has for turning him down...

If I Say No Say Something #2) by Brandy Jellum 4 out of 5 Synopsis Reid Harder thought his life was seemingly perfect. He had the woman he loved and nothing could go wrong. The only exception comes in the form of his brother—Rhett. Set on revenge, his brother will stop at nothing to make Reid pay for his past mistakes. Teaming up with the FBI, Reid is determined to put an end to his brother once and for all. But sometimes, fate has other plans in store. His relationship with Liza is falling apart, enemies become friends, and family becomes his worst nightmare. With the future unknown, Reid must figure out a way to make amends with his past if he wants to move forward with his future.

Welcome to the final 8pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of K.S. Marsden's "Witch-Hunter trilogy"  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Writing on a Non-Existent Budget by K.S. Marsden

Welcome to the 7pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the mass giveaway at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Indie Authors Are Some of the Bravest People You Will Ever Know by Gisela Hausmann

Welcome to the 6pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway - a signed, first edition of D.M. Cain's "A Chronicle of Chaos" plus a goody bag from the author herself  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Why I Hate The Term "Gay Fiction" by DM Cain

Welcome to the 5pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of a guest post and promotion on Michael J. Elliott's writer-centered blog  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Incorporating Interests & Hobbies into Writing by Michael J. Elliott

Welcome to the 4pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Isaac Jourden's "Petty"  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! What I Learned Paying $15 For A Single Jalapeno Popper By Isaac Jourden

Welcome to the 3pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Dawn Brazil's "Finding Me"  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Are You Sabotaging Yourself by Dawn Brazil

Welcome to the 2pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Claire Plaisted's "Zoe's Journey"  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! My Muse Attack All in a day’s work by Claire Plaisted

Welcome to the 1pm post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Megan O'Russell's "The Tethering" and "The Siren's Realm"  at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the  Facebook group page  to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Writing Wizards in a post-Potter World by Megan O'Russell

Welcome to the 12midday post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Lisa's "The Elemental" and poetry collection "When Words Start to Sing" at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the Facebook group page to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! The Elemental Food & Drink Tour by Lisa Maybe you live in London or you've just planned a trip and you want to try something different. Today I'll take you to Kate's favourite places and of course the restaurant Tristan takes her to, Hakkasan. Albion Kate usually starts her day at Albion for a nice granola or a yummy muffin. But it's also perfect for a glass of wine and some olives, which she does with Tristan when they meet again in the apartment building. Albion is a caff and small shop, with an in-house bakery and cake counter, where the vast majority of the food and...

Welcome to the 11am post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Cortina Jackson's "On Earth as it is in Hell" at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the Facebook group page to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Does Hell Exist? By Cortina Jackson

Welcome to the 10am post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Rachel Cotterill's "Rebellion", "Revolution", and "Watersmeet" at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the Facebook group page to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Strange Charm Top 10 Reads!

Welcome to the 9am post in the twelve-hour #Awethors Takeover! Don't miss out on the giveaway of Francene Stanley's "Seaweed Ribbons" at the bottom of the post! Celebrating The Get Down With The ‪#‎Awethors‬ event!  Go to the Facebook group page to discover prizes, challenges, your favourite new authors and more! Envisioning the Future by Francene Stanley

The Legend of the Light Keeper by Kelly Hall 5 out of 5 Synopsis After a hurricane destroys her home, Lily Jordan is ready for life to get back to normal. That would be easy if her mother’s recent engagement hadn’t landed her in a house along Southeast Texas’ most haunted ghost road. The secluded scenic road is steeped in rich history and legends, but when Lily is given an old diary on her birthday, will she find that those legends hold more for her future than she’s bargained for? With the help of new friends, Hunter and Owen, and forbidden love, Talon, will she uncover dark secrets from the past and find the key to her own gifts? Is it fate or circumstance that brought Lily to her new home? Normal gives way to the paranormal in book one of the Light Keeper series where mystery and suspense keeps you guessing until the very last page.

Author: Kelly Hall Title: The Legend of the Light Keeper Series: The Light Keeper Series Publication Date: March 25, 2015 Publisher: Booktrope After a hurricane destroys her home, Lily Jordan is ready for life to get back to normal. That would be easy if her mother’s recent engagement hadn’t landed her in a house along Southeast Texas’ most haunted ghost road. The secluded scenic road is steeped in rich history and legends, but when Lily is given an old diary on her birthday, will she find that those legends hold more for her future than she’s bargained for? With the help of new friends, Hunter and Owen, and forbidden love, Talon, will she uncover dark secrets from the past and find the key to her own gifts? Is it fate or circumstance that brought her to her new home? Normal gives way to the paranormal in book one of the Light Keeper series where mystery and suspense will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Title: Deceived, Destroyed & Descent (Full Series) Series: The Soul Keeper Series Author: L.A. Starkey Publication Date: March 16, 2015 They say a soul is the immaterial essence, the animating principle, the actuating cause of an individual life. But what if you had to share yours with the one person you hated the most? The soul mate principle states that for every one soul there is another that will recognize its match, hence creating the perfect union. But what if you had two soul mates, which would you choose? What if your choices had eternal ramification?

Destroyed by L.A. Starkey 5 out of 5 Synopsis From the second book in the Soul Keeper Series…  Now I lay me down to sleep,  Whom shall I trust my soul to keep?  If I should die before I wake,  I leave to fate my soul to take.  The seal has been broken and the Soul Keeper Prophecy set in motion. Marcus and Nicolas are battling for the heart of one woman, Pandora’s only daughter; however, not everyone is playing by the rules. With interference from both sides of the lines and too many deities with hidden agendas, the trio must take matters into their own hands and look for another ending, one that removes control from fate.  Can they find the missing page from the prophecy that has the ability to change everything?  Will the new stranger they’ve been given as a guide assist or mislead them?  Will Samantha make a decision on who it is that she truly loves, saving one and destroying the other?