Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Bone Thief's Tale by Heleen Davies

 


I really want to thank Turn The Page Tours and Heleen Davies for letting me host a spot on this tour. 


About the Book

TITLE:  The Bone Thief’s Tale

AUTHOR: Heleen Davies

PUBLISHER:  Ingram 

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2022

GENRES: YA/NA Fantasy


PURCHASE LINKS: 

Amazon


Synopsis


Introducing a newly reimagined tale written in the vein of The Little Mermaid meeting Hades and Persephone.


Bound to steal her queen's magical bones, thief Lynne knows only one mistake equals death. And yet, she dreams of living in the forbidden world upon the surface, hating every minute in the Underworld. When she secretly develops a crush on a human, she loses a bone in his realm and has no choice but to deal with the only one who can help—an evil witch. To save her life, she must earn the man’s love and return the bone in 99 days.

Rio Renero is a notorious gang leader in Chicago and his life has been set to one purpose—to get back at his enemies. With a mysterious, beautiful girl showing up on his doorstep, he sees the solution to his machinations. She offers him a chance at a deadly heist that could destroy all his enemies. In return, he must help her steal a book. What a cinch.

As Lynne and Rio dig deep into a dark net of politics, magic, and passion, they need to learn to trust each other.

Not so easy, considering they’re not quite sure whether to kiss or kill each other.




Author

Author’s website: heleendavies.com
Author’s instagram: Instagram.com/authorHeleendavies






Review

A full review will to posted very soon, I have a few more chapters to read.



Monday, October 17, 2022

The Willing by Lindsay Lees

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE WILLING by Lindsay Lees Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE WILLING

Author: Lindsay Lees

Pub. Date: June 14, 2021

Publisher: Lindsay Lees

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 299

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NiBooks, Kobo

To Escape a Fully Controlled "Utopian" City-State, There Is Only One Way Out — To Single-Handedly Confront This Scary and Absurd World.

In less than a year, fifteen-year-old Gypsy Capone will be considered a woman in Ovoidia, a “utopian” city-state where every woman can be approached for immediate sex by any man, where curving architecture adds weird whimsy, sporks are the only cutlery, and true intimacy between the genders is a sign of suspect subversion. After all, if a woman just plays along, she’ll also do her job and have children, with the reward of a fine home in the “Communities,” where she and the other “Mamas” live together in harmony with everything they need. Right?

The irony: Diam and Isis, the two leaders of Ovoidia, are themselves females. Fun, yes! And just below the surface, perversely sinister. They personally execute these precise sacrifices by women to establish their “happy,” absurdly totalitarian utopia, and are backed up by their chosen army of male “crusaders,” enforcing a crime-free, fully controlled society.

Men are relegated to work in the “City” where they may “enjoy”—right there on the street if they wish—any woman they want and are welcome to satisfy their sexual and emotional needs at establishments called Gaje Clubs where only the most “gifted” among women are chosen to work.

Not surprisingly, in Ovoidia women have evolved until they feel nothing of sexual pleasure. But in Gypsy’s deepest heart, she realizes her own dark secret: she is the exception. Next, she discovers to her horror that her secret, if known, could result in the ultimate punishment—genital mutilation.

To save her body and even her soul, Gypsy chooses a dangerous path—to single-handedly confront this scary and absurd world. She has the support of her allegiant sister Sadie and Miles Devine, a rogue, secretly gay crusader, and also “Doctor,” a morally questionable physician to help her. But none of them fathom the levels of paradox, incongruity, and twisted evil they will soon face, and the ride becomes something even Gypsy could have never imagined.

Can Gipsy Survive this Fully Controlled “Utopian” City-State?

Disclaimer: The Willing may contain triggering and/or sensitive material. Sexual violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and abuse are topics mentioned in the book.

Review:
“The Willing is an unusually deep commentary on a malignant dysfunction in our society, dressed in fishnet utopian stockings. While the premise and its sensual details push the boundaries of belief, a community that is ostensibly focused on the greater good but is governed by fear and hypocrisy fits perfectly in the dystopian genre. Gypsy's character is flawed and immature in many ways, but her shield-like honesty is refreshing among a sea of conformists. A rather feminist piece filled with satire on the state of equality, The Willing is weighty and serious in its message, and sad in its reflection of how women are treated in our modern world. For a change from the norm, Lindsay Lees provides a gripping story that will have you thinking deeply about the importance of the relationships in your life.”--Jennifer Jackson IndiesToday.com

About Lindsay Lees:

Lindsay Lees is originally from Los Angeles. She holds dual citizenship in the United States and the United Kingdom, and while growing up and later in college, she split her time between the two countries.

Lindsay earned a B.A. in 2008 from Manchester Metropolitan University, and next an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from California College of the Arts. The Willing is Lindsay’s debut novel. She currently lives a quiet Southern life with her husband and a houseful of pets.

 

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends November 5th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/3/2022

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

10/4/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

10/5/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Guest Post

10/6/2022

Jenguerdy

IG Spotlight

10/7/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

10/10/2022

Jazzy Book Reviews

Guest Post/IG Post

10/11/2022

Brandi Danielle Davis

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

@shangread_la

IG Review

10/13/2022

@jaimerockstarbooktours

IG Spotlight

10/14/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

IG Review

Week Three:

10/17/2022

Book Reviews by Taylor

Review/IG Post

10/18/2022

Beersbooksandboos

Review/IG Post

10/19/2022

BookHounds

Guest Post /IG Post

10/20/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Guest Post or Excerpt

10/21/2022

@jacleomik33

IG Review

Week Four:

10/24/2022

Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Review

10/25/2022

I'm Shelf-ish

Review/IG Post

10/26/2022

Nerdophiles

Review

10/27/2022

@just_another_mother_with_books

IG Review

10/28/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

Week Five:

10/31/2022

@jypsylynn

IG Review


Thursday, October 13, 2022

Spellbound Lies by Catherine Downen

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SPELLBOUND LIES by Catherine Downen Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: SPELLBOUND LIES

Author: Catherine Downen

Pub. Date: October 11, 2022

Publisher: Catherine Downen

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook (coming soon)

Pages: 636

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org, Order a signed copy directly from Catherine

The prince has been in a constant battle with the beast lurking beneath his skin. Not a creature to be slayed, but a man crafted from the darkest evils. The two shift between the body they share, threatening to unleash a destruction that would change their realm forever.

When Jessamyn Elisdream sneaks into the palace in search of a lost family heirloom, she uncovers more than she bargained for. To keep Prince Nikolaus's curse a secret, she is imprisoned in the palace until the witch's spell can be broken.

Trapped inside the palace with the prince's two changing forms, Jessamyn is caught in a war of good versus evil.

The prince versus his beast.

And a heart that betrays her.

A twisted retelling where Jekyll & Hyde meets Beauty & the Beast.

Reviews

“If you’re a lover of Beauty and the Beast retellings with a creative twist and a swoon worthy romance, then this is a book that I would highly recommend! I absolutely can’t wait to read more from this author! I cannot wait for the sequel!”- Goodreads Review

“The plot twists in this novel were amazing. I did not expect what happened and it blew me off my feet. It was such an incredible ending and I can’t wait for book 2. If you’re a fan of fantasy romance and A Curse so Dark and Lonely, this is a book for you!”- Goodreads Review



  REVIEW HERE!

4 out of 5 stars

I have to say I really enjoyed the writing if this and I am a big sucker for a good retelling. Though it did take me awhile to get used to the characters then they had me hooked. I really enjoyed the pacing of the book and Catherine Downen did a wonderful job of blending both Beauty and the Beast along with Dr Jekyll and Mister Hyde. I really need more of this world and I highly recommend this to anyone who loves retellings.


About Catherine Downen:

Catherine Downen is a Young Adult author in both fantasy and contemporary romance. She graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, Catherine is working as an engineer in St. Louis while writing her books.

Subscribe to Catherine’s newsletter!

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive the full eBook Catalog from Catherine plus physical character art that will be shipped, US Only.

Ends October 18th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/3/2022

Wanderingwitchreads

TikTok Review/IG Post

10/4/2022

Under the Book Cover

Review/IG Post

10/5/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

IG Review

10/6/2022

@jacleomik33

IG Review

10/7/2022

The Caffeinated Reader

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

10/10/2022

@bookishreviews_byalison

IG Review

10/11/2022

A Bookish Dream

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

Book Reviews by Taylor

Review/IG Post

10/13/2022

Jael Just Reading

Review/IG Post

10/14/2022

Beers Books Boos

Review/IG Post


 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Fate Awakened by Jocelyn Montana

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the FATE AWAKENED by Jocelyn Montana Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: FATE AWAKENED

Author: Jocelyn Montana

Pub. Date: July 25, 2022

Publisher: H. Delaney Publishing, LLC

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 330

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle

 Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

A fierce werewolf consumed by his past. A human used as bait. A connection neither expects.

A MONSTER TO EVERYONE BUT HER …
Hans lives only for vengeance. No more Pack. No friends. Only the dark void inside him tormenting him about his past. Yet when he meets a dark-haired beauty, desire tears through him and changes everything. But werewolves never take mates, and to claim her would doom him and ensure the rising evil wins.

AN ORDINARY HUMAN TO EVERYONE BUT HIM …
One moment Briony’s eating in the tavern, and the next a necromancer has her tied up in a cave as bait for a werewolf. Stuck in the middle of a centuries old battle, she needs to escape. Now. Except when the werewolf arrives and she gets her chance, she doesn’t run. No—she helps him and decides to join him to face a formidable enemy who will do anything to kill her. And with each day that passes, every gentle touch, every silky purr, the werewolf claws his way further into her heart.

BOUND TOGETHER AGAINST AN ANCIENT EVIL …
They have one month to work together to take down a sorceress. One month to decide to remain together forever. Everyone in Briony’s life has left her, and she doesn’t believe in love anymore. Secrets in Hans’s past prevent him from making Briony his. They may save the world, but will they save each other?

Publishers Note: The hero of the story is a walk-on-two-legs mythological kind of werewolf. He is not a human man who shifts into a wolf. The book cover accurately depicts what the hero looks like. He is in this form the entire book. If you like a little monster in your man—this book is perfect for you. If you enjoy sweeping fantasy with a happy ever after—this book is for you. Triggers for this book: None

Reviews:

“Fate Awakened was my introduction to the Monster/Werewolf Romance genre and I loved every page-turning second! The author's descriptive ability was a pleasure to read, and I instantly became lost in the magical world of Ulterra that she's created for us.”~ Sarah on Goodreads

REVIEW

I am rating this a 4.5 star only because it did take me a few chapters until I wad hooked. Then wham bam thank you ma'am. It had me smiling and laughing. I truly loved all the characters and I really couldn't get enough of this world. I really can't wait to get back into and learn more. Plus I will never look at Beauty and the Beast the same.


About Jocelyn Montana:

Jocelyn Montana is a fantasy and paranormal romance author focusing on her two series featuring the world of Ulterra. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her boyfriend of ten years and her chiweenie Marcus, also known as The Dog Who Will Do Anything for Ham. She loves werewolves, and demons, and all sorts of fun supernatural beings. She’d like to thank Disney and their movies: Beauty and the Beast, and Robinhood (animated version) for showing her that handsome heroes don’t always look like men.

Check out her website at www.jocelynmontana.com

Sign up for her newsletter for exclusive secret epilogues, and free novellas unavailable anywhere else

Hang out with her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.jocelynmontana/

Subscribe to Jocelyn’s newsletter!

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a signed finished copy of FATE AWAKENED, US Only.

2 winners will receive an eBook of FATE AWAKENED, International.

Ends October 18th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/3/2022

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

10/4/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt/IG Post

10/5/2022

Beers Books Boos

Review/IG Post

10/5/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

10/6/2022

Jeff_of_allmedia

Review/IG Post

10/6/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

Review/IG Post

10/7/2022

the.bibliophile.michelle

Review/IG Post

10/7/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt

Week Two:

10/10/2022

See Sadie Read

Review/IG Post

10/11/2022

@jacleomik33

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

Under the Book Cover

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

10/13/2022

@bookishreviews_byalison

IG Review

10/14/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

10/14/2022

Fire and Ice

Review/IG Post


I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the FATE AWAKENED by Jocelyn Montana Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: FATE AWAKENED

Author: Jocelyn Montana

Pub. Date: July 25, 2022

Publisher: H. Delaney Publishing, LLC

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 330

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle

 Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

A fierce werewolf consumed by his past. A human used as bait. A connection neither expects.

A MONSTER TO EVERYONE BUT HER …
Hans lives only for vengeance. No more Pack. No friends. Only the dark void inside him tormenting him about his past. Yet when he meets a dark-haired beauty, desire tears through him and changes everything. But werewolves never take mates, and to claim her would doom him and ensure the rising evil wins.

AN ORDINARY HUMAN TO EVERYONE BUT HIM …
One moment Briony’s eating in the tavern, and the next a necromancer has her tied up in a cave as bait for a werewolf. Stuck in the middle of a centuries old battle, she needs to escape. Now. Except when the werewolf arrives and she gets her chance, she doesn’t run. No—she helps him and decides to join him to face a formidable enemy who will do anything to kill her. And with each day that passes, every gentle touch, every silky purr, the werewolf claws his way further into her heart.

BOUND TOGETHER AGAINST AN ANCIENT EVIL …
They have one month to work together to take down a sorceress. One month to decide to remain together forever. Everyone in Briony’s life has left her, and she doesn’t believe in love anymore. Secrets in Hans’s past prevent him from making Briony his. They may save the world, but will they save each other?

Publishers Note: The hero of the story is a walk-on-two-legs mythological kind of werewolf. He is not a human man who shifts into a wolf. The book cover accurately depicts what the hero looks like. He is in this form the entire book. If you like a little monster in your man—this book is perfect for you. If you enjoy sweeping fantasy with a happy ever after—this book is for you. Triggers for this book: None

Reviews:

“Fate Awakened was my introduction to the Monster/Werewolf Romance genre and I loved every page-turning second! The author's descriptive ability was a pleasure to read, and I instantly became lost in the magical world of Ulterra that she's created for us.”~ Sarah on Goodreads

 

INSERT YOUR POST OR REVIEW HERE!

 

About Jocelyn Montana:

Jocelyn Montana is a fantasy and paranormal romance author focusing on her two series featuring the world of Ulterra. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her boyfriend of ten years and her chiweenie Marcus, also known as The Dog Who Will Do Anything for Ham. She loves werewolves, and demons, and all sorts of fun supernatural beings. She’d like to thank Disney and their movies: Beauty and the Beast, and Robinhood (animated version) for showing her that handsome heroes don’t always look like men.

Check out her website at www.jocelynmontana.com

Sign up for her newsletter for exclusive secret epilogues, and free novellas unavailable anywhere else

Hang out with her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.jocelynmontana/

Subscribe to Jocelyn’s newsletter!

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a signed finished copy of FATE AWAKENED, US Only.

2 winners will receive an eBook of FATE AWAKENED, International.

Ends October 18th, midnight EST.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

10/3/2022

Writer of Wrongs

Excerpt

10/4/2022

A Dream Within A Dream

Excerpt/IG Post

10/5/2022

Beers Books Boos

Review/IG Post

10/5/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post

10/6/2022

Jeff_of_allmedia

Review/IG Post

10/6/2022

Nagma | TakeALookAtMyBookshelf

Review/IG Post

10/7/2022

the.bibliophile.michelle

Review/IG Post

10/7/2022

Sadie's Spotlight

Excerpt

Week Two:

10/10/2022

See Sadie Read

Review/IG Post

10/11/2022

@jacleomik33

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

Under the Book Cover

Review/IG Post

10/12/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt/IG Post

10/13/2022

@bookishreviews_byalison

IG Review

10/14/2022

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

10/14/2022

Fire and Ice

Review/IG Post


 

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Court of the Undying Seasons

  I made a playlist for this book and had so much fun making it as I read it. I will be sharing it at the end of my blog. I will also post a...