Leia Shaw interview part 1

Please Welcome Leia Shaw to Julie’s Book Review.  Leia is giving away a copy of her new book Destiny Bewitched. Destiny Bewitched is already on Julies Book Review, check it out!  You must check out the rafflecopter on the right of the page to win and post below to win!


         Hello Leia, How are you doing?

        Great, thanks for having me!

Welcome to Julie’s Book Review. We are thrilled to have you on the site.



As I and most who follow Julie's Book review are avid readers and always wonder how did they come up with the  wonderful stories? Did you have any special inspiration for your books or series?

I'm often inspired by music or movies, sometimes other books. Usually the characters come first, in my opinion, they make the story. My first book came to me in a dream. After that, they kind of spiraled out of me.

      
          You must have some awesome dreams! Or at least awesome characters!
           

How many series of books are you currently working on? can you give us a little taste of what each are about?

The next in my PNR series, Shadows of Destiny, is a story about having to choose between your lifelong dream and obsession or the woman you love. Like all my books, there will be plenty of humor, adventure, magic, and steamy romance. Right now I'm working on an erotic contemporary book that has yet to be named with two writing partners. It's a funny book with some quirky characters - including a ghost hunter. But it's got a lot of heart and sexy love scenes.

          I can't wait to read it! Maybe we will see it on Julies Book Review? lol!

As a writer do you have any authors you look up to or even any that have helped you along? Who do you follow and read when not writing books?

My number one favorite PNR author is Kresley Cole. She's my writing idol. I've read her whole series, Immortals After Dark several times. Her books are the whole package - funny, sexy, exciting, and clever.

Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers?

Find a good critique group or partner. You can't go this road alone. Take the feedback and roll it around in your mind before getting defensive. Even the best writers make mistakes and need help.

Good advice for life as well as writing!

Of your published books out, is there a favorite? Favorite scene? Favorite Character?
Would you want to meet the character in real life?

Destiny United (my second book) is one of my earliest. The writing isn't as strong but it's a book very close to my heart. I put a lot of myself in that one. And it's got the most emotional depth, in my opinion. It also has the worst reviews. Lol. But who can tell what people will like? As a writer I'd love to meet all my characters in real life. Cristian and Geo are probably  the best husband material. They're family men with a tender side but also the instinct to protect what's theirs. Very sexy.

        What would that character say to your readers?



OK that is it for today folks. Make sure you try for the contest going on now! Check out the review for Destiny Bewitched already on the blog. More of the interview to come and several more reviews! 
Check out the rafflecopter to the right of this page.to win Leia's newest release! It was an awesome read!!

Joshua Merrick

Wrong Way Street

Trained assassins hired to kill. Mission opp completed. A soldier injured in battle. His country turns leaving him and his brothers in battle to die. Does this sound like a love story?

JC is a stone cold military agent. He has been trained to defend his country without thinking twice. Jc and his colleagues are sent to battle after the attacks of 9/11. There is just one thing wrong; the terrorist they are hunting are now hunting them. JC places everything on the line, including his one true love Karen. Now alone without his buddies or his wife, JC must use what he learned in combat to find, Yassaud Sharuff A'Danni, the double agent terrorist. But who will he find really? Will he find a deranged killer, a hurt child, or a father who gave up his child, so she would not live the blood shedding life of his own? In the end will he find love again?

Of course what I love about this book is its action, explosion, guns, and victory. but after all that there is a love story at the core. A true gritty story of love lost and love gained. As I read this book I could only see the characters on a movie. With each page i rushed and rushed to get to the next page, just to see the action. Joshua Merrick is able to provide a thrilling, detailed tale that is so realistic you feel you are watching real life. true talent. Be sure to pick up this action packed thriller that I am sure we will soon see on the big screen.

Akisha C

On Monday!

Interview, Reviews and a Giveaway from Leia Shaw on Monday 24th! Come and check it out. See you all on Monday!

Julie

Wendy Cartmell

Steps to Heaven


Sgt. Major Crane is a special investigator for the British Army intelligence. One afternoon the Sgt Major gets a call about a murder that will change his life forever and lead him and his colleagues down a dark and dangerous path with a religious fanatic who believes that only "he" knows the true path to god. With time running out and a colleague who seems to have taken the wrong path, Sgt. Major Crane finds this murderous religious fanatic and save his colleague from making a terrible mistake.


Steps to Heaven is  fast and easy. With easy to follow characters and a twisting and turning plot right up to the very end. This is one book you won't want to put done once started. As a side note, the author of this book pulls from her husbands many years of service with the British Army intelligence to enhance character development and add to the ever twisting ploys. Steps to Heaven will not disappoint for those who love mystery, deceit, and murder.

Adam B

Kimber Shook

 Destiny Unhinged

Vanessa is quiet and a bit on the shy side.  It's almost her 17th birthday and all she wants is a boyfriend and maybe some excitement to save her from her dull and boring life.  But even before her birthday she finds herself town between two guys.  She feels drawn to both of them in different ways.  Max is a dead alien king from another world who claims that she is his destiny.  Toby is a guy from school who seems to show an interest and desire to be with her,  but his destiny is meant to be with someone else.  Its a destiny he doesn't want. The connection that Vanessa has with Max is strong but the desire that she feels for Toby is stronger.  What will she  do? Who will she choose?  Which destiny awaits her????

Review:   This is a difficult review for me.  This book has a bit of SCI-FI in it and that isn't my usual kind of book so as I read it I kept expecting to not like it.  But I did.  I kept thinking, well, pretty soon the book will cross the line to completely unbelievable and I wouldn't like it.  But again, it didn't happen.  I really enjoyed the book and was totally into the story.  The story went back and forth between the two guys and it was intense for Vanessa at times.  It was sweet and funny too.  But as the book was getting to what I felt was its peak,  It just stopped.  I was left with a lot of unanswered questions.  Too many questions  :( So, I can say that I was very pleasantly surprised at how good this book was but disappointed at the ending.  Maybe I just

wanted more of a story I was enjoying.

Theresa F.

Jessica L. Degarmo

Hooking Up

Caitlin and her friends  are out drinking when one of them suggests that she get over the breakup with her boyfriend of 10 years by hooking up with a stranger for a one night stand.  She knows that it is not in her personality to have a one night stand so she just lets the idea go.  But the idea is stuck in her head somewhere and one night she was feeling restless and full of courage so she decides to give it a try.  But there is a problem with her one night stand man.  He wants more and he doesn't seem to be going away even after she tells him that she doesn't want a romance.  There relationship is not easy and they have man ups and downs.   But to keep it together, they will have to learn to trust and let go of their pasts.

Review:   This was a great book that kept my interest at every turn.  The story of Caitlin and Ryan has it all, romance, drama, humor and it's sexy.  Their story is very well written.  It was an easy read that had me cheering for these two to make it thought the twists and turns of life.  And did I mention that its sexy.  These two are burning up the pages. I certainly have no problem recommending this book to all of you.  So pick up a copy and enjoy

Theresa F.

5 of 5 stars

Candace Schuler

Lovers and Strangers

The Hollywood Nights Series  Book 1

Jack Shannon, early 40's world reporter heads back to LA's ,Wilshire Arms, 25 years after the tragic death of his brother there.  Jack returns hoping to answer the questions surrounding the suicide of his brother and appease his conscience after taking personal blame for the argument that led up to his brother committing suicide all those years ago.  LA is where he meets 24 year old Faith McCroy, newly relocated from Georgia.  Faith fled Georgia leaving an overly controlling father to find freedom, peace and happiness.  This is a shorter story detailing the ups and downs of their relationship where both come with emotional baggage.  Can they find a way to overcome their past disappointments and forage a new life together?  Is it meant to be or only a moment in time?  Will a 18 year age difference be a factor?

Review:  I enjoyed the detailing surrounding the characters personalities.  Its the story of love, pain, sympathy and compassion that every good book needs.  Details how two people can find trust and reclaim passion after tragedy in their own lives.  Overall an easy adult read, mild sexual content.

Christine

Matthew Matter

Child's Play

The book starts off in a futuristic world using terminology that is slightly hard to follow. Throughout the book the main character is explaining the new world but the core of the book is his attempts to save his marriage. His wife does not like to use the new world technology and wants the basic family. Even though he is not ready for it he proposes the use of "cyber children" where they pick the life line and main characteristics  of a child to see how they would handle children. The main character is pleased because he feels he had delayed having the real children, however, they did not pay attention to the warning label with the cyber children. There are many unexpected turns and you feel sorry for them both once you start getting through to the end. The book starts off confusing at first but does bring you in near the end, an okay read for the first time readers with this author.

Catlin Kaff

Sharon Hamilton

Heavenly Lover  (The Guardians)

Claire is a guardian angel.  Her newest charge is Daniel, an artist, who has decided to take his life after a breakup with his girlfriend. She has a perfect success record for saving her charges but so does the dark angel who is after Daniel's soul.  They become aware of each other immediately and so begins the battle of good vs evil.  While protecting and guiding Daniel back into a happy healthy life, she quickly falls in love with him as he does with her, the angel in his dreams.  Will their love win out or will darkness prevail.

Review:  This was really a good book with the element of good vs evil without being overwhelmed by it.  It made me wonder how Claire will handle her growing feelings for Daniel (both emotionally and sexually) and balance them with the rules that apply to her being a guardian angel and knowing that the dark angel isn't bound by the same rules.  It was great to read how creative Daniel gets when trying to seduce Claire into making love with him.  There is sexual tension and some good sexy scenes in here too.  A really good read.  Pick up a copy and start reading

Theresa F.

5 of 5 stars

Donna Galanti

The Human Element

On the night the meteor struck Coopersville, NY, young Ben became an orphan and Laura was conceived. Their Lives were markedly different. Ben had a horrific childhood and grew to be a damaged adult. Laura's life was idyllic - aside from a few grisly murders and weird "powers". Eventually, they meet fall in love. Both of them struggle with themselves and each other to come to grips with their past, Ben has to forget a history of abuse while Laura deals with being human- Maybe. in addition, many questions needed to be answered- Was it really a meteor that struck the town? Who were Laura's real parents? And finally, who or what is trying to kill Laura? Aided by an Erie "man in black", who claims to have been watching them all of their lives the two are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and make a normal future for both of them. How they do it is, well, interesting.

This story is a genuine stew pot pot of horror, sci-fi, mystery and romance. The author keeps it together and gives a tale intriguing enough to keep you reading to the end. unfortunately, the plot seemed contrived at times and the characters feel one-dimensional. I'll give it 3 stars and recommend it for the over 18 set as there are a few steamy sex scenes.

Mary Staver

Lila Shaw giveaway winner!

Raven Fesik is the winner of the Lila Shaw giveaway! Congratulations!

Next interview and giveaway is Sept 24th with Leia Shaw! 2 part interview, 3 reviews (min) and a another great giveaway!

Julie 

Lila Shaw review 4

Prometheus Unstitched


Imagine a world were super hero's are real. The work, fight crime, justice and need super hero costumes! At Blindbarrow Crime Fighting Couture, that is what they do. Design and make crime fighting costumes for the superhero's. There are lots of different shops that do this but Cory Blindbarrow(now owner and designer) believes that Blindbarrow is the best. Her grandfather has taught her everything and her designs are one of a kind. She hasn't done any of the top 7 super hero's YET!  Currently there is a shooter out randomly shooter people that are involved with some of the super hero's. Cory doesn't believe she is in any danger. So on her way to work as usual, she runs into Theo. When they get up to her office she realizes he is her next appt. Theo Richelieu AKA Prometheus man, can see 5 min into the future but is cursed that no one will believe him. 5 min is not a long time but maybe just longer enough to save someone. So when Theo suggests Cory get coffee up in her office instead of going and getting some in the coffee shoppe downstairs. Cory shrugs it off, up someone shoots up the coffee shop. As things unfold, Theo and Cory realise 2 possible things, the chemistry between them is over powering and 2 is the shooter after Cory?


A very funny, sexy book by Lila Shaw! The story line is fun ,original. and easy to follow. The characters, you feel the sexual tension form the beginning between them.  The love scenes are great and the other scenes will make you giggle and laugh. Awesome read highly recommend.  If you want a sexy, fun light hearted book, read this one. Liked it as well as All's far in Love and War! Lila keep me posted on new releases you have a new fan! Loved it! Adults only!

Hours left of the giveaway! Winner to be announced on Sat. Come try to win a copy of this funny, sexy, adventure!

Lila Shaw Giveaway One day left!!

We are down to one day! One day left of a awesome giveaway. Come one and come all. Lila is giving away a copy of  Prometheus Unstitched! I will be posting the review tomorrow! The winners for the giveaway will be posted on Sat. I have picked up several followers, future reviews, and so far almost 1500 views on the sight! That is awesome for 4 days! It keeps growing and I am having so much fun. I hope you all are enjoying all the cool author reviews and interviews. There are tons more to come!! Coming on the 24th Leia Shaw! Can't wait. So keep spreading the word of Julies Book Review!  Thanks for all the support from all my followers and the wonderful books all of you authors are sending us, we love them! We will continue to bring free, honest, reviews from everyday people, who love to read!


Julie Ramsey

Lila Shaw review #3

Soul of a Succubus

Yve has done it. One million souls. She is done. Yve is worried though. When dealing with demons, you never know what can turn up. Of course the demon lord or devil wants her one last time. Yve has worked as a succubus, taking souls for thousands of years. Now she is done, free. Ta, a demon who creates succubi for the demon in charge. Ta's quota is up as well. After the demon in charge gets what he wants from Yve, Ta and Yve start to leave the hell they are in. But will the demon really let them go without a fight or turning the tables on the two? With freedom on the line, they will stop at nothing to get out of the hell they have lived in.

This is a short erotic paranormal story. Nothing too deep or thought provoking.  Just a good read. The sex scenes are great. I really liked the story between Ta and Yve. Ta seems to be out for himself but he truly shows affection for Yve. Yve just wants to live a normal life, maybe have a family, grow old with someone, just a normal life. After thousands of years of meaningless sex she is ready to just be a normal girl. The story itself is action packed and even has a few twists and turns.Awesome short story. Would love to read more of Lila's Succubi tales!

Giveaway still going on folks! Lila Shaw's newest book. Check out the rafflecopter to the right of the page and try to win an awesome read!

Lila Shaw review 2

Vixen and the Pea
     an erotic fairy tail


Once upon a time there was a land where women outnumbered men. The prince of the land was prince Koldo. He loved going to the neighboring kingdoms and pretending to be a commoner. With plenty of willing women, he had lots of fun. As Barlow, he had no worries. The king has decided he is too marry and become king. It is time to settle down. A royal ball is planed and if he hasn't picked a maiden, his parents will. Lady Otsana is a favorite of his parents, Koldo can't stand. Her robes cover her so he can't see if she is pretty but they argue all the time. He can never be right around her. The lady does not wish to be married, but her parents and the king and queen want the two together. Barlow (Koldo) goes out on the town to find a girl and release some frustration. He comes across a beautiful young girl. She is not only pretty, but smart, talented, and matches him in almost every way. Why can't I pick a girl like this, he thinks. He knows there time is limited. Soon he will have to marry. The young women he meets is of course Lady Otsana, in disguise. As there time grow near an end she is conflicted. She is falling for Koldo, but knows she still does not want to get married and the fact he thinks she is a commoner even a hoar, she cant give herself away. When the prince finally tells the king his challenge to pick a princess, Lady Otsana may be the only one to handle the challenge. What will the prince do if he finds out the 2 women are the same one and will the lies keep them apart.

This was a very cute story. VERY ADULT. But Guys will like this one as well. Imagine a porno of the princess and the pea! Has some awesome sex scenes. Made me laugh in several places. It does remind me of a fairy tale though! Easy read, short but worth the read!